Siege of Space City
Disclaimer: "Help me, Jesus! Help me, Tom Cruise!" - Will Ferrell as Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Chapter 11: Another Discovery!
Profile Time once more folks! And as for the West Coast Misfit of choice, the light-blasting Dazzler takes the spotlight!
Dazzler
Real Name: Alison Blaire
First Appearance: "Christmas Chaos"
Affiliation: West Coast Misfits
Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue
Powers and Abilities: Alison's body can absorb sound and convert it into light. She can use that light for various effects. Originally, she used it to create special effects to enhance her performances, but thanks to her training, she was able to use her light powers to create lasers, forcefields, and even holograms. However, for some reason, she cannot use her own voice to fuel her powers.
Birthplace: New York, New York, raised in Los Angeles, CA
Bio: Not much has been revealed about Alison "Dazzler" Blaire's early life. However, she is known to be the daughter of an attorney in LA. Alison has dreams of becoming a great singer. When her powers first emerged, Ali learned to use them to add special effects to her performances, people believing she was using technology. She would eventually meet Ace Starr, aka Wildstar. After meeting him, she would also befriend the Compton-born mutant Terrell Mason, aka Velocity. The two would be among the mutants gathered by Wildstar to aid the X-Men, Misfits, and the Avengers in the battle against the android Mimic. After that battle, she would go on to become an original member of the West Coast Misfits. While on the team, she would eventually find love with the Mojoworld native known as Longshot. Ali has expressed reluctance about the superhero life and has expressed desires for a normal life on occasion, but she loves her new friends too much to leave.
The Xavier Institute
"I told you we should've checked the catapult before we used it!"
KRACKOOM!
"YEEEEOWWWW!"
"Easy for you to say! You're practically invulnerable!"
KRAKOW!
"WHOOOOOOO! REMY'S BUNS ON FIRE!"
"This is madness!" Piotr Rasputin, the Russian steel-skinned powerhouse known as Colossus, screamed as he raced down a hall of the Xavier Institute. Running beside him was the Cajun kinetic energy-manipulator Remy LeBeau, aka Gambit.
"Madness? Madness?! This is the Institute!" Gambit remarked.
KRACKOOM!
"WAAAGH!" The Cajun mutant screamed as another lightning bolt hit him in the backside. "AGH! Remy's buns! Somebody stop this!"
"Miss Munroe, we're sorryyyyyyyy!" Piotr screamed.
KRAKOW!
"YI!" The Russian screamed. He then felt... "Agh! I'm on fire! My butt is on fire!" Outside, Ororo Munroe, Storm was feeling serene. She was sitting at a table, reading a book, and sipping some tea.
"This is a wondrous novel." She smiled to herself. "I have to remember to thank Cover Girl for the recommendation."
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!" Piotr and Remy could be seen running thanks to a window behind Ororo.
KRACKOOM!
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!" The boys screamed. Ororo seemed completely oblivious to their screaming and cries for help.
"You are cleaning my greenhouse, boys." The white-haired teacher smiled, sipping her tea. "I wonder how in the world they got a catapult?"
Space City
"...and here is the main residential area of Space City." Professor Miyamoto announced as he led the small group of heroes into what appeared to be, well...a city.
"Faith..." Theresa gasped in amazement.
"Oh, my..." Rahne's jaw dropped.
"Daaaaamn..." A very impressed Terrell whistled. "I'd love to take a run through those streets!"
"I wonder if there's a park for me to take a run in meself?" Rahne grinned.
"Wow." Jester whistled.
"Impressive." Hardcase nodded.
"I have to admit, it does look beautiful." Kicker confessed.
"I have to agree." Quick-Kick concurred with a nod.
"I am indeed very proud of my creation." Professor Miyamoto nodded.
"Hmmm..." Razorback frowned.
"What is wrong?" Kimiko asked the Arkansas native.
"This is a rather large residential area." The mutant ex-trucker frowned. "It looks like it could hold a lot of people."
"I was thinking the same thing." Shiro nodded in agreement. "I find it odd that you two would need such a large area for only two people."
"Yeah, it seems like you could hold a lot of people in here." Hardcase added.
"Well, we do plan to have some guests soon." Kimiko explained.
"Guests?" Quick-Kick blinked.
"Are you starting some kind of space hotel?" Terrell wondered out loud.
"Oh, like that rich guy who paid the Russians tae take him intae space?" Rahne remembered. "I do remember that."
"I thought that was hilarious." Jester chuckled.
"Indeed." Professor Miyamoto frowned.
"Um, excuse me, what do you mean by guests?" Kicker enquired.
"Perhaps the children would like to explore?" Professor Miyamoto suggested.
"That sounds like an idea." Hardcase nodded.
"Kimiko, could you show the children around the residential area?"
"Of course, father." The young Japanese woman smiled. "Come along, kids."
"Ah, why not?" Theresa shrugged. The group walked into the residential area.
"It's so...roomy..." Rahne couldn't find a better word.
"Indeed." Shiro nodded. He then noticed a large white pyramid-like structure.
"What is this building?" The young Japanese mutant inquired.
"That is where me and my father reside."
"Wow." Rahne blinked in amazement. "Yuir da must be loaded."
"Well, my father has become quite wealthy thanks to his company." Kimiko smiled. Shiro stared at the building. Something about it bothered the young Solar Samurai...
"Hey uh, ye mind if I take a flight?" Theresa asked, looking up. "Although, I have to warn ye, I tend tae get loud when I fly."
"I don't understand." Kimiko blinked.
"Siryn has the power to manipulate sonics." Shiro explained. "She can fly on sonic vibrations."
"Don't ye worry, I have nae shattered any windows yet." Theresa chuckled.
"What about the time yuir screaming broke every window in the Manor?" Rahne remembered.
"Thunderbird dropped a barbell on me foot." The blonde Irishwoman groaned. "The big knucklehead nearly broke it."
"Not to mention nearly shattering our eardrums." Shiro frowned.
"Aye." Rahne nodded, unknowingly putting a finger in her ear to clean it out. "I thought that I was trapped in a church for a while. Sounded like bells and all that."
"Oh, come on." Terrell sighed. "It wasn't her fault. You guys would be screaming if Thunderbird accidentally dropped a barbell on your foot, too."
"Ah, I see." Kimiko nodded. A crash was heard. "What was that noise?" The group ran towards a building. They saw a robot that looked essentially like a silver football with a pair of arms that ended in nozzles. The robot appeared to have crashed into the wall. "Oh, my..."
"What is that thing?" Theresa wondered.
"Some kinda robot, duh." Terrell rolled his eyes.
"Indeed." Kimiko nodded. "It's a robot for watering plants. We use robots to help maintain the station."
"I suddenly have a great feeling of discomfort." Shiro whispered to Terrell. "Remember when our counterparts went to that theme park?" (1)
"Yeah, so?" The Compton-born speedster blinked.
"I got a bad feeling that history may repeat itself." Shiro sighed. None of the young mutants, nor did anyone else, notice a certain English inventor observing them from behind a tree.
Blast! It's the West Coast Misfits! Virus mentally cursed. I wanted those East Coast Morons here! Ah, well. I'll get to take out some bloody Misfits, anyway... He smirked evilly, eyes glowing an electronic green.
Well, well, well! Looks like things are picking up! What insanity will happen next? Will Piotr and Remy be able to escape from Storm's wrath? What is Virus up to? Find out in the next chapter! Suggestions needed badly!
(1) – See my fic "Theme Park Troubles"