Kat Scratched Fever (Mynx's Story)

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Damn. I thought it would end something like this, but I was hoping it wouldn't.

At least Manx finally got release.

Damn that doc.

If Manx had a little life experiance, maybe it could have been different. That was NOT to be.

Now which story arc is that doc in? red or blue? I have several toons I'm itching to show to him.

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Blueside. Philipa Meraux. Level 30-35. You can find her in Founder's Falls.

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She found him standing on a street corner, muttering to himself.

“Can Man. It’s me. Kat. Mynx.” She’s wearing the new uniform that Synapse had gotten her at Icon. It fits her like a second skin. She’s also carrying a paper bag filled with food and a cup of coffee. “I brought you something to eat and drink.”

“Little Cat, Little Cat, you came back. Has the pain you once knew finally left you?”

She knows that he’s not just talking about the wound she got in her fight with Manx. “I’m healing, Can Man. Are you well? She cut you pretty bad …”

“The Lost Cat did not seek to cause me lasting pain; she took great care with her aim.” He takes the food and begins to eat greedily.

“I wish you would let me take you to a shelter. There are people who can help you. I can help you. It’s too dangerous to stay on the streets. I’m afraid you’re going to get hurt.”

“Do not fear for me. I am the broken bird that no one can see.” He smiles crookedly at her, and then turns serious. “I must remain on the streets of Skyway. There shall come another hero one day. I will show him the way. And Countess Crey for her sins will finally pay.”

“You promise me that if you ever need my help you’ll ask?”

“If ever I have need, your help I will seek indeed.” He finishes the meal and stuffs the bag into his pants pocket. “Now that you have become a hero true what will you do?”

“Steve—Synapse is going to help me.” She smiles fondly. “There’s still a lot that I have to learn about what I can do. I have to learn how to control myself. He’s going to teach me.”

“Teach you he might, but from you he’ll also gain insight. Well matched are you two. I see there is much for you to do.”

“I think you’re right.” She steps on tiptoe and kisses his dirty cheek. “I’ll check on you again tomorrow, okay? Synapse and I have something to do before we meet with the Freedom Phalanx.”

“Then on your way go, Little Cat. We’ll see each other again, I know.”

Mynx waves to him and makes a giant leap to the top of a nearby building. Soon, she’s nothing more than a dot in the distance.

The Can Man watches her go. “Time and fate be on your side. May you never have to learn the secrets that I hide.” He shuffles down the street, pausing only long enough to look at his reflection in a store window.

“You would not know it to look at me, but I too was a hero, you see.” He touches his hand to the glass. “I had no wings, but I could fly. I was the Invisible Falc—Can Man. I am I am the Can Man.”

“Hey, you bum! Get away from my store before I call a cop!”

For a moment longer, he stares at the reflection, seeing not what he is, but rather who he had been. A tear falls.

“Go now! Get! This is your last warning!”

Muttering to himself, the Can Man picks up his meager belongings and shuffles down the street once more.

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As usual, *applaud*.

I had my doubts when Manx showed up, but those were dispelled soon enough. And, like they say in the KFC commercials, "I didn't see that coming!"

I'm looking forward to see what you can do with the mission editor, Battler.

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Damn. I thought it would end something like this, but I was hoping it wouldn't.

At least Manx finally got release.

Damn that doc.

If Manx had a little life experiance, maybe it could have been different. That was NOT to be.

Now which story arc is that doc in? red or blue? I have several toons I'm itching to show to him.

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Blueside. Philipa Meraux. Level 30-35. You can find her in Founder's Falls.

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Thank you.

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Dang. How does one TRY to say how much one loves a story without detracting from its quality?

In this story, not possible to express. I will only say "WELL DONE."

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It’s not the first time that Synapse has held an urn containing the ashes of a super human being. It’s not even the first time he’s held the urn containing the ashes of a super human who’s tried to kill him. It is, however, the first time that he’s done so on the top of the highest skyscraper in Skyway.

I wish I could have been here when Mynx had her fight. Maybe I could have helped her take Manx alive. He shudders slightly as he remembers the gut-twisting fear of finding Manx’s uniform on top of the bodies of three Trolls. He had spent hours looking for them, only to find Mynx and the Can Man at LaGrange Medical Center. She could have died …

The severity of his reaction to that fear surprises him. In fact, it rather scares him. So he decides to avoid thinking about it.

“Sorry I’m late!” Mynx says as she leaps agilely onto the roof beside him. “I had to make sure a friend was okay.”

“I understand.” He notes again how well her new uniform fits her. “So, are we going to do this now?”

“I think we had better. We’re supposed to meet the Phalanx in Atlas Park, aren’t we?”

“Yes.” He pauses. He’s no good at this. “Do you want to say a prayer or something?” He’s never been big on religion, not since the days when he called to whatever power was listening to help save him from the Crey … and no one listened.

“No.” Mynx takes the urn and opens it. “I didn’t want her body to be left for the Crey to tear into like a pack of jackals. She deserves better than that. She deserves peace.”

“I know how you feel.” Diego.

“I’m sorry that you didn’t have a chance to truly live, Manx. I’m sorry that you suffered so much in your life. I wish I could have saved you. I’m sorry that I didn’t. I hope you’re resting in peace, Manx. You’re free now. You’re finally free.”

She tosses the ashes out a handful at a time. When they’re finally gone, she lays the urn down and sits down on the edge of the building.

Synapse sits down beside her and puts an arm around her shoulder. For a moment, they simply sit and look at the city.

“Steven?”

“Yes?”

“You remember the hotel room?”

“Yes.” He turns and looks at her face. She looks … amazing.

“I asked you if you wanted to kiss me, remember?” She looks at him.

“Yes.” He leans towards her.

And she places her fingers on his lips. “Someday, we really have to finish that conversation.”

She laughs and slips out of his embrace. Diving off the ledge she lands on a streetlight. “Come on, slowpoke! Race you to Atlas!”

Synapse stares at her dumbfounded for a moment as she leaps towards the Yellow.

“She did not just call me slowpoke!” Grinning in spite of himself, Synapse races down the fire escape and onto the street. One thing’s for sure, I don’t think I’m going to be bored with her anytime soon!

And they lived adventurously ever after.

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Simply sublime. Thanks, Blue. I enjoyed this read very much.

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"If I had Force powers, vacuum or not my cape/clothes/hair would always be blowing in the Dramatic Wind." - Tenzhi

Characters

Oh, what an excellent finish to an outstanding episode (not an end to a story, mind you).

Bravo!

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Thanks, Cuddles.


I didn't want to leave Synapse out of the finale.

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Simply sublime. Thanks, Blue. I enjoyed this read very much.

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Thanks.

Glad you liked it.

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As usual, *applaud*.

I had my doubts when Manx showed up, but those were dispelled soon enough. And, like they say in the KFC commercials, "I didn't see that coming!"

I'm looking forward to see what you can do with the mission editor, Battler.

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Thanks.

I have a lowbie arc planned out so far.

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Read the whole thing in one go. Two words for you -

I LIKE!!!!!!

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

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Thank you!

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And I see what you mean about trying to keep them 'in character' - you really do write Posi and Synapse (and hell, all of the Freedom Phalanx) so well! Damn, I hope do half as good a job in mine...

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

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You're off to a great start.

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well done!

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“You seem awfully certain of that, Steve.” Ray’s helmet is off, and he’s drinking half a cup of coffee. He doesn’t drink a lot of liquids when he’s expecting to be on call.


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That alone was worth reading.One sentance that covers the whole post's humour.
So far i'm liking it. Wich is weird cause i usually don't like when people use signature heroes/villains in there story. They always seem to find a way to make them sound the complete oposite of what i imagine. But you, on the other hand, picture them similar to how i do.

Oh...and it's about my favorite hero, Synapse. (most popular blapper :P)

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“Hello, Ms. Stevens. We have not been properly introduced. I am Mr. Hopkins. I hold a number of positions under the Countess.” He pauses and glares at Steve’s impudent laughter.

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That too. I kept laughting at the huge door Hopkins openned for jokes.

edit: Just finished reading all. Very nice final. I'm glad i took the time to read everything. =)

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"It's a scrapper. If he can't handle it, no one can." -BrandX

damn, most of my villians would want to "Explain the problems" with Doc's actions to him after that.

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Okay, just finished reading. I never had much of a feeling for Synapse before, just never did much story wise with him. This I think this has changed that. I really like the way you wrote Synapse in the story and likewise for Mynx. She had this very "I am totally lost" feel early in the story which makes sence when you realise who she was relative to who she's become. Oh oh oh,
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"Race ya, Slowpoke"

[/ QUOTE ] I mean, seriously. Who the heck gets away with calling Synapse a slowpoke? That was great.

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SHE STOLE MY PIZZA!!!

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That sums it up infinitely well.

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Seriously Blue you alwasy out do yourself with all your stories. Know you got a huge fan here!

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I very much like. However, the Can Man's half-pronounced true identity was a bit too much. The hints previously mentioned should be good enough.

To those who read the mission briefings!

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www.paragonwiki.com is a great source of information for this game.

New or returning to the game? Want advice from experienced players who want to help YOU?
The Mentor Project: Part of the New Player Council.

Just read it straight through in one sitting... Awesome!

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