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Some OC headcannons that are now cannon :)

Hey, so do we remember years ago when I made this acc to promote my comic that I haven't once posted about since then? Welp here's an update!! Just a character sheet but it's something- The Actor's OFFICIAL official design brought to you by me :)

Happy Birthday to my main man Jason Todd!! 🥳🎊🎉

It's a work in progress, you've gotta bear with me...

STRIKE UPDATE:

The outline for the first arc is officially written out and finished, beginning progress on the second arc. Planned seven more to go... An artist was in fact found and STRIKE might find its way to Webtoon!

Big things comming for STRIKE!

Redesigned The Actor, Creampuff and Obsidian from my original comic STRIKE again. My last redesigns were in June I think, these aren't much different but I find them to be a lot neater and less clustered. I really need to get back to writing STRIKE again and I promise I will I'm just kind of busy with theater at the moment ...

I hope you guys like the designs! What do ya think?

Obsidian

Character reference for those of you reading my comic, STIRKE!

The Actor

Reference for those reading th comic I'm working on, STRIKE!

STRIKE #6

*The team stealthy follow the van from the roof tops.*

TELEPORTER: What about me? How can I help?

THE ACTOR: You’ve helped a lot already, we don’t want to put you in harms way so you should stay here.

TELEPORTER: But what if the bad guys come back for me?

THE ACTOR: They shouldn’t find you here if you stay put.

CREAMPUFF: Here.

*CREAMPUFF tosses a small circular object to TELEPORTER that they catch but almost drop.*

CREAMPUFF: In case anyone does come for you, use that.

TELEPORTER: What is it…?

CREAMPUFF: It will help.

*The team continue to follow the van while TELEPORTER stays behind in the alley way.*

THE ACTOR: So what was that thing that you gave Keegan?

CREAMPUFF: Oh, I don’t know.

It fell out of Obsidian’s pocket when we entered the Tipsy Possum.

THE ACTOR: You just gave him an unidentified item that you don’t even know the use of as a self defense weapon!!

CREAMPUFF: Relax, I’m sure it won’t hurt him. At least he isn’t following us now right, I was just getting rid of a distraction.

THE ACTOR: Elizabeth. I know your new at this whole thing but we do not do that. Our objective is to get citizens out of danger not in harms way, that thing could kill him.

CREAMPUFF: I’m sure he’ll be fine.

THE ACTOR: We will be discussing this later.

Gods I’m starting to sound like Guy.

BLURRY FACE: Stop whispering their going to hear us.

THE ACTOR: Sorry.

*The team see the van park at a location of an abandoned art museum and the HOODED FIGURE drag OBSIDIAN out of the van and into the building.*

THE ACTOR: Guess this is our stop.

SPECTRE: What’s the plan?

IN THE MUSEUM

*The HOODED FIGURE drags OBSIDIAN out of the van and into the building, once inside the HOODED FIGURE forces a collar around OBSIDIAN’s throat.*

OBSIDIAN: The hell is this?

*The HOODED FIGURE answers OBSIDIAN by pressing a button on a remote that sends electric shocks to the collar around OBSIDIAN’s throat.*

OBSIDIAN: GAAAA AAHHHH!!!!

HOODED FIGURE: Stay put.

*The HOODED FIGURE gestures to the two henchwomen to keep an eye on OBSIDIAN as he walks out of the room.*

OBSIDIAN: *Nonchalantly* Hello ladies…

MEANWHILE

*The team make their way through the vents of the museum while SPECTRE stays outside on the roof with their tech.*

CREAMPUFF: *Cramped and sarcastically* Nice plan.

THE ACTOR: Oh don’t start complaining, Creampuff.

You signed up for this.

BLURRY FACE: I don’t see anything wrong with the plan.

I find it…

…Cozy.

SPECTRE: *Over the radio* Hey uh…

Your getting close to a bunch of heat signatures so be careful, okay guys?

THE ACTOR: Will do, thank you Spectre.

OBSIDIAN: *On the other side of the wall* Gotta say…

THE ACTOR: Obsidian!

NOT IN THE VENTS

OBSIDIAN: This is kind of a crappy kidnapping.

I mean, no restrictions, the dude who took me straight up left the room and I’m betting those doors aren’t even locked.

Am I right?

*OBSIDIAN points to the main doors of the museum the slowly stands up and walks toward the doors before one of the henchwomen presses a button on another remote and zaps them.*

OBSIDIAN: GAAA!!

Geez lady you got one of those things too?!

SOFI: The name is Sofi, and yes I do.

OBSIDIAN: Cool Sofi, great. 

And who are you?

KAITLYN: Kaitlyn.

OBSIDIAN: Cool, great.

THE ACTOR: *From the vents* Psst-

*OBSIDIAN notices THE ACTOR in the vents and goes over to the vent over hidden from view of SOFI and KAITLYN.*

OBSIDIAN: *Whispering* What are you doing here?

THE ACTOR: *Whispering* What does it look like I’m doing? I’m doing my job and I’m about to save your ass.

OBSIDIAN: *Whispering* What about the Guy mission.

THE ACTOR: *Whispering* Can’t do it without you.

*OBSIDIAN tries to hide a soft smile and blush before being zapped again.*

OBSIDIAN: GAAA!!

*The HOODED FIGURE comes back into the room with another hooded figure wearing a more elegant purple cloak.*

HOODED FIGURE: Their rescuers are here, master.

What is your plan?

THE GREATER BEING: Go, my love. 

I will handel this.

*THE ACTOR, CREAMPUFF and BLURRY FACE exit the vents.*

BLURRY FACE: Spectre! Why didn’t you warn us about the other two?!

*The radio of Spectre’s voice is glitched.*

CREAMPUFF: *Sarcastically* Great.

THE GREATER BEING: Sofi! Kaitlyn! 

Go and be sure Rydel is safe.

*SOFI and KAITLYN run off.*

THE ACTOR: Guy?

OBSIDIAN: Smart move, now your outnumbered.

THE GREATER BEING: Oh it’s funny you think I’m going to fight you.

*THE GREATER BEING presses a different button on the remote and OBSIDIAN stands straight up with blank eyes, then the collar falls off OBSIDIAN’s neck and THE GREATER BEING heads for the door before saying.*

THE GREATER BEING: Attack to kill.

STRIKE #5

*OBSIDIAN wakes up, tied to a chair, in what looks to be a bunker of some kind.*

OBSIDIAN: Hm?

What the-?

Oh shit!

*TOMMY turns the chair OBSIDIAN is tied to face him.*

TOMMY: Good morn’n.

OBSIDIAN: Tommy. Why am I here?

TOMMY: Boss wanted ya.

But you did break the code so the three of us got free rein over ya until the boss gets here.

OBSIDIAN: Who’s your new boss?

TOMMY: No offense but I don’t think yer in the right position ter be ask’n any questions.

*TOMMY gestures to JAY and JACK behind OBSIDIAN with a baseball bat and a crowbar, TOMMY pulls out a pocket knife and cuts the side of OBSIDIANs face.*

TOMMY: Now let's make that lovely costume of yers match yer nice red hair.

*Panel shows “off screen” screams as TOMMY, JAY and JACK torture OBSIDIAN.*

OBSIDIAN: Aaaahhhhh!!!

MEANWHILE

*THE ACTOR, CREAMPUFF, BLURRY FACE and SPECTRE group up back at the HQ. THE ACTOR paces the room in anxious thought, BLURRY FACE and SPECTRE sit at the table CREAMPUFF is sitting on.*

CREAMPUFF: I’m sure they’re fine.

They could have just run away to avoid that whole broken code punishment thing.

Or maybe there wasn’t really one anyway.

THE ACTOR: No, there is a code. Both Obsidian and that goon brought it up.

*THE ACTOR puts a hand to their head.*

THE ACTOR: Oh gods, this was a bad idea.

Blurry Face, do you know anything about this code?

BLURRY FACE: Oh yeah! Not good.

THE ACTOR: *Sarcastically* Very helpful.

BLURRY FACE: Eh, sorry.

The code that they were referring to is probably the Vapira code.

SPECTRE: Vapira?

BLURRY FACE: Yes.

Vapira was a member of nobility in the 1400s before falling into a forbidden love with a knight from another kingdom.

CREAMPUFF: Romantic, but not helpful.

BLURRY FACE: Just listen.

Vapira and the knight were both banished from Vapira’s home kingdom and the village people were sent to hunt the two of them like animals on order of the king and queen as a punishment for treason. 

THE ACTOR: Well that’s brutal.

BLURRY FACE: The villagers caught the knight and, legend says they burnt them alive outside the kingdom walls so Vapira had view of the sight.

SPECTRE: I think I’ve heard this story before…

I’ve read theories that Vapira went to a witch after the knights execution to bring her true love back to the land of the living.

BLURRY FACE: Those theories are just tall tales, lies to tell at a campfire to scare your friends. 

CREAMPUFF: And how does this relate to the code exactly?

*BLURRY FACE looks CREAMPUFF dead in the eyes.*

BLURRY FACE: If someone breaks the Vapira code by either quitting before their contract allows or working with the enemies side…

…Then its considered an act of treason against the cities criminal underground.

They will send out any villains, goons or henchmen to have full rein over what to do the the code breaker.

This can be torture, perminant injury or sometimes even…

…Death.

THE ACTOR: Oh Gods…

We need to get Obsidian out of there now.

BLURRY FACE: Out of where exactly? We still have no clue where they could have gone.

SPECTRE: And, um, I checked all security cameras around The Tipsy Possum…

…Whoever took Obsidian must have avoided the cameras…

CREAMPUFF: So what your saying is we have no lead.

*All of a sudden TELEPORTER comes running through the HQs front door not noticing the heroes inside. TELEPORTER looks like they are trying to hide from someone.*

BLURRY FACE: Woah…

SPECTRE: Um…

Hi there.

*TELEPORTER turns around slowly.*

TELEPORTER: Sorry I didn’t know anyone was in here…

Ah! Heroes! Oh, maybe you can help me!

CREAMPUFF: *Under her breath* Why’d it have to be him…?

*THE ACTOR gives CREAMPUFF a nudge to stop talking.*

THE ACTOR: What is it you need help with?

TELEPORTER: I saw something I shouldn’t have and now a bunch of bad guys are trying to kidnap me!

THE ACTOR: Ok, ok. I’m going to need you to calm down, alright.

What was it that you saw?

TELEPORTER: I think I witnessed a kidnapping.

*The team of heroes a give each other a look.*

THE ACTOR: Can you tell me what the person being kidnapped looked like?

TELEPORTER: Yes! It was Obsidian, the villain. I recognized them from their hair it’s kind of hard to miss.

*BLURRY FACE looks at CREAMPUFF.*

BLURRY FACE: There’s our lead.

CREAMPUFF: Perfect timing.

THE ACTOR: I’m going to need you to tell me everything you know.

LATER:

*OBSIDIAN is left bruised and bloody, very limb, as a knock is heard on the door of the observatory. TOMMY, JAY and JACK answer the door and a figure in a black hooded cloak walks in, the three goons bow. The HOODED FIGURE points to OBSIDIAN and speaks in monotone.*

HOODED FIGURE: Is that them?

TOMMY: Yes, it-it-it-it is er uh sir.

*The HOODED FIGURE walks past the goons and towards OBSIDIAN.*

JACK: Will the be here, or is it just you?

*The HOODED FIGURE turns back to JACK.*

JACK: Sir, sir?

HOODED FIGURE: No. 

The Greater Being will not be joining us this evening. I have been sent alone to retrieve the…

*The HOODED FIGURE pauses and stares at OBSIDIAN silently for a long moment.*

TOMMY: Uh, sir?

Sir? You alright?

*The HOODED FIGURE snaps out of his daze.*

HOODED FIGURE: The captive. 

To retrieve the captive.

TOMMY: Er, yes, uh ok, sir.

I’ll send me boys, Jay and Jack to get the-the ropes…

…You you want us to er, knock em out too, sir?

HOODED FIGURE: No.

I want them to walk themselves to the van.

Untie them.

*All, including OBSIDIAN, look to the HOODED FIGURE in surprise and confusion.*

HOODED FIGURE: That was an order.

TOMMY: Uh, er, right, sir.

*TOMMY gestures to JAY and JACK to untie OBSIDIAN and they do. Once untied, OBSIDIAN throws a weak punch at the HOODED FIGURE who catches their fist and kicks them in the gut.*

OBSIDIAN: Ga- er…

HOODED FIGURE: Start walking.

MEANWHILE

*The team follow TELEPORTER through the back alleys of the old part of town.*

TELEPORTER: I saw them go in there.

*TELEPORTER points to the old observatory.*

THE ACTOR: The observatory…

CREAMPUFF: You look like you know this place.

THE ACTOR: I do, this was Obsidian’s old hideout.

BLURRY FACE: Hey guys, I think its no or never.

*BLURRY FACE points to the van driving away from the observatory.*

THE ACTOR: Let’s move.

STRIKE #4

BARTENDER: I don't think it's very wise for yer folks to be fool'n 'round here.

THE ACTOR: What do you mean by that?

*THE ACTOR takes a seat at the bar.*

BARTENDER: You er hero folk aren't very liked in these parts.

THE ACTOR: *Sarcastically* Oh really?

What makes you say that?

*Panel shows a group of goons sharpening knives and giving dirty glances over towards THE ACTOR.*

BARTENDER: I'm jus say'n ya'll would leave here if yer know whats good for yer.

THE ACTOR: We can't exactly do that until we get some answers.

BARTENDER: Answers ter what?

*THE ACTOR pulls out a printed photo of GUY entering the bar and shows it to the BARTENDER.*

THE ACTOR: He was last seen here on February 28th.

What can you tell me about him?

BARTENDER: He miss'n?

THE ACTOR: Yes.

BARTENDER: Yer think it's a kidnapp'n?

THE ACTOR: Maybe.

BARTENDER: Well if it is I can't help ya.

I made er an oath to turn away if any crimes happen in the good ol' Tipsy Possum.

To have deniability yer see.

THE ACTOR: I don't think thats a very good reputation you want to have on your bar.

BARTENDER: It actually brings in a lot more customers!

In these parts people be looking for a place go get away with there kidnap'ns and murder'ns.

I jus tell em to clean it up after!

THE ACTOR: So are you telling me you haven't seen him?

*The BARTENDER takes a closer look at the paper.*

BARTENDER: No, I've seen em around.

THE ACTOR: You have?!

BARTENDER: Use to be one of my er more popular visitors up til a weeks ago.

THE ACTOR: What can you tell me about him?

MEANWHILE

*OBSIDIAN walks into the bar and, once separated from the team, is cut off by three large men.*

TOMMY: Hello Obsidian.

OBSIDIAN: *Nervously* Jay! Jack! Tommy!

Oh isn't it my three favorite goons! How have you been?

JACK: Working for the heroes now, Obsidian?

JAY: Hm?

OBSIDIAN: *Nervously* Pfft- Heroes?! What- no!

I-I-I have no uh idea what you are talking about.

TOMMY: The twins and I ain't convinced Obsidian.

You left us.

You broke the code.

And you know what happens to those who break the code.

*OBSIDIAN nervously steps back and bumps into the twins who moved behind them.*

TOMMY: Nighty night, boss.

*JAY and JACK chloroform OBSIDIAN and knock them out, the three goons exit through a back door with OBSIDIANs unconscious body.*

LATER

*CREAMPUFF sits down at a table with a group of goons.*

CREAMPUFF: Hello boys.

*A very buff looking woman stabs her knife into the table.*

WOMAN GOON: Humph

CREAMPUFF: And um ma'am.

Nice bar you've got here.

GOON ONE: It is. Now get out of it.

GOON TWO: We've seen you on the news.

We ain't want anything to do with a rookie hero like you.

GOON THREE: Get out wannabe!

WOMAN GOON: Humph

CREAMPUFF: Wannabe huh?

I'll tell you what, this rookie hero will be out of your hair if you tell me where I can find this guy.

*CREAMPUFF shows the goons the photo of GUY.*

WOMAN GOOD: Humph

GOON ONE: Why you looking for him?

CREAMPUFF: I don't need to answer that.

GOON TWO: Sorry sweet cheeks but we don't hand over the location of one of our own without reason.

*CREAMPUFF raises her fist.*

CREAMPUFF: Oh, I'll give you a reason!

*THE ACTOR stops CREAMPUFF before her fist hits the goon.*

THE ACTOR: What did I say before we entered the bar?

No fights, I said.

CREAMPUFF: These guys have answers.

THE ACTOR: I got some too, if we leave now we could be in and out of here with no harm done.

*THE ACTOR smile and waves to the BARTENDER:*

CREAMPUFF: They think he's on their side.

Got any answers on that?

THE ACTOR: Well, I'm sure there are ways to get them tp share without starting a bar fight.

I'll handel this one, Creampuff.

CUT TO

*THE ACTOR holds GOON TWO over the top of a building.*

THE ACTOR: Want to share with the group now?

GOON TWO: I ain't saying shit.

THE ACTOR: Have it your way then.

*THE ACTOR smirks and lets go of GOON TWO letting him fall off the roof, not really though, he is hanging off the side of the building by his ankle from THE ACTORs grapple line.*

THE ACTOR: Wanna talk now?

GOON TWO: Your a psycho bitch!

THE ACTOR: *Sarcastically* Wow, how original.

What if I were to just unhook the grapple line? Would you talk then?

GOON TWO: Fine! Fine! I'll talk! I'll talk!

THE ACTOR: Good.

Then start talking.

*CREAMPUFF, BLURRY FACE and SPECTRE watch THE ACTOR from the ground.*

SPECTRE: Well, that's a little dark.

BLURRY FACE: Don't worry about it!

The Actor is a pro, they've been doing stuff like this for years!

CREAMPUFF: Cool.

SPECTRE: That's kinda scary...

...What if they fall?

BLURRY FACE: I'm sure they know what they're doing!

*THE ACTOR jumps down behind the trio.*

THE ACTOR: OK, so I got some answers.

SPECTRE, BLURRY FACE & CREAMPUFF: Aahh!

THE ACTOR: Oh, sorry!

Didn't mean to scare ya.

Anyway...

... The goon didn't know much, but it is suspicious that he full heartedly believes Guy is well, a villain.

CREAMPUFF: So what did he say?

THE ACTOR: Guy would regularly visit the bar and sit with him and his crew.

He would rarely come alone.

He would never order a drink but only gather information and leave.

The goon said that Guy was planning something.

Thats all the info I got out of him.

CREAMPUFF: Well, I guess we have a bit of a lead.

Is there any video footage of the people Guy entered the bar with?

SPECTRE: No, there are no security cameras inside the bar.

I checked.

CREAMPUFF: What about outside the bar? We got here because we saw video footage of Guy walking into the bar, right? Who was he with?

THE ACTOR: No one. That must've been one of the rare occurrences he came alone.

BLURRY FACE: He could have came in through the back door every other time, there are no cameras back there.

CREAMPUFF: *Sarcastically* Great.

THE ACTOR: Wait, where's Obsidian?

CREAMPUFF: I knew it!

They betrayed you! You didn't listen to me!

THE ACTOR: I don't think that's right.

Have some faith, Creampuff.

GOON TWO: *From the roof, hanging by the ankle.* Hahahaa!

Obsidian?! You brought them here?!

Oh, you dumb heroes!

THE ACTOR: What are you on about?

GOON TWO: They broke the code. Ain't no way we gonna let someone who broke the code get away unpunished.

THE ACTOR: Where are they?!!

GOON TWO: How would I know? I ain't the one who took em, now am I?

THE ACTOR: Damn it.

Obsidian and Creampuff anyone?

Prompt #513

“And what’s your power supposed to be?” [Villain] looked down their nose at them.

“A can-do attitude and a gun.”

“Do you really think a gun is enough to stop me?”

“That’s where the can-do attitude comes in.”

STRIKE #3

SATURDAY

*SPECTRE, dressed in a casual outfit with a satchel, leg vine and home made mask, looks down at the card then up at an old looking house, confused.*

SPECTRE: Is this the right place?

*BLURRY FACE appears behind them.*

BLURRY FACE: You get a card too?

*SPECTRE shows her the card.*

SPECTRE: Yeah, I did.

But I'm not sure this is the correct address...

BLURRY FACE: Of course it is.

The best place to hide is in plain sight.

*BLURRY FACE opens the door and walks in, so does SPECTRE.*

SPECTRE: Wow!

*Panel shows the inside of the old house is incredibly high tech and doesn't match the outside of the building.*

BLURRY FACE: Told ya!

CREAMPUFF: Oh, more people!

Is The Actor with you guys or are we going to have to wait a little longer?

SPECTRE: Oh wow! Creampuff! I've seen you on TV!

*CREAMPUFF stands up from the desk she was sitting on and walks over to join BLURRY FACE and SPECTRE.*

CREAMPUFF: Really? How was I? I'm not entirely used to being in front of a camera...

SPECTRE: You were, uh, are so cool!

CREAMPUFF: Aw, thanks!

*THE ACTOR and OBSIDIAN walk in.*

BLURRY FACE: Is that Obsidian!!?

Why's he here!!?

CREAMPUFF: Well, The Actor, here thought it would be a good idea to join forces with a villain.

THE ACTOR: Creampuff, that's enough.

They are here to help us find Guy, as are the rest of you.

CREAMPUFF: Fine, whatever, I still don't trust them.

SPECTRE: Um uh, sorry but...

...Do you have a plan to find him? Guy, I mean.

He may have been a very popular hero a year ago but not much is known about him.

BLURRY FACE: Yeah, I may have been watching from the shadows for all those years but even I barely know him.

THE ACTOR: Well...

...I don't exactly have a plan but...

*THE ACTOR pulls up a file on a large computer.*

THE ACTOR: This is Guy's file.

Everything he documented, every fight he fought, all his personal information, It's all here.

I thought we could find some sort of clue in here but I've been over it a million times and found nothing.

OBSIDIAN: Wait, are you telling me you went through all the trouble of getting us all here and you don't even have a plan? *Sarcastically* >tt< Some hero.

SPECTRE: Did you try checking the cities surveillance footage of the day he went missing?

THE ACTOR: Hm?

*SPECTRE walks over to the computer and pulls up the cities surveillance.*

SPECTRE: Now, when was he last seen?

THE ACTOR: I last had contact with him on his birthday.

BLURRY FACE: February 28!

THE ACTOR: Yes...

...How did you know that?

BLURRY FACE: Been studying heroes for a living, remember? I know all kinds of stuff about Guy, and you too!

CREAMPUFF: So, your a stalker?

OBSIDIAN: Creepy.

BLURRY FACE: I'm not a stalker!

And I wouldn't be talking, Obsidian. I know stuff all about you too!

OBSIDIAN: Wait, what!!?

*SPECTRE pulls up the surveillance of February 28th on the computer and points at the footage on the right hand corner.*

SPECTRE: Is that him?

THE ACTOR: Woah! You found him!

Nice work, Bug!

SPECTRE: Oh uh, could you call me Spectre?

It's more of a alias I've been working on...

THE ACTOR: Sure thing, Spectre.

BLURRY FACE: Oh! And y'all can call me Blurry Face!!

CREAMPUFF: And why's that?

BLURRY FACE: You'll see why, eventually.

SPECTRE: It looks like he ran into a bar. How old is he?

BLURRY FACE: 18, to young to be drinking.

CREAMPUFF: Stalker.

OBSIDIAN: Creepy.

THE ACTOR: And why is he in his uniform? He's retired.

SPECTRE: Maybe we should go to the bar and investigate.

THE ACTOR: Great idea, Spectre!

*SPECTRE smiles. OBSIDIAN takes a closer look at the computer screen*

OBSIDIAN: Nope, nine, nada, no can do.

THE ACTOR: Hm?

OBSIDIAN: That's The Tipsy Possum bar.

CREAMPUFF: So?

OBSIDIAN: That place is crawling with goons, villains and other *Quotation fingers* evil doers.

CREAMPUFF: Ok, and...?

OBSIDIAN: The criminal underworld here lives by a very strict code, if they find out I broke that code I'm dead.

And that's not me being funny, they'll probably kill me or worse.

CREAMPUFF: Fine with me.

THE ACTOR: Creampuff!

CREAMPUFF: What? Their probably lying to you so they can stay here and use your cool tech to do who knows what!

THE ACTOR: I doubt that.

Besides if anyone does try to attack you, they'll have to go through me!

OBSIDIAN: No offense, but I don't like those chances.

THAT NIGHT

*The team arrive in front of The Tipsy Possum bar.*

BLURRY FACE: Oh, looks like you were able to drag the edge lord here.

OBSIDIAN: Edge lord?

THE ACTOR: Remember, we are here for investigation and interrogation only.

No fights.

SPECTRE: Okie!!

CREAMPUFF: Fine.

*The team enter the bar and split up to individually investigate, OBSIDIAN notices some sketchy guys in the corner giving them dirty looks.*

OBSIDIAN: Shit.

STRIKE #2

THE NEXT MORNING

*Panel shows the bell ringing at a high school, THE ACTOR and CREAMPUFF walk to class.*

CREAMPUFF: Hey Mars!

Can we talk real quick?

THE ACTOR: Sure thing, Goldie.

Is everything okaaayyy-??

*CREAMPUFF pulls THE ACTOR into a corner to speak in private.*

CREAMPUFF: I know.

THE ACTOR: You know...what?

CREAMPUFF: I know about The Actor and I know about Obsidian.

Mars, I know about you.

THE ACTOR: Elizabeth. I have o clue what your talking about.

CREAMPUFF: Mars, I know you are The Actor.

THE ACTOR: How do you-

*THE ACTOR is cut off by TELEPORTER.*

TELEPORTER: Elizabeth!

There you are! I've been looking all over for you!

*CREAMPUFF annoyingly waves.*

TELEPORTER: Oh, hello there, Farrell!

THE ACTOR: Keegan! What's up, my man?

TELEPORTER: Oh, nothing much. I was just looking for the two of you, we're going to be late for class!

CREAMPUFF: *Sarcastically* Great.

THE ACTOR: Well then, let's get going.

*Whispering, to CREAMPUFF* We'll talk about this later.

AFTER SCHOOL

*Panels show THE ACTOR fighting some goons in an alleyway, they defeat them and go to comfort a young woman who the goons attacked.*

THE ACTOR: Are you alright ma'am?

WOMAN: Yes. Th-thank you.

*The woman gathers her things and leaves the alleyway. OBSIDIAN jumps down into the alleyway, and knocks out a goon who was getting up to attack THE ACTOR from behind.*

OBSIDIAN: Might want to watch your surroundings.

What? No thank you?

THE ACTOR: *Smugly* Thank you, Obsidian.

OBSIDIAN: Your welcome.

See, was that so hard, hero?

THE ACTOR: *Sarcastically* So tough, such a struggle.

OBSIDIAN: *Sarcastically* Oh, yes. I'm sure it was.

THE ACTOR: So, why'd you drop by?

OBSIDIAN: I, uh...

...I wanted to talk about last night.

THE ACTOR: Oh...

*THE ACTOR blushes and can easily be seen behind their domino mask.*

OBSIDIAN: Yeah, I...

...I wanted to apologize.

THE ACTOR: Apologize, huh? That's out of character for you.

OBSIDIAN: Heh, I know. But, I just don't know what came over me last night and...

...I'm sorry.

THE ACTOR: Well, your forgiven.

Was that all you wanted to talk about?

OBSIDIAN: Well, now that you mention it...

...Last night, after our meeting I was confronted by a girl in the alleyway.

THE ACTOR: Oh?

OBSIDIAN: She said she knew you.

THE ACTOR: What'd she look like?

OBSIDIAN: Its was hard to see in the dark but...

...She was dressed in some makeshift uniform with what looked like facepaint over her eyes...

...Oh, very blond hair I can tell you that!

THE ACTOR: I don't...

...Oh...Goldie.

OBSIDIAN: So, you know her?

THE ACTOR: No.

Well, yes. But...

OBSIDIAN: But?

THE ACTOR: It's nothing.

I've got to go.

OBSIDIAN: Again?

You seem to have a habit of walking out mid conversation.

THE ACTOR: I'm sorry but...

...I need to make a call.

*THE ACTOR grapples away leaving OBSIDIAN in the alleyway alone.*

OBSIDIAN: ...Damn.

LATER

*THE ACTOR is at home trying to contact CREAMPUFF on the phone.*

THE ACTOR: Come on, come on, pick up!

CREAMPUFF: *Voicemail* Hey!

THE ACTOR: Hey, Goldie!

CREAMPUFF: *Voicemail* Sorry I can't come to the phone right now...

...But leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

THE ACTOR: Damn.

*Beep.*

THE ACTOR: Goldie. We need to talk. Please call me back.

*THE ACTOR looks over to the TV which is currently showing the news.*

NEWSCASTER: And in other news, Creampuff, a newly established hero has defeated her first major foe.

We have Greg over on the scene. Greg?

GREG: Yes, Carmen. I am here at the scene of the battle with Creampuff.

Now tell us, what made you decide to join the fight?

THE ACTOR: Oh my god.

Goldie!!?

CREAMPUFF: Well, Greg I became Creampuff because I wanted to help those in immediate danger-

*THE ACTOR turns of the TV and sits there on their couch in shock.*

THAT NIGHT

*THE ACTOR crawls into the window of CREAMPUFFs house.*

THE ACTOR: *Whispering* Goldie!

Elizabeth we need to talk!

*CREAMPUFF turns on the light.*

CREAMPUFF: I knew you'd come.

THE ACTOR: What the hell do you think your doing?

CREAMPUFF: ...What?

THE ACTOR: You've just made yourself a target!

Your not trained for something like this!

CREAMPUFF: I know I'm not but I couldn't just stand around and watch you be an idiot!

THE ACTOR: Idiot!!?

CREAMPUFF: You struck a deal with Obsidian!

Their a villain! You of all people know what they've done! How could you trust them!

THE ACTOR: I knew it.

*THE ACTOR points a finger at CREAMPUFF.*

THE ACTOR: You were the one who talked to them last night!

*CREAMPUFF crosses her arms.*

CREAMPUFF: And what if I was?

THE ACTOR: Elizabeth, your putting yourself in danger, this is a situation that you don't understand.

CREAMPUFF: ...You are too.

Let me join your team.

THE ACTOR: Hm?

CREAMPUFF: Your making a team. I want in.

THE ACTOR: What did I just say about putting yourself in danger!!?

CREAMPUFF: I wont be in danger. You'll be there.

THE ACTOR: No, Goldie.

CREAMPUFF: Fine.

But I'm not going to stop being Creampuff.

THE ACTOR: *Sighs in defeat* Fine.

*CREAMPUFF smiles. THE ACTOR gives her a card*

THE ACTOR: Meet me next saturday at this location.

CREAMPUFF: I'll see you there.

STRIKE Issue #1

*Panel shows a riot of civilians in front of the city hall. SPECTRE is not yet a hero.*

SPECTRE: Please everyone!

Calm down please!

CIVILIAN ONE: We don't want to be saved by your vigilantes!

CIVILIAN TWO: Are we training our children to send them to their deaths and call them heroes?! That's just wrong!

SPECTRE: Please calm down!

Our cities heroes are only trying to help you!

CIVILIAN THREE: We don't want their help!

CIVILIAN FOUR: They're just freaks the government's using as soldiers!

*OBSIDIAN makes their way through the crowd and to a place everyone can see them.*

OBSIDIAN: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!

CIVILIAN TWO: Oh dear god!

CIVILIAN FOUR: A villain!

OBSIDIAN: Now I would recommend that you all skedaddle. I have some business I need to attend to.

*The crowd all fearfully run away.*

Now we wait for The Actor.

MEANWHILE

*CREAMPUFF, who is not yet CREAMPUFF is heading towards her dance class when she sees THE ACTOR in civvies being suspiciously in a rush.*

CREAMPUFF: Hey Mars!

Where are you off too...?

*THE ACTOR doesn't notice CREAMPUFF and keeps running, CREAMPUFF, suspicious, follows unseen. THE ACTOR runs to the city hall and changes into their uniform before entering.*

THE ACTOR: Obsidian.

OBSIDIAN: Ah, you made it, hero!

I was starting to think you wouldn't show up.

THE ACTOR: Well of course I would show up.

I'm the one who needed to talk to you.

See STRIKE #0

OBSIDIAN: Oh yes, I remember.

Now, what was it that you wanted to discuss?

*CREAMPUFF catches up to THE ACTOR and hides behind a door and watches everything.*

CREAMPUFF: *Whispering, to self* Wait...

Thats The Actor and...

...Obsidian?

Where did Mars go?

THE ACTOR: You'll actually be surprised.

OBSIDIAN: Oh?

THE ACTOR: I want to recruit you. To reform you.

OBSIDIAN: Recruit me? Reform me?

THE ACTOR: Yes.

OBSIDIAN: Now, why would you even want to do that? Hm? Do you think I can really be trusted?

Hero, I'm the bad guy, in case you forgot.

THE ACTOR: Listen, Guy has gone missing.

I didn't have much connection with him after his retirement but I know he wasn't the most social person.

During his hero days you were who we fought against the most.

I don't know...

...I thought you would know something about him or where he might go after studying him for so long.

*Panel shows shock on both OBSIDIAN and CREAMPUFFs faces.*

OBSIDIAN: My...

CREAMPUFF: *Whispering, to self* Guy...is...gone...?

OBSIDIAN: Well...

...That is certainly some interesting news.

THE ACTOR: So...

...What do ya say?

OBSIDIAN: I don't think the public will be very happy if I were to play hero.

THE ACTOR: If you help me with a missing persons case as big as this I'll see what i can do about getting you pardoned.

OBSIDIAN: I doubt you'll do that.

You don't even trust me, do you?

THE ACTOR: I do trust you.

OBSIDIAN: Then prove it.

THE ACTOR: How about I make you a deal?

If you join me, I'll tell you who's behind the mask.

*OBSIDIAN smiles.*

OBSIDIAN: Alright, hero.

You've got yourself a deal.

*THE ACTOR and OBSIDIAN shake hands to seal the deal.*

OBSIDIAN: So now tell me, who are you?

*THE ACTOR slowly takes off their mask*

CREAMPUFF: *Gasp. Whispering, to self.* Oh my god...

The Actor is...

THE ACTOR: My name is...

CREAMPUFF AND THE ACTOR: Mars!

*CREAMPUFF was a little to loud and was heard by THE ACTOR catching their attention. THE ACTOR suddenly looks toward the door, CREAMPUFF covers her mouth in fear.*

THE ACTOR: I'm sorry, I thought I heard something.

OBSIDIAN: *In awe* ...Your beautiful.

THE ACTOR: Hm?

*THE ACTOR quickly turns back to face OBSIDIAN who is slowly reaching their arm towards THE ACTOR who takes a large step back.*

OBSIDIAN: I thought you trusted me.

*THE ACTOR leans forwards to show trust and OBSIDIAN tucks a few strands of hair behind THE ACTORs ears, holding their face.*

OBSIDIAN: Heh, I didn't know you had freckles...

...They're cute.

*THE ACTOR smiles. OBSIDIAN takes off their own mask and leans in for a kiss. THE ACTOR pulls away.*

THE ACTOR: Well, um uh. Good to know your on the team...

...I've got a uh, few more people to talk to so um I'll stay in touch...

*THE ACTOR puts both of their masks back on to hide the fact that they are currently a blushing mess as they head toward to window and pull out a grappling hook.*

OBSIDIAN: But...

THE ACTOR: Good bye!

*THE ACTOR grapples away. OBSIDIAN throws their mask down and sit on the windowsill.*

OBSIDIAN: Stupid!

Ugh! what is wrong with you that was a stupid move!

*CREAMPUFF looks back at her dance bag and thinks hard while staring at a dark blue crop top with a heart logo.*

LATER

*Panels show THE ACTOR arrive at a cabin house on the outskirts of town and an apartment door, both residents answer.*

THE ACTOR: Hello...

...V.

...Bug.

I am putting together a team to search for a missing persons and I am well aware of your abilities.

BLURRY FACE: My abilities? I-I don't know what your talking about...

...You must have the wrong person.

SPECTRE: Missing? Who's gone missing?

THE ACTOR: V, I am well aware that you have been following Guy and I for the past few years.

I know very well about the powers of your incense and crystals as well.

Guy has gone missing, I need your expertise to help find him.

SPECTRE: I'm not so sure if I'm the right person for this, don't get me wrong I would love to help but...

There is nothing special about me.

BLURRY FACE: And all this time I thought I was being sneaky.

Ok, I'll help!

THE ACTOR: Nonsense. I've heard about how you can calm a crowd and that you are incredibly handy with a computer.

We could use a tech expert on our team.

SPECTRE: Wow, thats really an honor...

...I would love to join you! Thank you so much for this opportunity!

THE ACTOR: Perfect!

*THE ACTOR hands them both a card.*

THE ACTOR: Meet me at this address on saturday next week at exactly 4:45.

Don't be late.

BLURRY FACE: Will do!

SPECTRE: Thank you! I'll be there!

LATER

*OBSIDIAN is stopped in an alleyway by CREAMPUFF in a makeshift uniform made from her dance clothes.*

OBSIDIAN: And who might you be?

CREAMPUFF: I'm no one.

But...

*CREAMPUFF threatenly leans in toward OBSIDIAN.*

CREAMPUFF: If you dare hurt Mars.

I'll kill you.

*OBSIDIAN nonchalantly pushes CREAMPUFF back with one hand.*

OBSIDIAN: Calm down, creampuff.

You got nothing to worry about.

*OBSIDIAN walks away.*

CREAMPUFF: Sure.

But I'll be watching.

STRIKE: Issue #0

THE ACTOR is shown hung upside down from the ceiling of what looks like an abandoned observatory in the city.*

THE ACTOR: Damn.

I feel so dizzy.

*THE ACTOR slowly begins to wake up*

THE ACTOR: Shouldn't I be used to this by now?

*Panels show time passing as OBSIDIAN dramatically monologues.*

THE ACTOR: Does this guy ever stop talking?

*OBSIDIAN stops monologuing and leans in close to THE ACTOR's face.*

OBSIDIAN: Are you even listening to me, hero?

THE ACTOR: Hm?

*OBSIDIAN stands straight up and crosses their arms*

OBSIDIAN: I knew it. You weren't paying attention.

THE ACTOR: Oh great.

OBSIDIAN: Aren't you heroes suppose to listen to a villains evil scheme so they can stop it from happening?

THE ACTOR: Here we go again...

OBSIDIAN: That's your job isn't it?

THE ACTOR: Oh no, sorry. I was listening...

... To the first part...

OBSIDIAN: Excuse me?

THE ACTOR: ...Then you kinda just dragged off into the cliche.

*The shadow of GUY appears in the background sneaking into the room, unnoticed by THE ACTOR and OBSIDIAN.*

OBSIDIAN: Cliche?

Now, what part of my evil plan is cliche?!

*The figure of GUY slowly is shown behind an oblivious OBSIDIAN.*

GUY: Well first off...

*OBSIDIAN jumps.*

OBSIDIAN: Huh?!

GUY: ...Your a villain monologuing your plans to a heroes helpless sidekick.

*Fear is shown on OBSIDIAN's face while THE ACTOR is annoyed with GUY's comment.*

THE ACTOR: Helpless?

Sidekick?

I may be acting helpless right now but I am NOT your sidekick, Guy!!

We're partners...

...Remember?

*THE ACTOR easily escapes from the ropes that tie them to the ceiling.*

GUY: We'll have this conversion later.

Besides...

...I was ranked number one in The Directors training classes...

*Mockingly* ...Remember?

*OBSIDIAN runs to the other side of the large room to retrieve a gun like weapon from a dusty table, they point the weapon at GUY from across the room.*

OBSIDIAN: Stay back!

This thing hasn't been tested yet...

...No one knows the damage it can do, not even me!

*GUY puts his hands up defensively.*

GUY: Obsidian, please. Put the gun down.

*OBSIDIAN prepares to shoot.*

OBSIDIAN: Make me.

*THE ACTOR shows up behind OBSIDIAN and knocks them out with a single blow to the head-OBSIDIAN falls to the ground.*

THE ACTOR: So...

Who's the helpless one now?

Ah, those were the times.

Gotta miss them.

A FEW MONTHS LATER

*That memory fades as THE ACTOR looks up from a picture of them and GUY on their phone before they angrily walk into their HQ in a torn uniform, GUY sits on the couch in civies.*

THE ACTOR: Hey!

Where were you? I've been sitting, tied up, in some wannabes lair waiting for you.

And don't lie to me, the tracker was on.

GUY: Sorry.

*THE ACTOR takes off their mask and puts their hair up to get more comfortable.*

THE ACTOR: Sorry isn't gonna cut it, Ry.

I risk my life everyday going out there and purposefully getting caught so we can find the bad guys base and take 'em down together as a team but it looks to me like someone is forgetting their part in that plan.

*GUY looks up to THE ACTOR briefly and then looks back down.*

GUY: Sorry.

THE ACTOR: Oh, I know what this is about...

...Your distracted by that girl again, aren't you?

*THE ACTOR sits on the couch next to GUY.*

THE ACTOR: What was her name again...

*THE ACTOR snaps their fingers trying to remember the name.*

THE ACTOR: Oh, it was Lily. Right?

GUY: Yeah...

*GUY takes a deep breath and turns to face THE ACTOR.*

GUY: Mars, I've been thinking...

*THE ACTOR tilts their head in confusion.*

THE ACTOR: Hm?

GUY: I think I'm going retire from this whole hero thing.

*THE ACTOR stands up from the couch from surprise.*

THE ACTOR: What?!

Why? What brought this on?

GUY: Its Lily...

...If we are going to be more serious I don't want to put her in any danger.

THE ACTOR: You do realize that you are throwing away your entire life's work for a girl, right?

Are you really sure this is what you want to do...

*GUY stands up from the couch.*

GUY: I've thought this through a lot, and...

*GUY places his hand on THE ACTORs shoulders.*

GUY: ...And I think you are ready to be on your own.

THE ACTOR: ...What...?

GUY: I've seen how impressive you are in the field.

I know that you can be an incredible solo hero...

...Without me.

THE ACTOR: ...Rydel...

GUY: I'm sorry, Mars.

*GUY grabs a bag and walks toward the door before turning back.*

GUY: I really am.

ONE YEAR LATER

*Panel shows bells ringing and red lights flashing at a high tech prison, OBSIDIAN walks out of the building with a smug look on their face.*

OBSIDIAN: Ah, hero!

Glad to see you could join the show! Where's your *mockingly* partner at?

*THE ACTOR steps into frame.*

THE ACTOR: Enough of this, Roach. You know he's been retired for a year.

OBSIDIAN: Oh, so we're using our real names now, huh?

That's sad...

...I kinda liked it when you'd beg for your life to Obsidian.

*Panel shows THE ACTORs unamused face as OBSIDIAN mockingly acts out what they meant on their knees.*

OBSIDIAN: Oh no, Obsidian!

Obsidian please don't kill me!

I beg you!

Obsidiaaannnn!

*THE ACTOR tries to hold back a laugh, arms crossed trying to look tough.*

THE ACTOR: >tt<

I don't sound like that.

*OBSIDIAN stands back up*

OBSIDIAN: Maybe not, but admit it...

...You found that funny!

THE ACTOR: I did not.

OBSIDIAN: Did too!

*THE ACTOR smiles slightly.*

THE ACTOR: *Quietly* Did not...

OBSIDIAN: Your smiling!

You did!

HEHEHEHAHAHAHAAA

*OBSIDIANs laughter fades and their tone turns to be more serious.*

OBSIDIAN: So, hero.

Why do you come and intercept me here? I wasn't the one who caused this jailbreak...

...Perhaps you should go after whoever that may be.

THE ACTOR: I wanted to talk.

OBSIDIAN: Talk, hey?

And why would you want to do that? Hm?

THE ACTOR: Roach, this is serious.

OBSIDIAN: There you go again.

THE ACTOR: Hm?

OBSIDIAN: Hey, why is it that you get to call me by my name when I don't even know yours?

THE ACTOR: Maybe you'll learn it one day.

But now isn't the time, I need to speak with you.

OBSIDIAN: Well how about this, we can talk tonight.

Meet me at the city hall, on the highest floor. Its the meeting room, the one with the stage.

THE ACTOR: What time?

*OBSIDIAN smirks.*

OBSIDIAN: You'll know.

Now farewell, dear hero, until tonight.

THE ACTOR: Until tonight.

Obsidian.