The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 500-4

Session Time: Mon Apr 26 00:00:00 2021
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<DeathStar> People are ready can do .'s
<ChadWinters`> What now?
<Seraphna> .
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<Seraphna> **steals Jackie**
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<DeathStar> Alright lets do this, Sera
<Seraphna> I the lone ready person
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<DeathStar> -0-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-642.2.23
<DeathStar> Location: Deep Space
<DeathStar> *The Aquarius drifts in the asteroid field, sparking and full of holes, most of the crew now in the aux. bridge. Yuki pants, sitting in her chair, holding her side as she and Cookie joins those who are in it*
<DeathStar> *Mire sits to the corner, not moving strangely*
<Jackieness> <Airym> *is at an approximation of her console, monitoring remaining ship systems*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> So what's the situation?
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper looks over the console she's at, making progressively worse faces as she looks through the systems.
<Seraphna> Cookie> And did my brownies survive?
<DeathStar> *the systems seem to be refusing to boot up, as if they can't get any engines to boot up - ARE there engines? At least they have lights on. Emergency lights*
<DeathStar> *and what systems they can boot up keep giving them errors*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "We are running on the auxilry batteries."
<DeathStar> Song 1 - Moving the Aquarius
<Seraphna> Cookie> Well it's better than no batteries.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Well...that's about the only thing we have.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Nothing else is working. We're very fucked.
<DeathStar> *Yuki leans forward, frowning*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Sensors are offline. No telemetry from the drive system. We musta ssume that we no longer have an intact engineering section."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I glanced at the ship as me and Cookie got inside. The Aquarius took a beating
<Seraphna> Cookie> **she sighs** I tried to keep ahead but it was just too much all at once even for my foresight.
<Jackieness> <Airym> *checksremaining battery life*
<DeathStar> *it seems to be less than half and is draining repaidly*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> You did good Cookie, we'd have been dead otherwise.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> So the chances of jumping out of here are slim unless we can find out of if we have any engines
<DeathStar> *Yuki stands up and moves for the door*
<DeathStar> *suddenly there is a blip on one system*
<Seraphna> Cookie> I can go back out there and push?
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Batteries are already at half capacity." *turns to chekc the blip*
<DeathStar> *the sensors; it seems one enemy managed to survive. It comes up on screens as a damaged Dark One, perhaps scanning the area for them. Yuki eyes it* <Yuki> I'm going to engineering and seeing what remains.
<Seraphna> Cookie> Welp, I'm helping then. We need AIRYM here and I'm the only other one that can survive in Vacuum.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> I reeaaally want to shoot them.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I recommend bring down non-essential systems to reduce our sensor footprint."
<DeathStar> *Yuki waves, leaving it to their choices what they do, and exits the red light filled hallways*
<Seraphna> **Cookie steps out after her**
<Jackieness> <Airym> "A single shot would leave us without life support, Pepper. That is assuming you cna get tactical to respond."
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper moves over to check on Mire since she can't do anything on the console currently.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Nah it's out. Hey Mire. You okay?
<DeathStar> *Mireille seems to be in bad shape, her life tied to the ship. The spirit looks to be in a catatonic state*
<DeathStar> *Yuki taps her comms* Pepper, Airym, can you read us?
<Jackieness> <Airym> "You are audible, Yuki."
<DeathStar> *Yuki works her way through the halls, navigating the airless ones through the ship. A lot of them missing or collapsed in* <Yuki> Me and Cookie are working our way to engineering now.
<DeathStar> *On the screen, the damaged Dark One ship is drifting closer, but so far has not detected them*
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper frowns and pats Mire's head, then walks back to her station.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> *c* The Dark One ship is getting closer.
<Jackieness> <Airym> *comm* "Affirmative. Take note that the Dark One vessel is closing on our location, but not takign interception action.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *C* Any ideas if it does come after us?
<DeathStar> *Yuki and Cookie arrive at engineering, finding most of it gone but part of if it is there, just heavily damaged with wires everywhere and one engine looking smashed*
<Seraphna> Cookie> I could try and take it on as Mech... or summon another Spirit to us.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *c* *reports what she is seeing*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> *c* If we could get enough power back to tactical I could shoot it down, but then we would be out completely according to Airym.
<DeathStar> *Yuki leans against a wall* *c* I have a few ideas, but none of them are good ones. Unless Airym has a few.
<DeathStar> Song 2: Escape or Destruction
<Seraphna> Cookie> Yeah... probably best to use something other than the last of our power.
<Jackieness> <Airym> *comm* "Your report is unfortunate. However, we may not be able to escape with it, but the drive core could be weaponized."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *c* Okay, Airym, tell me what you think of this idea. *she pauses, then hardens her voice* Forgive me Erica. Put Mire into the spirit chamber.
<Seraphna> Cookie> Wait, what?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *c* We'll get enough power from her to do what we need to do
<Seraphna> Cookie> We can't just use up Mire...
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *to cookie* You see anything else?
<Seraphna> Cookie> I could summon Chronos?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> AT this distance?
<Seraphna> Cookie> Yuki it's Mire... she's family!
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I know that. But the engine might work and the weapons.
<DeathStar> *Yuki touches her ear* Airym? Thoughts?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> ....Cookie and I could try to bond and go fight them. We haven't uh, done that a bunch, so it might not go well. But it could make some time for you all to get enough energy to make a quick jump away
<Seraphna> Cookie> If I could use my Redo... I'd put a back up core in my subspace...
<Jackieness> <Airym> *comm* "You reported that the engine was heavily damaged. Attempting to engage without repairs could result in a further explosion."
<DeathStar> *Yuki kneels and eyes it, thinking on Pepper's idea when the alert comes in about the Dark vessel coming their way*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *to Cookie* Go join Pepper.
<Seraphna> **Cookie frowns and nods, moving to join Pepper**
<Jackieness> <Airym> *comm* "Dark One vessel closing in."
<DeathStar> *Yuki comms Airym specifically and gives her orders alone*
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper is biting her thumb nail and fidgeting when Cookie arrives on the bridge.
<Seraphna> **Cookie takes her out into space, after getting her secured in the backup suit she keeps, taking mecha form with Pepper flying**
<Jackieness> <Airym> *tilts her head to the side, then turns to her console*
<DeathStar> *The Dark One Ship heads right past the Cookie Gear for the damaged ship, probably hoping to destroy it one go*
<Seraphna> **Cookie uses that lowered guard to form her blasters and then forms a spirit bubble around the Dark One vessel, slowing it's time**
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Okay okay I totally remember how to do this. Um. 6* She then tries to aim the blasters that were formed and start opening fire.
<DeathStar> *while they begin to damage it, it turns and attacks then, the non -damaged tendrils going for them; at that moment the Aquarius begins to look recharged as if it's repowering up suddenlty*
<DeathStar> *the ship jerking forward and moving forward*
<Seraphna> **Cookie does her best to still her mind from what that might mean, and uses Ace of Spades to dodge the tendrils**
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Tactical is now active."
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper takes the time while they're dodging to try and find a weakpoint to focus on
<DeathStar> *it seems the weak points are either the tendrils or the center. It keeps stabbing at them, not noticing the Aquarius getting closer*
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper focuses on the tendrils since they're currently attacking them, opening fire.
<Seraphna> **Cookie fires at Tendrils as they come with Pepper, in sync**
<Jackieness> <Airym> *cycles weapons up and prepares to fire at the center of the Dark One ship's mass*
<DeathStar> *Pepper blows off two of them and the Dark Ship backs off, when a spirit powered blast fries it in one go; a hanger opens up for the two to fly in, the ship zooming by at high speed*
<DeathStar> *about to jump in 5 seconds*
<Seraphna> **Cookie flies in**
<DeathStar> *4*
<DeathStar> 3*
<DeathStar> 2*
<DeathStar> 1*
<DeathStar> *the Aquarius escapes and the Song ends*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "We are away."
<DeathStar> 0 - Mood Music Dramatic Sad (Maybe)
<DeathStar> *As Cookie and Pepper reach the bridge, they finally only Airym there*
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper looks around once the de-form the mech.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> She put Mire in the tube didn't she?
<Seraphna> **Cookie peers around** Where's Yuyu? Mire?
<DeathStar> *the spirit chamber is glowing under their feet, keeping the ship going it seems*
<DeathStar> *but even with that it looks like they're at half power*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "It was at Yuki's command."
<Seraphna> **Cookie moves over to it** Airym? What's going on?
<Jackieness> <Airym> "We are clear of the immediate danger."
<Seraphna> Cookie> E-Even if she put Mire in... where's Yuyu?
<Seraphna> **Cookie taps the comm** Hello?
<DeathStar> *Yuki's comm is all static*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Yuki is in engineering, keeping systems operating."
<Seraphna> Cookie> But Engineering is exposed...!?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> ....Airym let's focus on getting a connection to the PAX or whoever is closest that might be able to help us. We need to take advantage of the shitty situation we're in....I just hope Mire is okay after this.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Guardian Homeworld
<DeathStar> *Ariel and those from her homeworld eye as millions of rabbits swarm her homeworld as the Iron Paw dumps them off*
<DeathStar> <Imugem> Cheryl told us to temporarily drop them off here so we could head to the PAX. *she bows rapidly*
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Sorry but we have to get back to the PAX and like, kick Dark One butt! They're invading. **she twirls winningly**
<DeathStar> *Erevis looks worried but looks apologetically at Ariel*
<DeathStar> *Tsukiyomi floats after the rabbits, keeping them in line with Ama*
<Seraphna> Angela> They're not all bad, Ari. **ears wiggle**
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Sorry... but just keep them safe until we can give them a new homeworld."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl pulls Hotaru and Angela off to the side beside Ariel*
<Seraphna> Angela> Perhaps Planet Bob after it's done being cleansed.
<DeathStar> *Ariel lets out a sigh, giving Angela a look*
<Seraphna> Angela> What? That's it's name!
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> While the others head back to the PAX, I want us Dragoons to do something. I'm going to signal to Zephyr and pick her up as well.
<Alicia> * Hotaru also sighs
<DeathStar> *Erevis walks back up onto the Iron Paw with Kyouki and sits with her*
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yes, something I think we'll be well suited for
<Seraphna> **Angela's surviving Beta leans in like it's interested.**
<DeathStar> *Cheryl drawns Hotaru and Angela after her and Ariel while the Iron Paw prepares to lift off again. Erevis peers at Kyouki* <Erevis> I just hope Xanatos is fine. It has been ages by now
<DeathStar> *Andrea drums her fingers, keeping an eye on Noire since her freak out on Gitari*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "He's a tough cookie."
<Seraphna> Ulieah> I wouldn't worry too much, Durran has a habit of surviving no matter the collateral damage around him.
<DeathStar> <Imugem> Alright, we're off
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Iron Paw~! Butt Kicking Mode!
<DeathStar> *The Iron Paw lifts off, leaving the Guardians to deal with tons of rabbits. Ariel mentally makes a note to have a talk with Erevis*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX - a bit before all this -
<DeathStar> *The Empress monitors things on Gitari before it was destroyed, keeping tabs on communications there*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth and Syiean sit about the command table*
<DeathStar> <Syiean> It seems to be going poorly for the planet, but the evacation seems to be going well
<ChadWinters`> I think we can consider the planet lost at this point. 6He leans back in his chair as he eyes the data coming in.
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Best we can hope for with multiple seeds I guess. Damn the sense of Deja Vu is strong here.
<DeathStar> *The Empress pulls Jikuu over* My little Seer, I --- *The lights flicker*
<DeathStar> Song 3: Something is Happening on the PAX
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh frowns** Ancient, hyperspace powered ship that doesn't flicker is flickering.
<DeathStar> *At the same time CHIP begins to issue warnings all oveR*
* ChadWinters` glances up and leans forward. 1"...That can't be coincidence.
<DeathStar> *as red warning lights flicker and encyription protocols come up*
<DeathStar> *those Chad had put in*
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Erm... why are those coming up?
<DeathStar> *The Empress frowns, eyeing Jikuu* What is happening?
<ChadWinters`> Someone's trying to access the teleporters. Forcibly.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I have no idea... thank you Chad."
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh fronws** The Earth Attack... and Gitar... remember how we weren't sure WHY they were going after the Rabbits?
<DeathStar> <Chad> Warning, we cannot use teleporters. Due to forceful hacks.
<DeathStar> <*CHIP
<DeathStar> <CHIP> They are being corrupted
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Yeah... I think we know why now.
<ChadWinters`> Enough with the can't talk crap. 6He stands up, moving over to a console to start trying to counter the hacking.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I do not remember that voice either."
<DeathStar> <CHIP> What, I'm not in the future? Nooo
<ChadWinters`> I should've seen this before...But I think they were attacking lesser planets to try and gather bits of data on the teleporter system until they had enough to go after a big planet and get the rest of it.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "The future is always in flux! Also, I can hardly remember everyone!"
<DeathStar> *Chad would see whatever it is. it isn't normal hacking, it's like something is utterly consuming the code. At that moment, outside, Dark One Ships in mass begin to appear*
<DeathStar> <Empress> Call up Erevis' consort
<ChadWinters`> This is....Something on a different level, Empress.
<DeathStar> Song 4: Dangerous Situation
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> **hits the comms to alert those who sleep with Erevis**
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "This did not happen before!"
<ChadWinters`> Chip, start protecting your data and replace it in the areas that are getting destroyed. I'll try and wipe the corrupted spots out
<DeathStar> *The Empress eyes the code* This is the something akin to what they would consider code I suppose
<DeathStar> *CHIP blinks out*
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> You came back kid, future's only good for the moment.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "True."
<DeathStar> *The Empress begins to order the ships around the PAX into protection formation*
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh closes her eyes and starts coordinating security teams** We're on full alert for intruders.
<ChadWinters`> Shit. 6He keeps working. 1"Empress, I'm gonna be focused for a bit. If you have any other good hackers here, we're going to need all we can to stop this."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I do not know whether to be happy or sad that I came back alone."
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> DIdn't Adeline help you? Is she here or did she go to Geyze.
<DeathStar> *The Empress nods* Shut down the teleporters if you can. We--- *at that moment, alerts begin to come in as Dark One corruption begin to arrive via their teleporters onto the ship. And due to the PAX being the center of the Suisen Network, it'll like come out onto who knows how many worlds*
* ChadWinters` eye's shift grey as he works on containing the attacking code, trying to lock it in place or delay it while trying to restore Chip in other areas.
<ChadWinters`> You're going to have to do it manually now, I fear.
<Xanatos> <Xan on Comm> It sounds like it's going bad around here, what can I do?
<Seraphna> Leayeh> **grumbles and orders troops on the ship to start countering the corruption**
<Alicia> * Jikuu seems at least a little relieved to hear Xanatos on comms.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth eyes the comm* Do whatever it is you do, dad. The ship is being cut off all over.
<Seraphna> Leayeh> I would ask that whatever that is doesn't involve crashing shuttles into things. This is messy as is.
<DeathStar> <Empress> The teleporters are closest to the population areas. They are most in danger
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh is at her most sarcastic, therefore most stressed, as she seems to be coordinating a ton of teams on board**
<DeathStar> *As they talk, outside the Dark Ones are attacking the ships protecting the PAX. So far they are providing defense*
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Yep... we've got quarantine brigades going. And some teams moving the citizens into the safer areas.
<Xanatos> <Xan> *C* On my way. 6* He begins to move in that direction to fend them off.
<ChadWinters`> 6An Idlet floats up off Chad's hip. 1"It would appear the Dark One's plans are culminating. I will assist in trying to disable the teleporters.
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek makes his way to the core and makes sure that the corruption keeps itself away from their vital systems.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> If we can force an update through the teleporters to shut down all systems on the receiving end, we maybe able to contain what's going on.
<DeathStar> <Empress> I will work Chad here to shut down the teleporters or destroy the entire system if it comes to that. Enemy combatants will likely be coming into the ship as well. *she turns to eye the others * We need to stop the enemy ships outside and those inside.
<DeathStar> Song 5: Prepare for Battle
<DeathStar> *Lenneth nods nd moves off and Syiean moves to protect the bridge*
<Seraphna> **Sammael is working in one area to counter corruption as well**
<DeathStar> *the Empress eyes Jikuu* You are on your own
* ChadWinters` stands there, a distant/calm look on his face as his hands and fingers move about the console.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "...ah."
<DeathStar> <Empress> So you can stay here or go out there and do what you can
<Seraphna> Jennifer> **comms** I've shut down the teleporters in the medical lab, manual entry only. We've got enough things to deal with without my patients turning into zombies.
<DeathStar> *She nods to her*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus if he's still here and not on earth would work with Taiga and whoever else start setting up defenses.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I will do what I can." *heads out, not quite as bravely as normally, but still determinedly*
<ChadWinters`> *Idlet sends out a warning comm to, the Winter clan still on the PAX.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> PAX: Main Population Areas
<DeathStar> Song 6: Battle Music 1
<DeathStar> *Katrina fires a shot gun at Dark Ones coming into the area and corruption sludge as people flee down the deck, this area seeming to be the main invasion point*
<DeathStar> *Emeralda running about helping*
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Where is a Dias when you need him
<Xanatos> 6* Xan comes running up to the area, pistol in one hand, activated beam saber in another. He comes running up and does an eye blast towards the closest sludge.
<DeathStar> *Katrina blinks as Xanatos arrives, pushing the sludge back.* My hero!
<Seraphna> **Security teams there are trying to keep the sluge at bay with blasters and devices meant to disrupt what it can**
<Alicia> * Terra throws fire at the Dark Ones. Seems she's not changed that much in that area, at least. "Xan! Great to see you!"
<DeathStar> *Ren leaps onto a table and swings a sword out at a Dark One as it leaps at Xanatos, cutting it back*
<Seraphna> **Aonee is here, sending small whips of Hyperspace into the sludge to burn it away**
<Alicia> * Charlotte launches drones at the Dark Ones, striking at any that come close to her with her own tendrils.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Thanks. We need to make sure we get all civilian evacuated!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "By shuttle, right?"
<Xanatos> 6* Xan slashes at one with his saber and fires at another.
<Xanatos> <Xan> No there's ships outside surrounding us too. We have to push this group back.
<DeathStar> *Taiga on comms* If you need help let me know
<Seraphna> Aonee> Simply... move towards Park Area and Amusement Area. Less teleporrts, more places for cover.
<ChadWinters`> 6An Idlet floats up behind Xan. 1"Please assess the situation for me so that I can relay it to the Empress."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Damn... bunkering up... that sounds bad."
<Seraphna> Aonee> Until we clear the teleporters there is nothing for it. The back ways are shielded however.
<DeathStar> <Ren> The situation is we have so many people on PAX and we cna't use the teleporter
<DeathStar> *suddenly the PAX jerks as if something collided into it*
<DeathStar> *throwing people onto the "Street"*
<Seraphna> Aonee> Eeep!
<DeathStar> *even a few Dark Ones are thrown back*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan jerks, trying to catch himself but tumbles a bit and rests on his knee.
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...what the hell was that?
<Alicia> <Terra> "It's been a while since we've been in such dire straits."
<DeathStar> *Lenneth on comms* We had an ally ship crash into us as it was destroyed
<Seraphna> **Aonee rolls up and uses the moment to send tendrils of Hypersapce into the Dark Ones**
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Potential external damage. It would seem the PAX's stabilizers are starting to fail.
<DeathStar> *Aonee destroys them
<DeathStar> *the first wave ofg enemies seem to be gone for now*
<Seraphna> **Security starts setting up a more forward perimeter, intending to keep gained ground**
<Alicia> * Terra takes deep breaths, slumping against a wall, tired.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> I would not relax right now.
<Seraphna> Aonee> Get pumped up for wave 2! Sy, I'm gonna get the highest score. **she says on comms**
<DeathStar> *The sludge seems to be growing even if Dark Ones ar enot around. Katrina whaps at it*
<Alicia> <Terra> "... yeah, I know." *seems to recover, standing up once more*
<DeathStar> *Syiean is heard hitting her head*
<Seraphna> **Aonee keeps blasting it to counter**
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Infact, it may be prudent to push ahead while you all can.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm going to head to the hangers.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> You all watch over my store
<DeathStar> *Katrina hops down and rushes past the sludge
<Xanatos> <Xan> We'll do our best.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan shoot some sludge with his pistol, trying to wipe it out.
<DeathStar> *Xanatos manages to clean an area, but other sludge tries to fill it up*
<ChadWinters`> 6Another Idlet flies from behind the group to go with Kat. "I will keep tabs on you in hopes of keeping you alive, Katrina."
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location Lower Decks
<DeathStar> *Taiga works on her computer quietly*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Things are bad up there, I feel like I should be helping
<Seraphna> **Si's stand in rabbit plush is assuring**
<DeathStar> *Taiga crosses off another reality*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I'm going to be leaving soon. Anything you can do on your machines there to help?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Just find a PAX before our's is destroyed or the Empress decided to do you know what with our's
<Xanatos> <Marcus> That's more important. Do you need me to stay and be guard?
<DeathStar> *Taiga brings upon a monitor how many ships are out there. It looks like the massive PAX ship is out there, likely the Dark One's flag ship, and many other Dark One ships. It seems the majority of their fleet is there to take them out*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> They'll destroy us and then spread out to Geyze and Earth
<Xanatos> <Marcus> We need to take out that flag ship.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *checks off another reality*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Yeah. We got gears but you'd kill yourself out there. And you could try to get Dias, but if you use a corrupted teleporter, you'll likely become corrupted
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I don't know what to say.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Damnit....I....yeah I'm at a loss.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> How are comms? Maybe we can call the earth fleet?
<DeathStar> *Taiga hands comms and they seem jammed* Lets just a break arrives
<Seraphna> **The Si Stuffed Rabbit Stand In judges Marcus**
<DeathStar> *even as she says that, more of the protection ship is being wipedout and the Dark One Ships is now advancing on the PAX to hit it; thankfull the PAX is doing a number on the Dark Ones, so it's not all bad*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...never thought I'd wish I was pyschically linked to Dias.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Actually, if we got a good pilot maybe they could fly the PAX and take the controls. Syiean is okay but she's not doing the best she could
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I think Xanatos is around but surely there's someone better than him?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Who knows
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Convention Hall
<DeathStar> *Athena scrambles to hook up Geyze technology while outside another ship blows up*
<DeathStar> Song 7: Battle Music 2
<DeathStar> <Athena> Reikana, hook that up there
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Right!" *gmoves to hook it up*
<DeathStar> *Another ally ship explodes and the PAX rumbles, shield alarms going off throughout the PAX; the PAX returns fire and blows up three Dark One vessels easily with hyperspace beams*
<DeathStar> <Athena> Whoever is flying sucks! Sucks!
<DeathStar> <Athena> Um, okay, we have a problem though
<Seraphna> **Sammael appears to check on her** It is Sy, she's frazzled.
<DeathStar> *Athena notes, motionig Sam to take over Reikana's job and moves Reikana to the stage*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *stands on stage* "....what is the problem?"
<Seraphna> **Sammael nods and starts rapidly putting things together, being somewhat of an engineering ace**
<DeathStar> <Athena> This devicse is based off like spirit like energy, so it takes the power of belief and reality. I used a little bit of Kaori to help. To make what I call Song Magic. But.... we need an audience to listen to you and get into your song
<DeathStar> <Athena> And we have no audience here
<DeathStar> <Athena> Spirit's need people to believe in them to make their power
<Seraphna> Sammael> Can't you broadcast it? Or do they need to be here physically?
<DeathStar> <Athena> Broadcast. ... hm hm hm
<DeathStar> *Athena checks if the broadcasting still works*
<DeathStar> <Athena> It looks like it does!
<Seraphna> Sammael> I remember when you slowed a fleet with a love song. Time for Reikana to do an encore?
<DeathStar> Song 10: The Song Device
<DeathStar> *Athena powers up the device and something encircles Reikana*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "We could also use the hall as a shelter and get some of the people evcuating the redidential section here."
<DeathStar> <Athena> Alright. You are going ... live. *She flips a switch*
<Seraphna> **Sammael closes her eys and focuses on what Jennifer taught her to start empowering the device with some Spirit Energy**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *starts going into her song, starting soft at first*
<DeathStar> *The stage rises up, gears loudly rumbling, no doubt becoming a juicy target for the Dark Ones as the stage rises up into space, the encircled device giving her air out there, but also glowing with whatever energy she gathers*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Katrina's Bar Area
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> ... is someone ... singing while we fight?
<DeathStar> *Emeralda eyes Dark Ones approaching*
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Is that what that noise is referred to?
<Alicia> <Terra> "Background music is great, but is it really necessary?"
<Seraphna> Aonee> It's got a nice beat! **she wiggles and uses the rythmn to better send out Hyper lashes**
<DeathStar> <Ren> It's Rei!
<DeathStar> <Ren> But really, why?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hey, let her do her thing."
<DeathStar> *Ren hums and leaps at a Dark One, trying to slash them apart*
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Ah, yes. The vocal recordings match hers....I recall seeing data on something Athena was working on. Perhaps this is it."
<Seraphna> **Aonee hums to it as she keeps attacking**
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah this has Athena written all over it. They might need some help protecting as that will surely draw some attention.
<DeathStar> <Ren> You're right! *She runs off, leaving them to the Dark Oens*
<Seraphna> **A few guards can even be caught tapping their toes... and one Vapaad is waving it's tendril arm things**
<DeathStar> *dragging Char*
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> ... thanks Xanatos
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> That is a correct assumpmption Durran."
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> More for us
<Alicia> * Charlotte hurries after
<Xanatos> <Xan> Step up, let's show our strength! 6* He fires at another one.
<DeathStar> Song 11: Help Arrives Phase 2 Begins
<Alicia> * bringing Akatsuki
<DeathStar> *at that moment, Jennifer and those brings from Geyze teleports in, somehow - despite teleporters being down
<DeathStar> *landing on Emeralda*
<Seraphna> **Jaime probably, who blinks a bit and hurls some earth shards into the Dark Ones** Oh you saved us some!
<DeathStar> <Selena> *looks around*
<Alicia> <Terra> "There's enough for everyone."
<Seraphna> Si> FUUU! **She leaps and does a spinning kick sending a wave of napalm into the gunk, then races off to Taiga**
<Xanatos> <Xan> *c* We have some backup in the main area, how are we looking elsewhere on the ship?
<DeathStar> *the Dark Ones seem to be getting annoyed now and send our tendrils at the group to destroy them*
<Seraphna> **Thena forms nodes and fires on the Tendrils**
<ChadWinters`> 6Weapons XIV and XV stretch a bit as they assess the situation. <Idlet> Ah, you have brought reinforcements."
<Seraphna> Thena> BAD DARK ONES! That's a bad Dark One! And you and you!
<Xanatos> 6* Logan activates the beam axe and starts chopping at tendrils.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Our allies in space are nearly depleted and the Dark Ones' fleet is still out numbering us. We might have the stronger ship, but they are going to overpower us. *as she says that, the PAX shakes from an attack*
<ChadWinters`> 6Weapon XV snaps her fingers and spikes erupt out of the shadows to intercept the tendrils
<DeathStar> *Selena leaps in and cuts one in half as the Dark Ones' attacks are all out numbered*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Jaime I'm going to the bridge, can you hold it down here?
<Seraphna> Thena> No fear! No surrender! No take Thena's ice creams! **she teleports to the bridge to help**
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Jaime, can you use a Spirit Summon to send a message to Earth for reinforcements?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Oh crap. The Dark Ones' have unleashed a new enemy.
<DeathStar> *on comms
<Alicia> * Terra punches a Dark One who gets close to her, her metal hand turning into a spike as she does.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Sure. One moment though... **she holds out her hands and fires beams of hyperpsace into the Dark Ones**
<DeathStar> Song 9: Battle Moments 1
<Xanatos> 6* Xan nods at them taking over and runs off for the bridge so he can help there.
<Seraphna> **A thena blips in and grabs Xan, then blips back to the bridge**
<DeathStar> *Sparkling, who would be part of those who came, would feel something out in space*
<DeathStar> *Selena leans on her sword beside Nicolette, guarding the spot; so far no new Dark Ones have appeared*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Something's out there..."
<Xanatos> <Logan> That's ominous
<Seraphna> **Jaime forms a few barricades for Security as they press to the teleporters more**
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Is it a Maka? I don't... think so...?"
<ChadWinters`> <XIV> Anyway you can get out there and use your wand powers to stop it?
<Seraphna> **Jaime also whispers and sends a Salamander summon out to get Earth help**
<DeathStar> *Salamander complies*
<DeathStar> *as they arrive at the teleporters on this level, they see the corrupted teleporters, looking all dark and wrong*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> We'd have to go out into space and check on it
<Seraphna> Jaime> I guess we have to try and beat the corruption off.
<ChadWinters`> 6Idlet eyes the teleporters and the corruption on it. 1"I cannot access them until the majority of the corruption is removed.
<Xanatos> <Logan> Should probably destroy it shouldn't we?
<DeathStar> *Dark Ones appear from the teleporters - 5 of them*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> We should give the little ball a chance?
<ChadWinters`> XIV forms a long rapier of light and slides in to a battle stance.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods and stops the ground, a spike of metal cutting up at one Dark One's feet**
<Alicia> * Sparkling turns to blast one of the Dark Ones as it appears. "Absolutely."
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Why did you ask that in a form of a question?
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I believe in you, little ball
<Xanatos> 6* Logan pulls up his shotgun and blasts at one of the dark ones.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Alright, looks like we're Anti-Dark One Janitors now.
<DeathStar> *The Dark One hisses and it begins to try a mind attack in those with low minds. Sabrina and Emeralda go down
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> I do not know what believe will do in this, but thank you none the less.
<Xanatos> 6* Logan would go down
<Seraphna> **Jaime sends a Hyperspace bolt at one**
<DeathStar> *Selena leans on her sword, bleeding from her nose* What was that scream
<Seraphna> **Aonee tries to shield the others**
<ChadWinters`> 6XIV hesitates for a second before a device on her armor turns on while XV slides in, slashing at one of the dark ones
<Seraphna> Jaime> They do that. Psionic screams, they can either attack powerful minds or weak ones.
<DeathStar> *The Dark One is hit and poofs; it stops attacking the weak minded one and realizes psionics are here and begins to attack Jaime and Aonee, ebgining to attack their minds, screaming to knock them down unless they have mind protection*
<Alicia> * Sparkling has a confused look on her face for a moment, before continuing to launch magical attacks at more Dark Ones
<Seraphna> **Jaime falls back, but Aonee takes after her mother and has a well guarded mind**
<ChadWinters`> 6XIV drops down into a shadow and appears behind a Dark One and fires a pistol into it's back.
<Xanatos> 6* Logan pushes himself to his knees and then fires another shotgun attack out for one.
<DeathStar> *the Dark Ones go down and Selena slashes with Logan. soon the teleporter is open*
<Xanatos> <Logan> I think I can taste my brains.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Uggghhhh...
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> I taste purple...
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Little ball, cleanse it!
<Seraphna> Aonee> Need to teach cousin to shield her mind.
<DeathStar> *she begins to aim her wand, working on getting rid of the gunk on it*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Is it fresh? I mean... clean?"
<Alicia> * Sparkling tries to purify the teleporter herself... magic is so useful!
<Seraphna> **Jaime wobbles up and helps with cleaning, using her spirit energy to cleanse**
<ChadWinters`> 6Idlet floats within range and begins to access it remotely
<DeathStar> *the gunk begins to retreat and it's almost cleanse where Idlet can do it when the PAX shakes as something slams through what shields are left*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth on comm> An enemy has entered the ship and is heading for you!!
<Seraphna> Jaime> Ugh... hurry Mini0Id!
<Seraphna> **Jaime turns and readies to defend again, forming rock armor and barriers**
<DeathStar> Song 12: Dark Makas
<ChadWinters`> 6The Idlet relays to the Idlet next to Chad which opens access to him to work on trying to take the controls of the teleporters back and shut them down
<DeathStar> *two Maka like girls land, one having even tkaen out Zayne on the way, it seems she was fighting too, landing on her head*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Great, Dark Maka?
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "... oh no."
<DeathStar> *they aim their wand like weapons and fire at Sabrina, blasting her with corruption from the teleporter and send her flying then aim at Sparkling*
<ChadWinters`> <XIV> So they finally succeeded."
<Xanatos> <Logan> They don't look so ba-I take it back.
<DeathStar> *the two girls swirl with corruption, and look off.*
<Seraphna> **Jaime forms a barrier of rock and hyperspace to guard Sparkling** Clean their mojo!
<Alicia> * Sparkling tries to shield herself with her own magic. Is this a new technique?
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I feel sick...
<Seraphna> **Aonee looks over Sabrina and starts cleansing her**
<DeathStar> *Sparkling is hit and sent flying but is protected from corruption*
<ChadWinters`> 6XV moves to Sabrina to stand in a defensive position for her. 1"Take a deep breath. We're going to need you."
<Xanatos> <Logan> How violent should I get here?
<DeathStar> *At that moment Dias arrives via fire*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Got it!" *tries to cleanse the Dark Maka and blast them at the same time*
<DeathStar> <Selena> *holds her sword up*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias steps out of the fire. "Thanks for the ride."
<DeathStar> *The two Makas make a noise of pain at Sparkling cleansing them and leap back*
<Seraphna> **Jaime teleports out from behind her barrier behind the Dark Makas and blasts at one to keep them busy**
<Seraphna> **Aonee sends Crystal Shards at the other**
<DeathStar> Song 13: Corruption
<Xanatos> 6* Logan runs forward and tries to should tackle one of the maka, he can probably restrain a little girl?
<DeathStar> *Logan tackles the girl and she eyes him, then begins to glow with corruptive energy, engulfing him*
<Seraphna> **Luci shifts from her vantage point to shield the teleporters and Id**
<DeathStar> *making him feel hostile and mean*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias steps forward as he cracks his knuckles, letting out an oppressive wave of pressure towards the two Makas. *Killing Intent*
<Xanatos> 6* Logan uh ohs before he's corrupted then locks onto the group and activates his axe, running towards the Idlet
<DeathStar> *The two Makas stabd up, looking a little worse, eyeing Id, their target before he finishes. Sabrina joins Sparkling*
<Seraphna> **Luci forms her shard blade and shield to meet Logan**
<ChadWinters`> 6XIV moves to intercept Logan, flicking her hand forward, causing a whip of shadow to lash out at Logan
<Seraphna> **Jaime first another blast at the Maka's from the other side of them**
<Seraphna> **fires
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then moves forward towards one of the Maka's, leaping and twisting, in the air to bring down an axe kick.
<DeathStar> *They grab Dias, not intimadated and grin, lifting a wand to blast at him, but with two attacks at once, they are knocked down*
<DeathStar> *Selena charges in to kick and Sabrina fires love ray*
<Xanatos> 6* Logan leaps over the whip of shadow, clashing into Luci's shield
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> *just reaches back to slap Logan* Knock it off
<Seraphna> **Luci shifts her body slightly** Yeah, wake up dumbass.
<Seraphna> **Aoness keeps guard on Id**
<Alicia> * Sparkling tries to cleanse Logan while the others deal with the Dark Maka
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias lands and slams his fist in the road and steps forward, ripping and hurling a chunk of the road at one of the Maka's
<Seraphna> **Jaime tries to wrap one up in Dark One tendrils**
<Xanatos> 6* Logan rears back to chop at Emeralda when Sparkling cleanses him and he blinks
<DeathStar> *Emeralda leans back*
<ChadWinters`> 6XV stpes forward and hurls her rapier of light like a spear towards the other Maka
<DeathStar> *at that moment, the teleporters on the PAX at least beep green and shut off*
<Xanatos> <Logan> ....well that was awkward. Sorry. 6* He turns around and lifts up his shotgun, staying away from them this time.
<Seraphna> Luci> You owe me a soda.
<DeathStar> *the Dark Maka is hit by XV and they hiss like an angry snake*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Bridge
<DeathStar> -rewinding in time-
<DeathStar> Song 8: Space Battle Music 1
<DeathStar> *Syiean eyes Reikana in space near them*
<DeathStar> <Syiean> What the hell is that?
<DeathStar> *it seems to be glowing, gathering energy*
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> It would appear to be Athena's project.
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Heh, haven't seen this move since the War with the Legacy.
<DeathStar> *as they watch, their escorts are down to three, and their shields are nearly depleted*
<DeathStar> <Empress> This is not good
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Not it is not.
<DeathStar> *a tendril hits the PAX and it manages to get through the shields, crushing part of the PAX; alarms go off as hull breaches are alerted as Xanatos and those with him arrive*
<DeathStar> <Empress> Seal off that area
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I believe that was the area Taiga was at
<Xanatos> <Xan> Thank you mini Thena.
<Seraphna> Thena> Oh, well Taiga at least should be okay then. Si went to help her.
* ChadWinters` jerks from the shaking, his eyes shifting from silver to normal, causing him to begin taking deep breaths. 1"What's happening?"
<Xanatos> <Xan> Sounds like we're getting our asses beat.
<DeathStar> *Syiean fires the hyperspace cannons, wiping out more of their ships in one shot*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes, well. We can one shot them but there are so many of them
<Seraphna> **Thena muses** Though I think Marcus was with her...
<Xanatos> <Xan> Mind if I help Sy? You fly I shoot or you shoot I fly?
<Seraphna> **Thena muses and starts adding her power to the controls too to help out**
<DeathStar> *Syiean motions, letting Xanatos take the pilot seat*
* ChadWinters` glances back at Xan. 1"You need help or do you got this?"
<DeathStar> *The Empress monitors the sitation when Dark Makas suddenly fly into the ship*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan nods and gets into the pilots seat and starts assessing the situation.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth on comms* Alerts the team
<Seraphna> **Thena hums as she adds a node out in space to assist the cannons, what better way to counter lots of enemies then with even more guns!**
<DeathStar> Song 14: Space Battle 2
<ChadWinters`> Idlet, assume my persona and offer Xan assistance. 6His eyes shift back to grey as he focuses back on keeping the enemies hack at bay
<DeathStar> *suddenly Reikana seems to no longer be charging*
<ChadWinters`> 6The Idlet moves over to Xan's side. 1"Empress, may I have access to the ships controls with Durran?"
<DeathStar> <Athena on comms> Behold the might of Idols! Go Reikana
<DeathStar> <Empress> Hm? Yes, go ahead.
<DeathStar> *as she says that, a tendril goes for Reikana
<Seraphna> **Thena aims her node and fires for the tendril**
<DeathStar> *Thena stops it, but it seems to have been a feint. A Dark One ship is on top of Reiakan to destroy it.*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan starts opening PAX weapons on smaller ships first aiming to think out the numbers and reduce the chaos and confusion.
<ChadWinters`> 6The Idlet accesses the controls with Durran to assist him, his voice shifting to Chads. 1"I'll keep the PAX moving the best I can to avoid what I can."
<Seraphna> Thena> Eeep! Hit that mean ship!
<DeathStar> <Athena on comms> Oops. Sorry Reikana!
<Xanatos> 6* Xan shoots at the mean ship
<Alicia> * Charlotte's gear flies out to attack the ship
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *glances up, trying not to break her rhythm*
<DeathStar> *Charlotte and Xanatos' combined attack manages to knock the ship away, Xanatos' hyperspace beam attack from the PAX blowing a hole in it and Charlotte in a Ren shaped gear smashing it away*
<DeathStar> *Xanatos would see before him 4 hyprspace cannons that recharge at varying rates. Syiean is taking over two of them*
<DeathStar> *And controls to fly the ship. It looks like the PAX controls like a truck*
<Xanatos> I forgot how massive this thing is.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *lets out one high note, focusing at the Dark One flagship and all the Dark One ships in between*
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> It is....vast for me.
<DeathStar> <Syiean> Yes, the time to dodge attacks is fast
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> It will take me a moment to adjust my timing got moving. What do you two want to do?
<ChadWinters`> *for moving*
<Seraphna> **Thena hums Rei's song then sings it too, but for another reason, she uses Charm Your Audience to empower Sy and Xan's blast attacks with the cannons, making them more effective, that's Mew Mew Love baby!**
<DeathStar> *Reikana lets out massive ball of energy and manages to take out 4 Dark One ships, damage 3, and even hit the Dark One Flag Ship; it's shields going down somewhat*
<Xanatos> <Xan> I think I want to be risky...and take out that flagship.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Sounds good to me."
<Seraphna> Thena> Do it while I'm makin' you aweessssome! **she sings**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *lets out a breath*
<DeathStar> <Empress> You know to reach it, we'll be taking a lot of hits
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> I will do what I can to dodge them. I'm begininning to get a feel for this ship
<Xanatos> <Xan> Wait. Did you see the damage Reikana just did? Lets get her a clear shot instead.
<DeathStar> <Athena on comms> We'll need time to recharge with another song
<Xanatos> 6* Xan moves the Pax in position to keep ships off of Reikana.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "The power of idols isn't just for show, it seems."
<DeathStar> <Syiean> *aims the guns and blows up another Dark One ship with one shot*
<Xanatos> <Xan> *C* We'll keep you covered and before you let'r rip we'll clear you a firing line.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> If that's the route you want to go. Then we'll just need to survive until she's ready.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *comm* "Let me catch my breath..."
<Xanatos> <Xan> This will be the least risky, and Erevis told me to stop being risky. We can do this. Thena get you some energy juice and some motes ready to help defend.
<Alicia> * Charlotte keeps up the attack, more to keep the heat off Reikana and the PAX than to try to destroy the ships herself, but she's not going to turn down the chance to do some damage in the mean time.
<Seraphna> **Thena pulls out a juice box and sips**
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> *comm* Now's a good time to push past your limits.
<DeathStar> *as that moment, dozens of smaller spidery ships launch from the Dark Ships - spidet to go after their Gears. Katrina in a Gear joins Charlotte*
<DeathStar> <Athena on comms> Well, give us about 30 more minutes
<Xanatos> <Xan> *C* We need more gears and fighters to launch and help fend off these spider ships.
<Alicia> <Terra> *comms* "On my way. It's been a while, but I can still fight."
<DeathStar> *The Empress seems to be monitoring the battle, her hand on something*
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Then we need to keep them safe for 30 minutes.
<DeathStar> *as they say that, the Dark Ones seem to have no intention to wait 30 minutes, all the Dark Ones are coming in - including the Flag Ship*
<DeathStar> <Syiean> We should get ready. Here they come
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet in Chad's voice> Give them more time, Empress.
<Seraphna> Thena> PEW PEW TIME! **She starts forming nodes to join fire with**
<DeathStar> *The Empress pauses, then moves her hand from whatever option she had opened* Very well
<Xanatos> <Xan> *C* All hands, brace! 6* He begins to get ready to fire at anything possible.
<ChadWinters`> 6Idlet begins focusing on dodging the PAX to mimize damage
<DeathStar> *Prepare yourselves*
<DeathStar> Up, Down, Left, Up, Down, Right, Left, Right, Down, Up, Left, Down, Right, Right, Left, Down, Up, Right, Left, Down, Right, Down, Down, Right, Left, Down, Right, Down, Right
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<ChadWinters`> durdulrludrullrudlruluulrulul
<DeathStar> 1
<Seraphna> durdulrludrullrud
<Xanatos> durdulrludrullrudlruluulrdlul
<DeathStar> -0-
<Alicia> DURDULRLUDRULLRUDLRULUULRULUL
<DeathStar> *The PAX, somehow, manages to lumber it's ass and avoid all the attacks*
<DeathStar> *shaking the people inside about*
<DeathStar> *it looks like the stuff inside to prevent that has been damageD*
<DeathStar> <Syiean> How did you?
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> I told you that I had become accustomed to the ships movements.
<DeathStar> <Syiean> I meant Xanatos!
<DeathStar> <Syiean> How did you actually manage to move this thing that fast!
<Seraphna> Thena> Grandpa strong!
<DeathStar> <EmpresS> Still, thank you for aiding Xanatos, Idlet.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Good job!"
<Xanatos> <Xan> Id did most of the work, trust me I'm just the pretty window dressing.
<DeathStar> *suddenly alarms come off from downstairs in 1B*
<DeathStar> <Empress> 1B?
<Xanatos> <Xan> *C* Keep up the fire. 6* He starts focusing on the capital ship once they're in range.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> His insights made it possible.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> ... *pauses and then rushes down the stairs*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What's there?"
<DeathStar> <EmpresS> The children
<DeathStar> Song 15: Crisis Point
<Seraphna> **Thena squeaks and heads down there**
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Teleporter Location
<DeathStar> *The Makas touch hands like they are being normal makas, gathering a corrupted heart*
<DeathStar> *Empress talks on comms* We request back up. Dark Ones are invading 1B to go after the children of the families located here
<Xanatos> 6* Logan glances left and then right and shoots at the corrupted heart
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "That's unforgivable..."
<Seraphna> **Jaime frowns and holds out an arm** Going in 3, 2, 1.... **gives people just enough time to grab her as she teleports**
<DeathStar> *the heart explodes and knocks them back*
<Alicia> * Sparkling grabs Jaime's arm
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Guess it's time to crack this one out of the ol trick book. 6He cracks his knuckles as the dark tattoo on his left arm suddenly burns bright white in holy energy. It begins to float about his arm as he starts moving towards the corrupted Makas
<Seraphna> **Aonee growls ands ends a shower of shards at the Dark Maka**
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> I'll keep these two in check. You rescue the whole...kitten kaboodle?
<Seraphna> **Luci decides to go with Jaime now that the teleporter is clear and shut down**
<DeathStar> *Selena joins Dias when Marcus explodes through the floor somehow with Taiga's computer, damaged and with the location of a reality*
<DeathStar> *looking bloody*
<DeathStar> *right on top of Dias*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Whoop
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias hurks as he squats from the unexpected weight..
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> ... *she then aims at the MAkas with her magic, who avoid and leap for Sparkling but misses*
<Seraphna> **Aoness grabs at one with TK and tries to pull them apart**
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then shifts and throws Marcus at one of the Makas while he dashes in right behind Marcus then leaping outwards towards the other one.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Gah....Found...Found it. Protect thsi computer! 6* He growls out in wolf man speak.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus blinks and curls around it to protect it.
<DeathStar> *The Dark Maka aims at the computer*
<DeathStar> *firing*
<Seraphna> **Aonee forms a crystal Barrier in the way**
<DeathStar> *she tchs*
<DeathStar> *and then is hit by MArcus and Dias*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias kicks off the crystal barrier and around the incoming blast, throwing a holy reinforced Fist that Pierces the Cosmos
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> ... is this normal?
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus spins around and his leg pulses in size as he swings around a upgraded werewolf parts kick(60 damage).
<DeathStar> *the two Makas slump and leans against the wall, the two girls begin to float away to escape*
<Seraphna> Aonee> Yes, but this isn't... **she forms blood red swords and crystal spike armor and lets her blue hair down, tossing the blades after them**
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Sabrina, can you fix them?
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I .. no. They're more Dark one than ... us.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus lands and limps in the other direction, putting people between him and the hole.
<DeathStar> *Aonee hits one and the other one leaves her partner behind*
<Seraphna> **Aonee holds out her hand and the crstal that hits grows and shards out painfully, she has a weird look in her eyes**
<ChadWinters`> 6The holy energy dissipates as his arm smokes now before he pulls out a small ball from behind his back and punches it towards the one retreating like a bullet
<DeathStar> *Emeralda eyes Aonee and Dias, the nshakes head, helping Marcus, slinging his arm over her shoulder* Come on, I'll get you to your destination
<ChadWinters`> *If it hits, it explodes in a bright flash*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus nods to Emeralda.
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Marcus, is everything ok where you came from?
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Taiga and Si down there. 6* He says, staying in wolf form for now.
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> They need help?
<DeathStar> *Aonee manages to finally stop the one Maka, who stops moving and Dias gets the other - who knows what happens aftr that*
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> I'm shocked you got out of there. That entire part of the ship is collapsed
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus nods gravely to Emeralda.
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> ....I'll go find them then. 6He moves to the hole Marcus came out of and looks down to see if he can drop in
<Xanatos> <Marcus> 1B, save kids. Looks for their remains later.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Right! The kids. *She goes to Maka her way there, taking Dias with her* Come on, hero!
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias takes a deep breath and begins give off a warmth before it's stopped as he's grabbed and taken away
<Seraphna> Aonee> I'll continue to guard this section. Civilians are still here. **her voice is even a little more... serious? Angry?**
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: 1B
<DeathStar> *Jikuu is in 1B, for some reason, where Dark Ones are all over the place, dozens upon dozens and Jikuu is tied up as is the kids of the Zhenmei family*
<DeathStar> Song 16: A New Hero and Iron Paw
<DeathStar> *Lenneth tumbles down the stairs from 1A*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Lenneth!"
<DeathStar> *up in 1A, Xanatos would see the Flag Ship targetting them*
<Seraphna> **Thena leaps in from those stairs and eyes the Dark Ones**
<DeathStar> *and gathering a dark beam of the PAX's one ship equivalent*
<DeathStar> *shot
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I'm here!
<Xanatos> 6* Xan would be targetting them back.
<Seraphna> Thena> Bad Dark Ones. **She leaps for them, forming crystal swords that glow with hyperspace, starting to fight**
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Defensive positions. 6Idlet begins to do whatever it can to prepare for the incoming blast
<DeathStar> *at that moment, Fate appears in the area and drops off two people in 1B and vanishes. John lands on his ass as Dark Ones leap from Jikuu to gut her and others leap and engulf Lenneth and Thena*
<Xanatos> <Xan> *c* We need to interrupt this. Reikana can you get off a half-powered attack? He targets all cannons
<DeathStar> <Syiean> They're about to be fully charged in a few seconds.. *the Iron Paw suddenly appears off to the side*
<DeathStar> *perhaps surprising the Dark Ones*
<Alicia> * The other figure moves to defend Jikuu, blocking the strike with... a dark tendril?
<DeathStar> Song 18: Dark Final Battle
<Seraphna> **Thena sheathes herself in Hyperspace and starts lashing**
<DeathStar> Song 17: Dark Final Battle
<Seraphna> **Ulieah dances on the bridge** Kick Ass Beams fire!!!
<Xanatos> 6* There's a blur and Drasek appears in 1B, going for the closest dark ones, everything but his face hyperspace right now.
<DeathStar> *The Dark Ones eyes the other figure while John hops up as the other group arrives with Sparkling*
<Alicia> <???> "Just in time..."
<Xanatos> 6* Xan unloads all his cannons towards the flagship
<DeathStar> *Drasek manages to blast the Dark Ones and John immediately joins Drasek and kicks away Dark Ones. Lennneth flips to to his feet*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *inhales deeply and then strikes a pose* "Listen to my song!"
<DeathStar> *The Flag Ship does the same*
<Alicia> * Sparkling starts blasting Dark Ones, as if expecting to have to do this from the beginning
<Seraphna> **Jaime immediately speeds into them, using a combination of Dark One Tendrils and rock fists charged with hyperspace** Hands of my kids!
<DeathStar> *Jikuu is freed by the mysterious new Kitsune? person*
<Seraphna> **Luci weaves her way through the Dark Ones and starts securing the kids under a dome shield as best she can**
<ChadWinters`> 6Idlet tries to route what power it can to shields for the incoming attack
<DeathStar> *the Iron PAw unloads on the small free while saddling and unloads Noire and Erevis and the others ont othe PAX*
<DeathStar> *Fy
<DeathStar> *Fryh
<DeathStar> *Reikana's song unleashes, blowing up more of the Dark One Ships and heads for the Flag Ship
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "You came back. Thank you." *launches hyperspace tendrils at Dark Ones, while the kitsune takes a deep breath... then begins to sing herself*
<DeathStar> *the PAX/Flag Ship counter each other for the most part, but more of the Flag Ship gets through, hitting the PAX and smashing through the hull in parts, but doesn't destroy them, while Reikaka's song continues and hits the Flag Ship and takes out all of it's shields.*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina arrives with Dias and am oment or two later Erevis and Andrea and Noire arrive. The remaining 10 Dark Ones in 1B eye them all
<DeathStar> *likely knowing they are fucked*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias is hurled in by Sabrina, going full cannonball into a Dark One
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... how are you are in here. *she stands beside Kyouki, panting in rage, forming hyperspace*
<DeathStar> *dare
<Seraphna> **Jaime stomps the ground and sends a spike from the faux ground up at one of them, Jaime isn't one to relax**
<DeathStar> *Dias smashes the Dark One into a wall*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *struts along* "Well...well...well... look at you all... just hours ago, I held the hearts of your twin generals in my hands."
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias pulls his fist back and smashes it forward for it's face
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Hull damage confirmed.
<Seraphna> **Luci keeps the kids together and makes sure they're all accounted for**
<Alicia> * Kyouki launches a mix of psychic blasts and dark bolts at the Dark Ones. Yes, they're strong against dark element, but it's not like she's the Light Spirit.
<Seraphna> **Thena sends out a blast of Hyperspace at one too**
<DeathStar> *the PAX is screaming alerts and points appear all over while the Dark One fleet has been decimated in areas* <Empress> Their main ship is still unhurt. It will come for us
<DeathStar> *The Iron Paw floats beside them*
<Xanatos> 6* Drasek throws out a hyperspace blast for one, mostly stepping back to let the others fight he's just here to protect the kids.
<Seraphna> Ulieah> You got backup now! **She says on the comms** Let's slow it down for the others love.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Can we get out a signal to the alliance fleets?
<DeathStar> *Erevis joins Xanatos up in 1A while the others decimate the Dark Ones; Athena meanwhile gets Reikana out of the song chamber*
<DeathStar> *at that moment Xanatos would detect another fleet coming out of hyperspace*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...I'm going to take anap...for about a week..."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Hold on we got more company.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Attempting to scan for energy signature
<DeathStar> Song 18: How It All Comes Down
<Seraphna> Sammael> You did well. I may even allow you to join Athena's VIP Fan Club.
<DeathStar> *The Tsivrixsh Fleet is there. Which is a bad sign for what it means for the Erusians*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *just gives Sammael a flat look*
<DeathStar> <Empress> .... It is over.
<Seraphna> **Sammael gives her a smile**
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Possible Enemy reinforcements.
<DeathStar> *it is not a large fleet, but it is enough to give them trouble*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan checks to see what sort of damage the tsiv fleet has on it
* ChadWinters` looks away from his terminal, sweating. 1"If Dias is here, Earth's fleet might be coming also.
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> It's not over till it's over.
<DeathStar> *The fleet has a bit and the numbers are not large - perhaps Lorelei's team managed something*
<DeathStar> <Syiean> Detecting another signature
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> I'm trying to reroute what power I can to weapons and shields.
<DeathStar> <Empress> ... another fleet. When will it end?
<Xanatos> <Xan> They're definitel ynot at full force, but we're...we're on fumes here.
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Who else is joining this bout into absurdity?
<DeathStar> *Erevis sits by Xanatos*
<DeathStar> *Templar ships begin to arrive*
<ChadWinters`> They haven't started attacking. Maybe this next fleet is the Templars...
<DeathStar> <Syiean> Of all the...
<Alicia> * Kyouki sits with Erevis, watching
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Looks like that fraction of the fleet we secured finally made an entrance.
<ChadWinters`> That should put us at a stalemate.
<DeathStar> *The Templar fleet is not extremely large and while the Dark One Fleet has stopped advancing, it's like a quiet lull*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan squints and tries to figure out the best step for them since the flagship has them outgunned currently.
<DeathStar> *the Templars hail them*
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> PAX, Iron Paw and the Templars versus a deminished Tsiv Fleet and one Dark One Flagship? Well we can at least hold out till Sullivan gets his people out here.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> I believe this is what they would call a standoff
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh taps the comms** Hail.
<Alicia> * Jikuu and the mystery kitsune head up to watch the proceedings too, Jikuu looking more confident and relaxed than before
<DeathStar> <Cersei> We couldn't get you on communications and almost didn't find you. So, should we attack them?
<DeathStar> *at that moment Emeralda and Marcus arrive*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> We...we found it. 6* He pants, in human form, moving to show the results to the Empress.
<DeathStar> *The Empress eyes it, then narrows her eyes* You did ... what?
<DeathStar> *Erevis peers to the side, sheepish*
<Seraphna> **Leyaeh's ears perk**
<DeathStar> <EmpresS> Tell me you did not actually extract the ship
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Yeah be ready to join with us.
* ChadWinters` rubs his face. 1"You guys are playing with fire."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "We have a second PAX?"
<DeathStar> <Empress> But no doubt Taiga has already sent probes into multiple realities...
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> She has, yes.
<DeathStar> *Empress muses darkly*
<Seraphna> Leayeh> By her orders for materials? Quite a few. And I think they're technically timeline branches.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> I believe that is another bridge to cross later. Our attention needs to be focused on what lies before us.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> We FOUND it. Haven't got it yet. But if we can get throught his...we have more firepower.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. I okayed it. I do not like the idea of blowing the PAX up to destroy the Dark Ones
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not care if the PAX could wipe out the majority of them
<DeathStar> <Empress> *closes her eyes* Attached children. *She mumbles*
<Seraphna> Thena> We don't need to, but now two PAXes would mean we outgun them either way.
<DeathStar> <Empress> Very well. Yes, what is done is done. We have two PAXes.
<Seraphna> Thena> Yay! Now are we spanking the meanies?
<Xanatos> <Xan> *comm* Hi Cersei, earth should be coming to help, can we stall till then?
<ChadWinters`> If the Cartel aren't begin assaulted, at this point they should be coming soon with what forces they can muster
<DeathStar> <Cersei> We could stall them or take them out here. *The Empress begins to talk with Chad and Id about getting the other PAX since they have not cleared out the teleporters for the most part*
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Getting plenty of time to charge here. **She eats some popcorn**
<DeathStar> *As they speak the Tsivrixsh and Dark Ones begin to move forward, going for the PAX
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Enemy forces are moving to attack.
<Xanatos> <Xan> *comm* Nevermind, it's fight time.
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Welp, spanking time! Gemmie! Where's the button!?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> How should we approach this?
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> We fight to survive.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I need to keep the tsiv between us and the flagship.
<Seraphna> Thena> Where is Taiga anyway? Did Si not get her? **tilts her head**
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Oh, she was in the prat of the ship that was destroyed
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...section collapsed, not sure if they got out. 6* he tells Thena.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina grabs Sparkling* We're going out into space to do battle
<Seraphna> **Thena frowns** We'll have to hope... thankfully both can survive without atmosphere.
<ChadWinters`> You got any spare Gear's for Marcus and I?
<ChadWinters`> *Dias*
<DeathStar> *Andrea crosses her arms*
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods and directs them to the Gear hanger*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus gives the computer witht he location on it to Erevis and moves on.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Well, mother... at least one of their leaders must be on that command ship..."
<DeathStar> <Empress> Let us wrap this battle up quickly
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> It's now ours but they'll do. 6He fist bumps Marcus as they run off
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I concur. Our job is to yank them ff
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...but how to draw them off?"
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "What should we do?"
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Survive.
<DeathStar> *Andrea eyes Jikuu and her friend* Can you fight in space?
<Xanatos> 6* Xan pulls them back and moves to the right to getting closer to the tsiv to fire at them and try and make them temporary shields for them from the flagship.
<ChadWinters`> 6Idlet's does what he can to assist with Xan's movements while Chad tries to reroute what power he can
<DeathStar> *Syiean takes the computer* We will hold onto this until we can anaylze this
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "... we can."
<DeathStar> <<Andrea> Then you are off to the space battle section. We will also need ground groups to help with the flag ship until Xanatos can blow it up
<Alicia> * The kitsune nods to Andrea
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I hear you managed to fly the ship well
<Jackieness> <Noire> "A raid, mother?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> What else?
<Xanatos> <Xan> It was a fluke, I sneezed through all the attacks.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan winks
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> He flew rather well.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Hah! I can't wait!"
<DeathStar> -TBC-