Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Welcome to The Saltiest Exalted. You're logged out and should probably fix that.

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Awais' Introduction Campaign; Batman: Year One
Topic Started: Oct 22 2012, 02:55 PM (73 Views)
Lucas
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
"Bruce, are you feeling alright?"

You come into consciousness sitting and a little dizzy, a table and dinner in front of you. The large, well decorated room is quickly realized to be the dining room of your home, Wayne Manor. The woman across the table seems concerned, and you recognize her as Dr. Pamela Isley, researcher of plant biology and a close friend of yours.

"I know you've been busy with work lately, and I really do appreciate you taking the night off for me... but you seem so distracted and tired."

The only thought that comes to your mind is agreement, you are tired. Although you've not been at this long, patrolling the city of Nexus at night is no easy task, and it's taken quite a toll on your body and mind. You remember taking the night off, your first in a week, to try and catch up on social obligations and catch a good night's sleep... sleep...

"Master Bruce."

"...Alfred! ...?" you ask, fixing your tired posture in surprise. You look around you, but can't locate your butler and oldest friend. The only thing of particular interest that you notice around the room is the look of confusion on Pamela's face. Confusion turns into worry for the both of you, as you briefly become just as aware of the oddity of your response as she is.

"Master Bruce, I'm using the wind-carried word technique - I am not in the Dining Hall with you or Ms. Isley, and only you can hear my voice. There's been a sighting of the Joker's thugs around the city. Some of the city's guard are on it, but this is a good opportunity to get to the root of the problem."

Alfred's words awaken you and your desire to deal with the serial killer known as the Joker. Awake for the first time tonight, you look up and meet eyes with Pamela Isley, who has a look of severe disappointment on her face, but says nothing - it's your turn to talk.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Awais
Newbie
[ * ]
"Your ability to excuse yourself from social situations is truly a wonder, Master Bruce." Alfred said in his drone-like voice.
"You know how important this is Alfred. I couldn’t take any chances. Send her something nice." I replied, tiredly, on my way to the cave.
"Don’t I always Master Bruce? I assume you’ll be requiring constant monitoring of the news while you’re out?"
"I’ll need you to relay locations and numbers. You should know the drill by now, Alfred."
"Of course, what was I thinking? Being a Superhero Assistant should be straightforward."

Ten minutes later, I’m sitting on rooftop ledge staring into an alley on the east side of the city.
No movement.
I start to have doubts about the information Alfred received.
Just as I’m about to turn away and leave, I see a cart pull up to the entrance of the alley out of the corner of my eye.
They’re here. Good. This might have been worth it after all.
Four of them. All in clown makeup. Long serrated blades. All of them move cautiously.
Not cautiously enough.
This is going to be easy.
I wait until they have walked directly below me. Then, without a second thought, I pounce. Cape billowing behind me, I land directly on top of the big one.
I hear bones crack.
He’s done.
One of them turns to slash at me with his knife.
Grab knife hand.
Twist arm counter-clockwise.
Strike third rib under arm while pulling shoulder out of socket.
Break knee with a well placed kick.

He won’t be getting up for a while.
Tingling sensation on the back of my head. Air Dragon Style.
I drop to the ground instantly and hear a knife whistle past where my head would have been.
Left leg sweep to take out his feet.
Strike upturned Solar Plexus with off-hand gauntlet.

Ouch. That’s three down. I turn to find the fourth. He’s backed himself into a corner. I advance on him. I can hear his knees shake.
"Where is he?"
I sound menacing. Good.
I still have nightmares about what happened next.
His instant grin gives me pause. He pulls out his knife. Slashes his own throat, interrupting his own laugh before I can stop him. Blood gurgles out.
Finding this Joker is going to be harder than I thought.
Edited by Awais, Oct 23 2012, 01:11 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Lucas
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
Standing in the midst of the battleground known as crime alley, you seek to interrogate the remaining members of the Joker gang or investigate for clues to find the Joker's whereabouts. However, before you can begin, an overpowering golden light shines into the darkness and forces you to cover your eyes. From the burning light, a voice beckons.

"Cower, creature of darkness - your days of terrorizing Nexus are over! I am Glorious Cremation, student of the Golden Janissary Style!"

You recognize the name of the Golden Janissary Style. A very uncommon martial art throughout the Scarlet Dynasty, students are taught to channel the divine fury of the Unconquered Sun in a series of golden-blazing charms that are terrifyingly effective at fighting creatures of darkness. You quickly realize that your reputation has likely begun to proceed you, and the rumors on the street must result in you being some kind of demon or ghost, causing the city to send a Golden Janissary disciple after you. Although you don't know the full extent or power of his charms, you're aware that since you are not a creature of darkness you are not at risk of serious threat.

As the city guard blocks your way out of the alley, his light also provides you nowhere to hide. Surely his golden flame acts as a beacon throughout the dim city as well, and you can expect more trouble to come quickly. If you're going to fight, you have to make this quick. He makes the first move, and engages on you with blazing fists.

You have entered combat.
Edited by Lucas, Oct 24 2012, 12:11 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
« Previous Topic · Main stuff · Next Topic »
Add Reply