Session Start: Thu Oct 29 20:00:15 2009
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20091029.log'
<DeathStar> Reality Day: The day after last one. Early, Early Morning Before People Have Risen
<DeathStar> Location: Beach House
<DeathStar> 6* Following the night where the characters have each engaged in their own manners of dealing with the stress of the upcoming battle, now are resting comfortablely in their rooms; however, Lemon, jerking awake next to Kane, naked, looks around, then begins to scream loudly at the top of her lungs for people to get out of the house; grabbing Kane, she rushes to the window, breaks it open, and literally tosses his ass out onto the sand
<Dias`> 6Dias jerks awake, his eyes darting around.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks, eyes wide and before he knows it he's face first in sand.
<DeathStar> 6* From there, she rushes out of the room, screaming for people to move, and into the master bed room where Cheryl and Chii are cuddled together; grabbing their bed, she rushes it right through the glass doors to teh balcony and over the edge onto the sand
<Kit> 6Chii screams, sitting up and holding her ears. 1"What the fuck..!?" 6She shakes Cheryl. Key evacuates with John in her arms, looking sleepy and dazed, yawning as she floats outside in the air with him.
<Dias`> 6Dias grabs X, lifting her out of bed and he moves for their window, twisting as he leaps for it, so the glass smashes into him
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks to his feet, having fallen asleep in the chair and peers around slowly, stumbling for a door.
<DeathStar> 6* X sits up in confusion ,when suddenly the house rumbles; Dias and X escape right as the master bedroom is struck by an attack that blows it up
<DeathStar> 6* From there, the house begins to collapse in flames.
<Kit> <Chii> Wow. What the hell.
<Dias`> 6Dias hits the ground in a tumble, his arms holding X protectively as he rolls
<Ariel> * Raquel appears from a ripple, dazed at the sudden awakening
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts herself up, naked, peering at the house as it burns and collapses; in the air is one of Warren's ships, with Phaeton standing on the top
<DeathStar> <John> ... Whoa, thanks Key.
<Kit> <Key> Your flames of passion burn house down.
<Dias`> 6Dias lands on his back as he looks up at the ship above them. 1"X, you alright?"
<Xanatos> 6* Kane lets out a sound as he presses his hands into sand, lifting his head up towards the house. 1LEMON! 6He yells out, moving towards it.
<DeathStar> 6* X nods, peering up. Phaeton holds the Spear of Destiny. "Well, so the girl was telling the truth after all."
<Xanatos> 6* Cole eyes the house, then upwards, gripping his fist.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stares up, then at the house, realizing Lemon is still inside. Her eyes widen in rage, peering at Phaeton as she trembles in anger
<Dias`> <Dias> This is bad.
<DeathStar> <X> They found us.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks forward and throws Kane back, leaping into the house to search for lemon.
<Kit> <Chii> Shit. Suiton!" 6She brings her hands up, then starts dousing the house in water strikes.
<DeathStar> 6* PHaeton aims the spear down, unleashing a blast toward Cheryl and Chii
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts his hand around X and fires a dark beam towards the incoming blast
<Xanatos> 6* Kane peers around frantically, making a noise at being only in his boxers and without any weapons.
<Kit> 6Key drops John, bringing out Amaterasu and slashes, unleashing a wave of light alongside Dias' attack to try and intercept.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Goddammit. 6* She makes a face, her tactical suit and stuff inside still. Seh begins to quickly synch them up
<DeathStar> 6* The blast is stopped by their combined might.
<Kit> 6Key then pauses, eyeing downward. 1"Oops, sorry John!"
<DeathStar> 6* John lands on his feet, adjusting his balance.
<Kit> <Chii> Damn it! Lemon!!
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon is still inside, bleeding from her wounds
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton points down and the ship begins to bring all it's cannons to bear and charge up
<Xanatos> 6* Cole would do his best to get to her, not being burnt now thanks to Chii's help at least.
<Dias`> We need to get out of her fast.
<Dias`> NRP: here
<Xanatos> <Kane> Cheryl if you're going to fight that thing, you'd best do it quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cole would reach her in the middle of the destruction, some debris in her stomach and side
<Kit> <Chii> In the air, eh?
<Kit> 6Chii glances upward and grinds her teeth, bringing her hands over her head and starts to chant, her tail bristling.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're jumping. I just need confirmation Lemon's device is in tact.
* Dias` shifts to stand, helping X up.
* Ariel is now known as Raquel
<DeathStar> 6* X forms a holy arrow to aim at Phaeton, unleashing it; his protective barrier stops it
<Xanatos> 6* Cole reaches out and attempts to teleporter her, debris and all back to the others, since he's not very good at medic stuff.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once and rushes for the house.
<Kit> 6Chii brings one hand down, closing the other and focuses on Phaeton angrily. 1"Eat this, you bastard. Mine to command is the wrath of the heavens... Indignation!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, once synched up, gives Chii a 5 second count down to do what her attack, then once the attack strikes, she jumps them. - Only to have it fail.
<Dias`> <Dias> ...What's going on Cheryl?!
<DeathStar> 6* PHaeton shifts, his shielding holding so far. Cheryl makes a face.
<DeathStar> <Cehryl> The ship must be jamming us
<Xanatos> 6* Cole flails his arms. 1Lemon's injured and I don't know what to do!
<Kit> 6Chii summons the oversized lightning bolt down centered on Phaeton, then blinks at Cheryl. She holds her hands out. 1"Let's go!"
<Dias`> <Dias> Is it possible to get us on the ship?
<DeathStar> 6* John moves to kneel by Lemon, checking her over, frowning
<Raquel> "You're joking... we need to deal with THAT first...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Teh ship begins to fire down at them, huge blasts the size of 10 meters in width zooming down
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton holds up the spear to absorb the attack, laughing in amusement
<Dias`> 6Dias grabs X as he tries to dodge the incoming blasts.
<DeathStar> 6* X prepares a ripple, but is grabbed, distracted
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks and takes a breath, holding out a hand to John and Lemon, teleporting them out of the firing zone.
* Raquel opens a ripple and gets out of the blast area, keeping it open as long as possible for others
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Just strike it with everything we got.
<Kit> 6Key peers up, then disappears as a blast then passes through where she was, bringing herself over toward X, but then starts to fly upward rapidly, apparently aiming to go for the weapons.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grabs Chii and dashes toward the ocean to avoid the blasts
<Kit> 6Chii makes a noise. 1"Synchronise! We don't have time to run!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl closes her eyes to focus on that, diving htem into the ocean; a moment later, a Dragoon gear shoots up
<Dias`> 6Dias holds his left hand out as he begins to gather dark energy in it. 1"Well atleast they consider us a threat still.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane leaps from a window, wearing his suit and his coat, he holds his rifle and moves away from the house quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton aims the spear at the Dragoon, and the curse in Chii begins to attack at her ,trying to cripple Cheryl as well
<Xanatos> 6* Cole shakes his head at John. 1She's hurt bad, man.
<Kit> 6Chii focuses on the weaponry of the ship, but realizing their weapons will hit the shields, brings up her hands and starts pelting them with ninpo directly-- then jerks, screaming as she coils on herself.
<DeathStar> <John> I know. 6* He eyes the debris. Slapping her face, he whispers. "Lem, pull out your medical supplies for us, honey."
<Dias`> X, can you open a ripple behind him when I'm ready to hit him?
<Xanatos> 6* Kane runs towards Cole and John, pulling out his own medical supplies from his coat.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl winces, using her abilities ot help Chii fight it off, if only for both their sakes. The ship takes minor damage from teh ninpo, but the weapons seem to readjust for round 2.
<DeathStar> <X> I can attempt too
* Raquel moves over to join John and Cole, "...where was she hit?"
<Dias`> <Dias> Get ready then. If you have to redirect it to strike the ship. 6His left hand crackles with energy.
<DeathStar> <John> She has debris in her stomach and her side.
<DeathStar> <John> As well as minor burns.
<DeathStar> 6* X holds up a hand to open a ripple behind Phaeton
<Xanatos> <Cole> I-I need to try to get up to that ship and do some damage, you guys keep her alive or I'll kick your asses. 6He stands up and peers at the ship, reaching up to take Cypher off of his head.
<Kit> <Chii> Damn it. We hadn't even figured out what to get Key to do yet-- and we're not on Warren's turf. They've suckerpunched us!
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher doots.
<Dias`> 6Dias slides to a stop, his left hand thrusting forward as he unleashes a Dark Matter beam for the ripple
<Kit> 6Key appears beside Cole, hugging him.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> <Ben coudln't have given us away. And Phaeton said 'she'.>
<Kit> <Chii> Yeah, I know. It doesn't matter right now!
<Xanatos> <Cole> You might want to stay down here buddy, it's gonna get hairy.
<DeathStar> 6* The beam strieks PHaeton's shields with no effect. He aims the spear at the ripple and sends his own blast through
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just roars, flying right at the ship; the ship aims, firing at them.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slides up to John and Lemon, kneeling beside her, his face is tense as he begins to work to safely remove the debris and seal the wounds.
<Dias`> 6Dias twists with him and X out of the way. 1"X catch it and send it back!
* Raquel collects some medical supplies from Lemon's pocket, aiding Kane.
<DeathStar> 6* The blast is too fast and Dias and X barely dodge it. X makes a face ,closing the ripple before more comes.
<Kit> 6Chii growls, forming seals and holds out her hand, making a simple thick sheet of rock in front of them. 1"Doton! ...Grab it! Temporary shield!"
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon's naked
<Dias`> 6Dias lands on his back with X on top of him. 1"Damn't it's fast.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon whimpers in pain, waking up as Kane yanks out the debris. Her eyes flicker open. "I-Is everyone okay?"
<Kit> 6Key smiles at Cole. 1"Just tagging. Along!" 6She giggles, probably was unable to fly through the ship's shields.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole frowns, eyeing those shields. 1I don't think I can get through those key.
<DeathStar> 6* X gets to her feet, preparing more holy arrows.
<Kit> <Key> Can together! Believe!
<DeathStar> 6* The blasts hit the rock, chipping at it, and smashes into the ship hard enough t oshake it, causing Phaeton to stumble
<Xanatos> <Cole> But I might be able to get to that Phaeton bitch. 6He tenses and begins to teleport up, taking Cypher along only if sticks with Cole.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane holds up a hand, easing her back. 1They are fine, you are the one I'm worried about.
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts to stand now.
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher doots away, all three appearing behind Phaeton
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon gives a weak smile. "I-I'm fine..."
<Kit> 6Key secretly tries to intermingle with Cole's teleporting, matching frequency of the shields, then lets go of him when they reach Phaeton, her hand gripping the Amaterasu nodachi.
<Kit> <Chii> Ugh. Peachy. Made it.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole nods to Key and breaks to the side, throwing up 2 blue orbs as his left hand crackles with electricity.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to gather energy while there, intent on firing at point blank
<Dias`> <Dias> Seems everyone else is going up there, X.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane gives her a look, gently doing his best to keep her alive.
<DeathStar> <X> Yes.
<Dias`> <Dias> Might as well join them, eh?
<DeathStar> <X> I disagree.
<Kit> 6Key centers herself, entering a trance state where she seems rather neutral like Lilith used to or herself in valkyrie mode-- then springs from her distance the long slashing range of her blade in a near instant, striking for Phaeton.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton swings the spear out behind him, unleashing a wide blast of cursed energy at them.
<Dias`> 6Dias glances at her for a second. 1"Too many people?"
<Kit> 6Chii wants to give her energy, but focuses on keeping the curse in check so it doesn't hinder Cheryl.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole tenses and leaps up into the air, throwing out a blast of lightning towards Phaeton.
<DeathStar> 6* X nods. "Phaeton's attacks are wide ranged and powerful, and he'll simply use all of us against each other. I'm looking for a weak point in the shields o nthe ship, the real threat."
<Kit> 6Key goes very low to the ground, apparently fine with aiming her horizontal slash to his heels.
<DeathStar> 6* Key's attack hits the shield; PHaeton stabs down, striking Key in the shoulder; moments following, she'd feel her abilities fritzing otu
<Dias`> <Dias> I like that. Give me a second to get ready then. 6He flexes his left hand as he starts to gather energy into it again.
<DeathStar> 6* Roaring, Cheryl fires, blowing herself away and leaving a gaping hole in the ship where there's clearly no shields. She smasehs back in the ocean. X points at the opening
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon strains to stand after seeing Cheryl hit the ocean.
<Dias`> 6Dias nods and aims his hand towards it, a pulse of energy traveling along his arm to his hand. A second later an concentrated beam of Dark energy flies right for it
<Kit> 6Key jerks, her eyes widening and she wails pitifully, but strains to drag her sword upward at Phaeton again, trying to tune Amaterasu to the shield frequency
<DeathStar> 6* X unleashes holy arrows. The ship begins to flame and shudder as it gets hit. Phaeton stumbles as the ship begins to tilt, and the upward swing knocks him over the edge; he falls into the ocean
<Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks and holds out a hand to her. 1Lemon, you have to focus on yourself for once, this is a serious injury.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> But--
<Xanatos> <Kane> Trust that our allies can dot his.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, having gone back to human form, rises with Chii, synching them quickly now that the ship is damaged.
<Dias`> <Dias> Got it. 6He lowers his hand, taking a breath
<Kit> <Key> Ugh. .." 6She spasms oddly, letting Amaterasu dematerialize, giving Cole a funny look in between wincing and eyeing her shoulder.
<Kit> <Chii> That-- was reckless even for me.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole slides over to her and teleports back to the surface, frowning.
<DeathStar> 6* Behind them, dolphins begin to fly up into the air, bleeding and cooked, as Phaeton begins to unleash some deadly attack that most can feel. Cheryl hits the jump button quickly, and they randomly appear in some alley of some city
<DeathStar> 6* Key and Chii would immediately feel the effects of the spear die down now
<DeathStar> 6* X looks around, then makes a face at their location. She was at least in her tactical suit
<Kit> 6Chii falls on her ass, panting. 1"Son of a bitch."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stumbles over to Lemon, checking her over, rubbing LEmon's bangs back. "You okay, sweetie?"
<DeathStar> 6* John frowns, having been especially quiet. He moves to check on Key.
<Dias`> 6Dias peers around. He shifts his clothes to it's tact suit, apparently having gotten ready when he went to bed.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I've done all I can.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I'm okay. 6* She smiles weakly. Cheryl nods, not caring that she's naked like Lemon right now
<Xanatos> <Cole> She got stabbed man, he was too fast for her. 6he tells John, setting Key down gently.
<Dias`> We should probably jump again. Incase they were tracing us
<Kit> <Key> I-- ... hrmm... recovery syste-- 0111010001100101011011010111000001101111011100100110000101110010011010010110110001111001001000000110111101100110011001100110110001101001011011100110010100101110.
<DeathStar> 6* John kneels. "I believe she'll recover."
<Raquel> "...what did she just say?"
<Kit> 6Key peers at John.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, you're right. 6* She's quiet, patting Lemon's head, synching them up quietly.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Her recovery system is temporarily offline.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane glances to Raquel when he answers her.
* Dias` glances at Lemon, frownign slightly.
<Kit> 6Key holds her arms out for John.
<DeathStar> 6* John moves over to Key, wrapping his arms around her
<Kit> 6Key jerks oddly again, then stands up still hugging John.
* Raquel nods slowly. "...any idea where we are?"
<DeathStar> 6* As they prepare, a group of police officers appear, shining lights at them. Seeing the girls naked, they aim the guns at the guys, as if blaming them
<Kit> <Key> Grrr...! That jerk faster than Key! Even though she work on being faster than Lilith!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes them, then hits the jump button. They appear in a familiar palace of sorts.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole lets out a breath, 1Good, I can NOT go back to jail.
<DeathStar> 6* John pats Key's back and X looks relieved to see she's okay now.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If I recall, his reality has healing water we could use.
<DeathStar> *This
<Dias`> <Dias> How the hell did they find us?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... ... 6* She eyes Lemon, then Dias, not wanting to say who outloud
<Kit> <Chii> Jennifer sold the place out.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon jerks. "W-W-What? T-That can't be true."
<Dias`> 6Dias nod sto Cheryl then sighs at Chii. 1"They could've tortured her to get it."
<Xanatos> <Kane> The only other people that knew our location was Ben and Jennifer. One of them had to tell. 6He says with a sigh.
<Kit> <Chii> It makes sense, the only thing that doesn't to me, is what they'd have offered her in return. Ben's Scott and didn't really have interest in her. So... what's there to give?
<Dias`> <Dias> Her life back?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> She believes Ben is her family. Ben works for Warren. Of course she'd give up information to have that
<Xanatos> <Cole> Her life, man.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon is oddly quiet now, peering down like she's broken
<Kit> <Chii> All that headstrong talk about being Warren's kid and a soldier, and you think it's that simple? Maybe I overestimated her even still.
<Dias`> <Dias> Let's give her the benefit of the doubt for now. We need to recover and get ready.
<Xanatos> <Kane> We don't know that she gave up the address willingly, Chii. Let's save for the accusations for another time.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl is quiet, already knowing the answer it seems to that.
<DeathStar> <X> We're in Key's reality. 6* She notes.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane kneels by Lemon, looking like his response was for her sake.
<Kit> <Chii> It's not really an accusation. She already left us willingly. I'm not exactly mad.
<Kit> <Key> Oh! You're right. Feel Reia and the others!
<Dias`> <Dias> Let's take advantage while we can then
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lets get clothes and some healing supplies.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Jennifer shouldn't know this address, so we'll be safe here
* Raquel looks around warily, for monsterous creatures trying to eat them
<Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out a hand to put it on Lemon's shoulder. 1Let me carry you.
<Dias`> <Dias> Unless they run through the logs of these things...6He eyes it. 1"They do keep logs right?
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon just nods once, quiet.
<Kit> <Key> Don't worry Raquel. X and Key kill Eikoudan!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> They're encoded. So unless Jennifer willingly lets them study it, they won't get it
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pokes at his hand. 1Well, let's hope she doesn't.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And then they'd have to explore each one to get us
<Dias`> <Dias> That's good to know
<Kit> <Key> Key take everyone to Reis?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes, Key.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane kneels and gently lifts Lemon up.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon winces a bit, trying to hide it with her long hair
<Kit> 6Key nods, then holds up a hand and twirls around once, then snaps, bringing them to Reis' bedroom.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers about the bedroom
<Kit> <Reis> Wh-What the!?" 6She stumbles out of her bed, toppling on the floor in a nightgown, the giant tome still under her arm.
<Kit> <Key> Hiiii!
<DeathStar> 6* John stares at Reis
<DeathStar> <John> Niiiiice.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole leans forward and holds out a hand to Reis. 1Hi.
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* Dias` runs his hand through his harir.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Reis. We need clothes and healing supplies. If it isn't too much trouble.
<Kit> 6Reis makes a strangled noise, then pauses, trying to take Cole's hand to get up and straighten herself out, trying to play off that any untaken males in the room now probably noticed she wears panties with a white feather motiv.
<Kit> <Reis> ...Right, must be an emergency. As soon as you... g-get out of my bedroom I'll work on that.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole helps her up and smiles. 1Thanks
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, waving her hand. "Alright, lets go people."
<Dias`> 6Dias moves out of the room
<DeathStar> 6* X turns to follow
* Raquel hangs her head and steps outside
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slips out.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses and points. 1Does that mean me too?
<DeathStar> 6* John pats Cole, pulling him along. "Nice try." <Cypher >Doot
<Kit> <Reis> ...Yes.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Unknown Reality
<DeathStar> 6* As Jennifer wakes up, Warren is there, peering down at her. "Your loyality has been confirmed; you told the truth about your old team's location."
* Jennifer looks up at him slowly, looking extremely tired for someone who just woke up, she blinks a bit, getting a far away look.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds out a uniform to her. "I'll assign you to be near Benjanmin as we agreed."
* Jennifer looks at the uniform, then him again, then slowly reaches out for it after a moment's hesitation.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns to walk off now
* Jennifer sits up, staring down at the uniform quietly, she looks like she's going to hurl. She shakes her head and weakly starts to get up.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: KEy's Reality
* X1 has joined #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands on a balcony, wearing some native clothing to the region that shows off a lot of her skin. She stares down at the sight below her, her mind toiling with thoughts
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon sits quietly, having been healed up, and wearing a matching outfit like Cheryl, though she remains quiet and withdrawn. John leans against a wall, peering at nothing. "So...now what?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I left a few good supplies back at that house... 6* She sounds like she wants to go back for some tactical suits.
<Xanatos> <Kane> We could attempt a retrieval, though I am sure it will be guarded.
<Kit> <Chii> They'll be expecting that since we rely on them so heavily.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know. I should go back alone for it just in case.
<Dias`> <Dias> Kane's right. They'll keep enough people there that we can't do anything.
<Xanatos> <Cole> No way, chief. You'll need at least a little muscle for back-up incase things go crazy.
<Kit> <Chii> No, we go together. But in the meantime, we should send the others ahead and go through with the plan. They can't expect that.
<Dias`> <Dias> And it's possible that if someone jumps in, they'll have a block set up so nobody can jump out.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs when Dias says this. "I guess it means some of us will have to be sure to avoid unnecessary hits then."
<DeathStar> 6* X crosses her arms. "One should sleep in their battle gear."
<Dias`> 6Dias nudges X at that.
<Dias`> <Dias> If you think it's still worth the risk, then yeah, it might be best if atleast two people go.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I'm glad I grabbed my things before I left. 6He notes.
<Kit> <Chii> Sorry X, you can blame me. It's pretty hard to fuck Cherry in a tactsuit. Just isn't the same, you know.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lets out a breath, then peers at the others. "No, we'll leave them behind. I'll just be careful in battle."
<DeathStar> 6* X makes a face.
<Kit> 6Chii eyes her, not normally that brazen, but knows it'll shut her up.
<Raquel> "You think we could find replacement gear, in one of the other realities...?"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We don't have time. Albatross will be used soon
<Dias`> <Dias> Nothing as strong as what we have.
<Kit> <Chii> Only thing close is my armor from Aselia, honestly. And that had to be forged. Not enough time.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That means when we get ready to fight, we'll have Phaeton, Warren, Benjanmin, and Jennifer to deal with, in addition to Albatross.
<Xanatos> <Cole> It's no big, kiddies, I've never used one of those suits and lok at me, healthy as a bear.
<DeathStar> <John> Pssst. You have armor.
<Xanatos> <Cole> B-But it's part of me, man.
<Dias`> <Dias> It's possible some of this realities armor can hold up to something. Considering how strong the people here are.
<Kit> <Key> Human skin integrity not compareable to reploid hull.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Kane, did you manage to keep the reality crystals?
<Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches into his coat and pulls out a case, setting it down. 1Yes.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We can't take them with us right away. I'm thinking of setting up John's device to lock onto mine, and when we find the Albatross reality, sending him the coordinates to jump in with it. If we try to act as refugees with those near us, we'll be detected.
<Dias`> <Dias> Without a doubt.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Yes, I was wondering how you would get around that.
<DeathStar> <John> I always love showing up late to save the day, too
<Kit> <Chii> I know this is backwards, Cheryl, but I'll stick with John if that's the case. You should take Key and figure out what we can use as a 'miracle.'
<Dias`> <Dias> Superhero Rule #201
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I think you should work with Key for miracles, Chii. Your mindset is more open than mine
<Kit> <Chii> You'll have more time and opportunities to think while she's with you ahead of time.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs. "It'll fail if you count on me and not someone like John."
<Kit> <Chii> ...I'll think in the meantime, but she should still go with you.
<Kit> <Chii> I want to perform a grand summon. John and I will enter with an army along with the crystals.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> An...army?
<Xanatos> 6* Kane listens quietly, arms crossed.
<DeathStar> 6* John peers about, then at Chii, leaning forward. "Are we hiring the chicks here?"
<Dias`> <Dias> She wants to summon all her summons at once
<Xanatos> <Cole> Uh, I thought you couldn't do that?
<Dias`> <Dias> Sure it won't kill you, Chii?
<Xanatos> <Cole> Specially with that curse in your tummy. Or was it leg?
<Kit> <Chii> I didn't have the resonance of all of them before. And it's safer than me using ninpo if I'm here to slowly work up to it.
<Dias`> <Dias> But you could only summon one ever so often before. Summoning all of them at once...It sounds far too risky
<Kit> <Chii> If I barge in there and have to use ability on ability, he'll just crank the curse on me again.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs, running her hand through her hair at all the What If chances Chii wants to take.
<DeathStar> <JOhn> Sounds like Chii will need a lot of extra crystals then if she wants something like that.
<Xanatos> <Kane> That's alot of realities you will likely burn through, I can't say I agree.
<Kit> <Chii> I still don't want the crystals. I'll go as slow as I need while we're waiting.
<Dias`> <Dias> Which could mean a lot of reality crystals being destroyed. 6He looks outwards. 1"It'd be best if she waits until we can take care of that spear.
<Kit> 6Chii shakes her head. 1"I've never used them and never want to. That's too much of a weight on my conscious.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers out, moving to lean out to peer out at the city again. "Try what you can, then."
<Xanatos> <Cole> Uh, let's get back on track since there's a chance Chii might fail, we need to know who's doing what.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Unfortunately, we can't come up with a good plan until I see the layout of the Albatross reality. Right now we just have to pass as refugees.
<Dias`> <Dias> Is it possible they could track our reality signature when we jump in?
<Xanatos> <Cole> Well I play a killer bum. So let's get this show on the road.
<Kit> 6Chii peers at Cheryl, then sighs, hoping she realizes she won't go too far willingly. She moves over to John and nudges him, explaining what she had in mind regarding Key.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No, Benjamin gave us the means to disguise it.
<Kit> <Key> You are bum!
<DeathStar> 6* John leans over to listen
<Xanatos> 6* Cole points to Key. 1Now that hurt my feelings.
<Dias`> <Dias> Right. I just wanted to make sure.
<Kit> <Key> Key's a bum! Freeloads. Teehee!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lemon's picked the reality they'll evacuate last. Likely they'll only be able to grab a few thousand from each reality, so we have to be sure we get selected.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at Lemon who is still quiet
<Dias`> <Dias> How do we manage that?
<Kit> <Chii> You know them better than anyone. I need your input on how we can 'awe' Warren's men.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm sure we'll think of something; you ARE a con man, right?
<Dias`> <Dias> I mean we can easily use sex appeal with the woman. 6He motions at X
<Xanatos> 6* Cole gives Key a smirk and glances to Cheryl. 1Maybe they have a certain criteria of people they're looking for.
<DeathStar> <John> Awe them? I don't know, beat the corruption?
<Dias`> <Dias> PArt time on-man.
<DeathStar> 6* X glares.
<Dias`> <Dias> I'm compliment you! 6He looks at X.
<Kit> <Chii> That would require corruption in their reality, though. We need her to do something in front of them.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane kneels by Lemon, peering at her. 1Are you okay? 6He asks quietly.
<DeathStar> <John> You'll find they're hard to awe them; beating Warren or Phaeton may work.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon glances at Kane, nodding softly.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Is there anything I can do?
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I'll be fine.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If we're willing to let us get selected, we might get in, since I imagine most people would resist such things
<Xanatos> <Kane> Very well. 6He gives a nod and stands again.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Well if there are any girl soldiers, I'm sure I could woo them with my beautiful ass.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes her device, then says seriously. "We need to head there now to begin."
<Dias`> <Dias> Then let's go.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl walks over to connect wires from her device to John's, inputting a code, then unplugs,
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Remember, if things go to shit, taking out Albatross is priority #1.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Then getting our legendaries back
<Kit> <Chii> ...What if Key took out the Albatross, John?
<Dias`> <Dias> Gotcha. And Key, don't use any of your powers until we tell you to.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Understood. 6He gives a nod.
<DeathStar> <John> It would be impressive, yes.
<Kit> <Chii> Think it would do the trick?
<Kit> <Key> Understood!" 6She salutes.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, it would certainly cause them a moment to rethink things.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane adjusts his tie. 1I hope we have enough time to change attire
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl begins to synch them. Lemon rises up.
<Dias`> <Dias> If we destroyed the Albatross to get their attention. I think it'd be the bad kind.
<Kit> <Chii> You see where I'm going with it, right..? If we can get them to behold Key-- she gets stronger.
<Kit> <Key> Key not destroy anything until told." 6She chides Dias.
<DeathStar> <John> Well, since goal #1 is to beat Albatross and get the hell out --- unless you plan to fight the entire army.
<Kit> <Chii> I just want to use his own army against him. Faith to move the people, you know.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes the synching, peering at Chii once, then takes a breath, trying to steady her own mind since she won't have Chii there, and hits jump. The team, minus Chii and John, appear in what appears to be Tokyo, Japan.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane takes a second to glance around now.
<Dias`> 6Dias peers upwards, looking for the Albatross
<DeathStar> 6* There's no sign of anything
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers about, then at Lemon. "We need to get in some native clothes
<Dias`> <Dias> I'm not seeing anything yet.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Just keep an eye out for their warships.
* Raquel looks around uncertainly, "...these places are popular."
<Xanatos> <Cole> What's with all the weird symbols? 6He points to a sign.
<Dias`> 6Dias glances around for a store or something
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes Lemon's hand, moving off. X peers about, arms crossed, shifting her outfit to match a local kimono
<DeathStar> 6* There appears to be a few along the way, mostly like the modern Tokyo Dias is already used to
<Kit> 6Key takes up her yukata outfit, squeeing happily in the summer clothes.
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts his suit to match his normal clothing for now. He motions at one of the shops. 1"Who needs clothing?
<DeathStar> 6* A Japanese Dias runs by carrying a cart with a Japanese Erevis and Japanese Xanatos.
<DeathStar> <X> I'm fine.
<Dias`> 6Dias' jaw drops as he follows the Jap. Dias run by
<DeathStar> 6* X watches as well, squinting
<Dias`> <Dias> I'm totally better looking.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane hmms, then shrugs, his suit was from the japanese reality.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole points. 1You should say Hi.
<Dias`> <Dias> Yeah, let's not raise suspicion. Clothing. Who? 6He looks around
<DeathStar> 6* A Japanese Megumi is on the street corner, a hooker it seems.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Oh. Me, I need clothes.
<Dias`> 6Dias sizes Cole up the nods.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Extra tight in the crotch to show off my junk!
<Dias`> <Dias> I doubt I could find anything tight enough
<Xanatos> 6* Cole oofs. 1Good one.
<Dias`> <Dias> Just you then. 6He nods and moves off into one of the stores
<DeathStar> 6* As Raquel looks around, she'd see what appears to be Lilith walking along
<DeathStar> 6* X follows Dias.
<Kit> 6Key has a nice conversation with Megumi-Hooker.
<Xanatos> 6 Cole pssts and snaps at Key. 1Careful you'll catch somethin.
* Raquel gives a little jump, "...L-lilith?"
<Kit> 6Key blinks at Cole and peers upward, as if looking for something to catch
<Dias`> 6Dias moves in and begins to work his magic on getting a deal on clothing. Then pays the man and steps out with it, moving towards Cole
<Xanatos> 6* Kane hmms and steps back, leaning against a wall as he watches everyone.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole sighs at Key, then looks towards Dias, 1Did you get me a gold chain?
<Kit> 6Lilith pauses, peering at Raquel. 1"...Oh, you."
<Dias`> 6Dias holds up sumo underwear.
<Xanatos> <Cole> No thanks.
<Kit> 6Lilith takes off a glove she's wearing and strikes Raquel across the face. 1"Quit sleeping with my gardener, you hussie." 6She hrmphs, walking off.
<DeathStar> 6* X eyes some Japanese jewelry.
<Dias`> 6Dias smirks then tosses it to the side, giving him some traditional clothing.
<DeathStar> 6* Drake, the gardener, follows after Lilith, all apologetic
<Dias`> 6Dias peers around for X then moves to her. 1"You see something you like?
<Xanatos> 6* Cole thumbs up and takes it, moving into an alley to change.
* Raquel stares a moment, then shakes her head. "...definitely not my Lilith..."
<DeathStar> 6* X shrugs, too prideful to admit she finds some of it pretty.
<Kit> 6Key runs up beside X, pointing at them. 1"X should wear these!"
<Dias`> 6Dias eyes something, then pays for it, putting a necklace around her neck.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Lemon return, though it's hard to tell who is who. Cheryl and Lemon's hair is now the same, with each having it in a ponytail on the opposite sides, like mirror images, and both wearing Ninja like outfits in opposite mirror like forms, with each showing one leg and thigh, and both having chopsticks in their hair
<DeathStar> 6* X jerks as he does, making faces, but doesn't remove it, peering down at the necklace.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane tilts his head, watching Chermon.
<Dias`> 6Dias smiles at her, kissing her on her cheek. 1"Let's get to the others."
<DeathStar> 6* X nods, following, then eyes the twins
<Xanatos> 6* Cole steps back out and poses.
<DeathStar> 6* The one on the right speaks first. "I guess now we just wait."
<Dias`> <Dias> And hope they appear right above us.
<Kit> 6Key eyes the two, then gasps in delight. She puts her hair up quickly in odango and changes her yukata's pattern to butterflies and dragonflies.
<DeathStar> 6* The one on the left eyes them all. "Is everyone ready? We won't have time for any last minute things after this."
<Xanatos> <Kane> I cannot tell which is which. 6He says in a sigh.
<Dias`> <Dias> Yeah, everything but the exact how to get them to choose us plan. I was thinking Travelling Circus Troupe
<Xanatos> <Cole> I'm always ready chief or Lem.
<DeathStar> 6* X eyes Dias
<Dias`> <Dias> Fine, we'll just bribe them.
<Kit> 6Key gets a thought and goes inugami-mode, her dog ears and tail appearing. She turns and wags it at the two.
* Dias` sighs at Key using her powers.
<DeathStar> 6* The one on the right squeals and grabs at the tail
<Kit> <Key> Hee hee! Wan-wan!" 6She barks softly and nuzzles Lemon.
<DeathStar> 6* The one on the left sighs
<Dias`> <Dias> Yeah, that won't stand out as possibly odd in this reality.
<DeathStar> 6* X shakes her head, then pauses as the sky begins to darken
<Kit> <Key> Cute characters common in Tokyo!
<Xanatos> 6* Cole peers up slightly, squinting.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances up to see three battle cruisers appear. Suddenly, teleporting beams fly down and sweep areas of the city without warning
<Dias`> <Dias> ...Random. WE need to get to them now!
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon holds Key, peering up
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grimaces, shifting to hurry to the closest one. X opens ripples to help
<Dias`> 6Dias moves through the ripples.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks and presses off agaisnt the wall. 1They are skipping a step. 6He says with a sigh, running after Dias.
<DeathStar> 6* X follows along, and Lemon moves with Key.
<Dias`> <Dias> They're using a fair process.
<Kit> 6Key gets rid of the tail and ears, blinking upward. She grabs Lemon and recalls straight to Cheryl, so they can run with her.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses and runs after the others.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole lifts up Raquel as he runs by her.
<DeathStar> 6* They pass Hooker Megumi on their journey. As they continue, they come to area where cars have stopped to stare in awe, blocking their progress it seems; one person has gotten out of their van to stare
<DeathStar> <X> If I use my ripples now, I might cause a pani
<Dias`> <Dias> We need to get past them...Cole teleport us.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Pfft. Jump like a man.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves to get in the van
<Dias`> 6Dias eyes Cheryl and moves for the van himself now
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes the passenger seat, and X climbs into the back. Lemon hops in with Key.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slips into the back of the van, Cole scrambles on top.
<Dias`> 6Dias takes the driver apparently
<Kit> 6Key scurries in the back with Lemon
<Dias`> <Dias> All aboard?
<Xanatos> <Cole> Wait, you're driving? 6He slips into the back now.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Yes, let's go.
<Dias`> 6Dias starts it up if it's dead and he slams it into gear, taking off
<Kit> <Key> Zoiiiks! Hee hee.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl anayalzes, and then points at a small opening he can take around some cars.
<Dias`> <Dias> I'd suggest buckling up
* Dias` swerves for it
<Xanatos> 6* Cole presses his hands against opposite sides of the van. 1Anchor iniated. Heh.
<Xanatos> NRP: initiated.
<Dias`> 6Dias calmly turns some music on
<Xanatos> 6* Kane makes a face, taking a breath.
<Kit> 6Key sings along.
<Dias`> <Dias> Who sings this key?
<DeathStar> 6* As Dias drives, he'd see a pattern in the midst of the car traffic jam, a narrow one. PREPARE YOURSELF, Dias
<DeathStar> 6* Left, Right, Right, Right, Left, Left, Right, Right, Left, Left, Left, Right, Right, Right, Left, Right, Left, Left, Right
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<Dias`> rlllrrllrrrlllrlrrl
<DeathStar> 3
<Kit> <Key> Ayumi Hamasaki." 6She notes, then returns to singing after playing 'name that jpop idol.'
<Dias`> <Dias> Then how bout we let them sing it. 6He switches to something more heavy since he doesn't like jpop
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grips her handle as they blow past the traffic jam and down the street. Ahead of them, a bridge begins to rise over a body of water, the ships on the other side
<Kit> <Key> Maximum the Hormone!" 6She sings that too, even the growly parts.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Creepy. Uh Dias, booster, bro.
<Xanatos> NRP: boosters
<Dias`> 6Dias guns it, he just shuts the music off, not liking Japanese stuff
<DeathStar> 6* As they begin to move up the angled bridge, Cheryl grimaces. "We won't make it." 6* She says as they near the top.
<Dias`> <Dias> Oh we'll make it. 6He keeps it floored.
<DeathStar> 6* They go over the edge and do hang time in the air, then begin to drop short
<Dias`> <Dias> Cole. Teleports us a smidge
<Xanatos> 6* Cole sighs and grips the side of the van, focusing to try and teleport them the little bit they need, at an angle they'll and safely and drive.
<DeathStar> 6* They teleport and land on the other side, picking up speed rapidly toward another road block. Prepare yourself
<DeathStar> 6* Left, Right, Right, Left, Left, Right, Right, Left, Left, Right, Right, Right, Left, Left
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> 1
<Dias`> rllrrllrrlllrr
<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> 6* They zoom past all the cars at their high speed and up ahead a beam of light can be seen
<Dias`> 6Dias heads right for it, his foot ready to hit the break
<DeathStar> 6* The beam---then shifts onto a side street right as they reach it
<DeathStar> <X> We're passing it.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane leans forward. 1Handbrake, Dias.
<Dias`> <Dias> Everyone lean the opposite way we're turning. 6He hits the break as he cranks the wheel
<Kit> 6Key blinks, then does as asked, bracing herself
<DeathStar> 6* The van shifts, turning to face a building, the road a little more to the left of it. Cheryl and X do so
<Dias`> <Dias> Other way now! He cranks the other way to adjust
<DeathStar> 6* The van somehow manages to get onto the street, going on two wheels
<Dias`> <Dias> Other way now! 6He cranks the other way to adjust
<Xanatos> 6* Cole and Kane both lean.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole and Kane both lean the opposite way now.
<DeathStar> 6* Up ahead the beam can be seen
<Dias`> 6Dias straightens it and guns it
<DeathStar> 6* As they drive ahead toward it, it passes through a building directly in front of them, and off the road
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Building.
<Dias`> <Dias> I can't drive through afucking building!
<DeathStar> <X> Some Weapon you are then
<DeathStar> 6* There's a side alley next to the building
<Dias`> <Dias> That's what I love to here. 6He swerves and hits the e brake to swing around the side alley
<DeathStar> 6* Sadly, it's a tight grip, and Cole begins to get a close shave
<DeathStar> 6 *Cypher doots.
<Dias`> <Dias> So this is exciting.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I would much rather we make it now.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes him; they shoot out of the alley right for a car where someone is staring in shock
<Dias`> 6Dias swerves to get around them
<DeathStar> 6* Dias swerves, teh beam on the other side of the car, aheading parallel to them toward another building
<Dias`> 6Dias eyes it beside them and swerves to get into it
<Xanatos> <Cole> B-Brakes?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the distance as the beam begins to enter the building, then how much is left on the road. She grips hard now
<Xanatos> <Cole> Oh shit, brakes would be a bad idea....this is going ot hurt.
<Dias`> 6Dias holds his foot to the floor
<Dias`> <Dias> HOLD ON!
<DeathStar> 6* The front half of the van enters the beam, taking those in the front; those in the back watch them vanish adn the van smashes into the building. X jerks hard.
<DeathStar> 6* Holding her head, she peers around to see Cheryl and Dias are definitely gone. Lemon shakes her head, dazed, while the beam begins to get further away
<Xanatos> 6* Cole grunts, not beign a very good anchor anymore, and Kane slowly peers up and frowns. 1We need a ripple now.
<Kit> 6Key sends her wings out and attempts to recall those remaining to Cheryl's position
<DeathStar> <X> IF you use your powers, they may detect us!
<Kit> <Key> B-But..
<DeathStar> 6* X opens a ripple. "I'll try to get us in front of the beam."
<Xanatos> 6* Kane kicks open the back door and leaps out, peering quickly for a car
<DeathStar> 6* X steps through it
<Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and moves after X, Cole slowly crawls in, holding his raquel dolly.
<Kit> 6Key does the same, pouting.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane leans back out and pulls Lemon through.
<DeathStar> 6* They are indeed in front of the beam now, but it begins to veer off again
<DeathStar> <X> ..
<Xanatos> <Cole> Okay, this is fucking annoying, it's like they know we're trying to get on or something.
<DeathStar> 6* X runs for it, and leaps out, vanishing
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods to Kane a thanks, dazed still
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks and moves after her.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods and takes her hand, moving after Cole and X.
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher dooooooots as Cole and him vanish
<DeathStar> 6* Kane and Lemon make it, with the beam shifting to begin passing through a building on Key.
<DeathStar> 6* Poor, poor Key. Meanwhile
<DeathStar> 6* The team would find themselves in a huge hanger area, with hundreds of others, who look bewildered.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks around, dragging Dias to the others as they appear.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Everyone okay?
<Dias`> 6Dias peers around, looking confused himself. He moves and hugs onto X
<DeathStar> <X> You almost killed us. 6* She chides Dias
<Dias`> <Dias> I'm sorry. I'm just glad you're safe.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole sits down cross legged, looking around oddly.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon looks around for Key, and Cheryl eyes Kane. "Where's Key?"
<Xanatos> 6* Kane lets out a breath and shakes his head. 1I thought she was behind me.
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<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs
<Dias`> 6Dias peers around now. 1"It's ok. She can meet up with the others then us.
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<DeathStar> 6* Key appears moments later, only 180 seconds late
* Kit[Offstillhurting] is now known as Kit
<Xanatos> 6* Kane lets out a nother breath. 1Good, she made it.
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<Kit> <Key> Lag.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits down, as does Lemon.
<Kit> 6Key then waves to the others. 1"Hiii!"
<Xanatos> 6* Kane takes a seat, eyeing the ground.
<Dias`> 6Dias peers around now.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Hi.
<DeathStar> 6* X sits down, leaning back, eyeing more people appearing
<Kit> 6Key seems to jerk, then starts to look frightened, tearing up. 1"Wh-Where are we..!?"
<DeathStar> <Lemon> On a shi--- <Cheryl> Go along with the act, Lem
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon pauses, then tears up, too, crying and holding Cheryl fearfully
<DeathStar> 6 *X stares, deadpanend.
* Raquel seems to be in shock
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts an arm around X, looking around the area
<Xanatos> 6* Kane hides an amused look. While Cole's lip quivers and he holds out his arms for cheryl to hold him too.
<Kit> <Key> I wanna go hoooome~!
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gives Cole a look
<Xanatos> 6* Cole sighs and holds himself.
<DeathStar> 6* An hour or so passes with this continuing, then the ship rumbles, causing people to freak
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks, peering around. 1W-What the hell?
<Dias`> <Dias> You feel that?
<Kit> <Key> What's going ooooon!?" 6She wails
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon cries harder, holding Cole, Kane, and Cheryl
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts to stand up now, looking around again
<DeathStar> 6* Groups of people begin to vanish in flashes.
<Kit> 6Key is holding onto X at this point, looking young enough to be her kid since appearing on the ship
<DeathStar> 6* X is holding KEy, deadpanned
<Xanatos> 6* Kane looks around, doing his best to have a concerned look.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Everyone, group together so we get taken together
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts to take X's hand
<Kit> 6Key clings to her, sobbing.
<DeathStar> 6* X takes Dias' hand, and Cheryl shifts to include Dias.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole reaches out his arms to hug onto everyone.
* Raquel shifts closer to Cole, to make sure she's with the others
<DeathStar> 6* The group flashes and they appear in what appears to be a room; a man is standing there
<Xanatos> 6* Cole peers around, wide eyed.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane eyes the man, narrowing his eyes slightly.
<Dias`> 6Dias jerks, looking around, confused again
<Kit> <Key> Uwahh. Uguuu..~
<DeathStar> 6* The man dully begins to explain what happened and that this will be their new homes. After a long lecture that leaves the others with them confused, a group of eople move to lead them to their new rooms
<DeathStar> 6* X pats KEy. "There...there...sweetie."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl and Lemon hold hands like frightened twins, shifting to follow the man directing them.
* Raquel bites her lip nervously
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slowly gets to hsi feet, looking around curiously now at this point. While Cole dumbly moves witht he group.
<Dias`> 6Dias moves with X and Key
<DeathStar> 6* The group is led down a hallway with rooms; as the man asks people questions to see if there are relations, people are moved into rooms based on relationships and friendships. Down the hallway, though, the team can see Jennifer in a uniform, looking 23 now, and helping direct another group of civilians into room. She has a device on her hand, indicating it IS their Jennifer
<Kit> <Key> Pssst. Master X. Loook.
<Dias`> 6Dias gives key a look to be quiet
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon stares, having worn gloves to hide her device, like Cheryl. X narrows her eyes with killing intent
<DeathStar> 6* The man directs Lemon and Cheryl into a room together, then X, Dias, and Key into one across from them.
<Dias`> 6Dias squeezes X's hand, leaning in to kiss her cheek as he whispers to her to calm down
<Xanatos> 6* Kane's eyes lock onto Jennifer, but he doesn't make any outward expression to show he knows her, then after a moment he places his hands into his pockets.
* Jennifer directs the group of civilians, she still wears a distant look on her face even as she goes about her business.
* Raquel keeps her eyes down when she sees Jennifer, not wanting to make eye contact
<DeathStar> 6* Kane and Cole are given separate rooms unless they indicate being together, and Raquel gets stuck alone.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole lets out a breath and takes his single room. So does Kane.
<DeathStar> 6* Each room has a window; in the distance, the huge weapon Albatross flies in the sky like a massive battleship of unequaled porportions. Cheryl stares at it quietly.
<Dias`> <Dias> This place is huge.
<Kit> <Key> Wwwoooow. Big birdie.
<DeathStar> 6* X crosses her arms. "I will kill her." 6* She says simply.
* Jennifer catches sight of them, but doesn't outwardly address them or seem to give them away.
<DeathStar> 6* They're ot in the hallway, so Jen catches nothing
<Dias`> 6Dias moves over to X, taking her hand. 1"X. We have more important things to worry about
<Kit> <Key> Jennifer not a concern, Master X." 6She chides.
<DeathStar> <X> I will simply kill her while achieving the goal.
<DeathStar> <X> It will not take much
<Dias`> <Dias> You're better then this, X.
<Kit> <Key> Jennifer distraction to X. Miss something important.
<DeathStar> <X> She could have gotten you all killed.
<Dias`> <Dias> We'll deal with it later.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane peers out at Albatross, sizing it up.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole talks to himself/cypher as he leans against the wall, lookign out the window with a sigh.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* After two hours, the group is together in a mess hall, where others are eating as well. Cheryl sits, eating some rations
<Dias`> 6Dias sits, eating as much as they'll give him.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's hard to judge how many soldiers are out there between us and it. And how much is on the ship itself. I've noticed some Gears around the base of it and on the ground, plus about 10 guard towers.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane pokes his food, making a face, while Cole chews on something.
<Dias`> <Dias> Making it well defended. Which makes sense.
<Xanatos> <Kane> If I could get to a tower, I may be able to begin picking people off. 6he notes quietly.
<Kit> <Key> Not a gear~" 6She says in sing-song.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We don't have much time, I've already detected energy building up in Albatross. Lemon's indicated the six legendaries are being used as we speak
<Dias`> <Dias> Then we get to them and take them. This place will be useless then.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> They are in Albatross.
<Kit> <Key> Should have save pointed crystals." 6She puffs her cheeks.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Well, we're going to need a way in, and I bet they have shields.
<Raquel> "That would have been a good idea... too late now."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If we could get on some cargo transports going to it, we might could sneak in, but that would mean covering a lot of ground
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> With guards and towers watching everything
<Dias`> 6Dias rubs the side of his face. 1"Think we could use her to get on it?
<Xanatos> <Kane> Either way, this will be difficult.
<DeathStar> 6* As Cheryl says this, a group of Warren's people enter to patrol the messhall.
<DeathStar> 6* X narrows her eyes, as if waiting to see if one is Jennifer
<Dias`> 6Dias rests his head against X's shoulder
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I imagine the legendaries power the shields around it; getting in will have to be covert most likel.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once. 1Agreed.
<Kit> <Key> If we relied on Jenny, just need her to get onboard, could save recall. Hee.
<Kit> 6Key sulks. 1"Too bad."
<Dias`> <Dias> They'ld know if you used your powers to get on.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole picks at his teeth, glancing around.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're faced with getting out of this building undetected and covering a few miles on foot, past Gears and Towers, then reach a cargo a ship or transport going to Albatross. If Lemon is right, it'll be at 100% in less than two hours.
<Kit> 6Key peers at their group, large to be a sneaky one.
<Xanatos> <Kane> At what point will we call in the other pair.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Only when we're ready to move, once those crystals arrive, the game is up
<DeathStar> <X> We could try to capture guard uniforms. 6* She eyes the guards
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once, hmming.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Ooh, I like that idea.
<Dias`> 6Dias looks up at X then over to Cheryl to see what she thinks
<Dias`> <Dias> Technically some of us could make our suits look that way.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'd have to be careful. I've noticed a lot of cameras in this place.
<Kit> 6Key peers at the guards, then closes her eyes-- detecting if there's signals of some kind coming off of them.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And you'd need to wear helmets, since if they see you in uniform, and know their Dias is dead, you'll be targetted.
<Dias`> Point taken
<DeathStar> 6* They appear to have some sort of device on their wrists putting out signals.
<Kit> <Key> Guards tracked." 6She notes, raising a finger.
<DeathStar> <X> We could try to locate Jennifer and force her to lead us to a place uniforms are kept
<Kit> 6Key points to her wrist.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I'd rather not. 6he notes, a hint of anger in his tone.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at Key, then the guards.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers down, her hand moving to where she got gutted earlier
<DeathStar> <X> She's clearly easily 'cohersed'. All we have to do is threaten her life a little and she'll fold.
<Dias`> <Dias> Well we need to figure out the safest bet.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Maybe one of us could play decoy while the others move for the ship?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> They're playing for keeps, Cole, if the decoy gets surrounded, they'll die. Look at the beach house
<Xanatos> <Cole> It sure would be mighty nice if the decoy could dissappear and reappear somewhere else, then.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I imagine they'll detect ripples and teleports.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Oh I'm sure. 6He says with a nod.
<Xanatos> <Cole> The option is on the table, is all I'm sayin.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Our best bet is to try to get out of our rooms - Kane and I can work o nhacking the system, then use Kane's map to try to find a guard room to see if we can get uniforms, then try to make our way to the Albatross.
<Kit> <Key> But guard have leashes." 6She gestures her wrist again
<Xanatos> <Kane> If I can pinpoint the signal, it may be able to be replicated.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hence why we ned to find uniforms not currently being used, then see if we can hack the 'leashes'.
<Kit> 6Key smacks her palm. 1"Ohhh."
<DeathStar> 6* The guards begin to head in their direction. Cheryl calmly begins to eat again
<Dias`> 6Dias eats some food, leaning over to eat it
<Xanatos> <Cole> And then I leaped for the big light because I was sure the aliens were here to take me home.
<Kit> 6Key hops from her seat and waltzes over to the guards with her hands out like kid 'airplaning.'
<Kit> <Key> Hiii!
<DeathStar> 6* They stare down. "Go back to your parents."
<Kit> <Key> Can I have pudding? Round can thingy not very good.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane leans on his elbows, rubbing his face slowly.
<DeathStar> 6* They stare, then look uncomfortable. "We'll...see." 6* They hurry on to get away
<Kit> 6Key cheers a bit, then returns to her seat.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> KAne and I will try to hack the system in under 30 mins, giving us 1 hour and 30 mins to stop Albatross. Be ready, alright? 6* She eyes people being rounded back up to their rooms
* Dias` nods
<Xanatos> 6* Cole thumps up.
<DeathStar> 6* One guard speaks up. "We will be requiring medical checks. These people will report to the medical facility." 6* They call out Cole's fake name, Kane's, then Lemon's, amongst others
<DeathStar> 6* They motion those who got named to come to a certain spot to way. Cheryl tenses.
<Dias`> 6Dias looks at Cheryl. 1"Don't think about switching. They'll fine your crystal.
<Xanatos> <Kane> ... 6He peers towards Cheryl uncertainly.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll try to hack it on my own, Kane.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane takes a breath and nods, moving to the spot.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon looks worried, her hands pressed together, following Kane.
<Xanatos> <Cole> W-What about me? 6he whispers.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Try not to get scanned. 6* She notes, then moves to follow the group being led to the rooms
<Xanatos> 6* Cole sighs and moves after Kane and Lemon.
<Dias`> 6Dias gets up with X. 1"Let's go."
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Key's Reality
<DeathStar> 6* John, having stepped out of the reality momentarily, returns nonchalantly.
<DeathStar> <John> Miss me?
<DeathStar> 6* He peers down at Chii
<Kit> <Chii> Where'd you go?" 6She frowns, still sitting in a meditative pose, gathering natural energy.
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, working on a Plan J.
<Kit> <Chii> Plan John. Cute. Dare I ask?
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, you'll love it. Trust me. ... you know, if we had sex, I might could help summon...
<Kit> <Chii> I doubt it. You might just end up soul-less and agressively emo.
<DeathStar> 6* John grabs his chest, as if pained.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Albatross Reality; Medical Area
<DeathStar> 6* Kane, Cole, and Lemon are led into a room where three doctors are performing checks. Jennifer is one of them
<Xanatos> 6* Kane looks around curiously, while Cole rubs the back of his neck.
<DeathStar> 6* Jen seems to have a black eye, as if she were hurt
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I-It is Jennifer. She looks...so much older.
* Jennifer looks over the people entering, she doesn't seem to recognize them.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Yes, but remember, we don't know her. 6He whispers.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods, timidly, peering down. "Do we see one of the other two doctors?"
<Xanatos> <Kane> Yes. 6He moves for one of them, while Cole moves straight for Jen.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon looks confused on who to follow
* Jennifer looks up to see Cole, but doesn't seem to react one way or another to him. "I can help you right here sir."
<Xanatos> <Cole> Uh yeah I don't like needles, so can you just give me an old fasion physical?
<DeathStar> 6* The doctor Kane chooses boredly scans Kane.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon moves to join Cole, timidly peering down
<Jennifer> "Not a problem at all, you look healthy enough." *she looks him over carefully*
<Xanatos> <Cole> Thanks, lady.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane watches the interaction between Cole and Jennifer carefully.
* Jennifer looks him in the eyes. "You're perfectly fine. Good."
<DeathStar> 6* The doctor finishes Kane's scan, then hands him a pass.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once. 1Thank you. 6He takes the pass. 1Do I move back to my quarters?
* Jennifer holds out a pass.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole tilts his head. 1Uh. yeah, thanks.
<DeathStar> <Doctor> Yes. Wait there and a guard will escort you momentarily. 6* He points at a waiting area.
<Jennifer> "You're welcome." *she shifts her attention to the next in line, waving Cole over to the waiting area*
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon steps forward, peering down without saying anything
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods and steps to the side and Cole does so as well.
<Jennifer> "Alright Miss, I'm just going to look you over real quick if that's alright."
<DeathStar> 6* She just nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Some guards touch their ear pieces, as if getting some information. They peer toward Cole nonchalantly.
* Jennifer checks her over carefully and then nods. "Very good... you're alright." *she pulls out a pass, holding it out and looking at Lemon*
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon takes it, turning to move to join the others
* Jennifer watches her a moment before waving the next person over.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards move over to the waiting area, acting as if they're coming to escort them to their rooms. Another doctor taps Jennifer ,indicating to move into the back for something
* Jennifer blinks a bit and nods, moving to the back.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane watches the guards, while Cole hmms, tilting the pass upside down, eyeing it.
<DeathStar> 6* The doctor sits down in Jennifer's spot. As the guards reach the waiting area, then aim at Cole and Lemon. "We want you two to come with us."
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses and glances up. 1Pardon?
<DeathStar> <Guard> Come with us.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane peers towards them, frowning.
<Xanatos> <Cole> W-Why?
<DeathStar> <Guard> I will not ask again, sir.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Dude if this is because I asked her not to give me a shot, you can totally give me one. 6He notes, sighing and stepping towards them.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards shift to get behind Cole and Lemon, gesturing them toward a side door in the area. "We just want to check you over ourselves. If everything checks out, you'll be free to go."
<Xanatos> <Cole> That's cool. 6He slumps and moves with them.
<DeathStar> 6* They lead Cole adn Lemon over, one of the two guards stepping in front of them to open it for htem
<Xanatos> 6* Kane peers around carefully, looking for a camera.
<DeathStar> 6* There's several.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane eyes the ground, tching.
<Xanatos> <Cole> I thought you guys were saving us, why all the guns and stuff?
<DeathStar> 6* Some real guards arrive to escort Kane and the others to their room.
<DeathStar> <Guard> Inside, sir. 6* He says in a monotoned voice to Cole. The second guard moves inside, waiting on Cole and Lemon.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole nods once and moves inside.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon does, too. They'd find a doctor waiting with a scanner and cameras. The two guards take up positions at the door, the only way out.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: The Rooms
<DeathStar> 6* Dias, X, and Key's doors open. Cheryl peers in
<Dias`> 6Dias looks at her. 1"What's up?"
<Kit> <Key> Hiiii!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Time to go. Or did you lose track of time?
<Dias`> <Dias> ...Yeah. Sorry. 6He nods, shifting his shoulders. 1"Let's go."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts to follow a path to avoid cameras, pausing when Kane is escorted back, alone, by two guards. Cheryl shifts to enter Kane's room first with her door hack, waving them in. X slips in
<Kit> 6Key waddles behind and inward
<Dias`> 6Dias slips in behind her
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl closes the door; moments later, it reopens and Kane is let in before it closes. Once it's done, Cheryl peers out
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Where's the others?
<Xanatos> <Kane> Jennifer did not scan them, Warren became suspicious and had them taken aside to be scanned personally.
<Dias`> <Dias> ...Things have gotten bad.
<DeathStar> 6* A voice speak's over the intercomm. It's Phaeton. "Two intruders have been detected. There are likely others. Lock down all rooms immediately."
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> This is a code level 2 alert.
<Kit> <Key> Buuusted.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl quickly hacks the door open, then as it begnis to slide shut, uses her body to keep it from closing
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hurry.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane tchs and slips out.
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts out and grabs the door to help her
<Kit> 6Key hurries out then eyes Cheryl. 1"Would matter if teleported now?"
<DeathStar> 6* X moves out; guards aim at them
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> They might detect where you go
<Dias`> 6Dias slowly eyes the guards. 1"Hi?"
<Kit> 6Key points at guards. 1"Detect by sight, too."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> True
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lets the door shut, eyeing them; they open fire at them
<DeathStar> <X> Get us to Cole and Lemon, Key!
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts about to try and keep himself from behind shot
<Kit> 6Key nods, snapping her fingers quickly and tries to do so
<DeathStar> 6* They appear in the medical area, apparantly shields not up yet to stop it. Lemon and Cole have taken out the two guards, but are peeking out a medical room filling with more
<Dias`> 6Dias grabs a medical chair and hurls it for the door to hit a guard coming
<Xanatos> 6* Kanes blinks, tense, then lets out a sigh of relief at Lemon and Cole being okay.
<Kit> <Key> Could go to Jenny location. Less guards?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I wouldn't; they might expect us to do that and have something waiting
<Xanatos> <Cole> Sorry couldn't be avoided, Cheryl.
<Xanatos> NRP: it couldn't*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl just nods to Cole in understanding, eyeing the guards outside take up covered positions to aim at the door
<Xanatos> <Cole> Luckly I'm a walking shield, want me to go take care of em?
<Kit> 6Key shrugs a bit. 1"Up to Cole, then. Can only recall places already been. Only other place is Phaeton!"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We'll have to get to the Albatross the hard way. Get ready people
<Dias`> <Dias> We need to keep moving. They'll make it so we can't leave this room the way it is
<DeathStar> -TO BE CONTINUED-
Session Close: Thu Oct 29 22:57:00 2009