Kree Ship
As the heroes poured their energies in, the ship's engines began to hum. But it was when the Thunder God made his contribution that they truly roared!
"Get ready, everyone" the Kree Technician began to warn. "Here we goooo- "
Suddenly space itself seemed to twist, as everyone inside the ship felt the odd side effects of rapid entrance into hyperspace.
Elsewhere in Hyperspace
"Silence, both of you!!" Laira snapped. "I remind you are all going to be guests of the Guardians of the Universe- except you, Surfer. You'll be effectively on trial over the truth of your intentions- and your continued attitude only convinces me you are just pretending. Now unless you prefer to arrive gagged and chained, I suggest you remain quiet, NOW!"
edited 24th May '16 7:46:56 PM by Sijo
Freelance Worrywart
—Kree Ship/Hyperspace—
Loki felt that tell-tale sensation of one's heart dropping into their stomach as the ship slid into hyperspace. No! It was too soon. She'd needed to... well, not dying was a plus, but locating that dark figure that had been outside the warships was paramount. There was a small chance she could do something about it but it would be a desperate attempt. Not risky as far as she knew...
The familiar pain of the jewel kicking against her belly flared up and, wincing, she opened her mind to the ebb and flow of magic. She reached out, quietly murmuring a few words in Allspeak, trying to gently guide the ship through hyperspace in a direction she preferred. She didn't know if it'd listen. Follow Thanos' thrall she thought. To the servant of the Mad Titan, and his stone...
Loki's eyes snapped open. He felt taller. He looked down at himself, realising he'd shifted shape a little. His short black hair had been restored to firey braids. The clothing was the same.
"Whoops," he said with a smile. "Didn't mean to do that."
Kree Ship
The sensation of suddenly coming out of hyperspace wasn't any more pleasant than when entering; after a few seconds, everyone regained their senses (and their footing).
The peace didn't last long, tough.
"Where in blazes are we?" Yon-Rogg spat at at his navigator. "That isn't Hala!"
(Note: Hala is the Kree homeworld.)
"Uh, we, we aren't sure yet, Sir" the navigator responded fearfully.
"How did this happen? Weren't the controls set for Hala?"
"Yes! M-Maybe the overloading of the hyperspace drives caused us to overshoot our mark-"
"Get us home! NOW!"
"Yes Sir!" and everyone on the bridge continued to laboriously work on it.
Of course, first they need to figure out where in the universe they were.
Screw the Lion!
Taskmaster opened his eyes. When the sensation of going into hyperspace dissipated he looked around. He turned to see his shield embedded into a wall, denting the metal.
"Good thing I had my shield," he said, gently dropping onto the floor. Then he reached over to try to pull his shield out of the dent it made.
"Well before, I did it with reckless abandon. Now I can't control myself!" ~ Jesse Cox, 2014
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"And they have the gall to call me the ruthless barbarian." The Surfer said, mockingly, showing something that resembled a sneer on his face before quickly dropping and replacing it with his usual generic 'monotone' stare. Although there was something biting him at the back of his neck, as if he could sense something fast approaching him.
Luckily, his Board should continue on its way to warn Thanos...
edited 4th Jun '16 10:05:31 AM by Stratofarius
Vampire Hunter
Jubilee, Kree Ship
"Did anyone else feel like they were being drunk?" Jubilee asked in response to the feeling of the trip into Hyperspace, but then noticed Loki. "Wait, who are you?"
Wizard Needs Food Badly
Hyperspace, a few moments ago
Laira almost snapped again, but decided she would not let the Surfer bait her anymore. Besides it looked like he had realized she meant it about the gagging.
Zzwooosh! something sped by her force Bubble. "Eh? What was that?"
"Oh I know I know!" Captain Universe said. "I saw it with my Omnivision! It was a Kree battlecruiser! I know 'cuz my mom bought me a model of one! Gee, it sure is going fast! Wonder what's the hurry?"
-*A Kree ship in Guardian territory? What would those military fanatics be doing here?* Laira thought. That was assuming of course, that the child was correct. Should she investigate?
Normal Space
Black Dwarf rested on an asteroid, awaiting his Master's call. But then, space warped near him and a ship appeared, which he recognized as the Kree ship from earlier. Had they dared to follow him!?
There was only one punishment for such arrogance: death!
Hefting his axe, he jumped off the asteroid and struck at the ship. WHAMM!!!
Once again, the ship rocked and alarms blared.
"NOW WHAT??" Yon-Rogg roared.
"Sir! It's the alien from before! He's attacking us!" an officer shouted.
"What are you waiting for OPEN FIRE!!!"
"W-we can't, he is too close!!"
Hyperspace
Halo didn't know much about the Kree; her interests were largely confined to Earth. Even so, she was passingly familiar with them; militaristic, nationalistic conquerors with pronounced distaste for any non-Kree.
"Shouldn't we go after them?" Halo asked Laira. "They can't be up to anything good. Can't we go to Oa after we make sure they're not committing large scale murder or something?"
I'm always a slut for necromancy
Thor - Kree Ship
"They are my brother." He answered Jubilee. Though Thor was staggered by the rapid transit Loki's recent transformation into a more familiar figure hadn't gone unnoticed. "And a face I did not think I would see again."
huzzaaaaaaaah
"You're quick to assume a fleeing ship is up to no good." The Surfer chided Halo, raising an eyebrow. "What if it is carrying refugees or escaping the attack of a bigger threat? Only for the 'righteous ones' to burst in and make demands. Truly a wonderful display."
Hyperspace
"Why would they have refugees on a battlecruiser?" Halo replied. "It's a battlecruiser! And if they are escaping a bigger threat, then shouldn't we stop to help them or make sure they're on the right track?"
Halo paused and looked the Surfer over. Save for his moments of humor, he was almost impossible to read. "You seem remarkably dedicated towards getting to Oa. I wouldn't think you'd be so eager for your trial."
Was it his way of expressing guilt, or was he just conning them all? Violet would have been able to tell, Halo thought with a tinge of envy.
edited 11th Jun '16 4:54:48 PM by emilyorthoclase
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The Surfer smiled again, in that way only people blinded by their confidence smile. "There's nothing I'm looking forward to more than facing my enemies on their terms... and winning. That is what drives me forward: my knowledge that success is all that awaits me in the future."
Hyperspace
Laira ignored the Surfer's comments, having made her mind not to be baited by him anymore. She also considered the situation for a moment, then said:
"Very well, we must also investigate the Kree incursion. But since I'm probably the only one powerful enough to restrain our prisoner, I'll stay here. Someone else will have to volunteer to do it."
"I do I do!!" Captain Universe happily said, and before anyone could react, phased out of the force bubble.
"No wait-!" Laira tried to protest, but it was too late- the costumed alien child had already disappeared back into Normal Space.
"Urgh!" Laira snapped, shaking her head. "Could someone please go after him? I doubt he can handle the situation properly."
Kree Ship
Black Dwarf continued to assault the vehicle. It was obvious that, if not stopped soon, he would tear a hole in it and all the air inside would escape, with fatal consequences.
edited 11th Jun '16 5:13:14 PM by Sijo
Hyperspace
"I'll go," Halo volunteered. "Anyone else?"
She glanced at her compatriots. She wasn't quite sure what to make of them, aside from Laira and Captain Universe and the Surfer. She did her best to smile in a friendly way, though it appeared to be more uncomfortable than anything.
Love is Love is Love
Hyperspace
"I'll go," Captain Marvel said while keeping one eye on the Surfer, "After all, I'm half-Kree. Or at the very least, made of composite Kree particles. It wouldn't be right for me not to check on it."
My various fanfics.
The Mask sat up, groaning. He'd managed to hit his head when they went to hyperspace (whatever that meant) and clearly he'd woken up at just the right time for more trouble. A small voice suggested that he close his eyes and play dead, but it was overruled. Not by bravery, or any selfless impulse, but by the simple fact that he was a reporter, dammit, and there were aliens around, and he was gonna see everything he could so he could write the best story ever and retire and never ever wear this bloody mask again. He slowly got to his feet and looked around. "Oh, good. More space and crazy people."
Freelance Worrywart
—Kree Ship—
Loki bowed with a flourish in Jubilee's direction and shot Thor a sardonic smile.
"A face you still might not see again if we don't do something about the fellow outside, dear brother. Perhaps you'd better weigh in before the mortals stop breathing?"
There was little point in concealing his identity with Thor here; the big ox would just reveal anything the mortals asked anyway, if he felt they ought to know it. The biggest failing of Asgard really - unless you were the Allfather, apparently lying was somehow always wrong.
Hyperspace
Halo's smile grew less strained. "I can grab Captain Universe with my tractor beam- you should probably handle diplomacy."
Hovering a few inches off the ground, she winked at Captain Marvel and declared "Race you!" before flying out of the bubble in the same direction as Captain Universe.
Space
The young Captain Universe entered normal space not far from where the Kree Ship was being assaulted by Black Dwarf. Just a look at the black behemoth caused the child's cosmic senses to scream BAD MAN! and he instinctively knew what he had to do: putting his hands together, he unleashed a blast of Uni-Energy at it!
Which had absolutely no effect.
Well, that wasn't entirely true.
It made Dwarf notice him.
A chill ran along the little hero's body as the look of pure anger fell upon him. The ravager turned around, now bearing his deadly axe upon him!
Love is Love is Love
Captain Marvel smirked and dropped out of Hyperspace, catching up to Halo quickly.
"Speed of Mercury!" He told her.
Did she just...
Don't think too much about it, Freddy. It's Cap she's interested in.
It was the Speed of Mercury that allowed Marvel to barrel into... something full-speed ahead that was advancing on Captain Universe.
My various fanfics.
Hyperspace
Despite her head start, Halo lost decisively, only catching up to Captain Marvel after the hybrid had collided with Black Dwarf.
She landed next to Captain Universe, who was splayed out on the ship, and pulled the ax away from Black Dwarf with her tractor beam, gripping it in her hands.
"The Green Lantern thought you could use some backup," she said to Captain Universe. "What do you say we evacuate the ship together?"
edited 20th Jun '16 7:00:46 PM by emilyorthoclase
Space
WHAM!! Black Dwarf was suddenly hit by- something. Something powerful enough to move even his super-massive body! Before he could react, he had been knocked away from his intended target. Worse, the jarring impact had allowed some tractor beam to pull his battle axe out of his hands!
Roaring in anger, the ebony being turned around to face Captain Marvel in hand-to-hand combat.
Meanwhile, Halo mentioned to Captain Universe that they had better evacuate the ship. "Uhh, yeah, we better" he responded, not admitting he was glad he didn't have to fight Black Dwaf now. "You go tell Laira that the ship needs help, I'll phase inside and explain things." And, once again without waiting to discuss things, the impulsive child hero passed right through the molecules of the Kree Ship's hull and entered it.
After flying around its twisting corridors for a few seconds, it ran into the group of Loki and the others. "Never fear!! Captain Universe is here!!" it said, striking a pose.
edited 25th Jun '16 5:30:45 PM by Sijo
Screw the Lion!
*click*
Captain Universe would first the barrel of the pistol directly aimed for his neck, the end of it a nere centimeter away from his throat.
A beat.
"We're kinda on edge here, so next time, used the goddamn door like normal people," Taskmaster informed the superhero.
"Well before, I did it with reckless abandon. Now I can't control myself!" ~ Jesse Cox, 2014
Outside the Ship
When Captain Universe zipped away, Halo made her way back to Laira and the bubble, the axe still following her, surrounded by indigo light. She was grinning in excitement- this was incredible! Fighting villains and saving lives in space- it was everything she had ever dreamed of. Worry bubbled underneath her joy, but she kept it down. Her friends would be fine. They had to be.
She phased back inside the bubble and let the axe fall to the bottom of the energy construct.
"Captain Universe is evacuating the ship, and- whatsisface is taking care of the attacker. I nabbed this from him- any of you recognize it?"
She discreetly glanced at Silver Surfer before returning to looking at Laira.
edited 25th Jun '16 6:37:12 PM by emilyorthoclase
Thor - Kree Ship
Thor unhooked the Hammer from his belt. Their plan sounded as good a chance as he could think of, but he'd seen what the lightning had done to their other technology. He'd just have to hope that the engine was a different beast to their sentry.
"I can give you a sizeable charge, but it may arc unexpectedly. So watch out - " The gathering electricity crackles across his knuckles and then into up his arm, licking the air as it builds. The first bolt shudders into the main console and dissipates, making the lights of the console flare for a moment. Thor takes a step forward and raises the weapon a fraction as the second bolt arcs and hits one of the overhead cables with a noise like a cracking whip.