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Amazing Tales #15, DeathWorld part2, Us against an Army! Staring many, many heroes! Monday, 03-Jul-2000 13:31:06
Amazing Tales #15, DeathWorld part2, Us against an Army! Staring many, many heroes! The whole world's attention is drawn up to the massive sphere. Another planet sits just beyond the orbit of the moon. This isn't just an ordinary planet though, no this is DeathWorld. An artificial planetary body meant for the capture or extermination of planetary populations. It's older then the Earth, and the origins are a mystery. All that is known is that it recently belonged to the Weapon Masters of Quictik 7, until Thugos absorbed them into his empire. Now it belongs to him. His general, through a widespread broadcast, sends a message to all the Earth, announcing his conquest. "My Lord, Thugos, has received word that your puny planet is ready for conquest. I, Onslaughter, have arrived with my warplanet, called DeathWorld, to perform his bidding. I will give you helpless, pathetic creatures one Earth hour to pray to whatever useless deity for mercy on your souls. Then my 3,000,000 shock troops will raid your main cities, capture your population, kill the useless ones, turn the strong ones into slaves, and offer the rest to Lord Thugos for a sacrificial offering to Death. I will make it easy for you; here is a list of the cities they will attack first. That is all." The White House: "He doesn't want much, huh?" asks Meggan Foxx as she sees the incredibly long list of attack sites. The conference room is filled with people. Along with government officials and military types there are quite a few heroes. Action Figure (Megan Foxx) and her Substitute Lair Legion; Sir Mumphrey Wilson, Asil Ashling, Fetish Lad, Caveguy, Elsqueevio, Zebulon, Fleabot, the Manga Shaggoth (oozing in a chair), and Xander the improbable. Also present are the new team, the JBH; Amazing Guy, MultipleWoman, Swift, Pigionman, Kid Produce and new recruit Jackie Rabbit. There are various lone players who have shown up for this event as well; the Black Panster, Con Johnstantine, Plantgirl, Doctor Phobia (the little green alien with the three arms and three legs), TopHat, Dan Drury (Agent of SPUD) along with Agent Z and several other SPUD agents, Avatar (come from the Dreary Dimension to help the Earth), Victory (the current Protector of the Universe) and Visionary2 (the android sent to help Visionary in any way possible. Some other notables are here for the meeting, the mutant Terrorist Magnetic Techbird and the Russian scientist on the run Vlastimock Bogoff (AKA the Yurt). Also in attendance is the remaining members of the Scourge of the BZL; Pegasus, the Late Great Donald Blake, The Man Who Wasn't There, Venom, Wonderbooster, Substitute Grim Reaper, Jam, and Dr.Enormoidstein. For this crisis they all have been given a temporary pardon. Cheryl and Visionary are in charge of the planet until the world leaders get back their barrings. She's the one acting strong and in charge, he's the one sitting back, letting her lead, as usual. "Ok," Cheryl starts, "we're going to have to split up. It's the only way to cover all the places he's targeted." An intern speaks up, "Uh, Miss Cheryl? I have a message for you." Suddenly his head pops open, causing all in the room to strike dramatic defensive poses like in Secret Wars. A hologram is projected for all the startled people to see. The image is of the Lurker. "Cheryl, everyone, this is also my world to protect. I have under my service 1,000 robots currently active and hidden among the worlds population. These robots keep me updated on the progress of humanity. I have more here at my home to act as reinforcements. They are faster and stronger then the average human, possessing greater endurance as well. I am offering these active robots as your army. They will be waiting in those cities for your generals to lead them." The holo image stops and the intern returns to active status. "Well," Cheryl says after a pause, "it seems we have our army. Amazing Guy, send out an energy message to the entire world. Put it in the sky where everyone can see. Tell them we're going to fight and anyone who wants to rise up and join us is welcome!" "Right away!" AG says as he heads to the window to do it. "That's a girl! We'll show those @#$%$ blamed $^%&**!! what to do with themselves!" Drury says with enthusiasm. "Right-o chap! Those blighters will rule the day!" Mumph says. Cheryl continues, "Now, sence we now have so much more help, I want the JBH to let the rest of us take on the troops while they go to that "DeathWorld" to see if they can stop this assault at the source. You heroes did so well with that alien ship that maybe you'll be lucky with this one as well." Swift responds with mock humor, " Course that was just one little ship and this is a whole friggin planet!" Amazing Guy gives the disgruntled speedster a rude look and says to Cheryl, "Of course! I can't speak for my whole team, but I will go! JBH, you don't have to follow my lead, but this could be our chance to end this war. It's a suicide mission, but I know together we can accomplish anything! What do you say?" Multiple Woman: "Where you go lover, I go." Pigionman: "It's the only way. Count me in." Kid Produce: "I'm there!" Swift: "Well, I can't let you morons go on and die without me." Jackie Rabbit: "What a time to join up. …..I guess." Victory: "Although I declined your offer to join your team, I feel it's my place to fight among you. I will come too." Cheryl continues, "Ok, that's seven of you. Take the Manga Shaggoth with you. He'll come in handy." Sir Mumphrey Wilson speaks up, "Madam, I would like to volunteer my services as well." Cheryl responds, "Sorry Mumph, but what ever you did to stall that armada might come in handy here on Earth. We need you where we can use you." There's a strange energy effect as six figures can be seen appearing out of nowhere. Several heroes stand in defensive position again; thinking it's an early attack. "Wait! They look friendly!" shouts Avatar. Of the six youths, the one in the blue and white spandex speaks up, "Hello! We are the Lair Legion of Super Heroes. We're from the year 3198 AD, and we've come to lend our assistance." "Things keep looking up!" responds Plantgirl. "I am LightningJarvis. SaturnLisa, AmazingElemental Lad, ShadowZemette and I will help lead the planetary defensive force. Chameleon Dragon will attack DeathWorld with the JBH. Visionary5 will stay here, working on ways to use his super scientific mind to repel the invasion." Cheryl is taken back at the organized plan. He reminds her of the late Jarvis. If only he was here. "Uh…ok, sounds good. CSFB!'s friend, Dr. Phobia, as well as Zebulon and Fleabot will help your "Visionary5". That's it people. Good luck and God bless." Cheryl, Visionary and the new android Visionary2 all stare for a brief moment at Visionary5. The green skinned future hero looks remarkably similar to both Visionaries. Soon though, the crowd disperses for their separate missions. It's not long after that, that the Shock Troops start their attack. Thousands of small ships fly over first Washington, then several other locations. Soon the whole world is ablaze with battle. Over Washington there is a great dogfight as the attack ships run into opposition from the forces of SPUD (Super-menace Principal Undercover Directorate). Although the helicarrier is destroyed, Dan Drury has a lot more resources at hand. Ships are blasted out of the sky from both sides all the while Dan's voice can be herd screaming at the opposition, "YOU DADBLAMED $%^&&^ YAHOOS! THINK YOU @#$%^ LITTLE $%^&^ CAN TAKE DOWN US! WE'RE #%^% TOUGH! I FIND #%$% PIECES OF YOU IN MY $%^% STOOL! GO BACK TO YOUR #%$^$ PLANET AND SIT ON YOUR $%&* BEFORE I SHOVE YOUR #$^% UP YOUR #$%^%$! IF YOUSE GOT A #$%^%$!!!!" Just off the coast of Spain, another attack ship soars towards that country. Suddenly the ship is rocked as something metallic leaps from the water and lands on the hull. Scratching with razor sharp talons, the creature sends the ship spiraling into the cold Atlantic. Aboard the ship, amidst the confusion, the Shock Troops are slashed apart while the intruder says, "Iss Had enough! GoldFish isss sssict of yoose aleeins!" The alien attack ship over London, England is frozen in time. Sir Mumphrey Wilson and his old friend, TopHat the Magician, sit and enjoy a spot of tea. "Filthy unkempt blighters. To think they would try and invade during teatime. Outrageous!" Toilets, bathtubs, water fountains and sinks all over Paris, France shoot water at the invading hordes as Elsqueevio, the Greek god of small waters laughs from the Eiffel Tower. The Lurker robots assigned to him continue to fight as well. The alien warriors are starting to surround Agent Z in Moscow, Russia. No matter how many he takes out with his razor sharp adamtainium Silverware (it retracts from his wrists), there's always more to take their place. The Lurker army he commands fight to keep the people there alive. "If you're going to do it, do it now Bogoff!" he yells to his companion. Vlastimock Bogoff speaks into the communication device, "Comrade Visionary5! Can I do it now?" The future Legionnaire's voice comes over the comm, "Yes! It should work! Stop asking stupid questions and get it over with!" Bogoff touches the device attached to his neck and says a silent prayer. He then gets mad. His clothes rip and the ground underneath cracks as he is replaced with his famous alter ego, The incredible Yurt! The man-peasant hut speaks, "It..It worked! I'm in control of his brain!" That's when a pulse cannon knocks him through a building. He gets up and shouts, "Time to get stupid!" Lair Mansion: "The nerve of that man! To second-guess me! ME! Of course it will work!" rants Visionary5. "You do, of course, realize that you might have caused his eventual transformation to a hero? I never realized that another time traveler like myself had caused this event. What about the timeline?" asks Doctor Phobia. "Don't lecture me about the timeline, you little green snowman! Your just as guilty!" Visionary5 shoots back. "HEY! GUYS! It's my time! Right now! Stop the arguing and help us! We've still got a long way to go. HALLIE is running through the blueprints now. Let's get back to work or we're all sunk! " Fleabot interrupts. Meanwhile, Zebulon opens a closet to fetch a much-needed device. "Flapjack! What are you doing in there?" Flapjack closes his robe real fast, "Uh, your back! Um, sorry master, I, uh, here!" After getting the device, Zebulon washes it off before using it. Seattle, Washington has seen lots of strange things through out history so today's invasion is no different. Meggan Foxx has taken to leadership in the past week very well. She continues to strut her stuff (in the leadership manner, not the usual way) as she leads her Lurker army into battle. She has an unexpected helper in this crisis as well. The older gentleman explains to the frightened family he's saving, "I'm usually content to sit on the sidelines and remain retired. It's the boy's chance to be the current hero. But he's been gone for a month now, and I'm not going to just sit by while these fiends invade my city!" With that comment, CrazySugarBlast-OffLad! rockets off to fight the invaders. Mexico City stands waiting to see if their current protector, Avatar, and the strange people under his command can hold back the invaders much longer. The invaders are having a hard time accessing the nation known as Wakandybar. It's ruler, the Black Panster is repeatedly giving them problems. Whether it's his stealth and skill, the animals under his command, or the fact that he keeps pulling down their pants, they just can't get a bead on him. The Savage Park is also hard for the invaders to get into as dinosaurs smash into their forces. All the while Caveguy yells "HOOGA!" defiantly at the aliens. In Los Angeles, Asil Ashling struggles with commanding the Lurker's forces, "Uh… fight them? I guess." She doesn't see the wall falling on top of her until a strong man speeds to her rescue. With super human reflexes he holds up the wall, his yellow trench coat blowing in the wind. "Wh.. Thank you! Visionary?" Asil wonders in the usual awe. "No Miss Asil, it is I. Visionary2. I have been assigned to protect you." Responds the android. Tokyo, Japan is totally dark, except the fires caused by the new mutant hero Somefire. He fights bravely while the Lair Legionnaire from the future, ShadowZemette, casts her Darkfarce powers on the aliens. Her Lurker Robots fight by her side. Jerusalem, Israel is lit up as lightning flares around the attacking Troop ships. LightningJarvis and his robots fight the coming hoard. Toronto, Canada is a mess as the Lurker robots fight off the aliens. Their commander, SaturnLisa, strikes the invaders with powerful mental blasts. In Covenant House, New England, Hagatha Darkness turns aliens into frogs. Lots and lots of frogs. New York is the scene where several robots fight, under the guidance of AmazingElemental Lad. In Houston, Texas, Plantgirl protects NASA. She gets a little help from Mr. Spectacular and his newly created Metallic Men. Gothametropolis York is usually under the protection of the DarkKnight, but as pandemonium breaks out across the city, the law enforcement find a new dark hero protecting them. Only this one is dressed in ways that DK wouldn't dream of. Fetish Lad and the Lurker robots at his command fight off the invaders any way they can. The Lynchpin of Crime and his men help wherever they can. The citizens of Berlin, Germany are in for quite a sight as the ships caring the invading armies are ripped apart by strong magnetic waves of force. Magnetic Techbird has met the aliens. Everybody is Kung Fu fighting in Hong Kong as Akiko Masamune and her Tong mobs take on the invaders. In ArachKnight City, the SMB squad has their hands full with invaders. An alien ship has crashed in the swamps of Louisiana as the alien troops exit their ruined vehicle. "What happened?" asks the commander. "It was like the trees and vegetation reached up and pulled us down my liege!" replies a soldier. "Maybe I can be of help explaining it chaps." Comes the reply from the man in the trenchcoat leaning against the tree. "My names Johnstantine and I have a friend I'd like you blokes to meet," he motions to the muck, vegetation and mire that forms into a hideous man shaped thing, "name's the Bogthing. He's an earth elemental. Oh yea, one more thing, whatever knows hate, tickles at the Bogthing's touch!" "#$%^% MOTHER#$%^% SUCK$%^^ NO GOOD #%^^%% LITTLE#$%%" is just an example of the powerful language Jam uses to repel the invaders. The nation of Brazil is safe thanks to him, and his two earplug wareing companions, The Man Who Wasn't There and Dr.Enormoidstein. The South American nation of Chili also has protectors. The Late Great Donald Blake, the Substitute Grim Reaper and Venom do their best to insure that nation still stands on its feet. Venezuela is protected by Pegasus and Wonderbooster as the last of the Scourge take on the invaders. HERPES (the Hero Elimination Revenge Project Extermination Squad) fights from their secret base in Naples, Italy. For once they and SPUD are on the same side. In Arkham, Massachusetts, Xander the Improbable pulls together the magic inherent in this place, and starts to form something mysterious. Someone mysterious is teleporting from place to place, grabbing broken Lurker robots and disappearing with them. Worraplonka Mountain in Australia is busy with activity as the entire Austernals fight tooth and nail against the invaders. Well, not the entire races. Las Vegas, Nevada in the USA finds a pissed Sersi who would've won a cool million if it weren't for the aliens trashing the strip. Nearby, in Sidney, Australia, the Belgian Waffle Five fights for their life and the life of the people along with the Lurker robots. The invading aliens have even found the Great Relief. The secret home, high in the Tibetan mountains, of the Abhumans. Their king, Brown Blot, leads the battle. His wife, Moodusa takes one Abhuman off to the side, "Brown Bolt wants you to know that its time. You must now venture forth to the outside world and help them. Good bye my friend!" and with that exchange, one leaves to venture forth on to adventure unknown. Back at Washington DC, Cheryl speaks with her husband, "Well, dear, we're holding our own. But we can't keep this up for much longer. It's really up to Amazing Guy and company. Dear? What are you doing down there?" As the Skree scout ship comes closer to the hanger bay, eight heroes hold their collective breath. the Shaggoth just bubbles. The alien voice comes over the comm system; "You say your excapeing from the Terrans base? How do we know your who say you are?" One of the heroes responds, "I told you! This is Commander Clapp Oon! My security code is Rosh-Phlem-Togga-Gu! Now let us dock!" the voice is a perfect match, in face so is the face. Chameleon Dragon has done his job. The hanger bay commander's voice returns, "Sorry Commander. You do indeed check out. We're opening the hangar now. Lord Onslaughter just wants us to be careful." After the comm is switched off, Chameleon Dragon says, "Good thing we had SaturnLisa get the code from that commander's mind before we left." "Ok people," Amazing Guy cautions, "be ready for anything!" To be continued as the JBH take on Onslaughter! ag |
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