Session Start: Wed Nov 26 22:06:19 2003
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20031126.log'
<Ire> Session 127: Crystal Exodus Part III - The War Ends
<Ire> Location: A stolen truck outside the Mega City simulator
<Ire> GM: *just moments ago the two sides, Mega City and the Canadian forces, began to engage in a battle. At this point, it looks like either side could win it all. And the question is: who do you want to win?*
* Ire drives the truck along as fast as he can for the distortion field, trying to stay outside the range of battle. However, chances are both sides knows they are there.
* Junior holsters his gun, finally.
<Junior> When we get to him, what are you going to do?
* Ire says nothing, merely speeding up.
<Ire> GM: *in the back, Dahok Fyro lies in an unconscious state, badly injured*
* Junior looks to Ire, studying.
* Ire keeps his emotionless face on, revealing nothing about what he could be thinking or feeling. He's a total blank.
<Junior> Just remember why you're doing this.
<Ire> GM: *the truck finally drives through the distortion field. They are suddenly driving over brownish grass. The trees have begun to drop their leaves. The season is fall now.
<Ire> We will go to Vesperton first. From there, we'll head to Mega City itself. The others should be near Vesperton.
* Silouette is quiet, almost lounging in the back
<Ire> GM: *Dahok continues to grow worse, despite the healing fluid Ire gave him earlier*
* Junior nods once.
* Ire drives along the grass, staying off any major roads. He glances at Junior once, then straight ahead again.
<Junior> Silouette, how's Dahok doing?
* Ire glances behind him at Sil, then ahead again as he drives.
<Ire> I think Sil has tuned out again.
<Silouette> ...just don't have an answer for you. Never trained in medicine.
<Junior> Tuned out?
* Junior glances back to Sil. "Well you could have at least said that sooner."
<Ire> Or not.
<Silouette> .....I shruged.
<Junior> ... No you didn't.
<Ire> GM: *Dahok's wounds begin to leak puss and blood. He's crispy*
<Silouette> ....if you want me to take a guess, I'd say he's still dying.
* Ire grunts, glancing around behind him as he drives to take a look at Dahok.
<Ire> GM: *meanwhile, a deer begins to run out in front of the vehicle*
<Junior> A Deer.
<Ire> ?
* Ire turns his head, just in time to smash into the deer. The animal is knocked up onto the hood and smashes into the windshield.
<Junior> A doe. *looks to Ire*
* Ire looks at Junior, then the deer.
<Ire> Noted.
<Silouette> ......
* Junior glances forward. "A female deer."
<Ire> ...
* Ire looks at the dead deer, then at Dahok.
* Junior furrows his brow. "Not funny."
<Ire> Fine.
* Ire opens his car door, stepping out and walking around to the hodo to look at the deer.
* Junior looks at it.
* Ire grabs it and begins to slide it off the car, leaving a red smear on the hood.
<Ire> GM: *oddly, a red dot, like a laser, is on the red blood.*
* Junior quirks his brow.
<Junior> DOWN!
* Ire finishes throwing off the deer, when he turns to look at the truck. Suddenly a missile flies down at the engine.
* Silouette bails out
* Junior leaps to the side, rolling.
<Ire> GM: *the engine is hit and the entire truck explodes, sending a mini shock-wave out*
<Ire> GM: *a red dot appears between Sil's eyes*
<Ire> GM: *the remains of the truck burn*
* Silouette rolls to the side and throws a shuriken where she thinks the sighter is
<Ire> GM: *A rocket flies down where she was, blowing a hole in the ground*
* Ire stands up, his handguns in hand.
* Junior draws his gun as well.
<Ire> GM: *a red dot appears on Junior's chest*
* Junior looks up, rolling to the side.
* Silouette scans the area for the origin of the laser target designator
<Ire> GM: *the rocket smashes into the ground where he was.*
<Ire> GM: *it seems to be up in the sky*
* Ire runs around to the side of the burning truck, glancing in
* Junior 's eyes dart across the sky, his gun ready.
<Ire> GM: *someone is hovering up in the air*
* Ire hops into the burning truck, vanishing in the flames.
* Junior fires at the person.
<Ire> GM: *They are knocked out of the air, landing nearby. It seems to be one of the Cyborg series, judging by the armor. However, this person has their face covered and has the curves of a woman*
*** Cyborg03 has joined #taw
* Ire emerges, carrying the burnt body of Dahok. He slings him to the ground and puts on the flames.
<Ire> (er, out)
* Cyborg03 stands, holding a rocket launcher.
<Cyborg03> All enemies of Mega City will be terminated immediately.
* Silouette draws her blade.
* Ire checks Dahok's pulse, frowning. He runs over to Sil and Junior, holding his guns.
* Junior spins his gun, aiming at the Cyborg.
<Junior> I should have known we'd run into more of them.
* Cyborg03 quickly aims the rocket launcher at Junior and fires.
* Junior leaps over the rocket, firing a shot at the launcher's barrel.
* Cyborg03 zooms to the right, the shot missing.
* Ire opens fire.
* Cyborg03 zig-zags around the shots, coming to a stop when Ire finally stops.
* Silouette darts in low, slashing upwards at the Cyborg
* Cyborg03 zags behind Sil and kicks her in the back.
* Silouette stumbles forward, and goes into a roll to place some distance between them
* Junior looks around for cover.
* Ire aims the rocket launcher at SIl and fires.
<Ire> GM: *There's one tree, 2 three foot tall rocks, and the burning remains of the truck.*
* Silouette hits the dirt
<Ire> GM: *the rocket hits the ground next to her, blowing up upon impact*
* Junior glances at the rocks.
* Ire runs at the Cyborg, only to be grabbed and thrown into the ground.
* Silouette flips back to her feet, staying low
* Cyborg03 spin kicks Ire away.
<Silouette> ...this one is stronger than the others.
* Cyborg03 lands in a crouched position.
* Junior draws his sabre, slashing one of the rocks.
<Ire> GM: *it slashes in half*
* Junior grabs the portion of the rock he cut, grunting.
* Cyborg03 aims the rocket launcher at Dahok, as if it has a type of grudge. It fires.
* Junior runs at the Cyborg, throwing the rock to the left of the cyborg, firing a concussion round at said rock.
* Ire rises, holding his guns.
* Ire fires on the rocket flying at Dahok, blowing it up before it reaches him.
<Cyborg03> GM: *the rock explodes, showering the Cyborg with multiple pieces*
* Junior fires at the Cyborg while it's pelte with rock shards.
* Cyborg03 is hit. She flips away, aiming the rocket launcher at Junior. She fires.
* Junior rolls to the side again.
* Ire dashes low to Dahok, throwing his arm around his shoulder. He begins to walk towards some tall grass, dropping Dahok's body in it.
<Junior> She can't have too many more rounds before having to go resupply.
* Cyborg03 zags in front of Junior. She clubs him with the rocket launcher.
* Junior is hit, though he takes this chance to fire at her.
* Cyborg03 flips out of the way.
* Ire returns from protecting Dahok, holding his guns up. He fires at 03's back.
* Cyborg03 rolls out of the way, quickly springing to her feet.
* Silouette darts at C03 and slashes at her as she springs up.
* Junior leaps next to Ire. "We need a plan."
* Cyborg03 is slashed, the armor protecting her from serious harm.
<Ire> It seems that way.
* Cyborg03 throws the rocket launcher at Sil.
* Silouette quick draws her other blade, deflecting the weapon away
* Cyborg03 brings out a 44" katana
* Junior glances to Ire. "I think they're dueling."
* Cyborg03 begins to spinflip towards Junior and Ire. She stops in front of them, doing a wide slash arc at them both.
* Ire jerks back, a piece of his trench coat torn off.
* Junior flicks on his sabre, parrying.
* Cyborg03 flips over Junior, kicking behind her at his head.
* Ire aims at 03 and fires.
* Junior ducks down to avoid the kick.
* Cyborg03 twists her blade and deflects the shot. She springs forward, uppercutting Ire. She then proceeds to pummel him with a series of quick punches to the stomach.
* Silouette launches a shuriken, trying to clip C03's leg
* Cyborg03 is hit, so intent on hitting Ire. She bounces back, ripping it out.
* Ire stumbles back.
* Cyborg03 throws the shuriken at Junior.
* Ire wipes some blood from his lips, glancing at his hand.
* Junior takes the hit, stumbling back.
* Cyborg03 cartwheels forward, sending a kick up at Junior's chin.
* Junior spins, slicing up at the Cyborg's ankle.
* Cyborg03 is hit, the armor being cut into. Blood leaks out as she flips away.
* Ire rushes forward, firing shots into her back.
* Cyborg03 is hit. Whipping around, she cuts Ire across the chest, leaving a red line as blood oozes out.
* Ire steps back, wincing.
* Junior spins his sabre, gritting his teeth slightly.
* Silouette takes that as her opening and moves in quick, attempting to knock 03's blade away with her off handed sword, while slashing her with the other
* Junior slides forward, using himself to propel his blade into a spin-slash at 03
* Cyborg03 loses her sword, the slash running up her armor and knocking off the mask. As she stumbles back, her face is uncovered. Keeping it away from the group, it's obvious this woman has black hair. She is then spin slashed and knocked onto the ground.
* Cyborg03 turns to look at them
<Ire> ...Unoria Paladith.
<Junior> ... Who?
*** Cyborg03 is now known as Unoria
* Unoria stands.
<Ire> An old member of my unit back in Mega City.
* Junior nods.
<Silouette> .........
* Unoria produces a second 44" katana, holding it out.
<Ire> ...Paladith, why?
<Unoria> You left me behind. I had to make some changes to keep ahead.
<Ire> ...
* Ire steps back, seemingly unsure now.
<Junior> So you turn evil? Sorry, that's a turn off.
* Unoria 's face twists in anger and she rushes forward, slashing him across the chest.
<Junior> (Who?)
<Ire> NRP: Junior. Sorry.
* Junior attempts to parry.
* Unoria moves too fast, zagging past the parry.
* Junior winces, falling back.
* Unoria holds the sword out at Junior, a cold smile on her face.
<Junior> Ire abandoned you?
<Unoria> I'm not evil.
<Junior> You tried to kill me just now, what did I do to you?
<Unoria> You're with him. You will be terminated. *almost has a mechanical sense. Then again, she's half-human, half-machine now*
* Ire punches Unoria away from Junior.
<Junior> Was this your choice?
<Silouette> .....don't do this Unoria.
* Unoria zigs back, unphased by the punch. She looks at Sil.
<Junior> I ask again.
<Ire> Silouette, she's not the Unoria we knew.
<Silouette> ......
* Unoria ignores the question. She merely holds up the sword in an combative style again.
<Junior> You're mad he abandoned you. *narrows his eyes*
<Unoria> You all left me. Even Steven.
<Junior> What if they did go back for you?
<Unoria> Don't. LIE.
<Junior> What if they were all killed because they went back for you?
<Unoria> Shut up.
<Junior> Would you feel any better than you do now?
<Unoria> Shut up!
<Junior> Would you!?
<Unoria> Shut up! Shut UP
* Unoria zags at Junior, slashing.
* Junior spins to attempt another parry.
<Unoria> Alone. Pain. This is all you left me. No one loved me. Not even Steven
* Unoria locks blades with Junior.
* Junior holds the lock, looking at her.
* Ire watches, keeping his gun half-trained.
<Junior> You never loved them, you know. You're angry they didn't die for you.
* Unoria surges forward with anger, knocking Junior off his feet by pushing into him.
<Silouette> ......
* Junior stumbles back, holding his sabre.
* Unoria steps forward, drawing back the katana to drive it into him.
* Junior looks at her, "You know no one in this would wish this on you." he holds his guard.
<Unoria> You're all liars. I will terminate you.
* Unoria begins to zoom forward for a fatal plunge when a gunshot goes off.
* Unoria is knocked off balance into the ground
* Ire stands there, his gun aimed forward at Unoria.
* Junior looks to Ire.
* Unoria lays on the ground, blood running down the side of her face.
* Ire lets his hand drop back down to his side, looking at Junior.
* Silouette looks shaken. She lowers her guard, her sword falling from her hand...
* Junior lowers his blade, deactivating it.
* Unoria looks forward, her eyes slowly opening and closing as she feels her life fading. Her lips move slowly, as she strains to speak
<Unoria> I wish...I could have saw...Steven...one more time...
<Junior> ...
* Silouette walks over and kneels by Unoria
<Silouette> .....just... rest. And be at peace...
* Unoria tilts her head to look at Sil. Her blood is already running along the brown grass, mixing in.
* Unoria raises her hand to Sil.
* Ire turns away, refusing to look at the scene.
* Silouette takes Unoria's hand, forcing a bit of a smile
* Junior looks to Ire.
* Junior walks over to him.
* Unoria smiles back, but then the light in her eyes fades away and her arm goes limp.
<Ire> Love stories in times of war always end in tragedy. Hers ended months ago.
<Junior> You have a lot to learn.
* Junior walks on.
* Silouette holds Unoria's hand for a moment more, then rests it on the ground, and gently closes Unoria's eye.
* Ire walks over to the tall grass, recovering Dahok Fyro.
*** Unoria has left #taw
* Silouette stands slowly, and glances at Ire, her face expressionless. She says nothing, then looks away, her gaze settling on the ground.
* Ire takes the rocket launcher and turns, aiming it at the ground. He fires off the last few shots, making a reasonable size hole in the ground.
* Ire walks back to Unoria, picks her up, and places her in the hole, then proceeds to put dirt back on the hole
* Silouette seems to take a breath, then starts to aid Ire.
* Ire gathers rocks when enough dirt is hard to secure, placing them on the grave.
* Ire finishes, then moves over a branch and snaps a few off, then ties them together as a cross. He walks back, placing it in the ground.
<Ire> ...
* Ire steps back, glancing at Sil.
* Silouette bows her head for moment, then speaks quietly, "...thank you."
<Junior> NRP:<Ire> If you tell ANYONE about this, I'll be burying you next!
<Silouette> NRP:<Sil> ..fine. *posts the Teddy bear pic on the net*
<Ire> I'm sorry. *he says softly, then turns and walks away to Dahok, picking him up in his arms. He begins to walk in the direction of Vesperton*
* Silouette picks up up Unoria's swords, leaving one at the grave, and holding onto the other. She says a silent prayer for their fallen comrad, and then follows after Ire.
<Ire> GM: *sometime later, in Vesperton*
* Ire steps out of the hospital, having delivered Dahok inside.
<Junior> <Stark> *stands with his arms crossed*
<Ire> He should be fine for now, but when they do a back ground check, I'm sure McCabe will get word of it.
* Ire glances at Stark, Junior, Sil, Firebird, Pope, and Ayn
* Silouette nods, but says nothing.
<Sherin-Gamin> <Firebird> *just stands there, arms crossed*
* Ire looks around the small college community of Vesperton.
<Ire> GM: *suddenly a few college students run by* Student: Did you hear? The Mega City forces beat the Canadian forces! The war's over, the Canadians surrendered! Student 2: Man, I told you we would kick their ass in time. *they move on*
<Junior> That's our cue, McCabe isn't getting ousted for us.
<Ire> ...Then the next step will be to take the fight to Mega City.
<Junior> No sense in waiting.
* Ire nods, glancing at the group.
<Ire> Gather various supplies and learn what you can. We meet back here in an hour.
<Ire> GM: *the various people walk off*
* Ire stands there, looking at the those who haven't left. He glances at Sil.
* Silouette stays quiet.
* Ire looks away as a cold wind blows by.
*** Sherin-Gamin is now known as Sherin-Sleepin
<Silouette> .....we'll get him.
* Ire glances back at Sil.
<Silouette> ......if you need me before then, I'm getting a drink.
<Ire> Understood.
* Silouette starts off.
* Ire turns to look at Junior, just the two of them left.
* Junior looks back to Ire.
<Ire> ...
* Junior nods.
* Ire nods.
<Ire> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed Nov 26 23:50:26 2003