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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 17 2011, 08:12 AM Post #1 |
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Going slightly mad, but only on Tuesdays.
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"Barbara?" The voice echoed through the rundown loft that made up Doctor Zed's hideout, nearly drowned out by the thumping synthesizers that made up the beat of the latest song on his playlist. There was a heavy thud, followed by a yelp and a clang of metal as something was dropped. "Oh, Phosphorus!" The doctor groaned as he hopped out of the maze of machinery that made up most of the lab section, clutching at a booted foot and grimacing in pain. "Barbara, have you seen the Triactic Fizzleglumpher?" He called out as he stumbled across the cracking concrete floor, very nearly running headfirst into a gigantic structure of cold steel and exposed wires. Most of the area was furnished with similar structures, laser guns, metal claws and other oddities, some working, some not. All were covered in a multitude of glittering lights and far more monitors than necessary, a variety of odd images flashing across them. Evidentially, what had started out as a simple "lab away from the lab" had grown into something far more extensive. The blond let out a huff as he allowed his foot to drop. "No, I did not leave it in the bathroom, I've learned to keep it out of there after the last incident, thank you very much." This grumbling done, he let out a groan as he flopped into a giant, over-stuffed armchair that was set up on the other side of the loft. With a variety of furniture and a television-- the best of what the dumpster had to offer --this area of the room seemed considerably more normal if one ignored the robot eel curled up on the couch. "Honestly, where could it have gone to?" He muttered as he gnawed on a fingernail. --- (( Okay guys, I should probably elaborate on Zed's hideout. He pretty much takes up the entirety of an abandoned building-- said building looks like it has about four stories, but in all reality Zed has somehow given it about ten. Most of these floors are "Death traps", except for the top floor which is where his lab and living space is. He thinks it's fairly well hidden, but of course he also has a crappily done neon sign out front that says "Doctor Zed's Evil Lair-- All Villains Seeking Out Inventions, Try the Lift". He's very subtle. SO YEAH anyone coming in should… probably ring the doorbell or try the lift in the lobby area… y'know, after bypassing some sort of trap. Feel free to use your imagination for that.)) |
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| WingsofBlack | Mar 17 2011, 11:36 AM Post #2 |
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THE SEME OF DE
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The black creature stared up the face of the building, sitting back on her hind legs with her tail curled around them. If one had looked over, they'd see a terrifying, bloodthirsty creature just waiting for a chance to pounce... but they would be mistaken. No, this Alien was Zaire, Wraith's first daughter and one of the friendliest...things...you could ever hope to meet. Said creature had been wandering around the slums, catching her usual rat dinner, when she stumbled upon this building. She hadn't had much time to check out the city, as she was only about three months old, but Zaire was determined to do just that. And this was a new person! She simply had to make friends with him or her. Nudging open the door with her snout, Zaire stepped inside and surveyed the hall, not noticing anything different. "Helloooooo~?" she called out, walking on all-fours towards the lift. "Is anyone here? My name is--" Suddenly there was a 'SNAP' as a beartrap was triggered under her left leg, the spikes crashing against her ankle with enough force to easily break someone's leg. However, Zaire's exoskeleton just so happened to be bulletproof - assuming they weren't armor piercing - and the trap caused her to feel nothing more than a strong pinch. Hardly alarming. Lifting her leg, the securing chain pulled away easily and Zaire nuzzled the trap in curiosity, trying to figure out what exactly it was. And then it dawned on her. "Oh my GOSH! This is such a pretty bracelet!" she shrieked with delight, admiring the beartrap for a moment before trotting into the lift. Head-butting the buttons, she could only hope that it would lead to whoever owned the building. And it was just her luck that the doors opened at the top, revealing what looked to be the owners dwellings. It took only a fraction of a second to find the doctor in his chair, apparently worrying about something. But, first things first, she had to greet him! Zaire leaped over to Zed, stopping right before his chair and then promptly nuzzling his legs affectionately. "Hi! I'm Zaire! Can we be friends!?" she asked in a rush before suddenly remembering her manners. "Oh! I'm sorry. I don't want to be rude, but is this bracelet yours?" the Xenomorph asked, flopping onto her side and holding up her hind leg for the man to see. "It's really cool! Can I keep it?" |
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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 17 2011, 01:45 PM Post #3 |
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Going slightly mad, but only on Tuesdays.
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Zed scowled as he turned to face the newcomer. "Susan, what have I told you? Bracelets on a fish are downright tacky and I don't--AAH!" The doctor let out a shrill, girlish shriek as he caught sight of the creature that had bounded into his lab, eyes popping out from his head as he leaped to his feet. "Y-you! Y-you got past my traps! What are you!? How did you get in here!?" He sputtered, words practically tumbling over each other in his rush to get them out. |
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| WingsofBlack | Mar 18 2011, 07:29 AM Post #4 |
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Zaire was quite surprised by the man's reaction and she, too, jumped back, almost matching the scientist's body language perfectly. "T-Traps?" she squeaked, shrinking instinctively as the man kept rambling on. "I...I...I'm a...." the Alien paused, unsure exactly what their kind called themselves as she could only remember what other humans had labeled them. "...A friend?" That said, Zaire scrambled backwards until she has successfully lodged herself in one corner of the room, shivering. "All I d-did was push all the buttons on the elevator thing and then I waited for the door to open again and....there you were! I didn't m-mean to scare you! I'm s-sorry....will you forgive m-me?" |
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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 18 2011, 05:54 PM Post #5 |
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Going slightly mad, but only on Tuesdays.
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Zed's brow furrowed as he took in the creature's stuttering speech and terrified demeanor. His suspicion quickly drained as he relaxed, watching the creature for another moment. It (she?) had declared herself to be a friend... and it had managed to get in the elevator. Clearly, whatever it was, it was well versed in the code of villainy-- obviously, there was no other way anyone would get through his elevator! You know, ignoring the obvious "up" button. "Oh, goodness, my apologies! I didn't realize you were a friend!" The scientist exclaimed as he hopped down off the couch. He then paused, blinking, and gave a huff. "Yes Barbara, I am aware that I was being rude, I am attempting to reconcile to situation!" With those words he looked to the creature and beamed, rubbing his hands together. "Where are my manners? It's been ages since I've had a guest! Can I get you anything?" |
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| WingsofBlack | Mar 18 2011, 07:28 PM Post #6 |
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As soon as Zed said the word "friend", Zaire relaxed instantly and bounded right up to him once again, nuzzling him and rubbing against his legs as if she were a cat. "Oh, don't worry about it! I usually scare people when they first see me, but I forget that between meeting friends! I'm so happy! I hope we can spend lots of time together~!" Finally, she flopped to the floor, rolling onto her back and staring upside down at the scientist. "And... I really like rats if you happen to have any around. If you don't, then I like coffee, too! Though my other friends usually don't let me drink it. Oh! And I'm okay with nothing!" |
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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 19 2011, 08:56 AM Post #7 |
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Going slightly mad, but only on Tuesdays.
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"Rats?" The blond repeated, expression one of comical confusion. After a moment he shrugged and clapped his hands. "Very well then! Cody, get our lovely friend some coffee and... possibly a rat, would you?" There was a series of beeps from a metal tuna slumped on the couch, steel fins curled around a copy of Aquarium Fish International. It didn't even look up. At this Zed scowled and stomped his food. "Cody! We have a guest, don't be rude!" He snapped. He received another couple of beeps and let out a growl. "You can look at the goldfish later, they're common bottomfeeders anyway!" Finally, the tuna on the couch gave a beep that sounded rather disgruntled. It set its magazine aside and floated into the air, rolling past Zed and Zaire with a continuous stream of aggravated beeps before it vanished behind the multitude of metal structures. Zed watched it go, then nodded at Zaire. "Right, he'll be a moment. Er... feel free to take a seat," The blond said as he glanced down at the creature, whom was still rubbing against his legs. "Did someone send you? I know that the physics teacher from the high school has quite a few interesting lab partners..." |
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| WingsofBlack | Mar 20 2011, 11:40 AM Post #8 |
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"I would take a seat if I could, but I've tried to sit like you humans do many times but I just can't do it. But I can lay down!" Jumping to her feet, Zaire hurried over to the couch, jumping on the cushions and spreading out across the entire thing, tail draping over the edge of it as she stared contently at Zed. "I suppose Her Majesty sent me, but she technically just sent me into the entire city so I could make friends with lots of people and talk to everyone for her! Sort of like a... a..." the Xenomorph paused a moment, trying to think of the word, as it was a big one - at least for her. "REPRESENTATIVE! That's it!" Zaire squeed, proud of herself for remembering it. "Sooooo... Mr. Human... what is your name? Mine's Zaire!" she said for the third time. |
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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 21 2011, 07:26 AM Post #9 |
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"Her majesty?" Zed repeated, brow knitting together. There was a beat of silence as he took this in. He then let out a gasp of amazement. "You're involved with royalty!? Sweet zirconium, I didn't even realize we had a queen!" He exclaimed, eyes widening dramatically. The blond then apparently seemed to realize what he was saying and gave a violent cough. "Erm, I mean, yes. My name." He winced, face turning comically red as he sweated violently. He'd never introduced himself to royalty before, or even anyone associated with royalty! Granted, he'd kidnapped the president's daughter once, but that was different and they ended up just going to Chuck E. Cheese so he wasn't sure if it counted. "Right, yes, well..." The blond took a deep breath, then posed dramatically. "I am the great Doctor Zed!" He declared, voice suddenly taking on an absurd amount of bravado. "Master of the seas, land and sky, quake before my powerful inventions and despair, for one day I will rule you all with my stunning display of villainy and might and... and... evil! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" There was a spark of lighting from behind him and the lights seemed to dim with his words, creating a rather ominous effect. It would have stayed this way had he not burst into violent coughing at the end. It was at this moment that the metal tuna returned, carrying with it a steel plate that had been washed rather poorly recently and a steaming cup of coffee. "Ah, excellent job Cody... though I thought Francis washed that plate... oh well!" Zed beamed and clapped his hands. "Right, well then, please Miss Zaire, make yourself at home!" |
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| WingsofBlack | Mar 21 2011, 07:58 AM Post #10 |
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Zaire watched Zed's performance with a look of awe (however that'd look on an Alien, use your imagination) and was more than a little entertained by the time it ended. The excitement waned when when the scientist started coughing horribly. "Are you okay The Great Doctor Zed? You know, I've seen a lot of doctors recently, but you're the first one that's been dressed in those kind of clothes! Ooh! Do you work at the hospital too? I haven't seen you there but I mostly stay there with my friends soo---ooh, coffee~" The Xenomorph plunged her secondary mouth into the cup, trying not to slurp too much as she drank the beverage. After several seconds Zaire withdrew her mouth and leaned away from the now-empty cup. "That was really good! Thank you, Mr. The Great Doctor Zed!" It was then that the young drone remembered Zed's first statement. "Oh yes, I'm Her Majesty's daughter! Our hive is on the outskirts of the city, and we really don't like it there, but we have no choice because it's not like we can just pick up and move somewhere else because there's hundreds of us! And we gotta build our hive underground and I don't think people like it when we build under their house..." Zaire went on and on, rambling mindlessly as her tail began to twitch. Needless to say, the caffeine was starting to take effect. |
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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 21 2011, 09:06 AM Post #11 |
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Zed chuckled good naturedly at Zaire's first set of comments, shaking his head and positively beaming at the latest additions to his title by his guest. "No, no, my dear child, I'm not some ridiculous medical doctor, that would be ridiculous! No, no, my first great love is science!" Here came another dramatic pose as he gestured to his machines. "I am a scientist, and with my great machines I will one day revolutionize the world! Mankind doesn't understand it yet, but one day through the power of science I will snatch the glory I deserve!" He paused in his rant as he watched Zaire drink, cocking his head to the side. "Such curious physiology... perhaps one day you'll allow me the chance to study you?" He murmured as he stroked his chin. Then it seemed to click for him just what she was talking about. His eyes widened, jaw dropping to the floor. "D-daughter!? W-why miss, that makes you a Princess!" He exclaimed. |
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| WingsofBlack | Mar 21 2011, 09:26 AM Post #12 |
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"...but of course he didn't like it when I did that so I had to run away because I didn't want to get hurt! But he called for me to stop and apologized because he didn't mean to offend me and then the next week we were like BFFs except I don't even know what that means but I like the sound of it...bffs! You think it'd need another letter in there somewhere except I don't remember what those letters are called....oh! Vowels! So anyway, we became bffs and he gave me a--what's a princess, Mr. The Great Doctor Zed?" By now Zaire's tail was pouncing the floor with such force that she was actually starting to drill away it it because of the spines that ran along her tail. Then the Xenomorph suddenly jumped up and practically ran over to Zed, skidding to a stop before promptly beginning to bounce around him in circles, claws leaving nice little indents in her wake. "OhmyGOSH! I think I've heard of what princesses are! Don't they wear pretty dresses and eat all this fancy food but they never get fat? And their favorite color is pink and they fall in love with a prince and get married happily ever after, except I still don't understand the concept of marriage but I know these really nice people who are married except sometimes they can be creepy and they're always running off together to have fun! Except they call it something else....now I forgot what Kyle called it but it's kinda like 'mating' except she never gets fertilized and it's just kinda weird. But anyway! back to princesses~! I've always watched movies with princesses but..." |
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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 22 2011, 08:04 AM Post #13 |
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Zed visibly flinched as he watched Zaire's tail bounce up and down, looking quite taken aback at her excitement. Goodness, apparently these creatures reacted strangely to caffeine! He'd have to run some tests... But for the moment his main concern was an excitable xenomorph carving holes into his concrete floor and that was rather unfortunate. If this was what she could do to his floor, he did not want to know what she could do to delicate machinery. "I... BFFs... princesses... mating... what!?" Zed sputtered, clearly having trouble keeping up. He then snapped his fingers and shook his head, deciding to just focus on the princess thing. "Yes, that's right, you're a princess! So if you want to wear pink and everything else, you most definitely can!" He declared, snapping his fingers dramatically. "And apparently princesses have quite a bit of excess energy when they're given caffeine, so on that note, Princess Zaire, how would you like it if we did something fun that didn't involve destroying my lab? Like... say, an obstacle course?" The scientist beamed widely, clasping his hands together and practically jumping up and down with excitement. Yes, this was the perfect solution! |
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| WingsofBlack | Mar 22 2011, 08:20 AM Post #14 |
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At the suggestion of a group activity, Zaire stopped suddenly in front of Zed, only to stand up on her hind legs so they were even in height. "Oh, really!? Can you dress me up in pink clothes? Kyle has made me costumes to wear but none of them are PINK! By the way Mr. The Great Doctor Zed, what does this 'pink' look like?" It was a perfectly logical question as Zaire not only saw things differently than humans, but was colorblind. "I don't know what an obstacle course is, but it sounds fun! Can I wear the pink dress when I play with this obstacle course Mr. The Great Doctor Zed? Oh please, oh please?" she begged, growing even more excited as Zed bounced. |
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| Digitaldreamer | Mar 23 2011, 07:42 AM Post #15 |
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The blond was quickly realizing that vague confusion after the things Zaire said was a fairly normal reaction, so perhaps it was time to let that go. Instead the blond opted to focus on the feeling of utter glee regarding Zaire's willing participation in the obstacle course. It was science time! "Of course you can wear the pink dress, my dear! Granted, I don't think I have a pink dress, but I suppose we can improvise, hm..." Zed frowned, rubbing his chin for a moment, then beamed. "Ah well, nothing is too complicated for science! Come along Princess Zaire, just be careful not to touch anything~!" With those words the blond beckoned for the xenomorph to follow him deeper into the labs, weaving past various machinery until he ended up in front of a big metal circle on the floor with a multitude of lasers pointed at it. "This," Zed declared, gesturing to the machine. "Is the Dress-o-matic 3000! All you have to do is stand on the circle, I press a few buttons, and viola, instant lovely pink dress for the Princess! Absolutely nothing can possibly go wrong, considering how completely feasible it is for me to create matter from thin air!" With those words he clapped again and turned to Zaire. "So, how about it? I'll tell you all about how it looks on you once we've got you a dress!" |
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