The Heap part 2 An advanced aircraft lifted off from the Nantox building in New Jersey and set a course for LA. It flew over scattered buildings and trees at high speeds. Flying low to avoid detection, Astra Machina followed it, having created wings and thrusters along her shoulders and heels. As the craft picked up speed, she shot a metallic tendril to the underside … Continue reading AP Productions: Astra Machina #19

The Heap part 1 The officer leaned against his squad car, not knowing what else to do with himself. He waited on the side of a dirt road that wrapped around a tall hill, overlooking a valley; at the base of the valley was a mound of garbage: scrap metal, car parts, old appliances, and more. The heap was tall enough that the tip almost … Continue reading AP Productions: Astra Machina #18

The Badges vs The Commission part 6 (finale) In the ship’s lab, a tall generator glowed ominously, sending a powerful energy field that wrapped itself around the vessel. Dante Greer sat in a chair, starring at the device. He kept finding himself looking at his hands, feeling what it was like to be human once more. Arthit Wang’s eyes fluttered open and as consciousness creeped … Continue reading AP Productions: Badges #27

The Badges vs The Commission part 5 Sean Pierce walked briskly down the windowless corridor, lit by cheap bulbs along the ceiling. Passing several locked doors, he arrived at one particular cell, which was immediately opened by an armed guard. Inside, Ryan Bennings sat on a mattress as if waiting for an appointment. Pierce motioned for the guard to wait outside and he complied, closing … Continue reading AP Productions: Badges #26

The Badges vs The Commission part 4 (Continued from The Commission #21) The Cloudburst descended into a wooded area in Maryland; the engines blowing leaves out of its way and rustling the branches. The clearing was wide enough to fit the Badges’ aircraft inside, but not wide enough for the ship called Hyperion’s Light. That ship was a golden saucer roughly the size of a … Continue reading AP Productions: Badges #25

The Badges vs The Commission Part 3 In a quiet Baltimore suburb, two massive aircraft hovered above a quaint, two-story home, an odd site to be sure. The larger craft was the Commission’s ship, Hyperion’s Light. The smaller vessel belonged to the Interpol Metahuman Division (IMD). A middle-aged woman walked her dog along the opposite street, slowing down to gawk for a few seconds before … Continue reading AP Productions: The Commission #21

The Badges vs The Commission part 2 Ryan Bennings strolled down the cylindrical metal hallway inside Hyperion’s Light. Once he came to the ship’s meeting room, he was greeted by his team, The Commission. There was the Cavalier, Alysa Saraki, Astra Machina, Shujai, and Dafne Mansoor, aka Intrepid. Mansoor joined the Commission some time previously as a spy for the IMD, a fact that was … Continue reading AP Productions: The Commission # 20

The Badges vs The Commission part 1 The dark funnel cloud loomed over Brussels, picking up small bits of debris and hurling them past concerned citizens. Cautiously, the people moved back while the funnel expanded as if it were a living organism ready to consume. Some ran inside and others tried to find shelter under vehicles. As the force winds picked up, it stripped siding … Continue reading AP Productions: The Commission #19

When the Man Comes Around part 8 (finale) The Cavalier checked his surroundings. He was now in front of Nadie himself; going by photos he had seen in the past, he recognized the man next to him as Javier De Guzman, the president of Costa Triste. The two men sat at a dining table with full plates, Nadie at the head of the table facing … Continue reading AP Productions: The Cavalier #54

When the Man Comes Around part 7 He took the stolen thumb drive and plugged it into the onboard computer in the Dragon. The computer was built by Rex Robinson, so it was powerful enough to bypass the encryption, but it would take some time. When he encountered Agent Saffron a day earlier, he was told of video footage regarding Sister Mary Catalina, the nun … Continue reading AP Productions: The Cavalier #53

When the Man Comes Around part 6 Armored boots raced through the underbrush. His heart pounded and he was beginning to feel the South American heat under all the layers. The tank rolled parallel through the jungle, pushing trees out of its way like nine pins, then flattening them. The Cavalier knew he hadn’t been seen yet and didn’t want to take any chances. He … Continue reading AP Productions: The Cavalier #52

When the Man Comes Around part 5 In a small, nondescript compound in the middle of the jungle, Agent Saffron stood in front of a suit of armor, sipping his coffee. Next to him was a wall of photos detailing what he knew of Nadie’s organization. Below that, was a desk containing a laptop and a thumb drive. Miles away, Ramona Sanchez heard a knock … Continue reading AP Productions: The Cavalier #51

When the Man Comes Around part 4 Landmark 50th issue! Michael Hawkwood’s life had been very odd up until this moment. Coming from a long line of heroes calling themselves The Cavalier, he was the fourth. He didn’t initially want the title, however. Calling himself the Squire, he was once the teen sidekick to his father, the third Cavalier. When his mother was accidentally killed, … Continue reading AP Productions: The Cavalier #50

When the Man Comes Around part 3 The street kids worked for him now and he taught them to be smarter about their business. Instead of pick-pocketing the locals, they went to the resorts and stole from wealthy tourists. Begging was also an option. Some of the kids knew card games and they were used to scam naive marks when needed. The kids were happy … Continue reading AP Productions: The Cavalier #49

When the Man Comes Around part 2 After hiding the Dragon under a camouflaged tarp in the forest, Michael ventured into the city and checked into a hotel. The city in question was Venti Santos, the country’s largest city as well as a cultural and political hub. It was a good place to start his search. Costa Triste got few tourists, but those that came, … Continue reading AP Productions: The Cavalier #48