((*runs out of popcorn* Damnit! ... Nice work Dark.))
Thank you MRS_Evil but it wasnt all my doing, the amazing artwork was done by my good friend Infinitron who also cleaned up the grammer and added some good descriptive bits in. as the time comes closer to I12 I will most likely continue this thread adn hopefully Infinitron will add to it from his point of view.
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Thank you very much for reading my post
Regards
Spider
Ah wonderful to see this up; have a nice little scenario on how this effects Inf formulating in me head.
Inf.
Atlas Park Outside City Hall.
With the cameras all ready and poised, pointed at the podium, the journalists waited eagerly. Joseph Infinus was rarely one to make public appearances, but after the recent events the public had called out for an explanation to what happened at Infinicorp. and here they would find out. But this press conference had already been planned, it wasnt a response to the outcry.
Someone suddenly pointed to the sky and heads began to turn; as they did in shot the gold and silver form of Infinitron, coming to a gentle landing at the podium. Taken by surprise, it took a few seconds for the photographers to start snapping away.
The metallic voice echoed forth from the helmet of the hero,
Good afternoon all; I know you all have wanted interviews with me for a while, and again I will politely decline. I have something to say and would...
Where is Joseph Infinus?, shouted a journalist from the crowd. Infinitron continued,
...and would like to not be interrupted. I will not be taking questions, as I feel there will be none needed to be answered. There was a gentle murmur through the crowd, with the journalist who shouted out looking embarrassed but still anxious, soon her question would be answered. The metallic voice issued forth once more,
There is a reason that Joseph Infinus has not made any public appearances for the last couple of months; you were told he was working on a top secret research and development project. This was a lie, but a necessary one. At this point Infinitron raised his hands and removed his helmet. The crowd gasped, as before them stood Joseph Infinus with huge scars across his right eye socket, in which sat a pupiless eye.
The deception that you have now realised, that I am indeed Infinitron, again has been necessary to allow me to run the company properly. Now that this has been cleared up, I can make my full statement.
Last week you are aware that there was an attack on Infinicorp., but the details of this were played down. This was to prevent panic and undue alarm; but, on this day of all, I must be truthful as continuing this lie would be disrespectful and just as bad a crime as the one covered up. The attack was orchestrated by a villain by the name of Dark Ebon Spider.
He butchered my staff, the scientists, the office workers, the guards, with no humanity at all. Only one survived, and that was because Spider planned to kill him infront of me. I defeated Spider, but at what cost?
Heroes in this city get so much praise, they do great deeds in the name of what is right. But we are not, despite the attitudes of some, gods. We exist in this world for better or worse and do our part. But sometimes out part isnt the right part. In pains me to tell you that Spider was my friend
A gasp went up from the crowd upon this, Infinus continued,
He was once an aspiring hero, but his skills were not fully realised and he became corrupted with power. For some reason he blamed me in part. This attack was in retaliation for that, these people died at his hands because of me; and I was no better. That day, Spider died at my hands; there was no mercy, for he asked for none. This city needs heroes, there this is no doubt, for we do great things to stop terrible things. But I feel disillusioned, this fight is over for me. I pass on my luck to the next generation.
With immediate effect, Infinicorp. is closed and I retire as a hero of the city. Farewell
Upon this, Infinitron took flight and blasted off into the sky, leaving behind a wake of confusion and truly puzzled faces as they tried to understand what had just happened.
Posted on Behalf of Infinitron due to him not being able to log in at all
Regards
Spider
Spiders Web - Arachnos base - Grandville
Like a liquid shadow the stranger slipped into the Arachnos base stealthily, sneaking past Spiderling drones that patrolled the seemingly endless halls. The stranger drew up a small device and in the dank gloom it flickered to life, bathing his face in feint blue light; the computer display pointed directly to the heart of the complex where the monster slept at the centre of his vast technological web. The stranger pressed on hoping that the monster didnt awaken.
Deep in the heart of the web, fiery eyes flicker then burn bright as relayed images and sounds are transferred through the bases sensor array to Ebon Spiders helm. Suspended from the ground by black cables, arranged about his body with him in the centre, gave the appearance of a Spider in his web. He paused a moment watching the stranger awkwardly try to evade all of his many sensor trips and failing miserably - as he does a smile creeps to Spiders face, and his voice drones out into the pitch black room Alpha drone, sector Gamma, situation: PURGE; the noise of metallic carapace clacking against itself echoed in the deathly quiet halls, the troops had mobilized and were searching for their prey.
The Stranger heard this and prepared for a fight, cracking his knuckles and his neck as the first wave fell upon him, the stranger spun and hammered the spiders with a bout of dark energy, devastating wave upon wave as they came. Ebon Spider watched this and smiled at the carnage, as he was lowered to the ground, the cables fell away and were withdrawn into the walls. As his feet touched the ground, Spiders suit glimmered and then phased out of sight; he lay in wait for his intruder to approach, the stranger had managed to fight his way to the heart of the web, impressive. He looked around staying forever vigilant as he searched for the master of the web, he drew out his device and looked at it, it told this area was the heart of the web - but then where was Spider? The stranger pondered this as an Armoured hand grasped him under the chin and about his body, the strength of this being was phenomenal, crushing him slightly to restrict breathing and preventing him using his super powers. Spider leaned in close to the mans ear as his sinister voice drew up, its pitch given a metallic edge as it was altered in part by his helm Who are you and why are you here?. The man struggled but Spider tightened his gasp I said, who are you and why are you here? Tell me and I will let you walk out of here alive I give you my word. Upon this the stranger relaxed a little and uttered M my my names Black-Light and Im here because there is a bounty on your head Spider somewhat taken back by this uttered how much? Black-Light weakly uttered 15 million dollars . Spider released his grasp, half in surprise who fronted this? Where did you get this contract? Black-Lights words flowed a little easier Infinicorp .they want you brought back alive Spider laughed in a metallic dirge well well, it would seem I have to visit my old friend then Black-Light weakly and pathetically emulated a laugh as he said now can I ..Go? Spider tensed as he reached up and plucked the teleport beacon from Black-Lights armour Why why are you doing that? he cried as Spider sharply twisted Black-Lights head to the right, and there was a sickening snap. Black-Lights body slumped limply to the ground,; turning, Spider crushed the Teleport beacon in his grasp and tossed it over his shoulder onto Black-Lights body. As Spiderlings descended from the ceiling and swarmed over the body taking it away for disposal, Spider uttered Computer prep the flyer; Set course for Steel Canyon.
Grandville Spider City Infinicorp - Steel Canyon
It wasnt difficult for Spider to storm this corporate building, the only security that was there were a few lowly Longbow soldiers who were cut down equally as swiftly as the lab assistants. Spider felt a sense of dissatisfaction that Infinicorp's posterboy Infinitron didnt rush to the aid of his people, no matter Spider would make up for that by killing everyone inside, those that manage to get past him will be shredded by the dozens of Spiderling drones posted at the entrance. Spider continued slaughtering any that crossed him until he saw the RnD lab door, walking towards it slowly he crouched and picked up one of the dead scientists and walked effortlessly with him towards the ocular scanner pressing the dead scientists face up against the scanner, the door swung open as Spider tossed the limp body at a wall then proceeded inside taking pictures of some of the inventions contained within.
The Spiderlings at the door detected vibrations and an energy signature that they relayed to Spider moments before they were torn asunder by heavy fire from a high caliber rifle. Spider smiled as he tapped into the buildings comms system and broadcast Come into my parlour said the Spider to the fly .HA the signal went dead as Infinitron stormed towards the RnD sector, stopping only to check if there were any survivors, sadly Spider had spared none.
As Infinitron entered the RnD sector he saw it was awash with fire, with only one scientist standing in the middle of the room looking shocked Where is he Stanford ..are you alri Infinitron was cut off as he looked at the floor and noticed the Stanfords feet seemed to be floating off the ground slightly, suddenly Spider phased into view holding the scientist up by his throat as he hurled Stanford at Infinitron who moved to the side and unleashed a barrage of blasts at Spider, Spider simply dodged them with ease pathetic Infinitron, you knew me when I was a hero ..you know that doesnt work on me Infinitron did indeed know this and had set that up deliberately just to distract Spider as Stanford escaped. Infinitron dashed for Spider slamming him with a massive energy hit that sent him smashing against the wall, Spider flipped to his feet and raised a strange device as he uttered my turn upon pressing the button bombs detonated demolishing the lab and blasting Infinitron through the wall and onto the streets of Steel Canyon, Infinitron rose to his feet, his helmets view distorted due to damage, his rifle too was devastated and rendered useless, he discarded them both as Spider emerged from the carnage. Longbow rallied to the scene as one shouted dont worry Sir .were here to help you apprehend this Archvillain Infinitron tried to stop him but it was too late, Spider fired a razor-sharp Glaive from his gauntlet killing the longbow with ease. Spider then turned to Infinitron and lectured See how easily I knock over your pathetic little toy soldiers? By the way hows the eye? Spider raised one hand over his eyeport mocking the great hero before laughing darkly. Infinitron simply stared at Spider his remaining eye burning with anger Alex ..look at what youre doing, youre not this you are not a monster, you are better than this! Spider stopped laughing and responded First name terms now ..very well Joseph; you really dont understand do you, I served this city well and what did I get as my reward? Your much vaunted heroes sent me to die .and I now loathe them more than I loathe the rest of the weak and pathetic denizens of your city .I will take pleasure in snuffing them out .one by one by one - STARTING WITH YOU !!! Spider darted for Infinitron slashing at him with his energy blades, Infinitron deflected them with controlled bursts of energy before countering and slamming Spider in the chest knocking him backwards towards the building. Spinning in midair Spider turned and clung to the wall before diving back towards Infinitron who deftly sidestepped and grabbed Spider spinning him and launching him into a wall and sending masonry flying. Again Spider dived to his feet and turned running towards Infinitron blending into the background as everything went suddenly silent. Then Voices started to echo all around Infinitron mocking him and taunting him, seemingly from all places at once.
Infinitron had experienced this before, a noted tactic that Spider used often to initiate a final strike; but Infinitron was ready - he had watched Spider do this so many times, and last time had been the loss of his right eye. He began to countdown in his head 10.....9 ..8 ..7 .6 ..5 4 ..3 ..2 1, then suddenly Infinitron spun and arched his body so that Spiders blade missed, he then grabbed spider in a bearhug and then jetted straight up into the sky; so high up infact that they were not visible from the ground. As they were soaring up Infinitron spoke to Spider as he writhed in the heroes grasp Alex ..please, this is the last time Im asking you, if youre not with us, I Infinitrons words were filled with pain and anguish. Fool do you think I will just easily come running back to you and your cadre of traitors and weaklings ID RATHER DIE! spat Spiders dark metallic voice, to which Infinitron replied in a mournful tone then .Im sorry Alex ..I really am. Infinitron hammered Spider up into the air with an energy punch, which sent the Archvillain hurtling up into the sky. Infinitrons fist started to glow insanely bright as he focused all his energy into his fists; as Spider came down Infinitron unleashed his energy into one almighty double handed hit, pummeling Spider down towards the ground, unconscious with blood streaming from his chest. It was over. With a heavy heart Infinitron looked at his hands and saw the blood on them, Spiders blood a man he once called friend brother. Infinitron used a burst of energy to vapourise the blood from his fists as he watched Spider fall, unable to bear it he turned and jetted away. He just couldnt watch this scene any longer, but he knew what he had done was right, it was for the greater good of mankind as much as he hated it Spider had become a monster, a wreckless killer and a heartless assassin.
Grandville Spider City
Lord Recluse watched Spider falling on his monitor. He was surrounded by a host of his Elite Mu Mystics and at his side was Kalinda; she turned to Lord Recluse and uttered shall we save him my lord? Lord Recluse waved his hand and turned as he uttered let him die he was weak .he deserves his fate. Recluse began to walk towards the door as Kalinda watched on, she noticed a slight spark within Spiders mind, she tilted her head and turned to Lord Recluse My Lord I sense a strong Psionic signature within Spiders mind ..it seems that being at the brink of death has somehow awakened something. Lord Recluse halted and turned looking at his Mystics as he raised his hand to point at Spider on the view screen BRING HIM TO ME ..NOW!!! at which the mystics turned and began to utter some arcane words in a dead language; Spider was instantly teleported directly to the table - broken and bleeding. Lord Recluse began to walk towards him as he heard Spiders irregular breathing pattern, looking over his shattered and destroyed armor, he looked to Kalinda Will he live?. Kalinda walked to him running her hands over his destroyed body, already sensing his bodys cells trying to reform and heal, her hands moved towards his head and then a sharp crackle travelled up Kalindas hand and into her mind, she screamed and drew back as she looked to Lord Recluse My Lord it seems he will live, his body has awakened his immense Psionic potential due to the damage his body has sustained however he is now dormant and living within his own mind protected by a Psionic shield. But I fear he may however never regain his original power Lord Recluse walked over to him and uttered then he will join my Bane Spiders I cannot have one as powerful as he having free reign, with his capabilities unchecked, he could potentially threaten my rule only connected to the Hive-mind will he be kept in check and his powers be used ONLY for me. Kalinda nodded as she uttered So shall it be done, we shall mould his new Psionic powers to your cause my Lord Lord Recluse Smiled darkly and uttered I want him trained to be a lowly soldier first to teach him humility then when the time comes he shall become one of my new Bane Spiders .I shall confer to him the title of Lord Lord Recluse turned to Kalinda and spoke once more tend to Lord Ebon Spider ..till the time comes then we shall see what my Bane Spider Lord can really do adding perhaps he is the Destined one that your visions have shown Kalinda nodded and watched as Lord Recluse left the room, she walked to Spider picking up his hand and holding it to her face Alex .please pull through .. her words echoed in the darkness.
This story was writen by myself and a few gramatical error corrections and dramatic choices were added by Infinitron who is also the Amazing artist behind the drawings that acompany this story, It is my characters transfer into Veats when they arrive. We hope you enjoy this story
Regards
Spider