The Duality Wars: The Alien Wars 6

Session 11

<DeathStar> 4.18.5990 CE:
<DeathStar> The group is awoken by Princess Eve, who seems to be trying to delay the group from reporting in, offering first a royal breakfast and then to join them in their report, this is deflected by both Sasha and Commodus and is thankfully ended by Celes. Celes offers to take them to one of the undocumented mines which the group accepts and takes a flying carriage too.
<DeathStar> At the mine they find a vastly different image than the ones they have previously visited, they land being lain open with massive drills, which is then slightly healed by either the Great Light
<DeathStar> Spirit or the Empress of the Hapian Kingdom, the group is eventually scared away a patrol and make a hasty escape to their meeting, which they are now late for. At the meeting they are met by Hapian emissaries, trying to take their report directly, but they ignore them and give their report to Lu and the Tamae directly, choosing to keep the secret mines to themselves for now, though Sasha advises greater scrutiny of the Kumen.
<DeathStar> They are given their next assignment, going to the Naturalists to speak with them about the mines, and also to learn about dragon training and to find out about the potential problems in their kingdom.
<DeathStar> <Narrator> Having accomplished and survived the Hapian Dynasty, somehow, with each of them having accomplished goals for their Tamae, and the Dark Lands know having information to work against the Hapians due to their illegal mining operations due to signed statements from some of the group, things were beginning to move in motion
<DeathStar> <Narrator> However, the group had yet to realize just what they were about to be asked to do, both from the Academy, and from their own homelands.
<DeathStar> 4.19.5990 CE
<DeathStar> Location: Hapian Dynasty's Academy Branch (intro to follow)
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen, having managed to fly and land the carriage, to her utter delight, has joined the others in the main area where they met the Academy heads in the Hapian Capital, as well as their Tamaes, the morning after the informal dance. Apparantly having been summoned for something
<Tabetha> Alita> "Y-You're getting better at that."
<SuperKoala> *Commodus snaps to attention smartly and salutes the heads
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia nods
<SuperKoala> (Derp)
<DeathStar> 6* Lu hops over, the 12 year old looking girl waving. Her blueish hair long and shining
<DeathStar> <Lu> Thanks for coming. After your report, we wanted to add an additional person to your team before you left.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "An additional person?" *steps forward*
<SuperKoala> *Commodus climbs out, looking a tad rattled before bowing to Lu and nodding slowly
<Tabetha> Alita> "Oh? A new partner?"
<DeathStar> (Er, Silver)
<DeathStar> 6* Lu nods, her silver hair shining in the light. Gwen blinks in surprise
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Interesting.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Is it that worrying?
<Tabetha> Alita> "I didn't even know they could do that!"
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Neither did I.
<DeathStar> 6* Lu turns and motions to the side for the person to step out. "Not really. The Hapians wanted another person from their Kingdom to join, due to the anti-Hapian sentiment of the Naturalists."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> A new comrade... that can't be a bad thing.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Well I suppose another man wouldn't hurt
<DeathStar> <Lu> They argued that with your squad being ranked so low, that another person could only bolster you to new heights. They were impressed with your report
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> So it's a Hapian?
<Sara> (Sorry, dripping with nervousness x.x Trying to collect myself here...)
<DeathStar> <Lu> I will let her tell you. I don't think she's from a big city.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Well it is nice to be repsected even as an underdog."
<DeathStar> 6* Lu turns. "...."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *twiches visibly at the mention of their team ranking*
<DeathStar> <Lu> Miss Windrunner?
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy eyes Sasha.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Oh darn it *He mumbles, then something about being even more outnumbered
<Sara> <Liana> "R-right." *she steps forward, looking up toward the group, having been looking at the floor*
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> ... I'm sorry, Sasha. I'm sure my inability to take the written portions of the examine did not help us overshadow others.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen tilts her head, playing with her long black hair, then at the others
<Tabetha> * Alita gently pokes Sasha in the side as if to tell her to relax.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Hello.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Hello there."
<Sara> <Liana> "I'm Liana Windrunner... it's good to meet you all."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Ave, greetings!
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Ceilia Whisperlight. This is my sister, Alita.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Alita Whisperlight." *she nods and smiles*
<DeathStar> <Lu> Miss Windrunner graduated a few days after the other groups and had no one to go to. We were going to put her in the other group, but the Hapians wanted her with you
<DeathStar> 6* She likely is referring to the last placed group
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I'm Gwen Yi-sa. 6* She waves friendly like, her long black hair covering her ears, and going down to her hips
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Did they state why?"
<DeathStar> 6* The -sa part familiar to anyone who travels regularly
<DeathStar> <Lu> I just said it, didn't I?
<DeathStar> 6* She blinks, fingering to her chin
<Tabetha> Alita> "Because we're about to head to the Naturalists, Sasha."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I am Commodus Severus, I'll be your commanding officer
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "What is said the first time is not what is usually meant."
<DeathStar> <Lu> Well, I can look into it more if you really want
<DeathStar> <Lu> But Miss Windrunner here is really well scored.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus being the only man and massive
<Sara> * Liana looks at Gwen for a moment, but her gaze is drawn to the others as she listens to the conversations going on...
<Tabetha> Alita> "I think they want the naturalists to see the Hapians in a better light. Meet more of them. But that is just me and my assumption of good intentions." *she smiles gently*
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "No, that is not necessary, Miss Lu."
<Tabetha> Alita> "This girl seems to catch light quite nicely." *almost flirtingly* "Much like you Sasha."
<DeathStar> 6* Lu hands Commodus the files on Liana
<DeathStar> <Lu> There you go. Since I have already made you all late, I will let you all catch up in the carriage
<DeathStar> 6* The 12 year old looking girl waves her hand, moving to go
<SuperKoala> *Commodus smiles and nods to Lu, walking with the files
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Yes, let us continue introductions en route."
<Tabetha> Alita> "What is your speciality, Ms. Windrunner?"
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen walks along, adjusting her plate armor, holding out her hand. "I'll be driving!"
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia follows
<Tabetha> Alita> "Y-Yes she will." *she inwardly thanks whoever gave Lilen wings*
<DeathStar> 6* Out by the carriage, Neekito and Kito are sneaking something into the flying carriage, the spirit-tech carriage something only seen in Hapian. And likely not going to be friendily received in the Naturalist realm
<SuperKoala> Commodus> From what I have read, we should probably not land that in the Naturalists' lands
<DeathStar> <Gwen> But we were told to get there as fast as possible. We are flying the ACademy's colors
<Sara> *Liana walks with the others. "Um, well... You could say I'm an adventurer! Well, okay, not yet, but I'm trying really hard..." She says that last part a bit hushed, then focuses her attention on Commodus.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Mmm, then we'll land it at the border and proceed by foot."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "No, we shall have to land at a Hapian border post and then go by foot the remainder."
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia smiles, pulling her twin in closer with one of her wings
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy takes Lianna's hand as they convene and bows to her. "I'm Vyvy Yimh. It's a pleasure to meet you."
<Tabetha> * Alita smiles at Liana. "Mmm, how about in combat?"
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I'm sure we will be able to secure some sort of transportation at the border.
<DeathStar> 6* The two look up as they approach and jerk, moving to hurry off down the road. The capital city of Hapian massive, unlike any other city in Geyze, the buildings tall with pipes all over and spirits floating in them, powering the buildings with electricity
<Tabetha> * Alita seems to take Ceilia in casual stride as she talks.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy seems to study her for a moment, making a subtle smile. Being pale-haired and pale-blue eyed she looks a bit somber much of the time, a decorated eyepatch over one of her eyes and dressed in a mesh of lolita-like clothing and male formal wear.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> She... has combat experience. Hm.
<Sara> * Liana blinks a couple of times, consider Vyvy. "Th-the pleasure is mine!" She looks to Alita. "Um, well... I'm a swordsman. I was told I have pretty good endurance, too!"
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> We should practice together sometime.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen climbs into the front of the carriage - the carriage is designed like a normal horse drawn carriage, with a place for the driver and another up front, and the others can sit in comfront in the back
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> It's a boon to know your allies capability. I'm also of the blade.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus climbs into the back
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps into the back of the carriage* "And if you are not aware, I am Sasha Hapian."
<Tabetha> Alita> "I'm a healer and my sister specializes in boosting magic." *she nods and gets in*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Althought the city is amazing, I will enjoy being back in normal lands after this. All these tall buildings with ... elec-tri-city... and spirits in pipes...is very strange
<DeathStar> 6* She comments.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia gets in, sitting next to Alita
<Sara> <Liana> Hapian... *absorbing this for a moment, she gets in with the others*
<Tabetha> Alita> "I'll enjoy being anywhere I can dress normally."
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy considers the others' explanations.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Hopefully we'll get to share a room this time, Alita.
<Tabetha> * Alita grins and then pulls out a book.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I suppose that is misleading. I'm very accustomed to my blade." 6She murmurs, fingers along a curious short blade made of flourescent-like metals and a few stones. Something akin to the Dark Lands.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> But I am also one who speaks to spirits and channels them.
<DeathStar> 6* In the back are two presents, one to Vyvy, the other to Sasha, wrapped up. Their names on them
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The empress is my aunt."
<Tabetha> * Alita then whispers to Liana. "We have another member, you'll meet in time. When Gwen transforms. Try not to be shocked, neither form is really that aware of the other."
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy blinks and picks up the present, peering out of the carriage for the two fauna.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen begins to lift off, turning the spirit valve so the spirit fossil engine begins to work and lifts off into the air, flying through the sky
<Sara> * Liana looks at Alita and tilts her head slightly to one side.
<Tabetha> Alita> "You'll understand after it happens."
<DeathStar> 6* Neekito and Kito are gone by this point, since no one stoppped them, but as they fly overhead, up high enough, Vyvy would see them in an alley, peering up at them as they soar off
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy purses her lips and begins to open her present.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia nods, then reads over Alita's shoulder
<DeathStar> 6* Inside the present is a hand drawn picture of Vyvy; it's not very good, likely their first attempt at ever doing such, dressed the way she was when the two met her in the office of Malfoy. The note on the message is - to our first friend
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "How unexpected?" *picks up her package and starts to open it as well*
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy glances out the port and looks guilty, sighing.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Gwen!
<Tabetha> * Alita has a book on Naturalists and their communities, trying to brush up for their trip.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Yes?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> C-Can we land again briefly?
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We're already running behind Vyvy.
<DeathStar> 6* Sasha's present contains a beautiful wood statue cut out, of Sasha, and a note thanking her for her advice and kindness for talking to them, and that they hope they can understand more about what is wrong with what their master is doing to make Sasha unhappy
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen bites her lip, peering at Commodus, then Vyvy
<Tabetha> * Alita's book also appears to be written as a sort of story book and travel log by a Hapian who explored the area.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I know, sir, but... I'm worried.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> And stopping would..." 6She considers, then nods. 1"It would definitely benefit our safety."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...they will be alright. They know what they must do."
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy frowns at Sasha.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Are you sure of that Vyvy?
<Sara> * Liana leans in and glances at Alita's book knowingly, though she doesn't say anything about it. She seems just a bit lost in thought really.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> yes.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Fine, make it quick
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Yes, sir!
<Tabetha> Alita> The writer of this seemed to have many exciting adventures, this may be quite the trip we are taking.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy salutes, then begins to whisper a chant, closing her eyes as she calls on a general spirit to make a request.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen turns back and angles them, going for one of her landings. Liana would feel her stomach start to go up her throat as Gwen does a spectacular rush landing way too fast despite not crashing
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Gwen has landed!
<DeathStar> 6* She climbs into the back by Liana, brushing her hair back
<Sara> * Liana seems to snap out of whatever daze she's in. "Well, when you're a true adventurer, anywhere can be 'quite the trip' you know!"
<Tabetha> Alita> "Any landing one can walk away from... is a good one right?"
<SuperKoala> *Commodus tries not to say anything too rude about the landing
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I suppose so.
<DeathStar> 6* Especially since no one else bothered to learn to fly
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy drops out of the craft, wobbling at first, then asks the spirit to guide her to the -Kito
<Sara> * Liana went from one daze to another as she tries not to vomit.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Were you also part of the fighters school Liana?
<DeathStar> 6* It guides her to where the two are walking along, eyeing a map and trying to figure their way to the Dark Lands, wearing clothing like the twins
<Tabetha> Alita> "That's right... she'd be from your Tamae, Commodus."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> You two.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Vyvy! Carry my thanks to them!" *calls out*
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy thanks the spirit, granting it some of her mana as a payment.
<Sara> <Liana> Yeah, that's right.
<DeathStar> 6* The two turn around, blinking, their breasts bouncing a little in the slutty outfit
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia stares and bites her lip
<Tabetha> * Alita blinks, peering down at her own clothes as if wondering if she actually dresses like that.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Now then... Liana, where are you from?"
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia grins at Alita and necks her slightly "Don't worry, you dress perfectly~
<kalonZombie> 6*She says, dressed exactly the same
<Tabetha> * Alita nods, somehow reassured by this.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I've decided, you're coming with me.
<Tabetha> ((I think her IRC crashed.))
<DeathStar> <Neekito> We are...?
<DeathStar> <Kito> You are going to the Dark Lands?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Right now, no. But I will take you when I visit my master.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> If Sasha won't take you on then I will. Come along.
<DeathStar> 6* They peer at each other. "But--your past..."
<DeathStar> 6* They follow along
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Is mine.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy walks back toward the craft, trying not to take long, since she's a dutiful one.
<DeathStar> 6* They adjust their sacks on sticks, unsure, but nod. Still wondering if they will have to practice on Gwen, unsure of what she thinks of them
<SuperKoala> *Commodus raises an eyebrow at the Kitos but doesn't say anything on it
<Tabetha> Alita> "They appear to be... imitating us."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Yeah.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *sighs* "And so Vyvy could not leave well enough alone."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> It is fine Sasha
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...there are matters that not all are privy to."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> No, I'm aware, Sasha.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Leave this to me. But I will not avail their lack of worldly common sense. They could be too easily swayed by wrong parties.
<DeathStar> 6* The two enter the carriage, looking sheepish at Sasha
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Until I can see them to my master myself... I will be responsible for them.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Okay, Gwen go back up front. 6* She pats Liana and goes up front, sitting down
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy tilts her head, frowning. 1"... Though combatwise, I daresay they're stronger than all of us."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I can certainly guess on it, I may not be the sharpest sword but I'm not a club.
<Sara> * Liana meanwhile seems to have collected herself, sans lunch. She looks at Gwen, then looks to Sasha. "I'm from out in the country... Our village isn't too fancy but it's special to me."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> If you want, we will seal our powers. <Kito> Sealing now
<DeathStar> 6* The two close their eyes
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy blinks at the two.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Wait!"
<Tabetha> Alita> "No need to do that."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Absolutely no need.
<DeathStar> 6* They don't seem to hear them, then slump a little, looking weaker. <Neekito> Mmm
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sighs
<Tabetha> Alita> "Well..."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Gwen, as little as I will enjoy it, please go full on for speed."
<DeathStar> <Kito> There, now you do not need to feel upstaged. 6* She looks over handmaiden clothes in Sasha's suitcase as they take off
<Tabetha> Alita> "...Unseal them if you're alone and in trouble at least."
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen cranks the lever and flies fast - she is actually a good driver, just rough on the landings
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> We'll speak on it later...
<Sara> * Liana looks about, a touch confused as the newcomer in things.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy pats both of the -Kito's heads.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> However, this is my point. They need a little worldly knowledge.
<DeathStar> <Neekito> It will take a long time to unseal our true powers. <Kito> But we are capable of defending
<SuperKoala> *Commodus is careful not to look outside
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then you will accept the arrangement that I hadp proposed?"
<Tabetha> Alita> "That's good at least... then." *she fixes her hair*
<DeathStar> <Kito> If Vyvy will teach us the other stuff, it may be good to be a handmaiden. <Neekito> And to learn your views on our Master and the marriage
<DeathStar> 6* Neekito looks at Liana, blinking. "Who are you? You were not with them before."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> That is a stipulation of being in my company, you two. I asked you to accompany me, but Sasha is my superior.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> You will listen to her as well-- as well as Severus there, alright?
<DeathStar> 6* She is a cat fauna, a being from Kumen - though the Hapians seem to enjoy them as servants and maids in the big cities
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "This is Liana, she has just joined us. She is also form the Hapian Dynasty."
<DeathStar> 6* Kito is a Fox Fauna
<Sara> * Liana returns the gaze, equally blinking.
<Sara> * Liana nods and offers, "I'm Liana! Nice to meet you."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I am Neekito and this is Kito. It is good to meet you. We are here to learn about romance, intimacy, love, and sex.
<DeathStar> <Kito> Yes. Not necessarily in that order
<Sara> * Liana blinks several times and hides her face, suddenly feeling embarassed and even -more- confused.
<DeathStar> 6* They speak, their faces not showing much emotion. It seems whoever raised them did not give them much attention or love
<Tabetha> Alita> "Interesting learning goals."
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia whispers to Alita
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen focuses on flying quietly, shivering at the wind, the colors of their Academy flapping
<Tabetha> * Alita smiles and turns a page in her book. "Mmm, this man really fought a dragon with his bare hands?"
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* A few hours pass. The two fauna sit there, still as statues
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I'm finding it hard to believe this guy now. You can't suplex a horse.
<DeathStar> 6* Down below, they begin to fly over a giant lake, with rivers extending from it
<Tabetha> Alita> "Are you sure? Maybe Commodus can."
<Tabetha> Alita> "Commodus, can you suplex a horse?"
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Why did each of you join the Academy?
<DeathStar> 6* She peers at each of them
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I can suplex a bear, I'm not sure about a horse.
<Sara> <Liana> I always heard it was more effective than a sword 'cause you can't really cut their muscles easily.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> To protect the Dark Spirit's home.
<DeathStar> <Kito> Can't you do that more easily in the Dark Realm?
<Tabetha> Alita> "Mmm? Oh. I'm good with magic. I joined to learn more about it and to really learn to apply it. Found I was good at healing."
<DeathStar> *She looks confused*
<DeathStar> *Dark Lands
<SuperKoala> Commodus> To bring honour on my family and the legion
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> ... There are people who want me. They would have encroached on the Dark Forest to have me.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I joined cuz without me Alita would have wandered off between classes and gotten lost
<kalonZombie> 6*She smiles
<DeathStar> 6* Neekito looks at Liana curiously for her reason
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy glances at Kito. 1"... People from Kumen."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "... ... ...I joined the Academy so I would not have to be home."
<DeathStar> <Kito> I see. Kumen must be evil and destroyed then
<Sara> <Liana> My grandpa always told me stories when I was growing up, and they were so amazing; I want to explore the world and see these things for myself, and protect people!
<Sara> <Liana> So I joined the academy to help me along that path.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Kumen itself isn't evil, don't say such things.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> 'She' was from Kumen...
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy sighs, leaning back with her visible eye closing.
<DeathStar> <Kito> I am confused then
<DeathStar> 6* Kito's ears twitch. Likely she doesn't even remember that she was from Kumen when she was a kit
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> You can't attribute a whole land due to the wickedness of a few.
<Tabetha> Alita> "True words."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Never truer.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly there is a loud boom sound and the side of the carriage nearest to Liana has a gaping hole in it, and the spirit-tech there is damaged. Sparks of fire and magik burst from the carriage and Gwen struggels for control and a dragon flies up from the ground, emerging from the forest. It seems at some point in the last few hours, they have flown over into the naturalist terroritory since there are no ground markings to let one know
<DeathStar> 6* Neekito flies, being light, toward the hole as the air suckation pulls
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> We have company!
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Merowl!?
<Tabetha> Alita> "Well this is no good... we need to go down Gwen! In a not crashy way!"
<SuperKoala> *Commodus wrenches Liana to the other side quickly
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Turn us around and back to the border!"
<Sara> * Liana shrieks and reaches to grab on to something, anything. Fortunately Commodus is there!
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy moves swiftly and snatches Neekito, grabbing ahold of the seating
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Down Gwen! Anyway neccasary!
<Tabetha> * Alita holds onto something, frowning as she tries to brace as best she can.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia holds onto what she can as well
<SuperKoala> *Commodus grabs a javelin and hurls it at the dragon, aiming for it's wing
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen struggles with the controls. The dragon chases them, the dragon being green. The rider on it is wearing a mask and seems to be trying to hide their identity, likely like the rogue Naturalist terrorists
<Tabetha> Alita> "If someone can nail that mask off, they may flee."
<DeathStar> 6* The javelin misses, due to the tail spin Gwen is doing and the rider's natural talent; the rider and dragon zoom in as Gwen tries to get them down for the forest. The green dragon fires off wind magik, and sends them spinning
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Everyone grab on to something!
<DeathStar> 6* Neekito and Kito cling to each other and Vyvy, closing their eyes, some of their luggage flying out the hole - their dresses and fancy outfits gone now
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "My own spells are limited in range. I- Hold on!" *grabs a hold of something*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia uses Aura of Force on the mask, trying to knock it off, burning Luck to actually hit it if necessary
<Tabetha> * Alita groans and holds on.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Gh... I-- I can't ask the spirits for help like this...!
<kalonZombie> ( [Ignores Shield Durability, Deals 2 HP Damage] )
<SuperKoala> *Commodus grabs onto the carriage, and the kito+Vivi
<Sara> * Liana is holding on as best she can, her eyes closed tightly.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> ONE HAND ON CARRIAGE ONE ON SOMEONE ELSE
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia grabs Alita
<Tabetha> * Alita puts her hand on Liana, and holds onto the carriage.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *holds out her free hand* "I offer my hand!"
<DeathStar> 6* With the spinning, the bolt misses horriblely. Even with a luck burnt.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy glances at Commodus and takes the opportunity to murmur a sing-song language, inviting a spirit to take over her if it will help them with the fall
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon though backs off it's attack, due to them firing two attacks desperately, and a moment later they crash into the forest out of it's range
<SuperKoala> Commodus> REPORT
<DeathStar> 6* The carriage hits the trees and ends up tilted vertically, but in one piece, built to last - the spirit not needed by Vyvy
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> My everything hurts. 6*She groans
<Sara> <Liana> Ugh... My head is spinning. Still a slightly better landing than I expected...
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Th-Thank goodness..
<Tabetha> * Alita groans as they impact and then peers over everyone for injuries.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus climbs out and looks for Gwen
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna girls are crumbled in a pile, with their powers reduced they are KOed. There's no sign of sound from Gwen, who was outside the carriage - and might have been thrown off to her death or crushed under the carriage due to it's angle
<DeathStar> 6* As Commodus climbs out, Gwen is not in sight
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Vyvy, find Gwen!
<Tabetha> Alita> "I'm afraid out dresses and such were lost. But it seems the rest of us and our things may be fine... Gwen..." *she starts climbing after Commodus to look around*
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy looks over the fauna, then nods to Commodus and strains to climb down and look
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *slides out of the carriage then hands press against her side* "Nnnnn..."
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia climbs out to help look
<Sara> * Liana tries to catch her breath, following after the others soon
<Tabetha> * Alita tends to the fauna while Vyvy does her thing, giving them each some minor healing to make sure thre's no lasting damage.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus has a massive gash on his head, hauling on the carriage once all are clear to make sure Gwen isn't under it
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...I believe I took a hit to my side when we crashed."
<Tabetha> * Alita carries each girl out and lays them out, sighing a bit. "I hope Gwen is okay..."
<SuperKoala> *Commodus burns some strength if needed to move it
<DeathStar> 6* The map Gwen was using is by the carriage, upside down if anyone wants to glance at it
<Sara> <Liana> Mostly just shaken up, myself, so don't worry about me...
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia looks at it
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...nnnn...Vyvy...can you use your spirit magic to try to locate Gwen?"
<DeathStar> 6* The map shows the border of the Naturalists to be near the pond, which is wrong to anyone who knows the Hapian/Naturalist border
<Tabetha> * Alita uses Mage Cure 1 and 2 on the girls.
<DeathStar> 6* They are many many miles into their territory
<DeathStar> 6* Neekito and Kito crawl out, shaking their head, recovered a bit
<DeathStar> 6* Commodus shifts the carriage and there is, thankfully, no sign of Gwen
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Ceilia, what does the map show?"
<DeathStar> 6* Though they do find the rest of their luggage under it
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> The border... it's wrong.
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna pull it out for the team
<kalonZombie> 6*She moves over to show
<DeathStar> 6* One of the tree branches snap a bit and a thud to another branch is heard nearby
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> See? Says here the border is near the pond...
<SuperKoala> *Commodus moves for it quickly
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves over and looks at the map* "..you're right. Where did Gwen get this map?"
<Tabetha> * Alita raises a brow. "...Near the pond?"
<SuperKoala> *The sounds that is
<Sara> * Liana looks toward the sound and follows Commodus
<DeathStar> 6* Commodus and Liana stand under where the sound of the branches were heard. A broken branch is on the ground and scattered leaves about
<SuperKoala> *Commodus looks into the tree
<DeathStar> 6* Male Gwen hangs on a branch, his face bloodied, hanging there like a rag doll
<Tabetha> Alita> "It would seem someone supplied Gwen with a map designed to land us in trouble."
<DeathStar> 6* His weight of him and his armor making the branch bend
<DeathStar> 6* Unfortunately, only female Gwen knows how to repair and fly a flying carriage
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Certainly suspicious."
<Sara> * Liana looks up too and gasps. "What's..." she cuts herself off.
<DeathStar> 6* To Liana, likely this would be a huge shock - male Gwen wears similiar clothing, but male, and has short black hair
<SuperKoala> *Commodus stands under him and kicks the tree, bracing
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen falls, his weight heavier and slightly taller than the female version
<Tabetha> * Alita peers over and moves to help. Assuming Commodus is going to catch Gwen.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus brqces to catch
<Sara> * Liana watches with concern, taking a couple of steps away.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen grunts as he's caught, opening his eyes a bit and looks around
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Where.... are we? 6* He asks, having not awakened for many days at this point
<Tabetha> * LIana moves over to examine Gwen. "Don't move, you suffered a bad fall."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *looks over* "Oh no..." *lowers her voice* "...only the female Gwen was learning about the carriages."
<Tabetha> * Alita
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Naturalists land, are you injured
<Sara> <Liana> Who's... that...? Is he okay?
<DeathStar> 6* The two faunas point. "A stranger! He has kidnapped Gwen and taken her clothing."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> That's Gwen, he does this
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I thought we were going to the Hapians
<Tabetha> Alita> *continues checking for injuries, broken bones, etc*
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Already did and done with.
<Tabetha> Alita> "We've already left there... it's going to take some explanation."
<DeathStar> 6* He seems to have suffered a few broken ribs and a slight concussion, but will be fine
<Sara> * Liana makes an odd face, though she still looks concerned, more than that, and repeats, "Is he okay?"
<Tabetha> * Alita begins to murmur a spell and touches Gwen, mending his body. (Mage Cure Max, 5 HP heal.)
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy tugs on the Fauna.
<DeathStar> 6* The gun that the female Gwen had is gone, and in their place are two swords. He pushes himself up, nodding to Alita. "Thank you---"
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> That is still Gwen, please calm down.
<DeathStar> 6* He pauses, peering at Liana and the fauna, confusion on his face, then jerks, looking actually afraid of them and peers away
<SuperKoala> *Commodus sits and blinks blood from his eyes from his gushing head wound
<DeathStar> <Gwen> What do you need me to do, Commander?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> They are companions, Gwen, calm.
<Tabetha> Alita> "It's alright, none of them are Amazonian, Gwen."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I see. *He nods a little*
<DeathStar> 6* He seems to be trying to figure out how he last so much time, then chalks it up to the fall. Taking some of his shirt, he rips it and ties it around Commodus' wound
<DeathStar> <Neekito> I see. <Kito> Cross dresser
<Tabetha> * Alita peers at Commodus and tsks. Then touches his head, her hand glows like fire, but feels cool and Commudus feels a rush of soothing calm as she heals his wound. (Gentle Touch, 3 HP heal)
<DeathStar> 6* They say, not knowing about the oddity of Gwen's Duality Transmorph
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Neekito. Kito. We shall explain later. Right now, we have greater concerns."
<Sara> * Liana looks a bit relieved that everyone seems to be okay and Commodus' wound has been tended to. "So, um, I'm confused..."
<Tabetha> Alita> "Gwen... we'll have to talk once we're all settled."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Okay, situation as far as I can tell. We are miles past the border in Naturalist jungle. Presumably there being more terrorists like the rider.
<DeathStar> 6* The sound of the dragon can be heard above the trees, but seems unable to enter the forest to get them
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> You two, did I not ask you to be quiet for now..?
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Most definitely more like them, I'll bet...
<kalonZombie> 6*SHe looks up
<DeathStar> 6* They shrink back and sit
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Thanks for the confirmation
<Tabetha> Alita> "We should find better shelter."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Alita, where's that book you had
<DeathStar> <Gwen> The Naturalists hate anything technology. If we were in that, I can see why they took us down. Also, there are known radical elements
<SuperKoala> Commodus> It will have a map surely
<Tabetha> Alita> "The attacker was masked."
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen nods awkwardly to Liana, his way of greeting, barely meeting her eyes, clearly uneasy that she might do something
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Likely an unsactioned attack, this the mask."
<Sara> * Liana looks at Gwen, looking a bit nervous herself, but holds out her hand in greeting. "Liana Windrunner. Nice to... meet you?" She sounds unsure.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen eyes the doctored map
<Tabetha> * Alita pulls out the book and hands it to Commodus. Titled, 'Journeys in the Natural Lands, by Windrunner'
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Um, it is nice to meet you, Miss Liana. 6* He peers at the hand, then curtseously bows to her instead
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Compare it to the other map. We may be able to work out the corrections."
<SuperKoala> *Commodus flips through it looking for a map, both of the whole kingdom and hopefully one for the Forrest
<Sara> * Liana tries to smile, letting her hand go back to her side.
<DeathStar> 6* There is indeed a map - the two maps are the same except the border location. The forest is the only real forest on the map, outside the Capital City on the plains
<DeathStar> 6* They seem to be west of the huge lake
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "So if we disregard the border locaitn, even the false map should prove useful."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I apologize. 6* He says, trying to relax. "I have difficulties around strangers."
<SuperKoala> *Commodus then looks for the sun and points to the west "We will cut through the Forrest to the capital"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Gwen Yi-sa.
<Sara> <Liana> It's okay... *she makes a strange face at the name but slightly nods, confused but deciding it best not to worry about it yet*
<Tabetha> Alita> "Sounds good, the closer we get to a settlement, the less likely the dragon will follow."
<DeathStar> 6 *Gwen eyes his map. "That will take many, many days, sir. There is a city to the south, too."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *indicates the carriage* "Let us get our equipment together for the trip."
<Tabetha> * Alita blinks and leans over to look. "...So there is. That would be better/"
<SuperKoala> Commodus> The river villiage?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Yes, sir.
<SuperKoala> *He rubs his neck and nods "Good idea, that could get is to the sea and a boat to the capital maybe."
<Tabetha> Alita> "Perhaps I should have spent time getting to know the carriage better... without our... guide... we'll have no means to salvage it."
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna keep sulking quietly in the corner, wearing Sasha's handmaiden outfits, having pulled out their stuff
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Did we lose someone in the crash? 6* He looks around for a body
<Tabetha> Alita> "It's a long story, but she is quite safe."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *turns and approaches the fauna* "Why so glum?"
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia nods
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Told to me quiet. <Kito> Being quiet
<SuperKoala> *Commodus grabs his pack and his two swords "We will have to leave what we can't carry easily"
<Tabetha> Alita> "I will tell you when we rest tonight." *she says, in a somewhat firm tone that means no one is going to stop her this time*
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen eyes a pack with his name and picks it up, peering inside with a squint at the trinkets that female Gwen got in the castle, al lgirly. He tosses it back in the carriage, muttering about his blackouts
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Only because you would make Gwen uncomfortable.
<Tabetha> * Alita sighs and recovers it when Gwen turns away, setting it among her own things.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Gwen, you turn into a woman when you blackout, she seems to be a completely different identity than you.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I shall explain later tonight. But please, chin up."
<Tabetha> * Alita then gapes at Commodus choosing now to say that after she said she would in a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen tenses and eyes Commodus
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I'm done beating around the bush about it, we are in the shit and you need to know now.
<Sara> <Liana> Hmm... If we can't get a boat, maybe we'll find some other clue to make the journey safely besides. *she nods to herself, gathering her things and making sure she only has what she needs -- she didn't bring much in the first place, actually*
<Tabetha> Alita> "...I was hoping to do it when there wasn't a dragon over our heads. But to each their own."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...of course...the topic may be broacked earlier than planned." *glances back at Commodus*
<DeathStar> 6* He peers at the others slowly, rubbing his forehead like he has a headache, then nods once or twice and begins to move southward
<Sara> * Liana's attention then goes to what Commodus said, and she looks to Gwen, blinking
<SuperKoala> *Commodus moves south as well
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia moves along with Alita
<Tabetha> * Alita sighs and moves after him with her things and girl-Gwen's items.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Forced march everyone, we'll make as much of the light as we can
<DeathStar> 6* The two faunas carry Sasha's things
<Tabetha> Alita> "The other you has a lot of trouble with any hint of the information."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *goes to grab her travelbag and then blinks at the fauna* "...I suppose appearances must be kept up."
<DeathStar> <Neekito> *To Liana* I am beginning to think this team is a little crazy
<Sara> * Liana is following with the others, making a somewhat silly face to Neekito as they walk, not seeming to disagree
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen doesn't seem to respond to Alita, but the way he's walking, he looks like a walking time bomb
<SuperKoala> *Commodus leaves Gwen be
<Tabetha> * Alita frowns, keeping a close eye and being ready to calm him if that happens.
<Tabetha> Alita> "...Take the time you need to think it over as we walk..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... 6* He whirls on Alita. "You think this is funny? All of you? Because I was an Amazonian slave? Born into it? I turn into a woman when I black out?"
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Gwen, would I make that joke.
<Tabetha> Alita> "...This is not funny in the slightest to me. I consider your condition quite serious."
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen snarls, spittle flying. "It's not funny. Not with who my mother was of all people. Not when she wanted a daughter." 6* He rubs his forehead. "A sister."
<Sara> * Liana cringes and tries to stay out of any conversation. This is already one heck of a first day for her...
<Tabetha> Alita> "Gwen... we would not joke about this."
<DeathStar> <Kito> May not be too late to go for Dark Lands
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Why would we? That would be awful cruel...
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *raises a hand* "There is no humor in this. As for your relations, I had suspected."
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy blinks, looking shocked at the rather... peppered outburst
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen eyes them all, then Sasha. He immediately jerks and seems to go timid, turning to go. "Fine, I turn into a woman. Lets go."
<Tabetha> * Alita begins to move again with him. Musing over his past and another piece to the puzzle as to his strange transformation.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus continues along, having not stopped
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *nods* "As you all were." *continues on*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia frowns, rubbing Alita's back
<Sara> * Liana has been walking the whole while too. She looks at Commodus as if seeking some hint as to what in the world she's gotten herself into
<DeathStar> 6* The forest seems to be untouched, but not beautiful oddly like the Great Forest or Dark Forest. The trees here very green and have an alive feeling to them, thousands of years old, with mushrooms and other shrubbery growing on and around them
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We are normally have better rapport, I swear.
<DeathStar> 6* As they trek along, the plant life here is average, and many flowers seem to be blossoming due to the time of year. As they move along, they enter a field of flowers, a variety of colors seen
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> ... Ah... beautiful.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus stops at the treeline
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We should stay along the perimeter of this field, close to the treeline. We would be to exposed out there."
<Sara> * Liana looks to and fro as they walk, her eyes open as she takes in the sight. She lets out a long breath, sounding like she's finally relaxed a bit
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen eyes it - then does so since the field is about 100 meters
<SuperKoala> *Commodus nods in agreement, looking into the sky sliently
<DeathStar> 6* All the flowers look the same except in the exact center, is one strange looking flower
<Tabetha> * Alita proceeds along the perimeter as well.
<Tabetha> * Alita peers over at it. "Interesting flora."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I'd love to study it, but it'd be suicide right now.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Definitely. Besides, it is only a red flower
<SuperKoala> Commodus> There's something wrong with it, the whole forrest.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...wait. That. I recognize it from the alchemy texts."
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy discreetly lifts her eyepatch, peering out at the flower.
<DeathStar> 6* The red flower with purple like insides has a strong mana properties to it, and there is only one in the entire field. A deer like creature darts past them into the field and the dragon swoops down, snatching it for dinner
<DeathStar> <Gwen> By the spirits!
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I... have a need for that flower."
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy frowns, lowering the patch.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> And what need is that, lady Sasha?
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Not happening
<Sara> <Liana> ...I really think we should stay out of the open.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen looks at Sasha. "You would not make it without someone distracting the dragon."
<DeathStar> 6* He seems to have calmed down
<Tabetha> Alita> "We could give some suppressing fire."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I would not ask anyone else to go out there and do this on my behalf." *bows her head a moment in thought*
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> And give away our posistion?
<Sara> <Liana> Is there some other way we could distract the dragon? Light, maybe?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> What is it, Sasha? It's concentrated mana.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Twould be bad, yes, just saying. I can conjoure quite a bit of fire and light."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> It's 50 meters to the flower, and 50 meters back
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You could try crawling along the flowers
<Tabetha> Alita> "If that doesn't make you visible from above."
<Sara> <Liana> It'd be better if the dragon wasn't even looking.
<Tabetha> * Alita parts some grass underfoot with her toes to make an example of the effect.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Agreed.
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon flies along the forest, doing circle patterns - it's not always directly overhead
<Tabetha> * Alita muses. "I could try to send a fireball some distance away that would explode."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *starts undoing the buttons on her outfit* "I will go along the perimeter so as not to give away your position. I will need something more subtle than my academy uniform... and I am just so desperate." *pulls off her uniform and is standing in her undies*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *gapes and turns away, covering face*
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> How many times must I ask what this flower is?
<Tabetha> * Alita takes two turns off her initiaitive to observe.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy crosses her arms, frowning.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus thinks and removes his cloak, covering it in mud then leaves and grass before handing it to Sasha
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "You already said what it was." *kneels down and starts rubbing herself with soil and moss from the forest floor*
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna strip, too, to show soliditary
<Sara> * Liana blinks a few times and looks away, continuing to ponder. She looks up at the dragon.
<Tabetha> Alita> "...Now we've got mud play."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> How delightfully vague.
<DeathStar> 6* Alita would see the dragon off in the distance, circling a little south
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I have a plan
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "And you know me well wnough to know that I would not show this my flesh were I not certain in my need." *wraps the cloak around herself* "My thanks, Commodus."
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen is bright red, clearly shy and embarrassed, refusing to look
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I do, but I also know I'm not endangering our lives for something that I'm unaware of why you need it.
<Sara> <Liana> If we could put a distraction right in its path, maybe...?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Mana even I can provide, why are you so desperate for a mana flower?
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Vyvy, accept her answer and no more questions.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Alright, when it's on it's pass I can send a fireball into the air to explode in the opposite direction, it should cause a distraction for a short time."
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy stares at Commodus.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Maybe it's s-something Hapians r-really like
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Excuse me? When I have assignments I'm out of place, but when we have a dragon flying overhead that wishes to eat us, I must accept vague-ness?
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy glowers angrily.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> If the fireball is not enough we will cross into the field, but not far enough to be seen
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I could do a fireball at another spot and confuse it
<SuperKoala> *seen caught
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon begins to circle back near them
<Sara> <Liana> We'll have time to talk later, when there isn't a dragon looming.
<Tabetha> * Alita keeps out of sight for now.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> It is a wind dragon, right? What is the element that hurts wind?
<DeathStar> 6* He asks, peeking through his fingers at the dragon
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Mine.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Alita and Gwen on one side, Ceilia and I on the other
<Tabetha> Alita> "Earth I believe."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Soil and stone. I shall await your signal." *nods to Commodus and starts walking along the perimeter to another position that she can move out from*
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy turns and moves into the tree line, not involving herself-- and taking the fauna by their hands.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Alita will fire and draw it, as Gwen will then draw it's attention after, then Celilia fires to draw it away and I do the same
<SuperKoala> Commodus> That will give Sasha plenty of time for 100 meters
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna blink and peer, holding her hands and squeeze
<Tabetha> Alita> "Alright."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> How will I draw it's attention? Run around?
<Tabetha> Alita> "I think he means you to run out of cover then back into it."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Yes, or anyother way you see fit
<Sara> * Liana is still gazing skyward
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> If I could still use my other form I would be less concerned of this situation.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> But this is lunacy. We should continue on our way if it's not imperative to our present task.
<Sara> <Liana> Are you... sure about that? Sir?
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Maybe someone asked her to get it, or she wants to give it to someone?
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy finds a spot a little ways and motions for the fauna to sit.
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon passes overhead
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> It doesn't matter.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We will stay close enough to the forrest to get back in and the fireball should draw it away
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Try not to burn the forrest down though
<Tabetha> Alita> "An explosion over the trees will dissapate in the wind."
<Sara> * Liana muses to herself. Someday she'll have to learn to kill a dragon with her bare hands.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Just tell me where to shoot, sir.
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon begins to leave again
<Tabetha> * Alita moves to get into place, watching it's path.
<SuperKoala> Commodus towards the forrest behind you
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon is out of sight once more
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia moves into place as well
<SuperKoala> *Commodus stretches and gets ready
<DeathStar> 6* 1 minute passes by. No dragon
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Big forest, dragon might have moved on finally
<Tabetha> Alita> "Never that lucky."
<DeathStar> 6* 2 minutes passes by. No dragon
<DeathStar> <Kito> Maybe should just fire in the air if not that lucky?
<Tabetha> Alita> "When Lady is ready to get her flower."
<SuperKoala> *Commodus waits for the first fireball
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Think they are waiting on you
<Sara> * Liana is on guard, eyes still skyward, as she wonders where the dragon went...
<DeathStar> 6* 3 minutes passes by. No dragon
<Tabetha> * Alita chants and begins the casting. She nods and then sends the fireball out over the trees away from them. She sets it to explode well over the tree line where the flames won't hit the trees.
<Tabetha> (Fire Caster Lv. 1)
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy grumbles and holds out her arms, as if offering herself. Asking a spirit that would be willing to help them in this situation, or at least allow her to protect Gwen should the need arise.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *sticks close to the ground and then moves forward through the flowers to her goal... which is also a flower*
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon swoops forward with startling speed from many miles away, having not been in the area, at the fire spot and begins to circle again
<Tabetha> * Alita sticks under cover and waits.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen runs out and flails his arms and the dragon rider turns and zooms at Gwen, chasing him down. So far no spirits seem to be taking Vyvy up since - wind dragon
<DeathStar> 6* Until Vyvy gets filled up with a wind spirit that can pull
<Tabetha> * Alita readies another spell in case it gets close to Gwen.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia fires a fireball in the air where Commodus told her to now [Fire Caster lv.1]
<kalonZombie> 6*Then ducks in cover
<DeathStar> 6* It opens it's mouth to eat Gwen, sticking it's head into the tree lines to snap it's jaw shut, ignoring the other fireball, having someone in sight
<Tabetha> * Alita sends a Costly Agression at it's face as it nears Gwen. Superheating the air to stun it. (Stun Lock 3+ Turns)
<SuperKoala> *Commodus dashes out amd hurls a javelin at the rider
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *continues moving to the flower, picking it when she gets to it*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia burns 3 charisma to use 3 pheremone move on the dragon
<DeathStar> 6* The wind dragon is immune to stun lock, the rider no, dragon yes. Sasha gets the flower meanwhile
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy sprints out of the tree line, using the spirit's assistance to try and yank the rider off the dragon as she closes in, drawing her sword
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *heads back to the treeline*
<DeathStar> 6* The rider is yanked off, protected from the javaelin, while Gwen is made lunch
<SuperKoala> *Commodus dashes rapidly, readying both swords and slashing at it's throath for it's aoft underbelly
<Tabetha> * Alita uses her own 3 pheramone move and three Charisma to try and confuse the dragon so Gwen can get away.
<DeathStar> 6* The wind dragon meanwhile turns to Ceilia, slightly slowed from the charisma, not chewing as fast
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Hey there. Let him go, okay sweetie?
<kalonZombie> 6*She smiles at it
<DeathStar> 6* It slows more, then gets stabbed fort 2 HP damage, getting enraged again
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy goes to leap strike with her blade for the rider.
<kalonZombie> 6*She uses pheremones again
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Everyone stop
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> It's fine, it won't hurt us
<DeathStar> 6* Vyvy meanwhile hits the Rider, taking him out in a gory mess
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy pants, looking around for Gwen
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon flaps up, the pheromones no longer working due to being stabbed and bleeding. It spits out Gwen and bites for Commodus while Sasha makes it
<Tabetha> * Alita burns what she needs to to help Ceilia as well. Inching closer to get to Gwen.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *dashes to the treeline at full tilt now, the dragon fully distracted*
<Sara> * Liana is in a battle stance, sword drawn, but not moving. "I don't think it's listening...!"
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Dammit!
<SuperKoala> *Commodus attempts to grab hold of it's neck
<Tabetha> * Alita grabs Gwen and uses Heal Lv. 1 (7 HP heal, 1 turn) to help Gwen to his feet.
<Tabetha> Alita> "Be... ready to run..."
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia casts exceptional might on Commodus [+3 Strength for +10 Turns]
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *then runs through the trees back to where she left her gear, shrugging off Commodus' cloak and then placing the flower into her bag, before turning to where the fight is happening, grabbing her sword up*
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen stands up, armor cracked and having 1 HP damage, and hurries along
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy jerks, seeing Gwen's state and looks up, glaring at the dragon. She leaps to try and strike it before it gets too high with Holy Strike (4 HP damage, stun lock)
<Tabetha> * Alita moves with him, in the opposite direction of the fighting.
<DeathStar> 6* With Ceilia's aid, Commodus manages to hold the dragon off. It flaps up in the air after busting free with wing flap to knock Commodus off and flies off
<DeathStar> 6* With no Rider, it seems it's gone back to being iwld
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia tries to cast another spell on it before it can get too far off
<DeathStar> 6* Until Vyvy hits it
<SuperKoala> *Commodus holds tight, attempting to control it through sheer strength
<DeathStar> 6* The green dragon backs off, stun lock not working but has 6 HP damage now. It roars and prepares to fight them all for real, bleeding
<DeathStar> -END-
* DeathStar changes topic to 'Arc One | Chapter 3: Nature's Indifference | Session 12: Nature's Wrath | RP Days: Monday and Saturday 7:30 - 9:30 PM |
Session Time: Sun Apr 12 00:00:00 2015