From hunter to hunted(closed)

[babygurll1968]

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TWANG!The blaster shots echoed off of the steel wall,the blue flash almost blinding at the closeness. A rising arm returned the fire backwards,without a glance as the form ran. Another shot from a blaster rang out ripping off of the wall and across the right side of the helmeted target. A target that had hours earlier been the hunter. One hand reached up and yanked the fastenings loose,tossing the helmet away. The helmet slammed to the ground with a metallic thud,smoke rising from the furrow the blaster had made.

The female face that turned to meet her chasers flashed piercing blur eyes at them. A look all bounty hunters knew...the look of recklessness. Her hand flew up over her shoulder returning to hold a second blaster at the arriving group,she half smiled as she used one blaster to push her flaxen hair back from her face,the blood trail across her cheek the only sign of any injury at the moment. "Come on you Fuckers. You want me...come and get me!" Her voice floated across the expanse almost in a whisper.

The group almost stopped at the sound of her voice,the casualness of her demenure. They looked at each other,blasters aimed. They seemed a bit confused...the order for the capture of Cypher had led them to believe it was a man. Not a woman. A bounty on a bounty hunter was not unusual..rare but not unusual. Cypher had made several high officials mad when she and her partner had caught and turned over their son for treason. Now they were after them...funny how things go.

Cypher looked from one man to the other,knowing her gameplan was working for now. Take them by surprise. She had done that but now it seemed to be wearing off and she had yet to find her partner. They had got seperated over an hour ago in an ambush at the casino.

Spacestation Orion,one of the largest and busiest gambling outposts in the Galaxy. Also one of the worst places to make enemies. She knew she would be fine if she could make it back to the ship,but getting there was the next thing. She grinned and slowly moved her hand downward,lifting a concussion grenade. She flipped the pin and in a flurry of blaster rounds threw it. She turned and ran,the impact was going to be hard thanks to the work of some rebels she knew.

She felt the tremor before the ripple got her,her body lifted and felt as if it had been slammed into the wall. She dropped to the ground,gasping,her hand going to her side. Lifting she saw the blood,then looking down saw the piece of metal portruding from her suit. "Damn..." She cursed under her breath as she left the shrapnel in place and rose to her feet,hands grabbing her upper arms had her turning and swinging hard. Her fist connected with solid flesh and the familiar grunt almost made her smile if she didnt feel like Hell.

((This thread is closed for Avellan))

 

[Avellan13]

OOC: Avellan looks like my Avatar

Avellan sighed as he set down his sniper rifle. 23 hrs, he had been in this exact location for 23 hrs and still his target hadn`t shown up. Avellan looked around at his sniper`s perch. He was up on top of a broken down building, 12 stories up. The shadows and rubble provided perfect camoflage for him.

Avellan pondered about what had happened resently to get him where he was today. He had taken a job to track down an escaped convict, who had commited every possible crime imaginable, and bring him back alive if possible. He had a 695,000 credit bounty on his head so it was good money.

An explosion tore Avellan from his thoughts. He looked over and saw to source of the noise. Avellan hesitated then picked up his rifle, collapsed it, packed up his things, and quickly ran off towards his destination.

 

[babygurll1968]

"Damnit,Cypher..." The deep voice grunted as his hand went to his cheek. The man looked down at the smaller form next to him and then to her side. His hands gripped her arms lifting her higher for him to check her wounds.

Cypher knew Deke would chastise her for her carelessness but hell He had been on the run for a few years now. She knew it was just a matter of time before the other hunters tracked him and her down. She had been able to hide their affiliation up until a day ago then they had been ratted out. She turned her head as she caught a glimpse of a form dropping from the rooftop shadows.

"Deke..go to the ship...youve been marked. I can handle this. Ill meet you at the meetup point in 3 days."She said as she watched over his shoulder at the approaching shadow. Damn..she thought to herself..this was a pro. Deke hesitated but Cypher took the inititive. She shoved past Deke,injuries and all..lifted her guns to give him fire cover. She watched the blasters spray debris around the incoming form(Avellan).

((Avellan..from here is where our charries meet,fight and whatnot..hehe should be good.*winks))

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan silently approached the scene, sticking to the shadows as much as possible. He was about to round the corner when suddenly he stepped on some loose rocks, causing them to make a noise and give away his position.

He mentally cursed himself then slowly walked out into the open his hands in the air and weapon at his side in show of surrender. He did this so he could eventually find a way to trick them. As he approached he was surprised to see not one, but two figures. One was just standing there while the other held a weapon trained on him. He saw another figure lying on the ground off in the distance.

He looked back at the two figures especially the one who had their weapon aimed at him. He shook his head, unless his helmet lenses were messed up, he was sure that there was something about this person. He noticed that it was a she, and more importantly, that with her helmet off, she looked very familiar.

He cocked his head to the side and tried to focus on her. Suddenly his suspicions were confirmed, "Cypher... is that you!?!?"

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher frowned at the mention of her name then realised who it was...damn. "Avellan this isnt your mark...hes just an old man wanting to go home."She called out to him as she held her gun at the ready..she continued to knudge Deke away until he took the hint and ran. She kept her guns trained on Avellan..."So did you rat us out too,come to claim your marks?

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan frowned and replied, "No need to fear, I`m here to collect a bounty. Looking for a man called Jack Zimmerman." He motions towards the prone figure beside her, "Looks like you got the bastard. Worth a lot."

He was unsure if he could take her. She had a high reputation for being one of the best bounty hunters ever. He approached the prone figure and reached out to grab him.

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher lifted her gun and trained the red dot on his chest. "You dont need to take him..I got him."Knowing she was goigng to let him go at forst change. "L work alone now..so go look for another mark.

Cypher turned her back on him and tried to quiet down how ticking her nerves had become around him,,,her last love and partner before....she had been ratted out

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan paused at her comment then became confused as she turned he back to him. He wondered what she had ment by she works alone. The way she said it and her body posture expressed sorrow.

What had happened to her? She was one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. She was famous. So why was she sad?

He knew that this probably would result in him getting beaten up by her, but he had to know. He walked up to her and put a hand on her shoulder in an attempt to comfort her.

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher felt his touch and in a flash slapped it away. Seems you forogt thst you walked away a year ago for a more cushier job...one that didnt involve your partner. I got hosed for that...knocked out of the unit. So I went solo....until..Deke saved my life and now I cant let you have him no matter what his name is.

You walked away from me once now Im walking away from you. She turned and walked several steps before her knees gave out,blood loss making her weak and the metal still embedded into her armour and side. She grabbed for the wall to hold her blurring eye steady.

 

[Avellan13]

He felt like his heart had been torn apart. He felt ashamed of what he had done, but it had been for a reason. He had always been nervous around her and knew that those who he cared about would be targeted for attack by his enemies. He had left her to save her, but she had probably not realized that.

He snapped back to the present when he saw her fall down. He ran over to her and turned her over. Blood was running down from a wound, one she had probably substained from the explosion. He quickly grabbed his med-kit and grabbed the necessary supplies needed to stablize her.

As soon as he was finished, he picked her up and took her to his ship. Once inside, he lay her down on the medical table and began to take off her suit. Once it was off, he began to properly heal her.

After a few hours, he had finished up. He sat down on a nearby chair and let himself drift off to sleep.

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher slowly opened her eyes and groaned a bit at her side,her hand reached down to find it bandaged. She turned her head to look at Vellan,,,he seemed like the same Vellan while he rested but she still felt the sting of him leaving her. She slowly slid off the table dressed in on a bra and shorts,her gear rested along the wall.

She moved towards her gear quietly,knowing he will soon see the price on her head. Almost 1 milliom marks. Dead or alive. She reached for her arm plates and as weak as she was the piece dropped to the floor loudly,it was then she noticed the ship was airborne moving across the stars.

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan was roused from his sleep by a loud clang. He jumped up and looked around. when he noticed that Cypher was gone, he looked around nervously and saw her behind him.

He turned and nodded to her, "It`s good to see you up and about." He took his helmet off and put it down on the table. "You can go ahead and put you suit on if you want to."

Avellan walked over to a mirror and looked at his reflection. He stood 5'11" and weighed 145 lb. He had light blue eyes, straight balck hair, and pale skin (caused from the long periods inside his armored suit).

He pulled slowly began to take off the rest of his suit until he was only in his cicilian clothes. He dropped off his gear in his bedroom then headed for the kitchen.

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher watched him,not sure how to react. In this business you learned quick not to trust too many people. She had trusted him along time ago and look where it had gotten her. She turned and looked around her,not sure where they actually were. She lowered one hand to feel the bandage on her side and then looked towards the direction he had went.

She followed,her anger now rising as she thought about how he had turned on her. "Answer me one thing...Did you have a conscience when you stabbed me in the back?" She asked himt rying not to let her emotions show too much. "How much did they pay you?"

She leaned against the doorway,her eyes searing into his back,her own nerves tense and ready for the fight. She was ready if she had too,ready to die to find out the answers and even die protecting Deke.

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan stopped in mid stride and turned to look at Cypher. He sighed and took a seat on a nearby chair, "You won`t believe me, but I didit to protect you. You see, the type of buisness were in has many dangers and I had several enemies. They threatened to attack you, so I had to seperate myself from you. I didn`t do it to hurt you and definitaly not for some money"

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher bit her bottom lip for several minutes before replying. " You know I can handle myself...I dont need anyone to protect me."She said turning and moving off into another room.

She stopped before a large window showing a brilliant view of the stars and sky. Her arms wrapped around herself as she tried to deny her feelings from back then. She turned and moved over to her gear,lifting up the leggings and sliding them on,her hand shaking slightly. She had lifted her arms to slide her vest on,failing to notice the soft click behind her. Her mind wandering,which in this line was very dangerous.

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan gt up and headed into the kitchen. He got down some food supplies and prepared a meal for Cypher and himself. After several minutes he had the food done and ready. He grabbed a tray of food and carried it with him as he took it to Cypher, "Here`s some food for you."

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher jumped and spun around,her blaster raised and aimed before she realised it as just Avellan. She let out several long breaths before standing and moving to sit across from him. She ate a small amount and she never let her eyes stray from him.

"So was our relationship...our relationship just for the sex?"She suddenly asked him needing to know. She stood quickly and began to add her weapons to her belt quickly,embarrassed at her own question.

'Never mind..I dont ..dont want to knwo."She said with a shaky voice as she missed several times trying to attached her belt.

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan looked down at his feet in shame, "I didn`t do it for that, I just, I wanted to protect you. I guess I did it in the wrong way."

He put his tray down and looked at her, "I know I don`t deserve to live for what I did to you It has haunted me ever since I left you. But i promise to make it up to you in any way I can."

Avellan got up and headed back to his personal computer to read the resent news and bounties that had been posted.

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher sighed as she turned to look at him move away..she wanted to stay and touch him. She had a job to do though. She walked into the room and looked at him. Her voice almost a whisper as she lifted her helmet."Maybe some day..but I have work to do."She said as she pulled the helmet down and turned.

She hurried to the door and soon was back outside,her shieldguard over her eyes adjusting to the changing light as she hurried along. Deke should be on his way to the meet=up point by now. She had 3 days to clear his name and hers. She stayed to the shadows,each person she heard coming she slid deeper into the darkness.

She was several meters from the hangar when she heard the familiar voice...Deke. But why wasnt he gone? She thought to herself as she moved to get a better view. Her heart sank as she watched him exchange a bag with the Senator who had placed the bounty on her head. He was a traitor all along. She felt her blood boil as she lifted her blaster,aiming carefully for his lying heart. She wasready to pull the trigger when her instincts told her to move.

She did just in time as the wall exploded. She rolled and came up shooting,taking out one then two men closing in on her. Three others followed them. She cursed and looked at where Deke had been but he along with the Senator were gone. "Damnit!" She hissed as she spun to return fire as she moved behiind a wall for cover.

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan looked up at the bounties that had been posted. He found that there were only a few. He was about to give up when he noticed one at the end of the list. He did a double take and saw that the bounty was for Cypher. "What the.. what did she do?"

An explosion caused him to jump in shock. He quickly grabbed his sniper rifle and headed out the door. They had landed back on the planet so it was safe to be outside now. He ran towards the direction of the explosion. Suddenly it hit him, he had forgoten his armor suit.

Many bounty hunters, like Cypher and himself, had special power suits. These suits enhanced their strength 20-fold, improved there reaction time, reflexes, speed, and many other abilities.

Oh well it was too late to go back and get it. He had to make sure Cypher was ok. He approached the scene of the incident and saw three hostiles approaching Cypher. He quickly readied his rifle and aimed for the closest target. He pulled the trigger and literally decapitated his target. Avellan killed the second hostile and tied to aim for the third, but he had taken cover behind a bit a rubble.

"Cypher get out of here, I`ll hold him off."

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher glanced Avellan's way as debris sprayed around her,her gun returning fire as she growled. She saw the opening and with a hard push from the wall..her suit excelerating her momentum she flipped into the air. Her guns firing the whole time giving her some cover. She landed in a crouch close to Avellan and realised he was suitless.

"You Idiot...you will get yourself killed."She yelled as she turned in time to take down another hunter. She saw the security force approaching and knew their time had run out.

She spun around and blasted a hole into the side of the wall.making an opening to the other side. She grabbed Avellan's arm and pulled him through with her. She didnt stop until they had made many turns and the sounds behind them faded off. She reached up and yanked off her helmet,slamming it to the gorund.

"What were you thinking....that was suicide doing that. Never put your life on the line for me...Never.'She growled as her heart hammered at the though he could have died.

 

[Avellan13]

He was shocked at her actions, god she was strong and bold as hell. "I didn`t have enough time to put my suit on. It takes forever to do so and if I had taken the time to put it on, it probably would hhave been too late to save you."

Avellan sweeped the area with his weapon to check for any signs of pursuit. There were none luckly.

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher followed Avellan,her gun keeping trained around them. "I have to get to my ship...or at least off this station. If you havent guessed by now..I have some people looking for me."She said as they stopped and rested briefly,her free hand holding her helmet.

She looked at him,he hadn't changed since the early days,still handsome but now with a more serious side from her point of view. Well she had grown up too and not easily. Her suit gave a hard tremor from the vibrator...she looked down and one of the hydraulics in her leg was letting pressure out. Probably from a piece of debris..she looked up at Avellan.

 

[Avellan13]

Avellan nodded at her comment and checked his mini-map of the station. "Well your ship is actually next to mine. I didn`t want to leave it behind for others to take it."

He headed back to the direction of there space ships and within a few minutes, they arrived without meeting any hostiles.

He looked at his ship, it wasn`t much to look at. It was only a small transport. (about the size of the Melinium Falcon from Star Wars) He looked at Cypher and spoke, "So what now?"

 

[babygurll1968]

Cypher looked at both ships,then back to him. "Well,I think we might have to take yours..after I get a few things off mine."She said grimly knowing she would have to set a mine on her ship to destroy any evidence of her. "My so called friend seems to have ratted me out and may have compromised my ship.

She said softly looking at him for his reaction to her suggestion. " I dont have much attachment to it anyways..I stole it."She said matter-of factly as she looked around for any security or other hunters.