<DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately after last session
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* And so everyone stands in the hanger...
<Ry`> 14"My..if this isn't a fucking reunion..I don't know what is.."
* `Kane begins to step over toward Sera.
* Ariel speaks absently, "A unique way to make an enterance."
* Slasher turns his attention back on Spade, his gun locked on target
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Serena! 6He shouts. "The wheels have already been set in motion before your birth. I'm sorry this is placed on your shoulder, but you have to face your destiny now - for your fmaily. The Dragons are yours to control - they will die if you don't take control of them. Or, if you choose to kill them. The fact is you're now Mother."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks back and forth. "This situation has gotten crazy."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina pulls out a sword in her left hand, glancing around. Warren stands there. "Ariel...what's going?" 6he asks.
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran sits in his wheelchair with Hodges beside him.
<DeathStar> <General> William is right. Listen, your fighting skills are low. You cannot beat Mother in a fight, Serena. Your body can't handle hand-to-hand fighting. You have other skills.
* Xanatos`Durran obviously feels like he doesn't belong in this situation, he just sits there, his pistol in his left hand, his eyes still closed.
<`Kane> You are not a tool Sera. You are you, tell them both to just fuck off.
* Slasher looks at Cran, something in what he said obviously bugging him
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Came back just in time to be the audience. Yay. *crosses her arms and leans back in her seats as she looks at the monitors.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> A tool? Don't make me laugh. You are not the innocent in this drama either, Kane.
* Ariel looks like she wants to slug Spade for a moment, then slowly turns her gaze to Sera. "I will protect my childern, no matter how illegitimately gained. Especially from someone they deserve protecting from."
<`Kane> More innocent than you'll ever be, you monster.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> I gave Serena the chance she needed to control this situation. The fact is that you're here means she has a choice in her destiny.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran eyes Kane, realizing what that must mean. He eyes him like a pissed father.
<`Kane> NRP: Yay. :P
<Seraphna> "I don't want to fight you Ariel... I don't want to hurt anyone... why must we fight...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at everyone. He's busy trying to determine what to do with this.
<Xanatos`Durran> Those that don't fight are nothing more than victims. *he yawns and scratches his head with his gun*
<DeathStar> <William Spade> The fact is Serena, the Dragoons know who you are and they want to kill you. And they'll move onto Janus next.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> They knew the moment your power awoke two hours ago.
<Ariel> "You already chose self-gain over the life of another. I cannot trust you to retain the powers you were given."
<Seraphna> "...and eventually the rest of Earth..."
<Slasher> So you're only here to protect yourselves then...
* `Kane frowns, just standing there. He isn't sure what he can do or say to help.
<DeathStar> <Generla Cran> Yes, Serena. I know this is hard, but William is right. You have to face Ariel. Because if you can't overcome this, you cannot meet your destiny.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ....
<DeathStar> <Darien> Tch
<DeathStar> <Katrina> This situation is bad. No one here is lying.
<`Kane> ....
<Ry`> 14"Of course it's bad...." 2He commented, glancing in between everyone in the room. Ry didn't know what to make of the situation, as he stood there
<Seraphna> "Ariel... neither of us asked to be born this way.. you have to believe me..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ariel, you can't fight Serena here on this station. 6He urges her.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, it seems the lines are being drawn unless someone starts making something right.
* Slasher turns his pistol on Serena now, thought's racing through his mind.
<`Kane> We all just need to calm down. No one has to fight.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Time has run out. Now Serena needs to decide who her family will be.
<Ariel> *coldly* "It is the choices we make that define us."
<DeathStar> 6 *Warren frowns, realizing he's not getting through to Ariel.
<Seraphna> "....You're not my Ariel..."
<Ry`> 14"Okay..We have Spade and Cran shooting to control this power.."
* `Kane glares at Spade, "They can't fight here." he repeats what Warren said.
<DeathStar> <Darien> If that's the case, why is Kane here?
<DeathStar> <William Spade> They have no choice but to fight here. Serena cannot leave the station to defend herself.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, John McCormick leaps in from a vent. "Well, it seems my suspicious were right."
<Ry`> 14"Guess is good as mine..if I had too however..Possibly to stop Spade and Cran.."
* `Kane sighs, knowing thaat this is the truth. He rubs his chin.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at another wanted criminal.
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick holds up his hands. "The moment we fought outside the court room, I knew your intentions, Serena. You purposely tried to act like I injured you and that you could not stand up to me. You are a manipulator. Your father must be proud."
<Ariel> "'Your' Ariel? I refuse to be a tool of the Cran any longer. Especially not one to be picked up and discarded at a whim."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes JOhn, worried, but decides it's better to do nothing.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at John, then at Spade. He should be trying to arrest them both, but anything could make this into a fight if he orders anything.
<Xanatos`Durran> Shame I left my stun gun in my other pants...*he sighs*
* Slasher reaches down to his datapad with his left hand and be begins to type on it
* Seraphna has been focusing her every attention on Ariel, her movements, her speech patterns.
<`Kane> You can't listen to them Sera. They just want to use you...
<Seraphna> "Reguardless of what any of them want... Ariel will still attack me."
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Serena. I've had nothing but your best intentions at heart. That's why I told you everything. And so does your father.
<Seraphna> "Everything I hoped for... wanted... it's gone..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> The fact is, Serena Cran, you are controlling the fate of 20 Dragoons. Is your life above theirs? If you're the source of the virus, killing yourself could free them.
<Seraphna> "Or it could make it worse... I have no idea."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Tch. She's putting this act on. She wants to be the martyr. 6He states calmly.
<DeathStar> <Darien> If they want to kill you, I'm pretty sure they think it's a better outcome than you living.
<DeathStar> 6* John dashes forward suddenly, throwing a kick at Sera's head.
* `Kane jerks his pistol around, firing at John.
<Slasher> Alpha Cheryl was willing to give her life to end your's. It's obvious she doesn't want to be your puppet.
<DeathStar> 6* John is forced to abort the kick and leaps back.
<`Kane> Leave her alone!
* Seraphna dodges to the sigh, lightnign quick grabbing Hodges sidearm out of it's holster, holding it out.
<Seraphna> *sigh = side
* Slasher swings his gun around to Kane. 1"Put your gun down now Kane."
<Ry`> 14"...This is getting bad.."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Such a different attitude than what you showed me at the prison!
<`Kane> Fuck you Slasher.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien aims his gun at Kane. Warren aims his gun at Spade. Katrina eyes them all.
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes the gun in Sera's hand.
* Xanatos`Durran scratches his head with his gun again.
<Ariel> "She does take well after her father it seems."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Do not mock my daughter, "Mother".
* `Kane spits at the ground infront of John. "Burn in hell."
* Slasher flicks the safety off. 1"You're on this station illegaly. Fire that gun again and I will put your down."
<Slasher> NRP: you
<DeathStar> <General Cran> ... 6He stands out of the chair, facing Ariel. "You will not hurt her."
<`Kane> I'd like to see you try. *he spits again, obviously pissed*
<Seraphna> "...I'll stand on my own... and what I want is to live..."
<Ariel> "I always protect my own."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> You can't play both sides of the fence, Kane! You can't free me and then tell me Sera's a dragoon, then expect me not to stop her from working for a murderer like Cran!
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's body is shaking from the energy of standing. He's not fully healed.
<`Kane> I saved an innocent man from dying. I could care less about what you do now.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Spade, who is watching the situation without comments.
<Seraphna> "Everyone... just wants to kill me... or use me... all I want is to live..."
<Slasher> Captain Carmicheal, permission to shoot Kane if he fires his gun again.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ... Darien, this is about to become a firefight.
<Slasher> Then leave, leave this station and system behind.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Dammit. Yes. Kane, John, and Spade are all to be detained.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Ariel. "Don't do this, Ariel. Not here."
* Xanatos`Durran perks his ear up and hops off the crate. "So who am I going for?"
* Ariel glances to Warren, "I have not lost leave of my senses. I have no intention of letting innocents come to harm."
* Slasher begins to advance towards Kane, his gun trained on his chest allowing optimum movement to shoot him.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Serena Cran has the protection of the Erusian government.
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick begins to move toward Serena.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes Kane, then John. "Hell."
* Ry` aims his gun toward John. 14"Move again and you die.."
* `Kane turns to look at Slasher fully, "You are making a big mistake. I'm the one trying to stop Sera from working for the monsters."
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick grimaces, eyeing him. "Some things are worth dying for."
<Slasher> And you're failing if you ask me. *continues to close in*
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Spade. "Looks like I get to cuff you. So d somethinig."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade crosses his arms. "You could try."
* Ry` approachs Serena also, with the intent of preventing harm to her. All the while keeping John and Ariel within his sight. 14"I'm sure you sister doesn't want to watch you get cut down.."
* `Kane eyes Slasher and then pulls up his own gun, "Don't move another step."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Oh, you won't beat me.
<Ariel> "Then have one of your men file a complaint for her holding nearly 20 of my kin hostage."
* Slasher pauses, his eyes narrowing.
<Ry`> 14"You are in an arrogant jack ass..go back to the hole you crawled out from.."
<Ry`> *-in*
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Hmph. Says the person ready to make Serena Cran vanish without a trace.
* Xanatos`Durran starts to move slowly over to Spade. "I bet you are enjoying this aren't you?"
<DeathStar> <William Spade> No.
<Ry`> 14"Only to prevent this from happening..least she would be safer where I put her.."
<`Kane> I have no issues with you Slasher. ALl I want is to help Sera.
* Seraphna stands there, perfectly able to take out any one of many targets in her line of sights, holding herself back, wanting the nightmare to end...
<Slasher> And order's an order.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...looks like the hangar's internal defenses are still down. Darn it...can't do anything from here. Shouldn't really leave right now either...
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Well, then. We should begin. 6He raises his hand, in a combat position it semes.
<Slasher> Last warning, drop the gun or I won't hesitate.
* Xanatos`Durran glances down at his arm, he tests his fingers to see how much movement he has.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's wound begins to bleed a little, staining his suit. "Serena, I know this is hard for you. But think back to what I taught you. This was a testing ground for you. Are these people your friends? Are they your family?
* `Kane tosses the gun for Slasher.
* Slasher let's the gun hit the ground and slide towards him.
<DeathStar> 6* He has partial movement. Spade glances at him. "Broken arm recently?
<Seraphna> "They all want to use or kill me..."
<Ry`> 14"We should..but I see no reason to engage you..yet.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Dragoons are a real pain in the ass. *he states* Much like this whole situatioin.
<DeathStar> <Cran> The fact is you have the power. You can't throw it away. Some want to kill you for it. Some want to use it. I gave you the power - but it's always been yours to control. But the fact is - you have to control it. It would be a sin not to.
* Slasher reaches behind his back for cuffs and grabs them.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Hm.
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick looks at him. "I will proceed toward Serena Cran in 10 seconds unless you begin."
* Slasher walks over to Kane, leaving the gun behind him.
* Seraphna nods, trying, as she has since she first felt it... to control it.
<Slasher> NRP: He still has his trained on Kane.
<DeathStar> <Cran> So, my dear daughter? What will you do?
* Xanatos`Durran glances back at Sera. Not really caring abouot slasher right now.
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: Fuckdiddle.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Kane did that.
<Seraphna> "I'm going to end this... and take control of my own destiny..."
* Ariel casually aims her rifle at Cran.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran looks at Ariel, his eyes peering right into hers. "I trust you."
<DeathStar> (that was to Sera)
* Ry` shook his head, keeping his gun trained on John. 14"Very well then.."
* Slasher slides in behind Kane, he uses his free hand to latch one of the cuffs on Kane's left wrist, he then pulls his hand behind his back and locks the other side onto his other wrist
<DeathStar> 6* Tensing, John McCormick moves for Serena.
<Ariel> "Does he mean anything to you? Or is it only yourself?"
<Slasher> Detained...*he steps back and begins to head towards Spade.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> It seems Serena has accepted her destiny. 6He notes.
* Ry` slides into his way immediatly, one leg lashing out to sweep John from his feet in a single action.
<Seraphna> "Ariel, your fight is with me, not him."
<DeathStar> 6* John leaps out of the way easily, his wounds earlier not slowing him down. He lands on the ground, grinning.
<Xanatos`Durran> Yep. And I thinkn Slasher wants to play with you. *Xanatos smiles, waiting till he had full control of his hand*
<Seraphna> "They will head here soon, but not for me..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances back and forth.
<Ariel> "I have spared his life thus far, because he is a cripple. I have more than enough reason to kill him thrice over."
<Ariel> "But that is not what I asked."
<Seraphna> "Ariel, if you shoot him, you will kill 20 Dragoons."
<Seraphna> "From now on... I'm giving out the choices... not being force to make them."
* `Kane stands there, his hands are behind his back and he is watching the situation. His hands are fidgeting behind his back.
<Ariel> "That is not an answer." *deactivates the safety*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina activates her energy sword. Darien eyes her.
* Ry` turned around at Johns landing point, pacing himself at him in a quick manner. His feet siloutted heavily against the ground, before one lashed out..trying to smash into the back of his head.
<Seraphna> "He means the world to me, he is my Father."
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick holds up his arm and lets it impact against it. He continues to girn.
<Slasher> William Spade, you're under arrest.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran sits back in the chair, his wound worse now.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Indeed. Come, Chad Winters. Arrest me.
* Xanatos`Durran whistles as he spins the gun around his left index finger.
<DeathStar> <Cran> Remember...Sera..whoever you choose...as your pilot..will also..help expand your skills..the first time...
* Ry` became accumstomed to that block, and adjusted with a hook in his kick. When it slammed into him, it bends..wrapping around the blocking hand. It yanks forward, trying to send it forward into a moving arm. If successful, it would smash into his arm, and rip it from it's very socket
<Ariel> "He he also now accessory to a crime punishable by death. By your actions."
<Slasher> NRP: How do you hook a kick?
<Seraphna> "If you really care about your needs so much Ariel, sacrifice your children."
<`Kane> nRP: wouldn't that break a knee?
<Ry`> Nrp: He wasn't kicking that way..lol
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick, not one to be hooked by some guy, removes the blocking hand when he sees Ry's intentions. In the end, Ry hooks air, allowing John to shift his balance and throw a punch for his head.
<Ariel> "I am not like you." *retrains the rifle on Sera*
<Ry`> NRP: He was kicking with the inside of his leg
* Slasher advances to 5ft from Spade and begins to arc behind him. 1"Put your hands behind your back."
<Seraphna> "You're here to kill for a title of power... I certainly hope I'm not like you..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade stands there with his arms crossed.
* Ry` tilted his body upon his balancing leg, letting himself bend downwards. The fist would strike into the air, only to be countered with an upwards flat palm drive toward his head from below.
* `Kane kneels down to his rump and attempts to position his arms so that his hands are cuffed in the front of him, not behind him.
<Ariel> "I am not interested in any title. Any power. Only the safety of my family anf friends."
<Ariel> "Something you seem unable to understand."
<Seraphna> "Which pilot would you prefer Dad... Spade or Kane."
<DeathStar> 6* John thrusts his body back a foot for distance. He grins. "This is fun!"
* `Kane eyes Sera. "...Who is he to tell you? I thought you wanted to be yourself?"
<DeathStar> <Cran> The choice is yours, my daughter.
<Seraphna> "...The answer I wanted to hear."
<`Kane> Oh, I understand now....*he frowns, sitting there fiddling with his cuffs.*
<Xanatos`Durran> Slasher. He isn't going to go quietly.
<Slasher> Last warning, put your hand's behind your back.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at everyone. "Katrina, this is a bad situation. The fact is we can't attack Serena, but I have no intentions of stopping ARiel."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade smirks.
* Ry` adjusts himself in a standing position, glaring once more at John. He wasn't being aggressive in his attacks, and only did enough to make sure John stayed away. 14"I am glad I could be of entertainment.."
<DeathStar> 6* John holds up his hand again. "I love challenges. And I know you're holding back. So am I."
<Seraphna> "Kane... should you be my pilot?"
* Slasher 's gun drop and a shot fire's off, aiming for Spade's leg.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade lifts his leg up, standing on one leg.
* `Kane looks up to Sera a confused look on his face. "I can't answer that and you know it."
<Ry`> 14"I am amazed you find yourself enjoying a rather..dismembered situation."
<Seraphna> "How would you feel if you weren't?"
* Slasher narrows his eye then slides back, firing another shot aimed at Spade's other leg.
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> The fact is I'm doing what is right. I follow the wind in my heart. I will beat Serena Cran. But if I have to fight others along the way, then I should at least enjoy the challenge.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade drops the first leg and lifts the one leg.
<`Kane> I would feel ashamed. Ashamed that I couldn't prove that I loved you...ashamed that it didn't show in everything I ever try to be. I would rather die than to let you become a tool for Spade to use....*he lowers his head* But I can't make your decisions Sera...
* Slasher upper lip twitches, it's obvious he's annoyed.
<Seraphna> "You told John."
<Ry`> 14"Then consider your winds stopped..you will advance no further.."
<DeathStar> 6* John nods his head to Ry. "Then I will fight you with honor." 6He's suddenly rushes forward and leaps up in the air, coming down in a spiral spin kick for his head.
<`Kane> I didn't mean to even mention it, I swear. It slipped out, all I wanted was to save a innocent man. I never ment to harm you, I swear.
<Slasher> ....*he holsters his gun and lunges forward, throwing a quick kick aimed for Spade's back.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Wish I had some popcorn. *looks at the othe rmonitors to make sure nothing else crazy is happening while all eyes were glues to the hangaR*
<DeathStar> 6* Spade spins on his leg and grabs Slasher's leg, spinning and throwing him into Xanatos.
* Xanatos`Durran rolls to the left and stands, "Tricky, tricky." He smirks.
* Slasher rolls off his back and stands up.
<Slasher> I believe I'll need you're help with this one Xan.
* Ry` did not move when John did, as he stood there like a statue. His whole body remained still like a statue, he didn't even seem to care to dodge Johns attack. It smashed into the side of his head, causing it to snap off to the side. His legs screamed as they held him in place, and blood shooting from his mouth. But was sacrificing..to make a bigger one. His hand suddenly wrapped around the  14(2cut14) 2
<Ry`>  14(2fix14) 2 extending leg, and he extended his body upwards. The other hand came down upon the side of the knee with enourmous power..wanting to break it all together.  14(2end14) 
<Xanatos`Durran> Yeah...I need my other arm first. *he states, while he checks his functions*
<Slasher> Fine...*he shoves off the ground throwing a jab for Spade's face, expecting it to miss he spins around and kicks straight back towards Spade's chest
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick suddenly bends his knees and lets himself fall backwards, throwing out his hand to slap at the attacking hand as he falls.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren remains beside ARiel, watching the fighting.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade grins, then positions outside both attacks. He slams his hand into a nerve cluster in Slasher's back.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *clicks on the comm* Captain, I'm monitoring from security. Any orders?
<DeathStar> <Warren> We have to gain control of this situation. But I have no idea how at this moment.
* Xanatos`Durran stops twirling his gun, and waits, firing for the preoccupied Spade's chest. (Since he is off to the left some, he would be in range)
<DeathStar> 6* Spade then lifts Slasher up into the shot.
<Ariel> *quietly* "...I will not fight her on this sanctified ground and endanger others, but..."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *clicks on the comm* To be candid, sir...I don't even know who is on whose side...
<DeathStar> <Warren> You have no choice, right? 6He says softly.
<`Kane> NRP: Figures that would happen.
* Slasher struggles to twist his body to do less damage
<Ry`> 2The two hands would collide, hopefully his still packed enough force to force Johns hand to crash into his own leg. He tilted upon his leg, with John now in a very bad position. Each muscle twisted in his waist, as he started to turn..one leg releasing the ground. John would find himself getting sent directly into the wall beside him. But he was far from safe, as the leg tried to soccer kick  14(2cut14) 2
<Ry`>  14(2fix14) 2 him in the back of the head, sending him with a nice invitation to the metal and his leg.  14(2end14) 
<Seraphna> "Every time I try to find a way out... fate just keeps spinning be back... closer and closer to the flame..."
<DeathStar> 6* John is thrown toward the wall, but he twists his body out of the way of the next attack, landing on the ground. He holds his one hand limply, then shaking it. "You have insane strength. I lik eit."
* Ariel shakes her head, "There is always a choice. It is just not always favorable."
<Seraphna> "The only choice your leaving me is to die..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> What will you do, ARiel?
* `Kane sits there watching Sera. Not sure what to say.
<Slasher> GAGHHH!!! *body tenses up as the shot slams into his right arm*
<Ariel> "We will see."
* Xanatos`Durran grits his teeth and shakes his head, placing his gun in its holster. "I forgot how skilled you are Spade.." He begins to step forward.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> I noticed you can see better.
* Ry` licked blood from the side of his mouth, glancing with that beastly gaze at John. 14"I've only just begun.." 2Calmly he started to walk forward at John, the metal clanging as his heavy feet slam into the ground.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow, "Only took me losing one eye. I still owe you for that. Can't wait to gouge one of yours out."
* Xanatos`Durran moves around to the right, rotating his arm.
* Slasher stumbles away from Spade, he struggles to move his hand to the wound
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick stands up, clasping his hands together. He begins to chant some sort of relaxing chant.
<Seraphna> "Ariel... do we really have to do this...?"
<Slasher> ....You bastard....*his left hand reaches behind his back, it's obviously searching for a spot on his back.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Why hide your new toy?
* Ry` suddenly unleashed a growl, and charged at John with incredible pace and speed. The air cut around him, causing blue hair to flutter back and forth at John. He kicked off once in attacking range, and snapped forward into the air with a flying knee at John. But almost like it was expected to be dodged by John, and if it was..it would leave Ry only inches from the wall. It suddenly parted,  14(2cut14) 2
<Ry`>  14(2fix14) 2 placing a now straight leg against the wall. He twisted now, his other leg moving to slice into Johns face quickly.  14(2end14) 
<Ariel> "You say you don't wish to fight, but you choose tighten the noose your father put on my kin. Do not expect sympathy."
* Xanatos`Durran smirks as he pulls the patch off, revealing a cybernetic eye. "Never could get much past you....but tell me. How do you do it?" he asks Spade, honestly interested.
<Seraphna> "You leave me very little choice in the matter..."
<Slasher> Heh...You're not as good as you think. *his hand tenses up and his body suddenly loosens up and he stands upright*
<DeathStar> 6* John doesn't dodge it, standing his ground as he chants. He suddenly leaps straight up in the air, twisting and landing behind Ry. He then holds up his hands. "Thousand punches!" 6He begins to throw a series of rapid fire punches at Ry from behind.
<Seraphna> "They're my kin too... do you really think I want them to die?"
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Hm. Your body knows, so I know.
* `Kane glances down at his arm. "How much longer till I have full control of this little shit then?"
<`Kane> NRP: Xanatos....
<Ariel> "They have already proven they'd give their lives for a freedom, and you condemn them to a life as mindless automations under your control."
<DeathStar> <William Spade> The truth is you two are fighting a pointless battle. You should focus on other matters.
* Slasher pulls his hand from behind his back, his staff in tow, he thrusts it forward and extends it, it slams to the ground infront of Spade, he then pulls up on it swinging it towards Spade's face, extending it while it flies up.
<Ariel> "You sacrificed me for a chance to further your own ambitions."
<Ariel> "I do not believe you are capible of it."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade slides behind Xanatos, jabbing him in the kidney with his hand.
<Seraphna> "SO what are my choices here... kill myself or let you do it?"
* Ry` turned upon his heel now, only to witness John launching his attack. Now it had a new target, as the punches began to slam into his chest with little mercy. But he was counting within his mind, as pain flowed throughout his body..timing each punch. Suddenly his arms came forward upon the new pair of strikes, catching each of his balls fists in mid flight. He pushed them downwards, his leg  14(2cut14) 2
<Ry`>  14(2fix14) 2 snapping up to smash John once more into the face.  14(2end14) 
* Xanatos`Durran jerks back from the hit, gritting his teeth from the pain. He swings his right leg out, kicking for Spade's side.
* Slasher brings the staff back to his height he then stands there.
<DeathStar> 6* John coughs up blood as his head tilts backwards.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade blocks the kick effortlessly. He keeps Xanatos between him and Slasher.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran sits weakly in his chair. He should be getting medical attention, but seems intent on staying here until the end.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, and takes a step back.
* Slasher extends the staff, aiming straight for Durran's back.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles and rolls to the left, pulling out his pistol mid roll and firing at Spade.
<Ry`> 14"An effective technique..but they are organized..timed..easily anticipated..I learned that watching you fight Ariel.." 2His chest was writhing in pain, his voice straining to cought out words. But he was still in the running, as his own hand came snapping forward..only to greet Johns head with his own.
<Ry`> *Cheryl*
<DeathStar> 6* Spade rolls to the right, standing back up as both attacks miss.
<Seraphna> "...I'm going to save them from thier rogue fates... I'll find a way."
* Xanatos`Durran fires again at Spade. Not relenting.
* Slasher quickly swings his staff to the right towards Spade as he stands up
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick is punched backwards, slamming into a piece of a gear not cleaned up. He grins a bloody smile. "A-Awesome power..."
<Ariel> "The slavery of the Crans is no life at all."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade narrows his eyes, getting hit by the staff. He knocks it up into the shot by Durran
<Seraphna> "I won't enslave them... listen to yourself, repeating someone elses words..."
<Seraphna> "And they call me the puppet..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He looks at Ariel.
* Slasher retracts the staff in an attempt to let the shot go by
<Ariel> "You already have."
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's communications are picking up news of Dragoons approaching the Europa colony area. Probably to the PAX Station!
<DeathStar> 6* Spade avoids the shot
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<DeathStar> NRP: DARGH
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Welcome back.
<DeathStar> NRP: Okay, I need everything after "You already have" by Ariel
<Slasher> NRP: he's fixed!
<Xanatos`Durran> nrp: Haha.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's communications are picking up news of Dragoons approaching the Europa colony area. Probably to the PAX Station!
<DeathStar> 6* Spade avoids the shot
* Ry` approached his down form, struggling with the very task as he advanced. Slowly he regained his composure, and breath within his lungs. 14"You are impressive yourself.."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade then slides out of the way of the staff.
* Slasher extends the staff, dragging it along the ground after Spade.
* Xanatos`Durran follows Spade, shooting at his chest again.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> No! *c* Captain, we've got a wave of dragoons incoming!
<DeathStar> 6* John pushes off the gear, holding up his hands. "Let us...continue..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the comm. "Damn...things are getting out of hand..."
<`Kane> Sera...*Kane frowns as he sits there*
<Seraphna> "Now's your chance Ariel..."
* Ry` didn't need to be told twice, as he once again took to a massive offensive against John. He did not let his injury show during his charge, nor did it show when a single fist lashed out to drive into Johns stomach.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* I'm going to tell the colonny authorities to get the colonists into shelters in case things hit the colony. *turns and does so*
<DeathStar> 6* John slides out of the way, letting the punch go for the gear. He rears back and throws a punch at the Erusian's face.
* Ry` slams into the gear, the force causing his knuckles to shake in pain. The Punch would hit its mark, slamming into the side of his face..but his face was devoid of emotion. Suddenly that fist came around, using the momentum to blindside him with a back fist drive at the side of his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade slides behind a shuttle.
* Slasher retracts his staff.
<DeathStar> 6* John is hit again in the face, sliding and stumbling along the floor.
* `Kane frown and glances at Slasher. "Sorry about your arm...I should have known better."
<Slasher> It happens.
<`Kane> NRP: Wow..i'm stupid. That was Xanatos again. :S
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Sir, what are your orders?
<DeathStar> <Warren> IF those dragoons are coming, CAssandra, they're going to be attacking this station to reahc Sera. And they won't hold back like Ariel for us.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We can't let them do that.
<Ariel> "With every passing moment, your actions disprove your words." *steps back, heading for the second hangar*
<Seraphna> "I have to... take control."
* Seraphna growls and fires at Ariel, "You wanted this don't you walk away!"
* Ry` stepped forward with John, more blood rolling down from his nose and mouth. Almost like a boxer, his hands came forward in a defensive wall between him and his fist. But they also took to the opposite just as quickly, when they tried to driv a bloodied knuckled hand into his nose, followed by a hook with his left hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's eyes widen and slides in front of the shot, getting hit.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* ...what do we do then?
* Slasher turns around watching Warren get shot.
* `Kane jerks up, "Sera!? What are you doing!'
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hell!
* Seraphna stares
<Seraphna> "W-Warren..."
* Ariel grabs Warren, and quickly gets him out of Sera's line of fire.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, grimacing as he eyes Sera. "I will not...lose a member of my team again..."
* Seraphna doesn't try to stop her, waiting, "S-Some one get him help! Damnit..."
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren, a frown forms on his face, "Slasher. That Cran girl has become very dangerous..."
* Ariel does so even if he wants to stand there and make dramatic speaches.
<Slasher> Quite....
<DeathStar> 6* John dodges the attacks, deciding defense is the key for now.
<Slasher> Can you see Spade?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Damn it! Sir! Are you alright?!
<DeathStar> <William Spade> She attacked someone planning to kill her in the future and Warren got in the way. Serena is not dangerous.
* Ariel checks on Warren's wound.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren is out of the way thanks to Ariel. He seems be okay for now, gritting his teeth. The wound seems to have gotten his left arm, which he intended.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns and looks back, "Night vision....like that would help. Told them to make it worth something."
<DeathStar> NRP: erm, right.
<Seraphna> "Xan! Someone... get him some help..."
<Xanatos`Durran> You shot him. Take responsibility for your actions.
<Ariel> "...you shouldn't have done that."
* Xanatos`Durran turns back to start to move left, to try and get a view of Spade.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade leans out from behind the shuttle, close to Serena now.
<Arhn> *c* "Someone get him to medical!
<Arhn> NRP: Erk!
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* "Someone get him to medical!
* Seraphna stares at Ariel, "This is your fault..."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> And so the manipulator strikes. You want to protect HER?
<DeathStar> 6* John eyes Ry.
<`Kane> Sera please stop fighting....*he sees Spade and stuggles to his feet* Get away from her you monster!
* Slasher turns back towards the shuttle spotting Spade, pulls out his pistol and fires off several shots at him.
* Ry` continued his attacks, his fist coming around for another drive at his face. But it would fall short when it pulls back in a feinting technique, hiding his other hand which moved to haymaker John's face in the direction he decided to evade too. Afterwards, he would suddenly turn around..glancing at Serena with a grimace.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I may be a monster, but I'm going to protect Serena.
<Seraphna> "Warren saved me... he sh-shouldn't have gotten hurt..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Serena - listen. He protected Ariel. His wound is not your fault. I know it feels this way - but he made the decision.
<Seraphna> "Okay..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> IF he protects her, when she wants to kill you, then that means he's protecting the one who wants to kill you
<DeathStar> 6* Spade ducks behind the shuttles again as the shots reach him
* Ariel closes her eyes a moment, "The station won't last if things stay as they are. I can't stay." She pauses, then adds, "I won't be felled so easily. Don't let it trouble you."
<DeathStar> 6* Medical people grab WArren, trying to drag him out. He waves them off. He eyes Ariel.
* `Kane grits his teeth and shakes his head, "Spade is manipulating you Sera! Don't listen to him!"
* Cassandra_Arakawa turns ehr attention back to the sensor readout...
* Ariel salutes Warren, then darts for the other hangar.
<DeathStar> GM: *the dragoons are growing closer - because they're on radar*
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He grits his teeth.
* Xanatos`Durran moves around behind Spade. He fires at Spade's back.
<DeathStar> <Spade> You need to think Serena. Those Dragoons are willing to kill everyone on here to get to you. Are they noble?
<DeathStar> 6* Spade, with his back to a shuttle, is perfectly safe.
<Seraphna> "No... they need to be stopped..."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* ...they're almost here!
<DeathStar> <Spade> Yes. They do.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Oh I thought he was around to the side.
* Cassandra_Arakawa switche son the exterior defenses!
<DeathStar> 6* The defenses power up.
<Seraphna> "I can... control them... even make them die..."
* Slasher turns back around aiming his gun at Serena's head.
<Slasher> Who are you to decide their fate?
* Seraphna aims her gun at Slasher at teh same moment.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade leans around and fires at Slasher's head.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's eyes widen.
* Slasher twists and ducks firing a shot at Spade the second his shot goes off
<DeathStar> 6* Spade twists out of the way, firing at Slasher again and again.
* Ariel jumps into the shuttle, powering up the engines, and grabbing the comm. "Approaching Dragoon units. Please respond."
* Xanatos`Durran moves over to the right firing at Spade, who is firing at Slasher.
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<DeathStar> 6* John glances around, then takes off.
<DeathStar> <Spade> You will not harm her, Winters.
* Slasher runs along the ground, firing backwards.
<Seraphna> "How do I stop them... Dad...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade avoids the shots as he returns his own. It seems like an elaborate dance between the two.
* Slasher slides infront of Serena the fires several shots back at him
* Ry` twists his face into slight annoyance..not quite sure if his last hit connected or not. 14"Until another time then.."
<DeathStar> <Cran> You're too weak to control them or kill them. Right now - just try to give them fear. Push them away. As they grow weaker and you stronger, you can soon control them entirely.
* Slasher he then dashes backwards and twists firing more shots.
* Xanatos`Durran keeps firing at Spade, not moving from his spot, since Spade is focused on Slasher.
* Seraphna concentrates, sending out waves of fear, giving them the terrifying impression that coming near the base means certain death.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade turns, firing at Slasher, but never comes close to Sera. He keeps twirling around the shots.
* Ariel straps herself in as she closes the shuttle doors, <c> "Call off your attack. I know what you're after, but this is not the way to achieve it."
<DeathStar> 6* John rolls in as the doors close.
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> You got room for me?
* Slasher slides 5 feet behind Serena and fires off to her side.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren aims at Spade next.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade stops, forced not to shoot now for fear of hitting Sera. He drops his gun finally.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Well played.
* Seraphna twists around the shot, firing at Slasher.
* Ariel doesn't glance at John as she concentrates on getting the shuttle off the station, "I would not deny you passage off the station, with the situation you are in."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Sera! Don't attack him. It's over.
* Slasher twists his body and twitches his gun firing directly at Sera's gun.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dragoons seem to stop approaching.
* `Kane slides over to his pistl on the ground and picks it up in his cuffed hands. He stands, glances around, he is unsure of what to do.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* The Dragoon advance has halted...
* Seraphna moves aside of the shot, sending outt eh feeling of fear all the more urgently
<Seraphna> "Slasher, fire that gun again I don't care who you are."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Claim you got confused on the enemy momentarily. You need to stay with Earth. You need to protect it.
* Ry` aims at firefighting trio, finding this is soon getting out of hand.
<Ry`> *the*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren aims at Spade still.
<`Kane> Sera.......
<Seraphna> "I'm your Gods Damned Ally!"
<Slasher> I warned you.....
<DeathStar> 6* The dragoons seem to be backing off.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, when Sera gets mad, the shuttle rumbles (Cran's) and a Beta smashes out, punching Slasher into a wall.
<DeathStar> 6* The Beta hovers near Sera.
* Slasher slams into the wall, he slides down from it.
<Xanatos`Durran> You are...what is that called, fraternizing with the enemy? Aiding a known criminal. Which one is it?
<DeathStar> <Darien> Holy shit--- <Katrina> ... !
<Seraphna> "I'm tried of you threatening everyone on this station with your trigger happiness!"
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
* Slasher grunts in pain.
<Seraphna> "Threaten me again... DARE IT..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cran glances at Sera. He closes his eyes, obviously proud.
<Slasher> You shot me first.
* Ariel pilots the shuttle off the station, and towards the formation of Dragoons.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade glances at the commotion going on, then at the exit.
* Ry` glances at the beta, now training the pistol on him.
<DeathStar> 6* The Beta just hovers there, like a doll
* Xanatos`Durran jerks his head to Slasher. He looks back again. "Hmm. I bet you are all so proud now. Your little monster is coming of age. Great, splendid." He holds his pistol on Spade. "Don't think about moving Spade.
<DeathStar> <Cran> It's over, Serena. We won today. I'll be sure to get you off this station.
* Slasher rubs the back of his neck, then cracks his neck from side to side.
<Seraphna> "I'll be happy to get out of this station full of traitors."
<DeathStar> <Cran> It may take some time.
<Slasher> Can't fight your own battles Miss Cran...
* Slasher looks down at his pistol, his charges it up.
<DeathStar> <Cran> But since you are human, the Senate and the people, who already support you, will aid you.
* `Kane watches Sera. "Sera please....please don't be like this..."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Serena. 6He says suddenly, glancing at Sera.
<DeathStar> <Spade> You need to choose your pilot. Soon neither I or Kane will be here.
* Slasher swings his gun up, firing up a charged shot at the Beta.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Arrest Spade.
* Seraphna calms slowly, jerking her head, making the Beta dodge.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's eyes narrow darkly.
<Seraphna> "Everyone... hold on..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Slasher, stand down.
<Slasher> WHAT?!
* Slasher swings his head towards Warren.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The fact is that Serena shot at you, granted. And we will try to get her on those charges now.
<DeathStar> <Warren> But with the Dragoons gone and Sera not doing anything, attacking her is pointless. Get Spade. Arrest him. And get Kane off this station
<Slasher> ....
<Seraphna> "I said hold on."
* `Kane glances at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade studies Slasher.
<Seraphna> "I'll choose, then you can take them."
<DeathStar> <Warren> There is no hold on. Do what I ordered.
<Slasher> You're not above the law here Serena...*he walks towards Spade again*
* Xanatos`Durran begins to step forward, his gun aimed on Spade.
<Seraphna> "Apparently you are."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade smiles, putting his hands up and behind his head.
<`Kane> No! You're playing into SPade's gamee!@
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes his bleeding right arm, strangely not feeling any pain.
<`Kane> You are making him the martyr here!
* Slasher walks past Serena. 1"Play you're games somewhere else."
* `Kane shakes his head to Warren. "Please, just give her time to make her choice. Please."
<Seraphna> "Please... let me think... I need to calm..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He eyes Kane with an absurd look.
<Slasher> She wants power Kane, just like her father.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You want her to choose so you can feel justifed she loves you. This is a matter more serious.
<Seraphna> "Warren..."
* Slasher stops infront of Spade, his eyes narrow, his lip twitching.
<DeathStar> 6*Spade turns around and puts his hands behind his back, waiting.
<Seraphna> "Who do you think I should choose?"
<`Kane> No! I want her to choose me because I want to know that she trusts me more than Spade. All Spade wants is the power. I just want to give her a chance to live her life. I love her, and no matter if she loves me back or not, I wont let Spade get her. *he raises his gun to aim at Warrem* Please give her space.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I think you should choose neither. I think you should bury this dark power, server the connection with your father, and end it all.
* Slasher pulls the last set of cuffs he has and begins to place the cuffs on his arms
<Xanatos`Durran> Course Warren goes for the alone thing. *he smirks, his gun still trained on Spade.*
<Seraphna> "And then allow the dragoons to go rogue, and attack earth."
* Ry` watches them silently, while cleaning the blood from his face.
<Seraphna> "Let them all wind up like your wife."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren suddenly aims his gun at Kane and fires in a blink of an eye, blasting him in the hand, taking fingers off if needed.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Now you can join Spade in jail, Kane. Your foolishness is deep.
* `Kane moves his hand so that the bullet wouldn't take fingers, but a clear hole goes through his hand. He drops the gun and hisses in pain.
* Seraphna growls, stoppoing the Beta from lunging at Warren
* Slasher finishes clasping the cuffs onto Spade's wrists
<`Kane> I've been there once. I could give a damn if I go back. *he eyes Warren fiercely* IF you don't start thinking logically here, you'll make this the beginning of the end.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You're an idiot, Kane!
<DeathStar> <Warren> YOU BUST IN HERE TO SAVE THE WOMAN YOU LOVE BUT YOU DO NOTHING TO PROVE IT!
<Seraphna> "You're all remarkable fools..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> YOU ARE A USELESS! AND THAT'S WHY SPADE LET YOU COME HERE, ISN
<DeathStar> (ISN'T IT?)
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stops a foot from KAne, breathing heavy. Darien's eyes widen and he backs away, moving behind Kat.
<DeathStar> <Spade> ... Serena. The boy obviously loves you. He could make a great pilot.
* Ry` approaches them now, his eyes narrowing with obvious annoyance. 14"It's not worth it Warren..back off.."
* Seraphna blinks, glancing at Spade
<Seraphna> "...Are you serious...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gestures at Xanatos. "Get Kane here in the brig with Kane."
<Ry`> NRP: Sweet..he's roomies with himself
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
<DeathStar> NRP: With Spade
* `Kane jerks his head down to look at the ground. ".......You are probably right...but you know Spade...you know he has the ability to manipulate people...you know the horrors that could be unleashed if he gains that power...
<DeathStar> 6* Spade looks at her. "... Yes. I have always done what I've done for you. And he would make the better pilot."
<DeathStar> <Cran> ...
<DeathStar> <Warren> And she would know what his true self is like if she joins him.
* Xanatos`Durran shrugs and holsters his pistol, moving over to Kane. "Come'on champ." He begins to drag him away.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Because, you have to have trust to be a Dragoon pilot. And the fact is that you're all so tangled up in emotions, none of you could do it."
* Seraphna eyes Cran
* Slasher takes a deep breath, his body relaxing.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holsters his weapon, his blood dripping on the floor.
<Ry`> 14"I could..but I'm not human.." 2He comments sarcastically.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade turns, walking after Xanatos of his own accord.
* Slasher follows behind Spade, his gun aimed at his back.
* Seraphna looks to her father, "What if I waited? Please... the truth of your feelings Dad..."
<DeathStar> <Cran> If you wait, those boys will be so far in jail, you'll never see either of them again.
<Seraphna> "And Spade...?"
<DeathStar> <Cran> Especially Spade.
<Seraphna> "I mean as a choice."
<Seraphna> "You clearly don't like Kane."
<Seraphna> "It's my choice, but I want your opinion."
<DeathStar> <Cran> Spade knows how to pilot a Dragoon gear. He could work with you seeminglessly and you could access more powers with him. With Kane, neither of you know how to move a gear and it could take weeks to learn."
<Slasher> Tell me Spade...What do you know of my past...
<DeathStar> 6* Spade stops, glancing at Slasher. "I know everything, Winters."
<Seraphna> "And I want niether in jail.."
<DeathStar> <Cran> I know.
<Slasher> Then explain. *he stops his gun stayed trained*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes Sera and Cran.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks at Ry. "This situation is insane."
<Seraphna> "Spade killed Vennie... but that doesn;t seem to rule your mind now..."
* Ry` looks at Darien, crossing his arms. 14"Quite..what do you suggest?"
<DeathStar> <Cran> It does not. I've always been one to go by the path of strength. Spade is that path. Kane is not. But the choice is yours. Your own path. I gave you free will and called oyu my daughter because I wasn't going to make it.
<DeathStar> <Darien> The fact is that Serena Cran is dangerous. Very. 6He says softly. "If she stays here, she could bring hell down on PAX. I'm going to try to help Janus get her free status as a human and military rank back so she can leave."
<DeathStar> <Spade> I could tell you, Winters, but why spoil it for you?
<Ry`> 14"Good luck with that..cause I doubt it's possible.."
<Slasher> Fair enough. Keep walking then.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It is. She's human. A human with dragoon abilities. She'll be the only thing to save Earth from DRagoons.
<Seraphna> "And Spade... with all his experience... said Kane was the better choice..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade continues to walk.
<DeathStar> <Cran> He said that because the boy loves you. Love is a strength, but it's not always the best one.
<DeathStar> <Cran> And besides, William's affections for you are obvious, too. He was probably just making it easier on you.
<Seraphna> "And I love them both... despite everything..."
<Seraphna> "If they weren't both going to jail this would be easier..."
* Slasher follows behind, his gun not moving.
<DeathStar> 6* They arrive in the security office.
<DeathStar> 6* The brig is near.
<DeathStar> <Cran> If they go to jail, you can choose neither.
<DeathStar> <Cran> You have to do it while they're on the station.
<Ry`> 14"But tell me..with the Dragoons being right here..it would be..sorta pointless for her to be elsewhere"
* Xanatos`Durran shakes his head, "You two boys are giving everything up for Sera....don't say I think it is the smartest idea.." Moving toward the brig.
<Seraphna> "How long do you think before they're removed?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> If she can fight them on better grounds, then no one gets hurt and things can be settled without PAX going up.
<DeathStar> <Darien> There will be a fight. And if that fight takes here, PAX is doomed.
* Seraphna moves her hand, looking at it, then the Beta mimicking her, staring in fascination.
<Ry`> 14"..thanks for the vote of confidence.."
<DeathStar> <Darien> IT's not about your abilities. Think - 20 Dragoons. An old delerict station
<DeathStar> <Darien> Besides, I want Sera off this station. 6He says darkly.
<`Kane> I was under the impression that if you loved someone...you would do anything for them Xanatos...or did you forget that?
<Slasher> I'd say your plans were all for naught Spade...
<Ry`> 14"I know it isn't..but tell me..how hard would it be to get a fleet here? I mean..damn"
<DeathStar> <Spade> ... 6He says nothing, perfectly calm.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shakes his head, then moves to his shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina is eyes Ry silently, then deactivates her energy sword. She follows up her own shuttle ramp.
<DeathStar> <cran> Now. 6The Fleet is arriving finally.
<Seraphna> "Can't choose neither... and I suppose both is out of the question..."
* Cassandra_Arakawa eyes the line of dragoon blips on the radar.
* Xanatos`Durran grimaces at Kane, he moves into the brig and pulls his pistol out to motion Kane and Spade in.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dragoons are off the radar - and it seems Ariel's shuttle with them.
<Ry`> 14"Good luck in your efforts..both of you..whatever that may be.." 2He turns to walk off, but sees Cran and his fleet coming.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade walks into the brig.
* `Kane moves in as well.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Sir, the dragoons have moved out of range.
<Slasher> You two make a cute couple.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his comm. "Yes."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade sits down.
<Slasher> How unsanitary.
<DeathStar> 6* The fleet sends ships out to try to hunt the Dragoons down, others remaining in position. It seems they're also sending a shuttle here to retrieve the prisoners.
* Xanatos`Durran moves over to the door and locks them in, stepping back, he stares at thhe ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien and Katrina leave.
* `Kane leans against the wall, "Was this your plan?"
<Ry`> 14"Quite...effective on response time.."
<DeathStar> <Spade> My plan?
* Seraphna holds her head
* Slasher looks down at his bleeding arm.
<`Kane> You had a plan didn't you? Or did you just plan to come here and let the drama go crazy?
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Hm. Yes, I came here with a plan.
<`Kane> So. What is your plan then? Or was.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> My plan is to let Serena choose her future. The fact is if you're her pilot, you will rub off on her. And if I'm her pilot, I will rub off on her.
<Slasher> NRP: <Spade> Or she'll rub me off...Either way I win.
<`Kane> And if she chooses neither?
<Ry`> NRP: Oh noes..a Mini..SPADE
<DeathStar> <Spade> Then she has decided neither of us are for her and I'm fine with that.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> NRP: <Sera> I choose...ice cream. <Spade> c.c
* `Kane sighs, staring at his hand. It is throbbing with pain, and still bleeding quite a bit. "I probably shouldn't have aimed at Warren...." he sighs.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Hm. He's very good at what he does. He thinks ahead. Except when he's crazy.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, his right hand still dripping blood. He feels no pain - it's been numb for a long time now.
* Slasher walks off to the side for a medical kit, he pulls out some bandgages and tosses them into the cell for Kane.
<DeathStar> 6* The military shuttle lands. Two guards come out and converse with Commander Hodges. Warren walks over, talking with them in low voices.
<`Kane> I'd rather her pick neither instead of you.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Odd. I'd rather her pick you than neither.
* Xanatos`Durran moves out of the brig and down the hall.
<DeathStar> <Cran> It seems it's now or never, daughter.
* `Kane arches a brow, "I don't understand why."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade closes his eyes, looking calm.
* `Kane moves over to wrap his hand in bandages.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I would be the better choice. But the fact is that your feelings for her will give her power.
<`Kane> Your power would give her...well power. *he frowns at how stupid it sounded*
<DeathStar> <Spade> We can't work together if I don't trust her and she doesn't trust me. Can you trust her? Can you be with her when it comes time to fight Mother? Can you trust her decision?
<Ry`> 14"Both are fools in my opinion.."
* Slasher crosses his arms, listening to the two, wondering why they act more like friends than enemies.
<`Kane> I will do whatever I can to protect her. If that means trusting her...then so be it.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade glances at Slasher, opening his eyes.
* Slasher reaches over to the medical kid and wraps his arm up.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls his datapad up and began to type a message on it.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards begin to move for the brig.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren follows them.
<DeathStar> 6* They arrive in the brig. <Guard> You're coming with us. 6The guards open the cell with Warren's help and motions Kane and Spade out.
* Slasher looks over at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade stands up, walking out first. He calmly waits.
* `Kane offers no resistance. Stepping out as well.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He stands there, looking zoned out. He continues to drip blood about.
* Cassandra_Arakawa watches the brig via the monitor. "Spade strikes me as too calm..."
* Xanatos`Durran clicks send on the datapad, stepping into the security office.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade begins to walk forward, glancing at a camera as he walks. He seems to be peering at Arakawa, then glances forward.
* Slasher grabs several bandages and walks over to Warren. 1"You should tend to those wounds."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at it, then takes the bandages with his left hand. He begins to tie up the shot, using his teeth to help.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade and Kane are led down to the hanger.
* Slasher follows behind the group, his attention zoned in on Spade
<Seraphna> "...Kane..."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Captain, I get a gut feeling that soemthing is up...Spade is entirely too cool in his demeanor.
* Ry` eyes the pair of them silently.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I wouldn't doubt it. Keep an eye on them.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Yes, sir. *focuses the cameras on the prisoners*
<Seraphna> "...Spade..."
* `Kane looks at Sera, "I'll never stop loving you.....and I trust you'll do the right thing." He smiles over at her, despite being cuffed and in a shitty position.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade glances at her. He doesn't bother to speak what's on his mind.
<`Kane> NRP: That is if they made it to the hanger. :S
<DeathStar> 6* The guards look annoyed at the fact they're being stopped.
<Seraphna> "One moment please..."
* Seraphna walks over to the both of them, looking at them.
<Seraphna> *The Beta follows her like a bodyguard.
<Slasher> She has no jurisdiction...
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Captain, Sera is interuppitng the prisoner transport.
<DeathStar> Tell them to keep moving. Don't let her manipulate them.
<DeathStar> NRP: Warren said it
<Seraphna> "Just one moment..."
<Slasher> No. Keep moving.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade glances at Kane, then at Sera. He closes his eyes, waiting to see if he'll be pushed forward.
* Xanatos`Durran eyes his arm, movinig hihs fingers slowly.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *switches comm to the station intercom* Prisoner transit detail, resume. You are not to be dalyed.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards grunt, pushing Kane and Spade to make them move.
* `Kane stumbles forward, and almost falls.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade anticipates it and moves forward so he doesn't stumble.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Make your decision, Sera. I stand by it. 6He says suddenly, opening his eyes.
<DeathStar> <Spade> No matter the choice.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Security staff, detain Sera and get her out of there.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade keeps walking forward, so the guards aren't angry. But he moves slowly.
<Seraphna> "...Kane..."
* `Kane perks his head to look at Sera, "Yes?"
<Seraphna> "Would you hate me if I chose Spade?"
* Slasher looks at his comm. He then stops infront of Serena Cran. 1"You will not detain the prisoners any longer. Leave this area immidetietly*
* `Kane lowers his head, "No...I could never hate you...."
* Seraphna looks right through him.
<DeathStar> 6* They are a few feet from the shuttle now.
<Slasher> You are going against a direct order from the Securty Branch of PAX. With this you will be punished under it's law's accordingly. Leave now or face the punishment.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Serena. Touch the person you choose now. You're out of time.
<DeathStar> 6* Kane and Spade are pushed onto the platform of the shuttle.
* Seraphna touches Spade.
<Slasher> Touch the prisoners and you..
<Ry`> NRP: Owned
<DeathStar> 6* The air feels with electricity suddenly and both Sera and Spade are jerked in it's currents.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran watches.
* `Kane hangs his head, he failed.
* Slasher taps his comm. 1"We have a situation Warren."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Captain, we have asituation!
<DeathStar> <Warren> Goddamit!
* Ry` places his hand on his forehead. 14"What a dumb girl..I regret ever trying to be a good guy.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren runs off for the hanger.
* Slasher slides back and charges up his pistol.
* Xanatos`Durran jumps up. "Oh shit!' he rushes out the door to the office, heading for the security room.
<`Kane> ....*he just keeps walking into the shuttle*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Security alert!
<DeathStar> 6* Spade and Sera step back from each other. Nothing seems to have happened. Spade looks at her. "Thank you, Serena." 6He tells her, moving up the platform.
* Seraphna falls to her knees, and starts to cry
<DeathStar> 6* Cran moves over to Sera, putting his hand on her shoulder. "It's okay...it's okay..." 6He tells her.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards shake their head, confused, and move up the platform.
<Slasher> You're under arrest for breaking PAX Security Protocol...
<Seraphna> *The Beta moves in Slashers way.
<Slasher> Try it, you'll only make things worse.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren arrives in the hanger.
<`Kane> ....I can't wait to put this all behind me. *he sighs, staring at the ground*
<Seraphna> "Kane... I'll get you out too... I will..."
* Seraphna shakes, crying, she doesn't seem to even notice the Beta's actions, it only moves to keep Slasher away from her.
* Slasher takes a step towards Sera
<`Kane> You can't, Sera. *he shakes his head* You chose right..
<DeathStar> <Warren> Stop! I revoke my charges on Kane.
* `Kane glances up at Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards look confused.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, frowning. "Release him. I revoke the charges of him aiming a gun at a military officer."
<Seraphna> "I'm sorry... so sorry... we need this... we need to protect Earth..."
<DeathStar> 6* The guards shrug, removing the handcuffs from Kane. They secure Spade.
* Xanatos`Durran stops behind Warren. Watching sera. "She didn't...."
* Ry` sits himself down on a downed gear peace. He mumbles under his breath, glancing at them. 14"I think it's because you love Spade better..just my opinion.."
<Arhn> *c* I have it on video, sir...
<DeathStar> <Warren> .....
<Arhn> NRP: Darn it!
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* I have it on video, sir...
* Seraphna shivers, looking at her hand, as if she's nto sure she herself did it.
* `Kane steps off of the shuttle, and steps over to Warren. "Are you sure abotu this?"
<DeathStar> 6* The guards gently get Kane off their shuttle, then lift off and fly away.
* Slasher reaches behind his back to grab a pair of cuffs, a scowl appears on his face.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... the fact is that we have a monster in control of things. You may be our only hope in the future.
<DeathStar> <Cran> Lt. Winters, what are you doing?
* Seraphna looks at Kane in a mix of shame and fear
* `Kane nods. "I'll try my best to help Earth and PAX..."
<Slasher> By all means she should be under arrest. First for firing on a military officer. And on a technicality, this weapon here..*he points to the Beta* is a threat right now.
* `Kane glances at Sera, but lowers his eyes. He knows where she stands now.
<DeathStar> <Cran> Surely, during the heat of a battle where your life is in danger, firing on a military officer is understandable. Second, this Beta can be removed.
* Ry` glances at Kane, shaking his head. 14"Better luck next time.."
<DeathStar> <Cran> Serena, apologize to Lt. Winters for the mistake.
<Slasher> I don't want an apology. *he turns to Warren.* What's your order's on Serena Cran?
<Seraphna> "I'm sorry Lt. WInters... It was a foolish mistake..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> She fired on you. If you desire to press the matter, it will be your call.
<Xanatos`Durran> ....
<DeathStar> <Warren> But the fact is the Erusian government supports her. It could cause a strain to have her on the brig here for a length of time.
* Ry` seems to chuckle at that, doubting they will for long at this rate..
* `Kane glances at Ry, then back to Warren. "What are you going to do with me? Let me go back to wherever?"
* Slasher continues to look at Warren the nods.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Your actions and judgmene was poor, Kane. It cost you your job and everything.
* Slasher steps back. 1"That's two strikes. I won't show pity a third time."
<`Kane> I know, Sir. But I did it all with good intentions...
<DeathStar> <Warren> The road to hell is good intentions. The fact is if you do it again, it could kill us all. You should probably return to where ever.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns, aiming to leave.
<Seraphna> "He did... his situation was... is my fault..."
* Slasher places his gun in it's holster and he walks over to Warren and crosses his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran and Hodges get the lifeless Beta onto the shuttle.
<`Kane> I could help Warren. You could help me. I wont make anymore wrong choices.
<DeathStar> <Warren> .... today is a day for second chances. Go see Cassandra and have her get your stuff.
* Ry` glances at Warren. 14"I do believe someone is developing a heart.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ry. "They're both assets."
* Seraphna stands weakly.
<DeathStar> <Cran> I will return to Earth and get you off this station by November. So you can be among friends, Serena.
* `Kane nods, "I'll not let you down sir." He moves out toward the security office.
<Ry`> 14"Yeah..you say that if it makes you feel better..I'll be waiting when you start dishing out hugs.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ry, then shakes his head, turning and walking off dramatically. If someone is capable of such a thing, it is Warren.
* Slasher turns, walking off behind Warren, his distance kept just enough.
<DeathStar> 6* The various people in the hanger seem to be eyeing Serena, and not like they did before this event. It seems - distant. Colder.
* Seraphna stares out where the shuttle left, feeling colder.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Welcome back, Kane.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran and Hodges leave for now. Cran leaves Sera a present before he goes.
* Seraphna looks at it, carrying it back, almost zombielike back to Arhn's quarters
* `Kane nods to Cassandra. "Thank you."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks into the security office, glancing at all of them. "It's time we got to work."
* Xanatos`Durran sits down on a crate andn stares out into space.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed Feb 08 23:47:11 2006