16816/Molten Fire and Polar Ice

Molten Fire and Polar Ice
Date of Scene:	07 January 2024
Location:	Great Sitkin Volcano, Alaska
Synopsis:	Invincible and Indestructibelle race to Alaska to help out a scientific group trapped by a volcano and Mark shows the first signs of trusting in others.
Cast of Characters:	Mark Grayson, Sunny Harlow

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Mark Grayson has posed:
While Mark was still not on the best of terms with Cecil, that doesn't mean he's going to ignore danger when it comes calling. Having started to get back into the habit of patrolling again now that he's healed up, he still wanted someone with him at least - in this case, his girlfriend, Sunny, is exactly the type of company that he could use.

As Invincible is in midflight, he reaches up to touch his earpiece and frowns. "Sunny?" since it's just the two of them, "...there's a report of a research team trapped at their base camp at the foot of a volcano that's on the urge of eruption. We could be there in a few minutes..." he suggests to her, and a pause.

"If we go together." He's learned his lesson as Invincible offers his hand to Indestructibelle.

Sunny Harlow has posed:
Sunny might have a new more sturdy costume, she might even have a Art willing to let her work with him on her own gear occasionally...but she didn't quite have the same tech support as Mark. Much of her intel came from...well, social media and trending tags.

Thankfully, Mark's resources were something he was willing to share.

His offer? She nods, extending her hand to his. After all, it wasn't the speed that worried her, it was control, so it was better that he 'drive' if they were going into the Mach 300's or similar.

"Well then, lead the way!"

Mark Grayson has posed:
His hand wraps into hers, lacing their fingers together. Not just for the control aspect, but because well... feelings. Once Invincible knows she's secure, Mark nods. "Ready... steady... go!" Together, they launch skywards, cracking the sound barrier easily, faster and faster, Invincible's hand keeping it's tight hold on Indestructibelle's.

There's that brief moment where the pair of them break gravity, and there's that gentle rise as the pair of them experience weightlessness. Off in the distant horizon, as the Earth rotates, a large plume of smoke can be seen in the distance.

That is their destination. As they fly in that direction and pass by some of the space debris, they return to make planetfall. Thankfully, their suits are both made to handle the strain and heat of re-entry.

The volcano appears to be in a full eruption. Volcanic lighting strikes, shreiking across the sky from the large cloud of ash flame as molten rock and pyroclastic fragments rain down.

The issue becomes apparent immediately as Mark releases Sunny's hand. The volcano is in fact, a small island with a research station. The boat that was supposed to be used to evacuate the island is currently burning and listing, having been struck by one of the larger rocks as it burns in port.

The crew of five are currently huddled in a snow cat, the large vehicle the only durable structure on the island that can handle the fall out. "Man..." Mark admits as they close in. "Could have used Prisma and her shields."

Sunny Harlow has posed:
Twin interlaced viltumite comets streaking through the sky, when they arrive with the rippling crack of the sound barrier, Sunny's gaze moves towards the vehicle and then the station itself, her expression one of a light frown in consideration.

"Alright, Invincible, you lift the vehicle clear while I put some volleyball skills to use and keep rocks from landing on you, then we sweep for stragglers!"

Seems 'Belle was quite ready to take command when it came to a rescue, only a little nod at his comment and a ghost of a smile at the mention of the missing Prisma.

Mark Grayson has posed:
When Indestructibelle takes charge, there's a raise of a brow, but he smiles. They're learning their roles and he's more than happy to hand over the reins when she's wanting them. As the volcanic rocks continue to rain down, Invincible nods sharply. "Knock them outta the park, babe." he offers to her, as he flies down to the large vehicle and taps on the door.

When it opens, Invincible peers inside. "Everyone accounted for?" he asks. After getting the affirmative, Mark nods. "Seal up tight, we're about to go on a trip!"

And it's good that they went with this setup, Mark is the heavy lifter of the group. Crouching down, he hefts the vehicle off the ground with a small grunt. "I got them, Indestructibelle! Keep us clean!" And with that, he lifts off the ground, carrying the large snow cat with him. The large vehicle creaks and groans. And just as they are getting higher, a large ball of lava rock is belched from the volcano, tumbling towards Invincible and the vehicle!

Sunny Harlow has posed:
There was logic behind her choices, but she'd explain them another time if pressed, instead the blonde takes to the air, slamming her fist into a smaller piece of flaming rock and sending it shattering before she zips to the next, spiking it aside...catching the next and using a little elegant twist of her form to redirect it away from the thing.

"I've got you!" Indestructibelle calls out...right in time for the largest ball to come hurtling their way.

Holding a breath of that sulfurous air before surging upwards and slamming her form into the ball, deflecting part and shattering the rest...and completely coating herself in ask and rock.

Mark Grayson has posed:
There's no reason to ask. Mark trusts Sunny completely in the moment. He guides the large vehicle while Indestructibelle handles making sure nothing gets at them. When the large rock is shattered by her, Invincible cheers almost as loud as those in the truck. "Nice punch, babe!" he calls out to her.

As they clear the area, he starts to pick up speed, to try to get distance from the volcano and start to get them aimed back towards the mainland. "We good?" he calls behind him to the young woman trailing behind.

She can tell. Something's changed. He's not trying to do it all by himself. He's lending it to her to know what to do. He's /trusting/ her the way that he should have been from the start but had been so reliant on what his father said about being solo.

Sunny Harlow has posed:
There was something to be said for volcanic ash. It was going to be -completely- through her hair and outfit, but it would take a while to shower off.

Still, as she flies up behind him, the blonde was grinning brightly.

"Dusty as all hell but...they say it's good for gardening, right?"

She grins, moving in under the supported vehicle and offering a light peck on his cheek.

Mark Grayson has posed:
"I think I perfer you as a blonde." Invincible teases as she moves underneath to join him. "Let's drop these scientists off, and then find someplace to wash off and well..." He clears his throat after she pecks his cheek and he ventures bravely.

"I'll help wash off your back."

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"Ash isn't my color," she grins, one hand lifting to stablise the vehicle with him even if it wasn't needed.

A little look back towards the volcano, even as ash and dust filled the air, she gestures onwards. "Gotta admit, it's kinda pretty though...but lets find somewhere to put them down safely."