<DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately Thereafter
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: MOo.
* Slasher retracts the staff in an attempt to pull Sera towards him.
<DeathStar> 6* In space, Earth forces and Vapaad forces are facing off against the whole of PAX as each of them are in a stranglehold for control. On the planet, well...let us watch as this tale arrives at it's bloody conclusion.
* Seraphna lets go at jsut the right second, attmpting to knock him over.
* Xanatos`Durran eyes Spade and Sera and holds his pistols locked onto their backs. He waits.
* Slasher hops backwards then extends the staff, jabbing it directly at Sera, but then swings it off to the side towards Spade and then swings it back towards Sera's head.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade avoids the staff easily, firing at Slasher.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches Slasher battling Sera and Spade. "Hell, we weren't suppose to fight the humans."
* Slasher body twists slightly, the shot grazing him.
* Seraphna growls annoyed as if by a misquito, grabbing the staff and attempting to disarm him again.
* Xanatos`Durran fires at both Spade and Sera, he pulls the the pistols in an arc. Not giving them a chance to dodge.
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick flips up in the air, twisting around and landing on a Beta.
* Ariel looks to Warren, "..you may need make an exception for him."
* Ry` brings his saber to his side, glancing upon the pair slowly. He glances up at Warren. 14"Shall I engage?"
* Slasher holds onto the staff not budging from his spot.
<Seraphna> *A remaining beta flies in teh way, taking teh shots.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We can't engage human forces. We're to protect the Dragoons. That is all. Set up a parimeter around the Dragoons - keep Sera and Spade from them.
* Seraphna has remainign Betas cover her and as she gets to Spade. "Now."
* Ry` nods and pulls back slowly, bringing himself in front of the dragoons. 14"Shall I get back up forces here..?"
* Slasher plants his feet then extends the staff extends it to push Sera back
<DeathStar> 6* Spade grabs Sera's arm and they're surronding them in a bright light.
<Seraphna> *A Beta jeeps Slasher busy from behind.
* Xanatos`Durran curses and begins to charge both of his pistols.
<Seraphna> *keeps
<Seraphna> NRP: THough Jeeping him might be good.
<DeathStar> 6* The light fades and what appears to be a small, normal looking Gear stands before them.
<DeathStar> <Warren> They can actually do it?
* Slasher leaps above the beta and lands ontop of the beta, slamming it into the ground, he fires a shot into it's head.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, this isn't good.
<Slasher> Damn't...
* Ariel turns, hesitating a moment before she fires when she sees a 'gear' there. Her eyes narrow, though she says nothing.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl throws a whip around a Beta behind Slasher, yanking it away from him.
* Ry` watches the light, ready for anything that will come at him.
<Seraphna> *The Beta suicidally attacks itself, exploding close to SLasher.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl pulls Slasher away.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I think it's time we ended this game, Mother. 6He attempts to lead the Gear toward her.
* Seraphna complies. "It ends now."
* Slasher is yanked away, he twsits his body around and lands on his feet, sliding across the ground. He turns and looks up at her. 1"And here they said you were all evil.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I am. 6She eyes the gear, obviously worried.
<Slasher> This isn't good...*he turns his attention on the gear, studying it*
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr aims her rifle at the gear and fires, knocking it to the side and almost tipping it over. Spade gains control.
* Ariel fires a volley of defensive blasts at the gear, adjusting her footing.
<Shiva> This is far from good...*she begins to fire shots at the gear*
* Xanatos`Durran releases both charged shots at the gears back leg joints.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I need you to analyze the blasts coming in and block with the left arm, Serena.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade takes control of the right arm and begins to fire huge blasts at Ariel.
<Slasher> Any suggestions?
* Seraphna quickly begins to block thier blows, growling a little in her voice, "Damnit, it's me you pricks!"
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> If they trust each other completely, they're invincible.
* Ry` continues to hold position, but that soon changes when Spade opens fire. He dismounts the Plasma cannon from his cannon, and aims it toward Spades firing joint. He unleashed a massive stream of energy, that attempted to rip into it and explode furiously.
* Ariel leaps aside, quickly taking up a spot behind a new piece of cover.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Block the Erusian, dear. 6He says, not worried about the attack with Sera with him.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien and Warren both slide away from the blast, eyeing the smoking crater of the ground.
* Seraphna forms a shield and turns teh blast aside easily, "I can feel it all..."
<Ariel> "I cannot believe either of them have that level of discipline. They are not unstopible."
<Slasher> Nothing's invicible.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, she is new at this, I agree. Maybe we can overload her with attacks.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls up both pistols, they are almost fully charged again. He pulls up his pistol and eyes everyone else.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina struggles to her feet, leaning against a wounded Dragoon for support.
<Slasher> Sounds like a plan. *pulls out his pistol and begins to fire quick charged shots at it*
<Ry`> 2A second charge happens within the cannon, and he fires yet again..aiming for the head of the gear.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Head.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr fires at the back.
* Shiva pulls out his pistol and begins firing for it's legs
<DeathStar> <Spade> Back.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Legs.
* Xanatos`Durran releases at the lower leg joints.
<Seraphna> "This is much easier then the Gauntlet run..." *blocks blows, moving and twisting easily*
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Shti./
<DeathStar> <Warren> Spade's foreseeing our moves and she can see his thoughts.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hell. That's why Cran set him up to be the pilot.
* Slasher cracks his neck to the side and begins to fire quick shots jumping from one joint to the next*
* Ariel darts out, grabbing the cannon from a fallen Beta.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade fires at Ariel.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> ....
* Ariel dives, rolling behind a chunk of debris
* Xanatos`Durran pulls up his pistols and now just releaes a volley oh shots into the back, legs, and back of the head of the gear.
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Hey, Sera! Fight me without the bulking gear!
* Seraphna blocks them easily, almost effortlessly as if the shots were seem coming minutes ahead of time.
<Ariel> "There is one simple solution to a foe that can predict your attacks."
* Slasher continues firing randoms shots at the gear's back, bouncing from the head, legs arms and back.
<DeathStar> <John> Hit them with an anvil!?
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr pants, aiming her rifle at the gear again.
<Ariel> "No adversary can defend on an infinite number of fronts."
* Seraphna continues to block and move, "Can we stop playing with them? You're like a cat among mice.."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Gladly. I'll lead.
* Shiva begins firing shot after shot at it's side
<Seraphna> "And I'll follow."
<DeathStar> 6* The Gear tenses, then shoots forward, heading straight for Ariel as it zooms the ground.
* `Kane doesn't stop firing as he begins to step forward, "Spade! Can you hear me in there?"
<Ry`> 14"..hmmm.." 2Ry suddenly aimed his cannon forward..and opened fire with a direct shot at the arm of the gear. But it would stray off to the side, as he spastically twitched at the last minute. His other hand came around, wrapping the rifle into his hand and opening fire.
<Ariel> <c> "Cheryl, Zephyr. On my signal. Ascending order... Fire."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade glances at the comm. "What do you want, Kane?!"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl nods, switching weapons. Zephyr nods.
* Ariel fires at the head of the gear, hoping that her comrads match her timing.
<`Kane> NRP: Yeah that was supposed to be Xanatos. :S But i'll go with it. He wasn't firing though.
* Slasher glances back, looking at Cheryl then returns his focus back on Sera
<DeathStar> 6* The two begin to fire in ascending order.
* `Kane clicks his comm, "Let me talk to Sera."
* Seraphna makes a much bigger shield, blocking... could she be reading Ariel's mind?
* Slasher drops his gun and begins to mess around with it.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade's momentary distraction prevents Sera from gaining access to the ability to see blocks coming in. The gear's shield has an opening - one hole - which is taken by Zephyr's attack. The Gear is hit
<Seraphna> "DAmnit that hurt..."
<Seraphna> "KANE NOW NOW! THAT HURT!"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade grips the controls. "Dammit, Kane, you're going to kill us."
* Xanatos`Durran holds the comm button in. "Just keep defending. Let them go, I can convince them to leave. If they decide too. Will you let them?"
* Slasher begins to dash around the gear, firing fully charged shots at it without a charge time between.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: FUck Kane did that.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade suddenly activates a beam rifle in his hand and fires at Ariel with a 10 foot beam radius.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ariel! Look out!
<DeathStar> 6* John stands there, watching the hulking giant as he thinks.
* Slasher slides to a stop by John. 1"Penny for your thought."
<Arhn> ...its a madhouse out there, Shiva...
* Ariel tosses the rifle towards the beam and trys to get behind something thick.
* Ry` aims from the side of Spade, firing off a single shot at the rifle.
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Spade's attempting to foresee all our moves. I don't think he can handle too many at once. Meaning, someone is going to get through if we time their attack last.
* Seraphna blocks Ry's blast.
<Shiva> Quite...
* Xanatos`Durran pulls up and fires a charged shot at the back, and one at the bakc of the head.
<Seraphna> "We're giving them too much time to think."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Agreed. They've discovered weaknesses.
* Seraphna blocks easily.
<Slasher> Good plan. We need to do it now then, they'll catch on quickly.
<Seraphna> "We already know what to do, let's do it."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Then we need to pick an order.
* Ariel stays behind the nice big piece of... what is now rubble. "...we're too slow... we need to tighten our timing..."
* `Kane clicks his comm, "Sera! Please listen to me. A peaceful solution is still possible. Do you honestly want to do this? You attacked first, it is only natural they want to defend themselves!"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade zooms in quickly after Ariel, not giving her aquarter.
<Ry`> 14"Then hurry the hell up!"
<DeathStar> 6* A shuttle suddenly flies up in front of the gear. Spade punches it, but it's shields hold. Darien sits in the controls, gripping them.
<DeathStar> <John> Right. I go first.
* Slasher lifts ups his charged pistol he begisn to aim.
<Ry`> 14"I'll go next!"
<DeathStar> 6* John leaps up and lands on the gear, waving at Spade's face while he punches into the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* John rears back and punches the glass. "Does this hurt?!"
* Ariel closes her eyes, trying to contact her companions.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dragoons look up, nodding.
* Seraphna punches at John.
* Ry` runs in from underneath, and fires a shot up at the punching arm.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls his pistols up and moves closer, "I'll take third."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grins. "I'll take fourth."
<Slasher> Fifth.
<Seraphna> "Can't if they're trying to kill me!"
* Seraphna keeps blocking tossing them off.
* Xanatos`Durran rushes around the back of the gear and places both pistols into the back of the joints. He fires charged shots into the left leg joint.
<Arhn> Is there anything we might be able to do?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien fires his rockets into the gear.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Errr! 6He blocks the rockets himself, obviously desperate now.
* Seraphna raises her shields to max, frying anyone that attemtped attakcing by landing on her.
* Slasher fires an over charged shot aimed for the back of it's neck.
<DeathStar> 6* The Gear is hit in the neck!
<Shiva> *pulls up her pistol and fires a quick charged shot at it's back
* Xanatos`Durran begins to step forward, he gets close to Warren. "Warren, there has to be a way to resolve this peacefully."
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, the Dragoons begin to move in unison, firing at the Dragoon all at once from all angles, as if they're performing the seventh attack together.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Wow. Kane did that.
<DeathStar> 6* The Gear is beginning to take heavy damage from the Dragoons.
* Seraphna pushes herself up into the air.
<DeathStar> <Spade> We need to try the next level, even though we've never done it before.
* Shiva lips twitches as smoke rises from his hands, he lifts his gun firing normal shots as Sera pushes into the air.
<Seraphna> "Alright... I trust you..."
* Xanatos`Durran continues to fire at them up into the air.
<DeathStar> 6* The gear lights up, then a massive mechanical looking dragon is above them. The true power of a Dragoon rarely achieved by a pilot.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren squints. "No way."
* `Kane stands there. "Sera...please....I love you...please.."
<Slasher> This...Isn't good.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien's shuttle flies around the Dragon.
<Seraphna> "Kane... get out of there... convince them to flee..."
* Slasher tosses his spent gun onto the ground and spints towards their shuttle.
* Ry` glances up at the massive dragon, and grits his teeth. 14"I saw you humans pick a dragoon..and pilot it"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his comm. "Serena...I want to talk with you one last time."
<Ry`> *say*
<Seraphna> "Warren... go... this isn't your day to die... it shouldn't be anyones."
* Ariel steps out slowly, watching. She keeps her remaining children back for the moment. But prepared.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Look around you. Ariel controls the Dragoons. And Venerator gave her that ability. You told me once you believed in Venerator's dream. Look. Around. You. Is this the way you want to honor his dream? By fighting us?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Your orders are to kill them. Defy them. Stand down.
<Seraphna> "That's why I want you all to run..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> We will not run! You stand down. YOU HONOR THE DAMN DREAM SERENA
<Seraphna> "Spade..."
* `Kane glances over at Warren. "Sometimes we must risk everything to follow our hearts Serena....please."
* Slasher steps into the shuttle and begins to power it up.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade begins to fear Sera's resolve is weakening. It opens up a hole in their defense.
<DeathStar> <Spade> What will it be, Serena?
<`Kane> Comm: Please, for me. Please.
<Seraphna> "The right thing."
* Slasher lifts the shuttle up into the air and powers the shields up fool.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien seems to be doing something from his shuttle. Slasher would notice his shuttle is playing their speech over the entire armada.
<Ry`> NRP: The shields are FOOL..run!
<DeathStar> NRP: AAAH!
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: *is afeared*
<Ariel> NRP: ...I am humbled in terror.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, wondering if it will come down between Ariel and Sera for it all.
* Slasher shakes his head, a smirk on his face. 1"Smart man."
<DeathStar> <Warren> We all have a chance for something greater. Don't make us run away from it. Embrace it with us.
<Seraphna> Audible> "The other Dragoons are to stand down, Ariel is to surrender, there will be peace or there will be nothing."
<`Kane> Comm: Serena, did you forget the agreement with the Vapaads?
<Seraphna> Comm: They can;t take them here if Ariel is still a threat, Earth will make the first shot.
<Seraphna> Audible> "If Ariel really wants the Dragoons to survive, she knows the choice to be made."
<`Kane> Comm: Ariel is not a threat. She just wants to live, just like you.
<Ry`> 14"I doubt this will really work.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks at Ariel. "Peace is not made with a blood sacrifice."
* Ariel nods slowly.
<`Kane> Comm: Peace is made by fighting what you believe in.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Peace is made by laying down arms. Lay your arms down, Sera. 6He looks up at the dragon.
<DeathStar> <Warren> And we will do the same.
<Seraphna> Comm: If she's not a threat, she'll stand down.
<DeathStar> <Warren> But no one will be surrendering today.
<DeathStar> <Spade> ...
<Seraphna> "Spade... I can't go against orders..."
<Seraphna> "Why are they doing this... why can't they just give up..."
<`Kane> Comm: Sera, you are your own person. Prove to me that you are more than a puppet. Please.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I've always believed that to better ourselves, we must fight and strengthen ourselves. In order for humanity to ascend, I believe we have to fight with all our might so we can grow stronger than anything else.
<DeathStar> <Spade> .... However, there's also strength in compassion, Serena.
* Ariel climbs on top of one of the shattered stones that decorate the landscape. An easy target. "I will stand before you unarmed, and undefended. But I will not accompany you shackled and bound."
* Xanatos`Durran begins to slide toward Katrina
<DeathStar> <Spade> You may depise Winters, but his strength when he spared Alpha Cheryl's life means today, Alpha Cheryl is an ally he can count on.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina looks at Durran.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands beside Slasher, eyeing the Dragoon.
* Xanatos`Durran kneels down to look at her. "How you holding up?" He smiles at her lightly.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina puts her arms around Durran, holding him. "I'm sorry we fought. I'm so sorry."
<Ry`> NRP: If that were true, the Narl would be at my side lol
<DeathStar> NRP: They are - in your heart.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "You just had to choose the dumb one." He smirks at her.
<Ry`> NRP: I find that..oddly disturbing
* Slasher stands there waiting.
<DeathStar> <Spade> We all want a better future, Serena. If we destroy them, we will achieve one by knowing that Ariel is not a threat to us. .... or ... you can decide to listen to PAX and let Ariel remain free.
* Ry` watches as everyone started to pair up, and he could only prove to shake his head.
* `Kane presses his comm and stands there, watching the dragoon in the sky.
<Seraphna> Audible> "And what would you do with them Mother? Would you strike at earth again? You'
<Seraphna> Audible> "And what would you do with them Mother? Would you strike at earth again? You've taken LIVES!
<DeathStar> 6* John stands by Ry. "She's right. We're partners today."
<`Kane> NRP: Not presses, ho
<`Kane> NRP: Gah nevermind me.
<Ry`> 14"..I didn't spare you..you ran!"
<DeathStar> <John> Details...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Ariel.
* Ariel eyes the dragon defiantly, "I have never strucken against the Earth. And any lives I have taken since the day I was born was in defense of those who needed it."
<Seraphna> Audible> "And me? YOu call me the virus... would you kill me?"
<Slasher> There trust must be breaking up...They haven't made any moves.
<Ry`> 14"But whatever..I guess we are..as embarassing as that might be.."
<Ariel> "If you aim to eliminate the future of my children, I will fight you. I will not deny that."
<Seraphna> Audible> "I never had this aim... you brought it on me. I gave you the option to leave, you chose to try and kill me... how can I trust you now?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> "Peace is not just an ideal, it's a reality". 6He says, quoting Venerator. "So I ask you, defy your orders and show Earth the true meaning of peace. Someone has to hold out their hand in peace. I promise you - you can trust us."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holds up his hand to the dragon.
<`Kane> Comm: Sera...lay down your arms...come back down here...come to me. We can do this together, hell I wouldn't mind if Spade was here, just as long as I can be with you.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits in his chair, smiling as he leans back in his seat.
* Seraphna shifts, eyeing Darien's shuttle.
* Ariel pauses as Warren speaks up, that's a helluva lot better than what she was going to say.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle is broadcasting everything to everyone in space.
<DeathStar> 6* The whole galaxy will know what she does now.
<Seraphna> "Spade... you trust me, you know this fight is senseless, we're following orders because we were given them."
<DeathStar> <Spade> So you'll continue to follow the senseless order?
<Seraphna> "Would you? No you wouldn't... that's why you showed me."
* Seraphna starts to lower herself to the ground.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade smiles. "You said you wanted to fight your destiny, Sera. I just wanted you to be able to do so."
<Seraphna> "No more death over a senseless fight. Earth won here, Dragoon Ariel and HER children will leave, no longer a threat."
* Slasher crosses his arms.
<DeathStar> 6* John rubs the back of his head. "So, we won?"
<DeathStar> 6* Meanwhile, in space, the Earth forces seem to be standing down to the PAX forces - one by one, they move back.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien shakes his head. "Amazing, sometimes. Really something."
<DeathStar> 
<Seraphna> *The Vapaad have weapons trained on both sides, "...The Dragoons will be escorted by the Vapaad, to a safe location..."
<Ry`> 14"Looks like it.."
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leans against Xanatos. "I don't believe we're seeing this."
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "Makes me kinda proud to be in PAX."
<Seraphna> "Dragoons please lower your weapons, accept escort out of Earth Space."
<Arhn> It seems that the peace has been maintained...
<DeathStar> 6* Spade has them return to normal upon landing, finished as the pilot of a Dragoon.
<Ry`> NRP: She said something!
* Ariel rests her hands by her side. "I believe that would be acceptable."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks to where Sera is landing, holding out his hand to her. He stands there, emotionless as always before her.
* Seraphna ....hides behind Spade.
* Slasher shakes his head. 1"Still desperate to hold onto some form of control..."
* Seraphna is lacking... clothing.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren obviously doesn't seem to care or notice.
* Xanatos`Durran steps forward, he pulls off his coat, and wraps it around Sera.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade shakes his head, removing his coat and putting it around Sera.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: FUCk. Kane did that.
* Seraphna blushes and gets covered in coats.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade looks at Kane, then nods to him, stepping back and letting the two have it. Cran's ship is coming down for a landing.
<Seraphna> *Kieran's shuttle is also making a landing.
* `Kane looks to Spade. He pauses and nods to him.
<DeathStar> <Warren> While we may not be allies in the future, you made the right call here today, Serena. I will not easily dismiss than.
* Ariel hops down, heading over to check on the condition of the other dragoons... not that it's a nessessity, but she feels the need to anyways.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands there, shaking her head. "I really think she needed a good punch to the face."
* Seraphna nods softly, "Thank you Warren..."
<Slasher> I'd agree, she got off to easy.
<Seraphna> *The Vapaad vessel lands, letting Kieran out, he heads to teh Dragoons, ignoring the rest.
* Ariel looks to Cheryl, "If you're ever asked to work together, feel free to request that as part of your contract."
<DeathStar> 6* PAX ships begin to leave the space above, finished with their job. It seems, according to the datapad, the President of EarthGov has agreed to allow the Dragoons resettle to their own planetary system provided by the Vapaad.
* Slasher pauses, he looks down at the ground, not believing he said that.
* Ry` glances at John. 14"Now what the hell are you gonna do? Your without a career"
<DeathStar> <John> And I'm a wanted criminal. So I might as well just head off with the Dragoons.
<DeathStar> <John> Besides, I got more bombs to set in the future. 6He says with a shrug, walking off before Earth forces notice him.
<Seraphna> *Kieran glides among the Dragoons, "...Interesting minds...."
* Ry` watches John walk off. 14"He really needs to get kicked.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, his hopes and plans having come true this time.
* Seraphna looks over to Kane and smiles softly
<DeathStar> 6* Janus and Military forces begin to exit the cruiser. General Cran approaches Seraphna.
* `Kane embraces her, "I'm so proud of you."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade moves over to some of the military officals. He holds out his hands, the handcuffs being placed back on them.
* Ariel looks over those gathered, quietly taking a moment to gather the box from earlier, craddling it in her arms.
* Seraphna looks at her father in a mixture of her usual elation to see him and a bit of shame.
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran stops in front of her, then nods to her, putting his hand on her shoulder. "I'm proud of you." 6He says simply.
<Seraphna> Kieran> *looking at Ariel* "...So few of you..."
* Seraphna blushes and smiles, then hugs him tight.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien exits his shuttle, standing next to Ariel. "Well...it would seem this is at an end."
* Xanatos`Durran lifts KAt up into his arms, he glances down at her, "I think I need to get to a comfortable shuttle seat." He smiles.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran stands there awkwardly, then pats Sera on the back in a hug.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina smiles. "Is that so?"
* Ariel nods slowly, closing her eyes.
* `Kane stands there watching Cran, not sure what to think.
<Ariel> "They.... fought for what was important to them."
<DeathStar> <Darien> And you defended what was important to you.
<Slasher> Take it easy Alpha Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands off to the side, alone.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...No way... of repair...?"
<Xanatos`Durran> I imagine what with your wound, and laying in the grass all day, you could use a nice cushion on your tush. *he chuckles as he nears his shuttle*
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl glances at Slasher. "You too. I'll see you around."
<Slasher> Hopefully, not on the opposite field. *he rubs the back of his head*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You better hope.
* Seraphna looks back over the field, her few surviving Betas shambling over, but her focus is on the fallen ALphas
* Ariel nods slowly, "We will have to do what we can... I will not leave any of them without atleast a proper burrial..."
<Slasher> I'd hate to beat you again.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'll stick around and help.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...We can fix them... and more..."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade is led back to the cruiser under guard.
* Ry` watches the happy ending occur before him. He simply decides he had no furhter use here, and moves off to the shuttle he came in upon.
* Seraphna looks back at Spade
<Seraphna> "What... is going to happen to William...?"
<Shiva> Look's like my sacrifices weren't for naught.
<DeathStar> <Cran> He'll go back to jail. 6He notes. "His part in this is done."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, then turns and moves back for his shuttle, not caring about fame and glory.
* Seraphna looks down, "THere's nothing I can do about that... is there..."
<DeathStar> <Cran> One day, perhaps.
* Shiva runs her hand through her hair and turns walking to the shuttle.
<Arhn> You availed yourself well, captain.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Arhn. "Thank you, Ambassador."
<Seraphna> "Until then... I'll need a pilot..."
* Ariel eyes General Cran. She still has no fondness for that man.
* Slasher looks down at his burned hands, a frown appears on his face.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran looks at Ariel. It's clear it's not over between them, despite this moment of peace.
* Ry` slides into his seat, glancing down upon the floor. 14"I'm glad to see everyone made a friend in the process"
* `Kane stands there, he looks at her.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Will you come work for Janus now, Serena?
* Seraphna smiles to Kane. "Of course, as long as I can take a friend with me."
<DeathStar> <Warren> None of this would have been possible if it wasn't for you and Shiva, you realize. 6He tells Arhn.
<DeathStar> <Warren> It was you two who made the difference today.
* Ariel turns away, and back to the other dragoons. "We need to gather our fallen... they don't deserve to lay here like the broken toys."
* Shiva steps onto the shuttle and sits down, she leans back and closes her eyes
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, glancing at Ariel. He seems to have a fond look in his eye at how things became today.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at the sky, which is beginning to turn into twilight. Up in space, Cartel and Erusian cruisers are up there, protecting them.
<`Kane> I'll gladly occompany you. *Kane is obviously happy about how things turned out.
* Seraphna walks over to Ariel, as if not leaving Kane to debate as she catches up, "Ari! Wait..."
* Ariel pauses, looking back
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Seraphna.
* Seraphna holds out her hand to her, "...We started as friends."
* Xanatos`Durran places Katrina down softly into a shuttle seat. "I'm so sorry. For everything." He fulls back his patch, revealing his weakness, the cybernetic eye. "Everything."
<Ry`> 14"I suppose I should give Tal the order to pull back.."
* Ariel looks at Seraphna's hand, and then to her. "We did
<Seraphna> "A first step... can we put this war behind us...?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Me too. But we can have a new beginning now, right? I mean, I work for Darien, but...I think good things can happen now. I really do. Today showed me it's not all dark."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands beside Ariel, glancing at her.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns lightly at her remaining with Darien. "Will I get to see you much?"
* Seraphna definately looks free of burdens as it is, with Ariel's newfound control, she's no longer a threat to the Alphas.
* Ariel nods slowly, "I want you to remember one thing though, Miss Cran."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> If you believe. 6She says with a smile.
<Seraphna> "Okay..."
* Slasher turns, looking out at everyone, his gaze stopping at Cran for a few moments.
* Shiva rubs her hand through her hair once again.
<Ariel> "Despite all of the things you have accused me of. I never have fired the first shot."
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran looks at Slasher. He doesn't look through him. He looks at him.
<Xanatos`Durran> And there is no way you'll come back to PAX? Not even as a councilor?
* Seraphna nods, "I'll remember... long as you remember to stop calling me Cran, it's Sera."
* Shiva returns the gaze, this time not turning away.
<Shiva> NRP: BAHK
* Slasher returns the gaze, this time not turning away.
<Ry`> 14"All of this, people getting their women kinda stuff makes me a bit jealous."
<DeathStar> <Katrina> We'll see. I'm open to a lot right now.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps onto the shuttle, sitting down across from Ry. "Really."
<Ariel> "Alright then... Sera. I hope that in the future, your vision can be more clear."
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran nods to him, almost like someone who expects great things. He turns, moving to the cruiser.
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "I'll honor your choice. And i'll make sure to start putting in for time off. Now that I actually have a reaon too." he laughs a bit. Placing his hand on Katrina's hand.
<Seraphna> "Me too..."
* Seraphna looks to Kieran, who's watching quietly.
<Ry`> 14"Just a bit"
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina nods to him. "And I will also."
<Seraphna> "Hey... they might think of me as the black sheep... but this is my family you're taking away... you'd better take care of them..."
* Xanatos`Durran leans in to kiss her.
<Seraphna> *Kieran nods quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* The Dragoons peer in at Durran and Kat.
* Slasher follows Cran walk away for a several feet, he then turns away and makes his way to the shuttle.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hm. 6He says, glancing at the window. Sweat covers his forehead, despite his lack of fighting today.
<Arhn> Are you alright?
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Thank you for the idea..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. I think I am. 6He tells her.
* Seraphna blushes, nods, and heads back to the Janus section of this get together.
<Ry`> 14"I'm going to look into a cure for that poison.." 2He idly comments, waiting to take off.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls his hand to his datapad, and the ramp to his shuttle would close.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at him, quirking a brow.
<Seraphna> "You know... this week training in my Dragoon form has given me so many ideas for new ships..."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there, glancing at Ariel. "I think you have a lot more to do, Ariel." 6He smiles at her. "Now, lets bury the dead and look to the future."
<Ry`> 14"Seeing you this vulnerable is depressing..don't like too much into it"
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Bury...?"
<DeathStar> NRP: With their heads missing, yes.
<Seraphna> *Kieran eyes Darrien with all three lenses as if he's mad.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes Kieran, knowing now why people find him creepy.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Not bury... fix..."
* `Kane moves over to Sera, "Come'on, lets go back to the cruiser." He places an arm around her to take back to the cruiser.
<Seraphna> *A larger Vapaad craft lands, a transport, only two Vapaad exiting to guard the ramp.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms, moving to stand on the other side of Ariel. "You know, your way might not be so bad."
* Ariel nods slowly. "But we will never forget their sacrifice..." She eyes Kieran oddly, not wanting to say what she thinks about ANOTHER talking about them like machines.
<DeathStar> NRP: Alright, we're jumping scenes to the station.
<DeathStar> NRP: And 1 day later.
* Seraphna blushes and lets him lead, "...Hope my spare clothes survived..."
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-582.11.13
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* And so...the PAX crew was renewed for another year. After the Dragoon incident, PAX's future was secure again. More races began to request to sign. The Dragoons were moved to another planet, and Darien stayed with them to help out.
<DeathStar> 6* Serena and Kane left PAX to become part of the Janus Military, working directly under Commander Hodges. And William Spade returned to prison for life.
<DeathStar> 6* As for John McCormick - nobody knwos.
<DeathStar> 6* And as for PAX...
<Ry`> NRP: I do..he said he was going with the dragoons
<DeathStar> 6* Warren broods in the diplomatic office alone.
<Seraphna> *Kieran's shuttle lands in the Hangarbay, he exits the strange craft and glides along. Only now, two others accompany him.
<DeathStar> 6* News reports are talking about the upcoming elections next year and that the President Johnson is running for re-election
* Ry` was at his desk, alone as usual. He was working upon paperwork silently, while idly watching the TV that was posted within the security office.
<DeathStar> <Holovid Newscaster> However, in surprising news - or not so surprising to much, General Alexander Cran announced today that he would be seeking the Presidency next year. It seems he has a large following already. We'll have to see how it turns out for the GEneral.
* Xanatos`Durran sits in his chair in the security office. Obviously happy with the current outcome.
<Seraphna> *Kierand stops by Warrens office.
* Slasher turns off the Holovid in his room as he takes in the information.
<Seraphna> *Kieran <.<
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up.
* Shiva sits infront of her terminal, talking with someone of The Cartel obviously
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...The dragoons are safe..."
* Ry` glances at Durran. 14"At least one of us in a cheery mood"
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Good. 6He states with a nod.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "Vapaad has sent an assistant and a guardian along with me... we will be increasing our attentions on Earth..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren raises an eyebrow. "I see."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Ry. "I recall Lt. Arakawa practically saying, "Lets go have sex." So don't be all mopey at me. You had your chance."
<Ry`> 14"I actually said I wouldn't mind it..ironically she is no where to be seen. But that's not what bothers me.."
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...The Guardian becomes a Peacemaker... ...good..."
* Shiva taps her fingers as she continues tlaking.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stares, wondering if he'll be tortured with regular visits now.
<Xanatos`Durran> Arhn didn't have sex with anyone. You should try to talk to her. *he states, as he flips a page in his files.*
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Watch closely... the book has only now just been turned to the second page..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren ponders if he could escape the three.
* `Kane has quit IRC (Quit: )
* Ry` sighs at Durran. 14"I've tried..but she's not exactly approachable at the moment."
<Seraphna> *Kieran seems to chuckle and leaves. "...Good day... torture is good for the soul..."
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Give it time. Patience is a virtue these days."
* Slasher looks at his datapad then steps out of his room, making his way down to the Hanger Bay
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, glancing at the newscast of Cran trying to ascend to the role of president. He realizes the day that happens, PAX will be finished.
<Ry`> 14"..I am tired of patience..I am tired of throwing myself at her..just to get shot down.."
<Xanatos`Durran> She cares for you Ry. Being impatient and acting the way you are, isn't going to make her drop everything. She has an important position that requires her attention. Don't make the same mistake I did, and push her away because of it.
<Ry`> 14"So you think..so far she has expressed no more interest in me then a powerful bodyguard."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren rubs his face, sitting there alone as always. Despite all of this, nothing seems to change. Except ... He reaches into his pocket and sets the black box on the table. Except it has now.
* Slasher steps into the hanger and moves over to his terminal, logging on, he then moves over to a bench and begins working on it.
<Xanatos`Durran> Actions speak louder than words these days. *he smiles and stands* You a good guy, and if perhaps you weren't so forceful about it, have her time to ponder the emotions between you too. Maybe then she'll relize what is right in front of her. *he moves toward the door*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands up, taking the box with his left hand and placing it in his pocket. He pulls off his military vest, sliding his trench coat on.
<Ry`> 14"I'm going to hit you..I havn't been forceful with the woman lately.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Lately. *he says as he chuckles and steps out of the office, moving down the hallway*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps out of his office, glancing at Durran.
<Ry`> 2Sighs and leans back, placing both hands behind his head. 14"For that matter..It's almost a month since I tried..but that's not what bothers me.."
<DeathStar> 6* The janitor eyes Ry. "What bothers you?"
* Xanatos`Durran stops as he sees Warren and smiles a bit, "Heading off to the colony?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I am.
* Ry` eyes the Janitor. 14"...why do you always conviently appear?"
<DeathStar> <Janitor> When things need cleaning, I'll be there.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Warren, what you did. That was amazing, i'm sure Vennie couldn't have did better himself."
<DeathStar> <Warren> .... Thank you. 6He says, standing there. "I finally understood what he saw in this place. It took me all year to truly grasp it, but I understand now."
<Ry`> 14"Yes, but you are in the security office..are you even allowed..clearance?"
<DeathStar> <Janitor> Do you want to clean this place up? 6He asks with a raised eyebrow.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "I once said that I should punch you in the face for recommending this place to me." he chuckles. "But i've never been more proud to have come. Never been so proud to call you my friend. Have fun down there." He chuckles and pats Warren on the shoulder, heading past him and down the hall."
* Ry` shrugs lightly 14"Got me there I suppose.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches him go, then turns and moves down the hallway to Arhn's quarters. He knocks on the door with his left hand.
<Arhn> Enter.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks into the room. "Ambassador."
<Arhn> Captain.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I have two tickets to a music concert below on the colony that we call Opera. After it's over, we can go backstage and speak with the composers of the music. I thought you might like to accompany me because of what we discussed on the planet."
<DeathStar> NRP: I phrased that bad, but you got the idea
<Ry`> 2Glances at the security feed of the hallway, and he can't help but snicker as the pair talk. 14"Hah..Xanatos..if you could only see this now.."
<Arhn> I would truly enjoy that.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Good. Shall we meet in ten minues then to go down?
* Xanatos`Durran steps into the hanger and walks over to his shuttle.
* Arhn nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head, stepping out to allow her to get ready. He stands there in the hallway, then proceeds to his room to get dressed appropriately.
<DeathStar> 6* And so ... PAX continues.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Fri Feb 24 01:44:25 2006