The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 500-1

Session Time: Tue Apr 13 00:00:00 2021
<DeathStar> 3
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-642.2.22
<DeathStar> Location: Aquarius
* Jackieness has joined #TAW-Session500
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius has been assigned closer to the Erusian border, despite all the chaos currently going on further into the Suisen territory and the Dark Ones attacking closer and closer to the Yggdrasil. Yuki drums her fingers on her chair, apparently annoyed at the order*
<Seraphna> Cookie> Brownies?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Erica wouldn't approve
<DeathStar> *Mire is flopped over the railing*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We should be closer to the action, not babysitting the border
<Seraphna> Cookie> Any idea why they put us this far out of it?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Good question
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I'm sure they told Erica something
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Probably like "We need you out here, only you can do it"
<Jackieness> <Airym> *is at her console*
<Seraphna> Cookie> Well, we are awesome, especially Mireille.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> I've decided to called Mir. <Yuki> What? <Mireille> Mir. *she peers at them* So that people realize they should fear me in battle. *she holds up a book of poems, writing out something, trying to look edgy and fearsome*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> .... ....
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Cookie, what have you been giving her?
<Seraphna> Cookie> Nothing! I mean, think about it. I still use my given name and I'm named Cookie!
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Your name is now Cooks
<Seraphna> Cooks> Yes Ma'am.
<DeathStar> *"Mir" nods*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Don't humor her
<DeathStar> <Yuki> This is some teenage rebel thing
<Jackieness> <Airym> *tilts her head to the side*
<Seraphna> Cooks> I dunno what to tell you, I'm Cooks now.
<DeathStar> *Yuki smacks face* Eriiiiiiiiiica.
<DeathStar> *"Mir" points at Airym* Rym.
<Sara> * Erica walks in, eyebrows raised
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Why?"
<DeathStar> <"Mir"> It's edgy.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Why is edginess essential?"
<Seraphna> Cooks> For we are the Elite Mir Crew.
<DeathStar> *She thinks* I was told it was how you looked cool and made the enemy fear you
<DeathStar> *Yuki motions*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Am I mad? Are they mad?
<Sara> <Erica> What's all this about?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Mireille is calling herself Mir and renaming people
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Because it's "fearsome"
<Seraphna> Cooks> I am Cooks now.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I do not have any records of you ever walking between the raindrops."
<Seraphna> Cooks> I did that once.
<DeathStar> *Yuki's tails swish; clearly border patrol is getting to her. She
<DeathStar> *Yuki's tails swish; clearly border patrol is getting to her. She's the type who likes to be on the move*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "According to my data on social hisotry, those who are lords of the edge often brag about walking between raindrops."
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Really?
<Seraphna> Cook> Clearly I was meant to be Cooks, pilot of the great Mir Ship.
<DeathStar> *Yuki sighs, putting earmuffs on Yurica lest she be infected by this stupidity*
<DeathStar> ,<Yuki> Cookie, clearly you're part of the reason she acts like this
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Conclusion, Mireille is not edgy enough to be Mir. Cookie can become Cooks, however."
<Sara> <Erica> Mireille. Normally nicknames are something someone else gives you
<Sara> <Erica> If people consider you fearsome they will come up with a fearsome name for you on their own
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Oh. Okay! *she returns back to normal*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Does Cookie still wish to be Cooks?"
<DeathStar> *at that moment, alarms go off*
<Seraphna> Cookie> Maybe later! Bad things!
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Huh? *she sets Yurica to the side and looks up*
<Jackieness> <Airym> *turns to her console and checks ship status*
<Seraphna> **Cookie checks the monitors**
<DeathStar> *across the border, Erusian ships are surprisingly being destroyed due to an overwhelming number of Tsivrixsh ships.*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> ...
<DeathStar> *the Tsivrixsh ships seem to be crossing into Suisen Space; it looks like it's not an entire armada, but just a unit, but the unit is still surprisingly large. Who knows if across the border in other places units like this are crossing*
<Seraphna> Cookie> I think that inevitable move by the Tsiv is happening!
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I just hope this is a one time thing
<DeathStar> <Yuki> And not a full invasion
<Jackieness> <Airym> *marks all the Tsiv ships on the tactical displays*
<DeathStar> *they seem to be older ships, but they are definitely enhanced with newer weapons.*
<DeathStar> *probably using older ships to probe the border*
<DeathStar> <Mirei> ... We might have a problem.
<Seraphna> Cookie> If I had to guess this is a scouting run. The Tsiv version that involves blowing things up.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "They ar elikely trying to find the weak points in the defensive line."
<DeathStar> *as she says that, the Tsivrixsh turn a bit in their direction. At the same time, Dark One ships out of the shadows near the Aquarius. The ship is in a pincer position. Mireille scrambles to get shields up* <Yuki> I guess it's no coincindence they picked this place to cross
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Dark One fleet on intercept course."
<DeathStar> <Mireille> The Tsivrixsh are also heading for us
<Seraphna> Cookie> I say we scattle and see if they fight each other.
<DeathStar> *she brings up the area for places to go; sadly there is not much in the area, but a few systems over is a destroyed planet with a massive asteroid field*
<DeathStar> <Mireille> If we can manage to jump we might can reach that
<Seraphna> **Cookie nods** We better move fast then!
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I have calculated a jump solution, but we need to get clear first captain."
<DeathStar> *Yuki nods* Alright, try to get us clear. *Mireille sinks into the Spirit Chamber*
<Seraphna> **Cookie starts moving the ship, using her foresense to try and steer them ahead of anything**
<DeathStar> *both enemies draw closer, almost in range; as they move forward trying to escape, both forces move to interecept. Prepare yourself, Sera*
<Seraphna> Cookie uses Ace of Spades.
<Seraphna> OG Skiparoonie
<DeathStar> (Boo boo boo boo)
<DeathStar> *Cookie misses out on an epic OG game, cheating herself out on adventure of a life time, but manages to avoid guns and tendrils, but they are still not quite out of range yet*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "We have a window ahead."
<DeathStar> *The enemy moves forward, more aggressively going on the attack once more. Prepare yourself*
<Seraphna> **Cookie keeps them going, blowing a stamina to reuse her Ace of Spades manuver, eyes a little red**
<DeathStar> *they are nearly there. Yuki leans against Erica when a stray tendril slams into the ship, shaking them, clearly intending to damage them and make them slower*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Ack!
<DeathStar> *and they just needed a few more seconds*
<DeathStar> *The Tsivrixsh power up their guns to take down their shields*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I think we can say they are definitely working together...
<Seraphna> **Cookie yips in surprise at somehow not seeing that coming** We could use a distraction!
<Jackieness> <Airym> "No damage to our hull so far. her emay be broken bottles in the ship bar."
<DeathStar> *while Cookie is distracted, a Dark One scream emits to take her down.*
<Seraphna> **Cookie squeals and tries to shield her mind, otherwise flops on the console**
<DeathStar> *Yuki jerks and rushes over to the controls while Cookie flops*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Crap crap crap
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Multiple enemy weapons have locked on to us."
<DeathStar> *Yuki sits down* I know I know. *The enemy begins to catch up*
<DeathStar> *Mire speaks to Airym through the system* Airym
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Yes?"
<DeathStar> <Mirei> I will use my spirit energy to boost the ship forward rapidly; you need to jump the moment we're out of range of them since it'll be like a quick jerk forward. Ready?
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Ready."
<DeathStar> *One Dark Ship and Tsivrixsh ship get closer, the tendrils hammering on the shields when the Aquarius jerks forward; somewhere the new cook curses as the plates and food goes all over the place. The Spirit energy burns the Dark Ship and damages the Tsivrixsh ship as they shoot forward and hit the target range, but begin to slow down and come to a stop.*
<Jackieness> <Airym> *overrides the helm and immediately initiates a jump*
<DeathStar> *they hyperspace and Yuki props Cookie up, slapping her awake*
<Seraphna> **Cookie squeaks** an’ some bread too!
<Jackieness> <Airym> "We have escaped."
<Seraphna> Cookie> Huh? Did I pass out from being too awesome?
<DeathStar> *Mirei exits, exhausted* We will arrive at the location very soon. <Yuki> But they are likely going to chase us. We need to warn the PAX as soon as we arrive; they'll attempt to jam us no doubt
<Jackieness> <Airym> *turns to her console* "I have automated a message burst to fire as soon as the hyperdrive cycles down."
<Seraphna> Cookie> Ugh... no that’s the shadows in my head... Damn Dark One screams.
<DeathStar> *The viewscreen shows the system they are escaping to - not too far away from the current system. It shows the asteroid field of what was once a planet, scattered all over the system, making for a good place to hide and evade the enemy in a game of cat and mouse*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *nods to Airym* You're good
<Seraphna> **Cookie prepares to take them into cover** Got that warning message ready?
<Jackieness> <Airym> "It seemed the mostefficient means of fulfilling your request to report to the PAX."
<DeathStar> *Yuki studies the layout of the asteroid field, turning to Cookie and Airym as well as Erica* You think we can beat the overwhelming odds using this place, or should we keep trying to run?
<DeathStar> *Her tails swish in thought*
<Seraphna> Cookie> Either one is risky, but here the PAX will know where we are due to the transmission.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> That is true
<DeathStar> *Yuki looks at Airym*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "The Tsivirxsh could be outfoxed. I do not possess sufficient data on Dark One military doctrine and technology to reach a definitive conclusion."
<Seraphna> Cookie> Not to mention our confirmation about the Dark Ones ends any hesitation the PAX had about mobilizing at the Tsiv.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I .. want to believe not all Tsivrixsh are in favor of working with the Dark Ones. But until Lorelei and their group win them over....
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: Winter 19,966 1.17 Croza Era
<DeathStar> Location: City by the Sea
<DeathStar> *Celes puts up a book quietly. Neekito stares out the window of the house, not moving - something she does often these days*
<Seraphna> **Talia curls in Neekito’s lap**
<DeathStar> *Simon has left to do something with Chronos a few days ago, something at her insistence, leaving the group to deal with whatever may be going on with the Ancients*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh has been very thoughtful lately, trying to decide on a course of action.
<DeathStar> *Celes returns with the book and sits at the desk, eyeing her blonde hair*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats about.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I--- *Gwen steps in through the door* <Gwen> It looks like Gale is back
<DeathStar> *Gwen shakes off snow*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And how is she?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I don't know, she's over at you know who's manor. I guess some of us should go talk to her
<Seraphna> Alita> Carefully.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would not hurt to see how she's doing.
<DeathStar> *Neekito finally turns her head*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> ... hm.
<DeathStar> *Celes stands up and moves to step outside*
<Seraphna> **Alita rises, pulling up her hood over her cloak**
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I guess I should see what's going on."
<DeathStar> *Gale can be seen talking to Sophia in Mal'oy's yard; the two are discussing something and Gale looks a bit off, but seems okay so far. She touches Sophia, clearly pacting with her and then begins to create something, transferring her power into something*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> What is she doing?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That's a good question. 6He hangs from Gwen's hip.
<Seraphna> **Alita blinks** I think she's making an artifact.
<Alicia> * Ceilidh studies the technique
<Seraphna> Alita> Like the weapons and other tools tied to the elements we've found.
<DeathStar> *Gale then creates a gauntlet - it looks much like Xucarr's Wind Gauntet, which is said to be the hero weapon, belonging to the family of the hero's and only works for their bloodline to bring out it's true power. Gale hands it to Sophia, who looks confused and slips it on*
<Seraphna> Alita> ...Yes.... Sophia is the start of the Wind Hero's Line it seems.
<DeathStar> *Of course, Xucarr is a beast*
<DeathStar> *beast man
<DeathStar> *so it makes little sense*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I wonder where she learned to do that.
<Seraphna> Alita> Spirits may simply be able to do it. Gnome made a piece of armor for her Wife at one point.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "That, or it's a secret Croza technique."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is most likely the start of it.
<Seraphna> Alita> And didn't Sylph make that bow Ellie has?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That or she's chosen her for something.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I know Qui is part one of the 7 hero's and Shinobu and Leaf and Celes here and Linnet, Ardea and so on.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "So probably not a Croza technique."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> So is this Sophia person one of the heroes?
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** perhaps her family marries into a Werewolf or Beast Line at some point.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Perhaps. That or something has changed because of our actions.
<Seraphna> Alita> A lot can happen in thousands of years.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Ultimately we will not know for sure until later.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Hm. I do not think so. *She studies Sophia* I have never seen Xucarr use the gauntlet
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "So, what are the rules regarding time paradoxes...?"
<Seraphna> **Alita blinks** Is it possible Xucarr is not a true hero then?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> It is more likely he is likely just using the base power and backing it up with his beastman power
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe I have covered this several times now, Ceilidh.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "...sorry."
<DeathStar> *Gwen pats Ceilidh*
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** So we have yet to discover the true inheritor to Sophia's line.
<DeathStar> <Celes> .... I have suspicions
<Seraphna> Alita> Ellie all along?
<Seraphna> Alita> It would explain why she's catnip for Wind Spirits.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Alita has a strong hypothesis.
<DeathStar> <Celes> It is a possibility. They do look similiar
<DeathStar> <Celes> But we'd need to have her touch the gauntlet
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I could do a DNA test but I would need genetic material from both
<DeathStar> *Sophia and Gale talk, sitting down nearby* <Gwen> So are we going to talk to Gale?
<Seraphna> Alita> Let's.
<DeathStar> *Gwen walks up; Gale looks up at them and Sophia rises, bowing to them* <Sophia> My Lady. Hello. Are you here to see Lord Mal'oy?
<DeathStar> *Gale flutters up, quiet*
<DeathStar> <Celes> We are here to speak to you
<DeathStar> *Celes pushes Ceilidh forward*
<DeathStar> <Celes> My servant Ceilidh was curious about you
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Ah. How are you doing?"
<DeathStar> <Sophia> I-I am well. H-How can I help you?
<DeathStar> *Gale stands in the back - quieter compared to the past*
<DeathStar> *Gwen peers at Alita*
<Sara> * Ellie peers from the back of the group
<Seraphna> Alita> Well, we came to check on you and Gale, we hear Gaia just got back.
<Seraphna> **heard you just
<DeathStar> <Gala> *spots Ellie and perks up*
<DeathStar> <Gale> Ah. ... *She darkens a little* Ah... ... Um... the Croza... needed me for ... stuff
<DeathStar> <Gale> But I'm back now
<DeathStar> *Celes raises a brow*
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... is everything alright?"
<DeathStar> <Gale> Yes. It's ... nothing. Really. *she looks a little strange*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh bites her lip slightly. "If... you say so..."
<Sara> * Ellie frowns
<Seraphna> **Alita gives her a hug** Would you like some invigoration?
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Please... if things get worse... talk to us."
<DeathStar> <Gale> ... Well...
<DeathStar> <Gale> I cannot remember everything but some of the Croza asked me for some help and took me somewhere. I can't remember much else. Other than feeling funny
<DeathStar> *Sophia frowns*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh nods.
<DeathStar> <Celes> ... *moves over to Ellie and whispers*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Ellie
<DeathStar> *Celes cups her hands so Gale can't hear her over the wind*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Can you possibily talk to her about taking us to the spirit realm?
<DeathStar> *Neekito to the others* Do you think? *indicating the corruption*
<Seraphna> **Alita nods, gently tapping the ground under them with her staff to give Gale a boost with her field**
<Sara> <Ellie> Um... Uh... *she wanders over*
<DeathStar> *Gale looks at Ellie. Sophia studies Ellie quietly, glancing at the manor for her master*
<DeathStar> <Gale> Hi, Miss Ellie.
<Sara> <Ellie> Hi, Gale... Are you sure you're okay?
<DeathStar> <Gale> I-I think so. To be honest, I feel a little fussy headed and not as cheerful maybe. But at the same time I've noticed my powers seem maybe stronger. The Croza mentioned wanting to make something to help spirits.
<DeathStar> *Gale shows her power, but instead of a typical wind thing, she shows her power can crush things easier*
<DeathStar> *the wind being amped up*
<Seraphna> **Alita raises a brow under her hood**
<Sara> * Ellie frowns. "Please be careful. More power isn't always a good thing..."
<DeathStar> *Gale nods* I agree!
<DeathStar> *Sophia squints and jerks when she notices Mal'oy watching them. She panicks a bit and hides the relic Gale made for her, making it vanish*
<DeathStar> *Celes whispers to Id to check Sophia and Ellie*
<Sara> <Ellie> So, um... I need a favor... *she moves in and whispers about it; trying to do as Celes asked, at the least*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id does so as discreetly as possible as to not bring unwanted attention from the Croza
<DeathStar> *Gale listens, hands together* Hm. Aska and Shade are very strict. But ... *she looks at Sophia*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh waits
<DeathStar> <Gale> I will do it. But I need a bit of time. Need to make sure won't get in trouble
<DeathStar> *Celes lets out a breath of relief at Ellie's ability with Wind Spirits*
<Sara> <Ellie> That's why I didn't want to say it too loud
<DeathStar> *Gale nods* I will set up things and come get you all. Make sure Aska or Shadeisn't there that day.
<DeathStar> *Gale smiles, looking a bit more like her usual self. She gives Ellie a hug, then takes Sophia's hand*
<DeathStar> *Gwen watches Gale move back with Sophia where Mal'oy greets them. And clearly begins to question Sophia*
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I hope that one will be okay
<Seraphna> Alita> I worry a bit more for our own skins, he clearly needs Sophia.
<DeathStar> <Celes> That is true. So what are your takes? Also good job, Ellie. Thank you
<DeathStar> *Neekito takes her hand*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I was able to complete a scan on Sophia.
<Seraphna> Alita> I think the Croza are using this world's relatively smaller spirits to test augmenting others.
<DeathStar> <Celes> So is she someone special?
<Sara> <Ellie> It's unfortunate that we can't do anything for her right now, but we know we will someday
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "I'm worried about that."
<Sara> * Ellie is of course referring to Gale's corruption
<DeathStar> *Neekito nods* Who knows, we might still help her before it's end. Clearly she wasn't fully corrupted as much as the other spirits
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes. She we would be Ellie's distant relation.
<Seraphna> Alita> Unfortunately, we know what comes of it.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> After all, she retained some sense of self
<Seraphna> **Alita nods**
<Seraphna> Alita> Perhaps her knowing Ellie then and now helped too.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would raise concern about trying to alter her future.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Maybe but the other Spirits have no memory of this time period
<DeathStar> <Celes> Why would Gale remember Gale?
<DeathStar> *Ellie
<Seraphna> Alita> Not all memory is in the mind.
<DeathStar> *Celes considers that*
<Seraphna> Alita> Memory of the heart often surprises us all.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> We do not know yet how it plays out. Or how it should play out. I believe Ellie should follow her heart until the end.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It would depend on when she was take out of the picture.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well, we'll observe her and Gaia. They were the only relaxed ones in the future
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That would be the wisest decision.
<Seraphna> **Alita nods** Gaia might simply be a matter of her element, but there could be more, this is true.
<DeathStar> *Celes walks with the others* So Sophia and Ellie are related
<DeathStar> <Celes> What does that mean?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That Ellie would be our time's wind hero.
<Seraphna> Alita> That Ellie may be one of the Heroes we sought.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I guess so. So when the world falls apart, Sophia steps up to lead the people? But she seems very .... timid
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Indeed.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "... I guess." *she pauses, thinking on something*
<Seraphna> Alita> Time and events can change people. I used to be quite shy myself.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> But atleast we have solved some of the puzzles that we went out to.
<Seraphna> **Alita smiles to herself** In fact, Gwen and I are the only two members of our original troupe still adventuring.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Just ignore poor Liana.
<DeathStar> *Celes huffs*
<Seraphna> Alita> Here I thought settling down with a Princess counted as retirement.
<DeathStar> *As they arrive at the manor, Gwen muses on something*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I know that look, Gwen. What is on your mind?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well we saw Gale gave our her weapon to the maid. I wonder who Gaia will give out her weapon to. And I wonder who else will get the weapons and become heroes. It's got to be before the spirits go full corrupted, right? Or have they already made the weapons and they are picked up later
<Seraphna> **Talia climbs up Gwen**
<DeathStar> <Celes> I don't know. I guess we'll find out.
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> "Is there a hero for every element?"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Well, we could always ask Gaia about it. Mention we saw Gale do something and see if they know about it
<Sara> <Ellie> If so, is there a Hero of Surprise?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *tickles Ellie* I am your hero
<Sara> <Ellie> Gak!
<Alicia> <Ceilidh> *looks around to make sure Talia isn't listening* "Be careful about jokes like that. We don't want You Know Who talking about the Hero of Cats."
<DeathStar> <Celes> I brought the map and journals of the heroes. So we have ideas. *she smiles as Neekito plays with Ellie* Anyway, I have a feeling we are getting closer to the end. So prepare yourselves. *she bows*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-642.2.23
<DeathStar> Location: Geyze
<DeathStar> *Selena stands in full armor, peering at a map of the Legion, Amazons, and the Dark Lands from her tent set up on the border of both the Legion and the Amazons lands; another group prepared near the Dark Lands for when they launch their armies into the Hapian lands. Asarar and Cypher are there, both watching her*
<DeathStar> <Selena> I wish moms were here. *she takes a deep breath to steady herself* How did they deal with the days when Geyze was constantly at war?
<DeathStar> *Asarar glances at Cypher at that*
<Seraphna> Luci> Dunno, but this is feeling dumber and dumber by the day.
<DeathStar> <Selena> We know that this "wind" is controlling the leaders.
<DeathStar> <Selena> But until we can get at them it is still a war.
<Seraphna> Luci> Sounds like we need some kind of peacekeeping unit to go in their and bash a few heads together.
<DeathStar> *Selena has Nicolette about the war tents*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> If it is a God or someone controlling them we need to knock it out of them, but I am unsure how the same god can control multiple people
<DeathStar> <Selena> Has anyone come up with something to stop the controlled people? Even Rain has no returned or anyone else that has gone into their territory, so we might be in danger
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I could go with my special skill
<DeathStar> <Asarar> And try to tie them up
<DeathStar> *Sylph sits in the corner, looking -- frustrated*
<Seraphna> Luci> Hmm... well we need to try something, and we have a few of those Marked we can call on for help.
<DeathStar> *Selena nods* <Asarar> I could try to follow Chelsea's example and make something.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I'm not sure what
<DeathStar> <Asarar> But I like my idea of just using the Net and sneaking in
<Seraphna> Luci> Perhaps some kinda mind zapper that clears heads or shields them from influence?
<Seraphna> **Luci makes a gun motion**
<DeathStar> <Asarar> And you have an idea of "How" to make that?
<DeathStar> *Selena glances at Sparkling*
<Seraphna> Luci> Well I have a good idea on how to shield minds, but I'm an ameture, maybe if we had a trained telepath.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Do you think you and Sabrina could break the control of somone being controlled?
<Seraphna> Luci> Or some kinda... yeah! Like how those magical girls in the animes all blast evil spirits out of people!
<Seraphna> **Luci does a magic wand and twirl wave motion** Zap! Evil begone and stuff.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I feel like there should be a way to 'heal' them, but... yeah, like that, if I knew how to do it."
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I'm still working on that, healing people's minds and spirits is hard, and that might not be the easiest way."
<Seraphna> Luci> So we have a sneak in and several things to try.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Alright. I'll lead the main force and attack the armies and be a distraction. A small force will go in and try to heal the main leader and expel this creature
<DeathStar> <Selena> Who should we focus on first? the Legion or the Amazons?
<DeathStar> <Selena> I would rather we do both but I am not sure we have enough
<Seraphna> **Luci muses** Well we might be able to get the help of the Spirits if they knew their leaders were controlled.
<Seraphna> **Jaime appears, dirt on her cheeks**
<DeathStar> <Selena> I have reached out for their help. They will assist
<Seraphna> Luci> So we should go with whatever group we have active summoni for .
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Hm, we might could go for both groups at once if the spirits are helping
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'm pacted to Salamander, if that matters.
<DeathStar> *Asarar studies the map of Geyze*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I've been doubling up the defenses of the Great Forest since everyone's busy with this infighting and it seems like we're open if the Dark Ones attack.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> Is that so? Can they help?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I've been working to keep them purely defensive, though I can ask the queens if they have any attackers to lend. You've got me too, which means you have Gnome.
<DeathStar> <Asarar> I believe the Legion will be the easiest of the three targets believe it or not. Due to them always being a problem, despite raising an army, they should be able to be pushed over. So with the Ents, we just need to push in and knock him over with some Spirits and Peacekeepers. So Jaime, you can handle this. Get some help from the PAX
<DeathStar> <Selena> You think the Amazons will be the real problem as well. <Asarar> Yes.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** I intend to at least bring Si'Chii and Thena, as they are Marked by Lorelei and can fight Gartareh.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Okay, so the rest of us will attack the Amazons and bring Qui to her senses. We'll have the Mew Mew help us out.
<DeathStar> <Cypher> But that brings the Dark Lands.
<DeathStar> <Selena> I'm worried about them to be honest
<Seraphna> **Jaime muses** I can get a group into the central tower in the Dark Lands.
<DeathStar> <Selena> How so?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I teleport in there all the time.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I probably know it about as well as the Forest at this point.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Very well. I'll siege the tower and you can try to take a group into the tower; we'll focus on the Dark Lands last. <Asarar> So anyone else worried what might happen while we're all dealing with this?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yes, that's why the Great Forest now houses an Aerial Defense system and is shielded above.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I also asked Thena to hire out her pirate friends to help defend our space.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina walks over to Sparkling*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Hm
<Seraphna> Jaime> Aaaand Ymir might be getting ships together as we speak.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Lets hope so
<Seraphna> Jaime> Fact is, this world is now the home of two Suisen Princesses.
<Seraphna> **Jaime smiles**
<DeathStar> <Selena> Alright everyone, get into your positions. We will be attacking soon
<Seraphna> **Jaime goes to retrieve volunteers from the PAX**
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> What do you think, Spark?
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I think we'll do fine."
<DeathStar> *Aya is out amongst the Peacekeeper troops, offering them food and supplies*
<DeathStar> *passing by a hooded woman who is with some monsters that is keeping an eye on her*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I mean we might be having to use our magic on people in a lethal way
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "... I... we should try to cure them first."
<DeathStar> *Sabrina nods in thought*
<Alicia> * Sparkling doesn't seem to have an answer to *that* question
<DeathStar> *Selena returns to her tent and sits in a chair, leaning back and eyeing the sky*
<DeathStar> *while Asarar and Cypher go to the Mew Mew and sit inside, watching the two spirits play oblivious*
<DeathStar> <Asarar> ... this is about to become a shit show
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *The Empress and the others listen to the message from Airym once more, but it's garbled for some reason* <Erevis> I believe it says something about the Tsivrixsh. <Syriean> We are attempting to clean it up but we need more time. <Lenneth> Due to their location if it says anything about the Tsivrixsh then we have to assume it is not good. And they are not at their post
<ChadWinters`> Agreed. It would be safe to assume they're requesting help. Do we have any long range scans from their area?
<DeathStar> <Empress> We are preparing to send some ships out but it will take some time
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... how much time?"
<DeathStar> *at that moment Jaime arrives; Adeline peers up*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Things are about to go down on Geyze.
* ChadWinters` taps his finger on the table a pit, sighing. 1"Can't be coincidence."
<Seraphna> Jaime> We'll be assaulting the Legion and the Amazons at the same time and aiming to knock the leaders back into their senses.
<ChadWinters`> *a bit*
<DeathStar> <Empress> Well, it has been a day so half a day more. With the amount of time that has passed, we have to assume whatever has happened happened. It took time to clean up the message - the enemy must have done something
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Can this day get any more grand?"
<ChadWinters`> So a rescue mission at this point.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> *to Jaime* You can take whoever wants to go with you
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> But we might have to recall them back
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** I cam for volunteers, and at least one Thena and Si'Chii.
* ChadWinters` brings up a display of forces in the area, looking to see if they can pull anyone close by to check in on them.
<Seraphna> Jaime> We have reason to believe the leaders actions are due to one of Lorelei's rogue Gods.
<DeathStar> <Empress> We will be keeping an eye on the Tsivrixsh border and trying to get in touch with Lorelei's team but they have been off communications for a while
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mmmm... have we heard anything from that group?"
<Seraphna> Jaime> When was Kaelan last back?
<ChadWinters`> I can relocate some of my Weapons to assist Geyze if you want it. 6He eyes the map
<Seraphna> Jaime> Sounds good.
* ChadWinters` taps something on his datapad.
<DeathStar> *as the Empress said, they already have a close ship moving to the area but it'll take about half a day*
<ChadWinters`> They'll be there by the time you return.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "How irritating this is."
<DeathStar> <Empress> Just remember, Jikuu is staying here
<ChadWinters`> Noire, you should go assist.
<DeathStar> *she poitns to Jikuu's spot near her
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods, grabbing a chibi Thena like a tool to equip**
<Seraphna> Thena> Eeep!
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I have no idea what happens on Geyze anyway."
<DeathStar> *Erevis stands up* Let us hope the Aquarius is well. I will speak with the Erusians and see what I can learn from them and how the situation is on their end
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Me? And what if my irritating cousins finally make their move?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hopefully it will be normal
<ChadWinters`> We could try and finding a free lancer if one's closer.
<DeathStar> <Empress> If you wish to spend the time, go ahead
<DeathStar> *The Empress rises and motions for Jikuu and Syiean to follow her* Jikuu
<ChadWinters`> I'll put out a call, see if I can find someone quicker.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Though I suppose...ir would be more entertainign than just laying about here."
<Alicia> * Jikuu heads after the Empress.
<DeathStar> <EmpresS> Starting today, I will be training you like I train Syiean.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *Raises her eyebrow*
<Seraphna> **Jaime taps her comms to have any other volunteers join her, then gets ready to go back**
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh my. Sure she's ready for that Empress?
<DeathStar> <Empress> She better be ready
<Seraphna> Jaime> I can always assist after we get out of this mess.
<DeathStar> *Erevis follows after the Empress, since she is training with her still as well*
<ChadWinters`> Well, I figure if the Dark One's try to make a move there, you'll be able to sense them.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "My main goal is there Dark One leadership."
<ChadWinters`> Lofty goals.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Did you expect anything less?"
<DeathStar> *Taiga meanwhile in her workshop, flips through a reality, scanning it, eating donuts, unaware of the meetings floors above her*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth bows to those still in the meeting room* Good luck to you
<ChadWinters`> Yes.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth steps out as well*
<Seraphna> Si> Well dear, seems I have to go fight a god!
<Seraphna> Si> I'll bring takeout back.
<DeathStar> *Taiga marks off the reality* God is a concept made up by people; not that I would say that in front of Paladin
<DeathStar> *Taiga loads up the next reality*
<Seraphna> Si> Well this one's the leftovers of Garterah from you know what. **pats her and sets down snacks**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Stay safe. *this reality has Taiga and Kitty together, Kaori and Hess, and Kaori is master of the universe*
<DeathStar> *and Si is battling the evil*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *marksit off*
<DeathStar> *The Empress turns to Jikuu*
<DeathStar> <Empress> Now. Before we begin, tell me what all you can do power wise
<DeathStar> *Erevis stands off to the side*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Ah... that... you know about my ability to use hyperspace already, surely. Various psychic powers, including telepathy, telekinesis and teleportation." *a short pause* "I have also inherited momma Kyoukis spiritual power, although not to the same level..."
<DeathStar> <Empress> Okay, so to sum up, you have progenitor's hyperspace, you are a psion, and you are partially a spirit
<DeathStar> <Empress> Do you have any dark energy?
<Alicia> * Jikuu pauses a moment, then nods.
<DeathStar> <Empress> Very well. *she motions Erevis to join Jikuu* We will begin your training. It will not be easy. But I will bring out your full talents. Prepare yourselves
<DeathStar> -Epilogue for Act 1-
<DeathStar> 10-655ish
<DeathStar> *Fate stands with a girl with foxish ears; the area has changed once more around them as the Serpent does it's thing in the background. Fate stands there in her smaller form next to them* You see what I mean? You only know this because I've protected your memories somewhat
<DeathStar> *they walk along the remains of something*
<Alicia> * She nods. "I should go back too. I believe in her but... it must be hard... and I miss her."
<DeathStar> <Fate> If I lowered my protection, you would forget her and this would become your "normal" time.
<Alicia> "That's too horrible..."
<DeathStar> <Fate> It's not like she always meets a horrible fate. It would just be a version of her.
<DeathStar> *they arrive at the destroyed ruins of a bridge.*
<Alicia> <Fox-eared girl> "Even so..."
<DeathStar> *Fate touches the bridge* You know they fought a battle here long ago. Against odds. I'm sure you remember this place being whole.
<DeathStar> <Fate> But it was destroyed long ago
<Alicia> * She nods sadly, unsure what else to say.
<DeathStar> *Fate turns back* Very well. If you wish to go back, what will you give up?
<DeathStar> -END 1-