The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 465

Session Start: Mon Jun 01 14:22:56 2020
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.5.4
<DeathStar> Location: A Planet In Suisen Territory, Bordering the Cartel
<DeathStar> 6* The Space Team, along with Nicolette if Ariel wishes to have her in this opening scene, have been brought to this remote Suisen planet that has joined the Suisen planet due to it's proximity to the Cartel that has been being hit by Dark One take over seeds lately to try to investigate and see if they can put out feelers for where the Dark Ones might strike next. There is rumors that the Dark Ones seed the planet, then move on and they even are doing it to some remote Erusian planets and Suisen plantes - and even if the governments cleanse the planet, theer's not much left afterward
<DeathStar> 6* Right now Lorelei and Taiga have to do their own investigations, along with Cheryl who has decided to come along, leaving Thomas standing there trying to blend in with a coat and sunglasses - failing, and Zegretta and Ren. Sabrina tries to look serious
<DeathStar> *Thomas adjusts his glasses*
<DeathStar> <Thomas> So I found this interesting dish
<Alicia> * Charlotte uses her own method to look inconspicuous, namely looking like a completely different person. A younger, pink haired, completely different person.
<DeathStar> *he holds up what looks to be a strange gooy looking thing*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt rests his hands behind his back, glancing at Thomas. 1"Should eat it."
<DeathStar> *Thomas nods and takes a bite, musing and continues to eat it* Interesting texture
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Here's to hoping your biology can handle foreign foods.
<DeathStar> *eyes Durt*
<DeathStar> *Rachael
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Anyway
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Why wouldn't it? We're no less human than you."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "so what are we supposed to do here anyway?"
<Alicia> * Celeste is likewise wearing sunglasses and what she hopes is high fashion... but probably isn't.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Well I've been asking around like Lorelei wanted and apparently these people have been hearing about what they call the Shadow people
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Then you got nothign to worry about, probably. 6He shifts his hands to rest behind his head as he glances about a bit
<DeathStar> <Rachael> And they say it's mainly been focused on the Cartel people, but since they don't have a lot of dealings with them - apparently the Cartel stiffed them in a deal, they don't know a whole lot despite being close to them
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Probably?"
<DeathStar> *Thomas finishes the food and jots a note on what Rachael said*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Then it's our duty to help, right?"
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> So you can swoop in and open business dealings with them?
<DeathStar> *Ren eyes Zegretta* <Zegretta> Hey, I legit give props
<Xanatos> 6* Valen stands there quietly, eyes on the ground. He's wearing boots, black cargo pants, and a black henley long sleeved shirt. Looking more for a stealth mission he glances to Rachael as she finishes and waits for the group to decide.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You must have me confused with someone else, I'm just a Maka." *looks innocent, despite being obviously not a maka to anyone here*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...since when do the Dakr Ones cut deals? Maybe its the remainign rogue shapeshifters instead."
<DeathStar> *Rachael glances at Moira*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Huh?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "No, they don't deal with the cartel any more."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I think Moira was not paying attention and put information together incorrectly. It happens
<DeathStar> *Thomas hands Moira his notes*
<Jackieness> <Moira> *looks at the notes*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Shadow people equals Dark Ones most likely. This planet doesn't like the Cartel because a deal gone sour.
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin walks up wearing his typical slim fit suit with no tie and an open collar, he's holding a datapad and a stylus to write in it. "Found lots of rumors on some shadow people. Why do none of these people have actually evidence beyond that?"
<DeathStar> *The notes read that the Dark Ones seem to be seeding mainly the Cartel planets, focusing on taking over their planets - and some Suisen Planets and Erusian planets; and even if the worlds are taken back, the worlds are decimated. This particular planet doesn't really know that much due to a bad deal with the Cartel and could care less*
<Xanatos> (*actual)
<DeathStar> *they also call the Dark Ones the "Shadows"*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Most likely because they're not actively searching? That or they Dark One's aren't heavily active here. Most likely scouting, making prep plans.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Maybe because they are not being affected directly, despite their neighbors are being attacked just a few jumps away
<DeathStar> *Sabrina muses*
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Very wise. Very astute. 6* He nods to Sabrina.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Probably doesn't hurt that they believe the Suisen Empire will protect them.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Seems to me that the Dark Ones don't need to really do anything wants a planet has been seeded."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Yes, quite right. They just are infecting the popularion and letting the governments waste resources taking it back
<Xanatos> <Valen> War of attrition.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> *returns from checing things out and sits down* I don't recall them doing that last time
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, what changed?"
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Then someone's taught them how to change they're tactics
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Thomas, Celeste, did they run this way in your region?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> LAst time they just kind of just plopped down and made war from one or two places I think
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Or they have new friends."
<Alicia> * Hotaru considers, having returned with Cheryl
<Xanatos> <Kellin> It was like a mass of gross crashed into an area and then tried to spread out from that. Like a tumor. This is far more insidious.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Where I'm from they have many, many planets like that. *he nods to Kellin* Maybe because they do nto have a foothold here yet they are making it harder to tell where their base of operations are located
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Could it be because of a previous defeat?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> And do not mind using resources to seed worlds knwoing it takes a lot more resources to cleanse it, and you will lose a lot of the world while saving it
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe so.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "... how dirty."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> I suppose since they have a strong holding in the unknown breaking planets here doesn't hurt since they can return whenever.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I guess it can't hurt that their natural enemies, the progenitors, control half of this part of the universe.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> So why are they picking on the Cartel right now.
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Maybe they're afraid.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Easily divisible?"
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Because they tend to be the most disliked. Less chance people will come to help them.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What are you trying to say, Durt?"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> That they suck
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I thought so, but it sounded like trying to defend their decisions."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Maybe, but I'm sure that the majority of the people who fall under their protection and control also enjoy the benefits.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Durt knows about things sucking. So we can take his word for it this time.
<DeathStar> *at that moment, there's a God ping up north, then another*
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...tch. Gods.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I ... agree...
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> ...
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> What timing
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Time to get to work."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Whether you like them or not, people are dieing and suffering. But if you want to justify your dislike for them as innocents suffer because of their methods. 6He shrugs. 1"More power to you.
<Xanatos> <Kellin> I'm sorry what's happening?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Something about gods?"
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Their goddar must be pinging.
<DeathStar> *As they say that, a building explodes and people run by, screaming about Dark Ones*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...and hey, look at that."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Let me just say that, regardless of how bad the cartel are, I'm still going to-" * Celeste starts running towards the explosion
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Same direction? 6He glances at Moira
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Shit. 6* He hisses and turns around towards the building, then begins to run towards it.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I guess they care now?
<Xanatos> 6* Valen checks, is the god ping in that same direction?
<DeathStar> *Yes*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yeah god is that same way. 6* He moves after the others quickly
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Two options. Either they're clashing or a fake god took over a Dark One body. 6He moves after the others
<Alicia> * Hotaru moves after the running Templar.
<Jackieness> <Moira> *heads there now* "...makes you wonder if this isn't a coincidence. I mean... what if they are targetting planets because there are gods or other threats on them?"
<ChadWinters> <Durt> It's a possibility, Moira.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's possible, but does it make them less of a threat themselves?" *hurries along with*
<DeathStar> *as they all head, they reach an area of the teleporters to various places and a space port. Standing in the middle of the area is someone that looks like Lenneth, though just a little bit different. While Lenneth looks 26 years old, this girl looks 16 and is wearing the God medieval like god Armor she did in the tareh era. It's no doubt it's Lenny and she is looking around for something, or someone.*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Just saying if we knew how they picked targets, we could change the playing field!"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm for it."
<DeathStar> *people are clearing out of the area and Ren rises Charlotte's shoulder*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Problem with that theory is we'd have to be able to long distance find gods or somehow know what they deem as threats.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well this is a mess. *She eyes a building with smoke rising from the side; clearly someone, perhaps Lenny, blasted the side*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "I never said it was easy..."
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin eyes Lenny and looks around for any innocents that need his help getting to safety.
<DeathStar> *Lenny seems to be ignoring the civilians, letting them go away with aiming at them, so Kellin can wave them around*
<Alicia> * Charlotte helps Kellin with the evacuation
<DeathStar> *as she senses movement, she fires at a corner and blasts the hell out of some crates and Taiga falls out. The two stare at each other and Taiga fires a stun shot and the blast does nothing and Lenny takes aim, sending Taiga bouncing and KOing her*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> We might not be dealing with Dark Ones.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Taiga... ... *she clenches her fists*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen forms his sword and shield and steps in front of Lenny.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Sup.
<Alicia> * Celeste moves over with Valen
<ChadWinters> 6Durt moves forward a bit, keeping a tight eye on Lenny. 1"Cheryl, can you confirm that's Taiga?"
<DeathStar> *Lenny turns and studies them; right now there is the only one god signature. Perhaps the other God got out of there, or is done observing. Lenny lands* ...
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Ummm..."
<DeathStar> *Cheryl kneels and checks her and her breathing* Yeah, it's her. She is a little hurt but she's fine.
<Xanatos> <Valen> What's the play not-Lenneth, what do you want?
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Care to explain?
<Jackieness> <Moira> "And what is with the LARP-style outfit?"
<Alicia> <Celeste> "What happened...?"
<DeathStar> <Lenny> *she eyes Moira*
<DeathStar> *as if judging her*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... I don't think she liked that
<Alicia> * Hotaru stands ready, by Cheryl's side for now
<Xanatos> <Valen> One ping isn't here. Keep your eyes open.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Doesn't mean they haven't left. Just outside your guys range.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Then we'll make up later after the explosions stop."
<DeathStar> <Lenny> I felt threatened.
<Alicia> <Celeste> *looks to Lenny* "... are you alright?"
<DeathStar> *Something comes stumbling out of the building and flops over*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina flips around nad aims her and*
<DeathStar> <Voice> Is Taiga okay?
<ChadWinters> 6Durt glances back towards the voice. 1"Cheryl says yeah."
<Alicia> * Charlotte eyes the Something
<DeathStar> *Lorelei shakes her fur, looking a little dazed*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> My ears are ringing
<ChadWinters> 6Durt glances back at Lenny. 1"So why attack the runt?
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin steps towards the group after waving enough people off he kneels by Lorelei and checks her out to see if she's injured.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei seems fine, likely the blast either wasn't aimed at her, or she avoided it*
<Alicia> <Celeste> "That...'s what I want to know. It doesn't seem like the actions of a hero."
<DeathStar> *Lorelei heals Taiga*
<DeathStar> <Lenny> I sensed a God in the area. That one was the most suspicious one so I merely disabled the until I could leave.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "... wow. Well... ummm... your mother is worried about you."
<ChadWinters> 6Durt scratches his chin. 1"Lorelei. What ya want us to do?"
<DeathStar> *she turns to go* Which I plan do now. *she glances at Celeste* Hero, hm? I am not sure there is an era for a hero anymore. *she glances at Celeste at the mother thing* Tell her to drop the search
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> .... do you plan to battle Lenneth's daughter?
<DeathStar> *she asks, shrugging*
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I'm not sure if we can make her come.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "There is always an era for a hero."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Depends on what you want the kids and me to do. 6He glances at her then watches Lenny start to leave
<Xanatos> <Kellin> If we don't let Lenneth know she'll never forgive us.
<DeathStar> *Grnaddaughter
<Alicia> <Celeste> "... I'm going after her." *follows*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen walks parallel by Lenny before gradually overtaking and stepping in front of her.
<DeathStar> *Lenny studies Valen*
<DeathStar> <Lenny> Yes, Valen?
<Xanatos> <Valen> Why abandon your family?
<DeathStar> <Lenny> *muses* If I told you, it would just likely make things worse. *she notes*
<Alicia> <Celeste> "What about me?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> You're no coward, present your words and accept the consequences.
<DeathStar> *Lenny studies her, perhaps drawing on memories of the original Lenneth* .... *she reaches out and touches something on Valen's back, making her fall over in pain as she disables the Angel Pact, so that no forces can listen in - like the others, not knwoing the reach of the power*
<DeathStar> *her him
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin takes a picture of Lenny, attaching coordinates and location information but hasn't sent it yet.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "... are you just going to run away?"
<ChadWinters> 6Durt tenses a bit, his stance shifting to one getting ready to attack
<Jackieness> <Moira> "..what just happened?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen hisses and falls to his knee, panting hard at the pain. Sweat instantly appearing on his brow and face.
<DeathStar> *Then she kneels, whispering so only those two can hear* I have reason to believe Gartareh is one of you. Durt, Taiga, Rachael, my mother, Lorelei, Moira. someone close to you. If I go back, I will die like Dusk almost did.
<DeathStar> <Lenny> And if you two share that information, you will likely die too
<Xanatos> <Valen> ... 6* He eyes her with a fierce look in his eyes, almost defiant at the idea, then slumps and nods his head a few times in acceptance.
<DeathStar> *Lenny prepares to release her grasp on the mark*
<DeathStar> *then does so*
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...fuck. 6* He murmers quietly to himself, then slumps back onto his ass and just leans against his knees panting.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Then let me stay by your side."
<DeathStar> *Lenny heals Valen*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pushes himself to his feet, still in Lenny's way technically he steps to the side.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Can I at least pass a message to Pio and Lenneth?
<DeathStar> <Lenny> ... I suppose you are new enough . *she holds her head, looking tired enough* The problem is I'm not sure if the person is even aware. *she mutters* Fine. LEts go now. I will keep in touch if you want. *she hands Valen something, theh hands him something else. It looks like a dark object* And... Sure. Tell them, I'm okay. And i'm still me. Sometimes. Inside. *she smiles a little and moves off*
<DeathStar> *Taiga sits up in Lorelei's arms and Rachael watches all that*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Wonder what that is all about
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'll ... I'll stun her ... just you want Lenneth...
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Any of you have super powered dog ears?
<ChadWinters> 6Durt relaxes a bit when he see's everything de-escalate
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> *taps her fox ears*
<Jackieness> <Moira> "I half famfrit ears, but they aren't that good."
<Xanatos> <Kellin> Cool. Cool cool cool. 6* he watches as Valen turns from Lenny and moves towards the group.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I'm sure those with fox ears might could hear
<DeathStar> *Ren looks lazy on Charlotte
<Xanatos> <Valen> Celeste uh...might be going with her? But she's cool for now. I need to call Lenneth....she's going to yell at me I bet.
<Alicia> * Charlotte glances at Ren
<ChadWinters> <Durt> You alright, Valen?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Did you hear anything?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen eyes Durt, then doesn't respond and wipes more sweat from his brow, looking back to the ground in thought.
<DeathStar> <Ren> I caught every other word? *she notes* Like danger, me.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Huh? You're acting weird..er..."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I guess we stick close?"
<DeathStar> *Lorelei helps Taiga up* Let us head home
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> And hope that Celeste can keep Lenny safe
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Take that as a yes. 6He shifts his hands behind his head
<DeathStar> *Lorelei sighs* And jsut direct Lenneth to me
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "I have no idea what just happened."
<Xanatos> 6* Kellin doesn't send the picture with location data, since that would be a dick move now that they know more info.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I think the Templar ran off with the young girl
<DeathStar> *Thomas eyes his apprentice go* <Thomas> ...
<DeathStar> *he makes a note in his logs*
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.5.5
<DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<DeathStar> 6* All the kids of the Academy are having a birthday party for Bella, who is now the age of her bio. Fae is even attending and gives fruit for a birthday present. Ylva also is having one with Ymir but it's also on Kumen. But our main focus is in the Manor
<DeathStar> *Celes has returned and takes her seat*
<DeathStar> <Celes> It is good to see you all have been holding up well
<DeathStar> *Selena is admiring the spring day outside*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan gives a peace sign, drinking a cup of iced tea.
<DeathStar> <Selena> IT does feel like a lot has happened lately
<Xanatos> <Simon> Indeed. 6* he nods
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It seems like ages since I have been able to attend a meeting
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats there.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Well... a lot HAS happened, hasn't it?"
<DeathStar> *it looks like Cherie's birthday is up on the wall for 5.7 to be celebrated in 2 days and Cypher has it circled and made drawings of kitties*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I'm having trouble taking it all in."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We had to replace the meeting room."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I bounce in and out of your alls adventures and you go to other realities and all that...I'm a little glad I missed it. 6* He holds the glass up to cheers himself and then takes a drink.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "At least we can relax this time. I hope."
<DeathStar> *Frost comes inside with a maid outfit and touches the glass, chilling the drink and walks out*
<DeathStar> *apparently the Elder Spirits have taken to doing little side jobs to try to get followers*
<DeathStar> *and pacts*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Ooh. Frigid. 6* He notes in delight, taking another sip and making an 'AH' sound.
<Alicia> * Kyouki looks amused at the word choice.
<DeathStar> <Selena> That isn't going to give you a headache?
<DeathStar> <Celes> So. Before we begin. Does anyone have anything they wish to discuss?
<DeathStar> *she glances at each of them*
<Xanatos> 6* Right as Selena says that he makes a GCHH sound and winces, rubbing his temples.
<Alicia> * Asha just relaxes with some food
<DeathStar> *Neekito pats Xanatos, Kito on the other side of her. Both deadpanned*
<Xanatos> <Simon> We have made great strides in many of our missions. For that I simply want to thank everyone for their presence and their efforts. 6* He stands and bows, then sits back down.
<DeathStar> <Kito> There there. <Neekito> ... idiot.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Aww. Thank you, Simon
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I want to thank everyone as well. This last mission was very important to me, on a personal level."
<Ariel> * Nicolette gives Kyouki a thumbs up
<DeathStar> <Sylph> I want to thank the Spring Creator!
<DeathStar> *Sylph munches on Nicolette's head*
<DeathStar> *a ton of fruit with her*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon nods in agreement with Sylph
<DeathStar> <Celes> Well, I guess we'll go over the agenda today
<DeathStar> <Celes> First the leader of the Naturalist isn't happy with us and apparently things have gotten a little worse in that area.
<Xanatos> <Simon> What have we done to anger them?
<DeathStar> *she points at how the Naturalist are still being paranoid about the Legion and the Dark Lands superpower thing* <Celes> Jaime told Helen to her face that the marriage between Shinobu and Mykel was annulled.
<ChadWinters> <Id> That seem's like a dangerous move.
<ChadWinters> <Id> But I am curious as to how she's the authority behind such a thing.
<DeathStar> <Celes> It looks like after finding out they are still married they have been acting more paranoid and see that as proof that if we are lying something is up
<DeathStar> <Selena> I think she asked Jaime since we are friends with Shinobu and she assured her theer was nothing
<DeathStar> <Selena> I guess in the next meeting she learned the opposite was true
<Alicia> <Asha> "So, what can we do?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> So it was a misunderstanding. How can we assure her of the truth?
<ChadWinters> <Id> I wish she would've gotten permission from Simon and the rest of us to discuss such things so casually
<DeathStar> <Celes> I guess we'll let Simon have a little one on one time with her.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Misunderstandings happen, there is no shame in it. Now we must determine the best way to assure her concerns. But that will indeed require a dialogue.
<DeathStar> <Celes> He is he smooth talker of the group. If that doesn't work I guess we will have to think of something else. Shinobu is so closed mouth about her private life and plans.
<DeathStar> *Lumi busts into the room and reaches for Xanatos' drink, guzzling it*
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Ow ow ow
<Xanatos> <Xan> ....rude.
<DeathStar> <Lumi> *pants like she ran all the way here, looking smaller as her dog features show*
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Haaa..emerg....haaa.cccy...
<Alicia> <Asha> "What's up?"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon tenses up, standing.
<DeathStar> <Lumi> Our spies tell us... that there is something coming from Monster Island. We believe that maybe they figured out how to use the device.
<ChadWinters> <Id> And do we have any idea what this something is?
<DeathStar> <Lumi> ... you think our spies are that close to it?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Shit I was just about to ask about them. 6* He gets to his feet.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Lets ask personally."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Shall we go there immediately?
<DeathStar> <Selena> *peers at Nicolette, then Asha* I guess so.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Right!"
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I'll be there!"
<DeathStar> *Celes nods* Good luck. *Selena grabs her sword*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummmm... I would feel better if I knew what *it* is."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Well this is your chance.
<Xanatos> <Simon> The 'it' is the portal device.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I assume the something is some sort of strange energy or reading.
<DeathStar> <Selena> I wonder if the Elder Spirits can tell us.
<Xanatos> <Simon> ...yes? 6* He looks to Lumi to confirm.
<Alicia> * Kyouki looks to Erevis
<DeathStar> <Lumi> There is a lot of spirit energy coming from it, but it's also unusual. And different. And it doesn't look like it's directed at the Spirit Realm
<DeathStar> *Erevis rises, stripping right there and putting her armor on - with no shame*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hmmm... hopefully its not the Anti-Spirit world then..."
<Xanatos> 6* Simon nods and moves for the teleporter, not knowing if that still works.
<DeathStar> *Sylph has fallen into a food coma*
<DeathStar> *laying face first into the table*
<ChadWinters> <Id> It may appear that allowing them access to the island and the device was a bad idea.
<DeathStar> *Selena and Erevis follow after Simon curiously. Lumi runs off to alert others*
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats after Selena/Erevis/SImon
<Jackieness> <Lana> "To be fair... that concern was indeed raised!" *moves to the teleporter*
<DeathStar> *Neekito and Kito see them all off, standing by the teleporter*
<DeathStar> <Kito> If you need help, let us know. *Neekito bows to them*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan moves to the teleporter after the others, pulling up his datapad to get his shuttle started on pre-flight and startup checks.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Everyone, be ready. We do not know what may be waiting for us on the other side. It may be a legion of monsters
<Ariel> * Nicolette follows to the teleporter, a little surprised since she's used to travelling there by ship
<Alicia> <Asha> "I'll be ready."
<DeathStar> *she pulls out a ridiculous outfit that covers her entire body, making it so no monster can molest her* If need be, we should be prepared to wear this
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...ahhh... what is that?"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon takes a deep breath, then steps on the teleporter as BIX comes running up to the group.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Do we need something like that?"
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "...w-what sort of monsters are you EXPECTING?"
<Alicia> <Asha> "I feel like I just got insulted, somehow."
<Xanatos> 6* Bix looks between everyone then jumps on the teleporter.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I call it Monster Repellent Suit. *she hands it to them all to keep on hand if need be* I was told there are some monsters that go after only women. That should be enough according to the books I read. <Selena> Ignore her. *she steps into the teleporter* We'll be f--*voice cuts out*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Very well. *she puts the Repellent armor down and enters*
<Ariel> * Nicolette quickly follows Selena
<Jackieness> <Lana> *stares and then steps on to the teleporter*
<Alicia> * Sparkling follows Selena
<Alicia> <Asha> "I can't fight in that." *steps onto the teleporter*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan steps onto it last.
<DeathStar> *they arrive and are greeted by an empty island*
<DeathStar> <Selena> Eerie. <Erevis> ... Clearly my armor worked
<DeathStar> *Erevis nods*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "..I'm guessing they went through the portal... or something came out and ate them."
<Alicia> <Asha> "I'm not sure if I should be disappointed or worried."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Scanning now. 6ID floats up a bit and begins scanning for life
<DeathStar> *there is stuff deep in the caves, and the portal is active*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon approaches the area where the portal device was, keeping an eye out for monsters.
<Jackieness> <Lana> Ph! I bet the portal started working when we re-attached the pirit World to this universe!"
<Jackieness> "Oh!
<DeathStar> *As Simon begins to walk down the winding path into the cave, Selena eyes the gems in the walls, debating grabbing more*
<Alicia> <Asha> "That sounds right." *follows Simon and Selena, along with Sparkling*
<ChadWinters> <Id> Detecting something in the caves. I am also picking up an odd energy source in the direction of the Portal
<Alicia> * Kyouki sticks by Erevis' side throughout.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan and Bix look around, Bix OOhs at the wall gems and gets close to look at them.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "does it match normal spirit energy or is it something else?"
<DeathStar> *mid-way down the path they come across what looks to be stone monster blocking the path. It stirs as they move, opening it's eyes and begins to come to life*
<DeathStar> <Monster> ... None shall pass
<ChadWinters> <Id> Searching my database. 6Id does so as it floats with the group
<DeathStar> *it touches the ground and the ground becomes even more stoneish*
<Xanatos> <Simon> We seek an audience with Autumn. We simply want to understand what has transpired here.
<DeathStar> *the monster stares, as if it doesn't understand*
<Alicia> <Asha> "Let us talk with your boss?"
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I believe it is rock stupid.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...still no need to insult it..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> No, I mean it it. I do not believe it hs a brain.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Can we just go around it?"
<Xanatos> <BIX> Hello! I Pass! Give food! 6*He steps forward and bows.
<ChadWinters> <Id> It will most likely attack
<DeathStar> *the rock gargoyle reaches as if to touch Bix with it's stone touch, but doesn't seem to reach beyond a point*
<DeathStar> *which seems to be 5 feet*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Not if it doesn't see us do it. Although, teleportation might not be the best idea."
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "I don't want to smash it, but I don't see another way in. Unless someone has some of those fancy portal powers?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "It seems to have limited range... and I'm going to guess... it has medusa touch."
<Xanatos> 6* Bix tilts his head, then runs back and tries to pry a gem off of the wall.
<DeathStar> *it comes off*
<ChadWinters> <Id> That would depend on if it can detect us at that distance.
<DeathStar> <Selena> My spirit gems
<Xanatos> 6* Bix comes running back up and offers the gem, just outside of range for it to touch him.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Gift. For. Move. 6* he motions.
<DeathStar> *the gargoyle takes it and eyes it, unable to stone the strange gems due their powers, and studies it; after a long pause, it shuffles to the side and seemingly lets them pass. If they dare walk by and hope it doesn't change it's mind*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix bows once again and runs by quickly.
<DeathStar> *Bix makes it*
<Ariel> * Nicolette keeps her head low and attempts to hurry by
<DeathStar> <Selena> Well, I'll be
<Alicia> * Asha moves forwards, ready to dodge if it decides it wants to attack
<DeathStar> *Selena mimics Nicolette*
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats by
<DeathStar> *Erevis bows to Bix and walks by* You are very wise, Bix
<Alicia> * Sparkling hurries by, while Kyouki follows Erevis
<DeathStar> <Selena> Sir Bix!
<Xanatos> 6* Bix beams and thumbs up. 6* Xan and Simon try to move past quickly.
<DeathStar> *She knights him with her sword*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *move son by*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix blinks at the knighting, looking a little confused but in awe all the same.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Thank you. 6* He says to Bix with a nod and then moves to take point again to proceed furthur in.
<DeathStar> *they reach the bottom and see what looks to be a blue skinned Autumn, in what looks to be a cloned body of the Shinobu sister's body; the last monster enters the portal*
<DeathStar> *Autumn turns as they come in* Oh. Hello, Simon.
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hello. Apologies for barging into your sanctum but we noticed the energy and was very concerned with what we believed to be this portal activating. It would appear that's true, however we would just like to understand the situation a little more if you do not mind. Is this...safe?
<ChadWinters> 6Id records/scans as he enters, curious and for science
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Life is a risk, but if you are worried about your Spirit Realm. *she smiles* It doesn't lead to that.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Where are you going, then?"
<DeathStar> *Id would be getting spirit energy that makes it hard to get accurate readings, as well as other readings*
<DeathStar> *Autumn pats the ancient device*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Huh... how did you get it going?"
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "This machine has been nothing but troublesome, so you understand if we're a little concerned."
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Well, once the Spirit Realm realigned it helped a lot. I admit that. But while it might draw on the Spirit Realm and the extra Spirit Energy that Jaime put into Geyze - when the time is right as the message says, it goes to a very different place. If you want to know, you should look to clues around this place and ask the one person who would know best. After all they helped build this portal.
<Alicia> <Asha> "And who's that?"
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "...you couldn't just tell us? I thought we were friends?"
<ChadWinters> <Id> I imagine the Eldest Spirits
<DeathStar> *Autumn moves over and hands it to Simon* Well, I suppose I could tell you. Even if you took months, I imagine you'd catch up to me in moments.
<DeathStar> *it looks to be notes*
<Xanatos> 6* Simon frowns at the portal then blinks and looks down at the notes.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "... do I need to have another talk with Void?"
<ChadWinters> <Id> As long as you pose no threat, I do not believe you have any worries of us following you.
<DeathStar> *it looks to be very old notes - but it isn't written in Ancient language but notes written in more modern language on how to make and maintain the portal*
<DeathStar> <Autumn> Chronos helped to design it
<Jackieness> <Lana> *pads over to look at the notes over Simon's shoulder*
<Xanatos> <Simon> You understand I value pacism, peace, and respect among all things, yes? I appreciate your help in this, even if you understand that it may lead to a confrontation in the future. I hope that is not the case and that whatever this may lead too we can come to a peaceful solution as we have in the past.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> I hope so, as well. *she leans in and gives Simon a kiss on the cheek. Then pats Nicolette on the head* I look forward to seeing what you become. *she eyes the portal grrow weaker* Well, I need to get going. *She hops over* Buh bye.
<DeathStar> <Selena> We're just..going to stand here?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It appears so
<Alicia> * Sparkling moves towards the portal. "We could follow them?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...or look around then head home?"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon peers at the notes and then glances to the others.
<DeathStar> <Autumn> I wouldn't advise it. *she steps into the portal, vanishing*
<Alicia> <Asha> "So where does it go?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> We do not know of any wrong doing currently. To attack would be to betray out morals and our values.
<DeathStar> *the notes show how to build the portal, oddly, maintain it, shows how the gems in the cave power it*
<DeathStar> *and it uses a lot of Spirit Energy to keep it open for short periods*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "She... didn't seem like she had any ill feelings."
<DeathStar> *it also has one word written underneath it: Time*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I wasn't going to attack though."
<DeathStar> *the portal shuts off and dislodges used up gems*
<ChadWinters> <Id> Doing anything to this portal to disable it would be pointless. 6He notes as he floats over to it. 1"While it would be a smart idea, she would not leave it unguarded if there wasn't a way for it them to come back.
<Alicia> <Asha> "Assuming they intend to come back at all."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Maybe. I'm beginning to wonder if Asha is right
<Xanatos> <Simon> Moving through without understanding is a wreckless effort. You could have been trapped there permanently. Where 'there' is.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Hmmm...If this was built by Chronos. Would it make sense to assume it was a portal through time?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...maybe its a time portal?!"
<DeathStar> <Erevis >She is a God who can jump bodies indefinitely
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "You think she found a new home for her people? One outside the normal time stream?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> A ...time portal?
<Xanatos> <Simon> ... Lady Chronos. 6* He calls out, summoning her, if she is able to come to this place.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hm. I do not like dealing with time. *she frowns, having bad experiences with time travel and time loops*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "She did say that months of research to reactivate it would catch her only moments after she left."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "They went to this island... at another point... past or future."
<ChadWinters> <Id> If anything, it could be to when monsters first appeared on this planet thus creating a cycle.
<Alicia> <Asha> "I have no idea, but the first half sounds likely."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I really hope it's not time travel crap or I can expect to lose another 30 years.
<DeathStar> *Chronos appears, bowing to Xanatos*
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Oh?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "We need to study the portal and the notes, then we cna understand whatt destination it was set for."
<DeathStar> *then she turns to Simon*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "The time shenanigans with the other Geyze was rough enough!"
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Could you tell us where this portal led until recently?"
<Xanatos> <Xan> ... 6* He scowls.
<Xanatos> <Simon> I cannot recall, did I show you this location before? 6* He motions around.
<DeathStar> *Chronos calls over Xanatos* Would you like me to make you 30 years younger?
<Ariel> * Nicolette ...hopes she didn't offend Chronos with that comment.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Naw, I'm good.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Getting that good S and P hair. I'm getting properly seasoned now.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Hm. *she touches this place* Ah this place.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> It is a place that has remained in my memories despite the damage
<DeathStar> <Chronos> It was a little different 12,000 years ago though
<Jackieness> <Lana> "..so...what is this place then?"
<DeathStar> *Selena studies Chronos and Erevis looks around the place, finding mostly monster stuff*
<Xanatos> <Simon> This portal goes somewhere. We have notes on how to power it. Autumn just took her monster through and all of the allusions to you lead me to believe it is a time portal. While we could have stopped her, or at least attempted to do so, all of her monsters were already through.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Hmmm...I imagine forwards would be slightly foolish since we could create plans for such an event. Like destroy this island and portal. So backwards would be the best bet
<DeathStar> <Chronos> Remember that my memories are fractured mostly between what I call the old time and this new modern time. Since I was sealed up, perhaps either due to my actions by Aska, Shade, and Void, or maybe I was at risk of going like the other Elder Spirits so they sealed me to protect me.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Unless the act of going through the portal branches a timeline where the portal and island are completely intact."
<DeathStar> <Chronos> So to me there are just the two time periods, then and now.
<Alicia> <Asha> "... they didn't go back to 'then', did they?"
<DeathStar> <Chronos> This is a time machine, yes, that goes back to that time period.
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<DeathStar> <Chronos> It's creator put a warning and safeguards so it would only be used when the time came
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...but...they just used it."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Hmmm. I wonder if they arrived in the past, would be before this planet's reality became part of ours or...It would take me a long time to process all this
<Xanatos> <Simon> We can power it up and use it...in fact I am positive that we do considering what we have found here.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "...chrono mechanics are so much more complicated than planar mechanics."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Indeed Nicolette
<Xanatos> <Simon> If everyone recalls, a lot of this technology is mine. And we found the Head of Bix that was not our Bix. Bix seems to tense at that for a moment, then releases the tension.
<Alicia> <Asha> "I'm not even going to try to understand."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "So its actually to a fixed point in time... sooooo... what would happen if the Ancients walked in to find an army of monsters streaming out of here?"
<DeathStar> <Chronos> *smiles softly* History hs it that monsters appeared one day and during a bad time
<DeathStar> <Chronos> That is all I will say.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "But is it technology from you, you, or another you who went back to our world and made this so you you would encounter it?"
<Alicia> <Asha> "For them?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> Indeed, everything that is occuring and that will occur in our past is now part of our future. Isn't time fascinating?!
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It is hard to say. This could be a time loop, or a alternate time line Simon, or what.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Then why are there not two False Gods?
<DeathStar> <Chronos> It will be a one way trip if you do it. As there is no time mcahine of the past - yet. *she is coy* You all should put the time machine business out of your minds until it is a good moment to revisit it
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I guess it's good I didn't go through."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Hmm. In theory Bix and I could both handle the time travel if we took care of ourselves proper.
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Well... that's fair. I mean, the past isn't going anywhere."
<Xanatos> <Simon> A catostrophe occured and time was altered. Our actions going forward would be an attempt to change that. BUT if we do that, we change what we know today.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...maybe Autumn is doomed..."
<DeathStar> <Selena> *looks worried about something*
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "If you're going to be like that... maybe things aren't worse because we DO go back and help."
<Xanatos> <Simon> So when the time comes. Do we make a change for what we believe to be the better, not knowing of our new present outcome. Or do we endeavor to maintain the status quo of what we understand. It is a heavy decision.
<Alicia> * Kyouki sighs a little. "Everything is getting crazy again."
<ChadWinters> <Id> If it only opens up at specific times then we can only wait until that moment.
<DeathStar> <Chronos> I can only tell you to do what you think is best - because it is you. The past is fluid after all. As the keeper of time, I should know
<Xanatos> <Simon> I know. It's excellent. 6* He smiles briefly before locking eyes with Chronos for a few seconds, the smile drops to normal and nods.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "Whatever happens, I know we'll face it."
<DeathStar> <Selena> Has no one voiced that it sounds like we'll be going to that time period?
<DeathStar> <Selena> You know the one
<ChadWinters> <Id> Some people frown when I state the obvious
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes. The time period I wish to go to the most..
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...I really don't want to get stuck out of time. 6* he sighs
<Xanatos> <Xan> Oh well. Dot dot dot...here we go again.
<DeathStar> *Erevis kisses Xanatos* I will be by your side
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And give you snow to cheer you up
<DeathStar> <Selena> ...
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Even you know what's happening. Don't worry, I don't hate you any more."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Eh? Is she talking to me?
<DeathStar> *Erevis has Kyouki and Xanatos hold hands* I think she wishes to hold your hands and do the friendship chant
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *takes a picture of them holding hands*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe its Simon's technology because he is trapped in the past and has to re-invent the time machine to get back?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> *shakes head at them* We're going to the Ancient War... we're crazy. But mom will probably love it... *she walks off*
<DeathStar> <Selena> We're all crazy
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "...oh wow."
<ChadWinters> <Id> With this group, I am more worried that everyone won't try to break time in an attempt to make sure negative things don't occur
<Ariel> <Nicolette> "Simon says... we already did what we're going to do, so just going and doing what we would do is what we did?"
<Xanatos> <Simon> That is my hope yes.
<DeathStar> <Selena> You all make my head hurt
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.5.6
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Lemon is eating cake in Katrina's to celebrate her birthday while Taiga sits in the corner and works on her datapad on something, all frowny. Lenneth is frowning and Thomas seems depressed Celeste has left the team to join some unknown God*
<DeathStar> *Valen's dark gem sparkles and he'd feel inside it something familiar - like there's a Dusk fragment inside it, indicating that maybe Lenny managed to save Dusk a little*
<Seraphna> **Jennifer sets a present next to Lemon and takes a seat with her bestie**
<Seraphna> **Jaime peers at Lenneth**
<Xanatos> 6* Valen studies it carefully, musing to himself all off on his own.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> What has you all brooding?
<DeathStar> *Vesper helps serve dishes in the bar*
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Thanks, Jen
<DeathStar> *Lorelei is in her office, late to the party as she looks up some stuff*
<ChadWinters> 6Durt sits at the bar counter.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> ...
<Seraphna> Jen> Of course Lem~
<Xanatos> <Valen> She just said some stuff and like...shook me up a bit. 6* he says, poketing the gem.
<DeathStar> *she eyes a face of someone, her ears twitching* ...
<Xanatos> 6* Kane eats cake happily by Lemon.
<DeathStar> *Lemon leans against Kane as Jenny runs around and Adeline watches her and Wade play*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Well if you need to talk about it let me know
<DeathStar> *Lorelei shakes her head and closes the file on the person* Hm. I'll talk to Durt later. *she moves to go to the party*
<Alicia> * Ceilidh watches, looking confused.
<Seraphna> **Thena pops in and wiggles** Par-Tay!
<Xanatos> <Valen> I know. But this might just be something I need to deal with alone. Maybe. I might chicken out and come running.
<DeathStar> *Yuki arrives with Yurica and has a mini computer from the Aquarius so Erica an observe and hands a gift over*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I understand
<DeathStar> *Taiga closes her datapad and closes the file, moving to join Lemon and Kane, handing her present* Man, you look younger every day, Aunt Lemon.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm not the only one who doesn't know what's going on, am I?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen watches Lenneth quietly for a bit as he tries to decide what to say to her.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> That's what happens when you jump in the deep end of the pool
<DeathStar> <Ren> *points at how Lemon looks like her Grandmother* She is having a birthday
<DeathStar> <Ren> And she is family
<Seraphna> Jen> Done the looking younger every day thing. It’s overrated.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth finishes a drink and takes a breath* I'm going to ... stop the search for Lenny for now *she announces*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> And refocus my efforts on reclaiming the Suisen Empire throne.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Really...?
<Xanatos> <Kane> I find aging to be.. 6* He pauses at Lenneth's announcement.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... really?"
<Seraphna> **Thena gasps, another Rival!**
<ChadWinters> 6Durt glances back at Lenneth. 1"Another person vying for the throne. Gonna have quite the party at some point."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> It's clearly what is important to her right now. *She finishes her drink* Well, it was mine to begin with. *she pays Katrina* Night everyone
<DeathStar> *she steps out*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hey Sis, wait up. **she moves to follow her**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "...did the Templar just wreck everything?"
<DeathStar> <Lemon> *shakes her head and Adeline gives Lemon a gift of a cooking command center*
<DeathStar> <Ren> I guess so
<DeathStar> -END-
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