The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Session 60

Session Start: Thu Jun 03 18:53:35 2010
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<DeathStar> Date: 5.25.2389
<DeathStar> Location: Navarro
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy accompanies Zeal out of the mansion and onto the street; Jean is not with them today, already with the other sisters as she has been lately to get ready for her final oath. Thomas quietly watches her from her vantage point, waiting for Nephilim to get their message to her.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan watches quietly, accompanying Thomas.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile quietly spies about the streets in the open, not worried about her face being recognized at this time.
<Kit> 6Nephilim skips along the rooftops, drops to a lower point and then to canopies before sailing off and flipping while midair-- landing in a run, stealing a basket of fruit from Mercy
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy pauses, then turns to face the thief, and begins to give chase automatically, adjusting her maid outfit to do so
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks, raising her bow to notch an arrow in a single movement, then jerks before hissing. 1"Nephilim..!"
<Kit> 6Nephilim skids to a halt and twirls with the basket, raspberrying the two.
<DeathStar> <Mercy> Thief! 6* She shouts out automatically, her face blank for the most part, not even as if she cares it is Nephilim before her
<Kit> 6Nephilim hops forward and leans in to kiss Mercy on the cheek, Zeal moving to catch up and place a hand on her shoulder, asking her to calm down.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan raises a brow, she glances at Thomas.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> ... 6* He's just quiet, peering about for templars that may be watching Zeal
<DeathStar> <Mercy> ... 6* She looks at Zeal, but heels like a dog, eyeing Nephilim quietly
<Kit> <Zeal> What are you doing here..? You are supposed to go through lady Rachael..!
<Kit> 6Nephilim snickers, then slides to Zeal's other side, leaning up to whisper in her ear, then dashes away quickly, springing up along the side of a building and catching a window sill, yanking herself up like the Prince of Persia to the rooftops she's at home again.
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks several times, frowning and holding a hand to her face, but continues on.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy looks after Nephilim, but then follows Zeal, giving her glances, probably wondering what was said
<Kaelan> * Kaelan crosses her arms and sighs a little, silently, she looks on still. Particularly at Mercy.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas frowns thoughtfully as he watches them approach the templar compound, watching Zeal fondly
<Kaelan> * Kaelan puts a hand on his shoulder gently, watching the two as well.
<DeathStar> 6* As Zeal and Mercy reach the compound, they come into contact with ... the goddess Lenneth, who is waiting there. Templars move about them paying no mind
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks visibly, but then curtsies to Lenneth, adopting a stance of attention.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan gently squeezes the shoulder as she looks on, frowning a bit worriedly.
<DeathStar> 6* KAelan is no longer in the scene, bitch!
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy does the same curtsey, almost to the ground, then rises. Lenneth looks them over, then speaks. "Have the others contacted you yet?"
<Kit> 6Zeal eyes the ground to the side slowly. 1"Yes..."
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth studies, then nods approvingly. "Walk with me, Zeal." 6* She moves along, toward a small rose garden tended by the church
<Kit> 6Zeal nods, saying to Mercy, "1"Please go to the market ahead of me," 6before following at Lenneth's side.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy cursteys again, then moves off. Lenneth speaks. "Amazo went against my wishes and attacked your friends as they headed this way; though I can understand why, since the only reason to come to this city is to get the angel back. And you know I will not allow that. Just being in this city violates staying away from her.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> You may be wondering why I sent them to Soniere Prison
<Kit> <Zeal> It has crossed my mind, graced.
<Kit> 6Zeal closes her eyes, frowning. 1"Especially with the prophecy there. It is fulfilled now, is it not?"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I had to know how far they would go; Thomas McKeenen knew the prophecy as well as anyway, that followers of the angel would free evil men onto the world. I had to know how far they would go to get free and chase after the angel. While I do not want prophecies fulfilled, it was necessary to know what evil they would do to acheive 'good'. After all, it means they are likely to fulfill more
<Kit> <Zeal> I am unsure that is a good measure of that, graced. Soniere is hardly a place anyone would remain if they were capable of finding a way out. Having thought on it, I am doubtful I could amass any other way of escaping myself.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I would have removed them once the Angel was done with her oaths. Like I did Mercy.
<Kit> <Zeal> They had no way of knowing that-- nor do they have faith in the gods to rely on.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Perhaps not, but any person who would free murderers, rapists, and thieves onto the world simply to be free - that does not speak of character. They did not even attempt to find another alternative, judging by how fast they got out. They knew the prophecy would work, and did it
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> You have a choice now, however, Zeal
<Kit> <Zeal> I cannot hunt them." 6She stops walking, peering at Lenneth after opening her eyes. 1"...I am sorry. But if that is what will be asked of me..."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Nonsense.
<Kit> 6Zeal breathes out, somewhat relieved.
<Kit> <Zeal> F-Forgive me. I am a war tactician, after all.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Your choice now is to go back to them, or stay here. The angel will take her last oath tonight, and then we will send her to the main church office branch. You can either stay here, without leaving the compound, which will let me know your decision, or you can work with the others to try to free the angel. But know that I will be waiting for their attempt, and they will not succeed
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> None will bar you if you choose to step out of the gate
<Kit> <Zeal> Graced, I overheard. She will be... assigned missions?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes. If you remain with us after tonight, I will tell you those missions. After all, a little faith is still required for a God's goodwill. 6* She sounds humorous, then turns to go. "I will see you tonight, one war or another, Lady Zeal. Oh. Before I go." 6* She reaches into her cloak, handing out the envelop. "The truth about what happened to your village. I went through the records for you."
<DeathStar> 6* Soma nustles about in Zeal's breasts to get comfy
<Kit> <Zeal> I-- I have an oath to keep to lady Al'ryl. If she is to be in danger, I want to be there with her. That is my role!" 6She recoils, eyeing the envelope.
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth sets it on a table near them, then nods to Zeal, moving off and vanishing. Leaving Zeal with it.
<DeathStar> 6* True to her word, the gate doesn't seem guarded
<Kit> 6Zeal makes a face, then takes the envelope, turning to head back to the estate while opening it.
<DeathStar> 6* AS the scene focuses back on Thomas, he looks up as Nephilim comes bcak
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Will she be ready?
<DeathStar> 6* He keeps watching the gate to see if Zeal exits; Mercy does so, heading for market.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks over at Nephilim, she seems thoughtful.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Well, I told her! --But uh... your guess is as good as mine.
<Kit> 6Nephilim rubs her head sheepishly. 1
<DeathStar> <Thomas> If she knows, she will be ready. We just need to make sure we get Rachael out as we agreed, to meet up with her
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Zeal wouldn't fail us, or Jean... let's get back to the others and finalize our plan."
<Kit> <Nephilim> Honestly, Thom, not sure you should put your eggs in bucket, or ...whatever.
* Kaelan peers at Nephilim, "What?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> What do you mean?
<Kit> <Nephilim> She didn't exactly seem thrilled.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> ... has Lady Rachael mentioned anything odd to you about her behavior?
<Kit> 6Nephilim gestures. 1"They had a disagreement about Jean a few days ago."
<Kaelan> "They... wouldn't possess her too would they?"
<Kit> <Nephilim> She's not possessed. I'm pretty sure of that.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile crouches as she watches the gate to let them know if Zeal is seen
<Kaelan> "Well... what was the disagreement about?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> What sort of disagreement?
* Kaelan smiles softly at Thomas for a moment.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Rach says Jean's changed a lot.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> That's to be expected, if the collar submerged her personality. She's clay to be shaped
<Kaelan> "She's being brainwashed by the church, of course she's changed a lot."
<Kaelan> "You're saying Zeal doesn't think so?"
<Kit> 6Nephilim peers upward, making a face. 1"Mm, you say brainwashed, but it's Zeal that's been doing the washing."
<Kit> <Nephilim> Zeal's been her teacher since you all got stuck in the cage.
<Kaelan> "Exclusively?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Indeed; I did not see Jean with her today.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Yeah, it's true Jean's been on her own sometimes. Mostly lately though. She's making the final oath tonight.
<Kit> <Nephilim> It sounds like Zeal might, too.
* Kaelan jerks a bit. "Th-Then we're right on time it seems."
<Kaelan> "Wh-What?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> ... Hm. Perhaps we should try to free Rachael as soon as evening begins to set in---Zeal will take the oath?
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas frowns even more, runnnig his hand through his growing beard. He thinks back to Aschae and Amazo
<Kit> <Nephilim> She'd asked Rach what she thought about it. She'd been asked if she'd like to become a grand templar.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Learn magic." 6She puffs her cheeks.
* Kaelan rubs the back of her head, the eyepatch circlet falling a bit lower then usual. "She... wouldn't seriously sign up with them after what's happened... would she? Not Zeal."
* Kaelan shakes her head.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I'm guessing that Rachael is not onboard with this, then.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Right. So they had a disagreement.
<Kit> 6Nephilim shrugs. 1"Rach is worried, in her own way, I think. But the three of you are a bunch of stubborn girls."
<Kaelan> "Huh?"
<Kit> <Nephilim> Always have been!
* Kaelan reddens a bit. "Well... we at least have to help Rachael out." *she stammers*
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas lets out a breath. "Lets meet back up with the others. We might need to send a group to free Jean and Zeal as well, if Zeal can't do it herself."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas turns and moves back for the inn
<Kit> <Nephilim> I bet it has to do with Jean.
* Kaelan follows him, mouthing, "Or won't" in dread.
<Kit> 6Nephilim puts her hands behind her head to follow.
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<DeathStar> 6* Rachael stands about the Templar Compound later, sniffing indignantly at each templar that passes. Valen is there to talk to some higher ups it seems. It is late afternoon now.
<DeathStar> 6* Shifting to try to sneak about for Jean, Rachael tries to look nonchalant
<Kit> 6Zeal is at the end of the second floor hallway, peering out the window with her arms crossed.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael shifts to look up at the window at Zeal, standing there
<Kit> 6Zeal notices Rachael after a moment, biting at her thumb, frowning.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... 6* She glances down, then back up, watching Zeal a bit sadly
<Kit> 6Zeal leaves the window, making her way down and out since Rachael won't come to her.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael keeps peering at the window, until she hears Zeal approaching; she turns to look at her. "Valen was told that Lenneth was taking you and Jean to the Island Nations. Once they're gone, I won't be under 'house arrest' anymore it seems.
<Kit> <Zeal> Th-That is good..!
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael eyes her, then looks away. Her hands clench a bit
<Kit> 6Zeal sighs. 1"Though I would prefer it not be at the cost of such distance.."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You do know I won't let you all leave without fighitng? 6* She whispers. "I'd die before I let them make Jean their puppet forever." 6* She eyes Zeal seriously
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Rachael..
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'd die to save you, too, but it seems you don't want saving this time. 6* She notes sadly
<Kit> <Zeal> S-Saving..? Lady Rachael, she is making her own choice. To prevent that-- I would be going against her own will.
<Kit> <Zeal> I merely want to stay at her side.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael eyes her, angerily trembling. "Her...own..choice?!" 6* She bites each word. "Jean was submerged by that collar. Everything she knew, loved, felt, submerged and taken away from her. She's being led along and twisted around by these people, Zeal. Your oath was to that girl that's been supressed!"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> If they put a collar on me, and I went along with their wishes, would you just leave me like that, too?!
<Kit> <Zeal> ... It ... is not the... same..
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I feel for you, Zeal; I do. They used your kindness against you. They got you to teach Jean, and then when she was ready, swooped in and made her what they wanted and you didn't see it happening. But I won't let them take her away tonight. I'll die first. 6* She turns away
<Kit> <Zeal> You are going to make me choose...!? What would you have me do?!
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You don't have to do anything, narvan. I'm used to fighting alone. 6* She notes simply.
<Kit> 6Zeal gestures frustratedly. 1"No matter what you do, it is already foreseen and prepared for! It is a folly to try, especially at this apex!"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Then I guess I'm just a stupid halfling that doesn't know better/
<Kit> <Zeal> Rachael! I don't want to see you hurt!
<Kit> <Zeal> Not you, not Jean, not the angel, not the others, Mercy..! I can't simply save one or the other, and I have no recourse to save anyone at all!
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'm already hurting. 6* She smiles bitterly. "For you and Jean. And I will just be dead inside if I stood by and did nothing."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'd rather try and fail, then do nothing.
<Kit> <Zeal> And I'd like to have faith that not everything in this world is fake and false. Is that too much to ask?
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael steps up to Zeal, takes her hand, and puts it to her breasts. "This is not fake or false, Zeal. What we all had before Lenneth collared Jean was not fake or false. Mercy was becoming a person. I had a sister. We were on an adventure. And I was becoming happy; that was true. That was real.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> And I will die trying to have it back
<DeathStar> 6* Soma pokes his head up from Zeal's boobs
<Kit> 6Zeal frowns, twitching visibly, then takes Soma, lifting him out
<DeathStar> 6* Soma paws at Zeal's nose
<Kit> 6Zeal sets Soma on Rachael's head. 1"The fact remains that Lenneth awaits you."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael sniffs, like a child. "Besides, if I do fail, before the templars stab me, I will cry out what I did with you in the dungeon." 6* She notes, as if that threat would work.
<Kit> <Zeal> Dying in vain isn't noble. It isn't just. It isn't even purposeful. How do you plan to deal with the impossible?
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers up, and eyes Soma play around for her ears, smiling softly. "I'll believe in Jean - if I can get her collar off, then I'll believe in her."
<Kit> <Zeal> Lenneth is the only one I want to have faith in. Helping you all now, I betray her and throw away anything I could believe in. And I might not even succeed.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael studies her, then nods. "Then do nothing, Zeal. Just watch. I'll show you what a miracle can do. Then you decide."
<Kit> <Zeal> Just sitting aside is the same as betraying you, to me.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Hm. 6* She leans in to kiss Zeal on the lips. "I always believe in you." 6* She notes mysteriously, then sees Valen approaching, and hands her Soma before getting whisked off
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<DeathStar> 6* Faile enters the inn room, where Thomas is brooding. "That half-elf girl you described was dragged into the compound; now might be the time to go to their house to get the stuff."
<DeathStar> 6* Faile flips a blade in hancd
<Kaelan> "Mmm... we want to get Rachael too... though perhaps using this time to secure our chances is the proper way to go about it."
<Kaelan> Seth> "We'll need out gear if we hope to have a chance."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> We can get her when she is brought back to the manor. 6* He frowns. "Nephilim said they usually all go home at this time, and so far they're not doing that. It may be they're preparing to do the last oath tonight, which means we need to move now, and fight our way into the compound.
<Kit> <Aschae> I believe we intended to get them simultaneous, miss Kaelan. Do you not recall? Otherwise it'll alert the other to our actions.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I just hope the anima gauntlets are in the manor
<Kaelan> "Thomas has my point laid out. We need to go now. We can't risk waiting for them to turn Jean into their puppet."
<Kit> <Aschae> I can help you retrieve your belongings, but I'm still unsure to helping you in the presence of Lenneth, Sage.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I understand. We can have you stay with Nephilim to protect her, since only she can use the lightstones
<Kaelan> Seth> "We're not asking you to go unless you absolutely want to. This is going to be life and death."
<Kaelan> "He's right... if you wish to stay here, we won't hold it against you." *she peers at Faile and Azhren if he's present* "This isn't your fight."
<DeathStar> 6* Faile shrugs. "Azhren wants to see his maid."
* Kaelan frowns. "About that... if we encounter her she may need to be put under. I think she's been... well... conformed."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> ... 6* He glances at Kaelan
<Kaelan> "Just what I observed with how she treated Nephilim, there was no sign of recognition or anything in her face."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Mercy didn't seem the type to use much facial expression to me
<Kaelan> "You may be right... I'm feeling a little paranoid."
<Kaelan> Seth> "When have we ever seen the gods play nice?"
<DeathStar> 6* Faile sits on the bed, tossing her knife up and down. Thomas finally rises, peering out the window once more. "Let us go."
<Kit> <Nephilim> Hmm. I agree." 6She nods, sizing Aschae up, who blinks, looking at her curiously in return
* Kaelan nods, grabbing her things, Seth picks up his bow and shrugs a cloak on.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas kneels across from the manor; it's still fairly light outside, but the guard patrol actually seems less. Only two at the gate, and one in the yard. Thomas glances at Nephilim. "You know where the room is with our items. I will follow your lead."
<Kit> <Nephilim> We're just going in the front, aren't we?
<Kaelan> * Kaelan kneels nearby and Seth waits out of sight, watching them and their backs.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Unless someone of your skillset can lead us in another way
<Kit> 6Nephilim smirks, shrugging helplessly-- Aschae walks past the two, to the entry.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards look at Aschae suspiciously
<Kaelan> * Kaelan jerks a bit and gawks.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Really only works for me alo-- eh?
<Kaelan> Seth> "...I like her."
<DeathStar> <Faile> ... 6* She says nothing
<Kit> 6Aschae is wearing her shorter mantle, though has the hood on. She keeps her head down slightly, but stops at the entry, smiling slightly, just her mouth visible and steps one leg forward, showing it off.
<DeathStar> 6* One guard glances down at the leg, while the other glares at his partner
<DeathStar> 6* Faile sniffs at the display.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan peers, watching with interest.
<Kit> 6Aschae lunges forward in a fluid motion, twirling her staff out from behind her and letting it slip to the end, grabbing it by one of the rings as she swings it around in an upward diagonal, aiming to "uppercut" the staring man with the blunt end below the chin, preparing her feet to leap and let her spin if it connects to go for the second
<DeathStar> 6* The man lets out a yelp as he gets hit by the attack and falls backwards, his face bleeding; the other gets hit by the spin kick and gets down, though it's unconscious as he tries to get up
<Kaelan> * Seth knocks an arrow to bow, ready to help her if anything goes wrong. He tilts his head and smirks. Kaelan shakes her head, making her way towards Aschae.
<Kit> 6Aschae finishes moving forward, kicking the man at the temple with the side of her heel as she passes, immediately going for the next guard in the yard while he's still unaware.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard lays still; Thomas moves after her, and Faile moves as well, telling Azhren to 'stay low' sarcastically
<DeathStar> 6* The guard in the yard doesn't seem to notice them until ASchae gets in near him, then he turns toward her for a moment, not registering
<Kit> <Nephilim> ..." 6She eyes the relic sword hilt and the spear she 'liberated' that Rachael had. 1"M-Maybe I should learn to use a staff?"
<Kaelan> * Seth moves after the others, keeping his bow at the ready. He adjusts himself, aiming at the remaining guard's leg, but waits.
<Kit> 6Aschae lets the wind from her running carry the hood off her head, revealing her smiling face. 1"Hey there, handsome. Good-night." 6She twists the staff in both hands while twirling in an upward leap-- bringing the blunt end around behind her and for the underside of the chin again
<Kit> 6Azhren mumbles at Faile, snorting as he clops along behind her
<DeathStar> 6* The guard does down and lays still; Faile walks past the third guard with a sniff, and Thomas moves to the door, eyeing it locked
<Kaelan> Seth> "A greeting to dream about. Oh well, he can dream all he wants now."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan peers at the door, then looks at Seth and Nephilim. "We remembered our lockpicks?"
<Kit> 6Aschae lands softly on one foot, finishing her twirl and then swings the staff around to stand daintily with it. Nephilim scrambles up beside Thomas, snickering at Kaelan-- removing her's from her usual keeping place-- her hair.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile eyes Nephilim's hair, then the door
<Kit> 6Nephilim slips up to the door-- and sets to it immediately, having practice with this place.
<DeathStar> 6* Due to Nephilim's skill, PREPARE FOR THE ULTIMATE OG
<DeathStar> 6* Up, Down, Left, Right
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<DeathStar> 6* Nephilim fails her first attempt
<Kit> 6Nephilim sniffs indignantly, then starts again, hoping no one noticed.
<DeathStar> 6* Up, Down, Left, Right
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<Kit> durl
<Kaelan> * Seth stares a little at her.
<DeathStar> 6* The door pops open
<Kit> 6Nephilim hides her pins back in her hair again and slides in, scouting.
<Kaelan> * Seth moves in after her, bow ready.
<DeathStar> 6* One of the servants nearby turns, then jerks, throwing a tray dish at Nephilim's face like a weapon
<DeathStar> 6* Faile steps forward and kicks up to knock it aside, then sniffs
<Kaelan> * Seth sighs, "Look... just put the tea set down and lock yourself in a room like a good servant."
<DeathStar> 6* The servant grabs one of the knives and moves forward at Seth, stabbing at him
<Kaelan> * Seth shifts to one side and reaches out in a thrust to try and grab the servant's arm and twist, intending to disarm.
<Kit> 6Nephilim jerks as she's trayed, flailing comically and rubbing her nose
<DeathStar> 6* AS Seth shifts, the servant spins with the blade, cutting his arm
<Kit> 6Then Nephilim pauses and thumbs up at Faile, beaming
<Kaelan> * Kaelan steps in to stare at the scene and the oddly brave servant. She frowns and draws her sword, moving it between Seth and the Servant a Seth moves back, holding his arm. "O-Ow!"
<Kit> 6Nephilim dashes in quickly as Seth is cut and whips her knife out from beneath her skirts, passing Kaelan and starts circling the servant.
<DeathStar> 6* The servant backflps as Kaelan does that, landing behind her while her sword is still extended, but hten gets circled
<DeathStar> 6* The servant scowls at Nephilim
<Kit> 6Nephilim giggles, keeping it up. 1"Meanie! Cuts hurt, ne?"
<DeathStar> 6* Faile grabs the tray from the floor, and while they have them cornered, and brings it down the guy's head
<Kaelan> * Kaelan shifts around to keep face with the servant, she moves defensively, other arm shifting out her shield as she brings the sword about.
<Kit> 6Nephilim thumbs up at Faile again
<Kaelan> Seth> "This not killing people thing can hurt." *he grumbles and ties cloth around the cut* "Acrobatic dishwashing prick."
<DeathStar> 6* Faile nods once at Nephilim, and Thomas shuts the door after Azhren gets in. He nods to Nephilim to lead them
<Kit> 6Nephilim sniffles at Seth, looking hurt
<Kit> 6Then scrambles down the hall
<Kaelan> Seth> "Not you darlin."
<DeathStar> 6* Faile keeps up with Nephilim, as if it were a contest, while Thomas leads the rear
<Kaelan> * Seth moves along after the girls, Kaelan sticks to the rear with Thomas.
<DeathStar> 6* Nephilim leads them to a locked storeroom with a heavy lockpick
<Kit> 6Nephilim whips out her pins again, grinning
<DeathStar> 6* PREPARE
<Kaelan> Seth> "Shine for us, goddess of the picks."
<DeathStar> 6* Up, Down, Down, Up, Right, Right
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<Kit> duudll
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<DeathStar> 6* It pops open like pie
<Kit> <Nephilim> Taa-da!
<DeathStar> 6* Inside is the bikini armor, their old weapons, other armor, the gauntlets, etc.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan secures her things and looks around sheepishly before moving to one side to change into her armor. She buckles on her old sword underneath her new one and puts on her locket, pulling the clothes over her sexy armor.
<Kit> <Aschae> Found everything?
<Kaelan> * Seth collects his things and gets them equipped, though he pats his old bow and arrow set. "Whoever wants this can have it, this new bow is quite nice."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas gathers Rachael's stuff for later.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan lifts up Anima T's gauntlet. "Looks like everything is here."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Then we should head for the compound; Aschae, you and Nephilim wait for us at the lightstone
<Kaelan> * Seth picks up Anima A's gauntlet and puts it away for now.
<Kit> <Aschae> Very well. I will defend her with my life.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Maybe I'll protect you!" 6She sniffs.
<Kaelan> * seth picks up Anima D.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas nods, then heads out
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Outside the Compound
<DeathStar> 6* As they arrive, they can see Valen leading Rachael toward the gate, when suddenly the girl twirls her fist into his face and breaks his nose, then grabs his hand and judo throws him. She can be seen saying something, but not heard; by now, darkness is setting in
<DeathStar> 6* Ten templars on the outside templar grounds turn to face Rachael, drawing their swords
<Kaelan> * Kaelan draws her sword and begins to move for them, Seth sighs and pulls out his bow, readying an arrow. "Time to be heroes I guess."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> This is no time; use the Animas. We need to smash our way in while they are off balance.
<Kaelan> * Seth nods and pulls out Anima D, putting it on and hitting the mark on it, Kaelan stops and sheathes her sword, doing the same with Anima T.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael jerks side to side to avoid the incoming templars, looking cagey like an animal. Faile peers at Azhren
<DeathStar> 6* The ten templars turn to stare as two giant ore monsters appear, and some begin to run for the building, shouting. Zeal would see them as well from where she's at in the compound; inside the church hall the sounds of the oath process can be heard
<Kaelan> * Both Ore Giants charge the gates, D stopping short to protect Rachael while T forms a giant sword in it's hands, starting to wreck havoc.
<Kit> <Azhren> ...I feel like an idiot watching." 6He mumbles, peering at Faile, seeming to suggest he wants to join in, but doesn't feel like making her.
<DeathStar> 6* The templars scream as T hits them with it's big sword, and more begin to flood out; as do high tier templars on the roof
<DeathStar> 6* Faile flips out a blade, then moves inward. Near Zeal, Mercy stands, watching everything
<Kaelan> * T moves forward aiming it's sword for blows towards the roof it if can reach while D moves in front of Rachael to face the ground Templars.
<Kit> 6Azhren smirks like a lossed jackal, but chases after her less graceful-like, wielding a new, larger sword like before.
<Kit> 6Zeal bites her lip, hearing the commotion, fidgeting.
<DeathStar> 6* The sword crashes into the roof, wrecking havoic and knocking holes in it; templars fall. Inside, Jean kneels before the oath rod, as if what is happening outside isn't
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks up at D, then smiles, charging out for the templars unafraid; some launch magic at T - fire
<Kit> 6Zeal's eyes widen a bit at the side of the Animas, pushing templars gawking out of the way of falling roof.
<Kaelan> * T raises it's sword to attempt to defend at the oncoming flames as D moves in front of T, summoning an Energy Shield.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas hurries up to Zeal, grabbing her by the arms, and out of breath. "Lady Zeal!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Thomas...
<DeathStar> 6 *Faile moves in adn around templars, going for legs and arms as she moves; Mercy turns to eye Azhern
<DeathStar> <Thomas> You are safe; thank ... Thank everything. We're here to get you and Jean away from this place.
<Kit> 6Azhren stops and heaves out of breath. 1"Lady --Mercy..!"
<Kit> <Zeal> ... rgh..." 6she glances aside.
<DeathStar> <Mercy> Sir Azhren. 6* She studies him silently, then at the chaos. "You are fighting the gods?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> What is wrong?
<Kaelan> * T begins to move around D for those attacking Templars, continuing to use the large sword to attack any templars she can see.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael bounds out of protection for the church doors, rushing as fast as she can
<Kit> <Azhren> I haven't seen a god yet. I'm here for my friends, nothing more. It's good to see you safe.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, T and D are hit by blasts that send them crashing onto the templar compound outer gate; Lenneth hovers in the air, her hands crackling, and her eyes glowing
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy points plainly at Lenneth
<Kit> <Azhren> Hm. Yes, that does change things.
<Kaelan> * T and D try to get back up, D attempting it's energy sheild to cover them.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Th-THat's not good..."
<DeathStar> 6* As Rachael nears the doors, one templar fires magic at her back; only Zeal and Thomas seem to be in range to do anything
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth blasts into the shield again, and doesn't let up, slowly breaking it; if either Anima leave it, they're screwed
<Kit> <Zeal> S-Stop!" 6Her eyes widen and she reaches around Thomas to throw herself in front of it
<Kaelan> * D does his best to keep the shield up while T picks up her sword, looking for some way to retaliation.
<DeathStar> 6* The blast hits Zeal hard with an ice shard, her templar armor just barely saving her from a fatal blow, but it knocks her back; Rachael jerks back, then mouths 'narvan' before rushing into the church full of magic acolytes. Thomas runs and hits the templar in the head, then kneels by Zeal
<Kit> <Zeal> Too... difficult to ... do nothing..
<Kit> <Azhren> Now what..." 6He grumbles, making faces at the Animas getting pummeled.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas leans down and kisses her on the lips as he brings her up slightly. Mercy frowns and moves to pull out herbs for Zeal. Faile eyes Lenneth, then throws a blade at her back; it enters with a thunk, and her attacks on the animas stop
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth turns to face Faile, then lifts her hand at her, sending lightning her way
<Kit> <Azhren> Ah, shit!" 6He moves in front of fail, using the giant sword as a shield.
<Kaelan> * T takes the moment to rise and swipe the giant sword at Lenneth. Kaelan inside eyes her furiously while D rises and readies himself.
<DeathStar> 6* The sword deflects it, but knocks Azhren back. Faile blinks at him, but Lenneth is already turning back for the animas slowly, then gets hit by the sword, knocked down into the ground. Silver blood drips from a wound as she rises again
<Kaelan> * D starts moving away from T so they aren't bunched Targets.
<DeathStar> 6* Sounds are heard in the church, and magic flashes go off. Thomas frowns, then hurries in after Rachael, leaving Zeal to Mercy
<Kaelan> * D moves right at Lenneth, bringing a fist up and crashing it downwards towards the bleeding goddess.
<Kit> <Zeal> S-Sorry, miss Mercy. I am troubling you-- and everyone else.
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth lifts her hands and catches the fist, then they glow, and it's fist explodes into nothingness
<DeathStar> <Mercy> All ladies do that to their servants.
<Kit> 6Zeal laughs softly.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, the church explodes. Lenneth turns, her eyes widening
<Kaelan> * D stumbles back, bringing the other arm up defensively as T lifts her own sword up in a ready stance.
<Kaelan> * Seth, being an oppurtunistic bastard, launches his other fist at Lenneth as she turns.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile winces as debris flies at her and Azhren
<Kit> 6Azhren holds out the sword in front of Faile's face and upper body, never minding his own with a grunt.
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth is hit by the fist and rolls. She pushes herself up, and blasts D into nothingness by cupping her hands together and unleashing an energy blast. Seth would fall, his nerves damaged
<DeathStar> 6* The gauntlet clicks off his arm once he lands
<Kit> <Zeal> Wh-What just happened..?!
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael stumbles out of the debris of the church, bleeding all over, a piece of wood in her side, and carrying Jean, who looks weak for wear; Racheal holds the collar, then sets Jean down, charging at Lenneth with it
<Kaelan> * Seth crashes with a shudder, shaking, trying to get some sense of movement as T moves in front of him defensively, but doesn't strike out at Lenneth. Kaelan not the type to take such an action.
<DeathStar> <Jean> R-RAchael... 6* She calls out, panickedly, her white templar outfit a bit torn in places. Rachael leaps at Lenneth, who turns and catches her arm, gripping it tightly
<Kaelan> * T suddenly launches her sword downwards, towards Lenneth's side, opposite of where Rachael is heading.
<Kit> <Zeal> Lenneth!
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth turns Rachael toward the blade, then pauses at Zeal's words, tossing Rachael out of the path and taking the hit
<Kit> 6Zeal makes a pained face, her eyes widening on both accounts, struggling to get up and move that direction
<Kaelan> * Kaelan backs up in surprise, having obviously only meant to disrupt Lenneth, she grips her giant weapon.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy tightens the bandage for Zeal so she can move, then helps her
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth rises, eyeing T, more silver blood. Rachael grunts, the collar landing on the ground near her
<Kaelan> * Seth still struggles to get up, if he can, grabbing at Anima D.
<DeathStar> 6* Seth would be able to move, though his body shakes a bit. Lenneth fires a blast at T, taking it out in one hit like she did D, and dropping Kaelan in a similiar condition. Faile eyes the collar, then Lenneth
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael holds her bleeding side, groaning in pain, while Lenneth takes a moment to pant and recover; the way out of the compound is opened now with the smashing animas, and the templars still seem in disarray
<Kaelan> * Kaelan grunts as she lands, panting hard as she reaches out and grips the gauntlet, she slowly picks herself up, Seth getting to his feet now.
<Kit> 6Zeal stoops to pick the collar up, wincing, feeling its weight in her hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth turns to face Jean, who stands there, staring at her; the expression on Jean's face is upset, and it's hard to tell which Jean is in control. The two women eye each other
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I can't let you leave here alive, Angel. 6* She notes simply.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Jean... you're... free..." *she pulls herself up as well*
<DeathStar> 6* As Seth moves, he'd feel the angel's mark reappearing. Rachael's mark appears as well.
<Kit> 6Zeal closes her eyes, taking a breath, then motions Mercy off her and steps beside Lenneth, peering over at Jean. 1"Lady Al'ryl-- I'm sorry." 6She shifts her feet, looking about to toss the collar for her, being a ranged expert.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean shifts her eyes at Zeal, her eyes widening.
<Kaelan> * Seth pants a little and starts to smirk, eyes on Lenneth's back, he eyes Zeal with the collar in hand, he stares in horror and quickly pulls up his bow firing an arrow at the collar to knock it off it's path.
<Kit> 6Zeal winces, having not thrown it or let go of it, stumbling backwards some and looking ready to fall over as is.
<Kit> 6Zeal then shifts her weight toward Lenneth's side of her and tries to clasp the collar on her instead.
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth jerks at the collar, hands reaching up, and JEan jerks forward, the eyes still widened, apparantly not fooled for a moment. Lenneth collapses a moment later
<Kaelan> * Seth moves over towards them, Kaelan makes her way over as well, shaking still.
<Kit> 6Zeal drops to her knees by Lenneth looking ready to bawl like a child. 1"I--"
<DeathStar> 6 *Rachael's wound is already begin to heal by the time Faile removes the wood. Jean kneels by Lenneth, looking sad for her and Zeal
* Kaelan stops, looking at Jean, then Lenneth, she bites her lower lip. "This... is no better."
<DeathStar> <Jean> That collar... not nice... makes people forget... themselves. Jean not want to forget all of you but did... wonder who Lenneth will forget
<Kaelan> Seth> "...If we leave her head as she is someone will take it off her surely. We should get to safety before that happens."
<DeathStar> <Faile> No better? Would you rather her try to kill you all? 6* She says practically, hauling Rachael up. Mercy is calm, peering at her own mark thoughtfully, then at Lenneth
<Kit> <Zeal> Is it not possible to start over..!? I don't want any of this!!
<Kit> <Zeal> But I can't think of any other way!
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... 6* She lifts Lenneth up. "Jean will try for her knight."
<Kaelan> Seth> "There's no time for grief, we're all fine, we won't be if we stick around here."
<DeathStar> 6* Meanwhile, the sounds of the templars recovering can be heard.
<Kit> 6Zeal grabs her head, heaving. 1"You'll all just kill each other!"
<DeathStar> 6* Jean touches Zeal's shoulder, kissing her cheek
<Kit> 6Azhren peers over. 1"..They're coming!"
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "...He's right, we're going, now."
<DeathStar> 6* Soma pokes his head out from his hiding spot, then trots over to Zeal and hops onto her lap and nuzzles
* Kaelan motions, starting to usher Jean and Zeal forward. "Nephilim is waiting for us, you two."
<Kit> 6Zeal peers at Soma with her eyes watering, picking him up like something made of glass and limping onward.
<Kit> 6Azhren eyes the gate as they move through it, judging. 1"...Everyone through and get back."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks down as if she were the cause of all their pain, following after Zeal sadly. Rachael murmurs something in her daze about her narvan saving her
<Kaelan> * Seth readies his bow again, watching their backs as Kaelan starts to lead them away.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile hurries on out with Rachael, while Jean carries the catatonic Lenneth
<Kit> 6Azhren takes his sword and a deep breath before shouting as loud as he can and slamming it into the side of the gate, trying to collapse it.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Where's Thomas?"
<Kit> 6Azhren pauses, looking over.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile peers at the ruins of the church. "He never came out after the explosion."
<Kit> 6Zeal glances back, looking terrified.
<DeathStar> 6* The already damaged gate area collapses
<Kit> <Zeal> Wha... t!? I-- I can't leave him!!
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks at Zeal, then shifts to hand her Lenneth. "Will find Zeal's love. Will meet you all at Nephilim's spot. Can feel her."
* Kaelan looks over at Jean. "...Are you sure you'll be safe alone?"
<Kit> <Zeal> You can't go back there, Jean!
<DeathStar> <Jean> Yes. Jean leader. Now let her lead!
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "...I believe in you."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean eyes Zeal. "Teacher Zeal taught JEan lots, let Jean show her what she's learned."
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth groans
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks slightly.
<Kit> 6Zeal glances between Jean and Lenneth
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers back at the ruins, then focuses as best she can, before a blinding light emits to stun the templars, and she vanishes into it
<Kaelan> * Seth glances back at them like they're insane. He sets his jaw. "...Alright." *he reaches out to take Lenneth from Zeal* "Let me. Let's... let's do as she says." *he doesn't seem to like it one bit*
<Kaelan> * Seth begins heading back the route they planned for the stone. Kaelan puts a hand on Zeal's shoulder. "Come on... I can't let you get recaptured here."
<Kit> <Zeal> Captured..? I was the only one not." 6She says glumly.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Not a time to try new things then." *she leads Zeal along*
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I promised Thomas I'd see you safe." *she says softly as she keeps moving*
<DeathStar> 6* Amazo's statue seems to watch them in the far distance
<Kaelan> * Seth frowns and moves into alleyways, wanting to get out of sight, heading for the stone still, Kaelan follows.
<DeathStar> 6* After a bit of movement down the streets, they finally arrive in the underground area with the stone. Nephilim and Aschae are already there when they arrive. Rachael's wound is still bleeding, but not fatal.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile perches about awkwardly, while Mercy fusses over Zeal's wound. Lenneth remains unconscious, a soft expression on her sleeping face underneath her dark hair
<Kit> <Aschae> It appears it was not as quiet as down here.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Zeal, treat your sister's wound." *she says softly as she leads her over*
<Kaelan> Seth> "Heh... must be nice to not really have a single care in the world for a moment." *he sets the girl down by the stone and looks her over, though for once he doesn't seem lecherous*
<Kit> 6Azhren taps Faile on the shoulder as Zeal nods solemnly and takes the herbs Mercy gave her earlier and starts attenting Rachael
<DeathStar> 6* Zeal's herbs are amongst the recovered items
<DeathStar> 6* Faile glances at Azhren
<Kit> <Azhren> Thank you, la-- Faile.
<DeathStar> 6* RAchael reaches up to touch Zeal, managing a smile. "Love you, Narvan..."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan smiles a little. "It's so good to see you two again..."
<DeathStar> <Faile> ... 6* She shrugs. "It was nothing. So what will yo udo with your maid now?" 6* She peers at Mercy, who studies Lenneth silently like she were a viper
<Kit> 6Zeal jumps a bit, eyeing Rachael, her eyes red and puffy, but she manages a small smile.
<Kit> <Azhren> She's not my maid.
<DeathStar> 6* There's a thump and Jean falls into the hole with a bleeding and bloody Thomas. Her own body has cuts and bleeds.
<DeathStar> <Faile> Hm.
<Kaelan> * Seth rushes over, helping her along with Thomas, taking the load from her.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean murmurs about being weak after so long and apologizes.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Nonsense, you did great Jean."
<Kit> <Azhren> As long as she's following her own desires-- I think I'll find somewhere quiet to relax." 6He then eyes Faile, as if studying her for an opening.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks at Nephilim. "Ready to go?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Thomas...
<Kaelan> Seth> "Where are we going anyway?"
<DeathStar> 6* Faile nods once at Azhren. "Sounds nice."
<Kit> <Nephilim> No idea! Anywhere but here!"
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas has three broken ribs and seems to have a serious side wound and is unconscious
<Kaelan> Seth> "...Matias, let's head to Matias."
<Kit> <Nephilim> ..." 6She squints at Seth disapprovingly.
<Kaelan> Seth> "The incident hasn't touched there yet, we may enjoy some time without hunting."
<Kit> <Nephilim> I like Matias! I don't want to lead trouble there.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan takes Thomas from Seth and sets him down to be treated.
<DeathStar> 6* Faile eyes him a bit, then puts her hands together behind her. Rachael murmurs about Valen and MAtias, and wanting Zeal to see her home
<Kaelan> Seth> "We're leading trouble wherever we go. We need rest."
<Kaelan> Seth> "If anything, we can try and shelter with the Elves, they're not bound to Church rule."
<Kit> 6Zeal looks at Rachael apologetically and moves to Thomas, looking tender.
<Kit> 6Nephilim busts out laughing at Seth
<Kaelan> * Seth eyes her. "I'm serious."
<Kit> 6Azhren blinks and peers around Faile suspiciously, as if seeing if she's hiding something or finding a weapon
<Kit> <Nephilim> That's why I'm laughing!
<DeathStar> <Faile> You want to go to the elven forest? Here? 6* She sniffs. "I'd rather go to Matias."
<DeathStar> <Faile> I heard it was .... pretty.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Then we agree on Matias?"
<Kit> <Nephilim> I'll slit your throats if we bring trouble to Matias!" 6She hrmphs.
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... 6* She quietly looks at Zeal, then touches Thomas and focuses with her eyes closed
<Kit> <Nephilim> Only if Rach asks me to.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Neph... she's talking about going there."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Maybe it's for the best. Please, we can't stay here much longer."
<Kit> 6Nephilim hrmphs stubbornly at Kaelan, peering at Rachael
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, Amazo's booming voice is heard in the city. "The angel is lose on the city again and trying to kill your gods! They have done so to me sister Lenneth! All true believers, follow me and we will wipe the angel out!"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael seems out of it still
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks at the out of it Rachael and then Neph. "We DON'T have time for this."
<Kit> <Zeal> Nephilim.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas begins to mend, while blood drips from Jean's nose
<Kit> 6Nephilim squints at the two, sighing. 1"Fine, whaaatever. Everyone hold hands!
<DeathStar> 6* Soma mewls at Nephilim
<Kit> 6Nephilim kneels, scritching under Soma's chin
<Kaelan> * Kaelan touches Thomas and the stone. Seth hugs Jean a bit touching his foot to Lenneth, then the stone with his free hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma purrs.
<DeathStar> 6 Faile touches Azhren, then Nephilim
<Kaelan> Seth> "Isn't it ironic they're trying to stir the people by admitting mortality? Even if it is a lie?"
<Kit> 6Nephilim picks Soma up-- bigger to her than Zeal, whom she nonchalantly pinches by the ear. Azhren peers down at Faile's hand in surprise.
<Kit> <Nephilim> ...Alright, heeere we go!
<Kit> 6Aschae peers at the stone, putting her hand to it
<Kit> <Aschae> Light stones...
<DeathStar> -FLASH-ZHAZAM-NEPHILIM IS BRIEFLY NAKED-
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Fri Jun 04 00:00:00 2010