The Merc and the Ninja
Part 22: Sydney Rocks!
By
The Uncanny R-Man
Disclaimer- I don't own anything. Wade, Betsy, Dazzler and co all belong to Marvel. Shawn Michaels belongs to the WWE. Kid Razor belongs to L1071E, who kindly let me borrow him for this fic. I also don't own the respective bands featured in this fic, they belong to... themselves I suppose.
Shout Outs-
Risty- Don't worry, the gang will travel to New Zealand in all good time. (In two chapter's time as a matter of fact.) I have a few things that I want the gang to do while they're in Australia. (Think Crocodile Dundee and Steve Irwin!)
L1071E- I hope you like Kid Razor's appearance, hopefully he isn't too OOC.
Joey1- I've never actually read Agency-X so I don't really know much about it. It's a pity that you don't like the Rachel/TJ relationship. I won't take it personally; everybody's entitled to their own opinions.
Agent-G- That prank took a long time to set up but it was all worthwhile, right? Yes, I did get the feet sweeping comment from Buffy.
Anything but ordinary- I'm glad that you liked the prank, I guess that I've been watching too many horror films lately. Not much of an Emma fan, eh? You don't hear me complaining about the way she dresses. {Drool...}
Sydney, Australia-
All is quiet at the Sydney Opera House. There are no tourists milling about seeing that the world-famous landmark is presently closed for renovations. It is pretty convenient when a white teleportation disc appears and our heroes step out.
'Ah, there's not place like home!' Pyro grins. 'Welcome to Sydney blokes an' Shielas!'
'I've been here before.' Betsy adds, referring of course to the time when the X-Men had a secret base in the Australian outback.
'Me too.' Jubilee adds. 'This is the place I first met the X-Men.'
'But I thought you met them in an LA mall, chica.' Angelo Says.
'Smartass.' Jubilee pouts.
'So what are we gonna do now guys?' Wade asks. 'Find a hotel and dump our stuff?'
'I think that we'd better do that.' Illyana replies. 'Cuz I'm dying for a pee!'
'Thanks for sharing that with us 'Yana.' Typhoid groans.
Later-
The respective couples have now split up and gone to their respective rooms. Wade and Betsy are presently unpacking their clothes. That is until Jubilee barges in through the door.
'You guys won't believe what I just found!' Jubilee says.
'Elvis?' Wade asks.
'Guess gain.' Jubilee replies.
'The lost city of Atlantis?' Wade asks again.
'Nu-uh.'
'The Ark of the Covenant?'
'Getting cold.'
'Scott Summers's spine?'
'You're completely wrong.' Jubilee says. 'Kid Razor is in concert at the Sydney Astrodome!'
'Who's Kid Razor?' Wade asks.
'Where have you been, Wade?' Jubilee replies. 'Dead?'
'Funny you should say that...' Wade replies.
'Oh yeah.' Jubilee says. 'I forgot about that. Anyway, he's here on a one night only exclusive concert!'
'And you're telling us because...?' Betsy asks.
'I need you guys to go get tickets.' Jubilee replies.
'Sorry, no can do.' Wade replies.
Jubilee's face falls instantly. 'Why not?' She asks.
'Because I've already got some!' Wade replies, whipping some concert tickets out of his pocket.
Jubilee lets out a squeal of happiness and grabs Wade in a hug.
'Oh thankyouthankyouthankyou!' She squeals. 'You are the best!'
She then skips out of the room with a huge smile on her face.
'Where exactly did you get those tickets?' Betsy asks suspiciously.
Flashback to earlier that day-
A group of people are walking past a ticket booth. Wade steps out of a door and approaches them.
'Excuse me.' He says, flashing a police badge. 'I'm Detective Bruce... Columbo. I'm afraid that I will have to warn you that there is a drugs bust planned for tonight's Kid Razor concert so I will have to confiscate your tickets.'
The group of people look at each other with confused expressions. After a short discussion with each other, they hand over the tickets.
'Yoink!' Wade says, snatching the tickets out of their hands. The group of concertgoers can only watch in amazement as Wade runs down the street waving the tickets in the air.
The Kid razor gig, later-
Wade, Betsy and co are waiting in line for the gig. They are dressed accordingly in 80's style glam dress; you know the stuff, all spangly makeup and Lycra.
'Who else is on the line-up?' Typhoid asks. 'I hope the Darkness are here.'
'Oh yeah.' Jubilee replies. 'They're here, Dazzler too.'
'I thought she was living in Mojoworld now.' Betsy says.
'I heard that she came back to Earth to pursue her music career.' Wade says.
'What makes you say that mate?' Pyro asks.
'Well the fact that she's on the frickin' poster for a start!' Wade replies.
'I suppose that it would be nice to meet Alison again.' Betsy says. 'We haven't seen each other since... forever!'
'I just hope that these back stage passes are valid.' Wade says.
Jubilee spins around and grabs Wade by the collar.
'Did you say back stage passes?' She squeals excitedly.
'Yup.' Wade replies, holding up several laminated passes. 'One for each of us.'
Wade then passes them around and everybody puts them on.
'I hope you guys know that I've never even heard of this Kid Razor guy.' Illyana says. 'He wasn't around in my reality.'
'Don't worry sweety.' Wade replies, patting Illyana on the shoulder.' I haven't got any idea who this guy is either.'
The line finally gets moving and the gang walk into the stadium in time to see the first act up on stage.
Later-
The concert is in full swing as the Darkness finishes their set.
'These guys rule!' Typhoid says.
'I hear that!' Angelo replies. 'They're the best thing in the world since... ever!'
'Ahem.' Illyana says, indicating her Ozzy T-Shirt.
'Ozzy's cool too, I suppose.' Angelo replies.
Then the announcer walks up on stage to introduce the final act of the evening.
'And now, for the final act of the evening. He is the Kid of Rock, all the way from Cleveland, USA. She is the Mutant princess of Rock, it's... KID RAZOR AND DAZZLER!!'
A huge roar of applause resounds from the audience as a guy and a woman walk onto the stage. The guy has a long mane of blonde hair and is dressed like Shawn Michaels while the woman ahs shorter blonde hair and is wearing a silver body suit and blue face paint.
'Hello Sydney!' Kid Razor yells through the microphone. 'Are you ready to rock?'
The audience replies with a resounding 'YEAH!!'
'We can't hear you!' Dazzler adds. 'We said, are you ready to rock?'
The audience replies the same way, this time much, much louder.
'Awesome!' Kid Razor grins. 'Let's get started with our first song. This is from our new album, the Kid of Rock and it's called, 'Heartbreak Kid!'
Kid Razor signals to the band and the song begins.
After the show-
Wade and co are strolling through the backstage area, looking for the dressing rooms.
'Why am I getting the strangest sense of déjà vu?' Wade asks.
'I agree with you, luv.' Betsy adds. 'This kinda reminds me of when we went to the ballet and we got lost backstage.'
'Then you got possessed by some kinky spirits and ended up getting in on in the prima ballerina's dressing room.' Jubilee grins.
'We'd better watch out for any mystical energy then.' Betsy says.
After several more minutes of walking, they finally get to the band's dressing room. Well, they would be able to get in if there wasn't a mob of rabid fangirls trying to get Kid Razor's autograph.
'Whoa there ladies!' Kid Razor says. 'One at a time, please. I've only got one pair of hands.'
'Outta my way!' Wade says, barging past the fangirls. He hands Kid Razor an autograph book. 'Umm, hi. Can I have your autograph please? It's not for me, it's for my Mom, who's also called Wade.'
'Uhh, sure.' Kid razor replies, taking Wade's book and signing it. He then looks at Wade's backstage pass. 'You guys go right in.' He says. 'Ali's right inside. Make yourself at home, there's a few beers in the fridge, help yourselves.'
Wade does as he is told and walks into the dressing room. Betsy and the others follow him in.
Inside they see Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler sitting on a couch. Dazzler gets up and grabs Betsy in a huge hug.
'It's sooo great to see you again Betts.' She says. 'I heard that you were dead.'
'I got better.' Betsy replies.
'Grab yourself a beer.' Dazzler says. 'Grab a seat too.'
Betsy and co all grab a beer and sit down.
'So what brings you to Sydney?' Dazzler asks. 'Apart form the obvious.'
'We're having a round the world trip.' Betsy replies.
'Cool.' Dazzler says. 'Umm Betts, is it true what I heard about you and Deadpool?'
'About us being together?' Betsy asks. 'Oh yeah, that's true.'
'Right.' Dazzler says, not really believing what she is hearing. 'And you've got a detective agency with Typhoid Mary and Pyro?'
'Yup.' Betsy replies. 'That too.'
'Stranger things have happened I suppose.' Dazzler says. 'Hell, I used to live in a place full of miniature versions of the X-Men!'
'Aren't you gonna introduce me Ali?' Kid razor asks, walking in from the rabid fangirls and grabbing a seat.
'Betsy, guys, this is Kid Razor. Razor, these are the guys.'
'Nice to meet you guys.' Kid Razor says. 'So, are you guys all mutants?'
'Everybody except me and Typhoid.' Wade replies. 'What about you?'
'Of course he's a mutant wade!' Jubilee interrupts. 'Haven't you read his official biography?'
'So what are your powers anyway?' Betsy asks.
'I can harness the power of rock!' Kid razor replies with a smug grin.
'Which mean what exactly mate?' Pyro asks.
'I'm the sexiest guy alive!' Kid Razor replies with an equally smug grin. 'And I'm a kickass rock star too boot.'
'Don't forget your powers of arrogance.' Dazzler adds.
'And I have the powers of arroga... Hey!'
With that, Wade and co decide to enjoy the backstage party with Kid Razor and Dazzler long into the night, well morning anyway...
END...
NEXT: Pyro takes the gang on a trip to the Australian outback. Cue lots of Crocodile Dundee/Steve Irwin jokes in... 'Crikey, Look at the Size of That Bloke!'
Part 22: Sydney Rocks!
By
The Uncanny R-Man
Disclaimer- I don't own anything. Wade, Betsy, Dazzler and co all belong to Marvel. Shawn Michaels belongs to the WWE. Kid Razor belongs to L1071E, who kindly let me borrow him for this fic. I also don't own the respective bands featured in this fic, they belong to... themselves I suppose.
Shout Outs-
Risty- Don't worry, the gang will travel to New Zealand in all good time. (In two chapter's time as a matter of fact.) I have a few things that I want the gang to do while they're in Australia. (Think Crocodile Dundee and Steve Irwin!)
L1071E- I hope you like Kid Razor's appearance, hopefully he isn't too OOC.
Joey1- I've never actually read Agency-X so I don't really know much about it. It's a pity that you don't like the Rachel/TJ relationship. I won't take it personally; everybody's entitled to their own opinions.
Agent-G- That prank took a long time to set up but it was all worthwhile, right? Yes, I did get the feet sweeping comment from Buffy.
Anything but ordinary- I'm glad that you liked the prank, I guess that I've been watching too many horror films lately. Not much of an Emma fan, eh? You don't hear me complaining about the way she dresses. {Drool...}
Sydney, Australia-
All is quiet at the Sydney Opera House. There are no tourists milling about seeing that the world-famous landmark is presently closed for renovations. It is pretty convenient when a white teleportation disc appears and our heroes step out.
'Ah, there's not place like home!' Pyro grins. 'Welcome to Sydney blokes an' Shielas!'
'I've been here before.' Betsy adds, referring of course to the time when the X-Men had a secret base in the Australian outback.
'Me too.' Jubilee adds. 'This is the place I first met the X-Men.'
'But I thought you met them in an LA mall, chica.' Angelo Says.
'Smartass.' Jubilee pouts.
'So what are we gonna do now guys?' Wade asks. 'Find a hotel and dump our stuff?'
'I think that we'd better do that.' Illyana replies. 'Cuz I'm dying for a pee!'
'Thanks for sharing that with us 'Yana.' Typhoid groans.
Later-
The respective couples have now split up and gone to their respective rooms. Wade and Betsy are presently unpacking their clothes. That is until Jubilee barges in through the door.
'You guys won't believe what I just found!' Jubilee says.
'Elvis?' Wade asks.
'Guess gain.' Jubilee replies.
'The lost city of Atlantis?' Wade asks again.
'Nu-uh.'
'The Ark of the Covenant?'
'Getting cold.'
'Scott Summers's spine?'
'You're completely wrong.' Jubilee says. 'Kid Razor is in concert at the Sydney Astrodome!'
'Who's Kid Razor?' Wade asks.
'Where have you been, Wade?' Jubilee replies. 'Dead?'
'Funny you should say that...' Wade replies.
'Oh yeah.' Jubilee says. 'I forgot about that. Anyway, he's here on a one night only exclusive concert!'
'And you're telling us because...?' Betsy asks.
'I need you guys to go get tickets.' Jubilee replies.
'Sorry, no can do.' Wade replies.
Jubilee's face falls instantly. 'Why not?' She asks.
'Because I've already got some!' Wade replies, whipping some concert tickets out of his pocket.
Jubilee lets out a squeal of happiness and grabs Wade in a hug.
'Oh thankyouthankyouthankyou!' She squeals. 'You are the best!'
She then skips out of the room with a huge smile on her face.
'Where exactly did you get those tickets?' Betsy asks suspiciously.
Flashback to earlier that day-
A group of people are walking past a ticket booth. Wade steps out of a door and approaches them.
'Excuse me.' He says, flashing a police badge. 'I'm Detective Bruce... Columbo. I'm afraid that I will have to warn you that there is a drugs bust planned for tonight's Kid Razor concert so I will have to confiscate your tickets.'
The group of people look at each other with confused expressions. After a short discussion with each other, they hand over the tickets.
'Yoink!' Wade says, snatching the tickets out of their hands. The group of concertgoers can only watch in amazement as Wade runs down the street waving the tickets in the air.
The Kid razor gig, later-
Wade, Betsy and co are waiting in line for the gig. They are dressed accordingly in 80's style glam dress; you know the stuff, all spangly makeup and Lycra.
'Who else is on the line-up?' Typhoid asks. 'I hope the Darkness are here.'
'Oh yeah.' Jubilee replies. 'They're here, Dazzler too.'
'I thought she was living in Mojoworld now.' Betsy says.
'I heard that she came back to Earth to pursue her music career.' Wade says.
'What makes you say that mate?' Pyro asks.
'Well the fact that she's on the frickin' poster for a start!' Wade replies.
'I suppose that it would be nice to meet Alison again.' Betsy says. 'We haven't seen each other since... forever!'
'I just hope that these back stage passes are valid.' Wade says.
Jubilee spins around and grabs Wade by the collar.
'Did you say back stage passes?' She squeals excitedly.
'Yup.' Wade replies, holding up several laminated passes. 'One for each of us.'
Wade then passes them around and everybody puts them on.
'I hope you guys know that I've never even heard of this Kid Razor guy.' Illyana says. 'He wasn't around in my reality.'
'Don't worry sweety.' Wade replies, patting Illyana on the shoulder.' I haven't got any idea who this guy is either.'
The line finally gets moving and the gang walk into the stadium in time to see the first act up on stage.
Later-
The concert is in full swing as the Darkness finishes their set.
'These guys rule!' Typhoid says.
'I hear that!' Angelo replies. 'They're the best thing in the world since... ever!'
'Ahem.' Illyana says, indicating her Ozzy T-Shirt.
'Ozzy's cool too, I suppose.' Angelo replies.
Then the announcer walks up on stage to introduce the final act of the evening.
'And now, for the final act of the evening. He is the Kid of Rock, all the way from Cleveland, USA. She is the Mutant princess of Rock, it's... KID RAZOR AND DAZZLER!!'
A huge roar of applause resounds from the audience as a guy and a woman walk onto the stage. The guy has a long mane of blonde hair and is dressed like Shawn Michaels while the woman ahs shorter blonde hair and is wearing a silver body suit and blue face paint.
'Hello Sydney!' Kid Razor yells through the microphone. 'Are you ready to rock?'
The audience replies with a resounding 'YEAH!!'
'We can't hear you!' Dazzler adds. 'We said, are you ready to rock?'
The audience replies the same way, this time much, much louder.
'Awesome!' Kid Razor grins. 'Let's get started with our first song. This is from our new album, the Kid of Rock and it's called, 'Heartbreak Kid!'
Kid Razor signals to the band and the song begins.
After the show-
Wade and co are strolling through the backstage area, looking for the dressing rooms.
'Why am I getting the strangest sense of déjà vu?' Wade asks.
'I agree with you, luv.' Betsy adds. 'This kinda reminds me of when we went to the ballet and we got lost backstage.'
'Then you got possessed by some kinky spirits and ended up getting in on in the prima ballerina's dressing room.' Jubilee grins.
'We'd better watch out for any mystical energy then.' Betsy says.
After several more minutes of walking, they finally get to the band's dressing room. Well, they would be able to get in if there wasn't a mob of rabid fangirls trying to get Kid Razor's autograph.
'Whoa there ladies!' Kid Razor says. 'One at a time, please. I've only got one pair of hands.'
'Outta my way!' Wade says, barging past the fangirls. He hands Kid Razor an autograph book. 'Umm, hi. Can I have your autograph please? It's not for me, it's for my Mom, who's also called Wade.'
'Uhh, sure.' Kid razor replies, taking Wade's book and signing it. He then looks at Wade's backstage pass. 'You guys go right in.' He says. 'Ali's right inside. Make yourself at home, there's a few beers in the fridge, help yourselves.'
Wade does as he is told and walks into the dressing room. Betsy and the others follow him in.
Inside they see Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler sitting on a couch. Dazzler gets up and grabs Betsy in a huge hug.
'It's sooo great to see you again Betts.' She says. 'I heard that you were dead.'
'I got better.' Betsy replies.
'Grab yourself a beer.' Dazzler says. 'Grab a seat too.'
Betsy and co all grab a beer and sit down.
'So what brings you to Sydney?' Dazzler asks. 'Apart form the obvious.'
'We're having a round the world trip.' Betsy replies.
'Cool.' Dazzler says. 'Umm Betts, is it true what I heard about you and Deadpool?'
'About us being together?' Betsy asks. 'Oh yeah, that's true.'
'Right.' Dazzler says, not really believing what she is hearing. 'And you've got a detective agency with Typhoid Mary and Pyro?'
'Yup.' Betsy replies. 'That too.'
'Stranger things have happened I suppose.' Dazzler says. 'Hell, I used to live in a place full of miniature versions of the X-Men!'
'Aren't you gonna introduce me Ali?' Kid razor asks, walking in from the rabid fangirls and grabbing a seat.
'Betsy, guys, this is Kid Razor. Razor, these are the guys.'
'Nice to meet you guys.' Kid Razor says. 'So, are you guys all mutants?'
'Everybody except me and Typhoid.' Wade replies. 'What about you?'
'Of course he's a mutant wade!' Jubilee interrupts. 'Haven't you read his official biography?'
'So what are your powers anyway?' Betsy asks.
'I can harness the power of rock!' Kid razor replies with a smug grin.
'Which mean what exactly mate?' Pyro asks.
'I'm the sexiest guy alive!' Kid Razor replies with an equally smug grin. 'And I'm a kickass rock star too boot.'
'Don't forget your powers of arrogance.' Dazzler adds.
'And I have the powers of arroga... Hey!'
With that, Wade and co decide to enjoy the backstage party with Kid Razor and Dazzler long into the night, well morning anyway...
END...
NEXT: Pyro takes the gang on a trip to the Australian outback. Cue lots of Crocodile Dundee/Steve Irwin jokes in... 'Crikey, Look at the Size of That Bloke!'