Session Start: Thu Oct 08 20:02:09 2009
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20091008.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: A Few Hours Thereafter
<DeathStar> Location: Darien's Bat Cave
<DeathStar> 6* The older Erevis keeps her eyes on the monitors, watching for signs of her contact, when peering at one monitor of a camera in Tokyo shows Legacy monsters marching northward.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron stands a little bit from her, though his eyes have also remained on the monitors, he tilts his head slowly at the Legacy march.
<DeathStar> 6* She peers toward the monitor with a frown
<Kit> 6Megumi examines the rune blade, having removed it from its memorial on the wall
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC peers on the opposite side of Erevis, studying that monitor.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Hmm. That seems troubling.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek is in one of the side rooms, layed out on a bed.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Are they searching for something?
<Kit> <Megumi> What would you suppose it is, hm?
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> I do not know. 6* They are soon out of sight of the camera, but a good 30 of them marched by
<Xanatos> <Theron> They are going somewhere, that is for certain.
* Ariel took the rune blade last session, and didn't move to put it back yet
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Perhaps they are moving to reinforce an area
<Xanatos> <Theron> Is there anyway to know any significant locations north of that camera?
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> If I am correct, they could be going anywhere into the northern part of the city
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> I must admit, I am out of my element in regards to understanding how Legacy strategizes.
<DeathStar> 6* On another monitor, people can be seen approaching the mansion.
<Kit> <Megumi> Senpai." 6She peers toward her slowly.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Hmm. Perhaps they will have a better idea. 6He motions towards the people.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr rocks on her feet, leaning against the wall. "The contacts?"
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC looks at the monitor with the people approaching. 1"Is there any way to know if they have been infected?
<DeathStar> 6* The older Erevis peers toward the monitors. She seems to be studying them hard. "Typically if you are taken over by Legacy you have black lines on your body and your eyes burn with hate."
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Could the lines not be covered up with clothing and make up?
* Ariel frowns thoughtfully, trying to think of anything in that part of the city that'd cause the legacy to mobelize
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> It is indeed possible.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Is there a signal of some sort that only the uninfected would know?
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> I believe if they have been infected they would know the signal
<Xanatos> 6Drasek steps out of the side room and adjusts his coat. 1Bout I just walk out and ask, eh?
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> The 'infected' would have the same memories.
<Xanatos> <Theron> Yes, that would make sense. 6He hmms.
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr eyes Drasek. "Just walk out?"
<DeathStar> 6* They begin to approach the pool area on the monitors
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> I believe we take this situation as it is. We approach with guns at the ready and with caution
<DeathStar> 6* On the monitor, Athena emerges into the pool and scampers up the side of it to peer toward the approaching people. Erevis jerks.
<Kit> <Megumi> ...Are you kidding me?
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek makes a face. 1Bloody hell. 6he turns and moves for the exit quickly.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Dammit! 6* She turns to hurry for the exit.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC frowns. 1"It would appear she is eager." 6She grabs her rifle and clicks the safety off, quickly moving after Zephyr
* Ariel heads back outside as soon as she notice the monitor
<DeathStar> 6* Athena jerks, then points at the third of the four, peering at the camera and waving madly.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron pauses and leans forward to zoom in on the third of the four.
<DeathStar> 6* They appear to be wearing thick clothing and are keeping their eyes focused on the ground as they follow the rest; Erevis is aleady movnig for the exact, grabbing a sphere from a table and moving out
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr enters the emptied out pool and Athena looks at her. "Third one not right. Feel hate."
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek comes out after Zephyr. 1Right so we take em out then?
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC looks at Athena then raises her rifle, at the ready
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yeah, sounds about right to me. 6* She forms her handguns
<Xanatos> 6* Theron frowns and grabs his rifle, moving out after the others.
<DeathStar> 6* The four contacts are about 20 meters away now
<Kit> 6Moves quietly out of the underground to grab Athena, scowling.
<Kit> NRP: Megumi.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena squeaks in surprise, peering at her. "Third one evil."
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC moves to the edge of the pool and lines up a shot for the 3rd one.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr moves to the shallow end so she can get over the edge with her shortness, lining up.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek bumps up against the pool and slowly shifts up to peer towards them, he nods that he's ready.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Are you clear Zephyr?
<DeathStar> 6* 10 meters.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Yes. Head shot lined up
* Ariel puts an arm around Athena to pull her back, gently so not to startle her, to someplace safer
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC sights in on the chest. 1"Fire." 6She fires her shot
<Xanatos> 6* Theron slides out. 1Wait, why would there be non corrupted beings?
<Kit> <Megumi> Easier to conceal infiltration if you are not hiding physical aspects of four rather than one.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires as well. The other three contacts hit the ground in complete surprise, the fourth one getting hit in the head and chest and falling back to the ground like a dead man
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> It is possible the others did not give off emotions that would allow them to be taken over.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Target is down. 6She trains her rifle on the downed body now
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek leaps up to aim towards the three, his hands glowing. 1Keep your asses on the ground.
<DeathStar> <Contact 1> What the hell are you doing?!
<DeathStar> 6* The fourth one sits up, Legacy blackness dripping from the wounds, mixed with blood.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC fires another shot into it's chest
<DeathStar> 6* Athena lets herself be led along. "Can fight." 6* She notes
<Xanatos> <Drasek> You gits got a corrupted with you.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr keeps firing as well. The fourth one hits the ground and doesn't move anymore. F. Erevis makes a tch sound. "This place is compromised. We will need to move."
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Yes it is. I believe we need to gather what ever we can from here.
* Ariel looks to Athena, "I know you can fight. But... you shouldn't. Not unless it's absolutely nessisary."
<DeathStar> 6* The three of them stand up, staring at the fourth one in shock. "But---who would have thought Cameron was..."'
<Xanatos> 6* Theron frowns, peering towards the others.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> We do no have time to discuss this.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> You mean you didn't know? The bloke was wrapped up like a mummy and wouldn't look you in the eyes. Talk about dense.
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> We will need your report on the move. We should go back to the shuttle - it will be faster than on foot, even if it means being spotted easier.
<DeathStar> 6 *Zephyr deforms her guns. "Everyone got everything from the room?"
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Just got my body, luv.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron nods once, still looking stunned that they didn't know.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC climbs out of the pool now and kneels there with her gun at the ready.
<DeathStar> 6* The three contacts don't respond to the others, moving to Erevis to talk to her instead.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Guess we're not in the loop again.
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis begins to move for the woods. Athena bounds after them, waving at the contacts, who smile at her, losing some of their hardness
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek tilts his head and moves along.
<Kit> <Megumi> Senpai... I had a word with you about this sort of... acting on your own.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr follows along
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC takes up the rear
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> We do not have time. W--- 6* She peers up as black objects lower from the sky, the same the other team saw
<Xanatos> 6* Theron peers slightly towards the dead Legacy creature and moves along. He tenses and aims towards it.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC quickly raises her rifle towards it.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> The bloody hell is that thing?
<DeathStar> <Contact 2> Spy drones. They're all over the frackin' planet.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Say what now?
<Kit> <Megumi> Not one of us, that is all that matters." 6She brings her hand up, focusing on dropping density around it, trying to freeze it, but also see if it runs on propulsion since it would lose bouyancy
* Ariel keeps close to Athena, in case of attack.
<DeathStar> <Contact 3> They want us to know they're watching our every movement and scare us
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Do they carry any weapons?
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Yeah that's all fine and everythin, but what the bloody hell is a frackin?
<DeathStar> 6* The spy drones open fire at the pool area, blowing it up, then blow up the house
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> It would appear so.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Fuck. 6* She chimes in
<Ariel> "...Athena."
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek jerks and eyes Athena. 1Language luv.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena jerks, hanging her head. "Just answering."
<Kit> <Megumi> Sweetie, no cursing." 6She makes a face, then snaps her fingers, setting off blazes along the drones. 1"Move it."
<DeathStar> 6* The drones are knocked back by the blazes, though the freezing seemed to have no effect.
<DeathStar> 6* The three contacts rush for the woods.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Oh, that's what it means. 6He huhs and eyes the drone, then runs for the woods.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC fires off several rounds as she rushes for the woods
<Xanatos> 6* Theron moves forward quickly as well.
* Ariel moves to the woods, leading Athena to make sure she doesn't fall behind
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Iceheart's Rockin' Ship
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches as night begins to fall. "It should be safe enough to start moving."
<DeathStar> 6* Iceheart is talking to her crew about searching the nearby area for technology - in another area.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is in the hanger, peering at those going
* Sammael checks through her medical bag quietly, listening.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina ties her hair into a ponytail while Ao keeps her arms crossed, on the opposite side of Sam's position
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms as he listens to Darien
<DeathStar> <Darien> We need to move through about 16 city blocks to each the contacts. Keep to the buildings and keep low. We don't know what those black probes are or their range for detection
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus rubs his face. 1Tingles.
<Kit> 6Dawn peers at Katrina as he does the same, practiced in tying Fiore's ribbon.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos stands there with his hands in his pockets. 1Well. Good luck everyone.
* Sammael looks to Marcus and pulls out some pills, holding them out. "Take these when it stops tingling."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien taps the ramp open button. "If you run into someone, check their body for blackness and look in their eyes for hate."
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus takes them and gives a thumbs up.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos pulls out a pistol and moves down the ramp, peering around as he does.
* Chad`Winters unholsters Ebony and he double checks the clip. 1"Xan can do the body searches." 6He moves down after him
* Sammael nods to Marcus and then Darien, she peers towards the ramp and then follows after Xanatos and Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches Xanatos go, then Chad go, then Sam - he steps out next, using them as meat hsields
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Depends on if Legacy gives off a heat signature or not.
<Chad`Winters> I meant physically.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus cocks his shotgun and moves down the ramp, glancing left and then right.
<DeathStar> 6* He points northward. "That way." 6* The streets are eerily dark with streets filled with abandoned cars and debris from buildings that have broken; most of the buildings in this area are only half standing, with structures broken so any number of snipers could be on any floor, hiding in the darkness
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina follows Marcus; Ao and Isis step off together, with Isis glancing around nervously
<Kit> 6Dawn moves after Darien, shaking his head. He opens the bottom of his rifle case, sliding out a more standard energy rifle, but still a long range model, slinging it on his left shoulder, the case on his right, then jogs after.
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> You're just jealous I rejected you. 6He moves forward, peering around as he moves.
<DeathStar> <Ao> You rejected him?
* Chad`Winters clicks his tongue at the layout. 1"Yeah, thats it."
* Sammael peers about, frowning a bit, she sighs and heads after Xan. "Lovers quarrels."
<Kit> 6Freyja waves after them, but stays with Iceheart for the time being-- unless Billy vanished.
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> I told him that I just couldn't be more than friends.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus makes a face. 1Cweepy.
* Sammael smirks a bit.
<DeathStar> <Ao> Don't worry, he only loves a certain redhead, Chad
<DeathStar> 6* Ao seems serious
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> And her name starts with an A and ends with an O.
<Chad`Winters> I guess the odds are in his favor then, there's a lot of them.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao eyes Xanatos.
* Sammael rolls her eyes a little.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos smiles before looking ahead, trying to be more aware now.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina keeps looking around quietly, tuning out the chatter
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus pokes a car as they pass, peering in it. 1...
<Sammael> "Chad could always try dying his hair."
<DeathStar> 6* A car alarm goes off.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus jerks. 1Sowwy!
* Chad`Winters get's an annoyed look as he jerks back to look at the car, then Marcus
<DeathStar> 6* Darien jerks, aiming a gun toward the car and Marcus, then pauses. Strange noises in the dark can be heard and sounds of approaching footsteps. The horde has been alerted.
* Sammael frowns, hand moving to her gun holster.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos put a hand to his face, quickly glancing around, looking for a place for to hole up.
<Chad`Winters> We should take to the buildings. Work our way through them.
<Kit> 6Dawn rubs his face, sighing.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien points northward at a building with no first floor walls
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos breaks into a dash for the building.
<DeathStar> 6* Then he runs for it. Isis looks like a startled cat, but pauses, hurrying; Ao shakes her head and moves out, while Katrina pats Marcus lovingly then runs
<Sammael> "This should be fun..." *she dashes after Xan*
* Chad`Winters takes a breath and dashes after the two, keeping his head low
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus looks glum and moves after everyone, keeping an eye out for enemies.
<Kit> 6Dawn tilts his head, wondering why Darien would pick one... without walls. Which can be protective, but follows.
<DeathStar> 6* As Chad moves ahead, Dawn would see that he's entering the same location his head was taken off. The building that the shot came from is just about to come into view for Chad
<Kit> 6Dawn makes a face, then jerks and stoops to snatch up a rock from the ground and flings it for the back of Chad's head.
* Chad`Winters is hit in the head and he jerks to a slide, quickly peering around
<DeathStar> 6* The shot instead, since Chad has stopped, strikes the next person - Ao is hit in the head and falls onto the ground
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos jerks. 1AO! 6He dashes back and slides up to her, pulling her away from that open street area.
* Sammael peers around and goes pale, she rushes to Ao's aid.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien jerks to peer bac, then toward the other building, aiming his gun but seeing no enemy. He curses, then runs into the building they picked, since part of the walling is left to protect them from the sniper
<Kit> 6Dawn makes a face, but slides to a halt, shoulderaiming the rifle on his left and scoping for the source.
* Chad`Winters jerks again at the sound of the shot, his eyes going wide at Ao's body and he breaks into a full sprint now
<DeathStar> 6* A Legacied human is kneeling with a sniper rifle, lining up Xanatos
* Sammael moves with Xanatos, eyes almost blank as she checks over Ao.
<Kit> 6Dawn adjusts quickly and ratches a lever at the barrel, squeezing the trigger with his right hand calmly.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus gulps and moves to where Darien is quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis goes pale and moves to stop to help Xanatos. Ao's head is bleeding profusely. Katrina makes it to safety, frowning as the approaching monsters cna be herad
<DeathStar> 6* The human is hit and flung back into a wall
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos does his best to try and stop the bleeding.
<DeathStar> 6* They manage to get Ao into the building. Darien points at the stairs. "Second floor, so we can hdie."
* Sammael shakes, grabbing her medical equipment, quickly trying to treat the wound and bandage. "Let me..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves up them. Isis touches Ao's head, focusing on healing
<Kit> 6Dawn slides the lever forward, exhuming steam from the chamber and barrel, then pulls it back into place, re-aiming for where he calculates the body would have feel, aiming roughly for the chest/torso and fires again.
* Chad`Winters moves into the building after them and turns, Ebony aimed outwards.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus moves to the stairs and stands at the base defensively, since he's got the shotgun.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina climbs up the stairs after Darien and moves to a window to face the direction of the monsters
<DeathStar> 6* Oddly enough , on the secodn floor, a window is broken out and a wooden plank has been put across the gap to the next building's window
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos works with the others to move Ao upstairs, his face is pale with worry.
* Chad`Winters taps Marcus' shoulder as he moves past him and up the stairs
<Kit> 6Dawn gets up, sliding the lever forward again, allowing it to cool and reset with a hiss as he resumes chasing up the rear of the group.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis has to stop her healing on the stairs, since there's not enough room. She opens her eyes. "...hate...cowardly...shooters."
<DeathStar> *Ao
<Kit> 6Dawn slowly eyes Ao.
* Sammael helps Xan move Ao up the stairs, extremely careful of her.
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Dear god I'm glad you're Progenitor.
* Chad`Winters eyes Dawn now. 1"Why the hell didn't you say something?!"
<Kit> 6Dawn breathes a sigh of relief, then just stares at Chad.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus backs up the steps .
* Sammael shivers a little. "Sh-She'll... she'll be alright... Ao is strong..."
<DeathStar> 6* Ao sits up, though it's clear she's not at full power; it's hard to say how much brain damage she took
<DeathStar> 6* Isis kneels to heal; on the street below Legacy monsters roam about, rushing to the car, then rushing around to try to find the people who set it off.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien watches them from a window, keeping to the shadows
* Sammael finishes a bandage to the wound even if it's not needed, still a bit pale.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos smears the blood on his pants as he tries to wipe them off. 1Just rest up a second. 6He tells Ao.
<Chad`Winters> Clearly you knew the sniper was there. Next time do eveyone a favor and say something that way someone doesn't get shot again. 6He clicks his tongue in disgust and moves over to Darien, eyeing outside
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus kneels by the stairs, peering down them carefully.
<Kit> 6Dawn says nothing, surprisingly, about it or how Chad suddenly knows everything.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis lets go, looking worried about something
* Sammael looks at Isis, wiping her hands clean. "Are you alright?"
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos peers towards Isis slightly. 1No, she's not. What's wrong?
<DeathStar> 6* Isis pauses, then moves to the side, looking at Xan to follow her
* Chad`Winters slides his hand along his belt and he pulls out a pill bottle. 1"How many do you see, Darien?"
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos pats Ao slightly then steps off with Isis.
<DeathStar> <Darien> 30.
* Sammael sits with Ao to make sure she's alright as Xan and Isis move off.
<DeathStar> <Isis> Um, her brain was damaged by the shot. I do not know how well she can regenerate that. I know they can regenerate limbs simply going into, um, energy form, but the brain is a bit more sensitive.
* Chad`Winters rubs his face. 1"Something says we won't luck out and have them just walk through.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao looks annoyed
<DeathStar> 6* One monster moves into the floor down below
<DeathStar> <Darien> WE should move over to the next building
* Chad`Winters quickly moves over and grabs Ao, lifting her up in his arms
* Sammael blinks at Chad, then gets up.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao blinks. "I can walk, Chip."
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos glances off to the side, frowning. 1I'll keep an eye on her. Let's hope it'll recover with time.
* Sammael frowns.
* Chad`Winters makes his way towards the broken window with the plank. 1"Clearly."
* Sammael moves after Chad.
* Chad`Winters glances both ways then steps onto the plank and moves across quickly if it's clear
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus backs up from the steps, incase it looks up them. 1One downstaiws. 6He mumbles.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods to Marcus worriedly. She moves to follow after the others across the board.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: The shuttle
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis climbs onto the shuttle and moves to the pilot seat, while Zephyr stands guard, peering about for Legacy creatures. Athena talks to one of the contacts, who gives her sweets
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC stands beside her, eyeing the woods
<DeathStar> 6* Black probes can be made out through the treetops, clearly up there
<Kit> 6Megumi moves to find a seat, crossing her arms as she observes Athena, peering to F. Erevis from time to time
<DeathStar> 6* The contacts begin to speak. "We believe they are headed for your house, Mrs. Zhenmei."
* Ariel stays by the door, keeping an eye out.
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis frowns, her head tilted downward, a flicker of pain flashing on her features
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek takes a seat on the ramp, playing lookout with Zephyr.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron peers towards Erevis with an odd expression. 1Why would they go to your home?
<DeathStar> 6* She finishes the power up sequence, and Athena moves up the ramp to sit
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> That is where... 6* She peers at AThena, then looks back at the controls
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> There are probes above us.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron seems confused.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> We'll need to take them out.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek pushes himself to his feet. 1It'll be tricky won't it?
<DeathStar> <Contact 1> It's where her family died.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> It may be impossible to take them all out before one can fire back down at us
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'll distract them, then, get them to move from the shuttle
<Xanatos> <Theron> I see. My apologizes for making my query.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> By yourself, bit? Not sure I'm comfortable with that.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Then they will all coverge on you. 6She tilts her head slightly. 1"That would be foolish."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Then it's stick together and fight them with our main mode of transportion
<Kit> <Megumi> Or you and I can use another.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Would be drawing quite a bit of attention this way, y'know.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I believe we will gather their attention regardless of what we do.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Theron is correct.
<DeathStar> 6* The probes begin to fire into the woods blindly
<DeathStar> <Contact 3> Time for debating is over.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> They most likely are sending troops this way irregardless.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Tch. That random bloke is right, get with the bonding or get in the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr begins to move from the shuttle
<Kit> 6Megumi gets up and chases her.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena jerks, then tries to follow them
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Be safe Zephyr.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek backs into the shuttle, frowning. Though he does Snag Athena. 1No.
<Ariel> "...good luck you two."
<Kit> <Megumi> Stay, sweetie.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena flails, whining.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Nows not the time Thena.
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis closes the ramp. A moment later, a dragon mech launches from the woods and begins to attack probes, then zooms off.
<DeathStar> 6* The probes fly after it; Erevis launches them up into the air and flies toward Tokyo, keeping low.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron takes the co-pilot's seat, providing his assistance.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek plops down in a seat, looking annoyed.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena's ears droop
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC takes a seat herself now
* Ariel moves towards the front of the shuttle, so she can get some eye on what's going on.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek pats the seat by him. 1They'll be fine luv. 6He says to Athena.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena sits down; as they fly, they can see Legacy monsters below; they peer up and try to fire black beams at the shuttle. A moment later a dragon mech flies by and eats one as it swoops by
<DeathStar> 6* Well, by eats, bites it in half
* Ariel cringes a moment, not wanting to think about what Legacy would taste like
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle rumbles as a few shots hit it. Erevis frowns.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron checks their shields.
<DeathStar> 6* It seems to bypass the shields entirely; their hull damage is critical
<Xanatos> 6* Theron frowns. 1We won't be able to take much more.
<DeathStar> 6* Behind them the dragon mech points a finger at the ground and a large explosion occurs
<DeathStar> 6* As they approach Tokyo, hundreds of black probes fly in the sky. F. Erevis' body stiffens
<Xanatos> <Theron> ...
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> That doesn't not appear to be a safe route
<Xanatos> <Theron> Perhaps going on foot might be a better idea. 6He offers.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> We would never be able to escape their blast zones
<Ariel> "...that's... a lot of probes."
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle jerks suddenly as a dragon claw grabs it, and the dragoon mech zooms for the city at top speed, keeping the shuttle under it's belly
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> ... Megumi Zhenmei, Alpha Zephyr, what are you doing?!
<Xanatos> <Theron> ....they appear to be shielding us.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek jerks. 1What?! Goddamnit Zephyr.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena looks worried; the probes begin to fire at the mech, which zooms around to avoid what it can, but some hits are definitely connecting
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> <I'm a leaf on the wind.>
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek seems to lose any color at the sounds of the hits connecting.
<Kit> <Megumi> <One being hit by raindrops.>
* Ariel closes her eyes, "Zephyr, if you do something stupid..."
<DeathStar> 6* We flash back to the last 22 seasons of TAW4, where Zephyr continually almost gets herself killed doing the heroic stupid thing
<Kit> <Megumi> <This might be a little painful, but let us try something less kamikaze, shall we?>
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> <Sure. Sounds good.> 6* Her voice sounds strained from the pain. They begin to pass the first set of probes
<Kit> 6Flickers of flames would start countering shots on its own, a living barrier of flame acting. Of course, temperatures rise.
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis eyes the temparture rising, and diverts engine power to the heat shields
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> She is using the fire rune
<Xanatos> <Theron> I do hope it succeeds.
<Kit> <Megumi> <At least some things do not change. I remember it doing this to protect me from Wind.>
<Kit> <Megumi> <Of course extreme heat does not typically bother me. Are you okay, Zephyr?>
<DeathStar> 6* The probes keep firing, with more shots connecting; Zephyr seems to be getting sluggish from the damage - once at the city, she zooms in low at the street to try to avoid the hits
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> <F-Fine...>
<Kit> <Megumi> <Unfortunately, my use of the rune is tied in with berserk-style use. We should make the most of it.> 6She changes her views to include some rear and side, then starts bringing up targetting reticles.
<Kit> <Megumi> <I was hoping you could do the same to counteract, but unfortunately earth was not among them.>
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> It woudl appear we are slowing down some.
<DeathStar> 6* The probes fire down from above, striking buildings and knocking pieces onto Zephyr as she zooms along the streets
<Xanatos> <Theron> I imagine she's in a great deal of pain.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Yes, I imagine so. 6She frowns at that
<Kit> 6Megumi starts firing when some reticles overlap, to make best use of energy. 1<Zephyr, use your tail or claws. My rune is best with melee strikes... sorry.>
* Ariel clenches her teeth
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek rubs his hands together, looking worried.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr mumbles something and strikes a probe that gets in her face with her mouth instead, ripping it in half, then using her tail to bat it at debris falling on them
<Kit> <Megumi> <That is the spirit.>
<DeathStar> 6* At that moment, something black strikes Zephyr and she jerks, letting go of the shuttle as she tumbles out of the air. The shuttle slams into the ground, sliding roughly, and Zephyr hits the ground moments later, reverting to a naked human form, as the infection on her shoulder tries to take her over
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC slams ino the seat infront of as the shuttle slides roughly
<DeathStar> 6* Athena squeals as the shuttle tumbles along to a stop, right at the suburbs area.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek grunts, trying to hold onto his seat.
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis hits her head, a cut appearing, and the contacts are nkocked about; one is impaled as part of the shuttle rips open and gets him
<Kit> <Megumi> ...Shit!" 6She puts her hand to Zephyr's shoulder, her flame would instinctively try to burn it off. Not pleasant, but better than nothing.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron hits head as he's knocked about.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr screams in pain at the flame; it works, but leaves a nasty burn wound. Her body looks bruised and damaged all over from the attacks.
<Kit> 6Megumi kneels over her, hugging her, eyeing around quickly in case they're in immediate danger
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC shakes her head as she shifts to get out of the her seat and look around
<DeathStar> 6* The probes in the air seem to be headed their way; the suburbs provide just typical houses to hide in
<DeathStar> 6* Athena gets up, peering at the dead body, the one who gave her candy. Her eyes water.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek moves to try and open the ramp, making a face.
<DeathStar> 6* Pushing herself up, Erevis gets to her feet, taking Athena and elading her out
<Kit> <Megumi> I am sorry I had to do that... are you critical, Zephy?
<Xanatos> 6* Theron puts a hand to his head and shakes it slightly, making a face, he slowly moves to pull himself from the shuttle.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Nah. Just jiffy. 6* She manages a pained smile, trying to get to her feet
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Theron? 6She shifts her rifle over her shoulder and she moves to help him out
* Ariel pulls herself to her feet painfully, "...everyone... okay?"
<Xanatos> 6* Theron nods his thanks to Natalie
<Kit> <Megumi> Need a bath, but you are still stunning.
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis grabs a coat and moves with Athena, holding it out to Megumi to dress Zephyr.
<Kit> 6Megumi drapes it around Zephyr, avoiding letting it hang on the singed shoulder
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> We need to move and hide. 6* She eyes the probes
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Mega City
<DeathStar> 6* They've managed to make it 13 blocks so far, though the search party of Legacy remains in the vicinity. Back on the streets, Darien's back is pressed against a wall in an alley, peering both ways on the street
<Chad`Winters> Looks clear. 6He kneels against the wall beside Darien
<DeathStar> 6* Darien motions Marcus to step out
* Sammael is looking the way they came quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao is on her feet by her own insistence, peering at nothing
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus eyes him and steps out slowly.
<DeathStar> 6* Marcus isn't shot
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus glances to Darien now.
* Chad`Winters scratches his jaw at that.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos stands by Ao, eyeing her for being stubborn.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps out as well, aiming both ways carefully. He pauses; up ahead, far ahead, people left behind on CHIP can be seen being carried on floating devices, force fields around them. Aya is one.
<DeathStar> 6* Legacy monsters, about 10, are escorting them
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus pauses and drops his mouth open. 1H-Hey now.
* Chad`Winters eyes go wide at that. 1"Aya..."
* Sammael looks back at the others, first to Ao and Xan, then towards those near the opening of the alley. She frowns a bit more.
<DeathStar> 6* The others cna't be made out, due to their positioning, but Aya's face can be seen since she's the last of the prisoners
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos moves to the edge of the alley and peers out, arching a brow at the prisoners, he squints and uses his eye to zoom in.
* Chad`Winters grabs Darien. 1"Where are they taking them?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> No idea. I'd need my contacts to know
<Kit> 6Dawn moves quickly forward, the energy rifle raised as he rushes close to a building's outer wall.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis looks worried for Aya. "We need to help them."
* Chad`Winters clicks his tongue in annoyance. 1"Agreed."
* Sammael peers out. "We do... we will, of course."
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos frowns. 1CHIP was seized?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> It seems hard to believe. But there were four ships
<Chad`Winters> They were supposed to jump if things got bad
<Kit> 6Dawn gets to the corner and kneels, trying to line up more than one in his sight.
<DeathStar> <Ao> Maybe she refused to leave you
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> ...where's Erevis? 6He mumbles.
<Sammael> "There were many left on the ship... only so few here..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Probably would be taken elsewhere if she was caught. They'd want to make her suffer especially
<DeathStar> 6* The escort group is beginning to get away now
* Chad`Winters pulls out a pill from belt and tosses it in his mouth. 1"How far away from your contacts?"
<Kit> 6Dawn fires, either on a lined up group, or the leader.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Three more blocks that way. 6* He points west to the escort's north
<Sammael> "It appears this rescue mission has changed... they're gettting away."
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Damnit. 6He rubs his face, trying to think. 1We should split up.
<DeathStar> 6* Dawn strikes two people and they are knocked away. Darien jerks, making a noise of anger
* Chad`Winters clenches his fist at Dawn shotting. 1"God damnt."
<DeathStar> 6* The other 8 escorts turn, then begin to hit buttons on the devices, blowing htem up one at a time. They're just 4 away from AYa's.
<Kit> 6Dawn shoulders the rifle and breaks off to the left-- since he'd already run away from the group.
<Sammael> "Good gods..."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ....
* Chad`Winters quickly aims Ebony and begins firing shots none stop now, curving the bullets for head shots.
* Sammael draws her gun and joins the fire.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps out nad begins to fire at the monsters; Ao steps out, firing hyperspace as well. Four more are taken down; 3 more devices are left
<Kit> 6Dawn pauses again the bring the gun up quickly, aiming for the one close to supposedly Aya, obviously a priority, but rapidly aims for others.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos pulls up his pistols, moving forward, firing shots for any Legacy he can see, using the zoom of his eye for assistance.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis stares in horror, her mouth opened
* Chad`Winters keeps firing as blood begins to drip from his nose, his shots arcing for arms and heads
* Sammael keeps firing, lining up her shots to make each one count.
<DeathStar> 6* The remaining monsters are hit and are taken down; two devices are left by that time - one is Aya's
* Chad`Winters pants and he wipes his nose. He breaks off into a run towards his daughtern ow
* Sammael moves after Chad.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus keeps with the group, holding his shotgun with a sigh.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien scans the area. "They'll know we're here."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina follows with Chad to hurry t othe devices to help out.
* Sammael tries to see who they just lost.
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> We're a little to close to the rendezvous spot as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis moves after them; Ao takes deep breaths, looking winded.
<DeathStar> 6* A button can be seen on Aya's device to shut down the forcefield. The other is under some blankets and will need to be freed to see who it is
<Kit> 6Dawn approaches the devices with his rifle back on the shoulder, bringing up one datapad, making a face.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus moves to peer atthe other's forcefield, peering at it.
* Chad`Winters eyes Dawn from behind with a dangerous look for a second and he forces himself to calm down as he eyes the devcie.
* Sammael looks over the remains of the other devices, checking for survivors.
<DeathStar> 6* There's nothing to remain or identify
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Can you get them out?
<Chad`Winters> Darien, you know anything about these things?
<Kit> 6Dawn sets the datapad away after he's convinced it doesn't have a scanner-type security on it or some other dangerous back-up besides just shutting it off.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Yeah. 6* He points at a button
* Sammael rubs her head. "Nothing left of any of them..."
* Chad`Winters nods and hits it.
<DeathStar> 6* Dawn would sense nothing dangerous outsid the bomb that activates from the red button
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus peers towards towards the other device and goes to shut it down like they did with Aya.
* Chad`Winters moves to grab his daughter once it goes down
<DeathStar> 6* The panel drops, and Aya stirs, then leans oer and hits the red button, causing it to blow; the force would heavily damage any close to it
<DeathStar> 6* Isis stares as Chad goes flying up in a flaming ball of pain and land nearby.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos jerks, stumbling back. 1What the?!
* Sammael looks over in shock as the explosion rings out.
<Kit> 6Dawn kneels and braces, holding his hands forward in an attempt to defend himself, partially psionically.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns; Katrina is thrown back into a lampost
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus is sent flying, rolling along the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Dawn's psionic shield does enough to save his life, but he's thrown back and heavily injured. Chad, however, would have taken the worst
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> What the hell just happened?! 6He whirls around then runs towards Chad.
<Sammael> "Isis, treat Chad." *she moves to Katrina*
<DeathStar> 6* Emerging from the flames of the device, Aya laughs, transforming into a Legacy Adam. Apparantly in the other one is Teddy
<DeathStar> 6* It bangs against the force field and snaps at Sammael
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos aims his pistols towards Adam. 1Well talk about ghosts of Cassandra's past.
* Sammael ignores it and moves the check on Katrina. She looks her over and immediately goes to town on her wounds.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina's bleeding from her chest and right arm
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos fires shots towards Scar.
<DeathStar> 6* Scar aims a hand at Xanatos and fires a dark beam at him
<DeathStar> 6* Scar jerks from the hits
<Kit> 6Dawn stirs slightly, but remains facedown where he was blasted
* Sammael checks for breakages as she applies nanites to the wounds.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis twitches at the sight of all the injured, then screams, opening a dark matter hole on top of Scar, ripping him to pieces. She pants
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos tries to move, but it clipped and spins about before crashing to the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao jerks and moves to Xanatos. She helps him up. "Are you okay"
<DeathStar> 6* It would be hard to tell Kat's level of damage with Sam's level of skill
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> ...I think so. 6He peers towards his shoulder and sighs.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis twitches, peering about, then eyes Chad. She jerks, and runs to him in a panic and touches him, trying to heal him
<DeathStar> <Isis> D-Do not die, Mr. Chad
* Sammael just treats what she can then and patches her up. "Careful when you move. I'm going to check on your husband now."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina doesn't respond, unconscious. Clearly Sam's not good at this
<DeathStar> <Isis> I NEED HELP HERE
<DeathStar> 6* Isis screams in panic
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is keeping his gun aimed in the direction of the monsters that were patrolling, knowing they'll be here soon
* Sammael peers over, "Maybe not." *she moves over to Chad and Isis*
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos peers towards Isis and frowns, pulling himself to his feet, stumbling over towards them.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao helps Xanatos along "Is Chip alive?"
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> I don't think it's good. 6He says with a frown, not even correcting her this time, since it hasn't worked so far.
<DeathStar> 6* Smashing into the device enough times, the fake Teddy leaps at Sammael, biting into her leg
* Sammael cries out in pain, falling over in midstep.
<DeathStar> 6* The wild fox, or whatever it is, begins to bite down and shake it's head, about to rip her leg off
<DeathStar> 6* Ao jeks, then aims at the fox, firing her hyperspace. It's knocked away
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus still doesn't move, facedown on the pavement. While Xanatos slides up by Isis. 1What's going on with him?
<DeathStar> 6* Isis keeps focused on Chad, trying to keep his heart beating
<DeathStar> <Isis> H-His heart is stopping. H-He is going into shock. 6* Chad's suffered 80% burn damage to his body
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos frowns. 1About all I can do is apply nanites, will that help?
* Sammael grumbles and pushes herself over to Chad and Isis, she pulls out medical supplies.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis keeps focusing, working at an accelerated rate, her HALO device at full power
<DeathStar> 6* Isis stops responding now as she seems to be focused entirely on healing. Sweat begins to break out on her face and blood runs down her nose.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves to Dawn, injecting a shot into his neck with nanites.
<DeathStar> <Darien> We need to move now. I say we have 2 mins before back up arrives
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos eyes that and shifts to give him the nanites.
* Sammael frowns and pulls out pain killers. "He's going to need a lot of these..."
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> We're all a little banged up Darien. Unless you have some ideas.
<DeathStar> 6* Chad's body begins to heal all over, all his major systems; it seems she's trying to work at every organ to keep his body from failing
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos gives another, the only two he has. He hopes it helps. 1Ao can you get Marcus and Katrina?
<Kit> 6Dawn stirs after a moment, sitting up, but wobbling and his eyes flaring as if he has a concussion
<DeathStar> 6* Ao nods, moving over to help Katrina over her shoulder. She stumbles toward Marcus
<DeathStar> <Darien> I just know if we stay here, we'll have more injuries
* Sammael watches, having some set aside ready, she starts to bandage her own leg without nanites.
<Sammael> "I'm not sure we can move Chad until he is stable."
<DeathStar> 6* Chad would awaken to a world of pain as Isis forces him awake to help keep him alive
* Chad`Winters gasps in pain as he body jerks from it, his eyes going wide in panic
* Sammael grumbles and gives Chad pain killers when she notices him concious. "Don't move."
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Get Dawn, Kat, and Marcus to a safe place, we'll be there momentarily. Chad calm down, it was Scar, it wasn't Aya. 6He calls out to him.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly a van drives up and screeches to a stop. The van doors open and a blonde hair man in his twenties, tied up in a ponytail since it's long, hurries over
<DeathStar> 6* The man moves over to kneel by Chad, staring. "Grandpa?"
* Sammael stares a moment at the man, then goes back to work on Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* More people get out. Darien sighs in relief. <Darien> Get them on the van. 6* He tells Ao, who struggles to get the two into it. Men come over to help her.
* Chad`Winters breathes deeply as his eyes dart about
<DeathStar> <Blonde-Haired Man> We have medical supplies at the base to help him. Better than your current generation stuff. Help me move grandpa into the van
<Sammael> "Sure."
<DeathStar> 6* Indeed, the man seems to have Aya's eyes and nose, with Dawn's lankiness
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos peers towards the van and lets out a sigh of relief himself. 6He slowly pushes himself to his feet. 1Just relax Chad, this is going to hurt, but stick with us. 6He nodss to the man, ready to move him.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus mumbles incoherently, still pretty out of it.
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* Sammael moves to help lift Chad. She looks between the two and moves away a bit, looking for Marcus now.
<DeathStar> 6* Isis lets go and turns her head, coughing up blood
<DeathStar> <Man> Isis?! 6* He jerks, moving to her and giving her a shot
<DeathStar> 6* Marcus is on the van
<Kit> 6Dawn shakes his head after a moment, then gazes over blearily, rising to his feet.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves to grab Dawn's arm and lead him to the van. The blonde hair man stares at him in shock.
* Sammael sighs and then turns her attention to Isis, she frowns, looking guardedly at the man.
* Chad`Winters shakes his head, probably no longer in pain as much as he's high right now
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos jerks and frowns. 1Come'on son, we don't have time. Grab his shoulders. 6He nods to Chad.
<DeathStar> <Man> Come on, Isis, focus on me. 6* He helps her up
<Kit> 6Dawn stumbles slightly, making a face at his vertigo while Darien drags him along
* Chad`Winters puts an arm around Xanatos
* Sammael grumbles and moves over, helping Xanatos lift Chad.
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos grunts as he lifts up Chad and moves for the van.
<Sammael> "Stay still Chad, you can hug him later."
<DeathStar> 6* Isis leans on the man. "... Fi...?" 6* She mumbles, looking weak. The man called Fi picks her up and carries her to the van
<DeathStar> 6* In the distance, Legacy monsters can be seen
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Darien take the wheel. 6He calls out, shifting to get Chad in the back.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien gets DAwn in, then moves to the front seat to drive
* Sammael continues to help Xan with Chad, making sure he's not damaged further.
<DeathStar> 6* Once he gets in, Darien hits the gas and begins to drive off.
* Chad`Winters sits down, his pupils wide and he slowly turns his head to look at Xanatos
<Sammael> "I gave him a lot of pain killers due to the burns..."
<DeathStar> 6* Fi keeps an eye on Isis, who looks pale and bloodied. He frowns
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Just hang in there Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Fi peers at Dawn and Chad as well; he looks like he's haunted by the three people in pain
<Chad`Winters> I smell burning.
<Sammael> "That's you."
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus seems to have grabbed Kat's hand before losing conciousness again.
<DeathStar> 6* Ao holds her head weakly; the van bounces roughly as Darien drives along damaged terrain
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Scar got us really good. 6He says with a frown, peering at all the injured with worry.
<Kit> 6Dawn widens his eyes once more then forces himself to focus, shaking off the dizziness and nausea to follow, looking around to take in where he is and then frowns, trying to figure out what exactly occured.
<Sammael> "And Evil Teddy." *she frowns*
* Chad`Winters bounces about, wincing slightly. 1"We've got scars?"
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<DeathStar> <Darien> They probably saw who was in this team, and picked the person they knew this group would go to rescue.
<Xanatos> <Xanatos> Well they're not stupid, that's for damn sure. 6His shoulder is bloody, but he seems to be ignoring it the best he can for now.
* Chad`Winters eyes the bloody shoulder and reaches to poke it
<Sammael> "They chose well... and we went for it."
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos slaps Chad's hand. 1Stop it.
* Sammael eyes Xan's shoulder and wordlessly starts to treat it.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shifts to drive into an alley, hitting a button. The alley lowers at an angle and they drive into an underground parking lot; the alley rises up afterward and Darien pulls up to a stop in front of metal doors. Teh doors open and people rush out, medical people and guards.
* Chad`Winters jaw drops. 1"Ouch."
<DeathStar> 6* Dawn would feel a familiar presence now in his mind, in addition to the familiar presence already in it.
<DeathStar> 6* The back of the van opens and a 54 year old woman with short blonde hair is there. She stares at Chad, her jaw dropped. "Daddy?"
<Kit> 6Dawn listens to them, but narrows his eyes and scowls out of the window, not agreeing with the 'we' part of the explanation, clearly assuming responsibility
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos peers towards Aya and arches a brow. 1Aya?
<Sammael> "Older Aya. Chad needs immediate medical attention."
* Chad`Winters rolls his head towards the sound of Daddy then looks at Xanatos then at Aya. 1"...You look like an older peanut."
<Kit> 6Dawn pauses, losing the expression and peering toward the back, blinking several times.
<DeathStar> 6* Aya immediately motions and people gently lift Chad onto a gurney. "I am, Daddy. I'm the Aya from this time. ... this is my son." 6* She motions at Fi
<Xanatos> 6* Xanatos shrugs Sam off now and moves to help Ao out.
<DeathStar> 6* Fi helps Isis to a gurney
<Kit> 6Dawn freezes, slowly gazing toward Fi. His jaw drops now.
<Chad`Winters> Son? 6He squints several times. 1"She has long hair."
* Sammael helps the others get out.
<DeathStar> 6* An older woman in her 70s steps around the side, eyeing Dawn. The presence is from her. "Ah. Aha."
<DeathStar> <Aya> That's because he takes after his father. 6* She glances up at Dawn, staring at him sadly for some reason, then hurries Chad to the infirmary.
<Kit> 6Dawn slowly closes his mouth, the the new woman after a bit, his face furrowing slightly.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Suburbs
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis stands at a window inside a house they broke into to hide, a cloth to her deep cut on her head; Zephyr lays on the couch, trying to recover, while Athena looks worried.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC stands by a window that looks outside, keeping an outlook
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek kneels by her, looking as worried as Athena.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron leans against a fall, a hand covering his face.
<Xanatos> NRP: wall
<Kit> <Megumi> I am flame, Zephy was earthen, beloved was darkness. But I do not know of the rest of you.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Holy. 6He pats his chest.
<Kit> <Megumi> If any of you are compatible, it would be worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the rune, otherwise they should be use with the rune blade.
<Ariel> "You've always been fond of that rune, haven't you Drasek."
<Kit> 6Megumi sets out the runes bearing lightning, ice and wind out on the table.
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> The dark rune is too dangerous to use; put it in the sword. My house is near here. I am going to head there now to see if the baby is there
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Bout the only thing that'll keep me ticking.
<Kit> <Megumi> You are not going alone, senpai.
<Xanatos> <Theron> I believe I am lightning. 6He notes after a second of though.
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis nods, pulling the cloth away and tossing it down.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena stares at a paper cloth wall that's used to dress behind. She keeps it near Zephyr so Theron can't steal peeks
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> I believe a rune would be better in the blade then in my hands
<Kit> 6Megumi gestures Theron to the rune on the table, then moves afront of Erevis.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron tilts his head oddly at Athena. Then, he slowly gets to his feet and moves over to peer at the rune.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr snoozes quietly, unaware of the talk
<DeathStar> 6* She glances at Megumi
<DeathStar> 6* Athena bounds off into the rest of the house
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis glances that is
<Kit> <Megumi> I will accompany you, of course.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron lifts up the rune and seems confused, trying to remember how to use it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Of course.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena returns with some japanese yukatas and shakes Zephyr, handing htem to her. She pauses, confused, but then eyes the clothes.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Need clothes. Look like ninja.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron frowns and shakes his head. 1My new body will not be able to sustain this rune.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr nods, taking them and moving into the back, wobbily, to get dressed
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek rubs his face slowly then stands up. 1You two go, we all go. No sense in splittin up.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Team.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> Zephyr is in no condition to fight.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Yeah we know that, but sittin around here like this we'll be found soon enough, better to keep her with us.
<Kit> <Megumi> It would also be easier to be discreet with only two of us.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Athena going.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena declares, puffing her cheeks
<Xanatos> <Drasek> We all are. 6He notes stubbornly.
<Kit> <Megumi> With your misbehaving and lack of listening you are ill prepared for missions." 6She eyes Athena.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> I'm coming, too. 6* She steps out, wearing a black yukata that barely covers what she needs.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC frowns at that.
<DeathStar> <Athena> Will follow. Safer to keep Athena in sight.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> She'll just sneak off after you two anyway.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron steps back, peering at them.
<DeathStar> 6* The older Erevis nods. "It would seem we go together."
<DeathStar> 6* She moves for the back door
<Xanatos> <Drasek> I'll support y' bit. 6He notes.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron kneels and lifts up his rifle, moving after Erevis.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr turns to follow Erevis, giving Drasek a wink
<Kit> 6Megumi huffs indignantly, then swats Athena as she goes by. 1"Stay afront."
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> It would. 6She moves after everyone
* Ariel frowns slightly, but hides it, and heads after
<DeathStar> 6* Athena follows after Megumi and Ariel, never making a sound
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek grabs the runes and moves after them. 1Someone should put these in that bloody sword.
<Kit> <Megumi> Do not look at me. I do not have it.
<Kit> 6Megumi shrugs. 1"I already suggested it out loud. Mama Knight is being silent and unseen as the grave."
<DeathStar> 6* Stepping out into the backyard, Erevis sticks to the shadows cast by the buildings, movnig ahead; she psionically uproots things like fences that block their path, keeping to the backyards of the buildings; some of these houses are very traditional Japanese style, probably why Erevis lived here
<Xanatos> 6* Theron moves along, aiming his rifle about cautiously.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek holds them out to Ariel as he moves.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC moves along near the rear, her eyes looking around
* Ariel takes the runes and slots them in.
<DeathStar> 6* AS they progress, all life, such as grass and trees, are dead, adn the buildings in this area are destroyed and in ruins. The air here feels thick with death and overhead clouds gather to darken the area
<Kit> <Megumi> How foreboding.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> It would stand to reason that this is where the child is
<DeathStar> 6* Future Erevis' eyes grow distant with pain as they progress through what appears to have been a battlefield. The ground is broken in places and upchurned; Athena grows silent, her ears drooping, as she looks around, as if upset but trying to be brave. Megumi and Zephyr can both feel her pain, however - her pain of loss
<Kit> <Megumi> You should not have come here, Athena.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> ... 6He eyes the reactions of Erevis and Athena and frowns, putting the pieces together.
<DeathStar> 6* Up ahead, where the damage is the most severe, is the remains of what was probably a beautiful home once, but is now in utter dismay, with only parts of it still standing. Legacy Monsters stand around the yard, as if waiting, making it clear sneaking up will be impossible. In fact, the dead corrupted body of Megumi waits in the front yawn holding a bundle that wails
* Ariel frowns. Not a trap. Obvious trap.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena peers ahead at the sight; F. Erevis comes to a stop, like someone's hit her in the stomach, her face locked onto the dead, twisted smirking face of her Megumi
<DeathStar> <Athena> ... Athena strong. 6 *She says softly. Zephyr moves over to give her a hug
<Xanatos> <Theron> Hm. I can only imagine the struggle that took place here. 6He notes quietly, pausing when he kneels to eye the scene, he lifts his rifle and takes aim.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC takes a kneel and sights her rifle in
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek tenses and clenches his fist. 1Bugger.
* Ariel rests a hand on Erevis' shoulder. Reminding her she has friends here.
<DeathStar> 6* Jerking a bit, she pauses, peering back at Ariel, nodding to her ,then ahead. "I am afraid I might be a liability. I cannot control...my emotions well." 6* She says softly
<Kit> <Megumi> Understandable. I cannot say I did not expect this.
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Think you can use your mind mumbo jumbo to get the baby to safety?
<DeathStar> <Legacy Megumi> We know you're out there, Beloved. Stop hiding or we'll get bored, and that'll be bad for Little Isis. 6* Seh shakes the bundle, the crying increasing
<DeathStar> <Legacy Megumi> If you come up and surrender to us, Beloved, we'll let our little Isis go.
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> I do not know. They would be expecting such a tactic, no dout
<Kit> <Megumi> Think they expect me?
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> They undoubtedly know all of us in this group due to their probes.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron glances to Erevis slightly before looking back throught he sites. 1I have a shot for the Megumi's head.
<Xanatos> NRP: sights*
<Kit> <Megumi> That sounds so unsettlingly wrong from my perspective." 6she peers aside.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC adjusts her sight. 1"I have the closest Legacy to her sighted in
<DeathStar> <Legacy Megumi> And don't think about shooting at me. Because if you do, I'll snap her tiny little neck. 6* She wraps her corpsey hands into the bundle
<Xanatos> <Theron> Ah. I believe she heard me.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Godhearing
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Bloody hell what a nuisance.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr suddenly jerks ,grabbing her head in pain. Her hand forms a gun and it tries to raise, as Zephyr fights it
<DeathStar> 6* MEgumi could feel the other Megumi invading the bond
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek jerks to put his hand on Zephyr's shoulders. 1I'm here bit. Focus on me. You can beat her.
<Kit> 6Megumi shakes her head, then attempts to nullify it, moving forward
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> ... perhaps I should surrender myself as she says...I do not want the baby injured
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr calms with Megumi's help. "J-Jeeze."
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC frowns at Zephyr jerking then relaxes when she calms
<Xanatos> 6* Theron stands. 1...I'm not so sure that would be a good idea.
<DeathStar> 6* Behind them, a voice like Theron speaks. "Standing here might not be a good idea, eiter."
<Xanatos> 6* Theron pauses and peers over his shoulder.
<Kit> 6Megumi was already moving forward, her left hand bringing up the sphere and forming the emerald scythe. 1"Enough is enough."
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC slowly looks behind her at the voice
<DeathStar> 6* A corrupted Thero nstands there; not a dead one, it appears this one was taken over due to his emotions. With him are several other Legacy Monsters. One has an old Xan's head on a spike, causing Erevis to jerk.
<DeathStar> 6* The Legacy Megumi peers at Megumi as she approaches; Zephyr forms her guns, aiming at the ones behind them, while Erevis moves after Megumi. Athena is nowhere in sight
<Xanatos> <Theron> ... 6He slips his katana out and narrows his eyes. 1I see I was weak. That is quite unfortunate.
<Chad`Winters> <SPoC> I do not believe you are weak, Theron
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek eyes the Theron and the legacy with him, counting their number.
<Kit> <Megumi> I think you have done enough damage to my family, abomination.
<DeathStar> <Legacy Megumi> I'll never be done attacking your family. I'll make you suffer endlessly
<DeathStar> 6* The older Erevis pulls out a sphere and forms an emerald scythe as well
<Xanatos> 6* Theron steps forward and aims the sword towards the Theron. 1Come then.
<DeathStar> <L. Megumi> Beloved...you would...raise your weapon against me?
<Kit> <Megumi> With time, all things fade. Even hate and sorrow." 6She brings the scythe around, poising tensely. 1"Allow me to speed ti up."
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC turns around and trains her rifle on the Legacys around Theronacy
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires at the 7 monsters with Theron, focusing on the left one. The Legacy Theron pulls out a black katana and leaps at Theron, slashing
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC opens fire on the closest one to her
<DeathStar> <F. Erevis> You are not...my kitten anymore. You killed her here.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron brings up his sword in an attempt to parry, moving to quickly slice horizontally. Drasek meanwhile fires out a blast of hyperspace for one of the 7 as well.
<Kit> <Megumi> Besides, I may be crass and unsociable, but my message of rage was long overwritten by my longing for love and peace. You are no 'kitten,' and are definitely no 'me.'
<DeathStar> 6* The Legacy Megumi smiles coldly, and what happens next is quick and fast. Behind Megumi, a large black crystal forms out of thin air and launches at her back soundlessly, providing Megumi with no warning. However, it never connects into her back as planned as Athena moves in the path, getting struck in the shoulder by it. It rips through her body, getting stuck. Erevis turns, the only indication of the attack is the sound of flesh tearing
<DeathStar> *of flesh tearing
<DeathStar> 6* SPoC, Drasek, and Zephyr take out three of the monsters, while Theron's evil self blocks with speed twice that of his, slashing for his chest
<Kit> <Megumi> ...Athena..
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC quickly shifts to the side and fires another shot for another legacy
<DeathStar> 6* Athena winces as the crystal attacks her body on a genetic level. "Will not...let momma die..again."
<Xanatos> 6* Theron does his best to get his katana up in time for the block, taking a step back.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr jerks, distracted. "Athena?!" 6* A monster blasts her and makes her fall to the ground
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC's eyes go wide and she changes target, firing at the one that shot Zephyr
<Kit> <Megumi> ...S-Senpai. Reach to Iko.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek's hand moves towards to the next in line, firing a hyperspace shot for it as well, shifting to kneel by Zephyr in worry.
<DeathStar> 6* The older Erevis stares, her eyes darkening with rage. The area begins to shake with psionic energy and Legacy Monsters near evil Megumi get ripped to shreds.
<DeathStar> 6* Theron's evil self presses against his blade, raising a hand to fire a blast at Theron's head.
<DeathStar> 6* SPoC takes out the monster, while Drasek takes out his. Leaving only 3 remaining. Zephyr pushes herself up, angry, tears in her eyes
<Xanatos> 6* Theron's eyes widen briefly and he falls back, kicking up to try and make some distance between himself.
<DeathStar> 6* F. Erevis screams in rage and continues her attack, ripping Iko from the other MEgumi's arms, gently compared to the chaos she's forming
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC twists and fires on another one
<DeathStar> 6* Athena falls to her knees, grabbing the crystal with a wihine
<Kit> 6Megumi runs forward the instant her reflection has no touch on Isis, leaping high in an arc with the scythe reared back, forming a crushing pressure behind it.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek fires for one of the remaining three.
<DeathStar> <Legacy MEgumi> Yes, Beloved...yes. 6* She eyes Megumi, forming a crystal zanbato and swings up at Megumi to counter it
<DeathStar> 6* Draek and SPoC take out two more, adn Zephyr fires at the last, removing it's life . She peers back at the psionic warzone taking place as Theron's double chases Theron
<Kit> 6Megumi peers down at herself as she descends, a cold, calculating lack of anything in her expression. She gladly goes to slam the scythe downward, though as she does, the emerald weapon begins to resonate with red-hot hue.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek shifts and blurs to Athena's side, kneeling he peers at the crystal, seeing if he can get it free.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC turns to aim at bad Theron now
<DeathStar> 6* The Legacy Megumi forms naother crystal behind Megumi, launching it at her back
<DeathStar> 6* The crystal seems to be trying to take Athena over, but so far it's not working, as Athena's closed eyes reveal a serene face. Zephyr hurries over, limping, to kneel by her. <Zephyr> Sweetie, you okay?
<DeathStar> 6* Drasek, with some effort, could indeed rip it from her
<Kit> 6Megumi pays it little mind, her use of the rune apparent in superheating the emerald scythe against the zanbato., and the living fire forming to strike at the crystal attacking her.
<DeathStar> 6* The psionic storm finally stops
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek would do just that, then try to throw it aside, he eyes Erevis now.
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC lowers her aim and fires for the bad Theron's leg
* Ariel moves forward to guard over Zephyr and Athena, making sure no one tries to go after their weaker members
<DeathStar> 6* The future Erevis stands there, corrupted black lines over her body. She holds the emerald scythe with a cold look
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek slowly peers up towards the Erevis and quickly jerks forward to tackle her.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena squeals in pain from the crystal being removed.
<DeathStar> 6* She psioinically grabs Drasek and throws him at the good Megumi
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek attempts to dig one of his hidden blades into the ground unless it would be out of his reach.
<DeathStar> 6* The zanbato shatters on the evil Megumi, who rolls back. Theron meanwhile stalks Theron
<DeathStar> 6* It would be
<Xanatos> <Drasek> Dodge! 6he calls out to Megumi.
<DeathStar> 6* Athena opens her eyes to stare at Erevis. "Momma..."
<Kit> <Megumi> <Zephyr, tell Athena to go for senpai's nerves. Need to incapacitate her.> 6She leans back as the zanbato shatters, poising for a second, then whirls herself around catching Drasek and immediately being hurtled by him, but leans backwards to dig her scythe into the ground and slow them, landing on her feet, of course, trying to roll Drasek along her back.
<DeathStar> 6* The older Erevis psionically grabs Zephyr by her throat, lifting her up. "Break time."
<Chad`Winters> 6SPoC aims again and fires for the Legacy Theron's knee.
<Xanatos> 6* Theron's blade would resonate with a blue hue so that it would cause electric shocks when he would parry with Theron.
<DeathStar> 6* She applies quick pressure
<DeathStar> -TO BE CONTINUED-
Session Close: Thu Oct 08 23:00:57 2009