American Valor

rated PG-13 forum * A shadowy figure moved past them across the quad working his way to the dorms. He wondered what the heck were they all doing up in his way at Zero Two F-ing Early in the morning, He sighed moving faster to avoid any other students who might be up moving about. Williams Dormitory @ PCU MidKnight Avenger' landed on the roof and slipped inside his dorm room and stripped. Max threw on some shorts then raced down the hall to JTom's room. Max listened then slipped inside, Locking the door behind him Max made his way to the Bathroom, stripped off the shorts and turned on the scalding shower. Blood, grime and filth washed off him. Max lathered fiercely scrubing hard and fast. He heard the door open to the shower, lowered the tempture then poked his head out with soap on his face. Jennifer Thomas Parker woke up with a mild headache and a slight neck-shoulder discomfort, She heard the shower running trying to remember last nights .events. The room looked fairly tidy except for the trail of clothes and what was she wearing some kinda tent. She looked down seeing the #7 jersey, She was wearing Max's Jersey. Jenn looked under the collar, she was in her birthday suit. Her cheeks reddened. Jenn followed the clothing trail picking up the clothes, then dropped the whole pile and opened the bathroom door. "Jenn?" Max asked "Uh-huh" JTom responded staring at the naked form in the shower. "Sorry sweety didn't mean to wake you. It's real early, why don't you go back to bed." Max said. "NUH-UH, bed later." Jenn said with a sultry smile. She dropped the jersey on the floor while stepping into the shower. Max watched Jenn's athlelic form slip into the shower. Her shoulder length brunette hair framed her heart shaped face nicely. Jenn moved in for a kiss. Max met her halfway. The only sounds that were heard were of running water for the next while... fade to black

The Green @ PCU Their was movement on the quad near the old statium several student remarked at the door with the life tree with Chinese writing under it. Above the door was a teak wooden sign which read: *Tai Chi Yoga* The bushes, plants and pathway around the door had recieved maintance and or been repaired/replaced as needed. The old security cage light had been properly fixed and cleaned. Several student knew about using the old gym but none of them expected this. They had brought their own exersize mats and towels because normally the grass was cold and wet. A shadowy figure moved past them, across the quad working his way to the dorms. He wondered what the heck were they all doing up in his way at Zero Two F-ing Early in the morning, He sighed moving faster to avoid any other students who might be up moving about. Daniel Cao smiled, He had just finished the last wall hanging, It was written in chinese script with translated english notes pages he placed on the side table under the script. Daniel smiled broaden when he heard the first knock. The Kwoon was officially opened. Daniel opened the door to his 6 students. He was wearing his trational garments (golden silk robes a red sash with black loose fitting pants.) With a deep bow of respect SeiFu Cao greeted his 6 students. "Welcome my friends. Please come in, today is a special day. The Kwoon is officially open. If you would please follow the path to the back where the locker rooms are you can prepare for todays lessons. Their are refreshments in the first aid area." Daniel shook each students hand excited for them to see the new training area.

Hi, there was a game on live when FF first came out sorts like soccer p thojnk ot was repulser ball (sp). In RP forums on live wrote out american football game and MMA/Wresteling which we used the arena 1v1 and fought in the Munkey cage in HS you could use Running/Track and Field, Wresteling or Boxing or Swiming, Pools are in Faultline. Just a thought good lucck and have fun with it. AV

Earlier@Practice Field The whistle blew and practice was finally over. It had been a good practice, slapping each other on the back, Max looked over and down the field. The girls were still running through their drill routines. Max grinned, his stomach growled threatening to engulf his liver. He was hungry, very hungry. A quick shower, clean jersey and jeans found Max exiting back out to the field. He looked for J Tom, Max almost didn't notice her waiting as she was talking with Mel. They were sitting in the tunnel alone. He jogged over to where they were sitting with a smile. "Hi Mel, J Tom. You ready? Mel, you waiting for Brunsion he's right behind me." As if on que Craig Brunsion #47 came out and hustled over to them. Mel gave J Tom a quick hug and each couple went their own way. J Tom smiled and held Max's arm, "So whats your pleasure Max?" She said with a smirk then playfully smacked Max's chest when he waggled his eyebrows at her. "Is that all you everthink about." "Well No, I think about scoring on the field too." Max laughed and caught JTom's right hand pulling her to him looking her in the eyes. "Also ribs,steak,chicken pizza you know food." JTom rolled her eyes and pushed off Max folding her arms in a pouty huff. "Fine, Infront Steakhouse then back to your dorm to study, for real, honest" Max said leading her to the resturant. J Tom smiled walking arm in hand with Max again. ----- Williams Dormitory @ PCU Max and J Tom had enjoyed dinner with a couple of Micro-beers Then had made their way back to the dorm. To their amazement they actually spent 10 minutes studying. Soon they were getting hot and heavy, Max adjusted his hand position and J Tom passed out. Max picked J Tom up carring her to the bed. Max took off his jersey and dressed her in it tucking her in. Max went into the bathroom changed into a midnight blue black armored costume. He staged a trail of their clothes mixed together from the couch to the bed. It was time to go to work. Maxwell Drake had enjoyed a night out and had an solid alibi. MidKnight Avenger' exited the roof he had a mission to complete...

World History 201 Lecture @ Hartigan Hall Professor Stine's TA passed out a copy of the lecture notes for those students who had wanted to follow along. Jennifer Thomas Parker,aka JTom as her friends called her was a solid student with a 3.75 average. JTom had been encouraged to be a cheerleaders by her best friend Melody. She took notes in volume knowing that the seat next to her would be filled with their missing friend shortly. JTom figured she'd score a dinner dated out of Max and smiled to herself. Professor Stine was in the middle of lecture when the back door opened. Profesor Srine watched as Maxwell enter the class, sitting with several other players and cheerleaders. Professor Stine didn't skip a beat as she continued lecturing. Max raised an eyebrow and whispered "thanks" JTom mouthed the word "dinner" and went back to taking notes. Max nodded with a grin and used his tablet to take pictures of Jen's notes. Professor Stine continued lecturing till the bell chimed. Then she said while the class began to exit: "Remember class you will be responsible for all of this material." Max looked at JTom with his killer smile, "Yea that sounds great JTom, we can grab dinner then study after practice today." As the others headed to the statium, Max told them he had to go to labs and he would be there for practice ASAP if coach asked. --- A little bit later Max was in the Forensic Science 201 lab it was empty save for study groups going over class work. Max moved over to his work station and took out the charm. He looked for a makers mark first. No mark even under the scope but it wasn't actually silver. Using a scratch probe Max rubbed the edge of the charm, It peeled a piece of paint off. Under the scope Max saw it was an actual bullet casing that had been painted silver. He dusted it with powder it was clean like it had been wiped off. Max sighed except for being a fake charm but a real bullet they had nothing to go on. Max hoped that Tori's dad came through with that report or he was gonna have to call in his own favor. Max cleaned up his work station then headed to practice...

Paragon City University Max watched Tori leave. He waited a moment then ordered a cold bag lunch to go. A few minutes later Max exited the Cup and Saucer through the alleyway exit. Max made his way down to be walking on the fitness trail by the lake. Max sighed shot a quick text to Tori's #: #Text from S. Nicklos it read *cell number* L. Cranston message *Update # Don't text back Tori.* It was from the number Tori had marked as Max's number. Max opened the phone, removed the battery tossing it into the lake. He removed the Sim card snapping it in half he dropped half in a trash can and the other he flicked it into the gutter. He inserted a new Sim marked LC then replaced the battery. Activating the phone with a text code 212. He kept walking till he arrived at the old dance party. He saw the sign home of the original Dance Legend. Max returned back to campus. He was almost to class when he recieved a reply: Canals Cyber Cancel Confirm. Max walked into class late and took his seat. JT leaned over passing Max her notes with a wink...

Earth Science Bldg @ PCU Daniel followed the green line to the Geology Department. He was heading to Professor Pratt's Office when he smelt burnt ozone. Daniel instead began following the burnt floor trail to Doctor Meg Coburn, PhD. Professor of Geology and Volcanology office. Her door was closed. It appeared she was in a meeting. There wasn't any appearance of trouble so Daniel returned to Professor Pratt's office and knocked.

"All right then. I know neither one of us was expecting something like this. We do need to wrap this up soon, people" Max picked up the baggy switching it out with two blank business cards, passing one to Tori. He looks at his beat up smart-style phone writing down the number from it then passes it to Tori. "I can generally be found in the old arena gym or on the practice field with the team. Otherwise just deaddrop a message off with Saul he generally knows how to find me. If I don't answer your call or it's something that can't wait. Do you have any specific way I should use to contact you? " Max looked around the place was begining to get busy so it was time to get going. Max held up his cup and Saul saw it and nodded. "I need to get to my class before practice. You have any classes today?" Max smiled and worked his way to the counter for his pick up.

Chinatown Skyway City Daniel Cao Daniel arose from meditation. His upstairs loft space was spartan at his Uncle's shop. Slowly Daniel made his way to the kitchen and began preparing breakfast for everyone. While the food cooked he started straiting up the old antique shop. Wu Lin Rare Antiques and Wonderous Items had been a staple in Chinatown. It was as old as the first Hungry Dragon before it became franchised all over Paragon. It was still very early when Daniel sat down with his tea and fresh rice cakes. Daniel opened the last scroll he had been translating when he heard the caterwaul coming from the Kitchen. "DddAaaNnnIiiEeeLllll!!!!" Uncle Wu screeched. Daniel sprang into action rushing into the Kitchen. Daniel found his Uncle Wu standing there fully dressed for the day with an empty coffee cup the Chinese newspaper in his hand. Daniel took in the scene looking for some kind of trouble. Then looked at his Uncle. "Uncle what is it what is wrong?" "You no love your Uncle, you hate me and want me dead." Uncle Wu said as he hit Daniel with the newspaper. Daniel face fell when he spoke. "Ow, No Uncle I Honor and Respect you. I do not want you dead, Tell me what do I need to do" "Make COFFEE! Coffee is only think keeping this ancient heart beating. You love your Uncle? You make Coffee." Daniel noded and started getting the coffee ready. Uncle thwaped him on the head again. "Ow!" "One more thing, Mr Burton will be bring a rare find which I will need your help researching." "Yes Uncle, anything else?" "Yes. Why are you so slow, a yak is faster than you." Uncle Wu said while waving around his empty coffee cup, Daniel smiled and quickly finished pouring Uncle his coffee .... -------------- Earth Science Bldg @ PCU A few Hours Later... Daniel arrived on campus it looked like there had been some kinda party. Scruffy and his crew were going to have their hands full with clean up. Daniel entered the front door of the Earth Science Building and walked to the directory. Daniel needed to go to have this sample examined. Mr Burton had brought it to them for him research it. Daniel found out where he needed to go then started heading that way.

The Cup and Saucer Max coughs while his face slightly blushes averting his eyes from Tori. He picks up the charm studying it as she continues talking. Max visibily relaxed at the mention of werewolves, he dismissed the Praetorian threat idea in his mind for the moment. Then he looked at the paper again, the dates they were familar. The dates not necessarily the times were the next few game days. Max wasn't sure how useful that info could be, he was thinking about the blonde. He liked the werewolf angle better then his vain idea. "So here is a couple things that probably don't mean anything useful. Those dates coincide with our upcoming football games both home and away. The times don't actually match up but if you were planning on doing something on campus those times do fall during the games. Those council jerks have tried to rob the school before, they have werewolves. I never heard of a female werewolf tho. Alice didn't seem like she would be one of them anyway." "I like your thought process great detectives have to start somewhere. Do you really think your dad could help with getting a copy of the ME report. That would be huge. I could probably dust the charm for prints in my Forensic Science 201 lab. We could split up the work to run a toxicology screening as well. What do you think?"

The Cup and Saucer Max looked at the paper the several dates on the page seemed familar but he couldn't place them. Max wasn't sure how much he should say before he spoke. "Well on the back of his neck when I turn him on his side to ensure his airway was clear his neck felt slimy. When I pulled my hand back their was blood on it, It looked like small cuts or scratches I really didn't look that closely." Max sighed, then continued, "Originally he wasn't alone, he was with a girl. I sort of walked in on their 'conversation'. They were in the stacks, told them, that room was empty. I got my books I needed and started working on my rough draft. A while later she showed up at my table, Knew who I was and helped herself to my food supplies, then I watched as she left." Max couldn't help but laugh as he thought about it, "It was pretty brazen." Then Max frowned "About 10 minjutes later that guy came rushing out, looked around, looked at me I figured he was looking for her so I pointed at the stairs. He took off after her. I'm such a heel I was laughing at the absurdity of the situation. That was probably the last thing he heard." Max drank more coffee. Than remembered the towels he had kept as a possible clue. Max took them out placing them on the table, then he looked at Tori.

The Cup and Saucer Max smirked slightly and picked ip his left ankel showing a small locked slap band on it then put his foot back down. "Lo-Jacked, my Uncle's idea." "We were to be examples of. I was turning thirteen, they considered treating me as an adult. their more to it. However I have a lawyer 'friend still' it was worked out. No hero Id so I dont arrest people. Thank you seriously, but if it looks like were going to or getting caught, clock me in the act. we both don't need to go to the Zig." Max said matter of factly then took out the small zip lock bag and placed it on the table in front of Tori. ((small silver charm w broken clasp in the shape of a 22LR casing)) "What did you find?" Max said.

Cup and Saucer Saul saw Max while he held the door open for Tori. Then he started making Max his normal double espresso frap. "You got it Ms, I'll get you your usual, Max" Saul said."Plus a couple bear claws too," "You're the best Saul." Max nodded and simply grabbed the tray getting everything from Saul. A moment later joining Tori at the selected table. Max set down the tray then grabbed his drink and one of the Bear Claws. " So before we start, listen everyone has a past Tori, if you wanta dip its cool. No hard feelings. Having a Hero Id is extremely important. Being seen or assocating with non registered could get you a talking too, or worse." Max took a sip of his frap and a bite of his bear claw. It was obiviously a delaying tactic in case she decided to leave. The moment passed and then he continued speaking. "Their were alot of parents that moved to the burbs back then. It had become open season. See some tweens got themselves killed playing hero. Picked a fight with the wrong people. They had done amazing things for their age. They were a threat. The team believed they could handle anything. Their intel was bad, It didnt matter, they were betrayed in the end they were wrong." Max continued with a far away look in his eyes the cup gripped firmly. "The tribunal thought differently. If I recall correctly the findings were gross negligence, irresponsible and careless leadership, Reckless endangerment resulting in the deaths of their teammates. The super group was deemed illegal was officially disbanded. Their leader made a Nolo Contendere plea deal. This did a few things but all that mattered to him was the others involved could walk." Max finished the bear claw not making direct eye contact with Tori, then drank more coffee.

Max walked with Tori across campus in quiet for a bit before he spoke: "Its Football the Statesmen have the number 1 defense in the conference. We're working on being number 1 overall. I've been dodging crowds for years." "So Tori how long you been a hero, I'm guessing you're not from around here. " Max said with a head nod towards the ftont entrance of the Cup and Saucer. As they walked in Max held the door open for Tori and waved his hand to Saul,

PCU library & The Green They made their way downstairs and past the official active crime scene. Tori noticed how Max expertly avoided the area like it was old hat for him. "If we get seperated lets meet up at the Cup and Saucer." Max said as he stopped at self check-out scaning the books before continuing out front. He was trying not to loose Tori in the crowd that was watching and recording what they could with their phones. Once again Tori noticed how Max managed to avoid being in most if not all footage. When he was clear Max almost bolted. As much as he wanted to jet out of there Max forced himself to walk slowly for Tori to keep or catch up to him. Max was making a beeline to the Cup and Saucer.

(( WB LH and Welcome Saeletra )) Tai Chi Yoga Club @ PCU It had been a very long night of cleaning and transformation in the old run down space. Even tho it lacked equipment and adorments it had the look and feel of a proper Kwoon. He smiled at his work the students would be happy to have a place to train. Daniel changed into his training uniform packing his worn leather rucksack and began the 10 mile run to his Uncles shop in Chinatown. A few minutes after he left

The Houston Libtary " I dont think so, Check this:" He held up his cellphone screen displaying a video of a large person attempting to do CPR on a normal sized college studet. The guy was not responding to his efforts. "I heard Ms Binks call the dude Maxwell. That guy just finished talking to the cops" he said never looking back to see who he had been speaking to. The Police officer interupted Ms Binks and whisperedd something to her. Ms Binks hand went to her mouth and covered her gasp. Before the staff had gotten started. Officer Kimber shook his hand in a stop motion then took out crime scene tape securing the area where the body had been. The elevator door opened with a chime no one exited. Moments later the doors closed and it began moving again. Upstairs Max was checking out the study room obviously looking for clues to what had happened when the elevator doors opened.

The Houston Libtary A few moments later Max heard a loud crash then screams coming from downstairs. Max jumped to his feet an raced down the stairs. What Max saw stopped him in his tracks their was the male student from earlier laying face up, eyes rolled back with purple lips not moving. Whoever he was now laided in a stack of paperback books under a toppled book cart. Max took charge. "Ms Binks, Call Nine One One. Hey you stop screaming and get some paper towels Now!" Another student had taken out his cell and was taking pictures. Max moved the cart and pulled the student to be flat on the floor before starting no breathing CPR. Max continued. "Hey make yourself useful, keep time," He looked at the cellphone guy. "Where are those towels at? Is emergency on their way?" Ms Binks hurried back from her desk with towels from the upset girl who appeared to be in shocked. "Maxwell, Public Safety is almost here. I am going out to meet them and bring them in. You student please move that table out of the way Thank you." Ms Binks hurried to the front of the Library waiting for Fire Rescue. Max continued with the CPR, When Max turned the unknown male onto his side to ensure the airway was clear he noticed several cut marks on the guys neck. Max rolled him back and returned to the CPR compressions till Fire Rescue arrived and took over. When the Cellphone guy stopped the clock Max had been doing CPR for 5 minutes. Ms Binks took down everyones name on her notepad. The young woman was treated for shock while the cellphone guy spoke to campus police.

Tai Chi Yoga Club @ PCU The day turned into evening as the cool breeze chilled the air this autumn night. The transformation from rundown office to a martial arts exercise studio had begun. Daniel had removed his shirt and tie as he began to paint the entire area starting with work out floor. Now as the paint dried, Daniel began clean the two different lockerroom and attached restrooms. He had broken down the old weight equipment into parts placing them in the middle of his office floor. Daniel planned on reassembling the equipment into a universal machine in his office space, He had some addtional training gear he would shelf later. It was getting late and Daniel still had a few things left to complete. He took a small break by slowly going through kata forms starting with Jeet Kune Do.

The Houston Library Max called down stairs to the coffee shop. With an addtional encouragement Dave had carried up a bag of donuts holes with two more coffees. Max was in the middle of his rough draft when he saw the blonde exiting the study room. She saw Max then walked over to him with a sly smile. Max watched her walking towards him forgot about the paper then took a drink. She saw the bag of open donuts, Picked up one and bit it. "Mmm that was just what I needed." Max couldn't help but grin he held out his cup with a stupid grin on his face. She grabbed the coffee took a draft then smiled back at him. "Now thats good coffee. I'm April and you're the Bullet." Max laughed for a minute, April joined in then took another donut. "So what does it take to get invited to one of those "Bullet Bashs" aftergame parties?" Max stopped laughing and raised an eyebrow. "You gotta date or get invited by a player. Be a friend of someone invited and have legal id. Everyone is carded, All keys are turned in to party hostess. The parties can be epic but if you dont follow the rules you're never invited back." Max let that sink in before he continued "Listen April this is all fun and games I need to finish this paper. So I'll throw you an invite for a plus two aftergame next week vs Penn State. Party Info is sent out on gameday" Max picked up the second coffee letting April finish the other and gave her the rest of the donuts. April blew Max a kiss as she headed down stairs. A few minutes later the guy exited the study room in a panic. He walked quickly towards Max who just pointed to the stairwell with his coffee cup laughing as the guy raced down the stairs.

Everyone has there own ideas on what could be fun or interesting in the idea of the Zig the very popular Breaking Bad or Orange is the new black comes to mind. I don't know if anyone has built a zig style map which could be cool to try to build. I know of two AE maps one is a council base the other is arachnos there is a COT map but I dont think of them as Zig prison cells. I don't know if you can get an OBO breakout mission which of course is a great map. Actually you can get it as an AE map as I used it on live so there you go a possible rp map for the ig including a hole for your possible breakout. Nect time your heading to the Zig call Saul Goodman 😉 Reminds me I need to find my old AE file,

The Statesmen's Colosseum NW First Floor office storage/maintance area aka: Tai Chi Yoga club Daniel arrived only a few moments before Scruffy. Scruffy pulled out the biggest keyring ever and started going through them while he spoke: "So professor you really plan on cleaning this place up like the memo said that I got?" "Yes Scruffy and please call me Daniel." "You got it professor. Lets see here are the keys. I brought over some buckets and cleaning supplies, There should be some old paint cans and other supplies if you really are going to spruce things up. Ya need anything else, got any questions?" Daniel smiled then coughed a bit as Scruffy moved into the office area while he spoke. "Yes is the old weight equipment still in here, as well as the floor mats?" Scruffy turned on the lights it was a fairly larger area weight equipment and mats were stacked along the wall with a small visible office area and finally near the locker/rest rooms was the first aid training room. There was dust everywhere but so far it was bug free. "Yep looks like everything is here, So if you need anything Professor call the office. I'm gonna check make sure no problemoes fer ya." Scruffy smiled with a toothy grin walked into the locker rooms and started flushing toilets. Daniel propped open the outside door and then taking a broom started sweeping...

The Houston Library Max was still feeling tired from a long night of partying. He was glad that the university library was not too busy. This time of day most of the other students were still in lectures. The only other people currently around were a young couple using a quiet area of the library to make out, they were too busy to notice Max. Max whispered; "Their's an open study room over there." Max pointed with his half drank coffee to the study room. He figured someone should use it. At first they did not see him then they broke off their long kiss. Realizing they had been caught the blond hair girl simply giggled, "sorry and thanks" She whispered, and led her male friend by the hand to the empty study room and closed the door to continue. Max wished that could have been him, but he was on the hunt to find the book he needed. Today Max was wearing a pair of wire frame glasses a black T-Shirt, blue jeans and retro converse, he looked like any other big guy. Once Max had found the books he took them to a corner table and sat down. Max sipped his coffee and opened the first book. The Confessions of a D-list Supervillan, The other two books were both on Parapsychology. It was going to be an unbelievable long day. Max looked back to where the couple had disappeared to and wondered if she had a friend with a sigh he started reading...

New toons Daniel Cao aka Quick Kick music is: The Glow, TMNT2 Ninja Rap, Kung Fu Fighting

Student Union The Green Daniel smiled but didn’t laugh outright at her Ninja comment. Daniel chuckled with Tori while making a mental note about her hero name Tenaxa. Daniel reached into his vest pocket taking out a card and passed it to Tori. On the front it read; Daniel Cao Professor Paragon City University School of Communications # 4014445555 On the back of the card is a handdrawn Chinese symbol '快踢' (Kuài tī) and a Tree. “Tori, I very much enjoyed that as well. I would also like seeing you again. If you ever need assistance with studies or work please call. Daniel bows then picks up Tori’s backpack and passes it to her. “I look forward to hearing from you and or seeing you soon or in the morning.” Daniel smiles, then picks up his rugged looking well worn leather pack with the bamboo Biandang placing it over his shoulder. Daniel begings heading towards the Colosseum.