Session Start: Sun Jan 23 18:20:25 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20050123.log'
<DeathStar> Session 252: The Trail of Tears
<DeathStar> Time Chart: March 19th, 2224. 1 day later
<DeathStar> Location: The Woods
<DeathStar> GM: *a bird rests on top of Cole's head as he lays in the forest, damaged*
* Colephantus has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<DeathStar> NRP: The bird killed him
<Dias> NRP: Man did he really want to RP.
<DeathStar> NRP: Well, I guess we need to focus on the MYSTERY MAN
<Dias> NRP: He's in Acupolco right now.
* Colephantus has joined #taw
<DeathStar> GM: *a bird rests on top of Cole's head as he lays in the forest, damaged*
* Colephantus checks his repairs systems to see how they are holding up.
<DeathStar> GM: *they're not holding up at all - with Cole's energy depleted in the last battle, they're barely doing anything*
* Colephantus sighs and pulls himself up to his feet, he begins to walk deeper into the forest.
<DeathStar> GM: *the forest is quiet.*
* Colephantus continues walking, wanting to distance himself from MegaCity as much as possible.
<DeathStar> GM: *the woods look just about the same in every direction - in fact, it's hard to tell where one is going, much less a direction*
* Colephantus continues to walk forward, since he has no other choice.
<DeathStar> GM: *Cole falls down a hole since he just keeps walking*
* Colephantus falls down a hole then.
* Colephantus hits the bottom with a thud?
<DeathStar> GM: *the hole wasn't that deep - it's just a hole a few feet deep*
<Colephantus> NRP: *kicks at you*
* Colephantus sighs and pulls himself up and continues his walk, watching out for holes and any other hazard.
* Colephantus checks his katars to make sure they are working properly.
<DeathStar> GM: *the katars are completely operational at this time. As Cole keeps going deeper in the woods, the sunlight is pettering out and casting the trees in darkness*
* Colephantus sighs and looks up, the lack of creatures is a bit unnerving but it is something he overlooks, he ignites his right katar to give him better light in the coming darkness. With his left hand he rubs over one of his bullet wounds on his side. It seems the repairs have managed to stop the bleeding at least.
<DeathStar> GM: *the katar casts an eerie glow in the forest around him, illuminating it in an unnatural light*
<DeathStar> GM: *A rustling is heard in the bushes to Cole's right*
* Colephantus has to adjust his eyes to the eerie green light, but his stride doesn't slow. He digs through his jacket pocket to see if he can find that half eaten donut, he quickly turns to the right.
* Colephantus jerks his hand out of his pocket and ignites his left katar as well.
<DeathStar> GM: *The bushes are silent now*
* Colephantus looks up at the trees above, to observe the distance between the branches, he would feel safer more elevated.
<DeathStar> GM: *the branches on the tree are a good 10 feet above the bushes*
* Colephantus continues to walk on, since he would rather conserve energy. .oO( Yep....i've really got myself knee deep is shit this time...)
<DeathStar> NRP: Walking towards the bushes or in another direction?
<Colephantus> NRP: Well the bush was to my right...so I just decided to keep going.
<DeathStar> NRP: Roger.
* Colephantus digs around for that donut piece again.
<Colephantus> Damnit...I'm hungry.
<DeathStar> GM: *the ground suddenly slides out from underneath Cole and he goes flying up into the air, hanging upside down as he stepped into a snare*
* Colephantus looks at the ground above him, his arms dangling, this was obviously a shock and he pulls himself up to cut the rope, where he would fall back on his feet.
<DeathStar> GM: *the second Cole hits the ground, several pairs of guns are aimed at him. 6 Mega City officers stand there* <Man> Well, I always said catching a reploid was like catching any other type of animal.
<Colephantus> Hmmm.
<Colephantus> isn't this an interesting situation.
<DeathStar> <Man> *One of the five men begin to approach with a device in their hands*
* Colephantus instantly reacts, grabbing the man and throwing him for the two guards behind him, he dunks as they open fire and runs in slashing at the gut of the man on the far left, he spins around kicking for the gun on the guard in the middle and then attempts to slam him into the man on the right.
<Colephantus> NRP: I hope that is all within limits. If not, you can make the call.
<DeathStar> NRP: *just...stares* You can't have my own people fire at yo
<Dias> NRP: Whats a dunk look like anyway?
<Colephantus> NRP: Well you they are going to do it. I was just stating the obvious.
<Colephantus> NRP: Shhh dias.
<DeathStar> GM: *the men, the second Cole grabs and throws the man, don't fire. They just run away*
* Colephantus runs over to the man he threw and stabs at his back, if he does kill him, he would steal anything on him, grenades, clips and his gun, if it is alright that is.
<DeathStar> GM: *the man is stabbed and killed. But the second Cole grabs his grenades, a blast flies out from the woods and hits the grenade in his hand, detonating it right on top of him*
* Colephantus is sent flying back and collides into a tree, he falls to the ground on his knees, his clothes are burnt back and his underlying armor is smoking.
<DeathStar> GM: *three figures can be seen approaching in the dark, looking for where Cole landed*
* Colephantus is laying there, breathing quite heavily. He presses against the ground and kicks up, rising into the air, he pulls out both mini-guns and begins to fire at the three.
<DeathStar> GM: *a voice cries out in pain and the other two drop to the ground, blending in with the dark foliage. Something can be heard landing near Cole - as if something small was thrown in his direction*
* Colephantus breaks off into a run and dives into some dense foliage, he only assumed that it was a grenade.
<DeathStar> GM: *the explosion behind Cole rocks the forest and sends a tree falling down onto the ground. All is quiet now.*
* Colephantus lays as still as possible, listening with everything in him for some type of noise that would lead him to his attackers.
<DeathStar> GM: *the sounds of footsteps can be heard in and around him - several men are searching the forest*
* Colephantus continues to lie still, waiting before the steps to continue on, his mini-guns are ready in case he is discovered.
<DeathStar> GM: *the footsteps grow quieter and then soon fade to nothing*
* Colephantus slowly peeks his head out of the foliage, trying not to make a noticable noise.
<DeathStar> GM: *the dark forest seems to be empty - but the shadows of the forest could hide anyone*
* Colephantus slides out of his hiding place and slides over to the nearest tree. He begins to climb up to its branches.
<DeathStar> GM: *the tree seems to accept Cole on it's branches*
* X1-Work is now known as X1
* Colephantus uses his perch to get a better luck on the forest. His gaze scans across the dense wood.
<DeathStar> GM: *suddenly the tree is chopped in half and begins to plummet toward the ground*
* Colephantus jumps from his branch and soars for the branch in the adjoining tree.
<DeathStar> GM: *the branch snaps under Cole's weight, sending him toward the ground8
* Colephantus stretches out his arms to catch the branch.
<Colephantus> NRP: D'oh.
* Colephantus lands on his feet and instantly ducks low into some brush.
<DeathStar> GM: *several plasma shots fly into and around the bushes and 10 Mega City people appear, firing into the woods, trying to hit Cole. They're forming a tight circle around him to keep him cornered*
<DeathStar> <Leader> We know you're here, Colephantus! Give up!
* Colephantus kicks off and soars from the bushes, slashing out at the men closet to him, if he succeeded in hitting him, or evem if he didn't, he would break off into a run.
<X1> MiniGM: *a chirping echoes through the forest*
<DeathStar> GM: *the men duck Cole's attack and kick him back into the center of the circle. Everyone aims their weapons at him*
<DeathStar> <Leader> *Steps forward into the circle around Cole. He flexes his hands* Well well.
<Colephantus> ..............
<Colephantus> You think your man enough to take me 1 on 1?
<DeathStar> <Leader> Oh, I think I am.
* Colephantus chuckles.
<Colephantus> Lets find out. Not even Satan himself could handle me.
* Colephantus unignites his Katar and slides into his stance.
<DeathStar> <Leader> *raises his hands into the air, getting into a combat position. The ten men making up the circle watch, weapons aimed and ready*
<X1> MiniGM: *a loud crack resounds through the forest as trees begin to sway, near the group*
<Colephantus> NRp: Woooo I might get some help!
<DeathStar> GM: *some of the men in the circle begin to look around, confused*
<Dias> NRP: Not really. AND I'm THE MINIGM YOU BASTARDO!
<DeathStar> <Leader> *throws a right hook at Cole's head, moving with lightning speed*
<X1> MiniGM: *A massive tree begins to fall towards the group of attackers - If they don't move, they will indeed die*
<X1> NRP: Blame DS, he said I could. =P
<DeathStar> GM: *the men dive to the side to avoid the tree, which smashes into the circle and breaks everyone up from their formation - causing massive chaos in the ranks*
<Dias> NRP: *coughs* Their in a circle...*coughs*
* Colephantus reacts sluggishly but enough to throw up his hand up to block to strike, he smirks and slams he fist for the mans gut.
<DeathStar> <Leader> *distracted by the falling tree, is punched in the gut. He stumbles back* WHAT IS THIS?
* Colephantus attempts to push him down and then breaks off into a run, if he succeeds.
<DeathStar> <Leader> *stumbles, then grabs a knife and hurls it toward Cole's back*
<X1> MiniGM: *a hand snatches the knife out of the air, clenching it*
<DeathStar> <Leader> Wh-Wh-What?
* Colephantus hears the noise of a knife and falls to the ground, looking up to see what happen.
<X1> MiniGM: "I think you gentlemen should disperse."
* X1 is now known as Wiendigo
<DeathStar> GM: *the group of men finally reform and aim their weapons at the voice*
<DeathStar> <Leader> Who the hell are YOU?.
* Colephantus doesn't know who this is, but obviously accepts the help. He slides to his feet, weapons ready.
* Wiendigo stands suddenly behind Cole, flipping the knife in the air with a smirk on his face. "I'm the calvary."
<DeathStar> <Leader> You're DEAD. *aims at Wiendigo* FIRE MEN! *the soldiers begin to fire toward Wien and Cole*
<Dias> NRP: What goods a Castrated Wiendigo?
* Colephantus breaks into a run to the left, firing his mini-guns at the group.
<Wiendigo> Always the hard way. *shrugs and takes out his katana. With a slice, he deflects the bullets as he sprints foward towards teh attackers*
<DeathStar> GM: *some of the men are hit by the mini-gun and fall backwards, blood splurting out of their chests*
<DeathStar> GM: *The men begin to panic and fire at Wiendigo as he approaches, trying to hit him*
* Colephantus comes around to the left side of the group after strafing and firing, he ignites his katars, and slashes toward the first man.
* Wiendigo dashes through and past the gunners, with a wide slash through the air*
<DeathStar> GM: *the men are slashed in half by both reploids, their bodies sliding in half onto the ground, where a puddle of blood forms. Only the leader stands now*
<DeathStar> <Leader> Th...Thi... THIS ISN't OVER! *runs away*
* Colephantus straitens up, watching Wien. And then glances at the man running.
<Wiendigo> Not by a long shot.
* Wiendigo grins fiendishly.
* Colephantus turns to Wiendigo. "....Thanks."
* Wiendigo sheaths his sword and turns to Cole. "So you're the one everyone's talking about."
<DeathStar> NRP: <Cole> That's right. I'm the ... Chosen One.
* Colephantus shrugs, "I guess...umm who are you?"
<Dias> NRP: <Wien> *looks Cole up and down* Wait..SHIT. I saved the wrong guy..*walks off*
<Wiendigo> Wiendigo.
* Colephantus arches a brow. "You know DeathStar then..."
* Wiendigo 's faces twitches slightly. "Yeah, I know him."
* Colephantus glances around, "I really appreciate the help.."
* Wiendigo tilts his head back and whistles sharply into the air
<Wiendigo> Believe me, I was doing it more for our sake than yours.
* Colephantus glances around at the whistle.
<Colephantus> Our?
<Wiendigo> MiniGM: *shapes begin moving out from around the woods - humanoid shapes. A few, several, soon a couple dozen surround the area*
<Colephantus> So...
<Wiendigo> Our.
<Colephantus> Your the other group that he mentioned then?
* Wiendigo shrugs. "I don't know what he was referring to, but we are certainly a group."
<Wiendigo> We're Mavericks.
<Colephantus> .....*glances around at the shapes more closely* Indeed...
<Colephantus> Could you answer something for me? *he directs of course to Wien*
* Wiendigo folds his arms stiffly. "Only if you answer something for me."
<Colephantus> Very Well. Ask away.
<Wiendigo> Death Star's alive?
<Colephantus> Yes.
* Wiendigo looks off into space for a moment. "Huh."
<Colephantus> The reploid DS also. Since there is two of them now...
<Wiendigo> ...Maybe I should've stayed dead after all.
<Colephantus> Now let me ask you. How far are you willing to go...to win this war?
* Wiendigo smirks, looking back over his shoulder. "Grave!"
* Gravedigger has joined #taw
* Gravedigger stands up from amongst the group. "Yeah?"
<Wiendigo> Are we ready for another war?
* Gravedigger grins, leaning against a tree. "Aren't we always?"
* Wiendigo looks back to Cole. "WE'll go as far as we need to."
* Colephantus observes him for a moment.
<Colephantus> What about those that are innocent...that do not want this war. Will they be punished if you win?
* Wiendigo glances at Cole. "I think you misunderstand me, brother. I didn't say we wanted this war either."
<Wiendigo> We're just those who choose to fight for our right to co-exist, the same right any sentient creature deserves.
* Colephantus nods.
<Colephantus> The only person that wants this war.
<Colephantus> Is Deathstar.
* Gravedigger climbs down, nudging Wien in the ribs. "I think you're confusing him with the 'Maverick' thing.
<Wiendigo> ...Oh.
<Colephantus> Would you kill innocents? If you won?
* Wiendigo rubs the back of his head. "That...that wasn't my idea, that was theirs." *motions back and around the group* "They thought we needed something with historical signfigance*
<Wiendigo> We're not the same Mavericks Sigma led.
<Wiendigo> We're fighting for equality, not superiority.
* Colephantus nods once more.
<Wiendigo> So, no, we won't kill innocents.
<Colephantus> Then tell me. Can I join you?
* Wiendigo nods.
<Wiendigo> Of course.
* Colephantus smiles. "I will do my best, and then some. I assure you."
<Wiendigo> It's all any of us can be asked to do.
* Colephantus glances around at his new comrades. Then nods to Wien. "They used to talk alot about you...said you was a bit crazy."
* Wiendigo smirks. "Yeah, well, that was another lifetime."
<DeathStar> <Voice> Now this isn't something you expect to turn up your backyard.
<Gravedigger> He's better now. Not with the face-cutting off and all.
<Wiendigo> ...I think I liked you better mute.
* Wiendigo turns to the voice
* Colephantus turns to the voice.
* DeathStar is now known as Snipe
* Snipe stands on a branch, his arms crossed, glancing down at them all. His glasses slide down his nose some.
<Wiendigo> We've only been out here a week. Took you long enough.
<Colephantus> Snipe? What are you doing here/
<Gravedigger> ...Wha?
* Gravedigger blinks, staring at Snipe
* Snipe leaps from the branch and lands on the ground, standing up to face Gravedigger.
<Gravedigger> ...Whoa...dude, you got ooooolllddd...
* Snipe shoves his glasses back up with his finger.
<Snipe> And you're exactly the same - annoying.
<Gravedigger> ...You have seen me in decades, and that's all you have to say to me?
<Snipe> Well ... yeah.
<Gravedigger> Nrp: *haven't
<Gravedigger> ...You REALLY haven't changed.
* Snipe laughs, then turns to look at Cole, then at Wien, then at Grave again
* Colephantus slides over to a tree and slides down to a sitting position.
<Snipe> Well, of all the places to hide, you pick my woods.
<Dias> NRP: Snipe: GET OFF MY BACKYARD!
<Colephantus> NRP: I sure do slide a lot. I just noticed.
<Dias> NRP: I'd hope so right now, since you shoudl be near death.
<Colephantus> NRP: I am. :)
* Wiendigo removes his sunglasses, placing them in his jacket pocket. "It as the only place we could get ready to go into the city, undetected."
<Wiendigo> But, it seems circumstances have changed and we'll have to move our timetable up.
<Snipe> Mmm Mmm. You'd want to go back into the city after all the killing?
<Wiendigo> Things have escalated too quickly. And if what your friend there says is true, and...well, ONE of the Death Stars wants war now, somebody has to stem back the tide.
<Snipe> Yes. *glances at Cole* He should know.
* Colephantus arches a brow.
<Colephantus> DS is almost completely insane with his lust for dominance. He plans, on killing all that stand in his way.
<Snipe> I always said DS was crazy
<Colephantus> I always doubted you....till now.
<Snipe> Just look at Wind. He's a loon.
* Wiendigo rubs his nose. "Not the first time, guess it won't be the last. Usually I'd be there, too, trying to kil lhim."
* Gravedigger glances to Snipe. "How many are left? You know...us?"
<Wiendigo> NRP: BRB
* Snipe glances at Grave, then rubs the back of his head
<Snipe> Well, on last count, the reploid deaths were above a hundred.
* Colephantus leans his head back, resting it on the tree.
<Snipe> And only a few hundred of you came to this planet - well, registered. I'm sure some of you came unregistered.
<Colephantus> I never registered....
<Snipe> No, but you're famous.
<Colephantus> I beat up some cops and now everyone knows who I am.
* Colephantus sighs.
<Snipe> You also blew up half the city with DS.
* Colephantus laughs hesitently. "Well. I had blurred goals at that time. I never knew DS was going as far as he said..."
* Gravedigger shakes his head
<Gravedigger> I meant of the old team.
* Snipe winces, grabbing his glasses as he rubs it wiht his shirt.
<Snipe> Hotaru. Em. Slasher. Ariel. DS.
* Wiendigo scratches his chin. "I need to meet the...DSes...I'm going to need to gauge the situation more closely."
<Colephantus> Well...good luck talking to the Motenk DS...hes in a coma.
<Wiendigo> I have a knack for persuasion.
* Wiendigo taps his head
* Snipe keeps rubbing his glasses, quietly staring at the ground.
* Gravedigger rubs the back of his head
<Gravedigger> One last hurrah, huh?
* Snipe looks at Grave
<Snipe> Yeah. We're the last two.
* Gravedigger reaches his arm out
* Colephantus lowers his eyes. Since one of the "old team" was a friend of his.
* Snipe puts the glasses back on.
<Dias> NRP: <Dias> *rolls in his grave from Cole's comment*
<Colephantus> NRP: *kicks at you*
<Snipe> You guys - ... don't get yourselves killed.
<Colephantus> Well. I hate to be even more trouble than I am...*raises his stare* But could I please be repaired?
* Gravedigger looks at Snipe
<Gravedigger> You're...not coming?
* Snipe shakes his head
<Snipe> I just had a kid 2 days ago.
<Colephantus> How is the little girl? Healthy I hope?
<Snipe> I can't...do this anymore.
<Snipe> Very. She's bright-eyed and smart. Her name is Andrea. After Spirit.
<Gravedigger> But, but I-*looks down and away* Yeah, I cant' ask you to do this...
* Wiendigo cups his hands to his mouth.
<Colephantus> NRP: Dias was Cole's friend...but if Dias didn't like Cole, that is another thing.
<Wiendigo> HEY, MEDIC!
* Snipe glances at Grave
<Snipe> I'm sorry.
<Wiendigo> MiniGM: *X2 comes down the path*
<Colephantus> NRP: Cole only has this many friends.....<----->
* Snipe stares at X2
<Snipe> Oh. My. God.
<Colephantus> .......
* Wiendigo stops
<Colephantus> Isn't that the crazy drunk guy from the wedding?
<Wiendigo> What?
<Snipe> He's a drunk!
<Dias> NRP: You never showed up for any of his training! You weren't a friend!
<Wiendigo> <X2> And you're a blind fool!
<Snipe> You're a homeless quack!
<Colephantus> NRP: I did too show up for his training...DS just never let us session it.
* Gravedigger looks back up at Snipe, with strained eyes. "Don't let them forget what we've done, Snipe. Make sure ur sacrifices haven't been in vain."
<Wiendigo> <X2> I have a home, now, thank you very much."
* Snipe looks back at Grave.
<Snipe> I'll tell the story until the day I die, Grave.
<Colephantus> Are you sure you know how to fix things? *to X2*
<Dias> NRP: *A stray bullet from a hunter nails Snipe in the head, and no one finds out what happened to the war*
<Wiendigo> MiniGM: <X2> I'm only the son of the first reploid ever produced, I DO know how to repair my own kind.
<Wiendigo> MiniGM: *X2 sets about repairing Cole*
* Wiendigo dusts off his hands, looking around at the Mavs forces. "All right, people, and I use the term loosely. We're going to the city, so pack up, we're heading out."
* Colephantus watches X2 work on him, "Well. I sit here corrected...just be careful..."
* Snipe stands there.
<Snipe> Becareful in the city. Last I heard on the holovid, the Maverick Hunters were taking reploids alive.
<Colephantus> They tried on me as well.
<Wiendigo> Better alive than dead at this point.
<Wiendigo> Besides, if I'm going to meet with Death Star...s....that's where we need to be.
<Colephantus> Well. I think dead my be best if they are doing what I think they are.
<Snipe> Well, good luck to you all, then.
* Snipe turns, moving back into the woods.
* Gravedigger sighs
<Gravedigger> And then there was one.
* Wiendigo messes up Grave's hair
<Wiendigo> C'mon, runt, we've got work to do.
<Snipe> Session Ends
Session Close: Sun Jan 23 20:09:48 2005