Spiral Knights - Shadows of the Void (RP Main)

Shadows of the Void (RP Main)

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Fri, 10/11/2013 - 20:48

Thinslayer

An army of gremlins sat huddled behind sandbag barriers as Sentenza rounds whizzed over their heads. Sickness was rampant in the gremlin camp, and there was a quickly-expanding pile of dead bodies behind it. The knights weren't faring much better; many of them were suffering from third-degree burns inflicted by gremlin scorchers, and countless others were shredded and shattered by the vicious rocket-hammers of vengeful thwackers.

But Astran was nowhere near the action. He had discovered an outpost near the back of the level, protected by an array of battlepods and Red Rocket Rovers (dubbed "red pups" by the knights). He slid in front of a wall and waited for the gremlin sentries to pass before cloaking and boosting through. Not far away stood a large makeshift command center, where a weary-looking gremlin commander had just stepped inside. He boosted through before the door shut and hid underneath the commander's bed, where he de-cloaked to recharge and listen in on the battle plans.

"Water?"
"Certainly. Here."
"Thanks Lumberfist."
Lumberfist sighed and planted his paws on the map table. "So what's the scoop, Grimlock?"
Commander Grimlock brushed back his ears and though for a few moments. "We're kind of in a stalemate, and the sickness isn't helping."
"Think we could just wait it out?"
"They'd send in their Strikers if we did that."
"Maybe. Do we have enough smashers to hold them off?"
"Like I said, the sickness isn't helping. They've got it too, you know. They'll be slain on the first run."
"Then we even the odds. Send some Jokers out there."
"No pun intended, but...are you joking? We know how effective our knockers are."
"Yeah..."

The two gremlins stood in grim silence for a few minutes. Astran was getting bored, and was just about to find an exit when Grimlock spoke up again. "How about we construct some rovers a little ways behind the lines?"
"Why? What would that buy us?"
"I think the knights are running out of Strikers. They don't have the boosting power to continually evade the rockets, and their weak armor would mean they'd be killed in just a couple shots."
"Won't they just make a break for the turrets and destroy them before they're built? We both know how foolhardy those knights can be."
"They probably would make a break for them, but I think our army is capable of stopping them before that happens. That's why they're being built behind the lines."
"I see..."
"I'm going to order it done. Any further ideas before I go?"
"Yeah, could you grab me a brew while you're at it?"
"Consider it done, my friend."

Grimlock opened the door to step out. Astran boosted in front of him, narrowly avoiding contact, and slipped back outside just as the gremlin stepped out the door. He boosted to the front wall and decloaked. Nuts, how would we counter that? Never mind, just do your job... He waited for his cloak to recharge, re-cloaked, and boosted back to the knights' camp.

((OOC: I'm prepared to select a player to be the camp commander. ^_^))

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 02:31

Ultimaknightz

Introduction to Jack.

"They're in trouble."

The man, not getting up from the comfort of his soft leather swivel chair that welcomed shadows around its edges, heaved up his right hand from underneath the mahogany table to reveal a shiny paper that glistened in the blinking fluorescent effulgence. His fingers grasped it tightly for a moment, sending streaks of creases to spread across the paper, before he eased his grip on it, slowly handing it to the young man.

"You'll need this information... Jack."

The handsome figure whom he was talking to flashed a striking grin as he swiped the paper away from the man in a flash, before tucking it into his right pocket on the side of his Vog Cub Coat. The older man's frail eyes were struggling to keep up with Jack's quickness as he simply chuckled quietly, before speaking.

"I'm sure I won't disappoint."

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 03:09

Topoyozariane

In the Knight's base.

"Move Strikers here.... We'll need to deploy a turret here."

"With all due respect sir, moving that there would block the Strikers shortcut."

"Carter, you're here to observe, not to make useless comments."

Carter raised an eyebrow at that comment, but let it pass. He jabbed a finger at the map on the wall, then turned to the commander, "That, is where the Gremlin base is. You block that, we won't be able to let Strikers go through."

"True..... but that'll stop the Gremlins from advancing." The commander replied.

"They're dying of sickness. We're dying of wounds. Let them die off, and pick 'em off with our Strikers. We got Astran in there, don't we?"

"Yeah.... I'll confer with Spiral HQ, before going with your plan."

Carter bowed his head as the Commander left, then exited with him. Then he noticed a familiar figure, coming back from the shortcut he and the commander just discussed.

Carter raised a hand in greeting to Astran.

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 14:58

Kaijuhunter

Herro

Shoot. Pull the bolt. Readjust his sights. Fire again.

This went on for about one minute, and in that time, "Zero" took out over twenty of the Gremlin scum. He smiled a grim smile, and as the last two members of the Gremlin squad ran about, looking for cover, Zero readjusted the stock of his rifle to sit snugly into his shoulder. He lightly tapped the trigger, letting his fingers flutter about. He counted silently, "Three, two, one..." And then...

He watched in grim satisfaction as both Gremlins fell to the ground, giant gaping holes in both of their heads. (If anyone here plays call of duty... He just got a collateral) Nice. Two Snipes with one stone. Zero sighed and got up, dusting his Ghillie suit off. He slipped out of the camouflage and softly said into his com unit, "Gremlin squad Beta is gone. I repeat, they are all dead."
Feron replied, "Are you sure? Are any still alive?"
A smirk played upon Zero's lips as he said simply, "Why else would they call me Zero?"
"Good point. Now get out of there and come back. You've done enough for today."
With that, Zero picked up his gear and ascended back to Haven.

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 19:22

Thinslayer

Greeting the commander

Astran stopped in front of Commander Carter and saluted. "Sir. The gremlins are planning to build an array of red pups a few squares away from their main lines with the intention of stopping our Strikers." He bowed and awaited the commander's reply.

Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a young female biotech approaching. He saluted her, but she paid him no heed. Instead, she marched up to the commander and demanded, "I need to get to the next depth. Have someone escort me there."

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 19:39

Granseal

Enter Granseal

Granseal respectfully raised a blue armor clad hand to the door and knocked twice before entering. He saluted, catching the demands of the biotech to the commander. Being a kindly sort, and also getting tired of blasting down pups from behind the barricades, he stepped beside the biotech, smiling. He gave the biotech a glance, the shifting of his body rustling his equipment slightly. He saluted Astran and the commander once more, affording Astran a look of professional respect before speaking quietly, "Sir, if you'll allow me, I'll escort this biotech to the upper depths. I'm more than qualified to take this mission." Having stated his request, he turned his head to the biotech and whispered, "I'm Granseal. I've got an Acheron, Leviathan, Argent Peacemaker, and Barbarous Thorn Blade. You'll be fine with me.".

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 19:44

Kaijuhunter

Bored Zero is bored

Eren yawned as he walked into the Spiral HQ, his shiny golden rifle strapped onto his back. He cocked his head to the side slightly as he watched a handsome man -Astran, what's it?- salute to a commander. A beautiful young woman walked up, most likely a biotech, and demanded, "I need to get to the next depth. Have someone escort me there." He watched and, for a second, thought he saw the men bite their lips in irritation. Another soldier joined them, and started talking. Eren shrugged. He walked over, saluted, and said, "Hello there. I'm Recon Eren Ryko, and I couldn't help overhearing about your little need. I'm on break, and I have nothing to do, so... I need to occupy myself." Eren eyed the Commander's badge and said, "Sir, if you don't mind, I can escort this young lady to her destination." He nervously laughed, but in his head, he thought,

Wow. Seriously? That's how you introduce yourself? You really need to learn how to be social...

(Damn. When I first posted this, Granseal beat me to it. Now I has to edit.

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 20:21

Thinslayer

Suitors buzzing around the...lady-thing.

The woman looks less-than-pleased at having two eager young men buzzing around trying to get permission to escort her. She rolls her eyes and mutters, "Sure, I'd love to have a pair of doe-eyed boys escort me to the research site." Just then, Astran steps in front of her and declares, "Is it really you, Olivia? Dang girl, you've only gotten hotter since the last time I saw you! You seeing anybody?" She slaps him and shouts, "Get out of my face you idiot!" He just laughs her off and gestures to Granseal and Eren. "Ha ha ha, ho boy are you guys in for royal treat! Sorry, correction - you are the royal treat!" He starts chuckling again, but upon seeing the commander's irritated look, suddenly becomes very serious. "Ahem. Good day, gentlemen." He salutes and struts off to the elevator.

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 20:59

Kaijuhunter

You thought boy tsunderes didn't exist? YOU THOUGHT WRONG!

Eren bit his lip and hissed, "It's not like that! I'm just bored, is all! Besides, do you even know who I am? I'm the deadliest sniper in the entire damn order! You should be honored to even talk to me." (Le tsundere moment!) Just to prove his point, Eren turned slightly, flashing the black zero emblazoned onto his jacket. "As if I would have the capacity for romantic affection!" Nobody was fooled by this little display, and Eren knew it. He ruffled his hair nervously and sank into the background, face flushed with embarassment.

Dammit, Eren! Stop being so socially awkward! Women aren't into that!

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 21:18

Thinslayer

You name it, she hates it.

"Derps like you shouldn't even be in the military," Olivia snipped rudely. "You're a special kind of jerk, the really dumb kind that gets himself blown up in a lab because he was too busy imagining me naked instead of paying attention to his dam job! Commander, are you gonna get me where I need to go or not? I want a real knight, not some stupid kid swooning at the thought of bedding me."

((OOC: Your pick, Topo. You get to pick between Eren and Granseal. Astran is coming with her regardless, since he is rather critical to the plot.))

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 21:23

#10

Kaijuhunter

Clueless boy is clueless

Eren shook his head, genuinely confused.

I'd never even gotten that thought into my head. What is wrong with girls? What is wrong with people in general? This is why I'm such a loner.

Suddenly, he noticed everyone staring at him. "Sh*t... I said that out loud, didn't i?" The girl, Olivia, nodded, an irritated frown on her face. Eren glared at her. "I may not be as intelligent as you, but I'd survive longer in a fight than you ever would." Eren cursed under his breath and hissed, "Girls...."

(Lol, nobody likes him. Sadness.)

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 21:27

#11

Thinslayer

In walks Astran. Cheer up!

Eren suddenly felt a hard slap on the back and a friendly chuckle. "Hey, don't feel too badly, man! She's that way with everybody. I'm Astran Valderis, Spiral Scout and resident jerkface. Pleasure to make your acquaintance." He stuck out his hand to shake with Eren.

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 21:45

#12

Playerman

Best I can think of right now.

Adam stared at the others. He never saw why they could be so loud. Who says stuff out loud on accident, anyways?

Would I be able to escort her? Hmm...

Nah. Guess I should repair my shield again or something... Adam looked down as his Aegis. A symbol of the Spiral Order, very few people used nowadays. His had saved him more than enough times to prove that it wasn't useless. He was bonded to it, it was a part of him. Adam rubbed all the cuts and cracks in it.

Well, off to repairs. Not like there's anything anyone needs me to do anyways. Adam stood up, and began to walk out.

(In a chronological sense, this would happen while Eren and Astran are having their conversation.)

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 21:56

#13

Kaijuhunter

Slightly cheered up boy is slightly cheered up

Eren grinned happily and gave Astran a hearty handshake. "Pleasure's all mine. At least I know I'm not the only victim here." He chuckled and whipped out a small bill of money. "Hey, you wanna go grab a beer or something? Like I said, I've got nothing to do..."

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 22:04

#14

Thinslayer

Grabbing drinks before the mission

"Eh...sure, why not?" Astran pats Eren on the back. He glances back at Carter. "Can we go, commander?"

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 22:49

#15

Topoyozariane

Urmm....

OOC: How did I get to be commander? xD

Carter looked from the two, "I guess so. You're not going without me though. But first, I'm going to notify the other commander." Carter pulled out a card, with a name on it, and handed it to the two men. "Go there, and say you know me. They serve the best drinks in town."

Then to Olivia, "I guess you can choose. Whcih boy do you think is hotter?" With a wink, Carter walked back into the Knights camp to notify the commander #2.

Sat, 10/12/2013 - 23:11

#16

Kaijuhunter

|_|

(Well, if it's according to looks, then Eren's out. He's that stereotypical average-looking, just-the-tiniest-bit-handsome guy...)

Eren happily accepted the card from Carter and bowed in respect. "Thank you, commander." With that, he and Astran took off, eager for a bottle of scotch, or vodka, or insert-some-fancy-wine-name-here.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 02:18

#17

Ultimaknightz

haiz

The elevator screeched to an abrupt stop, sparks appearing and disappearing out of existence along the friction of the narrow pillars of steel and wire-mesh elevator floor as the short metallic pillars that prevented knights from falling off slowly drew themselves back to the heavily eroded control panel on the back of the lift. Casting a shadow that slightly dimmed his forehead and enchanting eyes from maximum luminescence was a blue, feathered Chapeau which was donned by an adolescent of perfect stature. Jack slowly lifted the Chapeau off his head to reveal flawless, smooth blue hair that glistened attractively in the artificial brightness, tucking his Chapeau in between the sheaths behind the back of his tabard. His enticing eyes seemed to almost instantaneously catch notice of some sort of beige tent in the distance; faint shadows could be seen on its unsure canvas. He smiled to himself as he took a step off the wired floor and another onto the tattered cobblestone pavement, already starting to walk towards the camp in casual steps.

This is gonna be interesting.

Jack neared the tent, but stopped in his tracks about 5 metres away from it when he saw two people slowly leaving the camp, who were headed towards the elevator. That duo consisted of an older man of presumed age 21, and a teenager of about the same age as Jack. Their camp leader seemed to be following them, though he was younger than they were.

Quite an unusual bunch, they are. But nothing I haven't seen before.

The leader of the Blue Rose neared the tent, careful not to brush against any of their shoulders as he walked past the short horizontal distance between the teenager and the young adult. As he lifted the soft flap and entered the almost empty tent, he noticed someone. That slightly curly, yet long hair of mahogany that flowed in elegant waves to her neck, accompanied by her very obvious personified arrogance deduced to Jack that it was her.

Jack also perceived another knight in the room; it was a young adult with short, brown hair. Perhaps he was to escort Olivia to the next depth? Jack approached Olivia, and began to speak to her in the usual seductive tone he uses with females. "Your name is Olivia, is it not? Anyhow, I've been given a duty by my organization's master to escort you safely, in case you get into any trouble. Unless your personal escort here,-" Jack glanced at the other man in the room, before returning his appealing gaze to her. "-can do a better job than I, the leader of the Blue Rose, can." He winked at her, hoping that she would indeed not notice any ulterior motive behind his request.

~~~

OOC:
Yes, there are multiple factions within the Rose, with each faction doing different things. However, since the Rose likes to keep things in an orderly fashion, each faction has a different color to represent them. Since Jack is the leader of the Blue Rose, he gets to wear a blue Tabard and a blue Chapeau. Normal members of factions only have badges to show that they're in the Rose, though one can easily perceive that someone is the leader of a faction in the Rose if they have a Tabard and Chapeau representing their faction. The Rose is also a famous organization known for being able to complete almost any task, though the Rose is under the control of the Spiral Order.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 05:01

#18

Granseal

Granseal Is Getting Serious!

Granseal kept his tongue while the new arrival, he learned to be Eren and Astran flirt with and draw the ire of the biotech named Olivia. He took slight offense at being lumped in with them for some ulteriorg motive involving bedroom shenanigans with her. He just shook his head and saluted them as they left the tent, saying softly, "I'll pass on the drinks, don't need my mind dulled before any missions. And Olivia, I'm not volunteering for a chance to bed with you or anything like that. I'm doing it because it'll be a change of pace from what I've been doing day in and day out with this blue suit over my Snarbolax armor.", he said matter of factly, donning the blue mask. His red eyes glowed behind the glasses on the mask, as the leader of the Blue Rose entered the tent.

He groaned inwardly at the tone he used to address Olivia, but saluted nonetheless, affording him the respect due his position. He just hoped he wouldn't be left behind. "Jack, if that is your name, sir. Please call me Granseal, for Project Granseal, but my first name is Silverbolt. I'll answer to either. I wouldn't mind having you on this escort mission with me. If she and the commander don't object to either of us coming along. What do you have for weapons? If I may ask. I'm bringing an Argent Peacemaker, Leviathan Blade, Acheron, and a Barbarous Thorn Blade. I'm resistant to poison, fire, freeze, shock, piercing and normal damage. I'm sure I'll be quite useful.", he said softly to everyone, his smile replaced with a look of seriousness they couldn't see under the mask, only his eyes were shifting between the two of them. Mitula mewled and hovered behind his left shoulder, the Seraphynx appeared to be quite powerful, bordering on the maximum observed power level seen in The Lab, it's wings and ribbons as red as his eyes.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 05:58

#19

Ultimaknightz

Why did you interrupt the moment, Granseal? :(

Before Olivia could answer, the man with brown hair interrupted their conversation with a soft-spoken voice, Jack's charming countenance slightly distraught at the interruption. "Jack, if that is your name, sir, I would like you to call me Granseal, after Project Granseal, though my first name is Silverbolt. I'll answer your question. I wouldn't mind having you on this escort mission, IF Olivia and the commander don't object to either of us escorting her."

Jack turned to Granseal in amusement, his usually entrancing face now faintly agitated. Granseal began to speak again, this time being the questioner.
"What are your weapons, if I may ask? I have brought an Argent Peacemaker, Leviathan Blade, Acheron and a Barbarous Thorn Blade. My armor is also resistant to poison, fire, freeze, shock, piercing and normal damage. I'm sure I'll be quite useful." Noticing the common slight muscle contractions and shivers in Granseal's armor, Jack quickly deduced that he was actually serious about this, as another factor taken into account was the fact that Granseal's eyes were shifting stares between Olivia and Jack.

Jack almost hesitated to even utter a single word, but nevertheless started to speak in such a confident tone that made it seem as if Jack had been expecting this response. "Honestly, your commander has not any jurisdiction whatsoever over the Order of the Rose, and so it will only be my beloved Olivia who will make the decision as to whether I will tag along." Jack shot a quick flirty glance at Olivia, before returning his peer at Granseal. "Frankly, it matters absolute zilch as to what weapons I carry with me. I have studied over 15 martial arts, 13 of which need immense acrobatic skill to master properly. Though if you must know, I constantly delve into chemical engineering as well, and as such I have heavily modified a weapon line so that I have a much higher chance of causing the status effects that I have implemented."

He flashed a captivating smile at Olivia, changing his tone once again to a seductive one as he turned to her, his flawless blue hair swaying slightly. "So, Olivia, wilt thou sanction me to escort thee to the lower depths? I am indubitably certain that my highly respected intellect and flawless proficiency in battle will prove useful in thy quests."

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 06:18

#20

Granseal

Sorry Ultima, had to post to avoid being left behind.

Granseal sighed, but wasn't going to let Jack get under his skin. He just nodded and glanced at Mitula, his gaze softening. He reached out and scratched behind her ears, listening to her purr. He smiled and let him talk, so what if he could do all that he claimed he had done. He had already made peace with the fact that he was most likely going to be stuck here and all the special boastful ones were going to be chosen by Olivia to go with her. He held a small glimmer of hope that he would go along but didn't want to build it up too far. "That's nice, Jack. Whatever heats your equipment, I guess.", he said even more quietly, letting Jack dig his own grave with his tone and mannerisms, taking comfort in what she had said earlier to Eren and Astran. Drinking from his canteen, he found a place to sit and wait, closing his eyes and clearing his mind to think at length about what may come.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 14:37

#21

Creeperlucario

Talking with the other knights

I make it back from a mission and I look at the mission board but there didn't seem to be any missions left. I put my shield on my back and the put the swords in the back of it. I started to play the flute and started to look for other knights in the base. I saw someone who seems very slender and has a seraphynx. I put my flute away and said "Hello, what's your name?"

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 15:36

#22

Granseal

Meeting someone new.

He raised his head at the inquiry, sighing softly as he opened his eyes. He had heard the flute but had mostly ignored it. He blinked, his red eyes glowing as he studied the female knight before him. His gaze was searching and piercing, assessing this unfamiliar face. By the looks of things and the module she had, she was a Guardian and someone to be trusted. "Hello, Guardian, I'm Granseal. This is Mitula, my Seraphynx.", he replied softly, giving away nothing in his tone. He politely turned his head and stared at Jack and Olivia with the same piercing gaze, his thoughts kicking into an analytical overdrive. "Well this is interesting, the Guardian comes to me first? Also ignoring the Leader of the Blue Rose?", he thought to himself, pulling the silver winged shield of his back, staring into the glowing golden eyes of it. His Grey Owlite Shield was an amazing shield and always seemed to help him keep calm.

He laid down his weapons beside him, letting the Guardian see them, smiling behind the blue eared mask. "In any case, I'm waiting to see if I'm going to do an escort mission or just sit here and take potshots at pups from behind sandbags.", he added softly, chuckling a bit. He picked up his Peacemaker and gave it an affectionate polish with a rag.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 17:47

#23

Playerman

Back to Adam's lonely corner.

Two- no three others had come out of the tent after Adam. Astran, Commander Carter, and "Zero". Seems like they were going out for a drink.

I guess they just became friends. Never seen them talking together.

Astran held Adam's respect, though it's not like he ever showed him any. Resident jerk face, he teased quite a bit. Still, the information he was able to bring was impressive. Adam couldn't do that. Not like he wanted to.

Carter seemed to be trailing behind. Maybe he wasn't part of that group. How exactly did he become our Camp Commander? Was he a good strategist? I suppose so. Still, he's a bit young for this kind of work. The reason why he joined in the first place seemed a bit off as well.

Adam had never really paid attention to Eren. Eren never started a conversation, and Adam never did either. He detested the way that he fought, at a long range where no one could see him. At least he does it right...

Adam looked back at where he was going. Hmm. Walked right past it. Adam turned around, walked ten paces, and entered the repair tent.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 18:45

#24

Cetren

Inside the command tent

Inside the command tent several generals were having a solem conversation. Everyone started as he entered and the the lead officer said, dissmissed. After everyone left, he whispered into Adams ear, I think the gremlins are planning something. They've retreated without resistance. Now there distracting us......

(At the gremlin command center)

What are you planning? The gremlin king yelled in Seers's ear. An extraordinary monster" thus voice muffled by his mask. I'm going to call them... Lumbers...

So the lumbers were released upon the battle field. Knights everywhere were being thrown around like rag dolls. Sentenza bullets were like fly to them and swords just got stuck in their wooden body's. Without different weapons they were dead meat. So they retreated farther and farther, climbers barely getting scratches.

(Knight commend tent.)

We need it. Please we can't pay you now, but Seerus and his inventions must die. (Cloaked figure.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 18:48

#25

Cetren

It will be done. He replied.

It will be done. He replied. As he walked out of the tent the general thought: Creepy... how you can only see his eyes... glowing... his cloak could probably not protect a single sword swipe. Yet he was one of the best knights.....

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 20:59

#26

Creeperlucario

Response

"Hello there Granseal, my name is Lucario but some people call me Nights. I look at the person who didn't seem to care and then he took his shield off and looked at it. I assume he was just checking it. He then put his weapons to the side of him to show me and I could see a Leviathan Blade, Barbarous Thorn Blade, Argent Peacemaker and Acheron. Granseal then said "In any case, I'm waiting to see if I'm going to do an escort mission or just sit here and take potshots at pups from behind sandbags." He picked up his Argent Peacemaker and started to polish it. I show him what weapons I had which was Leviathan Blade, Dark Briar Barrage, Shivermist Buster and Gran Faust.

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 23:05

#27

Topoyozariane

OOC: Cetren, whoever you are,

OOC: Cetren, whoever you are, please make an application before posting in the OOC thread.

Carter stared at Jack, talking to two guys, while managing to flirt with Olivia at the same time. With a sigh, he stepped forward, and prodded Jack lightly with his finger. "Hey dude? You might want to check in with Commander stupid over there in the tent. You can go on any run you want after that. Heck, you can strap a bomb to your chest and jump off this depth. Oh, and your 'beloved' Olivia is coming with us. Me, Zero and Astran are her escorts."

With that, he turned, pushed Olivia gently to Astran and Zero, and waved a hand at them to walk.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 00:13

#28

Thinslayer

Olivia's biting response

Olivia glanced at Jack and glowered. "Oh look, another slut who wants to 'escort' me! I'm so honored. Don't you have prettier skirts to chase down?" She rolled her eyes and stepped away from the tent, unknowingly missing a stray ember bolt by a hair. "Come on, I don't have all day." Astran grabbed her arm and tugged her towards the elevator. "Hey- what the?- no! I have to go!" she exclaimed. Astran chuckled and said, "First things first. Beer, then science." He winked and threw her onto the elevator, where she landed flat on her butt. "Ow! Jerk!" He just winked and punched the "UP" button, with Eren standing beside him (and probably chuckling).

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 01:48

#29

Alphacommando

Introducing...

"Help!"

Lucian Quintine, a traditional guardian who preferred a heavy Combuster against any other sword, groaned as he heard the call. The sound of footsteps, unequally placed, was familiar to his ears; a limping Knight was coming his way. He impaled one last Thwacker before lowering his Combuster and snarling at the Knight. "What?"

He was shorter than Lucian, which was little surprise. He wore an aesthetically-disappointing yet typical mix of Cobalt and Wolver armor. In his left hand, held loosely, was a Nightblade. A weapon from the Blaster line was in a holster on his waist. His right arm was burned; he'd probably had a bad encounter with a Scorcher. His left leg was similarly burned. He began to speak, but Lucian cut him off.

"Fine." He scowled beneath his Azure Guardian Helm; he didn't have time to be healing, even though that's what he was commissioned to do. The Order needed as many knights as it could get killing as much as they could kill. He raised his shield and, after a moment, a pulse of healing burst from it. He stood for several more seconds, rolling his eyes at the knight's expression as his wounds healed.

"Uhhh..." The knight moved his sword back into his right hand and shifted his feet. "Thanks, sir..." He trailed off as he noticed Lucian's badge; Defender Elite. "Um, you're only a--"

"Yeah," he growled dangerously. "Have a problem with that?"

"N-no, of course not." The knight marched off without another word.

When Lucian turned back around, he found another knight standing a few meters away, arms crossed. The knight clicked his tongue in disappointment. "You really you be less hostile to your patients, Grunt," he said, putting emphasis on 'patients'. "HQ might give you a pay rise."

"They don't call me Grunt for no reason," Lucian joked back.

"Ah, so you do have a sense of humor! I need to tell the press. They'll pay me millions."

Lucian, also - and maybe better - known as Grunt, shook his head sadly and leaned on his Combuster. "It's just so frustrating. Every five minutes, knights - 'Heal me! Alright that was nice, now let me go kill stuff while you attend your next patient!' - and they never stop coming. If we got better warriors, maybe I could actually kill some Gremlins instead of just healing people all day."

"We have to deal with it for now, Grunt." He added jokingly, "Hey, is that another patient coming? Anyway, I've got to go. See you round, Grunt."

Grunt waved a short farewell before turning back to face the Gremlin lines.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 02:24

#30

Ultimaknightz

Got any vodka?

Olivia, who finally replied, did so in an exceedingly immature and not to mention, rude way. "Oh look, another slut who wants to 'escort' me! I'm so honored. Don't you have prettier skirts to chase down?" Jack simply stared at her in slight amusement, though the amusement died down in less than a second, for he was one of those people who were prepared for everything. What actually amused him slightly was the fact that Olivia did not fall for his looks, which was quite a rarity in the females he met. He smiled to himself as he watched Olivia roll her eyes and turn for the tent's exit, carelessly pushing the tent's flap aside as a stray ember bolt darted past her hair, scathing a strand of her brown hair slightly and ricocheting off a metal pole situated roughly about a hand's length above the tent. Jack exited the tent as well, and leaned against the tent's textile as he watched the commotion outside.

"Come on, I don't have all day." The young adult Jack saw earlier forcefully grabbed Olivia's arm, dragging her to the direction of the elevator. "Hey- what the?- no! I have to go!" Olivia struggled to break free, though to no avail.

That young adult... He must be the recon named Astran.

Astran chuckled, not stopping even slightly as they neared the elevator. "First things first. Beer, then science." Astran winked at her, before throwing her onto the elevator. "Ow! Jerk!" Astran winked once again, punching the "UP" button as Eren seemed to chuckle to himself. The gears worked their magic as vertical metallic pillars attached themselves to each other in a loud clank, slowly moving the elevator up until it was out of sight.

Jack looked up to the tall, dark ceiling of the clockworks as he pondered over his assumed mission.

Commander.... sending me to escort this irritable female of immense pride... I truly wonder as to what you have in store for Isora.

Before long, the elevator screeched back down to a halt. "I guess I gotta follow her."

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 11:26

#31

Granseal

Abandoned but not alone

Granseal watched with complete irritation as Olivia left the tent, and was scooped up by Astran. He hissed as she struggled against the insistence of imbibing drinks as he left the tent. He glanced back at Nights, nodding and smiling in approval at her equipment, stowing his in their proper places. "What in blazes is Astran's problem?!", he exclaimed in exasperation as the elevator went up. That really made him angry when knights were unceremoniously manhandled and denied their right to decline drinks. He rushed the elevator as it came back down, vaulting over the rail before it fully came to rest. He grinned at Jack waiting for it and said, "Heh, looks like we gotta play catch up, NIGHTS!!! COME ON!!!", he shouted from the elevator, ducking an ember bolt.

He whistled as the bolt seared the railing behind him, whispering a small prayer for safety. Mitula heard the prayer and an aura exuded from him, covering the elevator in its glow. Smiling, he motioned for Jack to step on the elevator. "This aura won't stay forever, so hurry up.", he added softly, whipping out his Peacemaker and opening fire on a turret, disabling it.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 12:06

#32

Creeperlucario

Why the impatience?

I see Granseal looking at a elevator. He seemed to get angry at it and he then rushed out of the safety towards the lift and I thought "That is very risky, and why is he rushing to the lift anyways. Granseal was waiting with someone at the end and said to me "NIGHTS!!! COME ON!!!" I thought "Well, better prepare myself. I took out Leviathan Blade and put the Guardian shield on my other hand. I pulled my shield up and rushed towards the lift but some turrets started to shoot at me. The shield started to lose some defense and I switched my Leviathan Blade for my Shivermist Buster and started to charge it up with my shield still up. Once it was fully charged I tossed it to the turret which froze it so it couldn't change directions. I keep the Shivermist with me just in case the turret unfroze before I made it to the lift. The shield started to restore itself and I just made it to the lift. I said "I am here, but why do we need to be here?" The turret unfroze and started to shoot as us again but I kept my shield up.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 12:09

#33

Thinslayer

Rockets & flames!

An angry barrage of rockets speeds towards Granseal and Nights. A few (sickly) gremlins pop out of cover briefly to take potshots at them.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 12:26

#34

Granseal

Uh oh...

Granseal mashes the up button as he spots the rockets heading their way. He said to Nights, "We have to go and help Olivia, she is being forced to drink with that rogue Astran against her will!". He didn't know how many rockets the Angelic Aura could take but he really didn't wanna find out. Surviving one rocket was enough for him. As the gremlins took potshots, he raised his shield and they bounced harmlessly off the shield. The elevator began moving upwards, but a little too slowly as a rocket hit the aura cast by Mitula, causing it to flicker dangerously. He knew the next one would break the aura and leave them wide open to almost certain death.

"Come on! Come on!", he cried, as the lift rocked from the blast. It finally gained speed as the rest of the rockets homed in on the ceiling and exploded. Breathing a sigh of relief, he slumped against the railing. The aura winked out and Mitula rested on his shoulder, mewing softly. "Sorry, didn't mean to put you in danger, Nights.", he added tiredly, waiting to reach the bar and settle his nerves.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 12:54

#35

Thinslayer

Upon reaching the bar...

Astran, Eren, and even Olivia were all enjoying a few drinks. Olivia's mood had improved, and she was chatting more-or-less amicably with Astran, who seemed remarkably sober. He would often take a puff from his pipe when there were long stretches of uninterrupted chatter from Olivia or Eren.

Upon spotting Granseal and Nights, he waved them over and beckoned for them to take a seat next to him.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 13:01

#36

Creeperlucario

Close call...

I see Granseal mashing the up button because of the rockets and said to me "We have to go and help Olivia, she is being forced to drink with that rogue Astran against her will!" I see gremlins starting to shoot at us but Granseal also put his shield up to counter the shots. The elevator started to move up but a rocket hit the aura around the lift which made it flash dangerously. Granseal then said "Come on! Come on!" It seemed like he was crying and the lift was rocking which nearly made me fall over. The lift then gained speed and the rest of the rockets hit the ceiling. Granseal seemed to sigh and then slumped on the railing with his pet resting on his shoulder. Granseal then said "Sorry, didn't mean to put you in danger, Nights." I then said "I have been through worse but this is risky and I don't know what this person Astran has but it could be a problem..." As we reach the bar, Astran waved to us to come over but I had some suspicions about him. I said to Granseal "I don't drink so I will just be checking this place..."

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 13:58

#37

Kaijuhunter

Not exactly an experienced drinker...

Eren grabbed his head and moaned. He'd had bottle upon bottle of beer before, but a single shot if vodka nearly knocked him out. He stumbled out of his seat and fell onto the floor, still biting his lip. He noticed Olivia giggling softly at his stupidity, and that made him feel a little better. He fumbled with his hair so it covered his fastly reddening cheeks, then muttered quietly so only Olivia could hear, "I think you look nicer when you smile... Maybe you should do it more often." Olivia was looking at him funny... Turning his attention away from her, Eren stared in awe at Astran, who had nearly 5 bottles of vodka, and frowned. "How are you still so darn sober, dammit?" Astran shrugged, then amiably waved to two other knights, inviting them over.

Eren caught himself staring at Olivia again, admiring the slight curve of her lips, her shining eyes... "Dammit, I can't like her! That's impossible!" he muttered so no one could hear.

Is it really impossible?

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 13:28

#38

Thinslayer

Getting ready for combat? Lol

We'll need a detox before going out again, Astran thought ruefully. He continued his story: "So, I told him 'You've got a problem, buddy. I think your shrink shrank your shank!" Olivia snorted and giggled. "That shrink needs Brinks' drinks, methinks." Now it was Astran's turn to giggle. "Agreed!" He raised his glass, and Olivia clinked it with hers.

Seeing Eran on the ground, Olivia wiped her mouth and said with a smile, "Need a little help there?"

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 14:23

#39

Kaijuhunter

Socially awkward guy in love? Pssh, no.

Eren blushed as Olivia smiled down at him. He shook his head vigorously, trying even harder to cover his furiously blushing cheeks. "It- it's not like I need your help or anything! It's just that I was thinking of something..." he scowled and eventually returned to his seat. He silently locked eyes with Olivia, and frowned even more when she giggled, "You're blushing." Eren shook his head even more and looked away.

She looks just like her... So much like her, it hurts to look... I can't like this girl. She reminds me too much of Annie... Too much

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 14:09

#40

Creeperlucario

Looking around the bar

I get off the lift and start looking at this bar. It was empty apart from the other people here. I look around and see 1 of them on the ground and then eventually sat back up. I was far away to hear what they were saying. I put my shield and bomb back and then started to play the flute until I could go back down...

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 15:11

#41

Viorayne

Vincent raised his left arm

Vincent raised his left arm to call the Bartender over.
"Hit me again, Barkeep. On the rocks."
The Casual looking Knight came over and served him another drink poured onto Ice. Vincent nodded in appreciation and started to move his right arm toward the glass. He paused for a moment, and realised he needed to use his Left for Glass or anything fragile. His Mechanised appendage would just shatter it, making the Bar Owner and his own nerves a bit angry.
Vincent looked over his shoulder at the group who looked like they were heading out. He rolled his eyes and slumped his head back down near the bar counter. Not really paying much attention, he tried to pick up his glass again with his Right arm, making it begin to crack when he got ahold of it. Cursing under his breath, he placed it down, leaving it in case one more touch would be enough to break it. With drinks now out of the question, he pulled some schematics from out of his bag where his wrench was also tucked away. Laying them out onto the table, he began to trace certain areas to himself and muttering about Cooling Improvements, Fire rate increases and the odd smirk as he made soft explosion noises in a drunker slur.
After one last explosion noise made to himself, he picked up the schematics and huddled them tight into his satchel once more. Picking up his glass cautiously, he downed the rest of his drink and placed it upon the table where it proceeded to make light cracking sounds, before half the glass became shards. Not really aware of anything around him from the sudden intake of the last amount of whiskey he could take, he stated in a monotone voice,
"...Error 371 Detected: Knight in need of Detox, Aisle 3",
Before collapsing face 1st onto the ground, falling asleep.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 15:45

#42

Topoyozariane

All of 'em, Drunk.

Carter took the next elevator up, then went into the bar. Finding Astran, Zero and some others, he slid into the seat to Zero's right, and ordered a Fruit Juice. "I thought we were going to escort someone. Didn't know we were going to be drunk doing it."

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 15:47

#43

Granseal

Attempting to Converse

Granseal settled in beside Astran, signally the barkeep to give him a popular soda. The barkeep asked if he wanted it stiffened up with anything and he replied politely, "No thanks. This'll be the only refreshment I need.". He laughed at the story Astran said, surprised to see Olivia in a better mood. He interjected as the sound of a knight hitting the floor reached his ears, "I wouldn't take that lift for a while, nearly ate a rocket coming up here...". He then pointed to the lift, wisps of smoke faintly swirled up from what was left of the safety rail in front.

He drank his cola quietly, not really sure what else to say. He couldn't really talk about the suit he was wearing, no one would believe it. Then again, it was a bar and tall tales were the norm. He shyly tilted his head in and asked softly to the trio, "Hey, wanna hear about this blue suit I gotta wear? The story is a real doozy!". They'd probably say no but it wouldn't hurt to try. Not to mention it was quite unique and cool looking, what with the glowing circular core like thing in the middle of the torso.

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 04:58

#44

Isekuube

Roleplay Derp. :3

Blake was sitting, cloaked, right behind a Gremlin. He thought it would be funny if he tripped the gremlin as he was walking. And it turned out he was right, the Gremlin fall flat on his face and when he got up he brandished his hammer at nothing at walked away paranoid. He chuckled at wrote down in his intel journal. Gremlins are dumb asses! He tapped the same Gremlin on the shoulder hoping it would look to the side and then look to the other side and look around for the person who did it. Instead the already paranoid Gremlin swung his hammer all the way around and ended up hitting Blake on the chin. Blood trickled down from his face, Uh oh... This of course sent him sprawling on the ground, to make things worse, we has exposed; uncloaked. The Gremlin looked at him with fury, Too bad I have no weapons... Blake picked up a rock and threw it at the enraged Gremlin and took off as fast as he could. Blake looked back at the lone Gremlin chasing him, yelling Gremlish curses at him. He couldn't resist to taunt it, "Suck on my MSI Trinkets!"

Blake barged through the doors of the Tavern ((at least that's what I think it is. :#)), I think I deserve a good drink! I ordered a shot of Spud Lite and walked over to a group of knight laughing and listening to this one knights story. I walked over, just as he finished. "That's a cute story, Bluey, but let me tell you guys what just happened to me!" Blake began to retell what just happened not even an hour earlier. When he finished; smiling, he looked at the people who stood before him and waited for their reactions.

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 20:18

#45

Playerman

Adam's Corner.

Adam walked out onto an opening of land near the camp. It was sparse and lifeless, save for a few trees.

He brought up his Valiance. The standard firearm of the Spiral Order. Good against just about anything. It was better than carrying around a whole arsenal of weaponry.

Aim... and, fire! Three shots rang out, and what was left was a tree with two holes in it.

Not bad... Could still use some work. That tree's only 15 feet away too.

Adam frowned at himself. He could never hit a target spot on, like the Spiral Deadshots. Sure, they were the elite gunslingers, but he seemed pathetic. He seemed pretty pathetic compared to a regular gunslinger, actually. With a target. Pressure him with an enemy, and it wouldn't be running for long.

As he turned around and started walking back, Adam had picked up a buzzing sound, and a cutting of wood. He turned back to the tree, to find that it was falling straight for him. Shoot! He had seen a Gremlin cloak away.

Adam turned around once more, and let his shield take the impact. I just fixed that...

He concentrated on the more immediate problem. He was a sitting duck, under a tree, with assassins around him.

Why are there Ghost mane Stalkers here? Did they know Astran was in the room when they talked of their plan?

Adam punched a valve on his wrist, and his shield sprung up and lifted the tree off of him. He rolled out and grabbed his shield to block a barrage of buzz-saws being thrown at him. He pressed a button on his com unit.

"We got some Ghost manes here, could use some help!" His location was transmitted to the camp. They better hear that... The sober ones, that is.

OOC: :D? Did I do good?

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 17:53

#46

Ultimaknightz

WAIT WAT

Granseal's exasperated body popped out of the tent as he rushed to the elevator in a hurry, dodging an ember bolt and entering the elevator. Smiling, he motioned for Jack to get onto the elevator. "This aura won't stay forever, so hurry up." Jack brought his arms to his back and reached for his Chapeau, putting it on his head as he walked onto the elevator. Some... sentient being, shall I say(I have no idea what species Lucario is classified in), was having trouble fending off the turrets as it made it onto the elevator. Jack smiled at the sickly gremlins hiding behind their cover of rocket launchers as they manned their stations, sending rockets towards them.

Jack's hunch was confirmed by Granseal as he said to the sentient being,"We have to go and help Olivia! She is being forced to drink with that rogue Astran against her will!" Jack thought that it the absolute worst time to talk about trivial things like that, another rocket already heading their way, the force created from its explosion rocketing the elevator upwards as more homed in on them. And yet in all this chaos, Jack remained unamused. Did he already plan this entire scenario out? The shield Granseal's battle sprite created started to blink furiously as the lift finally reached a stop, the other rockets imploding on the ceiling. Granseal and 'Nights' tiredly tried to reach the bar, while Jack, who was not tired at all, was walking behind them.

Astran motioned for them to sit with him, while Olivia seemed to speak in a much more friendly manner. Zero, who was obviously unfamiliar with alcohol, lay on the floor like an old man at peace, blushing as Olivia teased him playfully. Jack took a place next to Olivia as he once again enticingly smiled at her. "So, Olivia, have you decided on whether I should escort you along with your other... amusing escorts?"

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 18:16

#47

Kaijuhunter

Ladies and gentlemen, meet jealous Zero!

Eren snapped out of his little daydream as a handsome young man -Wait, is that THE Jack? Of the Blue Rose?- took a seat next to Olivia. Eren's seat. He scowled in displeasure as Jack smiled seductively at Olivia, then slowly stood up. He tapped Jack on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, sir... I was sitting there before my unfortunate... Accident." He shrugged and continued politely, "I'm not one to start fights, so would you please move over just a little so I may sit again? After all, who says there isn't room for three in a booth?" Jack complied, and Eren slid into the booth once more, muttering a deferential, "Thank you." Eren took another tentative sip of vodka, but, surprisingly, didn't feel any fuzzier or more drunk. He cocked his head to the side curiously and said, "Say... I've seen you before... Wait, are you Jack? Of the Blue Rose?" As Jack nodded, Eren continued, "Well, nice to officially meet you, sir. I'm Eren, or as you may know me, Zero. I believe we collaborated during the raid on Seerus' war factory last month, and I must say, your swordsmanship was quite fun to watch." Eren smiled happily and added, "By the way, that Gremlin stalker that nearly stabbed you from behind? I'm the one who took him out."

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 19:25

#48

Ultimaknightz

Jack 'Swagger'-Pun fully intended

Jack felt a light tap on his shoulder as he turned to face the source of the tapping, finding his eyes' gaze on a young male with messy, black hair, who began to speak. "Excuse me sir, but I was sitting there before my unfortunate... accident." He shrugged politely and continued,"I'm not one to start fights, so would you please move over just a little so I may sit again? After all, who says there isn't room for three in a booth?" Jack moved slightly closer to Olivia so that he could sit on it as well. He took a small sip of vodka again, expecting to turn drunk, though he was still sober. He cocked his head to the side, and inquired to Jack,"Say... I've seen you before... Wait, are you Jack? Of the Blue Rose?" Jack simply nodded as he resumed. "Well, nice to officially meet you, sir. I'm Eren, or as you may know me, Zero. I believe we collaborated during the raid on Seerus' war factory last month, and I must say, your swordsmanship was quite fun to watch."

Eren grinned in happiness and added,"By the way, that Gremlin stalker that nearly stabbed you from behind? I'm the one who took him out." Jack's countenance lit up in surprise as he answered,"Really? Then I do have to commend you on your gracious efforts. You're also going to escort Olivia, are you not? If so, I look forward to working with you." Jack smiled friendly at him, before returning his attention to Olivia. "Well?"

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 02:52

#49

Alphacommando

Grunt does not approve of your shenanigans.

Immediately after leaving his first shift, Grunt was bombarded with the conversations of knights around him; gossip, mostly. Even in a battleground riddled with disease and sickness, with death looming at every corner, knights got bored. The latest talk was apparently a female biotech being chased after by several other knights. Grunt had half a mind to track them down and force them to get back on duty, but at that moment, he had more important matters to attend to.

As he returned to the battle, he saw the knights had been pushed back several meters, and he'd only been gone for five minutes. They had no Guardian to heal them and no heavy defense for just five minutes, and they'd already lost ground. The battle was not going well. As he approached, he immediately saw that many, if not most, of the knights in the area were injured. Some limped as they ran for cover, others had burns and cuts, but all needed healing. He dashed over to the nearest cover, blocking energy bolts that flew at him with his shield as he ran, and rolled to safety.

Three knights crouched nearby, occasionally firing their weapons - Blackhawk and Shadowtech Alchemer lines, by the looks of it - over the twisted and charred shape that they were behind. Grunt couldn't even tell if it was metal or rock, or a fusion of both.

"What's the situation?" he asked.

"They've been watching closely," one replied. "While you were gone, they sent out one of the worst waves yet. Scorches and Thwackers, backed by menders just behind their lines. We don't have the numbers, but I'm sure we lost at least a third of our soldiers."

Grunt scowled, then raised his shield. The energy bubble expanded, enveloping all of the knights, healing their wounds. It also provided a force field which allowed them to fire at the gremlins without the danger of being hit back. They stood and began to fire, cutting down several gremlins before the shield began to weaken from sustained enemy fire. They crouched again.

"Thanks." One knight reloaded his Sentenza, adjusting the Nameless Hat placed loosely upon his head.

"You came prepared," Grunt said with grudging respect.

"I've only managed to get this stuff recently," the knight explained. He chuckled, continuing, "Came here clad in Cobalt armor."

A chunk of their cover blew off as the gremlins pummeled it with gunfire.

"Come on," Grunt grumbled, "we've got a battle to win."

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 04:12

#50

Creeperlucario

Message for help

As I was playing the flute I heard a message saying "We got some Ghost manes here, could use some help!" I look where the message came from and went back to the lift until I saw smoke coming up and I thought "Well, this lift is useless right now." I then thought "What can I do because the longer I wait, the more likely that person will die..."

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