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RP Anthologies: Volume 2

The Road Not Taken

The events and choices we make influence us in untold ways. Even the most innocent of decisions can set in motion events that will change our lives forever. This thread is about exploring those options and choices. What if we had done things differently? What if Chris Campbell had never left the United States? What if Luke Walker had driven home the night he saw Jack? What if Triggs had never become Governor? Or what if half the Heroes were simply evil? Here is your chance to remake your choices, and reshape destiny.

][OOC][ My first post jsut below this one is a quick idea for how we can set up the initial posts. Just explaining what was done different or what about their personality you've chosen to change. We'll keep ti set to present day more or less.


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Chris Campbell
The Aegis Building. Eclipse Industries.

In another world Chris has died and been rbought back to life. He has had a career as both hero and villain. Fighting to provide his own form of justice to wrong doers, and later to protect the innocent and his friends. Now he fights alongside Riley and Jack to recapture the prisoners of Abaddon prison. All the while he and Jack search against Rileys will for a cure to the disease that's slowly killing her. The decision to leave the US with Liz lead him here. Lead to her death and his rage. But what hif he'd stayed and continued the fight?

In another world Chris sat at his desk on the top floor of The Aegis building. His office was large and decorated with simple looking objects. Smooth metallic surfaces filled the room, his desk, book shelves and a large flat screen television against one wall. Two black leather lounges sat in the middle of the room. One entire room was a window, with an amazing view of the city skyline and ocean. Just outside the main door sat a reception desk with his assistant.

When he chose to stay in the US he quickly realized he was was out matched. The enemies he faced had vastly superior resources, the only way to beat them was to fight them on their terms. He took Triggs corp by force, taking money, resources and renaming and restaffing it. The new Eclipse company was Chris's facade. He used it as a public face. He used his forces to protect metas, capture those who caused trouble and mostof all, to ensure that all specials maintained a suitable level of humility.

Not everyone agreed with this. And while at first his friends worked with him, now he was quite without them, but that was fine. He had his path they had theres, the difference was that theres caused .. difficulties for him every now and again.

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OOC: Alrighty, I'm liking this.

Kelly Bourne
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There were plenty of things that could have happened as a result of a certain chain of events. The night that Chris and she traveled to rescue Riley, finding murderous Jack Raiden waiting for them, being left alone with Raiden. Kelly Bourne had gone along with Chris, with barely an inkling left of trust for him and his friends, she helped save Riley, only to be attacked by Raiden... the monster. What if she did not follow Chris after shooting Jack? What if she did not save him? What if she left him dying? And what if she felt nothing over it. With Chris headed back east and Riley headed who even knew where with a deep hatred of the redhead... the redhead had other plans. She headed to Philadelphia, but not to go home.

As events unfolded and Triggs Corp, her new home, found itself under Chris Campbell's control, Kelly drifted more and more from the side of good. She was forced to leave the company, turning to her own devices, trying to convince herself that she could go on without it. But it was not that the company was changing for the better that got to Kelly... it was Chris, who had used her as a spy, used her to help him in California, and now so carelessly tossed her out of her job. Now he was running the show.

The redhead did not appear any older despite the rough times and the years past as she stood in the lobby of the Aegis Building. Her red hair was down, messy bangs swept carelessly to the side. She was wearing a leather jacket with a tanktop underneath and tight black jeans. Removing her sunglasses, the girl approached the front desk, asking to see Mr. Campbell, only to be told that he only saw those with appointments. The girl shook her head, turning to walk right to the elevator. She knew her way around here like the back of her hand. She used to work here, no dumb blonde secretary was going to deny her access. She turned around as the woman called after her to stop, "Tell him Kelly Bourne's coming up." She snapped back at the woman, knowing full well that either security would be called, or she would have to test the power negators.

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OOC: Just a few details. My building isn't like Trigs corp exactly, we have powerful meta security but no negotators, well not spanning the entire building. Also I wouldn't exactly term Eclipse Industries as the "good guys" I'll psot more soon.

Chris sat behind his desk when his intercom buzzed. Kelly Bourne is on her way up sir. Should I stop her? Chris thought a moment, Kelly could after all stop time. There wouldn't be much point in his assistant even trying to stop her. The brunette haired beauties formidable skills aside. No let her in, i'll see her. But keep security on alert. Chris gave his hand a flick and the door eased open. The woman at his assistants desk looked back at him confidently as the elevator doors opened and Kelyl Bourne stepped out.

Chris stood from behind his desk and motioned her in, closing the door behind her. He wore all black as always, but now his clothing was more tailored to his shape. He wore black pants, a black button shirt and a black suit jacket. He watched waiting for an indication that Kelly was manipulating time. But nothing came. As she passed the two lounges he spoke. Kelly, it's been a long time. We have quite a bit to talk about don't we?

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Kelly was surprised when no security guards were called and no power negators were activated. She headed straight into the office, a fierce expression on her face. He stood as she walked into his office. Her hands were clenched into fists, threatening to lose control of her abilities. "You're damn right we have quite a bit to talk about." She snapped. She set her trembling hands on his desk to stop them from giving her away. Several month's worth of anger mounted to this meeting. "So did you enjoy taking over... sacking people... I've heard talk Chris. What happens to the people who get in your way? Hmmm?"

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Kelly please would you sit down? Chris himself moved around the desk to his large high backed leather chair, and flicked his hand, sending another rolling gently next to Kelly. I don't want ot fight you, so please can we keep this civil? It's been a long time since i've used my powers in a fight, i'd hate to use them against you of all people. He hadn't seen this time manipulator since the whole assassination incident. A very unfortunate time indeed. What happens to the people who get in my way isn't really any of your concern is it? As I recall you were relieved of your position?

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Kelly's eyes flicked to the chair that rolled alongside her. She had no intentions to sit. She liked standing while he sat. It made her feel more powerful. She paced for a moment thrusting her hands now in her pockets. "Why should I keep things civil with you Chris when you haven't bothered to keep your affairs civil. You may not have used your own powers in a fight, but I've heard things to say that your word could mean the exact same thing as your powers these days." She clenched her teeth, turning to look at him. "That's my point. I've been relieved... gee thanks old friend. After what I've done to help you... you just fire me like that... risk my life more than once and then so long goodbye... not that its really the point."

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All you've done? Chris clenched his teeth, careful not to let his calm exterior waver. He'd gotten good at faking calm, he had to for board meetings. We both know what you did so lets not mess around here. We have our reasons to kill each other right now. The difference is that if I die you won't get out of this building alive. Chris only had 1 speedster on his employ, but he was enough. Chris's dead man switch was hooked to the mans pager for jsut this occasion. Now before we both die in what i'm sure would be an epic battle regardless, could you jsut tell me why you're here?

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Kelly was taken aback by the sudden change in his tone. She knew that everything he was saying was perfectly correct and in saying that she had no intentions to kill him, hurt him yes, but that would harm her chances in him saying yes to her request. She knew she also had to control her temper. She turned to him, deciding finally to drop down in the seat he pulled up, the familiar saying echoing in her mind: If you can't beat them, join them... Biting her lip, she finally caught his gaze. "I want my job back." She said flatly, green eyes staring at him unemotionally.

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Chris smile a dark smile. Had it appeared on him only months before it would have seemed out of place. It made him seem sinister, evil. He reached to the intercom and pressed he button on it. The brunette from the desk came to his door. Please show miss Bourne to her new office. He turned to her, he'd known what she wanted the moment she walked in, but hearing it from here was so satisfying. She has a great deal to catch up on. Chris reached into a drawer and handed Kelly a folder before she could leave. Your first assignment. I thought a familiar face might make your first mission more interesting.

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Kelly did not smile at his words, though inside her head she was extremely excited to have her job back with a familiar face at the head of the company. She would never admit it, but Chris would probably be a better boss than Triggs ever was. However, still far from happy with her old friend, it would still take a lot before she would ever voluntarily enter his office for anything more than strict business. The redhead took the folder, opening it and glancing down at the picture. She nodded, expression not even faltering. "Indeed it does." Kelly mumbled back to him.