Log:The Old Switcheroo, Scene 1

The Old Switcheroo 2006/12/03 	 Allure Amber and Azure Blue Streak Exodus Malstrom Rebound SilverShadow 1

Malstrom is a local meta who, despite having a habit of being a little careless when hurling his superheated plasma bolts, is counted firmly amongst the number of Colonial Bay's superheroes. That's why it's such a surprise when the message comes across the police band: Malstrom is on a violent rampage in downtown Colonial Bay.

On Main Street, Malstrom is blasting at the armored side of a bank truck.

Allure hurries out of the maglev station, speculating about possible causes for this behaviour. On see Malstrom, she rushes to join the gawpers who haven't had the presence of mind to run. She has a coat over her Allure costume so doens't look *too* concpicuouts.

The twins race to the scene on hoverbikes, parking in a side street and moving quietly up to the junction with Main street to survey the situation.

Rebound bounces up onto a nearby rooftop so he can get a view of the damage below. Over the New Blood channel he asks, "I don't get it... he's supposed to be one of the bad guys, right?"

Blue Streak zips into the area, zigging and zagging rapidly through the crowd and right up to the hero. "Dude! What's all this about?"

Azure replies to Rebound, "Maybe he's changed his mind.

Allure thinks. o O (Maybe it's drooling-idiot time. Drooling idiots can't usually do much, whether they're evil or just mind-controlled.....)

SilverShadow flies high above the scuffle following, looking for a good opening if BS doesn't get a good answer...

Blue Streak stands loose, waiting for an answer. He figures he'll get a good answer, but remains on his toes, ready to help, or dodge, whichever is needed. He's not STUPID.

The twins move in closer, separating to split the target and remaining ready to react to whatever occurs.

Rebound bounces down to the street level, but holds his position, trying to figure out what's going on.

Malstrom says, "Isn't it obvious what's going on? I'm a heavyhanded brute and I've decided finally that I'm tired of upholding the law. I'm going to take what's due to me. and you're not going to stop me." And with that he fires a blast at Blue Streak.

FOOM! The blast sails wide, and a compact car is blasted into a smoked heap of plastic.

Allure takes advantage that her entrance was more obvious than she meant. Confident that she has at least the corner of his eye, she goes for distracting Malstrom.

SilverShadow decides that was enough for him to act and flies down over Malstorm, "After all these years of you fighting, you forget that the good guys always win? Sad." With that SS points a balled fist toward Mal and lets him have it

Blue Streak says, "Yipes!" as he doges to the side. "Watch it fellah! You coulda hurt someone! I still don't eaxactly BELIVE yas, but... watch it, will ya? What's wrong? Talk to me!"

SilverShadow lets loose with his blast that hits true, then sees Mal barely stumble. "Well thats not good.."

Blue Streak glances up at Shadow. "Or, errr... WELL..."

Seeing the strangely acting hero engaged with Silver Shadow and Blue Steak the twins dart closer.

Rebound says, "In the interest of keeping insurance rates down, I'm going to have to ask you to stop, Malstrom. With my fist." Rebound stretches to punch him.

Rebound misses with his punch. "Hmm I've got to work on my conversation skills."

Blue Streak shakes his head and darts forward, running in a circle around Malstrom> "You've done a lotta good in this town, and I don't wanna hurt you, but this anti-social behavior has gotta STOP!"

Editor's note: Blue Streak's running cases a vaccuum around Malstom.

Malstrom coughs and starts gasping for air.

Malstrom sways uneasily on hit feet. He lifts his hand and coughs out, "I'll get you..."

Blue Streak says, "That's a good boy. Fall down and stop going boom..."

The twins continue to advance cautiously, staying ready to react if needed but not yet able to get close enough to use their energy whips.

Rebound holds his position, thinking that the situation might be in hand.

Allure just keeps shuffling to make sure she remains a rather interesting distraction on the corner of Malstrom's eye....

SilverShadow shakes his head and points his balled fist once more at Mal, "Sorry bud...looks like this is lights out. Hope you have a better reason when you wake up". He then fires!

SilverShadow channels his anger through him, manifesting a pure black beam...the beam strikes true once more and Malstorm goes down and out. Shadow laughs; a deep sickening noise. "Taken care of"

Angstrom walks closer. "Any idea what that was about?"

Rebound walks closer. "Any idea what that was about?"

Allure approaches too.

SilverShadow shakes his head, "No idea...but we can get someone who can read thoughts to figure out what happend..."

SilverShadow says, "What ever happend to Insight?"

Allure says, "I could ask him nicely. But we might want to make sure he's nice and restrained before he wakes."

Blue Streak comes to a stop and shakes his head. "I dunno..."

SilverShadow nods, "I can sap his will down to nothing if that will help too...though its gonna shake him up bad..."

Blue Streak bends down to take a look and make sure he's ok, and to sniff for alchohol.

Allure says, "No - bad idea if he *is* mind controlled."

Amber approaches the group while Azure hangs back to maintain a watch on the surrounding area. "That's if the CBPD release him to SG custody. This is their jurisdiction."

SilverShadow says, "Fair enough...but wouldnt that make him...hrmm nevermind."

Allure says, "Anyway - it's not like I have much trouble reducing guy's wills to mush myself, and less messily."

Rebound nods to SilverShadow, then turns to Allure. "Want to prep him for some questions?" Back to SilverShadow, "I think I prefer Allure's method."

Rebound hrms. "I think that came out wrong."

Allure laughs.

Blue Streak smirks.

SilverShadow nods, "Fine with me..."

Allure says, "Well, like I say, I think the main preparation is to make sure he can't hurt anyone while I'm asking."

SilverShadow nods, "Right, so...CBPD got any cool gadgets to stop meta's being scary?"

Rebound crouches down by Malstrom, pulling smelling salts from a belt pouch. "Allure, prep him. Everyone else, cover him in case he tries something."

Allure says, "Hm, anything I should ask? Besides, 'why were you blasting the town to bits?'"

SilverShadow points two fists over Malstorm, Energy balling around them, dark streaks forming over his shadowed face. "I got him covered..."

Azure nods to SilverShadow, "There's a meta holding wing at the city prison. You must have heard of it. It's in the news every time there's another breakout."

SilverShadow snickers, "Sounds like a REAL secure place"

Exodus flies in from teh way of Courtland Way...

Amber says, "goes over to Exodus, "What are you doing out of bed? Are you all right?""

Allure says, "Just make sure you're watching him, not me. I'm going to be my
 * very* nicest, and I want to make sure none of you end up drooling...."

Allure thinks. o O (... or notice that I'm using a 'Lorelei' power!)

Rebound says, "Right." He focuses on Malstrom as he applies the smelling salts.

Blue Streak quips "Too late, Hon." and winks.

Allure removes her coat and adjusts her remain clothing and posture to maximum effect. "You too - no peeking!"

SilverShadow smirks, "Wow...Allure...just wow.."

Malstrom begins to stir... "Oooohhhhh."

Amber tells Exodus, "Everything seems to be in order here. Now come over here and sit down. You probably shouldn't be out of bed yet. You can watch from the bench here just as easy as over there."

Malstrom asks, looking dimly up at Allure, "... am I in Heaven?"

SilverShadow thinks. o O (Exodus gets sent to the hopsital and gets all that attention...i drop this guy with a matching pair of broken ribs and torn muscles...nuffin..)

Allure smiles, well, alluringly, at the rousing man. 'Now - would you *please* tell me what really made you go on tis little rampage? What got into you?

Pele flies low, Pele seems insenced..."Gemini..the Exodi do not need coddling!" she lands inbetween the two groups.

SilverShadow the shadows of SS' face twist becoming slightly more horrific.

Malstrom says in a dreamy far-away voice: "I'll tell you whatever you want... Except I don't know anything about a rampage... Where am I. Who are you? Can I get your phone number?"

Matt thinks from the inside .oO(Pele..calm down, she cares about Us..that's all)

Pele thinks back .oO(WE DO NOT NEED SYMPATHY! We are Immortals!)

Amber says, "Pele, I'm not worried about the Exodi. You all know how to look after yourselves. I'm concerned for the Regent, who is injured."

Matt thinks, .oO(Oh Shut up Pele..)

Pele fumes..steam coming off her body.

Allure smiles, so as to give him the impression the phone number might be on. "Well, what's the last thing you do remember?"

Pele steps back to Amber.."The Regent thanks you for your concern.." her tone icy..despite her firey nature.

Malstrom smiles. "Last I remember I was on the trail of this criminal, Zachary Zimm. I tracked him down to his warehouse... That's the last thing I remember... Why do I feel short of breath? It must be you, babe."

SilverShadow watches the Pele and Amber squable, taking down his offensive stance and arms from Malstorm.

Blue Streak frowns slightly, but doesn't say anything.

Rebound looks to the others. "That name ring any bells?"

Allure says, "Thanks - or maybe you're remembering something you were breathing in? I hate to tell you, but you've just been on a bit of a rampage. Do you think you might have been drugged, or something like that? What's the Zachary Zimm into?"

Azure shakes her head. "That's a new one for me."

Blue Streak shakes his head. "Not to me."

Pele finally asks.."Who is that man?" to Amber.

Malstrom says, "Some kind of rogue inventor, been stealing parts for some kind of device. Wait! You said I've been on a rampage?" He sits up and starts looking around, the first time he's looked at anything other than Allure. "Oh man..."

Amber says, "A local hero named Malstrom. Only he wasn't acting very heroically. He was trying to blast open a bank van."

SilverShadow hrmms and turns, "I have to run...keep me informed if possible.."

Pele nods.."The Regent has never heard of this Malstrom..He seems harmless now. Twas he influenced?.."

Allure says, "Yeah - look, don't worry, I don't think anyone was hurt - property damage only, I think. So maybe you weren't totally out of control. Does make me thing you must have been zapped by something - any idea what the guy invents."

Amber says, "I think so. Not sure how. That's what Allure and the others are trying to discover."

Allure thinks. o O (If my name were Zachary Zimm I'd probably be a mad scientist too....)

Malstrom gets a little frantic, seeing the damage: "He... something must've happened to me at the warehouse. No, I don't have a clue what he makes -- I just find the badguy and blast him until he says uncle."

Allure smiles sympathetically. "I often feel the same way. I'm Allure, by the way. Of New Blood."

Policemen and fire droids begin to arrive on site to deal with the situation.

Azure says, "So... where did you say this warehouse is?"

Pele shudders as Matt forces his will against hers..the air around her steams until she is surrounded by a red Haze and a cloud of steam..when it dissapates Matthew is standing there in jeans, a hospital gown, and no shoes..

Malstrom is about to reply, but he glances briefly to Allure as if to seek her permission. (Which I assume she gives) "On the Docks..." Malstrom gives the address.

Amber says, "Idiot!" and slips off her jacket to drape it around Matt's shoulders if he stays still. "You'll freeze."

Allure says, "Thanks - um, I think I'd better have a word with the police on your behalf."

Allure goes to do so.

Regent shakes his head pulling his PDA free..."Zachary Zimm..." he looks at Amber.."I'm not cold..I don't get cold anymore.." he says as he punches away at his pda.

Allure does not have to travel far. "Alright, boyo." A policeman says as he approaches the heroes. HE looks at Malstrom. "You're coming with us."

Allure speaks gently to the policeman. "GO easy on him - he was under the influence of something - we're not sure what yet, but it wasn't his fault. He seems all right now.

Amber nods a little sheepishly, "Oh, yes, you told me, Matt. I forgot. However since you're here..." She gets a small device from a belt pouch. "Hold your arm still a moment."

Amber presses the device to Matt's arm if he holds still like she asked.

The policeman says, "It's up to the DA, missy, but if he cooperates, I'll put in a word."

Regent holds still for Amber.."Whoa..Zachary Zimm seems to have invented things for the physically challenged..mostly people who are wheelchair bound.."

Regent looks at Malstrom.."Hey..was Zachary in a wheelchair when you were chasing him?"

Allure smiles at the policeman. "Thank you!"

Rebound facepalms. "Of course -- the inventor."

The small device clicks as it'sheld to Matt's arm.

Malstrom nods to Regent. A pair of policemen pull him to his feet and cuff him.

Allure looks about at Rebound. "THe inventor?"

Blue Streak smiles at Allure, proud of her. She sure is beginning to grow more confident.

Rebound shrugs, "He was an inventor who got injured last year, like Regent said."

Rebound adds, "I haven't heard much since though."

Allure says, "Can I have one word before you take him away?"

The police officers wait for Allure.

Allure asks Malstrom, "What was it that put you onto Zimm? What had he done?"

Malstrom says, "He was stealing money and parts to build some kind of machine."

Allure says, "Oh - any idea what sort of parts?"

Azure says, "Malstrom, you got an address for the warehouse?"

Malstrom shrugs to Allure. "I don't know."

Allure nods. "Well, thanks anyway. And sit tight. We'll sort this out for you...."

Regent nods..and feels his chest..smiling.."Woh..thats good..".."I think I remember Zimm..he made something it didn't work on me, but it was some technology they wanted to implant on me I think.."

Azure says, "Oh, sorry Rebound. I missed that."

The police take Malstrom away. Malstrom mouths the words. 'Call me'

Rebound says, "So now what, gang?"

Azure says, "The warehouse?"

Allure smiles amusedly, but is sure to hide it before turning back to the others.

Allure says, "Yeah - we need to find out what did that to Malstrom, if nothing else, or he'll be in trouble."

Amber dashes off to the twin's bikes after telling Matt. "I'll be right back in a minute."

Rebound nods to Azure and Allure. "Shall we?"

Regent nods, "I'll try to pull up what is in the warehouse.."

Azure says, "Yep. Why not. Anyone want a ride. I can take two on the bikes."

Allure says, "Oh - thanks! It's that or the maglev for me."

Allure puts her coat back on.

Rebound looks to Allure, brow raises for a moment. o O ( Would have thought it'd be the Blue Streak express. Anyways... )

Rebound says, "I'll bounce over. Meet you all there."

Blue Streak frowns a bit again, but doesn't say a word. It's not like he's not used to it, but he doesn't have to LIKE it. But, she's always been great, and never given him any reason to fear.

Regent tells the team.."I can't pull up whats in it, but it looks like its owned by some flimsy front company..I'll have to work on this.."

Blue Streak grins. "Well, I can always carry ya, Hon. Yer not THAT heavy."

Regent takes the gown off,..he's embarassed by it, his chest is wrapped by a gauze wrap, some dried blood is seen in streaks across the front.."Hate that thing.."

Azure nods to Rebound, "I'll see you there."

Allure grins. "How could I get heavy? I'm lucky to get a slice if we split a pizza."

Rebound bounces off.

Amber says, "Matt, what are you going to do? Head back to the hospital, come with us, or head home and work from there?"

Allure is happy to accept the lift from Izzy. It's been a while...

Regent frowns.."I'm going with you of course..."

Blue Streak smirks and pinches Allure, then gives her a smooch and sweeps her up into his arms.

Regent hops on the bike with Amber..arms around her waist, hands on her stomach..

Amber nods, "Can I offer you a ride?" she asks Matt.

The twins arrive on their bikes, Amber smiling as Matt rides behind her.