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Marissa Wayne ([info]batdaughter) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-12-04 11:05:00


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Entry tags:inactive - jane doe-smith, inactive - marissa wayne, npc - mia dearden, plot - "songbirds"

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The plan was simple--Marissa would go to a public event just crowded enough that the Artist would probably feel safe showing up and where security would appear to be busier than norm.  She'd get "captured" by the Artist, but with the aid of the Birds of Prey, the Artist would be the one who found himself captured.  Marissa had on her person a tracker so that the Birds could keep track and she was armed with only shuriken as they were small enough to hide.  Everything else would be her own training.

She showed up exactly as planned, making the expected Marissa Wayne appearance which involved the press, a lot of smiling, and mingling with other famous children of the wealthy, most of whom Marissa privately thought were stupid.  She made the requisite rounds before moving off to powder her nose.  She hoped the Artist followed.



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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-05 04:10 am UTC (link)
Marissa is approached by Jennie Spacek of the Gotham Star, while she's in the bathroom.

"Miss Wayne? Care to comment about your father's new girlfriend? He seems to be taking the term 'Grandfathering them in' a bit literally." she says, holding her tape recorder in front of Marissa's face.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-05 04:14 am UTC (link)
Marissa was disappointed it wasn't the Artist but highly annoyed it was Jennie Spacek. Ugh.

"Girlfriend?" She blinked a few times then rolled her eyes. "That's my cousin. Really, do you ever bother to do actual research?" Marissa gently moved the tape recorder away. She could only be referring to Maria, whom Marissa hadn't met yet, but knew of.

"Sorry, Jennie. No scoop this time. If you call Wayne Enterprises, though, I'm sure we can set something up for you to ask me all sorts of questions about my boyfriend."

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-05 08:02 pm UTC (link)
"Speaking of Keith Queen, I hear he's quite the ladies' man. How do you deal with the number of women he seems to be caught in public with on a regular basis, Marissa?" Jennie asks.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-06 01:16 am UTC (link)
"He's hot, he's rich, girls throw themselves at him and more often that not Keith's a nice guy with manners. Doesn't bother me at all. Relationships are built on trust and understanding. I trust Keith and I understand the life he lives--because people are always involving themselves with me. It's just how it is."

Marissa shrugged. Nothing the girl was asking bothered her.

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-09 01:34 am UTC (link)
"And what about you and Tim Drake? He's clearly an eligible bachelor and there are pictures of you leaving and returning to his home on a regular basis, in Star City no less." Jennie says.

"What's the connection there?" she asks.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-09 02:27 am UTC (link)
"Tim's like family. The whole transition from losing my mother hasn't been easy and talking to a brother-figure really helped. And his girlfriend's cooking was a huge plus."

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-09 05:30 am UTC (link)
"Excuse me, Miss Wayne? Do you have a moment?" The power of the press pass came in handy, as Mia walked over to save Marissa from Jenny.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-09 05:52 am UTC (link)
"In fact, I was just finished here. What can I do for you tonight?" Marissa smiled at Mia, grateful for a rescue. Jennie was so annoying.

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-09 06:17 am UTC (link)
"I was wondering if you could comment on your father's recent decision to forgo the merger offered to him by LuthorCorp," Mia said, playing the role of interested reporter as Jenny went away, giving Mia fifty different levels of death-glare.

She waited until Jenny was out of earshot before talking again.

"How you hanging in there, kid?"

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-09 06:22 am UTC (link)
Marissa rubbed her temples.

"Now that that little twit is gone? So much better. That she thinks she can even remotely be the next Vicki Vale makes me want to punch her, but then Bruce'd be pissed.

No sign of the creep, huh? Maybe I miscalculated."

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-09 06:35 am UTC (link)
"I think I scared her away," Mia said.

She shook her head. "Not yet anyway. I've been keeping my eyes peeled, too.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-09 06:12 pm UTC (link)
"Maybe this event was too obvious. One of the things he let me know was that he also knows about the mundane things in my life...like my Starbucks addiction. Tonight's probably a wash. We're going to have to come up with a new plan. I want this guy taken down, Mia. He's fucked with my brother and I am not okay with that."

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-09 07:30 pm UTC (link)
"Or maybe he just wants you to think that the event's too obvious for him to show up at."

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-09 08:51 pm UTC (link)
"Or he's using this as another opportunity to get information on my routine and how I respond to threats. He's a pretty complex threat, Mia." She sighed. "I should probably head out from here. There's an after party I'm supposed to make an appearance at. Think we should sent Jane ahead?"

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-12 05:56 pm UTC (link)
"I know that, Marissa. I've dealt with this guy, too remember? I think that if you're going to go out, it shouldn't be yourself. I'll follow."

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-16 05:15 pm UTC (link)
Marissa parted ways with Mia, making sure she knew exactly where she was meeting her driver and the exact route she was taking to go to the next event. Marissa gave Mia a few minutes to get to her own transportation before going to meet up with her driver.

"I hate parties, James." Marissa sighed as she slipped into the backseat. "At least ones like this. Maybe Dad will let me take a short vacation after the holiday stuff is done."

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-17 01:18 am UTC (link)
"James" simply nodded and closed the door, then got in the driver's seat. Soon enough, he was pulling out of the hotel parking lot and onto the street. The doors lock and they're off.

He took a few different turns, slowly enough not to alarm Marissa, but soon enough, they seemed to be going elsewhere.

Away from Wayne Manor and toward the pier.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-17 01:20 am UTC (link)
"James, where are we going exactly? Home's the other way."

This was highly unusual. Marissa quickly mentally took stock of what resources she had on her person.

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-19 03:39 am UTC (link)
"Home is a matter of perspective, Miss Wayne. For instance...we're headed toward /my/ home and your final resting place." the driver says.

Then he floors it, driving the limo straight onto the pier and directly into Gotham Harbor!

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-19 03:44 am UTC (link)
As soon as the driver spoke, Marissa hoped Mia and Jane were keeping close tail and that they would figure out where she was, even with the apparent trip into Gotham Harbor.

Calm. Marissa was almost abnormally calm.

"If I had known we were going swimming I would have worn my bikini. But you have further plans than simply this."

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-21 02:35 am UTC (link)
Mia had been keeping tabs on Marissa on the comm that her and Jane had wired her with. She could barely hear her, but she knew that something was in trouble. And when she heard the words "Gotham Harbor", she knew that her hunch was right.

"C'mon," she said to Jane, "We've got to hurry."

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-21 02:45 am UTC (link)
"Yes. They involve you dying." he says, right before they hit the water, making sure the doors are locked.

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[info]jdoesmith
2010-12-21 03:17 am UTC (link)
"I hear ya," Jane says to Mia. This is Jane's first time actually wearing body armor. She had been concerned about the Artist since she was certain the creep would be armed.

"Let's move."

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-21 03:19 am UTC (link)
"Obviously, except I'm afraid your plans will not be realized."

Marissa remained calm. Drowning wasn't the Artist's style and she doubted he would take the easy way out of a masterpiece. As water began to enter the vehicle, she slipped off one of her shoes. She could use the heel as a center punch and escape through the moon roof once the car filled with water if need be.

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-21 06:40 pm UTC (link)
Mia put her bike in gear and handed Jane the spare helmet. Once Jane got on, Mia hit her foot on the gas pedal and sped to Gotham Harbor.

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-22 01:13 am UTC (link)
As soon as the water begins filling the car, the Artist pulls his switchblade and reaches back, attempting to stab Marissa.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-22 01:15 am UTC (link)
Marissa dodged by laying flat in the back of the car and then quickly scooted to the other side, preparing to dodge again.

"This...is weak considering what I'd expect from you."

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-22 06:41 am UTC (link)
"Considering...where you are now, you should reconsider your attitude!" he says, as the car fills with water.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-22 06:43 am UTC (link)
"And you should reconsider who you've kidnapped, jackass."

Grabbing her other shoe, Marissa started punching a hole in the passenger window.

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-23 03:40 am UTC (link)
Marissa escapes the backseat as the vehicle slides down into the water, with the Artist inside.

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-24 02:23 am UTC (link)
Mia and Jane arrived at the harbor, and Mia quickly parked her bike, jumping off of it and knocking her bow.

"Get away from her you jackass!"

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-24 11:31 pm UTC (link)
It's ridiculously difficult to swim in a party dress, but Marissa makes a solid effort at it. Struggling through the murky, dark water she tries to make her way towards the sound of Mia's voice knowing full well that the Artist is probably right behind her.

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-25 03:31 am UTC (link)
The Artist doesn't surface when Marissa does, or at all in the area they're looking in. His driving toward Gotham Harbor was not a random move.

The re-breather he'd hidden in the car allows him five minutes of air before he has to rely on his own reserves.

He swims south, then west, down to the far end of the pier, slipping silently out of the water. He flicks open his switchblade and silently makes his way back toward the women.

He's going to kill both of the tonight and finish his masterpiece.

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-25 05:24 am UTC (link)
Mia unfastened her cape, threw her bow and quiver on the docks, and dove in to help Marissa.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-27 04:40 am UTC (link)
"I'm fine. Get out of the water, Mia. That psycho is in here." Marissa shed as much of her dress as she could and made her way to shore.

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[info]dc_misc
2010-12-27 04:46 am UTC (link)
The Artist hides behind a few cargo crates as he watches Mia dive into the water. There was something familiar about that woman, but he couldn't place it...until he sees the bow and arrows.

He touches a spot just under his breast bone, remembering the arrow that pierced his chest several months ago.

"Red Robin...Red Arrow...red hurts." he whispers to himself.

He moves forward toward Mia's bow, picking it up reverently and nocking an arrow.

"Red hurts." he whispers again, firing into the water.

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[info]redarrowmia
2010-12-27 04:51 am UTC (link)
Mia's eyes widened as the arrow went flying straight towards Marissa. "Look out!" She pushed aside, and the arrow went straight into Mia's heart.

She gasped, as she could feel the blood pumping through her veins start to slow. She fought for breath, but it was no use. She was dying. She knew it, and her body knew it.

She always knew she was going to die young. But she never expected it to be this soon.

The water turned red with blood, and Mia's body slowly began to sink.

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[info]batdaughter
2010-12-27 04:54 am UTC (link)
"Mia?" Knocked aside, Marissa hit the water and slipped under briefly, rising again to find the water red and metallic-scented with blood.

"MIA!" As she began to sink, Marissa grabbed for her. "Mia, c'mon..."

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[info]jdoesmith
2010-12-31 06:20 am UTC (link)
"Mia?" Jane stepped out of the shadows. She was in dark clothing that hid her well in the dark.

Then she comes running right for the edge. "MIA!"

She is swearing as much as she can as she runs. "Get her out of the water!"

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[info]dc_misc
2011-01-14 01:44 am UTC (link)
The Artist simply watches all the hullaballoo at Mia's death.

"No! You're ruining my work!" he yells at Jane and Marissa.

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[info]batdaughter
2011-01-14 01:47 am UTC (link)
Marissa carefully pulled Mia with her to the shore, half-dragging her out of the cold water.

"Please, Mia, please..."

It would be no use, though and as that reality set in, she turned her eyes towards the darkness the Artist is in.

"SHUT. UP."

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[info]catchmeifyoucan
2011-01-14 02:25 am UTC (link)
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