Unfinished Business part 5 (finale) Caspian DuPont was born to a wealthy family in Vermont and was recognized as being highly intelligent at a young age. He went to a private school where he was consistently at the top of his class, he could play both the piano and the violin by the age of three, and when he got older, he simultaneously earned five … Continue reading AP Productions: Formerly Known as Brain Boy #25

Unfinished Business part 4 Mackenzie had no pajamas for Labrat. Considering he rarely wore pants anyway and his fur was long enough for modesty, it didn’t matter too much. She let him take the guest room. She hadn’t heard anything from Ryan all night. She wondered if she should call his teammates in the Commission, but wasn’t sure how to do so. She could figure … Continue reading AP Productions: Formerly Known as Brain Boy # 24

Unfinished Business part 3 Mackenzie Fellows placed the sandwich on her kitchen table: lettuce, tomato, cheese, and raw hamburger. She was going to put a few slices of deli meat on the sandwich, but was told that salts and preservatives in deli meat can be harmful in a rat’s diet. She was asked to add raw meat and obliged. Labrat happily thanked her and began … Continue reading AP Productions: Formerly Known as Brain Boy #23

Unfinished Business part 2 “You must be wondering why I gathered the three of you. Ryan Bennings: former child-celebrity and smartest man in the world. The Cavalier: armored vigilante and protector of New York. Farrell Creed: private investigator from Winghaven, often considered the strangest city in America. You three men have one thing in common.” “A set of testicles?” Ryan asked. “Surprised to hear you … Continue reading AP Productions: Formerly Known as Brain Boy #22

Unfinished Business part 1 He sat quietly in his cell, his long white hair nearly tied back and his equally white beard newly trimmed. His orange uniform was clean and ironed, a stark contrast to most inmates. Through the plexiglass door, he watched other inmates pass by – a monstrous man covered in tusks from Agartha, a low-ranking cyborg operative from the Second Phase, and … Continue reading AP Productions: Formerly Known as Brain Boy #21

Once and Future King part 4 (finale) The student sat on the floor opposite his master, meditating. Outside the temple, a gentle wind blew petals past the windows while monks carried buckets of water and carefully filled the shallow indention in the middle of the room. Nearby, another monk opened a box on the floor, revealing a clay seal. The brown cube was mostly bare, … Continue reading AP Productions: Cavalier #58

Once and Future King part 3 The Five Elements in Chinese tradition is a philosophical framework that explains nature and the transference of energy. It can be applied to many studies, including martial arts. The elements are used in a variety of styles and often depict specific strategies and movement: Wood – accurate attacks with a long reach Fire – aggressive and rapid movements Earth … Continue reading AP Productions: Cavalier #57

Once and Future King part 2 The Dragon hovered through the tunnel and neatly glided to a stop once it arrived at the Castle. Michael Hawkwood got out, now maskless, and tiredly stretched his back before removing the rest of his armor. Now in his body stocking, he plodded through the hall leading to the exit as lights flickered on at his approach. Finally making … Continue reading AP Productions: Cavalier #56

Once and Future King part 1 1973 The clay seal dated back to the Han Dynasty and was priceless, but when it shattered against the wall of the storage container, it was wiped from history completely. An armored fist swiped the remaining four cubic seals off the crate, shattering them in the process. “They’re forgeries!” the Triad leader roared. Like his namesake, Jade Cobra wore … Continue reading AP Productions: Cavalier #55

The Heap part 3 (finale) Jennifer Sawyer sat at her desk, filling out some paperwork, her back to the large window behind her. The sun was rising, sending an orange glow into the office. It was peaceful. Calming. Sawyer typed away at her laptop and over her shoulder, a figure leaped into the air, creating a dark silhouette against the early morning sky. Sawyer continued … Continue reading AP Productions: Astra Machina #20

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