Doctor Smith noticed as the Speedbird began to shift. "It's okay!" he called. "I've got it!"

But he was a second too late. One of the soldiers, jumpy from all the tension, pulled the trigger.

The rocket screeched towards the plane, impacting on it's side. The Speedbird's armour stood up to it very well, but it still ripped a sizable hole in the plane's hull.

Thenn all hell broke loose.

The panel that Doctor Smith had been working in snapped shut, tearing the wires from the back of his laptop. The Hangar filled with a deafening roar as the Speedbird's afterburners activated, blasting the hangar door half way across the base and melting several soldiers behind the plane to smouldering piles of sludge. The plane's Lazer Cannon lanced round in front of it, decapitating the rest of the soldiers in a flash!

"Oh no!" exclaimed Smith as the plane's afterburners de-activated and it began to taxi round in a 180, facing the door. Runier saw it too.

"Move move move!!!" he roared towards the mercinaries. "Use your powers!"

Now facing out of the hangar, the Speedbird's afterburners fired again, blowing out the back wall of the hangar too. The building began to creak as it's structure weakened.

Smith, still perched on top of the plane, saw what was happening. "It's going to take off here! It's not going to head to the runway!" he shouted. Suddenly the plane shook as it removed it's brakes, and the Doctor lost his balance and fell to the floor with a crash.

Runier sprinted forward quickly and threw the small box he was carrying into the undercarridge bay underneath the plane. Looks like they would need it after all! He launched himself back quickly as the plane began to move out of the hangar door, his trousers singed from the heat of the engines.

Directly ahead of the hangar was the bases Ammo Dump, a large concrete building with no windows. There was no way the plane could get up to takeoff speed while that was in the way. The plane's lazer lashed out again, cutting through the concrete like butter...

The base rocked as the entire Ammo Dump went up at once. Every window in the area shattered, and several Humvees parked near the building were launched fifty feet across the runway!

All obstacles delt with, the plane began to accelerate...

Karya gritted her teeth and threw herself on the floor as the plane lashed out at the soldiers. Eckli bounded forward, low to the ground, and launched himself into the air. His eyes began to glow, thick vines lashed out from out of nowhere, curling themselves around the afterburners and jets, in an effort to clog the systems. His companion attached the goggles and held her arm forward, launching gobs of sticky goo at Speedbird.

Kari could only hope everyone's efforts would make a difference....

IC:
Swift leapt into action, literrally, first out of the way and then towards the plane.
He wasn't sure why he bothered but he ran as fast as he could and then jumped, landing ontop of the plane, he quickly, slida long to where Dr.Smith had been and attempted to open the panel, the thing stayed stubbornly shut so in annoyance he pulled out his screwdriver from his pocket and levered it open, the lid straining to shut on it as he held it propped up, he brought out his other friend, a tracking device and shoved it in among the wires, spending time to attach it safely out of harms way under a little metal overhang. His screwdriver already snapping under the pressure, he rescued it and moved his hand away. The panel lid snapped shut and he felt himself slipping, he dug in his claws and wondered why he was even attempting to hold on, even if he mad it as it took off, what good he do? Try again to deal with the plane manually, perhaps cut some wires...
He let these thoughts leave him as he readied for take off, quickly digging in his claws and crawled to a spot where he was protected by the wind.
He prayed the tracking device would work if he failed to stay on the plane...

(OOC: lol you had the same idea Ferret! The box Runier had was a homing beacon too. lol np^^)

IC:
Speedbird's acceleration was impaired as it's wheels began to stick to the floor slightly from the actions of Karya and her friend! Suddenly it's Lazer spun round on it's axis, and she had to dive out of the way as the floor where she had been standing exploded into flame!

Runier had run over to the radio. "Kestral Wing, things are getting out of hand down here! Stand by!"

"No kidding General!" replied Lian and he looked down at the black column of smoke rising from the ammo dump fire and the remains of the hangar that had been blasted across the base.

Runier switched to another channel. "Somebody get me three Hummers outfitted for a mission right away! We'll have to chase this thing down if we can't stop it now!" As he spoke he glanced round, and stopped in shock!

The plane was beginning to change! It's long delta wings were sliding backwards and angling themselves towards the floor. It's front end was extending on a thick neck-like affair. Panels in it's underside slid back, revealing anti-gravity magnetic coils!

Swift, still atop the machine, was almost thrown off as the plane's outer hull shifted beneath him! He managed to find a footing in one of the plane's air intakes, and held on for dear life!

The plane's undercarriages lifted off the floor as the magnetic coils activated, and the ship began to hover a foot from the floor. There was another roar as it engaged it's engines and, now free of the friction on the ground, the plane blasted out of the hangar.

Karya ran toward the plane, kicking her heels as she did so. Jets activated on her boots, lifting her into the air and allowing her to hover for a moment. The vixen made sure her goggles were in place, before saluting and blasting out after the plane and Swift.

Th'guy must be crazy...She frowned as her jet-boots accelerated, keeping her with range of the Speedbird, yet not to close in case of attack. He can't hang on forever!

Kari maneuvered herself so she was flying above the plane, squinting her eyes as she tried to find Swift. She grunted as she spotted the fox, turning in the air so she could get as close to the plane as possible. The mercenary waved her organic arm, trying to get Swift's attention...

IC:
Swift saw the wave and tried to turn to look, but snapped back as the thing tilted slightly and nearly threw him off. Not sure what she was there for her decided to ignore her for now becuase over the roar he wouldn't be able to communicate with her. Moving slowly he headed for the engines, wondering if he could sabotage them.
TBC

"Kestrel to base, Kestrel to base. Visual contact. It's turned into it's hovercar form." Lian swung his plane round, the rest of Kestrel wing following suit. "Arming missiles...attempting to lock on.

Runier's voice came bawling through the radio. "Negative! Do not engage! There are people on board!"

Lian noticed the two figures above the plane...one on it's back, the other hovering in the air somehow. "Darn!" me muttered. "What are they trying to do???"

Below, Runier signaled to the others. "Come on! Let's get moving!"

He ran through the large hanger entrance to where a small group of Humvees were parked, being readied for movement. He jumped inside quickly, and began checking the radio and other systems. The drivers of the Hummers waited until everyone had jumped aboard, then roared off after the plane at top speed...

Swift was starting to lose his grip now, but he still ung on as she moved clooser to the engines, then he lunged at an edge hoping to get cloe enough to slow it down, bt suddenly the plabe swerved and he lost his grip, he found himself suddenly flung clear of the plane,
dis oreintated for a few seconds, he realised he was falling and grudgingly revealed at last the power he had kept hidden so long.
To the surprise of a few there large snow white wings leapt out of his back, not ripping any clothing for it seemed there was a cut s they could escape, they looked like swan wings and had the same strength, but they were faster than that. Steadying himself in the air, the fox soared back after the plane, hoping it wouldn't pick up speed quite yet.
TBC

Karya made sure she was level with Swift, before smacking him lightly on the head. "What in blazes were you doing!? You could've gotten ya'self killed mate! Lucky for you ya got wings, otha'wise I'd of had to make a dive for ya!"

The two foxes kept the Speedbird in sight, yet Kari noticed something she probably should've noticed before. The vixen frowned, realizing that the Kestrel jets were flying a few feet behind, below, and above them. With a start, she also realized that they had been trying to get a lock on the other plane, but couldn't, with her and Swift in the way.

Jabbing Swift with her finger, Karya pointed to the other jets. "Suppose we get out of their way?"

Swift turned his head to look at the jets,
"I guess that might be helpful," he said with a slight smile, diving out of the way but slipping to the side so that if they failed he could continue without losing too much distance between him and the plane.

Karya followed suit, saluting one of the pilots, which she recognized to be Lian as she did so. Hoping he saw her gesture and recognized what they were doing, the vixen concentrated on pursuing Speedbird...

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Eckli bounded up to one of the trucks, jumping in with the others just as the driver put his foot to the pedal. The wolf stared into the distance, spotting several large dots and two smaller ones; he assumed those were Kari and that other fox. Hoping for their safety, the canine turned his head to the road, instantly wishing the truck could go faster...

(OOC: Hey all, I'm back from holiday.

O.O this is still going? lol sorry all, a few had pulled out and not many were posting, so I figured I'd just let it die.

My fault I admit. I messed it up completely at the beginning. Ah well, you win some, you lose some, and I've learned my lesson lol.

But yeah, Ferret and SL, thanks for staying with it lol. I didn't think anyone would! I'll leave it up to you two then, do you wanna continue the story or not? I'll stick with it if you want to, but bear in mind we'll probably be the only 3 still here. Let me know what you think^^)

I don't know, I'm a tad busy lately and struggling with posts, like now. *disappears off to do something, returns* Right, it doesn't look like three people can really carry a story but we could try. You'd have to keep it moving though.

(OOC: Hmmm...I'd be willing to try, but just as a warning, I'm going to be a tad busy next week. I'm getting ready to go back to school, so I may disappear. It's really up to you, Wraith, whether this RP dies or not. I'm willing to continue this, or try at least, as I said.)

(OOC: Heh, thanks guys^^

I would like to continue it, but I have to admit, with the mistakes I made at the beginning and everything, I just don't think I could do it justice anymore. I guess I just wrote this one on an off day lol.

Much as it pains me to say, it may be best to kill it. Thanks for sticking with it, but I don't think I could give it the outing it deserves. Everyone makes a mistake once in a while, and I guess this is mine.

I just hope this doesn't put anyone off my RPs in general though lol.

But yeah, thanks for staying, and I'm sorry it didn't work out

(OOC: Hey, that's alright Wraith. Whatever you think, since you're the GM.

We all have our off-days and not every RP is a winner, but that doesn't spoil your chances or any of your other RPs. But that's quite alright Wraith. )

I thought it was good while it lasted Wraith, I don't think this will stop anyone form joining your RP's. So don't worry. Love to see your next one

*SHAMELESS PLUG FOR RP TIME!!!*

lol Ferret, I've got another one running now that needs more characters, if you're interested^^ It's called "Network". It's not had many replies recently because we're deciding wether to carry it on or not (cause we need more people) and you'd be most welcome if you like.^^

Obviously I understand if not though lol

Wraith