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Years ago a user named SuperMooseman wrote an adventure featuring many of the members of the Giant Bomb IRC channel. At the time the entire thing was written, and I want to make this clear, WITHOUT MY CONSENT, SUPPORT, OR KNOWLEDGE. It's worth checking out the original thread if you don't believe me, as the initial batch of responses were pretty hilarious. As a result of my non-involvement, I was predictably bewildered. However, in retrospect, this is a reminder of some of my best times in Giant Bomb history. SuperMosseman has since left the Giant Bomb fold and upon his departure all of his posts were removed. However, using the magic of internet technology, I have just stumbled upon the original post in all it's glory. Ladies and Gentleman:


00SWEEP: QUANTUM OF BOMB

THE LATEST ACTION PACKED FILM FROM THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNING MOOSEMAN STUDIOS


PACIFIC OCEAN
He donned a top hat.
He donned a top hat.
Sweep was an agent for GiantBomb. He worked for them and was dedicated to his job, and never left lose ends. He had come to see Rowr, one of the finest spys from his time, but he had now retired to his luxury yacht in the Pacific Ocean. He donned a monocle and top hat, which he wore to impress the ladies.
"Tell me, Sweep" said Rowr, swirling the his cocktail around with his finger "why did you come to me?"
"I need to ask you a favour" replied Sweep, behind his black shades. Rowr let out a wild laugh.
"HAH! You? A favour?" he sniggered again, leaning back in his chair and letting the sun hit his face "Sweep, I'll give you the favour. I'll give you anything you want."
"Good, beca-"
"But. I need you to make the kill."  Sweep looked confused. Rowr put his hands in his pockets and pulled out a passport, handing it over to Sweep. The passport belonged to Wallace, a notorious criminal from the Tri-City area. Sweep smirked. Wallace was an old acquaintance of his, and he would be happy to get his revenge at last.
"00Sweep at your service, sir."

CREDITS ROLL FEATURING TOP MUSIC ARTIST CARTMAN SINGING THE EPIC SONG


LONDON, ENGLAND
Sweep ran through the bustling city of London, pushing past commuters and young children out with their parents to Christmas shop. He was here to meet Lies, a Russian arms dealer and a long time friend of Rowr's. Sweep trusted Lies with his life, and would always go to him for any weapon needs. Sweep turned down a side street, his swish, white Nike trainers smoothly bouncing from the uneven brick path. A gun shot sounded in the distance. Picking up his pace, Sweep twirled round the corner and came to his destination.

All was silent. Glancing around, it appeared Lies was out. But where did that gun shot come from? A voice sounded from behind Sweep.
"Friend, friend!" It was Lies, instantly recognisable due to his lack of a left ear.
"Glad to see you, Lies. It's been a while" Sweep grinned, embracing his companion in a hug. Suddenly his grin dropped. Lies' hands were soaked in blood. Sweep pulled away, a look of surprise in his eyes.
"It's been a while, yes! What can I do for you?" said Lies, apparently unaware of Sweep's shock. Out of the corner of his eye, Sweep noticed a movement in the background. He looked closer and fear took hold of him. Fellow agent Hamz was tied up in Lies' shack, on the floor in a pool of blood. Sweep turned his eyes back to Lies and was greeted by a Magnum revolver. A smirk took hold of Lies.
"Foolish, foolish Sweep." he said, the words rolling from his tongue with utter disgust. "You really thought I worked for you? That I was your FRIEND?" He let out a dirty laugh. Sweep paused, emotionless.
"No." he said, pulling out his gun and  shooting Lies' straight in the head. Lies flew backwards, hitting the wall and dropping down.   Sweep checked Lies' pulse. He was dead. Picking up Lies' gun and delving into his pockets to retrieve identification, Sweep glanced over at Hamz, as if to show emotion, but turned his back and walked out of the alley. Sweep glanced down at himself and brushed away rubble that was on his suit, took off his jacket and slung it over his shoulder and walked down the street.

"Get in."
Suddenly a car pulled up next to him. A heavily built man was in the drivers seat, and had a face that challenged you to mess with him.
"Get in" he said gruffly. Sweep obeyed and sat down in the passenger seat, unaware of who this man was or what he wanted. The driver put his foot down instantly and sped off down the street.
"Lies, isn't it?" the driver said, eyeing him up. "I didn't expect you to look so..." he rolled his tongue around in his mouth, thinking of the word "posh.". On the word, he held out one of hands to Sweep, curling his fingers back and forth as if asking for something. "Come on, give me the papers" he said. Sweep hesitated. This was all the driver needed to realise something was wrong. He slammed on the brakes and pulled out a gun from his side, firing directly at Sweep. Without flinching, Sweep knocked the man's hand sideways, causing the windscreen to shatter. The man took aim again.
"You dirty little-" Sweep didn't wait to hear what he was, but instead twisted the man's hand round and pulled the trigger. The bullet flew out and hit the man in the heart, causing his body to twist and fall on the steering wheel. 00Sweep leaned over to the glove compartment and opened it. An identification card and a map fell out. Unfolding the map, Sweep traced a marker pen line with his finger, following it from London to Oxford. He then picked up the identification card and placed it on the man next to him. Casey had been laid to rest.

LUCHAISLAND
The rumours and stories that surrounded Luchaisland were vast. It was said the island was for criminals to lie low, spend time relaxing in the various pubs and sandy beaches and generally put their feet up. It was also said that these criminals never left the island. People assumed that the criminals merely turned over a new leaf, and had become accustomed to their luxury lives. This was far from the truth. Luchaisland was run by Wallace, known and respected throughout Europe by the underground class. Criminals looking to evade the flashing blue lights came to island, and their money would be safely secured in Wallace's bank account. But when it ran out, the relaxing life became a job in the mines or on the land farming crops. Attempting to escape would result in you trying to complete a rat run, a self-made pit full of horrible stages which would undoubtedly result in death. Crocodiles, eels and scolding hot irons were on the menu. 

His eyes were stone cold.
His eyes were stone cold.
Wallace was preparing himself for a meeting. He'd received reports that one of his trusted men had tried to send a letter to a friend outside the island to help plan an escape. He didn't know who it was, but alas it was foolish. Wallace had connections with people everywhere. The room was large and had ceiling-to-floor windows, with the sun shining in and settling on the modern interior. Expensive paintings hung on the wall, and a large desk occupied the middle of the room, laid with food and drink. Wallace leaned back in his chair and put his hands behind his head. He was fairly young, but the wrinkles on his face said otherwise. He had swept back blonde hair, and all his facial features were in proportion. You could say he was an attractive man, except his eyes were stone cold. He wore a yellow fez on his hat, which he was never seen without. A knock sounded at the door.

"Come in." he called. Seven casually dressed men entered the room, each looking equally nervous. It was rare that they would all be called together like this. They sat down in their chairs and all turned their attention to Wallace.
"Welcome, welcome." Wallace calmly said. "Please, help yourself to snacks" he said, gesturing with his hands. "I'm sure you're aware that something is wrong, so I'm going to cut to the chase. One of you has been trying to escape the island. We all know the rules. No-one leaves the island once they've arrived." he paused, not showing any sign of anger. Wallace took a deep look at each of the men in turn, but they all showed apparent confusion. He placed a bottle on the table, full of a blue liquid. "This is an antidote. The person who tried to escape has been drinking from a poisoned glass. If they own up know, I will pass them the antidote and all will be forgotten." There was a pause, and then a sudden scream from one of the men. MattBodega was standing up and had his hands wrapped around his throat, and had gone bright red. "I'm choking, I'm choking! It was me! I tried to escape! I'm sor-" he spluttered "I'm sorry!". Wallace smiled, and then let out a small sigh.
"Sit down. You are not really poisoned. It was only to get a confession out of you." said Wallace. MattBodega let go off his throat, and stood on the spot, panting. "MB, take him to the rat run." There was a sharp intake of breath, and MattBodega was no longer red in the face, but white.

OXFORD, ENGLAND
Sweep was on a train to Oxford, and was sitting opposite a man who had been reading the same newspaper the whole journey. Outside the window the empty landscape whizzed passed, the occasional sheep or cow coming into view. The train came to a halt, and the voice over announced the termination of the service. Sweep picked up his jacket from the seat next to him and put it on, stood up and waited for the doors to open. A voice sounded from behind Sweep.
"You dropped this." It was the man who was reading the newspaper, and he was holding something. Lies' ID card that Sweep had taken earlier. The newspaper man held out the ID to pass it to Sweep, and looked down at it as he did so. Sweep leaned forward to take it, but the man pulled back and studied the card with great intent. He looked up again, and Sweep clocked the man's broken nose.
"Really? Well, have a nice stay, Lies" he said, almost sarcastically. Sweep looked into his eyes and took the card, pocketing it instantly.
"Thanks" he replied coldly, and walked off the train.

The tunnel.
The tunnel.
He glanced around and took in his surroundings. It was fairly clean, as far as train stations go. There were many people bustling about, many with suitcases and determined looks, not wasting time to get to their destination. A particular figure caught Sweep's eye. He was holding his ear and talking, staring directly at Sweep, but glanced away quickly whenever he looked. Sweep ignored him, and instead headed for the map that the man was leaning against. In response to this, the man jumped from where he was and started sprinting through the crowds, unaware that he wasn't the target. Until now. Sweep ran after him, pushing his way past people, ignoring their cries. Sweep could see the man's black head of hair dashing in and out, heading towards the station tunnel. Sweep followed, jumping over the barrier and sign that denied anyone access due to future maintenance work. He entered the tunnel, but darkness hit him. He stopped and listened. Nothing. Had the man already made it out of the tunnel? Suddenly there was a bang and a flash of light. Sweep ducked to the floor and frisked for his gun. He pulled it out and fired a bullet into the distance as a response.
"SHOW YOURSELF!" Sweep shouted.
"The lack of lighting proves a problem." a deep voice replied.
Sweep fired again, illuminating the tunnel once more. A shadow in the distance revealed a figure running away. Sweep jumped to his feet and followed. He rounded a corner and was struck by light. This time not from gunfire, but the tunnel exit was straight ahead. Sweep emerged from the tunnel and saw the man jumping on a nearby train.

Jamming his foot in the door and pushing them apart, Sweep followed the man on the train and looked around. The mystery figure had already made it to the next carriage, and a portly woman pushing a confectionery trolley was blocking his way. This was no time to stall. Taking a running jump, Sweep hurled himself over, knocking open drinks and plastic-looking food to the floor. Sweep hammered on the sliding door's button, cursing under his breath. The doors hissed open and Sweep slid through. An over-head announcer advised passengers to take their seats, as the train was about to set off. The escaping man was no-where to be seen. There was a tap on his arm, and Sweep looked down. A man with a broken nose signalled opposite him. Sweep looked and saw an open window. Wasting no time, he climbed on the table and pushed the top half of his body out. A blast of air hit him, causing him to jolt and tighten his grip on the inside of the window. He quickly moved his arms out of the window and grabbed the top of the moving train, hurling himself up. He laid flat, not knowing what might be ahead. He did know what was pushing down on the back of his head, though. Sweep rolled over and a shot, followed by the sound of metal crunching, could be heard. Sweep jumped to his feet and tried to throw a punch at the man's face, but he ducked and placed a blow in Sweep's stomach, causing the 00 to keel over.

The train was picking up speed, and the wind was becoming increasingly difficult to battle against, let alone the pain running through Sweep's stomach. He rolled up in a ball and closed his eyes, just wanting for the pain to vanish. Why had that punch hurt so much?
"I know why you're after me," came a voice from above Sweep, which sounded like it was from another world despite the speaker being right next to him. "I've got the antidote, and you want it to stop my plan. And let me guess? You think I'm about to tell you how you could stop me, how you could use the antidote and how you would save the world. Alas, that isn't going to happen, Disgaeamad." Sweep let out a smile through the pain. This criminal had obviously mistaken Sweep for someone else. Not someone from his department though, for he'd never heard the name before. "I'll tell you what I'm going to do now," he said, rolling Sweep over so he came face to face. "I'm going to leave you on top of this train. I could kill you, but I think that punch a moment ago will." The man let out a wild laugh which highlighted his obvious gold tooth. "Au rov-- au revao - goodbye, Disgeamad." And with that he moved over to the side of the train and climbed back through the window. The pain was still throbbing throughout Sweep's body, and was making its way to his head. Sweep tried to stand and suddenly realised he couldn't move. At all. His legs and arms were completely paralysed.

The train started to slow down, obviously coming to its next platform. Suddenly, as if appearing from nowhere, a helicopter appeared above the train. Sweep hadn't heard it approaching due to the wind, and didn't know if the people inside would be friend or foe. A ladder fell down from the 'copter and swung beside Sweep, tempting him to climb up. The lack of movement in his body proved a certain challenge to that. Moments passed until a figure starting climbing down the ladder, taking one step at a time, as if ignoring that both the helicopter and train were moving. Finally the person reached the end of the ladder, swinging off from it while holding on with one hand. Sweep tried to make out who it was, but his eyes were blurring up.
"Take my arm!" the person called. If Sweep could, his palm would have been in his face. This was the voice of CrunchUK, the lunatic agent from GiantBomb. He had only been on one mission so far, and that was to get a cat out of a tree. He'd failed it.
"I can't." Sweep called back, hoping this was a dream, "I'm paralysed".
"Oh, right, right, no problem. I come prepared for everything." CrunchUK replied.
"Really?" said Sweep, full of surprise.
"Well, I've got my hand!" chuckled Crunch, reaching out and grabbing Sweep's arm. The crazy agent nodded up to the helicopter, and the ladder started to detract into the motor vehicle and lift the agents to safety. The pair rolled into the helicopter and Crunch settled Sweep on the first-aid bed. "You need some rest, buddy!" Crunch said, winking. Sweep groaned with pain and annoyance.
"I'm not going to sleep. I've got to get back to HQ and tell... everyo...--" his voice trailed off as he fell into a deep sleep. The chase and fight had completely worn him out without him realising.
"Goodnight, sweet prince." said Crunch, tucking into a peanut butter sandwich from his lunchbox.

TO BE CONTINUED...?



You thought that was bananas? Well that's not all, my friends! Next up comes "Sweep & Hamz - The Early Years", a short story about a detective agency Hamz and I supposedly worked at before I became a 00 agent. Yes, I appreciate how absolutely ridiculous this is. Guess who wrote it?


Sweep & Hamz: The Early Years

Starring...




"When are we gonna get another case, Sweep? Surely the local lawbreakers must miss our esoteric brand of personalized criminal justice."
A dart flew across the room and missed the board once again. Hamz rolled his eyes after his unsuccessful throw and picked up the newspaper on the table next to him, opened it up and pretended to read. A tall, well-built figure pulled himself off a chair and strolled over to the dart, muttering under his breath as he picked it up. He turned to face Hamz.
"As soon as you learn how to aim, pal." he said, chucking the dart towards him. Hamz threw himself to the floor instantly and pulled his knees up to his chest. Laughing, Sweep went into the back room to make a cup of coffee. Getting up from the floor, Hamz moped his brow and glanced around.
"You could have killed me, you maniac!" he shouted into the other room. Sweep came back out carrying one black coffee and a Fanta Fruit Twist, handing the latter to Hamz. 
"Don't be stupid. Ever since the incident," he pointed to the broken lightbulb "I only let you use rubber darts."
This was Sweep and Hamz, and they owned a detective's office in the centre of Oxford, a city known for its education rather than crime. Nevertheless, the pair boasted their own plaque and desk to entice anyone wishing to hire out their services, something which had been in little demand recently. The pair's last case involved them trying to find Hamz's car keys, a mystery which was still on-going. The office itself was untidy, with left-over food, papers and conspicuous shards of glass scattered on the floor.
"Make yourself presentable, will you?" Sweep said to Hamz. "We open in ten minutes."
"Oh, yeah, right," laughed Hamz "because we're really going to get any customers."
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"Just do it." said Sweep bluntly. Hamz sighed, but obeyed, and pulled himself up the stairs. There was a crash from upstairs and Sweep rolled his eyes. He attempted to collect together the rubbish that engrossed the floor, but gave up halfway through, instead opting to slump on the sofa and watch the next episode on his Tom & Jerry DVD boxset. The clock struck nine and there was a prompt, loud knock. Sweep glanced up the stairs and was greeted with Hamz's confused face peering down.
"Was that you?" they said in unison. Sweep looked around the room, and his eyes settled on the door. Hamz must have guessed where he was looking. "You don't think?" Hamz whispered. Slowly Sweep got to his feet and walked over to the door. He opened it slightly, the chain stopping it opening fully. There was a man in the street on the other side, wearing a suit and tophat, looking very angry.
"Are you going to let me in or what?" he demanded.
"Erm. Do you know who we are?" Sweep said hesitantly.
"Of course I do, you silly man! Why else do you think I'd be here?"
"Right. Yes, yes. One moment." Sweep closed the door and looked at himself in the mirror, adjusting his hair.
"Who is it?" Hamz said, coming down the stairs.
"I've no idea you fool, but he looks important." Sweep said impatiently, taking a seat behind his desk. "Quick, let him in and pretend we are professional." Hamz went over to the door and opened it fully. The man looked angrier than before, if possible. He did not wait to be invited in, but instead ignored Hamz and walked straight over to the desk and sat down. He stared at Sweep for a while before saying anything.
"Would you turn that childish TV show off?"  he said forthrightly.


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Sweep buttoned up his jacket and put one leg on top of the other. He stroked his chin and rested it against his hand. Unsure who this man was or what he wanted, Sweep decided to start conversation.
"Nice weather?" The man ignored him and put a black suitcase onto the table. Sweep leant forward and run his hand across it, pretending to be an expert. An expert in suitcases.
"I'm being traced." spoke the man.
Sweep looked up from the suitcase, took out some glasses from his pocket and put them on. Hamz winked at gave two thumbs up to Sweep from behind the man.
"Traced?" replied Sweep. "As in, someone followed you here?"
"Precisely. I hate to be so gruff, but I fear someone is watching me." This sentence alarmed Hamz, and he turned his head in all directions, searching for who or what was tracing this man. "My name is Rowr," he continued "and I understand you're detectives?" Sweep nodded, and Hamz pulled up a chair next to Sweep.
"Only the best!" beamed Hamz.
"You better hope so. This suitcase here," he said, nodding at it "contains something very important. I want you to look after it."
"And if we don't?" said Hamz. Sweep elbowed him hard in the ribs and Hamz let out a yelp.
"If you don't I fear we could all be in trouble. I'll give you £200 now, and a further £100 when I come to collect this in a weeks time." Hamz snorted and sat upright in his chair. He had never seen that kind of money, let alone been offered it from a top-hat wearing man. Sweep had been taken this all in, and finally spoke.
"What's in the case?" he asked. Rowr paused and considered.
"Alright, I'll tell you... a packet of Cadbury's milk buttons." All three of them laughed for a while, but were soon cut short.
"--all joking aside, don't open it or you're dead." Rowr said seriously, silencing Sweep and Hamz. Rowr rose from his seat, tossed £200 in notes onto the desk and left the office.
"What the hell just happened?" asked Sweep.


"Pub?" asked Hamz. Sweep nodded.
"Pub." The pair made their way down to the Jayge's Head, a favourite bar of theirs. They took a window seat and ordered two pints of Coke. Hamz put his feat up on the two-seater sofa and relaxed.
"Are you insane?" said Sweep. "You know Jayge doesn't like people putting their feet on the furniture!" Hamz let out a light chuckle.
"Don't worry, it isn't even the usual bartender" he said, nodding towards him. Sweep sighed and took a glug from his Coke, getting strange ideas of chugging it and timing himself. "What d'ya suppose is in the box, then?" said Hamz eagerly.
"Keep your voice down, idiot" shushed Sweep. "I don't know what is truly in the box, and to be honest, I don't really care. We'll just wait for the week out, collect the money and then lose it all gambling."
"300 pounds. 300 smackers. 300 quid." Hamz kept repeating, as if considering the amount of money, completely unaware of Sweep's ever-increasing stare.
"Toilet." muttered Sweep, getting up and walking over to the far of the building, disappearing past the swing door. Hamz murdered something in response, trying to stop himself falling asleep.
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"More Coke?" Hamz jumped from his seat and looked up. It was the new bartender.
"What? N-no, I'm fine, thanks." said Hamz, closing his eyes again.
"More Coke?" the gruff voice repeated. Hamz sat up in his seat and found himself face to face with the barrel of a gun. "Please, I insist" he said with a sly smile.
"Not today." Sweep said from behind the man, smashing his head down on the table and grabbing the gun. He fired a shot into the air, mainly to impress any women watching.
"Did you wash your hands?" asked Hamz quizzically. Sweep turned the gun back towards Hamz as a threat, and then grabbed him by the arm.
"Do something useful for once and RUN!" he shouted, kicking the man in the back of the legs and pulling Hamz out of the pub. They both sprinted down the street as fast as they could.
"You know when I said I was going to the toilet?" said Sweep. Hamz nodded in reply, too busy running to talk. "I didn't wipe my hands. I planted a bomb." Hamz turned his head and had an expression that said 'are you insane?'. "3... 2..." a loud explosion sounded in the distance. "Damn, one second out." cursed Sweep. The pair rounded the corner and sprant into their office. Hamz bolted the door and collapsed down the wall.
"How did you know how to plant the bomb?" panted Hamz.
"I recognised that bartender, and everyone else in that bar." said Sweep darkly. "That's BiggerBomb's crew."
   
Good times... Weird, slightly creepy times. But also good.
 
Thanks for the memories, Moose.



Thanks For Reading.
Love Sweep.
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