It All Began With a Lab Accident, Part 1

<SypherSK> ((RPG on!!!!!  Haha!  Said it first!))
<Sagey> ((::dies!!:: ))
<Sagey> ((I've GOTTA hide the Stix...::pause:: NONONO!! I Never said that!!))
<SypherSK> ((Bad Sage!))
<Sagey> ((::sniffles: Sagey's brain went pop, remember?::))
<SypherSK> ::now, IC, is at the MBI yet again fixing Jase, captain of the MBI's, laptop::
<KitsuneNinja> ((::laugh::))
<JasonSK> ::Yups..the guy gets more BSODs than anyone else in there...bad laptop!::
<SypherSK> ::hands it back him, finished::  Captain... What do you do to it?
<JasonSK> Throw it into the nearest recycling bin...::as he takes it::
<SypherSK> That could explain things..
<SypherSK> ((<Jase> Use it as a dinner tray...  Why?  Is that bad?))
<JasonSK> ((::and dies anew!::))
<JasonSK> But, thanks a bunch. ::grins::
<SypherSK> Welcome.
<SypherSK> ::is perched on the end of Jase's desk, typically energetic despite it's being midnight or so::
<JasonSK> ::sets it on the table:: So what was the problem this time?
<SypherSK> Thin spots in your hard drive.  Frankly, Captain, I think it was just built bad... I'd do just as well to reconstruct it's entire structure.
<JasonSK> If you can do that, I'll give you raise...::grin::
<SypherSK> I can do that... And, you don't pay me.  ::grins::  Just let me freeload off your computer... and donuts..
<JasonSK> ((<Sypher> To what? <Jason> You get ta' run the satellite on the roof!))
<SypherSK> ((<Sypher>  I already run the satellite on the roof...plus two US spy satellites...))
<JasonSK> If and only if Furklaw doesn't beat you to them...
<SypherSK> ((<Jase> Having told me that... do you have to kill me now?))
<JasonSK> ((::DIES!!!::))
<SypherSK> ::shrugs:: Well, he's the one who needs to eat anyways...
<KitsuneNinja> ((laf))
<SypherSK> ::lives on donuts, doesn't require food, just raw energy and pretty much freeloads that off MegaKat's power grid::
<JasonSK> Oh yeah, like *he's* skin and bones...::nevermind the mun kinda sorta drew 'im like that::
<SypherSK> ::chuckles::  Well, no.. But, he is addicted..
<JasonSK> It's the sugar...Momma Bates did something to the sugar...
<SypherSK> ::picks the laptop back up:: Well, I'll get on this, Sir...  Oh, and the Cyberkat ((MBI mainframe) is at peak performance and... the city looks quiet.
<SypherSK> ::nodding to the bit about Momma Bates as he does all that...  got distracted briefly by overextending himself.. is engaging his fellow Cyberkat and "brother" Matrix in a mental game, scanning the city via satellite, and running a couple programs plus talking all at once::
<SypherSK> ::yes, like most computers, he multi-tasks::
<JasonSK> :nods:: Cool. But, I should send someone on patrol just in case...
<Matrix> <That's it...yer goin' down...> ::nevermind he's helping on the scanning bit::
<SypherSK> Well, Trix and I're awake...   <I am not!  You're five points behind as it is!>
<Matrix> <Like five points is gonna leave me behind!>
<SypherSK> <With time...>
<Matrix> <You wish...>
<SypherSK> ::waits to see if Jase wants them to go or not::
<JasonSK> Well, if you want to. ::pauses, checks something out:: Then again, Furklaw's on cycle patrol. I think we'll be fine, and if the city's quiet, then it shouldn't take him long...
<SypherSK> ::nods:: Alright.  ::bows a little as a sign of preparing to leave and goes acoherent and zaps out of there::
<Guard-Type Person>  ::is patrolling the MegaKat Biochemical labs... carrying a rather powerful energy rifle::
<ScottFurklaw> ::has left the cycle and has begun to patrol the streets on foot...it's getting a tad colder....mun likes to think they're nearing C-mas::
<Guard>  ::jumps at every sound... as Viper attacks frequently and at least two guards became dinner for his creature, he's pretty nervous::
<SypherSK> ((Mun = player.))
<ScottFurklaw> ((I.E. the player. I RP Scott, therefore I'm his 'mun')
<SypherSK> ((Hehe... And, his "munny" as you created him...  ::runs::))
<ScottFurklaw> ((:just flop back and dies:: Shall we start timin', mon? ::to Kris, and DIES anew!!:: ))
<ScottFurklaw> ((Whee!!I'm a munny!!))
<SypherSK> ((::cracks up::))
<CaseySK> ::is seated in lab in front of a computer.  Yawns and stretches and looks at his watch then goes back to typing::
<Guard> ::cautiously....  peeks in on Casey at the sounds of typing::
<Guard> ::sighs in relief, just seeing him::
<CaseySK> ::looks up from computer screen::  Hi (insert guard name here).  I'm workin late tonight.  Gotta get these reports done by tomorrow.
<Guard> ::named Jack::  Oh.  Well,... yell if there's any trouble... ::continues on::
<CaseySK> ::pops his back on his chair and resumes typing boredly::
<Guard> ::pauses at a sound and spins around, gun aimed::
<DrViper> ::crawls into de' main lab...um...has a few plantimals with him:
<Guard> ::slinks toward sound::
<DrViper> On, my petsssss...find that Katalysssst...it must be added to my chemicalsssss...
<Guard> ::peeeeeers into lab and gasps softly, seeing Viper::
<Plantimals> ::snarl amongst themselves::
<CaseySK> ::hears the noise but figures it for the whir of machines...hears the gasp and decides to turn around::
<DrViper> ::continues to move about lab: I sssssaid to look for the catalysssst, not to talk! Thisssss isssn't a coffee break!
<Guard> ::slinks back and pulls out his radio, calling the Enforcers::
<DrViper> ::perks his ears:: Intrudersss!! Get him!
<CaseySK> ::voice cracking while saying this::  Umm....you...guys aren't supposed to be here...
<Guard> Dr. Viper's broken in MegaKat Biochemical...  Send help!  ::cuts off the connection::
<DrViper> ::grabs guard with his tail the minute he sees him:: I've come on my usual evening round...:to Casey::
<Guard> Ack! ::drops his gun::
<DrViper> Now, if you'll cooperate, I won't hurt him...
<CaseySK> ::looks a tad scared::  What do you want?
<SypherSK> ::intercepts the guard's call thru his tap on the Enforcer ban, passes it on to Furklaw via radio:: Trouble at the Biochemical labs...
<DrViper> In need of a sssspecial chemical...Katalysssst 72.
<Guard> ::struggles::
<Furklaw> I'm on it. ::runs towards labs...he was close by::
<CaseySK> ::looks around:: If you promise not to hurt us, I'll try to help you.
<Guard> ::gives Casey the "are you nuts?!" look::
<DrViper> But I would hope sssssso...the Katalyssst. Now.
<CaseySK> ::gives the guard a meaningful look::  ::walks over to the counter with chemicals::  Just give me a moment.
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> Gimme a sec!  I don't keep it in my back pocket, y'know!  <Viper> Why ever not?))
<DrViper> ((ROFL!))
<CaseySK> ((exactly! ;) ))
<Guard> ::tries to be still...  gulps, looking at the plantimals.. many an SK extra has become monster bait, you see::
<DrViper> They don't bite...too much...::to guard:::
<Guard> ::guttural whimpering sound::
<CaseySK> ::works on mixing some chemicals slowly but surely::  ::is trying to stall just a bit::
<SypherSK> ::decides to pop in and help Furklaw::  <Trix.. Man the fort...>
<Furklaw> ::runs into the labs...and spies the wall Dr. Viper made in the hole:: Brother...this becoming a routine now? ::runs up towards main labs, handgun drawn::
<DrViper> ((erm...HOLE Dr. V. made in the WALL, even!!))
<CaseySK> ((::dies::))
<SypherSK> ((::DIES!::))
<DrViper> ((<Viper> ::went from villain to consssstruction worker...cleansssss up hisss own messsesss::))
<SypherSK> ::appears by Furklaw, zapping out of the nearest electrical outlet and solidifying::
<SypherSK> ((ROFL!))
<CaseySK> ::still trying to stall...mixing chemicals slowly::  I...I'll have it...in just a few more..um...minutes.
<Matrix> <You got it. Call for back up if you need it>
<SypherSK> <Roger that.>
<DrViper> C'mon, c'mon. I don't have all day. The plantimalssssss are gettting hungry...::lowers his tail a bit::
<Guard>  Urk....
<Guard> ::gulps::
<Furklaw> Viper...::as he leans against the wall near the door::
<CaseySK> ::works faster::  I..I'm doing the best I can.
<SypherSK> Yeah, so I heard... ::to Furklaw::
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> AH!!!!  ::leaps into the air and clings to the ceiling with his claws:: Don't DO that!!!!!!))
<DrViper> ((ROFL!!!!))
<Furklaw> Okay...you've established a new record...heart's still in place...::to Sy, on the account that he didn't scare him outta his skin this time:
<CaseySK> ((laf))
<SypherSK> Glad to hear it...
<SypherSK> Ready to move in?
<DrViper> <Furklaw> ::clips a fresh magazine into his handgun:: Let's do it..
<SypherSK> Right. ::eyes glow blue faintly::
<Guard> ::has plantimals drooling on his shoes by this point::
<Furklaw> ::kicks the door in:: Freeze!! ::gun aimed towards Viper::
<SypherSK> ::jumps in by him::
<DrViper> Misssserable intrudersss!!! ::to plantimals:: Get them!!
<SypherSK> ::eyes and hands are glowing an electric blue::
<SypherSK> ::why Sy never needs a handgun::
<CaseySK> ::takes the moment that Dr. Viper looks away to grab the flask of chemicals he's been mixing and throw it at Viper::
<DrViper> ::never saw the chemicals coming and gets hit:: You miserable....!!::my, he ain't got any other insults::
<SypherSK> ::sends a burst of pure energy at the nearest plantimals::
<Furklaw> :runs to help the guard::
<Guard> ::got dropped in the fray::
<Guard> ::is kicking away the plantimals::
<Furklaw> ::helps him up:: Get out while you can!
<DrViper> ::turns to Casey: You will pay...::pauses, begins to stagger back::
<Guard> ::doesn't have to be told twice, runs::
<CaseySK> ::looks around almost unsure of what to do...run or save what he was working on::
<SypherSK> ::zaps a few more plantimals::  Move it. Coming through.  ::steps on into the room::
<DrViper> What...what issss this...? ::staggers back sommore, sorta beginning to feel weak...man that was a bad chemical!::
<CaseySK> ::moves towards the door:: That's a special treat just for you whoever you are.
<Furklaw> I don' like the looks of that...
<DrViper> ::falls...taking a shelf of chemicals with him::
<SypherSK> Or that...
<DrViper> ::that cause some..chain reaction I guess::
<SypherSK> ::watches as the chemicals spontaneously combust or some such::
<CaseySK> ((sure.  why not))
<Furklaw> I vote we leave the area...STAT! ::grabs Casey by the arm:: C'mon!
<SypherSK> ((Okay...  Someone help me find a way to negate Sy's powers if Casey's to get left in the blaze...))
<DrViper> ((hrm...water?))
<CaseySK> ((what are sy's powers?))
<SypherSK> ((He can go "acoherent" - ie: turn into energy, meaning stepping thru flame isn't a problem.))
<SypherSK> ((Uh... Viper can hit him with a high-powered hose?))
<CaseySK> ((well, if I'm already burned, then him rescuing me isn't gonna be a bad thing...))
<DrViper> ((But, methinks Viper's sorta KOed...))
<SypherSK> ((I meant for him to get burned badly..))
<SypherSK> ((<Viper> I'm getting better!))
<CaseySK> ((plantanimal or something nasty can grab me and keep me from leaving as you two run off))
<CaseySK> ((laff))
<SypherSK> ((<Sage> ::whaps Viper:: No, you're not!  You're at death's door. Now, be quiet.))
<DrViper> ((::DIES!::))
<CaseySK> ((::loves monty python and dies lots::))
<Something Nasty> ::tackles Casey::
<CaseySK> ((casey:  oh no..a shrubbery's got me))
<DrViper> ((ROFL!!))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD::))
<DrViper> ((<Casey> But, I can stop it! Quick! I need a herring!))
<SypherSK> ((<Furklaw> Don't lose it! Can you drag it and yourself back to the Knights?))
<DrViper> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD::))
<CaseySK> ::falls hard on the floor of the lab::  ::knocked a little senseless.  Struggles to escape::
<DrViper> <Furklaw> ::spins around:: NO!! ::runs back towards Casey..as far as he can...::
<DrViper> ::issa burning up, tries to open the firehose on himself::
<SypherSK> ::goes acoherent and dives in to help Casey::
<DrViper> ::ends up pointing the hose the wrong way and...nails Sy?::
<SypherSK> ::is sent tumbling, having trouble keeping his acohrent form together, solidifies::
<Furklaw> ::runs to Sy:: What happened?!
<SypherSK> The water will scatter my molecules...  ::goes acoherent again::  I'll be fine.
<Furklaw> ::spins around: We have to get him out! Where's the extinguisher?!
<SypherSK> Get Viper.  ::goes for Casey::
<Furklaw> ::does so, only to find him.......gone?:: What in...?!
<CaseySK> ((am I in fire now?  If i am, I should probably insert some screams or something))
<SypherSK> ((I'd say you were...  Uh.. Scream away...))
<Furklaw> ::shakes his head forgetting about that and runs to get the fire extinguisher::
<SypherSK> ::looks for Casey, using his infrared vision as it's likely getting a bit smoky in there::
<CaseySK> ::screams erupt from the flames in the middle of the burning room.  ::writhes in agony((and other somesuch ouchies))::
<SypherSK> ::dives in to grab Casey and take him acoherent too....  which should cut off the pain... 'til he's solid again::  I gotcha...
<Furklaw> Crud...::runs to Casey: Hang on! I'm coming!! ::blasts extinguisher into the room::
<SypherSK> ::meets Furklaw halfway::
<SypherSK> I got 'im!
<Furklaw> Crud..the chemicals are makin' this place a death trap...let's get outta here!
<SypherSK> Right. ::grabs Furklaw with his free hand:: Hang on...  ::takes them all acoherent and zaps outta there::
<CaseySK> ::has passed out thankfully from the pain::
<Furklaw> :Radios:: This is Sgt. Furklaw. I need an ambulance as well as the fire department at the MKC Bio Chemicals! Over! ::goes to check on Casey::
<SypherSK> ::is weakened and doubts he can hang on to the extras for long so he just zaps them all out to the street::
<SypherSK> ::and solidifies there::
<Furklaw> ::checks for a pulse and yadda:: okay...he's here...::to Sy:: I need water...
<SypherSK> Right...  ::looks around and spies a fire hydrant, zaps it so it opens enough to spray them all... but not blast::
<Furklaw> ::takes a wet cloth and presses it against Casey's wounds, bandages him as much as he can::
<SypherSK> ::slumps to the pavement tiredly, has some minor damage to his structure thanks to the water blast::
<CaseySK> ::groans slightly:: ::moves a bit::
<Furklaw> OKay...::perks his ears: Ambulance is on its way...just hang on...
<SypherSK> ::hearing it approaching:: Hey, Furklaw.. I'm splitting... Gotta recharge...
<Furklaw> ::nods:: OKay.
<SypherSK> ::nods and zaps out to recharge and repair his internal damage::
<Paramedics> ::arrive:
<Furklaw> ::relates them the story::
<Paramedics> ::get Casey, load him up, listen, nod, eye Furklaw like he might be getting strapped down next... he looks singed::
<Furklaw> ::Waves them off, he'll be okay.  Goes back to his cycle::
<CaseySK> ::whispers softly to a paramedic::  Thank them for me.
<SypherSK> ((<Casey> Ooooo... Aaaawwwaaaaooooo....  <Paramedic> Is this guy hurt or faking it?  He's howling like a dog.))
<Furklaw> ((:dies:))
<CaseySK> ((laf))
<SypherSK> ::gets back to the MBI and just stays in the energy conduits/powerlines running around the building, charging up::
<Furklaw> ::goes back to his place..his shift is off fer a few hours...needs to bandage up::
<SypherSK> ::pops out long enough to swipe a donut and endure Trix' ribbing::