After The Fallout - Chapter 19 now up 4/10/07

[The Mule]

Thanks all!!!

[karialSim]

I am laughing so hard over Smitty and Lothar! Brilliant stuff Mule!

[starlucid]

LOL! I'm finally updated.  Mule I must say I'm loving these characters!  They should be on Adult Swim!
my favorite is the thought of Lothar in women's underwear!

[dangermouse]

hehehe Lothar - womens lingerie, just too funny

[The Mule]

Deadeye's first shot with the lectro-gun stunned the she-mutant...

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His second shot knocked her off her feet and resulted in instant death as Zargon rolled aside.

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Two-Lou backed to a quieter location in the sewer and contacted Smitty on the wireless headset.

Two-Lou: Smitty!! Two-Lou here, Smitty...we've engaged the enemy!

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Smitty: I gotcha loud and clear Two...what's your location?

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Two-Lou: Sector 4...underneath Chinatown I think. The last marker I saw was labelled S45...I hope you guy's have got maps!!

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The street woman made a break for it as the dog snuck into the room. Darlyn raised her staff and began chanting....

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Two-Lou: Send the troops in Smitty...it doesn't appear we're in danger yet, but we did find a hostage holding area...

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Smitty: Got it, Two-Lou. Lothar's got maps. He even understands them. And he's got the troops ready.

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Darlyn continued his chanting as Zargon made for the door. He had a multi-armed mutant in sight...

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Two-Lou: Tell me he knows more about war than he knows about rational thought...

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Smitty: Well...he ain't got hisself killed yet...

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Dead-eye moved into better position, gun ready, but on guard for whatever it was Darlyn was about to do with her staff.

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Two-Lou: Welll that's re-assuring. I was wondering if he knew the difference between the butt end and is butt-ho...
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Smitty: Two-Lou, the longer you keep talking on this thing the longer it's gonna take me to get to calling him in...now would you please shut up so I can contact him?

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Darlyn's staff began to humm. The air swirling around her began to feel charged with electricity...

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Zargon stared down the metallic armed fiend.

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Smitty: Lothar...Lothar...God here...we got business!

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Lothar: Yes, oh Lord...I am at your disposal....

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Zargon moved in to engage the mutant in combat...mano a mano...as Dead-eye prepared a shot.

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Smitty: I thought I told you to stop wearing that ridiculous bear head or whatever it is!!

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Lothar: How did he know....Sorry Lord...I...uh...forgot. I AM wearing the women's clothing though...

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The mutant attacked first with his mechanical arms. Zargon feinted to his left, avoiding the deadly clamps...Deadeye was good...but he wasn't going to risk a shot yet.

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Smitty: Well forget that for now...get changed into combat gear!!

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Lothar: (Nothing worse than a God who changes his mind!) Yes Lord...is this a warning that an attack is near? This is the first time you've actually TOLD me what my gut feels...

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Zargon ducked low under the arms, grabbing the mutant by the legs.

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Smitty: Lothar you idiot! It's me Smitty!! We got action. Zargon and his crew have engaged enemy forces! Get you and your men battle ready on the double!

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Lothar: Smitty? You're....GOD???

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Blue sparks of electricity flew from Darlyn's staff, barely missing Deadeye and Zargon, and plowed into a hammer weilding mutant who'd come around the corner from the rear. Zargon payed no attention as he grasped the mutant's ear...

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He continued his assault on the multi-armed mutant as the hammer weilding mutant stood stunned.

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Another round of bolts poured forth from Darlyn staff, crippling the mutant.

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A blow to the temple sent the multi-armed mutant reeling, stumbling back...

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Zargon stood over the incapacitated beast...

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One last boot to the head finished him off...

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The last mutant dropped to his knees, shreiking in fear.

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Dead-eye, brandishing his weapon, approached the mutant as Zargon looked on.

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Deadeye: You comprende Heckler and Koch, right?

The mutant nodded understandingly.

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Deadeye: Yeah I thought so....and you can tell us everything we need to know, can't you?

Mutant: Yes....understand...and...me tell you what you want.

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Lother: Smitty? God?...who knew?? I better get my men...we've a BATTLE to win!!

[Buffy]

lothar is too funny. great work as usual mules.

[Elven_Song]

lol! Lothar really needs to get out more.
Great chapter Mule! I love this story!

[The Mule]

Thanks ladies...I almost packed it in on this chapter...None of the actors were very cooperative on this scene, Zargon in particular.

Lothar's funny? I've always thought Smitty was the funny one....

[homerette]

Thanks for more storyline, great!

[IcemanTO]

Great update, Mule! Thanks for sharing, again.

[ancienthighway]

Thanks ladies...I almost packed it in on this chapter...None of the actors were very cooperative on this scene, Zargon in particular.

Lothar's funny? I've always thought Smitty was the funny one....

Don't even think about packing it it.  You would be hunted down and crucified or something worse.

[The Mule]

Across the river at the former Steven's Institute of Technology Roman Spacek awakens. It's been a long, long slumber. His body, as it is, is stiff and week from inactivity. Not to mention un-nourished now for decades.



Roman lays there awhile...it's going to take some time to get going this time. He's never quite slept like this last one. Dead to the world. He snickers at that thought.





Well Roman, he thinks, what happens next? It's time. Time to begin again.



He remembers what his father told him, as what was left of his soul slipped away. His father used to work in this place. This institute of higher learning. A world ripe for their needs. Young girls always available to a handsome professor like his father. And willing to help the young son experience life as well. Ironic that they never understood it was he himself who did the teaching...



Something uncompfortable was jabbing in his back. Ah...no wonder I'm so stiff...The old man's journal. Dusty...Roman felt the leather hide, inhaling the musty smell of old vellum and ink.



Time to see what the old man had to say before he left.

"Roman...if you're reading this then know that you're the last of us. Not just the last Spacek, but the last of our kind. Our kind has always been tied to the humans, more so now than ever. We cannot feed from the mutants. That would be....death? I'm still not sure what the correct word is, but you know what I mean. We need the humans to feed on. If the mutants are succesful in wiping them out....well...that will be the end of our kind too. As odd as it sounds, you must help the humans in this battle...



Odd turn of events, thought Roman. Aiding the enemy in order to survive...Well it DOES make sense...



Roman lay thinking about this for a bit. What to do next? Might as well check on Rex...



Rex was an old falcon that Roman's great great grandfather had captured back in the old country. Somehow to nearness to the immortallity of the vampires had an affect on the bird. It didn't age either. Roman was glad. Rex always lifted his spirits.



How are you doing, boy? Roman cooed to the hawk. His eyes looked a little cloudy, and he was definately in need of food, like Roman himself.



Roman could hear the bird think. We need food master...it was thinking...




I know my friend, I know....Roman thought back. I shall let you out to feed. Go carefully my friend, the world is much more dangerous than when you last saw it....



Roman took a moment to admire the avian's coloring. While he was indeed ancient, the bird still looked like a fine physical specimen.



Now go, Roman pushed with his mind...fed...enjoy!! Maybe even find a mate! It is OUR time now Rex...OUR time!



Roman sat at his father's archaic writing machine. The old man never did embrace computers. Not that it mattered now. He began typing HIS story. The story to tell his offspring, when he had some. Best to be prepared.



An hour later he'd completed his journal. It was just as well. He'd put off what he must do long enough now. Time to go feed on human blood. And somehow... figure out a way to help them in their struggle against the mutants.

[homerette]

Ooh, excellent addition to the storyline.  Very intriguing.  Excellent pics too.

[Buffy]

gosh, what an excellent twist, and what an awesome character. great work as always mules.

[DLMulsow]

Pretty intriguing turn of events there Mule.  A vampire...he's so purty, who made him??  I absolutely love the bird too.  This story is really taking off and I look forward to the next bit that comes out!