Session Start: Sun Oct 10 22:51:18 2004
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20041010.log'
<Nicolai> -0-
<DeathStar> Session 208: Dangerous Intervention
<DeathStar> Time Chart: September 11th, 2223
<DeathStar> Location: Aquarius - Enroute to New Parnel
<Nicolai> NRP: AGGGG, I gotta get laid
<Kio> NRP: Whelp looks like im staying up till 2 am rping..i'm so fucked tommorrow
<DeathStar> Narrator: Three days after the death of Kyouki, Death Star prepared a funeral service for her. The bastard had no right to speak for the dead, but he did so anyway. I don't know why I attended, but I did.
* Nicolai leaves his quarters, and journeys around the ship
* DeathStar stands next to a casket, leaning against a podium
* Kio is well..where everyone expected him to be..in the sim rooms
<Dias> Slasher: *has been in his lab for the past 3 days, not leaving for anything*
* Katrina` sits in the back of the observation deck, where the funeral service is at. She looks a little tired, probably from all the pain medication.
<Nicolai> NRP: Wasn't kat in coma?
<DeathStar> NRP: Technically she came out if at the end of 207.
<Alicia> NRP: Just unconcious, I think
* Alicia is now known as Hotaru`
* Snipe sits near the front, right up close so he can glare at DS.
<DeathStar> Narrator: The turn out wasn't very great. I'm wasn't surprised - not many people knew Kyouki. Even so, most of the new people had better things to do.
* Nicolai happens across the funeral, and takes a seat closer to the front, but not at the front, maybe like 4th row
* Ariel sits solemnly, surprisingly, seeming to be genuinely sorrowful.
<Kio> NRP: Kio wouldn't go to the funeral for his own mother
* DeathStar clears his throat, looking at everyone.
* Nicolai looks up at DS, and awaits the speech
* Hotaru` sits there, solemnly, waiting
<DeathStar> I can't speak a lot for the deceased. I didn't take the time I would have liked to have to get to know her. To some of us, she was barely tolerable. A lot of us didn't think she amounted to much. But in the end, she proved to have the biggest heart of all.
* Snipe grinds his teeth.
* Hotaru` stays quiet, thinking
* Nicolai listens intently, though I only saw Kyouki for a few minutes. Nicolai did witness her death though, so attending the funeral seems apporopiate
<DeathStar> Kyouki came to us from the stars, from an origin unknown - and so we shall return her, to the stars. While we may not have known her very well, we can all say what she did here was a blessing.
* Ariel bows her head in silent prayer.
* DeathStar lowers his head.
* Katrina` closes her eyes.
* Hotaru` lowers her head in quiet memorial
* Snipe clenches his fist, staring at DS in anger. He doesn't close his eyes.
* Kio continues to battle back and forth in the simulator..wiuth the unknown assailant. He seems persistent in constant training..not allowing himself to sleep, drink, or eat..his strive to become something worthy of mentioning is almost sickening.
* Nicolai lowers his head
* DeathStar lifts his head, then motions for some Ensigns to move the casket to be sent out into space. Some sad music plays in the background.
* DeathStar steps down from the podium, looking rather sad.
* Dias sits in the hangerbay, staring out at space
* Snipe stands up
<Snipe> You're a fucking bastard, Death Star.
* Slasher has joined #taw
<Nicolai> Man, this is not the time Sniper
* DeathStar looks at Snipe.
<Nicolai> NRP: Snime*
<Snipe> Now's the perfect time. Look at him, preaching for the dead, when he didn't even give a goddamn.
<DeathStar> ...
<Nicolai> Do this later, maybe when he's in a slightly less brooding mood
* Snipe jabs a finger at DS.
<Snipe> Hell has a place for people like you.
* Snipe begins to walk away.
* DeathStar watches Snipe go.
* Nicolai hopes that DS can just walk away
* Hotaru` just stares at Snipe in disbelief.
* Katrina` turns to watch Snipe go by.
* Nicolai sighs in relief
* Snipe exits the room.
* Ariel watches Snipe go, gaping in disbelief, but words escape her
<Ariel> <Emily> ......
<Nicolai> Unbelievable
* DeathStar sighs, lowering his head.
<Nicolai> Don't even listen to him
<Hotaru`> <Terra> What's his problem?
<Nicolai> I don't really know
* DeathStar doesn't seem able to speak, just closing his eyes.
<Katrina`> ...*quietly gets up, moving out next*
<Junior> <Stark> *stands on the bridge, watching out the viewport8
* Nicolai leaves behind Kat, not really knowing what to do or say
* Snipe steps onto the bridge, looking at the hyperspace waves.
<Junior> McCormick.
* Snipe pushes his glasses up his nose, fuming.
<Snipe> Harlequin. *he says, much like Ire would have in the past*
<Dias> NRP: GAH JR's ON BOARD!
<Junior> NRP: Stark said that. :p
<Junior> <Stark> I agree with you, for what it's worth.
* Katrina` moves slowly down the hallway, heading in the direction of the sleeping quarters.
<Snipe> After decades of this crap, I would have thought I'd come to expect everything people could do.
* DeathStar looks over at Ariel.
<Junior> <Stark> Don't let it shake you, the capacity for evil is just one component of the soul.
* Ariel stands slowly, and walks over to stare out into space, trying to stop the tears from rolling down onto her cheeks.
<Snipe> I find the capacity for stupidity and selfishness much more staggering.
* DeathStar walks up behind Ariel, putting a hand on her shoulder
<DeathStar> Are you okay?
<Nicolai> NRP: Damn, thats the perfect chance
<Junior> <Stark> Both are different forms of evil in practice.
* Dias crosses his arms
<Snipe> I hope Junior can do something.
* Ariel nods slightly and leans her head against DS' hand.
<Junior> <Stark> I can't speak for the man.
<Ariel> ..I wish I got to know her better... I don't think I understood her at all, until she was gone...
* Nicolai doesn't really know what to do now
<DeathStar> Me neither.
* Katrina` gets in the elevator, leaning against the side of it.
* Snipe sits down in the counselor's chair, thinking.
<Hotaru`> I wish I'd got to know her better too... it didn't seem important until...
<DeathStar> Until it was too late.
<Hotaru`> Yeah..
<DeathStar> I know what you mean.
<Ariel> ...I always thought she was so chaotic... so... scattered... I didn't realize she was just more focused than I could comprehend at the time...
* Snipe glances at the chronometer, seeing they are nearing New Parnel.
* Nicolai wanders off again, trying to find something interesting to do
<Snipe> I use to hate Death Star for all the wrong reasons. It was silly - he was the one who knew it all. Now when I look at him, I see he's a spineless coward.
* Katrina` rides the elevator up to the bridge, deciding against sleep.
<Junior> <Stark> ...
<DeathStar> GM: *The lights flicker briefly*
* Dias looks over at his Gear
* Hotaru` barely seems to notice the lights
<DeathStar> ...
* Nicolai gets his wallet and id from his quarters and goes bridge side to see whats goin on up there
* Katrina` steps off onto the bridge.
* Snipe looks over, his face softening a little
<Snipe> Hello, Kat.
<Katrina`> John. *she sits down slowly in the science station* I thought you could use some company.
<Ariel> ....I hope she has peace now.
* DeathStar looks surprised, wondering why she isn't with Ariel or DS. But he doesn't press it.
<DeathStar> NRP: Snipe did that
<DeathStar> I'm sure she does.
<DeathStar> She went to a better place.
<Snipe> Well, we're just waiting for the arrival now.
* Nicolai calls the lift back down. As he's waiting he wishes he knew the people around him better
<Ariel> *nods slowly* I... like to think so... *wipes her eyes*
<Snipe> It's a shame we can't have Dominator leading the Alliance anymore.
<Snipe> He was steady and true to the end.
* Nicolai steps onto the lift and goes topside towards the bridge
<Dias> NRP: He was manipulated by SERA!
* DeathStar squeezes Ariel's shoulder affectionately.
* Snipe glances at Nicolai.
<Nicolai> What is your real name Sniper
<Nicolai> NRP: Snipe*
<Snipe> ... John. John McCormick.
<Nicolai> I'm Nicolai, but I'm sure you already know that
* Dias turns away and starts walking towards the elevator
<Snipe> I've seen you around. You kissed up to Death Star.
<Nicolai> Yea, well it just happens that recently he seems to be on the edge. Pushing him over the edge isn't really somethin I want to do.
<Katrina`> Be nice, John. *she says offhandedly*
<Snipe> He's a murderer. *he snaps*
<Nicolai> Do you think i don't know that *snapping back*
* Snipe shakes his head, turning back to the viewscreen
* Dias stops, and looks back at his gear
<Ariel> ...I just wish... I wish I could thank her... and appologise.
* Nicolai walks away, and steps to the front of the bridge, looking around, actually kind of the missing that annoying computer that was here the first time I was on the ship
<Hotaru`> I like to think that, where-ever she is now.. she knows.
* DeathStar nods
<DeathStar> Hotaru is right
<Snipe> GM: *a beeping sound is heard, meaning the hyperspace exit is near*
<Nicolai> NRP: SO do we ease out, or is it like buckle down
<DeathStar> NRP: ease
<Ariel> *wipes her eyes* ...you think she would forgive me..?
<DeathStar> Yes.
* Katrina` silently sits there, looking at her blank screen
* Dias shakes his head
<Hotaru`> Of course.
* Snipe avoids looking in Nicolai's direction.
* Nicolai breaths deeply, and watches as the hyperspace waves start to slow
<DeathStar> GM: *the Aquarius finally exits hyperspace in a rather empty looking solar system*
* Slasher pulls himself away from his work and looks down at what's he done so far
* Katrina` looks away from her screen to look out the viewport.
<Nicolai> It's kind of a barren system isn't it
<Snipe> I'm sure Junior picked it for a reason.
<Slasher> NRP: It was cheap.
<Nicolai> YEa, I suppose
* Snipe begins to send out comm. signals to the various planets to find which one is New Parnel.
<DeathStar> We've left hyperspace.
* Ariel nods slowly.
* Katrina` begins to activate her science console, scanning the area.
<Junior> *a female comes on the Comm* Comm: Hello and welcome to New Parnel. An Alliance Ship? Welcome, how can we help you today?
<Nicolai> Is there anything that I can do?
<Snipe> Yes. I am Captain McCormick of the Alliance Starship Aquarius. We need to speak to Junior Hianule.
<Slasher> NRP: FemaleVoice: This is OnParnel, how may we help you?
* Snipe motions that Nicolai can sit in the weapon's console, figuring with no battle he can't do much damage.
<DeathStar> Do you want to stay here...? *he asks Ariel gently*
<Junior> Comm: The Captain? He just arrived from special ops not long ago. He however is in his quarters at the moment. May I take a message?
<Nicolai> This hardly seems necessary
<Snipe> Tell him this is an emergency from "Snipe". He should take my call.
<Junior> Comm: One moment, I'll redirect you.
<Junior> NRP: *Kenny G plays over the comm*
* Snipe glances at Nicolai, then back at the viewscreen.
* Katrina` rubs her eyes, yawning.
* Ariel shakes her head slightly, "No... I'm alright..."
* Junior pops on the viewsreen, looking like he just jumped out of the shower and threw a shirt on. "What is it, John?"
<Snipe> Greetings from the Alliance, Junior.
<Junior> The alliance? This isn't a social call, is it...?
<Snipe> I'm afraid not.
* DeathStar nods, leading her gently to the elevator.
* Junior shifts a bit, the video artifacting a bit from the encryption. "What is it?"
<Snipe> I'd like to talk to you in person. If you want to give us your location, I can beam you onboard so we can talk face to face.
* Nicolai goes and stands near kat, that spot seems more interesting than the weapons console
* Katrina` glances up at Nicolai, offering a faint, tired smile, then looks back at her console.
<Junior> I'll transmit a landing coordinate. I'll meet you there in 20. *clicks off after sending it*
<Snipe> Damn. He's good. *Frowns* He's forcing us onto his turf.
* Hotaru` follows Ariel and DS to the elevator
* DeathStar heads up to the bridge with the other two, stepping off with them.
* Snipe gets up, then taps his comm.
<Snipe> Dias, prepare a shuttle.
<DeathStar> Going somewhere, Jo-
<Snipe> You can stay here.
<DeathStar> ...
<Dias> *taps his comm* Alright. *walks over to the nearest shuttle and begins to prep it*
<Ariel> ....
* Slasher leaves his room, something that hasn't happened in the last 3 days and begins walking down the hallway
* Snipe walks over to the elevator, giving DS a frank glance, then gets into the elevator.
* DeathStar sighs, taking a seat on the bridge.
<Nicolai> you look like you could use some shut eye kat
<Katrina`> Pain meds.
<Hotaru`> John's so touchy lately...
* Katrina` stubbornly gets up and follows Snipe onto the elevator.
* Snipe glares at Hotaru, the elevator doors not shut.
* Hotaru` sighs quietly
<Slasher> NRP: Uh oh...Looks like I smell a divorce
* Snipe nods his head, reaching over and tapping the hanger floor button.
* Kio yawns walking out of the sim finally..moving over to the elevator to head back down to his quarters
<Nicolai> NRP: hmmm, I'd go but John doesn't like me much
* Ariel has gotten off the elevator first. She was just so used to being lead places, she forgot to pose it.
* Snipe rides down with Katrina, the doors closing. They reopen, revealing Kio there.
* Snipe looks at Kio.
* Katrina` tiredly regards Kio.
* DeathStar rubs his forehead.
* Slasher makes his way towards the nearest elevator
<DeathStar> He's not going to make this easy.
* Kio looks torward the pair. he just shakes his head before stepping onto the elevator
<Ariel> What's wrong with him anyways..?
* Snipe rides downward again, the elevators stopping on Slasher's floor.
<Hotaru`> I... don't know...
* Slasher looks into the elevator at John, Kat, and Kio
* Kio begins to rapidly press the down button as he sees slasher
<Slasher> ...Must be at Parnel...
* DeathStar rubs his face.
<Snipe> Mmm hm. *he says, glancing at Kio*
<Nicolai> When I talked to him I got yelled at, so I haven't gotten any further in figuring what his problem is
<DeathStar> He's angry at what I did.
* Slasher watches the doors close on him
* Kio gives up seeing slasher board, he leans back
<Slasher> Huh...
<Slasher> NRP: /Never stepped on.
<Snipe> GM: *the elevator heads downward again, without Slasher*
* Snipe starts laughing.
* Katrina` giggles.
* Slasher keeps walking past the elevator door, not intending on getting on
* Slasher makes his way towards the cafeteria
* Kio looks to see which floor he picked
<Snipe> GM: *the elevator doors open at the hanger*
<Nicolai> and some remark about kissing up to DS
<Kio> 14"tsh..dammit"
* Snipe walks out into the hanger, moving over to the shuttle.
* Katrina` walks out after Snipe, looking around.
<Nicolai> SO what are we gonna do ?
<DeathStar> I guess if you aren't going with them, you're stuck on guard duty with us.
* Slasher steps into the caferteria and begins to rummage around for food
* Kio tilts his head watching the pair leave..curious on what they are up too now
* Snipe pats the side of the elevator, then opens a door.
* Katrina` moves into the shuttle, sitting down.
<Ariel> <Emily> *steps into the hanger, hurrying over to the Snipe and co as she's putting a jacket on*
* Katrina` looks at Emily warily.
<Katrina`> *tiredly*
* Dias is already in the shuttle and in the pilots seat
<Hotaru`> ... Maybe I should go too...
<Hotaru`> Whatever's wrong... I should make sure he doesn't do anything stupid.
* Snipe glances at Em, remembering what Hotaru thinks. He turns away from her to hide his expression, then slips into the co-pilot seat. He reaches over and inputs the landing pad location for Dias.
<Ariel> <Emily> *wince* You look like hell Kat, maybe you should get some rest?
<Katrina`> I want to be with John on this assignment. *she smiles tiredly*
* Hotaru` starts for the hangar, sighing
<Nicolai> Guard duty, we cou ld make this fun
* Kio holds the elevator door open and steps off. He glances torward the shuttle 14"What the hells going on..?"
* DeathStar leans back, not looking like he's up for fun. He rubs his forehead.
<Ariel> <Emily> *pats Kat on the shoulder and takes a seat* Don't overdo it then Kiddo.
* Dias nods to Snipe
* Snipe nods to Dias.
* Hotaru` arrives at the hangar and heads to the shuttle
* Kio watches hotaru pass, ahh the consequence of being kept out of the loop
* Dias hits a button, the hanger door shutting
<Nicolai> I tried...
<DeathStar> You should probably go with them.
* Hotaru` climbs aboard the shuttle, looking a little weary
* Snipe doesn't even glance in Hotaru's direction.
<Nicolai> Yea, your right
* Dias lifts the shuttle off the floor and begins to maneuver it around the hanger towards the Hanger opening
* Nicolai hurries to the shuttle, hopefully not too late
* Nicolai is too late
<Dias> NRP: It hasn't left yet...
* Kio looks at nic..gleeing in his moment of sadness 14"Tough luck eh?"
<Nicolai> NRP: I could knock
* Slasher finally makes his way to the bridge, a sandwhich in his hand
<Hotaru`> *to Em* <What's up with John? Something's really bothering him..>
* Nicolai rushe into the shuttle bay and knocks onthe shuttle door
<Kio> NRP: Lol the hanger door is opened..it would luck suck him out
<Dias> ...*hits a button, the door opening*
<Ariel> *To Hota* <I... don't know.>
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *heads for the bridge*
<Nicolai> NRP: Cancel last action
* Kio scratches his head
* Snipe motions Nicolai on.
* Nicolai gets on the shuttle then
* Snipe writes on a piece of paper, handing it to Dias.
* Nicolai takes seat quickly and buckles in
* Dias grabs it, reading it, his other hand closing the shuttle door
<Kio> 14"Well i guess if they wanted me they would have said something.." 2Shrugs slightly before turning, heading back out of the hangar
* Dias shrugs to him and moves the shuttle out of the hanger bay, passing through the shields
<Snipe> Narrator: A prick to the end, Kio was.
<Nicolai> I decided to come along, Guard duty sounded boring
<Kio> NRP: lol
* Slasher looks over to Ariel and DS
* DeathStar is sitting, looking thoughtful.
* Slasher then looks out at the viewport
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *heads onto the bridge*
* Dias flies the shuttle towards the planet
* Snipe looks out his own window, silent.
<Slasher> Huh...so this is the planet they've possibly ruined.
<DeathStar> "Ruined"?
<Hotaru`> <Terra> Something happen?
<Snipe> GM: *Dias would find the directions simple and easy to navigate*
<Slasher> In a sense yes. If they wouldn't have colonized it who knows what race would've emerged.
* Katrina` sits there, glancing at everyone.
<DeathStar> ....
* DeathStar looks at Slasher dubiously.
<Slasher> Every action has reaction they say...*takes a bite out of his sandwich*
* DeathStar shakes his head
<DeathStar> You are something.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> What do you expect them to do?
<Nicolai> So, we're goin to meet this character
<Slasher> I don't blame them Terra, I would've done the same thing.
<Snipe> We're meeting with Junior.
<Ariel> A mad scientist until the end...
* Dias enters the planets atmosphere, the bottom of the hull heating up
<Nicolai> may i ask why?
<Snipe> Hopefully he'll lead you all.
<Nicolai> Oh
* Slasher takes another bite
<Slasher> I needed something to pass my free time.
* DeathStar just chooses not to participate in this conversation, watching the scanners.
<Ariel> It is a fun hobby...
<Slasher> *it's obvious that he hasn't left his lab room for the past 3 days*
<Snipe> GM: *a landing pad is seen below*
Session Close: Mon Oct 11 00:00:00 2004
Session Start: Mon Oct 11 00:00:00 2004
Session Ident: #taw
* Dias brings the shuttle down to the landing pad and hovers it above, the landing gear deploying
* Dias sets the shuttle down and begins to power it down
* Snipe gets off the shuttle, never glancing in Hotaru's direction.
<Slasher> It's more dangerous than fun.
* Katrina` tries to get unbuckled from her seat.
* Slasher takes another bite
<Ariel> Isn't that part of the fun...?
* Nicolai gets up and follows snipe off the shuttle
* Dias slowly rises from his seat and walks out, catching up to Snipe
<Hotaru`> ... *sighs and follows*
* Junior steps out of the nearby control tower, approaching them.
* Snipe salutes Junior, then gives him a friendly smile.
<Ariel> <Emily> *steps off the shuttle, resisting the urge to slap Snipe*
<Dias> NRP: Snipe: I need you to do soemthing your father wouldn't. Have sex with me.
* Junior waves, to them. "I guess you'll want to get right to business, John?"
* Snipe seems to sense vibes from Emily. He gives her a cold stare.
* Slasher finishes his sandwich
<Snipe> Yes. *nods to Junior* Recently we've managed to gain control of the Alliance.
<DeathStar> ...? What the--? *looks at the scanners as they beep*
<Slasher> I spose it could be...*looks over at DS*
<Ariel> <Emily> *scowls, moving to stand by Hotaru*
<Junior> Oh my... My Mother-in-Law's been deposed?
<Ariel> ...what is it?
<Hotaru`> ... I can't say it's without cost...
<Snipe> She's dead.
* Kio heads back into the elevator and heads upwards
<Junior> ...
<DeathStar> ...I saw something on the scanner briefly, but ..it's gone.
<Junior> She was insane, but was that necessary?
<Hotaru`> She... threw one of her fits, and the motenk possessed Death Star killed her...
<Hotaru`> He's... better now, but...
<Ariel> <Emily> ... I'm sorry.
<Snipe> He's far from better.
<Hotaru`> ... you think he's still motenk?
* Dias looks at Snipe, a look of worry on his face
<Snipe> He's too self-focused and irrational to lead the team.
<Junior> Wait... you didn't defeat Death Star back on Earth?
<Snipe> No. Everyone decided to play nice with him
* Junior looks dumbfounded.
<Dias> Well it was kind of hard when you got sent flying. You were a leg in the tripod of our victory.
* Katrina` stands off to the side.
* Nicolai doesn't want to get involved unless necessary
<Junior> I guess I'll ask for details later, then...
<Snipe> In any event, Death Star's himself now. But that matters little in what I want you to do.
<Hotaru`> ... You know... I didn't think we HAD a leader...
<Slasher> Bring up the scanner information Star...
<Junior> What is it?
* DeathStar nods, bringing up the energy signature.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *watches the sensors*
* Slasher looks at it, studying it
<Snipe> This entire team is run down. It cannot coordinate itself well. It's own self-interest are placed before their interests of the great good. Quite frankly, no one here is cut to lead the team.
<Kio> NRP: Snipe you bastard..!
<Junior> Not even you?
* Slasher mouth suddenly drops
<Hotaru`> ... well, that's true enough.
<Snipe> Not even me.
<Ariel> <Emily> ...especially not him.
<Nicolai> Wow
<Slasher> ...Star...
* Junior glances to Emily.
<DeathStar> What?
<Slasher> We're in danger.
<Nicolai> There is some real animosity here
* Junior looks back to Snipe.
<DeathStar> ...
* Snipe ignores Emily.
<Slasher> Red Alert...
<Junior> What is it you're getting at?
<Hotaru`> Tensions are high..
<Slasher> Contact our team and the planet.
<DeathStar> GM: *Aquarius' red alert alarms begin to go off*
<Ariel> ...what is it?
<Slasher> That was a Motenk Ship signature.
<Hotaru`> What we're saying is...
* Kio elevator comes to an abrupt halt as he feels the alters go off. 14"Whats going on?"
<Snipe> I believe you're the only one capable of leading the team right now. You have military leadership skills, tactics, and you're level-headed. You won't let emotions get in the way - something this team can't do.
<Hotaru`> What John said.
<Nicolai> He's right
<Junior> Well, if you've gotten DS taken care of, what is there to lead for?
<Snipe> Because we have to stop the Motenks.
* Snipe looks down at his comm. begins to beep.
* DeathStar slides over to the weapons console.
<Dias> ...Somethings wrong...
* Dias looks up at the sky
<Hotaru`> <Terra> ... a motenk ship... damn... are they powerful?
* Hotaru` checks her comm
<Slasher> Very.
<Ariel> ...a handful destroyed my homeworld.
* Kio stops on the bridge..wondering whats going on
* Snipe grabs his comm.
<Snipe> Yes?
<Hotaru`> <Terra> Bloody hell...
* DeathStar turns the Aquarius about, facing the planet. Three Motenk ships are visible.
<DeathStar> ...
<Hotaru`> <Terra> We're in so bloody deep shit...
<Hotaru`> NRP: Such
<Dias> There here Snipe...
<Kio> 14"Thats a nice vision to wake up too.."
<Katrina`> ...Who's here?
<Junior> ...
<Dias> The Motenks...
<Dias> I can feel them.
<Hotaru`> <Comm> They? ...oh my god...
<DeathStar> GM: *the three cone ships seem to be forming a blackade*
<Snipe> ...
<Snipe> Why would they be here?!
<Junior> I'd like to know that, too. *grits his teeth suddenly, looking up at the sky*
<DeathStar> The Aquarius doesn't have the firepower to take on even one of this ships. If they see us.
<Slasher> ...Why haven't they attacked yet.
<Snipe> GM: *Junior's comm. begins to beep*
<Ariel> What are the chance they haven't, DS?
<Nicolai> We're fucked aren't we
<Kio> 14"Bah just go down fighting..i wont complain after we explode" 2Sarcasm of course
* DeathStar grabs the controls, slowly turning the huge Aquarius away.
<Snipe> ....
* Snipe looks at the sky, actually worried
* DeathStar sends out an SOS to the Alliance.
* Junior 's comm beeps, he picks it up "What is it?"
<Hotaru`> So.. what do we do? Do we have enough ships to do anything but run?
<Junior> Comm: Sir, there's someone who wants to talk to you.
<Junior> Path them through.
<Junior> *patch
<Nicolai> When no one talks, that means we're fucked
<DeathStar> <Familiar Voice> Hello, Junior. I see you're still alive and well after the Skyhook incident.
<Ariel> <Emily> Things arne't looking good...
<Slasher> DS, scan for any comm signals.
* Snipe tries to think of something.
<DeathStar> I'm not getting anything.
<Junior> Comm: It happens... what business do you have?
<DeathStar> <Familiar Voice> Well, I thought destroying the adopted world of your father would be enough, but why not kill off his entire race at their new planet instead?
<Slasher> Hmmm....
<DeathStar> <Familiar Voice> I'm so ambitious.
<Kio> NRP: Its chip!
* Hotaru` watches Junior
<Junior> Comm: Because I've disowned him and he was more a Lunarian Human than anything else, for one... Though I see where you're going with this.
<DeathStar> <Familir Voice> I'm glad you do. Because you can watch your planet burn.
* DeathStar eyes the three ships doing nothing
<DeathStar> ...what are they doing...?
* Junior presses a big red button on his comm, glancing to Snipe.
<Snipe> Old friend?
<Kio> 14"Laughing at us"
<Ariel> ...they're not here to just kill us.
<DeathStar> GM: *energy signatures begin to spike on one of the ships*
<Slasher> They're not facing us Kio...We're not their target. New Parnel is...But why?
<Nicolai> Uh oh
<Junior> That Charon fellow doesn't seem to like me. *glances around* Wasn't he agains someone else?
<Nicolai> how fucked are we?
<Kio> 14"Maybe they want to nuke the plnaet"
<Kio> *planet*
<DeathStar> ...I think Kio is right.
<Slasher> They do but why...
<Junior> <Stark> Death is coming....
<Snipe> Charon?
<Nicolai> NRP: We fought charon on the train in the desert, to get that ring back
<Kio> 14"Kill junior and snipe? Take out the alliances soon to be leader?
<Slasher> Star, we need to do something.
<DeathStar> What CAN we do?
<Junior> Sardis's brother.
<Slasher> They wouldn't know about that so quickly.
<Snipe> Sardis has a brother?
<Katrina`> ...What?! Sardis' brother?
<Junior> Appearantly. Or so Charon claims.
<Dias> ...Eve's other son.
<Dias> Another one has survived...
<Ariel> <Emily> Well, aren't family feuds lovely.
<Junior> Quite. *turns, heading for the control tower.*
* Snipe looks straight up as a purple point in the sky appears*
* Dias looks at him
<Hotaru`> Going to fight back?
<Kio> 14"Maybe you can reel the ship around from behind..hit their engines?"
<Slasher> Doesn't work that way with then.
<DeathStar> From what I've been told through Slasher's notes, one blast can't hurt them.
<Junior> Why do you think I chose this system?
* Hotaru` looks up
<Junior> You all might want to come in.
<Snipe> JUNIOR! *dives and tackles Junior*
<Junior> Oof!
<DeathStar> GM: *suddenly a purple beam fires at the planet. It smashes right into the tower, blowing it up with a huge shockwave*
<Hotaru`> ... so much for that plan..
<Nicolai> NRP: Like, knock us down big?
<DeathStar> NRP: Yes.
<Kio> 14"Cant you take advantage of the firing time of that purple beam thingy..hit it just when it fires?"
* Katrina` slams back into the shuttle, wincing.
* Junior stares at the tower's remains.
<DeathStar> Doesn't work that way, as Slasher put it.
* Dias is thrown over the side, he grabs onto the edge and hangs there
<DeathStar> It takes two super powerful blasts to hit the ship to even damage it.
* Hotaru` is knocked to the floor by the force
<Ariel> <Emily> 6is flung to the ground as the shockwave, letting out a cry as she hits the surface.
<DeathStar> At the same time.
<Kio> 14"I suppose ramming them dominos style is out of the question"
<DeathStar> I'm not sure if ramming would damage them
* Nicolai the shock hits, and hard, it sends me flying backwards, I land hard and flat on my back, with no movement, just a dead stop. SO I gasp from the breath that was knocked out of me
* Junior gets to his feet quickly. "John, that was the closest entry to the defense corridor, the next nearest one is 3 clicks west of here."
* Snipe gets up, wincing in pain.
<Kio> 14"Aww cmon..somethings gonna work on those bastards..your just pessimistic"
<Snipe> Lets use the shuttle then
* Hotaru` winces, then stands
<Dias> Junior, they could easily blow up the planet.
* Junior clicks on his comm, sending an order in Chiere. He reaches to his arm and pulls a piece of shrapnel out of his shouler, wincing briefly.
* Katrina` pushes herself off of the shuttle.
* Hotaru` gets into the shuttle hurriedly
* Junior heads for the shuttle, glancing to Dias.
<Junior> One thing at a time!
* Dias pulls himself back onto the landing pad
<DeathStar> Alright, Kio - we'll do it your way. Your orders?
* Snipe grabs KAt, helping her into the shuttle.
* Dias quickly runs over to the shuttle, hopping in
* Dias runs over to the pilot seat and powers it up
* Hotaru` helps Emily in
* Nicolai hops in too
* Ariel decides not to waste this opertunity, and starts to run any and every type of scan she can think of on the Motenk ships
* Snipe rips out a chunk of metal from his arm.
* Slasher looks at one of the ensigns
* Slasher looks at Ariel
<Kio> 14"Wha..hey what the hell.." 2This leaves him speechless 14"Why dont you just beam the guys from the recorded coordinates and run away?"
<Slasher> Find out what you can from them Ariel. Record everything.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *does what she can to help*
<DeathStar> Alright. Hold on. *reaches over, trying to get a lock on the team. He waits, then shakes his head* Motenk interfernce.
* Dias lifts the shuttle off the pad
<Dias> Eveyone on?
<Ariel> *nods* Yeah yeah, I know. And save it in quinticate.
<DeathStar> GM: *suddenly, a planetary shield forms*
* Snipe holds his bleeding arm.
<Snipe> Alright. Junior, point Dias in the right direction.
<Hotaru`> John, are you okay?
<Snipe> Fine. *he says evenly*
* Dias waits for Jr.
<Kio> 14"Bah..there isnt really much you can do can you?"
* DeathStar shakes his head
<DeathStar> All our energy weapons couldn't damage that ship without someone else firing at it, too.
<Junior> NRP: Why's he waiting for me?
<Dias> NRP: To tell him where to go...
<DeathStar> NRP: You said 3 clicks, but you didn't tell him which way.
<Ariel> <Emily> *takes the emergancy firstaid kit, and trys to bandage up Snipe's arm*
<Kio> 14"If they had intentions of toasting the planet, they would have done it already..."
<Hotaru`> Thanks Em..
<DeathStar> GM: *energy cannons around the planet begin to come to life. They open fire on the Motenk ships*
<Junior> NRP: Yeah I did... I said west.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> Is that enough help?
<Kio> 14"Well theres you que..someone else is firing right?"
* Snipe lets Em patch him up with no complaint.
<Dias> NRP: He did..
* DeathStar nods, bringing the Aquarius slowly up toward the Motenk ships.
* Dias spins the shuttle towards the west and begins flying it towards that a-way
* Junior glances to Snipe.
* Snipe looks at Junior.
<Kio> NRP: I'm captain kirk from star trek..mwah
<Dias> NRP: Ahh...Love at first sight!
<DeathStar> GM: *the Motenk Ships begin to fire at the cannons and the shield*
* Nicolai glances around at everyone
<DeathStar> GM: *something lands on top of the shuttle*
<Hotaru`> I'm sorry about the comment in the elevator... it's just... we've all been under a lot of strain lately...
<Junior> I designed had this designed with Tsivrixsh Elites in mind. I hope it compares.
<Dias> ......Something landed on us...
* Junior glances up at the roof.
<Snipe> You meant it. *he says cooly, looking at Hotaru* There's no use denying that.
<Kio> 14"Would it be best to try and hit their engines while the planet defense systems are firing on them?"
<Nicolai> Huh
* Katrina` looks up.
<Nicolai> Want to check and see what it is?
<DeathStar> We're in firing range.
<DeathStar> Targetting enegines.
<Ariel> <Emily> ...you're a stubborn bastard John.
<Dias> ...Whatever it is, it's gettnig dropped off...*flips the shuttleupside down*
* Snipe looks at Emily
* Kio turns pale
<Snipe> I'm glad of what I am, because at least I don't murder people to get back what I want.
<Dias> NRP: *watches as everyone not buckled in, slams into the roof*
* DeathStar fires with the Aquarius weapons at the engines. So far, nothing is happening.
<Hotaru`> ... was it really murder?
<Snipe> It was EXACTLY murder.
* Katrina` holds her sabre in hand, looking up at the roof.
* Sojima has joined #TAW
<Slasher> ...Their planets defense system must not be strong enough...
* Dias flips the shuttle backupright
* DeathStar begins to turn off useless systems to power up their weapons. The enemy's engines so signs of damage now.
<DeathStar> GM: *Dias can see the next defense tower Junior mentioned ahead*
* Sojima thuds onto the ground, and slowlys gets back to his feet. He dusts of his clothes and chases after the shuttle
<DeathStar> GM: *the attacked Motenk Ship spins around to face the Aquarius*
<Ariel> <Emily> ...I can't say I know what happened there John, but I don't think Death Star would kill an innocent.
<Kio> 14"Bah..seems we pissed one off.."
<Snipe> He did, Em. He let someone die, no he USED someone, to get what he wanted.
<Snipe> And if that doesn't make him a bastard, then I don't know what makes a person a bastard.
<Slasher> All shields to the front.
<Hotaru`> I heard it was her choice..
<Dias> NRP: A person without a dad.
* Junior looks to Snipe and Hotaru.
<Snipe> He let her - he. let. her.
* Dias reaches the pad and lands on it
<DeathStar> GM: *the Motenk ship fires at the Aquarius*
<Junior> I'm sorry, but is this really the time?
<Snipe> It isn't.
<Hotaru`> ... I guess not.
* Junior leaps off the shuttle as soon as the doors open, rushing for the tower.
* Snipe leaps out after Junior, running behind him.
* Katrina` moves off the shuttle, slowly. She stumbles a bit.
* Dias powers the shuttle down and steps off the shuttle
* Dias slows down to help Kat
<Hotaru`> Kat?
<DeathStar> GM: *The Aquarius' shields begin to shatter and the ship shakes*
* Hotaru` sees that Dias has it taken care of
<Katrina`> Thanks...Dias..
* Hotaru` moves to the doors. "Em, you coming?"
<Kio> 14"Yeah that was a best idea..cant you steer to this lug to side and fire torward their main cannon..hopefully causing an overload if you lucky..?"
<DeathStar> GM: *most of the planetary cannons are destroyed now and 2 layers of shields around the planet are gone. Chiere fighters have been launched*
<Kio> *bad*
<Ariel> <Emily> *nods and hurries as fast as she can, but she's slower than she used to be*
<DeathStar> This ship isn't very mobile.
* Sojima catches up to the shuttle when it gets to the tower, and hides behind it resting momentarily
* DeathStar avoids the shot finally, but the Aquarius screams in alarms.
* Hotaru` helps Em along
<Hotaru`> NRP: Em's out of shape?
* Slasher slides over to the a computer and begins to type on it, re-routing sub-systems to shields
* Junior runs in, running down a set of stairs.
<Kio> 14"Then how about just shooting at the main cannon.." 2He looks at the alarms..knowing those are never good
* Snipe runs up after Junior.
* Dias helps Kat down towards the stairs
* DeathStar fires at the Main cannons, but no damage is being dealt now.
* Katrina` looks back at the shuttle, seeing someone
<Katrina`> ...Dias!
<Slasher> ...Don't worry about the weapons. Keep hitting the engine.
* Katrina` points.
<DeathStar> I can't from this angle, Slasher.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> Any way I can help?
<Slasher> ...
* Kio facepalms 14"It turned around"
<DeathStar> GM: *The Motenk Ship advances on them*
* Nicolai follows behind the people running down the stairs
<Slasher> Is there a nearby moon?
<Kio> 14"If there was another ship we can coordinate an attack on their behind"
<Junior> We have en masse teleporters set up to take the civilians to saftey... *he sighs under his breath*
* Dias spins infront of Kat so he's between her and the shuttle
<DeathStar> We have to run, for now.
* DeathStar turns the Aquarius around, boosting away. The Motenk Ship chases.
* Ariel checks over the scan results as they come in, hoping to find something useful
* Sojima gets up and backs off the ship, I bring my hands together and release a blue beam of energy trying to destroy the shuttle
<Slasher> We can use a moon to take a gamble of getting behind it.
* Katrina` raises a hand as the shuttle explodes.
* Junior slams his fist into a glass-covered button, the blast doors opening slowly.
<Junior> Everyone in.
* Snipe gets into the doors, looking back
<Snipe> Where's Dias and Kat?
* Hotaru` helps Em in
<Dias> Kat go. I'll take this guy.
<Katrina`> ... Becareful. *she hurries after the others*
<Kio> 14"Well..you can only hope those guys are fine..i suppose"
* Junior turns, looking back.
<Junior> ... Not here, obviously....
* Dias slides into a fighting stance
* Katrina` joins the others, panting.
<Dias> What business do you have here? *eyes Sojima*
<Ariel> <Emily> *catches her breath* I'm sorry... to be... such a hinderance...
<Hotaru`> Don't worry about it
<Katrina`> Someone's attacking Dias back on the pad.
* Junior ushers Katrina in. "John, do what you have to, but I'm needed underground."
<Sojima> I'm here, to hinder your progress, or stop it completely
<Snipe> Alright.
<Dias> You'll have to get through me.
<Sojima> It's your funeral
<DeathStar> Damn. They're catching up
<Dias> I've heard that before.
* DeathStar grabs the hyperspace level and leaps into hyperspace
<Kio> 14"You'd think the damage to the engines would slow them down.."
* Nicolai catches up to the others 30 seconds after they all arrive
<Slasher> They're dont' use the conventional ones we use,.
<DeathStar> They can't follow us here.
* Dias begins walking towards Sojima
<Snipe> Alright, everyone - we're going.
* Junior moves deeper into the tunnels, heading for the special ops room.
* Sojima concentrates for a second, then using telekinesis I throw pieces of the debris from the shuttle at Dias
* Dias leaps above them and lands back on the pad, the second he touches down he dashes forward towards Sojima
<Kio> 14"So it seems..hah"
* Snipe runs after Junior, carrying Kat with him.
<DeathStar> GM: *suddenl, the Aquarius shudders*
<DeathStar> ...we're under attack!?
* Sojima concentrates harder, and attempts to stop Dias in his tracks, raise him into the air and then drop him to the ground
<Slasher> ...*runs scans*
<DeathStar> GM: *the Motenk Ship appears in view behind them, firing at them*
<Nicolai> I'm ready when you are
<Kio> 14"Damn..those things are some bad ass ships.."
<Junior> The main cannon is locked down. *holds up a key card as he rushes for the door* We keep it that way so the defense array doesn't take out anything by accident.
<Dias> ...*is picked up and slammed* Psionics huh...I've got my ways to deal with that...*body wavers*
* Dias is now known as DarkHeart
* Snipe nods.
* Hotaru` follows Snipe, helping Em along if needed
<Snipe> Perfect leader, Junior.
* DarkHeart stands up slowly, cracking his neck from side to side
<Ariel> ...you're kidding me. In hyperspace?
<DeathStar> GM: *the Aquarius shudders again. The shields don't work in hyperspace, so hull sections are ripped out with each blast*
<Hotaru`> <Terra> That's some attack..
<Kio> 14"Haha..what i wouldn't give for some space mines.."
<Slasher> We need to drop out now.
* Junior slides to a halt next to the ops room, he kicks the door in and tosses the key to his XO, tho slides it through the scanner.
* DeathStar pulls the lever, leaving hyperspace.
<DeathStar> GM: *the other two Motenk ships finish destroying the planetary shield*
* DarkHeart lifts off the ground, floating there
* Snipe runs into the room after Junior.
* Katrina` leans against the wall, panting.
<Ariel> Wait... What's the efficiency of OUR weapons in hyperspace?
* Junior glances to the XO. "Fire!"
<Kio> 14"Apparantly nothing now"
<DeathStar> We can't fire in hyperspace.
* DeathStar tries to turn their shields back on, but cna't.
<Slasher> NRP: Yeah...I found that one out!
<DeathStar> ...the ship is too damaged.
<Slasher> ...*begins trying to reactivate the shields*
* Sojima holds onto my quartz necklace, then energy swirls around me for a couple seconds, then it concrentrates in front of me. You can feel the cold eminating from it. I thrust my free hand forward and throw the ice shard at DarkHeart
* DarkHeart forms a Dark Matter ball and hurls it at the ice shard
<Ariel> ...well, shit.
<DeathStar> GM: *The Motenk Ship appears before the Aquarius*
<Hotaru`> <Terra> ... I guess it's too late to run?
<DeathStar> ...
* DeathStar grabs the controls, going for ramming speed.
<Kio> 14"Pfftt..we can still always ram it..?" 2He chuckles..a little pale
<Junior> Jr's XO: *pulls the lever and presses a few buttons. A beam fires from out of the ocean floor, a massive cannon hidden beneath the sea*
<Hotaru`> <Terra> WHAT THE BLOODY HELL!?!
* DeathStar takes deep breaths.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> ARE YOU TRYING TO BLOODY KILL US?!
* DarkHeart pulls his hands apart and begins to form two Dark Matter bombs, he hurls one up into the air above Sojima then throws the other one into it, upon collision a deadly rain of Dark Matter falls down onto the landing pad towards Sojima, blowing holes into it
<DeathStar> I don't like to die alone.
<Kio> NRP: Yes..i become a god if you do
<Hotaru`> <Terra> ...
* Ariel nods slowly.
<Slasher> We won't die.
<DeathStar> GM: *the blast hits both of the Motenk Ships like a domino effect in space. (the ones attacking the planet*
<Hotaru`> <Terra> Well aren't we bloody sure of ourselves?
<Junior> Damage report!
* Junior glances to Snipe.
<DeathStar> GM: *the Aquarius goes faster at the Motenk Ship, which hovers there*
<Junior> Here's hoping.
<Kio> 14"Eh..it works doesnt it"
* Snipe looks at some of Junior's scanners.
<Snipe> ...I...can that thing fire again?
<Kio> 14"Least you can do is fire at the point of impact..soften it a bit"
<Hotaru`> I hope not...
<Junior> It's underwater. No cool down. *grins a bit*
<DeathStar> Then fire again - no damage was done.
<DeathStar> GM: *the Motenk Ships begin to upright themselves in space*
<Junior> ... What!?
<DeathStar> We need two blasts to hit them from two angles.
<DeathStar> GM: *The Aquarius suddenly veers over the Motenk Ship and leaps into hyperspace again*
<Hotaru`> <Terra> This is Wind all over again...
* Sojima I get up a barrier, and teleport out of the shower. Some dark matter did pierce the barrier, but it was greatly reduced in strength so it caused only painful superficial wounds
<Junior> Sustain fire! *makes the order, and the beam shoots out from the oceans, the seas beginning to boil around it. Meanwhile the (albeit modestly sized) Chiere fleets fire on the ships*
<Nicolai> Hrrmmmm
* DarkHeart blurs to where Sojima appears and throws a punch towards his face
<DeathStar> GM: *the Motenk Ships are hit over and over again. They begin to shudder and explode*
<DeathStar> GM: *The Motenk Ship follows the Aquarius into hyperspace again*
<DeathStar> DS has a crazy idea.
<Junior> Weren't there three of them? *turns to Snipe*
* Slasher nods
<Kio> 14"Of course you do"
* DeathStar flips the Aquarius around to face the Motenk Ship in hyperspace.
<Snipe> The other seems to be gone.
<Kio> 14"..oh no..don't tell me"
* DeathStar flies the Aquarius right at it in hyperspace.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> ... again?!
<Junior> 33% chance that Charon was on that one... I don't like those odds.
<DeathStar> I'm betting if we have no shields, they won't either.
<Kio> 14"..oh man..bad"
* Katrina` suddenly screams.
<Slasher> They had weapons tho DS.
<Ariel> That was my point earlier DS.
* Junior spins, looking to Kat.
* Sojima the punch causes me to stumble backwards, I grasp the Glowing Crystal from my pocket and release an intense wave of invisible dry heat
<Snipe> Kat?1
* Charon` has joined #taw
* Charon` holds Kat by the back of her neck
<Junior> ... Or he could be here.
<Charon`> Actually... *his eye flares red* I'm here.
<Nicolai> How the hell did he get in here
* Junior reaches for his sabre, gritting his teeth.
<Junior> We didn't close the door because we were expecting Dias...
* DarkHeart bursts through the dry heat and elbow rams into him
<Kio> 14"Well..anythings worth a shot.."
<DeathStar> GM: *the Aquarius rams into the Motenk Ship. A great rattling is heard as hyperspace begins to tear both ships apart*
<Charon`> Ut ut. I'll break her neck Junior.
<Kio> NRP: I am so becomming a god
* Slasher grabs onto a chair, holding on
* Katrina` struggles.
<Sojima> You know, your friends are in trouble
<Hotaru`> <Terra> You'd better not kill us all...
* DeathStar grips the controls as they spark
* Kio holds onto a seat, grimacing
<Junior> You're in enemy territory, Charon. You'll die if you hurt her.
* DarkHeart eyes narrow and he suddenly teleports away
<Charon`> I can only wish she were that dear boy Kit Xeronia
* Katrina` activates her sabre and stabs Charon in the knee
* Sojima falls backwards, rolling over and landing back onto my feet, I also teleport away to where Charon is
<Hotaru`> Who's that?
* Charon` drops Kat in surprise.
* Snipe rushes at Charon.
* Junior lunges forward, flicking his sabre on.
<Nicolai> NRP: WE couldn't touch him when we fought hi min the desert
* Charon` punches at Snipe, knocking him back.
* Hotaru` rushes at Charon too, beam saber readied
* DarkHeart teleports behind Charon and hammerblows him towards the ground
* Junior goes low, slashing Charon.
* DeathStar pulls the lever, leaping them out of hyperspace. The Aquarius shudders, then goes dead except life support*
<Charon`> ARGH!
<Kio> NRP: I beat the shit outta charon..course got a chunk of my face taken out in the process
<Ariel> <Emily> *stays back, oddly reluctant to fight*
* Charon` is cut, then hammerblowed. He looks defeated.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> ... well... we did everything we could... and we're still alive...
* Sojima appears behind DarkHeart, and attempts to stab him with an Ice shard
<Kio> 14"Well congrats..you sunk my battleship.."
* DeathStar looks up, a smile on his face
<DeathStar> Well, that was fun
* Junior steps back, looking to Charon.
<Charon`> N-No...
<Kio> 14"Now where as good as dead.."
* DarkHeart is stabbed by the Ice shard, a reddish purple blood appearing from the wound, his head slowly turns around towards Sojima
* Katrina` looks at Charon.
<Kio> were*
<Ariel> ...fun?
<DeathStar> GM: *the Aquarius floats near New Parnel, dead in space*
* Charon` injects something quickly.
<Slasher> ...We're dead in the water Star...But atelast we are alive.
* Sojima pushes the shard through Darkheart
* Junior slashes at his hand with the syrenge.
<DeathStar> ...Lets head to the planet. I'm teleporting down,.
<Hotaru`> That wasn't hyper, was it?
* DarkHeart swings his arm around and back slamming Sojima against the wall
<Charon`> GM: *the syringe is knocked out, moments too late. It reads "Hyper"*
<Hotaru`> *to Em* <WHat's wrong?>
<DarkHeart> NRP: The purest form of it!
* DeathStar holds out his hands for anyone who wants to grab on
* Charon` begins to laugh as his muscles bulge up.
* Ariel stands slowly, and takes DS' hand
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *takes DS' hand*
* Kio grabs ds's hand 14"You outta teach me that trick
* Slasher shakes his head
<Slasher> I'll stay and try to bring the systems back online.
* Junior quirks his brow, he kicks Charon out of the room if he can.
<Ariel> <Emily> *To Hota* <I... I'm okay>
* DeathStar teleports Kio, Ariel, and Terra down to where the others are.
<Junior> John, get him into one of the cooridors!
<Snipe> Right
* Slasher begins working on bringing the systems back online
* Snipe goes to grab Charon, when he's punched in the chest. His ribs snap
<Snipe> UGN!
* Charon` stands up, laughing.
* Sojima slams into the wall and lands on the ground
* DarkHeart pulls the shard out and drops it on the grond
* DeathStar appears just in time to see Charon hammerblow Snipe.
* Hotaru` backs away from the fight for now. <You sure..? You don't seem too great...>
* DarkHeart turns back to Charon
* Katrina` slashes at Charon, but her arm is grabbed. She is swung into the wall.
<Ariel> <Emily> John! *rushes over to Snipe*
* Kio looks around
* Junior yells something to his men in the room, they all collect behind him and start charging blasts.
* Sojima gets back his feet, and stares at DarkHeart
* Charon` fires an energy blast at the men, trying to vaporize them
<DeathStar> It seems we missed something.
* DarkHeart leaps to the side wall and kicks off it, drop kicking at Charon from the side
* Sojima then looks at Charon
* Charon` tries to clothesline DH
* Hotaru` 's attention turns back to the fight
* Junior slashes the blast going for his men, taking what damage he can to himself to defend them.
* Snipe struggles to his feet.
<DarkHeart> NRP: Can't clothesline a dropkick
* Charon` avoids DH entirely.
* Junior charges his own blast, glaring at Charon.
<Ariel> <Emily> *helps Snipe stand*
* DarkHeart flies by Charon and against the opposite wall, he plants against it and spinkicks toawrds Charon
* Charon` punches a console, picks it up, and throws it at Junior.
* Sojima Grasps the Glowing Crystal again, this firing a High Amp bolt of energy at Darkheart
* Snipe stands, coughing up fluids.
* Ariel blasts the console before it hits Junior
* DeathStar runs at Charon, trying to elbow him in the back,
* Charon` elbows DS in the face, sending him flying back.
* DarkHeart is nailed in mid air and launched against several consoles, smashing them
* Hotaru` pulls out a medpack, and tends to Snipe's wounds
<Hotaru`> NRP: If needed
* DarkHeart pushes himself up
* Junior fires a blast at Charon through the debris of the console, his men firing blasts at Junior--who then absorbs and uses the ki fire a guided kiama at Charon.
* Katrina` leaps on Charon's back like a tiger.
<Hotaru`> John, are you okay?
* Katrina` holds Charon still
* Kio narrows his eyes at sojima suddenly..noticing the glowing crystal. He immediatly rushes at him as he is distracted with dark hart..attempting to strike across his face..using his other hand to rip the crsytal from his pocket if he can
<Charon`> NOOO! *is blasted back*
* Katrina` is hit, also, sent falling off.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *aims for Charon's head*
* Ariel teleports to catch Katrina before she gets hurt.
* DarkHeart lets out roar, an aura around him surges sending a shockwave out from him
* Junior hols the blast since now Kat has fallen out of dodge.
* Charon` forms an energy blast and fires at Terra.
* Sojima gets struck, and loses the crystal, but my attention is focused to kio now. and the quartz necklace glows with power
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *jumps to one side, landing badly*
* DeathStar activates his saber and stabs at Charon
* Charon` grabs DS' face.
* Charon` swings him around and threw a wall.
<Nicolai> Nrp: Kio, you should know Sojima, from the bit in the cavern with the robot
* Snipe pants, feeling better from being healed.
<Snipe> Yes.
* Junior slides behind Charon, slashing at his elbow as his arm extends to throw DS.
<Charon`> ARGH!
* DarkHeart launches forward afterimages appearing as he moves
* Charon` bleeds.
<Hotaru`> Thank god..
* Kio looks down at the crystal and shakes his head. 14"Hmmm..i see..you use objects as power.."
* DeathStar pulls himself from the wall.
* Charon` grabs Junior's face and fires a blast point blank into it.
* Junior spins low, using his weight to attempt to knock his feet out from under him.
* DarkHeart forms a Dark Matter bomb around his hand
* Ariel makes sure Kat's okay, then darts at Charon. She leaps left, then right, then trys to stab him with her blade.
* Junior slams back into the wall, leaving a dent in it.
* Charon` is stabbed by Ariel.
* Charon` grabs Ariel's arm and attempts to break it.
* DeathStar eyes Charon
* Junior lands near the syrrenge, looking at it.
* DarkHeart appears infront of Charon and slams his hand into Charons chest releasing the Dark Matter Bomb into it
* Charon` is engulfed by the Dark Matter Bomb.
* Charon` has left #taw
* Sojima As kio is looking down I release an orb of cold at kio
<Hotaru`> That's one of them down...
* Katrina` stands up slowly, crying out in pain.
* Ariel pulls free as the dark matter hits Charon, craddling her arm.
* DarkHeart spins around the room, sensing for something
<Hotaru`> Kat, are you okay?
* DeathStar suddenly is blasted from behind
<DeathStar> ARGH
* Junior pulls himself up, glancing to DS.
* DeathStar slams into a console.
* Charon` has joined #taw
<Kio> 2He isn't looking that down. he immediatly bursts forward..pocketing the crystal, Quickly both hands are placed against the ground and he bounces off it..flying over the ice bomb which shatters under him. He grins and looks down at sojima quickly..using one hand to attempt to smash into his neck suddenly..then quickly reel around his other hand to rip the amulet from its users neck
* Charon` injects more hyper, his muscles bulging more.
* DarkHeart fires several Dark Matter beams at Charon
<Hotaru`> <Terra> ... and he's not overdosed yet?
* Charon` seems barely phased.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *starts shooting at Charon`*
* Charon` begins to walk towards them, showing no signs of damage.
* Junior glances to see how much more Charon has.
* Charon` could have more in his pocket, but it's hard to tell.
* Snipe stands in Charon's way. He punches him over and over in the face.
<Snipe> STAY. DOWN!
* Charon` uppercuts Snipe away.
* Snipe slams onto the ground hard.
* Sojima shifts to the side, the first blow taking him in shoulder. After that blow I attempt to use Psionics to grab Kio and throw him across the room
* DarkHeart tenses up, his purple-black aura flaring brighter and energy crackling around him
* Junior staggers to his feet, getting in Charon's way with his gun aimed at his face.
<Junior> I'll do it... I swear...
* Katrina` flips onto Charon's back and stabs him in the back.
* Hotaru` charges at Charon, slicing at him
* Charon` reaches out and grabs Junior's hand, his own so big now it engulfs Junior's.
<Charon`> HAr har
* Nicolai clanks his gloves together, then rushes forward and attempts to slam a steel fist into Charons nose
* Charon` eyes Nicolai.
<Hotaru`> I won't let you hurt John any more!
* Junior takes his other hand and blasts at the bag suddenly.
* Charon` grabs Kat from behind him and tries to smash her into Nicolai.
<Charon`> Noooo! *eyes his ruined bag*
<Kio> 2Being in such proximity he would open his palm and grasp the back of his neck as he concentrates. As he throws him, kio would use the momentum to olt his hand forward..and send sojimas face into kios steel like knee.
<Ariel> <Emily> *nods in agreement with Hotaru, lashing out at Charon with a blast of telekenesis*
* Charon` slides back.
* DarkHeart blurs forward throwing a cross-punch at Charons face
* Snipe gets to his feet.
* Junior holds his hand, wincing.
<Charon`> ARGH
* Charon` punches DH back.
* DarkHeart is nailed and slides back
* Hotaru` throws a ki blast at Charon once he's distracted
* Charon` eyes Hotaru
* Nicolai with quick reflexes catches kat, and sets her safely on the ground
* DeathStar grabs Charon from behind, holding him still
* DarkHeart plants his foot and launches forward again, leaping to the side and ramming his knee into Charons chest
<DeathStar> ...enough...of...you
* Charon` is rammed in the chest.
* Katrina` nods to Nicolai, then throws her sabre at Charon's heart.
* Charon` blinks, eyeing the sabre in his chest.
* DarkHeart spins off Charon and lands against the wall
* DarkHeart floats against it waiting
* Charon` tries to break free of DS' grip.
* Sojima my face hits kios knee, and my nose breaks, but then at that moment, I delve into kios open mind and try to dig up his greatest fear
<DeathStar> NRP: *Kio is afraid of puppieS*
* DeathStar slides around, about to lose his grip.
* DarkHeart repels off it throwing a combo of punches at Charons face
* Snipe punches the sabre further into Charon's chest.
* Katrina` kneels down, feeling light headed.
* Nicolai puts two hands together and releases a shockwave of energy to force the saber further into Charons chest
<Charon`> URK!
* Charon` coughs up blood.
* Junior helps Kat, looking away from the impaling.
* Charon` tries to run away.
* DeathStar loses his grip, falling.
* DarkHeart flies after Charon
* Ariel darts after Charon, attempting to broadside him.
* Nicolai charges forward and trie to tackle Charon to the ground
<Kio> 2Grins sadistically as he feels sojima digging into his mind..he would have trouble finding an inkling of emotion in this mands mind.. 14"Is that the best you can do..?' 2He screams and rips the amulet from sojimas next..then spins around quickly..throwing dreaded spin kick torward the side of his face..and slam him against the wall
* Charon` is tackled. He struggles in vain, coughing up more blood.
* DarkHeart grabs onto Charons head and slams him towards the floor
* Snipe watches them gang pile Charon.
* Katrina` looks away from the sight.
* Katrina` hides her face into Junior's shoulder, not wanting to see.
* Charon` struggles in pain.
* DarkHeart floats above Charon and staring at him
* Charon` tries to get up.
* Junior doesn't look either, holding Kat as he tries to comfort her and keep her from looking too.
* DeathStar eyes them from a distance.
* Hotaru` barely watches
* DarkHeart lands to his side and picks him up, holding his hands behind his back
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *keeps her gun readied*
* Sojima teleports, not far, but away from kios kick. When I reappear I stare down kio, and concetrate my psionic energy waiting for kio to turn and see me
* Charon` slams DH back, breaks free, and tries to run again.
* Ariel lets the others deal with Charon... feels too much like a pack of wolves right now
* DarkHeart holds his hand out as if he wants something from the others
* DarkHeart slides back from the slam and chases after him again
* Nicolai tries to sucker punch Charon in the kidney
<Kio> 14"What will you do nw..you no longer have your power..all you havce is you precious psionics..and a broken nose.."
<DeathStar> GM: *blood is all over the placen ow from Charon*
* Charon` winces at Nicolai. He tries to punch him.
<Sojima> All I need are my psionics
* DarkHeart grabs Charon by the neck and pulls him back down to the ground
* Nicolai meets Charons fist with an Steel gauntlet, attemption to break his hand
* Charon` gurgles on his own blood, falling back into a bloody puddle.
* DarkHeart body form wavers
* DarkHeart is now known as Dias
* Dias drops to the ground and rolls Charon onto his stomach
<Nicolai> NRP: Is Charon dead now?
* Snipe is rolled over, the sabre sticking further in him
<Snipe> NRP: No
<Snipe> NRP: Charon did that
<Dias> NRP: Bah.
<Kio> 2He screams..alowing his muscle to bulge to an enourmous size..his mind being drove into a maddened frenzy. His glowing eyes turn to face sojima and blind rush him at incredible speed..attempting to drive a punch hard across his face
* DeathStar watches Kio and Sojima fight.
* Dias rolls him on his side
* Snipe moves over to Kat and Junior.
* Hotaru` sticks with Snipe
* Junior looks to Snipe.
<Snipe> As you can see, the team could use you.
* Dias turns away from Charon and walks down the hallway back into the room
<Junior> Still not a fan of death, John.
<Snipe> Death is all that is left now, Junior.
<Junior> I disagree.
* Sojima Kios speed is used against him, Sojima releases a huge bolt of psychokinetoc energy into kio, the kind that explodes when it hits something
<Hotaru`> John.. when did you get so morbid?
<Snipe> Then maybe that's why you shuould lead.
<Snipe> You still have that spark.
* Junior stands.
<Junior> I'm not sure you understand.
<Hotaru`> ... oh.. I think I see now...
* Dias looks to Jr
* Nicolai Uses his steel gauntlets to beat in Charons head
* Charon` has his head beat in, blood gushing from it.
* Dias spins around
<Dias> Nicolai you idiot...
* Charon` dies rather bloodily.
* Charon` has left #taw
* Dias turns back to Jr
<Kio> 2At the moment of impact..kios skin seems to harden and glow. Upon the explosion blood is sent flying from his scortched body. But he ignored the seeing burns in his body and continues to advance..running through the smoke. His bloody arm would reel outwards..attempting to smash into sojimas head and smash him into a wall
<Dias> If you won't take it, then I guess Slasher will have to.
* Katrina` eyes Nicolai in horror.
* Junior points to various screens, showing scared Chiere families. "You call it a 'spark'? Those people are terrified. They just want to live happily and quietly--like I do. There's a lot to live for there."
* Ariel has her back to Nicolai as he does that... she doesn't want to see it either.
* Snipe looks at Junior calmly.
<Junior> Don't make any judgement, either... I know we can't always have what we want.
<Snipe> If you decided to stay here for them, I can't find anything wrong with that.
<Junior> Even with Charon dead, the chances are they'll be back looking for their other ships.
* Junior sighs.
* Sojima Gets hit in the head, but doesn't hit the wall. I use my psionics to stop use both, and from the range that kio is in I can make use of the amulet he stole from me. I conjuer up a medium ice shard and try to jab into kio
<Dias> Junior. You can do the same thing for them as head of the Alliance.
* DeathStar looks at Junior, trying to decide if he agrees with him leading.
<Dias> NRP: *finds it funny no one that Kio and Sojima fight while they talk*
* Junior helps Kat up.
<Hotaru`> You can do it for more than just them, too
* Junior looks to them.
* Katrina` leans against Junior, the pain taking their toll on her.
<Junior> What exactly is it you want me to do?
<Nicolai> NRP: Yea, we'll just battle and no one really notices.
<Dias> NRP: What we tell you fool!
<Snipe> Lead this team to find some way to defeat the Motenks.
<Snipe> You'll have the Alliance and the Tsivrixsh Empire at your disposal, though you would work jointly with Sardis.
<Kio> 2He uses one hand to strike sojimas stabbing hand to strike it to the side..causing it it to strike his ribs. He screams and brings his fist forward..unleashing a violent punch torward the mans stomach. And with sojimas still hand in his own he would snap it back quickly and try and sweep him completely from his feet..then bring his own shard down torward his chest
* Junior falls into thought for a moment...
<DeathStar> ...
* Junior looks back to the screens, looking as the people wait for the all clear signal...
<Dias> You can't possibly defend your planet against their full fleet Jr. You might as well take the cards that are handed to you and make them useful.
* Junior glances to Dias. "I know what the odds are."
<Dias> You should, their last attack was on the HoloVids everywhere.
* Junior glances to Snipe.
* Snipe seems to be holding his breath slightly, but it could because of his bruised ribs.
<Junior> I'll need advisors.
<Snipe> I think Slasher would be more than happy to give you his advice.
<Snipe> As will Sardis.
<Snipe> And Stark is a smart man, too.
<DeathStar> I offer my advice, too.
* Junior closes his eyes, reluctantly. "Alright..."
<Hotaru`> I'm not sure how much help it'll be, but if I can help, I will
* Snipe nods his head.
* Sojima the punch to the stomach breaks a few ribs, but it also breaks an implant that was being used to supress anything that wasn't evil from Sojimas mind. Sojima recognizes kio from the labyrinth.
<DeathStar> Narrator: Knowing that Junior was going to take leadership, I thought everything would work out fine. I had no idea the horror that would come - if I had, I wouldn't have made my next decision so quickly.
<Snipe> I'm going to be leaving the team now, everyone.
<Sojima> K-k-kio?
<Ariel> ...what?
* DeathStar stares at Snipe.
* Dias looks to Snipe
<Dias> ...Why/
<Katrina`> ...John?
<Snipe> I can't work the team anymore, I'm afraid. I have to find my own way now.
<Hotaru`> ...John? You're leaving?
<Kio> 2Halts himself just before plunging the shard into sojimas chest." 14"Ehh..?
<Snipe> (with the)
<Junior> ...
<Nicolai> I was just starting to like you
* Junior crosses his arms. "I feel tricked now, John."
* Dias looks at Snipe, hurt
<Snipe> I'm sorry, Junior, but I trust you more than you can realize.
<Junior> ...
<Sojima> yea, don't you remember in the desert base
* Dias turns and starts walking down the hallway
* Snipe watches Dias go.
<Kio> 2Thinks back 14"What about it?"
<Sojima> You don't remember me
<DeathStar> What is this, John? Why are you being a coward and walking away!?
* Snipe turns and punches DS hard across the jaw, hard enough to send the man falling to his knees.
<Snipe> Don't talk to me.
<Nicolai> I saw that coming
<Nicolai> right from the word coward
<Ariel> !
* DeathStar holds his jaw.
* Junior looks to DS, then back to Snipe.
<Sojima> Sojima...
* Snipe walks away.
<Kio> 14"Not really..the desert place is sort of a blur..being it collapsed and all.." 2Glances at the others 14"What about this guy!"
<Hotaru`> I don't really understand, but...
* Katrina` watches Snipe go.
* Junior passively gives the orders to begin restoring the planetary defenses, looking to the others.
<Ariel> <Emily> *hurries after Snipe, and takes hold of his arm* "What's this about John...?"
<Sojima> yea, the hundreds of guards that we fought off to get everyone inside
* Snipe looks at Em.
<Kio> NRP: Wasn't sojima the guy who jumped on me
<Snipe> I'm afraid I've learned that I don't know the people around me like I thought I did.
<Junior> I need to get caught up. What's happened since I left?
* Hotaru` sighs, and walks out after Snipe
<Kio> 14"Bah you the guy who jumped on my arnt you!?"
* DeathStar stands up
<Kio> *me*
<DeathStar> I'll help bring you back up to speed.
<Sojima> Yea, that was me
<Ariel> <Emily> "So you're just... leaving?"
* Katrina` hangs her head low.
<Sojima> So, can I get up now?
<Ariel> ...I feel like this is our fault.
<Snipe> Yes. I have a few leads I want to look into. See what I can figure out. I'll be back to check on everyone.
* DeathStar looks at Ariel
<DeathStar> How so?
* Hotaru` catches up to Snipe.
* Kio places a hand on his rob..now feeling the pain of the piercing and the burns. 14"Uhh..guys!"
<Sojima> MEDIC
* Katrina` walks over to take a seat in one of the remaining chairs.
<Sojima> We got a situation over here
<Nicolai> You better check on Kio, I think he called us
<Kio> 14"I'm fine..its this guy i'm worried about..i kinda broke his nose and robs.."
* Junior looks to Kat.
<Junior> Are you alright?
<Ariel> *shrugs* I better check on what's up... *heads over to where Sojima is calling from*
* Katrina` offers a faint smile
<Katrina`> I'll live.
<Hotaru`> John... I'll stay with you.
* Katrina` looks a little sad.
<Ariel> <Emily> *nods in agreement*
* Snipe scratches the side of his face, looking at the two
* Sojima winces a little bit from the broken ribs
<Snipe> Did you think what DS was right?
* Junior takes a seat, since DS decided not to update him.
<Snipe> (did was)
<Junior> Katrina, right?
* DeathStar watches Ariel go.
<Hotaru`> I... I don't think it was his decision...
* Katrina` nods.
* Junior nods.
<Snipe> So if I let some woman he claimed to love me and I had no feelings for bring back Em here, just because it was her "decision", then I'm in the right?
<Kio> 2Takes a seat on the floor..trying to deal with the pain
<Junior> Sorry you couldn't visit on a nicer day. *smirks slightly*
<Katrina`> It's a very nice planet. When it isn't being attacked. *she jokes*
<Ariel> <Emily> I don't know... but... would it really be right to stop her?
<Junior> Yeah well, what can you do when family visits? *shrugs, laughing half-heartedly*
<Snipe> You think it would be right not to stop?
<Katrina`> I'm sorry your place got wrecked.
<Hotaru`> ... she wouldn't have done it if she didn't think it was the best thing to do...
* Snipe shakes his head.
<Junior> Wrecked is a lot better than destroyed.
<Ariel> <Emily> If someone is dying, and in incredible pain, is it wrong to put them to rest if they ask you to?
<Snipe> If I had the choice to bring you back to life, either with my life or someone elses', I would not bring you two back.
* Sojima stands, intense pain coming from his ribs, Sojima grins and bears it.
<Snipe> And I'm afraid I can't stand by the person who would do such a thing.
<Ariel> *arrives at where Sojima is* So... where does it hurt? *jokingly*
<Hotaru`> <Terra> *follows Ariel there*
* Katrina` nods.
* Nicolai points to numerous spots, emphasizing the ribs
<Nicolai> NRP: Wrong guy
<Dias> NRP: Sojima: Here...*points to his crotch*
* Sojima points to various spots, but focuses on his ribs
<Ariel> NRP: Ariel: *pulls out a 3' needle* This won't hur.. okay, yes it will.
<Nicolai> NRP: I should commplain that I'm blue ballin
<Sojima> It hurts just about everywhere
* Snipe looks at their silent expressions.
<Sojima> BUt my ribs and nose all that i need fixed
<Nicolai> I'll miss ya chief, even if i didn't know that well
<Katrina`> I'm sorry John pressured you into leading.
* Ariel nods and takes a medkit, as uncharacteric as it is for her to have, off her belt. She pulls out a spray.
* Snipe turns to walk away, figuring they have nothing more to say now.
<Kio> NRP: In the meantime i'll kill junior and take control of the team!
<Dias> NRP: *inside the medkit is mostly dildos and whips and cuffs* Ariel: Oops wrong medkit
<Sojima> oh, and kio, sorry about all that fighting nonsense, I couldn't control myself. It was like I was possessed
<Junior> Like I said... we can't always have what we want.
* Junior looks to Kat.
<Sojima> NRP: I don't mind that a bit
<Katrina`> I know. *she looks down at her hands*
<Kio> 14"I needed the warm up.."
* Nicolai gets up from Charon and cleans the blood off himself
<Ariel> *applys the spray against Sojima's neck, and activates it* These painkillers aren't very strong. But it should be enough to dull the pain.
* Junior grins a bit, "Though it makes the good things that much sweeter."
* Snipe moves down the hallway, not turning back to look at Em and Hotaru, not wanting to see their expressions after what he said. He moves to the landing pad.
<Ariel> <Emily> *hesitates just a moment, then follows after Snipe*
<Hotaru`> For what it's worth, I don't know how he could've stopped it..
<Sojima> Thanks, it's better than this searing pain
* Hotaru` quietly follows
* Shadow_Mardonas is now known as Shadow|Sleep
* Dias is out on the remains of the landing pad, he stands at the edge looking out towards the scenery
* Snipe walks up behind Dias.
<Snipe> Hey, bro.
<Dias> Hey bud...
* Katrina` smiles at Junior
<Kio> night
<Nicolai> Hello Junior, I'm Nicolai I don't think we were properly introduced yet
<Ariel> Oh... Actually. That was for the pain that's coming. Bite down on this. *offers Sojima a disc of thick rubber*
<Snipe> I'm sorry I have to leave on you.
<Kio> NRP: Ack wrong room
<Sojima> oh
<Dias> You're only doing what you think is right. I can't stop you for that.
* Sojima bites on the rubber disc
* Kio looks at sojima then ariel..hes actually finding the scene rather funny
* Snipe pats Dias on the back, then pulls him into a friendly man hug.
<Snipe> You stay good.
* Dias hugs back
<Dias> ...John...I'm worried.
* Ariel takes a breath, then resets Sojima's ribs into place, wincing as she does.
<Snipe> I know. But you're strong.
<Dias> I couldn't stop it last time...
<Nicolai> NRP: You stay gold Snipe, You stay gold
<Snipe> You will the next time. I know you, buddy.
<Dias> I hope...
<Snipe> Besides, you wouldn't want to make a liar out of me, now would you?
* Sojima bites hard on the rubber disc, definitely leaving teeth holes in it. But when it said and done the pain is considerably less than before
<Kio> 14"Soo tell me..what is this amulet..and crystal?"
<Hotaru`> Y'know, I've never thought about whether it's wrong to die to save someone else before today...
<Dias> ...Heh...I have the memories of what he did...And what they did...
* Ariel finishes rather quickly, then places a sprint around Sojima's chest, so he doesn't pop them before he can get proper treatment.
<Sojima> They contain Ice and Flame energy, I use my psionics to physically manifest them for defensive or offensive purposes
<Ariel> NRP: Ack! Splint even. I'm going engrish x.x;;
<Dias> What scares me the most is that they didn't seem to care...They only wanted me dead.
<Kio> 14"..fun"
<Hotaru`> The motenks are monsters...
<Snipe> I know. But I'll be there if anything happens again. You know me - I can't let you get slashed up.
* Dias turns to Hotaru
<Nicolai> So what do we have on our plate now?
* Snipe looks at Hotaru silently.
<Dias> *looks hurt from her comment* I don't think they are...
<Ariel> <Emily> *just stays quiet*
<Sojima> Well, I prefer to use them for defense
<Hotaru`> ... I suppose I don't understand them...
* Snipe pats Dias on the back, mouthing "forgive her", then walks away.
<Dias> They seem to only make moves to defend themselves so far. Something that any other race would do.
<Hotaru`> ... oh... then perhaps they're not as bad as they seem.
<Dias> We'll see soon enough.
* Junior glances to Nicolai
* Dias turns away and continues to stare at the landscape
* Slasher has quit IRC (Quit: )
* Dias is now known as Dias-Sleep
<Junior> Don't know yet. I suppose the first step is going to the Alliance station.
<Kio> 14"Well...the aquarious is a piece of scrap metal right now"
<Nicolai> Sounds like a plan to me
* Snipe has left #taw
<Katrina`> I'll miss that ship...
<Sojima> How far is the Alliance from here?
<Hotaru`> Hey, Emily, you're coming along too, aren't you?
<Ariel> <Emily> ...?
<Hotaru`> I'm... thinking of going with John...
<Ariel> <Emily> ...I'm not out here to roam around the galaxy. I'm out here so I can be with my family. *continues after Snipe*
<Hotaru`> I thought so.
* Hotaru` sticks with Emily
<Nicolai> wow
<Hotaru`> .oO(A family that just keeps shrinking...)
<Kio> 14"Is it me or the team just dwindle rapidly.."
<Hotaru`> .oO(But then, I was never *that* close to the others.)
<Sojima> NRP: Is the alliance within teleporting range?
<DeathStar> NRP: No.
<Kio> NRP: Nicolai just lost 2 women to score on
<Sojima> NRP: Damn, never thought about it that way
* DeathStar watches the trio go.
<Hotaru`> <Terra> Yeah... I expected as much from the way Snipe acted earlier...
<Sojima> I blew up your shuttle on my way in earlier, so if you could get another one that'd great
<DeathStar> ....
* Kio ponders which way to go
* Katrina` doesn't even look in DS' direction, idly looking at the ground.
* Kio looks at death star 14"Welcome to the circle of the hated, population: You and Me
* Ariel puts away her med kit, and moves over to sit by Kat, putting a comforting arm around the slightly younger appearing woman.
<DeathStar> Hm. Well, at least we know each other in town.
<Nicolai> Don't worry about them, their not gone forever
<Hotaru`> <Terra> Is the turnover always this bad?
* Katrina` looks at Ariel, almost blankly at first, but offers a forced smile.
* DeathStar looks at Kio
<Ariel> *hugs Katrina* Things will work out Kat... in time, they'll work out.
<DeathStar> You're pretty good, by the way.
<Nicolai> NRP: I think Nicolai is too chipper
<Kio> 14"What do you mean..?"
<DeathStar> Up there on the Aquarius.
<Kio> 14"Not that good.."
* Katrina` pats Ariel idly on the back
<Katrina`> I know...
<Hotaru`> <Terra> I don't know... you did well enough
* DeathStar smirks, then looks at Ariel and Kat.
* Hotaru` is now known as Terra`
<Nicolai> So why don't we get of this mess, and somewhere a little less saddening
<Nicolai> NRP: Who's up for checkers :P
<DeathStar> Lets go.
<Kio> NRP: I'm in!
* DeathStar turns and walks away
<Terra`> Right
<Ariel> NRP: I'm more of a cards person.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Oct 11 01:57:22 2004