The Defenders Renewed (Group Thread Open To All)

[silvertongue217]

Spider POV

"Not very slow I am afraid" Gregory said turning to the young man and sending him a reassuring smile "basically just slow enough for us to jump off"

He turned noting the way the kid was clutching his briefcase "your probably going to need some help with that"

Gregory grabbed the suit case with him and nodded at him "on the count of three okay?" He said waiting for the man to nod before he began to count down.

Three

Two

One

Gregory and Romeo jumped out landing on the soft grass. Gregory clutched the briefcase to his chest taking the brunt of the hit on his back as they tumbled to a halt.

"We are off the train" Gregory rasped out coughing as he helped Romeo up "Im on route where are you guys?" He asked beginning to walk wincing as he felt his sore back.

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Johnathan POV

Johnathan stepped in bowing "I am sorry my Queen" He said wincing at his digitally altered voice.

"We came as soon as we heard your call" Johnathan said trying his very very VERY best not to look at her breast. He felt his desire for her pooling inside of him and he swallowed hard doing his best to push it out of his head as he rose out of his bow.

"As I told you your horseman will take care of it" Johnathan said nodding at her "Send us in and we will take care of them I swear it to you My Queen"

 

[SinisterSpiders]

Jane Smith

Jane supposed most women would be intimidated, having such a shift and hulking male walking into the room while they bathed. But Jane wasn't most women, and Jonathan's bulk had nothing on John's. And even then Jane had tamed John.

"Is that so?" Jane purred, soapy hand dipping below the water line. "The Terrors promised me the same thing. Yet here I am. Disappointed. Unsatisfied... How do I know you wont fail me too?"

 

[Zagreus_D]

Romeo's heart raced with the thrill of excitement as he hit the ground. This was real. He was really doing it. He was going to become a hero!

He was tired and half starving, but there was a lightness in his step and a smile on his face as he followed Gregory to the meeting place.

The lwa were quiet for now, they had helped him to achieve his goal. He would have to remember to gift them with rum and cigars all around, once he reached his new home, and had his altar properly in place.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

Avery Varpulis

"We are off the train" Gregory rasped out coughing as he helped Romeo up "Im on route where are you guys?" He asked beginning to walk wincing as he felt his sore back.

Siren tensed when she heard Gregory's voice coming through the comms, but then her body was flooded with relief at his words. She gave Sparks an apologetic smile, for interrupting the conversation, before she spoke to Gregory.

"Spiders, we're waiting at the teleporter. D has hacked it, and we should be good to go," Avery replied.

 

[silvertongue217]

"Got it" Spider said rising up and nodding at Romeo to begin walking with him "we are en route we should be there momentarily"

Gregory nodded at Romeo gesturing for him to begin walking as he took the lead. He pulled out his tablet bringing up the map and checking their location"

"So whats the extent of your powers?" Gregory asked turning to the young man "do you call on the spirits to help you in a fight?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

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Johnathan POV

"I have never failed you My Queen" Johnathan reminded her rising up grateful for his mirrored faceplate. She would never see his face nor his eyes full of lust and love.

"We must go if we are going to catch them" Johnathan said "I shall bring you their heads I have never failed you and I never will this much I promise you"

And with that he turned moving out of her bathroom. He nodded his head the others falling in behind of him as they headed down the main hall of the castle.

"Jets prepped boss" Linda said moving forward "we should be there in thirty minutes"

"Push the engine get us their sooner" Johnathan snapped as they moved into the hanger and up the loading ramp "I made a promise to our Queen"

"I do NOT attend to fail her"

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John POV

John dropped down the elevator vent landing in the center and sending shockwaves that cracked the concrete. He rose up warily his tentacle arm morphing into a blade as he moved forward.

"Spectre upstairs is cleared how are we doing down here?" John asked moving into the training yard.

"Power is down im moving to check all the cells" Spectre said " Melvin and Snow are as well seems like they found some one a girl"

"And what about Peter?" John asked stopping and frowning "Has any one seen him?"

"According to the log hes kept down below in a sub basement" Spectre said "I figured you would want to do the honors and spring him out"

"On route now" John said moving towards the staircase "Keep looking to make sure we got every one"

 

[Zagreus_D]

"do you call on the spirits to help you in a fight?"

"I suppose you could describe it like that, but it would be more accurate to say that I call on the spirits to fight for me. The spirits take possession of my body, then they are in control. In theory I can channel any of the lwa... Lwa, those are the great ancestral spirits, like gods, they are very ancient and very powerful... but also proud and unpredictable. Gede owns my head, which means that he, that they have an obligation to protect me, and help me, while I have an obligation to serve and honor them. The lwa want to help the world return to joyful chaos, and will do what they can to break the system of oppressing order... just as they did in the days of the slave revolt in Haiti. Baron Samedi is very strong, very tough. Mama Brigitte is mistress of secrets and shadows, and Gede Nibo is very nimble, very fast. I'm sure you will meet them all soon. They love to come out to play, and would be angry with me if I only called on them for work."

 

[silvertongue217]

SPIDER POV

Gregory nodded taking in the information, of course what he really wanted to know about was his dad but this was neither the time nor the place for all of that. Gregory instead kept his mouth shut moving them to the teleporter. After a few more minutes of walking the warehouse long since abandoned where the secret teleporter was came into view along with the others.

"We made it" Gregory told him rushing up to meet Siren and the others "Hey meet Romeo" Gregory said nodding at the man trailing behind him.

"Are we ready to go then?" Darius piped up moving off of the wall and tugging out his headphones.

"As long as the teleporter is fixed then yeah we are good to go" Gregory said turning to Siren and raising an eyebrow "did the others get out okay?"

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COMMANDER POV

Jon dropped down the shaft kicking the elevator doors off of their hinges. He moved in activating his flashlight and moving down the long hallway.

"Spectre go ahead and get the girls out along with any one they managed to save and pick up" Jon remarked moving over to the heavy blast doors "Looks like Peter is inside I am going to spring him.

"Roger"

John hand morphed into a crowbar like apendage and he slammed the hilt into the crease between the doors. He began to pry it open his considerable strength breaking the heavy locks in place and grinding it open. He worked into the space was big enough for him to fit through and shouldered through stepping in and looking around before calling out Peters name.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

Avery saw Spiders and a new fellow walk into the room and her body flooded with relief. She got to her feet and went over, offering her hand to Romeo for a shake.

"Welcome Romeo," she said, giving him a smile before turning to Gregory, much more serious. "Yes, thankfully, now we really should be getting back to base. Darius, we're good to go."

 

[such_a_bad_man]

As Jon ripped through the blast doors, he immediately saw a wide hallway. Every 30 feet, there was a magnetically sealed pressure door, numbered unlike the cells upstairs. In between each pressure door, a security door with a monitoring room beyond stood open as all the security on this floor was activated and ready to repel anyone foolish enough to get this far into the building.

Inside his cell, Peter could hear the sound of wrenching metal outside in the hallway. He smiled and pounded the table excitedly. Walking toward his wall sized mirror, he pressed a finger up against it. "See?! I told you bastards that they were gonna come and get me! You're done! You're all done and I'm outta here! YEAH!" He yelled out in excitement. Walking over to the door, he started pounding his fist against it. "IN HERE! HEY!!! I'M IN HERE!!!" He shouted as hard as his lungs would allow. He didn't know who was coming, but he honestly didn't care. He was going home; he was going to be free.

 

[Zagreus_D]

Romeo accepted Avery's hand with enthusiasm. "Very pleased, ma'am." He glanced around at the others with a nervous smile. He had never ridden a teleporter before, and the idea scared him more than demons or zombies ever could, but he did his best to keep a cap on his fears.

 

[silvertongue217]

COMMANDER POV

Jon pried the doors open his eyes scanning the area intently. He noted the heavy security with a sigh and shake of his head.

"They really didnt want you to get out eh Peter" He murmured cracking his shoulders as he moved in his hands still in the shape of a crowbar.

And thats when he saw him

"Peter?" Jon said happily seeing the man banging on the doors "hang on son I will get you out!"

Jon bounded forward his hands morphing into big fist. He punched through the doors quickly using all of his strength and might to get the job done. In a matter of seconds he was through the different doors and into the main cell.

"Its good to see you brother" Jon said pushing the shattered husk of the door away "you ready to get out of here?" Jon asked a wicked grin on his face.

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SPIDER POV

"No reason to be nervous" Gregory said noting his look "no harm in this thing I promise"

"I shall take the lead" Gregory said to Siren "I'll take the new kid as well it can be a bit disconcerting the first time"

"Sounds good to me" Darius remarked moving over to give the two of them room to get inside of the warehouse "you want me to cover the rear?" Darius asked Siren raising an eyebrow.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

Avery considered letting Darius take the rear, but it didn't sit right. It was her job to make sure they all got back, and she didn't want to leave him behind. Sk she shook her head.

"No, that's okay. I'll cover it. Just show me how to use this thing and you can go through with Sparks," she walked over to the console. It would be good to go over how these things worked anyway, just in case she needed to know in the future. She had used one before, but it was a long time ago.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

COMMANDER POV

Jon pried the doors open his eyes scanning the area intently. He noted the heavy security with a sigh and shake of his head.

"They really didnt want you to get out eh Peter" He murmured cracking his shoulders as he moved in his hands still in the shape of a crowbar.

And thats when he saw him

"Peter?" Jon said happily seeing the man banging on the doors "hang on son I will get you out!"

Jon bounded forward his hands morphing into big fist. He punched through the doors quickly using all of his strength and might to get the job done. In a matter of seconds he was through the different doors and into the main cell.

"Its good to see you brother" Jon said pushing the shattered husk of the door away "you ready to get out of here?" Jon asked a wicked grin on his face.

Peter stood back as he heard the metal of the door starting to groan. Moving back behind his table, he watched as the door bowed, buckled and ruptured despite the thick seals locking it closed. Once the dust settled, he saw the telltale black suit of his old group leader step through the hole. Understandably, Peter felt his lip quiver at the sight of his old friend.

"Jon? It's really you?" He asked, walking over and just hugging him as his emotions got the better of him. His long years of captivity ended in an instant. Even though they had to get out still, it was more than enough for him to feel vindicated for all his hopeful thinking since they switched from voluntary testing to mandatory imprisonment. Once he collected himself, he spoke to his old leader.

"Get me top side. I can do way more than fly the ships now." he said, knowing that Jon hadn't seen what the results of his time here yet. When he left, he still was learning what he was while still being an able pilot for The Defenders. Now, the lock had been opened and his potential unleashed. If nothing else, that was one positive he could take away from his time here.

 

[ADmiral3]

Avery considered letting Darius take the rear, but it didn't sit right. It was her job to make sure they all got back, and she didn't want to leave him behind. Sk she shook her head.

"No, that's okay. I'll cover it. Just show me how to use this thing and you can go through with Sparks," she walked over to the console. It would be good to go over how these things worked anyway, just in case she needed to know in the future. She had used one before, but it was a long time ago.

Sparks nodded, moving over to Darius to signal that he was ready to go. While this mission was set up with the possibility of creating new allies, the number of new people coming back to base was more than he had expected. Spectre was certainly going to have his hands full with the mind scanning.

"I'd say this was a successful mission, everyone. Lets get back, I think we could all use some time to rest and meet everyone, officially."

 

[silvertongue217]

Darius POV

"If you say so boss" Darius said moving over to the teleporter. He quickly showered her hot to activate it and after confirming with her and making sure she had it down pat he went through and followed after Gregory and Romeo.

"Oh shit" Darius said coming out and squatting down his stomach felt like it had been turned inside out causing the young man to struggle to control his gag reflex.

"Takes some getting used to" Gregory said coming over and fanning his face

"Your not kidding" He groaned clutching his stomach in pain "I would rather fly any day!"

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COMMANDER POV

"worry about what you can do later" Jon said moving towards the doors

"lets get out of here"

TWENTY MINUTES LATER

The jet lifted off its engine whirring as it took off like a rocket into the sky. In it the team sat chatting with one another as new friends and old friends mingled. The girl named Maya was the only one fast asleep after having mumbled that her energy was depleted and conking out without another word. Jon guided them back up to base his hands twitching with happiness as he guided the ship back into the atmosphere.

"Siren are you there?" Jon asked switching back on COMS "was your mission a success?" he asked concern evident in his voice.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

Avery watched with satisfaction as Spiders, Romeo and Darius went through. She motioned for Jordan to go next.

"Just a warning- it's a bit unpleasant," she said with an apologetic smile before hitting the trigger and watching him disappear. She set up the teleporter on a time delay and stepped in, trying to remain relaxed even though she knew what would be coming next.

Then it happened- her body felt as thought it was being squeezed, stretched, compressed, and obliterated all in the space of a moment. Then she was out, stumbling and covering her mouth with her hand to hold back her lunch.

Avery gave herself a few moments, moving over to a chair conveniently left by the reception pad, before she got to her feet. She offered Romeo and Darius a genuine if queasy smile.

"Would you like a tour?" She asked. She led them towards the living quarters first so that Rome could drop of that huge trunk and Darius his pack. While they waited John's voice came through the Comms and she grinned.

"I'm here Commander," She replied, happy to hear his voice, "Spiders, Spark and I are back at base. We picked up two new recruits on the way. This place is going to get crowded again soon! How are you? Did everything go alright?" Her concern for John and those caught in the facility was clear in her voice.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Peter was never happier than when he was flying. The problem was that he was used to their older craft. This new fleet of vehicles was very different to behold, but everything looked roughly the same. Looking over the shoulder of the pilot, he tried to learn as much as he could on the return trip to the moon base. As it swept into view, so many memories filled Peter's mind again. He couldn't help but brush a tear away as he saw it again after doubting that he ever would again.

As Jon got on the COMS to talk with another team, presumably, Peter turned to him, feeling a little more confident about his ability to fly this thing. "Jon, I know I just got back, but is there anyway you'd let me take her in, for old times' sake?" He asked, smiling slightly at his old Commander, still capable of running the show as always.

 

[ADmiral3]

As Jordan stepped out of the teleporter, he lost his balance for a second, windmilling his arms and stumbling to stay on his feet. Leaning over, he put his hands on his knees, breathing in and out heavily to recalibrate himself.

"Uhy, that's nothing like my power, we should fix that."

Standing up straight again, he watched as the other members of the mission began dispersing. He decided to follow Avery, maybe finish that chat from earlier!

 

[silvertongue217]

Jon turned raising an eyebrow at Peters eagerness before laughing

"You can take her in as long you be careful" Jon remarked moving out of the seat and gesturing for him to sit down before he went back to the COMS.

"Two new recruits eh? Its good to hear we picked up Peter and a new one our selves" John said moving into the cargo hold and nodding at the girls and Spectre.

"Were touching in now I think we deserve a break from the debrief we can discuss how your mission went later" John said watching with one eye to make sure Peter was doing okay.

"what are your plans for the evening?" John asked dropping his voice a few tones for some privacy.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

Avery was more than happy to delay a debrief. In all honesty their mission had gone well. The only thing she would need to talk to John about was Spiders' side quest. Something she was not looking forward to doing. Her eyes flickered to the young man as he led Romeo and Darius through the station. She dropped back a few steps, a small smile tugging at her lips at John's words.

The drama of the day hit her then and she frowned. Even though their afternoon was a resounding success, she had failed them in the morning. She could feel her disappointment creeping back in, but she tried to push it aside.

"I don't know. I was thinking of getting dressed up, hitting a few bars, you know how hip the nightlife in this place is." She joked, "Might even find a couple of nice guys to bring home..." She trailed off, a cheeky lilt in her tone.

 

[silvertongue217]

"Oh really" John laughed shaking his head "how are you going to do that on the moon?" He asked his own lilt teasing and good natured.

"If you would rather do that I suppose I can not stop you" John said snorting and shaking his head "however if you want we could hang out like we used to I recall you quite liked my movie collection...."

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"Man this place has seen better days" Darius remarked following Romeo and the entourage.

"Yeah well my spider bots can only do so much" Gregory murmured pointing at said bots crawling all over the wall.

"They are pretty tight" Darius remarked "you guys are used to funding I can tell that much you got to get used to improvising like we do" Darius said pulling out his weapon as proof.

"Point me to a workshop and I can get to work Darius said pulling off his jacket revealing his muscular lean figure.

"All in good time" Gregory murmured shaking his head and snorting.

 

[SinisterSpiders]

The guys in front of her continued their banter oblivious to Avery falling back. Her cheeks flushed at John's insinuations.

"Oh, you know me Chief," she said with a sigh, "I've never really been one for drinking and partying. Perhaps I can sacrifice my wild side tonight- the idea of settling in with you and a good movie sounds much more appealing."

 

[silvertongue217]

"sounds like a plan then" John said smirking "let me get us into the hangar without getting killed and shower then I will meet you in my qaurters for a movie" He said his voice betraying how pelased he was.

 

[Zagreus_D]

Romeo looked around his new environment. The teleportation had been strange, but the worst of the effect seemed to float past him. He had somehow instinctively stepped to the side, as he did during possession, but leaving his body oddly vacant instead. It was like all of the disturbing sensations had happened to some other body, and he was just an observer.

He waited for instructions on what he should do next. He thought it was likely that they were out of danger, but he still wasn't certain.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Peter smiled as Jon gave up the controls. SLiding back into the pilot's seat, Pete breathed a long sigh of relief. He was back where he belonged, back at the controls of a flying vessel. Grinning over his shoulder at Jon, he wondered if the runway and hangar had the same dimensions as they used to. Then, he shook that idea away; he'd hate to be proven wrong and ruin everything on his return trip home. Locking in his guidance with the base computer was a little different; the technology of the cockpit was a little different than when he flew it last.

Seeing the runway ahead, he lined up the craft for a landing. Grinning, he picked up the mic for the internal speakers and did his old commercial pilot impression. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have just begun our final descent into Lunar Base Alpha. Local weather reports a surface temperature of 123 degrees Celsius on the light side, 153 degrees Celsius on the dark. Luckily you'll die of asphyxiation before you have to worry about the SPF needed in such conditions. Please do not stand or retrieve your luggage until we have taxied to the jetway and your captain has turned off the fasten seat belts sign. We thank you again for flying Defenders Airways. We know you have only one option of lunar travel, but we want you to feel better about the situation altogether. Flight Attendants prepare for arrival."

He hung up the mic and eased the craft into its landing vector. His hands were light on the controls, feathering the heading controls lightly as he kept an eye on the speed. Down and down, he eased the craft. He prided himself on getting the trajectory just right so that he wouldn't bounce the craft. His years off had worked against him and he skipped once, twice, before getting the craft down. He threw on the reverse thrust and slowed it down so they could enter the hangar. Once they had come to a complete stop, he smiled over his shoulder at Jon and ran his hands over the controls again. "I'll be back, don't you worry..." he whispered to the craft before getting up.