The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Anniversary 23: The Darkest War

Session Start: Mon Nov 02 18:50:51 2020
Session Ident: #TAW-Anniversary23
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.12.29
<DeathStar> Location: A Planet That Belongs to the Suisen Empire
<DeathStar> 6* The Aquarius is part of a small fleet, along with the Iron Paw, the PAX itself, and various gears and other ships battling a Dark One incurasion, that has become almost ... mundane as the Dark Ones have picked up their invasion recently on seeding worlds. Trying to exhaust the heroes
<DeathStar> *Yuki sits in her co-captain chair, watching the other ships fighting the Dark One's fleet, made up of EarthGov vessels that have been taken over, pure Dark One ships, and other ships that have begun to propped up, head propped up
<DeathStar> Song 1 - Months into the Dark War
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *leans her head back over her chair*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Cookie
<Seraphna> **Cookie blinks and peers up** Yep.
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<DeathStar> <Yuki> What's it look like?
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<Seraphna> Cookie> Repeating history, why?
<Jackieness> <Airym> *placing the battlefield on tacticla viewer now, captain."
<Sara> * Erica sighs and glances at it
<Seraphna> **Cookie rubs her head and peers a bit into the future as she always does to put together their manuver strategy**
<Jackieness> <Airym> *marks the Dark One controlled ships with red indicators and Suisen allied forces in green*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Well. This is...something.
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks over the map herself, considering.
<DeathStar> *Alright, your GM is back. The tactical information comes up for Erica; she would see that the gears and the allies seem to have the Dark Ones pretty much routed, outside a mini Seed Ship that has headed for the planet to try a sneak Seed run*
<Sara> <Erica> Shocking. *she notes dryly* There's a seed ship running for it.
<Seraphna> Cookie> They might get seeds through if we don't stop it.
<DeathStar> *Yuki leans over to stare* You think we can stop it?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Gotta try, unless there's someone closer?
<Sara> <Erica> Well, we either stop them now or we stop them later, we may as well stop them now. *she seems unamused by the situation*
<DeathStar> *Yuki nods to Pepper and Cookie* Alright lets try to cut them off
<Seraphna> **Cookie nods and starts taking them in, her focus showing she's keeping her awareness out to give them a smooth trip through the fight**
<Xanatos> *Peppers holds a thumbs up in the air for her confirmation and begins getting weapons ready, aiming at various spots ont he mini seeder.
<Xanatos> **Pepper waits until their in optimal range before firing away. Making quiet pew pew sounds under her breath.**
<DeathStar> Song 2 - Dark Victory
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<DeathStar> *the seed ship swerves at the last second to avoid Pepper and turns to aim for the Aquarius, as if going on a suicide run*
<DeathStar> *it likely realizes it can never seed the planet*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> That one is new
<Seraphna> **Cookie is already shifting them out of the way** It's trying to ram.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> What happens if it rams us? Question
<DeathStar> <Mierille> I would guess the Aquarius will be seeded
<Sara> <Erica> Fire on it
<Seraphna> Cookie> Nothing good. I would suggest we give it a Mirelle Special Beam.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "An impact could possibly infect the entire Aquarius at one time."
<DeathStar> *the seed ship is getting closer - 10 seconds away*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Open fire already!"
<DeathStar> *Yuki moves to Airym to work on shields*
<Seraphna> **Cookie keeps manuvering away, having started just before they did**
<Xanatos> **Pepper is firing away**
<DeathStar> *the tiny ship is shot in half and it's dark insides spill out, heading for the Aquarius but splattering against the shields uselessly*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> ....
<DeathStar> *out in space, the Dark Forces retreat*
<Sara> * Erica yawns
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Shields have repelled the infectious agent."
<Seraphna> Cookie> Eww. Still, might want to be sure. These things...
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Gross.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Mire if you feel weird you gotta let us know!
<DeathStar> <Mireille> *leans over and noms on Pepper's arm*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I recommend venting plasma to destroy any further infectious agent."
<DeathStar> <Mireille> I crave Pepper!
<Sara> * Erica jerks
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Yeah, when we get back, we'll scrub hard
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Too spicy, I'm sorry. **She winks at her great joke**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "There'll be plenty of time when we get back."
<DeathStar> *Mireille hurks and falls over*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...Mireille?"
<DeathStar> *Yuki just sits beside Ariel, clearly tired*
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Too...spicy
<DeathStar> *she says dramatically*
<DeathStar> *er Erica
<Seraphna> Cookie> That's why she and I go well. She's spice, I'm sweet~
<Alicia> * Charlotte breathes a sigh of relief at it being just that
<DeathStar> <Yuki> ... you did not just say that joke
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Did she just say that joke?
<Seraphna> Cookie> I did too.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Uh, she said that GREAT joke.
<Seraphna> Cookie> Did I mention I'm using the new home growns in today's brownies?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We're going home. *she notes as the fleet begins to head out, ignoring the two*
<DeathStar> *Yuki nods to Airym to take them out*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Come'on Yuuuk, we're all BUDS here.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That explains so much. I wish Noire was here."
<DeathStar> *Mireille sits on Erica's chair as the Aquarius heads out, leaving the battle behind
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT/TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Song 3: Flashback - Thena
<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.8.30 (Months ago)
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *The group has set up to meet with Shretrav, long ago. Back before the Dark War has really kicked off. Ren watches Thena do her thing while they wait
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Think she can handle it?"
<Seraphna> **Thena bounce, all dressed up for the meeting**
<DeathStar> <Ren> Can we really trust Thena?
<DeathStar> *Lorelei leans back, having Erica there since Shretrav likes Erica*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "To not mess up?"
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt takes a pull from a flask and slips it in his back pocket. 1"It'll be fine."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Are we sure Thena is in line for the throne?
<Seraphna> Thena> You all know I can hear you right? **she pouts**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "No."
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *arrives at the meeting as well, representing the Ascendancy*
<DeathStar> *Lenneth comes in, taking a seat, as does Warren of all people, leaning on his cane*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> If she messes up, someone else will smooth things over and make it work.
<Seraphna> Thena> Wind, my sails... terrible pirate crew.
<DeathStar> *Ariel has sent a Dragoon to be her eyes*
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'll smooth it over.
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... What? *at that moment Shretrav and Kre'trav enter the room. Shretrav moving and shaking Erica's hands*
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Captain
<Jackieness> <Moira> *looks at Valen* "Really? She didn't seem your type."
<Seraphna> **Camilla keeps close to Kre'trav as she has since they were found together ages ago**
<Xanatos> <Valen> Not like that! 6* He whispers quickly.
<DeathStar> Song 4 - Past Music 1
<Jackieness> <Xeres> *gives a bow to Srevtrav* "...the Majestrix apologizes for not being able to greet her dear friend."
<Seraphna> Thena> It is good you two were able to come in these troubling times.
<DeathStar> *Shretrav nods her head and takes a seat, waving a gloved hand and peering at Thena and the others* It is fine. You wanted to know about the Tsivrixsh and their ways, especially in regards to the "Dark Ones"
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Now that they've done what they've done
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<Alicia> * Charlotte listens, hoping she won't be insulted yet again
<Seraphna> Thena> Yes, especially in terms of Tsivrixsh leadership who have drastically changed in personality of late.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Well, we know that the Empreror has been replaced and trying to get the populace geared up for war, since the Empire wants a good war.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> They probably are still not happy about losing to you all years ago, eitehr
<Seraphna> Thena> Yes... decidedly out of character. Have there been any others though? Especially ones who might have strange phenominon around them. Such as an uptick in infighting or an inclination to hold tournaments, for instance.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> *tilts her head*
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin leans forward curiously, glancing between Thena and Shretrav.
<Sara> <Erica> It is an unfortunate side-effect of war in general that, as some of our people have long said, 'war is good business'
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt pinches the bridge of his nose
<DeathStar> *Lorelei coughs on a drink*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's strange how well Thena gets along with the Tsivrixsh, but it's good that she does."
<Alicia> <Asha> "Are you alright?"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I know about war being good business, don't worry."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Just straight up asks like that. 6He whispers, next to Lorelei
<Seraphna> Thena> I'll take that as a no for now. **then in perfect Tsiv** Honor combat often increases in war, but there is a point when it is overdone.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Well, there are many who like to battle each other in games to see who does better.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> But as the war machine begins that will end
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** Wasn't sure about what it looked like once war was declared, that might be useful. Have you noticed anyone else changing their behaviors?
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I have not been keeping my eye on everyone, just the Emperor. *Lenneth folds her hands* <Lenneth> Are we going to ask the most important question?
<Alicia> * Both Charlotte and Asha are suddenly extremely alert
<Seraphna> **Thena looks to Lenneth** By all means if you have one to ask. **smoothly passing the buck**
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Why are the Tsivrish not fighting the Dark Ones
<DeathStar> *Rachael has fallen asleep*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan does Rachael's hair into a braid**
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "As it stands, the Ascendancy cannot send any forces to assist against the Dark Ones. We have stalemated the Tsivirxsh advance, but... they cna just keep applying pressure until our line starts to give. If the Dark Ones are behind this, then they have succeeeded in keeping the Ascendancy out of their war."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> You do keep one side of their border in check. *she nods to Xeres*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> It's pretty odd for a race to pass up the perfect chance to fight such a powerful enemy.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Correct, and now our forces are focused on keepping the tsivirxsh away from our inhabited systems."
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> I believe it's complicated. *she nods to Erica* Honor is important to them. The Dark Ones might be an enticing enemy, and they were allies once in the past; but the fact is you all, EarthGov in particular, defeated the,
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, a grudge?"
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Is that the logic the Emperor is going with?
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> To defeat you now is more enticing than the Dark Ones. However, if the Dark Ones begin to defeat you, it might become too much for them to pass up - unless they are working together
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Of course. For a race of honor and war...loss is never forgotten.
<Seraphna> Thena> Which is perfectly possible if the Emperor has been replaced with a Hunter.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Grudge? They see it is they need to clean the slate of loss by winning
<Sara> <Erica> Well for now the Dark Ones are frankly on their way to losing and are trying to turn it into a war of attrition
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Honestly, that seems like the most likely scenario. How would your people react if it was proven that they decided to ally with someone stronger than them instead of fighting?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes, I don't see how the Dark Ones can turn this war around.
<Seraphna> **Thena frowns** I wouldn't underestimate them until we've actually beaten them.
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt glances at Lenneth. "I imagine if the the Tsiv jumped in they'd give them a fighting chance.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Underestimating the Dark Ones is a recipe for disaster."
<DeathStar> *Lenneth nods to Durt* Yes, if the Ascendency cannot hold the Tsivrixsh back forever, we'll have both down our throats
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> And the Dark Ones are already seeding the Ascendency worlds weakening them
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Maybe the Dark Ones aren't attacking... this could be a procing action... looking for a chink in our armor... then their mmain force comes in like a penetrating thrust."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Which I'm guessing is what the Dark One's are hoping for. Hold off long enough for the Tsiv to launch its war against the Suisen Empire.
<DeathStar> *Shretrav is thinking* I don't know. It's complicated
<Seraphna> Thena> If you look at it from a point of progress, it's as if they Dark Ones and the Tsivrixsh are working together unoffically. One's actions help the other's.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Their main force should be busy with the Templars.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> So you think a small force is here causing trouble with this Seed Ship while the main force is back dealing with the Templars?
<Seraphna> Thena> We haven't seen any signs of the Dark One Emperor yet, I believe?
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Frankly there's so much unknown to the...well unknown sectors of space that they could be vast and infinite. Without accurate numbers we're just guessing about this conflicts.
<Sara> <Erica> No one can ever be entirely certain unless they are there, yes.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> They haven't really shown their faces yet...
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Well put it this way. The Templars would be more active here if they weren't at a stalemate. If you were the Dark One's and needed to bolster your forces to take a more powerful force on. You'd send a unit to expand outside the main enemies reach.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "The force that the Tsivirxsh comandeered were part of a fleet built for peacetime operation... patrol and border defense. We have been refurbishing mothballed Alliance-class battleships to supplement our remaining fleet."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> If it fails, oh well. They're still at a stalemate. If it succeeds, that entire overtaken area becomes a new force to turn the tide of war
<Seraphna> Kaelan> What Durt's saying makes sense.
<Xanatos> <Valen> There's a first.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> They are about survival, not petty revenge. And we haven't really seen any leadership.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Ouch."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Probably because you kids kept zoning out when I started talking about the important things.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> The Milky Way might just be a new seeding ground for recruits to them.
<Alicia> <Asha> "I don't remember that!"
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Also seems like good leverage to convince a warrior race that they can give them a war they'll never forget if they succeed.
<Seraphna> Thena> Regardless, we may need the Tsivrixsh to actually win this war... sense might need to be taken to them with a Xvash.
<Alicia> <Asha> "That's going to be hard to do. It's not easy to beat sense into someone and have them still able to fight."
<Seraphna> Thena> Perhaps if we can reveal the true threat to them and show them they have already lost to the Dark Ones, they will understand which is the more honorable foe to be fighting.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If we can do that, that should work. If."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> That or we hope the Emperor was replaced by a Hunter and we find the original.
<Seraphna> Thena> Same overall goal, we need to expose the Emperor in order to do anything.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, do you have any plans how to do that?"
<Seraphna> Thena> ...I would like it if my cousin was freed from them.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm not saying it's impossible or anything, but if I was at war with someone...a group of their people showing up and calling my boss a phony wouldn't get much of a reaction out of me.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "The Ascendancy protests The Suisen representative's statement."
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Valen's right. We need concrete proof.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Your cousin?"
<Seraphna> **Thena nods** We do indeed.
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> *looks dizzy*
<Seraphna> Thena> Perhaps we should break for a bit and then continue to discuss plans.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Are you feeling alright?"
<Sara> <Erica> Perhaps you should hydrate
<DeathStar> <Shretrav> Yes. Yes. You all are quite the group. We don't have that back home
<DeathStar> *Kre'trav nods* We mainly hit things
<Seraphna> Camilla> It is kind of loud in here.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's not bad though."
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Perhaps when these proceedings resume, it might be done in a more orderly fashion."
<DeathStar> *as they all begin to leave the room, they find Andrea outside, staring in space*
<DeathStar> *staring in space and murmuring under her breath*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What's up?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> **moves up behind her and wraps tails about her almost protectively**
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is sitting near her mother, flipping through pages on a pad*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> So you think anything productive came from that? 6He looks over at Lorelei
<Seraphna> Thena> We learned one thing important about their ritual habits. If Amazo is actually among them he'll stick out like a sore thumb. Our notes say he can't resist holding tournaments.
<DeathStar> *Andrea turns her head slowly, opening one eye* There is a tide changing in the war. And the dead are restless. *Lorelei muses* I think since we will have to go to the Tsivrixsh for the last God, it might be a good for us to poke around and see if we can help get them to join on our side. Somehow
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "The Restless Dead?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Aren't the soul engines broken?
<DeathStar> *Andrea hmms, peering back out*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> They can't be building more could they? **she frowns**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mother, do you have a plan for this?"
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Well, I suppose we could try changing their opinion.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hit things really hard? *she jokes, making a Marcus motion - as if literally using him*
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP/SCENE SHIFT0
<DeathStar> Song 5 - Present Day
<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.12.29
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Yuki stretches as she enters the PAX with Erica and the others.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We're home. *Ren materializes from the shadows, heavily pregnant* <Ren> Welcome back. *Taiga is on top of her head*
<Alicia> * Charlotte practically runs over and carefully hugs Ren
<Seraphna> **Si pops up behind Ren so her Fox Hat seems to have Bunny Ears**
<DeathStar> *Ren laughs, leaning into her. The PAX has been set up for a war, civilians being kept to the civilian areas* <Ren> Lenneth asked you come with me
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Of course I will."
<DeathStar> *Yuki yawns and leans on Erica*
<Sara> * Erica puts an arm around her
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<DeathStar> *Ren leads the group to the blue sector, where people who are on the team are gathered. As they enter a large room that has holographic materials showing areas of space of the war and other things. Warren is there with a strange Dark tattoo on his face*
<DeathStar> *leaning on a cane and looking annoyed, a General for the war*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...did I miss something?"
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Old man got some INK. Nice.
<Sara> <Erica> Just now paying attention?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Pay attention to what? 6* She's already looking at her nails, picking at them.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... wow."
<DeathStar> *Tsukiyomi is in the back, having returned at some point in the last few months - to be explained in sessions to come, with a mark on her face*
<DeathStar> <Warren> You did good out there, Hildegard
<DeathStar> *Ariel hovers in the background, all wise*
<Sara> <Erica> Wouldn't want to let anyone's expectations down given our positive track record, sir
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm sorry if this is personal, but... are facial tattoos a new trend?"
<DeathStar> *Erevis joins Warren, adjusting her kimono and Lenneth soon following. Ren takes a seat, holding her stomach*
<Ariel> * Nicolette plays with some flash cards, with different enemies and their known traits.
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats there, studying the holographic map and stats being displayed on it
<DeathStar> *Cheryl adjusts her cowboy hat as Lenneth brings up the the map*
<DeathStar> Song 6 - The Suisen Territory Pushed Hard
<Xanatos> 6* Xan whistles as he walks in, sporting a fancy tattoo on his neck. He sits by Erevis.
<Seraphna> **Jaime is present, as ever in greens and brown shades like a nature hippie, only lately her style of clothing has gotten more goddess like with gowns instead of simple dresses.**
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> The Dark One's new forces are beginning to overwhelm us in many territories and they're beginning to launch similiar incursions on the Cartel from seeded planets as well as their "new" armies
<DeathStar> *she says distastefully*
<DeathStar> <Warren> *touches his face where his tattoo is located*
<DeathStar> *Erevis rocks a little baby, minus a certain someone*
<Seraphna> Cookie> So the others were right in thinking that their apparent waning strength was just temporary?
<Sara> <Erica> Well, so long as they're allowed to seed they'll keep popping back up, it's simple math in that way
<DeathStar> <Warren> True. Though as long as they can replinish from our dead, it's not much better.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Erica is correct. We can't protect every planet so seeded planets will happen.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I see."
<DeathStar> *Warren taps the map* Andrea, Marcus, and Dias have been searching for the source of our trouble.
<Seraphna> Angela> Getting deja vu on this one.
<DeathStar> <Warren> *grunts*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Believe it or not they've been working hard on that.
<DeathStar> *Tsukiyomi quietly leans forward, looking like a grim reminder of her past self*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I believe it. I only wish I could help out with the search."
<DeathStar> <Tsukiyomi> I could crush some moons and send it down on their planets
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...yeah, lets not go that far yet."
<DeathStar> *Tsukiyomi leans back, waving her hand dismissively*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "As Noire would say, 'I'm a Dark One, and even I think that's overkill'."
<Seraphna> Angela> Hate to say it, but seeing as how the seeded planets aren't going to be recovered... that's not exactly off the table in our endgame. Unless someone's found a way to cleanse planets?
<DeathStar> <Warren> *lifts up Nicolette*
<DeathStar> <Warren> *shakes her at Angela like a toy*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> You assume a moon crashing in to the planet would stop them from using it.
<Seraphna> Angela> Really? Well okay then.
<Seraphna> Angela> So we chuck Nicolette at planets? **smirks**
<Xanatos> <Pepper> We've chucked less at more and seen some results.
<DeathStar> *a shape slips into the room; Ren's ears perking up*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "H-hey, I'm not a prop!"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If they can use the dead, we have to go for their well ASAP. There's no way we can win a war of attrition against that."
<Seraphna> Jaime> The Maka are definately an element we didn't have last time.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And even they will be overwhelmed.
<Seraphna> Angela> I see Chad's machines are still balls of sunshine.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> I did hear rumors that the Dark Ones were working their way toward the Maka homeworld
<DeathStar> <Yuki> There might be merit in it
<Xanatos> <Xan> They don't like when you put a sheet on them and turn them into a ghost. 6* He says to Angela
<Seraphna> Angela> Well yeah, can you imagine if they get Maka souls?
<DeathStar> *As Xanatos smiles at Angela, he'd see a gun aimed at her head from the shadows*
<DeathStar> *3*
<DeathStar> *2*
<DeathStar> *1*
<Xanatos> <Xan> GUN! 6* He pulls out his own and fires for the gun.
<Seraphna> **Angela blinks and ducks, forming her helmet and armor**
<DeathStar> *the gun is knocked and Zephyr stands there, looking normal, but she lacks the tatoo that the others do. She tchs*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Dark One.
<Seraphna> Angela> What the... Zephie?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Subdue her
<Seraphna> **Jaime grumbles and snaps her fingers, stone forming around the Dark One**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm. That would be troubling. Especially if it was one of the Makai.
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper blinks and goes to do a tencle based binding but pauses.
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...Zephyr is a dark one? What just happened?
<DeathStar> <Warren> From what I understand, Andrea tatooed those she could find of us who died before
<Seraphna> Angela> What... what... what!?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... oh. That explains it."
<DeathStar> <Warren> To prevent them from taking over our bodies
<Sara> * Erica deadpans at the reactions
<Seraphna> Angela> So where is my sister?
<Ariel> * Nicolette holds her cards to her chest, "This... just... wait, you ALL died?"
<Seraphna> Angela> Meh, it happens.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I've died like 5 times.
<DeathStar> <Warren> *nods to Xanatos* I shot myself in the head in one reality
<DeathStar> *Ren is just staring at them*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Daaamn. Wait, other realities count?"
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "That shouldn't be so casual!"
<Seraphna> Angela> The current me hasn't died but apparently another me did quite a bit.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps into the room* "...it was not my idea, but mother insisted it be something visible."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ah yes, Cheryl's powers made it so you and Hotaru were fine.
<Xanatos> <Xan> So we need to keep her restrained until Andrea can take a look?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, Mom's fine too."
<DeathStar> *Warern glances at Noire* Can you do it?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I formed the stone into solid matter so that'll hold for a while. She doesn't actually need to breathe so that's not a concern.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... hey, do clones count as having died?"
<Jackieness> <Noire> "That's exactly why I'm here."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "As expected from Noire!"#
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Depends on your belief in what a soul consists of.
<DeathStar> *motions for them to let Noire handle Zephyr* You're lucky - you almost joiend th Dark Ones
<DeathStar> *to Angela*
<DeathStar> *Yuki leans over to Erica* This group is to casual about death. And I won't let them have your soul
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oh yeah, lets just ask the Dark Ones who they can control. They'll tell us, I'm sure."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Honestly we're lucky. Dumb armor and shields and stuff you'd be a pain to fight.
<Sara> <Erica> Grim times means grim topics become normal I'm afraid
<DeathStar> Song 7 - Dark Ones Gathering
<Seraphna> **Angela sighs** Yeah I am kind of badass.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *walks over to the Dark Zephyr* "Hello. You know why I'm here, yes?"
<DeathStar> *Zephyr forms her dragoon bustah and tackles Noire in the cage, trying to take her out, since Noire is a big theat to the Dark Ones. As they are fighting, Andrea appears with her white haired look alike, the repesentative of the Dark Ones who decided to join the heroes*
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper at this point has inched back towards door, looking uneasy.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *glances at Noire and Zephyr, then turns back* Did I miss something?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> These things have gotten weird...I'm going back tot he ship.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes. Apparently the Dark Ones made Zephyr one of their play things.
<Seraphna> Cookie> Yes, let's test the new super cookeis.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Zephyr bad, tried to kill Angela.
<Alicia> * Charlotte stays ready to assist Noire if required... but she probably won't be. Noire's good.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I thought that was a stance many of you took in the past
<DeathStar> <Andrea> How the times have changed
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I cna handle this, mother!" *tries grabbing zephyr in a headlock*
<Seraphna> Angela> If you can get her back, that'd be just swell. Otherwise I have to go on a rampage and tear the heart out of a few thousand Dark Ones.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Can I help?"
<Xanatos> <Xan> To be fair someone took her big donkey reality powers and messed up the past. So we're not allowed to talk about it.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl eyes Xanatos*
<Seraphna> **Jaime gently flicks her Dad on the neck**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can talk to Kaori about trying to mess with your past
<Xanatos> <Xan> OW it's still sensitive.
<DeathStar> *while Zephyr and Noire do battle comedically in the background, Andrea walks over to the galactic map*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Both my past and my neck you see. 6* He coughs.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I have a lead
<Seraphna> Jaime> Rule #1 of my Empire. Thou shalt not mess with the cognition of the universe.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Great." *suddenly eyes Jaime*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *forms her Dark Edge and tries to channel the Dark One bits out from Zephyr*
<DeathStar> *Zephyr soon goes lip to allow the tatoo*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Got it..."
<Seraphna> Angela> I hope that's a recent development...
<DeathStar> *Andrea points at a planet no one would suspect* The Dark Ones are gathering there. All the major leaders. And there's rumros the Templars have fallen
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Lets hope that is not true
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That sooms hard to believe.
<ChadWinters`> *seems*
<Seraphna> Jaime> So the faces finally show up... can't say I'm happy to hear that the apparently mega advanced Templars are toast though.
<DeathStar> *the whited hair Dark One shrugs* I'm just telling what I've heard
<Xanatos> <Xan> ....all the leadership on that one planet? What did that planet used to be before all of this?
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "That... okay, I'm trying to process this. This is like someone throwing a table."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's not just 'somewhere no-one would look', I'm assuming."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hm. It's a planet that has a lot of energy. *motions at Tsukiyomi* Probably one of her brethren used it for something. That or a dark cultist planet
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Interesting. I imagine getting there will be hard
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Lets hope it is a lie
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> And the Templras stand
<Seraphna> Angela> Let's hope.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If they have fallen then I believe we can expect a heavy resurgance
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Any other time, I'd be disagreeing, but..."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Can we try to blow up that place or are you and the superheroes going to go in for a personal stealth mission?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Blowing it up would be the smart thing, but it might not be possible. The planet resist destruction.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Destroying it would be the quickest move but strategically, I imagine they have something to prevent that.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What's it called?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> But we should bring a fleet will be the smartest thing anyway
<DeathStar> *Erevis studies it* It seems nameless. Do you want to call it something?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Indeed. It will be heavily guarded if they have their leaders there
<Seraphna> Angela> Planet Bob.
<DeathStar> *Cheryl deadpans*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Charlotte, you name it
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "You can't name the planet Bob. There's already a planet Bob."
<DeathStar> *Lenneth brings up the planet index. There's 3 Bobs*
<Sara> <Erica> Not every planet can be named Bob
<Sara> <Erica> Besides, you all remember what happened to Bob IV last month
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's not every day I get to name a planet, so I'd better give it a good one."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I vote for Planet Beefy.
<Seraphna> Angela> I am satisfied knowing the planet Bob exists. And therefore I win.
<DeathStar> *Beefy comes up on the index - it seems to be a planet that makes meat*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> .....
<DeathStar> *looks annoyed*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Sorry I need to uh...go on a trip.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mm, how about Stygia?
<DeathStar> *Erevis headlocks Xanatos*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan hurks as he's grabbed
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I want to say Nyx, but that's probably a bad omen."
<DeathStar> *the pplanet is registered as Nyx - Stygia*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Wow girls. You really want us to fail
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'm proud
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hey, I said I wasn't going to use that!"
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hey, when they look back in the history records I want the name of the planet we kicked their asses on to sound all terrifying. Makes us more epic.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Too late, I entered it
<DeathStar> *Yuki to Erica* You have better naming tastes
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Ah well, lets bring dawn to the planet of night."
<Sara> * Erica gives a shrug. It's not up to her at this point
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Question. Are we going to be able to pull enough forces away to mount an attack there without risking losing ground elsewhere?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Leave it to me.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> On top of that, what if this is a trap?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> We should bring aboard a ground force and Erica - will you lead the fleet?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It probably is!
<DeathStar> *she notes cheefully* That's why I got Dias and Marcus
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If I know how these things work, we'll be taking a small, elite force, which I bet is easier to muster, and to get away if the planet explodes or anything."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mother, this one is clean, so I request that this cage be unlocked now."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I imagine this no matter what happens, this will decide what happens in this war.
<DeathStar> *Andrea nods to Noire*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It might help turn the war in our favor a bit. If we can take out some leaders or take out one of their super weapons
<DeathStar> Song 12 - Past is Prelude
<DeathStar> *Lenneth moves over to Erica* Is there anything you need for the Aquarius or the Fleet to lead it?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Or if we fail, will allow them to win.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *to Xanatos* Why do you allow this thing around?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *to Id* "Or if we do nothing."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I look forward to seeing the outcome.
<DeathStar> *Andrea moves to Nicolette* Do you have any teen magical girl boppers that can help you? If not, you're it.
<Xanatos> <Xan> It reminds me of Chad. Rest in peace.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Chad's dead?"
<Sara> <Erica> We're just going to need as much support as can be managed... and perhaps some sort of countermeasure in case they try ramming tactics again
<Sara> <Erica> Because apparently that's the Dark Ones' latest desperation move, and I try to keep up to date
<Xanatos> <Xan> Nah but this floating ball makes me think of a world where he is and his shit AI is all that's left.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well it is kind of like having a Chad Ghost all the time.
<DeathStar> *Aya coomes inside with snack, tea, and other things, working herself way too hard to make sure everyone is fed and healthy; then drags Zephyr out by the arm to medicla*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Specially when I put the sheet on it.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It will be done
<Seraphna> **Angela accompanies Aya.
<DeathStar> *she bows to Erica*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would appreicate it if you would stop.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I wonder if Uncle Chris can rig us a hologram that projects the sheet over Id at all times.
<DeathStar> *Warren meanwhile is ODing on pills listening to them*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Strong chance this is a trap, so we'll standby for support. 6* He notes to Erica with a thumbs up, his one serious comment for the day.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'll go get the allies ready
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "I'll put the call in for Sparkling and Sabrina... anyone else, I'd have to submit a request. We'll see how it goes."
<DeathStar> *warren claps his hands loudly for a Thena to show up* Annoying helper. Come with me
<Seraphna> **Thena appears on his shoulder** Grampy.
<DeathStar> *Andrea nods and hands Nicolette an evil piece of candy, then turns to Noire* Lets go get our little task force ready
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Wow, that really was a good description."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Come, little gremlin. We have work to do
<DeathStar> *he walks out*
<Sara> * Erica nods to Xan
<Seraphna> **Another Thena pantses Charlotte**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Of coruse, mother."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm growing to like Warren."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... *gets up* I need to talk to Ariel about Warren. I can't tell if he is high or wha
<DeathStar> *what
<Ariel> * Nicolette pulls out her magic communicator... which looks like a normal cellphone, and puts out the call for assistance
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oh, he's high."
<DeathStar> *she moves to check on her sister*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Mm, he actually likes Thena.
<Alicia> * Sparkling quickly answers it... not that anyone can see that.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan leans back, looking up flight paths for planet beefy.
<Seraphna> Jaime> When he hates someone he uses that look. That blood freezing look.
<DeathStar> *Erevis leans in* I might join Erica for his battle.
<DeathStar> *Warren leans around the corner - eyeing the group*
<DeathStar> <Warren> ...
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...really? I will if you will.
<Seraphna> **Thena on his shoulder points at her eyes, then them.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It will be good for the fleet. I want to take the PAX there
<DeathStar> *Warren then is gone*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That is a risky move, is it not, Erevis?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah, let's do it.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> The fire power will aid Erica and provide her support
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And we are a big target
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods to Lenneth*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hmm. Someone feels missing."
<DeathStar> <Ren> Who?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It will yes. But you will be the Dark Ones main focus, meaning the PAX could take a lot of damage.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will work on getting the civilians off before the battle.
<ChadWinters`> Id> Hopefully the PAX does not fall during this battle.
<DeathStar> *Erevis TK lifts Id up and floats him over to a baseball hoop in the corner*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Stop being so optimistic Id!
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm not sure..."
<DeathStar> *Erevis leans forward, eyeing a picture of someoen in her locket* I also hope she is there
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah.
<DeathStar> *Erevis ees cameras of a cute little baby in the other room*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If you would prefer I not talk about the downside to actions, I will adjust my programming not to anymore.
<DeathStar> <Ren> Id - I think that's all you do. Try to add positive stuff, too
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "There's a time and place. We know the risks already, so it's time to focus on what we can do."
<Seraphna> Jaime> You do kinda bring the whole room down. We might have to put you behind the red door.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I see.
<DeathStar> <CHIP> He will positively say you will all die
<DeathStar> <CHIP> High give me little man
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I still need to wipe control back to us from that woman
<ChadWinters`> <Id> No. I will just not anounce to them if their actions will cause their death. I will just give them a thumbs up and a positive affirmation.
<DeathStar> <CHIP> Ooo, passive aggressive acknowledgement
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Space near Nyx
<DeathStar> Song 13 - Fleet
<DeathStar> *The PAX, the Iron Paw, whatever ships the Erusians can spare, same with the EarthGov, and Cartel, warp out where a massive Dark One fleet is located; no sign of the Seed Ship*
<DeathStar> *Andrea is on the PAX, deciding to use that ship to get ot the planet surface*
<DeathStar> *Cheryl sits in medical with Zephyr, monitoring the fight; Sabrina is with Andrea, watching how things go, bouncing*
<DeathStar> *Erevis taps a button* Remember, Erica Hildegard is in charge of the fleet. Her orders are absolute
<Seraphna> **Angela peers over her sword, stretching a bit**
<Xanatos> 6* Xan leans forward to observe the battle map on the bridge of the PAX. Marcus bounces from heel to heel as he waits for their part. Pepper gets weapons prepped and ready on the Aquarius.
<Ariel> * Nicolette watches the screen while fidgeting with cards. The urge to do a fortune is strong, but she doesn't want to jynx them.
* ChadWinters` stands beside Xan, his arms crossed as he eyes the battle map
<Seraphna> **Cookie nibbles on a pocky stick as she gets teh controls how she likes them**
<DeathStar> *Erica sits on the bridge of the PAX with Lenneth, contacting Erica. Imugem from the Iron Paw does the same* We're ready
<DeathStar> (Erevis there)
<Alicia> * Charlotte sits back, fidgetting, eyeing the battle map and going over all the possible ways she might accidentally jynx the group if she doesn't avoid them.
<Alicia> * Sparkling stands near Nicolette. "So... what was the plan again?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> When the fighting starts, we'll be using a shuttle to sneak down to the planet. Those with me, get ready. *She touches Charlotte, and Noire and Reikana if she joined*
<DeathStar> *Andrea has put Dias in a hamster cage for some reason*
<Sara> <Erica> All right, the vanguard forces are going to spring their trap -- because there undoubtedly is one
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "...I honestly haven't a clue."
<DeathStar> Song 14 - Fight by Space and Ground
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Oh... well, at least I'm used to that!"
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias is in the hamster cage, having traded his presidential suit for his tattered and worn fighting gi.
<DeathStar> *the Iron Paw and several ships move forward, along with the PAX. It looks like Erevis is relearning how the weapons work*
<Sara> <Erica> The #1 goal to begin with, is simply to distract the enemy fleet enough that the ground forces can reach the surface
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I think this one fires the big death hyperspace beam
<DeathStar> *Erevis muses*
<DeathStar> *Syiean stares*
<ChadWinters`> Hmmm. Seem's things are starting.
<Sara> <Erica> Naturally, the Aquarius is going to be near the very front lines here to begin with
<Sara> <Erica> A good leader leads by example
<DeathStar> *Mireille gets into her spirit chamber to give Erica all the power she can*
<Alicia> * Charlotte nods to Erica
<Xanatos> <Pepper> And fighting is more fun than sitting back doing nothing.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Lets do this
<Sara> <Erica> All right ramblers, let's get rambling
<Xanatos> <Xan> She's kidding. 6* He says to Syiean, despite not beliving it himself.
<DeathStar> *Erevis transfer weapons to Xanatos and Syiean*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> There, did it
<Seraphna> Cookie> Well, this is going to be exciting.
<DeathStar> *the Dark Fleet begins to fly forward; it looks like it's made of ressurcted EarthGov ships, and other ships that have been destroyed so far, as well as massive ships that go in, attacking; the massive Dark screams go off, trying to take people down with their screams*
<DeathStar> *making some ships start to drift*
<Alicia> * Charlotte tries to cancel out the screams with a countersignal
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Cook, you okay?
<Sara> <Erica> Focus, this is merely their intimidation measure
<Sara> <Erica> Those ships are little more than junk heaps now
<ChadWinters`> It's unfortunate we couldn't come up with a countermeasure to that. 6He winces a bit as he rubs his head.
<Seraphna> Cookie> Yeah... doing fine so far.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan begins getting their longest range weapons set to target so they can begin doing a covering fire for the fleet.
<Seraphna> Cookie> Seems if you deal with those enough it starts to not bother as much.
<Seraphna> **Thena begins to link minds to ship captains and provide a block with her ability**
<Sara> <Erica> Yeah, that really is the thing, isn't it... you can get used to that kind of attack if you deal with it enough times
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *rubs her head* Brain damage is fun. *she jokes*
<DeathStar> *as the PAX's hyperspac attacks takes out several ships*
<Seraphna> Cookie> It's more like the brain learns to compensate, like when you have the drippy faucet that won't stop and you eventually tune it out? **she flies in the chosen pattern until ordered otherwise**
<DeathStar> *The Aquarius soon gets into the thick of it; several Dark One ships coming in to tkae them out*
<DeathStar> <Mireille> I am boosting us. *the Spirit engines nd weapons go up to max*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Or how you get resistant to illnesses after catching them before."
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper begins firing as ordered.
<ChadWinters`> 6The Cartel fleet works in tandem with the other ships to provide cover fire and to gang up on ships that are damaged
<Seraphna> **Cookie focuses a few seconds into the future, so the ship reacts to shots before they even fire**
<DeathStar> *Tsukiyomi lands on the moon nearby and begins to chant*
<DeathStar> *working on using it's power to help out with attacks*
<DeathStar> *the flow of battle, outside some of the weaker ships - seems to be going extremely well. Andrea gets her crew into a shuttle and heads for the planet, escaping unnoticed*
<Sara> <Erica> So far so good, just keep shooting
<Jackieness> 6* The Erusian ships provide defensive escorts around the command ships, providing psionic defense.
<DeathStar> *Taiga arrives on scene with the Tiger Cruiser with Si, aiding in the background; Taiga comically flying around*
<Seraphna> Cookie> Just waiting for the inevitable curveball.
<ChadWinters`> You keeping tabs on long ranger sensors incase the Tsiv decide to join in? 6He glances at Erevis
<DeathStar> *the PAX begins to get ganged up on by the "capital ships*
<Seraphna> Si> Boom boom time!
<DeathStar> <Erevis> IS this what Id meany by irony?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. Hopefully the Erusians can keep them out
<DeathStar> *she points at the Suisen network* You can keep an eye on all networks there incase they approach
<DeathStar> *suddenly the Aquarius' enemies begin to back off*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan makes sure security is ready for boarders just in case
<Seraphna> Cookie> Ohhh, I bet three cookies that this is it.
<DeathStar> *perhaps they are going to go beat up on Taiga, or the PAX. The Iron Paw is looking a little beat up*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Scanning, captain."
<DeathStar> *The Tiger Cruiser comically blows up a capital ship, but limps around smoking*
<Seraphna> **Ulieah begins adding to the Iron Paw's fight, damage patched with Crystal barriers, and occasionally a ship attacking them suddenly sprouts a crystal shard through the bridge or engines**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hm, we might have to use the PAX Ultimate Weapon but it'll drain a lot of resources. I will leave it up to you. *does Xanatos want to try to blow up the enemies one by one, or use the fuck you button*
<DeathStar> <Imugem> Not bad
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Captain, should I advise Taiga to withdraw?"
<Seraphna> Ulieah> Thena taught me a new Manifest trick!
<Xanatos> 6* Xan uses his knowledge of the future to hit the fuck you button. Too old for all this fancy combat.
<Sara> <Erica> Request Taiga's status, such that it implies we know there's a problem
<DeathStar> *the 20 capital ships are destroyed and the PAX powers down*
<Sara> <Erica> I wouldn't want to hurt her pride by outright telling her to leave, let's just hint at it. *she notes dryly*
<DeathStar> *it's shields are bare minimal for now*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Affirmative." *opens comm* "Tiger, what is your status?"
<ChadWinters`> How long til we recover?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Um, the PAX is really vulnerable now.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Longer than I'd like.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Oh, not good. But I cannot jump due to engine damage. So I'm trying to fly around and be a nuisance
<Sara> <Erica> Sweep around and try to buy the PAX a little bit of time
<Seraphna> **Jaime steps up and muses** Let's see... **she begins gathering rocky matter and metal ship parts in space**
<ChadWinters`> 6Id eyes the PAX's status, scratching his chin a bit as he wonders if there's much he can do to reroute systems.
<ChadWinters`> *Not Id, Chad*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Acknowledged. Captain, the Tiger's drive system is incapable of jumping at this time."
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods to Chad and Jaime*
<Seraphna> Si> Just means we'll have to make sure we're on someone else's hangar if we have to jump.
<Sara> <Erica> Yeah, I figured as much. Hopefully Taiga will take a hint and dock somewhere.
<DeathStar> *As the Aquarius begins to move, something suddenly flies by and buzzes her*
<DeathStar> Song 15 - Space Battle
<Jackieness> <Airym> *tries to scan the object*
<Sara> <Erica> Status report, Airym
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Trying to get a fix with the scanners."
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> Airym, Erica - becareful
<Seraphna> **Jaime begins to send hyperspace empowered motes of rock and metal at ships that come at the PAX, what shields are normally supposed to stop, but now having to contend with much faster velocities and energy**
<DeathStar> *Airym would have trouble locking on - the enemy is someone blocking their scans*
<DeathStar> *the Tiger Cruiser floats toward the PAX, facing them*
<Seraphna> Cookie> Anyoene else sense a trap?
<Jackieness> <Airym> "The object is protected by soem sort of stealth field."
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> I saw a glimpse of it. I saw something that looked like you guys
* ChadWinters` clicks his tongue. 1"Suppose this is what I get for not working with PAX tech for so long." "He continues working, slowly adjusting and geting more used to it.
<Sara> <Erica> Great. Yuki, can you pull up visual?
<DeathStar> *Chad slowly begins to bring the pwoer back up and gets bare weapons back up*
<Jackieness> <Airym> *comm* "Confirm, you mean a clone of the Aquarius?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> You get a promotion Chad
<Seraphna> **Sammael appears next to Chad and begins to help him, having intimate knowledge of the systems to share**
<DeathStar> *Mireille begins to reach out*
<DeathStar> <Taiga on comm> One moment
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Whatever it is, it's damn fast.
<DeathStar> *Taiga insanely boosts over to the Aquarius*
<ChadWinters`> Pass.
<Seraphna> **Cookie readies the ship** Let's assume we're about to fight it.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> What's she doing?
<DeathStar> *a capital ship begins to try to ram the PAX, carrying a mini seed ship*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> OH look, the Anti-Hildegard manuever
<ChadWinters`> Xan, I got base weapons online again.
<DeathStar> *at the same time, two ships try to grab onto the Iron Paw with their tendrils*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Shit ass. Good.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan uses the weapons to fire towards the capital ship.
<DeathStar> *the capital ship begins to burn*
<DeathStar> *As it launches the seed*
<Jackieness> 6* The Erusian escort fire on the ship ramming the PAX.
<Seraphna> **Ulieah lets out a cry and crystals shoot out and stab one of the tentacles Shiva style**
<DeathStar> *the Erusian ship blows up the seed*
<Seraphna> **Jaime starts sending little metories into the seeds**
<DeathStar> *Taiga floats over to the Aquarius and links up to it, providing another camera*
<Sara> * Erica pulls up the feed
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Attempting to triangulate the object's positon now, captain."
<DeathStar> *Erica would see an Aquarius shaped ship circling behind them. Mireille spekas* I feel a .. Spirit like Kyouki. It's not her, but it's a Dark like spirit.
<Seraphna> **A grim spectre appears at the other set of tendrils and statrts cutting at them with a scythe**
<Sara> <Erica> I guess the Dark Ones realized they couldn't come up with anything good enough to beat us, so they copied us
<Seraphna> Cookie> Makes sense. Dark Aquarius would need a darkling spirit.
<DeathStar> *the Iron Paw and PAX are saved, somehow. Erevis leans back, holding her chest, forming a tiny hyperspace dot on her finger*
* ChadWinters` eyes turn silver as he begins to work faster on his terminal.
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Still, I am uncertain how they would have acquired the technical readouts fo the Aquarius."
<DeathStar> Song 16 - Aquarius vs Dark Aquarius
<Sara> <Erica> Unfortunately for them, they clearly haven't seen enough holovids to know what happens to evil clones
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It probably is not an exact copy. You might could use that. Unless all the times we got stabbed by them they copied it
<DeathStar> <Yuki> They join us?
<Seraphna> Jaime> I... ship it.
<Sara> <Erica> They're inferior, or they degenerate, or they end up sacrificing themselves to save the original, or so on
<DeathStar> *the Dark Aquarius fires a dark spirit beam at the Aquarius at the Aquarius from behind*
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Spirit attack incoming
<Seraphna> **Cookie begins to move them away from the blast just as it fires**
<Sara> <Erica> Mirei, I hope you aren't tired yet, because we have an exercise ahead of us. I'm taking manual helm.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> I'm ready
<Sara> <Erica> Sorry Cook, just focus on predictions.
<DeathStar> *Taiga is bounces away by rhe attack, comically spinning away*
<Seraphna> Cookie> I'm gonna go full future for a bit. Keep us toasty. **her eyes glow as she goes into her new overdrive**
<DeathStar> *though she keeps her extra feed on*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Well this is serious.
<Jackieness> <Airym> *attempts to scan the Dark Aquarius further*
<DeathStar> *the Dark Aquarius circles them, the Dark Spirit in the ship adding to it's engines trying to boost around them; Airym would pick up some Spirit readings*
<Seraphna> Si> Love I'm getting diiiiizzy!
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Just hold onto something~
<Seraphna> **Si holds onto Taiga**
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I have begund decoding Spirit readings."
<Sara> * Erica keeps a bead on their dark counterpart
<Sara> <Erica> Pepper, I'm going to try to get you a good angle on their engines
<DeathStar> <Mireille> *gives spirit boosts to Erica's controls, slowly matching their speed*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "If that's one big dark one pretending to be a ship, I quit."
<Jackieness> <Airym> *runs the readings through the database, looking for any familiar patterns*
<DeathStar> *Andrea as they fly past the fight* Just ignore them
<DeathStar> *the Dark Aquarius brings out Mireille's signature weapon - or a faux form of it*
<DeathStar> *and aims the weapon at the Aquarius, trying to one shot blast it*
<DeathStar> <Mireile and Airym> I think they are putting all power into weapons
<Sara> * Erica pulls them away from it, but then feints in a way that makes it look like the Aquarius' engine has stalled, just to pull the other way suddenly
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Right-o! **She fires once the engines are in view**
<DeathStar> *the dark spirit beam fires*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "They are directing all power to their weapons. If they miss, they will likely be vulnerable."
<DeathStar> *at the spot they are*
<Sara> * Erica tries really damn hard to get them away from it, and would be prepared for an OG
<DeathStar> Up, Down, Left, Down, Down, Right, Down, Left, Down, Up, Left, Down, Up, Right, Left, Down, Right, Down, Up
<DeathStar> 5
<Ariel> * Nicolette holds on, trying to pretend like she isn't worried
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<DeathStar> 1
<Sara> duruulurudrudlrulud
<DeathStar> 0-0
<Jackieness> <Airym> "The copy is based on a previous iteration of the Aquarius." *sends data on that version of the Aquarius to bridge consoles*
<DeathStar> *Yuki looks over it as the Aquarius misses the attack, rocking from it*
<Seraphna> Cookie> It has a window where the shield are recharging, blast it.
<DeathStar> *the Dark Aquarius begins to switch to engines*
<DeathStar> 3
<Sara> <Erica> All right, just a moment more... *Erica tries to angle them right at the enemy engines*
<DeathStar> *the Aquarius zooms in quickly with the Spirit Engines, appearing right in their attack window*
<DeathStar> 2
<Seraphna> **Cookie joins Pepper in firing since Erica is flying.
<Xanatos> Pepper fires
<DeathStar> *the attacks hit the engines and the Dark Aquarius has a massive explosion, team rocket flying away into the chaos of the fight*
<DeathStar> *parts of it blowing up*
<DeathStar> *and organic pieces of Dark One being left behind*
<Seraphna> Cookie> That won't be the last of it we see kiddies, or our little Yuki too.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> The spirit is not happy I think; she is yong
<Seraphna> Cookie> WOuld be nice if we could save her from this.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Not happy about losing
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Hm. Should we finish them?
<Sara> <Erica> I am with Cookie, however. That's why I went for the engines, of course; I preferred to cripple the enemy ship than simply kill a Spirit
<DeathStar> *yuki nods to Erica and hugs*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "The spirit may come back for revenge."
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Maybe we can turn her off this path
<DeathStar> <Yuki> The Dark Ones are no doubt using her
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Finally more people to sway to our side.
<Sara> <Erica> I'd like to extract her if possible. We should try to cut away at the remaining Dark One sections
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Right, lets get to it then and wrap it up
<DeathStar> -sCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Nyx
<DeathStar> *the ground team lands roughly, Dias' hamster cage bouncing out with Marcus*
<DeathStar> Song 17 - Dark Team
<DeathStar> *Andrea steps out and dusts her kimono, in her teen form still. Sabrina looks around* <Sabrina> Why are we called Team Dark?
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I'm a good Maka
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps out* "We landed on the Dark One world."
<DeathStar> *the landscape looks barren and hellish; up in the distance is a massive amount of dark energy*
<Seraphna> **Angela rolls out in full armor, shifting to her feet, behind her a Beta slowly unfolds from it's compact mode, Montana Mk. XXIV... she goes through a lot of them... getting up.** And I'm a Holy Dragoon.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *slaps Dark on their clothes*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Dark
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Dark Dragoon
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "So we're named after the world?"
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias bounces along with the hamster wheel. 1"Wheeeee."
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> *sighs and leans on Nicolette*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...I'm... actually here..." *lets out a breath*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Lean on me if you have to. We can't all be Noire, after all."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... *turns to Marcus and Dias* I think it's here
<Seraphna> Angela> The Well?
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias dusts himself off as he looks at Andrea then peers around, sniffing the air a bit
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Yes.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm finally ready."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Can you sense anythign else, mother?"
<Sara> * Christina eyes the group; having been sent along for some reason on assignment, given how many people were called in for the mission from pretty much everywhere
<DeathStar> *Andrea motions at Marcus to take up a range motion*
<Seraphna> Angela> Well fuck. And we don't have a DeathStar to toss at it this time.
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Thats fine. Worse case scenario, I'll just punch it in half.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "A Death Star? Would that help?"
<Sara> <Christina> Then there will just be two of it
<Seraphna> Angela> He was a friend.
<DeathStar> *Zayne leans on Christina* Sister in law. You ready?
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> And it'll be broken.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Can't we take control of it?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> You want to take control of the well?
<DeathStar> *she peers t her with one eye*
<Seraphna> Angela> God no. We destroy the fuck out of it.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Don't these things always have a self destruct?"
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Pretty sure the souls wouldn't appreciate that.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... Yes. Of course
<DeathStar> *she notes idlely*
<Sara> * Christina half-ignores Zayne. She tries not to be reminded of her past in this way, and Zayne is a physical reminder. "Fine."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We are wasting time."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> You can be our long range defense, gungirl. Lts go
<DeathStar> *Andrea leads them forward; as they near the area; they see a dark structure, the stones shifting as if alive*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... oh. Oh right. I'm sorry, I forgot..."
<DeathStar> Song 18 - The New Dark Enemies
<Sara> * Chris disengages her gun's safety, though keeps her finger off of the trigger for now
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias cracks his neck from side to side and follows along, eyeing the dark structure. "I don't like the vibe I'm getting from that."
<Seraphna> **Angela nods, readying her sword, a holy glow lighting about it**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *readies her gun, issued to her back when she was with Cheryl's team*
<DeathStar> *the structure has a giant door that looks wrong and two windows; voices are heardinside and the ground rumbles underneath them*
<DeathStar> *the entire is full of dark corrupted energy*
<DeathStar> *the kind of corruption that is not carefully controlled like Andrea, but the wrong kind*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> How do we want to get in?
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Direct approach? 6He glances at Andrea?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *motions* Feel free
<Seraphna> Angela> We could make like we're delivering a pizza.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *adjusts ehr glasses* "Mmmmmm... idiotic."
<Sara> <Christina> We could throw President Dias at the door
<DeathStar> *Zayne lifts Dias up*
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh full agreement on firing Dias at the door.
<Sara> <Christina> It's my expert opinion it would break
<DeathStar> <Zayne> One moment
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias hops in place a bit then slams his foot in to the ground, sending up a piece of ground.
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias is then picked up. 1"Ooooh. Cannonball special!"
<DeathStar> *she watches Dias do that - the door eats the ground*
<DeathStar> *turning into a door monster*
<DeathStar> *then going back to normal*
<DeathStar> <Zayne> Itneresting. *she turns to throw him anyway*
<Seraphna> Angela> Well at least there isn't grass in front of this door.
<DeathStar> *something tugs at Angela's foot*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias spins mid-air swinging around so his foot comes flying in for the door.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "... wait, what if Dias turns into a monster?! Huh, grass?"
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And there is your trap."
<DeathStar> *Dias is eaten with his foot out first. Andrea watches the door jerk about*
<Seraphna> **Angela grumbles and yanks her foot back, ready to cut her ancient foe**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I don't get it."
<Sara> * Chris fires on the door's... mouth, such as it is
<DeathStar> *the grass rises up and eats Angela whole, turning back into a normal patch of grss*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "DID YOU SEE THAT, THE GRASS IS EVIL!"
<DeathStar> *Chris' gun blast hits the mouth; and soon the door explodes. Did Dias win, or Christina? The world will never know*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Yes, yes.
<Seraphna> **Angela resists if possible, throwing up a holy shield and slashing**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Assume everything here is hungry."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "But... the grass..."
<DeathStar> *Angela is soon spit out, with grass stains*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias dusts himself off of the smoke. "Haha, never gotten eaten by a door before."
<Seraphna> Angela> I'm not even commenting on the third thing that wasn't here.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Is this what they mean by Devil's Grass?"
<Sara> <Chris> First time for everything, Mr. President
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Yup. 6He peers inside the building
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Enough shenanigans." *marches for the open door*
<Seraphna> Angela> Hey, we call them BLADES of grass for a reason.
<DeathStar> *as the door is explode, standing inside are various Dark Ones - around 6. A buff Dark One like a fighter, a female Dark One like an assssin, twin Dark Ones, a Dark one with bandages who gives off an eerie feeling nd looks like scientist, and one who sits in the back, who's aura is different than the others*
<DeathStar> *they all turn to face the group* <Andrea> ... this is bad. The leaders of each of the factions
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Something about the number bothers me..."
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> W-Why?
<Sara> <Christina> They're like some kind of sinister... six
<Seraphna> Angela> So... do we run or fight? I say this knowing Dias is already probably running right at them...
<DeathStar> <Zayne> *holds her scythe over her shoulder* Who?
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I won't run away!"
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias eye's pause on the one with the off aura. "You're interesting." 6He releases a wave of Killing Intent towards them.
<DeathStar> *on the floor in front of them is Kyouki, who looks un like herself, tied up. She seems half in control, half not*
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh, well that decides it.
<Seraphna> Angela> They fucked with my family.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Did... we walk in on a D&D party?"
<Seraphna> **Montana punches steel fists together**
<DeathStar> *and in the well of souls is in the center behind them, a massive well that souls float up out of. You can hear the souls of the dead and the Dark Ones seem to be observing. And making note*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *pushes her glasses up the bridge of her nose* "Mother, have you any advice before this gets ugly?"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... we walked in on a dead man's party."
<DeathStar> Song 19 - Well
<DeathStar> <Figher Dark One> Well. They have come
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then dashes in, moving straight for the one with the different aura.
<Sara> <Chris> Yeah, that's what your mom said last night
<Seraphna> **Angela beefs up her armor, it becomes Dragon Like in looks**
<DeathStar> *the twins look bored, playing with their tendrils; the leader of the group watches Dias come in and merely holds out his hand and stops Dias in mid - aid and throws him into the well*
<DeathStar> <Aura Dark One> ... be gone
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... We need to get to the well but there's too many of them around it
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias adjusts his weight, in an attempt to cause him to be over thrown and past the well if possible
<Seraphna> Angela> Oh jeez. Well it looks like they're happy to toss us into it?
<DeathStar> *Dias barely slams into the edge, half in - half out*
<Alicia> <CHarlotte> "... how do we take it down, anyway?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> They are just going to end us and add us to the well
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Do you think this is going to be your standard villain fight?
<Seraphna> Angela> None of that sounds like a good plan.
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then quickly increases his mass in his feet to keep him from tumbling over. "Hot damn I was right about you.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I dont care to give up my newfound independence, mother."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Try to split them up and get them away from the well
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Pick up and get them away
<DeathStar> *one
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then starts moving towards the Aura Dark One.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Right. Suppresssing fire it is."
<DeathStar> *the Aura Dark One eyes Dias, as if he is barely worth noting* Wrap this up.
<DeathStar> *he tells the others*
<Seraphna> **Angela nods and Montana gorrilla punches the ground and engines fire on his back, flying in like the Hulkbuster at another one**
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Uh. Uh.
<DeathStar> *she flails at Sparkling* Who should we fight?
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I don't know! Just pick someone?"
<Seraphna> Angela> That just means we need to buy time. **she aims her sword and slams a Holy Blast towards the Scientist looking one since we're being themeatic about it**
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias slides his hand along the back of his waist and flicks up a small ball before stepping into it and punching it, sending it firing off like a bullet towards the Aura DO
<Seraphna> **Montana slams at the Fighter**
<Ariel> * Nicolette tosses a mote into the air, that explodes and fills the room with ambient light
<DeathStar> *the scientist sighs* You again. *The voice sounds familiar; his body looks like it was stitched together; a strange creature rises up and he steps on it and moves over to Angela, moving over to grab ehr*
<Alicia> * Charlotte gestures, her attack drones flying around, providing support fire for the other fighters
<DeathStar> *the Fighter goes to battle Montana, smashing it and throw it around and away*
<Sara> * Chris moves for the Twins, her gun in one hand and knife in the other
<Seraphna> **Angela throws up a Holy Shield and keeps a sword length from him, weaving a holy slash towards him** Do I know you?
<DeathStar> Song 20 - Battle at the Dark
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Cover me." *starts running along the perimeter of the room*
<DeathStar> <Scientist> Do you? Heh. *he moves to try to keeh her pinned*
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...right... cover you..."
<Seraphna> **Angela exchanges moves with him, keeping up Holy Slashes of energy that blast at him, content to hold one at bay**
<Alicia> * And with a definitive goal now, Charlotte's attack drones do as Noire asked... even if was asked of Reikana
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then spins as he flicks up another small ball and backhands it, sending it zooming in at the ground infront of the Aura DO, it bouncing upwards and towards it head
<DeathStar> *the twins move to circle Chris, each holding Dark weapons - a knife and whip. They circle as Zayne joins Chris*
<Seraphna> **Montana roars like a monster and slams back, in Kamikaze beast mode**
<DeathStar> *Aura eyes Dias and finally takes him seriously, punching and his fist somehow hitting a foot away*
<Seraphna> Angela> Can't say I have, just your voice. Must be one of those.
<Sara> * Chris goes after the one with the knife, attacking with her own knife and turning on its heat modification to make it burning hot
<DeathStar> *Andrea approaches the well when Kyouki tackles her*
<DeathStar> *using her Spirit powers to try to take her down*
<Alicia> * Sparkling fires a magic beam at the assassin, having chosen a target at last
<Jackieness> <Noire> *focuses on getting to the well now that the Dakr Ones + Kyouki are all distracted*
<DeathStar> *the Assassin knocks the attack away; and leaps for Sparkling nad Sabrina*
<DeathStar> *Noire is at the well; but does she know how to stop it?*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias slides back from the hit, wincing a bit. "So that's your trick. 6He smiles. "Good thing I've spent 30 years fighting this style."
<Jackieness> <Noire> *forms her Dark Edge and then tries plunging it in*
<DeathStar> <Aura Dark One> ... *he holds out his hand and applies Dark pressure on Dias, especially his arm*
<Ariel> * Nicolette pulls the judge card, and slams it against the surface of the floor, causing chains of energy to leap out below the assassin and attempt to restrain them.
<DeathStar> *The Assassin is caught and goes to warp but the lights make it harder*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias quickly flips up two more balls, this time punching them with both hands, only to have his left one drop and miss completely. In response, his let's out a deep breath and extends his killing intent aura off himself alone to create a bubble to see if it'll push back.
<Alicia> * Sparkling tries to circle around the assassin, readying another beam... and firing it off at the caught assassin
<DeathStar> *the attack on the well does nothing - it's too massive and goes too deep*
<DeathStar> *it looks like the well needs to be taken out by a lot of dark energy, probably all that Noire has*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...right..." *then expands out her tendrils and then plunges them all the way into the well*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina joins Sparkling; the two attacks do major damage and it smokes. The knife twin throws a knife at the groudn in front of Chris*
<DeathStar> *the ground going dark and corruptive, trying to eat her*
<Sara> * Chris jumps up, doing a backflip and firing her revolver at the twin, in a combined attempt to dodge and attack
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then kicks with his left leg at the ball as it drops, sending it flying in after the right punched ball. He then shifts his weight to as he dashes in low and right behind the two balls
<DeathStar> *the Scientist meanwhile brings out a weapon that looks like a regular gun and fires itat Angela*
<Seraphna> **Montana keeps trading blows with the fighter, though as it's armor gets weaker it starts breathing fire too, the organic part of the Beta taking over when the machine part fails**
<DeathStar> Song 21 - Next
<Seraphna> **Angela twists away and uses her sword to deflect it**
<Seraphna> Angela> Right... Junior. Wasn't it?
<DeathStar> *the sword goes all dark and goopy; Chris shoots the twin and Zayne knocks her enemy back. Both twins rejoin and go back to back*
<DeathStar> <Scietist> Who?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves herself right over the mouth of the well and expands her Dark edge into the Darkness Glaive before slashing forward to create a full powwer wave*
<Seraphna> **Angela tosses it, forming a new one** Guess not. Oh umm... look behind you.
<DeathStar> *the Aura Dark One shifts a bit and appears behind Dias, having warped ahead a little and appears behind Dias, force pushing him*
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks for a moment to move to help Noire... although keeping the Dark Ones off Noire is taking priority right now
<DeathStar> *Noire's attack does not hit a 1, but she does partially close the Well. The attack sends her flying and she lands, looking a bit normal and feedls no connection to her Dark powers. The Well smoking*
<DeathStar> *Kyouki meanwhile snaps back to normal due to Noire's attack*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...I'm drained..."
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias is pushed, swinging his fist at the air as he twists around. 1"Neat trick." 6He plants his feet, sliding before dashing in again towards the Aura DO, this time twisting around and throwing a punch behind him, while his right leg swings towards where the Aura DO was/is incase he warps
<DeathStar> *the twins combine and look a little different, launching dark magic at Chris and Zayne*
<Sara> * Chris throws her heated knife at the combined twins
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Nnnn... sorry, I should've expected something like this... need a hand?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Just look over Noire
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Sister!" *runs forward to Noire
<Sara> <Chris> Ugh, what a load of crap this is. Dark Ones are so boring, it's just dark, dark, dark all the time.
<Alicia> * Kyouki does that, as Charlotte follows Reikana
<DeathStar> *the twins smirk at that, then they appear behind Chris, using combined fire and ice on her*
<DeathStar> <Twined> How's that?
<DeathStar> *Aura begins to slowly push himself to match Dias, but at the same time seems to be geting stronger; meanwhile the Scientist and Angela land nearby, the bandages revealing Sommelier*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina and Sparkling sit on their target*
<Sara> * Chris ducks down low and twists around to look at them, knowing Zayne is probably ready -- not that she cares what happens to Zayne. "Nothing personal, eh, kids?"
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *hugs on to Norie from behind, trying to share some of her own Dark One energy*
<DeathStar> Song 23 - End Battle
<Ariel> * Nicolette lobs her cane at one of the twins, almost losing her balance for a moment.
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias presses his attack at Aura, increasing the speed of his punches by mixing up the masses with every so often a heavy one coming in
<Seraphna> Angela> Ugh, you. **She sighs and readies herself again after tossing something behind her**
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "How are you feeling?"
<DeathStar> *the twined is hit by Nicolette and stumbles. Zayne hitting them too. Andrea meanwhile moves to the well*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> That's my daughter
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "She's a good kid."
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Bullseye!"
<Sara> * Chris retrieves her knife while she has the chance to. She eyes Nicolette; her expression is a bit hard to read, but she's probably thankful for the assistance?
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias then flips backwards, pulling both his hands back as he takes a deep breath. "Nows a good time to try it." 6He begins punching at the air in the direction of the Aura.
<DeathStar> *Aura knocking him around; then seems to peer at the Well, aiming a punch at her from a distancem, knocking Andrea into the well*
<Alicia> * Charlotte throws out a tendril to catch Andrea
<DeathStar> *Charlotte actually catches Andrea*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> That's my Charlotte. *Andrea holds out her hand and begins to use all her dark power to blow up the well. A massive explosion of dark energy emits from the well and the ground shakes, Charlotte losing the tendril as the souls shoot up into the sky*
<DeathStar> *Aura pauses, losing sight of Dias, especially in the chaos*
<Seraphna> **Angela shifts her footing to keep stnading, and uses the chance to slice out at Sommielier**
<DeathStar> *The twins pause, shocked at the chaos and the Assassin knocks and tries to stab Sparkling; Sommielier jerks, bleeding dark blood*
<DeathStar> <Sommelier> ... bitch. Next time...
<DeathStar> *he limps off*
<DeathStar> *the Fighter meanwhile holds Montana's arm, eyeing the chaos*
<Seraphna> **Angela shakes her head and snaps her fingers, a smaller beta leaps out from behind her trying to latch onto Sommelier.**
<Alicia> * Sparkling jumps to one side, barely avoiding the knife, surprised at the sudden attack by someone she thought downed already
<DeathStar> *the twins eye Chris, Nicolette, and Zayne.* I'll show you "dark dark dark"
<Seraphna> **Montana barrels into the Fighter**
<DeathStar> *she runs off*
<DeathStar> *they
<Sara> <Chris> Ooh, I'm quaking in my booties. *she mumbles under her breath, inaudible*
<Ariel> * Nicolette sweeps her cane back with a wave of her hand and a minor wind spell
<DeathStar> *the female Dark One approaches Kyouki and Noire, reaching for Noire in the chaos and something in her finger tips*
<DeathStar> *attempting to kill her while she's weak*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias apppears behind Aura, his feet cracking the ground beneath him as he left hand crackles with Dark Energy. "This time, I'll put all my soul in to it. FIST THAT PIERCES THE COSMOS!" 6He the aura around his arm explodes outwards as he crackles with energy and he steps into the Aura, slamming his fist into his back and lifting upwards
<DeathStar> <Zayne> I think you made an enemy
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *raises her gun and shoots at the female Dark One*
<Seraphna> **Angela aims her sword at the female and fires a Holy Slice at it like a sniper**
<DeathStar> *Reikana hits the Dark One and she howls, holding her eye* ... I'll remember youe face. *she hisses at angela too and vanishs into the dark*
<DeathStar> *Dias gets a good blow and the Aura Dark One stares him finally* ... ... *he vanishes* Nothing left here
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias stumbles a bit as he shifts his foot around to hold himself up, and for once he begins to breathe heavy. 1"Way to go Noire."
<DeathStar> *the Dark Ones are good, the Twins getting beat up bad - probbly the weakest of the leaders.*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Teamwork!"
<DeathStar> <Zayne> ... *sits down and Sabrina high fives Sparkling* We beat that assassin good with Nicolette
<DeathStar> *the well is a smokey ruin*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I expect a party in my honor."
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks to Andrea... Andrea is safe, right?
<DeathStar> *theer is no sign of her*
<Seraphna> **Montana seems to not be giving up on the fighter until he either leaves or he runs out of ways to move**
<DeathStar> Song 23 - Well Destroyed or Not
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> God my entire body hurts.....She didn't tell me that could happen.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina pokes at the well ruins to check to see if it's gone*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I..."
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Noire, can you sense your mom?
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Did... did we do it?"
<Sara> <Chris> Well Mr. President, you are technically still only human, at the end of the day, even if you're basically the strongest one who can still call themselves that
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I think so. I think the dead will no longer be bothered
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...mother?! I... don't have eneough enewrgy! Reikana, see if you cna find ehr!"
<Jackieness> <Reikana> 8closes her eyes and tries to sense out their mother*
<Seraphna> Angela> Well we blew up the well, handed the leaders their asses and hopefully turned the game. I think that makes us big damn heroes.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *does likewise, even with much less experience than Reikana*
<DeathStar> *Reikana would sense something nearby on top of the fortress*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias takes in a deep breath and a warm aura expands from him as he feels out for Andrea
<DeathStar> *just look up*
<Seraphna> Angela> Huh? What's up with Andrea? **she peers around**
<Seraphna> **Angela looks up**
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "...I feel something on top..." *looks up*
<DeathStar> *Andrea is on top of the place, in adult form since she is not conserving energy, smoking, her clothes in ruins*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> There
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks up. "...I'm so glad..."
<DeathStar> *she points - as if it's obvious*
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias glances at Chris then up. "Means I've finally hit a new limit."
<Seraphna> **Angela moves over to Montana who shifts into flight mode, the other smaller beta attaching to the arm socket to make up the mass**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mother, this was a poor joke!"
<DeathStar> *no response*
<Ariel> * Nicolette lets out a long sigh of relief
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias looks over at where Andrea is pointing
<Seraphna> **Angela starts flying up to check on her**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mother! Answer!"
<Alicia> * Charlotte heads up to check on Andrea too. She has her flying board, and even if she didn't, tendrils are good for climbing
<DeathStar> *Andrea looks to be bleeding dark fluids - if anything she looks her age. No trace of dark energy right now. In fact she seems to barely be breathing*
<DeathStar> <Zayne> So that one can die
<Seraphna> **Angela muses and looks her over** I should be able to heal the wounds as long as I don't push my energy into her darkness.
<DeathStar> <Zayne> Fascinating
<Sara> <Chris> Everything dies. You will too, eventually.
<Seraphna> **Angela starts using her healing ability, carefully at first, it heals other Dark Ones but she's not sure with someone like Andrea**
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Everyone dies Zayne. It's just whether you fear it or not.
<DeathStar> <Zayne> That is true. When it lets me
<DeathStar> *it seems the holy energy no longer hurts her*
<Seraphna> Angela> That took a lot of your own well didn't it...
<DeathStar> *Andrea soon opens her eyes*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Not right now, though." * Charlotte gives some of her dark energy back to Andrea, even though she doesn't have as much.
<Seraphna> **Angela heals her up and then picks her up** Hey beautiful. You did good.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... I'm alive. Huh.
<DeathStar> *she flexes her fingers as if surprised*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Don't leave us."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I guess Noire saved me
<Seraphna> Angela> You drained yourself enough that I could heal you.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> And you.
<DeathStar> *she adds*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "The well is destroyed, mother, and the so-called Dark One leaders have withdrawn..."
<Seraphna> **Angela moves over to Montana and steps up on him still holding her, it starts to take them down**
<ChadWinters`> <Dias> Any word on the fight above us? 6He glances to look up in to the sky to see if he can see any fighting or explosions happening
<DeathStar> <Andrea> That well, if she hadn't done what she did, I would have died. *she listens to Noire* They'll be back. They still have their invasion fleet and the seed ship. The well was just used to make an army
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "We're exhausted, but we've won! We can have a party when we get back!"
<DeathStar> *Andrea looks up; it looks like the fleets are breaking off. Who knows how it went until next week*
<Seraphna> Angela> Sure they did fine. If just us could take on those jerks.
<DeathStar> *Andrea moves to move like she normally does and trips*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> ... well. I guess ... I'll be retiring
<Seraphna> Angela> Yeah... let me carry you till you get your feet.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Careful, mom. Noire's head is swelling already."
<DeathStar> Song 24 - AFtermath Music
<Seraphna> Angela> You can retire, sensei the new darklings and drink tea.
<DeathStar> *Andrea eyes Angela and grabs Charlotte to hit Angela with
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias waits for Angela to bring Andrea down and holds his fist towards her.
<DeathStar> *Andrea eyes Dias, then rollsher eyes and does it*
<Seraphna> Angela> Hey, no hitting me with clone babbies.
<DeathStar> <Zayne> Is that a male ritual? Do you want to do it?
<DeathStar> *holds out a fist to Chris*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Clone babies?"
<Seraphna> Angela> What? I said nothing.
<DeathStar> *Andrea seems to be lost in thought, then weakly helps Noire and Reikana* Come on girls
<ChadWinters`> 6Dias smirks a bit and lowers his hand
<Jackieness> <Reikana> "Yes, mom..."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Coming, mother..."
<Sara> * Chris unenthusiastically bumps it. She would rather die than do it, but she isn't cruel enough to leave someone hanging... even Zayne
<Seraphna> Angela> We good to go then?
<Seraphna> **Angela taps her datapad and nods at something, the smaller Beta having been spending a lot of the fight scanning and taking data**
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Oh. *leans over to do Magical Girl stuff to the planet*
<Sara> <Chris> Better anywhere than here, at this point. The planet name just makes me think we're all going to die here
<DeathStar> <Sabrina >You are no longer Nyx
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Lets go home... and we can talk about who you seem to think I am later."
<Seraphna> Angel> No longer Nyx, now Bob IV.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "No. Just no."
<DeathStar> *they all leave; Angela left tied up to the dark fortress*
<Sara> <Chris> Bob IV? Wasn't that the planet where... *she trails off*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Epilogue:
<DeathStar> *back on the PAX, the Dark Ones retreat to their taken over Suisen Territory, which is a lot, but they are no longer advancing*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Thank goodness. Now if nothing else bad happens, we have a breather
* ChadWinters` rubs his chin a bit as he looks at Erevis. 1"Now would be a good time to press our offensive with them retreating and suffering a loss.
<DeathStar> *Andrea sits in a dark corner, trying to form a tendril*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Sigh
<DeathStar> <Erevis> That might be smart
<Seraphna> **Thena pats her** We could always generate lots of darkness for you 'Drea.
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods* I will speak with Erica and the other warleaders
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hunhhh?
<DeathStar> *Erevis meanwhile hs Kyouki next to her, holding their kid*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Right now, I'm basiclaly a normal college-age girl."
<Seraphna> Thena> With naughtiness and eating bad dark ones.
<ChadWinters`> Anytime not spent attacking is more time for them to recover and for the Tsiv to make their move.
<DeathStar> *while they talk, customs lets a stranger on board, a young teenager with no parents as a refugee. Fate with her and the two tlaking about something
<Alicia> <Kyouki> *takes her daughter from Erevis* "I should have remembered what the wells do... but right now, I'm just glad to be back."
<Seraphna> **Second Thena pops up on Fate's leg, hugging it in Chibi Mode**
<DeathStar> *Fate motions the teenager to get a room and nods to Thena* Welcome
<Seraphna> Thena> Hello! Who's the cutie?
<Alicia> * The teenager looks to Fate, as if asking if it's fine to be talking about this for a moment before responding
<Alicia> <Teenager> "My name is Jikuu."
<Seraphna> Thena> Cute! I'm Princess Dread Space Pirate Assistant General Thena! You can call me Thena.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I will. The full title is a bit much."
<Seraphna> Thena> There's more to it! But I run out of breath.
<DeathStar> *Fate eyes Thena suspiciously, but leads Jikuu and Thena along to the rooms*
<DeathStar> <Fate> This way
<Seraphna> Thena> Wheee!
<DeathStar> -END-
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Session Close: Mon Nov 02 23:15:04 2020