Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Consolation Round Confusion

Xavier's Annihilation Squad is Robin (Jason Todd) (w/ a blue lightsaber), Marvin the Martian, and Looney Tunes Gremlin #1

Logical Genocide is Jason Todd (w/ Cannon Gun)


Robin and Jason Todd awaken in the same cell... “You're me, aren't you” asks Robin. “It looks like it kid, I think this is some sick joke that Prof. Strange is playing on us,by throwing the two of us in the same cell”. Says Jason in reply. “We aren't supposed to fight each other though, right? I mean you are on Logical Genocide, and I am supposed to be fighting The Transfoamers”. Says Robin. “Well, lucky for you kid, because me vs. you wouldn't be much of a fight. I don't even need a crowbar. Although I've got to tell you I am pretty sure there are going to be some people trying to put you in here someday. Now let's go and get to the bottom of this”. Robin follows Jason Todd, as they pick the lock on their cell door with ease. They discuss how they know that they are not supposed to engage anyone from another team, which means they shouldn't even help each other in their respective fights; but neither of them is clear as to what is going on.

Brock Sampson's Fighting Murderflies are Denver: The Last Dinosaur, Quint (from Jaws), and Ewok #22.

The Transfoamers are Odd Job.


They find one empty cell with what appears to be a broken shark tooth laying in front of the open door. “Who the hell picks a lock with a shark tooth”? Says Jason. “Maybe Quint, he's on The Murderflies. And isn't that who you are fighting this week” replies Robin. Jason shrugs his shoulders and retorts sarcastically: “Jesus, kid do you think I know every roster by heart? I mean, who am I Ryan”? The not quite dynamic duo then come across another cell that has a broken door, but it appears that the cell door is cracked from the outside; possibly by something thrown from the inside. They see two more empty cells as well. One that looks like it was busted down by a dinosaur and the other looks like the door was just simply opened up. “It looks to me like whoever busted opened this cell, then freed his teammate next to him as well”. They follow the tracks on the dusty Arkham floor to see that Quint, Denver the Last Dinosaur, and Ewok #22 are all sitting Indian Style on the floor while Quint is telling old shark hunting stories. The Ewok starts bouncing and clapping while Denver says: “I think that means that we are now a part of the tribe”. “It looks like those guys are who I am supposed to kill in this match, that shouldn't be a problem”. Says Jason. But Robin guilts his older self in to first helping him find his own teammates and perhaps his opponent as well. Sure enough, as they move further down the dingy hallway, passing by cells full of people who are strange but not that strange to them. They pass a cell with frost covering the cell bars, and then one with vegetation growing out of the bars right next to it. They then here some maniacal laughing coming from two of them, and then unfortunately pass by one that reeks of rotten and raw fish. They finally after a bit of searching come across the two cells that contain Marvin the Martian and Looney Tunes Gremlin #1. “Well, you've got your teammates kid, now you are on your own. We've both got matches to win. Mine should be easy, good luck with yours”. Says Jason. “Why are you so confident” asks Robin. Jason answers: “Come on, this league is pretty easy to read. Why don't you use some of those detective skills that I am sure Batman is trying to shove down your throat everyday? I mean, I have to go up against an ewok, which are nothing but cannon fodder in this league, and in case you haven't noticed I have a cannon holstered at my side. And Denver the Last Dinosaur... Come on, like any watcher is going to do Denver the Last Dinosaur research before a consolation match. Those lazy bastards will just have me kill him with some swift maneuvers as soon as we are in a room together. That will just leave one old man, who I am sure the Watchers will give a little love too. But at the end of the day, it will come down to a closed-quarters fight, which will give me the edge”. Marvin the Martian nudges Robin and then whispers something to him, which causes Todd to give the whole Xavier's trio a dirty look. Robin says sheepishly: “Sorry, it's just that they think it is cool that you keep breaking the fourth wall”. “Oh... Well, they are right. It is”. Says Jason. At this point, the four pseudo-teammates have walked back towards the area where the Murderflies have gathered. Robin and his team watch as Jason Todd jumps in to attack. Jason fires his cannon gun and the first bullet instantly catches Ewok #22 in the face. The former Batman Sidekick then launches a grappling hook around the neck of Denver the Last Dinosaur and uses his own strength against him to break it with a swift tug. Jason then pulls out his cannon gun once more and takes aim at Quint. The old Navy Man, manages to knock the gun out of Jason's hand; but Jason attacks viciously with some hand to hand skills. Jason delivers a palm to the bridge of Quint's nose that sends the bone directly in to Quint's brain to kill him.
LOGICAL GENOCIDE IS VICTORIOUS!!

Robin is impressed as he sees this transpire but is immediately taken off guard when a spinning projectile hits The Looney Tunes Gremlin in the head and kills him. Robin takes evasive action, as the thrown hat returns to the hands of Odd Job. Odd Job throws the hat once again and kills Marvin the Martian by hitting him in the neck; but Robin uses his Birdarang to send the hat off course and stick in to the hard cement wall. Odd Job then moves swiftly towards Robin, but the sidekick moves even swifter. He ducks under the attack of Odd Job and then in one swift motion ignites his lightsaber and catches Odd Job from behind, and right through the chest.
XAVIER'S ANNIHILATION SQUAD IS VICTORIOUS!!

6 comments:

Josh the Commish said...

Xavier's: Robin survives

Foamerz: All Dead

Logical Genocide: Jason Todd survives

Murderflies: All dead

Ryan said...

Very cool match(es). Loved the concept. The banter was great!

This is what the Consolations Rounds are all about!

Solobeck said...

Nice job!!
-Becks

Krisatu said...

Great job Josh. Loved how you combined all four teams into one match, makes perfect sense given the setting.

The banter was perfect too.

NFG Mike said...

I thought it was cool to see different teams interact without, ya know, killing each other. But the real question is: Whatcha gonna do brother, when Logical Annihilation runs wild on you?

Lickolas said...

Dude Josh that was awesome. It's never occurred to me to do that. Very original stuff.