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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Apr 6, 2017 16:24:35 GMT
Herbert looked upon his nemesis, his mouth tight. "This is why, this is why I have to do this. You don't get it, do you? You think that time can solve everything, but it can't sometimes. It's not enough to keep trying to wipe the slate clean." He pointed out the window, pulling down his mask. "These are people, peoples lives you've destroyed. On a hunch, that the Vertex could enhance your power. A correct one, I guess," he smiled sadly.
"I'm not going to kill you. There's just one power I need to understand. And I do, I do now," he raised his hand and activated Lois power. Vertex enhanced tendrils of sleep invaded the Redeemer's mind. As he did this he whistled softly, summoning Whyzz's technopathic power. He ordered the blocky computers to start sending a message to Omega, to take the package and hide.
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Post by The Redeemer of Men on Apr 6, 2017 16:35:34 GMT
The Redeemer looked sad and nodded. 'I think you're right,' he said quietly. 'When I started this, I thought I was right. And I know why I'm here and it's still right. But maybe the method wasn't.'
He pulled off his gauntlet, which fell to the ground with a hiss and clump. The Redeemer pulled off his glove and held out his hand to Herbert. 'There is still some power left from the Vertex. Travel back and save your father. And maybe,' he paused and smiled sadly; 'maybe it's time to try your method. I always wanted to destroy Olympus... but I never considered saving them.'
His hand was bare, and shook only a little.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Apr 6, 2017 16:51:55 GMT
Herbert was actually shocked. His empathy powers had been upgraded tenfold but even he couldn't have seen this mood coming up. He took a deep breath; who could have see this coming? Him redeeming the Redeemer?
He reached out and took his hand. He felt the power enter his body this time, the power he'd fighting for months for.
"Let's save it together," he smiled.
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Post by The Redeemer of Men on Apr 6, 2017 16:57:29 GMT
The Redeemer looked equally stunned for a second but then shook his head. 'I can't, Herbert. But if I can give you some advice with my power; think of those you want to save. Those, you want to redeem.'
The Redeemer of Men smiled. It was a genuine smile, at peace with his actions. 'You're the best of us Herbert. Go save the world huh?'
Then he dropped off the building, and fell to his death.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Apr 6, 2017 17:09:11 GMT
Herbert was so shocked he didn't manage to activate his reflexes. He just had to watch as the man fell to his death. He turned away; he had a world to save.
With a focus on the Redeemer, on saving him, he teleported to MI5. He stood and watched as the Captain Omega gained his powers, alongside a very young, healthier Redeemer. He closed his eyes and stopped time, walking up to each as they were coated in energy.
"I'll need these, for what's to come," he told them, grasping their hands and taking Captain Omega's immense abilities. Then, he let time resume as he closed his eyes and focused on his parents, on pushing back time to before the Redeemer had killed him.
Time spiralled and Herbert went hurtling back, the Vertex energy almost gone from his body.
(OOC: Herbert has gone back to present day and the party).
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