ngm_villains: (Vargas)
The baddies of NextGenMarvel ([personal profile] ngm_villains) wrote in [community profile] nextgenerationmarvel2013-03-31 09:11 pm

A Gift Of Blood And Steel (Open to Mansion Folk)

WHO: Stephanie Shaw, Others
WHAT: Stephanie Shaw is taken by Vargas and left out for the people at the Mansion to find. 
WHERE: The Mansion gate
WHEN: Early morning 
WARNING: Description of trauma and violence. 

Stephanie Shaw had called a press conference with as many media outlets as she could access- while it was nominally to clear the air about her legal situation involving Shaw Industries, many wags suspected that she would be admitting to being a mutant like her brother. No doubt it would have been a very dignified moment, well-rehearsed and delivered with equal measures of honesty and tact. Vargas had actually taken the speech off of her. It was impressive enough and had she been able to say those words on a wide stage, they may have had some impact. 

She'd never got to the presentation to deliver her message. Vargas had seen to that with his men. A toxin, administered with minimal force through a mere scratch from his blade had removed her mutant powers temporarily, leaving her effectively helpless. Ironic that a woman that could have survived a fall from the top floor of the Empire State Building would be so vulnerable to such a slight wound. But he knew her fiendish powers well, had seen them at that party. Taking her was not difficult. The driver and the attendant had to be slain, but their deaths were quick, virtually painless. It was up to God to judge them now. 

He'd made sure she was conscious as far as he could, for the process of making her a suitable gift for her alma mater. She'd tried her best to be defiant, but she was too used to shallow scrapes and minor bruises to be at all prepared for the sensation of dislocation, of cutting. It was important that she be left alive, so he could not use his blade too liberally- and it was unsuitable to engage in dismemberment, as it was difficult to say how long she would be obliged to remain alive from the time she was deposited and the time she was discovered. She'd finally gone unconscious of course, and it would be easier to transport her thus. 

Shinobi had said to kill her, of course, but Vargas cared not for his commandments. He had been useful in showing the way to her, no more and no less. He expected that Shinobi's boy would come to kill him and that suited him just fine. This was a holy crusade. He had been chosen as a champion, to show humanity that the mutants could be torn down, defeated. 

Dislocated limbs were easier to work into the grill of the gates, a sign stating "The First Among Many" in Latin affixed to the gate above her. She was bloodied, bruised, unconscious and in serious need of medical attention, but she would survive for at least the few hours that would likely elapse between then and the time she was discovered. Twisted bits of metal were made into manacles holding her in place. He'd dressed her in white wrappings, which would slowly turn to crimson as blood seeped. And with that, he left. 


pyroprincess: (Angry)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] pyroprincess 2013-04-06 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Stephanie nodded and instantly regretted it. Everything still hurt way too much to be doing much of anything.

"So he'll be gone and our vast fortunes will come back to us. First thing that you'll do when you get all your money back?"
hellfire_child: (thumb eyebrows)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-06 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Drink, mate, fight, cheat, win... you know, life." Alistaire smiles.

"I'll come see you before I take action. Be safe, Stephanie." He ends the call, then turns to Alisa. "Get the car, we're going to Xavier's. Tomorrow, be ready for war."
alisa_lebeau_v3: (Default)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] alisa_lebeau_v3 2013-04-06 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
"Oui, Boss." Alisa stood up straight, her face turning serious from the somewhat playful look she had earlier. "I'll make sure I'm fully prepared. Any requests on weapons?" She asked as she went to the coat closet to get her black ladies trench coat, and Alistaire's coat as well. Once she got her answers on weapons, she would go fetch the car.
hellfire_child: (pic#5128131)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-06 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
"I want damage done. Lots, and lots, of damage. Don't worry about noise, but keep your face concealed and no civilian collateral. My father's hired goons should know what they signed on for."
alisa_lebeau_v3: (Angered Alisa)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] alisa_lebeau_v3 2013-04-06 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
"As much as I love my face bein' de last t'ing any goon sees, I will make sure it is concealed. As for damage, as long as Shinobi an' you are enraged, I'll be able to bring about as much damage as a bomb. But just in case, I'll bring a few guns."

After giving her boss a quick salute and making sure his coat was on him, Alisa began to head out of the apartment to go get the car. She was going to have to go into her secret war chest for her boss's request. This was a big one, and her honor as an "Enforcer" was on the line.
hellfire_child: (disappear)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-06 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
Alistaire joins her at the car soon enough, settling in and leaning his head against the window. "My father and I don't really do rage. I'm severely displeased. I imagine he'll just be afraid.

Get us to Westchester." And he'll close his eyes and vanish from sight in the backseat.
alisa_lebeau_v3: (Default)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] alisa_lebeau_v3 2013-04-06 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Oui, Boss." Alisa spoke softly. She noticed he vanished from his seat and more than likely was upset to some degree. She drove out of the private garage of the apartment complex and headed straight for Westchester. 90 Minutes by train... almost three hours by car. She went as fast as possible, without breaking any speed limits or causing any police to notice them. They did not need anymore problems then they already had.
For the entire ride to Westchester, it was painfully silent. She did not even bother to turn on the radio. She was not ordered to, after-all. Once Alisa saw the gates of the Xavier mansion come up, she put the breaks on the car right in front of them.
"Boss, we're here."
hellfire_child: (disappear)

Re: Alistaire

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-06 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
The door opens as Alistaire comes back into view, shedding his suit jacket and walking around to the gate's intercom. "I'm Alistaire Anton Shaw. I'm here to see my aunt."
nohoundsallowed: (Huh?)

[personal profile] nohoundsallowed 2013-04-07 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
The intercom was always a whichever adult was closest could answer it kind of affair. Unfortunately for someone, it happened to be Rachel. She sighed to herself before punching the comm button.

"Well, Alistaire Anton Shaw, get back in the car and ride down the long driveway to visitor's parking. You will be allowed inside. Any associates with you will have to stay in the vehicle."
hellfire_child: (pic#5128131)

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-07 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Less than desirable..." Alistaire glances at Alisa. "--, but acceptable. I'll be around shortly." He gives the nod to Alisa as he gets back in. "Pull around. You're staying out here."
alisa_lebeau_v3: (Default)

[personal profile] alisa_lebeau_v3 2013-04-07 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Sighing, she did as told, turning the car about and driving into the visitor's parking lot. She parked the car as closely as she could to the path that lead up to the front of the Mansion.

"If you need me, please do not hesitate to call, Boss." She tried to hide the worry in her tone of voice and just sat in the front seat with her back straight and her hands in her lap.
hellfire_child: (look at hand)

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-07 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Alistaire lays a casual kiss on her head. "Relax. I'm not here to go to war. That's tomorrow." He gets out and walks towards the building.
nohoundsallowed: (Face time)

[personal profile] nohoundsallowed 2013-04-07 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
Rachel emerged from the front door. Her posture and facial expressions were calm, but Doug could feel the annoyance and distaste she was hiding through their rapport. The only reason Alistaire was allowed even this far was because Stephanie requested he be able to visit.

"This way," she said when Alistaire was close enough. She would personally see him to his aunt and back out to the car.

She held little trust for anyone associated with the Hellfire Club until they had proven themselves. Add onto that any association with Selene and Rachel verged on absolutely no trust.
hellfire_child: (pic#5128131)

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-09 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
One doesn't have to be a telepath to tell he's not welcome here. Alistaire gives his usual casual shrug, giving her a polite smile and nod as he follows her. "As you wish."

He doesn't stray from following her, but he can't resist pushing the envelope just a little bit. He takes in everything around him that he can manage as he is lead to Stephanie.
pyroprincess: (pic#5105357)

[personal profile] pyroprincess 2013-04-11 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
Stephanie was in an incredible amount of pain right now, as she'd delayed taking pain medication so she could speak to Alistaire and remain on a certain level of coherence. Her bruises had started to fade, but save from an oddly perfect face, her body was a mosaic of cuts and bruises, most of them hidden, but enough of them visible to give signs of very serious injury.

"Alice. How good of you to visit. I'd get up, but that's not really possible right now." She managed to wrench herself into a sitting position, though. "I trust you were received with open arms." She manages a slight smirk.
hellfire_child: (thumb eyebrows)

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-11 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Auntie. Save your energy. You clearly need it to come up with new material." Alistaire replies evenly, lacking his usual jovial nature. He takes in the injuries to her. The reports had been accurate, but it still wasn't the same as seeing it in person. Right then, Alistaire made up his mind. Whatever message this Vargas was trying to send, even despite whatever his connections to Lady Selene might be, he was going to die. No other outcome was acceptable.

He sits down next to the bed, focusing on his words so as not to let his thoughts wander around the psychic. "Xavier hospitality is less warm than I would have expected. Nobody's even offered me a uniform yet, much less some decent scotch."
pyroprincess: (Angry)

[personal profile] pyroprincess 2013-04-12 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't even know if they have decent scotch, they certainly haven't offered any to me, and I'm alumni. Very miserly, if you ask me. It'll be coming out of my donation next year." Of course, that was a joke of sorts. The Mansion didn't solicit fundraising.

"I imagine you'll be out of town tomorrow?" She thought as loudly as she could about Marcelo. But the implication was clear enough. She expected he would solve the Shinobi problem soon.

Then Vargas, it would be his turn.
hellfire_child: (look at hand)

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-13 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah... business isn't going as smoothly as I'd hoped." He shrugs lazily, reclining in his chair. "They're keeping you comfortable here?"
pyroprincess: (Head tilt)

[personal profile] pyroprincess 2013-04-16 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
"I can't complain. I've basically been assigned my own nurse. They don't serve alcohol, but I suppose a hospital wouldn't, either." She laughed a little wryly. "But the security is top-notch and the medical care is as good as I could get anywhere. I should be up on my feet again in a week."

"Which is going to be a week of pure unadulturated Hell."
hellfire_child: (head tilt)

[personal profile] hellfire_child 2013-04-16 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
"You're a Shaw. You'll endure." Alistaire replies simply. "I'm going to need you and your better public face soon enough. My business acumen isn't as sharp as yours or Grandfather's."
pyroprincess: (Default)

[personal profile] pyroprincess 2013-04-30 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
"You'll have it soon enough. I'm speaking to the public about this outrage as soon as I can. I will not let this creature bow me. As you say, I am a Shaw." Her face turned serious and grim, despite the feminine features and Iberian features, a dead cast for her father.

"Shaws always pay their debts."