Vaudevillain VV4, 7 - New Heroes, New Fights

VV4, 7 - New Heroes, New Fights

The undead creator of the Gustaf tower stretched and stepped out of their coffin. It seems my absence in the land of the living was uneventful. I would have thought more enlightened creators would exist but alas, once again I am disheartened. Instead, the knights are out to greet .

Dr. Zlo laughed above the crowd. Ah, the illustrious dogs of the city. Co to bark at your betters?

The two knight squads shouted at the villains, their answers lost between each other.

I think one of them just said thats zombie robot Gustaf Eivval, Sweet Dream said.

Wow, thats a deep cut, Dylan said. I thought that comic was pretty niche when it ca out.

Youll have to explain it to , Jack said.

Later, though, Oro answered. For now lets discuss what to do about these villains.

Theyre still monologuing, Sweet Dream said. So we have ti.

It was true, both villains were in the throes of drama, spewing their reasoning on the generic populace like street preachers to tourists.

I buried myself in the hopes that an elightened era would co to pass, the zombie Gustaf said. But I see the world is still as anachronistic as ever! Therefore, I shall whisk away my grand creations, taking them to a place they shall be appreciated!

Why, I would have assud you knights would be all for my newest, greatest invention! the hovering Dr. Zlo said. After all, arent you the ones complaining about heroes and their collateral damage? I bring you a solution, and yet your answer is to ridicule ! Truly my genius is wasted!

The knights responded with a generic answer, only for both villains to lash out. Gustaf Eivval used his electronic eye to blast the knights with ominous red energy, while Dr. Zlo used his laser monocle to cut through his competition. The knights held on, using modified shields and enhanced armors to deflect the blows.

Everyone got the plan? Sweet Dream asked.

No problem, dude, Riptide said. The hero pulled a guitar out of his inventory. Ti to put on a show!

For a mont, Dylan thought his friend would start playing the guitar, only to shake his head as the hero threw the instrunt at the closest villain. Gustaf Eivvals cybernetic arm shot out, connecting with the guitar and snapping it like a twig.

That, was not the plan, Mirror Mirror sighed.

Plans are for the man, man! Firestarter laughed. The hero charged at the zombie cyborg, his hands igniting in orange fla.

Stay back, hero! one of the knights shouted.

No way, dude! Firestarter shouted. Im not about to let the man tell what to do!

Well, great, Gaset said. Plan B?

Which is? Of a Kind asked.

Sothing to do with fornication and feces, Firestarter said, Approximo answered.

He made that plan A, Gaset said. Mirror Mirror, copy Eivval and lock him down.

The heroine nodded.

Of a Kind, you and I are going to provide fire support. If it looks like Dr. ZLo is going to get involved, split from and blast him. Until then, we watch and make sure Eivval doesnt try anything.

You got it, the hero replied.

Gaset pointed to the crowd. Approximo, I need you to provide crowd support. Block anything that looks like itll hit a civilian.

I will protect them like a dangerous predator, Approximo answered.

Gaset nodded. Alright, lets go.

Mirror Mirror ran to catch up with Firestarter, staring at Gustaf Eivval to prepare her power. Gaset and Of a Kind pulled out their guns, keeping an eye out for tricks. Approximo ran toward the crowd, eyes peeled for anything that might hit the crowd.

Firestarter kicked off the fight by swiping the air in front of him. An arc of fire appeared in the swipes wake, which the hero grabbed with his other hand.

Watch out dude, its about to get hot! Firestarter quipped.

The hero tossed the ball toward the cyborg, who nimbly sidestepped it.

Spry for a dead guy, Gaset said.

Fools, the zombie roared. I am one of the enlightened! My knowledge surpasses that of the ordinary, and has crossed into the extraordinary! Do not presu my decayed flesh is as stiff as your imaginations!

Mirror Mirror stepped before the villain. Then tell , enlightened one. How can you defeat your reflection?

The heroine shifted, turning into a mirrored copy of the cyborg. Gustaf Eivval lashed out with a chanical arm, but Mirror Mirror did the sa. Gustaf moved at the last mont, the motion mimicked by Mirror Mirror. Both supers dodged the blow by a hairs breadth.

Firestarter pumped a fist. Right on!

The hero stepped forward, aiming a punch for Gustafs jaw. The villain jerked backward, dodging the blow. The movent caused Mirror Mirror to dodge in turn. Gustafs eyes narrowed at the sight.

Firestarter kept up the assault, swiping the air when he could and leaving behind trails of fire. They vanished in monts if he didnt touch them again, but the hero was able to use them to box the villain in. Or so it seed.

In his eagerness, Firestarter had forgotten to pay attention to his surroundings. Suddenly, the trio of fighters were next to one of the towers legs. Gustaf stepped to one side, and Mirror Mirror struck the wall. The heroine was forced to stop her shift in order to move, giving the villain precious ti.

Behold the culmination of my genius! the cyborg shouted. He reached out with his robotic hand toward the tower, attempting sothing. Both Gaset and Of a Kind joined the fray in that mont, firing at Gustas arm to throw him off. Bullets pinged off the tal, unable to harm the villain but succeeding in their task.

Gustaf growled in annoyance, turning to speak but dodging instead. Firestarter had once again gone on the offensive.

You arent doing anything, dude, the hero said.

Firestarter coated his hands in more fla and punched with wild abandon. Gustaf rolled his body, dodging the flas and striking out with his laser eye. Firestarter twisted to the side, dodging the blast but missing the followup punch.

Oof, the hero said as a chanical arm slamd into his gut. He flew back a few feet, his health dropping considerably.

Mirror Mirror stepped forward again, shifting into Gustaf. However, this ti the villain knew what to do, and had not trouble maneuvering the heroine toward an obstacle. Gaset and Of a Kind supported with their guns, but their simple weapons werent enough to take the villain down.

It did buy enough ti for Firestarter to stand. Low blow, dude, the hero spat as he ran forward.

This ti, the hero added kicks to his repertoire, lashing out with wild abandon. The villain laughed and jumped to the side, conveniently putting Mirror Mirror between him and Firestarter. The heroine was again forced to shift back to her form.

Were barely holding him off, Gaset said to her firing partner.

Id need a better gun than a cheap pistol if I want to do damage, Of a Kind said.

Complaints later. Right now we need a way to stop this guy, Gaset replied.

He keeps going for the tower, maybe we can bait him? Of a Kind asked.

Maybe. I can try and use MMA to lock him into submission holds. Could we disable him if it works? Gaset asked.

Im sure a few well-placed bullets and so fire will bring him down, Of a Kind answered.

Alright, Im going in, Gaset said.

The heroine stored her gun as she ran forward. Her power constantly shifted through a series of sports as she moved, going from sprinting to gymnastics to finally martial arts as she entered lee range. Flashing points appeared on Jacks HUD, highlighting areas where her power would take over. She punched out toward Gustafs chest, her body shifting to perform a boxing jab.

Mirror Mirror, back up to Of a Kind and copy him. The two of you are on shooter duty, Gaset said as she finished the attack.

Mirror Mirror looked put out, but agreed.

Firestarter, keep him boxed in, Gaset said.

You got it, dude, the hero answered. An evil smile appeared on his face as he grabbed a bottle of hairspray from his inventory.

Jack rolled her eyes, it looked like Riptide needed a bit of work to remove his villainous character. No ti for that now, however. There was a villain to subdue.

She moved toward Gustafs arm, her power taking over to perform a submission hold. Gustaf lashed out with a laser, forcing Gaset to pirouette away.

Alright, fine, Gaset said. Dont make this easy.

Easy is the path of the lazy, Gustaf said. Only the Enlightened know that suffering leads to success!

Yeah, yeah, the heroine answered.

Gaset ducked low, taking a sumo stance and slamming into Gustafs torso. The villain was unprepared for the assault, doubling over. Gaset used the montum to shift her hold to Gustafs arm throwing him to the ground in a slam.

Or that would have been the case if Gustafs arm didnt co off at the shoulder.

Dude! Firestarter exclaid. Thats nasty!