>>5744329If there’s still something in the air you don’t sense it–that means there’s no better time than now!
Focus on what makes Raj <span class="mu-i">RAJ</span>, you shout as the Raj in question bulrushes you again! Leapfrogging over his head, you slide to a halt next to Linda’s impact site! As your opponent roars again from across the dark lab, Pepper and Rodney clear the way as you rip the skateboard out of the wall! A glowing eye darts through the darkness towards you, and just when its owner emerges you make your move!
<span class="mu-s">YOU’RE NO MONSTER,</span> you roar as you shove the skateboard in his path! <span class="mu-s">YOU’RE RAJ!</span>
Time slows as Raj’s foot slams onto the skateboard and sends it and himself flying into the air! Soaring above you and the others, the red glint in his eyes fades as muscle memory kicks in–pressing one heel on one side and his other foot on another, a goofy grin replaces the manic one as Raj does what Raj does best:
“Woah,” wheezes Rodney, “Wazzat a <span class="mu-s">KICKFLIP?</span>”
It <span class="mu-i">was</span>, you nod as your friend’s muscles and veins shrink mid-flight, it <span class="mu-s">WAS.</span>
The skateboard comes to a halt in front of you as its rider approaches with a stunned look on his face.
“<span class="mu-i">Bro</span>...” He stammers as the last few minutes catch up with him, “<span class="mu-i">I… I don’t know what to s-</span>”
Well you <span class="mu-i">do</span>, you cut in! Bringing your pal into a hug, you give his back a few steadying pats as he returns the hug in kind!
“I…” He sniffs in a shaky voice, “I’m <span class="mu-i">so</span> sorry, dudes… I… I caught a whiff of whatever was being pumped in here an-”
Quit it, you interrupt as you look your pal in the eye, he’s got <span class="mu-i">nothing</span> to be sorry about!
“But…” He mutters as he stares at your wrist, “I uh… I hurt you, right? I remember everything…”
Eh, you shrug, didn’t hurt that much! And this, well…
“I think it’s safe to say that things are changing…” Adds Pepper as she appears at both of your sides. “And as much as I hate to say it, we don’t have many pieces of the puzzle…”
“Not… not ta’ mention…” Gasps Rodney as he stumbles over with the purple hue slowly receding from his face, “We… if the power turns back on…”
Right, you nod, whoever that was knows where you are <span class="mu-i">AND</span> they’ve got control over the security systems…
“Might be time to hit the road, dudes…” Mumbles Raj as he shakes the remaining anger out of his system, “This place ain’t so fun anymore…”
“They don’t have any power anymore,” counters Pepper as she plants her hands on her hips, “But we might wanna check one of the other <span class="mu-s">LABS</span> before we go-”
Your conversation is cut short by a low, distant groan in the walls around you. Oh right, you sigh, the whole damn mountain was collapsing!
“We gonna get outta’ here or <span class="mu-i">what</span>!?” Asks Rodney as his voice (unfortunately) returns!
>CONTD 