Track 9: Born to Be Wild
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Liz also helps carry the box, being stronger than she looks.
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Zara keeps a tense eye on Delgado while the others are in the cave, gun in hand.
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In any case, Tony and the big guy carry the box deep into the cave. Only a bit of sunlight reaches the interior from outside, just enough to make one's way. The cave floor slopes down, while the ceiling climbs, until the pair reach a large natural dome. Their heavy breathing echoes off the cave walls.
"A little way to go," the big guy says, in a loud voice. His words reverberate within the cavern. This has the unexpected side effect of alerting the cave's inhabitants.
Bats! Maybe Delgado wasn't completely lying about his reasons for being here, as the sound of countless wings comes from deeper in the cave. A cloud of the winged beasts comes rushing out at the two men.
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Sweating profusely, the hapless Tony redoubles his efforts to move the crate, hoping that he can get some medical attention later.
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OOC: I can't help thinking that at this point, Tony would rather pack everyone into the airship and get out while leaving the island to be nuked. |
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"So what are you really doing here?" Zara asks Delgado.
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OOC: I can't help thinking that at this point, Tony would rather pack everyone into the airship and get out while leaving the island to be nuked.
OOC: The thought has no doubt crossed his mind! Damn this chivalry... |
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Unable to move the box, Liz stands by with her pistol and mace. "Trying to make nuclear weapons, unless I miss my guess," says Liz.
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Somewhat recovered from his ordeal, Delgado manages to rise to his feet.
"Nuclear weapons," he says with a sneer. "Where's the profit in that? Do you know what lies at the bottom of this island? Far, far down, at the bottom of that pit? Coal. Ultra high grade anthracite. Under enormous pressure. And what do you think is going to happen when that little device goes off, compressing it even more? Don't worry, you'll get your share. Better to have partners than enemies, I always say."
By this time, the armor-clad figure addressed as Hammerhead has managed to stand, get off the boat, and reach the cave.
"Get back, you fool!" Delagado shouts at him. "The explosion--"
Hammerhead knocks him down with a single blow.
"I got a personal score to settle," comes in a deep voice from within the armor. Hammerhead heads into the cave.
"Nuclear weapons," he says with a sneer. "Where's the profit in that? Do you know what lies at the bottom of this island? Far, far down, at the bottom of that pit? Coal. Ultra high grade anthracite. Under enormous pressure. And what do you think is going to happen when that little device goes off, compressing it even more? Don't worry, you'll get your share. Better to have partners than enemies, I always say."
By this time, the armor-clad figure addressed as Hammerhead has managed to stand, get off the boat, and reach the cave.
"Get back, you fool!" Delagado shouts at him. "The explosion--"
Hammerhead knocks him down with a single blow.
"I got a personal score to settle," comes in a deep voice from within the armor. Hammerhead heads into the cave.
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The ill-matched pair head deeper inside the cave, almost to the edge of the pit, when they are interrupted by the arrival of Hammerhead.jp1885 wrote:
Sweating profusely, the hapless Tony redoubles his efforts to move the crate, hoping that he can get some medical attention later.
"Drop that thing and fight." The booming voice echoes within the vast rock chamber. "Or I'm coming after you."
"There ain't no time," the big thug warns Tony. "We gotta drop this baby. C'mon, move!"
It would seem impossible to battle this new arrival and tend to the arduous chore of carrying the box at the same time.
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“I concur,” says Tony, completely stripped of his usual sang-froid. “Let’s drop this thing off and hang the consequences.”
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Zara looks at Liz. "Does that EMP of yours still work, because I'm pretty sure nothing else have is gonna."
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"Ah, diamonds," says Liz when Delgado speaks. "My best friend." She takes out her EMP device and points it at the box before activating it. If Hammerhead gets hit by it too, all the better. The metal suit does not seem to actually be a robotic exoskeleton, so it may not be effective against him, though it might if there are any electrical motors in it. "It's worth a try."
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"Whatever you're trying to do with that gizmo won't work," Delgado notes, rubbing his arm where Hammerhead hit him. "No electronics in Hammerhead's suit, or in the box. Strictly mechanical. You'd be surprised how easy it is to set up an alarm clock so a charge of explosive rams a couple of pieces of U-235 together."
Meanwhile, Tony and the big guy rush to the pit, intent on tossing the box into its unseen depths. With a mighty effort they throw it. It soon disappears from sight. Several seconds later, there's a hollow thump from far, far below.
"Get out now!" Delgado shouts. "She's gonna blow any second!"
It would seem wise to follow this advice, but Hammerhead stands in the way.
"You guys ain't going nowhere," comes the deep voice from inside the armor.
Hammerhead takes a swing at the two, but misses by so much that it's impossible even to tell who he was aiming for.
The ground begins to tremble, like the first, minor shocks of an earthquake.
"I hope the volcano doesn't blow at the same time as the bomb," Delgado mutters. "That would be . . . bad."
Meanwhile, Tony and the big guy rush to the pit, intent on tossing the box into its unseen depths. With a mighty effort they throw it. It soon disappears from sight. Several seconds later, there's a hollow thump from far, far below.
"Get out now!" Delgado shouts. "She's gonna blow any second!"
It would seem wise to follow this advice, but Hammerhead stands in the way.
"You guys ain't going nowhere," comes the deep voice from inside the armor.
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The ground begins to tremble, like the first, minor shocks of an earthquake.
"I hope the volcano doesn't blow at the same time as the bomb," Delgado mutters. "That would be . . . bad."
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Despite his state, Tony dodges Hammerhead’s attack. He looks at his thuggish friend and sighs.
“You go; I’ll keep this idiot busy...”
Putting up his fists, he steps to one side in an attempt to draw Hammerhead away enough for the thug to get past.
“Come on then you metallic moron, let’s test your mettle!”
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"If Tony can get him close to the hole, maybe we can knock him down it."
"If Tony can get him close to the hole, maybe we can knock him down it."
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"His eyes are exposed, so mace might work," says Liz, "but let me see if he responds to charm. He is still a man under all that metal." She calls out to him. "Revenge can wait, Mr. Hammerhead! If you don't get out of here now, you'll be just as dead as your enemy! Let's get away from the blast, and then you can settle it!"
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Despite his state, Tony dodges Hammerhead’s attack. He looks at his thuggish friend and sighs.
“You go; I’ll keep this idiot busy...”
Putting up his fists, he steps to one side in an attempt to draw Hammerhead away enough for the thug to get past.
“Come on then you metallic moron, let’s test your mettle!”
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It is obvious that the fellow is intent on his enemy, and not concerned with his own safety.SunlessNick wrote: "If Tony can get him close to the hole, maybe we can knock him down it."
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"His eyes are exposed, so mace might work," says Liz, "but let me see if he responds to charm. He is still a man under all that metal." She calls out to him. "Revenge can wait, Mr. Hammerhead! If you don't get out of here now, you'll be just as dead as your enemy! Let's get away from the blast, and then you can settle it!"
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