Rasp Cavern

"We should probably head there already before he ends up dead. Helmaroc, can you help me deal with the admins in Neo-Galatic? The Avenger made it clear that he's aiming for Titan, so we better take care of the other main problems."

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia - 30/8/14

-Having not expected Shieldmaiden to try and grab him, the Avenger seems to be taken off-guard by her aggression, though he soon recovers himself and responds with a glare.-

The Auric Avenger: ...Titan's not going to die here. Not before he gets what's coming to him, at any rate.

-He continues marching down the corridors, ignoring the chaos around him - and for the most part, it ignores him. After a few moments, he rounds a corner, only to come face-to-face with a turquoise-haired scientist going to town on an unfortunate Grunt with an Excubitor's stun baton.-

Io: Thought you could pull one over on me, did you? Stab me in the back whilst I was distracted by the loud noises and flashy lights? Unfortunately for you, I'm smarter than that. I'm smarter than everyone in this entire facility, Titan included, and when I'm done with you I'm going to show him what I think of his little-

-She notices the two heroes down the corridor and turns her attention to them immediately, her scarred face contorting into a twisted grimace.-

Io: And now I have to deal with wannabe heroes too? Why won't anyone just let me work in peace for once?

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia - 30/8/14

The Auric Avenger: Whoever she is, we don't have time for her. We need to get to Titan. I need to get to Titan.

-Io is struck by Shieldmaiden's cannon round, which knocks the stun baton right out of her hand. Grunting in pain, she sends out her two Delta Golbat, one of which immediately tries to tear up the corridor using Earthquake. The Avenger sends out Shrike and shifts into a combat-ready stance.-

Io: You hero-types simply refuse to quit, don't you? Every single time I've found a group that doesn't try to put restraints on my genius, you come along and ruin everything! First you left me with these scars, then you killed Rich... well, you're not going to get the better of me this time. No more toying around. Today I kill you quickly.

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia - 30/8/14

Io: Use Protect!

-One of the Golbat throws up a shimmering barrier to deflect Shieldmaiden's cannon rounds whilst Shrike attacks the Rock/Poison Golbat with a Steel Wing.-

The Auric Avenger: Grr... dammit, I do not have time for this!

-He makes an attempt to charge forward over the cracked ground, only to be caught in the chest by a Rock Blast and sent hurtling backwards.-

Vien Forest - 28/8/14

While Salvador still blocks the attack, he seems satisfied with this strike.

Salvador: That's it, now let's chain some attacks using the footing and movement demonstrated earlier.

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia

-Shieldmaiden nervously glances between Titan and the Avenger, unsure of what to do-

Shieldmaiden: Titan...

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia - 30/8/14

The other superheroes might be getting here by now.

Vien Forest - 28/8/14

-Lillianna nods again, closing her eyes and drawing in a deep breath... then unleashing a veritable flurry of attacks upon Salvador.-

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia, Main Corridors - 30/8/14

-There is very little in the way of organised resistance to oppose the other superheroes as they arrive, save for a couple of Grunts or maybe the odd Admin, which can be written for by those fighting them.-

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia, Outside Titan's Office - 30/8/14

Titan: Stand aside, Crewe. There is no need for you to intervene here. Lucius has come here to challenge me, and he has earnt the right to do so. Do not deny him that.

The Auric Avenger: Don't you tell her what to do! She's not one of your pawns anymore, Titan!

-Titan raises an eyebrow.-

Titan: Would you rather I requested her assistance instead? No, this battle should be between the two of us alone. Should you claim victory, then I will submit myself to whatever fate you have prepared for me, but only if you prove that your belief in your ideals is strong enough to overcome me in single combat.

The Auric Avenger: At least I actually have ideals worth fighting for, unlike you.

Titan: And yet you still feel the need to conceal your identity behind a mask when you champion their cause. Are you ashamed of what you fight for? Or do you merely wish to absolve yourself of responsibility, to free yourself of personal boundaries and moral restraints?

The Auric Avenger: Why do you care? You've never cared about me! You've never cared about anything other than your stupid desire for an emotionally dead dystopia!

-Titan bows his head.-

Titan: ...If only that were true.

The Auric Avenger: It's been six years since you walked out on me, and not once have you tried to make amends for anything you've done before or since. You brainwashed Crewe, shadowed Regina, had me tortured physically and psychologically... but I'm not going to let this go on any longer. I'm stronger than I was when we last fought. Still not as strong as I need to be, perhaps, but definitely strong enough to defeat you. This is the end for you, Titan!

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia

-Shieldmaiden clenches her fists, but nods once to Titan and steps back-

Shieldmaiden: Be careful, Titan.

NGHQA

-A gruff-looking man is storming down the hall, looking more than a bit annoyed.-

Kroptor: A bunch of incompetent fools. We're run by fools. It's a wonder Titan even managed to make it this far. The original Galactic was so much more effective...

-He spies the Superheroes down the hall.-

Kroptor: ...I suppose it takes idiots in ridiculous suits to defeat idiots in ridiculous suits.

Vien Forest - 28/8/14

Salvador blocks the incoming strikes, but he seems to be quite content with her performance.

Salvador: Ah! There you go! There you go!

Salvador starts matching her movements with his own. Making the whole thing look like a dance battle of the violent kind.

Salvador: You learn quick Lillianna! It seems you hav- Rrah!

Salvador's foot lands on a particular pile of wet leaves and he slips ever so slightly, causing his footing to slip-

SCHNIG

-and distracting him from the fight at hand. Causing a stray strike to cut right through the cords that hold up his mask.

Salvador:...

The mask clatters as it hits the ground.

Neo-Galactic HQ, Almia - 30/8/14

Shingeko then glances at Gekkobi "So, it's time for our little act. You ready? Good, because I'm not waiting. Guys!"

Shingeko then calls the Squad to follow him as he makes his way through the HQ while the Emperor is distracting the others. On the way, Teishi waves at Gekkobi a little.