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by Menagerie
Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #86 - "A Blast from the Past"
Replies: 17
Views: 9608

Ionic Disruption

Menagerie:

Approaching the sculpture of the Captain Ion, Menagerie notes a rapidly growing glow near the statue and immediately activates her Neutron power. As she closes in and lands, she searchs her memory for and idea of what form might best deal with such a situation. Certainly Goldstar is as ...
by Menagerie
Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:05 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #86 - "A Blast from the Past"
Replies: 17
Views: 9608

A Blast from the Past

Menagerie:

It's nice to get home at a time when she can still spend a little time with the kids before they go to bed. Of course, they missed her, so Lily spends most of her time focussing on them while they're still up: first Lance, then Rose after Lance goes to bed. Once Rose is off to bed ...
by Menagerie
Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #85 - "A Shift in Power"
Replies: 29
Views: 9411

Homecoming

Menagerie:

“So that’s it for the day then?” Stargirl asks. “I can go home and relax for a bit?”
"As far as I know it is, Stargirl," Lily replies. "I'm planning to head home soon myself as there don't appear to be any pressing emergencies right now."

Lily listens as Edgar replies to her own ...
by Menagerie
Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #85 - "A Shift in Power"
Replies: 29
Views: 9411

Homecoming

Menagerie:

Flux agrees to Menagerie's suggestion and requests that Eldrich attempt to read mystic impressions from Powershift's jewel. Lily shifts into the form of Empress and concentrates on 'Shift and his power gem. Unfortunately, there is little Empress' senses can discern. Thus, Menagerie ...
by Menagerie
Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #85 - "A Shift in Power"
Replies: 29
Views: 9411

Homecoming

Menagerie:

Lily is somewhat surprised by her ability to handle the VIPER transport. She's still getting used to just how powerful some of her alternate forms are.

Changing into Marie Debray is a very strange experience indeed. Somehow her mind can instinctively handle the barrage of bizarre ...
by Menagerie
Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:36 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #85 - "A Shift in Power"
Replies: 29
Views: 9411

Homecoming

Menagerie:

Moving through the VIPER transport, things just don't seem to add up. If Lily's suspicions are right, then these VIPER agents were dead before the crash. But that doesn't make any sense. Why? How? And what killed them.

As Lily-Diamond considers the question, the PRIMUS officer in ...
by Menagerie
Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:24 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #85 - "A Shift in Power"
Replies: 29
Views: 9411

Homecoming

Menagerie:

“I heard about getting swept over your feet but I’ll pass!” Frosty will Ice slide out of Black Diamond’s grasp. “I’m happy with who I have.” He adds with an icy wink.
"I wasn't certain that your ice slide would work properly from a rapidly-moving plane, but if it does, feel free ...
by Menagerie
Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:33 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #85 - "A Shift in Power"
Replies: 29
Views: 9411

Planet-side

Menagerie:

As they approach the ADT building, Tesla slows the Star-V to a sub-sonic speed. "At the rate we're going, Frosty, you might want to let me give you a lift," Menagerie-Diamond says to Frostbite. If he agrees, she will scoop him up under the arms, fly out the hatch and down to the ...
by Menagerie
Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #84 - "Burnout"
Replies: 33
Views: 10715

To Infinity, and Beyond!

Menagerie:

The ride back to Earth is swift in the Star-V.

"Tenetive team division: Frostbite and Menagerie divert to the ADT building. Get in contact with the rest of our team there. Find out what cut off comms. Assess the situation and deal with it. Report back in via link."
"Go it, boss ...
by Menagerie
Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #84 - "Burnout"
Replies: 33
Views: 10715

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

“Thanks for the heads up,” Goldstar says to Menagerie. “We certainly don’t want that thing floating around out in space. I think I can permanently remove that particular threat.”
"Glad to hear it," Lily replies. "I'll certainly sleep better at night knowing it's gone for good."

A ...
by Menagerie
Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #84 - "Burnout"
Replies: 33
Views: 10715

Re: EV #84 - "Burnout"

Menagerie:

As she draws closer to Borealis, the gate that he has become seems to wink out, leaving what is left of the man. She sees a gem, which she recalls hearing referred to as the Emerald Eye of Azog, slip away from Borealis' hand. Perhaps it was the source of the other-dimensional gate ...
by Menagerie
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #84 - "Burnout"
Replies: 33
Views: 10715

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

Goldstar's plan seems to work as well as can be hoped. Edgar vents the ship and Menagerie grabs anyone nearby to keep them from being sucked outside. Only what Borealis has become gets swept outside by the powerful suction. The Claw mistakes this for a failed ploy but she, Goldstar and ...
by Menagerie
Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:42 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV # 83 - "Agents of Genocide"
Replies: 35
Views: 10240

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

“I am your superior,” the Claw taunts. “The will of Azog will be carried out! Your world shall be over run!”
The grating voice of the alien rasps sharply against the pounding in Lily's head. Instinctively rubbing her temples, she starts to regain her focus, though virtually every ...
by Menagerie
Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV # 83 - "Agents of Genocide"
Replies: 35
Views: 10240

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

Goldstar agrees to the tactic, and the two of them take off. They each loop around and fly in from opposite directions, bearing down on the Crimson Claw at full speed. The alien doesn't appear to see them coming - or doesn't care - allowing them both to slam into him simultaneously ...
by Menagerie
Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV # 83 - "Agents of Genocide"
Replies: 35
Views: 10240

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

Menagerie's light blast manages to distract the Claw from its attack on Scarlet Sabre, but nothing more. This alien is incredibly tough!

“You cannot hurt me, mortal parasite!” The Claw rages. “My kind has always been your superior!”
"We managed to put you down once; we'll do it ...
by Menagerie
Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #82 - "Return From Beyond"
Replies: 31
Views: 10269

To Inifinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

“If you’re blinded and can fly, rise up slowly! The Claw is land bound and you’ll be safer higher up!”
Though she can see, this advice sounds reasonable to Lily to she flies up out of reach even as she unleashes her attack at the Claw.

“What the hell was that?”
"I'm so sorry ...
by Menagerie
Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #82 - "Return From Beyond"
Replies: 31
Views: 10269

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

The shadow creatures flood into the arena as unpleasant memories flood into Menagerie's mind. Panicking, she unleashes her powerful light burst attack. The attack takes out a huge swath of the creatures, rewarding Lily with relief and elation.

It is only a few moments later that ...
by Menagerie
Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #82 - "Return From Beyond"
Replies: 31
Views: 10269

To Infinity, And Beyond

Menagerie:

“Yeah, I can imagine,” Stargirl offers. “Okay, maybe I can’t but it seemed like the thing to say.”
"I know what you mean," Menagerie says softly, a far-away look in her eyes.

“Yeah…, but I didn’t think that I’d be doing the work!”
Menagerie just chuckles and shakes her head. The ...
by Menagerie
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #81 - "Another Place, Another Time"
Replies: 36
Views: 11133

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

“You’re not that old,” Stargirl answers. But then realizes when dealing with someone who can look like anyone, apparent age doesn’t mean much of anything. “Are you?”
"You know, sometimes I wonder that myself - especially with some of the odd experiences we've had lately" Menagerie ...
by Menagerie
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:43 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #81 - "Another Place, Another Time"
Replies: 36
Views: 11133

To Infinity, and Beyond!

Menagerie:

“I guess that makes sense,” Stargirl replies. “You seem to really have your act together.”
"Thank you, Stargirl," Menagerie replies. "Must go along with being old," she says with a wink.

“Okay,” Stargirl answers. “I’ll do my best, but you’ve got to remember that I was just a normal ...
by Menagerie
Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #81 - "Another Place, Another Time"
Replies: 36
Views: 11133

To Infinity and Beyond!

Menagerie:

"Any personal recon will be done in pairs at minimum. Myself Included. Volunteers sing out."
“We definitely move in groups until the craft is secured,” Goldstar agrees. “Stargirl, why don’t you go with Menagerie and check out the outside of the ship before moving inside. Meanwhile ...
by Menagerie
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #81 - "Another Place, Another Time"
Replies: 36
Views: 11133

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

Goldstar announces that the mystery ship should be appearing soon, so Lily puts away her V-PDA and joins the others at the view portal. Not long after, a bluish spherical ship appears in a flash of light not far away. Menagerie cranes her neck for a better view; in Quasar's form, she ...
by Menagerie
Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:53 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #80 - "Project: Starwatch"
Replies: 26
Views: 8999

Re: EV #80 - "Project: Starwatch"

Menagerie:

“There’s a built in tutorial,” Goldstar answers. “Its touch screen controlled. Just follow the prompts and push the right buttons. We’ve made them as simple as possible.”
"Ahh, that sounds good. I will attempt to familiarize myself with the device while we fly out to the rendevous ...
by Menagerie
Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #80 - "Project: Starwatch"
Replies: 26
Views: 8999

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

"I'm sure it is," Gwen will agree. "The only real difference is that I thought Gloria wouldn't gain her powers for a few more years until she was older and more mature. I was twenty before I gained mine. I don't want to think about having them at sixteen! I had enough problems when I ...
by Menagerie
Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:07 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #80 - "Project: Starwatch"
Replies: 26
Views: 8999

To Infinity, And Beyond!

Menagerie:

“I know the feeling,” Gwen wistfully answers. “I’ve often wondered what life would have been like if I had a son.”
"Busy. Believe me, it's a whole different experience from raising a girl. Not better or worse, just different."

“Where we’re going, you wont find any courtrooms!” Gwen ...
by Menagerie
Fri May 16, 2008 12:49 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #79 - "The Cookout"
Replies: 25
Views: 8681

Re: EV #79 - "The Cookout"

Menagerie:

“Thank you for coming, Lily”, Gwen responds. “I know that it was a last minute thing, but it’s good to see you all again.” Gwen will greet Donny and smile at Rose’s shyness. “Oh he’s adorable!” Gwen will say about Lance and proceed to fuss over the lad like otherwise grown adults tend ...
by Menagerie
Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #79 - "The Cookout"
Replies: 25
Views: 8681

Re: EV #79 - "The Cookout"

Menagerie:

The time to leave for the Vigilant get-together arrives, so Lily and Donny load up his SUV with all the usual kid gear. Once it's all packed, they herd the kids in as well and get them buckled in safely. Rose is old enough now that she can buckle herself in properly. Soon, they are off ...
by Menagerie
Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #78 - "Down Time"
Replies: 30
Views: 10085

Re: EV #78 - "Down Time"

Menagerie:

Saturday goes well, and Menagerie is resting after putting the kids to bed when she checks her commlink. Finding the message from Gwen, Lily considers for a moment. It appears to be after her planned outing with Ginny, so she sends back a reply saying they would be happy to attend.

On ...
by Menagerie
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: HH Productions Forum
Topic: Forum Upgrade!
Replies: 13
Views: 7498

Re: Forum Upgrade!

Cool!

How about we go with "Friendly neighborhood metamorph"?

Gordon
by Menagerie
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: HH Productions Forum
Topic: Forum Upgrade!
Replies: 13
Views: 7498

Re: Forum Upgrade!

Mad-man,

This seemed like a good time to do so, so I have created an account specifically for Menagerie. (Of course, this means the chances of FancherGW ever reaching the next posting level just went way down.) Anyway, would you be willing to cut the head off of her picture and make an avatar of it ...
by Menagerie
Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #77 - "To Infinity Exports and Beyond!"
Replies: 40
Views: 13241

Menagerie:

The sea platform is massive and the weight incredible. Even Menagerie, Flux and Powershift together can only hold it for a few minutes. By time Flux calls the clear order, Menagerie's muscles are shaking with fatigue. Once they let go, it quickly collapses.

"We got everybody clear ...
by Menagerie
Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #77 - "To Infinity Exports and Beyond!"
Replies: 40
Views: 13241

The Neverending Day

Menagerie:

"Sorry team. New emergency. Rescue mission in the bay. Collapsing oil platform. Form up on me I know the place."
"Here we go again," Lily says, fatigue straining her voice. Since Flux picks up the Eldrich guy, Lily will shift to Goldstar form and offer Sea Guard a ride. Considering ...
by Menagerie
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #76 - "Independance Day"
Replies: 33
Views: 11242

Downtime

Menagerie:

When Flux questions Eldrich about his activities in the fight with Morjok, Menagerie floats nearby in the form of Goldstar.

"Agreed. Happy Independence Day. Everyone go home. See family. Have fun. Get some rest. That's an order."
"Yes, sir," Menagerie replies with a smile. Flux's ...
by Menagerie
Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #76 - "Independance Day"
Replies: 33
Views: 11242

Menagerie:

The others go down quickly, leaving only SkinWalker in the form of Darkstar still standing. Menagerie moves to aid Backlash against her doppelganger, taking on Flux's massive size and density. However, before she can lay into him, the world around them fades to darkness.

Changeling ...
by Menagerie
Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #75 - "Our Enemies, Ourselves"
Replies: 37
Views: 13187

Puttin' Down the Uglies

Changeling:

The waiting ends as the black hats charge into the Infinity Corp base. The reaction is immediate, and fighting breaks out all around him.

A second Tesla appears, hovering in mid-air. But this was radically different looking from the regular one. Bits of metal appear to be embedded ...
by Menagerie
Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:45 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #75 - "Our Enemies, Ourselves"
Replies: 37
Views: 13187

Menagerie:

"It's just that Nithia has done that kind of thing to us before; adopting the forms of others." Tigereye explains. "She's conqueror most of our world, so seeing someone's double is alarming."
"I've never heard of Nithia, but I appologize for disturbing you, Tigereye."

"That's ...
by Menagerie
Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #74 - "Preparations for War"
Replies: 40
Views: 13164

Menagerie & Changeling:

“That’s wonderful!” Goldstar answers. “They seem to grow up so fast. We’ll have to get together with them once this is all over with.”
"Absolutely! I know the kids will enjoy seeing you."

“I would assume normal as it was before the dimensions merged, so Rose and Lance ...
by Menagerie
Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #74 - "Preparations for War"
Replies: 40
Views: 13164

Menagerie:

"Oh I don't know about that. Seems to me we could use more of me around here!" The smile is faint but it is there.
"Sure! How about 30 or 40?" Lily replies with a laugh. "Shouldn't be too hard to swing in a few more dimensions while we're at it."

“Hello, Lily. How is Rose and Lance ...
by Menagerie
Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:33 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #73 - "The Gang's All Here!"
Replies: 35
Views: 11954

Huh? Wha-?

Menagerie & Changeling:

Just as they are preparing to repell this new attack, suddenly they are gone! An instant later, they find themselves in the Vigilant's Sea Base. Menagerie and Changeling are both still holding Eldrich / Eldritch.

Settling to the ground, Menagerie releases Eldrich. "'Thank ...
by Menagerie
Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:54 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #72 - "Worlds Without End"
Replies: 34
Views: 11854

Shining Goodness

Menagerie & Changeling:

Twin blasts take their watery attackers. A look around shows that the fight here appears to be over.

Just as their leaders are deciding on their next courses of action, reality shifts again. Suddenly, part of their world is gone, replaced by a wood. Through the wood ...
by Menagerie
Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:29 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #71 - "Doubling Up"
Replies: 42
Views: 12830

The Dashing Lucas Pak

Changeling:

Their combined attacks drive away that watery witch, Sea Queen; for it can only be her. They have tangled with this washed-up siren too many times. At least the beautiful Eldritch is able to breath, and that cheers him greatly. Lucas wonders if he'll ever get up their courage to tell ...
by Menagerie
Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:20 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #71 - "Doubling Up"
Replies: 42
Views: 12830

Our Beloved Lily Pak

Menagerie:

Eldrich gives the water the mystic whammy, followed by her own Photon Blast. This appears to be to much for the amorphous attacker and it begins to fall away, coalescing into on a vaguely masculine shape.

Just then, gender-switched duplicates of herself and Eldrich appear in the air ...
by Menagerie
Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:25 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #70 - "Attack of the Doppelgangers"
Replies: 24
Views: 7699

Menagerie:

The voice from the water helps the pieces fall into place for Menagerie. The water that attacked them must be some kind of clone of Sea Guard! "You should know we don't die easily, Sea Guard, or whatever you're calling yourself."

GoldLily unleashes her NND attack at the water ...
by Menagerie
Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:13 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV #69 - "Double Trouble"
Replies: 25
Views: 8433

Versus

Menagerie:

Just as she suggests splitting up to Edgar, she and the one called Eldrich are attacked by suffocating water. Fortunately, in this form, is has no effect on her, but Eldrich isn't so lucky.

Immediately, GoldLily streaks skyward, trying to get herself and Eldrich beyond the range of ...
by Menagerie
Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:10 am
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV#68 - "A Stargirl is Born"
Replies: 31
Views: 9947

Versus

Menagerie:

GoldLily rises into the air with Eldrich held tight against her side. Flux has announced that they are heading to the Starr Building, but then a message comes in from Edgar.

“I am receiving, Master Flux. Eleven other dimensions are overlapping this one. They are randomly fluxuating ...
by Menagerie
Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV#68 - "A Stargirl is Born"
Replies: 31
Views: 9947

Versus

Menagerie:

"If you are going anywhere from here I will need guidance and perhaps information too. My companions before you were most untruthful and most unbalanced as well. As you have no doubt guessed, I am a stranger here."
GoldLily nods. "Then riding along might be best, until you learn your ...
by Menagerie
Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV#68 - "A Stargirl is Born"
Replies: 31
Views: 9947

Versus

Menagerie:

As she attempts to corral the strange metahumans, the world seems to flicker and change. Horton Plaza suddenly looks like a ruin hundreds or thousands of years old!

Disturbed by the transformation, GoldLily is caught off-guard when Black Paladin teleports her targets away. She fires a ...
by Menagerie
Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:42 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV#67 - "Showdown in the Twilight Realm"
Replies: 39
Views: 14147

Long, Strange Trip

Menagerie:

The white-garbed male on the golden flying platform creates some kind of effect that angers Morjok. Morjok retaliates, but the other male on the platform causes the attack to dissipate. Strangely, both of these males look vaguely familiar to Menagerie...

Closer, Black Paladin attacks ...
by Menagerie
Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:03 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV#67 - "Showdown in the Twilight Realm"
Replies: 39
Views: 14147

Long, Strange Trip

Menagerie:

The fight continues, with Powershift and Tesla both seemingly able to harm this Morjok. Then, startlingly, Morjok rips the enchanted gem from Powershift's chest - something Lily would not have thought possible!

Off to one side, Gargoyle and the Purple Phlox mix it up with Black ...
by Menagerie
Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:57 pm
Forum: Eternal Vigilance/Crucible
Topic: EV#67 - "Showdown in the Twilight Realm"
Replies: 39
Views: 14147

Long, Strange Trip

Menagerie:

The use of Flux's intangibility power proves successful as Menagerie floats right through the energy bubble created by the alien tridents. Even as she does so, the rest of The Vigilant arrive and begin to lay the smack down on Morjok's trident-weilding guards.

"Good evening ...