Session Start: Tue Nov 03 20:03:22 2009
Session Ident: #taw
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<DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately Thereafter
<DeathStar> Location: Medical Bay Side Room
<DeathStar> 6* Everyone except John, Chii, Raquel, and Jennifer are trapped currently in one of the side rooms of the civilian compound, with the door closed, and on the other side, a squad of armed to the teeth soldiers waiting on them
<Kit> <Key> ..." 6She starts looking like she does when she enters her other persona like Lilith used to, getting edgier as they remain trapped.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers about the room, then eyes a ventaliation shaft above, forming her whip and climbing up to drive it into the metal
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon worriedly has her hands clasped together, while X looks twitchty
<Xanatos> 6* Cole is leaned against the wall, tense as if he's waiting on them to attack. Kane seems to be thinking of possible strategies to approach this, though he pauses and glances to Cheryl.
* Dias` eyes the doorway, then looks over at Cheryl as she makes noise. 1"Smart thinking
<Dias`> <Dias> We need to take out their surveillance system somehow
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rips away a large sheet of the metal, then Kane. "Take a few of them and move through this, see where it leads. The rest of us will keep providing a distraction here."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl points at Kane, X, and Key, motioning them to the vent
<Kit> 6Key blinks. 1"B-but, want help."
* Dias` 's hands twitch slightly as she says X, he looks over at her. 1"Stay safe X."
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods and moves for the vent, pulling himself into it.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> They might run into trouble. We need you with them.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If it's safe, let me know through our devices.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves to the one side of the door, which is currently being cut into by the soldiers. X nods to Dias, then follows Kane
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<Xanatos> 6* Kane gives a sound of confirmation as he continues through to give X and Key room to get in.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon moves to hide behind a desk, with a clear open path to fire her blasts at the door.
<Dias`> 6Dias grabs medical table and slides it over infront of the doorway. He glances around and begins tipping whatever he can over for cover
<Kit> <Key> ..Understood." 6She salutes Cheryl comically, then looks glum, leaping right up to the vent and starts to scurry through
<DeathStar> 6* The camera follows the three as they move through the vents. Like John McClane, they slowly shuffle forward. Now and again soldiers can be heard below; the first vent opening is actually in the main room where the soldiers are gathering, about 25 now
<Dias`> <Dias> They'll use an explosive or a something to disorientate us first
<Xanatos> 6* Kane makes a face at the number of men, pondering ways of helping the others he makes a quiet motion to X and Key, moving on slowly.
<DeathStar> 6* The vent leads forward, then left ahead. One section looks like it might make noise if they don't move carefully
<DeathStar> 6* X eyes the room, making a face, then waits for Kane to move on, following him as slowly as she can, but her impatience begins to show as she begins to move quicker, probably about ot make noise
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slows down to a pause and makes a motion for them to halt then does another motion for moving slow, hoping they get the idea, he begins to creep forward, taking in a breath.
<DeathStar> 6* X makes a face, but mimics
<DeathStar> 6* As they move left, Kane and X, they'd find another vent cover; it's a large hallway that appears empty of people, though a red liquid has been spilt on the ground
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slowly reaches out for the vent to begin to work it loose, leaning forward slightly to try and get an idea of what's going on.
<Kit> 6Key peers at it, then jerks slightly. She moves past Kane and kicks it out, dropping through.
<DeathStar> 6* Sadly, since Key never said anything about going slowly over the vents, probably alerted the guards; as she kicks it out, she drops to find Jennifer on the ground, covered in blood
<Xanatos> 6* Kane makes a face of annoyance, pulling his pistol out quickly as he slips out, eyeing Jennifer slightly before looking around carefully.
<Kit> <Key> Jenny?
<Kit> 6Key nudges her with her foot.
* Jennifer doesn't appear to be moving at all.
<DeathStar> 6* X drops down; she's on her stomach, the wound seeming to come from the front by how the blood is pouring out. Jen is unconscious
<Xanatos> <Kane> You surely alerted them, we need to move quickly.
<DeathStar> 6* The hallway seems to be the area JEn went to after being led away from the medical room, meaning they're right next to it; the hallway extends far to the north as well, however, looking like it's an employee hallway
<DeathStar> 6* Behind them is the door to the medical room; if they're going to come to investigate, it'll be through that door
<Kit> 6Key turns Jennifer over and jerks, gasping. Then holds out her hand to form a roll of... well, it's unmistakeable. She's duct taping Jennifer closed.
<DeathStar> 6* It seems the duct taping is doing no good; her wound is heart being pierced, and it's clear the curse is bleeding her out rapidly. She was probably left like this to slow the group down, since it'll take a huge amount of medicine and healing to do anything
<Xanatos> 6* Kane motions for X to do something about Key, moving towards the door to lean close and listen for advancement.
<DeathStar> 6* The sound of movement is definite behind the door
<Xanatos> 6* Kane leans back and clicks his device. 1Key alerted. Do something. 6He whispers.
<Kit> 6Key flings Jennifer over her shoulder and eyes the door, holding her hand out, attempting to erase the presence of the door, making a seemless wall.
<DeathStar> 6* The door remains
<DeathStar> 6* As Key moves Jennifer, the curse speeds up, more blood gushing out. Jennifer has mere minutes of life now.
<DeathStar> 6* X peers to the north, then opens a ripple to cover more distance. "Through here."
<DeathStar> 6* X runs through her ripple. It begins to look like it's about to vanish, probably from the base defenses
<Kit> <Key> Right." 6She moves through the ripple with Jennifer.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks to move through it as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Kane barely makes it as it vanishes; they're still in the same hallway, but further along. X tries ot make another, but it fails
<DeathStar> 6* Another 150 meters ahead, a door can be seen
<DeathStar> 6* Jennifer's blood soaks along Key, indicating the timer is still rapidly ticking down
<Xanatos> <Kane> Leave her, we don't have time for this. 6He hisses, moving for the door.
<DeathStar> <X> You don't plan to use your nanomachines?
<Kit> 6Key leans forward and begins to rapidly cover ground as if she were weightless, peering back at Kane in confusion. She checks the door to see if it'll open.
<DeathStar> 6* X seems more intrigued than turned off.
<DeathStar> 6* The door appears to be locked, with a keypad next to it
<DeathStar> 6* X follows after them, keeping an eye behind them
<Xanatos> <Kane> She betrayed us, and then betrayed them. She deserves this fate. 6He says simply, moving up to the keypad to peer it over and begin hacking it if he has too.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
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<DeathStar> 6* The door is blown open adn soldiers begin to fire into the room, tossing three grenades in as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts to whip around one grenade to hurl it back into the main room
<Dias`> 6Dias kicks a table right for an incoming grenade to either send it back or block it
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jumps back as the shots come flying in, throwing up a small shield to try and take some of the fire and protect if the grenades go off inside the room.
<DeathStar> 6* The grenade hits the table and explodes; it sends Cheryl back, sicne she was closer to the door, and she falls; her device sends Kane's message about doing something; in the main area the grenade thrown back goes off, causing some chaos
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon fires over her desk into the main room, trying to keep soldiers from entering
<Dias`> <Dias> CHERYL! 6He slides his hand behind his back and throws one of his concussion bouncy balls into the main room
<Xanatos> 6* Cole umphs and slides up the the side of the door, leaning against it the throws his left hand forward out towards the room, sending an electric shockwave out to cause some more disorientation.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets up, her outfit torn for fanservice around her chest. Since she's dressed like a ninja, she gives a Chii pissed look, but for the soldiers.
* Dias` let's out a whistle at the fan service look
<DeathStar> 6* Dias' ball seems to slow them down temporarily; a soldier rushes into the room, firing at Lemon's desk, forcing her to take cover.
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts and grabs a piece of medical equipment, hurling it for the soldiers head
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier is hit, but isn't slowed; they all seemed to have tactical suits and helmets.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole attempts to snag him, and do a classic neck snap.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier goes limp. A device activates on his waist, beeping. A bomb.
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<Xanatos> 6* Cole acks and throws him towards the door.
<DeathStar> 6* The man explodes.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stumbles again from the explosion
<Dias`> 6Dias covers his face. 1"Hot damn they take this soldier thing serious
<DeathStar> 6* Two more grenades are thrown in.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole is knocked back, stumbling. 1What the FUCK?! 6he bellows out, coughing from the pain.
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<Xanatos> 6* Cole tries to kick one out
<DeathStar> 6* The other blows up
<DeathStar> 6* It takes Dias out, sending him into the wall, and blows up Lemon's desk. Cole manages to blow the other one up outside
<Xanatos> 6* Cole stumbles to the side, making a face and holding his ear. 1THIS IS BAD. 6He yells, probably having lost his hearing.
<DeathStar> 6* Three more soldiers rush in. Cehryl tackles one to fight, the other two running for Dias and Lemon, firing
<Dias`> 6Dias groans as the table he had for cover slides off him
<Dias`> 6Dias drops down the table and uses it as cover.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pushes himself to hsi feet, activating his katar to try and pounce the one attacking lemon, slicing at him and kick him towards the door if possible.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier fires into it, blowing it in half, then fires at Dias.
<Dias`> 6Dias kicks off and rolls away
<DeathStar> 6* Cole pounces, and they struggle as he slices and kicks him. Lemon rises.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier keeps firing after Dias, giving him no quarter.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl breaks her soldier's neck with her whip, then throws his body out into the main area
<Xanatos> 6* Cole attempts to throw out a shockwave to also knock his attacker out into the main area, pulling up his miniguns to begin firing on full auto out the door.
<Dias`> 6Dias leaps over a table and shifts, firing a dark beam blast through it and towards the soldier
<DeathStar> 6* As Dias shifts, he fires first, blowing the table up and striking Dias before he can fire, having given him no quarter; Lemon blasts the soldier, however, and stumbles him
<DeathStar> 6* Cole manages to knock his out, who blows up moments later; the miniguns seem to be keeping everyone else out for now
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl taps her device. "Get Key to save point us to you now."
<Dias`> 6Dias tumbles along.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier begins to recover
<Xanatos> 6* Cole grits his teeth as he fires, while Kane responds with a simple, 1Affirmative.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon aims and fires at the soldier again to try to keep him off balance, but he turns, aiming ta ehr
<Dias`> 6Dias recovers finally and he shifts, firing a small dark beam for the soldiers head
<DeathStar> 6* The soldier is hit and falls over
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<Kit> 6Key sets Jennifer down against the hall corner while Kane and X catch up, holding out both hands, one forming a dagger and slicing her other at the palm, then lets the knife dissolve, kneeling to rip back some of the duct tape and lets some of her blood into Jennifer's gorey, massively fatal and probably hopeless wound.
<DeathStar> 6* Kane begins to hack the door, Cheryl's message not through yet.
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<Xanatos> 6* Kane works quietly, since the time taken on this Key can use for whatever.
<DeathStar> 6* X peers back down the hallway; soldiers can be seen coming into view
<Kit> <Key> Standby, paritioning for limited network healing.
<DeathStar> 6* Something SEEMS to happen when Key does this, and a bit of curse energy zaps out into her palm, entering Key's bloodstream; her powers begin to fade rapidly
<Xanatos> 6* Kane glances over his shoulder and tchs. 1X do what you can to keep them at bay. Key, drop her and help X protect us or we'll be in the same situation.
<DeathStar> 6* X forms her holy arrow attack, taking aim.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane continues to work as fast as he can, but it's probably a tricky system to overcome.
<Kit> <Key> Goddesses don't abandon people.
<DeathStar> 6* Kane's device beeps. Cheryl requests Key get them to them now
<Kit> 6Key frowns at Jennifer, standing though and letting her hand seal up since there's no more use for bleeding.
<DeathStar> 6* The curse continues to intensfy in Key, as if Phaeton were there.
<Kit> <Key> Shieldman nearby.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane makes a face at the command and responds with the Affirmative, nodding to Key. 1Get them to us, now.
<Kit> 6Key is already attempting to recall to Cheryl when Kane speaks.
<DeathStar> 6 *X fires arrows, trying to slow the soldiers down, but it's a losing battle for one person.
<DeathStar> 6* As Key recalls them, more of her power is sapped. KAne manages to override the door at the same time
<DeathStar> 6* At this point, Jennifer has less than a minute of life left.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane motions lets out a whistle for X and aims his pistol back, firing to provide her support to fall back.
<Kit> <Key> Must defeat Shieldman in under one minute." 6She states simply. Then looks to Kane.
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<Kit> <Key> But...
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes a moment to orient herself, pointing at the soldiers for Cole to shoot at; Lemon stares down at Jennifer in shock
<Dias`> 6Dias jerks around then, holds his hand out, firing a dark beam to give X coverfire
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pause and twists himself around, stepping forward to fire his miniguns towards the soldiers.
<DeathStar> 6* The next room seems to be a guard room. Three guards turn, then take aim at them
<DeathStar> 6* The soldiers stop, since they're being fired at with no room to really dodge.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane shifts and throws out a flash grenade for the guards.
<DeathStar> 6* Their helmets seem to protect them
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl forms her whip adn dives in, tackling one guard and begins to whip into him, tearing at his tactical suit like a berserker.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane tchs and fires for the rightmost guard, aiming for the head to keep him disoriented.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon kneels by Jennifer, staring at all the blood, shaking. She seems to be in hsock
<Kit> <Key> Johnny and Chichi not here. No one believe Key could." 6She sulks, materializing Amaterasu so she can fight as her base level.
<Dias`> 6Dias twists around and breaks into a mad dash in after Cheryl. He leaps in low, twist kicking for one's legs
<DeathStar> 6* Kane manages to keep him disoriented about, while Dias trips one up
<Xanatos> 6* Cole motions for X to go help the other, keeping the soldiers behind them pinned.
<DeathStar> 6* X nods, moving into the room. Lemon drags Jennifer into the room, not knowing what else to do
<Dias`> 6Dias plants his hands and snaps around, his leg coming back in and right for the same one's chest to send him into a wall
<DeathStar> 6* Dias' soldier hits the wall, no longer moving, while Cheryl removes her's head. She eyes the monitors and stuff in this room, with another door also in the room
<DeathStar> <Lemon> J-Jennifer is dying...
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Get in, Cole!
<Dias`> Kane, is there any way for you hack their system, virus it or something?
<Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches into his coat and pulls out wound sealant and nanites throwing them out for Lemon to use, still firing with his gun with the other hand. 1Help her if you can, but the wound is too severe.
<Kit> <Key> I'm sorry, Lemonade. Key not strong enough to save her as is.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jumps back in, reaching out close the door.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon shakily tries using it, but it does nothing. "I need more..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Lemon, then Jennifer. It'll probably take their entire supply to halt it
<Xanatos> 6* Kane advances forward enough to try and bring a knife in for his guard's neck.
<DeathStar> 6* Kane knifes him and he falls over
<Kit> <Key> Johnny say 'duct tape save your life.' But he fail to tell Key temporary.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses and makes a face. 1She looks like she's in rough shape.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon shakes more, the blood covering her hands and staining her outfit now. Jennifer has mere moments left now
<Xanatos> 6* Kane steps back and pulls his coat off, holding it out to Lemon. 1I have no desire to waste my supplies on her, but if you wish to save her, I won't deny you.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We can't afford to give her all our healing supplies - if we got hurt, we'd have nothing left...
* Dias` glances at Jen finally, making a face at it all. 1"We shouldn't let her die.
<Xanatos> <Cole> I don't agree with letting her die either. 6He notes, looking side. 1Cypher buddy can you help her?
<Xanatos> NRP: sad
<DeathStar> <Cypher> ... doot.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon stares at Cheryl, then at Jen. LEmon pulls out all her nano medpacks, then gives Jennifer her ration of them. Still, it doesn't stop it
* Dias` looks at Kane again. 1"Kane, can you virus their systems or not?
<Kit> <Key> Jenny do bad things, but not evil. Not want left for dead, but ...fake goddess. Can only ask, not tell.
<Xanatos> <Kane> You act as if I keep a spare virus around. So no, I cannot, not with the time we have given to us.
<Kit> <Key> If do more, Key probably die, too." 6She smiles, wincing.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns away, eyeing the monitors. On one of them, Phaeton is outside, surrounded by dozens and dozens of guards, with a tied up Raquel at his feet.
<Dias`> <Dias> Damn. 6He runs his hand through his hair.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon quietly kneels by Jennifer, not taking Kane's supplies for whatever reason, nor using the medpacks she has for the others
<Dias`> <Dias> What about Cypher? He should know their systems.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane kneels and begins to remove all of his medical supplies, giving Lemon a look, he holds them out to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers at Kane. "But you have no desire...and if you got hurt..."
<Xanatos> 6* Cole glances up slightly. 1Think you can help, buddy?
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher gives a negative doot
<Xanatos> <Kane> Then it would be of my choice, I don't even have to offer, right?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> They have Raquel - a trap to lure us out. 6* She notes, shaking her head, then seems to see what paths they can take out
* Dias` glances at Cheryl. 1"All roads'll lead us to her Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods slowly, then takes them if he doesn't stop her, giving them all to Jennifer. Still, it isn't enough. The others will probably have to give up their rations, too
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No, actually.
<Dias`> <Dias> We can't leave her behind too.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks and makes a face. 1This sucks.
<Dias`> <Dias> Lemon, use what you have for me too.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl seems to be focusing on things. "If we have time to save her later, we will. But we need to reach Albatross."
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods, taking Dias' rations and using them. Jennifer's no longer seconds from dying, but will still die without more
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slides his coat back on, turning to step over to Cheryl, eyeing the monitor. 1It's a shame we don't have that Army that Chii was talking about.
<Kit> <Key> Key defeat Shieldman." 6She notes.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I don't want to summon them until after we get outside, to use everything we got to reach Albatross, since it's miles of killing fields now that they know we're here
<Dias`> 6Dias crosses his arms. 1"Yeah and we get up there, he'll use her against us one way or another.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole gives a helpless shrug to Lemon, he never needs that kind of thing.
<DeathStar> 6* X doesn't offer her supplies.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers at Key. "Can I use your...supplies, too?"
<Kit> <Key> Of course! Even false goddesses merciful!
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods, giving Key's supply rations to Jennifer now.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once, agreeing with her, though he frowns slightly. 1We will need to move quickly. I hope everyone is ready.
<Kit> 6Key raises, shouldering her long sword. 1"Key take out shieldman, curse lift, right? Strong opponent also gone. Good for everyone."
<DeathStar> 6* She eyes Cheryl and X, neither who offer their's.
<Kit> <Key> Also mean keep supplies.
<Xanatos> <Cole> He got you pretty good last time, Key. And he's got friends this time, it's a death trap.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Phaeton's too strong to take on with all those soldiers around him. We're not fighting him on his terms.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Alright, I think I know what path we're taking. Come on.
<Kit> <Key> Key beat him, his friends be Key's friends." 6She looks at Cheryl curiously.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves to the second door, motioning Kane to hack it open
<Dias`> <Dias> Doubtful Key. These people are loyal to the extreme
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods and moves for it, since he's learned the routines it shouldn't take as long.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon kneels by Jennifer, who's stable now, but will die soon enough without more of the supplies; sadly, the remaining supplies belong to John, Chii, Cheryl, and X.
<Kit> <Key> Doubts why Key weak.
<DeathStar> 6* And Raquel
<Xanatos> <Cole> Key they blow up if you kill them, they're loyal to a fault.
<Dias`> <Dias> Only because you think that. It's what's fact in this case.
<Kit> <Key> Key not kill.
<DeathStar> 6* X peers down at Jennifer, then at Kane, who unlocks the door. It leads to another hallway, with a door at the end. Cheryl runs down it
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Cole, can you...carry her?
<Dias`> <Dias> You kill Phaeton and they'll attack you with everything. Even if it means ending their lifes.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole nods. 1Sure Lem. 6He kneels to lift her up, moving after Cheryl and Kane.
* Dias` pats X's back and he makes a break after Cheryl and Kane
<Kit> <Key> So little faith." 6She looks sad, Amaterasu actually looking dimmer itself.
<DeathStar> 6* X follows after them. Cheryl opens the door; the outside air is dusty and troops are hiding all around near the door, behind cover. Two Gears are also present.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon follows along, stopping to peer outside
<Dias`> <Dias> Looks like this is where things get hairy.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane tchs as he slides to a halt. 1We're trapped either way, I believe.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, but this way will lead us around Phaeton's trap
<Dias`> <Dias> Explains why they have it so well defended.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> But they'll be able to track us as long as we have Jennifer. We need to leave her here
<Xanatos> <Kane> The lesser of two evils. 6He muses, getting his rifle ready.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers back at Cole now
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses and glances from Cheryl to Lemon. 1B...but she'll die, Cheryl.
<Dias`> <Dias> I think they'll be able to track us no matter what. Warren doesn't seem like the type to let things get by so easilly.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> IF we keep her, we might all die. She has a stone in her, and the curse. They'll pinpoint is exactly with her. I'm not risking that.
<DeathStar> *us
<Kit> <Key> Key can get Jenny at any time." 6She notes.
<Xanatos> <Cole> ...okay. 6He looks for a safe place to put her.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers down, but doesn't argue it.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks back outside, then taps her device to give John the go ahead to appear.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Everyone ready?
<Xanatos> 6* Kane takes in a breath, while Cole moves back after hiding Jen as best he can, giving a nod.
<Dias`> <Dias> Born ready
<DeathStar> 6* One Gear, and half the soldiers begin to move off suddenly, heading leftward.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses, arching a brow. 1John and Chii, perhaps?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I gave John coordinates a bit away from us; they'll detect his crystals, giving us an opening to get out
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods. 1The main threat is that gear, I will do my best to try and find a weak point.
<Dias`> <Dias> A bigger gear
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl waits, then charges out quickly, rushing forward. The soldiers pause, then open fire at her. Lemon moves out, firing with her energy blasts, while X steps out, firing holy arrows at them
<Xanatos> 6* Kane shifts out pausing to fire precise shots with his rifle, while Cole dahses out, miniguns ablazing.
<Dias`> 6Dias steps out behind X, firing smaller dark beams.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Elsewhere
<DeathStar> 6* John and Chii appear in the Albatross reality, on a hillside - guard towers and gears are all around
<DeathStar> 6* John peers around, not seeing the team, then pauses as a gear and 20 soldiers head their way. Guard towers also seem to be pinpointing them
<DeathStar> <John> Oh, that bitch so set us up
<Kit> <Chii> Complaining? We agreed.
<Kit> <Chii> ..." 6She whistles, her outfit returned to her ceremonial clothing plus the armor and circlet. 1"...Nice welcoming, I certainly hope I gathered enough."
<DeathStar> 6* John holds the case, gathering fire in one hand, wearing all seven rings; he unleashes a variety of elemental attacks out at the soldiers, trying to slow them down
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl touches Chii's mind, letting her know where to find them
<Kit> <Chii> Oh goody, are you my knight today, John?" 6She grins, sarcastic, then holds out both hands, closing her eyes and taking a breath.
<DeathStar> <John> Maybe I'm a lion.
<DeathStar> 6* John forms a rock shield with the earth ring as attacks fly in
<DeathStar> 6* John peers as guard towers fire rockets at them. He grabs Chii and dives as their position goes boom, rolling with her
<Kit> 6Chii forms a sigil under herself, likely to balance and become more efficient much like when using the devouring runes. 1"Here ye, spirits governing the sky and tides, the earth and heavens, hell and void, zero and ether. I ask of you to fulfill our pact and-- raghh..!" 6She makes a strangled noise as John rolls with her.
<DeathStar> 6* Shifting, John eyes more soldiers coming in, literally looking like hundreds now. "Great, time for Plan J already."
<Kit> <Chii> Hey! Hold them off, it's a simple task, right!?
<DeathStar> 6* John smacks her ass in response
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* The gear turns and fires missiles at the group as they rush out.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole throws out his hands, trying to shockwave them upwards.
<DeathStar> 6* Cole manages to take a few out; one missile sends Cheryl flying into a pack of soldiers, who converge on her with weapons. Lemon blasts one rocket into oblivion
<Dias`> 6Dias fires off even smaller dark beams with one finger to try and keep whatever ones he can from getting close
<DeathStar> 6* X tries ripples, finding them working outside, and uses them to turn rockets back on the mech
<Xanatos> 6* Kane gives enough time for a new missile to be loading, taking aim to try and get a shot into the missile tube to cause some damage.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks and activates his katars as he jumps forward for Cheryl, cutting out in an arch for the soldiers.
<DeathStar> 6* The Gear stumbles.
<Dias`> 6Dias eye's go wide at Cheryl getting converged on. He kicks off, breaking into a mad dash towards her
<DeathStar> 6* Cole cuts into them and Cheryl rises, bloodied, and whipping otu at those near her. She whip spins one around into others. More soldiers began to advance on their position, dozens
<DeathStar> 6* Two more Gears also fly over, landing
<Kit> 6Key speeds in rapidly, her increase akin to X's discovery of the field being down outside and makes an iaido strike for the gear's feet, trying to slice into it like she's done in the past, knowing well the others will take care of Cheryl on instinct.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane begins to load an overcharged shot for his rifle, dashing towards the current gear to try and ascend it, moving for the cockpick.
<Dias`> 6Dias shoulder rams into the back of one, then grabs him and twists, throwing him towards another one
<DeathStar> 6* Key's power drop to near empty levels as she does that; she cuts the gear's feet off, but her speed then leaves
<Kit> <Key> Something wrong." 6She sulks, distracted
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, blasts rain down from the sky, blowing up enemy positions and more incoming gear.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pauses, peering up as the soldiers peer over as well
<Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses, hanging onto the gear as it falls from Key's attack, he glances up slightly.
<Dias`> 6Dias glances up briefly then uses this time to take down as many soldiers as hecan
<Xanatos> 6* Cole looks up dumbly. 1Whu?
<Kit> <Key> John?
<DeathStar> 6* Various beings from other realities are there, such as Lenneth and Hrist, and singing reyvetails, amongst others; other reality soldiers fire into Warren's soldiers, creating chaos on the battlefield. Cheryl pauses, then runs toward the Albatross
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Come on, people
<Kit> <Key> Haa! Key's friends!
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon stares in awe, then stumbles after Cheryl. X kicks one soldier, as if miffed at the fight being taken out of her hands, and moves after them
<Xanatos> <Cole> Fuck right. 6He gives them a big thumbs up, running after Cheryl.
<Dias`> 6Dias shoves a soldier down then turns, dashing to meet up with X and then after Cheryl
<Xanatos> 6* Kane manages a smirk as he moves after Cheryl, dispersing the building energy in his rifle, letting it hiss in response.
<DeathStar> <X> I wonder how many women he fucked to manage that
<Kit> 6Key chimes a specific number.
<Dias`> <Dias> Couldn't care, it worked.
<Xanatos> <Cole> The more help we get, the less dying we'll be doing, so I'm allll for that.
<DeathStar> 6* As they move along, they'd run into John, who comes sliding in while holding Chii
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Lemon covered in blood
<Dias`> 6Dias whistles at John, giving him a big thumbs up.
<Kit> 6Reis and Ayame are also tailing John, Reis holding her book as usual.
<Xanatos> <Cole> It's Jennifers. 6He tells John.
<DeathStar> 6* John points them off on where to attack, no room for NPCs.
<DeathStar> 6* John jerks. "Is she okay?"
<DeathStar> <Lemon> She is dying. She needs more healing supplies
<Xanatos> <Cole> We gave her alot, but she got fucked up, man.
<Kit> <Ayame> Thanks, was getting bored." 6The two head off toward mainly gears, Reis using dragons and Ayame the oversized spear. Key shakes her head to John.
<Kit> <Key> Jennifer die if Shieldman not remove curse probably.
<Kit> <Key> Key too weak to remove it. Right now, nullified by blood-based network.
<Dias`> <Dias> We gave her almost all of our healing supplies.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> All I have left is yours, Chii's, Raquel's, Cheryl's, and X's.
<DeathStar> <John> She can have mine.
<Kit> <Chii> I won't complain. I'm 'immortal,' right?
<Xanatos> 6* Kane stays quiet as he peers from John to Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gives Chii a look.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I will. You're not wasting your supplies.
<DeathStar> 6* John taps the rings, handing them over to Kane. "The holy one can heal, too, right?"
<Dias`> <Dias> Yeah it can.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Yes. 6He takes the rings.
<DeathStar> 6* More explosions go off in the background as the battle continues.
<Kit> <Chii> Cheryl, this is no time for this.
<Xanatos> <Cole> If you're gonna heal her you should get to it, I doubt she'll have much time left.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you got hurt and died, I'd just kill her
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> So the answer is no. John wants to use his, fine. 6* She moves on for Albatross.
<Kit> <Chii> Then I guess that's how it goes.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane muses and puts the rings on, moving after Cheryl, though it seems he left the holy one with John if he wants to use it.
<Kit> <Chii> I don't want to be the kind of person who lets others die because she can. Karma and averting your eyes... they're different.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers at Chii. Key could probably get Jennifer back, but it woudl take her remaining energy.
<Dias`> <Dias> John, stay safe alright?
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl points back. "You risk your life and the future inside you, I won't forget it."
<DeathStar> 6* John peers back, then ahead. "I don't know where she's at; and this entire place is a battlefield. I'd never reach her alone."
<Dias`> Key can lead you.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pats John's shoulder. 1Plan J is sweet by the way. 6He jogs on after the others.
<Kit> <Key> Key only have enough energy to retrieve her... curse depleted reserves.
<Kit> 6Key sulks. 1"Key useless now."
<Dias`> 6Dias pats X's back. 1"Let's go.
<DeathStar> 6* X moves on ahead.
<Kit> 6Key watches X go, then sulks more, she puts a hand on John and the two disappear.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> We'll need more to heal her than just John's medical rations, and the ring.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon pauses, having not given John the medical supplies
<Kit> 6Key then returns with him and Jennifer. 1"Loss."
<Kit> 6Key peers at Amaterasu dissolve on its own.
<DeathStar> 6* John uses the ring on her, then takes the supplies from Lemon, injecting Jennifer with it.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes the useless Holy ring, then peers at Jennifer. Cheryl kneels to scan the area, still within sight of Jennifer
<Kit> <Chii> ...Fine, but I don't have to like it." 6She eyes Cheryl. 1"...The incantation is done now, thanks to John. But it doesn't seem like now is the best time to utilize it."
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers at X, biting her lip, since she won't offer her supplies for Jen
<Xanatos> 6* Cole squints, trying to look like he's good at playing scout, while Kane kneels and peers about carefully as well, looking for a way to get to Albatross.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods; Kane and Cheryl would see a path of sorts along the edge, though it'll still be heavy fighting, it seems like the best way to go
* Dias` runs his hand through his hair. 1"X, you know what's right in this situation."
<DeathStar> <X> I'm not doing it.
<DeathStar> 6* John runs his hand through his hair, then kicks the suitcase over to Kane, moving to lift Jennifer up
<Dias`> <Dias> Yeah I know.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods once in response. 1It is as good as any. 6He pauses to peer at the suitace.
<Xanatos> NRP: suitcase.
<DeathStar> <X> And I won't care if she dies because I didn't.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole looks from John to the suitcase, giving a tilt of his head. 1That your porno stash?
<Kit> 6Key sighs at that.
<DeathStar> <John> The crystals
<Dias`> <Dias> I guess I thought I taught you better.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods to John and picks up the crystals, putting them back into his coat, meanwhile Cole just ohhs. 1<Cole> I knew that.
<DeathStar> <X> Apparantly not. 6* She eyes Dias. "Think me bad if you want, and the fact you'd throw your supplies to her as self-righteous, but if we were to die due to not having them, you'd just be one thing - stupid
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We need to move.
<Dias`> <Dias> It's not about self-righteous. It's about what's right. It's your decision X, I'm not going to make you do somethign you don't want to do.
<DeathStar> <X> And let me guess. What's 'right' is doing it.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods to Cheryl and begins to move forward.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves along again, shifting to keep low, while Lemon follows, looking numb. John carries Jennifer along quietly.
<Dias`> It's what I think, yes.
<Kit> <Key> Don't fiiiight!
<DeathStar> <X> ... 6* She shakes her head. "Maybe we shouldn't be together, then." 6* She just walks along now
<Xanatos> 6* Cole moves along, looking for incoming attacks.
* Dias` stands there for a moment, a sad look on his face. He moves after her again and the others
<Kit> 6Key looks even sadder behind Dias and X at this point.
<Kit> 6Chii runs along with Cheryl in a crouch. 1"So what's the plan..?"
<DeathStar> <X> Give her my supplies, Lemon. 6* She states coldly, clearly meaning what she said to Dias. "Save her insect life." 6* Her tone is like it used to be when she was their enemy.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We have to get onto Albatross and take the six crystals from it's core to leave it powerless. WE have less than an hour before it fires.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon pauses, quietly taking them and giving Jennifer the shots.
<Xanatos> <Kane> We will most likely come across Phaeton, Warren and even Benjamin, it will not be an easy battle.
* Dias` cringes slightly at her tone..
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I know. If we're lucky, we can evade Phaeton long enough to finish, if he continues using Raquel as bait
<Xanatos> <Kane> I hope it doesn't get to the point where it's unavoidable. 6He says with a tone that suggests he's getting annoyed at the odd placed against them.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe. This might be our last stand, but I don't care anymore. I'll go die fighting if I have to. Things end here, one way or another
<Kit> <Chii> Don't say shit like that.
<Xanatos> <Kane> I concur, but I do not plan to die. 6He says simply.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the thousands of soldiers fighting along the battlefield. "Not on my list, either."
<Dias`> <Dias> You didn't have to do that X, and for it I thank you.
<DeathStar> <X> Don't talk to me. 6* She says coldly.
<DeathStar> <X> If you take damage and bleed out, I will remind you of your choices of right and wrong.
<Kit> <Key> Xsama!
<Dias`> <Dias I know you will. But I'll also take damage so you don't have to.
<DeathStar> 6* X says nothing to that; as they come closer, they reach their first obstacle; three guard towers and four gears are placed about in their path, along with 20 soldiers
<Dias`> 6Dias takes a deep breath as he shifts to stand infront of X now.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole tenses, glancing to Cheryl for direction, while Kane raises his rifle, beginning to charge it like last time.
<Kit> <Chii> I leave it to you to decide when to utilize the espers, Cheryl. You're the leader.
<Kit> <Chii> Sure would be handy to have more dragoons on the team." 6She squints at the gears.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers ahead, as if calculating, when suddenly there's a blast that strikes X in the back, tearing in literally almost in two. Turning around, Cheryl eyes Phaeton there, holding one arm around Raquel like a shield, around her neck specifically, the spear pointed at them. "I knew the girl would lead me to you." 6* He says about Jen
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I couldn't help but break up your true love 'I'll protect one another' moment, though. It was so sweet.
<Dias`> 6Dias's eyes go wide as the blast flies by him, he jerks around to catch X as she goes down
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon turns around, eyes widening, and John stares in disbelief.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane shifts around, aiming the rifle, while Cole jerks, kneeling by X.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton's curse begins to afflict Chii again, trying to immobilze her, while the Gears head their way, as well as the soldiers. At this moment, JEn would awake agani
<Kit> <Chii> Shit..
<DeathStar> 6* X makes a face, bleeding out quickly, one arm no longer attached. "Tch...was ...going to...be you...so I could...tell you...who was...right."
* Jennifer opens her eyes, disoriented, moving a little as she focuses on John.
<Dias`> <Dias> Oh god. 6He jerks to look at Cheryl. 1"Cheryl, X needs help.
<DeathStar> 6* X's eyes close. Cheryl nods to Lemon. "USe my pack, Lemon! 6* Lemon rushes, but Phaeton aims, firing a spear blast at her
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> True love ends in tragedy. No interfering.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks to jump up, throwing up a shield to get in the path of the blast.
<Dias`> 6Dias holds onto X tightly, a paniced look on his face. He leans down kissing her to try and give her energy
* Jennifer looks around and tries to move, "What...?"
<Kit> <Key> ..." 6She looks shocked, but almost on the verge of tears, since she's out of energy.
<DeathStar> 6* The shield shatters and knocks Cole down. Lemon grabs what's left of X, laying her down, shaking at the sight, not interrupting the kiss. Dias would feel no drain, even after Lemon stabs her chest with nanomachines
<DeathStar> 6* John gathers flames to his hand. "Kane, give out the crystals and rings now!"
<Xanatos> 6* Kane frowns at Phaeton. 1Stop this, fight me alone. Surely your men can handle the others.
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts a hand onto her cheek as he tries to force some of his energy into her
<Xanatos> 6* Cole slowly gets to his feet, looking dazed. 1That hurt...
<DeathStar> 6* The gears take aim at the group. Cheryl peers back and forth. "We need the espers."
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton aims at Dias, firing a blast at him.
* Jennifer moves to get to her feet, taking in what's happening.
<Kit> 6Chii nods, putting her hand to the ground and forming the sigil. 1"Glad I performed it already. Here we go.." 6She takes a breath, hissing at the curse burning in her.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane jerks to try and raise an earth shield to protect them, pulling out the crystals as he does so.
<DeathStar> 6* The earth shield shatters, the blast continuing onward, though weakened.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Dias.
<Dias`> 6Dias jerks, his right hand aiming out towards the incoming blast, as he forms a holy beam to intercept it
<DeathStar> 6* The holy blast strikes it, cnaceling it out, but Phaeton fires a second one at him.
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> Don't want to join her, boy?
<Xanatos> 6* Cole rubs his shoulder slowly, looking a bit tired from the hit, he eyes Phaeton and attempts to teleport behind him, looking ready to strike, but waiting because of Raquel.
<DeathStar> 6* John circles to the side of PHaeton, trying to get a clear attack shot. Cheryl rushes the Gears.
<Dias`> 6Dias kicks off to the side, twisting his body
<Dias`> <Dias> You'll pay for this Phaeton.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton ignores Cole, as if purposely leaving his back open to him. Lemon ducks as the blast hits her shoulder
* Jennifer feels around herself for a gun, anything, not sure of her current state.
<DeathStar> 6* Jennifer has nothing like that
<Xanatos> 6* Kane gives the crystals to any who will take them, well except Jennifer.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl attacks one Gear, trying to distract it, but the other three aim at the team
<Dias`> 6Dias' cracks his knuckles as dark energy and holy energy begin to gather in each hand
<Jennifer> "Something to fight with..."
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon takes five of them
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Forgive me, realities...
<Kit> 6Chii holds out her hand finally, forming the earth sigil. 1"Gaea..!" 6The human form comes through first, then quickly shifts, taking on the shape of the Behemoth, stubbornly turning to its side to try and block the path of the gears.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton aims at John and fires, blasting him into the ground
<Xanatos> 6* Kane begins to shove them into people if they try to refuse, since they don't have the time.
<Dias`> 6Dias kicks off, dashing in towards Phaeton now
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon tries to help X, giving her crystals.
<Dias`> 6Dias takes whatever he's giving as he passes by him
* Jennifer looks at John in shock.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole looks tense, knowing it's a trap to attack Phaeton.
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> Oh, look, Jennifer's awake. Thanks to you, your team has no healing items left. Leaving them ripe to kill. I should THANK you, Jennifer
<Xanatos> 6* Kane would have 5 out waiting or Dias.
<Xanatos> NRP: For
* Jennifer glares at Phaeton. "Damn you..."
<DeathStar> 6* The gears attack the Behemoth, while Cheryl continues her battle with her solo one. It explodes a bit later, Cheryl vanishing in the fire.
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I assure you, it's what you wanted. NRP: I have the query to prove it
<Jennifer> "It was not...!"
<Dias`> 6Dias tenses then breaks sidewars in an arc, keeping a set distance from Phaeton. He hurls a dark beam towards his legs
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton shifts Raquel lower, the blast striking her
<Xanatos> 6* Cole springs forward, with his two katars to try and impale Phaeton's shoulders.
<Kit> 6Chii holds out her other hand, forming the wind sigil that's unseen yet. 1"Aether!" 6surprisingly it's another female esper, but she quickly takes the form of a giant tortoise, definitely not fast, but the Behemoth uses her has a shield in between raging amongst the gears.
<DeathStar> 6* Cole strikes into the shield around Phaeton.
<Jennifer> "Kane, give me something, anything, let me help with this bastard."
<Kit> 6Chii then makes a face. <Cheryl..!?>
<DeathStar> 6* As Chii goes to do the second, her power cuts out, unable to do more.
<DeathStar> 6* LEaving her with two
<Xanatos> <Kane> No. 6He says simply.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton aims back at Cole, firing the spear at him at point blank, tearing thorugh COle's armor
<Dias`> 6Dias growls slightly as he pivots his foot and slides to a stop, his right hand aims right for the speak.
<Kit> <Chii> Johnny, hit the limit! I think it's the curse. I have the energy ready, but I can't access it!
<Xanatos> 6* Cole lets out a grunt of pain, being blasted back.
<Dias`> 6He fires of a holy blast for it
<Xanatos> 6* Kane aims and fires his overcharged shot for the shield, hoping to overload it and probably his rifle in the process.
<Jennifer> "This isn't the time for this."
<DeathStar> 6* He turns as Dias fires, dodging it, and then lets Kane's shot hit Raquel
<Kit> 6Key kneels by Lemon and X, looking more forlorn than ever.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon's eyes are closed, looking like she's crying
<DeathStar> 6* Raquel's body is now bleeding
<Xanatos> 6* Kane tchs and looks annoyed. 1Damnit.
<Dias`> 6Dias paces slightly as he eyes him using Raquel as a shield
<DeathStar> 6* John rises in pain, bleeding
<DeathStar> <PHaeton> Come now, cut her down and you can get at me.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole slowly pushes himself to a kneeling position, looking in a world of pain at this point.
<DeathStar> 6 *Cypher attachs to the hole to form - Cypher blocking a hole shield!
<Xanatos> <Kane> Keep quiet, coward. With your skill you should be able to take us all out, yet you hide like a child, you know you would truly lose.
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> I fight to win.
* Jennifer grumbles, moving over to Lemon and X to see if she can help.
<Kit> 6The behemoth shakes the ground in between charges at the gears, getting frustrated at their flying ability, then eyes Aether in turtoise form and stomps back over, shifts and them slams her up toward them as a gigantic projectile cannonball.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> ... go away, Jennifer. 6* She says, her voice colder than Cheryl's.
<Jennifer> "L-Lem... please..."
<Dias`> 6Dias suddenly wavers, a second him appearing. It breaks off into a dash, heading right at Phaeton full force.
<DeathStar> 6* The gears are taken out by the unexpected attack, flying out; one even hits a guard tower, ripping it down
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I SAID GO AWAY JENNIFER! 6* Her eyes open in rage, tears in them. "GET AWAY FROM ME."
<Xanatos> <Kane> Of course, you believe this is the only way, it's a coward tactic but a tactic nonetheless and surely there's nothing I can say to change your mind.
* Jennifer stumbles back, away from her, looking shaken.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton calmly waits on Dias.
<Kit> 6The behemoth bellows, victory calling, while the tortoise shifts, thundering back onto its feet from its side, grunting in a tone that carries over the sky at him in annoyance.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole moves forward and throws out a katar slash for the shield, looking like he's ready to avoid the strike path if he tries to use raquel as a shield.
<Dias`> 6The second Dias comes dashing in, easily reaching the spears reach, his left hand held back ready to strike
* Jennifer numbly moves over to check on John, despite having nothing to heal with.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton shifts to the side, letting the katars go for Dias
<DeathStar> 6* John gathers flames, rushing at PHaeton now
<Kit> <Key> Key fail protect X. Powerless. Useless goddess.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole dimisishes them and spins, throwing out a kick for Phaeton.
<Kit> 6Key sniffles. 1"Really fake, after all."
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers at Key, then hugs Key, holding her
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton lets the kick strike the shield.
<Dias`> 6The second Dias shifts, underneat the incoming Katars then the kick. It slides, and plants it's feet, turning to come in at Phaeton again
<DeathStar> 6* Then Phaeton aims at Cole, firing again at point blank, striking him away
<Xanatos> 6* Cole goes flying away again, poor guy.
<DeathStar> 6* Cole's armor falls off in pieces and Cypher squeals like R2D2 before going silent
<Kit> <Key> People right not to believe in false.
<Dias`> 6Dias himself comes dashing in from the opposite side now, a bit further away still
<Xanatos> 6* Kane slides out a rectangle device and throws it out for Phaeton now.
<DeathStar> 6* John continues to gather flames, his flesh burning as he gets ready, trying to time this right so Raquel doesn't get hit.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> *sniff* Lemon believe in Key. It's my fault...I-I used everything to save Jennifer...
<Dias`> 6The second Dias comes flying in, throwing a kick towards Phaeton
<Xanatos> 6* Cole slowly gets up, making a face. 1C-Cypher?
<Kit> 6The behemoth turns and the tortoise gets a blank look before groaning, Gaea slamming into her again and ramming her along toward Phaeton. Chii panicks. 1"Guys! Look out!"
<DeathStar> 6* The kick hits the shield, and a blast of energy knocks it away
<Jennifer> "I believe in you too Key... I'm sorry I was... I was such a screwup."
<Kit> 6Key sniffs, hugging Lemon. 1"Lemonade not do anything wrong. Kinder than Key. Key love Lemonade."
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton eyes the incoming attack.
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> What---the fuck
<Dias`> 6As the kick hits, the second Dias wavers and disappears.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole frowns and holds onto Cypher, looking like he's getting ready to start attack Phaeton again, though he waits for the summon attack to happen.
<DeathStar> 6* JOhn eyes the incoming summon cannonball
<Kit> 6The behemoth bucks its head upward, the horns tossing the gigantic tortoise up into the air, arching and beginning to fall shell-first for Phaeton. Chii pauses, then smacks her palm. 1"Cole! Go for Raquel!"
<Xanatos> <Cole> He has her Chii!
* Dias` growls at the espers attacking so hazardly and he eye's Raquel to see if he can grab her in time without getting pwned
<Kit> <Chii> He keeps her from you, he gets crushed!
<DeathStar> 6* Dias would get pwned.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole shakes his head at Chii, who doesn't seem to be understanding the situation.
<DeathStar> 6* PHaeton gets hit by the tortoise, Raquel going crunch as her bones are smashed in. Phaeton seems to also get massive damage from the tactic, having never expected them to do it.
<Dias`> 6Dias goes flying back from the resulting shockwave
<DeathStar> 6* John stumbles.
<Kit> <Chii> Oh well. Dias can't teleport, you can.
* Jennifer falls backwards, she stumbles a bit as she steadies herself.
<Dias`> <Dias> RAQUEL!
<DeathStar> 6* The tortoise is then sent flying into the air, dissolving from a massive spear blast. Phaeton rises, bloodied, wiht Raquel splattered on him
<Jennifer> "Raq..."
<DeathStar> <Phaeton> ....you...are...more ruthless...than I thought you'd be...
<Xanatos> <Cole> Kiss my ass, Cypher is dying and I'm got a fucking hole in my chest. YOU don't let these situations happen next time. 6He says with a hiss of hatred, moving for Phaeton.
<Dias`> 6Dias growls now, dark creepings along his skin now.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl leaps out suddenly, tackling Phaeton, who's shield is gone, wrapping her whip around his throat. He strains, aiming his spear back to impale her side
<Xanatos> 6* Kane aims and fires another blast from the rifle for Phaeton, holding up a hand to summon lightning down for him.
<Kit> 6Chii shields herself with her arms, making a face. After Aether is blasted, all around Phaeton are tiny pillars of earth formed by Gaea's control of earth-- having left about two feet from the actual ground of room.
<Xanatos> 6* Ex that.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole tackels out to try and pin the spear to the ground.
<Kit> 6Gaea seems to hesitate charging in at something that just one-shotted a fellow.
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton roars as Cole does that
<DeathStar> 6* Then winces form Kane's shot
* Dias` breaks off into mad dash as he leaps upwards, dark energy crackling around his left hand. 1"CHERYL MOVE!"
<Xanatos> <Cole> DIE YOU MOTHERFUCKING PIECE OF SHIT. 6He bellows out, hoping Cheryl will remove the head.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl lets go, diving backwards. Phaeton peers up, then the bloodied remains of Raquel. "She'll...die!"
<Xanatos> 6* Cole shifts to try and kick Raquel to the side, as brutal as it may be. 1DO IT DIAS.
<DeathStar> 6* Raquel is kicked, an arm falling off. Phaeton stares
<Dias`> 6Dias comes flying down for Phaetons' head, his feet flying right for it as dark energy spirals around it
<Xanatos> 6* Kane makes a face, moving for Raquel quickly, checking her status.
<Dias`> NRP: Fist not feet
<DeathStar> 6* Phaeton is struck in the head, and with the spear not even in his hand, it gets knocked off in a bloodied mess.
* Jennifer moves over to check on Raquel as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Raquel has no pulse, all her bones ar eshattered, and her arm is gone. She'll need the remaining two med packs to even hope to survive.
<DeathStar> 6* John moves over, eyeing Raquel, solomnly.
<Dias`> 6Dias pulls his fist back and he eyes the Phaetons body then brings his fist back and slams it into his chest as he feels around for a stone
<Jennifer> "Do we have any supplies left?"
<DeathStar> 6* The spear of destiny's blackness fades to a normal looking spear now. All around, the soldiers stop to stare in disbelief, then run
<Xanatos> <Kane> If we want to keep her alive we'll need all that we have left. 6He says aloud to everyone.
<DeathStar> 6* Dias would indeed find out
<DeathStar> *one
<DeathStar> <John> She'll die - she needs a stone
<Dias`> 6Dias yanks it out.
<Kit> <Chii> What if I have Undine help her?
<DeathStar> 6* Dias holds the philosopher stone.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses and points to Dias. 1Hey we found one. 6He throws the spear to the ground, annoyed at it.
<DeathStar> 6* The curse in Chii and KEy fade away, their power returning
<Dias`> <Dias> And what about X?!
<DeathStar> <Lemon> She's....
<Kit> <Chii> You're right. I need her either way.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon looks down sadly.
<Jennifer> "This close to death... there's no telling it's effects. X..." *she looks over*
<Kit> 6Chii holds up both hands, one directing Gaea back to the Earten sigil, the other summoning the water.
<DeathStar> 6* Again, Chii fails. It seems she'll need time
<Xanatos> <Cole> ... 6he kneels, looking weary and sad.
<Dias`> She's what?!
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Gone.
<DeathStar> <John> ... it's possible the stone could do something, but I don't know if the results would be... good. If you put it in X.
<Dias`> 6Dias stares, his knee giving out as he falls to them
<Kit> <Chii> Shit. It still hasn't worn down. I can't call Undine to help with the injuries.
<Kit> <Key> I--.." 6She blinks, peering at her hands.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Raquel needs a stone either way.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl looks at Dias. "But it's your call."
<Kit> 6Key pauses, then abrubtly leans over, kissing X.
<Jennifer> "The water ring can heal, but not on a scale needed here."
<Dias`> I..Try it. 6He looks distant now. 1"If it doesn't work we can use it on Raquel.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves to take the stone, then moves over to X.
<DeathStar> 6* John quietly moves over to Raquel, then leans over her with his body.
<Kit> <Chii> What are you doing, John?
* Jennifer looks at John a moment, then back at Raquel.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole quietly works to give Cypher a spark of energy back.
<DeathStar> 6* Cypher doots weakly
<Kit> <Chii> Don't you dare." 6she narrows her eyes. 1"If it's what I'm thinking."
<Xanatos> 6* Kane quietly moves over and lifts up the spear.
<DeathStar> <John> Raquel doesn't have time to wait. She's almost dead.
<Jennifer> "S-Sensei...?"
* Dias` looks at Raquel briefly, a look of guilt on his eyes. 1"...What about the spear, can it help her?"
<Xanatos> <Kane> It brings only pain. 6He notes, though he does seem to be trying to figure out how it works.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl kneels, then pushes the stone into X. Her body jerks, twitching, both from Key's kiss and the stone
<DeathStar> 6* John shifts quickly into his chest, yanking something out and shoving it into Raquel.
<Jennifer> "S-Sensei!"
<Kit> 6Key sits up, waving a finger. 1"Secret!" 6She notes, then runs over to Raquel and John, quickly grabbing John and kissing him.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole peers up and jerks. 1...
<DeathStar> 6* As Key grabs John, he turns to dust, having aged rapidly to over 200 years. Raquel's body begins to mend slowly.
<Dias`> 6Dias pushes himself up and he moves over to X, kneeling by her, his hand grabbing her's quickly
<Jennifer> "John..."
<DeathStar> 6* X keeps twitching
<DeathStar> 6* After a moment, Raquel would wake to a world of pain
<Dias`> Please X...6He leans down to kiss her.
<Kit> 6Key puts a hand to Raquel's forehead, then lets her wings out and holds her hand out, concentrating, trying to focus on something, eyeing where John was.
* Jennifer stares at the dust in shock, unable to move, tears forming in her eyes.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane eyes the Spear, then Cheryl. 1Time. 6he notes, quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods to Kane quietly, peering as X stops moving, but remains unconscious.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon covers her face ,crying harder now
<Jennifer> "John... no..."
<Xanatos> 6* Kane moves over to Lemon, kneeling to put a hand on her shoulder, having just realized she was crying.
<Dias`> 6Dias moves a hand to check for a pulse
<Kit> 6Key looks a little frustrated as nothing seems to be happening for her.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Least you're still with me buddy. 6He says with a sad sigh, getting to his feet weakly.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon hugs onto Kane, holding him. Dias would find no pulse, though X's eyes open, looking blank, and not there. She must be a zombie now
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl gets to her feet, peering at the two girls, then up at the sky.
<Dias`> <Dias> X?
<DeathStar> 6* X doesn't respond. Perhaps it'll take time.
* Jennifer slowly looks down at Raquel. As though all her feelings have shut off, a stone face that would outdo her father.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane drops the spear and uses the hand to rub her back. 1Please stay strong.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel opens her eyes slowly, squiting as she tries to take things in. After she notices Jennifer, she scrambles to get to her feet.
* Dias` stands slowly, helping X up. He shifts to carry her on his back.
<DeathStar> 6* Raquel would totally have John dust on her.
<Jennifer> "Raquel... he died... for you..."
<Ariel> Raquel> "...w-wha... w-who...?" *looks around in confusion*
<Jennifer> "John..."
<Kit> 6Key starts looking sad again, water in her eyes as she lets go of Raquel, looking angrier than ever.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl touches her chest. She bitterly wishes she knew how to remvoe her stone safely.
<Dias`> <Dias> Let's keep moving. 6His voice is distant.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon just keeps crying, but nods.
* Jennifer stands up slowly, looking her in the eyes. Despite the stone face, her eyes are soft for Raquel.
<Kit> 6Key bitterly tries a different aproach, cupping her hands and trying to recreate one of the stones she's seeing frequently.
<Ariel> Raquel> "J-john...?" *she looks around in confusion and shock, trying to find the body*
<Kit> <Chii> Something feels off.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves over to Key, kneeling. "Can you remove mine and use it?"
<Kit> <Key> ...Don't know. Key's useless." 6She says darkly.
* Jennifer slowly looks over at Cherl.
<Kit> <Chii> Ch-Cheryl..!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I haven't taken that many wounds. I should survive
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... or we could attempt to take Jennifer's. 6* She eyes her darkly
<Kit> <Chii> I heard what happens when you remove one!
<Xanatos> 6* Kane sits there quietly, he looks like he's ready to go, but he doesn't move from comforting Lemon as he peers at everyone.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole puts Cypher on his head, putting a hand to his chest. 1...I don't think John would like that Cheryl.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> The curse is gone, she should live, too
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rises. "But if Key doesn't believe she can do it, it's a moot point. Lets go."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl turns to head on for Albatross.
<Kit> <Chii> I thought removing them always kills the user?
<Xanatos> <Cole> Yeah but she's being completely quiet, that should tell you something. 6He begins to move along.
<Dias`> 6Dias just stands there waiting. Almst looking broken
* Jennifer goes to say something but closes her mouth.
<Kit> 6Key jerks at Cheryl, looking more hurt.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> No. Removing the stone reverts the body to it's previous state before it was put in.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you took it out of Raquel, she'd revert to the damage she just took
<Jennifer> "...They need special machinery to remove a stone in anyone that's suffered mortal wounds before."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> It's why John turned to dust. He's been living for centuries.
<Ariel> 6* Raquel shudders, not wanting to think what that must mean.
* Ariel is now known as Raquel
<Jennifer> "Yes."
<Kit> 6Key stares at Jennifer blankly.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Well I think you can do it, Key. Get that stone out of Jennifer.
<Jennifer> "John told me before I'd be dusted... I don't know the effect it'll have on me, to be honest."
<Xanatos> <Cole> YOU'RE the reason we're in this mess, you OWE us. 6He says with a point, glaring.
<Jennifer> "That's why I'm not arguing."
<Kit> <Key> Can take care of. Normal wounds, Jenny. But if not your desire, won't do anything.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms, moving on
<Kit> 6Key sulks. 1"Want to be fair goddess. Won't meddle where not wanted. Those without belief are without favor."
* Dias` walks after Cheryl, X on his back
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nudges Lemon. 1Come, this will all mean little if we can't stop Warren.
<Kit> <Key> But John believe.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon nods, sniffling, then moves on. "We-We're running otu of time. Yes."
<Jennifer> "...If you think it'll work... I deserve worse."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl peers at Dias, then ahead.
<Kit> 6Key yells at her. 1"I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU DESERVE! I CARE WHAT YOU WANT!"
<Kit> 6Chii recoils a bit, then sidles behind Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Some of the wind blows some John dust away
<Xanatos> 6* Cole moves along, looking tired, Kane also grabs the spear and moves on.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon sniffles, then gets a Cheryl hardened look
* Jennifer eyes the dust. "...I want to live. I don't know what this will do."
<DeathStar> 6* The others begin to leave Jen, Raquel, and Key behind
<Kit> <Key> Then say you want to live, you coward!" 6She glares at Jennifer. 1"Decisions of life are so or not so! It's not complicated!"
<Dias`> 6Dias' eyes seem focused on whats ahead of them.
<DeathStar> 6* Above them Albatross floats, with an army of Gears under it
* Raquel looks at the other two, then moves to catch up sadly
<Jennifer> "I... I want to live..." *she looks away in shame and moves after Raquel* "I'm sorry..."
<DeathStar> 6* The dust blows the rest of the sand away now
<DeathStar> *er, wind
<Kit> <Key> No you're not. Begone.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole appears in front of her and headbutts her. 1Get the fuck out of my sight.
* Jennifer falls back, holding her head. "I can still help..."
<Xanatos> 6* Cole holds up a hand, narrowing his eyes. 1I won't say it again.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl takes a breath, peering at Albatross, and the guards. "Albatross probably has it's shields up."
<Kit> 6Key holds out her hand to where John disappeared and creates a simple stone object with a flame burning atop it, seemingly fueled by nothing, yet not affected by wind. She bows to it silently, taking her time, then moves after the others.
<Xanatos> <Kane> And we're injured, fighting this group will likely be difficult.
<Jennifer> "And where do I go!? Let me make up for what I did!"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll try to use my gear form to bust a hole in the shields.
<Dias`> Our only option might be to for you and Chii to go gear form.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole sends an electric bolt for her, to knock her out if need be.
<Kit> <Key> You just had your chance. You wanted to live safely. Go live safely. Begone.
<Kit> <Key> Where we're going, you'd waste the wasted life you're given. But if you try to end it in a wasteful manner, I'll show you a true undying hell.
<Raquel> "I can't believe he..." *shakes her head, trying to focus on the mission*
* Jennifer leaps to one side, shaking. "Then beat me the hell up when we've still got the Albatross to stop!"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You ready, Chii?
<Xanatos> 6* Cole appears by her and grab her arm, he releases his hand just moments before hitting her device, sending her away.
<DeathStar> 6* Jen is now gone
<Kit> <Chii> There's two flying espers. It'd be better than a single target, but up to you." 6She holds up her hands. 1"I'm always ready for you.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole turns and moves avter the others.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you use them, you might not have them later. ... But you're right, we'll probably need them
<Dias`> Is it possible to get John's friends to converge and give us assitance?
<DeathStar> <Cehryl> I'm not sure how he communicated with them. Key might be able to get a message out. She's got those kinds of powers.
<Dias`> Do what you can Key. 6He looks up at Albatross.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane peers ahead carefully. 1I could attempt to use this spear. 6He notes.
<Kit> <Chii> My only safety net is saving Undine. She's one of our only healing notions left, so if I can, I want to save her for last-- though she is one of the better fighters.
<Dias`> Maybe you should've pulled her out during the last fight. 6He says bitterly
<Kit> <Chii> I tried.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon is quiet, hands together. "What happened in the last fight is my fault, for giving JEnnifer all our uspplies."
<Raquel> "...let's... just... not let that happen again."
<Xanatos> <Cole> Let's jsut get this stupid mission overwith. 6He says with a bitter tone, looking ready to rip somethign apart.
<Kit> <Key> She's alive. I'm honoring her and John's wish, it won't happen again.
<Dias`> I agree with COle.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Key, call in the others to strike the area. Chii, summon one of your summons. Then we'll form a gear.
<Kit> <Chii> That's a better idea. Means I have one in reserve. There's a reason you're the general, I see!
<Kit> 6It's hard to tell if she's being sarcastic. Key blinks, then nods, losing some of her postured anger, closing her eyes, trying to figure out the best way.
<Dias`> Lemon. When we get on Albatross, I'm going to need you to protect X for me so I can fight without being held back. 6He looks over at her
<DeathStar> <LEmon> I will. 6* She bows.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl focuses her energy, and once Chii unleashes the summon, forms the gear with her; meanwhile, Key's message gets out, and the others attack the groups below.
<Dias`> Thank you. 6He looks at Cheryl now as he waits.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts, gathering the team with her hands, then zooms in at Albatross, full speed.
<Kit> 6Chii nods after a decision. She chooses to summon the light sigil, and Lumina moves through, then assumes her beast-like form, a silvery dragon with the seraph's feathered wings, tailing Cheryl's gear form as similar, but much smaller dragons begin to enter the area to deal with fringe forces and other gears, controlled by Reis called in by Key.
* Raquel covers her face, shielding herself from the wind
<DeathStar> 6* Albatross begins to glow, firing down at the armies below, blowing away chunks of others from the Reality Army.
<Kit> <Chii> How are we going to get through the shield?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> <We need to blast a hole in it for me to rip through. Dias has that crystal energy, and the Spear is in Kane's hands, too.>
<Xanatos> 6* Kane squints upward, looking tense.
<Kit> <Chii> Right." 6She calls out so the others can hear. 1"Kane, try to use the Destiny to strike the shield in a focused point."
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods and aims the spear upward, doing his best to fire it.
<DeathStar> 6* The Albatross continues to smash through the enemies. Hrist gets engulfed by a shot, vanishing.
<DeathStar> 6* The spear fires into a spot. Cheryl opens fire at the same spot, using her energy reserves to hammer away.
<Kit> 6Lumina seems to get the point, focusing her energy and unleasing a blast similar to grand ability she used in human form, but from her mouth like one would expect of a Bahamut clone, pummeling the same spot before breaking off to fight gears as directed
<Xanatos> <Cole> Hey Dias, shoot a beam or somethin.
<DeathStar> 6* Albatross fires at Cheryl now.
<Dias`> 6Dias shifts his feet about as he gathers the energy he took from the broken reality crystals. Then fires off one massive blast for the same spot
<Kit> 6Chii veers them to the side, making a face at the incoming fire.
<DeathStar> 6* Dias' blast hits the Albatross blast, overrides it, and hits the shield. The shield breaks there
<DeathStar> 6* However, Albatross begins to fire a series of blasts at them now, to prevent them from reaching it. Prepare yourself, Chii
<DeathStar> 6* Left, Right, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down
<DeathStar> 5
<Dias`> 6Dias pulls his smoking hands back as the shield breaks in an attempt to save some of it.
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> 1
<Kit> rlldurldurldu
<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> 6* All of it seems to be gone, though their combined might broke it at least
<DeathStar> 6* They dodge the attacks, and Cheryl rams into the Albatross hull and into the hallway; she depowers into her naked form, laying there, bruised all over.
<Kit> <Chii> Ergh." 6She flops, her ears sulking, then gets up, holding a hand out to Cheryl.
<Xanatos> 6* Kane kneels and pulls off his coat, draping it over Cheryl. 1Use it wisely.
<Dias`> 6Dias slides along the hallway floor on his feet as he keeps X and himself from falling. 1"I used everything I saved from the broken crystals in that.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl strains to rise, clearly in pain
<Xanatos> 6* Cole peers around quickly, while Kane stands up and activates the device on his arm to check for possible routes.
* Raquel gets to her feet, surveying the area to make sure they're not about to be jumped, just after landing
<DeathStar> 6* There seems to be a few; the core is nearby, thankfully, but no doubt - Ben and Warren will be there waiting
<Xanatos> 6* Kane nods to them. 1This way. 6he says as he moves towards the core.
<DeathStar> 6* Raquel would notice a sniper aiming
<Dias`> <Dias> Is that where the legendaries are?
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Yes.
<Kit> <Chii> We're almost there, something's off, though." 6Her ears twitch a bit.
<Xanatos> <Kane> Indeed.
* Raquel gets out of the way... and if it's not aiming at her, she knocks the target aside
<DeathStar> 6* The target falls over, then fires blind shots
<Kit> 6Chii whirls around, pulling out her pistols and firing a hail of bullets down the way of firing.
<Dias`> 6Dias eyes go wide and he shifts backwards, keeping himself infront of X the entire time as he tries to dodge
<DeathStar> <Warren's voice> All hands, we have intruderes on the Albatross. We will be firing in 20 mins. Keep them busy until then
<DeathStar> 6* Chii shoots the poor sniper up
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rises with the coat, then moves with Kane
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon peers, then goes to take X for Dias
<Xanatos> 6* Cole gives Chii a thumbs up and moves after Cheryl and Kane.
<Dias`> 6Dias glances up then moves over to Lemon. He shifts X off his back and to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon craddles her
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Lets end this
<DeathStar> -TO BE CONCLUDED-
<Dias`> <Dias> Thank you. 6He says again and he moves to catch up with Cheryl and Kane
Session Close: Tue Nov 03 22:56:27 2009