A Long Time Coming [LG/AW]

"Apex and LG..."

Valo sat on the edge of a nearby rooftop, getting a clear view of the alleyway. The bottom half of his face was covered with a mask while dressed in the rest of his Hyperion gear, and he kept a close watch on the happenings below. Red eyes would keep track of every single individual to enter the alleyway, but right now, he would keep them trained on Macht. Why was he making such a bold move like this? What was he planning? Was he going to become a threat, or was he doing something for the greater good?

He would keep a directional microphone aimed at the alleyway so he could catch what was said once everyone started showing up. He needed to know why this was happening, and where Apex stood in the balance of things. He didn't want Macht to be an enemy down the road.

Felix was making himself a bowl of cereal when he got the message. LG was being called out by Apex? He felt his pulse quicken; they were being called out. He grinned, throwing on a white shirt, his usual yellow bomber jacket, and a pair of breathable joggers. Of course he grabbed his pair of vintage J's, "Never leave home without em." He would say, as he ritualistically brushed off the logo of Michael Jordan, the dunk master, for his blessing.

He put them on and headed out the door, his mom was sleeping from a double shift at work; not wanting to worry her, he quietly shut the door behind him. Felix stepped out onto the street checking his phone for the location. He sighed as he gauged the distance from where he was to the club. "I'm in for a bit of a run." He said to no one, a couple walked by giving him a queer look as he talked to himself. "What're you looking at? Stop checking out my ass. YEAH YOU!" He antagonized them a bit a devilish grin on his face as he began the 'long' run.

He ran slower than normal, not wanting to waste all his energy before the battle even started. Despite his slower pace and the distance, he was there in fifteen minutes, striding confidently into the alleyway his head held high.

Surprisingly he was the first one there, the thought that he was alone with a rival gang made him extremely nervous, but he wouldn't let it show. He had to represent LG proudly . . . even if he was only a fifteen year old that felt he was up against the world. He would walk up to Macht, standing a mere foot apart. Felix found himself having to look up at the red head. A crooked smile was plastered on his face as usual, and also as usual before he could stop himself he was already rambling.

"You guys order a Felix with an extra side of asswhooping?" He eyeballed Macht before realizing the guy only had one eye! He shuddered thinking of what he'd probably been through to earn that one. "So you're the School Captain?" he'd ask nonchalantly trying to hide the fact that he was just coming to regret his decision of rushing over.

He noted that the older boy had a full foot on him. Though it wasn't the size difference that intimidated Felix, it was the way he carries himself like he owned the damn place. Felix smiled wider, "So what's up, you call me over cus' you want the secrets to my haircut?" He'd lean to the side to see past Macht, looking at what seemed to be the main force of Apex.

He also noted with a fair bit of surprise Cedric was there too. Turning back to Macht he'd ask, "This the 'I love my school captain fan club'? Because I'd love to join. I've had my eyes on y- . . ." Felix would pause looking mildly distressed as he continued cautiously. "Oh is that a sensitive topic . . . Y'know . . . The fact that you're a pirate." He paused again feeling the conversation had taken an awkward turn. He said the first thing that game to his mind. "ARRR you ready to fight matey?" Perfect.

Allen stepped around the corner, his sword sticking up over his right shoulder. His hands were in his pockets, and he was ready for some shit. In all honesty, he hadn't expected this move despite the argument that some saw it as inevitable. See, Apex wasn't....exactly a force that stuck their nose in other peoples business. They didn't act like an open-ended gang that just wanted to bring others down. Not to mention, Allen actually got along with Macht well enough, and considered Knuckles a friend. So this move interested him. He would grin and slap Felix on the back before giving Hex a nod.

"Cheer up, fellas. This'll be a piece of cake."

He looked to those gathered. Behind him, fifteen men of LG followed, pipes and chains in their own hands. Leon would follow soon enough with the rest. He could hear the rumble of Aaron's car in the distance, indicating he and Phoebe would be here. Macht, of course, stood at the forefront. Allen, Captain of LG, would stroll right up to him unafraid, grinning as he stared up at the monster. His men around him would intimidate some....but Allen was either too stupid or too brave to care. Likely both.

"So. How you want this to go down big guy?"

[OoC: Spectating for now, may get drawn in. Posting so that I can get updates on the thread. hehe]

First Titans, then Apex. Lightning Gang sure had its hands full with conflict. Jude received the mass alert on his burner phone as usual. Unlike the challenge against Titans, this one was not instigated by LG, and the opposing party had several heavy hitters. Intriguing, to say the least. All Jude knew about Apex was that the School Captain himself was a leader. Jude berated himself for not having done more research on the gangs of 552. It was silly to assume that just because he didn't want to get involved with them, he didn't need to have intel. Although, he supposed that now might as well be the time to catch up on that knowledge.

I can't believe I'm spending a good $10 on this BS...Jude set his mind to work while he rode in a taxi towards The Underground. He knew two things for sure: 1. The audacious rascals of LG (read: the majority of them) weren't going to turn down this tussle, and 2. On the contrary, he himself was not keen on taking a punch to the face, especially not one from a certain mechanical fist. The best course of action for now would be to observe from a safe vantage point.

After arriving, Jude scanned the vicinity. Apex and LG had personnel at the ready. The fight looked like it would take place in a single alley behind the club, where the gangs had blocked off the ends. Jude briefly considered watching from an adjacent building, but decided that a closer angle would be better. He displayed his temporary tattoo and pushed his way through the 30 odd LG members until he reached a mostly obscured spot that still had a clear view of the alley. Jude hoped that his attempt to blend in was decent enough. All Asians look alike, right?

From his position, Jude recognized several familiar faces: Leon, Allen, Felix, Aldritch, Cedric, and someone that had to be Macht. Jude focused his senses and waited for the conversation to begin. This group of people formed a volatile concoction, and Jude was fully ready to abandon the figurative lab if things went south.

Aaron killed the engine of his car as he rolled around the corner, noticing the back of the mass of human flesh that piled in the Allen. He had a second LG tat on his wrist, making it easier to show he was one of them than showing the massive Tree made of lightning tattooed on his back. He got out with Phoebe, closing and locking the door as he headed toward the back of LG. Making his way to the front with Phoebe in toe, he would put a hand on Leon's shoulder.

"Perhaps you should step into the negotiations, Leon. Allen is a little hot blooded for this."

He was too stubborn and headstrong...Leon was far more civilized. Still, his eyes would lock on Knuckles and stare unblinkingly as though to say....

'I told you what would happen if you hurt my family. I will burn your world to the ground.'

Hot blood must run in the family.

Leon would step forward and accept the handshake Macht offered. It was earnest and Leon appreciated that at least. Then the words and request, he knew the response that was possible from Allen, so he would grab Allen's shoulder and firmly hold, just to let the guy know Leon could handle this. As well in case that wasn't enough Leon would be able to react to stop Allen should he lose his shit. However, Leon would look back at Macht, his eyes narrowed a bit.

"LG become RIOT 2.0? With your connections how am I supposed to agree when it's likely you would hand them over to RIOT. I know what they do with the girls they get."

Leon would spit on the ground.

"I'd rather fight you one on one to the death than damn them to such a fate. However as I trust Knuckles for that not to happen, this is about Ira and Phoebe. Your terms are up to them to agree or disagree."

Leon would turn towards LG and keep a hand on Allen.

"So, Ira and Phoebe need to make this choice."

Not to say assimilating Apex wasn't VERY appetizing in the long run, the terms felt too personal, and never would Leon agree to fighting one person in such numbers on an honorable battle field. Phoebe had a lot of pull with LG being the Lieutenant, Ira was a new-ish member, but active and promising, but every member of LG had a voice, and when asked by name... That was not on Leon to decide for them.