Big Things Comming For STRIKE!

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Sorry I haven't been posting, my plan was to post once a day but I've been helping my friend move to the Virgin Islands...

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.

It’s that time of year, again!

Obsidian

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

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.

found out apparently if you want to consume content of your own original characters and stories you usually have to make that content? fucked up if true

Needed this

I hope every writer who sees this writes LOADS the next few months. Like freetime opens up, no writers block, the ability to focus, etc etc you're able to write loads & make lots of progress <3

PLEASE- I CAN TALK ABOUT THEM FOR DAYSSSS

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NOTICE: As more and more fanfic writers are using generative AI for their works (you uncreative dweebs), I hereby swear on everything I hold dear that I have not and will NEVER use generative AI in ANY of my written work. Everything I post will be organically and creatively my own.