the ASS-KICKING meme.

[unmemely]

{ the ass-kicking battle meme }
war. war never changes.

rules:

• post with your character's name & series in the title. any preferences or notes to other players go here too.
• tag around using the RNG, or feel free to make up your own scenario if you already have an ass-kicking prompt in mind.
• kick ass and take names.

{ i. PRE-ASS-KICKING. }

1. GEAR UP. Can't fight a battle without the proper equipment, right? You're doing whatever you need to protect yourself from the enemy. Charging up mana. Strapping ammo to yourself. All in a day's work.

2. BATTLE ROOM. You can't just storm in there unless you want to get yourself riddled with bullet-holes-- so you've gotta plan how to down the enemy, and fast. Maps, floor plans, elaborate attack strategies.

3. PEP-TALK. All soldiers need it before going into battle. Fighting the end boss? Going up against an old friend? Better raise that morale of that pal of yours. Maybe they're nervous.

4. LAST GOODBYE. You know it's a lost cause, or that it'll be a tough fight. Say what you need to before you head out there.

{ ii. ASS-KICKING TIME. }

5. STAKEOUT. You and your buddy have been waiting for the target to appear for some time, whether you're cramped in a loft with sniper rifles or at a bar undercover with a pistol strapped to your thigh.

6. INFILTRATION. Whether you're navigating your way through hi-tech laser security systems, avoiding trip wires and empty can noise traps or sneaking into the enemy's lair in the dark, you're a pro at infiltration. I hope.

7. UNDER FIRE. From whatever common enemy or beast you pissed off, they're after you, teeth flashing or guns blazing. Better think quick.

8. SUDDENLY, UNARMED. Whatever weapon you use has been deactivated, knocked out of reach or broken. Ensue amazing karate skills.

9. MAN DOWN. You've been downed in battle by whatever you're fighting. Let's hope you're just unconscious and that your comrades are gonna avenge you.

10. AMBUSHED. You've been caught completely unawares by a horde of baddies - now would be a good time to start ass-kicking.

{ iii. POST-ASS-KICKING. }

11. CELEBRATE. The boss is dead, the world is saved. Pop open that bottle of bubbly, will you? Time to think of all the domestic fun that awaits you now this is all over.

12. HEAL UP. Whatever you fought is dead, but it sure did tear you a new one before it went down. Time for some first aid.

13. REFLECT. What's changed, now that the battle is over? Is the battle ever really over?

14. MOURN. You lost some good guys back there - nothing's going to change that. You better come to terms with it before it consumes you.

☺ BONUS THEMES ☺
◦ betrayal
◦ using unfamiliar weaponry
◦ disguising/going undercover
◦ 'you think you're on the wrong side'
◦ unfamiliar territory
◦ blacking out/memory loss

Comments

[zimnij_soldat]

Suffice it to say that it was a good thing he was able to focus on Sara and being at her side instead of having anyone left to punch. Otherwise, the Avengers were likely to have been facing yet another inquiry into just how much latitude they gave their members in combat situations.

He nodded. "Maybe, but you and I know it's different for people like us."

[thecanarylives]

She's gotten that hint due to the relieved, roughed-up state of the medical crew. She has a feeling he hasn't been all that pleasant to be around the past two days.

She watches him a moment, squeezing his hand.

"Guess you're rubbing off on me."

[zimnij_soldat]

He smiles widely. "Too easy," James says, opting to not make an obvious double entendre at that comment as would be typical for most of his and Sara's conversations.

"I will say it goes both ways, though. All I care about, though, is you getting better, okay? I love you."

[thecanarylives]

That one gets a laugh, a little worn but easy and more content than she may have a right to be, considering she just survived a building literally falling on her.

"I love you, too."

[zimnij_soldat]

"So where are we going next? I mean, once you're up and at 'em again, I definitely think we've earned some vacation time."

Not only will it be some much-needed recuperation, they've always had excellent luck with their getaways.

[thecanarylives]

She purses her lips a moment, thoughtful, fingertips grazing along his knuckles.

"It's been about a year since Kowloon, you know."

[zimnij_soldat]

His eyes widen. "Has it really?" James laughs. "Part of me thinks it can't have been that long, the other thinks it has to have been much longer. Do you know what I mean?"

[thecanarylives]

She grins, nodding.

"April in Kowloon, yeah. And trust me, I know what you mean. I think this is the closest I've ever gotten to an anniversary before."

[zimnij_soldat]

"Same here." There were girls he'd known for a couple of years back in Brooklyn, maybe dated on and off in the meantime, but Sara was different. In pretty much every way.

"We'll have to do something to celebrate, then."

[thecanarylives]

She smiles up at him, thoughtful a moment.

"I was thinking we could go back there. Use the hot tub again, bring some champagne. I think that's what people do for anniversaries, right?"

[zimnij_soldat]

"I like the way you think. But then again, I always have." James leans up and forward, kissing her softly. "After all, if I remember right, leaving the bar and getting into the car was your idea."

[thecanarylives]

She smiles on his lips, returning the kiss, hand reaching up to brush her fingertips through his hair.

"Yeah, like you put up much of a fight," she murmurs, tugging him in a little closer. "I'm surprised that thing even ran again after what we put it through."

[zimnij_soldat]

"Didn't claim to. I might've had my brains scrambled, but even I'm not dumb enough to say no to a beautiful woman dragging me out for some fun."

James did his best to lean in and hover without disturbing any tubes or wires. "It got us to the motel, which is all we needed. Then again, I would've got out and pushed if I had to."

[thecanarylives]

She grins, reaching up to run a hand through his hair. "I think fun's a bit of an understatement, don't you?"

She kisses him softly. "We should add car sex to the list of ways to celebrate our one year."

[zimnij_soldat]

"A huge understatement, as it turned out, yeah." Smiling, he returns her kiss, stroking a finger along her cheek and loving just how much like herself she sounds. "Sounds good. Nicer car, though?"