The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 400

Session Start: Sun Jul 28 15:13:41 2019
Session Ident: #TAW-Session400
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<DeathStar> All you who are here on time
<DeathStar> YOU GET
<DeathStar> A COOKIE
<DeathStar> *hands them out*
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<DeathStar> Alright
<DeathStar> Brief everyone ready check
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<DeathStar> Anything anyone need to do anything real quick
<DeathStar> Okay
* Sara rolls around, wondering where sis is
<DeathStar> Well she doesn't do Sundays typically
<DeathStar> But we'll see
<DeathStar> She did pop up briefly
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-639.6.14
<DeathStar> Location: Cheryl's Mansion
<DeathStar> Song 1 - Opening
<DeathStar> 6* It has been a little bit - a weekish I believe since the fall of the Ninth Circle, the re-rise of Dias, you poor fools, and Earth has been stablizing slowly. While pre-teen Fate has been knocking Dias around outside in the yard, the team has convened in the mansion's conference room below the mansion
<DeathStar> *Lemon goes over all the data of things the past few months they been dealing with the Ninth Circle, rubbing her face, as well as the information coming from the Moon - some happy Sunny is gone, some very unhappy*
<DeathStar> *causing some unrest up there*
<Seraphna> Angela> Missing the greatest show on earth up there.
* ChadWinters glances over at Angela.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Who wants to pay attention to that fool, anyway?
<DeathStar> *John does push ups in the corner*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "He's like a character from a martial arts comedy..."
<Seraphna> **Tabetha sits on John's back to help.**
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Also we two have problems
<DeathStar> *Lemon peers up at Marcus and Tabetha, since they are the team leaders*
<Xanatos> 6* Kane listens intently to Lemon, while Marcus leans forward on his elbows, hands pressed together.
<Seraphna> **Tabetha waves**
<Xanatos> <Cole> Problems? I thought we were done with that.
<Seraphna> *Angela just breaks at laughing at Cole's words**
<kalonZombie> <Mi'Na> Oh you poor, poor, sweet innocent soul.
<ChadWinters> That'll be the day. 6He notes to Cole
<kalonZombie> 6*She pats Cole's head
<DeathStar> <Lemon> For the most part. But.
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh god that was delivered so genuinely you'd think it was real... heee...
<DeathStar> <Lemon> The first problem is the shapeshifters aren't completely defeated. But I believe Cole you talked to a sympthetic one?
<DeathStar> <Lemon> We need to find that one and broker a peace or this Shapeshifter business will never end
<Xanatos> <Cole> Hmmmm, did I? I talked to a bunch of different people during that whole thing.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Well, it was toward the end. That one that looked like X
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Sounds like it'll never end. 6* He says with a sigh.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *facepalms* "...you don't remember?"
<Xanatos> <Cole> OH! Yeah, she was cool.
<Sara> * Chris shrugs wearily
<ChadWinters> The X shapeshifter.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> If we can find her maybe this will end for good. Or slow down. *The real X grunts*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> The second is not all of the Ninth Circle was defeated. That will likely be a long term problem.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> But for the most part their organization was dealt a fatal blow and will not be able to reform, their members that survived are still out there and might not forget this
<Seraphna> Angela> I guess we add them to the list.
<ChadWinters> They'll most likely bide their time and try to regain power.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> They remaining ones have gone to ground, I expect?
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "They have less options if they don't have their shapeshifter allies anymore."
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Yes. I doubt we'll see them for a while. They'll probably be petty attacks when they do come. The good and bad news is this. We been using the leader's information and found a lot of stuff. *she glances at Adeline and others* They have had their
<Seraphna> **Angela leans against Mi'Na.**
<kalonZombie> 6*Mi'Na rubs her shoulder
<DeathStar> *she brings up information on the screen* <Lemon> They been backing projects like the cloning of Spade, Cran. And other stuff. When the Next Generation Dragoon project was put forth, they had some influence. Likely having their hands in certain donor selects
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "No surprise there."
<DeathStar> *Adeline frowns, crossing her arms* <Lemon> Me and Kane at least have learned more about the projects
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Thanks to getting access to the files
<Seraphna> **Tabetha frowns a bit herself**
<DeathStar> Song 2 - Ninth Circle Depths
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "I bet grandmom is going to kust love some of this stuff we've found out. At least she can't blame it on Xevil."
<DeathStar> <Lemon> For you, Chad, they been wanting to replicate your DNA because of reasons that should be obvious to you
<Xanatos> <Kane> There is a substaintial amount of data to sift through. 6* He notes offhandedly.
<ChadWinters> Not surprising. 6He leans back, his arms crossed, not looking bothered by it.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> The reason being they have an infatuate with old assholes. 6* He says to Chad.
<DeathStar> *she shows the notes and research* <Lemon> So for Aya. And Adeline. Well. Lets just say they had a lot of plans for her and Wade. <Adeline> Yes. Being a girl I was to be easily controlled. And maybe continue the Spade line when I was older with children.
<Sara> <Chris> It really feels like we're never rid of anyone. Well, except Sunny, I guess.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Basically. *she doesn't go into more on what they did on the project
<Seraphna> Angela> Our enemies have one basic pattern, they have zero ability for original thinking.
* ChadWinters glances at Marcus. 1"Fools, I'd say."
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Shush! Sunny-bot is likely to show up if you jinx it!"
<Sara> <Chris> Sunny...bot?
<Sara> * She stares blankly
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Yes. And I know Serin is looking for Sunny's magical girl
<Seraphna> Tabetha> It would be in theme!
<Xanatos> <Kane> Being a girl. 6* He repeats with a hmph.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well they were stupid
<Xanatos> <Kane> Indeed.
<DeathStar> *Lemon rises* Anyway, after looking into what the Ninth Circle is capable of, I plan to spend my days hunting down everyone of them but for now I'd just like the team to find the shapeshifter
<DeathStar> <Lemon> So suggestions where a shapeshifter on the run might go
<Sara> <Chris> Las Vegas? ... I'm kidding. Just to be clear.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Could we just throw Cole out and see if he's a good enough bait? Or maybe X can tell us where SHE would go and maybe check that?
<ChadWinters> If it was smart, off planet.
<Seraphna> Angela> Hrm... is the PAX set up to detect them? If not it's the easiest place to disappear.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Would be funny if it were Vegas.."
<DeathStar> <Vesta> Well. We have been setting up nets to try to catch them with teleporters
<DeathStar> <Vesta> So if they want off planet it'd have to be the old fashion way
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Shuttles?
<Seraphna> Angela> Otherwise, any high population, high diversity area.
<Seraphna> Angela> They can just become anyone and blend in.
<ChadWinters> But if X's history and personality was that engrained during it's training. Marcus may be right that X would hold the key.
<DeathStar> <X> If I wanted to get off planet and avoid people, I guess there is one way I'd go
<DeathStar> <X> Come on
<DeathStar> *X stands up*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *stands up*
<Seraphna> *Angela gets up* Ooo, field trip.
<ChadWinters> Then let's check there. 6He stands up.
<DeathStar> *the team gets onto the shuttle and as they exit, they'd see Dias fly by from a hit by Fate, who sems faster and a more toughter fighter when smaller. She lands on the shuttle and sits on the hood, getting a ride*
<Sara> * Chris deadpans
<Seraphna> **Angela waves from the window**
<kalonZombie> 6*Mi'Na moves along with Angela
<Xanatos> 6* Kane moves to go to his console. While Marcus and Cole stare at Fate.
<Xanatos> <Cole> How can a little kid be so cool?
<Seraphna> **Tabetha sits back in the shuttle and stretches**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Hero gets slapped around by mentor, leading to a scene where the hero powers up after suddenly realizing what the mentor was trying to teahc them after getting beat up by the bad guy."
<DeathStar> <Cherry> I pack a major punch when I'm smaller. Maybe she does that
<DeathStar> *Cherry notes, lounging*
* ChadWinters takes a seat. 1"It's the other way around a bit Reikana.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> *going to a shuttle strip near Mega City that is small and is run kind of by a drunk, X looks around* <X> Since she was last seen near Mega City, this is where I'd go
<Seraphna> **Angela peers around curiously**
<DeathStar> *the shuttle port here is small and looks run down, and the people here are fishy and don't ask questions.
<Sara> <Chris> Nice place. *she says dryly*
<Sara> <Chris> Wonder how much of it's secretly covered in vomit.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "I really love the obvious contraband sitting around."
<ChadWinters> This'll be our best chance then.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> It looks as good as it smells.
<DeathStar> *Ren's tail curls up, making a face*
<DeathStar> <X> Hope you got a shapeshifter detector on you, since EVERYone here is a suspicious
<DeathStar> END SONG-
<Xanatos> <Cole> I like it. 6* He says with a shrug, glancing around.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Maybe looks for the least suspicious person and that will be the shapeshifter."
<DeathStar> <Vesta> You would. *Wyrd glances about in thought*
<Seraphna> **Truth huffs and sniff a bit**
<DeathStar> *a shuttle pilot is leading some people to a shuttle, wearing a cap down and jacket; there's a man standing about looking around and looking shady, the guy at the counter that you buy the tickets looks about all shady like; the man at the bench reading something scratches and mumbles*
<DeathStar> *the stale bread blows about now and again, trying to climb the wall and reach the toaster it never can without becoming dirty*
<Seraphna> **Tabetha looks over surface thoughts, but for any of the minds that might be guarded on the outset**
<ChadWinters> Could just have Cole here ask loudly that we only want to talk.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "I feel hungry now... shouldn't have skipped breakfast."
<DeathStar> *Ren idlely holds out candy*
<Xanatos> 6* Cole clears his throat, ready to shout if no one stops him.
<DeathStar> *Tabetha gets thoughts from everyone - suspicious, suspicious, suspicious, gotta get onto get this thing off the planet and away, suspicious*
<DeathStar> *gotta reach the toaster and become toast*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *takes and noms the candy*
<DeathStar> <Fate> *looks about, in her adult form again*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> I feel like I have grime where the grime is at
<Xanatos> <Cole> HEY I'M LOOKING FOR A PERSON WHO USED TO LOOK LIKE THIS. 6* He presents his hands to X.
<Seraphna> Tabetha> No good on the mental front. They're all pure shade. But that one is in a hurry to leave. **she motions subtly**
<DeathStar> *X jerks and begins to redden very slightly*
<DeathStar> *all eyes turn toward Cole, eyeing him like he's a mad man, except one*
<Seraphna> **Angela leans over to Fate and whispers** Spoilers?
<Xanatos> 6* Cole smiles and approaches the one that's not staring at him, hands raised in surrender.
<DeathStar> <Fate> I don't know. *she admits*
* ChadWinters nods towards the one not reacting.
<Seraphna> **Angela muses curiously**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "There we go."
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus chews on a piece of jerky nonchalantly.
<DeathStar> *the pilot turns toward Cole and sighs, turning into X, making the people jerk near her* <Faux X> ... Fine. You got me. Here to arrest me?
<DeathStar> *Lemon steps up beside Cole*
<Xanatos> <Cole> Nah nah. Nothing like that. We want to try and broker peace but we don't know where to begin with your people.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Was hoping you could help....uh what's the word....facilitate that.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> We'd like you to meet with our President and see to what you wanted. <Faux X> ... ... our own planet near Earth and everything I asked for? ... Alright. I'll come talk to him
<Seraphna> Angela> Well, that went well.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Pssst... where are we supposed to get another planet?"
<ChadWinters> Quite the tall order.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> First thing's first. It's going to be Dias' problem
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: The Aquarius
<DeathStar> Song 3: Aftermath on Aquarius
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius flies through hyperspace, heading toward Geyze/Kumen and Yggdrasil after their incident with Harbinger taking over Kaelan and being blindsided, and learning that a shapeshifter with all sorts of Cartel stuff might be headed this way might be a problem
<DeathStar> *Taiga is on the bridge, musing, going over reports* <Taiga> Well it turns out Kaelan is not the only one missing from that damage shuttle incident
<Seraphna> Cookie> Who else did we lose? **looks depressed**
<Jackieness> <Airym> *runs diagnostics on all ship systems*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It seems that Leon and Cersei have left the ship at some point during all the chaos after we learned about Kaelan. They left together.
<DeathStar> *Yuki rubs her face and leans back*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Together? Maybe they fell in love and wanted to flee from this life.
<Seraphna> Michelle> I wonder, did one recruit the other? Leon is part of that quiet organization.
<DeathStar> *Zegretta comes and joins the team finally, her hair having been cut shorter to her shoulders. She seems quiet and stone faced and Racheal glances at her*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> They do say love blossoms on the battlefield.
<ChadWinters> 6Cel rolls her eyes at that.
<Seraphna> *Michelle gently lays a hand on Zegretta and pats her, letting go and looking down, having basically raised them all*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gives Rachael a look like 'well this isn't good'
<DeathStar> Song 4: Return to Geyze and Kumen
<DeathStar> <Mireille> We are home!
<Sara> <Erica> Oh yeah?
<DeathStar> *The Aquarius exits hyperspace over Geyze and Kumen, Yggdrasil in the distance*
<Seraphna> **Cookie sighs and looks up towards the viewscreen, doing her best to lock out the wave of negativity she feels around the ship**
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Huh. *she peers out at the sight*
<Sara> <Erica> Hell, it's about time. Thank you, Mireille.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Why does it look different?
<Seraphna> Cookie> Weird how this really is starting to feel like home.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Kumen has been heavily terraformed."
<Seraphna> Si
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Hey look, our short home. 6He points at the tree as he looks at the kids
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Yeah. Hard to believe we spent so long there
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuuu, rest time hopefully.
<Sara> * Kaori shrugs. "Not that short."
<Xanatos> <Valen> I don't miss it. 6* He declares.
<ChadWinters> 6Durt pinches Val's cheek. 1"I remember when you were this tall and were such a rapscallion. 6He motions to a shorter height
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Now you're older and hormonal.
<Seraphna> **Michelle smirks a bit** They do grow up fast.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Well if I recall we can't approach Yggdrasil without permission from the Alliance
<Xanatos> <Valen> Let me know when you grow out of your petulant teenager phase so I'll know how long it'll take me.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> So that should hopefully slow down any attackers
<Seraphna> **Sia and Lia latch onto Valen's back and then hang off his shoulders to see**
<Xanatos> <Kellin> ... 6* He opens his eyes, having been pretending to meditate, he lets out a breath at the sight of the planets.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks, teetering back before catching himself.
<DeathStar> *Yuki stands up* I'm going to contact Shion and head down to Geyze's surface. Anyone who wants to come with me can
<ChadWinters> 6Durt grabs his chest. 1"Ouch, the pain. Rachael please defend me!"
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Cool, real fresh air that we don't have to pay for!
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I'll stay here for now. <Taiga> As will I. I want to get the ship and Asteroid C ready for what is to come
<Seraphna> Cookie> Can't deny Pepper shore leave when it comes up.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I shall also assist in the preparations."
<Xanatos> <Kellin> I'm going. 6* He hops up to his feet. Valen shrugs at the mention of Geyze and begins to spin around to see if the two on his back can hang on.
<Seraphna> Michelle> I guess I'll head down and watch any of the kids going.
<Seraphna> **Sia and Lia hang on with the power of kittens**
<DeathStar> *Racheal and Zegretta stand up, and Sabrina hurries to the shuttle. Yuki takes Erica's hand*
<DeathStar> End Song
<ChadWinters> <Cel> I think I'll head off to head to Geyze. 6She moves for the shuttle.
<Jackieness> <Moira> *meets Rachael at the shuttle with Xeres in tow*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Wait is everyone goign!? 6* He sighs and follows them.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Such is life
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<ChadWinters> <Durt> I keep hearing about this Geyze. Might as well check it out. 6He looks at Lore. 1"Need anything from there?"
<Seraphna> **Cookie, Michelle and Si get ready to disembark. The Kittens cleverly stowing away on Valen's shoulders**
<DeathStar> Date: 10-639.6.14 / 2.7.5998
<DeathStar> Location: The Alliance / Academy
<DeathStar> 6* Shion sits there, listening to Yuki and Erica. Outside the snow has mostly dried up
<DeathStar> <Shion> ....
<DeathStar> <Shion> So a shapeshifter with biological weapons is headed to Yggdrasil
<Stretch`cell> *Miyasha lounges in Shion's lap and paws for pettings, occasionally mewling at Yuki or Erika*
<Sara> <Erica> I mean, not like we can't stop something like that easily enough, I'm sure
<Sara> <Erica> As long as we work together and all
<DeathStar> <Shion> *pets* Yes, I am sure.
<DeathStar> *outside, Rachael picks up what snow is left and throws it at Valen*
<DeathStar> *Zegretta leans against a wall, frowning and waiting*
<DeathStar> *Shion stands up* I will contact EarthGov to come her as quickly as possible and the PAX.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks and holds his face.
<Seraphna> **Si stretches waiting, the snow left around her vanishing quickly**
<Xanatos> <Valen> Ow!
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin looks for Ako
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper walks around taking deep breaths and sighing.
<DeathStar> *Ako is arguing with Athena about something near her house, gesturing wildly*
<Seraphna> **Cookie walks with her**
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin blinks, slowing his approach but continues either way.
<DeathStar> <Shion> I will sign off on your team going to Yggdrasil to wait on this enemy but there is a possibility one can get a sign off to go to the tree another way. *she notes* On Kumen.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix spies on Valen as he throws his own snowball back at Rachael.
<DeathStar> <Shion> So I will need to send a team there to make sure that avenue has not been tricked
<DeathStar> *Shion hands Erica the identification she needs to continue*
<DeathStar> *Rachael makes a noise and sputters; Ako and Athena pause and turn toward Kellin as he approaches*
<Sara> * Erica nods
<DeathStar> <Ako> Kellin!
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Thank you, Shion
<Seraphna> **Michelle leans against the wall by Zegretta quietly for a bit before asking** You.. want to talk about it?
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Hah! Don't let him one up you, Rach!"
<ChadWinters> 6Durt rubs the back of his head as he watches the Rachael and Valen monkey around then glances at the others ones.
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Hi. Is everything okay?
<DeathStar> *Rachael huffs and uses her wind magik to launch 3 snowballs at him*
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> Not really...
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pulls up his shield to block and then sticks his tongue out in return.
<DeathStar> <Ako> Uh... <Athena> Just family stuff. *paws and pushes Ako over to Kellin and trots off*
<Seraphna> **Michelle nods** I'm here if you need a shoulder. She's not lost forever. We've saved others so we can save her.
<DeathStar> <Ako> ... that sister. She is nuts
<DeathStar> *Yuki walks outside with Erica, glancing at her* Feels weird to be back here, huh?
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Hmmmm..." *steps back and stealths out of sight*
<Seraphna> **Sia and Lia dump snow on top of Valen and giggle, running to Rachael's side**
<Stretch`cell> *Orihime sits on a bench near Durt and sighs* I'm just happy to be breathing air that doesn't have the possibility of being taxed.
<DeathStar> *Yuki takes Erica's hand*
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin pulls Ako into a hug.
<DeathStar> *while they all talk, some EarthGov shuttles land and Adeline steps off, followed by the others*
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Anything to be worried about?
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Valen is just totally outnumbered."
<DeathStar> *Ako hugs him back* Probably... My sister has a crazy plan. But she... Well. She has to walk her own path
<Xanatos> 6* Valen umphs as he's covered in snow.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Oh it wasn't that bad. 6He leans back. 1"The air smells weird here though."
<Seraphna> Cookie> One moment. **she rushes over to the shuttles and Tabetha is tackled by Cookie the moment she gets off the shuttle**
<Xanatos> 6* Bix walks up to the snowball fight eyes flashing red.
<DeathStar> *Vesta looks around Geyze and Shion studies the Earth Team arriving*
<Xanatos> <Bix> Warning. Fun levels exceeding maximum levels.
<Stretch`cell> Orihime> That's pure air old man...no scent of C02 scrubbing or methane extraction.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Retirement, I'll never know you
<ChadWinters> <Durt> It's not that. 6He glances at the Earthgov shuttles coming in.
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Yeah but I don't want her to get herself hurt in the process of doing...whatever she's doing. I assume it's still empress related?
<Sara> * Erica stands there hand-in-hand with Yuki
<Stretch`cell> *Shion's shadow looks on from behind her quietly*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus and Cole glances around as they move off.
<DeathStar> <Ako> Mmmhm. It'll probably ne within the month
<ChadWinters> If you really wanted to retire, you wouldn't done it by now, Zeph.
<DeathStar> *Shion whistles loudly to get everyone's attention
<DeathStar> Song 5: Events Set in Motion
<Xanatos> <Kellin> What can we do? Warn Erevis?
<DeathStar> <Ako> I don't know. Really. *she sighs, peering up* But I guess we have this problem for now
<Stretch`cell> *Orihime sniffs the air* I have a better nose than you and dont smell anything odd...must be all the beer you drink.
<Jackieness> <Moira> *nudges Rach and nods toward Shion*
<DeathStar> *Rachael glances over. Shion pulls Thena over to face them* Well, after hearing what Erica had to say, I guess what Thena said makes even more sense
<ChadWinters> 6Durt shrugs. 1"Some smells are can't be detected that way. 6He notes as she pushes himself up moving towards Chad's group
<Seraphna> **Thena paws**
<DeathStar> <Shion> A shapeshifter will try to get to Yggdrasil but as you know it has a lot of defenses without proper ID.
<Stretch`cell> *A large black dragon lands a short ways away, Maeryn perched on it's back*
<DeathStar> <Shion> Only I and a few others can give it out. Erica's team will wait on the tree just in case the shifter can get past them.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> I take it this shapeshifter is one of those Hunters who are a rogue and will not follow Faux X's orders
<DeathStar> *she notes to Marcus and Cole*
<Seraphna> Thena> It'll get more chaotic if the shifter isn't the only one. And they're not.
<ChadWinters> Probably a plan set in motion before this all shook out.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *reappears* "You would be wise to contact everyone who cna grant access and find out if it was granted recently."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...sounds like it.
<DeathStar> <Shion> I plan to, but with a shapeshifter, they might have done something similiar. Anyway, I plan to have two teams go up to Kumen as well. One team to talk to Ymir to check on her and see if she has issued/been tricked. And another to hunt... for Samson. Who has been spotted in the area. And while there check on Ymir as well
<Seraphna> **Thena nods solemly.** I imagine he's not very happy right now.
* ChadWinters nods to Marcus
<Xanatos> <Cole> Why isn't he happy?
<DeathStar> <Shion> For those who live here and know Ymir the most, you should probably handle the Ymir check, but if you want to do the Samson check, you can
<DeathStar> <Shion> Anyway, divide how you wish
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Whos is this Samson that they are so interested in?"
<DeathStar> *Yuki glances at Erica, wondering if she wants to go after Samson*
<Seraphna> Thena> I put a 10 million credit bounty on his head... stole his mercenaries and took half his key to Yggdrassil. Not much.
<Sara> * Erica nods to her
<DeathStar> *A Cheryl stands by Thena*
<DeathStar> <Shion> Also, Samson has taken over Ben's body - Cheryl's son
<DeathStar> *She notes*
<DeathStar> <Shion> So it's personal
<Seraphna> Thena> Very.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Wait, Cheryl?
<Seraphna> *Angela looks confused at Cheryl** Sis...?
<Stretch`cell> Orihime> So if we find and can subdue Samson Grandma Cheryl may actually come back?
* ChadWinters 's hand goes to his holster, eyeing the Cheryl appearing next to Thena
<Sara> <Erica> It's always personal when it comes to Samson. Unfortunately.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl shakes her head* No. *she motions at Thena* Apparently I'm her duplicate. She split herself so Samson could not use her power to unlock Yddrasil
<Seraphna> Thena> Well... this is sort of half of Cheryl. We think she split herself.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Ah. Like I split myself when I fight in combat sometimes
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...I'm sorry, what?
<DeathStar> *A second Ren stands behind Marcus and taps him*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Like this. But it halves my power to do this
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus jerks at the second Ren.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I didn't know you could do that.
<Seraphna> Thena> Not as efficient as my own, but it probably doesn't slowly kill them like mine does.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "You could have kept that quiet and used it for pranks, Ren."
<Sara> * Kaori taps on Ren's shoulder in turn
<DeathStar> *Ren reabsorbs her other* Well. Mom taught me and grandma taught her. But I've never heard of keeping a duplicate out for this long. Who knows what damage this causes
<DeathStar> *Ren jerks*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan whispers something to Erevis about a lot of their allies talking to Shion outside and that they should hide or they'll get pulled into it.
<Seraphna> **Angela looks a bit sad, but nods** I hope the other half of her is okay...
<Xanatos> <Cole> We should go after Ben, right? We worked with him a lot.
<Stretch`cell> Orihime> Or possible mental issues it could raise...
* ChadWinters clicks his tongue as he lowers his hand.
<Seraphna> Thena> Is why I'm here. I'm going to get Ben back.
<DeathStar> *the other Cheryl seems annoyed being called a duplicate but steps back*
<DeathStar> <Shion> Anyway, lets go people
<Seraphna> **Thena pats her** We need to figure out a name thing for you. Or her.
<DeathStar> *Rachael moves to go for the tree - since the space team is pretty much set. The other two teams you all can pick what suits you. Ymir protection or Samson hunt*
<Jackieness> <Moira> *goes to the tree since that was home for them*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Well. I think we might get in the way. I will stay here
<ChadWinters> 6Durt moves to follow with Rachael.
<Seraphna> **Jennifer comes up, shotgun ready, armor readied up and frowns** I hear we're Samson hunting.
<Stretch`cell> Orihime> I suggest the following: Cher-A and Cher-B.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen moves after Rachael. Marcus and Cole prepare for the Samson hunt. Bix poses for Ymir protection. Pepper goes wherever Cookie and Erica go. And Kellin seems undecided wanting to watch up with Ako but work must be done.
<Sara> * Kaori will go wherever Ren goes
<Sara> * Erica is interested in samson hunting but knows the tree has to be watched
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Song Mood Music 1-1
<DeathStar> *Ren and Zephyr walk along the streets of Kumen toward the Macross HQ. It seems oddly empty, since the upper levels are busy
<DeathStar> <Wyrd> ... Hm
<Seraphna> *Angela peers around** Ghost town much?
<Sara> <Kaori> No more creepy than usual, really.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Well. *she taps her sword*
<DeathStar> <Selena> I feel like someone is watching us
<DeathStar> *for those with good senses would get that too*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Totally creepy."
<Seraphna> *Angela frowns and taps her own shining blade*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix marches along dooting happily.
<ChadWinters> 6Cel walks along, her hair pulled back in to a pony tail. 1"Is that suprising that someone could be?"
<DeathStar> *as they step outside the Macross Building, the feeling of being watched increases*
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... *shivers*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "If the city were still full, it would be more eyes on us, but we;d be lost int eh crowd... now its just... you know..."
<Sara> * Kaori shudders
<Xanatos> <Bix> Danger? 6* He glances around, confused.
<Sara> <Kaori> Danger. *she confirms*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix shifts to battle mode, all the accent lines in his plating shifting to red including his eyes.
<DeathStar> Song 6: The Hand
<ChadWinters> 6Cel grips the hilt of one of her blades.
<DeathStar> *Suddenly a figure all in wrapped and cloaks attacks the team with a poisoned dagger, a Chelsea like attack, going for Kaori*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Kaori!
<DeathStar> *she brings her weapon to try to deflect*
<Seraphna> *Truth peers about quietly, blinking as she forms her armor and pushes Kaori to one side**
<Sara> <Kaori> What the--
<ChadWinters> 6Cel's eyes narrow as she pulls out her blade, moving in quickly towards the attacker
<DeathStar> *Two more figures scurry about in cloaks and wraps, moving around awkwardly around the area; they move about like they can barely do so*
<DeathStar> *but when they launch an attack, it is lightning fast, leaping at Truth with their poisoned blades*
<DeathStar> *two more leap at Wyrd and Cel*
<DeathStar> <Wyrd> ... *she shifts to the side*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Who are these a-holes?!"
<Sara> <Kaori> Assassins!?
<DeathStar> <Selena> Never seen them before
<ChadWinters> 6Cel shifts her trajectory, swinging her one blade up to intercept the incoming blade
<Seraphna> **Truth forms her Holy Technique to nullify the strike on her, before slashing with her blades**
<DeathStar> *Truth cuts one of them and they immediately fall over, not moving*
<Seraphna> **Angela swings her own Holy Blade at Kaori's attacker**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "So who pissed who off this time?!"
<DeathStar> *Angela takes out the other - they seem very weak*
<Seraphna> Angela> This is weird.
<ChadWinters> 6Cel grabs her other blade, bringing it across her attackes chest
<Xanatos> 6* Explosions burst out from the elbows of Bix and propels him towards an attacker, as he shifts around small thrusters on the back of his heel ignites to spin him around for a powerful roundhouse kick.
<DeathStar> *Cel and Bix take out the last one, launching him away team rocket style*
<DeathStar> End Song
<Xanatos> 6* Bix jerks, shifting back to blue, he puts his hands on his cheeks.
<DeathStar> *Selena kneels and begins to remove the wraps on one; underneath is a very old man*
<Xanatos> <Bix> Error! Excessive force!
<ChadWinters> <Cel> They were built for speed.
<DeathStar> *who shouldn't be able to move like that*
<DeathStar> <Selena> W-What the..
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...shapeshifters...?"
<Seraphna> Angela> Possessed maybe?
<DeathStar> *the skin looks wrinkly and crusted, with scales*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel glances at the one Selena un did. 1"I imagine an ability of some sorts.
<DeathStar> *and a tattoo like a snake*
<ChadWinters> <Cel> Or drugs.
<DeathStar> <Voices> ... what is all this noise
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Oh sure, totally snake cult. I was going to sya that."
<DeathStar> <Wyrd> ... more trouble
<Seraphna> Angela> Snake... is that serpent thing still going on?
<Seraphna> Truth> We should move post haste.
<DeathStar> *standing in front of the Macross Corporation are 2 of the Corrupted Spirits - the Fire and Water Ones
<DeathStar> Song 7 - Corrupted Spirits
<ChadWinters> 6Cel nods towards the two spirits
<Xanatos> 6* Bix blinks and then instantly shifts red again, pointing.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Mean!
<DeathStar> <corrupted Fire Spirit> What are you doing here? <corrupted Water Spirit> Bothering us is what
<Seraphna> Angela> Well... this instantly puts off red flags.
<Sara> <Kaori> I'm not sure why they're so immediately hostile, whatever they are.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Bad Spirits! Mean-o
<Seraphna> Truth> These are the bad spirits?
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "..us botherign them?! We're the ones who were minding our own business when snake cultists and other BS started hassling us!"
<ChadWinters> 6Cel keeps a steady grip on her blades.
<DeathStar> <Corrupted Fire Spirits> Oh yeah. *she stomps her foot, eyeing them with a crazed look* You mean to tell me you aren't here to start crap with us with your weapons aimed at us?
<Seraphna> Angela> We can if you want, but rather we're here to make sure that some other baddies aren't acting up.
<Sara> * Kaori blinks, her weapon not even readied
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... Hm
<Xanatos> <Bix> According to article 46 of the alliance, I hereby have the authority to arrest you for nefarious criminal activities. 6* He points
<Seraphna> Angela> Unless you're planning to take Yggdrassil, we have no quarrel with you.
<ChadWinters> <Cel> I believe we have more pressing matters than you.
<Sara> <Kaori> Um... Hey.
<Sara> <Kaori> Did those guys give you trouble too?
<Sara> * She asks of the spirits
<DeathStar> <Corrupted Water> Oh. Arrest us. *she aims at Bix.* Bring it little thing
<Seraphna> **Angela lays a hand gently on Bix**
<DeathStar> *they pause* <Corrupted Fire Water> Yeah. So?
<Xanatos> <Bix> NOT LITTLE THING
<Seraphna> Angela> Let's try and talk reasonably first.
<Xanatos> 6* He starts to jump but Angela puts a hand on him.
<DeathStar> *The Water Spirit does bring it motions at Bix*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "We aren't with the snake dudes. We're just here to go in there."
<Sara> <Kaori> We're not with them. We're just trying to find Ymir Macross. There's some bad stuff going on.
<Seraphna> Truth> Out of curiosity... why are you here and out in the open?
<DeathStar> *the two peer at each other suddenly, then at them* <Corrupted Water Spirit> ... Just ... Because we feel like it okay?! <Corrupted Fire Spirit> Bug off.
<DeathStar> *both vanish*
<ChadWinters> <Cel> I think I'd consider that odd.
<Seraphna> Truth> Battle complete. Bix, you gain 400 E X Ps.
<Sara> <Kaori> That was a little weird. They're so tsundere.
<Xanatos> <Bix> ....bad spitits. 6* He mumbles, looking upset.
<Sara> <Kaori> Well... moving on?
<DeathStar> <Selena> ... interersting. Tsundere or somethign else
<DeathStar> End Song
<Seraphna> Angela> Moody.
<Seraphna> Angela> I guess Montana has to wait for use again. Alright let's continue.
<DeathStar> *going inside, they would find Ymir inside and she seems okay. She is talking on the comm and waves them in*
<DeathStar> <Ymir> I heard of your little fight outside. Thank you for stopping whatever those assassins were
<DeathStar> <Ymir> The PAX is on it's way and Kumen's forces will be ready to help protect the area
<Xanatos> 6* Bix salutes to Ymir.
<Sara> <Kaori> Snake cult. OR something.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Some snake cultists with zero brains."
<DeathStar> <Ymir> A cult of a snake. I will look into it for you. I just hope the others are doing alright
<Seraphna> Angela> Still thinking Serpent stuff. Though I thouht we beat Airell.
<DeathStar> <Ymir> Ah. But you forget
<ChadWinters> <Cel> I believe that Snake itself still escaped
<DeathStar> <Ymir> Airell said that the serpent would return at full power in 15 years.
<DeathStar> <Ymir> Well, I think 14 now?
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh right.
<Sara> <Kaori> Yeah, well...
<DeathStar> <Ymir> IF there is some cult that worships that thing, well. That is troublesome
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<Seraphna> Angela> There's me forgetting stuff after facing an insurrection of my planet, several other world ending situations and the latest superhero film coming out.
<DeathStar> Location: Somewhere Else on Kumen
<DeathStar> Song 8: Samson Sighting
<DeathStar> *Heaven talks on comm to Thena* I think I have a sighting on your target further ahead in the city
<DeathStar> *Adeline peers out across the city, musing*
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** Roger, love.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus glances around the city, trying to remember if he's been here before.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole bounces on his feet.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "I am here to assist you in your hunt. Tell me what to expect."
<DeathStar> *Thhis part of the city has people thankfully*
* ChadWinters glances at the city, getting a feel for it. 1"Hard to fully say. But a fight most likely.
<DeathStar> *Cherry muses and looks about*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Abilities used by the target? Tactics that could prove useful?"
<Seraphna> **While Jennifer peers around. Tabetha peers about with curiosity.**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl holds a whip like her counter part, though shakily. A purple haired familiar named Rio stands with Thena. Yuki stands with Erica*
<DeathStar> <Rio> I'll scount ahead. *She bounces and runs ahead*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Well for one, the female Dragoons should keep their distance.
<Sara> * Erica pops her knuckles, one at a time.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> ... Think I should be worried? I'm only what, a quarter
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Ben, or at least his body, has a sort of spanish fly when it comes to female Dragoons.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Why should they keep their distance?"
<Xanatos> <Cole> Scouting? I can do that! 6* He moves ahead.
<ChadWinters> Possibly.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Well I'll see how close I can get. If need be Erica can slap me
<Seraphna> Jennifer> He can command up to three at a time I believe, if I remember our tests on his DNA.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Ben's ability is pheromone based, so he can control female dragoons.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Right? Pheremone?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That would explain how he got me
<DeathStar> *Cheryl blinks and touches her head*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Only female Dragoons?"
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Unless it's gotten stronger!
<Seraphna> Thena> Yes... though that means his capacity is likely at one or two now.
<Seraphna> Thena> If he's also controlling Ben's girlfriend. We haven't seen her since he vanished.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "A strangely specific ability."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Well
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We haven't seen him control a male Dragoon. Anyone want to test if he can?
<Seraphna> Tabetha> I will endevour to stay far away.
<Sara> <Erica> What, you think boobs are the difference between success and failure here?
<DeathStar> *As they get closer to the city, they see Samson standing on a roof, peering up at Yggdrasil*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Those are few and far between, Angelos, Ben and Reese are the only ones I've ever even met I think.
<ChadWinters> It's possible he's pushed his abilities to be able to control both. Or maybe he's only chosen to control females.
<DeathStar> *he has his arms crossed in thought*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "...that one stands out and is fixated on the sky. He is the target?"
<Seraphna> Thena> It's been a while..
<Seraphna> **Thena nods**
<ChadWinters> Yes.
<Seraphna> Thena> I can try and talk to him.
<DeathStar> Song 9: Samson
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Would he be susceptive?"
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Erica might have a chance, too
<Seraphna> **Thena shrugs and a second Thena appears on the rooftops not too far from Samson.**
* ChadWinters shrugs, pulling his gun out and flicking it over to stun.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I'm just here to support if he runs. 6* He says, waiting to go wolf mode so he can pursue. Cole shifts on another roof nearby, watching Samson.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> .... *seems to be taking notes*
<Seraphna> Thena> Samson... let's talk.
<DeathStar> *Samson turns*
<DeathStar> <Samson> Ah. Thena.
<Sara> * Erica eyes Thena going ahead
<Sara> * And just moves to make her way up there the old-fashioned way
<Seraphna> Thena> I want my Uncle back.
<DeathStar> <Samson> I'm not quite ready yet.
<DeathStar> <Samson> And you have made this much more difficult than it had to be
<Seraphna> Thena> Why are you doing this? Still trying to restore your reality?
<DeathStar> *Samson glances back up at Yggdrasil*
<DeathStar> <Samson> Hm. Yes. I have my own version of people like you. A Thena. Jennifer. And others.
<Seraphna> Thena> What's the cost of what you're doing? Ben's parents? This reality? Everyone in it? The multiverses that have spawned? How many other Jennifers, other mes, others will pay for them?
<DeathStar> <Samson> Well. Since the tree has been recreated, no one hopefully.
<Sara> * Erica makes her way onto the roof, moving over.
<Sara> <Erica> Hello, old friend.
<Seraphna> Thena> Do you know for certain? Because what I know is that the tree never gets reopened... either because you fail or because Cheryl dies. I've come to save Ben and prevent that future.
<Sara> * Erica looks between the two
<DeathStar> <Samson> *turns* Erica. *his face softens* How have you been
<Seraphna> **Thena quiets to let them talk. The Thena on the ground sighs a little.**
<Sara> <Erica> Had some rough spots. I think we all have. *she looks up at Yggdrasil where Samson had been looking*
<DeathStar> *Adeline notes* I would suggest just shooting Samson but I guess that would be bad for Ben
<DeathStar> <Samson> Yes. And no, there is no guarentees in life, is there?
* ChadWinters glances at Thena. 1"I assume it's not going well so far?" 6He looks over at Adeline. 1"I'm not sure how many stun shots it'll take to put him down."
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Yes, I would like my brother intact if possible.
<Seraphna> Ground Thena> He's driven to bring back his reality.
<Sara> <Erica> Yeah. There's never guarantees. So what's your plan?
<Seraphna> Jennifer> I sort of get it.
<DeathStar> <Samson> To unlock the reality portal. But someone has been getting in my way. Try to recreate it. But Fate has says that only branching paths can be reborn. So I don't know. If that fails, I'm not sure.
<Seraphna> Thena> There's one more thing you can do. You can do what Mom did.
<ChadWinters> Understandable. If you have the ability to do it and it's infront of you. 6He holds his pistol up a bit, his eyes locking on Samson
<DeathStar> <Samson> And that is?
<Sara> <Erica> Well if you don't hurt anyone or anyworld in the process then I don't have a lot of problem with whatever you do, but don't forget you've got people here who would gladly accept you too, in the worst scenario. Of course, I'm not so cool with plans to compromise our own lives out here.
<Seraphna> Thena> You can make this your home, make the best of it. And right now, there might not be even that if we linger too long. Shapeshifters are making a move to destroy Yggdrassil, or take it over.
<Sara> <Erica> But I don't want to just assume you mean to.
<DeathStar> <Samson> Well. The problem is my body died on that tree a year and a half ago
<Seraphna> Thena> We'll make a new one.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus shifts, getting restless.
<Sara> <Erica> She's not wrong. We really could.
<DeathStar> <Samson> Ah. But like Cherry, I'm a spectre of a reality that does not exist. The only reason I could take Ben is because I'm a spectre that is playing with his body
<DeathStar> <Samson> Similiar wave lengths
<Seraphna> Thena> Exactly, so we clone Ben.
<DeathStar> <Samson> You could say my will is stronger than his
<Seraphna> Thena> That's how they solved Momma Sammael's problem too.
<DeathStar> <Samson> Mmm. I'll think on it. But right now I got a ride to take. Also, you all are about to have copany
<Seraphna> Ground Thena> Incoming.
<DeathStar> *Samson steps on the edge of the roof as a dragon appears, Cheryl and Chii and grabs it*
<Sara> <Erica> Another idea would be to take any DNA samples we might have on the Aquarius and work from there. We took a lot of those from crew during a certain incident early on, but-- oh. Oh boy.
<Sara> * Erica grabs it
<DeathStar> *Yuki jerks* She is so not
<Seraphna> *Thena up above pops onto it's back and helps Erica up*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Uh is that the real one?
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Has to be if they're dragon'd up!
<ChadWinters> Yes.
<DeathStar> *Samson peers at Erica hitching a ride then shrugs and pulls her up as the dragon begins to fly off for Yggdrasil*
<Seraphna> Ground Thena> Yes that is Cheryl and Chii.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Shoot that dragon! Argh! you can't, that's grandma! ARgghhh!
<DeathStar> *Yuki pulls at her hair*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Was it your plan to have Erica go with her?"
<Jackieness> him
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Fuck fuck fuck
<Seraphna> Ground Thena> My Simularcrum is going with them too.
<ChadWinters> And it appears that he's able to subvert the pilots control too.
<Xanatos> <Cole> What the shit is happening?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> That's old school shit, Samson. I'm going to neuter your powers
<DeathStar> <Yuki> It means we're going to Yggdrasil once we get off this planet
<ChadWinters> How is she going to survive the vacuum of space?
<Seraphna> Ground Thena> Samson has a choice to make now. But he did warn us, we have trouble incoming.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Dude...I knew something was up with Cheryl dissappeared, but I didn't expect this.
<DeathStar> *Yuki grabs Chad and pulls him close*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Next time take the shot
<Seraphna> Ground Thena> I'll take care of Erica.
<DeathStar> *Yuki lets go and walks off*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> That's still my brother you know. Your Great Uncle.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Chad'll be gentle!
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Yggdrasil
<DeathStar> *Rachael paces on the tree
<Xanatos> <Valen> You're too impatient Rachael. 6* He says, eerily calm.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Well. Yeah
<Xanatos> <Valen> You need to be calm and patient. Like me.
<DeathStar> Song 10 - Harbinger Sighting
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> *lands in a poof of magik*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "You were real calm and patient under than snow."
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Um. I don't see the shapeshifter bu-But I see Kaelan
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> She is down a branch
<Seraphna> **Michelle grumbles and peers up, blinking** What?
<DeathStar> *Zegretta lifts her head up*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Whaaaaat? Harbinger is ehre too?!"
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuu... well that means at least one God is here. How come we didn't ping?
<DeathStar> *Lorelei lifts her head up, having rejoined the kids*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> You're never calm and patient...6He looks at at Sabrina then at the kids. 1"Of course he'd show up."
<DeathStar> *Zegretta runs off down the giant branch*
<Xanatos> <Valen> KAELAN IS HERE!? WE GOTTA GO! 6* He runs after Zegretta.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Did you feel out for one, Si?
<Seraphna> Si> Nah, isn't it like a super sense?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Hm. Maybe the angle mark Kaelan has is canceling it
<DeathStar> *She follows*
<Seraphna> **Si huffs and tosses her cape back and bounces after them**
<Jackieness> <Moira> "And what about the shapeshifter? What if it drops in while we're trying to get Kaelan back?!"
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin watches them run off, he adjusts his pistol and stays put.
<ChadWinters> 6Durt moves with Lore. 1"What are the odds?"
<Seraphna> Cookie> I'll keep a watch.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I am not sure.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> I hope that ass hats not working with the shapeshifter
<DeathStar> *as they reach the tree trunk and move down a level, passing a village of Familiars*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> I'll watch other people keep watch.
<DeathStar> *the familiars practicing weird salutes*
<Seraphna> **MIchelle slides along and heads after Zegretta, moving at top speed and swinging about with grapples.**
<DeathStar> *eventually , after going through some mini trees on the branch, for weirdness, they arrive at Harbinger Kaelan, facing teenager Kaelan*
<DeathStar> *er Fate
<DeathStar> Song 11: Harbinger of Things to Come
<DeathStar> <Harbringer> Ah, here they are
<DeathStar> <Fate> ...
<Seraphna> MIchelle> Which Fate is this one again?
<DeathStar> *she steps back, peering to the side*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> And now we have a version of Fate here too? Something bad is gonna happen.
<DeathStar> <Fate> There's only one of me you know
<Seraphna> MIchelle> You keep growing and shrinking.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Like inverted time travel."
<DeathStar> <Fate> Well I am an entity that wasn't placed into your timeline properly. Excuse me
<Seraphna> Michelle> Anyway... Harbinger! Give us our Kaelan back.
<DeathStar> *Harbinger turns to face them* Well. I came to witness the things to come. But if you want to fight. I will oblige
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Called it.
<Seraphna> **Si punches her fist into her hand, growling** Villain! Your host is unwilling!
<Xanatos> <Valen> Fuck you, fuck youuuuuu! 6* He pulls his sword and shield out.
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> ... *she holds her scythe* <Rachael> The things to come. <Harbinger> Yes. A big event is coming.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Maybe we should prioritize, guys..."
<DeathStar> <Harbinger> *sighs* Children
<ChadWinters> <Durt> I don't think the kids are gonna back down.
<DeathStar> *she pulls her cloak off, revealing she has upgraded Kaelan's armor, wearing black armor with spikes on them and a new sword and shield, looking more sinister*
<DeathStar> <Harbinger> Come at me then
<Seraphna> Michelle> I've had enough of my family getting lost and taken. **draws an arrow**
<DeathStar> <Harbinger> I will give you one shot
<Jackieness> <Moira> "OK... seriously... that outfit is just tacky."
<Seraphna> Si> ...Yeah, if anything our fashionista fox is probably suffering twice as much in that armor.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen begins to murmur a spell then takes off running, throwing his shield out towards Harbinger before leaping and bringing a lightning enhanced sword down towards Harbinger.
<DeathStar> *Zegretta rushes and swings her scythe, but it seems now Harbringer can predict stuff and blocks, flipping Zegretta on ehr ass and stomps just right to knock the air out of her*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "But right... think about it... something has Harbinger here spooked or whatever... and we are now doing this."
<Seraphna> **Michelle fires a Kinetic Arrow for Harbinger's shoulder**
<DeathStar> *he swings with his sword to knock it away and blocks Valen, timing it just right, then bashes Valen away, but takes the arrow in the armor*
<Seraphna> **Si Chii goes in for some Bunny Fu and attempts to knock Harbinger down**
<DeathStar> <Harbringer> ... This body is still young after all....
<Seraphna> Michelle> Exactly! Let the kid go!
<DeathStar> *He/She dahses back to avoid as Rachael chants and throws wind at him, but he twirls and avoids it, throwing the shield in Rachael's face*
<DeathStar> *Rachael holds her nose* Shit
<Jackieness> <Moira> *draws her sword and then dashes forward to slash at Har/Kael*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt cracks his knuckles and starts moving towards Harbringer
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> ... *holds her hand, glowing as if to pull Kaelan out* We need to weaken him more
<Seraphna> **Si'Chii slides and then leaps at Harbinger from beind as Moira comes in** FUUUU!
<Seraphna> **Michelle fires a stunning arrow at Harbinger this time**
<ChadWinters> <Durt> On it. 6He dashes in low, coming in at Harbingers side, a few seconds behind Si/Moira
<DeathStar> Song 12: Harbinger Vs. Zegretta
<DeathStar> *the two hits get Harbigner and he stumbles long enough for Zegretta to grapple him*
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> .... *she tightens her grip*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pushes himself to his feet, fuming angry.
<DeathStar> *Zegretta begins to speak with her regality, trying to force Kaelan to the surface*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt slides in front of Harbinger, throwing several punches for her face
<Seraphna> Michelle> Kaelan if you're in there, FIGHT HIM!
<DeathStar> <Harbinger> Urk. *jerks from the punches*
<DeathStar> *Lorelei dives and touches early even though the HP is still not low*
<Seraphna> **Si jabs at Harbinger's gut**
<ChadWinters> 6Durt then twists and grabs onto and arm to try and help Zegretta keep him pinned
<DeathStar> *Harbinger throws them all off and stumbles, holding his head and mumbles disoriented before warping off*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> .... Sorry. It only partially worked
<Xanatos> 6* Valen roars and leaps right as the warp happens, slamming into the ground.
<DeathStar> *Zegretta falls to her knees and leans her head back and howls*
<Seraphna> Michelle> RRrr...
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Then's one step closer to getting her back then. 6He gets up moving over to Zegretta and puts a hand on her shoulder. 1"We're not done with Harbinger yet, Zeg"
<Seraphna> **Michelle hugs Zegretta** We'll get her back. Even if we have to drag her back scrap by scrap. I swear it.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen slowly pushes himself over to lay on his back laying there for a moment.
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> ... Yeah. If it worked partially it means she'll fight him wevery step of the way
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... *sits there*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Harbinger looked like they had a hangover after that."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Exactly. So hold on to that Zeg.
<Seraphna> SiChii> Kaelan was always a stubborn kid. She'll give him hell.
<ChadWinters> 6Durt then holds his hand out for her
<Jackieness> <Moira> "We should get back up top in case the atatck comes."
<DeathStar> *Zegretta takes the hand and rises* .. lets go back to looking out. Rachael rubs her bloodied nose and looks dangerous*
<DeathStar> -PAUSE BREAK-
<DeathStar> Location: The Alliance
<DeathStar> 6* Shion talks with Dias about the problem at Yggdrasil as the two teams from Kumen arrive back
<DeathStar> <Shion> The PAX is in orbit and everything seems to be in motion - the shapeshifter should not be able to arrive easily
<ChadWinters> <Dias> And we're sure it's not already there?
<DeathStar> <Shion> That is the problem
<DeathStar> Song 13: A New Problem
<DeathStar> *as Shion says that, images appear before, alerting them*
<DeathStar> <EarthGov Admiral> Mister President.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Well luckily I've been working damn hard at Presidenting and I've accrued some super hero time. 6He pauses eyeing the images.
<DeathStar> *the Empress' face appears to Shion* Shion. Sasha. We have a situation
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Oh right, she installed that. Yes, Admiral?
<DeathStar> <Empress and Admiral> A new fleet has appeard in space around Yggdrasil.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Great. I guess we need to get to the Aquarius and get to the tree that way
<DeathStar> *she notes*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...fleet?
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Do we know who's?"
<DeathStar> <Empress> Never seen it in my life
<DeathStar> <Empress> But it's outnumbering ours
<Xanatos> <Cole> This all sounds very bad!
<DeathStar> *it is
<Seraphna> **Thena paws and tilts her head** I could lend my mercenaries to the defense, but what is it?
<ChadWinters> <Dias> I think we know how they might get in now. Can you call in the Cartel, Erusians and Tsiv for back-up?"
<DeathStar> *Yuki waves at the two teams* Well lets go see with our own eyes
<DeathStar> <Empress> I will try
<Sara> <Kaori> Maybe the Maka would help too. I wonder.
<DeathStar> *Yuki uses the teleporters to go up to the Aquarius*
<Sara> * Kaori follows
<ChadWinters> <Dias> If they're going for the tree, then it's a matter for everyone.
<Seraphna> **Thena follows them with interest while calling up her special new mercenary friend to get them ready**
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "What action can the Alliance take?"
<Seraphna> **Angela grunts and moves over for the teleporter**
<DeathStar> <Shion> Well. I'll see what I can prepare ship wise
<DeathStar> <Shion> Maybe see if Xan will fly
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Shion that'd be appreciated.
<Seraphna> **Truth and Jennifer follow suit.**
<DeathStar> *Adeline looks around, as does Zephyr, Ren, (Wyrd says on Geyze, not space person, Selena, etc. Out in space are massive ships with crosses on them*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, that is what just appeard. *she notes from the captain's seat
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "I do not reconize these vessels. They are unknown to the Ascendancy."
<Seraphna> Thena> Anyone know these?
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Admiral, get our fleets recalled back and have them be prepared.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus and Cole moves to the teleporter to go up to the tree.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> At least whatever ones we can.
<DeathStar> *Yuki studies them* Never seen them before. *she admits*
* ChadWinters moves to the Teleporter, Durt and Cel following with
<DeathStar> Song 14 - A Gathering
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Crosses are a bit weird...
<DeathStar> *a hailing is sent to the shis*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well. <Yuki> Guess I better answer?
<Sara> <Kaori> If Erica's gone that does make you acting Captain.
<DeathStar> *Yuki clicks it and Leon McTreggor's face appears, wearing a Templar outfit, sitting in the seat of the ship.*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon goes to the aquarius simply to work in an engineering capacity.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Valen would love this
<Xanatos> <Marcus> You know this guy?
<Seraphna> Angela> So... who's side are you guys on?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> He's helped us out a few times. While observing us
<ChadWinters> I've heard of him. 6He notes.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Of course you have.
<DeathStar> <Leon> I am sorry for dropping in. *It's clear he's having two conversations, likely with Shion, the Empress, and them*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel side eyes Marcus.
<Seraphna> Angela> Well... manners are great. But why the army?
<DeathStar> <Leon> I am part of the Templars. My people come from the deep regions of space. We have heard of Yggdrasil and it's power and we have come to help protect it. After all I know of the threat of the shapeshifter
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Of course
<DeathStar> <Leon> We will have search for it
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "So they're cool then?"
<Seraphna> Angela> ...Well... that's shockingly good news... I think...?
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Wait, they're here to help? Nice. I thought we would have to fight.
<DeathStar> *Yuki eyes their ships* Maybe
<Seraphna> **Angela seems troubled, thinking back**
* ChadWinters shrugs. 1"Then why bring an entire fleet if I may ask?"
<Sara> <Kaori> Trust. But verify.
<Seraphna> Angela> What's your name again?
<DeathStar> <Leon> We can't lose Yggsrasil after all. And my name is Leon McTreggor. *after a moment* We have located your target. *he sends the coordinates*
<DeathStar> *Yuki mutes the screen a moment*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I think onyl some of us should go to the tree to help the kids
<Xanatos> <Cole> I like that guy's hair.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> And the rest should remain on the Aquarius
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "What of Samson?"
<DeathStar> <Yuki> He'll be on the tree, too
<Seraphna> **Angela frowns, turning aside and putting her chin in her hand thoughtfully.** McTreggor... Templars... how well do you know these guys?
<ChadWinters> We know nothing of them, Angela.
<Sara> <Kaori> Not much at all.
<Seraphna> Angela> Maybe you don't, but I was President back when Cheryl was keeping a certain portal in the undeground mansion.
<ChadWinters> But to bring an entire armada? That's more than just to help
<Xanatos> <Cole> I'll go fight on the tree. It's better than sitting around in this thing.
<Sara> <Kaori> I'll go, too.
<DeathStar> *Adeline sits to help here*
<ChadWinters> It's a statement.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Well I'm going down to the tree
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I got it here
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "...you should also try to find out more of these 'Templars'."
<Seraphna> Thena> Going after Ben.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I'll help this cutie. 6* He thumbs at Taiga, winking.
<Sara> <Kaori> Sheesh, the chain of command just keeps getting tugged.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Can I take over?
<Seraphna> Angela> Yeah... Taiga? Be wary. If the intel from the reports I've read in the past is accurate... they're questionable.
<ChadWinters> I'll go help deal with Samson.
<DeathStar> *Taiga flusters at Marcus* I used to have respect when I was older looking. ... but then I was always short...
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Understood. I recall a bit about the Templars from when I was a kid
<Seraphna> **Angela moves to head down**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Religious fanatics or something
<Seraphna> Angela> They worked for the Gods you're hunting.,
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well this one killed a God
<Seraphna> Angela> So questionable.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Religion always gets people killed. 6* He murmurs whistfully, moving to sit down at a weapon console.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "And where did these guys get such a big fleet anyway?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Good question
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Yggdrasil
<DeathStar> Song 15: Battle of Yggdrasil II
* Ariel has joined #TAW-Session400
<DeathStar> *Rachael heads to the coordinates provided by the strange religious fleet in space*
<DeathStar> *hurrying along the tree rapidly*
<DeathStar> *Selena warps down from the Aquarius near her and glances about the tree, then joins Rachael* <Rachael> Hey Selena
<Jackieness> <Moira> *dashes with the others toward the target location*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Fucking McTreggor is up there with a fucking fleet!? That nerd!?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Seems so
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> ..
<Xanatos> 6* Valen grumbles as Cole is warped down with Selena.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Can it! He has alot of guns, so don't insult the guy!"
<ChadWinters> 6Durt moves along as fast as he can, doing his best to keep up with the group. 1"Jesus I forgot how much I hate running. A whole fleet?
<Sara> <Kaori> A whole fleet.
<Sara> <Kaori> Maybe two fleets. Who's counting?
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'll insult him, and his dumb haircut!
<Sara> <Kaori> Thepointisit'salotofships.
<Seraphna> **Jaime, Angela, Thena and Jennifer join the squad, making Sera's RP a living nightmare, but too many plots need to be filled up**
<DeathStar> *as they move along, they see a dragon flying by near by*
<Xanatos> <Cole> HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BOY I'm ready to tussle. 6* He forms his katars.
<DeathStar> *headed the other way*
<Seraphna> Thena> Oh good, I'm here already.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Wait, I think I was supposed to stop that.
* ChadWinters appears with Cel, he points to the group running and Cel takes after with Chad doing his best ot keep up, eyeing upwards towards the dragon. 1"Samson's here
<DeathStar> *Ren arrives and points* Dragon
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *hits the ground running* "... we have a hunt to finish."
<DeathStar> *Yuki grrs and runs* Dragon is mine
<Seraphna> Jennifer> I'm afraid that Dragon is Cheryl.
<ChadWinters> I'll back Yuki up. 6He turns, chasing after her
<Xanatos> 6* Cole salutes to the kids, a short lived reunion and runs after Yuki
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "I'm ehre too... so what is the plan?!"
<Seraphna> **Thena and Jennifer run after the dragon too**
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I'm yanking Samson out of Cheryl and smashing his face
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...so they showed up to help us and ran off immediately? Losers.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I know it
<Seraphna> Angela> Yeah, sorry guys, I have a big sister to save. **she runs after too**
<ChadWinters> Angela's omega ability would be useful over Cheryl
<ChadWinters> If she doesn't get taken over by Samson's ability.
<Seraphna> Angela> Haven't had that work for decades!
<DeathStar> *to help the flow - we will focus on the kids/Shapeshift for now*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "This just got more complicated... looks like all the crazies are showing up. At least Harbinger isn;t here now."
<ChadWinters> 6Durt nods at Cel who easily runs past him.
<DeathStar> *Rachael slows down as they reach the coordinates of the shapeshifter location - they see all sorts of stuff set up*
<DeathStar> *canisters and stuff are being put on the large branch*
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin is approaching the shifter from another angle, since he had stayed behind to defend initially.
<ChadWinters> <Cel> You're getting slow from all that beer you've been drinking. 6Shes slows down as to not over pass Rachael
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... <Sabrina> *the magical girl narrows her eyes*
<Seraphna> **Jaime peers around, frowning** Those would be the bio weapons?
<Xanatos> <Valen> What the shit?
<DeathStar> Song 16: Battle Against the Shifter
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Hmmm. But why attack the tree?
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I guess end reality?
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> ... I like relaity
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Doesn't make sense.
<DeathStar> *as she talks, suddenly the shapeshifter rises up from the tree behind Sabrina, grabbing her in a headlock to break it*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Hurk
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Ending reality doens't gian them anything... unless they plan to hold the universe hostage."
<DeathStar> <Shapeshifter> This one is smarter
<Seraphna> **Jaime focuses and tries to have the tree vine his legs**
<Jackieness> <Moira> *ships around, drawing her sword to try to slash at the shapeshifter*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel turns, electricity crackling off her body as she pulls out her blades.
<DeathStar> *The Shapeshifter trips from Jaime and is slashed by Moira due to it*
<DeathStar> *Selena holds her blade and rushes them*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Well, I like my homeworld and the tree is tied to it
<ChadWinters> 6Cel darts in low, swinging a blade for it's legs
<Seraphna> **Michelle aims and fires a Kinetic Arrow at the SHapeshifter**
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks and spin, forming his sword to aim it at the shifter, then after Moira slashes he moves in for a thrust for the thing's shoudler, trying to get him to let go of Sabrina.
<DeathStar> *The Shapeshifter finally lets go and stumbles back and turns into a monster that can fly away*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina pants to breathe, then turns into her archer form to aim*
<Seraphna> **Michelle fires a Net Arrow up at it**
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin sees the shifter preoccupied with the fighting and moves in to assess the situations with the canisters to see if he can disable any bombs or traps.
<Seraphna> **Si'Chii leaps and bunny launches for the creature in the air**
<ChadWinters> 6Durt moves up behind Valen and grabs him, spinning around and throwing him at the back of the shapeshifter
<DeathStar> *Kellin would be able to begin putting the cansiters and dispose of them*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Where is this guy going to run to with the friking templars up there on all sides?!"
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin does that as Valen flies up towards the shifter, holding his sword steady to try to stab into it.
<Sara> <Kaori> To the Templars. Perhaps.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina fires, hitting it into the net and it lands into the bunny hop*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> For the canisters.
<DeathStar> *the shapeshifter turns into a spikey monster and stabs Si'Chii into itself*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel turns and makes a mad dash for the canisters
<Seraphna> **Si Chii bursts into living flame**
<DeathStar> <Selena> Crap. *She glows, turning partially into a spirit and dashes toward the creature. It throws Si at the canisters to activate them*
<Seraphna> **Jaime blinks and holds out her hands, containing Si's fire to not hurt the tree**
<Seraphna> **Si's fire goes out and she tries to land safely**
<DeathStar> *Selena stabs the creature with Valen*
<Seraphna> **Michelle aims again and fires another arrow, this one shocking tipped**
<DeathStar> <Shapeshifter> ... *turns back to it's normal form and makes a face, and moves, the Hunter Shifter not going down easily*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Where's a beach when you need it
<Xanatos> <Valen> AH! SPikes, Spikes! 6* He gets back, holding his sword ready.
<Jackieness> <Moira> *turns on her foot and runs toward the creature, making a vertical aslash*
<Seraphna> *Cookie finally has enough and reaches out to the Hunter's mind, and tries to crush it**
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Rachael aim for it's legs, slow it down
<DeathStar> *Rachael uses her Earth powers to do so*
<ChadWinters> 6Cel begins working with Kellin to deal wit hthe cnaisters
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Si. Help me with this. 6* He says to her quietly, since disposing of the canisters is more important.
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin nods to Cel at the help.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina speed slashes, still in her spirit form, the creature bleeding from Moira and her*
<DeathStar> *2 canisters left*
<Seraphna> **Si nods and starts helping Kellin, Jaime's vines start to collect the cannisters carefully and shift them away**
<DeathStar> <Shapeshifter> No. . *he nabs Selena and throws her at Sabrina*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen stands up and crackles with electric magik, throwing out a bolt for the shifter.
<DeathStar> *it jerks an begins to slow down finally*
<Seraphna> **MIchelle aims another arrow and fires, this one simple pure lethality, hoping to hit what she thinks the Hunter's core is**
<ChadWinters> 6Durt moves towards the shapeshifter.
<DeathStar> *The creature begins to break apart in places, focusing to keep itself togeher, then falls apart*
<DeathStar> End Song*
<DeathStar> *Selena and Sabrina stand up and the magical girl looks tired*
<Sara> <Kaori> Well guys, another shapeshifter down.
<Seraphna> **Si fuus softly and Jaime sighs with relief.**
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Are the bomb thigns disarmed now?"
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Good job kids.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Kellin has it in hand.
<DeathStar> -Meanwhile-
<DeathStar> *the Dragon lands finally and Samson, Erica, and Thena get out*
<DeathStar> Song 17: Battle Against Samson 1
<Seraphna> Thena> Well that was a ride. Had any new thoughts on the way over?
<DeathStar> <Samson> ... I can tell things are chaos
<DeathStar> *He notes, eyeing the sky*
<Seraphna> Thena> You've got a chance at something you've been told is impossible, and a sure thing. People who can care about you here and now. It's not too late.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl and Chii stand behind him*
<Sara> <Erica> It looks like everything went to hell in handbasket covered in a nice checkered napkin and wrapped with a pretty bow, yeah.
<DeathStar> *suddenly Samson is tackled and rolls*
<Sara> * Erica jerks and turns to see who attacked him
<DeathStar> *Yuki straddles him and slaps him rapidly*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> You son of a ~~
<Xanatos> <Cole> Yeah, hit 'im! Get him! 6* He says as he runs up.
<Sara> * Erica stares
<DeathStar> *Samson stands up and holds Yuki out*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *hisses like a feral fox*
<ChadWinters> 6Three stun shots come in from behind Yuki then arc around her and into the hands holding her
<Sara> <Erica> Yuki, what's gotten into you? Look, I know you're mad but we're starfarers.
<Seraphna> **Angela reaches down into a core she never likes to explore too much and activates her Omega Mode, seeing if she can free Cheryl from Samson's grip**
<Sara> <Erica> We always try to handle stuff diplomatically, you know?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I was worried. Who knows what he would have done to you
<Sara> * Erica pauses
<Seraphna> **Thena sighs as she rejoins with herself as Thena runs up.**
<DeathStar> *Yuki rubs against her worriedly while the shots hit his hand*
<Xanatos> <Cole> Oh we're doing the talking thing?
<Sara> <Erica> ... Please excuse her. My wife thought you kidnapped me or something.
<Sara> * She explains
<Seraphna> Thena> Told you she was safe.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Hey Chad we're doing the talking thing. 6* He yells over his shoulder.
<DeathStar> <Samson> I---
* ChadWinters can be heard loudly sighing
<DeathStar> *he pauses as the ground shakes - a canister that the shapeshifter set earlier away from the ground can be seen open, leaking into the tree*
<DeathStar> <Samson> That is not good
<Sara> <Erica> The... the 'talking thing' *she repeats out loud, unsure she heard correctly*
<Sara> <Erica> Oh. Oh dear.
<Seraphna> **Thena squeaks, she frowns** Okay, we need to remove the cannister and clean the tree.
<Sara> * Erica dashes for it, wanting to scoop it up
<DeathStar> *Samson kneels to do so when from the tree stuff begins to erupt from it, dark corrupted viles*
<DeathStar> *vines
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *jerks back*
<Sara> <Erica> Jesus fuck!
<Xanatos> <Cole> ...uh. 6* He runs towards the cannister, then pauses at the vines.
<Seraphna> **Thena squeaks, and TKs the cannister up**
<Sara> * Erica falls over
<DeathStar> Song 19 - True Hand and The Return of Darkness
<Xanatos> <Cole> Jesus fuck is sacriligious! I love it.
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Well shit...
* ChadWinters walks up to the groups then, pauses eyeing the cannisters and the dark vines.
<DeathStar> *the dark vines move along this particular branch - at least only this one thanks to the kid. It moves all around the team*
<DeathStar> <Samson> .... *he frowns, not liking this and snaps, freeing Cheryl and Chii; Chii smashing his face and cursing*
<Seraphna> **Angela frowns and breaks off her efforts to surround the team in a Holy Shield**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... *looks around as does the other Cheryl*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...oh great, what happened here, guys?"
<ChadWinters> Whatever this is, it's expanding fast.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Bad things
<Xanatos> 6* Cole forms katars and begins to try and cut at some of the vines.
<Seraphna> **Jennifer fires a Spirit Blast at some of the vines, trying to hold them back**
<DeathStar> *emerging from the tree people begin to emerge, slimey and partially snake like - looking a bit like the people who attacked them only younger and stronger and not wrapped up*
<Sara> * Erica gets up and tries to punch the vine base of the vines because clearly punching solves all problems
<DeathStar> *more and more people begin to emerge - at least not where the team manages to cut and punch vines off*
<Xanatos> <Cole> Ahhhhh, snake things!
<DeathStar> *Zephyr shoots vines*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Ok... let's try to slow it down..." *shifts into Noire and then drops Dark Matter to try to lock it down into the middle of where the vines are emanating from*
<Seraphna> Angela> Guys, bad news and badder news. I think this already started earlier, and worse news, they're stronger.
<DeathStar> *the people stand around and look at them - there's dozens of them*
<DeathStar> *maybe more*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Uh..
<Xanatos> 6* Cole tenses and then tries to teleport to grab the cannister to dispose of it.
* ChadWinters switches to lethal and fires a couple shots at some of the bad guys
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "You may neeed to consider cutting this branch loose to save the rest of the tree."
<Seraphna> **Thena takes a breath** I can control the crowd a bit, but the tree isn't gonna like me afterwards.
<Sara> <Erica> Jesus, Winters, do you always ask questions later?
<Seraphna> Thena> Fate can we cut a branch of reality?
<DeathStar> *the bad guys are hit and bleed and the Hand hiss, and begin to advance*
<DeathStar> <Fate> ... It would weaken your connection to reality but you could...
<ChadWinters> It's called prioritizing.
<Seraphna> Jennifer> We may want to save it if we can. **she frowns** We need a way to cleanse this.
<DeathStar> <Fate> Spirits then
<DeathStar> <Fate> Maybe
<DeathStar> <Fate> Energy blasts
<Seraphna> **Thena floats the TKed cannister up and away, then starts to seal it**
<DeathStar> <Fate> Kaori
<DeathStar> (Cole took it)
<Seraphna> Thena> I can go get Kaori.
<Xanatos> 6* Cole would let her TK it away from him, since the vines are probably fighting him too.
<DeathStar> <Fate> Magical girls might could help
<Seraphna> Thena> Or summon Chronos.
<ChadWinters> Using what powers she has left, correct? 6He fires several more shots at the Hand coming in
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We get it, we get it
<Seraphna> Jennifer> Let's do what we usually do and just do everything and see what sticks.
<Seraphna> **Jennifer blasts another group of vines.**
<DeathStar> *Samson pushes Cheryl back, getting further away*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *shifts into a ready combat stance*
* ChadWinters begins backpedaling a bit to keep his distance
<DeathStar> *at that moment a dark portal opens and cuts the advancing vines and stops it*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *tries to keep her Dark Matter sustained to slow the expansion of the vines*
<Seraphna> Thena> Wow. Can I claim solo EXPs?
<DeathStar> *Noire's Dark MAtter puses the vine's back*
<DeathStar> *Shade and Vyvy exit from the Dark Matter and fall on the ground, both looking half dead*
<DeathStar> *dark portal
<DeathStar> End Song
<Seraphna> **Thena TKs the two over to her** Hey!
<Sara> <Kaori> What th-- isn't that the legendary Spirit Lover!?
<Seraphna> **Jennifer sighs and cuts her blasts to start Spirit Healing the both of them**
<Xanatos> <Cole> Ah, what a name to be known as.
<DeathStar> *The Hand decided to retreat and leap off the branch and retreat. The Dark branches, no longer advancing just... hang out*
<Sara> * Kaori says this as she arrives at all the noise
<DeathStar> *Shade opens her eyes, laying there*
<Seraphna> Thena> Well Jaime on married one, Vyvy recruited harem and bred them all!
<DeathStar> <Shade> ... Ah. We made it back
* ChadWinters lowers his pistol, glancing around
<Xanatos> <Cole> This branch looks really messed up.
<Sara> <Erica> Lady Shade. You look like you've been through some serious shit.
<Seraphna> Thena> Will need trimming, care, and cultivation. Maybe it can be brought back to health.
<DeathStar> <Shade> We been looking for something. *she motions at the portal that glows, still remaining*
<DeathStar> <Shade> Ever since my powers were leaving
<ChadWinters> And that brought you here?
<DeathStar> <Shade> We thought it might be at Yggdrasil
<Seraphna> Thena> Your cute twins have the power now. They doing well!
<Xanatos> <Cole> SHould I go in there?
<DeathStar> <Shade> Suddenly all your stuff knocked us out
<DeathStar> *Zephyr glances down, wondering where the Hand is going
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Kaori could you look in that portal ebfore you help with these vines
<Sara> <Erica> Yeah, well, some jackasses were trying to fuck up the tree so...
<Sara> <Kaori> Huh? Yeah, I guess I can... *she moves over, peering at it*
* ChadWinters glances at Zephyr, then where she's looking. He tries to remember where the entrance to the center of this place was
<Seraphna> Thena> Hand needs to be smashed underfoot.
<Sara> <Erica> Great sentiment.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *somewhere at the center in the middle base area*
<DeathStar> *the portal seems to lead to a planet that looks very spirity*
<Xanatos> <Cole> Want me to go after them?
<Sara> * Erica checks for Samson and Cheryl
<DeathStar> Song 20: Forgotten World
<Sara> <Kaori> Wait, is this... the Spirit Realm?
<Sara> <Kaori> I heard of it but...
<DeathStar> <Shade> Yes. It's still here. Somewhere in this reality
<Seraphna> Jennifer> So wait, Jaime was right?
<Sara> <Kaori> "Somewhere," huh.
<DeathStar> <Shade> Yes.
<DeathStar> *She rests, exhausted*
<Seraphna> Jennifer> She suspected it still had to be around. Cool. What Spirits do we need?
<ChadWinters> I think they might be heading towards the core of the tree.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Anyway, we need to go stop those Hand people
<DeathStar> *Zephyr leaps off, doing a kamazaii jump*
<Sara> <Kaori> The core... probably. I don't like the idea of them messing around in there.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> HERE I GO
<DeathStar> <Yuki> ... she is crazy
<Seraphna> **Angela sighs and leaps after her**
<Xanatos> 6* Cole drops off backwards after Zephyr, letting out a wheeeee sound
<Seraphna> Angela> Whooooooo!
<DeathStar> *She grabs Erica and leaps off; who would notice Samson has snuck off with Erica*
* ChadWinters sighs at Zephyr leaping off and he slides his hand along his belt attaching it to a branch of the tree and leaps off
<DeathStar> *er Cheryl*
<Seraphna> Thena> Darnit! I didn't mark Cheryl.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Huh!" *struts to the edge and then hops off*
<DeathStar> *they pass the kids on the way down*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ....
<DeathStar> <Rachael> *leans over their branch*
<Sara> <Kaori> Welp, there they went... Yggdrasil's core concerns me too, but I guess I'd better focus on these vines. *she eyes how far down everyone went* ...
<Seraphna> Thena> Well, can't cry over missed pudding. Here we go! **she leaps after the others**
<Xanatos> <Valen> Oh. They're dead. R I P
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "The next stage then." *perform a 10 point swaan dive after the others*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer sighs** I'm not doing that.
<DeathStar> *they seem to be going down 8 branches*
<DeathStar> *8 giant branches*
<Sara> * Kaori moves to help deal with the vibes hoping she can just catch up later
<DeathStar> *Yuki does am ini transformation with Erica to land at the base*
<Seraphna> *Another Thena wiggles** I'll teleport you all to catch up after.
<DeathStar> Song 21: The Hand of the Serpent
<Sara> <Erica> Man, haven't fallen like that since I drank that weird booze that one time...
<DeathStar> *5 of the Hand are here, and seem to be battling Samson and Erica for the device
<DeathStar> *Cheryl
<Seraphna> **Angela shifts her landing pattern and aims her fall at one of the Hands**
<DeathStar> *Angela crushes the one*
<Seraphna> Angela> Whew! That was fun. Hey sis!
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> ... *Sabrina lands by the team a moment later, magical girl warping in*
* ChadWinters lands last, dropping the last 3 feet in a crouch, a thin cable hanging above him. 1"Much better landing than last time."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Huh. Neat
<Seraphna> **Thena lands like a fairy with TK, then seems to blink, teleporting those above back down**
<Sara> * Erica leaps at one of the Hand, going for a haymaker
<DeathStar> *The hand turn and begin to throw poison at their faces*
<DeathStar> *as Erica punches the one into the air*
<Xanatos> 6* Cole lands in a big crunch. Then blinks at the poison
<DeathStar> *Yuki attacks the one Erica did*
* ChadWinters moves backwards quickly then fire a shot at the one Erica sends in the air
<Seraphna> **Angela forms a Holy shield to block the poison**
<DeathStar> *Zephyr drag-goon-bustahs another*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer fires her shotgun into another**
<DeathStar> *Samson and cheryl work side by side*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *ducks low and moves in swiftly, striking with ehr fists and then following up with a kick*
<DeathStar> <Samson> Hm. *she watches Erica and the others, and hehs. A moment later he slumps forward, as if a puppet's strings are cut*
<Seraphna> **Thena pops over next to Samson and checks him over** Ben?
<Xanatos> 6* Cole hums as fights a hand guy person thing.
<Sara> <Erica> Someone check on Cheryl-- *she notes mid-combat*
<DeathStar> *the hands that remain crawl along the ceiling suddenly*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'm good
<DeathStar> *she whips at the ceiling*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> *tries to archer shoot them*
<Xanatos> <Cole> WHOA creeping roof runners.
<Seraphna> **Jaime reaches up and has vines up there try to trap him**
<Sara> <Erica> Fuckin' creepy little buggers.
* ChadWinters aims upwards, and begins firing at the ones on the ceiling
<Xanatos> 6* Cole forms his miniguns and fires up at them.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *forms tentacles and whips at the Hand on the ceilings too*
<DeathStar> *Ben or Samson lifts his head* ... ... *he stares up*
<Seraphna> Thena> You okay...?
<DeathStar> *Noire and Cole take one down and as they land, spit poison at them
<DeathStar> *the last one begins to throw daggers down rapidly*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Eeek
<Seraphna> *Angela pulls the Holy Shield upwards.
<Sara> <Erica> Knife to meet you too. Bloody hell...
<ChadWinters> Cheryl. 6He shifts to get up the holy shield
<ChadWinters> *get under*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer fires a Spirit Blast up at the last one**
<Sara> * Erica boosts her Chi Flow, halving any damage to herself
<Ariel> * A girl in a mask and a cape appears, throwing an energy blast up at the hand from a rod.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Stop that! Ewwww!" *flails at it with a tentacle*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Grrr. *Yuki swishes her tail when suddenly the Hand falls d own on the shield*
<Sara> <Erica> What th--
<DeathStar> *Sabrina turns slowly*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Huh?
<Seraphna> Angela> Ewww. Do you know how hard it is to wash an Energy Shield? Not hard at all actually...
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Tuxedo Mask, you came!"
<Xanatos> <Cole> Thanks for your help masked stranger.
<Ariel> * The girl lands, and almost looses her balance. "Tuxedo... what?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Oh thank goodness
<Sara> <Erica> I... what? What the fuck? ... Thank you though.
<DeathStar> *one hand twitches - like a serpent*
<Seraphna> Thena> Sam or Ben? *she wiggles fingers at him*
<DeathStar> <Ben> It's me
* ChadWinters glances at the new person. 1"Apparently it's easy to get on the tree." 6He raises his gun, firing at shot at the twitching hand
<DeathStar> <Ben> ... where am I?
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *leaps and brings a fist down on the twitching Hand*
<DeathStar> *the hand stops moving*
<Seraphna> Thena> Yggdrassil.
<DeathStar> *Ben radios in where they are to the fleet*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Good job, everyone. Y--- Oh shi--
<Sara> <Erica> And... you are, little lady?
<Seraphna> Thena> *tilts her head*
<DeathStar> *The comm is cut off*
<Ariel> * She quickly stands up, adjusting her hat. "Such a commotion up here, it's hard to miss." She tries to pretend she didn't loose her composure.
<Sara> <Erica> ...
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Yes, the security procedures should be re-evaluated."
* ChadWinters moves over to Cheryl and nods to her. 1"Good to see you back"
<Sara> * Erica looks up, grimacing
<Seraphna> Thena> What was that...?
<DeathStar> *Ren steps out to eye the sky*
<Sara> <Erica> The Aquarius is under attack.
<DeathStar> <Ren> The Templar fleet is moving to take over Yggdrasil
<DeathStar> <Ren> And cutting our fleets off from it
<Seraphna> Thena> Ben...? What did you do?
<ChadWinters> There it is.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Those jerks!"
<DeathStar> <Ben> Nothing. Samson I think just let go
<DeathStar> *Ben looks up, confused* Templars?
<Xanatos> <Cole> Too far for me to teleport. What the hell do we do?
<ChadWinters> We defend the tree.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I can try to fly up there
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I am a magical girl
<Sara> <Erica> Defending the tree is probably all we can do. The Aquarius is in the hands of Taiga and Mireille... it'll... it'll be fine, right?
<Seraphna> **Angela grumbles** You know, after this I'm getting Project Epsilon back.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Where did this Samson go?"
<ChadWinters> Sabrina, can you call in your entire planet to help us?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Lets... try to believe in the others. If need be the Aquarius can try to lock onto us
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I-I'll try!
<DeathStar> *Sabrina touches her head and makes weird cute noises*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<Seraphna> **Thena taps her comms to call her mercensaries**
<DeathStar> Location: The Aquarius
<DeathStar> Song 22: Hidden
<DeathStar> *Taiga eyes the ships moving into position and the Empress is heard cursing - not very Erevis like*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *She turns to Dias and John on the bridge*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We might need Gears out there
<ChadWinters> <Dias> You got one I can break?!
<Seraphna> **Tabetha looks up**
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Their fleet is quite numerous. I do wonder what their true intentions are."
<DeathStar> <Leon McTreggor> I apologize for this. But my leader feels Tggdrasil needs to fall under out purview
<DeathStar> *he notes on the screen. Standing behind him is Cersei in a God General outfit*
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Ready to kick some butt, Johnny?
<DeathStar> *like the one in the past*
<ChadWinters> 6Dias peers over at Leon. 1"Hostile takeover isn't the best way to go at it."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Get me a fucking gear. I wanna kick this kid's teeth in. 6* He gets to his feet.
<DeathStar> <Leon> Perhaps, but the tree is too dangerous under your control.
<DeathStar> *he rises and is now in his armor, too*
<DeathStar> <Leon> I apologize
<DeathStar> *Taiga nods*
<DeathStar> *Leon ends transmissions*
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Apologies are worthless in a battle.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Well we're not going to let it happen easily. 6He winks at Leon and
<DeathStar> *John moves and gets into his Gear*
<DeathStar> <John> Well, this is like old times
<Seraphna> **Tabetha pouts** Don't want to ride me?
<ChadWinters> 6Dias moves after John and climbs up into a gear. 1"It's giving me goose bumps John."
<DeathStar> <John> Not yet. I'm saving that for back up
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus moves to get in a gear too.
<DeathStar> <John> Never play all your cards
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Okay... you be careful. I'm going to cheat for now.
<DeathStar> *the PAX is moving to engage the flag ship that Leon is on, the two are slugging it out*
<DeathStar> Song 23 - Hidden
<ChadWinters> 6Dias eyes the controls for a bit and takes the gear out of the hanger bay
<DeathStar> *John launches out and twirls, going out into space as the Templar ships launch dozens of fighter ships; no gears at least*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus blasts out after Dias and John.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina floats in space with a magical barrier, observing, having brought one or two people with her that want to come*
<Seraphna> *Tabetha watches for now, though she does start using TK to screw with the enemy ships**
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Watching the PAX fight is quite the light show I must say.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I always felt safe when I was there. Despite...all the bullshit that happened to it constantly.
<DeathStar> *The PAX seems heavily upgraded compared to the old days, it's attacks doing massive damage to the Templar smaller ships, but surprisingly it isgetting hammered heavil, too. A tiny ship from Geyze flies up and enters the PAX*
<DeathStar> *during the commotion*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus works on taking out fighters.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Time to engage boys. 6He flicks a few more switches and spins moving in at the fighters
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I am using sensors to record tactical data on Templar weapons and defenses. I shall attempt to formulate means to adapt."
<DeathStar> *John moves to battle the fighters; dozens fly in to take out Marcus and Dias and they begin to fire strange beams that seem to go through their Gears, trying to fry their equipment and leave their Gear intact*
<DeathStar> <John> ..,, The heck?!
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Whoa whoa whoa. This isn't right.
<Xanatos> 6* Simon works on any repairs the Aquarius may need if they're engaging in the fight.
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Seem's like they're trying to be passive?
<DeathStar> *a Mercenary ship joins and begins to attack, sending out fighters; sadly the Mercenary ship isn't that much help but it provides distraction. The Aquarius attacks nad hammers and Mireille uses her powers to boost it's attack*
<DeathStar> <John> That or take our gear after we're done
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Weirdly humane. **tries to get one enemy ship to veer into another**
<DeathStar> <John> Dias. These fighters.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> And maybe us too! 6* He tries to avoid things the best he can, using the standard beam rifle to return fire.
<DeathStar> <John> They're going to overwhelm us
<DeathStar> <John> Only one thing is going to end this is to do enough damage to that flag ship
<Seraphna> **Tabetha tuts and starts preparing a rescue shuttle**
<DeathStar> Song 24: Believe in Me That Believes in You
<ChadWinters> <Dias> A giant fist?
<DeathStar> <John> That's what I think.
<DeathStar> <John >What about you Marcus?
<DeathStar> *John dodges the attacks,*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Oh hell yeah. We'll cover you.
<DeathStar> *14 fighters chase Tabetha around, firing away and 10 chase Marcus and 7 Dias*
<ChadWinters> <Dias> I like where your heads are out! 6Dias twists, spirialing towards the flag ship.
<DeathStar> *John boosts ahead, taking a hit here and there, eyeing some systems blinking*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Taiga, John's gear is moving to engage the Templar flag ship."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I can't even shoot back, I'm just dodging all the damn time!
<Seraphna> **Tabetha uses her Spade abilities to keep a good chase, always moving a few moments before an attack, she only needs the shuttle to last till John does something heroically stupid though**
<DeathStar> *Marcus is shot at by Up up up up up up up up up up up*
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<Xanatos> dddddddddd
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> *Marcus gets a star*
<DeathStar> Song 25: The Fist That Pierces the Heavens*
<ChadWinters> 6Dias begins sending energy towards his gear's shielding, guiding it to cover it's left fist.
<DeathStar> *Dias' shields begin to deplete; by the time they reach it, the PAX and the Templar ship seem to have holes in places*
<DeathStar> *from pounding each other*
<DeathStar> <John> So
<DeathStar> <John> Where should we aim to do maximum damage
<DeathStar> *He shifts into Gear mode*
<Seraphna> **Tabetha does some quick analytics with her ship knowledge**
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Let's see... the core...
<DeathStar> <John> Blow them up! I like it!
<DeathStar> *John flies inside a hole*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Brutal.
<Seraphna> Tabetha> You get out of that mech before you launch it you hear me?
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Dead center! 6He flies in to another hole, tearing through it
<DeathStar> *John smashes his way through a hallway; people in priest and uniforms scream and run. As they rush forward the hallway, Cersei and Leon stand in the hallway before them
<DeathStar> <Leon> ... *slshes John's mech's leg and cuts it in half*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Is it against presenidential protocol for the president of Earth to fly straight into the hull of a belligerent starship?"
<DeathStar> <John> Shit
<DeathStar> *John stumbles, hopping*
<DeathStar> *Cersei leaps onto Dias' mech's face and stabs one of the eyes*
<Seraphna> **Tabetha closes her eyes and plans her route**
<ChadWinters> 6Dias slams his gear upwards, aiming to drive Cersei into the ceiling
<DeathStar> *Cersei hurks, coughing some blood as she lands and kneels*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus lands against the side of the templar ship and starts to work on destroying cannons so that they can flee without taking much fire.
<DeathStar> <Cersei> ... damn
<DeathStar> *8 fighters try to chase Marcus, firing left left left left left left left left
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<ChadWinters> 6Dias opens the gears hatch and stands up, looking at both of the two. 1"Told you we wouldn't let you take this tree easily."
<DeathStar> -0-
<Xanatos> (I was typing in PM to you!)
<DeathStar> (LOLO)
<DeathStar> (I just saw it)
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<Xanatos> rrrrrrrr
<DeathStar> *John hops past rapidly*
<DeathStar> *Leon throws his blade into Dias' back of the gear, damaging it*
<ChadWinters> <Dias> So how bought we call off this attack and find a more diplomatic approach? 6He dark energy begins to bleed off his left arm while a calming aura exudes off him
<DeathStar> <Leon> ... You can try
<DeathStar> <Leon> But I have orders
<Seraphna> **Tabetha then turns her shuttle in a wide run, and goes for one of the holes** The things I do to keep this man alive...
<DeathStar> *Cersei runs past Dias*
<DeathStar> *John hops into the core*
<DeathStar> <JOhn> I've reached it
<DeathStar> <John> *lifts and aims his Gear, charging*
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Right, get out an set the detonate, then hold out till I get there. Almost...
<DeathStar> *John eyes the dozens of templars surrounding him*
<DeathStar> <JOhn> Yes... get out
<DeathStar> <John> ....
<ChadWinters> <Dias> You're call. 6His left hand erupts in Dark Matter energy, this calming aura shifting to a menacing one as a wave of killing intent erupts from him. 6He pulls his fist back and then swings it forward, a wave of Dark Energy erupting from it and spiraling along the hallway
<Seraphna> **She looks slightly ahead and plans to drop the shuttle on the generals so she can grab the two** Dias you keep him alive!
<DeathStar> *Leon grabs Cersei to protect her and holds his blade up to block*
<DeathStar> *and is thrown back*
<DeathStar> *Leon slashes himself free and talks into a link*
<DeathStar> <Leon> It seems we have lost this fight after all and been ordered back
<ChadWinters> <Dias> Using another as a shield...Coward.
<DeathStar> <Leon> You have done well
<Seraphna> **Tabetha brings the shuttle in to start sweeping templars out of the way and create an opening, hopefully using the shjuttle as a shield for a moment**
<DeathStar> *he puts Cersei on his shoulder and the templars vanish*
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> All the templars on that ship are gone
<DeathStar> *the other templar ships begin to retreat*
<ChadWinters> 6Dias taps his comm. 1"They're retreating. John let's get out of here."
<Seraphna> Tabetha> Well... that makes it easy. Get on boys. They're blowing the ship I think.
<DeathStar> <John> ... *he struggles to move his gear*
<DeathStar> <Ship> 25 seconds to destruction
<Seraphna> **Tabetha eyes the gear and tears off the front so he cna ge tout with TK**
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<ChadWinters> 6Dias leans back into his gear and see if it'll still flyt
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<Jackieness> <Airym> "Taiga, the Templar command ship is reachign critical mass It is being scuttled."
<DeathStar> *it barely can*
<Seraphna> **Tabetha then TKs him over into the shuttle and flies them out, giving Dias time tog et on**
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus watches the ships begin to flee and moves his gear back towards the aquarius.
<DeathStar> *Taiga begins to put shields to max*
<ChadWinters> 6Dias shuts the hatch and turns, moving out as fast as he can
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<Seraphna> **Tabetha rockets out**
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<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> *The Templar ship implodes oddly*
<Seraphna> **Tabetha then sets the shields to max in the ear and grabs him**
<DeathStar> *sucking itself inward and blows up*
<Seraphna> *rear
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...well that wasn't right.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well..that as lucky
<DeathStar> <Taiga> That could have hurt if it blew up
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Fascinating. They used a singularity implosion to ensure that no debris could be collected afterward."
<Seraphna> Tabetha> I imagine they didn't want to harm the tree.
<Seraphna> **Tabetha checks John over**
<DeathStar> *John lays back and relaxes*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I think Airym is right, they didn't want us getting their tech.
<Seraphna> Tabetha> You dummy.
<DeathStar> <John> I still kick ass
<DeathStar> <John> ...woo
<Seraphna> **Tabetha kisses him and smiles**
<DeathStar> -Final Scene-
<DeathStar> *Sabrina hops around the masked girl on Geyze*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Are you a Maka?
<DeathStar> *Maka ships are in the sky, helping protect the tree*
<Sara> * Probably more like actual flying Maka than ships
<DeathStar> *Selena rests and the PAX floats in space nearby, damaged; Athena is nowhere to be seen*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> So we have a new enemy - snake worshipers and religious fanatics from deep space
<ChadWinters> It would appear so.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *kisses on Erica and holds onto her*
<Ariel> <Masked Girl> "Ah, well... y-yeah." She bows formally. "It's good to meet you."
<Xanatos> <Cole> Honestly, there will always be a new enemy. You get used to it.
<Seraphna> **Thena is sitting on Ben, inspecting him for damage**
<DeathStar> <Ben> I just wonder where Samson went
<ChadWinters> <Dias> The Templars will think before making sold a bold move again.
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin leans in to stare a Cheryl.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl eyes the other her, who refuses to be reabsorbed*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... shit
<Seraphna> Thena> Either into another being or he's still in there. In which case we should clone you.
<Sara> <Erica> Still haven't caught your name. I swear, if it's something like "Cape Mask..." *she pats Yuki, stroking her hair*
<Seraphna> Angela> I have TWO big sisters now.
<DeathStar> <Other Cheryl> I am my own person. You can't
* ChadWinters glances at the two Cheryls. 1"This will end well."
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Splitting yourself for so long. You asked for this. 6* He says simply, shifting to move away.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl ruffles her blonde hair* I know, right? It's never happened before! I had to split! I didn't want Yggdrasil to be used
<Ariel> <Masked Girl> *stands up straight* "I am-" She hesitates. "...still having to think of another name."
<DeathStar> *Shade is resting under a tree*
<Seraphna> Angela> Eeee... **she hugs them both**
<Seraphna> Angela> Next sister night is going to be the best ever.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Tuxedo Mask!"
<DeathStar> *Sabrina talks with the Masked Girl about the secret Maka hand shakes*
<Sara> * Erica facepalms
* ChadWinters rubs his face a bit. 1"Have fun with that, Cheryl."
<Ariel> <Masked Girl> "It seems silly to name yourself after clothes, and it's not really a tuxedo anyways..."
<Seraphna> **Angela sticks her tongue out at Chad**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...its a legacy name!"
<DeathStar> *Shion has her arms crossed* Well, we have a few mysteries. Why were thecorrupted spirits hanging out on Kumen. How does the cult people fit into the Serpent. And where do the Templars fight into things with the Gods.
<Xanatos> <Cole> Just call youself Masque. It's obvious, right?
<DeathStar> <Shion> Oh and I think I'm going to retire
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Retire? Again, Shion?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yeah you're way too old to still be working. 6* He says to Shion.
<Seraphna> **Thena peers around and notices her mothers are missing, wondering what they're up to**
<DeathStar> <Shion> Well. I've not done that much here really and I just was meant to help set the Alliance up so it could work in this new reality
<ChadWinters> We did manage to get your mansion back, though. 6He notes to Cheryl
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... It was missing?
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...Rach...do something about Valen..."
<DeathStar> <Cehryl> What happened while I was looking for Ben?
<Seraphna> Angela> Seized by a shadow government.
<DeathStar> *Rachael half-heartedly whaps him on the back*
<ChadWinters> 6Dias suddenly slides up to the two Cheryls eyeing them both
<Xanatos> 6* Valen winks at Rachael.
<Seraphna> Angela> Earth got taken over by shape shifters.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... ehhh. Chii, lets go exploring the universe again
<Seraphna> Angela> Dias is President still. The horror.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Also some conspiracy!"
<DeathStar> *Cheryl grabs her and moves to go*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Also some conspiracy!"
<Seraphna> Angela> Hey!
<ChadWinters> <Dias> A damn good one too
<Seraphna> **Angela chases her**
<ChadWinters> I'll bring you up to date when there's less people to annoy you
<DeathStar> -Final Scene-
<DeathStar> *the Empress sits in her chair, resting up on the PAX as it leaves Geyze. Suddenly, Athena rises behind her and attacks her*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Hello. I think it's time we had a talk. And by talk, I mean I'm going to take my home back, usurper. And my mother's power back. *Athena narrows her eyes.* <Empress> ...
<DeathStar> -END-
<DeathStar> *makes note - 35 mins over, need to work on time management*
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