Shortly after Smoker's speech, Taylor boarded the van that Squad Two was assigned to, ignoring that Kazuki guy's jealous stare. Now she was sitting in the back of a van, surrounded by men she had only seen in passing. Most were about her height, if not slightly taller, and despite looking goofy in their uniform, all kept the face of a professional.
Taylor made the wrong assumptions before she joined up apparently. At least she won't be mistaken for a villain with the Marine cap sitting on her head. It looked stupid and out of place on her. Taylor leaned her head back and sighed.
Her first official patrol with the Marines. Hopefully she wouldn't mess it up. After a minute or so, someone else got on and off they went.
Gathering her swarm quietly, Taylor started marking the Marines, did that guy really have ticks? Apparently he does.
"First time right?" A voice to her left said. Turning her head slightly, Taylor saw Gunderson with a small smile. He was...about above average if it came to looks, with shoulder length blonde hair and bright blue eyes. His hair didn't seem like it belonged in hand-to-hand combat.
"Yeah."
Gunderson nodded and sat back relaxing. "You must be something special since Captain Smoker and the Master Chief seem interested in you."
Taylor blushed softly. How come everyone was saying that?
"Really?" Taylor asked. Gunderson nodded his head again.
"Yup. Captain Smoker may seem all tough on the outside, but he's a big old teddy bear on the inside." Gunderson said simply. The Marine to Taylor's right started snickering.
"I'll let him know you said that Sarge." He said with a grin. Gunderson's face dropped as fast as lightning.
"Please don't. I don't want to be the next Alby." They argued for a little bit before calming back down.
Gunderson turned his attention back to Taylor. "Captain Smoker may seem all strict, but he cares about each and every one of us." He smiled again. Taylor nodded. Everyone seemed to be telling her this.
"Patrol route starting now." The driver said from the front. Taylor closed her eyes, and focused on her bugs, spreading them out, while keeping a swarm ready to respond if needed.
Gunderson simply cracked his knuckles, while the Marine on her right prepped his pistol. Taylor had seen their firearms from their world...and they were a bit old fashioned. Smoker had the Marines upgrade their arsenal with modern weaponry, but kept their swords and stuff. Taylor was stuck with her baton and pepper spray until they were sure she wouldn't accidentally hurt someone.
"Attempted mugging in the alleyway to our right." She directed a few dozen roaches up the man's pants. He quickly freaked out and dropped his gun when a few butterflies dropped a spider on his hand.
Their van stopped, and Gunderson immediately started shouting orders.
"Kilpatrick, Ichiro go assist. Jiro, call the police."
The Marine to Taylor's right immediately jumped up and ran out the van. The man surrendered as soon as he saw the Marines approach him. Not even five minutes later they were on their way again, the police taking over from there.
"Good job Weaver." Taylor felt Gunderson pat her on her shoulder. It was surreal...being called Weaver. Taylor simply nodded quickly as she spread her bugs out again.
She would have to build more hives. Maybe that could be a project in her off time.
Suddenly, their radio came to life.
"The Undersiders are robbing the Brockton Bay Central Bank. Hostages confirmed. The Wards have been deployed, but further assistance will be needed." The PRT agent on the radio said. Taylor froze slightly.
"Smoker enroute." Smoker's deep voice said over the radio. Gunderson grabbed the radio.
"Marine Squad Two enroute."
Taylor gripped her baton.
It was time to be a hero.
Smoker narrowed his eyes as he saw the scene that was unfolding before him. PRT officers had formed a defensive line behind a cloud of darkness. The Ward's were in there fighting the Undersiders, a mostly unknown yet elusive group of criminals.
This darkness was produced by the one known as Grue. Well, it wasn't darkness, but more like a special type of smoke.
Smoker grinned as he raised his smokey fist and slowly had part of the darkness swirl.
This cloud of darkness was made of smoke. Turning to the PRT officer next to him, Smoker opened his mouth.
"When my men arrive, have them cut off any route of the Undersiders escaping."
The officer nodded, and Smoker walked into the darkness. The Officers never noticed him making a pathway clear of the black smoke. The darkness that protected them would prove to be their downfall.
Smoker started spreading his own smoke and kept grinning.
The Undersiders were screwed.
Lisa didn't like taking hostages. She prefered her jobs being simple, in and out with a load of cash. Just like the Casino job, but the Boss said take some hostages in broad daylight and cause a lot of attention, so she did just so. It's not like Lisa had a choice anyways.
Now she was stuck here, a gun aimed at Glory Girl, while Alec had a knife at Panacea's throat. For some reason Brian had decided to cover the front of the bank in his black stuff. Fighting happening outside. Trainwreck is beating Kid Win's ass, Clockblocker managed to freeze one of Bitch's dogs. Gallant's armor is being chewed up by another one. Shit, that wasn't good. This would have been easier if they had bug girl instead of Trainwreck. Maybe Lisa shouldn't have texted her in her civilian identity.
"Get in the vault Glory Hole, and I won't pull your family apart." Lisa said with her signature grin. It was fun getting on people's nerves, it made them angry, which meant they made more mistakes.
"What are you talking about?" Glory Hole seethed as she stood there. Not willing to risk the safety of her sister. Lisa gave Panacea a sideway look. Is desperately in love with her sister. Wants to give me cancer and acne.
"The truth about your sister's adoption of course."
"Can you guys hurry it up? I wanna go home." Alec whined, though he never moved the knife away from Panacea's throat.
"Everyone knows, it's a public record."
"Tsk tsk tsk. I don't mean that." Lisa eyed both of them.
"I mean the truth of her parentage." Panacea's eyes widened. Wants to know, but not know at the same time. Glory Girl seems confused.
"Your daddy dearest was a villain who was Birdcaged by the Brockton Bay Brigade." Lisa started, all while keeping her grin. Panacea in shock. Never expected father to be criminal. Now understands why her adopted mother treats her that way. Damn this girl had problems. "They raided his home, and found his daughter hiding in a closet." Lisa stared at Panacea who looked away uncomfortably.
Glory Hole took a step forward, when Lisa fired her gun, the bullet easily bouncing off of her forcefield.
"We both know the next bullet will go through so get in the damn vault." Lisa said slowly. She wants to punch my organs in.
"Want to know who daddy is?" Glory Girl stood her ground, while Panacea simply stared at her reflection on the floor.
"Amy Dallon's father is-"
They were interrupted by a body smashed through the window, and the darkness suddenly disappeared. Trainwreck's mangled body unconscious on the floor. Trainwreck got his ass beat. What! By who-
Smoke started flooding the room. Not tear gas or tinkertech. Only one hero in the Bay is associated with smoke. Smoker. Oh shit.
Alec was then thrown against the wall by the smoke . Can control the density of the smoke. Lisa had to get out of here. Glory Girl quickly flew towards her, but paused when Lisa fired off two more bullets. Where was he?
Then, Lisa went flying and slammed against the wall. That was going to hurt tomorrow. Groaning, Liss tried standing up, only for the dense smoke to be circling around her like a snake. Smoker has fine control over smoke. Took over Grue's darkness to keep me occupied. Grue's darkness was a form of smoke. This was bad. Struggling against the smoke, Lisa's lack of strength failed her.
"Hehehe." A familiar face started forming in the smoke. With two cigars, a large grin that easily matched Lisa's own, Smoker's face stared back at her. Is angry that I approached Bug Girl in her civilian identity. Easily defeated Trainwreck, Bitch and her dogs. Gallant and Kid Win defeated Grue. Restrained Glory Girl from spilling my guts. Wants me to stand trial. Well that was comforting at least.
Reforming his body, Smoker stared down at her.
"Tattletale, you're under arrest."
At least she would temporarily be safe from the Boss. Now if she could only stop Glory Hole from killing her.
A/N
Better fight scenes will come soon. Smoker vs the Undersiders would be extremely one sided.