League of Marvelous Gentlemen

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Seek And Obtain

Castle Doom, Latveria.

12 hours ago

Dorian strolled down the hallway of castle Doom to meet with his ally. It had been four days since Doom had taken him to his time and has since then been most honorable. Not only has Doom treated Dorian as royalty but also he had Batroc and his brigade seek and capture his painting which had become a famous artwork in the last century of his absence. Doom had obtained Mina's blood, Skinners skin and Jekyll's formula all which Dorian had obtained as a spy for Moriarty and would require Dorian's help to understand how the LXG work. Dorian planned to return to his time using future technology and knowledge to destroy the LXG and take over Britain but as Doom had factored in the League made their own way to the present.

Dorian was not certain what the effects of his plans would be upon returning to his time. If he where to destroy the LXG in future then return to the past would they still be present in that time, or if he were to dominate Britain in the past would it change the future or was it a completely different timeline. Dorian didn't think of it for too long but would just proceed with his plans and help Doom but keeping him at distance.

Dorian made his way onwards to Doom who was already awake and armoured and planning his moves. Doom faced Dorian and said in an ever menacing voice "Dorian Gray. I have tracked those from the past to their various locations in London. Advise me what of them". Dorian answered "The ones which you seek are Mina, Skinner and Jekyll. Nemo while a brilliant scientist is of no use to us, it is those three who we need to build an army". Doom replied "Excellent Dorian. While I can build stealth suits of armour for my soldiers, they are still technological and can be exploited. An invisible soldier will not have that weakness. While my doombots are strong they are machines and lack the fierceness and instinct of a creature such as Hyde, and vampires in todays era are while strong have too many weaknesses. Only one who's blood is that of the vampire god would serve usefull to me. Dorian Gray you have done well and as such shall be rewarded"

Dorian replied "But what of Sawyer, Quatermain, Nemo and Larsen"? Doom replied "They serve no purpose and as such are beneach the notice of Doom". Dorian replied "As you wish" meanwhile seething at the lost opportunity to whipe out the other members of the LXG. He then asked "What will be your next move" to which Doom replied "I will send for them".

Now.

The Ace of spades bar

While Spitfire and Mina continue their conversation, a loud crash is heard as the ceiling around the two vampires collapses as two doombots descend from above. As both ladies look in horror, one of the doombots looks at Mina and says in a recorded voice "Mina Harker. Doom demands that you be taken to him". The robot steps forward taking Mina by her arm but with her strength she throws him off but barely and thinks how her mighty vampire strength is naught against these machines. Before either doombot could react Spitfire grabbed her and made off at full speed half a mile from the site.

Mina still in shock exclaimed "Jackie what was that thing"? Spitfire replied "Mina those are doombots. They were sent by Doctor Doom to capture you. Those things are too strong for us we have to get out of here fast. You make off while I distract them then run". Mina took a step back and said "No Jacqueline I can't do that. Doom wants me alive so that means that they won't harm me, but you on the other hand they will kill" Jackie looked at Mina puzzled and replied "Mina what in heavens are you saying".

Mina replied "Jackie I have already lost too much in this life and I will not lose you. Run as far and fast as you can while I hold them off. I still have a few tricks up my sleeve". Jackie stared at Mina as tears welled up in her eyes but she could see the doombots approaching from a distance" Jackie hugged Mina and said "I too have lost too much but if this is as you wish then no point both of us going down. God be with you" and made off.

Mina stood in front of the approaching doombots and baring her fangs she swiftly flew at them. One doombot shot out a blast of energy that she narrowly avoided and managed to hit one of the robots head on, again doing little damage. Now in mid air Mina squared off against the two robots. Knowing she did not stand a fighting chance Mina transformed herself into swarm of bats and tried to escape. Both the doombots flew on opposite sides of here and released an energy containment field which sent a shock through her making all the bats swarm back together making Mina whole again. As she lay unconscious in the containment field the doombots carried her away while Jackie runs seeking help without stopping, leaving a blazing trail of fire in her wake.

MI:13 base

As Wolf Larsen is being subdued by the guards four doombots crash through the room sending a high alert throughout. As everyone looks at the doombots one of them speaks "Doctor Henry Jekyll. Doom demands that you be taken to him". Immediately the guards release Larsen and open fire on the doombots to no effect only for one of them to fire a bolt of energy just missing the guards. Now released Larsen see's the opportunity for combat and charges in and yells out to Jekyll "Hey weakling, I think now would be the time for your friend". Jekyll nods and runs to his formula while Larsen lifts a small desk and rams it into a doombot. The doombot simply throws him out of the way and they divert another round of bullets until a scream is heard and Hyde runs out.

Hyde stands tall and looks down at Larsen and says "Is this what you wanted"! Immediately he leaps into the air and lands onto a doombot crushing him beneath his might. As he stands he feels the force of a steel fist flying into his face from one of the doombots knocking him over to his own dismay. He gets up and yells to the nearby robot "You hit me, now it's my turn" and throws his giant fist at the doombot who flies back but is still undamaged. The two remaining doombots take aim as one fires a miniature rocket at him and the other releases a blast of electric energy. The rocket sends him into the wall while electric shock puts him down, sending a surge through his body which not even Hyde can withstand.

The two offensive doombots lift Hyde and fly off leaving the one doombot who speaks "Doom seeks Hyde's formula. He gives you his word that if you comply you will not be further harmed". The guards wishing to spare their lives run in search of the formula while a recovering Larsen yells out "Cowards! No way your getting that formula while I still breath" but as he tried to stand he felt a throbbing in his head and his arm shaking and collapsed again. The doombot aimed his arm at Wolf ready to unleash a blast but then suddenly a the robots head exploded. It was Allan Quatermain with a high powered special ops rifle from the MI:13 armoury taking out the doombot from distance.

The Purple Cherry pub

As Skinner and Pete finish off their drink three doombots crash through the wall sending glass and debris flying. All the pub guests look confused and scared hiding where they can. Pete stands regaining his whits from drinking and yells to everyone "Get out, RUN"! As he charges a hand full of hot knives. The pub guests begin to scatter as one of the doombots speaks "Rodney Skinner. Doom demands that you be taken to him".

Pete looks at Skinner and says in a question "Rodney that's your real name". Skinner replies "Yes that's my name, glad you find it funny". Wisdom turning back to the doombots replies "Look Seymour, I'll distract them while you make a run for it". Skinner replies "No pete I can't leave you high and dry. We do this together". Without asking Pete throws out a set of hot knives at one of the doombots and pushes Skinner away signalling him to run.

The hot knives melt through the doombot while the other two chase after Skinner as Pete throws out another hand missing the robots. Skinner runs throwing off his clothes and wiping his make up as he runs fast as he can. The doombots hover over with their thermal vision and one of them shoots out a low voltage blast knocking Skinner over. As they land to pick him up Pete catches up and leaps at one of the doombots. As Pete attempts to stab the robot with his hot knives the doombot simply throws out it's arm hitting Pete square across the jaw knocking him unconscious.

As the two doombots make off with Skinner, Pete lies unconscious not realising the messages he's being sent from his teammates at headquarters.

Next Issue - Their base has been ravaged and three of their team have been kidnapped. What will be the next move for the LXG and MI:13...