Assault on PEGASUS

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

Project PEGASUS, located outside Mount Athena, New York, was one of the premier energy research facilities in the world, exploring all manner of exotic technologies and resources.  It had, at times, been used to hold energy-empowered super-criminals, and had, at times, boasted super-humans as their security directors, ranging from the Thing to the Blue Shield to Darkhawk.  Neither of those were a factor these days.

But it was still a tempting target to many a super-villain and other criminals. 

Such as today.  Several members of the Lethal Legion had arrived, assaulting the compound.

A call for help went out to the Avengers.

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Cobalt Man vs. Nicky

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

The Cobalt man unleashed a barrage of energy bolts at Nicky.

Re: Cobalt Man vs. Nicky

[asgardian_angel]

Nicky avoided them - or at least tried to. He even swatted some bolts away with the side of his axe.

One cleanly tore his red cape in half though.

Did that count as first blood? Nicky wasn't sure.

Taking a deep breath, he flew back a little bit, raised his arm, and threw his axe down at the Cobalt Man. It didn't have the same values that Mjolnir had. It was a strong axe, but anyone, worthy or no, would be able to lift it.

Nicky was counting on Cobalt Man not realizing that.

Re: Cobalt Man vs. Nicky

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

The Cobalt Man didn't even plan on trying. Instead, he unleashed a blast of energy to try and deflect it.

Re: Cobalt Man vs. Nicky

[asgardian_angel]

Okay, more energy. Nicky hadn't expected that. He raced after the axe and got caught in a blast of energy.

It sent him spinning away for a moment.

Re: Cobalt Man vs. Nicky

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

He laughed, grinning behind his helmet. "So much for the mighty Avenger."

[asgardian_angel]

His axe was in hand again. Nicky let out a warrior cry and flew back after the Cobalt Man. "I haven't even started yet, buddy."

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

The Cobalt Man took to the air, trying to avoid a direct physical confrontation. His armor wasn't strong enough for a direct confrontation with a god.

[asgardian_angel]

"No no, don't do that," Nicky said. "You guys wanted a fight? Fine. But then you don't get to run." Once again, the axe went flying through the air. Really, for all of his peaceful intentions, once Nicky was out for blood, he really was out for blood.

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

Concentrating more on putting some space between himself and Nicky, the axe struck the Cobalt Man in the back, causing him to cry out and knocking him from the sky.

He hit the ground with a great crash.

[asgardian_angel]

Nicky darted down after him, cape flapping. He landed next to Cobalt Man and placed his boot firmly on the villain's back, retrieving his axe. "Look, I hate getting all violent, but sometimes, these things have to be done. What in Hel's going on, buddy?"

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

"By the time you find out," he growled, trying to force himself up, "it'll be too late!"

[asgardian_angel]

"I thought you'd say that." Nicky smacked the Cobalt Man with the blunt end of his axe. "Wanna try again?"

[ngm_lethal_legion1]

His armor protected him from some of the smack, but not all. "Ow! Hey!"

He grunted. "Okay, okay," he said. "All I know is we were supposed to create a big distraction for you hero-types! That's all, I swear!"