Primary Force - Chapter 3 - A Darker Shade of Grey

A Darker Shade of Grey

It was just another typical day for Emerald Guardian as he made his morning patrol through the suburb of Pleasantview. Unlike some of his teammates, he always enjoyed going out on morning patrols, but not for reasons they would suspect. Being from a world of sentient plant life, the patrols always gave him a chance to commune with the fauna of this world.

He stopped for a moment to take in the morning air, and was soon so lost in his communion with nature that he didn't hear a mysterious stranger slowly sneaking up behind him. Thus, he was thoroughly surprised when a water balloon from behind hit him.

Emerald turned to face his would be assailant and discovered a teenage girl laughing in the distance. Looking at her in bewilderment, he studied her with peculiar interest. Something about her seemed odd to Emerald, and he couldn't place his finger on it until he realized she was seemingly devoid of any color.

Knowing that the prank was probably harmless fun, since he had experienced a couple by his teammates Tangerine Mistress and Captain Crimson, Emerald Guardian also knew this behavior should not to be encouraged. However, as he walked over to give the young woman a mild lecture, she vanished in a cloud of blue and purple smoke.

Arriving back at The Bunker, the headquarters for Team Rainbow Super Force, Emerald located Violet Haze to give his report. Violet was overseeing training exercises in the gym. He listened to Emerald's report with great interest.

The next morning, Violet finished his morning briefing report by instructing everyone to keep an eye out for the mysterious young woman Emerald had encountered the previous day. He reminded them that she was not a criminal but they should approach her with caution.

While strolling down Main Street, Tawny Bimbo spotted a young woman who seemed to fit the description given in the morning briefing. Believing that this was just a troubled teen, she decided she would employ a gentle positive feeling radius around her and politely make the stranger's acquaintance.

"Well, hello to you," replied the strange young woman. "My name is Itsya." Tawny, thinking everything was off to a good start, reached for Itsya's outstretched hand to accept her greeting. Upon grabbing Itsya’s hand, Tawny jumped into the air as a mild electrical shock lifted her off her feet. Releasing her grasp, Itsya began to laugh at the very startled Tawny Bimbo. In addition, as Tawny tried to compose herself, a small crowd gathered around and soon joined in the laughter, allowing Itsya to escape unnoticed.

With tears running down her cheeks, Tawny fled back to The Bunker. Violet spotted her running in and caught up to her in the garden.

"They were laughing at me," sobbed Tawny when Violet inquired to her current state.

"Tawny, get a hold of yourself," instructed Violet. "It's not that traumatic an event."

"You're, you're right," replied Tawny seemingly coming out of her stupor and wiping a tear from her eye. "I don't know what came over me."

"Clearly there is more to this Itsya than meets the eye," suggested Violet.

Another day came to pass and Violet Haze gathered the morning patrol teammates of Team Rainbow after their workout.

"After a long discussion with Ebon Huntress and Chromed Avenger, we have decided until more information about Itsya can be discovered, everyone should patrol in pairs," explained Violet Haze as he handed out their assignments. "Work together, cover each other, and gather any additional data that you can."

Captain Crimson and Azure Maiden strolled down Main Street together, as paired up by Violet Haze. It wasn't long before they spotted a young woman who could be none other than Itsya based on the description of her appearance. Cautiously they watched as Itsya casually walked past several storefronts before finally entering a local arcade. Crimson and Azure waited patiently for several minutes when suddenly a loud commotion came from inside the establishment. At which point, a hysterically laughing Itsya ran out the doors with many angry shouts heard from inside.

"She's been at it again," spoke Crimson. "She must not be allowed to get away."

"I agree," acknowledged Azure. "Freeze, Itsya!" she shouted and threw up an ice barrier to block the runner.

Itsya turned to face her captor.

"I think you have bigger problems to deal with, Azure Maiden," grinned Itsya in response. Without warning, Azure found herself suddenly knocked to the ground. Looking up, she found herself struggling with Captain Crimson. He continued to pummel her and it was through sheer force of will alone, she managed to summon a thick mist to block his view.

Once the mist cleared, Azure Maiden found herself helped up by a very apologetic Captain Crimson.

"I'm sorry," he pleaded. "I have no idea what came over me." Both Azure Maiden and Captain Crimson turned to face the trapped Itsya.

"You simple fools," laughed Itsya. "You really have no idea what you are up against." And with that remark, she vanished from the ice cage in a puff of blue and purple smoke.

Back in the briefing room, Ebon Huntress and Violet Haze addressed the team.

"Despite the escape of young Itsya we were able to gather enough information from the encounter to form a working theory," informed Ebon. "Basically, we think she's a telepath."

"She seems to have the ability to influence others to do her bidding," added Violet breaking the silence around the room.

"And you think her vanishing act might be a form of teleportation?" inquired Tangerine Mistress.

"We feel there is a very strong possibility of that as well," replied Chromed Avenger.

"Tonight while I am on patrol I will place several monitoring devices around the neighborhood. Emerald Guardian has spent many hours designing these specifically to alert us when Itsya appears," informed Ebon Huntress. "Once they are in place, Chromed Avenger will be monitoring them constantly."

"Once she appears on the monitor, it'll be up to Tangerine Mistress and Tawny Bimbo to contain her," instructed Violet Haze. "The rest of the team will be in close proximity if you should run into any problems."

A couple of days passed before Itsya finally appeared on the radar. Violet Haze quickly assembled the team and sent Tangerine Mistress and Tawny Bimbo in to apprehend the mischievous Itsya, reminding them once again to signal the team if there were any problems.

"Gotcha, Itsya," snapped Tangerine as she summoned a magical cage around Itsya. "That should keep you from teleporting anywhere."

"And I'm blocking your ability to control us with my telepathic powers as well," smirked Tawny. "You won't be getting us to fight."

Without warning, Tangerine ran over to Tawny and smothered her in a very long kiss. When Tangerine finally released Tawny, a very embarrassed look came over her face.

"I, I have no idea why I just did that," spoke a very puzzled Tangerine.

"And I have been blocking Itsya telepathically," replied Tawny. "There is no way she could have caused you to do that."

"That's because you made the mistake of thinking she was the only one capable of influencing others," answered a new voice.

"Allow me to introduce myself, ladies," spoke the newcomer. "I'm Happy Birthday." Tangerine Mistress and Tawny Bimbo stared at each other in silent disbelief.

"Now there are two of them," pondered Tawny out loud.

"I think this is the unexpected trouble we were warned about," suggested Tangerine. "I'll summon the rest of the team."

"Good, good," laughed Happy. "I have been anxious to meet the entire Team Rainbow for some time now."

In seconds, the rest of Team Rainbow showed up on the scene.

"Fantastic," smiled Happy at their arrival. "Now we can get down to business."

"What is it you are trying to accomplish?" demanded Ebon Huntress.

"Why, your demise, of course," replied Happy. "Ever since you formed your colorful little band of heroes, I knew there would never be enough room on this planet for both of us. I control this world and everyone on it. And I'm not about to let a bunch of do-gooders ruin any of my fun. So now you shall feel the full extent of my powers."

Violet Haze suddenly ran over to Ebon Mistress and shoved her to the ground. She tried to get back up, but Violet would throw her back down again once she got her footing.

"I've been planning this for months now," continued Happy. "I had already been training my young apprentice to eventually take over for me once I got bored with this world. With Team Rainbow's formation, I sped up her training significantly. She is an excellent student."

"Allow me to demonstrate how easy it is," chimed Itsya as she turned to face Tangerine Mistress and Tawny Bimbo. Tangerine and Tawny soon found themselves embracing each other in a very passionate kiss, as if completely unaware of their surroundings.

"Yes, it is simple to work with substance that is already there," laughed Happy. "The real challenge is working with extreme opposites." Captain Crimson turned towards Azure Maiden and shot forth a fire blast at her. Her quick reflexes and natural instinct summoned an ice blast of equal strength to cancel out the fire attack.

"You should also know that I always monitor the activities of my young apprentice," Happy explained as she freed Itsya from the cage. "Everything that she has done has been part of my plan to lure you all here today."

"What are we going to do?" asked a worried Emerald Guardian. "There doesn't seem to be any way to stop them."

"She does not seem to have an effect on us," replied Chromed Avenger. "What do you suppose the reason is for that?"

"Well, I'm basically a plant, and you're a machine," deduced Emerald. "It might be because our brains function differently."

"I believe that is a logical assessment," agreed Avenger. "And I believe I know why."

Chromed Avenger jumped into the action. Using his ability to change shape, he formed a large metallic container and enclosed Happy and Itsya. Within seconds, the rest of Team Rainbow stopped their activities and slowly gathered around as if coming out of a drunken stupor.

"I hypothesized as much," smiled Chromed Avenger from above the container. "The metals in my body can block your brainwaves, Happy. And you have no effect on me, so you might as well give up."

"You're wrong about one thing," projected Happy's voice from a short distance away.

"You forgot we could still teleport," laughed Itsya. "We made you forget about that."

"You may have figured out a couple of our secrets, but you will never be able to defeat us," smirked Happy. "Today I have planted the seeds of your destruction, Team Rainbow. It is only a matter of time, as I have foreseen it. Farewell, Team Rainbow. Trust in the fact that you have not seen the last of The Monochromatic Duo." And then Happy and Itsya vanished in a cloud of blue and purple smoke.

Sitting back in the briefing room, a weary Team Rainbow solemnly discussed the day’s events. Clearly, they had never faced anyone so powerful, collectively or individually. Ebon reassured her teammates that although Happy and Itsya escaped, they managed to gather a large amount of information to use against The Monochromatic Duo in their next encounter.

"And as long as we stick together as a team, Team Rainbow will never be defeated," reminded Ebon Huntress.

So concludes the third chapter of Team Rainbow Super Force. Stay tuned for Chapter 4: Public Service Announcements.

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