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Lord Galen History
Sunday September 9th

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Midnight-3:20am Michael wakes to the beeping of his badge.He places his hand on it and hears "Alert...Alert...Situation at Key Building,corner of Harrison and 7th (Area 16)...police arriving on scene..."

3:20 am Michael jumps out of bed. He thinks, First job for the New Guardians.He quickly changes and rushes to the scene.He steps out into the pouring rain and on the way he hears his badge report,"Shots fired...paranormals on scene..."He enters from the west and sees a cop crouched near a down and bleeding thug,a rifle lying near by.Further to the east he sees a yellow clad man just outside the doorway of the Key building,crying.Even further east he sees a tan clad woman.

3:20 am The rain continues to pour as Lord Galen concentrates and ice covers his body.From his badge he hears," Vengeance to Galen are you on your way to the disturbance and if so you have a plan?We will not have time to plan once we are there and we do not know what we are up against.I guess I will see you there."He keeps his hands raised and inquires of the officer,"Officer, I am Lord Galen, Leader of the New Guardians. We are here to help protect our fair city. Can you tell me what happened?"The cop points his revolver at the man in yellow and orders,"Keep your hands by your side!."Without looking away from the yellow man he says to Lord Galen,"This thug shot at me,the yellow guy shot something from his hands at the costumed woman then burst out in tears.""OH LIFE ISN'T WORTH LIVING!!",the yellow character yells up at the pelting rain and collapses to the sidewalk.The tan woman slowly moves toward the man in yellow."Lord Galen,I'm Dementia.The yellow guy is influenced by my power but I'm not sure how long it will hold."

3:20 am The rain pours down like a waterfall as the cop stands and slowly walks toward the yellow fellow,speaking into his radio,"Rescue unit needed at Harrison and Seventh.Contact Warjokowski,meta-human contact."He reaches to his belt and his fingers slip on the cold metal of his cuffs.His eyes never leaving the yellow man he says,"I'll need cover.I'm going to try to cuff him."As the cop approaches the yellow man suddenly looks up,eyes red with tears and rage."NO!!I'll die by my own hand but not before I take a few with me!",he screams as he extends both hands toward the cop and a blast of energy lashes out.The blast catches the cop squarely in the chest and knocks him backwards almost 2 feet.The cop remains standing as the yellow man dashes around the Key building out of sight.The cop dashes around the building in pursuit.>

3:20 am Lord Galen looks at Dementia and asks,"What did you mean, under your influence and why are you here? Is it possible for you to stop that character? Do you know who he is?"Dementia looks at him with a little scorn,blinking in the heavy rain."I made him feel depressed,my ability.I thought it would render him helpless.I'm here for the same reason you are,to protect this city.All I know about the guy is he was breaking into that building when I arrived."Lord Galen then touches his badge,"Vengeance, what is your ETA. I am standing here with a female who calls herself Dementia. Apparently there has been an altercation involving her, a yellow costumed male, and an ordinary thug. The thug was shot by the police officer who just chased the yellow male character southbound on north Harrison St. behind the Key building. I will stay here and keep an eye on Dementia, you get your ass in gear and see if you can catch the male character."As he speaks into the badge he hears the sound of an energy blast coming from the area where the cop ran.

3:20 am From his badge Lord Galen hears Vengeance say,"I am on my way. Why did you not follow the police chasing the villain?Do you think this is some sort of super cop or something?If this cop dies his blood is on your hands. Are you afraid of this powerful villain and don't think you can take him? What's the deal Galen?"He looks up a little embarrassed and ask Dementia,"How can I be sure you are here to help? If so, help me catch the yellow costumed character. Just know that I will be watching you along with the other members of my team."He touches his badge as he heads in the direction the officer ran and says, "Vengeance, just saw an energy blast from the direction the character and officer went. Am going to check it out. Watch for Dementia on your way in, she claims to be here for the same purpose we are, to protect the city."As he reaches the corner of the Key building he sees the cop standing in the middle of the bare area behind the Key building and also notices another thug on the corner to his right holding some kind of weapon.Suddenly from the roof of DSL Studios the yellow character stands and fires another blast from his hands,aimed at the cop.Again the blast slams into the cop's chest and he is thrown backwards to land in a heap in the street in front of Lord Galen.The yellow character turns and dashes to the fire escape leading up the side of the Key building and starts to climb.Dementia runs up next to Lord Galen.She lets out a gasp when she sees the prone body of the cop."For your information I was trying to stop the yellow fellow.I've done what I can.I'll tend to the cop.",she says with just a hint of contempt.Before she can move the thug pops from around the building and fires his energy pistol.The blast smacks into Lord Galen's ice armor spraying ice shards.

3:20 am Vengeance hears Lord Galen over his badge say,"Vengeance, officer down, Dementia is with the officer. There is a thug with an energy pistol there. Hopefully you and her can handle him I am after the costumed male. Oh, by the way, the reason I didn't follow the cop right away was the fact that I didn't want to be hit from behind. I have no back up here!"

3:20 am (Phase 3)Lord Galen turns and runs in the direction the yellow character went. As he runs he touches his badge. "Vengeance, officer down, Dementia is with the officer. there is a thug with an energy pistol there. Hopefully you and her can handle him I am after the costumed male. Oh, by the way, the reason I didn't follow the cop right away was the fact that I didn't want to be hit from behind. I have no back up here!"He concentrates a little and the ice surrounding his body thickens a little.(Phase 1)The yellow character climbs higher,now about to crest the roof of the Key building.

3:21 am (Phase 25)The rain continues to pour as Vengeance floats as quick and as far as his powers will allow.He ends up close to Dementia and the down cop.He concentrates a little then says to Dementia," Take this officer to safety.I have put a force field around him I will take care of this thug,now get him to safety."(Phase 16)The thug looks toward the roof of the Key building,yelling into the rain,"Darius!What are you doing?You better not abandon me!"He aims his energy pistol at Lord Galen's back and fires.The shot goes wide leaving a pock mark in the facade of the Key building.(Phase 12)"Your pal said the same about yellow boy.Forgive me for not listening,besides how do I move a cop surrounded by a force field?",Dementia hollers back at Vengeance as she runs forward to stand in front of the thug and cocks her arm to hit him.Her swing misses and she now stands face to face with the thug.

3:21 am (Phase 11)Lord Galen ponders his next move. He decides to maintain his armor and try to help Dementia with the thug. He realizes he has not totally regained his health or strength since his last altercation and risking himself now would not be a good idea. He asks Vengeance,"Do you think you can take on Darius?"He goes over to the thug . He snarls "Dont shoot at me again!" and lets loose an ice attack.The blast hits the thug,covering him with ice.He collapses to the ground cocooned in ice,not moving.

3:21 am (phase 10) Vengeance starts to look around for Darius.He is unable to find Darius in the immediate surroundings.

3:21 am Lord Galen looks about as if stumped.Dementia looks stunned and says,"You guys take your time about things don't you?You do realize we have a villain on the loose here.Not to mention the villain seemed a little psychotic last we saw."

3:21 am Lord Galen seems lost in thought."Sorry guys I can only go so fast. I have just gotten here,unlike you Dementia.What are you doing,a little bit of nothing.So don't point the finger.You have been here a while and you did not seem to follow him." Vengeance says "Besides its time to get some Vengeance now." Dementia scowls at the words and replies,"Well it's about time,if I wouldn't have showed up this thing would be over before you two got your a**es in gear."

3:21 am (Phase 15) Dementia looks amazed at the other two heroes. "If neither of you want to do anything I'm going to go hunt down Darius.",she says the dashes the the side of the DSL Studios building,climbs the wall to the roof,crosses the roof and begins to climb the fire escape until she almost reaches the 8th floor.

3:21 am (Phase 10) Lord Galen walks over the the ice covered thug wanting to relieve him of his weapon.He realizes the weapon is buried under 100 pounds of ice and it would take him a few minutes to break his way to it.He notices the thug isn't just confined in ice but also out cold.He hollers to Vengeance,"Assist Dementia." (Phase 3) Vengeance floats over to Dementia,climbing the fire escape.He seems to concentrate and then touches his badge."Galen get the cop to the base or the hospital and he can get medical attention. "

3:21 am (Phase 0) Lord Galen touches his badge, "Will do Vengeance, keep me posted." He then says, "Base notify police, and hospital. Send ambulance to this location.""Monitoring...police already aware of situation...medical assistance already notified...",comes the reply.

3:21 am Dementia looks over at Vengeance floating near the fire escape."He must be on the roof.I think if he could fly he already would have.",she says.Vengeance floats slowly over edge of the roof.He peers through the pouring rain but doesn't see Darius anywhere.Then through the patter of the rain he thinks he hears a sob coming from behind the roof access.

3:21 am (Phase 20) Lord Galen continues to watch the thug,waiting for medical help.Dementia looks up through the slashing rain at Vengeance."A quick question.What the h*** is your buddy doing?You call that defending the city?",she screams.More sobs are heard from behind the roof access.>

3:21 am (Phase 15) Dementia climbs the fire escape to the roof.She dashes through the deep puddles on the roof around the roof access."Guardians my a** !!",she mutters.Behind the roof access she sees Darius huddled and crying.Feeling no pity she swings her fist at him.She misses completely,barely hearing a slight hum.

3:21 am (Phase 5) Lord Galen waits by the thug covered in ice,determined to get his weapon.On the roof Dementia stands before the huddled and crying Darius as Vengeance says,"Hey I'm doing what I can,quit b******* and let's get this piece of s***." "I could use some help over here!!",she hollers back.(Phase 4) Darius looks up through the rain at Dementia,eyes red."LEAVE ME ALONE!!",he screams as he raises his arms.The power blast that erupts from them slams into Dementia,sending her flying 35 feet across the roof.She lands in a crumpled heap,not moving.

3:21 am (Phase 3) Vengeance concentrates on the air conditioning unit behind Darius and tries to magnetically grab and lift it.He successfully grabs the unit but strains trying to lift it.The unit doesn't even budge.

3:21 am (Phase 0) Vengeance lands lightly on the roof and strolls over to where Darius is huddled.With a slight smile he swings a kick aimed at Darius's face.Vengeance too hears a barely audible hum as his kick passes by Darius's ear.

3:21 am (Phase 0) Vengeance lands lightly on the roof and strolls over to where Darius is huddled.With a slight smile he swings a kick aimed at Darius's face.Vengeance too hears a barely audible hum as his kick passes by Darius's ear.

3:21 am (Phase 16) Lord Galen stands in the Base HQ,holding the unconscious cop when he hears his badge beep and Vengeance say in a very hoarse voice,"Galen,Dementia down.Need assistance."That doesn't sound good he thinks.

3:21 am (Phase 7) Lord Galen walks toward the charging unit."Base, prepare Striker,have it ready to go to the top of the building of the disturbance,also prepare to evaluate new patient going to med lab.",he says as he places his badge in the charging unit.He hears the bases reply as he dashes out of the HQ and down the hall toward the elevator."Striker powered up,Bridge opening...Med lab ready for new patient..."Lord Galen frowns as he reaches the elevator."Base, what type of weapons does Striker have and are there any type of containment fields that can be activated inside or out side of the craft?",he asks,trying to think ahead."Striker I and II each have two multi-phase particle acceleron beams equipped that can fire every 15 seconds...negative,Striker is not equipped with any containment devices.",the base replies.

3:21 am Lord Galen waits for the elevator,impatient to get things done.Time seems to be slipping away.

3:21 am (Phase 18) The elevator doors slide open and Lord Galen steps in,still carrying the cop.He says,"Hangar" and the elevator begins it's accent.When the doors open Lord Galen dashes out of the elevator and into the hangar.The Striker stands ready,the access door open.Lord Galen runs up the ramp and says,"Lets go !" He feels the slight rush as the Striker begins to rise vertically out the bridge.

3:21 am (Phase 3) The Striker continues to rise out of the base as Lord Galen carries the wounded cop to the med lab in the rear of the craft.He hears Vengeance through his badge as he lays the cop on one of the beds."Galen hurry up,Dementia is down.I am going after Darius." "Base, stabilize patient and take care of all wounds." ,Lord Galen says as he heads toward the cockpit.As he climbs into a seat he orders, "Base, set weapons systems to stun. Take me to site of disturbance. Find yellow character known as Darius and fire stun beam until character is incapacitated." Outside the windshield Lord Galen sees the Striker is now hovering about 20 feet above the Key building.He locates Vengeance and Darius near the roof access,within a few feet of each other. "Unable to comply...weapon systems have no stun setting...targeting yellow paranormal,codename Darius..." ,the Base replies. "Firing all four weapons..." Lord Galen watches as four beams of energy leap from the wings of the Striker.The first 3 hit there target slamming Darius backwards with immense force.His body,flailing like a ragdoll,flies over the edge of the roof and plummets the eight stories to land on the roof of the DSL studios.There is a horrible 'splat' as he hits,and the puddles on the roof are quickly tainted a deep crimson red. The fourth shot hits the roof and leaves a large crater. "Target incapacitated.." ,states the Base.

3:21-3:30 am Lord Galen stares at the area where Darius stood,stunned.In his daze he almost doesn't hear Vengeance through his badge."Well it was a bit much but I guess it did the job.Lets get Dementia some medical attention now.",Vengeance says,sounding a little surprised.Lord Galen starts to shake off the funk in his head when he sees a red and blue female fly down and land near the remains of Darius.

3:30-3:40 am Lord Galen orders, "Base take the Striker down near Dementia." as he hears sirens approaching. He taps his badge and says, "Perhaps we should take a look at you too."He feels the Striker lower itself to rooftop level and then hears the ramp extend.He hears some foot steps in the rear of the vehicle as he looks out the window unable to see the female.Suddenly she flies over the edge of the roof and lands near the roof exit.He sees her scan the area quickly then place her hands on her hips.He hears more footfalls in the craft then a muffled voice from outside the craft.He watches as the female says something and takes a couple steps forward.

3:40-3:50 am Lord Galen sits in the cockpit unsure what to do.He hears the voices outside and watches as the female seems to relax and cross her arms at her chest.

3:50-4:00 am Lord Galen decides maybe Vengeance can handle this. He is still a little dazed by Strikers action.From his badge he hears Vengeance say,"Galen I am going to take our new friend to see Shadowcat.You want to explain things to the cops?"Lord Galen hangs his head,a little overwhelmed.Suddenly he hears some shouting outside.He looks out the cockpit window and sees that four policemen have crested the roof and have taken defensive positions near the roof access.One of them seems to be shouting toward the Striker.Vengeance and the female are nowhere to be seen.

4:00-4:10 am Lord Galen orders,"Striker,maintain a defensive position."And he rises from his seat. He walks toward the exit ramp and calls out,"Don't fire. I am Lord Galen of the Gaurdians."He hears one of the cops shout,"Exit with your hands in the air.No funny moves."This is followed by some mumbling that Lord Galen doesn't understand.He walks down the ramp and the Striker rises behind him and turns toward the policemen,floating about 10 feet above the roof."Who is the high ranking officer here?",Lord Galen ask.The four officers seem nervous as the Striker hovers behind Lord Galen."Sgt.Wojokowski is on his way up.Just remain still,make no sudden moves.",the lead officer orders.In moments a stocky,middle aged man climbs over the edge of the roof behind the four officers.Clenched in his teeth is a large cigar and he seems a little out of breath.He looks at Lord Galen with a steel stare and,in a deep baritone,says"I am Sgt.Wojokowski.I lead the Special Crimes Unit for the Midville Police Department.I finally get to meet a Guardian.Now explain to me why I have a murky,red puddle on the roof below,and where my officer is."The man has an air of confidence and seems un-fazed by the looming craft behind Lord Galen.

4:10-4:20 am Lord Galen stands silent.Sgt.Wojokowski's eyes narrow,he takes a long drag off the cigar,then releases a puff of smoke into the rain.The seconds tick and yet Sgt.Wojokowski waits.A small shift of his hand and the the officers around the scene shift and aim their weapons at Lord Galen."I will repeat my question one more time.And be warned I am a very single minded person.I will not stop till I get answers.Now again,what happened here and where is my officer?",Wojokowski says calmly.The end of the cigar glows orange as he pulls another drag.

4:20-4:30 am Lord Galen says,"First to alleviate your fear, your officer is in the med lab in the craft hovering behind me. He was attacked by the deceased character down on the roof. This character tried to break into the building you are standing on. He also attacked another female character and a another member of my team. The female character is also unconscious in the med lab of the craft. Now if you would be so kind as to have your men lower their weapons. The craft hovering behind me is in defensive mode and will protect me."The Sgt. takes another slow drag off the cigar,oblivious to the pouring rain.Another small wave of his hand and the four policeman lower their weapons but do not holster them."My men have lowered their weapons,now you have that craft land and stop pointing it's weapons at my men.I'd like to see my officer.Also I think you and I need to draw up some ground rules if you and your team are going to be active in my city.",he says quietly,the cigar still clenched between his teeth.

4:30-4:40 am Lord Galen touches his badge,"Striker, land and lower ramp. I will be bringing 1 guest inside to see the police officer."The Striker lowers slowly to the roof top and the ramp extends.As Striker lands Lord Galen motions to the Sgt."Come inside. No harm will come to you."Wojokowski chomps his cigar and splashes through the puddles behind Lord Galen.Lord Galen leads the Sgt. to the med lab where two bodies lay on the medical beds.Wojokowski steps up to the police officer and studies him.He then glances over at Dementia on the other bed and says,"Thank you for caring for my officer.You say this one also tried to stop the deceased?How are they doing?Can I take my officer?"He stands confidently waiting for a reply.

4:40-4:50 am Lord Galen speaks to the computer,"Computer, is the police officer stable enough to be taken from here? How is the character code named Dementia?"The base replies,"Both patients stable,no serious injuries.Patients likely to be unconscious for a few hours then recuperate as normal.Both patients can be removed from med lab with no serious side effects...Recommend medical treatment for both continue if removed..."The Sgt. listens intently,smoke circling about his head."I would like to remove them both,so I might question them when they awake."Lord Galen says,"Sgt, as for the ground rules you speak of, I would prefer to have my comrades in attendance. Is there a way you prefer to be reached?"Wojokowski seems to study his cigar for a moment then speaks."There is a possibility,according to their accounts to what happened,that you may face criminal charges for the death of the deceased.If I find you were negligent in the way you handle the situation or went to far,I will not hesitate to press charges.I will not have loose cannons roaming my streets,endangering themselves and the civilians I have pledged to protect.You can contact me any time by calling the MPD and asking for me.I expect to hear from you very soon,if I don't have to find you first."

4:50-5:00 am Lord Galen replies,"I honestly don't believe there is a "too far" when it comes to saving the lives of three people.If you had been here and tried to take the deceased on, you would either have been dead or unconscious as these two are. I didn't come here to kill the perp but to try to capture him. What happened here was an accident."Wojokowski takes a moment to pick the stub of cigar from his teeth,look about,then grinds it on his shoe and pockets it.He looks Lord Galen directly in the eye,"There is always a too far and its people like you that worry me.Was killing Darius necessary to get my officer and Dementia to safety?If you never see the fact that there is a fine line between handling a situation and escalating that situation,you are one of the people who will sooner or later cross that line and be no better than the perps you plan to stop.What I would've done,you cannot judge and you belittle me to think so.For the time being I will take you for your word that all that happened was an accident.Once I speak to these two I will better be able to determine that."He steps to the ramp and waves an arm at the four cops on the roof.The four cops enter the Striker and proceed to take the two patients.Lord Galen speaks to Wojokowski as the patients are unloaded,"I will call you tomorrow after I have spoken with my comrade. I will expect these two to be taken to the hospital. If Dementia awakens tell her I wish to speak to her.""You can be assured these two will receive the best medical attention and I will relay your message.I hope the next time we meet is under better circumstances.",Wojokowski replies.He turns and follows his men down the ramp.Lord Galen can hear the whup,whup of an approaching helicopter.

5:00-5:10 am Lord Galen strides back to the cockpit of the Striker and orders,"Striker,take me to the base."The Striker rises and turns toward the park.Outside the window Lord Galen watches as a police helicopter prepares to land on the roof where Wojokowski and his men wait with the injured officer and Dementia.The Striker picks up speed and in moments hovers over the already opened bridge.It slowly settles to a landing in the hangar.Lord Galen exits the ramp as equipment pops from the floor and connects at points around the strange craft.

5:10-5:20 am Lord Galen leaves the hangar and waits for the elevator,deep in thought.The elevator door opens and Galen enters.He rides the elevator to the second level and exits,going in the direction of the HQ.He enters the HQ to see Vengeance standing near a computer terminal and the blue and red female just rising to her feet.

5:20-5:30 am Lord Galen stops surprised."Base can you get me an address or number for the doctor from the clinic?"Vengeance ask as he turns to Rogue."Will you be staying long enough to talk with our friend the doctor?"Rogue starts to answer when the base states,"Address for Jill Yancy 1001 10th street,apartment 1205 ( Area 17 )...no phone number listed...would you like to see a map of the area?"Again Rogue starts to answer when Lord Galen ask,"Vengeance who is this female and why is she here?"It's Vengeance's turn to try to answer when Rogue replies in her southern drawl,"Mah name is Rogue of the X-Men.Ah am here because you have one of mah teammates in your med lab."She turns to Vengeance and answers,"Ah would like to stay but Ah believe talking to the doctor would only tell us less than what we already know.Besides Ah have other business that Ah must handle.If Ah am welcome Ah would like to return to see Shadowcat sometime in the near future.""Communication ended...shall I keep connection active or terminate?",the base ask.Lord Galen looks at Vengeance and continues,"We need to talk. That Sgt on the roof may charge me for the death of Darius. How was I supposed to know Striker didn't have stun capabilities and why then did it fire without clearer orders. The Sgt said he wants to lay down ground rules. I told him I wanted you there as well. We are a team. I am supposed to call him at mdp tomorrow."Again the base replies,"Striker was following last order given..."and from the speakers the the three heroes hear Lord Galen's voice,"Find yellow character known as Darius and fire stun beam until character is incapacitated."The base continues,"Order carried out...Character codename Darius incapacitated...might I suggest a study of weapons systems?"

5:30-5:40 am Lord Galen replies,"Yes you may computer. I think that may help, But at that time there was no time. I honestly think that if there was no stun beam then Striker should not have fired. How could it carry out an order with a weapon it doesn't have. I think you should have asked for clarification of the order."Vengeance walks over to Lord Galen and pats him on the back."Calm down Galen,it was self defense.No sense beating yourself up over this,we learn from our mistakes.Maybe ask the base what it would recommend,what it would do in the situation and the best weapons we have available to do the job.Base would know better than us what to use.",he says.The base chimes in,"Striker did not carry out an order with a weapon it doesn't have...impossibility...Striker carried out an order with available weapon...order to fire weapons at target needed no clarification...shall I ask before firing weapons?...Battle computations at the time would have recommended firing Striker cannons one at a time,considering the power of the weapons versus living target...computer has the ability to evaluate real time statistics based on incoming data...recommendations available at any time...activate override on orders given based on those recommendations?...activate real time advisor?"Vengeance looks toward Lord Galen again."We should go see Sgt Wojo and hear him out and then tell him how we feel.Careful though,he is teaming up with that megalomaniac Flare from what Flare has told us so we might not want to trust him."Rogue stands listening to this exchange then after a couple seconds of silence speaks,"Yoo-hoo,don't forget little ole me over here.Ah need to be going,but before ah go ah think ah can help a little.Lord Galen,death is part of our job.If you can live with the decision you made,then so be it.If it gnaws at you,then learn from it.But either way go on,don't stew on it.You have some amazing equipment here,but equipment is only as good as the operator.Know your equipment before battle testing it."She turns to Vengeance,"Ah appreciate all your help,and hope Ah can return with good news.Please take care of Shadowcat.You have a connection to call if you need to. Now would you kindly show me the way out?"

5:40-5:50 am Lord Galen turns to the computer and says,"Yes base, override orders based on recommendations and real time statistics until further notice. I need to study this equipment further."The base replies,"Command recorded...information evaluated consist of verbal communications and position telemetry from badges...to better evaluate situations consider relaying information through badges to base..."Lord Galen then turns to Rogue,"I thank you for your concern, My name is Lord Galen, who might you be?"Rogue again answers,"Ah am Rogue of the X-Men.Ya'll have one of my teammates in your medlab.We have opened a line of communication between your Guardians and the X-Men.Ah wish ah could stay longer but ah have business to tend to.Ah hope to return soon to see or possible retrieve Shadowcat."She extends her hand and Lord Galen gives it a small shake."Follow me to the base entrance",Vengeance says as he gets up and heads for the exit."Galen if that is all I need to leave myself to get a little shut eye,so I will be leaving as Rogue leaves." Vengeance leads Rogue to the elevator and they both ride it to the first level.They walk to the hangar and the already opened bridge.Rogue again sticks out her hand and says,"Ah thank ya for all your help.If ya receive any further information ya'll can contact me through the communication link."She shakes Vengeance's hand then streaks off,flying toward the north.Vengeance watches after her a moment then floats off himself.

5:50-6:30 am Lord Galen speaks to the computer,"Computer please give me a printout of all weapons and possible settings of weapons.I also need to know how to fire each weapon and how to deactivate in case of emergency."The base replies,"Affirmative..." and the printer next to the terminal starts to clack again.When it's finished Galen tears the paper off to see a very short list.The list includes just 4 weapons,the four aboard the Striker.There are detailed instructions on how to arm and fire these 4 from the cockpit of both the Striker I and the Striker II.There is a weapons panel in front of the weapons officer seat and one in front of the pilot's seat that includes buttons to arm each of the four cannons.They are fired from either the weapons officer seat by a large button,the pilots joystick with a red button on the right side or by voice command.There is only one setting for theses cannons,armed or not.To deactivate the arming buttons are depressed to disarm from either seat or by voice command.The bottom of the list states,All known weapons,Midville and New York Base. He then ask the base,"How much longer before badge is charged?"The reply comes,"Badge charged,charging takes an hour."He then decides to get some breakfast so goes to the cafeteria and digs up some.He sits to eat letting the events of the morning course through his mind.

6:30-7:00 am Lord Galen finishes his breakfast and decides it is time to go home and get a few winks. He goes to the charging bay, gets his badge and says, "Exit."Appearing at the statue in Rathbone park (area 15),he wanders home,making sure not to be seen.Once in his apartment he disrobes and falls asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow.

7:00-8:10 am Michael sleeps.

8:10-10:10 am Michael stirs to consciousness.He lies a for a moment then climbs out of bed.He finds his paper and pulls open the apartments for rent section.He starts reading the different ads,circling a few as he goes.

10:10-11:50 am After finding a few prospects,Michael gets dressed and starts out to check out the apartments.He's looking for one close to the base but in a nice neighborhood.He figures he will fill most of his afternoon hunting.

11:50-12:00 am Michael leaves the hotel and starts walking toward the first apartment he has circled.His spirits are a little brighter than earlier this morning,and he whistles a little tune as he walks.

12:00-12:10 pm Michael continues walking,ready to find a new apartment.

12:10-12:20 pm Michael stops to check the address he has written down.Then locates the building.He steps into the entrance and looks for the managers office.

12:20-12:30 pm Michael finds the managers office and knocks.The manager opens the door and Michael explains that he is here to see the apartment in the paper.The manager takes a moment to dig up his keys,leads Michael to the hall and locks his office.The walk a couple flights of stairs making small talk then the manager unlocks the door to an apartment on the 3rd floor.Michael steps inside and starts to tour the small one bedroom apartment.

12:30-12:40 pm Michael walks slowly around the apartment.It seems small,cramped and could use some paint and cleaning.The more he walks about the apartment the more he is sure he can do better.

12:40-12:50 pm Michael thanks the manager telling him he'd like to think about it and consults his paper for the next apartment on his list.

12:50-1:00 pm Michael continues his walk,heading to the next apartment on his list.

1:00-7:10 pm Michael walks to the next apartment on his list and starts a tour.He really likes this one and spends some time touring the apartment,discussing it with the manager and filling out an application.The manager looks over the application and says,"Impressive...I should be getting back to you within a couple days,but from what I see there shouldn't be a problem."On his way home he stops for a quick bite to eat,pleased that he may finally be out of the hotel.After his meal he finishes his trek home.He drags out the his rocket pack and spends the next couple of hours tinkering with it.As the clock nears 7 pm Michael decides to don the costume again and start an evening patrol.He is out a short time when he notices Vyra flying about the city also.

7:10-7:20 pm Lord Galen watches as Vyra flies off,apparently she didn't see him.He walks to the vacant lot next to the Hotel (Area 14),looking to find the girl he spotted there days ago.He arrives at the lot as the sun is sinking and again can not find the girl.He does however find more evidence of occupation of the site.There is a makeshift tent on one side of the lot,and a few scattered food cans nearby.

7:20-7:30 pm Lord Galen approaches the tent slowly. He doesn't want to scare her off if she is there.He reaches the tent and says "Is anyone home?".There is no answer so Lord Galen investigates the tent.He finds a small,worn mattress,pillow,blanket,a few burnt candles and interestingly enough some old,worn school books.The tent seems tidy for what it is and definitely has been lived in.He is unsure what to do.

7:30-7:40 pm Lord Galen decides to use a blank page from the back of a school book and leave a message. He tells her his name, Michael Brayden, and leaves the number for him at the hotel.He then goes to continue his patrol.

7:40-9:50 Lord Galen continues his patrol,his mind returning to the homeless girl.

9:50-10:00 pm Lord Galen is just about ready to end his night when he sees Vyra fly low near him.She smiles slightly,then says, "I think we need to talk,clear up some issues between us."

10:00-10:10 pm Lord Galen looks up at Vyra a smile on his face."What is it you would like to discuss? I,m ready to listen. What issues would you like to clear up?"Vyra thinks a moment to get the right words."I wanted to clear up a couple issues.You misunderstood me,when I pledged allegiance to Flare.I wanted to be a Guardian and pledged my allegiance to the team.My allegiance to Flare was as a teammate,we had fought side by side and I felt he deserved that much.You believing you couldn't trust me is far from the truth,my allegiance would be to the Guardians.But I still feel it should be a team,not a dictatorship,and I was encouraged with the way you were starting to handle the mantle of leadership before you led us out of the base.",she says,measuring her words.

10:10-10:20 pm Lord Galen rubs his chin and thinks for a moment. " Vyra, I never said I didn't trust you. What I said was there was no way you could pledge your allegiance to Flare and to the Guardians at the same time. Why are you coming to me now? Have you and Flare parted ways?""Yes, Flare has left the city, and I feel no need to try to uphold the Sentinals.",is Vyra's reply.Lord Galen thinks a moment then continues,"As for you joining us, I would have to speak to the other members of the team. As I said, it is not a dictatorship. Every team member has a voice. We will dicuss it and I will get back to you. Have a good evening."Vyra flashes a smile,"I thank you for your act of mercy. I foresee the Gaurdians returning to their formal glory. "She flies upward and out of sight,Lord Galen turns and heads for home.

10:20-10:30 pm Lord Galen starts towards home. He touches and speaks to his badge as he walks, keeping attention in case of people on the streets. "Vengeance, I have just spoken with Vyra. She says Flare has left the city and she sees no need to uphold his program of the Sentinels. She has expressed interest in joining us. I say give her a chance. I told her I would get back with her as to our answer."

10:30-10:40 pm Galen continues his walk home.As he enters his Hotel room his badge beeps.From the badge he hears Vengeance's angry voice."How do we know she will not jump ship on us? Her boyfriend leaves and she tries to latch on to someone else.Are we her rebound?I think we should let her hang for a while.She backed the wrong horse in my opinion and I feel there is no room in the Guardians.But we do need members.At what cost?Do we take any one who wants to join?If Flare comes back how do we know that she will not go back to him.Or how do we know that she will not tell Wojo everything that we are doing.Remember Flares threats about his connections?She was by his side when he made those threats and seemed to agree with him.Now she is alone and her attitude has changed.These things are what we must think about.But if you think she can help the decision is yours,you are the leader. I once was but Flare and Vyra drove me away from that role.So you have to ask yourself do you want her or me as a Guardian?Vengeance out."

10:40-10:50 pm Lord Galen touches his badge and says, "Are you saying I have to decide whether I want you as a Guardian or Vyra? I think that is very unfair to ask of me. If you want the leadership back I will gladly hand it to you." Lord Galen then undresses and goes to bed.

10:50-11:00 pm Michael is just about to doze off when he hears his badge beep and Vengeance's voice again."Yes I guess that is the question I hand you.I do not want the leadership role.I do not trust Vyra and would not want a teammate that I would not trust thats. Let us sleep on it and we will talk in the morning."

11:00-Midnight pm September 9th Lord Galen speaks to his badge, "Ok. will talk to you tomorrow. Goodnight." Michael then goes to bed.