The Defenders Renewed (Group Thread Open To All)

[silvertongue217]

COMMANDER POV

John looked the woman up and down taking her in and glancing at David.

"I take all the help I can get" John finally said shaking her hand "However I have to say given the UN's reaction and stance on us that they would offer us any help is mind boggling"

"Dont get me wrong im grateful for it" John said smiling at her "but dont be surprised if some of the others especially those locked up by the Essex corp arent as friendly to you"

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THUNDERESS POV

"You did then" Orror said shaking her head "I am not sure the words though its not a language I am to farmilair with"

She helped her up and then turned scanning the room "You would think some one would have came by now" She remarked sighing and turning to her sister "I suppose we should go look around I think I saw a sign pointing to a mess hall?"

 

[KimaniNight]

POV Zuya Wagner

"Let's just say officially I'm here with the United Nations that isn't too pleased about recent developments but still feels it needs to keep an eye on things," Zuya began. "Unofficially...well, unofficially, there are a lot of people across the globe who support your efforts but can't be seen officially siding with you. So I'm here as a sort of back channel between you and those people. For when either one of you needs to pass something on to the other, or one of you might have something the other one needs. Capisce?" she added with the hint of a grin.

POV Wind Hunter

"That seems the best course," Alya agreed, then turning to Parkhala. "Calm. Your presence will be disturbing enough without your present excited state." The tiger made a rumbling sound deep in its chest, but visibly relaxed.

"Shall we, sister?" Alya asked, gesturing toward the corridor that led to the mess hall.

 

[silvertongue217]

"I see" John said shaking his head "Same old cloak and daggers eh David?"

"Dont pretend to complain" David said shaking his head and snorting "You love it! I remember all those spy books and novels you used to read!"

John grumbled shacking his head and turning once more to the girl "well welcome aboard we have a meeting in an hour so you can join us then" He said smiling at her before going over to Avery.

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"We shall sister" Orror said sighing and turning to her "Now seems as good as any time"

She took her sisters hand and together they moved out of the arrival room. Orror glanced around as she moved taking it all in and whistling softly. It was a little to clean and clinical for her taste but she could feel the energy in the halls. Energy of power, energy of the past, and of a future not yet come.

"Here the world will be decided" Orror said glancing over at her as they reached the mess door halls "I only hope we are strong enough together to help that happen my sister"

 

[KimaniNight]

Zuya looked up from her conversation as two very different looking women entered the mess hall. One was dark-skinned, sporting a purple mohawk and tribal tattoos and wearing black leather pants and a vest over a white tube top. The other woman, a long haired beauty who looked to be Arabic, was dressed more sedately, in what Zuya might be tempted to call 'safari chic.' Walking to one side of the woman was...

"Excuse me," Zuya said, gesturing at the mess hall entrance, "but are you gentleman aware that you have a tiger in your house?"

 

[SinisterSpiders]

~Avery~

"Oh, you know me, I don't mind hugs! Serial hugger right here!" Avery laughed, confused but touched by Lynx's words. She was tempted to ask what she meant but then she noticed John enter the room, stopping in his tracks and looking around in awe. His expression tugged on her heart strings and she smiled fondly at him.

Avery waited until John looked as though he was making his way over to her before she got up and closed the distance between them.

"Quite a sight, isn't it?" She asked, gesturing around the room.

~Cloe~

"Yes," Cloe said to Peter's question, "I've already seen him this morning as I came in. Looks like he and Avery are chatting now. I dare say they won't mind being interrupted, from what I can gather those two have already had their reunion."

Cloe then smiled over at Peter, Caro chirping noisily on her shoulder.

"You go, we are back now. We will have plenty of time to catch up!"

 

[silvertongue217]

COMMANDER POV

Before John could give a proper answer the new girl was letting him know about a..... tiger?

John turned his hands morphing as his costume activated. He narrowed his eyes watching the tiger closely as well as the new comers.

"We are a pretty relaxed group" John told them "but even we draw the line at tigers... who are you? How did you get in here?"

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SPECTRE

"Shit" David cursed seeing said tiger. He rose up moving to protect Zuya. He morphed into his ghost form his hands glowing green as he waited for the two girls to answer the Commander.

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HACKER POV

"Man isnt this stuff crazy" Darius remarked sliding into the seat Gregory left and turning to Romeo.

"We got a cat lady now" Darius said shaking his head and nodding at cat lady "on top of a girl who can fly!"

"I dont know about you but I wasnt prepared for all this" Darius said as Maya came over and joined them "what about you?"

"I saw some things in the facility" Maya replied on her second plate of food and showing no signs of stopping "So its not a total shock but still Its a bit disconcerting"

"Thats one way of putting it" Darius said snorting "Whats your name kid? Romeo right? What do you think of all this?"

Before Romeo could answer there was a commotion towards the front of the mess hall. Darius and Maya both looked trying to see what was going on.

Then they saw the tiger

"What the fuck!" Darius said shaking his head from side to side.

"Thats a tiger" Maya said sitting back down dumbfounded.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Peter smiled at Cloe and nodded at her suggestion. He knew that John and Avery were a thing before the Defenders broke up. He didn't think it would be so fast for them to fall back into bed with one another.

"Well, they surely didn't waste any time then..." he joked as he wiped his hands on his napkin and dabbed his mouth before standing. "If you want any of what's left, feel free." He offered, gesturing to his mostly empty plates. It was hard to imagine where all that food went, but Peter packed away nearly all of it when he finally left his seat.

Walking towards the Commander, he saw his tell tale signal for trouble: his armor re-materialized. Following the Chief's eyes, he saw what spooked him so. A goddamn tiger was standing in the mess hall doorway. Now, the defenders had all sorts of animal hybrids in their ranks from the old days. He couldn't for the life of him remember there being a tiger hybrid.

Sidling up next to the Chief, Peter stood by him in a show of force and solidarity. "Lotta new faces, Chief. May need to get Greg to kill the TP pads until we sort out who we've already got topside." he suggested as he waited to hear the response from the new comers.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

~Cloe~

Cloe's head turned upon hearing the whole commotion and she felt a tug inside of her.

"Sorry," she said to Peter gently, before getting to her feet and walking over to John. She placed a hand on his arm, covered in his battle suit, as she eyed the magnificent creature before her. A tiger to be sure, but nor like any other she had known before. She met its eyes, ignoring the women it came in with for a moment. She let her hand drop and waited for the women to speak.

 

[KimaniNight]

Alya knelt down by the tiger's head and whispered something in its ear. The tiger bobbed its head once, then trotted to the nearest wall, promptly disappearing into it.

Alya stood back up, a serene smile on her face, as she awaited her sister to do the honor of introducing them.

 

[silvertongue217]

Before any one could say (or possibly do) any thing one of the girls leaned down whispering some thing into the tigers ear. It turned and as every one watched trotted away and disappeared into one of the walls.

"Uh" Johnathan said glancing back at the sisters.

"Please allow me to explain" The lead woman said stepping forward and clearing her throat "My sister and I have come to join you my name is Aria Simbayla this is my sister Alya we have come from-"

"I know where you came from" John said stopping her "I had no idea our group had attracted royalty Queen Simbayla"

"Please here I am just Orror" The woman replied shaking her head "I trust you know my story"

"I know what the syndicate did yes" Johnathan said glancing back at every one else assembled "perhaps we should speak about it alone? My second Avery will join us and your sister can come to"

 

[Wolfias]

Adam Stone

"State your business here" John growled his costume having already morphed onto his body "where did you get that pin?" he asked eyeing him and on guard.[/QUOTE]

Adam was lost in the moment of seeing his first earth rise in his entire life, apart from the shots on television from the International Space Station. Adam finally realized that a deep authoritative voice came from behind him, turns to see who had just spoken to him he's startled to say the least. Warily backing away from the hulking man covered in some kind of suit until bumping into the unyielding wall he's got nowhere else to go. "I'm Adam Stone my Uncle is ... well he was Jamison Stone. Some asshole murdered him outside a Bar off the Res last week!" He left a letter for me on the dresser in his bedroom, I guess the pin just fell out into my hand."

Adam's inner wolf became agitated to the point he eyes almost shift as he didn't know if what was asking questions was Human. "I do not know why the fuck I'm here!" Shaking his head as if trying to clear it Adam's body had grown rigid as if he's fighting to control his inner wolf. Wiping sweat from his forehead and runs his fingers through long shoulder length raven wing black hair. John got Adam to go on into the mess hall and takes a seat, serves himself a plate of fruits, grains and lean meats and poured a glass of Orange juice. Smiles seeing the Tiger he's not surprised was there and went right through a wall here.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Peter loosened up once it seemed like everything was cool, though it took him a second to deal with the tiger that could just pass through walls. He swallowed nervously, but remained calm as it seemed everything was okay. He had to admit that he had no idea who this Queen was or who she represented, but if it was good enough for The Chief it was good enough for him.

He turned to the Boss as it seemed like he was going to step away for another conversation before he could say anything. He cleared his throat and leaned in to speak quietly to John.

"Uh, I was hoping I might get a second before you disappear again. Just need to run something by you before the briefing." he explained, stepping back to see if anything he said landed.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

When John spoke Avery's eyes widened with recognition. She remembered the havoc Jane had wrought on those people. She couldn't believe that they were here now. She hear Peter's request and nodded at John.

"I will get us set up in a private room. You and Peter can talk while I do," she said before striding over to the two women and smiling politely.

"I'm Avery, or Siren, welcome to Defenders HQ," Avery said, reaching out to shake their hands in greeting. "If you'd like to follow me I will show you to a meeting room. John will join us shortly. Have you had anything to eat yet? The food here is pretty good if you're hungry."

 

[KimaniNight]

POV Lynx

Lynx watched with more than a little bemusement as a tiger disappeared into a solid wall. As Avery headed off to take care of the Queen and her sister, Lynx could only think to herself, 'Never a dull moment.'

POV Zuya Wagner

Zuya watched with amazement as what had to be a full grown tiger vanished in front of her. It was as if she were watching a Las Vegas magic act. Her only thought was. 'I can tell this is going to be an interesting assignment. Never a dull moment.'

POV Wind hunter

Alya was about to quietly follow the winged woman when a thought occurred to her. "Avery," she asked, "will it be a problem when Parkhala returns? The tiger," she added, by way of explanation.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

Avery turned to Ayla, taking in her question and what she thought might be concern.

"So long as Parkhala doesn't have an affinity for eating winged things," Avery joked, ruffling her wings behind her to emphasise her point. "I assume you didn't bring a dangerous creature into our midst. If you can promise that it will not harm any team members I am sure we can accommodate."

Avery led them to a meeting room nearby, opening the door and ushering the women in.

"So how did you find your way here? The teleporter certainly got a workout this morning."

 

[silvertongue217]

COMMANDER POV

John glanced over at Peter and then back at the sisters of all the timing! Before he could say any thing though Avery as always was coming to support him telling him she would take them away while he handled Peter.

"Very well" John said sighing and smiling at the man "Come on"

John stepped out of the mess closing the door behind him and turning "whats up I know we have not had much of a chance to talk since you got back and im sorry for that I do hope your okay" He said placing his hand on the young mans shoulders.

"Well will tear them all down if need be" John told him gently "I promise you that much"

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THUNDERESS POV

"I assure you she is not dangerous" Orror said moving to back her sister "I can attest to that as long as no one harms my sister she is quite nice"

Orror hoped her word was enough. She knew if her sisters tiger was not welcome she would then leave. Orror didnt want her to go not when they had really just found each other. She looked at the second in command named Avery trying to convey that to her as they followed her into the room.

"I managed to find a teleporter in my area" Orror said blushing "I managed to jump start it with powers and it got us here"

 

[SinisterSpiders]

"Well," Avery said, walking into the room herself and sitting down. "That is pretty cool. Look, we really should wait for John to get here before getting down to business, but I would like you to know that we are terribly horrified by the actions of Jane and the Syndicate. Eradicating their influence from the world is our top priority, no matter what the UN might have to say about it."

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Peter followed the Commander out into the hallway, thankful for Avery coming in and making the save. She was always the clever one when it came to the social aspect of the team. Peter knew that they would need her if this whole enterprise was going to work. After the door closed, he let John speak his piece before holding his hand up at the last comment.

"That.. that's not what I want. If I'm back, I'm back for the right reasons. We don't have to go chasing those guys down; I'm sure we'll cross paths in due time." He explained.

"What I really needed to say is simple. I just need some time at the end of the briefing, when the whole team is there, to show what's happened to me to the rest of the team. You'll need to see this too as it will probably shape my role on the team from now on. A lot of bad stuff has happened in the last 5 years, well, 6 since I left. But some good has come out of it and I aim to put it to use."

Peter looked for a reaction, and then stayed in case he had any questions.

 

[Wolfias]

Adam's POV

I wasn't one to talk before getting to know other people better first. It's much like being a lone wolf that's looking for a Pack without fitting into one. Hell I wasn't even close to anyone among my own Tribe, except for my Mother and Uncle Jamison. I didn't feel the Defenders would be any different, this group probably knew all about their powers and could use them.

If I could just hotwire the teleporter I could just go back to the desert. Rising from the mess hall table I nodded to those still there going back into the room with the view of the Earth. I would have liked a return visit from the Tiger. Yeah, you always could get along better with animals, that was one of my gifts I actually did understand. Hopefully the Spirit Wolf would hurry up and explain all of this to me because I was lost. "On the fucking Moon at that, now that's really lost. And you're talking to yourself again Stone."

 

[silvertongue217]

COMMANDER POV

John listened to Peter shaking his head when he tried to down play what had happened to him.

"I am not going to let the syndicate or the Essex Corporation get away with this" John said to him narrowing his eyes "I promise you that much even if your not interested in justice I will get it for you"

"As for your powers there will be plenty of time to show them off" John told the young man smiling softly "If you really want to do it after the briefing you can but most if not all of us are going to be in training while we become used to each other more than half of us have never even been out in the field together and im not going to take us to the heart of the syndicates operation without first making sure every one is prepped. Just relax you will have your due to flex your powers"

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THUNDERESS POV

"If any one knows what the syndicate is truly like it is the defenders" Orror replied shaking her head "I thank you on behalf of my people for your words but I did not come here to draw on sympathy my people have reunited and under my watch grown back into the force it once was and then some I am here to end this once and for all"

"The syndicate must die its even taken care of that is why me and my sister are here" Orror explained "to join the team more or less"

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SPECTRE POV

"Well just another day in the office" David said shaking his head as he watched teh tiger vanish into a wall "It does feel good to be back"

David rose noting the time "The PDA system is going to call the meeting at any moment if you want we can go in together and get some good seats now" David told her holding out his hand to help her up.


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SPIDER POV

"Alright looks like were all set up" Gregory remarked walking across the amphitheater style meeting room. Given they had grown in number the briefing room had been changed from the smaller conference style to the bigger one used for full teams. Gregory double checked that every thing was set up and then turned activating the base wide PDA system.

"The Meeting shall begin in twenty minutes" Gregory said speaking throughout the base "For those of you new here please follow the signs to Meeting Hall Alpha"

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DEMON SQAUD POV

"I dont know why we just dont go there"

"She has her reasons" Johnathan grunted moving down the hall towards Jane's throne room.

"For not storming the moon base?" Kelly asked snorting "I dont see how"

"Ours is not to question" Johnathan growled turning to look at them. Even through the mirrored faceplate the squad could feel the glare he was giving them. They wisely choose not to continue instead keeping quite as they reached the doors leading to the throne room.

Mother Russia let them in pushing the door easily with one hand and telling them the Queen would be there shortly. Johnathan thanked her leading his team in and bowing as they waited.

"Oh its you"

Johnathan's body tightened. He knew that voice and it still to this day sent anger through him. He didnt give it away and neither did his squad but they all stiffened as Spectrum leader of the eleventh hour came in.

"I thought I smelled the sulfur" Spectrum remarked waltzing in and swaying her hips "How goes it Johnathan? I trust my teams being called in to clean up YOUR mess"

"There was no mess" Johnathan growled "by the time we got there they were gone my team is on the hunt once they leave their hidey hole on the moon we WILL take them down"

 

[KimaniNight]

POV Zuya Wagner & Lynx

"You are the touchy-feely sort, aren't you?" Zuya chuckled, declining David's hand as she stood up under her own power. "And I was thinking of finding a quiet corner to watch from, rather than being front and center. I'm the ant at the picnic, after all. And since we have a few minutes, care to point me in the direction of the lady's room?"

"Follow me, Sergeant...Wagner, isn't it?" Lynx had walked up to the pair talking. Lynx tapped one of her ears, adding, "Can't help but overhear things. Anyway, it's our duty to maintain the myth of women always traveling in pairs to public restrooms." Laughing, Lynx and Zuya walked off.

POV Wind Hunter

While her sister discussed the Syndicate with the winged woman, Alya's mind was occupied by what had happened just a few minutes ago. What had she said in a language she knew nothing about? How had she ended up on the floor? And what had happened that had gotten Parkhala so upset?

 

[Wolfias]

"The Meeting shall begin in twenty minutes" a voice said speaking throughout the base "For those of you new here please follow the signs to Meeting Hall Alpha" His ears and his nose so sensitive the meeting could easily be found, just gather scents and sounds you're there. Bumped into by something he didn't recognize it just hisses angrily "Watch it stinky!" Don't slow down in this place or you would get run down quickly. "Watch it yourself, Ugly!"

Heading out of the round teleportation room, taking a short cut through the mess hall grabs the last red apple out of a big bowl. Tossing it behind his back before deftly grabs it out of the air, entering the hallway seeing quite a few sexy people along the way. Adam's day was just going turn into another day, in a long line of them like this while on the moon. Girls have taken no notice of him, it's usual for him to get this reaction. Navajo girls were the same too.

 

[Zagreus_D]

Romeo/Kid Crux POV

A man that Romeo vaguely remembered from New York, sat down to Romeo and asked him what he made of all of the unusual looking heroes that had joined the mess hall. Then the tiger showed up. That gave Romeo a bit of a fright. He was smart enough to know not to mess around with wild creatures, even seemingly tame large cats had a way of going feral unexpectedly, and this one though it hadn't attacked hardly seemed tame.

Romeo's sudden rise in fear grabbed Baron's attention, but before Baron could seize Romeo to, "talk to the pussy" in Baron's own words, the large cat was gone and the threat passed, so Baron agreed to stay back, though all of the Gede were now in a heightened state of awareness, crowding around waiting for an opportunity to take possession. They enjoyed meeting new people ever so much more than Romeo did, and the shear variety and strangeness was like a magnet to the spirits.

"It's definitely weird." Romeo said, answering Darius's question after a bit of an unnatural delay.

Then everyone started talking about the meeting. Romeo took a few minutes to finish shoving scrambled eggs and bacon into his face. He didn't want a repeat of yesterday. Possession by the Gede ran his metabolism extra hard, and the spirits were looking for any excuse to come out and get to know their new teammates. Stuffing his face now, was a good way to ensure that he could make it through the day.

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Imogen/Improv POV

Gen scanned the crowed mess hall and gave a smile to the man who seemed to recognize her. She fixed herself a cup of coffee and then mostly just listened in on everyone else's conversations. The tiger was a bit of an impressive sight, but just as she would on a movie set, Imogen assumed that whoever brought it on board would have it under control. She didn't see much point in panicking, but then she could put herself into a protective bubble if she needed to. She never quite needed to fear most dangers the way that others would.

She was used to being at a crowd, what she was not used to was not being the center of attention, but she didn't mind this at all. She actually kind of loved getting to be an observer for a change, instead of feeling the constant pressure to charm and entertain. She sipped her coffee in bemused contentment.

When they announced the meeting she waited for a few others to file out, and then followed them.

 

[silvertongue217]

SECPTRE POV


"Swing and a miss" David remarked shaking his head and snorting. He turned noting the others beginning to fall out and head to the meeting. David watched as Romeo moved noting the restless spirits behind him and deciding to join the larger group.

"How are you today?" David asked falling in line with Romeo. Darius, and Maya "You looked exhausted after Nibo let go of you last night!"

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SPIDER POV

Gregory noted the people beginning to trickle in and nodded at them "Sit wherever you like but close enough you can be heard we should have more than enough room for every one to get comfortable!"

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RUNNER POV

Maya noted the girl falling behind and moved back leaving the boys in the group and joining the girl in the flashy outfit. She was pretty Maya noted with a blush on her cheek that she struggled to hide before the girl caught up to her.

"Hi" Maya said to her "I noticed you walking alone and thought we could go to the meeting hall together? My name is Maya" she said smiling at her.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Peter nodded as John reassured him that a demonstration would not be necessary. He wasn't so sure about that. Still, it was good to at least run it by the Commander rather than springing it on him later. As John walked away, Peter frowned slightly after his boss. He seemed hellbent on revenge, rather than doing the work that the Defenders were set up to do. They weren't at war with Jane and her people; they should be here to help the world in general. Granted, that was going to be harder based on what he heard about what the UN had said about them, but that still didnt' change the job.

Looking at the speaker in the hall, he heard Greg's message about the meeting. 'This is it...' he thought as he made his way to the usual team meeting hall. Along the way, he slipped in besides Cleo. "You were right. I was better to talk to him." He said, catching her smiling as they walked. "But something seems off. He's angrier now." He said, sounding regretful as they walked into Meeting Hall A.

"I'm gonna sit down front in case I need to hop up and give my 2 cents. Join me?" He asked as he looked over at Cleo and her bird.