He wakes up from bed, the sunlight shines through the window into his face. Split, that's his hero name, gets out of bed. (text-colour:cyan)[I should make my bed] And just like that, another Split was making a bed. (text-colour:cyan)[Thirsty] Another Split was made, one to starts making coffee. (text-colour:cyan)[I need friends...] "Unfourtantely the clones can't substitie as friends" Split thought "I need a social life before they drive me insane." He hasn't had a day to himself in a while... He should [[Cleanup|Bathroom]] but it might be more helpful to get some [[Coffee|Coffee]] (set: $c to (text-style: "blur"))Split cleans up, and takes longer than usual. Freetime has been a luxury, crime thats been nearly 24/7 and the city can barely cope. But now he's splurging what litte time he has now. The lack of free time has taken a toll on his ability... (set: $CloneLimit to 3) (text-colour:cyan)[Check the News] [[He probably should check the News though...|Emergency]] (set: $appearance to 1)A Split Clone turns on the TV. "The suspect seems to have taken the clerk and manager hostage..... Police are trying to-" (if:$CloneLimit is 6)[The coffee should help him with this situation] (if:$CloneLimit is 3)[He dosn't have time to ear or drink anything but should have enough energy to manage... hopefuly] Splits clone immediately dissapeared as he grabbed a bag on the counter and sprinted out the door to the [[scene.|Corner Store]]Split went to where the clone was, it dissapears in a brief puff of smoke as he approaches and takes over. His clones can do many things but physically change the main body is not one, so he needs to eat his own food. [<img src="https://media.tenor.com/images/cb92b4ee6adcf50c0fa223f42c3f9e87/tenor.gif" alt="coffee" class="center">] Making clones takes energy so he needs to eat when he can. (set: $CloneLimit to 6) [[He should check the News while here...|Emergency]] (set: $appearance to 0)When he showed up he looked for the Police Commissioner, Newman. " He's right over here Split" an officer gestured to the right near a police van." "Thank you" This has become routine for them at this point. Split walked over to the make shift [[command center|Command]]As Split parted the opening of the tent he was greeted by Newman. (link: " 'Long time no see said Newman' ")["Long time no see" said Newman (link: " 'We were together like 6 hours ago during the jail riot'") ["We were together like 6 hours ago during the jail riot" (link: "'Yeah well... Anwyay heres the situation' Newman grunted") ['Yeah well... Anwyay heres the situation' Newman grunted (link: "Two gunmen entered the corner store here, presumably to get the cash register when they were opening for the day. Register wasnt ready, and some pedestrians saw all this happen and called us. Now those 3 civilians, the cashier, and manager, are being held at gun point in the back room by one gun men, the other is holding the main floor.")[Two gunmen entered the corner store here, presumably to get the cash register when they were opening for the day. Register wasnt ready, and some pedestrians saw all this happen and called us. Now those three civilians, the cashier, and manager, are being held at gun point in the back room by one gun men, the other is holding the main floor. (link: "We've got a team ready to breach the front, back door isn't safe, we don't know whats back there. But now that you're here we may not even need the team. Newman said")[We've got a team ready to breach the front, back door isn't safe, we don't know whats back there. But now that you're here we may not even need the team. Newman said ]]]]] (more:)[Well it seems I've got some choices Commissioner, I could try to sneak through the [[back|Back Door]] and be safe or catch them off guard and take the [[front|Front door]]. "Whatever you decide, we'll have officers ready on the other entrance just in case." said Newman (text-colour:cyan)[Going through the front would take more clones but would be safer for the police if I cover it...] ] Split approached the back door, and but his ear to it. Nothing (link:"That's not helpful, he's going to have to be fast about this.")[ (link: "Split kicks open the door")[And is immediately met with a gunmen overlooking the five hostages to the left, the gunmen by an open doorway to the main floor. (if:$CloneLimit is 3)[(text-colour:cyan)[Protect] Two clones appear infront of the hostages, a third clone appears next to the hostage taker. Splits third clone goes low and trips the gunmen while he's confused, real Split kicks him as he's falling. [[He drops the gun.|Exhaustion]] ]] (if:$CloneLimit is 6)[(text-colour:cyan)[Protect and Surround] Two clones appear infront of the hostages, 4 more appear around the hostage taker. They easily subdue him but one of the clones is in the open door way and gets shot by the other gunmen, the clone disspears and then the [[police enter.|Police Interference]]] ]Split approached the right side of the building and peaked in, making sure not to be seen. (link:"Just one gunmen. But if the other is alerted then the hostages are dead.") [(if:$CloneLimit is 6)[[[I should have enough energy for what I want to do...|SuccesfulFrontDoor]]] (if:$CloneLimit is 3)[[[Let's see if this works.|FrontDoorFailure]]] ]Split approaches the back room, he recalls all his clones but two, one to stand in front and the other still watching the door to the back room. He approaches the back room, the clone in front of him goes through first and he quickly recalls it. The brief amount of smoke created creats an opening for Split to use to deliver the other gunmen a fatal punch. The hostages are safe and there were no shots fired. [[Split leaves the store with the hostages.|Perfect Store]]As the police enter to cover Splits' mistake a brief shoot out starts. The gunmen is killed and two officers are injured. The apprehended suspect is taken into custody but the whole ordeal is now more complicated. [[This will take more time to deal with now...|Police clean up]][(text-colour:cyan)[Silence]] [(text-colour:cyan)[Unarm]] [(text-colour:cyan)[Tackle]] [(text-colour:cyan)[Guard back door]] [(text-colour:cyan)[Open Front door]] [In an instant, three clones appeared behind the gunmen. One covered his mouth, the other other grabbed the gun, and another tackled him to the ground. Another appeared by the backdoor barely insight of the window, and another started to open the front door. A clean take down and [[entrance.|Store]]][(text-colour:cyan)[Silence]] [(text-colour:cyan)[Unarm]] [(text-colour:cyan)[Guard back door]] [Two clones apeared in an insant, and they tried to silence the gunmen but he was able to fight back. The gun went off. At that instant, Split could hear the back door swing open as the [[police entered.|Police Interference]] ]The exhaustion has finally gotten to him, but Split wont let it stop him. His 3 clones move to the open doorway and he calls them back. The amount of smoke is enough to cover him as he leads the hostages out back. [[Then he takes a breather as the cops finish the job...|Police clean up]] Split sits on the curb trying to catch his breathe. He used a lot of energy to make that a clean situation... (link: "So uhh... you doing anything after this?")[So uhh... you do anything after this? (link: "Newman?")[ Newman? (link: "Derrick now, I'm taking the rest of the day off. You want to go out to get a bite?") [Derrick now, I'm taking the rest of the day off. You want to go out to get a bite? (link: " You sure we can do that? said Split")[You sure we can do that? said Split "Well, since no one was hurt this won't take as many cops to handle clean up. So we should be good. explained Newman]]]] (more:)[[[If there's nothing left to do... a break for once wouldn't hurt|Lunch]]] (set: $Friend to 1) The hostages weren't injrued atleast. But with officers down this got a bit more complicated. Split was trying to catch his breathe and glanced over to see... (link: " Split? Hey man... you tried your best and you did make a bad situation better, the hostages were able to get out thanks to your distraction.")[Split? you tried your best and you did make a bad situation better, the hostages were able to get out thanks to your distraction. (link: " Well... thank you Commissioner.")[ Well...thank you Commissioner. (link: "I'm sorry I can't stay, I have to manage the clean up. Go get something to eat... you don't look too good")["I'm sorry I can't stay, I have to manage the clean up. Go get something to eat... you don't look too good"]]] (more:)[[[Guess it's time to take some time for myself...|Lunch]]] (set: $Friend to 0)(if:$Friend is 1)[Split and Derrick enjoy a nice meal. Split enjoys the food more than usual. He's also feeling energized] (if:$Friend is 0)[Split eats alone, tring to regain his energy. He get's lost in his thoughts as time starts to fade...(after:8s)[What is She doing?]] [<img src="https://www.pngjoy.com/pngl/340/6348209_pixel-food-pixel-pizza-transparent-png.png" width="200" height="200" alt="lunch" class="center">] (if: $Friend is 1)[Derrick's phone starts to ring. He answer's it immediately and his face goes cold. [[They found her. She's at the docks| Approach+]] ] (if: $Friend is 0)[(after:10s)[As if the Universe was answering him, Splits phone rang, it was the commissioner. "It's her, she's at the docks". [[Break Times Over|Approach]]]] As they approached the docks they could already see the situation developing. Massive ice walls were erected around a warehouse building. Some emergency vehicles were outside the wall. Split and Commissioner Newman get out of the car and begin to assess the situation. [[Split wanders off|Collection]]As he approaches the docks he could already see the situation developing. Massive ice walls were erected around a warehouse building. Some emergency vehicles were outside the wall. Split gets out of the car and begins to assess the situation. [[He wanders off|Collection]]Emburr... one of the few super powered people in the city. Split has dealth with her many times before. Seems this is where she ended up after the prison break. Split started to act without hesitation. (if: $GasCan is true)[(text-colour:yellow)[The Gas Canister should be usefull...]] (if: $Barrell is true)[(text-colour:yellow)[The Barrell will help]] (if: $FireG is true)[(text-colour:yellow)[These fire grenades better work]] (if: $lighter is true)[(text-colour:yellow)[This lighter is good enough]] [[He went to the pier | Pier]] [[He went to an untouched warehouse | Warehouse]] [[He went to the Poice build up | Cruiser]] (set: $c1 to $c2 + $c3 + $c4 + $c5) (if:$c1 is 4)[[[That should be enough|Explosion]]]Split looked around for a small fishing boat. He found one and boarded it, quickly looking around the storage compartments. (link: "Small boxes at the front")[Nothing] (link: "Floor compartments")[Nothing] (link: "Behind the drivers seat")[ Found it, a gasoline canister. (set: $GasCan to true) (set: $c2 to 1)] (link: "Behind the passengers seat")[Nothing] (more:)[[[Time to go back|Collection]]] Split looked around the warehouse looking for something that could be useful... In a corner between some crates he saw it, (link: "a barrell")[ a barrell. (set: $Barrell to true) He examined it and decided it was good enough (set: $c3 to 1) (text-colour:cyan)[Take it] Two clones appeared and carried it out.] There was a box placed on a shelf that looked out of place. (link: "Upon examining it")[There was a large amount of fire grenades, throwable extinguishers. They looked old but better than nothing... (set: $FireG to true) (set: $c4 to 1) (text-colour:cyan)[Take them] A clone appeared to collect the box] (more:)[[[Time to go|Collection]]] Split apporached the Police build up and looked around. (after:4s)[Perfect, one of them is smoking. (link:" 'Do you have a lighter? You won't be getting it back' he asked.")['Do you have a lighter? You won't be getting it back' he asked. (link:"'Uhhhh... sure man' replied the officer.")['Uhhhh... sure man' replied the officer. (if:$Friend is 0)[[[That was easy|Collection]] (set: $lighter to true) (set: $c5 to 1) ] (if: $Friend is 1)[(link:"I can make it up later but I need it now.")[I can make it up later but I need it now. (link: "No no its fine, it's a BIC you know? The officer replied")[No no its fine, it's a BIC you know? the officer replied (set: $lighter to true) (set: $c5 to 1) [[That was nice of him|Collection]]]]]]]]Split opened the barrel, punctured the gasoline canister and placed itin the barrel, then cosed the lid. Placed the barrel next to the ice wall. (text-colour:cyan)[Ignite] A clone appearead, he tossed the lighter to it and told all the cops present to stand back and hide behind something. He's done something like this too many times to count... The clone approached, opened the lid and flicked the lighter (link: "on") [<img src="https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/693c2b0f-957e-4b54-9677-2a06fc5ac5b5/d6bbrxe-b017a61b-b988-4e09-adbd-56f50ede0ab6.gif?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwic3ViIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTpmaWxlLmRvd25sb2FkIl0sIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiIvZi82OTNjMmIwZi05NTdlLTRiNTQtOTY3Ny0yYTA2ZmM1YWM1YjUvZDZiYnJ4ZS1iMDE3YTYxYi1iOTg4LTRlMDktYWRiZC01NmY1MGVkZTBhYjYuZ2lmIn1dXX0.yUf8MJ2GCHLn1_LD7KMV6ZxNaCeCzwyA2b_Ed68eB0U" alt="explosion" class="center">] (more:)[ [[If you've done it once...|Entrance]] ] Split walked through the opening through the ice. (link: "'Do you need backup' asked Newman.")['Do you need backup' asked Newman. 'I'll be fine. I've done this before, just keep this area locked down' he replied. (link: "'I should be done in seven minutes'.")['I should be done in seven minutes' (more:)[[[Split continued toward the Warehouse that had been sealed off|Confrontation]]]]]As Split approached the warehouse he noticed main door was open. He walked right in. There was a living room made of ice in the center of the building. A woman was laying on the couch flicking a flame between her fingers. (link: " (text-colour:red)[Been awhile, Split]")[(text-colour:red)[Been awhile, Split] (link: " Emburr...We just saw each other last night")[Emburr...We just saw each other last night (text-colour:cyan)[Sneak High] (link: "(text-colour:red)[Yes but that wasn't much fun. Now I have you all to myself]")[(text-colour:red)[Yes but that wasn't much fun. Now I have you all to myself] (link: "I take it you wanted to be found then?")[I take it you wanted to be found then? (text-colour:cyan)[Ready grenades] (link: "(text-colour:red)[Oh you know I did]")[(text-colour:red)[Oh you know I did] (link: "Well you're nothing but consistent with that")[Well you're nothing but consistent with that ]]]]]] (more:)[ [[ And then it happened|Fight]] ] A blast of fire was sent towards Split. He dodged left while his clone on the scaffolding above threw several fire grenades at Emburr. He stood up and saw Emburr arms extended but not firing. (text-colour:red)[Oh? Is that what you had planned? No big deal.] And several pillars of ice erupted from thr ground around her and went flying. One hit the clone in scaffolding, the others went towards Split. (text-colour:cyan)[Confuse her] Ten clones were made and started running around the floor of the warehouse. Emburrs main offensive ability was surpressed mmaing it easier to make an opening. Split ran for it a delivered one blow. [[She was out flat|End]] Split was able to consrain her. (link:"(text-colour:red)[You want to end this so soon, Split? We we're gonna have so much fun.]")[(text-colour:red)[You want to end this so soon, Split? We we're gonna have so much fun.] (link: "(text-colour:cyan)[...]")[(text-colour:cyan)[...] (if: $Appearance is 1)[(text-colour:red)[And you look sooo handsome too, you clean up well.]] (link: "Why did you do all this?")[Why did you do all this? (link: "(text-colour:red)[I wanted to see you]")[(text-colour:red)[I wanted to see you] What?]]]] (more:)[The police, with Cmmissioner Newman, then entered the room. Splits clones disolved and he backed up to let them take over. They handcuffed her, restrained her legs, and began to stand Emburr upright. (text-colour:red)[I hope we can meet up later, Split] (if:$Friend is 1)[Split noticed a raised eyebrow on Commisoner Newmans face] They started to muzzle her and load her into the car... (if: $Friend is 0)[ [[Maybe she...|Want Ending]] ] (if: $Friend is 1)[ [[Did you want something Newman?| Want/Need Ending]] ] [[ All in a days work| Need Ending]] ](text-colour:cyan)[Maybe she wants to be friends?] "No that can't be right..." Split thought to himself. At least that's we he thought he thought to himself. Several clones appeared and proceeded to takedown the officers around him. Before Split knew it, everyone was taken down as he stood alone. His clones then began to undo the restraints on Emburr. She was free... why was she free? Did he want this? Emburr looked up at him, wide eyed and confused and then with understanding. (text-colour:red)[Let's meet up later, you know where to go] She winked at him and left. What had he done?(link: "'Did you want something Newman?' asked Split")['Did you want something Newman?' asked Split (link: " 'Yeah, it's been a long day already and I need to go back to the office and start the reports for today. Care to relax for a bit and help?' Newman asked.")['Yeah, it's been a long day already and I need to go back to the office and start the reports for today. Care to relax for a bit and help?' Newman asked. (link: " 'Yeah... I think I will.' Split replied")['Yeah... I think I will.' Split replied]]] (more:)[The police finished their arrest and started to clean up. Newman and Split started to head back to the precinct together to try to make work more bearable. And there is a lot of work, but a friend makes it easier to bear. ]The police finished their arrest and started to clean up. Split walked out, and kept walking in no particular direction. Either he would end up at home or find trouble on the way back. It is ever apparent that the crime in this city won't be going down anytime soon. A lot happened today. Too much. Split is over worked. He knows this But he needs to do this, because if not him then who else would?