<strong>Hero Points:</strong>6 (Dreamer/Neko), 3 (Hornet), 2 (Scarab)<br/><br/>The obviousness of the burst wall was not enough to shake the crowd's sense of shock at seeing her. A few even fell over, recoiling, unsure whether she was actually saving them or merely a harbinger of destruction. But some quick thinking and quick words on Neko's part seized the initiative.<br/><br/>"Roger!" Hornet exclaimed. "You heard the lady everyone, follow me in double-file formation, keep away from lockers and windows!"<br/><br/>It was clear Neko made the right decision as the insect-themed woman motivated the crowd to follow her.<br/><br/>Neko's improvised broadcast was able to get a much clearer message.<br/><br/><strong>The anomaly's epicenter is Yellow Brick Row. Stay indoors and away from windows. Superhumans have been sighted in the following areas: Royal Hill, the Riverfront, Southern Shore, Bridgepoint, Oceanside. Please cooperate with emergency rescue personnel, and do not engage or move closer to scenes of superhuman combat. If you are hit by a lightning bolt, please seek immediate medical attention.</strong><br/><br/>The EBS went on with instructions on safety routes and blocked thoroughfares, along with first aid advice. The signal was both widespread and clear. Between this, Hornet's persuasiveness, and Scarab's telekinesis making open paths, the three were able to shepherd the bulk of people to safety.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hornet Persuasion 22 for Crowd Control (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135762)</div></div><br/><hr/><br/>Meanwhile, Kayley, still unaware of the outside chaos, managed to get fully dressed. Clyde for his part did not realize that she was still there, but knew that he could not stay there forever, so he rushed out of his stall to hurriedly dress and get the hell out of there. He only got as far as one floor down the stairwell before a streak of rogue lightning struck him through a now-shattered window. His body froze up, not even able to move his mouth to scream.<br/><br/><em>Is this it?</em>he thought to himself.<em>M-maybe this is karma catching up with me...</em><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Unless you think this would be better to RP than leave to the fate of the dice, Kayley needs to get an 18 or higher on Perception to notice that Clyde's running out of the women's locker room. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135769) She'll just catch a glimpse of him before hearing the other sounds of destruction outside.</div></div><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: impact;">Stormstruck</span></span></div><br/>The other costumed heroines had their hands full, but there was a brief lull in the lightning strikes that they could safely fly. At that point Neko noticed that the two of them were heading for her.<br/><br/>"I don't know how you did it, but thank you for getting the signal open," Scarab exclaimed.<br/><br/>"The classma-I mean civilians are safe in the southwest!" Hornet shouted. "Scarab, how do things look on your end?"<br/><br/>"Bad, Hornet...well not as bad comparatively speaking," Scarab answered. "A few students got hit by the lightning, but it didn't seem to uh...do any major harm. Where's Dreamer?"<br/><br/>Hornet sighed. "I thought she came out or was with you? On that note, did you get any word from the Red Queen? Even with the signal I can't reach her. Did...did something happen to her?"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Insight DC 15</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hornet seems to feel more than a little guilty for some reason.</div></div><br/>"This storm's hitting the whole city," Scarab answered. "She and Dreamer likely have their hands full. I have faith in them, they'll pull through."<br/><br/>But something in her tone told Neko that the two heroines had doubts.<br/><br/>Suddenly the silence was broken by sounds of shattered steel, sundered rock, and the telltale demolishing of buildings. Looking out they saw a scene of chaos: a huge silver-furred gorilla chased after a pair of teachers and students near the west end of the school, while over on the east a boy hovering in mid-air pointed and moved his arms in tandem with pieces of building coming undone and in tune with his will. Finally, highest of all far above the central fountain was no less than an apparent demon, overseeing the carnage.<br/><br/>"Well crap," Hornet exclaimed.<br/><br/>"As though a natural disaster was bad enough," Scarab began, "a bunch of supervillains had to come along."<br/><br/><div align="center">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MYZ_T504bY<br/><br/>(https://i.imgur.com/HRqZCGB.png)(https://i.imgur.com/VihDY6y.png)(https://i.imgur.com/ahdqrKt.jpg?1)</div><br/><em>Initiative<br/>Hornet: 32 (+12 mod) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135763)<br/>Demonwing 22 (+8 mod) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135766)<br/>Scarab 17 (0 mod) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135770)<br/>Apex 12 (+3 mod) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=135765)<br/>Kid Singularity 9 (+1 mod) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?u=30044)<br/><br/><br/>Just to hallmark it ahead of time...<br/>Apex: 4 Dodge/Parry (14 to hit either)<br/>Demonwing: 8 Dodge/Parry (18 to hit either)<br/>Kid Singularity: 10 Dodge/7 Parry (20 to hit ranged, 17 to hit melee)</em><br/><br/><em>Roll for Initiative. As it is 3 on 3, you have the option of choosing Hornet and Scarab to "occupy" a Stormer. What this means is that they will focus their attacks and abilities on each other instead of ganging up during combat. This can free up Neko to focus on one adversary, but certain effects (Area, Homing, Perception range abilities, etc) may still be capable of harming her. Additionally, if Neko feels that she or an ally can better counter a specific enemy, two of you can switch out their occupied opponents. As you all have similar Speeds, this should not be difficult.</em><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Identify</div><div class="spoiler_body">Three students have been struck with the Silver Storm. With the exception of Kid Singularity their physical features have been altered that Neko will need to make a DC 10 Intelligence roll to discern who they are (or were). Two degrees of success (15+) IDs two of them, while three degrees (20+) IDs all three of them, your choice. Being able to connect the dots may prove advantageous in your dealings with them, even if it's just trading quips and taunts during a battle!<br/><br/><strong>Apex:</strong> Judging by his current placement, the average speed of a silver-back gorilla, the nearest classmates, and the ensuing obstacles in the way, this was originally Rex Steyer IV, a boy Alysia was well-acquainted with. He was the son of a venture capitalist sitting on the Board of Directors of Grant Conglomerates, one of MarsTech's pre-eminent rivals in the corporate arena. Predictably he's regarded Alysia as a possible heiress to woo ever since the death of her father. She was smart enough to see through to it, so he's been more of a rival since.<br/><br/><strong>Demonwing:</strong> Judging by the slight accent in his voice and personal gestures and mannerisms, this is Adolfo Tapia-Ibarra. He's one of William Douglass' Hispanic students and comes from a devoutly religious family, who like many boys his age he chafes at their short leash although he was always one of the more considerate students. His new form is quite ironic considering this.<br/><br/><strong>Kid Singularity:</strong> Chris Terazzo was a rather thin student with a chronic illness, and his body mass and shape more or less of this transformed "storm-struck" teen. He'as always had somewhat of an inferiority complex, be it feeling upstaged by Alysia's better grades (he consistently ranked #2 in class), not having a girlfriend, and otherwise being upset at the frail body the universe gave him.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Consolidated Positions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Scarab and Hornet are with Neko, with a vantage point outside. Presume that with their speeds any of them can fly to meet with any of the three Stormers in one movement.<br/><br/>Apex/Rex is in the northwest, grabbing a piece of ground and and waving it like a carpet, causing a "wave" to surge forth and knock several students and teachers off of their feet.<br/><br/>Demonwing/Adolfo is hovering in the air above the central fountain, unmoving.<br/><br/>Kid Singularity/Chris is bouncing up and down in the air in a form of pseudo-flight, giddy as he points his fingers at various occupied buildings, causing pieces of the foundation to crack and come undone, causing people hiding within to be flung out into the air. The phenomena pulling them out is an invisible kind of energy...kind of like a black hole.</div></div>