The Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man

[MJStark]

ISSUE #0 - Part1

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Detective Jimmy James was way out of his juristiction, a long way from Centenary City. The Wastelands is no place to be if you're a 'norm' but all the clues point to this abandoned town in the middle of no-where. The robber had laid a cunning plot in his way but Jimmy had followed his nose and all things pointed to here.

He pulled up just outside of town and began to dart from shadow to shadow, looking for an signs of... well, anything. Then about a block away Jimmy saw a red mushroom cloud erupt from the street. Jimmy ran towards the explosion, and got there just in time to see a man dressed in stars and stripes lying on the floor with a hooded and cloaked figure standing over him with his back to Jimmy.

This is your end Defender, you have meddled for the last time

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You may beat me, but you will never win, you will never find it.

Oh, I will foolish patriot, and when I do your puny nations will mean nothing! And now, fairwell

The hooded man raised his hands, which began to glow with red light. Jimmy stepped out of the shadows

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CCPD!! Put your hands behind your head and turn around slowly!

The hooded man did as he was told and as he turned around Jimmy realised this was no man

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Puny human, you have made an error this evening.

And with that swung his hands down and a wave of magical energy punched Jimmy through three walls and into a room with no windows or doors. Near uncontcious, Jimmy reallised that a light was coming from the corner. He crawled towards it and upon touching the glowing disc felt power flow through his body. The disc lept out of his hands and attached to his chest. Feeling a little revived Jimmy stumbled out of the hole he had created to find the red faced hooded thing staring at him

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The Disc of Arubanon!! The fusing is not yet complete, give it to me!

He blasted Jimmy again, sending him flying into the desert. Jimmy felt surprisingly little of the blast this time, which was lucky because the impact agaist the giant mutated cactus that stopped his flight hurt soooo much Jimmy's roar was heard 5 miles away!

As he lay there in the green goo of the cactus suddenly Jimmy felt good!. His skin looked green and wrinkley, cactus spines were embedded all over his body but he felt good! So good! Then a shadow fell over him

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NOOOO! NO!! NO!!!!! NOOOOO!! The transformation! It was meant to be me, not a pathetic human! It will be mine!

And his hands began to glow a little. Then an energy blast threw him 50ft in the air!

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Now ya see Red, I'm not sure where you get off? Jus mindin my own business, doin my job, and some ugly red dude blasts me with some magic? Then I find this thing, its yours? Seriously? Attitude check man!

As the red man, now in a tattered hood, got up all the cactus spines embedded in Jimmy's chest began to glow, then shot at the red troll, exploding on impact.

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What the hell man?

As he watched more grew out to replace the ones that had hit his enemy. While looking at his chest he realised that the blank disc now had a picture of a cactus on it. Then the disc in his chest began to glow, and threw out a beam of energy which hit the red goblin and sent him flying into the distance

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You will see me again! I will have my revenge...

Jimmy looked down at his chest again

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Great! So now I'm some kinda Care-Bear!?

But suddenly pain began to spread through Jimmy. He turned, his vision suddenly blurring, and saw the man in stars and stripes the red troll had called Defender stumbling across the desert towards him. Jimmy waved, then fell face first into the dust.

[MJStark]

ISSUE #0 - Part2

Jimmy woke up, his head pounding. He sat up and the world spun so, deciding that maybe rest was the best option, lay back down.

Hey kid, you're awake

Jimmy turned his head and opened his eyes, but all he could see was a blurred shape

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Hey kid, you with me? You still you in there?

Those words drove the fog from Jimmy's mind in an instant!

A mirror! I need a mirror!

One was passed to him

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Oh, thank god! I had the craziest dream after that freak hit me, I touched a thing that turned me into a cactus! You're... you're the guy he was going to kill, right?

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Sadly yes, American Defender is the name. Protector of Truth, Justice & Mom's Apple Pie! But I hate to tell you kid, that was no dream. I took the Disc of Arubanon off your chest when I got you back here to my Defender Den.

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WHAT!?! That happened?!! What.. what am I? What is that thing?

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The Disc of Arubanon. Only eight exist in the known universe, sent by the Galactic High Council to worlds with senient life that have become darkened by evil. The disc is meant to be bestowed upon that world's greatest hero, they can then touch the plant or animal thats attributes will best help them in their situation. Haemogoblin wanted it for his own evil devices, Captain Awesome himself tasked me with looking after it until a suitable champion could be found. It seems the Disc found its own champion.

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Seriously? You expect me to buy this? OK, enough is enough, did Steve put you up to this?

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Fine kid, here you go.

Defender threw Jimmy the disc and as Jimmy went to catch it it thudded into his chest and began to glow. Cactus spines began to grow out of Jimmy's chest, his skin turned green and wrinkled.

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See, told ya kid.

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Oh yeah, Mr Stripes, you told me all right? But tha question is 'Why tha hell am I still a god-damn cactus?!?

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That thing sure does give you an attitude doesn't it! You must be stuck on the last setting. (Defender picks up one of the many cats wandering around his 'den') Touch Blinky here, you'll get to be a cat.

Jimmy touched the cat. Then he touched it again. Then he grabbed the cat and went to rub it on his face, luckily Defender grabbed the poor thing before Jimmy impaled it on his body.

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Errrrrr, I may need a bit of advice on this one...

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COMING SOON
The third and final part of this tourturously long back-story Issue

[MJStark]

ISSUE#0 - Part3

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American Defender & Jimmy, having removed the disc from his chest, walked along a back-alley in the area of Centenary City affectionately known to the locals as 'The 100 Year Ghetto'. Jimmy looked around nervously

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What are we doing here? The Chief won't even let us patrol this neighbourhood without a SWAT team, you're gonna get us killed!

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Cool it kid, we're here.

Jimmy looked around, they were half way down the alley with no doors nearby. Then a brilliant light began to appear in front of them. As Jimmy's eye's adjusted he could see a hand beckonning them. Silently, Jimmy allowed Defender to lead him into the light

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Jimmy looked around himself.

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Man! This is getting crazy! Where are we? I feel like I've stepped onto the set of Star Trek!

Yes, I don't know where they get these wonderfull ideas from!

Jimmy turned, and a well dressed man give him a wink

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And you must be Detective James James! They call me The Detective too, no idea why, these things just happen!
(The man begins shaking Jimmy's hand enthusiasticly)
It's so good to see people getting out there and getting on with their lives, no matter the handicap their parents gave them! I kid, I kid! Young man, it truely is a pleasure to meet you. I was wondering when the Disc would choose it's new owner, you must be very proud?

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Honestly? All I really know is 1: I only found this thing by accident and 2: It's broken!

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Broken? How so?

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Show him kid.

Jimmy pulled the Disc of Arubanon out of his bag, put it to his chest and once again took on his cuctusy form.

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There! Ya see? I'm a cactus! I can't stop being a cactus! It's weird, I can feel goo sloshing inside me, i don't like it! Whatcha gonna do about it? You an Mr Spripes gonna fix this thing? I didn't want it, you take it, you could do with an update to your look! Where you from, Victorian Diddly Squat?

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You see what I was saying Detective? I thought the Disc of Arubanon was surposed to make people all sweetness and light?

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You say Haemogoblin blasted him with Dark Magic during his initial transformation? Tell me my spiney friend, can you stop THIS!?!

The Detective made a symbol in the air with his finger, and light shot across the ship. Jimmy ducked and held his hand in front of him. The points of light dwindled to nothing.

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Good lad. Remove the disc, we shall be back presently.

The Detective took Defender into a side room.

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As I suspected. Haemogoblin's Dark Magic blast during this lad's transformation seems to have altered the effects of the Disc.

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What does this mean Detective?

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Well, essentially the young man will always be a cactus. Spikey in both word and deed. He has also absorbed some Dark Magic energy, giving him who knows what powers. But I can see the good in him. I took the liberty of checking out our Detective James. He's a good man, and determined too. It must have taken a fair bit to track Haemogoblin out into The Wastelands. I have hope for him, but he needs a friend while he learns his new self.

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You can count on me Detective.

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Thank you. I was unsure when that clown Captain Awesome entrusted the Disc to you for safe keeping, but I see now that fate has a purpose for us all my friend. Take the boy home, let him rest for his training must begin soon, I will contact you again when I feel he is ready.

The Detective & American Defender return to the main ship just in time to stop Jimmy from touching the big red button marked DO NOT PUSH.

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Home young man! Out of my ship in any case! We will meet again Detective James. You listen to this man, he is to be your teacher in the ways of being a hero although, if I am any judge of men, and I am, your lessons will not last long.

And with a smile he guided them out of the hatch and back into the night.

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COMING SOON - ISSUE#1
NEW FRIENDS! NEW ENEMIES! AND JIMMY COMES CLEAN!

[MJStark]

ISSUE#1

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The next day Jimmy went back into work at the Centenary City Police Department, and was called straight to the Chief of Police's office.

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Ahh, Jimmy, take a seat.
(Jimmy sits down)
Now you know I've always thought of you like the son I never had Jimmy. Me and your pop, we worked the beat 15 years before him and your mom got car-jacked that night in Ravenholme and I always said I'd look out for you. But son, you headed off into The Wastelands with no back-up, you've been missing for a week and then you waltz in here like it's just another day. What the hell is going on with you?

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Wha... what? It's Wednesday right? Yesterday was Tuesday? Tuesday 15th?

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No Jimmy, yesterday was Tuesday 22nd. Jimmy, what happened out there?

And so, knowing he could never deceive the man he grew up knowing as 'Uncle Karl', and after a deep breath, Jimmy explained everything to The Chief. Haemogoblin, American Defender, the Disc, everything.

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Well son, if I didn't know you better I'd have you locked up in a straight-jacket down at St Catherine's but I've known you your whole life and if you say that's what happened, then thats what happened.
(The Chief gets up and walks over to his window, looking out at the city thoughtfully)
Jimmy, we all know these things happen, the shadowy villains that roam the streets at night, the strange heroes that try and stop them doing the weird stuff they do. I've often wondered if having a direct line to one of these 'heroes' could help when things get just too big for us regular cops to deal with. Having one on the force sounds even better. Whaddaya say Jimmy? You wanna be my go-to guy?

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Sir, it would be an honour

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Six days later, and Cactus Kid was out patrolling with American Defender in the 100 Year Ghetto when Defender held out his hand to stop him.

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Who goes there? Show yourself, or I will rain down the full might of the American Spirit upon you!

A teenage girl dressed all in green stepped from the shadows

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Ho there, masked crusader, stay your blows,
For I, Robyn Hood, am friend, not foe

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Oh my god! Is it some rule that you guys have to talk like idiots??

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Shush your mouth or my arrows will rend,
Your heart in two my spikey friend

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So, yeah then?

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Hush Cactus Kid, this fair heroine is well known to me. You would do well to heed her warnings and start anew.

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OK. So, hey, how ya doing beautifull? I'm Cactus Kid, destroyer of villains, doer of good deeds. You wanna hook up?

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Your insulting manners I do declare,
Offend the ears and colour the air,
But on one thing you can depend,
I always respect a friend of a friend

With that, Robyn took Defender to one side and whispered in his ear before taking a flourishing bow and disappearing into the night.

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Did... did that little teenage jailbait just snub me? Me? But look at me, I'm the hottest cactus you ever did see! Ah man, she's got me rhyming now too! No wonder she aint interested man! Cactus Kid? I sound like some stupid sidekick!

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I suggest my spikey friend that in future when meeting someone for the first time you maybe tone it down a bit? Just until they get to know you or I'm going to be the only friend you've got! Anyway, Robyn just gave me some info. Five days time, Towerblock is planning something big. We had best continue with your training

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Who the hell is Towerblock?

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*****CUE TRAINING MONTAGE!*****
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Downtown Centenary City, 11am. From his day job Cactus Kid was used to stake-outs, but they never usually involved pretending to be a statue in a comic-book store window!

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How much longer we gonna stand here?

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Not long now kid, I'm sure of it. This was the best place, the jewelery store is just opposite, now shhhhh...

Two hours later

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Man, I'm sick of this, I'm gettin a meatball sub...

Just then, a monsterous giant of a man walked up to the jewelery store and, as he couldn't fit through the door, smashed the window and went inside

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Finally!!

The two heroes burst out of the comicbook store just as Towerblock emmerges, bags of jewels in his hands.

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Stop foul fiend, in the name of Truth, Justice and Mom's Apple Pie!

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GGGNNNNNNAHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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Sheesh! :rolleyes:


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AAAAHHHGGGGGGG!!!!!

American Defender charged at Towerblock and hit a Running Tackle, taking Towerblock's legs from under him

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Towerblock squash puny little man!

Towerblock picked up American Defender and Slammed him to the ground.

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OI! UGLY! Why don't you pick on someone your own size? An elephant would be about right!

Cactus Kid fired his Cactus Energy Spines at Towerblock, the explosion knocking the big man against a wall. However he bounced off the wall like wrestling ropes and ran full pelt at Cactus Kid, swinging his huge fist.

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OH SHIIIIIIIII.....
As Cactus Kid threw his hands up a green glow enveloped him and Towerblock's fist hit something a thousand times harder than steel!

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GGGGHHHHHHHAAAAA! Towerblock hurt hand!!

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Cool! Found a new one. HA! Once again I prove I AM AWESOME! Right chubs, I've had enough of you...

Cactus Kid placed his hand on the Disc of Arubanon and a green glow flowed from it into his hand.

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Time for a bit of unscheduled demolition!

And Cactus Kid hit Towerblock with an Energy-Charged Punch to the jaw that sent the behemoth soaring down the street and through the open door of a parked truck. Defender ran over to check it out, then pulled down the truck's back door.

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He's out cold! Good work Cactus Kid!

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Damn straight! An I've had enough of this 'Kid' business!
(He looks off into the middle-distance)
No more Cactus Kid! NO!!! I AM CACTUS MAN!!!!

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[MJStark]

**LIMITED EDITION INFINITYVERSE *CACTUS MAN SERIES* TRADING CARD**
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**FREE WITH ISSUE#1**

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[Jingo]

Really good start you've made MJStark keep up the good work .. Also must say i love the trading card idea to show off your stats ... So wish i'd of thought of that one!

[jhd1]

This is fantastic! :D

Robyn Hood's character was fun, and I agree with Jingo - the trading card idea is a great one.

Out of interest, how much of the events are in-game, and how much is made up? Some are obvious (Towerblock), and some you explain (Robyn Hood being a failed approach?) but I wasn't sure about things like The Detective meeting.

[MJStark]

This is fantastic! :D

Robyn Hood's character was fun, and I agree with Jingo - the trading card idea is a great one.

Out of interest, how much of the events are in-game, and how much is made up? Some are obvious (Towerblock), and some you explain (Robyn Hood being a failed approach?) but I wasn't sure about things like The Detective meeting.

Everything in Issue#0 is backstory and purely sets the scene. It set American Defender as an Ally, The Detective as a good friend and Haemogoblin as a Nemesis.

The Chief was set as a 99% friend in the data. I met with him and strengthened the friendship, making him an ally, and unmasked to him so he knows my identity. The rest is as you say ;)

Glad to see people are enjoying it :D

[MJStark]

ISSUE#2

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The Chief had once again called Jimmy into his office

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Jimmy, how are things going? It's been a couple of weeks, how is being a hero coming along?

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Well Sir, it seems to be working out OK. I took down a thug who calls himself Towerblock. Massive guy, locked him in the back of a truck for you.

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Ahh, that was your handywork, good job son. Now, the real reason I've called you in here. You remember six months ago, one of our motorcycle patrolmen died in a crash? Well, we tried to hush things up but Officer Frederickson's body was never found, just a small pile of ash. The poor man must have had a run-in with one of these superpowered villains. His partner, Sergeant Harris Jones, has gone a little off the rails since then. We've had reports that he is cruising around the city at night, taking down thugs with a fair bit more predudice than we'd like to see from one of our officers. We've turned a blind eye, I figure a few less scum on the streets, but last night he attacked one of your hero friends. I need this nipping in the bud Jimmy. Talk to the man, make him see sense. If you can't do that bring him to me, any way you can. Do you think you can do that for me Jimmy?

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You can count on me Sir.

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Cactus Man is stood atop a 7/11 with binoculars, scanning the streets when he heard a motorbike engine roaring down the block towards him. He jumped off the roof and landed square in the street in front of the oncoming Harley.

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Stop in the name of Truth, Justic.... Ahhh, screw it, I jus can't do it!!

Jimmy stood to one side and flicked a cactus spine at the bike's back wheel. It came skidding to a halt on its side. The rider got up, brushed himself down, saw Jimmy and drew his massive side-arm

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FREEZE! HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE UM DIRTBAG!

Cactus Man raised his hands and stepped towards Sgt Jones.

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Look moron, I ain't interested in a fight, I jus...

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You jus wanna what punk? You costumed pricks are all alike! Think ya so strong an tough, roughin up good upstanding people, thinkin you're better than them? Well I'm done! Take that mask off, go get a real job!
(Sgt Jones was foaming at the mouth a little at this point, working himself up into a fury)
Nah, ya know what? I'm gonna make an example of ya, ya spikey little turd!

And with that Jones chambered a round in his Hand Cannon

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DIE FREAK!!

Sgt Jones let loose with the Hand Cannon but luckily Cactus Man jumped out of the way just in time! As he got up Jones ran over and swing a massive Uppercut, but once again Cactus Man dodged the blow. Cactus Man backed away.

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Seriously, you inbred, mother-humping son of a bitch, I don't want to hurt you.

Cactus Man held the sides of the Disc of Arubanon, pulled his hands away and apart. As he did so a net of energy unfolded from the Disc. Cactus Man threw the Prison of Arubanon at Jones, hoping that the powerfull energy net would hold Jones long enough for him to be incapacitated. At the last second a civilian walked out of the 7/11 right into the path of the net and the Prison of Arubanon let out the full force of its energy stun on the poor man, knocking him out cold and giving him quite a trouser cleaning bill into the bargain!

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Oh yeah, you're definately the kinda guy I'm looking for! Where where you on March 29th? Oh yeah, I'm gonna enjoy this!

Sgt Jones charged at Cactus Man and tried to use a Police Takedown on him, but once again Cactus Man managed to struggle free, having been trained how to perform the same takedown in the Academy, probably by the same instuctor! But Jones managed to get the drop on him, as Cactus Man stood up Jones' Hand Cannon was an inch from his forehead.

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Goodbye creep!

BOOM!!!!!!!!!
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But I had you! Your head should be all over the wall?!!!?!

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Forcefield baby, hope it protected my pants too! Now, I've been playing nice cos I've been asked to but...

CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!

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Well at least you're out of ammo! Now look...

Jones threw the Hand Cannon and it hit Cactus Man in the forehead

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Oh, that's IT!

Cactus Man looked at his right hand, thought hard, and it swelled up to a massive size while his whole other arm whithered up. Jones' eyes began to bulge.

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Ah, internal fluid transferance! Where would we be without it?

Cactus Man brought his Giant Cactus Palm down hard on Sgt Jones, smashing him to the ground. Jones, bleeding from several 100 small holes, tried to get up

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I'm.... not.... finished..... with..... you..... yet..... punk....

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OK, young, dumb & full of glum, sleepy time now.

Cactus Man made a little cactus symbol in the air with his fingers then blew on his palm. Glowing green dust flew from his hand and The Magical Peyote Powers of Sleep hit Sgt Jones full in the face.

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Cactus Man called The Chief

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Yo boss man, that big moron Jones is all ready for ya to pick up, sleepin like a massive ugly baby outside tha 7/11 on 4th St. You wanna keep that thing on a leesh Cue-Ball, someones gonna get hurt.

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Unnnngghhh? It's four in the morning.. Who is this?

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Oh, ya know, jus ya friendly neighbourhood Cactus Man

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#3

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Cactus Man was patrolling solo in the darkened streets of Centenary City when a figure emerged from the shadows.

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Ah, well met, t'is the spikey one,
I have heard of the good deeds you have done

Cactus Man, remembering the words of American Defender, bit his toungue and tried to be nice

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Uh, yeah, hi. Its good to see you again... hot stuff.

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I have spoken with our mutual friend,
I know of your compulsion to offend,
So I offer you this olive branch,
On friendship I shall take a chance.

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You know that didn't quite rhyme, right?

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Quiet man, or I will not share,
My infomation, have a care,
Our new foe is no thug, no rasta,
But the lowly villian, Bee Master

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Never heard of him babe

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He is weak, never you worry,
My arrows could take him down in a hurry,
But he can be a clever man,
I may need help to decipher his plan.

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So you need me? OK, I can handle that sweetcheeks.

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Meet me here in five days,
Together we will end his wicked ways!

And with that she fired an arrow at a distant building, grabbed the line attached to it and flew away. Cactus Man stared after her.

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Man, hero chicks are weird!

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Cactus Man arrived bang on time, but with no Robyn in sight decided to wait in the shadows. As he backed into a dark corner he heard a sharp intake of breath at his ear

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One step more, my bell will toll,
You'll stick me like a voodoo doll!

Cactus Man jumped away and turned around as Robyn stepped from the shadow he was trying to hide in

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On time I see my spiney chum,
Let us go and spoil some fun!

And she ran off down the street. Cactus Man shugged and jogged after her.

Ten minutes later Robyn stopped at an alleyway. Five minutes afterward so did Cactus Man.

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I've...... really..... gotta..... work..... on.... my....... cardio....

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No worry, no need to pout,
Yonder lies Bee Master's hide-out.
The light is off, no one is home,
Break in we must for clues to comb.

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Girl, you're alright but you aint no Yoda!

The pair snuck around the back of the building and, with Cactus Man using two spines as rudimentary lock-picks, made their way inside.

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Bee Master's 'hide-out' was nothing more than a disused workshop with a load of bee-keeping equipment in it. Oh, and a hive full of bees!!

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Before our search has even begun,
We have to avoid getting stung!

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No worry for me babe, bees don't sting cacti

Cactus Man went in to the room, blew Peyote Dust into the hive & quickly shut the door to it, before doing the same to any other bees he could see

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Cactus Man, nicely done,
Of his tricks, that was one,
Quickly, look around, hunt for clues,
Or his trail we will lose

Cactus Man looks over the desk.

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Hey, I've found a warehouse blueprint!

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Good work Cactus Man,
We shall surely uncover his plan.

While searching the pocket of the bee-keeping suit hung up Cactus Man found a note

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Bit of paper here, it's got a phone number on it.

Cactus Man grabbed the phone off the desk and rang the number, then put it on speakerphone

*You have reached Centenary Components Ltd. The office is now closed. We are open between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. If you would like to leave your name, number and the reason for your call we will get back to you as soon as we can.*
*BEEEEEP!*

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Brilliant, now all we need,
Is to know the address to which to speed.

Cactus man poked about in the rubbish bin and found an invoice for a flight-pack assembley joist from, you guessed it, Centenary Compontents Ltd.

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Ha!! Got ya moron! Robyn, you gonna love this! The warehouse dispatch address is on here. It's next door!!

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Cactus Man and Robyn Hood burst into the warehouse just as Bee Master had finished loading a truck with stolen goods.

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Bee Master turned to Robyn

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You will never stop me, my pretty little wood nymphAAAAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! !!!!

Robyn shot Bee Master with a Taser Arrow. Bee Master shook and convulsed on the floor, his antenee on fire.

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Damn girl, you sure do make a shocking impression! My turn

As the villain got up Cactus Man charged up his chest spikes and shot them at Bee Master. The explosion blew Bee Master 10ft across the warehouse and though a fire escape door!

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As they walked away from the building Robyn turned to Cactus Man

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Cactus Man, we make a good team,
I knock them down, you sweep things clean.
On one thing you can depend,
we are now much firmer friends.

And with that she fired an arrow into the distance and was gone.

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Well, get that, I made a friend,
Seems my nights work is at an end.
I wooped some ass, I figured his plan,
Of course I did, I'm Cactus Man!

Awww, for fuc....

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[1PWfan]

This is funny- Cactus Man comes on like a snarkier version of Spider-Man, which is never a bad thing, and you're doing a good job of fleshing out the others. How'd you create Cactus Man, by the way? Backstory or Custom?

[MJStark]

How'd you create Cactus Man, by the way? Backstory or Custom?

Found Alien Tech Backstory. Swapped out Space Flight for Has Spikes L2 as it fit better. Renamed the powers, use some HP to up his cunning & reason and bought a couple of free-to-use powers (Energy Spikes & Peyote Power of Sleep) as the backstory doesn't come with any

[1PWfan]

Found Alien Tech Backstory. Swapped out Space Flight for Has Spikes L2 as it fit better. Renamed the powers, use some HP to up his cunning & reason and bought a couple of free-to-use powers as the backstory doesn't come with any

Cool. What level is he, by the way? 'Cos I figured him to be about 2 or 3 but it's hard to tell if you don't know the villains (which I don't).

[MJStark]

Notable (Level 4). Not taken on anyone that challenging yet, the Anti-Hero Sgt Jones was way more of a challenge than Towerblock or Bee Master ;)

[MJStark]

ISSUE#4

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Cactus Man was stood on a roof top in night-time Centenary City, looking impatient

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[Where the hell has that doofus American Defender got too? Ol Stripey was meant to be here half-a-god-damn-hour ago! Ah screw it, alone it is then...]

Cactus Man had been running the roof-tops for a few minutes when he saw a figure drop from the sky into the alley below. Aware something was surely afoot Cactus Man made his way down a fire escape to investigate.

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Cactus Man saw a man with a goatee and a black cape standing over his ally American Defender and what looked like his identical twin, only minus the goatee and in a red cape, stood opposite him

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Felix, you know this is wrong, I must save you from yourself!

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Go ahead big brother, try your hardest, mother would be so proud

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Woah, woah, woah, what is this? Eagle & Mirror Universe Eagle?

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And what have we here? A green spikey thing for you to be friends with brother... if you survive!!!

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Felix... I don't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choise...

And Soaring Eagle delivered a Mighty Punch to Death Eagle that made him stagger into a wall. Cactus Man ran over and pulled his fallen ally American Defender out of harm's way. Just as Death Eagle was about to retalliate Cactus Man jumped into the frey

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That goatee makes you look like a dick!

Cactus Man held the sides of the Disc on his chest and produced the Prison of Arubanon. He threw it at Death Eagle but the villain flew into the air and the energy net passed under his feet

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Damn it, am I ever gonna hit that one?

Soaring Eagle flew up to attack Death Eagle but Death Eagle Punched him square in the face! As Soaring Eagle flipped over he caught Death Eagle with a Big Kick under the chin which sent Death Eagle spinning to the ground. Unluckily for Cactus Man he got caught with a Punch to the face as Death Eagle landed on his feet. Cactus Man staggered back, rubbing his face

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OUCH! Don't you know how much cacti bruise?

Cactus Man touched the Disc of Arubanon and charged up his fist. He ran and swung his Energy-Charged Fist at Death Eagle, but the villain easily dodged the attack and Cactus Man sprawlled on the floor.

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No, little green one, I do know how to burst them though...

Death Eagle raised his boot above Cactus Man's head... and flew backwards as Soaring Eagle delivered a Mighty Punch to his chest.

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Are you OK to continue ground-based hero?

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No need for that, I'm getting up! Lets give us a minute shall I?

Cactus Man made a symbol in the air and as Death Eagle charged them blew green glowing dust in Death Eagle's face

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Magical Peyote Powers of Sleep, works every time!

Death Eagle just stood there swaying.

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I know I shouldn't say it... but I'm going to enjoy this

Soaring Eagle took off, flew 500 metres into the sky, and thundered back down to earth. It was obvious that Death Eagle came too the moment before Soaring Eagle hit him with a massive Soaring Tackle which left a crater in the ground below them. Soaring Eagle picked Death Eagle up and delivered a Big Kick that sent Death Eagle spinning into the air.

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Foolish brother, I am death from above... Feel my wrath!

Death Eagle flew at Soaring Eagle and Punched him in the face, knocking him down.

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OK, hold it tall, dark & brooding

Cactus Man once again blew green dust in Death Eagle's face

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Ya know, I think I've worked out how to beat this guy

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And how's that my plant-faced chum?

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Like this!

And Cactus Man unleashed the full force of his Disc Blast on Death Eagle from point blank range. The villain was slammed into a wall by the force of the blast but was amazingly still concious! Soaring Eagle flew at him but only managed to deliver a Mighty Punch the wall as Death Eagle rolled away. Soaring Eagle just stood there staring at his hand.

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Prepare for pain big brother, time to scramble some Eagle eggs!

Death Eagle from his crouched position drew his fist back and went to deliver a thunderous Low Blow, but his fist hit something harder than steel. He looked from fist to crotch and back again

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Before you get the wrong idea about your brother's man-hood, that was a forcefield son!

While Death Eagle was distracted by this Soaring Eagle picked him up and delivered a huge Press Slam, before picking up his little brother and turning him to face Cactus Man, the Disc of Arubanon already glowing on his chest

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Take two! I know how to beat this guy

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How's that my desert based compadre?

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Like this!

Cactus Man once again unleashed a full force Disc Blast at Death Eagle, blasting him into the distance

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You will see me again, I will have my revenge...

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So, you and your brother? Bet Christmas is a riot round your parent's house yeah?

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We alternate, one year he does Christmas, I do New Year, then the next year we switch. It seems to work...
(He shakes his head to clear the cobwebs a little)
Anyway, my family troubles are none of your concern! You fight well my succulent friend, perhaps one day we will meet again but now I will do your ally a favour and fly him to Centenary General, he is in grave need of medical attention. Fairwell!

Cactus Man watched Soaring Eagle pick up his ally and fly away into the distance. He looked around himself at the devestated alleyway and the crowd that had gathered to watch the battle. They were all cheering watching Soaring Eagle fly away and pay no attention to Cactus Man, who shrugged and began the walk to the bus-stop, muttering to himself

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God, I won that, he'da got his ass wooped if I hadn't been there, but no, its all 'YAY! Soaring Eagle saved the day!' Man, ever feel like you were some else's sub-plot?

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#5

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Jimmy had once again been called into The Chief's office

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First off I just wanted to say Thank You Jimmy for trying to talk to Sgt Jones, I'm only sorry he attacked you. It seems you were able to take him down without hurting him too badly. Although right now he has roughly a hundred band-aids all over his body!

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No probs Chief. Sorry for the disrespectfull way I spoke to you on the phone sir.

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Its OK son, you told me it does that to you. I heard that you and some teenage girl with a bow foiled a robbery by Bee Master at Centenary Components, so well done for that.

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Thanks Chief. That girl is Robyn Hood, sweet kid. I just wish the Disc wouldn't make me so rude to her all the time

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Well she can't mind that much if she's willing to work with you son. I also heard on the grapevine that you helped Soaring Eagle take down his brother Death Eagle last night. Good job lad, rubbing shoulders with the stars there

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Soaring Eagle may be well known Chief, but if I hadn't been there Death Eagle would have killed him and American Defender. And have you seen the Express? 'Soaring Eagle Saves The Day!' That should have been my headlines!

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I'm sure you're right son, I'm sure you're right, no point being bitter. Anyway I have some fresh infomation for you. My informants tell me that a villain named Mind-Bender has something big planned in eight days time. Now he's a really tricky customer from what I've heard, never fights himself but gets lackies to do his dirtywork for him. Now I'm not knocking your abilities Detective, but I think you'll need some help with this one. My advice is look for a hero called Legal Eagle.

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Hey, I've heard of him! Doesn't he work as a lawyer for other heroes on the side?

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Not only that kid, he's got one of the best puzzle solving minds in the city. If you're gonna go up against Mind-Bender he's the best man to have by your side

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Thanks for the tip Chief

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That night Cactus Man went out looking for Legal Eagle, and the next night, and the next. On the fourth night he heard a flapping sound and as he looked up Cactus Man saw a figure fly overhead

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HEY BEAKY! DOWN HERE!

Legal Eagle swooped down and landed in front of Cactus Man

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Is that a challenge young man? No, I know your moniker, your name is Cactus Man, correct? The young hothead who almost cost Soaring Eagle his fight against his brother.

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WHAT!!???? If I hadn't stepped up that chump would have got his ass handed to him on a plate!

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You expect me to believe the word of a young disrespectfull lout over the word of the mighty, valiant Soaring Eagle, leader of The Sky Rangers?!? I shall take my leave now before I do something you may regret!

And, with a look over his shoulder of pure disgust, Legal Eagle beat his wings and flew away

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Greeeeaaaaaaat! That went well! :rolleyes:

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The next day he tried something different

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KNOCK KNOCK!

ENTER!

Jimmy walked in to Legal Eagle's office.

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Ah, Detective James, delighted to meet you dear boy

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Likewise, thank you for seeing me on such short notice. I know you've squeezed me in so I'll cut to the chase. I'm currently acting as a police liason with one of you superhero folk, goes by the name of Cactus Man.

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That uncouth fool? Why would the fine men and women of the CCPD associate with the like of him? From my limited contact with him he seems to be barely one step from criminal himself.

Jimmy had to bite his tongue.

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With all due respect Mr Eagle, I know you have never worked with him, so what right do you have too....
(Jimmy stopped and took a deep breath)
No, this is all wrong Mr Eagle. I am here, representing the Chief of Police, asking you, a fine, up-standing citizen, to give Cactus Man a second chance. Trust me, he grows on you.

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For the Chief of Police, Detective, I shall meet one last time with this Cactus Man and see what he has to say

Jimmy nodded and got up to leave, as he opened the door he turned back to Legal Eagle

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Oh yeah, one more thing. I watched the CCTV footage from the other day when Cactus Man helped Soaring Eagle beat-down his brother, he really is amazing.

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Oh I know, Soaring Eagle is a magnifi...

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No, not him, Cactus Man! Soaring Eagle would have got creamed if Cactus Man hadn't saved him, surprised you don't like him, seeing as he saved your valiant leader

And with a smile Jimmy left.


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The next night Cactus Man was sat on a rooftop with Robyn Hood.

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I dunno what the jerks problem is Rob, reckon Soaring Eagle has been biggin himself up to tha boyz? Makin me sound like a dick?

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I should hope not my spikey friend,
A good message that would not send

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I could do with ya help babe, you're good at all that sweetness an light stuff. How am I gonna get this Legal Eagle guy to like me?

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There are many paths to friendship, why,
I would make him a pie,
It turns around most good people,
Might bring him down off his steeple.

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A pie? Ok, worth a shot with two days left till Mind-Bender hits..... Robyn, wanna make me a pie?

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We could make one together,
I'm guessing your baking, none to clever,
We are friends and so help I will,
Baking will bring us closer still.

And off they went...


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Later that night as Cactus Man carried his freshly baked pie home an arrow thudded into the ground next to him.

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You forgot something sweetcheeks?

Cactus Man turned around and realised it wasn't his friend Robyn Hood, but a hooded man with a goatee

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You! I have been watching you. Watching you and that harlet Robyn. Does she give you pleasure? You? With your spikes and nasty skin? My rejection of her must have destroyed her if she has stooped as low as you!

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Ahhhh, you're Sharpshooter, right? Not how I heard things happened, I heard she dumped ya cos you just weren't pulling her bow-string no more and you went all skitzo! And what is it with you guys and beards?

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ENOUGH!! I shall turn you into a collinder!

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Cactus Man grabbed the sides of the Disc of Arubanon

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Hold it, punk!

The threw the Prison of Arubanon at Sharpshooter and the energy net enveloped the villain, knocking him to the floor.

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OH HELL YEAH!! FINALLY!

Sharpshooter lay on the floor, struggling against his energy bonds. Cactus Man felt a tap on the shoulder

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That was amazing! Danny Demand, Centenary City Express. I watched you help Soaring Eagle the other day

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Oh hey, you're that reporter kid! Well I'm Cactus Man. You wanna see something cool Danny? Something to print that ain't 'Soaring Eagle Saves The Day!'?

As Sharpshooter finally got to his feet Cactus Man unleashed a double volley of Cactus Energy Spines at him, knocking him back down.

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That's is pretty cool Cactus Man.

THUD! THUD!

Two Flaming Arrows were suddenly embedded in Cactus Man's bottocks, one in each cheek!

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AHHHHHHHGGGGHHHHHHHHH! I'M ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!

As Cactus Man ran around Sharpshooter fired two Normal Arrows at him, but missed. Cactus Man found a rain-butt and jumped in it, putting his charred behind out.

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OK, now I'm PISSED!!

Cactus Man inflated his right hand to massive proportions. As he approached Sharpshooter the bowman reached for another arrow from his quiver, but came up empty.

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Awwwwww, no more arrows. Lets see how you like being full of holes!

And Cactus Man smashed Sharpshooter to the floor with his Giant Cactus Palm

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That sure was impressive Cactus Man. I'm sorry about the other day, my Editor is a complete a-hole. He barely lets me put any positive superhero stories in the Express as it is. Soaring Eagle got put in in a good light cos its family ya see, human interest

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Well you better make sure this one gets in, right?

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You betcha Cactus Man. Hey, he's running away!

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Don't you worry kid, I've got a feeling I'll meet Mr Jealous X again... now where's that pie?


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[Blake Trask]

ENOUGH!! I shall turn you into a collinder!


This diary is a goldmine of amazingly funny quotes. Keep it up. ^^

[MJStark]

**CACTUS MAN GOES INTERACTIVE**

In An Upcoming Issue Cactus Man Will Leave Centenary City And Seek Out New Villains In A Different Location!

So Cactus Fans, Would You Like To See Cactus Man Fight Crime In:

A:
DIDDLY SQUAT
Notable Villains:
Michael Mordred, The Masked Cavalier & The Muffin Man
Story Teaser:
American Defender Travels With Cactus Man To Continue His Training

B:
PRINCIPLE CITY
Notable Villains:
Demento, Night Cap & Reverend Credo
Story Teaser:
Current Location Of The Detective

C:
SAN HABBERSHON
Notable Villains:
Lead Man, Golden Sun & Silver Falcon
Story Teaser:
Robyn Hood Travels With Cactus Man To Continue Their Adventures Together


**VOTE NOW**

[Jingo]

Great idea, awesome way to get some interaction. I'm going with ...

C:
SAN HABBERSHON
Notable Villains:
Lead Man, Golden Sun & Silver Falcon
Story Teaser:
Robyn Hood Travels With Cactus Man To Continue Their Adventures Together

[1PWfan]

I'm also going to vote C, partially because I like Robyn Hood, and partially because I'm planning a Diddly Squat-set dynasty of my own and you'll do it better than I can. :p

[jhd1]

Go to be Principal City for me, I think. So much potential for amusement. Plus, Cactus Man will probably get beaten to a pulp :D

[MJStark]

ISSUE#6

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Cactus Man waited on the roof, pie in hand, for Legal Eagle. Soon a flapping could be heard and Legal Eagle landed on the roof-top.

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Ah, Cactus Man, we meet again.

Cactus Man put on as much heroic charm as he could muster

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Good evening, my feathered friend. I hope this night finds you well?

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Very, good sir. I must say, this is a magnificent improvement. And I concede, you're Detective friend did instruct me on an issue or too. I stand corrected, you have my humblest apologies, maybe we can start afresh and be friends?

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Of course, dear chap. Myself and my friend baked you a pie. Key Lime.

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Ohhhhh, maybe we should seal our friendship in pie?
(Legal Eagle's wierd little bird tonuge licked the edge of his beak hungrily)
Yes, I believe so.

Legal Eagle snatched the pie and stuck his beal in it, moving it around in the pie and making horrible little slurping noises.

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Oh, where are my manners, you, of course, would like some.

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Ugghhhhh, nah man, I'm good...

Legal Eagle shrugged and continued to slurp around the pie dish until it was all gone.

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Delicious!! I have never tasted a pie like it. There was a flavour I could not place? A gritty, bitty texture........

Legal Eagle began to struggle to breathe. He clawed at his throat.

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What......was.......in......that?

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The usual stuff.
(He had no real idea!)
I know Robyn said coconut added flavour

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Coco.....nut? Allergy!......Common knowledge......POISON.....POISON!!!

Coughing and spluttering, Legal Eagle took off from the roof and flew uncertainly in the direction of Centenary General.

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OK, I'd say that's official, that guy HATES me!


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Jimmy is in the chief's office

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So, tonight is the night Jimmy, you manage to get Legal Eagle on board?

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No Chief, seems no matter what I do Cactus Man and Legal Eagle just don't hit it off. I even went to him as me, asking from you, then I blew it by giving him a pie he was allergic to.

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Coconut? Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, everyone knows Legal Eagle is allergic to coconut!

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Well me and Robyn had no clue!

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Robyn... do you thing she would help you with Mind Bender?

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I'd have thought so, her and Cactus Man are becoming pretty good friends. And what with American Defender still out of action she's been invaluable to me. Can't help thinking we'd get on even better if we got to meet face-to-face, no masks.

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Well that's your decision lad, but be carefull. Anyway, I'm giving you the afternoon off, paid of course. Go home, get ready, you've got a big night ahead son.

Jimmy left the station and headed to his apartment


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Once home Jimmy donned the Disc of Arubanon so he could call Robyn Hood.

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Hello..?

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Hey babe, its ya pal Cactus Man

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Oh, errrrrrrr......

The phone became muffled like when someone puts their hand over the receiver. Cactus Man waited a minute

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Good day to you,
My friend true blue,
What is it I can do for you?

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Well, Legal Eagle blew me out again, I was hoping you'd come along sweetcheeks, give me some back-up against Mind Bender?

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Would that I could, friend of mine,
I regret that I have no time,
I would fly to you in a hurry,
But I cannot, I'm truely sorry,
Soon I will explain why this is so,
But till then I have to go.

Before Robyn managed to hang up Cactus Man heard in the background

'Miss .............ou don't get bac...n here for........ersals I'll..........cate your.....ne young la...'

Jimmy removed the Disc to relax for a while, after all Cactus Man is truely an upolstered chair's most feared enemy!

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Ahhhh, Senior Year in High School. Man, I'm so glad it's not me again! Ah well, better get myself ready for tonight...


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An abandoned industrial estate on the edge of the city. Cactus Man lies in wait behind some barrels. He felt a tap on his shoulder and nearly jumped out of his skin!

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WHAWHOWHYWHA??!!!!?

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Hold easy friend, t'is me, Eagle Lad. You, I know, are Cactus Man. Many thanks for helping my mentor, Legal Eagle tells me Soaring Eagle would have fallen if not for you. He also says you poisoned him, but I feel any man can make a cullinary error and be forgiven.

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Eagles, Eagles, Eagles! All I hear is Eagles! What you doing here fly-boy?

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I am here for Mind Bender! He has abducted Soaring Eagle, he intends to conduct mind exeriments on him, this much I know and...

And this is where his hide-out is. Very good child.

Cactus Man and Eagle Lad turn around

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The three villains were standing over the prone body of Soaring Eagle

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I see you have found an ally to help you Eagle Lad, but no matter, my comrades-in-arms will make short work of you. HAHAAHHAHAAHAHHHEHEHEHEHEEHHHEHEEHHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHH HH!

Cactus Man turned to Eagle Lad

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I know short, tubby & stripey, but who's the veiny no-face guy?

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That is Super Zero, Cactus Man, he can cancel out mutant powers.

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Sweeeet, I aint a mutant!

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Really????

Cactus Man tapped the Disc of Arubanon

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Alien Artifact pal ;)

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SILENCE! Enough of your talk, make peace with your gods!

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Cactus Man Faced up against Super Zero while Eagle Lad took on Bee Master

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Shame I can't see ya face, won't be able to tell if you're in pain yet!

Super Zero blasted Cactus Man with an Energy Bolt, knocking him down

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What? No talking first?


MEANWHILE...


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You're about to get stung, amigo! HAHAHAHAHA!

Bee Master Punched Eagle Lad in the nose, then turned around to brag about it to his boss.


...


Cactus Man got up and threw the Prison of Arubanon at Super Zero, but missed once again. However it sailed straight into the bragging Bee Master, who convulsed on the floor.

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Foolish minion!


...


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Eagle Lad AHOY!!!!

Eagle Lad swooped down but missed a Swooping Punch on Super Zero, the Super Zero blocked a Swooping Double Kick, grabbing his feet, swung him round and threw him down the yard. Super Zero turned around and was hit in the face by the full force of Cactus Man's Disc Blast

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Still got nothing to say punk?


...


Bee Master, having managed to finally break free, walked over to the prone Eagle Lad.

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Down and out, hehe!

Bee Master went to hit the prone Eagle Lad, but Eagle Lad rolled out of the way at the last second and swept Bee Master's feet from under him.

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Foolish man, you will keep.
(He turned to the rising Super Zero)
And you!?! You I shall destroy in the name of Soaring Eagle!!!

Eagle Lad flew at Super Zero, but got hit with a Big Punch. As he staggered away he turned into the oncoming Punch of Bee Master.

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Gee, that stung!

And Eagle Lad collapsed onto the floor, out for the count.

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Super Zero's shoulders rose and fell, almost like he was laughing. Cactus Man grabbed his shoulder, turned him around and hit him with a massive Energy-Charged Punch which sent Super Zero flying away. Then Bee Master hit Cactus Man with his Bee Stinger taser from behind!

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OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH SSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.......

Cactus Man sat down hard on the ground, sparks still jumping between his cactus spines.

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And now you meet your end!!!!

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Ya know, you reeeeeeeaaaaaaly suck!

Cactus Man made a little cactus symbol and blew Peyote Dust into Bee Masters face. Bee Master fell over backwards. As Cactus Man got up and dusted himself off he realised that Mind Bender was laughing

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HAHAHAHAHAAAA! You think you have won? Think again!

Cactus Man turned to see Super Zero leap at him...... and catch a Disc Blast in the chest that, once again, sent Super Zero flying into the distance.

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You were saying Skeletor?

Bee Master slowly got up.

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I am.... not yet defeated

Cactus Man walked up to him and slapped him around the face with a dusty palm

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Shut Up!

Bee Master fell back down, this time for good.

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Take 2! You were saying bone-dome?

But Mind Bender was not there, just prone bodies of Soaring Eagle and Eagle Lad. He was running into a building, Cactus Man ran after him but Mind Bender had slammed the door behind him.

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Damn! Electronic lock, I'm useless at these.

Cactus Man gave it five attempts, then the system locked him out. He could hear a rumble and what sounded like a helicopter. He backed away from the building just in time to see a helicoper lift off from the far end of the building and fly into the distance.

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! !!!! You may have beaten me this time Mind Bender, but I'm sure The Sky Rangers will hunt you down.... cos I've had enough of this 'other people's story' crap! I'm outta this burg...


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[MJStark]

**CACTUS MAN GOES INTERACTIVE**

In An Upcoming Issue Cactus Man Will Leave Centenary City And Seek Out New Villains In A Different Location!

So Cactus Fans, Would You Like To See Cactus Man Fight Crime In:

A:
DIDDLY SQUAT
Notable Villains:
Michael Mordred, The Masked Cavalier & The Muffin Man
Story Teaser:
American Defender Travels With Cactus Man To Continue His Training

B:
PRINCIPLE CITY
Notable Villains:
Demento, Night Cap & Reverend Credo
Story Teaser:
Current Location Of The Detective

C:
SAN HABBERSHON
Notable Villains:
Lead Man, Golden Sun & Silver Falcon
Story Teaser:
Robyn Hood Travels With Cactus Man To Continue Their Adventures Together


**VOTE NOW**

REMEMBER CACTUS FANS, THERE IS STILL TIME TO VOTE!!

Diddly Squat, Principle City or San Habbershon?

YOU DECIDE!!!

[Imarevenant]

C. San Habbershon

Need more Robyn Hood.

[MJStark]

HIGH SCHOOL HEROES
A STAND-ALONE THREE PART SPECIAL

ISSUE#1

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A normal suburban house in a normal suburban street in the suburbs of Centenary City.

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An average looking teenage girl's bedroom. But the teenage girl to which the bedroom belongs is far from average. The teen who lives here leads a double life...

BREAKFAST ROBERTA!

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COMING MOM!

Roberta Hitchins ran down stairs into the kitchen

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So, you excited kiddo? First starring role! That's my girl!

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Stop it Harry, you'll make her nervous!

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It's OK Mom, I know my lines, I know my cues and yes Dad, I am excited! Are you guys still coming tonight?

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Kiddo, if they cut off my arms and legs I'd drag myself there with my teeth!

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Urgg, nice image Dad.
(There is a beeping from outside.)
That's Tegan, I've gotta run. Good luck at the show-room today Dad, see you later!


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Roberta & Tegan walked to their lockers. As they walked up they overheard a convosation a couple of lockers down.

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So, errrrrr, Red, errrrrrr, I got something I wanna ask you...

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Yeah Benny?

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I just wanted to ask, errrrrr, willyougotothepromwithme?

'Red' Anderson's cheeks matched the colour of her hair

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Look, Benny, you're a real nice guy, I love you like a brother, but I'm not going to go to the prom with you.

Benny Bunsen looks devestated and managed to mumble 'OK' and walks off to his friend Scott who put his arm around Benny's shoulder and cracked a joke to try and cheer him up as they walked away.

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Harsh Red! You know Benny's had a thing for you since grade school, right?

Red turned to Robbie & Tegan

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Yeah, I know, but Jimmy Jackson's gonna ask me any day now, I just know it!

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Well a: Jimmy's a douche! And b: I dunno how to tell you this Red but...

Her locker was slammed shut

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But Jimmy's already asked someone... ME! And there's nothing you can do about it, like he'd touch a plain jane like you! Just cos you made the cheerleading squad this year doesn't make you popular you know

Red burst into tears. Tegan stepped between them

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Back off Danielle, everyone knows why he's going with you, just walk away and take your skanky butt to class before I mess up your pretty little face.

Danielle backed away

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Yeah, well, I wouldn't wanna be seen with you nerds anyway.

She hurried away. Roberta & Red both stared and Tegan

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What? Being State Kickboxing Champ has it's advantages!


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As Roberta sat down at her desk, she realised that it wasn't the usual face at the black board

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Good morning class. Dr Harris is... unwell today. I am your substitute, Professor Scratcher. Now, where are you up to...

As the professor got on with the class Roberta couldn't shake the feeling that see had seen him somewhere before...


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Roberta, Red & Tegan were getting ready for gym class

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So what you gonna do Red? You could always go back to Benny...

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I can't do that to him, he deserves better than that. Plus you know how it is Robbie, I want a guy who's athletic & strong. I mean yeah, Benny looks pretty toned, but have you seen him on the track? I have to stop myself laughing, everyone makes fun of him. I'm a cheerleader now.

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Yeah, for like two more weeks, then we graduate. Who cares what other people think, he's a great guy, looks don't mean anything, it's what's underneath that counts...

Roberta tailed off and looked into the middle distance

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Are we still talking about Benny here? Or your mystery 'older friend' you're out with nearly every night? What is it with you and older guys Rob? First there was Kal, and its not like that worked out well! He went to college and broke your heart, older men are trouble girl.

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He's not like Kal... anyway, he's just a friend.

The Coach called in from outside the changing room

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Two minutes ladies or I'll come in there and get you myself!


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Benny Bunsen and his best friend Scott were hanging out in the hall-way when Red & Roberta finished gym class.

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Just go on, go on, do it man...

Benny walked over to Red

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Errrrr, can I talk to you Red

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Er, yeah.

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Over here

Benny guided her over to a recess in the hallway that lead to the school basement, Roberta and Scott shared a nod, then wandered off

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I heard that Jimmy is going with Danielle. I just want you to know my offer is still there if you want it.

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Benny, you're so sweet, but....

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SHHHHHHHH!! Did you hear that?

Benny turned to the basement door

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Someone's down there.

He flashed Red a cheeky smile

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Wanna check it out?


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Benny and Red crept through the maze of corridors that ran under the school, they came to a junction.

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Lets go left

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No, no, no, no, no. There's nothing down there, lets go right.

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I thought you said you'd never been down here before...

The pair heard a whizzing noise, and Benny's flashlight exploded, plunging them into darkness.

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Hello? HELLO?!

Red felt a massive pain in the back of her head and dropped to the floor, hitting it with a sickening thud. The last thing she saw was flames before she fell unconscious

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COMING SOON!

ISSUE#2

WHO JUMPED BENNY & RED? FIND OUT THAT AND MUCH MUCH MORE IN THE NEXT EXCITINGLY MEDIOCRE INSTALLMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL HEROES!!

[MJStark]

HIGH SCHOOL HEROES
A STAND-ALONE THREE PART SPECIAL

ISSUE#2

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Roberta hurried over to Tegan

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T, have you seen Red or Benny? I haven't seen them over lunch at all.

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Well they did go off togther, maybe Benny finally got what he wanted! hehehe

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RUDE! hahaha. Well, what we gonna tell Mr Johnson?

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Didn't you hear? Mr J's got the same thing Dr Harris got, we've got another sub, Miss Dice I think.


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Roberta & Tegan took their seats.

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Now ladies and gentlemen, Mr Johnson is unwell, I am Miss Dice. Now I know you're all expecting an English class, but I'm a Maths teacher, so today we'll be working on probability.
(The whole class groaned.)
Now, now, I'm sure you'll find it fun.

As Miss Dice began the lesson once again Roberta couldn't understand why the way the substitute teacher stood at the board reminded her of someone but there was no time for that now, not with the Dress Rehersal starting straight after that class.


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The Auditorium was all action when Roberta walked in, with last minute props being built and painted and students in costumes sat around waiting to be told what to do

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AHHHHH, the star of our show, fashionabley late I see! Hurry, dear, hurry, into costume!

Roberta went backstage and got into her costume.

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Oh my dear, you look FABulous!

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You don't think it's a bit... short?

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My dear, short is in. And you want to make an impression on those talent scouts right?

Roberta's phone began to ring.

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I'm really sorry Darren, if my phone's ringing it's an emergency, one minute I promise!

Roberta answered the phone

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Hello..?

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Hey babe, its ya pal Cactus Man

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Oh, errrrrrrr......

Roberta put her hand over the receiver

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Sorry Darren, I have to take this.

She ran out into the hall-way

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Good day to you,
My friend true blue,
What is it I can do for you?

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Well, Legal Eagle blew me out again, I was hoping you'd come along sweetcheeks, give me some back-up against Mind Bender?

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Would that I could, friend of mine,
I regret that I have no time,
I would fly to you in a hurry,
But I cannot, I'm truely sorry,
Soon I will explain why this is so,
But till then I have to go.

As Roberta hung up her drama teacher opened the door to the auditorium

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Miss Hitchins, if you don't get back in here for these rehersals I'll confiscate your phone young lady!


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Dress Rehersals were over, just the waiting around before a performance. Roberta was going through her lines with her co-star

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My, what big eyes you have!

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All the better to hear you with my dear!

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Damn it Jimmy! Can't you get it right? You're doing this in a hour!

The wolf removed his head

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Don't sweat it, I'll get it right, I can throw a 75 yard pass, yeah? I can do this piece-a-cake. Hold up though, I gotta go whizz.

Jimmy wandered away.

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Don't get it on the suit!


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Jimmy strolled down the corridor.

PSSSST! HEY, KID, OVER HERE!

As Jimmy looked around he saw a long feminine leg in stockings appear seductively from around a corner.

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Helllllloooooo, lady!

Jimmy began to walk towards the corner as a red-nailed hand beckoned him closer. Jimmy rounded the corner.

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Hey baby, thought I saw you checkin out my hot bod in that class, just couldn't resist the forbidden fruit, huh?

*THUD*

If anyone had been in the corridor they would have seen Jimmy Jackson hit the floor hard, then be dragged out of sight. If anyone had...

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COMING SOON

THE (HOPEFULLY) EXCITING CONCLUSION TO
HIGH SCHOOL HEROES

[jhd1]

If there was a Diary of the Month for CBH (which, hopefully, when there are more diaries there will be), this would win hands down.

It's genius in its simplicity. Each person has his or her own character, the story follows on nicely and it doesn't feel like you're fitting the stories around what the game throws at you.

Excellent stuff as always. :D

[MJStark]

If there was a Diary of the Month for CBH (which, hopefully, when there are more diaries there will be), this would win hands down.

It's genius in its simplicity. Each person has his or her own character, the story follows on nicely and it doesn't feel like you're fitting the stories around what the game throws at you.

Excellent stuff as always. :D

Thank you very much :D

Of course, your alt work on Roberta & Prof Scratcher makes it all the better ;)

AND REMEMBER FOLKS:
**CACTUS MAN GOES INTERACTIVE**

In An Upcoming Issue Cactus Man Will Leave Centenary City And Seek Out New Villains In A Different Location!

So Cactus Fans, Would You Like To See Cactus Man Fight Crime In:

A:
DIDDLY SQUAT
Notable Villains:
Michael Mordred, The Masked Cavalier & The Muffin Man
Story Teaser:
American Defender Travels With Cactus Man To Continue His Training

B:
PRINCIPLE CITY
Notable Villains:
Demento, Night Cap & Reverend Credo
Story Teaser:
Current Location Of The Detective

C:
SAN HABBERSHON
Notable Villains:
Lead Man, Golden Sun & Silver Falcon
Story Teaser:
Robyn Hood Travels With Cactus Man To Continue Their Adventures Together


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[MJStark]

HIGH SCHOOL HEROES
A STAND-ALONE THREE PART SPECIAL

BUMPER DOUBLE LENGTH FINALE

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Benny Bunsen and Red were tied up and blindfolded. Miss Dice and someone wearing the wolf costume walked up carrying the unconscious bound, and blindfolded Jimmy Jackson.

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Another little friend for you snooping kids to play with! HAHAHA!

The Wolf dropped Jimmy in-between Benny & Red and the pair walked away.

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So you know what you're doing right?

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Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's all good, I've got a score to settle anyway...

When he heard a door slam in the distance Benny finally spoke

You there Red? Red?

Unngggggg... Yeah, I'm here Benny... what happened? I can't see...

Don't worry, it's just a blindfold. I dunno what happened, my flashlight exploded, I heard you hit the ground, then someone must a hit me, cos I woke up just as some woman dropped someone else between us. My hands are tied to a pipe. You?

Errrrrr..... yeah, feels like electrical wire. That's not going to wear away by moving it and it's not going to break
(even with my solar powers she added to herself)

Benny was impressed. Who'd have thought she would stay calm, let alone think of something like that. At that point Jimmy woke up

WHA!?? WHERE AM I? WHATS GOING ON? HELP!!! HELLLLLPPP!!!!!

Jimmy, calm down man, you're making my ears hurt.

BUNSEN!?! DID YOU DO THIS?!!! WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU I'M GONNA...

*THUD*

What was that? Benny? Jimmy?

It's OK Red. I knocked him out.

WHAT? Why?

He's making too much noise. Listen, I'm going to get us out of here, just give me a minute

Red could hear a bubbling sound, then felt a few sparks hit her hand. She heard Benny get up, her hands were untied and Benny helped her up but stopped her as she went to remove the blindfold.

Wait. My glasses? Where are my glasses?

The realisation hit Red

Oh no! Where are mine. You look over there, I'll look over here.

The pair split up. A couple of moments later Benny piped up

Red, I've found yours.

She ran over and covered her face by pretending to wipe away her hair

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There we go, all sorted, I can see now, I can guide you out... Benny, Benny what's wrong?

Benny was covering his face

I had hoped to tell you this for so long but it was never the right time.

He uncovered his face.

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Do you recognise this me?

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What do you mean? Wait.... I've wor... I mean I've been... I mean I've seen.... Benny Bunsen? BENSON BURNER!!??! ALL THIS TIME??!

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SHHHHHHHH!

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All this time, you've been...

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We don't have time, come on

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What about Jimmy?

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What about Jimmy? He's an idiot, no use to me or you! He's safer here anyway, COME ON!


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The auditorium was filling up nicely as Darren fussed around Roberta backstage.

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Darren, some of the other actors could probably do with your advice, curtain goes up in ten.

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Sorry my dear, you need to focus, I shall leave you be

He minced off to a group of practicing dancers headed by Danielle

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No, no, no girls, it's kick, turn, heel, step, turn, step, kick, heel, not kick, turn, heel, step, turn, step, heel, turn! Danielle, you're surposed to be leading this...

Tegan wandered over

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Ha! Nice to see Danielle get put in her place!

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Yeah... T, you seen Jimmy?

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Yeah, he's over there by the trees.

Roberta waved at the Wolf, which waved back and turned away

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Guess he needs to focus too, huh?

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OK people! Curtain in five minute, position people, positions!

Tegan turned to Roberta

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Break a leg hun!

Tegan rushed off to take her seat in the audience


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Benny guided Red through the corridors under the school.

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I can trust you, right Red?

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Sure Benny...

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Good, cos only me and Scott know about this place.

He stopped and pressed what looked like a random brick in the wall. A section of the wall swung outwards.

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Welcome... to the Burner Barracks... OK, so the name needs work but...

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Red looked around herself, open-mouthed

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Me and Scott think it belonged to Soaring Eagle & Blue Eagle when they went here, we found it poking around down here last year. You remember that fake janitor who tried to blow up the school? Found it looking for him. Of course, Solar Girl & Robyn Hood teamed up and caught up to him first but I almost found him... You must think that's a pretty lame story huh?

Red changed the subject.

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So, how come you have a poster of Solar Girl on your wall? I thought I was the girl of your dreams?

She smiled at Benny, who blushed

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Well, errrrrrr, always kinda had a crush on her. Worked with her a couple of times, she's amazing... I always thought you kinda looked like her Red

Red looked at the poster and thought for a moment, then took her glasses off and turned to face Benny

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You trusted me Benny, I trust you. I am her Benny, I am Solar Girl

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.......?!?

Then suddenly the alarm in the corner started sounding and Benny's watch began to flash.

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That's Scott! Something's going down!
(Benny looked at one of the screens)
He's at the performance!! Red, later we need to talk but now, do you have your suit in school?

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Yeah

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Meet you at the auditorium in five. Left, right, right, left, up the stairs, brings you out by your locker. GO!


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The show was in full swing. Roberta was on stage, skipping around with a basket.

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Off to see Grandma in her cottage,
Poor old woman is in her dottage,
With a basket of fruit and cake,
This shortcut I will take,
As I skip there with this feast,
I hope there iare no nasty beasts!

On cue, the Wolf jumped out from behind a tree.

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Why Mr Wolf, what big paws you have!

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All the better to rob you with my dear!!!

And with that the wolf ripped off his costume to reveal

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Hiya, Robyn

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This isn't the time Kal

OH BUT IT IS MY DEAR!

Roberta looked to the rear of the auditorium as a figure walked towards the stage

Good Evening, ladies and gentlemen. We shall be your robbers for this evening. I would recommend none of you move, my friend on stage may look like an extra from Prince of Thieves but I assure you he is a crack shot with that thing.

The figure reached the stage and stepped into the light

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My associate Ms Fluke will shortly circulate amongst you, please have your wallets, watches and jewelery ready for collection.

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You won't get away with this Fink, Robyn Hood will hunt you down

He turned to her

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But, my dear, she is already here. Your former beau here told me all about you Ms Hitchins, why do you think we have trapped you thusly?

The Thinking Fink turned to the audience. Roberta's eyes fixed with Tegan's in the audience. Tegan nodded and began to move slowly to the lighting desk

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Could I have the house lights up please?

The lights got brighter, then they were jammed on full which left everyone blinking in the sudden glare, followed by all the lights going off. With everyone's vision momentarily ruined Roberta skipped away, her muscles remembering the exact route off stage for her. Once off stage, she ran for her locker.


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Roberta reached her locker just a Red closed her's and Solar Girl was stood there

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Red?? Red, why are you dressed like... OH MY GOD!!!! All those times we've teamed up....

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I don't know what you mean civilian, I am Solar Girl

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Cut the bull Red...

Roberta reached into her locker and pulled out her hat and bow

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...I'm Robyn Hood!

Solar Girl beamed from ear to ear

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Oh my..... do you know about Benny?

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What about Benny?

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Oh you'll see! Get changed, quick


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The collecting over with, Sharpshooter covered the audience while The Fink & Fluke looked over the spoils

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Is this it!!?

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This is is just the start my dear, when we are through I shall shower you in jewels

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Well this body sure doesn't pay for itself hunny-bunch...

The sack was ripped from The Thinking Fink's hand and pinned high up on the far wall by an arrow

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Think again you fiendish Fink,
By days end you'll be in the klink,
1 + 1 + 1 makes three,
You idea here is plain to see,
You foolish man, you I will apprehend,
With a little help from my friends!

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That's us scumbag!

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Yeah!


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Robyn fired an arrow with a line attached at the ceiling and swing at The Thinking Fink, knocking him head first into a bin. She pointed at Tegan and Scott

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You two, be a pair of dears,
Tie him up or it may end in tears

MEANWHILE...

Solar Girl flew at Fluke to deliver a Flying punch but missed and got caught with a Martial Arts Kick which sent her spinning into some empty chairs.

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SOLAR GIRRRRRLLLLL!!!!!!

Benson Burner unleashed a volley of Fireballs at Fluke that sent her flying into the far wall. Solar Girl climbed out of the pile of chairs and walked over to Fluke rubbing her jaw.

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Did you know the sun is a star? Time to see it's friends... BITCH!

Solar Girl delivered a massive Punch to Fluke, knocking her out cold.

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...

Robyn swung again and this time landed on the stage in front of Sharpshooter

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It's over Kal, give yourself up,
Full time in the cells you could surely stop

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Unnggggg, you know why I ditched you Robbie? The awful rhyming, I HATE the rhyming!!!

He swung a punch at Robyn, but she ducked and quickly fired a Regular Arrow that went through Sharpshooter's boot and pinned his foot to the floor. He reached for an arrow.

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No you don't!

Solar Girl grabbed him from behind and rose into the air

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Benson, do it!

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What about you?

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JUST DO IT!

Benson Burner unleashed his Flamethrower strike at Sharpshooter and both him and Solar Girl were enveloped in flames. Solar Girl dropped Shapshooter and Robyn fired an Arrow, which Exploded into a Net and caught Sharpshooter in mid-drop and hung him from the rear of the stage set.

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Benson rushed over to Solar Girl who dropped to the ground

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Re...... Solar Girl, are you alright?

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I'm..... fine... Benson, I'm mostly... flame resistant

She forced him a weak smile as he helped her up. Robyn, Benson and Solar Girl walked over to The Thinking Fink where Tegan and Scott had tied him up

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Your plan is foiled, know may know,
That jail is where you shall go,
You should not test, we are not slow,
You will never beat High School Heroes!

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Robyn, Solar Girl, & Benson were in 'The Burner Barracks'

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This is a pretty nice place Benny

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You know too? Awww man.... wait, you didn't rhyme.... Roberta?!!?

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The one and only!

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All three of us and we didn't know? Man, we could have been awesome together!

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Benny, we still could...

Solar Girl winked at Benson, who blushed.

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Yeah, welllll... I guess I'll leave you guys to talk...

As Robyn left she couldn't help thinking to herself

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So that's two of my best friends sorted out. But what about my man? Does he know how I feel? Do I know how I feel? Will I ever know how he feels? Does he feel? Who is he underneath that green skin....


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COMING SOON

CACTUS MAN ISSUE#8

WHERE WILL CATCUS MAN MOVE TO?

San Habbershon, Principle City or Diddly Squat?

*YOU DECIDE!*

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[jhd1]

High School Heroes was a fantastic idea. Different from the Cactus Man Adventures, but keeps the same characters and tied in nicely at the end. :D

[MJStark]

AUTHOR'S NOTES

For anyone interested about the High School Heroes issues, the inspiration came when I ended the turn after Cactus Man beat, but utimately lost to, Mind Bender. The first 'news story' that popped up told me that Robyn, Benson & Solar Girl foiled a robbery masterminded by The Thinking Fink and including Fluke & Sharpshooter. Fink & Sharpshooter were apprehended. The rest of it, unlike all issues barring Issue#0, was pulled from my brain.

Given that I was kind relying on Robyn's help that night but she actually WAS busy I figured she deserved her own story as it could be the last time I write about her. Hope you folks enjoyed it :D



VOTING NOW CLOSED

After a few votes on here, but far more via PM, we have a winning location. I won't spoil the surprise though, you'll have to wait till the next exciting issue of CACTUS MAN to find out!

[MJStark]

ISSUE#8

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Jimmy is in The Chief's office

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See, here's the problem Chief. I'm sick of saving the butt's of The Sky Rangers then getting slagged off in the news! Look at these headlines:
'Soaring Eagle Saves the Day!' - If I hadn't helped him Death Eagle would have killed him and American Defender!
'Cactus Man attacks Archery Student' - Sharpshooter jumped me!
'Cactus Man Poisons Legal Eagle' - I just made him a pie for God's sake!'
And this last one: 'Cactus Man & Mind Bender defeat Soaring Eagle and Eagle Lad' - Just because Mind Bender got away I'm helping him?!? This one even says there's an APB out for Cactus Man's arrest!

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WHAT!?! I'll get right on the phone to Snapper and make him eat those words the son of a...

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I appreciate it Chief, but I've gotta say, maybe Cactus Man should leave town for a while?

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What are you saying Jimmy?

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I guess, sir, I'm handing in my notice.

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No. I won't have that Jimmy, you're too good a detective to lose. I have an idea. I have some friends in other police departments, I'm sure I can get you transfered. A fresh start in a new city, sounds exactly like what Cactus Man could do with. Just give me a few hours to sort it out son, I could never look a picture of your Pops in the face if I didn't look out for his boy.

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OK Uncle Karl, if you think you can swing it...


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Robyn Hood and Cactus Man sat on a rooftop telling each other about the previous night. Robyn was just finishing up her story

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So finally I left them be,
Their love growing for all to see,
So sweet to have now happy friends,
A shame school so soon will end.

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Damn Robbie! You had one hell of a day! Two of ya pals turn out to be superteens too, and ya took down Fink, Fluke and ya dickhead ex. But ya know what sweetcheeks, if you guys had found out earlier me an you would have never met & this would be a load easier.
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Ya see babe, I'm outta this town. Two weeks, I'm history.

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Wha.....? Why.......?

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HA! Finally stopped you rhyming! Look Robbie, you seen the papers lately? I'm hated here, just cos I got green skin and spikes I'm a bad guy? Screw um, I'll go save another city. I got one last job to do for The Chief of Police and its 'Adios muchachos!'.

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The Chief of Police???

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SHIT! Errr, yeah, I errrrrrrrr kinda know him... Awwww, screw it, I'm leaving for San Habbershon soon. Robbie, I'm a cop, a Detective named.....

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LALALALALALALALALALALALAAAA!!!!!

Cactus Man stopped talking, a huge smile cracked across Robyn's face

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Please dear friend, do not spill,
Before my news you in I fill!

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Damn hunny, weak rhyme! But OK

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Tonight's performance went to plan,
After I was approached by a man,
He said my acting skills were amazing,
He gushed and gushed, solidly praising,
And so he has signed a contact with me,
So off to San Habbershon, a star I'll be!

Cactus Man stood there, open mouthed.

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You're moving to San Habbershon too?!?

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Two days after graduation,
Two weeks from now, train leaves the station,
My best friend will be coming too,
Studying nursing at SHU,
Many years she's known my secret,
So I know I can trust her to keep it.
Her parents, they have much cash,
An appartment planned in a flash,
To them I am a respectible lady,
That will look after their baby,
In the glitz and glamour town,
Make her keep her studies down.
We are both so excited,
Even my parents are delighted,
My only woe was the loss of you,
And now it seems you're coming too!

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You guys got a spare room going sweetcheeks? An appartment with two hot young ladies sounds like just what I'm lookin fo...... NO! STOP IT! I'M SICK OF YOU MAKING ME BE A DICK!!!

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Cactus Man??? Are you alright?

Cactus Man turn his back to Robyn and she had to shade her eyes from a bright green flash.

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CACTUS MAN!!!!!

As her eyes re-adjusted to the returned darkness she could see a blury figure walking towards her.

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Cactus Man?

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No. Detective Jimmy James. Pleasure to finally meet you properly Robyn.

Puzzled, Robyn looked at the man. She looked at his extended hand, then looked down at his other hand, which held the Disc of Arubanon. She shook his hand enthusiasticaly.

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Detective James, the pleasure is mine,
I've wondered about you for some time.

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Call me Jimmy, you've at least earnt that Robyn

She thought for a moment, then took off her hat and mask and stuck out her hand at Jimmy.

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It's Roberta, Roberta Hitchins.

He shook her hand, then for some reason they both fell about laughing...


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Two weeks had flown by and there had been surprisingly little trouble in Centenary City, certainly nothing requiring a superhero. Cactus Man and Robyn Hood met on a rooftop.

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So babe, last time we do this in this town. You excited?

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My friend, we have no time to waste,
Tell me who it is we hunt with haste.

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You still gotta do that? I know who you are now!

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Dear friend, I do not mean to embarass ya,
But it does not do to drop character.

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OK, OK. Guy we're after tonight, goes by the name of Aikio. He's a tricky guy, sometimes he fights on our side, sometimes not. Tonight, one of those times. He's a kung-fu master and has told a local master that the man has no honour or something and he'll be back tonight to destroy the local dojo & anyone who gets in his way.

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Friend, of dojos there is only one,
Which we in fact now stand upon,
Let me please get one thing clear,
The fight is going to happen here?!?

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Damn skippy sweetcheeks. In fact...

Cactus Man nodded behind Robyn. She turned around to see a figure in black and red.

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Aikio simpley stood there silently staring at the pair

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We can't let you do this venerable one,
Hurting people must not be done,
This is not the rightious way,
Continue and we will make you pay!

Aikio simpley bowed and performed the stance of the crane, before rushing the two heroes.

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Aikio threw a Spinning Back Fist at Cactus Man, but luckily Cactus Man slipped and the blow sailed over his head.

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You attack us, no reason why,
Time to let my arrows fly!

With that Robyn fired a double volley of Regular Arrows at Aikio, who took one in the leg and one in the arm. He turned to the teen hero and rushed at her. Just as he was about to land a Leaping Spin Kick he was plucked from the air by Cactus Man's Disc Blast!

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Many thanks my spikey friend,
That one blow could have been my end!

Cactus Man smiled, then Aikio landed a massive Spinning Back Fist on the side of his head from behind! Cactus Man spup around and tried to hit an Energy Charged Punch but he was still seeing stars from the previous blow. Robyn fired another double volley of Regular Arrows, one caught Aikio in the side, the other one Aikio caught in his hand. He looked at Robyn and snapped the arrow between his fingers. He shook his finger at Robyn, ran at her and delivered a Hundred Hand Slap to her, knocking her to the ground.

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Hey, Kung-Fool! EAT SPIKES!

Cactus Man lauched his Cactus Energy Spines at Aikio. Aikio ran at Cactus Man, slid under the oncoming spikes and tried to use a Slicing Leg Sweep to take Cactus Man's feet from under him. Cactus Man jumped over Aikio's leg and hit him with a full-force Disc Blast from mid-air which sent the kung-fu master through the roof into the dojo below.

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Don't let him get away!

Robyn sited a Taser Arrow through the hole and fired. Her face glowed blue for a second as the arrow found its mark. Cactus Man jumped through the hole with a Prison of Arubanon energy net ready and landed on Aikio just as he got up. The net's energy discharge sapped the last remaining strength from Aikio.

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After delivering Aikio to the front door-step of the local CCPD with a note attached Cactus Man and Robyn parted ways for the evening.

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So sweetcheeks, I'll see you in San Habbershon right?

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My friend I can not wait,
To roll the dice with our fate,
San Habbershon's crooks need warning fair,
To commit crime if they dare,
They'll run in fear, and so they should
From Cactus Man and Robyn Hood!

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COMING SOON

ISSUE#9 - MOVING DAY!

[MJStark]

**LIMITED EDITION INFINITYVERSE**
**CACTUS MAN SERIES**
**TRADING CARD**
#2
**FREE WITH ISSUE#8**

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#9

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Roberta Hitchins and her Dad were loading boxes into his stationwagon ready for Robbie to begin her new life in San Habbershon when Red Anderson came running down the street towards them in tears.

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Red, what's wrong?

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I need... to talk... to you... in private.

The pair went to Roberta's room, Robbie guiding her sobbing friend

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Roberta sat her friend down on the bed

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So Red, what's wrong?

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It's Sharpshooter, Rob! Someone sprung him from jail last night and he's got Benny! He left a note saying he wants to meet Robyn Hood, alone, at 2pm at the abandoned fairground or he'll kill him!

Roberta was already getting into her costume

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You can't go alone Robbie, I'll come with you.

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No my friend, you're too upset,
you might do something you regret.
But don't worry, I'll not go alone,
Excuse me, just got to use the phone.


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Sharpshooter was standing in the middle of an open space waiting for Robyn. She swung down from the big-wheel and landed 20ft in front of him.

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So Kal, you want revenge,
So you decide to mess with my friends?
Return Benson on the double,
Or I will cause you so much trouble...

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Jeeeeeeez Rob, can you not just SHUT UP for one god-damn minute? Where's your friend Cactus Man? Thought you guys were joined at the hip?

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I came alone as you said,
Or my friend would be dead,
Please tell me my friend's location,
Or out of you I'll beat infomation.

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You wanna know where he is? You're gonna have to!

Cactus Man jumped from behind a fair-ground stall.

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Just what I wanted to hear!

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Cactus Man took good use of his surprise advantage and launched some Cactus Energy Spines which blew Sharpshooter off his feet.

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I should have known a skank like you would betray the rules.

He fired a Flaming Arrow at Robyn but Cactus Man blocked it with a Forcefield. Cactus Man shook his finger at Sharpshooter.

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Naughty naughty!

Sharpshooter reached for his pocket and pulled out a box with a red button.

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Hope you said goodbye to your friend Benson, Robyn...

As he went to press the button Robyn fired a Taser Arrow at him which sent a jolt of electicity through him and into the box, which exploded. Cactus Man threw a Prison of Arubanon energy net over him. Sharpshooter convulsed, then went still.

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Well, that was easy!

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I'm not done yet!

Sharpshooter struggled out of the now spent energy net (which looked like a lot of cactus needles connected together) but received a Regular Arrow in the shoulder from Robyn and slumped to one knee, then sat down hard, defeated. Robyn walked forward with tears in her eyes

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Tell me or I swear to thee,
The next will go through your knee,
Then one hand, then the other,
At this point I care no bother.
The next will go in one eye,
The other I will leave to cry.
If by then it's still no good,
Target practice, your manhood.
Maybe I should swap first and last?
Would the infomation come more fast?
All these things I swear to thee,
Don't believe me?
(Robyn drew back her bow)
Wait... and.... see...

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OK OK OK!!!!!! Please Robyn, don't take my junk!! He's hidden in the Enchanted Garden ride!

Robyn loosed the arrow and it thudded into the ground through the cloth of Sharpshooter's crotch but not actually through Sharpshooter. Sharpshooter stared at the quivering arrow and fainted.

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Cactus Man walked over to a panting Robyn Hood

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Damn girl, you ain't always sweetness an light huh?


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Cactus Man and Robyn Hood made their way into the Enchanted Garden ride.

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I thought these places were meant to be all rubber & plastic? This place is alive!

A husky voice purred from behind them

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Of course it is darrrrrling, would you expect nothing less of me? HAHAHAHA!

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Who the hell are you? I mean, apart from someone who could use a good tailor?

The woman waved her hands and vines shot up and lifted he from the ground

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My darrrrrling Cactus Man, I am Easter. All plants do my bidding, except you it seems. I have led you here, to me. Come to me, let me soothe your loneliness , we could make beautifull flora together. Come, kiss me my love...

A vine picked up Cactus Man and carried him towards her.

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One kiss my darrrling, you shall worship me as all the others

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He shall never bow to you,
Taste the point of my arrow true!

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Robyn fired a Regular Arrow at Easter but a vine shot out and plucked it from the air.

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Ah Miss Hood, you must like trees, why not try this one for size!

A Monsterous Vine swiped at Robyn and sent her flying.

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Oh no you didn't!!!

Cactus Man unleashed a Disc Blast that blew apart the vine holding him and hit Easter. The vines holding her burnt away and she dropped to the floor.

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You think.... that.. was good enough?

A Monsterous Vine swiped at Cactus Man, but bounced harmlessly off his Forcefield. Robyn, now up again, hit Easter with a Regular arrow. Easter turned and swiped her hand, a Massive Vine once again swiped Robyn away. Cactus Man's right hand swelled up to gigantic proportions as he prepared to strike with his Giant Cactus Palm. Easter turned to him

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Not so fast my spikey love...

A vine whipped around Cactus Man's massive hand and pulled him over.

MEANWHILE...

Vines whipped around Robyn and coccooned her leaving only her face uncovered. Purple and orange flowers began to grow on the vines around her face. They quickly grew, the petals fell off, the buds swelled, then burst, blowing Toxic Plant Fumes into Robyn's face. She struggled against her bonds and managed to get her arms free to fire a Taser Arrow at Easter but more vines took her weapon as another generation of flowers ejected their toxins into her face. Robyn passed out.

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Easter turned to Cactus Man, who was still trapped by the vines.

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You see darrrling, all succumb one way or another. Join me, we could return this city to jungle, rule together as Queen and Prince...

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Hmmmm, let me see........ we could maybe do that.... NOT!!!!

Cactus Man managed to touch his chest and charge up his fist. The vines shrank away from his hand. Shocked, Easter could only look on as Cactus Man rose and hit her with a furious Energy Charged Punch. Vines caught her and swung her around to face him. Cactus Man fired some Cactus Energy Spines at her, but a wall of vines protected her.

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Gotta get closer!

Cactus Man ran towards Easter. He was bashed by vines left and right and running through clouds of Toxic Plant Fumes. As he jumped over another vine Easter appeared in view. Cactus Man unleashed a volley of Cactus Spines which found their target. But now she knew where he was. Vines plucked Cactus Man up and drew him close to her.

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Now darrrrling, you will succumb to my Toxic Embrace.

She went to kiss him with purple glistening lips full of venom.

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You're not my type!

Cactus Man unleashed his Disc Blast at point blank range. Easter hit the far wall and all the vines in the room dropped to the floor.

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Cactus Man found Robyn, cut her out of her vine cage and went to carry her outside when he heard a noise at the back of the building. Gentley putting Robyn down he venture towards the noise.

Hello?? Where am I? Is anyone there?

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Benson Burner?

Benson Burner stepped into the light

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Yeah... who's that, friend or foe?

Robyn ran past Cactus Man and hugged Benson.

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Benny, you're OK, Re..... I mean Solar Girl is gonna be so happy!

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Robyn?! Cactus Man?!? I thought you left today?

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We will, but evil had another plan,
Foiled again by me and Cactus Man!

Cactus Man tapped his watch

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Time's a wastin sweetcheeks, we wanna be in San Habbershon before tomorrow, right?


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COMING SOON

ISSUE#10
NEW CITY, NEW FRIENDS, NEW ENEMIES

[TEWFan]

I just wanted to say this is f'n amazing and I hope you keep this up.

[MJStark]

ISSUE#10

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The bright lights of San Habbershon, glitz and glamour capital of the world.

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The focus pulls closer, to the bustling streets full of people, mainly in shorts, tshirts and sunglasses.

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The focus pulls closer still to a precinct of the San Habbershon Police Department where Jimmy was inside meeting his new Captain for the first time.

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Good to meet you Detective James, Chief Simms in Centenary City speaks very highly of you. How have you settled in to the city so far?

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Well, I'll be honest sir, it is a bit of a culture shock. In back homethe city kinda went quiet around 3am, this place never stops!

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Best get used to it Detective, Principle City may be the town that never sleeps, we're the city that never stops partying! Have you met your new partner?

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No sir, not yet. There were orders at the front desk to report straight to you sir.

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Ahh yes, of course. Well, your partner's a good kid, roughly the same age as you. Dragged himself up on the streets but made good after his first run in with the law when he was a teenage street punk. He'll be able to show you around, we probably do things a little differently here Detective, so I'd reccommend following his lead till you find your feet. My secretary will show you to your desk. Good day, Detective. And good luck.

Jimmy left the Captain's office and followed his secretary to an empty desk that was now his. The man working at the desk opposite looked up, smiled and stood up, offering his hand to Jimmy

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Detective Spencer Norwood, you must be Detective James right? Sure good to meet ya bro. Heard ya been reccommended by ya last Chief for Special Duties, good to finally replace poor Fenelli.

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Special Duties? What? What's that mean?

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Ya mean no-one filled ya in? Awww man. K, start from scratch. Ya know about superheroes an villains an all that? Please tell me ya not one of these head-in-the-sand, superpowers aint real guys?

Jimmy laughed

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Yeah, I'm fully aware Detective. I acted as the police liason with a hero called Cactus Man back in Cent City. I think he's meant to be moving here soon.

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Ah ha! There we go! That's our job man, only we gots a lot more than just one hero to stay in touch with here in San Habbershon! There's The Union, Cosmic Girl's team that's all over the TV, we tend t work with tha production company more than tha individuals, but sometime Cosmic Girl pops in to say hey. An there's Speed Burst, but she's kinda with them cos she's datin Neutron Man, more's the pity yeah?!

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Errrrrr....

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Anyways, wit ya boy Cactus Man that'll make six...

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From what I've learnt of Cactus Man he usually fights crime with a young hero by the name of Robyn Hood. If he does turn up she's bound to be with him.

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So, seven then! No wonder they had to replace Fenelli.

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That's your last partner right?

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Yeah, never really liked the guy to be honest wit ya. He didn't get it. Went inta Main Park late at night with a piece an a SWAT team, big mistake!

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Why?

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Weeeeeeell, you know tha 'monkey problem' we've got in San Habbershon?

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Genetic experiments, monkey men, yeah I remember the story in the news.

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Well, those guys jus got some bad press is all. I met one of um one, real clever guy. Now I aint sayin I'm best pals, but I know I've had to clean monkey s*it of a mysteriously delivered villain more an a couple of times, ya get me

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Ewwwww, yeah, I get you

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Well Fenelli buys into all the media hype about um bein dangerous mutants, found out they live in Main Park, went in wit tha SWAT team. They let the team run away with bruises. Fenelli, not so lucky. They broke both his legs an one of um, one he shot, bit his trigger finger off!

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WHOA! And you reckon these guys are really heroes?

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Yeah, for sure. I tol him, he shoulda just kept his nose out! Anyway, first things first man, we gotta get you some new threads, this 70's revival look you got goin on is so last year in this town!


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After work Jimmy visited Roberta in her and Tegan's new apartment

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...and then we went suit shopping while we were on duty! This town sure is gonna take some getting used to.

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Tell me about it! I spent my first day on set today. Just as a bit part in Wendy the Vampire Hunter. I get to play victim#2, but it's a start right?

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Sure is! Where's your friend?

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Tegan? Oh, she wont be back till later. She got a part time job at the local clinic, just paperwork and stuff to keep her busy till college starts.

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Good, then we can talk. One thing my new partner did tell me is that some guy called Black Bullet is planning a string of robberies tonight. He's worried because The Union are off filming 'Diary Moments' and Speed Burst is out of action. The cops don't stand a chance against him, he's one of those super-fast criminals. Apparently he used to be a Shakespearean actor! What do you say, Robbie? You ready to take down our first bad-guy?

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You bet Jimmy, just let me slip in to something a little more comfortable.

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Awesome, I'll meet you downstairs in 20, just gotta fetch our transport.

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Wha?

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You'll see :D


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Having left her apartment via the fire escape Robyn Hood swung down to the street

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So, what ya reckon sweetcheeks, you like?

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Yes my spikey friend, and then some,
That motor bike is AWESOME!

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Saw it in a window, had to buy it. Most of the buildings in this burg are too damn tall, no way I'm gonna get around up there, so I figure why not! Jump in babe, lets go catch us a crook.


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After missing him several times Cactus Man and Robyn Hood followed clues that Black Bullet had inadvertently left behind, and caught up with him just as he was finishing up his last robbery, a warehouse in the jewelry district.

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Yo! Speedy! The jig is up, you gonna come quietly or do I get to perferate ya?

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Who the hell are you!?!

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Quiet, evil villain, we'll end your plan,
You now face Robyn Hood and Cactus Man!

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Uh, a female. To quote the bard, 'Frailty, thy name is woman!'

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A bard's quote I have for you,
This presumption seems to me true,
'Think you I am no stronger than my sex?'
You think this true, I'm sorely vexxed!


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Robyn fired a Regular Arrow that caught Black Bullet in the arm. He looked furious

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Prepare to meet your maker at the hands of the great and devious Black Bullet!

He ran at Robyn but Catcus Man pushed her out of the way and took the full force of Bullet's Sprinting Kick. As she fell Robyn loosed a Taser Arrow which hit Black Bullet in the back. Cactus Man threw a Prison of Arubanon at Bullet, but the speedest was too fast and dodged it

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Awwww man, here we go again with the missing!

Black Bullet apeared from no-where and hit a Sprinting Punch that hit Cacus Man under the chin and flipped him into the air. However, Cactus Man judged his spin just right and hit Bullet with a Disc Blast in mid-air which blew Bullet into the far wall.

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That's more like it!

Black Bullet charged at Robyn, and barely faltered when she hit him with a Taser Arrow. He threw a Sprinting Elbow at her head, but only connected with Cactus Man's forcefield that he had thrown over her.

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Lets slow this creep down shall we

As Bullet ran at Cactus Man the spikey hero made a little symbol in the air and blew his Magic Peyote Dust in Black Bullet's face. As Bullet fell Robyn hit him with a double volley of Taser Arrows, and Black Bullet was down for the count

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Cacus Man and Robyn Hood were sorting through Black Bullet's haul, trying to work out what needed to go back to where when they heard from behind them

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To quote the bard, 'Parting is such sweet sorrow...'

And a then a blur made for a door in the distance

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Oh no my friend, he got away,
What will the other heroes say?

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Don't worry sweetcheeks, we wont see him for a while and besides, we got all his stuff!

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I surpose you're right, we've done some good...

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Cos we're Cactus Man and Robyn Hood! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#11

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Jimmy and Spencer were returning to the station after the two hour interegation of the villain Starlet

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That girl sure is a tough nut to crack, huh?

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Yeah, but at least we know where Golden Sun's going to be tonight now. You want me to let Cactus Man know?

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Nah man, I'll get Speed Burst on it, she put Starlet away, she's gonna want to do tha same to her boss, ya dig?

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Yeah, no problem.

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Cool. Hey, I'm hungry, lets stop for a chilli-dog

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Those things'll kill you, you know?

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S'all good bro, I gots a fast metabolism yeah?

They pulled over, walked to a stand and were about to order when the stand exploded!

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Don't move coppers or this time I'll blast you! I know you've got Starlet, I know you've just seen her, so take me to her or so help me...

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Jus cool ya boots man, that aint gonna hap...

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COOL MY BOOTS?! Let's see how cool you find this!

Golden Sun blasted Spencer with a Heat Ray that threw him across the street. Jimmy took the chance and ran down a side street. He stopped and looked around for a phone booth to hide in so he could activate the Disc of Arubanon

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TYPICAL!

Jimmy ran past the phone and into the alley. A bright green flash was seen moments before Golden Sun rounded the corner of the street.

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Little pig, little pig... I saw you run this way, you can't hide from the light of the Golden Sun!

Cactus Man stepped out from the alleyway.

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Aint no pigs here sparkles, just a world of spikey pain!

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The hero arrives late to the party....
(he took off his sunglasses)
....or is the party just getting started?

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Golden Sun fired a Heat Ray at Cactus Man as the hero charged at him. Although he could feel himself whithering slightly he pressed on and landed an Energy Charged Punch on Golden Sun's jaw. Cactus Man produced a Prison of Arubanon energy net and threw it over Golden Sun. Whilst writhing in pain Golden Sun managed to release a Heat Blast at Cactus Man that sent him flying. Golden Sun clawed his way out of the spent energy net

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You're looking to finish first, but.....
(he put his sunglasses back on, then looked meaningfully into the distance)
....can you get the GOLD?

Cactus Man looked to see what Golden Sun was looking at, shrugged, and hit him with a massive Disc Blast.

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Man, you crooks are dumb!

Cactus Man followed this up with an Energy Charged Punch, dodged another Heat Blast and threw another Prison of Arubanon over Golden Sun. Finally, as Golden Sun got up, near defeat, Cactus Man hit him with one final Disc Blast which sent Golden Sun sailing into the distance

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You will see me again....

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Man, what a douche!


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Cactus Man went to find Detective Norwood. He found him surrounded by people, the crowd parted as he walked up. The detective pulled his gun and pointed it at Cactus Man

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Whoa, whoa, whoa, at ease officer, I just saved your life!

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Who the hell are you?

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Aint it obvious? I'm Cactus Man baby!

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#12

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Jimmy arrived to work to find his partner at the window, staring out into the street

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Hey partner, hows it going?

Detective Norwood turned around suddenly and wiped a tear from his face

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Damn dog, you gotta sneak up on a guy when he's having a moment?

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Spence, what's wrong?

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Bro, Neutron Man died last night!

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What?!?

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Yeah man, I can't believe it either. Hysteria captured Speed Burst and he made the ultimate sacrifice to save her. He was a nice guy, I mean, ya know, under that whole 'I'm better than you' thing. I'm really gonna miss the guy...

Spencer took a deep breath and shook himself out of it

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Anyway dog, we aint got time for that. Speed Burst is devestated! Cosmic Girl an White Archer are lookin after her. An Smouldering Fire? Lets just say the guy kinda needs a team behind him, plus I aint sure he should be on the streets. Way he is right now, he's gonna make mistakes. So we're gonna need ya pal Cactus Man tonight.

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Why? Whats going down?

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We know that Deep Red an Miss Arsenic are gonna rob a warehouse full of US Military battle-suit components. Now, neither of them girls use that stuff so they've gotta be doing someone else's dirty work. Deep Red is super-strong, she got kicked off The Union TV show yas year fo being to down-beat an moody. An Miss Arsenic, well, she's an assasin but she's anyone's fer tha right dollars, so she's probably back-up in case Red gets inta trouble.

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No problem, give me the address, I'll let him know


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Cactus Man and Robyn Hood were waiting, hidden inside the warehouse. Suddenly they heard a series of thunderous BOOM!s and the loading bay door buckled inwards, then was ripped out by Deep Red. Her and Miss Arsenic walked into the building.

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Arsenic strung her bow and took out the security cameras.

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There we go darlin, no more prying eyes

Cactus Man and Robyn Hood jumped out from their hidding place

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Don't be so sure lady,
Your scheme it seems so shadey,
You'll not get to load your van,
Say Robyn Hood and Cactus Man!

Deep Red turned to Miss Arsenic

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I thought Hysteria said that there'd be no heroes around tonight after she took care of Neutron Man?

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Darlin, you jus don't know when t shut ya mouth do ya?

Cactus Man walked up to Deep Red

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What do you know about Hysteria? YOU BETTER TELL ME.....

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Look little green man, you walk away an I wont pulp you into a pie, get it? Ya making me angry, an you wouldn't wanna make me angry. Aww, to late!!!

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Deep Red swung a Big Punch at Cactus Man, who ducked and Red was hit by one of Robyn's Taser Arrows

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GGGGaaahhhhhhh... seeing...RED!


MEANWHILE...


Miss Arsenic stabbed her Katana deep into the back of the still crouching Cactus Man.

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F***ing F**K F**K!!!!!!

Cactus Man ran around in a circle trying to look at his back and reach the hilt of the sword

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Let me help ya darlin!

Miss Arsenic pulled out the sword and wiped green mucus off it, laughing as she did so

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OK, now I'm pissed off!

Cactus Man's hand swelled to an enormous size and he swatted Arsenic away with his Giant Cactus Palm. As he turned he saw Deep Red charging at Robyn. He quickly blew Peyote Dust at Red. She slowed to a stop and stood there swaying. Robyn pulled out two Taser Arrows and prepared to fire them at Deep Red just as Miss Arsenic fired a Longbow Arrow from the shadows. Luckily, Cactus Man reacted in time and threw a forcefield around Robyn and the arrow bounced away just as Robyn's arrows found their mark on Deep Red.

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Damn it!

Miss Arsenic came leaping out of the darkness and thrust her Katana at Cactus Man, who just managed to move in time, then launched a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at her, which blew them both in different directions. Cactus Man tumbled into Robyn Hood, knocking her over. As they lay there for a second they saw a shadow fall over them.

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Payback's deffinately gonna be a bitch, ME!

Deep Red picked up Robyn and delivered a Big Punch that sent her sliding across the floor, then picked up Cactus Man and hit him in the face with a Big Punch but held on to him

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I don't like magic, I don't like people makin me sleep, it's the Smouldering Fire rhohypnol episode they cut all over again! You're gonna pay...

She drew back her fist again

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How's this for a first deposit?

Cactus Man hit Deep Red under the chin with an Energy Charged Punch. He went and stood over her

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Who's gloating now, huh?


...


Miss Arsenic crept up behind Cactus Man ready to stab her Katana through him once again. As she pulled back the weapon to strike one of Robyn Hood's Regular Arrows hit her in the rump

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OH MY GOD MY BEAUTIFULL ASS!!!!!

Arsenic ran around in a circle, trying to see the arrow and pull it out. Cactus Man threw a Prison of Arubanon energy net over Deep Red, just to be sure she was down and out

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He turned to Arsenic and put on an awful southern accent

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Let me help ya with that... darlin

He pulled out the arrow and blew his Magical Peyote Dust in her face. She dropped to the floor and began to snore.

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The police turned up, with Detective Norwood in charge

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Hey, good job my man, always nice to put another couple o bad-guys away! I'd bump ya fist, but it's gonna hurt so air-bump yeah? An this must be Robyn Hood! Man, Jimmy said you were pretty but damn girl!

Robyn blushed and looked at Cactus Man who coughed a little

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Yeah... OK... Look officer, you got this covered? We found the address of a warehouse on the marina in Arsenic's pocket. The way they were talkin they work for Hysteria.

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What?!? Go, get outta here, go get that bitch!


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Cactus Man and Robyn Hood pulled up on the CacuCycle

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You sure ya gonna be OK sweetcheeks? You took a bit of a pounding back there.

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Is this true worry & pity?
Or is my face too pretty?

If Cactus's could blush...

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Your new friend is hansome too,
Maybe his number I'll get from you...

Robyn smiled at Cactus Man's obvious uncomfortableness

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A joke my friend, tis my duty,
Besides, he overstates my beauty
In answer, yes, I'm fine my chum,
Can't let you have all the fun.

Cactus Man looked releaved that the conversation was over

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OK, if ya sure, lets go bag Hysteria

They jumped off the bike. Cactus Man picked the lock on the warehouse door and the pair walked inside. The warehouse was dark and completely empty. Suddenly floodlights came on and they heard the bolts on the doors shoot home

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Welcome Cactus Man and Robyn Hood! So good to have fresh faces to hunt! I knew the promise of Hysteria would lead someone into my trap, so happy it could be you!

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What the hell are you on about? Where's Hysteria?

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So slow on the uptake. Allow me to introduce myself, I am the world reknowned hero trapper, Silver Falcon. Perpare to be hunted, to extinction!

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Silver Falcon fired his Shoulder Mounter Machine Guns at the pair

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

Robyn dropped to the floor, clutching her leg

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AAAARRRRRRGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Enraged, Cactus Man fired a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at Silver Falcon and went to check on Robyn

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You alright sweetcheeks?

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I'm hurt pretty bad my spikey friend,
My fight tonight may be at an end,
I cannot fight on just one leg,
But I will not cry, I will not be..... LOOK OUT, BEHIND YOU!!

Robyn notched a Regular Arrow and fired over Cactus Man's shoulder, hitting Silver Falcon in his face-plate and cracking it. His hands flew up to his face.

Cactus Man jumped up and locked in a fancy headlock he'd seen on an SWF TV show.

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Ha! And they say wrestling is fake! Robyn, shoot him again!

She did so, and his face-plate cracked further.

Silver Falcon threw Cactus Man from his back, flew at Robyn Hood, picked her up and carried her up to the ceiling of the building 50ft up

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This suit is expensive young lady, time to pay the price.

He dropped her...

Everything went into slow-motion for Cactus Man.

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO.....

He ran as fast as he could, but he had no chance of making it. He saw Robyn hit the ground.

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Her legs broken, her head bleeding, Cactus Man could not tell if Robyn was alive or dead.

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YOU BASTARD!!

Cactus Man unleashed a Disc Blast that knocked Silver Falcon out of the air. He threw a Prison of Arubanon energy net over Falcon. The energy surge sent sparks flying all over Silver Falcon's suit. His Shoulder Mounted Machine Guns stopped tracking Cactus Man and hung limp.

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YOU ******** ****** **** OF A ********. IF SHE'D DEAD YOU'LL NEVER SEE ANOTHER SUNRISE!

Cactus Man hit Falcon with another Disc Blast then dragged him up, fist glowing, and pulled back his arm. Falcon swung his fist at Cactus Man and stabbed him with his wrist mounted Laser Sword. Cactus Man didn't even notice! He smashed his Energy Charged Fist into Falcon's faceplate, which shattered, ramming pieces of glass into the face beneith. Cactus Man blew Peyote Dust into Falcon's now exposed face. His head slumped inside the suit but the suit stayed standing.

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THIS IS FOR ROBYN HOOD!!!!!

He unleashed a Disc Blast so powerfull that it stripped the metal suit from Falcon's body. Falcon collapsed.

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Robyn Hood was surrounded by paramedics and Detective Norwood. As Cactus Man craned to see, Spencer Norwood came over.

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It's pretty bad, both legs broken, bullet holes in one of um. Bad crack in her skull and a broken collarbone. She aint gonna be fighting crime for a while but she'll live.

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OH thank god! That guy, Silver... something. What's gonna happen to him?

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Personally, I'd like you to take him out back an blow the guy t bits, but we gotta do this official. He'll be up on an attempted murder charge an me an ya boy Jimmy gonna be talkin to him for a long time. Now get outta here man, go rest. Go recover. Me an Jimmy'll handle things. I'll let um know at Trinity General that you'll be popping by tomorrow so there'll be no misunderstandins


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Cactus Man jumped on the CactuCycle and just rode. He ended up in the hills by the huge SAN HABBERSHON sign. He looked out over the city, then removed the Disc of Arubanon and stared at it.

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Is this the life I must lead? Watch my friend nearly die all because some loonatic wants some 'fun'?

You are the one Jimmy......

Jimmy looked around

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Who said that?

you must fight or all is lost........

He looked at the disc, and could see a vauge face in the swirling energy eddies

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WHA?

you must fight or all is lost, for all time.........

And the barely visible face faded into nothing.


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[jhd1]

Blimey that was a bumper issue! Awesome story, that really makes me want to read on for a number of reasons - will Robyn be the same again!? Who is the face in the Disc!? Will Detective Norwood discover Cactus Man's true identity!? :D

[Tweek It]

Reading this makes me wanna get CBH.. good work, MJ.

[MJStark]

**LIMITED EDITION INFINITYVERSE**
**CACTUS MAN SERIES**
**TRADING CARD**
#3
**FREE WITH ISSUE#12**

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#13

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It was two days later. Jimmy recieved a phone call at work

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Detective James

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Errrrr, hi. You don't know me, I'm a friend of Roberta's. She's asked me to call you, she...

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She's awake! I'll be there asap!


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Jimmy rushed to Trinity General Hospital and found Roberta's room.

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Roberta was a mess, her left eye and fore-head were bandaged, as well as cast's on one arm and both legs. When she saw him though, she managed to force a smile

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Jimmy... You came...

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Robbie, there's nothing that could keep me away. I'm so sorry...

Tears began to well up in his eyes

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Jimmy, don't be upset.
(She put her good hand on his arm)
I've always known the risks, before I met you I was in and out of hospital all the time. The whole reason Tegan decided to study nursing is so she could patch me up. You've saved me so many times...
(she looked over his shoulder)
... by which I mean feeding me and Cactus Man good info obviously. Oh, hey Tegan.

Jimmy turned, Tegan was stood in the doorway

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Detective James. You must be Ms Gomez? Thank you for letting me know she was awake.

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No problem. So you're her cop friend, she's told me sooo much about you and your guys little secret.

Jimmy momentarily panicked

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What secret?

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You know, that heroes work with the cops. Most folks think they just know about crimes through some kind of telepathy or something

Jimmy filled with relief

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Oh that, yeah, we like to keep it that way. Maybe the public would respect us a little more, but they'd respect heroes a whole lot less.

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Don't worry detective, I've kept Robbie's secret since we were 14, I'm good at keeping secrets. Anything you need from me, let me know.

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That's good to hear Ms Gomez. Now, if you wouldn't mind I need to talk to Ms Hitchins alone for a little while, can you help with that?

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No probs boss!

She snapped a salute at Jimmy, winked at him, and left the room, shutting the door behind her. Jimmy breathed a sigh of relief

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Phew! So what does she know Robbie? She scared the hell out of me then!

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Sorry, she likes tension. She knows you're mine & Cactus Man's liason officer and she knows that we both know Cactus Man's identity, that's it. If she did know, she wouldn't say, you can trust me on that.

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OK, so, what's broken?

Roberta smiled a little, and clicked the little button that released a shot of morphine into her system

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What isn't?


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The pair chatted for a while, then, when the morphine took hold and Roberta began to become incoherant, Jimmy decided had best head back to the station. Tegan went back in to Roberta's room.

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So that was Detective Jimmy James, huh? Cute guy, has he got a girlfriend?

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MMMMMMMMMMM... T.......... you know the thinmjkff? I lofityh hiytjm. He ifses a jisojmls you know? He......

Roberta drifted off to sleep, but woke up 20 minutes later with a start

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JIMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!

Tegan dropped the book she was reading

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Damn girl, you scared the hell out of me!
(Roberta started to cry)
What's wrong hun, you want me to get the nurse?

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No, I'm OK. I'm worried about him T. If I'm not there he'll lose control...

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What, Detective James?

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What?! No, Cactus Man. The man inside is a true decent man, the force that gives him his power seems to try to corrupt him. I know that having me there holds him true of purpose. I'm scared Tegan, scared for my friend, he needs an ally, a shoulder, someone to protect as a symbol of the good in this world.

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How do you know all this Robbie? He doesn't sound like the sharing type

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I never told you this T, but the first time I met Cactus Man he repulsed me. So rude, so crass, so... spikey. That night I had a dream. So vivid, so real. I was at the breakfast table, eatting my cereal, only milk left. A face appeared in the ripples, it said:

he is the one...

you must join him...

join him or all is lost, for all time...

I asked the bowl, 'Who?'. It replied:

one you met, but know not...

he will be the one...

but only if you make him be...

Then I woke up. The next time we crossed paths I swallowed my pride and be-friended him. As our friendship grew he got better, less rude, less crass, less violent, more focused and true. All because he had me....

Obviously exhausted from telling the story, Roberta once again dropped off to sleep. When she awoke it was dark outside, the lights were off and Tegan was gone. She looked out of her window into the dark city outside and worried.


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Cactus Man was walking alone down the back alleys of the city when he heard movement in the shadows.

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Come out scum-bag, I know ya there!

Stop, good hero, hold your blows,
For I am a friend, not a foe.

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Robyn?...

I'm afraid not, friend. I am a friend of Robyn Hood, sent to help you in this hour of need. I thought a little rhyme may make you smile. No matter, where do you head this night fair hero? Might I join your mission?

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I'd need to see who I was talkin to first, o mysterious one. And can we cut the hero-speak crap? I aint in the mood, save it for civilians!

OK, Mr Touchy, they call me...

A figure stepped into the light

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Wyllow Scarlet!


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Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet waited across the street from the 4Chan broadcast building.

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So, basicly red, Blind Delphi is gonna be turning up here tonight. Jimmy an his pal reckon she's here to use her mind control on the TV execs for something. We know she's working for Hysteria

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The one that killed Neutron Man?

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That's the skank, yeah. So, we get Delphi, she might lead us to Hysteria.

Wyllow looked across the street she saw Delphi walking towards the entrance

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There she is! Lets get her!!


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As they raced across the street Blind Delphi turned towards them. Wyllow Scarlet crutched her head and dropped to her knees in the middle of the street. Cactus Man stopped and had to dive and drag her out of the way of a car.

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My..... head...... It feels like.....arggghhhh!!!!! Leave me..... get her!

Cactus Man lay Wyllow down on the pavement and turned to Delphi, who was walking across the road towards them, using her mind control to stop the traffic

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OI! No-eyes! Lets find out if you see THIS coming!

Cactus Man released a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at Blind Delphi, which blew her across the road and into a wall. Wyllow snapped out of it straight away.

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Awww man that's better
(She shhok her head a little then turned to Cactus Man)
May I?

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Be my guest red

Wyllow ran across the street, jumping over car hoods and dodging trucks, until she reached the pavement. She rammed her quarter-staff into the ground and used it like a vaulting pole, launching herself feet first at the rising Blind Delphi and delivering a brutal Vaulting Dropkick that knocked Delphi out cold.

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Cactus Man called Detective Norwood, who turned up with a police cruiser and a mental dampening helmet for Delphi.

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So, ya gal Robyn's been outta action fer what? Two day? You already got a replacement? And what a hottie too!

Wyllow looked like someone had just spat in her face but Cactus Man raised his hand, stopping her retaliating

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Norwood, Jimmy tells me you're a nice guy, so ya get one warning. NO-ONE replaces Robyn Hood, got that?

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Indeed, my new friend is correct officer, I am but accompanying my spikey cohort until my dear friend Robyn is well again.

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You mean Roberta right?
(Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet looked at each other)
Hey, I aint a chump man! You tink I can't work a database? I know Jimmy tried t cover it but tha boy's got no computer skills.
(Cactus Man began to raise his fists)
Hey, hey, cool ya jets bro, I aint gonna tell no-one.

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Yeah, you best keep it that way chuckles. Anything else happens to that girl...

He picked up an empty can from the street and charged up his fist. As he crushed the can in his hand it melted. Cactus Man looked Detective Norwood in the eye, then walked away

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Farewell, dark and rude stranger, we shall meet again.

As she walked after Cactus Man he called after her

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Man, I hope so! With that ass girl you could walk away from me allllll day long!


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Wyllow turned to Cactus Man as they walked together

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So, that's Jimmy's partner? Seems like a bit of a jerk.

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See, he acts different around Jimmy... or so Jimmy says. Ahhh, I'm sure its nothin. You did good tonight red. I dunno why Robyn never mentioned ya though, we coulda used ya a few times...

Cactus Man turned around, but she was gone.

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#14

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Jimmy stormed into his office and slammed his hands down on Detective Norwood's desk

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HOW DARE YOU?!!! NOT ONLY DID YOU COMPROMISE THE IDENTITY OF ONE OF MY CONTACTS, YOU GO BLABBING ABOUT IT!?!?! AND YOU INSULTED MY LATEST CONTACT TOO! YOU BETTER HAVE A GOOD REASON FOR ALL THIS OR SO HELP ME....

Detective Norwood got out of his chair and stood nose to nose with Jimmy

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You'll whut Detective? You'll knock me on my ass? Go tell tha Captain? Whut? You remember one ting detective, we may be tha same rank but I'm still tha boss here. I wanna know somethin, I'll go find it. You wanted to keep it private, you shoulda done a better job.
(He stepped back and smiled)
An as fo that hot new chick ya brought in, well, she aint ya average girl. Honey like that you gotta treat um mean to keep um keen, know whut I'm sayin?

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No, sir, I don't. I do know that you pull anything like that again, if Wyllow Scarlet doesn't knock your teeth down your throat Cactus Man will. I have no control over that, you do. Sir.

Spencer Norwood paled a little at the thought.

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*cough* Anyway, I called ya in here for a job, not an arguement. The Union are back in action, Speed Burst too. Last night that doofus Smouldering Fire went out on his own to take down Chess Master. Chess Master musta had backup though, cos Smoulding Fire never came back an The Union got a note this morning.

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Well, that's pretty self-explanatory.

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Yeah, Cosmic Girl, White Archer an Speed Burst are out there lookin for Smouldering Fire right now. I need Cactus Man & that new girl out there lookin too. We aint found a body yet so there's still hope yeah?

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OK, I'll get them on it.


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Jimmy hurried through the corridors to Roberta's room and almost ran straight into Tegan

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Whoa! What's the hurry boss? You know she's not going anywhere right?

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Sorry, Ms Gomez, I need to talk to Ms Hitchins quite urgently

Jimmy rushed into Roberta's room and closed the door, well, almost. Tegan snuck up to the door and listened

.... nd then she said she was a friend of yours?

Jimmy, I've never heard of a Wyllow Scarlet... ha, Wyll Scarlet. Maybe I've got a fan?

Maybe. Trouble is, I need to get hold of her. I thought as she said she was your friend... DAMN IT!

Tegan thought for a second, then walked away


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But Jimmy, you can't go alone. I..... I worry about you. If I could just get out of this bed...

She tried to get up but Jimmy gentley pushed her back down and sat down on the bed next to her

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Robbie, dont stress yourself. I'll be fine.

He brushed some hair out of her face with his hand, and the two sat staring at each other for an uncomfortable moment, then Jimmy got up

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I have to go...

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Jimmy, please don't go yet. I need to tell you something. I...

Jimmy's pager went off

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Seems she's tracked me down. I gotta run, we'll talk more later Robbie I promise

Jimmy ran out of the room, Roberta stared at the door looking troubled, then looked away


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Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet met up at an abandoned warehouse

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So, how'd ya find Detective James' pager number?

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I...... er...... well....... er......

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Cos you don't know Robyn do ya? You lied to me red. I dont like lies. Maybe you should just walk away...

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OK, OK. I'll come clean. I do know Robyn, and I know Roberta too. But she doesn't know me as Wyllow Scarlet. I.... she....

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Alright red, I aint gonna make ya spill ya guts. But once we're done tonight you, Robbie an Detective James gonna have to have a talk, right?

At that moment a green and yellow blur flew past them and circled back to stop in front of them

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Oh! Fellow heroes. You must be Cactus Man, thank you for aiding in the search for Hysteria... And you are?

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Wyllow Scarlet at your service millady. And you are?

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You don't know? I am Speed Burst, the fastest woman on the planet!

Reaaalllly?

The heroes turned around

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Violet Blur and Chess Master were stood in the entrance to building

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I'd like to challenge that statement missy! How about you Chess Master?

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I know nothing of your speedy rivalry, strategy is my forté my dear

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Where is Smouldering Fire, Violet? We know you have him...

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He's right inside, are you fast enough to take him?

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Violet Blur dashed at the heroes and delivered a Dashing Punch to Cactus Man, then ducked under a Roundhouse Kick from Wyllow Scarlet before getting floored by a Sprinting Baton Smack from Speed Burst.

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I'll take care of Violet, you two handle Chess Master

Speed Burst and Violet both blurred and Cactus Man turned to Chess Master, who hit him with a limp wristed punch, then massaged his knuckles

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Owwwwwww!

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That all you got?

Cactus Man charged up his fist and delivered an Energy Charged Punch to the chin that sent Chess Master into the air towards Wyllow Scarlet. She held her quarter-staff like a baseball bat and delivered a Quarter-Staff Blow that knocked the airborne Chess Master out cold.

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The two speedsters went at it, blocking and reversing and blocking in the blink of an eye until, unseen by Violet Blur, Wyllow hit her with a Quarter-Staff Blow to the back of the head.

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Not so fast now huh?

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You think?

Violet rose an delivered a Dashing Punch to Wyllow and attempted the same with Cactus Man, but he dodged the blow and locked in the Cactus Clutch around Violet's neck. Speed Burst took the opportunity and used her Baton to smack Violet in the face.

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That was for Neutron Man! And this is for me!

Speed Burst swung her Baton again, but Violet broke free of Cactus Man's grip. Before she managed to gain any speed though Cactus Man hit her with a Disc Blast which sent her flying into a wall and she was out for the count.

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The three heroes found Smouldering Fire tired up inside, unconscious. They un-tied him and used the rope to tie up Blur and Chess Master. Cactus Man was interogating the pair.

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Where's Hysteria, Chess Master?

*SMACK*

Cactus Man slapped him across the face.

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Next time I'll do it with spikes, and you wont have a face. TELL ME!!!

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OK OK! She's always moving around but we were meant to deliver Smouldering Fire to her in a few hours at a house boat in the Marina. Thats all I know.... please...

Wyllow turned to Violet Blur

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How about you?

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Me? Oh, I know, but you'll never find out!

Her form blurred, her ropes vibrated off her and she was gone.

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I'll follow her, you call Detective Norwood and get this guy picked up.

And she was gone.


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Cactus Man called Detective Norwood

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Norwood, one Chess Master ready for pickup. Trace the call, you'll find him and an alive Smouldering Fire too.

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Yo, Cactus Man good to hear ya got him and Fire is safe. I take it there's no bad blood betwee...

Cactus Man hung up the phone.

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Come on red, lets get to the Marina. I'll even let ya sit in Robyn's seat on the bike...

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You got space on there for one more bro? Screw waiting for that jerk Norwood, its payback time!

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#15

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Night was falling as Cactus Man, Wyllow Scarlet & Smouldering Fire rode the CactuCycle towards the Marina. Suddenly the rear locked up and Cactus Man brought the bike to a skidding halt. Upon inspection the heroes found an oriental fan jammed in the spokes

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Hey, I know that design! It belongs to...

The heroes turned around

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Pink Lotus!

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Smouldering Fire used his Flamethrower attack but Pink Lotus back-flipped away, flipped past Wyllow, who missed with a Roundhouse Kick, and Kicked Smouldering Fire square in the head, before flipping away again. Cactus Man missed with a Disc Blast and Wyllow Scarlet once again missed with a Roundhouse Kick before Pink Lotus spun over to Smouldering Fire and Sliced him with her Fan. Cactus Man jumped on Lotus from behind and locked in the Cactus Clutch.

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Quickly, one of you do something!

Pink Lotus reversed the Cactus Clutch and pushed Cactus Man away, but got hit with a Fireball from Smouldering Fire. As Pink Lotus dropped to her knees Cactus Man threw a Prison of Arubanon energy net over her. With the energy discharging into Lotus Wyllow landed a Quarter-Staff Blow on her while Smouldering Fire celebrated by doing his trademarked dance.

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We aint done yet kid, get with the program!

As Pink Lotus threw off the spent energy net Wyllow hit Lotus with a Vaulting Dropkick which sent her tumbling towards Smouldering Fire. He launched a Fireball at Pink Lotus but the martial arts master managed to duck it and hit a Palm Thrust that knocked Smouldering Fire down. Pink Lotus' shoulders bounced up and down, almost as if she was laughing. She turned around and was hit by a Disc Blast from the chest of Cactus Man which sent her flying into the distance.

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The heroes ran the rest of the way to the Marina and waited for any sign of villainary.

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Hysteria's really got it in for you Union guys huh? Lotus didn't even go for us.

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Yeah, being on TV really gets you some enemies.

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So, fellow hero, you care not for Detective Norwood either. Tell me more.

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Oh, yeah. Basicly, last season we had another member, Deep Red...

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Yeah, met her already

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Yeah, anyway, me an her went on a date inbetween seasons. The cameras came too though, the TV guys didn't wanna miss a possible in team relationship. Norwood turned up at the club that night too. He was trying it on with Red even though the cameras were on us!
Someone spiked her, but all the camera's caught were a black man's hand sneekin into shot an droppin something in her drink. I figured she was a lightweight drinker so I took her home. The next day she comes in and smashes up the place saying I drugged her!
The producers looked at the footage an decided it coulda been anyone. She flipped out, and they canned her saying she 'tested poorly with viewers'. I've got no proof, but I'm sure it was him.

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ITS HIM!

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Like I say, I got no proof...

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No, actually him! Over there! Why's he brought Chess Master here?

The heroes watched as Detective Norwood, with a hand-cuffed Chess Master, walked up a jetty to a house-boat and went inside.

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What the hell's going on?

Moments later Chess Master emerged with his Pawns and Violet Blur, Chess Master rubbing his wrists. Blur sped off, Chess Master and his Pawns jumped in to Detective Norwood's police cruiser and drove away.

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This is too weird! We've got to get closer...


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The heroes snuck on to the boat and listened at an open window.

...y money? Ya gonna have to double that sister, my new partner's gettin a bit to close to things. It aint gonna be easy like wit Fenelli. He left all tha talkin t heroes t me, this new guy? Boys got a main line t three of um. Before Cactus Man turned up you'da been running things by now!

Yes, for a cactus he is certainly being more of a thorn in my side. Any luck finding out his true identity?

Cactus Man held his breath

Nah, can't find any details on him or his friend Wyllow Scarlet. Now Robyn Hood, that's another story. I got tha whole book on her. That's one good ting Falcon did: you put a hero in hospital, I'm gonna find out allll about um.

Give me the file

Hey, I tol you, money first. 10K or I walk.

I'm not sure I can afford that Detective, maybe we can come to some... other arrangement?

Cactus Man heard a zipper being opened

DAMN GIRL...

Cactus Man heard squelchy kissing noises

You sure do know what ya doin huh? You shou..... hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggghgggghgghghhgAAAAAAARRRGGGGGH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHGHHH!!!!

Stupid male vanity. A shame, you could have been usefull. And what about you my dear? Why, I think you shall be a message too, just like your dead boyfriend was. And as for Robyn Hood...

At that the three heroes looked at each other and burst into the room

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Don't touch that file!

Cactus Man launched some Cactus Energy Spines at the folder, which was torn to shreds.

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You're gonna pay for what you did to Neutron Man, Hysteria! LETS COOK!

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Smouldering Fire launched his Flamethrower attack, but Hysteria dived out of the way and ran out of the door as the boat began to catch fire

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Wyllow, grab Speed Burst!

As she did so Cactus Man and Smouldering Fire ran after Hysteria. When they reached the end of the jetty Hysteria was no-where to be seen. Then she launched herself out of the shadows at Smouldering Fire and tried to kiss him with her Toxic Lipstick.

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I don't think so lady!

Smouldering Fire hit her with his Flamethrower attack. As Hysteria dropped to the floor and rolled around to put the flames out Wyllow emerged from the burning house-boat helping Speed Burst out on to the jetty. Wyllow walked up to Hysteria and dragged her to her feet.

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You're going down bitch

Hysteria simpley smiled. Wyllow took her hands off Hysteria and began brushing at her clothing.

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GET THEM OFF! GET THEM OFF! THE SPIDERS.....

Cactus Man threw a Prison of Arubanon energy net over Hysteria, but both he and Smouthering Fire began stumbling about.

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So.... dizzy...

Smouldering Fire aimed a Fireball at Hysteria but missed wildly. Cactus Man threw himself at Hysteria and locked in the Cactus Clutch

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Stop torturing Wyllow or I'm gonna rip your head off!

He tightened the hold and Wyllow Scarlet snapped out of her Panic Attack. Smouldering Fire walked up to Hysteria

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/2209/smolderingfire.jpg
See this? This what I'm gonna do on your grave!

He did his little dance. She smiled again, and Smouldering Fire dropped to his knees and began to cry

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No Daddy! Don't lock me down here! I promise I wont burn anything again! Daddyyyyyyyyyyyyy...

Cactus Man just stared at him while he lay rocking on the floor

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Man, ISSUES!!

Taking advantage of the distraction Hysteria elbowed Cactus Man in the chest and pushed him away, but turn around into a Roundhouse Kick from Wyllow Scarlet. Hysteria spun on the the spot, stopping to face Cactus Man.

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Time to calm you down!

Cactus Man charged up his fist and hit Hysteria with an Energy Chaged Punch that knocked her out cold!

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The fight over, Wyllow tended to Speed Burst with her Medi-Kit while Cactus Man tied up Hysteria.

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/2209/smolderingfire.jpg
So, who we gonna call for pick-up? Your guy?

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No, I've got a better contact.

Cactus Man made a call

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Hello?

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Hey, Captain Mersa, Cactus Man here.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3163/chiefsan.jpg
Oh..... er.... hello Cactus Man. Errrrrr..... I'm sorry, why are you calling me?

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Detective James is busy hunting down some leads. We got Hysteria, we need her picking up. But I've got some bad news too Cap.

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Go on

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Norwood was a bent cop, he's been feeding villains infomation, setting up heroes for villains to take down. He was the reason Robyn nearly died. He even set up the death of his old partner! Some up-and-coming star of the force, huh?

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What??..... Well you have my word, we shall prosecute him to the full extent of the law.

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To late for that, he pushed his luck with Hysteria a bit to far. He's dead Cap.

The line went quiet for a minute

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OK. I'll send my most trusted officer down with a team.

And the line went dead.


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Cactus Man walked over to the other three heroes

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Man, he took that hard...

At that moment he heard someone shout

*CUT!! THATS A WRAP PEOPLE!!*

Floodlights came on and Cactus Man realised an entire film crew were stood where there were shadows before. Someone ran forward, put a blanket around Smouldering Fire's shoulders and a Cost-Bucks coffee in his hands

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Thanks Timmy

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WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!!?!!?

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Hey man, cameras follow me everywhere.

Another man came up and pushed papers and a pen into Cactus Man's hand. They read 'Release Papers' at the top

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You gotta sign um if you wanna be in the episode. You too Wyllow. Come on guys, it's gonna make awesome TV, an this could be my big break, a Smouldering Fire episode, fighting without the others. Come on, I'll owe you a favour?

Cactus Man looked at Wyllow, who shrugged.

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OK, but you owe us big

Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet signed the papers.

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Thanks guys! You ever wanna go to a big red carpet party, you let me know! TIMMY! Bring the car around! Speed Burst, you need a lift?


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As the film crew left the police turned up and a female officer took the lead in approaching Cactus Man and Wyllow. She extended her hand and Cactus Man shook it

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Officer Hyatt, Captain Mersa sent us for Hysteria?

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She's over there

Officer Hyatt waved a couple of other officers over to Hysteria, who placed a mental dampening helmet on her and walked her towards a cruiser. She began shouting at Cactus Man

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YOU THINK YOU'VE WON?! WHEN MY MASTER HEARS ABOUT THIS HE'S GOING TO RAIN DOWN DEATH AND DESTRUCTION ON THIS CITY LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN!!!!

Cactus Man and Wyllow looked at each other

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HER MASTER?!?

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[1PWfan]

Calling it now: You've been in San Habbershon a while and Aaron Ablaze hasn't turned up yet, so it's probably him.

[MJStark]

http://www.ukgameshows.com/atoz/programmes/f/family_fortunes/bygraves_duhduhh.jpg

Awwww, lets take a look at what you could have won... :D

[1PWfan]

http://www.ukgameshows.com/atoz/programmes/f/family_fortunes/bygraves_duhduhh.jpg

Awwww, lets take a look at what you could have won... :D

Where is he then? Because I've run a couple of games out of San Habbershon and could hardly get away from the guy.

[MJStark]

Not faced him at this point I'm afraid. He had a scheme the turn after the Silver Falcon issue but Cactus Man was too banged up at that point, Cosmic Girl and White Archer failed to take him down. That's not to say that I wont face him in the future though ;)

[MJStark]

ISSUE#16

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Jimmy arrived at the hospital and went to Roberta's room. When he got there Wyllow Scarlet was waiting outside.

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Our mutual spikey friend told me that we had to talk, so here I am.

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OK Ms Scarlet, lets go have a chat with our friend Ms Hitchins, shall we.

The pair walked in to Roberta's room. Roberta looked around.

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Jimmy! And this must be the infamous Wyllow Scarlet..... TEGAN?!?

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You must be mistaken fair maiden...

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Don't give me that bull, T. Putting on a voice doesn't fool me, we've known each other since grade school

Wyllow's shoulders slumped

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Man, I figured this would be the point I got rumbled.
(she smiled a little)
Was fun while it lasted though.

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Fun? You think this is fun and games Ms Gomez?

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No, no, no. That's not what I was saying Detective. I told you I'd do whatever was neccessary, and I did. I'm a state champ kickboxer and a brown belt in Akido for god sake! Why shouldn't I help hunt down the people who did this to my best friend? Robbie's not got special powers and she's a hero, why shouldn't I be one?

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But T, you can't just jump in to this! When I started out I had Kal to keep me safe...

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And I've had Cactus Man! Robbie, you said yourself Cactus Man needs someone. With you out of action I thought...

Roberta was waving her hands to get Wyllow to stop talking. Jimmy spotted it though.

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Well, all I can say is.... good job Ms Scarlet!

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What?!

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Really?!?

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Yeah. Cactus Man informs me that you've performed very well under fire. If you wish to continue your amature heroics I wont stop you. But I would ask that you don't go it alone for a while yet. Stick with Cactus Man till he thinks you're ready, that is my advice.

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I'll take it boss! Thank you!

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Now if you don't mind I need a chat with Ms Hitchins in private. And unless you're gonna get changed first leave by the hospital's rear entrance, we don't want to attract too much attention up here.

Wyllow snapped a salute at Jimmy, gave Roberta a kiss on the cheek and left the room smiling from ear to ear.

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I'm not sure about thi.....

He interupted her

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What was all...
(Jimmy waved his arms about like Roberta had)
...that about?

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OK, I tried to tell you about this last night but you had to go. Remember when we first met...

Roberta told him all about her dream.

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Robbie! The night we faced Silver Falcon, the night you almost.... I went up in to the hills to think. I'll be honest Rob, I was ready to dig a hole, throw in the disc and bury the whole thing. Then a face appeared in the disc, it sounds like the same face you saw in your dream. It told me I had to fight or all was lost for all time, just like your dream said!

Roberta took Jimmy's hand.

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Do you believe in fate Jimmy? Cos I do. I was devestated when Kal turned on me, I thought I'd never enjoy life again. I was going from fight to fight, I didn't really care anymore. Jimmy, you changed all that. I found myself waking up in the morning, not worrying about the bruises and scrapes of the night before, but excited to see what the next night with Cactus Man... with you... would bring. You saved me Jimmy...

The two stared into each others eyes...

The door to the room burst open and a figure in a highwayman's outfit landed on the floor. Wyllow Scarlet walked in hit the figure on the head with her Quarter-Staff

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Wyllow & Jimmy quickly tied Highway Mistress up.

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Now, what the hell is going on?!?

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Well, I was going out the back door like you said when I saw her sneaking about. She saw me and ran. She headed straight for this room!

Jimmy took Roberta's water jug and poured it over Highway Mistress' head. She woke up spluttering

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*cough* *cough* Ahh, D'tective James oiy presume? Oiy got a message for yow. Guvna says yow got a week ta git ya affairs in orda. He says yow best mayk a will, see ya last film, kiss yow pets good-boye. He's comin fo yow, yow, yow n Cactus Man. He's gunna d'stroy all o yow! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

*WHACK!*

Wyllow had hit her with her Quarter-Staff again, knocking her out cold. The three looked at each other

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9693/robynbed.jpg
Looks like I'm gonna have to get out of his bed pretty soon then, huh?

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[MJStark]

**LIMITED EDITION INFINITYVERSE**
**CACTUS MAN SERIES**
**TRADING CARD**
#4
**FREE WITH ISSUE#16**

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/7005/tradingcardws.jpg

[MJStark]

***!!!COMPETITION TIME!!!***

THE PRIZE
Choosing the villain for a SPECIAL up-coming issue of Cactus Man.

THE QUESTION
How old is Robyn Hood?
Obviously its a guess, but I know what it is from a story perspective

TIE-BREAK STATEMENT
I read The Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man because.........


***!!!!!!COMPETITION CLOSES 23rd Dec 6AM GMT!!!!!!***
***(That's 1AM EST or 22nd Dec 10PM PST)***


SMALL PRINT
Please don't say the villain in the thread, it'll ruin it for everyone else. Answers only please, the winner will be notified via PM to find out their choise of villain and the issue will be posted some time over the holidays

[Tweek It]

Robyn Hood's age.. I'd say she is 18.

..I read Cactus Man because.. well I love comics and I'm a geek. It is very entertaining and it is the reason I bought the game.

[MichiganHero]

THE QUESTION
How old is Robyn Hood?
I'm going to say 17. I like the number and my gut tells me to say it.

TIE-BREAK STATEMENT
I read The Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man because he reminds me of Deadpool with his comments and it is a well written dynasty. I wish Cactus Man was real. The films would be good. ¬_¬

[Slasherzeta]

Robyn is likely 18, but my gut says 17, so I'll go with that. My final answer is 17

Why I read Cactus Man? It's well written, and Cactus Man is so fantastically snarky and hilarious.

[MJStark]

WOW! 3 entries! OK, extended till 10AM GMT if anyone else wants to get involved :D

[jhd1]

How old is Robyn Hood?
18

TIE-BREAK STATEMENT
I read The Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man because despite being something of a comic book novice, I find Cactus Man to be very much a comic book superhero. His Amazing Adventures flow like a comic book, read like a comic book and, as much as is possible for a forum, look like a comic book. The Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man never feels like the output from a game, yet if you sit and study an issue it is possible to tell how you arrived at this storyline. I read The Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man because it's one of the best diaries on this forum, regardless of which game it is written for.

[MJStark]

***!!!COMPETITION WINNER!!!***

MICHIGANHERO

Many thanks to the 4 of you that entered. Due to the not so hot response I'm choosing to believe that Cactus Man is read mainly by guests and its not just google spider-bots looking at it over and over again :D

The Special Issue will be up over the holidays, but not before the final exciting installment of Volume#1 of The Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man!

[1PWfan]

I would've put a response up but I couldn't think of a villain I wanted to see used, and it didn't seem to be fair to enter when I didn't really want to win. Look forward to the result, though

[MJStark]

ISSUE#17
Part 1

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Jimmy handed over Highway Mistress into the custody of the Desk-Sergeant and went straight to see Captain Mersa. The captain's door was locked. Jimmy returned to his desk and found an envelope addressed to him, he opened it

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As he finished reading there was a knock at the open door, Jimmy turned around

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Officer Hyatt reporting for duty, sir


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Three days later Jimmy had finally got Officer Hyatt up to speed and by the magic of buracracy Officer Hyatt had become Sergeant Hyatt in the blink of an eye, another parting gift from the former Captain.

Jimmy got a phone-call.

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James

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Hey boss. Just thought you'd wanna know, Robbie's been discharged, she's home!

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Tegan, you've just made my day! Tell her I'll pop by after work.


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Jimmy sat on a sofa in Roberta and Tegan's appartment, Tegan had gone to wake Roberta. He got up and looked at the medical books of=n a shelf. He went to look at one entitled 'Meta-Humans: Wonder Beings or a Surgeon's Nightmare?' but it would not come off the shelf. The wall next to him slid away, revealing Robyn Hood's suit and equipment hanging on the wall, as well as a coat-stand which held the clothing and equipment of Wyllow Scarlet.

See, I told you that book was too interesting to use Tegan

Jimmy turned around

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Robbie! You're looking so much better!

He rushed over and hugged her. After a slightly uncomfortable amount of time Tegan coughed, and the pair seperated again. Jimmy blushed slightly and looked away

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Jeez, you'd think I'd nearly died! hehe Anyway mister, where've you been the last three days?

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Well...

Jimmy filled Roberta and Tegan in on the events at the station.

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So you really are the boss now huh? What does Cactus Man think about all this?

Jimmy looked at Roberta, she shook her head ever-so slightly

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Well, he's glad Norwood is gone, but he's pretty worried that Roberta's cover is blown. Maybe you guys should move, get a new place, change names...

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Don't worry Jimmy, its fine. I've never booked in to a hospital in my real name. Tegan set up a fake ID and insurance forms years ago. Poor Mary Taylor, always geting into accidents.

The two girls laughed. Jimmy was visibley releaved.

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Oh, that's a weight off my mind! But you can never use that again you know?

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Don't worry boss, already covered

Tegan flashed an ID with Roberta's photo in the name of Dita Reywood

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Ladies, you never cease to amaze me! Robbie, I'm sorry, I wish we could just hang for a bit but I did have another reason for coming over.
(he turned to Tegan)
I've had a report that Smouldering Fire has gone missing again, he tried going after Miss Arsenic for some info on this myterious 'Master' and never came back. It seems like he's trying for his own mini-series or something. Would Wyllow Scarlet be up for giving Cactus Man a hand finding him Tegan?

She grabbed her gear and ran into her room to change.

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Jimmy, I can help too
(she took his hand)
I want too...

They gazed into each other's eyes...

And Wyllow Scarlet burst into the room

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And where shall I meet my fellow hero fair detective?

Both Jimmy and Roberta rolled their eyes. Jimmy looked at Roberta and raised one eyebrow quizically

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Hey, it's cute when I do it!


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Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet pulled up outside the same disused warehouse that they had faced Violet Blur and Chess Master only days before

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Here? Really?

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Jimmy's new partner checked it out, there's definately someone in there and the deeds are in the name Peter Brommfield, that's Lead Man! Gotta be worth a try red.

The two snuck inside and saw Smouldering Fire tied up with two women standing over him

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Ya see darlin, ah told ya tha flameproof rope would hold.

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Yeah baby! You nailed it!

Cactus Man & Wyllow Scarlet stepped from the shadows

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Hold, vile harlots! Prepare to meet the end of your evil plans at the hands of Wyllow Scarlet and Cactus Man!

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You take big hair girl, I'll take the southern belle, I got a score to settle

Wyllow ran at Honey Badger. Honey Badger Kicked wildly at her, but Wyllow sidestepped the attack and hit Honey Badger with her Taser.

Wyllow stood over her

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When will you people learn that crime does not pay?


MEANWHILE...


Miss Arsenic drew her Katana and launched herself at Cactus Man. He managed to block her first Slice with a forcefield but then she spun around and buried the sword up to the hilt in his side!

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AAARRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHH, NOT AGAIN!!!!!!

He pulled the sword out with a sickening noise and threw it into the shadows. He turned to the wide-eyed Arsenic, his hand growing.

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How's ya ass doing after Robyn perferated it? You know, when you set us up and she nearly died? Well, time for you to get a body to match!

Her smashed her with his Giant Cactus Palm.


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Honey Badger, having now stopped convulsing, swung her Claws at Wyllow's legs, but Wyllow jumped the blow and backed away. Honey Badger rose and ran at Wyllow, this time receiving a Roundhouse Kick to the head which spun her in mid-air and left her, once again, on the floor

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To stay down would truely benefit you right now, harlot.


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Having turned to check on how Scarlet was doing Cactus Man was not concentrating on his own foe. A fact he paid for when one of Miss Arsenic's Longbow Arrows went straight through his leg!

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OWWWW! What the hell!!??!

He turned and fired a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at Miss Arsenic which knocked her down.


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Honey Badger had got back up.

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Honey, get a grip on yourself! In the world of stars your just the mic check girl!

Honey Badger launched a Kick at Wyllow, but she easily blocked it with her Quarter-Staff

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Really? OK. CHECK! ONE...

Wyllow hit Honey Badger in the gut with her Quarter-Staff, doubling the villain over

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....TWO!

She swung the staff around again and delivered a Blow to the back of Honey Badger's head that knocked her out cold.

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Miss Arsenic lay on the floor bleeding. She pulled out one of her Handguns and fired at Catcus Man, but her hands were too shakey and she missed wildly. He smiled.

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Awww, the world class assassin missed. Shame I wont!

Cactus Man produced a Prison of Arubanon energy net and threw it over Miss Arsenic. The net discharged and Arsenic passed out

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Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet untied Smouldering Fire and tied up the villains. Cactus Man called Sergeant Hyatt to pick up the villains, then decided to conduct a little interogation while Wyllow looked after Smouldering Fire with her Medi-Kit. He pulled a folding chair up and sat on it backwards facing the villainous women.

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So ladies. You've got two choises. A. You can tell me what I want to know and go to jail. Or B. You can refuse to tell me and go to the hospital, maybe the mourge. Which is it going to be?

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We'll never tell you anything! We'd never betray the masters...

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Pural now huh?

Miss Arsenic turned to Honey Badger

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Darlin, good thing ya pretty, cos ya sure are dumb

She turned back to Cactus Man.

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I tell ya what darlin, you let me go, I'll tell you what you wanna know.

Wyllow walked over.

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You're in no position to bargain with us, harlot!

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On the contrary darlin. Ah know when, Ah know where, Ah even know who. Ah'm always ready to make a deal with the highest bidder, an ma freedom's at a premium right now.

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OK lady, talk. I believe what I hear, I'll let you go.

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Why should ah trust you?

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What choise do you have?

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Well darlin, ya got me there! OK, ah reckon y'all folks o ya word. Lead Man's gonna be at the 4Chan Broadcast Centre at 10pm, he's gonna go on air and demand that The Union give themselves up to him or he's gonna blow the building an everyone in it sky high.

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Cactus Man, that's forty minutes from now!

Cactus Man untied Miss Arsenic.

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Now, you leave this town, ya don't come back. I see you again, I'll make sure you get what's comin to you, all 20,000 volts, got it?

Miss Arsenic nodded and walked away

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You can't leave me here with them!!!

Miss Arsenic looked at Honey Badger, then Cactus Man and Wyllow, then back to Honey Badger

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Darlin, you aint worth it.

She took out a coin and flipped it at Honey Badger, it landed in her lap.

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That's for your phone call darlin, enjoy your stay. haahaha.

She turn back to walk away and came nose to muzzle with Sergeant Hyatt's Beretta.

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I don't think so punk, ON THE GROUND, NOW!

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Ya broke ya word Cactus Man, y'all no better than me!

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Hey, I only said we'd let you go. Sergeant, I trust we can leave this to you? We've got people to save!

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#17
Part 2

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Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet pulled up outside the 4Chan building. Wyllow checked her watch

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9:55 and no sign of him, you reckon she was lying Cactus Man?

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Five minutes, we'll see.

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So five minutes he will be,
Bet you were not expecting me,
And before you start dont you worry,
I can still fire arrows in a flurry.
So good to see you Cactus Man,
Now tell me quick, what's the plan?

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Ya know what sweetcheeks, I've actually missed ya rhyming. How did you find us?

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Ah, Wyllow and I have GPS,
Now to find the other there is no guess!

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Robbie, you sure you're OK to do this? Me an Cactus Man can handle it.

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Of this dear friend I have no doubt,
I trust your skills, no need to pout,
But there's no way I can sit on the sidelines,
While my good friends have the fun times!

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Well if ya sure sweetcheeks...

Just then a van screeched to a halt outside the studios, the rear wheels low in their suspension and the windows blacked out. The rear doors opened, and out climbed Lead Man.

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STOP RIGHT THERE LEAD MAN! GIVE IT UP NOW AND YOU WONT GET HURT!

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Is this what is meant to stop me? Two little girls and a green squishy thing?

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Villain, I believe you underestimate the peril you find yourself in.

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Surrender villain, last chance you get,
Or you'll fall at the hands of Cactus Man, Robyn Hood and Wyll Scarlet!

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I used to be a star! I shall have my revenge on EVERYONE!

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As Lead Man began lumbering towards them Robyn loosed a Taser Arrow that hit him square in the chest. Being made of metal the electicity flowed across his body, momentarily stunning him. Cactus Man took the advantage and hit Lead Man with an Energy Charged Punch

*CLANG*

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HAHAHAHAHAHA! Lead Man is unbreakable, can you say the same?

Lead Man threw a Heavy Lead Punch at Robyn Hood's head.

*CLANG*

Lead Man's fist had been stopped an inch away from Robyn's face by one of Cactus Man's forcefields. Robyn jumped back and fired a Regular Arrow at Lead Man, but it simpley bouced of his metal skin and pin-wheeled away

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HAHAAHAHAHAAH!!!

Wyllow Scarlet launched a Roundhouse Kick at Lead Man's head

*CLANG*

Wyllow hopped around, holding her foot. Cactus Man produced a Prison of Arubanon energy net an threw it over Lead Man, who dropped to a crouch as the net discharged.

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That's more like it! Get him!!

Robyn fired another Regular Arrow, once again with no effect. Wyllow smacked her Quarter-Staff over Lead Man's back, but only left the tiniest of dents in his metallic skin. Cactus Man fired a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at the still prone Lead Man. This time Lead Man reacted

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ARRRRGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!

Furious, he ripped his way out of the spent energy net and hit Wyllow with a Heavy Lead Punch that sent her flying

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Cactus Man hit Lead Man with a Disc Blast that knocked the metallic villain against a wall.

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Robbie, thats it! Energy and electic work better on this chump, use your Taser Arrows!

Robyn loosed a Taser Arrow, which once again seemed to cause Lead Man great pain. Wyllow ran out of the shadows and swung her Quarter-Staff at his head like a baseball bat.

*SMASH*

Wyllow's Quarter-Staff shattered on Lead Man's skull. He turned around unfazed and hit he with another Heavy Lead Punch that knocked her to the ground. Cactus Man made a cactus symbol in the air and blew his Magical Peyote Dust in Lead Man's face, Lead Man simpley stood there swaying

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Ahh, magic too! Sweeeeet!

Robyn loosed another Taser Arrow which sent sparks rippling over Lead Man's body. As he began to fall forwards Cactus Man hit him with an Energy Charged Punch that knocked him back to a standing position.

Wllyow, clutching her ribs, limped up to Lean Man and rammed her Taser in his chest. Being much more powerfull that Robyn's arrows, Lead Man's body shook as the electicity flowed through him. His eyes opened

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RRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHHGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!

*CLANG*

He delivered a furious Lead Headbutt to Wyllow that knocked her out cold

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Lead Man's chest exploded in sparks as another of Robyn's Taser Arrows hit home. The multiple electrical discharges draining him, Lead Man dropped to one knee and Robyn notched another Taser Arrow

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You best pray that she doth live,
Or no mercy will I give,
Your villainy I can not stand,
I've near died at your kind's hand,
I fact, no more mercy will I show,
MINE shall be the final blow!

She took the Taser Arrow in her hand, walked up to Lead Man and rammed it into his temple. He dropped to the floor, unconcious.

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The van that Lead Man had arrived in had simpley been sat there all this time, but now it sped into gear and aimed itself squarely at Robyn Hood and Wyllow

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I don't think so!!

Cactus Man fired a Disc Blast at the van which flipped it onto it's side. It skidded passed Robyn, who was trying to protect the still unconcious Wyllow.


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Cactus Man climbed on to the van and dragged out the driver, one of Chess Master's Pawns. Cactus Man threw the Pawn on to the ground, Robyn tied him up. Cactus Man grabbed the semi-concious passenger but he was far too heavy, so he kicked out the windscreen and dragged him out that way.

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Now, who do we have here?

He rolled the fat man over.

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Who the hell is this?

I can answer that...

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Cosmic Girl?!?

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That's right my friend, Cosmic Girl, doer of good, leader of The Union, yada yada yada. That is Felonius Monk, a leader of The Masters of the Underworld. It all becomes clear now he is unmasked. Hysteria and Lead Man are two of The Underworld's top people in San Habbershon, of course they would be in charge of a project to destroy The Union. Monk must have decided to make the trip from Ravenholme to supervise this final gambit.

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But Lead Man never sent out his message so how...

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Sergeant Hyatt let us know what was going on, we arrived just in time to see Ms Hood deliver the final blow to Lead Man and you save your friends. It must be said, I'm very impressed.

The pair walked over to Robyn, who was helping Wyllow to her feet.

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Cactus Man, we were all greatly saddened by Neutron Man's passing, we all owe you a huge debt in bringing his killers and their master to justice...
(she took a deep breath)
But we must move on. Cactus Man, The Union needs a new fourth mamber. I would be honoured if you would join us.

Cactus Man stared at her, then turned to look at Robyn and Wyllow. He turned back to Cosmic Girl

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Ya know, thanks for the offer an all. But I've already got a team an they mean more to me than anything your glitz n glamour high flying TV team could ever offer me...

He backed up and stood between Robyn and Wyllow, a secutiry floodlight motion sensor saw the movement and chose that moment to brightly illuminate the three heroes

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Cos we're Cactus Man and his Amazing Friends!!!

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[MJStark]

*RING RING* *RING RING*

'Hello?'

'Hey Matty-Boy! Awesome job on that final double issue! You hit 111% above your projected sales kid!'

'Yeah? That's great boss! But it's two in the morning...'

'Yeah kid. Figured you'd wanna know, we're giving you another run with Cactus Man!'

'Yeah!'

'One condition though kid. We want a Christmas Special. And we want it on the shelves ASAP!'

'It's Chistmas Eve morning boss!!'

'OK, we want it soon as kid. You get that Competition Winner's villain as soon as you can, we want it out before everyone's bored of Christmas!'

'But boss...'

'You want a new volume? Get on it'

*!CLICK!*

[MichiganHero]

Apologises for the hold-up, MJ has my reply now.
And I want Cactus Man and his Amazing Friends as my friends. Life would be sooooooooo much easier! ¬_¬ :p

[MJStark]

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

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It was Christmas. Jimmy, Roberta and Tegan had all returned to Centenary City for the holidays. However, the Chief of Police had asked Jimmy for a favour. Who'd have thought one little favour could lead to this.

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Come on Cactus Man, stop procrastinating,
We must not keep our fans awaiting.

It's alright for you sweetcheeks, you just get to wear a cute hat...

Cactus Man stepped out of the Changing Room

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...I have to dress up like this!

Robyn tried to cover her laughter.

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Oh my, your likeness, it is a sinch,
You look just like The Grinch!

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Yeah, yeah, very funny. Lets just get on with it yeah? I don't even like kids an, lets face it, I'm a health an safety nightmare!

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Come my friend, be filled with cheer,
Snotty noses are nothing to fear,
Our populartiy has risen some,
After appearing on The Union,
We can't let the chance pass,
To light up an orphan's life at Christmas!


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The heroes pulled up outside the orphanage. Cactus Man noticed a white van tucked arund the corner of the building. As they had been asked to enter around the back the heroes headed that way.

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Cactus Man, wait a sec,
I just have to check,
(she ran back to the window they had just passed)
Cactus Man, somethings afoot,
Come quick and take a look.

Cactus Man walked over and looked through the window. He saw all the orphans tied up, along with the building's staff.

They heard talking from around the corner by the van

So, you reckon this will work boy?

Sure thing boss, Robyn Hood's definately in town so guaranteed Cactus Man won't be far away, all we have to do is ring it in, they'll be here.

Good work boy, Cactus Man will pay for messing with The Masters of the Underworld!

Cactus Man and Robyn jumped around the corner to confront the unknown villains

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Well, well, well. Looks like we won't even have to do that!

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See boss, I'm just that good!

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Sharpshooter, I should have known,
After last time I'd have thought you'd grown,
Out of your wicked compullcion,
No matter, we shall ensure your expulsion,
Failure will be the result of your plan,
Say Robyn Hood and Cactus Man!

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Robyn fired a Regular Arrow at Sharpshooter which caught him in the leg.

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AHHHHGGGGHHHHHHHGGGGGGG!!!


MEANWHILE...


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You'll pay for meddling in our plans Cactus Man... LET'S TURN UP THE VOLUME!!!

Hulabaloo lauched a Sonic Wave that blasted Cactus Man through the wall of the orphanage. He followed him into the building


...


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You shouldn't have done that Robbie!

He fired a Flaming Arrow at Robyn Hood, but missed as she fired an arrow with a line attached at a tree, jumped and delivered a crunching Swinging Kick to Sharpshooter. She landed lightly in the tree. Sharpshooter fired a Normal Arrow at Robyn, luckily for her it simply bounced off the cast on her leg. She responded with a Taser Arrow that hit home and floored Sharpshooter again.

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Kal, will you never learn?
Don't you ever want, no, yearn,
To be better than your peers,
No, you just grovel there in fear,
Forever just a master's pawn,
I almost feel sorry... Time to eat lawn!

She swung down and hit a second Swinging Kick, this time to the head, knocking Sharpshooter out cold

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...


Cactus Man, picked himself up out of the wreckage, luckily they had not burst into the room full of hostages.

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My Masters' plot to detroy The Union tooks months to plan, you foiled every scheme, every plot. One like you must be delt with without delay..

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Oh, Shut Up!!

Cactus Man first a Disc Blast at Hulabaloo that threw him through the opening in the wall and into the side of the van.

Cactus Man stepped forward, but felt dizzy. He launched a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at the villain but missed, the blast knocking the van on to its side.


...


Robyn looked around from the unconcsious Sharpshooter at the sound of the blast. As Hulabaloo looked ready to attack she loosed a Taser Arrow whish found it's mark. Hulabaloo turned to face her

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Let's see how well you can shoot little girl when you can't see straight

He swept his hands in her direction. Robyn was hit by the full force of his Disorientation Waves. She sat down hard on the ground. Cactus Man grabbed Hulabaloo's shoulder and spun him around.

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Never take your eye's off the prize!

Cactus Man hit him with an Energy Charged Punch that sent him skidding over the snow towards a recovered Robyn Hood. She stood over Hulabaloo, notched a Taser Arrow and drew back her bow.

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So noisey man, why so loud,
Your parents must be so proud,
But now my friend's put you in your place,
Time for me to shut your face!

She loosed the Taser Arrow. Sparks flew and Hulabaloo passed out.

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The kids released, the presents given out, Cactus Man and Robyn went off duty. They went to Roberta's parents house, where the Christmas party was in full swing.

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Merry Christmas kiddo! And this must be your friend Jimmy! Heard a lot about you son, go too meet ya, you ever need a used car, you let me know ;)

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Dad! Stop trying to sell cars, it's Christmas!

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A pleasure to meet you sir.

Roberta's mother walked into the room

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Oh, Robbie, glad you're back. We found three more presents under the tree, one for you, one for Detective James and one for both of you. Is there something we should know...

Jimmy blushed

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MOM! Jeeeez, no...

Jimmy read the tag on the joint present.

'OPEN THESE ALONE'


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Jimmy and Roberta went to her old room. Roberta opened the joint gift. It was a screen. A familiar face to Jimmy appeared on it.

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Ah, Detective Jimmy James and Ms Roberta Hitchins, Merry Christmas to you both. I just wanted you to know I have been watching you both closely, and what I see pleases me and so I give you these gifts. Ms Hitchins, please, open my gift to you

Robbie ripped off the paper, inside was a case of 10 arrows.

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My gift, in honour of your masterfull defeat of Hullabaloo, a case of Sonic Arrows and instructions on how to construct more. The arrow reaches super-sonic speeds in the blink of an eye. The arrow may shatter, but the resultant sonic wave should give your foes something to think about. And now for you Detective.

Jimmy opened his gift, a small box. Inside was a crystal, gently glowing purple.

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My gift to you, keeper of the Disc of Arubanon, is one of the four Crystals of Hydunfarga. Once you place it in the energy pools of the disc it will unlock a further Power of the Disc. I know not of the power it would give a corrupted Disc such as yours, but I know this is the Crystal of Poison.

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Thank you sir, your gifts are most welcomely received, though I do not know you

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I'm sure Detective James can fill you in. You are most welcome by the way, till we meet again, Robyn Hood and Cactus Man.


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The pair returned downstairs. As they reached the foot of the stairs Tegan came racing up to them.

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Stop!
(They stopped)
Look up.
(They looked up)
Misteltoe! Now you gotta kiss!

They looked at each other, leant forward...

And were blinded by a bright flash! They stood there blinking

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TEGAN!!!!

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Sorry, just tring to capture a moment, my finger slipped! Lets get a proper one, Benny, come over here and take this.

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OK, one sec T!

He put down his drink and took the camera. The three of them posed.

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Say 'Merry Christmas!'

The three looked straight into camera, as if they were breaking a fourth walk of some kind

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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Many thanks for reading, hope you've enjoyed the Christmas Special!

Volume Two of Cactus Man will begin at some point next week I imagine.

Many thanks to MichiganHero who chose Hulaballo as the villain, worked into the Masters of the Underworld storyline nicely :D

Happy Holidays Everyone!

[CJAlex]

Great Story I just caught up.
Please Continue
CJAlex
:cool::D:cool::D:cool::D:cool::D

[jhd1]

Awesome Christmas special MJ! And congrats on reaching volume 2, I'm definitely looking forward to the Further Adventures of Cactus Man (and Friends). :D

[LoNdOn]

I only just discovered this dairy and it is brilliant. Really enjoy Cactus Man's wit and general snarkiness. Keep up the great work.

[BHK1978]

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Hey wait a second I know that guy, it's Perry Knox! I would know that horrible sports coat from anywhere.:p

Seriously though, I have been meaning to come in here and tell you what a great job you have been doing with this diary. I must say Robyn is looking pretty good with her green hat on (Why did I just write that about a fake character...):o.

[MJStark]

*RING RING* *RING RING*

'Hello, MJ Stark'

'Matty-Boy! You ready to start your next volume of Tha Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man?'

'Yeah boss, all set, should be ready with the first issue by the middle of next week.'

'Good lad! I look forward to it. Just one thing...'

'Yeah boss?'

'Have you heard about this expansion of the Infinityverse that those boffins upstairs have come up with?'

'Yeah, looks pretty good.'

'Glad you feel that way kid cos we want you to use it from now on. We saw most of San Habbershon's villains last volume, and met all of its heroes, so make sure some of the new Infinityplusverse characters get a look in this volume'

'Not a problem boss, you can count on me'

'Good lad!'

*!CLICK!*

[MJStark]

Thanks for all the praise guys, made me blush :D

[CJAlex]

Will Catcus Man end up in Infintity City because that would be cool but only if he brings Robyn and Wyllow along

Later
CJAlex
:cool::D:cool::D:cool::D:cool::D

[djthefunkchris]

*RING RING* *RING RING*

'Hello, MJ Stark'

'Matty-Boy! You ready to start your next volume of Tha Amazing Adventures of Cactus Man?'

'Yeah boss, all set, should be ready with the first issue by the middle of next week.'

'Good lad! I look forward to it. Just one thing...'

'Yeah boss?'

'Have you heard about this expansion of the Infinityverse that those boffins upstairs have come up with?'

'Yeah, looks pretty good.'

'Glad you feel that way kid cos we want you to use it from now on. We saw most of San Habbershon's villains last volume, and met all of its heroes, so make sure some of the new Infinityplusverse characters get a look in this volume'

'Not a problem boss, you can count on me'

'Good lad!'

*!CLICK!*

Can't wait to read about your take on Infinitypluss character's... and interested to see PP's reactions when you do!

Great stuff by the way, I just realised I hadn't commented on the thread yet. I've been reading. Oh, and if I didn't comment in the locations picture thread, I think those are aweseome as well!

Can't wait for the next/first issue coming up with new characters!

[MJStark]

VOLUME#2
ISSUE#1

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San Habbershon! Home of the showbiz elite, the blockbuster and the world famous San Habbershon Sign. Home also of the famous superhero team The Union

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As Detective Jimmy James walked to work he saw what he felt was the 100000th billboard hyping Season 3 of The Union. He shook his head and continued to work

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Jimmy walked into his office

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Morning detective.

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Morning Sergeant, what's the good word?

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A mixed bag this morning boss. The EAL/Turner Bros production chief sent this through to give us a heads up:

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Who the hell are these guys?

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They are the 'Try-Outs', they are finally trying to replace Neutron Man. From left to right we have: RPM, he's a speedster...

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Why would they even bother? I figured Speed Burst would replace her dead boyfriend?

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I'm guessing this is all to try and balance out the genders sir. Smouldering Fire is the only man on the team now and it looks like, as Cactus Man turned them down, they want to find a new man.

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Good deduction Sergeant. Please, continue

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OK, next up, Stupor Man. He's got the power to make people sleepy, not great for TV. Third is Rook. He can slow time and fire energy bolts, but his powers quite often fail him. And finally, National Goliath. He's a patriotic guy who can grow to a massive size

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And we have contact details for these new heroes?

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Same as before, we go though the production team.

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Ok, no problem there. So, a mixed bag...?

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Yes boss, on the flip side it seems like every whacko in town has decided they want to be a supervillain! We've got nothing official but one of my sources tells me that someone is even setting up a rival reality show to The Union with more focus on the villains...

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WHAT!!?!! Can they do that?

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According to San Habbershon law, you can do what you like to the city while filming anything, as long as you pay for the damage. One of those things that got pushed through in the 30s when the studios owned the town. As long as they pay up its no problem legally.

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Oh for godsake..... man, what a town!

Jimmy's pager went off

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Sorry Sergeant, I have to head out again. Page me if you need me


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Tegan opened the door,

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Hi Tegan, I got here as quick as I could

Jimmy walked in and was greeted by the view of the Union try-out team outside the appartment window.

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Jeeez, could they have got it any closer to your window?

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I know! Although I gotta admit, the guy in purple looks pretty dishy...

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No time for that now Tegan, you said it was an emergency, please tell me that rediculous poster isn't it!

Tegan looked hurt

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No, of course not! It's Robbie, she never came home last night!

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What? Was she out patrolling? She didnt say...

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No, she was filming for her new part in Wendy the Vampire Hunter, she wasn't due back till like 3, so I didn't wait up. I got up, she wasn't here. I rang her, no answer. It's not like her boss, she'd let me know.

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Well maybe she stayed with friends or somethin.....

Jimmy's pager went off

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Jimmy rang Sergeant Hyatt

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Yeah?

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Just had a call sir. Someone, from the accent I'd say a Brit, says they have Robyn Hood. They want Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet to meet them.

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OK, page me the address and I'll get them on it!


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The address was downtown. Cactus Man and Wyllow pulled up outside. After a long stair-climb they burst through the building's roof door to find a woman standing over a bound and gagged Robyn Hood

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Allo allo! Bout time yow shuwed up!

She pointed her Pistol at Robyn's head

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Nao sudden maoves or I'll blo er ead clean orf!

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I thought you would have had enough of a beating last time villain! What do you want messenger girl?

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What we want is for yow tawo t die!!

She pointed her pistol at the pair and fired

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The shot hit Wyllow Scarlet's Quarter-Staff, sending it spinning away

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My staff!

Cactus Man launched a volley of Cactus Energy Spines whick blew Highway Mistress to the ground. Wyllow walked over to her

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You'll pay for kidnapping my friend villain!

Wyllow hit her with her Taser, Highway Mistress convulsed. Wyllow turned to Cactus Man

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Well, that was easier than...

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WATCH OUT!

Wyllow dived out of the way just as Highway Mistress fired a Pistol Shot at her back

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OK, time to see it I've got this right.

Cactus Man concentrated, and a purple liquid coated one of his Cactus Spines. He fired the now Toxic Cactus Spine at Highway Mistress. She looked at the spine sticking out of her arm and laughed

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Is that all yow got? It didn even urt.....

She turned pale, looked at Cactus Man, threw up and fell over

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Cactus Man untied Robyn Hood

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Many thanks my dearest friends,
I was worried I had met my end.

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What happened sweetcheeks?

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I was driving home late from shooting,
Highway Mistress I saw, clearly looting,
From a car parked next to hers,
A rich couple, the woman in furs.
I stopped, got changed, and returned,
Of defeat, I was not concerned,
But although the couple, they ran free,
Someone got the jump on me!
A furry figure, bright red in colour,
Of his likeness I have seen no other.

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One of the Ape'd Crusaders maybe?

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No my friend, not one of them,
I would know if I saw him again.
(she reached into he arrow quiver)
However it seems he's left a note,
I imagine a way for him to gloat.

She passed it to Cactus Man

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Wonderfull, juuuuuuust wonderfull...

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[praguepride]

:)!

[MJStark]

**LIMITED EDITION INFINITYPLUSVERSE**
**CACTUS MAN VOLUME#2 SERIES**
**TRADING CARD**
#1
**FREE WITH VOLUME#2 ISSUE#1**

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#2

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Roberta hurried through the graveyard, looking all around her. She heard a noise off to the right and turned to look. From behind a figure rushed her, grabbed her hair, pulled her head to one side and bit into her neck as she screamed, gurgled and dropped to the floor.

CUT!!

The lights came on and Roberta picked herself up & patted the dust off her clothes

OK, TAKE FIVE FOLKS!

The atmosphere of the sound studio relaxed as the majority of the cast and crew alike hurried to the catering table. Roberta walked over to the director

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So Mr Rhedon, how am I doing?

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I keep telling you, call me John! Kid, you're hitting it every time! I've never seen such consistancy from someone just starting out in the business. You keep it up, one day you'll be a star in this town!

Roberta blushed

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Geee, thanks John

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No problem kid, I call it how I see it. Now if ya dont mind...

He gestured to the Key Grip stood behind her to come forward and Roberta walked over to the star of Wendy the Vampire Hunter, Wendy Winters aka Sandy Spokane who was stood at the props table

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Hey Sandy, what do you reckon? Was that scene OK?

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Yeah hun, you were spot on... again. I better up my game or pretty soon you'll be stealing the spotlight! Hhahaahhahaha

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Haha! That'll never happen Sandy, starring in this show is gonna make you huge!

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Yeah, sure, if I don't end up typecast as the teen hero for the rest of my life! It's happened before and it'll..... OH MY GOD, LOOK OUT!!!!

Roberta turned around and saw a massive trolley camera rolling out of control towards the catering table. As people at the table began to scatter Roberta looked down at the props table.

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She grabbed the bow, notched an arrow and fired, the arrow flew true and hit the brake lever on the trolley, bringing it skidding to a halt an inch from the table.

Sandy stared at Roberta

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You never said you could do that!

John came rushing over

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Oh my god Roberta! That was amazing! Did you mean to do that?

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Yeah, sure I did! I was Quad-State Junior Archery Champion five years running!

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Roberta, this is fate! We've been looking for someone with your skills! We were about to cast Bella Blanc, you know, The Union's White Archer, as a new Vampire Hunter to join Wendy but I was never really convinced she could play a teenager. But you my dear, you will make the most perfect Hope!


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It was the next day and Roberta & Jimmy had met up for lunch. Roberta had just finished telling Jimmy her news

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Isn't it amazing? I'm going to be a star!

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Robbie, that's such brilliant news! Who'da thought that starring in your highschool production would lead to this?

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I know! And I'm so happy I get to share it all with you...

She put her hand on his

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Jimmy, I....

**!!BOOM!!**

The wall of the restaurant caved in as a truck plowed into the building. Jimmy picked himself up out of the rubble

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ROBERTA!!?!

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It's OK Jimmy, I'm just a bit dusty

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Thank god! You check on the other people, I'm gonna check on the driver.

As Jimmy climbed the cab of the truck he looked out into the street and saw the cause of the accident; a twenty foot, semi-translucent dinosaur was stood in the middle of the street! Jimmy rushed back to Roberta

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Robbie, something's up, we have to get out there.

She nodded, and they ran for the fire escape


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As Cactus Man and Robyn emerged from a alley by the restuarant they pretty much bumped straight into the cause of the problems

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I might have known! Brains an brawn, but not much of either!

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Ladies, you like to come into town and rampage?
You like to storm about in a rage?
You will not best us, try as you might,
I tire of rhyming, prepare to fight!


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I may be blind but I see defeat in your future!

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OH SHUT UP!

Cactus Man's right arm expanded and he hit Delphi with his Giant Cactus Palm, putting her down for the count in one blow!

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HA! Didn't see that coming did ya?!

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MEANWHILE...


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YEAH BABY, I'm gonna rip your face off!

Honey Badger swiped at Robyn with her Claws, but Robyn ducked the attack. She fired an arrow and line up into the side of a building, jumped and delivered a Swinging Kick to Honey Badger. Landing lightly on her feet she swung around

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You seem to like things oh so loud,
Maybe this will make you proud!

Robyn fired a Sonic Arrow at Honey Badger.

*!BOOM!*

The shockwave from the arrow threw Honey Badger against a wall. Robyn sighted a Taser Arrow to finish the job but Honey Badger moved just in time. She ran at Robyn and launched a Kick at her, but Robyn moved nimbley out of the way. She pulled a Taser Arrow from her quiver and jabbed it into Honey Badger's back. Honey Badger dropped to the ground

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Cactus Man began to clap

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Nice job sweetcheeks! Lets call in the cavalry an get this pair picked up


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Jimmy and Sergeant Sandy Hyatt were interogating Blind Delphi.

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Look Delphi, we want to know what you know. Right now we've not got much on you, Cactus Man knocked you out cold before you could do more than just scare that driver into crashing his truck. But you escaped prison so you're going back there no matter what. However just a little infomation could turn that maximum security wing into a minimum security facility with a spa and pool...

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Or if you don't tell us we'll let Cactus Man spend ten minutes alone with you and see what he finds out!

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OK, OK. A spa vacation sounds pretty good right now. We were hired as a distraction.

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For what?

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The Masters planned to kidnap one of the Union try-outs.

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THAT'S IT???!

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That's all I know. I don't know which one I swear!

Jimmy turned to Sandy

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We need to find out!


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[MJStark]

**LIMITED EDITION INFINITYPLUSVERSE**
**CACTUS MAN VOLUME#2 SERIES**
**TRADING CARD**
#2
**FREE WITH VOLUME#2 ISSUE#2**

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#3

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Jimmy and Sergeant Sandy Hyatt had spent the previous half an hour trying to track down all four of The Union Try-Outs.

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Got it boss! Just got off the phone with someone at the studio, RPM followed a lead on Black Bullet, but once him and the camera crew found Black Bullet the two speedsters sped off and the crew lost them. They've just reported back to the studio, RPM & Black Bullet were heading for the warehouse district.

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OK, get The Union on it.

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Errrrrr...

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What Sergeant?

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They've asked us not to get The Union involved. RPM is the current front-runner, if you'll pardon the pun, in the Try-Out's competition, the public favorite. If The Union go and rescue him it'll be on film and his chance will be blown. The production head has asked us to get Cactus Man and his friends in to make the save.

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*SIGH* Seems like all I ever do is clean up... ask Cactus Man to clean up The Union's mess. OK Sergeant, I'll head out to let them know, page me if you need me.


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Roberta & Tegan were at home relaxing after a hard day, Roberta on set, Tegan at Nursing College

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Seriously, did they have to put it so close to our window?

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I know, right! It's crazy. Although the one in purple, Stupor Man is it?
(Roberta nodded)
He's looks pretty tasty. Hehe. Maybe we'll get to work together and he'll fall for me, just like you are for our cute Detective?

Roberta looked shocked

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WHAT!!! I never said...

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Yeah you did hun. When I was beside your bed in hospital, you were out of it on morphine. You talk in your sleep

Tegan grinned. Roberta went bright red

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Tegan, you should know you can't take anything anyone says seriously on morphine. If you recall, once I told you you looked like a camel

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Well, yeah...

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There you go

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Still...

Roberta & Tegan's pagers went off, they both had the same message:

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Thirty minutes later Cactus Man was waiting downstairs when Robyn & Wyllow exited via the fire escape. They hurried over.

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Finally! Thought you girls were never gonna be ready!

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Enough of that spikey one,
Sexism is so 1981!

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Hey, how come she gets to rhyme and I'm not allowed to talk all heroie?

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She didn't stop when I asked, I let ya do the voice don't I?. Anyway, saddle up ladies, we have to get a move on. Wyllow, in the sidecar, Robyn, get behind me.

They sped off.


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Night had fallen by the time they tracked Black Bullet down to an abandoned industrial building on the edge of the city.

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All the info we've uncovered leads here Cactus Man.

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Man, these industrial places all look alike to me!

Robyn jumped off the bike and checked the door.

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The door is open Cactus Man,
Tell us quick, what's the plan.

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Same as we seem to do every night sweekcheeks, lets go save us a hero!


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Once inside the trio discovered the building was far from abandoned.

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Oh my god, there must be a thousand DVD players in here. Plasma TVs, laptops...

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Looks like this is where someone stashes their loot

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The Masters?

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Could be... stop, you hear that?

The three heroes listened

The Master will be pleased with us Bullet! Excellent job!

T'was easy Chess Master. When one runs into a fist at Mach 1 one tends to knock oneself out cold, helmet or no.

Say, any news on when we're breaking old Felonius out of the loony bin?

None. I hear Master Sulphur is quite happy with the arrangement... what was that?

Cactus Man pointed to Wyllow and indicated she should go around the side and flank the villains. She nodded and crept off. Robyn crept along a little and sighted a arrow. Cactus Man jumped out from their hiding place

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Only me guys! Say, there's a lot of stuff here, all this yours? Didn't think so. You know, I might have to make you give it all back...

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Quiet fool! You mock us while you stand alone? Prepare to die!


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As Chess Master and Black Bullet began to approach Cactus Man Robyn loosed her Regular Arrow and hit Chess Master in the leg.

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ARRRRRGHHHHHH!!!!

As he turned to look where the shot had come from Wyllow lept from her hiding place and delivered a Vaulting Dropkick to Chess Master that knocked him to the ground

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Silly villains, you think we would let our spikey friend have all the fun?

Robyn jumped out from her hiding place to stand next to Cactus Man. In that moment Black Bullet became a blur, rushing at Robyn. He threw a Sprinting Elbow at Robyn, but only collided with Cactus Man's forcefield.

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Naughty, naughty! Lets see if this slows you down

Cactus Man fired a Toxic Cactus Spine at Bullet, but he was gone again and the spine stuck in the side of a box. The box began to melt.

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Damn, thats powerfull stuff!

Black Bullet ran past again and hit Cactus Man with a Sprinting Kick that knocked him into some racking. As Cactus Man lay there for a second Bullet appeared in front of him.

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Oh, how the mighty fall...

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Do you ever stop being a condecending butthole?

Cactus Man fired another Toxic Catus Spine, this one hitting home. He hauled himself out of the racking as Black Bullet lay on the floor throwing up


MEANWHILE...


As Chess Master got up Wyllow went to deliver a Quarter-Staff Blow to Chess Master, but he blocked with his Cane and thrust it at Wyllow, who back-flipped out to the way.

**!!BOOM!!**

Robyn's Sonic Arrow knocked Chess Master into the wall, and her Regular Arrow pinned him to it.

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Nice work sweetcheeks, easy job!

Black Bullet appeared from no-where and delivered a massive Sprinting Elbow that knocked Robyn to the ground. Cactus Man jumped on him and got him in the Cactus Clutch. Robyn was still lying on the floor, but no out for the count.

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You OK sweetcheeks?

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Yeah, gimme a minute...

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K. Red, get over there and check on Chess Master.

As Wyllow approached Chess Master he flailed at her with his Cane and pulled away from the wall.

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I'm not done yet!

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You will be!

She delivered a Roundhouse Kick to Chess Master that knocked him to the ground


...


Cactus Man charged up his fist and swung his Energy Charged Fist into Black Bullet's face, knocking him across the room. Bullet growled, blurred and hit Cactus Man with a Sprinting Punch so hard that he knocked the hero to the floor. He stood over Cactus Man and laughed


...


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You know, it would be worth your while staying down villain! Getting up will only mean pain.

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NEVER!!!!

Chess Master lunged at her with his cane again. She simpley side-stepped and hit Chess Master with her Taser. He dropped to the floor, unconscious.

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...


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Now I have you Cactus Man! The Master shall shower me with riches when he learns of your demise!

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Not so fast, Black Bullet,
You really think I'd let you do it?
You should run while you can,
Oh no, to late, do it Cactus Man!

Black Bullet turned back to Cactus Man just in time to see the massive Disc Burst that hit hit square in the chest!

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The trio untied RPM and waited for Sergeant Hyatt to turn up and cart the villains away.

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GeethanksguysIcan'tbelievetheycaughtmeifeellikesuc hanidiotfallingintotheirtraplikethat

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Errrr.... what?

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IsaidIcan'tbelieveIfellintotheirtrap

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Slower

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I..said..I..can't..believe..I..fell..into..their.. trap

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Oh! Hey, don't worry kid. At least it aint gonna be on TV.

Wyllow took RPM to one side

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Sooo, you know Stupor Man right?...

Just then Sergeant Hyatt and the squad turned up.

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Ahhh, the lovely Sergeant. Got a tip for ya hot-buns. Check out a 'Master Sulphur'. Jimmy'll wanna know about it.
(he turned to the other three heroes)
Shall we go find some more crime to fight?

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Ihavetoreportintothestudiomaybeanothertimefarewell CactusManRobynHoodandWyllowScarlet!

And he was gone. Cactus Man turned to the others.

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In all honesty my spikey friend,
I hope that you I don't offend,
I'm tired, I'm hungry, I want my bed,
And some ice for my head,
Tomorrow I have a long day working,
I hope my duty you don't think in shirking?

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Nah sweetcheeks, you get your rest. Sergeant Hyatt!

She came over

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Could you give Robyn a lift?

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No problem Cactus Man, happy to help.

Robyn and the Sergeant walked away.

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So, just you an me then red!

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Good, it'll give us a chance to talk...

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[1PWfan]

Another fun installment, as always.

BTW, how do you do the pager thingy?

[MJStark]

Another fun installment, as always.

BTW, how do you do the pager thingy?

Cheers :D

There are a few out there but I use:
http://wigflip.com/signbot/
As you can host it on their hosting site, meaning I don't have to go trawling for a place that you can upload moving gifs (most sites render the gif static)

[MJStark]

ISSUE#4

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Cactus Man and Wyllow Scarlet sat on a low rooftop, having a breather before continuing on their patrol.

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So Red, you wanted to have a little chat?

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Yeah. You know Detective James pretty well right?

Cactus Man shuffled uncomfortabley

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Errrrrrr yeah. We grew up together. He's been my best friend and worst enemy my whole life.

Cactus Man laughed, maybe a little too hard.

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Errrrrr, OK. So, does he talk to you about stuff?

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A little, why?

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What does he say about Robbie? I've noticed her goes red quite a bit around her, usually as I'm entering a room...

If cacti could blush he would have been in real trouble at this point

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I don't know a lot, I know he values her friendship...
(Cactus Man sighed, and decided to go for broke)
To be honest Red... I think he might kinda like her. But she's never gonna be interested in a guy so much older than her, right? I mean, young actress, start of her career, plus the hero biz, she aint gonna wanna shack up with a cop closer to thirty than twenty... I mean, I reckon that might be how he feels...

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Hmmmmmmm...

Cactus Man's pager went off. He tried to hide the look of relief at the interuption, then a look of horror took over as he read the message:

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He showed Wyllow

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But we were there an hour ago!


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Cactus Man and Wyllow screeched to a halt outside the industrial building they had left an hour before. Outside was an empty police cruiser. The pair rushed inside.

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They entered the main warehouse and were confronted by two women who were standing over Robyn Hood and Sergeant Hyatt, both tied up

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Miss Arsenic put her gun to Robyn's head.

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Not another step darlin, or I'll blow her pretty little head off.

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We're here to talk, not fight

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You wanna talk, pick up the phone! You kidnapp my friends, you best expect an ass-whoopin!

Cactus Man went to step forward, Miss Arsenic pulled back the hammer on her pistol. Cactus Man stopped.

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Ya see darlin, this is tha only way to get your attention. Now, y'all gonna listen to what we has t say, or am I gonna splatter tha walls with her brains an not even get paid extra?

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OK. Talk.

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Master Sulphur has a message for you, he wanted it delivered personal like. He has a deal to offer you.

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I'm listening.


MEANWHILE...


Sandy Hyatt woke up, but did not open her eyes. She could hear what sounded like Miss Arsenic's southern drawl talking about a deal with Cactus Man. She also realised that while her hands were tied her feet were not. She opened one eye. Slightly in front of her she could see Miss Arsenic's gun pointed at Robyn's head. She shuffled back a little, then stared at Cactus Man until she was sure he'd seen her. She held three fingers out low so he could see them


...


Deep Red read from a page of notes

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Master Sulphur says he respects you and your friends... He says that you all show promise, that you should be the stars of stage and screen, not those worthless Union punks.... All you need to do is let The Underworld have The Union, have the Try-Outs, and this town will be safe.... The Underworld will meddle no more in San Habbershon, it will be a protected city.

She folded the paper

...


Cactus Man saw Sergeant Hyatt's fingers signal two


...


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So, what you're telling me is I let you kill SEVEN heroes, and you'll all leave San Habbershon alone for good? Hmmmmmmmmmm....


...


One


...

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Tempting ladies, very tempting...

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Did I mention that if y'all say no I will be paid to mess up tha little darlin's hair?

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Oh, in that case...


...


Zero. Sandy kicked Miss Arsenic's arm hard. A shot rang out, but all the bullet did was destroy a stack of DVDs.


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The heroes rushed Miss Arsenic and Deep Red. However the villain's managed to take the advantage. Miss Arsenic plunged her Katana up to the hilt in Cactus Man's stomach

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WWWWWWAAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!! When are you gonna twig that all this does is piss me off???!!!!

He fired a Toxic Cactus Spine at Arsenic. She turned white and her mouth began to foam. She started to shake then dropped to the floor. Just to be sure Cactus Man threw a Prison of Arubanon energy net over her rocking body. She stopped rocking.

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MEANWHILE...


Deep Red caught Wyllow Scarlet mid Vaulting Dropkick and, using her momentum against her, delivered a massive Press Slam to Wyllow. Wyllow swung her staff round while on the floor and took Deep Red's legs from under her with a Quarter-Staff Leg Sweep. Wyllow jumped up and swung her staff down at Deep Red, but Red rolled out of the way and swung a Big Punch that Wyllow back-flipped away from. She went to deliver a Vaulting Dropkick but Deep Red swatted her feet way, picked her up and delivered another Press Slam to Wyllow

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HEY RED!!

Both Wyllow and Deep Red turned to look at Cactus Man

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I was talking to the ugly one!

Cactus Man fired two Toxic Cactus Spines in quick succession, both of which hit home. Deep Red broke out in purple and green blotches and began staggering around holding her head.

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GGGAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! SEEING RED!!!!!!!

Wyllow got up and swung her Quarter-Staff at Deep Red, but Red stumbled and Wyllow missed.

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SCARLET, GET DOWN!

Wyllow hit the deck and Cactus Man unleashed a Disc Blast that knocked Deep Red out for the count

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Cactus Man and Wyllow untied Robyn and Sergeant Hyatt. Robyn threw herself at Cactus Man, he only just had time to retract his cactus spines before she gave him a massive hug.

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Ah my dearest spikey friend,
I knew on you I could depend,
As if you would accept their deal,
They really need to get real!

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How you doin sweetcheeks? They hurt ya?
(he turned to Sergeant Hyatt)
Thanks for the assist there Sergeant. How did this happen?

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They were waiting for us around the corner when we left. They made me put out a fake all units call, then when the other officers had left they brought us back here. Then I'm guessing they knocked me out because my head is killing me! I'm sorry Cactus Man.

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HAHA! See y'all later!

Miss Arsenic and Deep Red ran out of the door. Wyllow made to follow them.

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Leave it Red, they'll keep. Sergeant, you get home, get some rest, I'll fill in Detective James an get Robyn & Wyllow home. I think we've done enough for one night, don't you ladies?


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Cactus Man dropped Robyn and Wyllow at their apartment, then instead of going home rode off into the hills. Near the SAN HABBERSHON sign he parked up and removed the Disc of Arubanon. He sat staring at it for a minute, then spoke.

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I could have lost her again tonight. She means so much to me... why do I continue to put her life in danger? Why? And now Tegan too? She's been lucky but it's only a matter of time... WHY?!? YOU SPOKE TO ME ONCE, SPEAK AGAIN OR...

The energy swirls formed a vague face on the disc

Your destinies weaved...

Your love across the ages...

A legend to fulfill...

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It's just words! None of that means anything to me!

Jimmy James, you must fight...

Fight or all is lost...

All is lost in time...

In time for ever more...

And with that the face faded into nothing.

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[MJStark]

ISSUE#5

ONE WEEK LATER

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Jimmy sat in his office. It had been hard to not go on patrol for a week, but he'd made Roberta and Tegan a promise and stuck to it, the girls too busy to patrol. Sergeant Hyatt had taken some time off following her incounter so he'd been needed in the office anyway. But today she was back

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Morning Sergeant, welcome back! All recovered?

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A few bruises still, but they'll heal. So boss, how's it been?

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Well, Cactus Man, Robyn Hood & Wyllow Scarlet requested a week off too after 'that night'. So I've been having to rely on The Union & The Try-outs to get things done.

Sandy Hyatt rolled her eyes

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How's that been working out?

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Not too great. Smouldering Fire went out with Stupor Man and Rook and lost Rook! Next night Rook turned up and so did Violet Blur, all tied up. Pretty sure it was one of those genetically modified apes that live in the park that saved him, but Rook was babbling about a...
(Jimmy looked at his notes)
'massive black hairy thing with a gun'. I know none of the apes are black, and they don't use guns, so I'm a bit puzzled by that one. Then last night RPM got caught by Black Bullet again, it took Cosmic Girl, White Archer & Speed Burst to take him, Golden Sun and Starlet down. They all escaped, but they got RPM back.

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That's twice now RPM's been captured.

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Yeah, this time they couldn't keep it off camera because two members of The Union made the save, so he might be gone in next week's public vote. They played the thing with Rook off as 'he fought off the bad guys and escaped', but RPM's way more popular so it could go either way.

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So, nothing much been happening then? Hahaaha.

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Heh, pretty much business as usual!


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Roberta was finally home. While it had been exciting, living in a trailer in the desert, filming her first episode for WtVH as Hope: Vampire Hunter, she was glad to be home. She picked up her newly taken press shot and looked at it again:

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Damn I look good!

After making some lunch she decided she couldn't wait any longer, she had to message Jimmy and let him know she was back!


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Sergeant Hyatt put down the phone.

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Another one's been taken boss.

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*SIGH* Who this time?

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Smouldering Fire, again!

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Man, they should ditch him and hire two of the Try-Outs, he's always getting captured!

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Yeah. And, once again, the studio have asked if we can get somone else to handle it so their hero can save face!

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Greeeaaaaaat! Well, if you reckon you can find Speed Burst I can probably convince Cactus Man to....

Jimmy's pager went off

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Roberta's pager went off

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She sent him a reply


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Jimmy's pager went off

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Ha! Don't sweat about Speed Burst Sergeant, I've found his back-up. I'll just have to go out and find Cactus Man...

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You know boss, you and him really should sort out a better system, you always have to go fetch him. If you could be the one that had to deal with the aftermath of his fights just once it would be amazing.

Jimmy turned, thinking hard for an excuse. She flashed him a rye smile.

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I'm joking! I know how some heroes are, the less contact, the less chance of them being found out. But Cactus Man? The way he is I figure he can't be anyone that important or popular in his day job, not with that attitude!

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Sergeant, if only you knew...

Jimmy left.


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Cactus Man and Robyn cruised around on the Cactucycle.

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You know what sweetcheeks, I just realised, I know where we should check: 342, Industrial Way!

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Cactus Man and Robyn snuck inside the building, they heard voices

Why are we still usin this place?

I dunno darlin, I reckon Master Sulphur thinks tha cops wouldn't look here again

HEHE HEHE HEHE HEHE HEHE.... Iiii will eat youurrrrr heart.... HAHE HEHO HAHA

An why the hell did we have to bring this chump along? Stop tryin to eat that you moron, its a DVD! I mean, damn Missy, we running some stupid try-out thing too?

Well darlin, I think the Master's sick of us screwin up, so now we have back-up. Hey, he might be tha difference between beating Cactus Man an endin up lookin like a pin cusion....
*CRASH*
... then again...

Cactus Man and Robyn jumped from their hiding places. Deep Red and Miss Arsenic didn't look particularly shocked.

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SEE!?! I said this would happen!

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You sure did darlin...

The third member of their crew turned around

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HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHHEHEHHE!!!!!!! LUNCH TIME!!!!

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The Vampire Skull launched himself at Robyn but she dodged his Dual Katana Slice. Cactus Man shot a Toxic Cactus Spine at Skull and foam started to dribble from under his mask.

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OOOOOOOOOOO!!!! My fugals are timpering around the fluddock...

He collapsed

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Deep Red grabbed Cactus Man from behind, spun him around and delivered a Press Slam to the surprised hero. As she stood over him one of Robyn's Taser Arrows his her in the back and she spun around

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GAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! SEEING RED!!!!

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HAHAHA!!! You didn't ort to have done that hunny!

Cactus Man grabbed Miss Arsenic's shoulder

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Didn't tell you next time I caught hold of you I'd make you pay? Sweetcheeks! Target practice!

Cactus Man hit Arsenic under the chin with an Energy Charged Punch which sent her arcing through the air. Robyn took aim and fired off two Taser Arrows that both hit home. By the time Miss Arsenic hit the floor she was already unconscious!

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Deep Red hit Cactus Man with a Big Punch that sent him flying.

**!!BOOM!!**

Robyn's Sonic Arrow knocked Deep Red down to one knee. Robyn fired an arrow and line into the building's rafters, jumped and deliveder a Swinging Kick that knocked Red all the way down. She landed lightly next to Red

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We've faced eachother so many times,
Every time we foil your crimes,
You come along all strong and tough,
Surely now enough is enough?

Deep Red opened her eyes

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I'll eat your heart you do-gooding bitch!!!

Deep Red's Big Punch knocked Robyn Hood on her back. Red got up and stood over Robyn

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Who's laughin now?

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Errrrr, me actually

Deep Red spun around just in time to be hit by Cactus Man's Disc Blast

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Cactus Man helped Robyn to her feet.

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You alright sweetcheeks?

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Cactus Man, I'm alright,
Didn't mean to give you a fright.
Although I feel I have to inquire,
Where the hell is Smouldering Fire?

I believe I can answer that my dear...

The two heroes turned

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There was stood Aaron Ablaze with Smouldering Fire at his feet.

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I was wondering when our paths would cross Cactus Man, maybe you will prove to be a more worthy foe than The Union, then again...
(He waved his hands, Cactus Man went dizzy and clutched his head)
... perhaps not!

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Robyn Hood loosed a Regular Arrow which caught Aaron Ablaze in the leg.

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ARRGGGHHHH!!! Tonight, Miss Hood, you get the pleasure of being defeated by a true legend... Aaron Ablaze!

He fired an Energy Blast at Robyn which knocked her down.

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Cactus Man stumbled at Aaron Ablaze, firing off Cactus Spines and swinging wildly with his Giant Cactus Palm. Unfortunately the dizziness caused him to miss every time. As he lurched close enough Ablaze hit him with an Energy Infused Punch that knocked him to the ground. Ablaze looked up just in time and dived out of the way of Robyn's Taser Arrow. He returned fire with an Energy Blast but it bounced off a hastily thrown Cactus Man forcefield and blew a hole in the roof. Robyn took the advantage and fired off a Regular Arrow, catching Ablaze in the shoulder. He roared and charged at her. She fired another Regular Arrow that hit home next to the first, but then he was upon her. He hit her with an Energy Infused Punch that knocked her to the ground.

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Didn't ya momma tell you not to hit a lady?

Ablaze spun around.

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Night Night!

Cactus Man blew his Magical Peyote Dust in Aaron Ablaze's face. Ablaze began to snore on his feet. Cactus Man shook his head.

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Man, that feels better!

Cactus Man grabbed the prone Aaron Ablaze and applied the Cactus Clutch to him

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Quick Robbie, hit him with something!

The young heroine grabbed the first arrow her hand came to and fired. It was a Taser Arrow. The shock jolted Ablaze into life and he hit Cactus Man with an Energy Infused Punch. Robyn raised her bow again but Ablaze waved his hand and Robyn staggered, loosing her Sonic Arrow skyward and blasting another hole in the roof. Ablaze went to blast her again, but nothing happened.

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Awwwwww, out of energy? Shame...

Cactus Man hit Ablaze with a Toxic Cactus Spine. Ablaze's tanned complexion went white. He Kicked out at Cactus Man, but it made no real impact. Cactus Man grabbed Ablaze by the shoulders and turned him to face Robyn, who loosed a Taser Arrow that hit home. Cactus Man charged up his fist.

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Time to make you see stars!

Cactus Man hit him so hard that Ablaze flew though one of the holes in the roof and off into the sky.

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We shall meet again....

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Cactus Man tied up Vampire Skull while Robyn tried to rouse Smouldering Fire.

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Who the hell is that guy Robbie?

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Tom Bonesworth is his name,
Insanity is his game,
He use to work on 'Wendy' with me,
He hit his head, went crazy,
Vampire Skull was who he played,
After concusion, the director dismayed.
We thought he was commited, in the asylum chillin,
Seems he's escaped, and become a villain!

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Well now he's goin back there!

Robyn looked around

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The villainous duo have escaped again,
One day we'll bring them to rein,
Cactus Man, the hero of thrill,
If he doesn't do it, who the hell will?
HAHAHAHAHA!!!

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What are you, my cheering squad now? HAHAHAHA. Good to have ya back sweetcheeks! Lets go get some dinner, you can tell me all about ya week away.


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I just would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank jhd1 for all the re-render work he's done on this diary for me thus far and I hope that he will do in the future. Without his help Robyn/Roberta would not have been brought to life visually as she has, often at short notice. His work has added much more dimension to the diary and for that I am very greatfull

Many Thanks buddy!:D

[MJStark]

ISSUE#6

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It was a beautifull day, but so were most days in San Habberson.

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Jimmy and Roberta had met up for lunch at a restaurant near the Marina.

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Did I show you my press shot yet?

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Yeah Robbie, like twenty times, hahaha!

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Jeeeee sorry!
(she smiled)
I'm just so happy!

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So you should be! I'm real proud of you Robbie, in San Habbershon six months and you're already set to be a star. There are people in this town who've been trying for ten or twenty years to get to where you are now!

She blushed and flapped her hand in front of her face

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Ohhh stop, you'll make me cry. Hahaha!

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Hehe!
(He looked around the resturant)
They sure fixed this place up quick, it was only a month ago when...

He tailed off looking out of the window. A boat skidded past the window. Then a metal haulage container thundered past, spinning end over end.

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Looks like we're gonna have to skip lunch again Robbie!


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Cactus Man and Robyn ran towards the Marina. As they rounded the corner Robyn ran into someone sprinting the other way. Cactus Man stopped and helped the pair up.

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Fellow heroes, well met!

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Where you running to... DAMN YOU'RE HOT!!!

Robyn looked less than pleased.

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You'll have to excuse my spikey friend,
He does not mean to offend,
His powers come with some kinks,
Unfortunately he says what he thinks.

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No worrys my friend, I get that all the time. The men throw themselves at my feet, while I date a man over 1000 years old who lives 200 miles away. I mean, we have a pretty open relationship but it's enough to drive a woman to distaction! GET DOWN!

She dived at the pair and knocked them to the ground as a jet-ski skimmed overhead. They lay there for a second before White Archer jumped off them with a shriek.

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I hope that was accidental or we're going to have a problem!

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Yeah, yeah, accidental...
(He looked around)
What exactly is going on with all the flying stuff?

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Come take a look...


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They finally rounded the corner and saw something that was the stuff of nightmare

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WHAT THE HELL IS THAT???!???

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A Kraken. A baby one by the looks of it.

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A BABY???

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Yes. The mother is three times that, but she'd never come this far in shore. Normally the baby wouldn't either but they've been known to be attracted to certain sonic frequencies. However, whatever brought it here is secondary, first we must send it back to where it belongs!

Cactus Man was looking longingly at the back of White Archer's head

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Whatever you say...

Robyn jabbed him in the ribs with an arrow.

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*OUCH* I mean, yeah, good plan, lets go!


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The three heroes ran towards the creature, Cactus Man fired a Toxic Cactus Spine which paralysed one of the tenticles. Unfortunately for the trio it also go the creatures attention. As both Robyn and White Archer fired Regular Arrows at the monster it swung its tenticles and knocked White Archer down. Robyn managed to fire of a Sonic Arrow before the crature grabbed her. White Archer fired an Electric Stun Arrow at the tenticle, and the monster dropped Robyn again. Cactus Man had used this distaction to get far closer to the monster than he was comfortable with

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Oh god, please let this work!

Cactus Man blew Magical Peyote Dust at Kraken Jr and the monster slumped in the water, twitching

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Oh hell yeah!! ATTACK!!!

Robyn fired another Regular Arrow while White Archer fired off a Poisoned Arrow that left another tenticle dead and lifeless. Cactus Man turned his back to the monster

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Nice work ladies. Now how about we go and...

Robyn and White Archer had looks of horror on their faces

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It's woken up, hasn't it!

A tenticle lashed out and grabbed Cactus Man, squeezing him so hard his eyes bulged. It lifted him high into the air. He released a Toxic Cactus Spine into the tenticle that held him. It dropped him. He fell.

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OH SHIIIIIIIII...

He thumped down onto the creature's head. He looked over at Robyn and White Archer

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Keep firing!!

He produced a Prison of Arubanon energy net and dropped it onto the monster's head.

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RRRRRWWWWAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!

The Kraken went limp. White Archer fired another Poisoned Arrow and robyn fired two Taser Arrows into the body of the beast. Cactus Man hopped down onto the docks.

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Time to send you home little fella!

Cactus Man released a massive Disc Blast that knocked the creature back a whole 100 metres. It slumped in the water.

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Kraken Jr bellowed one final time before sinking below the water. The massive shape moved away, out of the harbour and out to sea. The gathered crowd cheered and appluded

*CUT*

The typical Union camera crew appeared out of the woodwork, the gathered crowd dispersed and chatted, some visited the free catering van. They'd obviously been hired extras. Someone ran over to White Archer with a towel and a CostBucks coffee while someone else asked Cactus Man and Robyn to sign the usual release forms for the footage of them. As they handed the forms back White Archer walked over to them.

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I think this will be a worthwhile chapter in my up-coming autobiography! You know, you should really reconcider the offer of joining The Union Cactus Man you were very impressive out there. These Try-Outs, they just don't have 'it' and Smouldering Fire's pretty much gonna get sacked if he screws up again.

Cactus Man stared vacantly at her. She ran her finger down his chest and around the rim on the Disc

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Yeah... maybe...

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I've been told by the studio to ask you again & I've been told to be very... persuasive...

Cactus Man was practically drooling. Robyn grabbed his hand.

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He's said before, I say it now,
The answer's No Way, No How,
We've got our own little team,
In fact saving yours is a common theme.
So take your questions and 'persuasion',
Take them back to the TV Station,
Or here is a better plan,
Go use them on Immortal Swordsman,
You want to flirt with a man all the time?
Do it with yours, not mine!

White Archer looked shocked, Robyn stood there, red faced. Cactus Man looked at her, then back at White Archer.

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Errrr... yeah... that would be a no... now if you lot could just piss off...

White Archer shugged. The crew wrapped things up while Cactus Man and Robyn stood in silence, looking out to sea. As the last of the trucks pulled away Robyn reached towards Cactus Man's hand...


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[MJStark]

ISSUE#7
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Robyn took Cactus Man's hand. He turned to her.

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Look, I know what I said, and it came out all wrong. I just meant that you and I, we have a connection... for fighting crime. You understand right?

Cactus Man tried not to look disappointed and let go of her hand

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Errrr.... Yeah, sure sweetcheeks. Makes sense... I mean, obviously we're just friends, why would ya have feelins for a shrivelled up old Cactus?

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Look, the truth is Cactus Man, I've fallen for someone. I'm pretty sure you know him. We've been spending time together more and more and I... well... I don't know if he feels the same but...

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Who? Maybe I can find out for ya?

She smiled.

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His name is...

A huge wave smashed into the harbour and washed the heroes up the docks. They picked themselves up.

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What the hell??!!!?

You didn't think we'd let you live did you?

Cactus Man and Robyn turned.

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There stood Hulabaloo, flanked by two women.

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Ah, should have guessed! The Kraken is attracted to certain frequencies. That would be you, right? An I see you made some friends!

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Silence fool! I am Wavebreaker, mistress of the seas! This is my student Soon Omi and I believe today's lesson will be 'Terminating Heroes 101'!


MEANWHILE...


Wyllow had spotted the group of villains ten minutes before and followed them via a back alley to the Marina, arriving just in time to see Wavebreaker summon the sea to knock Cactus Man and Robyn down. She waved to the heroes from behind the villains and raised her Quarter-Staff to smash Wavebreaker over the head.


...


Robyn stepped forward

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WAIT!! I wish to know,
Why you would train her so,
That she seems to have no say,
In her fate, on this fatefull day?


...


At the word 'wait' Wyllow stopped in her tracks


...


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You wish to hear me speak? Very well, know this, I will pummell you like the sea pummells the land!

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At that Wavebreaker blasted Robyn with a Water Jet, then Hulabaloo hit her with a Sonic Wave before Soon Omi swung a Crushing Fist at the poor heroine. Luckily Cactus Man, momentarily shocked by the flurry of action, threw a forcefield that protected Robyn from the blow. Wyllow smashed Wavebreaker in the back with her Quarter-Staff, Wavebreaker turned around and got hit in the back by one of Robyn's Taser Arrows, Wavebreaker spun back around and got hit in the back by a Vaulting Drop-Kick from Wyllow Scarlet. She staggered and turned back to Wyllow, Wyllow dived to the side just as Robyn fired a Sonic Arrow at Wavebreaker

**!!BOOM!!**

Wavebreaker was knocked to the ground.

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HAHA! Not so tough now are you harlot?!?

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ENOUGH!!!!

Hulabaloo launched a Sonic Wave at Robyn, sending her flying.

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LEAVE HER ALONE!!!!!!

Cactus Man fired a Toxic Cactus Spine at Hulabaloo. Hulabaloo went pale and dropped to his knees. Soon Omi raised her hands and swept them at Robyn, a Tidal Wave smashed Robyn to the ground.


...


Wyllow walked up to Hulabaloo.

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Give it up villain!

Hulabaloo looked up at her and waved his hand. Wyllow blinked and looked at him, then around herself

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What's going on? Where am I?

She looked over at Robyn

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ROBBIEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!


...

A recovered Wavebreaker fired a Water Jet at Robyn. Cactus Man felt so confused, but knew that he must try and save the girl in green. He threw a forcefield that deflected the powerfull jet, allowing Robyn to take her shot. Her Taser Arrow hit home and Soon Omi did what Cactus Man liked to call the 'Electric Pants Dance'.

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HAHA! Silly dance...

As Robyn got to her feet Wavebreaker ran up and delivered a Head Kick to her, knocking Robyn back down.

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I SAID LEAVE HER ALONE!!!!!!!

Cactus Man unleashed a furious Disc Blast that blew Wavebreaker off the docks and out to sea


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Soon Omi threw a Crushing Fist at Robyn's head, but luckily Cactus Man managed to block the blow with another forcefield. Robyn turned to him.

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My friend I fear I'm near spent,
You must now make them repent

Hulabaloo launched a Sonic Wave that smashed into her and threw her into Cactus Man's arms.

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I'm... sorry...


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AAAAHHHHHGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

Cactus Man lay Robyn on the floor and pointed at Hulabaloo

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SHE DIES, SO DO YOU!!!!

He fired another Toxic Cactus Spine at the villain, who went purple this time and threw up.


...


Wyllow Scarlet saw her friend fall, and went berzerk! She hit Soon Omi with a Quarter-Staff Blow, ducked a Crushing Fist and hit Soon Omi with her Taser. As the villain lay on the ground Wyllow hit her again and again until the villain lay motionless

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Hulabloo launched two Sonic Waves at Cactus Man, he shielded himself from the first, but the second blasted through and knocked Cactus Man down. Cactus Man looked at his hands.

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WHY THE HELL AM I GREEN!!???!!!!! WHAT'S GOING ON???

Wyllow walked up behind Hulaballo and hit him with her Quarter-Staff. The villain dropped to the floor. Cactus Man shook the cobwebs from his brain.

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Thanks Red! Time to silence this guy!

He dropped a Prison of Arubanon energy net over Hulabaloo

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Robyn was being loaded into an ambulance. She beckoned Cactus Man over

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I.... need.... to... tell... you... his ......... name....

Cactus Man patted her hand

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It'll keep sweetcheeks, I'll see you soon. Wyllow, go with her. We don't want a repeat of last time.

Wyllow nodded and jumped into the back of the ambulance. Cactus Man watched it drive away, then turned and walked over to the police cruiser than had Hulabaloo in the back. The officer did as he was told and opened the back door's window

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You. I know you're heavily involved in The Underworld. You're gonna give me what I want...

Cactus Man reached into the window, grabbed Hulabaloo, dragged him through it and held him up by his throat

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... cos if you don't, you'll never see daylight again!

He dropped the villain and the shocked police officers picked up Hulabaloo and put him back in the cruiser. Cactus Man walked away


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[MJStark]

ISSUE#8

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Jimmy James was sat up at his spot by the 'SAN HABBERSHON' sign. Only minutes earlier he'd received the message to his pager from Sergeant Hyatt letting him know that Robyn would be fine in a few days, a couple of broken ribs at the worst. While it filled him with relief, it also saddened him.

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How many more times? How many more messages am I going to get telling me how she is, or worse, telling me she's been caught, or killed? And now she's found someone? How can I go on knowing that my actions can bring her to such harm? No. This can't go on.

He made his decision


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The next day and Jimmy James was sat at his desk, dealing with the paperwork he'd created for himself the day before. His phone rang

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Detective James

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Hey boss, its T. You gonna come down an see Robbie? Turns out it was only bumps an bruises, couple of cracked ribs. They kept her in overnight but she's gonna be out soon. I know she'd love do see you...

Jimmy looked across at Sergeant Sandy Hyatt, who smiled back.

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Ms Scarlet, I can't just drop everything to come and see Ms Hood discharged from hospital, I have a lot of important work to do.
(he turned away from Sandy and lowered his voice)
Besides, I hear she's got a new friend who I'm sure will be more than happy to meet her.

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What? I don't know what you're talki...

He got up, walked to the walk-in closet and opened the door. He looked at the Sergeant, rolled his eyes for effect, stepped inside and closed the door behind himself

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Just listen. Cactus Man has been speaking to me. He can't tell you himself, so he's asked me to do it. He's decided he doesn't want to work with you or Robyn anymore. He's asked me to cut you out of the loop.

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WHAT!???!

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Yeah. He said he can't cope with the thought of you or Robyn being put in danger anymore. You're both promising young women, you at nursing, Robbie at acting, you'll both go far, but if you keep doing this you'll never get there, because there's always one more bad-guy, one more robbery. He want's you to go, live your lives. I'm sorry Tegan, it's been nice working with you.

He hung up and left the closet.

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What was all that about?

Jimmy filled her in on the conversation

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What?? That's madness! If you and him don't want to work with them I sure will, we need all the help we can get!

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NO! Sorry. No, no you wont. There are factors involved you can't know. Cactus Man has to go it alone for a while, this is the only way, that is an order Sergeant! Now, he has a request. He'd like a little one on one time with Hulabaloo. The boys downstairs have got nothing, we've got nothing, I say give it a shot.

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Well, its not really regulation Detective...

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It wasn't a request to you Sergeant!

He walked out


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Hulabaloo was sat in an interview room in a chair and hand-cuffed to it. He had a mental disrupter helmet on, stopping him using his powers to escape. Despite all this he had a smile on his face. The door opened.

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HEY HEY HAPPY CAMPER! Time for some fun!!!

Hulabaloo's smile faded

The door slammed behind Cactus Man.


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From the corridor Sergeant Hyatt heard voices in the room, the voices indistinct. Then the screaming started. She could hear Hulabaloo begging, then a huge thump on the door made her jump away from it. She heard a crash and a splintering sound. Then a massive SMASH. It went quiet. There was a gentle double-tap on the door. Sandy opened it. Cactus Man walked out, wiping his hands on a now bloody towel. She looked inside the room, the chair and table were splinters, the one-way mirror wall into the ajoining empty supervision room was smashed and Hulabaloo slumped in the hole, bleeding profusely.

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WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE???!!!!!

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I'm one step away from the Underworld, you should be thanking me! I'm sick of it, always pussyfooting around! This is what they do, lets see how they like it!

She stared at him.

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GET OUT OR I'LL HAVE YOU ARRESTED!!!

Cactus Man shugged, and left.


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Cactus Man lay in wait, he knew someone was coming. He jumped out.

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In front of him stood a half man, half cat, carrying the unconscious body of RPM.

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Arrrrrrrrrrr, Cactusssss Man, finally sommmmmmmmme fresh vegetables for my diet!

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HAHHHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!! Time to put the kitty down!

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Deft Leopard lunged at Cactus Man, who dodged and got Leopard in the Cactus Clutch

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RRRRWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOORORRRRRR!!!!

Leopard slashed his Claws at Cactus Man, forcing him to let go.

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Lethal injection time!

Cactus Man fired a Toxic Cactus Spine at Deft Leopard which hit home. He went down, foaming at the mouth

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Cactus Man untied RPM.

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GeethanksforsavingmeagainCactusMan!

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What? No, I don't care.

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WouldyoumindifIpatrolledwithyou?
(RPM sighed)
Would..you..mind..if..I..patrolled..with..you?

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Nah kid, you run on home, you don't wanna be here for this. Kitty-kitty, come here kitty...

Cactus Man turned to the cowering Deft Leopard and walked towards him. RPM watched for only two seconds before speeding away, but what he saw would haunt his dreams for many weeks to come.


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Afterwards Cactus Man called in his catch and left. The infomation Leopard had eventually supplied to him would serve him well. His pager went off

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He dropped it on the floor, ground it under his boot and walked away.


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[MichiganHero]

Cactus Man!!! I love the new arc of the story. Cactus Man : The Vigilante! :D :p

[MJStark]

ISSUE#9

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Sergeant Sandy Hyatt was not having a good day. She'd had an investigation team crawling all over the Liason Operation offices all morning following Cactus Man's treatment of both Hulabaloo and Deft Leopard the day before, the studio had called in, telling her to keep Cactus Man away from their heroes as RPM was now an emotional wreck. And to top it off, her boss was no-where to be found. Her phone rang

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You've got Sergeant Hyatt, this better be important

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Hi Sergeant, it's Robyn Hood here,
I can't get hold of Jimmy, I fear,
I got his message, I'm not going to shout,
But you will tell me his whereabouts!

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I'm sorry Ms Hood, I wish I knew where Detective James is. Cactus Man has created a s***storm, if you'll pardon the language, and I have no way of contacting him myself, Detective James handled that. I'm snowed under, I'm sorry Ms Hood, but if you can find him I'd be most greatfull! I have to go.


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Cactus Man lay in wait at the abandoned fairground. He'd been waiting for over an hour when a car pulled up and woman dragged a body out of the trunk. She flopped the body into a near-by shopping trolley and began wheeling it towards the Ghost Train ride. Cactus Man jumped out for his hiding place.

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Looky what we got here! Going somewhere short, dark and sexy? What's in the bag?

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Never you mind my dear. Here, let me soothe your troubles away...

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Cactus Man stumbled.

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Where am I? Who are you... Why do you have a knife?

Dark Temptation Sliced at Cactus Man with her Stilleto

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OW!!!

Cactus Man lunged at Dark Temptation and got her in the Cactus Clutch.

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Why did you attack me? Who are you?

Dark Temptation reached back and Stabbed her Stilleto into Cactus Man. It came out covered in green goo. He let her go

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ARRRGGGG! Stop it!!!

Cactus Man fired a Toxic Cactus Spine, Dark Temptation went blue and started choking.

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What's going on? Oh my god, are you OK?

Cactus Man went over to check on her. She span around with her Stilleto and tried to stab him again. Luckily he saw it in time and erected a forcefield to deflect the blow.

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Why do you keep attacking me??? What's going on??

Cactus Man launched a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at her, knocking her down. Her jumped on her and got her back in the Cactus Clutch.

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I don't know who you are, but if you keep attacking me I'm gonna have to hurt you!

She turned her head and stared into his eyes. Cactus Man jumped off her.

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OH MY GOD I'M SO SORRY! I love you! Let me help you up...

As her took her hand her other flashed up and buried her Stilleto deep in Cactus Man's side

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AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're pretty, but I'm not into that!

Cactus Man hit her with a Disc Blast that left her down and out.

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Cactus Man shook his head to clear the cobwebs

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Man, that chick's got some freaky powers!

The bag in the trolley began to move. Cactus Man opened it up.

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*YAWN!* Mmmmmmmm, that was a nice nap. OH! Cactus Man!
(Stupor Man quickly climbed out of the bag.)
I thought I could take her, she's just a woman after all. But then she must have turned my power against me somehow. The next thing I know, I'm in a bag and you're looking at me!

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Yeah, you don't wanna underestimate the ladies kid. By the way. I got a friend... *YAWN* ...that wants to meet ya. She's been lookin at ya mug... *YAWN* ...outside her window for weeks, you might wanna look her up. Wyllow... *YAWN* ...Scarlet.

Stupor Man looked shocked, then his trademarked grin cracked his face

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Ms Scarlet want's to meet me?!?

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Yeah. I... *YAWN* ...owe her that much. Now push off kid, you... *YAWN*... don't wanna watch me hurt a girl, do ya?

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But...

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NOW!!

Stupor Man jumped and ran for the car that Dark Temptation had arrived in. As he drove off he saw Cactus Man pick up Dark Temptation by the neck and drag her towards the Ghost Train ride.


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Jimmy took a deep breath, walked into the 4-Chan building and went to the reception desk.

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I'm here to see Roberta Hitchins.

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I'm sorry sir, she isn't available. If you'd like to leave any fan mail with me...

Jimmy flashed his badge.

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Police business. Say, don't I know you from somewhere...

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OH! Police business! Errrrr, yes.. go on through Officer. Straight down the corridor, seventh door on the left...


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Jimmy snuck in to the darkened room. Roberta Hichtins was stood in front of a green screen, pulling various poses for the camera. She noticed him and her eyes flared in anger.

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Marti, we're taking five, right now!

She grabbed Jimmy's arm and dragged him into a nearby make-up room.


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Roberta shut the door and turned to Jimmy

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What the hell is going on??! First you don't come and see me, then you tell TEGAN that it's all over?!! You don't answer my messages! WHY!??! Jimmy, this isn't like you...

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Look. Here it is. You guys get hurt, its on my conscience. You're both young, at the start of your lives. You both show promise in what you want to do, so I want you both to...

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IT'S NOT YOUR CHOISE TO MAKE!!!! If we want to save the world it's our choise, if we...

The door opened and a muscled, good-looking young man in a vest walked in

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Oh, sorry. I heard shouting...

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Hey Trent, I was... errrrr.... just going over some lines with my friend Jimmy here. Jimmy, this is Trent. He plays...err... a gang leader in the show.

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Jimmy James? Man, Robbie's told me all about you!

He walked over and grabbed Roberta around the waist, picked her up, hugged her close and spun her around.

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So, what do you reckon to the skills of my little love interest here? You've seen the show right?

*MS HITCHINS! WE ONLY NEED YOU FOR FIVE MORE SHOTS!*

Trent put her down. She pointed at Jimmy.

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Don't go anywhere!

She ran out of the room.

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Love interest...

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Yeah...

Jimmy grabbed him by the throat and rammed him up against the wall.

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Now you listen to me, you little snot-nose prep-school wanna-be biker punk. She's a wonderfull young woman that means everything to me. More than you'll ever know. You treat her right, or I'll come for you. And trust me, if anyone can hide a body, its a cop!

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JIMMY!!!

He turned. Roberta was stood in the doorway, a horrified look on her face. He let go of Trent's throat. Trent dropped to the floor, choking and holding his throat. Roberta rushed to check on Trent. Jimmy walked to the door, then turned to Roberta.

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Goodbye Robbie.

He walked out of the door. Robyn turned to Trent

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What the hell happened?? What did you say?

Trent rubbed his neck and got up

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Nothing bad Robbie, I swear. He asked 'Love interest', I said 'Yeah' an he went mental! He was actin like he was your dad an I was some kid turning up to take you on a date. That, or a jealous ex! He does watch the show right?

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No, he's always been too busy... OH MY GOD!!! HE THOUGHT THAT YOU AND ME...

She ran out of the room

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JIMMY!!!!!

She ran outside, but Jimmy was gone


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Jimmy James was sat in the terminal waiting for his flight. He knew this was the only way. He had refused to believe it, but the kid had made it plain as day for him. Inwardly he was raging, how could he go on knowing she was in the arms of another? But he always knew it would go this way. How could she love someone like him?

**Flight 1762 To Ravenholme, Now Boarding At Gate 5**

Jimmy got up and walked to the gate. Yes, this was the only way to end it... alone.


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[1PWfan]

Oh lord, not bleedin' Ravenholme- the last thing that poor city needs is another hero with emotional issues inflicting himself on that burg.

[MJStark]

Oh lord, not bleedin' Ravenholme- the last thing that poor city needs is another hero with emotional issues inflicting himself on that burg.

LMAO!!!!! Ah, don't worry, all, as they say, will become clear....

COMING SOON

**END-OF-VOLUME**
**FINALE**
**PART1**

[MJStark]

ISSUE#10
PART#1

TWO WEEKS LATER

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Jimmy has spent the previous two weeks living in a boarding house in the grimmer end of Ravenholme. Well, if you could call it living. He'd spent every waking hour of the day hunting leads, following clues... nothing. Maybe it was time to get some professional help. Jimmy made a call.


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Jimmy was sat in an office at the Main Ravenholme Police Precinct. A detective walked in and sat on the desk opposite him.

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So, Detective Jimmy James, Head of the Police/Hero Liason Department of San Habbershon, what do you want? If you hadn't noticed we're pretty busy here, it's not all coked-up actors and overpriced hookers like back home, here we have real crime...

He gestured out into the main office where an entire gang of teens were being processed.

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Yeah, that looks like score one for the good guys!

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The Frat Boys? Nah, they're a minor nuisance, but they sure do cause some paperwork. So, Detective, what do you want?

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What I want is everything you've got on a guy named Sulphur. He's been pulling strings in San Habbershon that I'd like to cut, permanently.

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HAHAHAHAHAA! You sure got a pair don't ya? You seem like a straight up guy, so I'll give you what I've got Detective, but trust me on this: You go after Sulphur, you're gonna need more than that glock in your holster to take him down!

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Don't worry Detective, I don't travel alone.


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Jimmy sat in his dirty room, the files Dupin gave him spread out on the bed, fluttering in the breeze from the open window.

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So. Sulphur and Felonius Monk ran the Masters of the Underworld together from here in Ravenholme. But they mostly opperate in San Habbershon and Boom Town. Yeah, makes sense, keep things at a distance an use extra hired muscle when needed. OK soooooo.....

Jimmy flicked through the file for a bit longer

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Got it! Only one gang in Ravenholme has permanant ties with them...

He looked again at the notes, then at his watch, grabbed his bag and ran for the door


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Cactus Man waited just inside the archway for his prey. He heard Gregorian chanting approach and jumped out

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HELLO BOYS!! IT'S INFO TIME!! Spill ya gut or I'll spill um for ya!

The six monks spoke in unison

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You are the one who locked away our master, prepare to die!

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Awwwww, you mean I am gonna have to beat it out of you? What a shame...

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Cactus Man fired off a volley of Cactus Energy Spines that took down one of the monks, then charged up his fist and knocked down another with his Energy Charged Punch.

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Ready to talk yet?

The monks replied in unison

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NEVER!

The remaining four Monk Men Swarmed Cactus Man and delivered a beatdown to him. From the mess of bodies a bright light through the gaps, then the four monks flew off Cactus Man as he unleashed a massive Disc Blast.

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Cactus Man stood up and brushed himself down. One of the monks was trying to crawl away. Cactus Man walked up and stood on the monk's outstretched hand. The monk yelped in pain

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Now, about that infomation...


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Cactus Man one again lay in wait, this time in front of a far grander and more gothic church. A car and a white van pulled up. A thug in a black tshirt with a pistol in his belt got out of the driver's door of the car. The rear of the van slid up and ten heavy set workmen climbed out. The thug went the the rear door of the car and opened it. A man dressed all in red got out, looked up and down the street, smiled and walked towards the church. The thug rushed forward to open the doors, the work crew followed in behind.

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Sulphur...

Cactus Man stepped out of the shadows and walked towards the church. Two figures hidden in deeper shadow watched him walk away.


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The doors to the church slammed open and there stood Cactus Man.

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SULLLLLLPHUUURRRRRRRRRR!!! YOU'VE MESSED WITH ME FOR THE LAST TIME!!!

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Finally, we've been expecting you Cactus Man, although I will admit you are a little early. Perhaps you would like to play with my minions while I freshen up? MWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!

With that he ran through a door, Cactus Man went to follow but his way was barred by three massive construction workers.

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You heard tha boss, let's see what we can make of ya!

The construction workers gathered around Cactus Man and started poking at him with crowbars, baseball bats & metal pipes.

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Look boys, I've already knocked the crap outta six monks tonight, you really wanna be the main course?

Then one of them smashed him across the back of the head with a pipe. He staggered right into the barrel of the thug's gun.

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I... am The Intstrument of Rage. I just wanted you to know that before you died...

He pulled back the hammer of the gun...

**!!BOOM!!**

The stained glass window exploded into shards. An arrow neatly removed the gun from Rage's hand while a staff spun through the air, knocking four of the ten Demolishers out cold. Cactus Man looked up to the window.

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[CJAlex]

Good Update

There is two ways this can go the way I want it to go and the way It probably will go.

Still Its all very good.

Later
CJAlex
:D:cool::D:cool::D:cool::D:cool:

[MichiganHero]

The Wonder Chicks! To the Rescue!

That should totally be their name ¬_¬ :p

[jhd1]

I got a bit far behind (as you know) so I have just read the entirety of Volume 2 in one sitting. Absolutely fantastic. Storylines are excellent, the character development is exceptional and the use of the new IV+ characters was done very well too (The Try-Outs in particular is a fantastic idea!).

Can't wait for the series finale! :D

[LoNdOn]

I got a bit far behind (as you know) so I have just read the entirety of Volume 2 in one sitting. Absolutely fantastic. Storylines are excellent, the character development is exceptional and the use of the new IV+ characters was done very well too (The Try-Outs in particular is a fantastic idea!).

Can't wait for the series finale! :D

Preach jhd1, preach! Amen and Hallelujah! :p

[MJStark]

ISSUE#10
PART#2

TWO WEEKS EARIER

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Roberta came running out of the building. She looked up and down the street

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JIMMY!!! JIMMY!!

But he was gone. She ran inside to the reception desk

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I have to use your phone!

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Of course Ms Hitchins...


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Tegan was checking on a patient at the clinic she volunteered at when a nurse called her over and passed her the phone.

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Tegan Gomez

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T, its Jimmy! I just saw him! He thought me and Trent... He's gone T, I don't know what to do... he said goodbye...

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Robbie, calm down. Where are you?

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At the studio...

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OK, get someone to drive you home, I'll be there as soon as I can.


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When Tegan got home she found Roberta sat on the couch, crying. Tegan dropped her bag and gave her friend a hug.

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There there hun, you've got to try and calm down. He'll be fine, he'll be back...

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Tegan, he said goodbye. He never says goodbye...

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So, what exactly happened?

Roberta told Tegan exactly what happened

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So, what you're telling me is that he thought you an Trent were a couple for real, wigged out, threatened Trent, then left? Why would he think that?

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I was kinda cryptic with Cactus Man about it and... ahhh screw it. Tegan, Jimmy is Cactus Man.

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WHAT!!!!!!! How? When?.... WHAT!!!???!

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Yeah.

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But...

The phone began to ring. Roberta rushed to pick it up

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Jimmy?

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Errrrr, no. I'm...errrrrrr trying to reach Ms Scarlet?

Roberta's shoulder's slumpped.

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It's for you Wyllow

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Oh!
(she took the phone)
Hello? Wyllow Scarlet here. Who's this?

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Hi there Ms Scarlet. This is Stupor Man, errrr... How are you?

Tegan covered the mouthpiece

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O.M.G!!! Robbie, it's Stupor Man!

She uncovered the mouthpiece again

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Errrr Hi! errrrr yeah, I'm OK. Sorry, is this a joke?

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Errrrr... no joke Ms Scarlet. It really is Stupor Man here. I was just wondering if you'd like to go for a drink sometime?

Tegan's face cracked into a smile

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Yeah, that would be good

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Tomorrow night?

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Yeah, tomorrow night sounds good. 7PM at Marti's?

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Errrrr... yeah, yeah. I'll have to find out where that is, but yeah. See you tomorrow then...

He hung up

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Oh my god!!! I've got a date with Stupor Man tomorrow night!!!

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Oh.... That's great T...

She burst into tears again


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The next night and the date was going pretty well at Marti's Bar, 'The choise for the discerning hero'. Well, kind of...

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*YAWN* Oh... sorry. I was starting to drop off... *YAWN* ...is there any way you could turn your power off? Ten more minutes, I'm gonna be asleep...

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Sorry Wyllow, it doesn't turn off. The studio made me a neural suppresser band to wear off camera, but National Goliath tried it on to see if it would stop him growing... it didn't and it broke.

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*YAWN* Fair enough, but wake me up if I drop off yeah? So... *YAWN* ...you never told me why you rang me? My...'YAWN* ...sparkling personallity I s'pose? hehehe

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Well, I'll be honest, the first time I saw you guest star on The Union I was blown away. And then your friend told me you wanted to meet up, so I rang you as soon as I could!

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Awwwwwww, aint you a sweety... *YAWN* ...Wait, my friend?

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Yeah. Cactus Man. He said he owed you or something...

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When did you see Cactus Man?!!

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Yesterday. He, errrrrrr, he saved me from Dark Temptation. He seemed pretty pissed about something, cos he ordered me to leave, then dragged her off out of sight. I rang in to the Liason Unit last night and she did get turned in, but in a hell of a state, god knows what he did to her!

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So they've got Dark... *YAWN* ...Temptation in custody?

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Yeah, she's...

Wyllow jumped out of her seat

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Sorry, this has been great. Seriously, lets do this again, but I gotta go, right now.

She kissed him on the cheek and ran for the door.


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Robyn Hood and Wyllow Scarlet walked along the corridor of the cell block with Sergeant Hyatt

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You know ladies, after Cactus Man's assault on Hulabaloo the other day you're lucky I'm letting you down here.

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We appreciate it greatly Sergeant

Robyn said nothing

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Chin up Ms Hood. I know Detective James is your friend, we've got good officer's looking around the clock, he'll turn up I promise. You just concentrate on finding Cactus Man and rein him in.

Robyn looked at her and forced a small smile

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Well, here we are...
(Sergeant Hyatt opened a door)
You've got five minutes

Wyllow & Robyn went inside. Sat, handcuffed to a chair with a mental disruption helmet on, was Dark Temptation, covered in bruises and band-aids. The door closed behind them.

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So, we just want to know one thing, what did you tell Cactus Man?

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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! You can't offer me anything that would make me betray the Masters!

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Look, we know you told him something, we know it's made him drop off the face of the planet. You just need to tell us, it can be the easy way, or the hard way.

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NEVER!! You think I'm scared of a couple of teenage girls?

Wyllow shrugged and stepped away. Dark Temptation looked up and saw Robyn stood there, and arrow notched on her bowstring.

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Now, you have been given a chance,
But you refuse to dance,
To the tune of my friends making,
You laugh, when you should be shaking,
You laugh? Let me tell you sista,
Let me lay out your life's vista.
An arrow for every toe and finger,
Removed one by one, the pain will linger.
Then one leg, then the other,
Again and again, arrows will cover,
Then your arms, the same treatment,
Then your breasts if there's no appeasement,
Over and over, arrows I'll fire,
Through your pretty and skimpy attire,
And why? You plead, or so you should,
I'll tell you why, I'm Robyn Hood!
I've had enough of being talked down to,
By useless villains such as you,
You act all tough, you're not scared,
Well I hope to eat your words you are prepared,
I need to know, don't you see?
(She drew back her bow, aimed for Dark Temptation's hand and fired. The arrow thudded home into the armrest of the chair and Dark Temptation's right index finger dropped on to the floor)
NOW TELL MEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dark Temptation screamed in pain.

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Wyllow, block the door.
(Wyllow stood there, open mouthed)
DO IT!!!!

Wyllow grabbed the spare chair and put it under the door handle just as Sergeant Hyatt tried to rush into the room.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN THERE??? OPEN UP!!!!

Robyn notched another arrow and drew back her bow again, this time aiming for the other hand

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If you ever want to point again,
I suggest you spill your guts my friend...

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OKOKOKOKOK!!!!!!!! I'll tell you... He's gone to Ravenholme!!!! He's after Master Sulphur! Please... please...

Dark Temptation passed out. Robyn turned to Wyllow.

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OK, we've got everything we need,
To Ravenholme with excess speed,
Let in the Sergeant, end her suspension,
Our 'friend' may need some surgical attention.

Wyllow moved the chair and Sergeant Hyatt ran into the room

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OH MY GOD!!!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??!!!! GET OUT!!! You're all as bad as each other!

Wyllow picked up the finger and put it on the table.

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Get that on ice, call Trinity General, ask for Dr Yang. He'll sew it straight back on...

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GET OUT!!!!


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TWO WEEKS LATER

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Roberta and Tegan were huddled down on the fire escape outside Jimmy's room.

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If he comes over to the window we are soooo busted....

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Shhh! He's talking to himself...

So. Sulphur and Felonius Monk ran the Masters of the Underworld together from here in Ravenholme. But they mostly opperate in San Habbershon and Boom Town. Yeah, makes sense, keep things at a distance an use extra hired muscle when needed. OK soooooo.....

They heard paper rustling

Got it! Only one gang in Ravenholme has permanant ties with them...

They heard movement in the room, then the door open and slam. Roberta looked in, then climbed through the open window and checked out the papers spread across the bed. She took a page and went back out of the window.

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We've lost him Robbie, he jumped in a cab

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It's ok
(she held up the page)
I know where he's gone.


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By the time Robyn and Wyllow got changed and made it to the church Cactus Man was gone. Robyn grabbed a monk with an plainly shattered hand and slapped him awake.

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WHERE... DID... HE... GO?

The monk obviously saw the look in her eyes, because he simpley pointed with his good hand towards the church steeple in the distance


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Robyn and Wyllow snuck into the shadows just as car and a white van pulled up. A thug in a black tshirt with a pistol in his belt got out of the driver's door of the car. The rear of the van slid up and ten heavy set workmen climbed out. The thug went the the rear door of the car and opened it. A man dressed all in red got out, looked up and down the street, smiled and walked towards the church. The thug rushed forward to open the doors, the work crew followed in behind.

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Sulphur...

Cactus Man stepped out of the shadows and walked towards the church, kicked the doors open and stepped inside.

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We have to get closer...

They quickly crossed the street and Wyllow climbed the wall to look through the stained glass window.

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Robbie, he's in trouble!

Robyn notched a Sonic Arrow and blew out the window, then fired a line up into the wall and swung onto the window ledge, Wyllow swung herself up as well. Quickly seeing what was about to happen Robyn fired a Regular Arrow that took the gun from the thug's hand while Wyllow launched her Quarter-Staff, the stout wood spinning through the air and knocking four Demolisher out cold. Cactus Man looked up, then grinned.


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Robyn And Wyllow jumped down, Robyn loosing a Taser Arrow into the Instrument of Rage mid jump. Wyllow landed, rolled under a Basebat Bat swung by one of the Demolishers and came up holding her staff, which she used to knock out another Demolisher.


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Still smiling, Cactus Man turned to the Instrument of Rage as he shook from the impact of the Taser Arrow.

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I dunno, you try and cut them out of your life, and they just show up anyway!

He fired a Toxic Cactus Spine at the thug, who went purple and started sweating. The Instrument of Rage swung his fist at Cactus Man but due to the sweat in his eyes missed wildly.

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Time to calm you down!

Cactus Man fired a volley of Cactus Energy Spines at the thug, the blast knocked him down and out

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Robyn fired a Regular Arrow which took down one of the Demolishers. Another Demolisher snuck up behind her and swung his Baseball Bat at her head. Luckily Cactus Man saw it in time and threw a forcefield to protect her. Wyllow lunged at the Demolisher with her Taser, and he went down.

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Many thanks my friends,
Now lets bring this to an end!

She fired a Sonic Arrow at the last two Demolishers

**!!BOOM!!**

The pair of vilains were thrown across the room into the far wall. They didn't get up again

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What the hell are you two doing here?!?

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Good to see you too... Jimmy

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WHAT?!? You told her?

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You were never coming back!

Cactus Man paused

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Yeah, fair enough. I suppose I can trust her...

Wyllow looked hurt, Cactus Man winked at her and she smiled.

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But how did you find...

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Guys, we can chat later, don't we have a criminal mastermind to take down?
(she looked through the door Sulphur had run through)
It's not a way out, there's stairs!

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OK then Cactus Crew, LETS GO GET THIS SUCKA!!!


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[MJStark]

ISSUE#10
FINALE

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Cactus Man, Robyn Hood and Wyllow Scarlet burst through the door at the top of the stairs. The room beyond was bathed in red light, demonic symbols decorated the walls and the alter at the other end of the room. Sulphur was knelt at the alter. The turned to them.

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Ah, Cactus Man, is playtime over already? And I see you brought your friends, how very kind of you.

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Give it up Sulphur, its over! If you come with us now we can get you a nice padded cell next to ya pal Felonius, if not...

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HA! That old fool! He believed we were equals, he was wrong! I suppose I should thank you locking him up, it has made my path to assention that much easier

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Last chance Sulphur...

Sulphur began to walk towards the heroes

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Ah, Cactus Man. We've played some games, have we not? You think I desired The Union? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! All these actions have lead you here... here to your doom! There will be a dark sacrifice tonight...

He swung his fist at Cactus Man

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Cactus Man dodged the blow. Robyn jumped back and fired a Regular Arrow that caught Sulphur in the leg.

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ARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!

As he bent over to pull out the arrow Wyllow launched herself at the villain to deliver a Vaulting Dropkick, but misjudged and sailed over him, landing hard on her back

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Oooooooffffff!!

Sulphur looked at her and laughed. He straighted up, turned, and got hit in the face by Cactus Man's Energy Charged Punch. He landed by a huge stained-glass window. Robyn notched a Sonic Arrow and fired

**!!BOOM!!**

Unfortunately Sulphur dived out of the way at the last second and the sonic boom only took out the window. Wyllow ran towards the villain, Sulphur put his hand into a pouch on his belt and pulled out a silver ball. He threw the Poison Gas Bomb at the ground in front of Wyllow, she began to choke

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*COUGH* *HHHHHHHHHH* Can't....... breathe......

She dropped to the ground.

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NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

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WYLLOWWWWW!!!!!!

Cactus Man fired a volley of Cactus Evergy Spines at Sulphur, while Robyn fired off two Regular Arrows in quick succession. Sulphur dropped to one knee, Cactus Man and Robyn walked towards him. He jumped up and swung a Kick at Robyn's head, but Cactus Man erected a forcefield to stop the blow. He flailed a Punch at Cactus Man but before the blow could connect he began to convulse. Cactus Man looked down and saw Wyllow lying there with her Taser pressed against Sulphur's ankle.

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ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

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Nice job Red!
(he looked at the gentley smoking Sulphur)
Well, you had ya chance to come quietly! Over to you sweetcheeks...

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You thought us you could trick,
With your scheme's, do we look thick?
You made your minions go,
To ruin a TV show?
And now you say that Cactus Man,
Was the goal of your plan?
I think you know not what you want,
So here, let me be the font,
Of the knowledge that you seek,
Of failure do you reek,
We've foiled your schemes, beaten your plan,
You want to know why?...

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COS I'M CACTUS MAN...
BEYATCH!!

Cactus Man smashed Sulphur with and Energy Charged Punch to the chest. The villain slid along the ground until he bumped up to the alter. He didn't move.

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Cactus Man helped Wyllow up and dusted her off. She pointed to her throat, and then the medi-pack on her belt. He let her get on with it. He turned to Robyn. She was stood there, arms crossed, looking angry.

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Look, sweetckeeks, I... I'm sorry. I shoulda never tried to cut you guys out. It's just... when you get hurt... and now you're buildin a normal life... I just............. please, say something...

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I'm real angry with you right now....
(she glared at him)
You finished my rhyme!!

A smile cracked across her face, she flung herself at Cactus Man and hugged him tight, his spines retracted just in time

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Let's never fight again, yeah?
(she pulled away)
We still need to talk. Look, I don't love Trent, you never let me finish what I was sayi...

HAHAHAHAHA...*COUGH* *SPLUTTER* HAHAHAHA!!!

The pair turned, Sulphur has propped himself up against the demonic alter. They walked over to him

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What's so funny, laughing boy? You remembering when you burnt some kittens once?

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HAHAHAHAHAAHHAAA!!! The Dark Master...... shall have his revenge...

He pointed behind them

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As they turned a great wind blew up, sucking them towards the vortex. Cactus Man grabbed the alter with one hand and Robyn's hand with the other. Wyllow, who was closer to the vortex, held on to one of the stone benches while her body flailed in the air, legs pointing towards the vortex. Robyn's feet left the floor, she held on to Cactus Man's hand.

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AAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...

Wyllow lost her grip on the stone bench and spun into the vortex

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...RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.......

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TEGAAAAANNN!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Cactus Man held on as tight as he could to Robyn's hand. As the force of the vortex got stronger various devices of demonic ritual flew from their shelves & cupboards and swarmed into the vortex.

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HOLD ON!!!!

Her hand began to slip

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I have to tell you this! I don't love Trent, I don't love Cactus Man... I love YOU Jimmy James! Always you!

Her hand slipped away and she flew into the vortex.

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Alllwwwaayyyyys...

As she disappeared the vortex winked out.

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He loves you too...

Cactus Man turned, tears and fury in his eyes

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SULPHUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE GONNA PAY!!!!!!!!

Cactus Man jumped on Sulphur and hit him again and again and again and again.

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HAHAHAA...
(he spat out some teeth)
... we... win!!!

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RRRRAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cactus Man grabbed a stone bench, lifted it above his head and slammed it down on Sulphur, crushing him. Sulphur twitched, then lay motionless.

Cactus Man stared at the body. Then pain ran through his body, it felt like his insides were on fire!

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AAAAAAHHHHHGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!

He arched his back in agony, light streamed out of his eyes and mouth. Then the Disc of Arubanon fell from his chest. He dropped to his knees in pain, weeping. He picked up the disc and stared at it, it was blank and lifeless. He looked at his hands.

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Wha...

*CLAP*....*CLAP*....*CLAP*

Jimmy turned. A recognisable figure stepped from the shadows.

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HAHAHAHAHA!!! Remember me, Detective? Yes, I see it in your eyes. I was never sure you would recall out last encounter. I told you we would meet again Detective, I told you I would have the Disc of Arubanon for myself. All it took was a false promise to a foolish human, desperate for power. Don't you find it incredible the lengths some will go to just to join a club?

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Haemogoblin... how...

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I imagine you would like me to tell you the ins and outs before you hand over the Disc, but I'm afraid I just don't have the time, let us just say Sulphur failed his initiation into The League of Fiends. HAHAHAHAHAHAA!!! Now, give it to me!

Jimmy got up and squared his shoulders

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NEVER!

He walked over and grabbed it from Jimmy's hands. There as a flas, Haemogoblin dropped in again and began sucking his fingers.

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But you killed in anger... the Disc should be free...
(Jimmy grabbed the Disc again)
Ahhhh... you must give it willingly to me. DO IT! GIVE ME THE DISC!!

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You'll have to take it from my cold dead fingers...

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Hmmmmm, yes.... that could work...

He grabbed Jimmy around the throat and dragged him to the huge opening where there had once been a stained glass window.

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Final chance Detective. Give me the Disc and you shall live... I might even bring back your little strumpet...

Jimmy swung the Disc upwards and hit Haemogoblin in the head with it.

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Arrrghhh! Very well... Goodbye Detective...

Haemogoblin pushed Jimmy out of the window

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ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR......

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[1PWfan]

Dayumn.

Seriously, that's...quite something. Now, if you'll excuse me...*assumes dramatic tv-announcer-type voice*

Is This The End of Cactus Man???

[MJStark]

Is 'quite something' a good thing?

[1PWfan]

Is 'quite something' a good thing?

I honestly don't know yet. It was a cool issue, but kind of a downer what with Robyn and Wyll out of commission theoretically. Looking forward to seeing if there's any more, and what happens next.

I'm hoping for awesomeness.

[MJStark]

I honestly don't know yet. It was a cool issue, but kind of a downer what with Robyn and Wyll out of commission theoretically. Looking forward to seeing if there's any more, and what happens next.

I'm hoping for awesomeness.

That's totally fair enough. I've had to re-write this message roughly 8 times to avoid giving anything away, so I'll just leave it with:

I hope what comes next meets your (and everyone elses) requirements of awesome :D

Gonna take a few days to recharge my creativity and play some games. Will be the first time in a month that I've opened CBH for anything other than power lists and personallity & dialogue pointers, so that will be fun :D

[jhd1]

Excellent ending MJ. If this diary does come to an end here then I think it's a fantastic way to bow out. I wouldn't say no to a Volume 3 though :D

[MJStark]

Excellent ending MJ. If this diary does come to an end here then I think it's a fantastic way to bow out. I wouldn't say no to a Volume 3 though :D

Cheers bud :)

I can confirm there WILL NOT be a Volume 3 at this time but fear not, I think Cactus-Fans will like what I have in store....












.... I hope so anyway! :D

[MJStark]

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***THE BIG QUESTION***

Who do you, the fans, want to see more of?

ROBYN HOOD

or

DETECTIVE JIMMY JAMES

YOU... DECIDE!!

**Voting ends TODAY 10PM GMT**


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Vote either on here or via PM, happy either way.
All you guests out there, this would be a good time to join the forum and give me an opinion:D

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[1PWfan]

Can I vote for both? Because we've got this whole romantic thing, and if there's only one of them then we'll have to put up with all the angsty wining and brooding, and we'll be right back in the 90's Teen Drama all over again. :p

[CJAlex]

Voting Both spilt the time 50/50 between Robyn and Cactus man.

Still good job
CJAlex
:D:cool::D:cool::D:cool::D:cool:

[MJStark]

Can I vote for both? Because we've got this whole romantic thing, and if there's only one of them then we'll have to put up with all the angsty wining and brooding, and we'll be right back in the 90's Teen Drama all over again. :p

LMFAO!!! :D:D:D

[MJStark]

VOTING CLOSED

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The decision was pretty clear cut, a few oddities along the way :D

Keep an eye out for the latest Comic from myself COMING SOON to a forum near you!

[Buzzed]

Looks like I missed the chance to vote, but you did get me to logon to the site, which has not happened since '08. :eek: This has been a great read, even with the teen drama!

[MJStark]

1: Ah, vote by all means ;) Your return should be celebrated :D

2: What's everyones problem with teen drama?? You all know this is meant to be a comic book right? :p lol

[Pampero Firpo]

Just discovered this diary and read it all the way through. Great job and very entertaining. I'm happy to see there are new threads for both Robyn and James. Can't wait to see what is in store.