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Mon, 11/04/2013 - 13:25
#251
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Darkwatck
Moving down in the World

Getting up Mortis pulled his shield and Lance off his back moving to the elevator. Boardom having over taken the man and remembering a group had moved down to Emberlight the Undead Shadow Guardian smiled at the though of having some fun. Of course it was going to take a little bit for him to reach Emberlight so he stood still counting the many of clockwork levels he passed.

The Further down Mortis got, for some reason the cracks in his armor seemed to get more defined and clear. As well as the circle around his body seemed to get slightly wider in radius. Looking at his arms his head twitched as he realized he was burning up, getting rather laved in fact at the feeling of the heat.

I knew the further down one got the stronger they became. But I did not expect my own body to react as such, I feel as if I am burning with the fires of the Lord himself...No keep my mind. Its a trick of Cradle and its Clockworks. He kept telling himself as he arived in Emberlight, looking for something to do.

Of course he looked around to see what he could find and if anything could entertain the man.

((OoC: I have not been paying attention to the fighting or what not since I have been rather trying to avoid adding a needless fight scene for mortis sorry :L))

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 13:26
#252
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Viorayne
Refreshed and Ready?

Gallon was sitting opposite to Jorin as the elevator was rising ever closer to Emberlight. He noticed the Stranger murmur something about an extremely potent Construct on the level below, which was probably the cause of the other Almirian's death. He didnt know much about the machines himself, but he was sure that there must be a Gremlin in Emberlight with some more in-depth information. He, Jorin & Spanner remained silent until they finally arrived at Emberlight.

Spanner enlisted the help of a couple of Gremlins passing by to help carry the Valkyrie, while Jorin and Gallon supported the Stranger to the medical facility. The Vanguard noticed something blue and glowing held within Evie's hands, but decided to let her keep ahold of it, in case it was vital to her survival in her weakened state. As they arrived at the Medical Centre, Spanner told the 2 Gremlins to place the Valkyrie onto a Table, where he began to heal her in-depth. Gallon and Jorin helped the Stranger, Fennel, to a large chair, where-upon Jorin headed over to a chest. He rummaged around for a few minutes, before pulling out 3 Small Blue Crystals, used by the Order to replenish Energy. (100 CE Each). The Vanguard attached them into a machine, which then began to flow smoothly into the Stranger. The deceased Almirian was laid down in the other room, a Blanket pulled over her, and her Broken Spear with Shield positioned against a table.

Gallon pulled up a chair by the Stranger and sat down the wrong way, placing his arms on the back-rest. He looked at the tall figure and began to greet him once more like he thought he may or may not have done that well when the Skylark 1st Crashed.

"Hi there, Im Gallon. I'll forgoe the usual formailities based on the current situation. Hmm, you seem alot worse off than when we last met. So...whats all this talk of a Deadly Construct that seems to be wreaking havoc down below? And how did you end up all the way down there in the 1st place?"

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 13:28
#253
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Robo-Drilldigger
Slowly being re-build

((OOC: Vana just threw it up onto depth 18, Emberlight...))

I see myself on an electric floor thinking "I must have been dumped here..." I see my disconnected feet and claw and thought "Drat, I need to find some more armor and some wire clippers since Gremlins can't walk on the electric floor. I crawl along the floor and find a wire clipper. I crawled to my other claw and placed it near the split wires.

I use the wire clippers and it slowly fixed it back but without any armor, it would easily disconnect. I look around and see I was the only one on this panel. I go towards my feet and clipped them back together as well. I was able to stand up and I started to look for metal armor. After I left what seemed to be a sealed area, I found a box of armor and I needed to find armor fixers.

I find a weird machine and put the box on a place saying "Place armor here." I then enter the chamber saying "Place robot here, the robot will get fixed by the machine itself, takes a few minutes." I push the button and fell asleep...

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 14:11
#254
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Trolololololololoe
Suspicions

As we reached Emberlight, some gremlins started to carry me to a medical looking place. They put me onto a table and I see them putting Fennel on a chair. I thought "Why are they putting me onto a table? This seems bad as they did to the unfortunate almirian. I tried tipping into the blue crystal as I was watching out for any Ghostmane Stalkers in case they tried to betray me.

After a few minutes, the crystal started to break apart and it started to enter my body. I thought "This is the same energy I got from the small shard. The crystal broke fully and all the crystal energy flew into my body but it made me lose conscious...

((OOC: The 1K crystal energy is now in Evie's body and the crystal is now gone... Side note, she has new moves that use energy: Spatial Slash Costs 10 crystal energy, deals tons of damage on robots. Time roar, costs 1K crystal energy and hits all enemies on the floor, it deals the weakness to ALL enemies even if it is 1 wolver, 1 mecha knight, 1 gremlin, makes evie unconscious for a full day.))

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 14:26
#255
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/e casts healing spell!

"Waíse heill (Be healed)." Fennel coughed out. His wounds began to knit themselves together as Fennel took advantage of the Energy deposit he was linked up to. In a matter of moments, his pain dimmed, and he managed to prop himself up, giving a wobbly bow.

"Thank you, little one. The machine down there...it had taken several Snipes from Haven and escaped down below. In addition, it took these..."

Saphira mewed contently as Fennel stroked it gently. It purred and sat on the Stranger's head, curling up into a circle.

"My knowledge is yours, little one, though I do not know what these are. They seem to have come with these newcomers, who seem to be rather friendly." He directed his gaze at the knight who had tossed bombs at the army of Kats, while thinking about how quickly Cypreus had forgiven him for attempting to slit the bomber's throat.

"Four of us went down there. Two Valkyries, an Almirian-" Fennel sadly tilted his head at the blanket-covered body-", and I. Along the way, however, one of the Valkyries discovered a powered down cyan machine. Thinking it to be a derelict Mecha Knight, she powered it up. It insinuated itself among us, backstabbing us when we were about to confront the Collector, the robot who had kidnapped those Sprites and Snipes. We defeated it with difficulty, with serious wounds and exhausting myself. By the time we finally reached the Collector, we were in poor shape, one of the Valkyries having gone mysteriously missing."

The last of his wounds closed, along with a significant portion of the Energy.

"This machine...Gardevoir, the Almirian, was separated from Evie and I. Evie had been knocked unconscious from the duel with the cyan robot, and I was carrying her back to the elevator. When I heard sounds of battle, I dropped her and rushed to help my friend, but the machine was a demon. It sundered Omega Shells. Its rockets would never miss, and had enough power to collapse the entire depth. Our strikes barely scratched it, and even when I doused the creation with a high pressure water pipe, it merely retreated for a few minutes."

"Staggering back to the elevator, I was afraid that we would not make it, until you three came and responded to our...adapted...medical beacon." The Stranger gave a wry smile, and stood up to his full height. Fennel gave another bow, and asked,

"Little one, is there any point that you need elaboration on?"

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 14:52
#256
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Robo-Drilldigger
Re-fixed

I wake up and see the chamber was now open and when I look at my armor, I was fully fixed and the New Armor I found seemed to give me more defense. I look at my claws which seemed to be upgraded as well. I blast the door open with my laser which also killed a gremlin.

I start moving into Emberlight and the gremlins didn't seem to like me and started to panic screaming. I loved the screaming and I activated Maximum Overdrive which seemed to be upgraded automatically and had the same effects as Overdrive and had the shock effect. I hid in the place where the female activated me...

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 15:07
#257
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Viorayne
Rumors.

Gallon nodded his head, and turned it toward the direction of the Mender known as Spanner. He called out to him to see if he had heard of this powerful sounding construction.

"Hey Spanner, ever heard of something built like a Tank and Hits as Hard as a Supercharged Tortodrone?".

The Mender was nodding his head satisfactorly, thinking that Evie's sudden recovery was down to him, rather than the Energy crystal that was being absorbed into her as they spoke. He jumped down from a stool, and scratched his chin in thought, shaking his head slowly to himself, giving an answer into the room that the Stranger was in.

"I dont recall anything like that, other than a few rumors from the locals that've been going on for a while". Spanner pushed through the door, supported by his wrench wand, and continued to go on about the rumor. "A few Gremlins were down 3 or 4 levels a while ago, when they saw glimpses and noises of something Big and metal. It went along with distressed sounds of various beasts that inhabited the level too. No need to say, they got out of there as quick as, but whether that was what youre talking about, or just a rogue Tortodrone, I cant say".

The mender waddled over to a small machine, and switched it on, letting it make rumbling sounds as a hot black liquid began to pour into a small wooden cup. The Gremlin took the cup and blew over the top, before taking a few sips, and breathing out an *aaah* sound. Gallon & Jorin looked at Spanner, with quizical expressions. The Gremlin gave them quizical looks back, as he questioned to them.

"What? Youve never seen a Hot-Brew maker before?". The Mender rolled his eyes, as he began to pour out 4 more cups, leaving some on a table, and taking one through to Evie in the other room.

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 15:26
#258
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Darkwatck
The sound of the doomed.

Mortis looked around, and in his head he could hear the sound of blood dripping. Another death has happened in here...and it was Almirian from the sound of the scream. Mortis lifed his helm off and took a moment of Silence as he stood in the middle of Emberlight. Even the sound of people talking seemed to leave the Undead mans mind.

It seems I found some entertainment...I wonder were the others are. With that in mind Mortis placed his helm back on and walked around at his normal speed (Half the speed of smell...) as he found one of the creatures that embodied his hate. Even if it was on its death bed Mortis would watch it drowned then act unless it really needed it. For even thou it had his hate, he would not willingly let a good soul die before there time.

Turning Mortis found the Stranger who seemed to be dealing with his own burdens and burns. Must have gotten a little too deep into the Clockworks with out thinking...Of course that explains why they need help but thats about it...What to do, come on brain thing.

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 15:41
#259
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Robo-Drilldigger
Bleck at undead

After the backfire ended. I went back up to Emberlight and looking into the window and I saw the stranger from before, a few new person with 1 of them being undead which annoyed me and someone who was dead... I charge in slashing at all the defenseless gremlins brutally slauthering them. I go into the next room and see the female who nearly killed me from before.

I laughed evilly as I killed more defenseless gremlins and I said "Time to kill the person who nearly killed me." I stick both my claws into the female who seemed to be knocked out...

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 15:42
#260
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Robo-Drilldigger
Stupid double post

Don't know how I created a double post... Ignore this one

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 16:12
#261
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Sandwich-Potato
Jeez louise, can you go away?

Fennel sighed as in came a certain cyan robot. Not again. This time, he was going to be MUCH more prudent.

"Letta (stop)."

Fennel manipulated Metal Sonic, trying to stop his systems from working.

Time to hack.

"Little ones, strike him now! I have him distracted for now!"

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 16:39
#262
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Viorayne
Opportunities.

The three 'Rescue Rangers' nodded to eachother, as the opportunity the Stranger gave them, had opened itself up. Gallon unsheathed his Halberd, and made a quick slashing motion, opening up a large gash on the Metal Sonic. Jorin took out another Nitronome, charged it up, and shoved it into the Metal Sonic Robot. Spanner waved his Wrench Wand toward the Mechanical Nuissance, patching the gash made, so the Charged Bomb could get out. Gallon rushed into the room, and grabbed Evie, as the others made their way out of the Building. Spanner yelled at the Stranger,

"Get going you tall wonder man".

The Nitronome began to expand inside the Robot, as pieces of the Robot began to shake off. It seems that the additions that had been added on were only aesthetically recreated Scrap, nothing really made for Practical use. The Bomb began to glow out of the few cracks of the Cyan Mecha, as it detonated, sending the Medical Facility up in a Blue Nova.

Spanner looked around to see Gallon, winded while having the Valkyrie around his shoulder, and two shocked sprites atop of his dusty hair. Jorin and the Stranger were lying down on the ground, having narrowly missed the explosive reaction. Other menders were effectively tending to the wounds of the lone gremlin that had been attacked. A small piece of fabric floated down in front of Spanner, with a Pattern that resembled sillouhettes of Gremlins.

"Seems like he slashed apart the Decor, rather than the real thing. Stupid Blue Junk".

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 20:57
#263
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Thinslayer
Arise and Fall!

But our friendly neighborhood metal sonic wasn't counting on the gremlins playing dead! Tricky little creatures, aren't they?

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

They stood up and approached the group of strange humanoids, their eyes full of curiosity. One of them, a handsome Pulsar-wielding gremlin, stood in front of Gallon and said curtly, "Hello, white stranger. Why did you fight the robot?"
__________

As Mortis pondered the evidence, he felt a queer feeling pass by him. A living being would have described it as cold, causing one's hair to stand up on end in fear of a predator. But Mortis was no longer alive, and as such felt nothing but...queasiness. The feeling suddenly materialized in front of him in the form of a cyan-colored Apocrean.

"Greetings, Mortis O. Stabitha. Mother Noswyl also sends her tender greetings. She desires an audience with you." He crossed his arms and tapped his foot. "But the road is very dangerous. My kin have no love for your kind. The rewards are great, provided your soul crosses intact. Do you wish to meet Mother?"

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 17:59
#264
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Darkwatck
Pondering an idea.

Mortis kept his arms crossed as he looked over this person before him. He could not quiet make out what it was since even his deepest memories where lost in the casom of time. However nothing he could recal had any information on what he was looking at. Looking at the group before him, the seemed to not even notices the stranger so he guessed his mind was on him. Or this was just meant for a meeting for him.

Wait, he said Mother...The Golden hair girl...why do I since a connection between the two...The only way I am going to get answers is to walk in the lines between here and the void...I have no choice is I want to be kinda use now that I am dead...

"Fine, lead the way..." His voice seemed to be cutting out more and more as he spoke. Turning his head and spitting some of the liquid fire on the ground. Only to have it flame up and spur away shortly afterwords. His current task was clear, find out who this mother was. And from there decide what he was going to do about it.

Watch, this is what ends up making me another mindless undead like my brothers who sleep with the Lord...

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 18:44
#265
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Thinslayer

Reference post

"Ophelia...and yours, li-
Pardon me, where are my manners?"
As Ophelia said this, Naomi, who was generally guided in the Arcade's direction with the help of a few other Strangers, arrived.
"Feron? Is that you?!" she called out, quickening her pace towards him and Ophelia.

Feron saluted and replied, "It is indeed, ma'am. What is your name, and how can I help you?"

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 21:00
#266
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Feline-Grenadier
Huh...

"Naomi, one of the guards on the Skylark..."

Her voice trailed off as she looked at Ophelia's hand in a sort of sideways glance, and then she frantically searched her HUD for her Cutter.

"Um...by chance...is that my Cutter?"

Ophelia nodded, almost as if she was bowing, and handed the blade back to Naomi.

"Forgive me, little one. It is I who brought you back. Did I not tell you to stay, and where is the other?"

"Yeah, well...Kora, my commanding officer...she told me to meet up with Feron," the small girl explained while nodding to Feron. "Herston's still back at the place, resting. Why do you have my sword?"

"...it resembles the ones used by the Phantoms."

"The Phantoms?"

"Spirits. They wield similar blades...though it's bound to them in a certain way..."

"...Feron...is this...stranger here...can we trust this source?"

Mon, 11/04/2013 - 23:23
#267
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Thinslayer
Going places?

The Apocrean promptly vanishes into thin air with naught but a set of prints marking where he last stood. A few moments later, massive tentacles erupted from the ground and coiled themselves around Mortis. Their rubbery suction cups gripped his body with uncanny tenacity; if they wanted, they could have ripped him apart with the ease of a Titan.

Down, down he plunged, not into the ground, but into the Void. When he came to, he found himself laying on pavement of black crystal, eerily lit with strange purple lines and beset on all sides by pulsating geometric figures. Little white orbs with hollow eyes populated the realm, some wandering aimlessly, others darting about in panic. Fell voices that seemed to come from beyond the pale could be heard uttering words unfit for listening ears, muttering curses to those who brought them here.

All fell in silent reverence when a dark figure approached. It was taller than any creature Mortis had ever seen, and it was clad in long black robes that nearly hid its chest full of writhing tentacles. Three eyes adorned its head, giving substance to that which might not have known existence. They radiated with a bright cyan light that seemed quite out of place in a world lit with purple.

The figure knelt down and stared at Mortis for a few moments before uttering, "Cyfarchion, ffrind." It then spoke in Common, "Welcome to the Apocrean realms, Mortis. We need not tarry here long; I will soon open the portal to the Core. Feel free to explore while you wait." With that, he quickly moved towards an obelisk and began a strange ritual that seemed to open a vortex.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 00:30
#268
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Robo-Drilldigger
Smarter than they look

I never got the chance to activate black shield when they where attacking me. A bomb blast caused a little crack which made me angry. Before I could fight back though, a gremlin with a pulsar came in and said "Hello, white stranger. Why did you fight the robot?" I didn't want to find how what he was going to do so I activated Maximum Overdrive, attacked Evie in her back, shoved the gremlin out of the road and went deeper to the next floor...

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 07:58
#269
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Darkwatck
Being taken abound and found later

Reaching up Mortis rubbed his head only to find himself in a very strange and foreign place. In his rashsional mind he said, he was in hell where he belonged. However in his moment of feeling sick enough to toss what he had for lunch up the day he died, all he could thing was what was going on. Not everyday you get taken by tentacles to some void loving dimension. However the fact everything seemed to be looking at him was already unsettling enough, add to it what he then saw and was talking to him.

Alright, I am in some strange land. Home to even stranger still creatures, who clearly don't like me acording to the person who I was talking to moments before hand. Seems I am surrounded by the dead or things close to it. Slowly Mortis stood up and looked around for a moment. Ya I am finally dead...Does not explain why I still have this body but you know what I am not complaining at this point. Jus-

Having his mind interrupted Mortis turned and heard the figure that would haunt his dreams for the next week or so. Clearly it was a tall creature and could have crushed what little fire the Shadow Guardian had left. However it seemed to extend a hand rather then a blade. After hearing its words Mortis followed it and waited, his arms crossed and expression unchanged. So, if I am take to the core so be it. If I am to die here, so be it. Anything to get some answers. Or at the very least, some peace.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 09:14
#270
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Thinslayer
Back to Naomi & Ophelia

Reference posts

Feron turned to the Stranger. "I don't know. Can we trust this source?" He gave her an almost comical look that seemed to say, Of course we can trust you! What the heck is she going on about?

He turned to Naomi. "What was it you wanted to talk to me about? I'm a busy man, and can't wait around all day talking about phantom swords."

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 09:53
#271
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Creeperlucario
Hiding...

As I am going down the lift, I see an explosion which made me worried. I thought "Let's activate shadow cloak and see if they are friendly or not." I then see better and I entered Emberlight. I slowly move through not flying to make less noise and look seeing the gremlins didn't seem to be aggressive. I go into the building where the explosion came from and see a broken down robot, a woman on a knight's shoulder, a stranger and lots of gremlins.

I go into a corner that wasn't being used and I was checking the situation out...

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 10:27
#272
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Trolololololololoe
Unexpected awaking

As Evie started to wake up, she fell onto the ground and saw the knight before. Evie said as she was standing up "What was that for?" Evie fully stands up and sees a blue pile of parts and then Evie said "So, Metal Sonic tried to attack us again." Evie started to look around as if someone was watching us.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 12:48
#273
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Viorayne
Aftermath

Gallon answered the wondering questions of the Valkyrie who had just regained her senses while being outside.

"Yeah, whatever it was, Jorin's Nitronome made sure it didnt come back up". Gallon glanced over to the Vanguard, and asks about how many of those bombs he has left. Jorin looks down toward his belt, and counts with his fingers at the remaining few. After counting, and slumping his head down in a morose fashion, he holds up his left index finger.

"One", Jorin said, before falling back onto his back, breathing out, and catching more of a breather after the events that had transpired. The Lancer groaned at the lack of Bombs, before turning to his side to inspect his Halberd. The handle had a few scratches, but looked generally alright. The Blades at the head all looked fine with a strong resonance from their Fire and Electric attributes. The Almirian looked over at the charred rubble and ignited areas of where the medical establishment once was. He bowed his head and closed his eyes to honour the other who had recieved an Insta-Cremation like send off.

Spanner walked up beside Gallon, and sighed deeply. He began to listfully think out loud, expecting the Lancer and any others close by to hear him.

"All the Emergency Medical supplies were in there. I can heal up, but not indefinately. I'm fairly certain that there will be situations that will see us running into more danger than we have previously. Due to these recent events however, it means we cant afford to make any mistakes, and have to cover each-other's back. Lest we end up far worse off than the late Almirian who was in there".

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 13:52
#274
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Creeperlucario
Talking telepathic

As Tyvell was watching a valkyrie falling down and seemed to be a bit annoyed and then started to look around. The almirian was saying things to the valkyrie and then the knight started to look down and put something up. The almirian saluted someone who seemed to be cremated. As a gremlin was talking to the crusader, Tyvell closed his eyes and said to the gremlin and almirian telepathically "Seems like you need help on the way down."

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 14:36
#275
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Thinslayer
Taking Mortis to Mother

Apollos finished his ritual and approached Mortis. "Come. It is time." He led him to the portal, which glowed a brilliant blue with streaks of white shooting from its center. Apollos took Mortis' hand and stepped through the portal.

What they saw...

Surpised them both.

"GET THE HE** IN HERE!!" a feminine voice screamed. Dark beams and grim spikes shot past their heads, and dark explosions sent shockwaves through the unsteady floor. Apollos drew his blade and swiftly beheaded a Void Carnavon that was just about to bite Mortis, but three more took its place. A trio of ghostly blades suddenly plunged through them, followed by a vicious blow that shredded the black wretches to dust.

Behind them stood a woman clad in armor, wielding the legendary Divine Avenger in her right hand. She spoke in a commanding voice, "I've held the Core open just for you, Mortis. We have no time to tarry!" She beckoned for them to follow her, and darted into the blinding light. Apollos followed close behind her.

Strange auto turrets in the Core entrance erupted with blazing gunfire, ripping into the hordes with deadly accuracy and protecting the visitors as they ran into the light. Once inside, the entrance slammed shut, and there was peace once more. The woman sheathed her sword and held out her right hand in greeting to Mortis. "Hello, Mortis. I'm Eva, better-known as 'Noswyl.' Pleasure to meet you."

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 15:07
#276
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Darkwatck
A gentlemen's hand or head.

Mortis followed the events, having very little time to react as he was more or less pulled along. Even trying to move at his max speed, a brisk walk, was no match for the fact he was being pulled. For better or for worse he was being dragged along by the creature from before. If he had an expression it would have been surprise and mortar.

After a moment Mortis had to stop and figure out what was going on. It was all happening too quick as his mind seemed to be in three different places at once. However once they had stopped and Mortis kept from tossing up his lunch he turned and looked at the woman. To his surprise she was not half bad to look at. Where he alive and still had the ability to feel anything, he might have felt clumsy. Alas he did not have the heart for such things.

Once she introduced her self Mortis took her hand, reaching up and removing his helm. His head getting stuck in the metal work as it turned out some of it got jammed around the chin. But instead of looking like a fool Mortis just went with it as he bowed slightly making it look as if he meant to do it.

"Hello Ms. Eva. You know me, of this I can since. But I hate to be so blunt. What do I have to offer at such a meeting? Clearly the undead are not welcome in most places."

Letting go of her head Mortis placed his head back on his shoulders and twisted it a couple of times to get it to stick. after he spoke, he made a sickly cough. Turning his head and covering his mouth to keep what ever was coming up down. It hurt too much to speak at this point but he was going to have to talk if he wanted to know anything at all.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 15:31
#277
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Thinslayer
Artificial voices

Eva gestured for him to wait while she ran off to find her stash of electronics. She scanned her shelves and pulled out a strange device that looked a little like a gunslinger mouth filter. She ran back to Mortis, jammed it in his mouth and stood back. "There we go. Speaking should be a lot easier for you now. You don't even have to use your real voice."

She flung off her weapons and sat on the ground. "So, I've been stuck here for Vog-knows-how-long, and it's awfully boring when Apollos isn't around. I've had to occupy myself with inventing stuff, but there's just no substitute for intelligent company. And...then there's the fact that I can't get out much, no thanks to that stupid Void-brained thingamajig and his butt-ugly Swarm. Mab i ast...pardon my language."

She crossed her arms. "I'm not gonna ask you to stay, because that would suck. Honestly. But I'd still like to know what's going on at the surface, as well as learn the other side of the story regarding what happened to Almire. That was Vogburned tragic. I'm gonna kick that mab i ast Vanaduke's arse next chance I get. So tell me, what happened to you? How'd you become...like that?"

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 15:53
#278
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Darkwatck
In order.

Reaching up Mortis felt the new jaw piece as he looked at her listening to her talk. Taking in what she had to say so he could answer her correctly. Still it felt weird to have the ability to sit and talk to some one who was not thinking he was crazy or did not belong.

Hmm how to answer it...Better do it in order.

"Well from what I can remember, I woke up in a grave yard and followed the sound of singing which lead me out side of the level I was on. Once I was out side I caught sight of what looked like a flying castle crashing from the heavens above. A another of my people was still alive but alurred by the singing of a golden haired Siren..."

Mortis told his tail, how he followed and watched from afar. To aiding the knights and meeting one close up. The way they moved and dressed, event he way they talked. He was surprised by how much he really understood after such a short time. However his tone turned a little darker as he brought up the fact about the murder and how he had found out who done it. It almost made him want to go and find Gallon and show him why he should never harm a guest to his world.

Taking a calm breath Mortis turned and faced the woman, showing her respect as well as his apprehension for hearing him out. It had been quiet a while since he was able to just talk.

"Well as for me, I don't know. Before I dead such a long time ago I was stabbed in the back and kicked into a burning pit. My best friend did the deed, calming it was for the better of our kind and to start his glory. I can say not how he fared since I passed before I could escape. However here I am today, cursed and burning away."

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 16:31
#279
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Thinslayer
Awestruck

Eva sat in grave silence while she listened to his tale. Compassion welled up in her soul as she heard him describe how he was betrayed by his friends, and how his cursed body was slowly burning away to naught.

When he was finished, she asked, "Would you like your body to be sustained by heavenly light, rather than by cursed flame? If you want, I could even fix you up a little. I can't make you whole again, but I could provide substitute mechanical implements. And I could- oh my goodness! Look at that hole in your armor! We need to get that patched up." She smiled warmly and strolled over to her makeshift forge. She removed his armor and set about forging a patch and working it into the hole.

Several minutes later, it was good as...well, not new, but as good as it was ever going to get. After a quick examination of his body (or what was left of it), she scanned her shelves for various trinkets while Mortis put his armor back on. She came back with a couple artificial eyes, an assistive servo suit (basically a bare-bones power suit intended to boost the strength of your limbs), and a set of hearing aids.

"Shall I?"

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 16:50
#280
Darkwatck's picture
Darkwatck
Smiling graditude.

Mortis smiled, if he could, as he watched her work. Having found this woman was rather bright and quick with her hands. She seemed the friendly kind and even if he could not really say much. The fact she was really listening to him and willing to help this wayward soul kinda touched what was left of his heart.

As she worked Mortis felt her remove his armor. Looking down he saw how far gone he really was. But what was surprising was how he saw a curse mark on his rib cage. It must be a sign or something making some one who bared the will of the undead. Shaking his head Mortis reached down and felt how empty he was on the inside. It was truly odd how something like him could even keep moving.

Looking at her Mortis did not have time before she was working. He would have more then happily helped her if he could. Mortis might not have been as fast as Eva was but still she seemed just so zone in her work. Before Mortis could say anything she was offering to help his weakening body more.

"Um...ma'am I am honored you want to help. But I have nothing to offer in return...Let alone what I am. It's hard pressed as is but if you wish, can may."

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 17:04
#281
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Feline-Grenadier
Sorry for the hiatus!

"What I meant was that I need orders, sir," Naomi stated curtly. "Can I trust the natives in this area, and are there others that might not want to be so friendly? Am I to do search-and-rescue missions as of now? Kora directed me to you for a reason, sir."

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 20:02
#282
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Viorayne
What in the Vana?

Gallon turned to face the Gremlin that was addressing him, and asking why he had helped the citizens of Emberlight. Gallon put a hand to his chin, before nodding to himself and answering with confidence.

"I said that I would help Spanner, to help him reconnect with Noswyl. But I suppose the reason I believe myself, is to help protect this place. And atone for my failure at protecting the now broken and fallen Kingdom of Almire. I reckon in summary, its almost like my duty has gotten a 2nd chan-".

Gallon paused, and eyes glazed over as the Gremlin's he was addressing did the same. An ominous voice flooded their minds, speaking out a few words to the pair.

"Seems like you need help on the way down".

The Gremlin snapped back into reality, shaking his head. He looked up to Gallon to comment about weird that just was when he noticed Gallon was still entranced in the state. The Lancer could hear an even more ominous voice that eminated from somewhere within his own heart. An image of a Metal mask surrounded by fire flew into his mind as he snapped out of the state. The Gremlin rused to his side, asking if Gallon was alright. The Lancer nodded, and noticed that his nose was bleeding.

He may not have known what it was at the time, but something inside of him recognised it. He just needed to find out which part of him did, and what he saw.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 20:08
#283
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Sandwich-Potato
Psychological problems? Call your local Fennel today!

"Waise heill," Fennel muttered. Gallon's nose slowed to a trickled, then a halt. "Little one, are you all right?" Fennel carefully searched the Almirian's face for any hints as to his emotions. Other than the typical emotion you would have from randomly having a nosebleed, there wasn't anything to glean from this specimen of evidence.

"Are you perhaps parched of thirst, or hunger for food?" Fennel drew out a pack of honey buns and a canteen of water, passing them to Gallon.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 20:18
#284
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Viorayne
Fine...I think...

Gallon felt the trickle of blood eminating from his nose start to slow, and cease. He looked over to the Stranger and nodded in thanks. Fennel then seemed to offer the Lancer a few supplies.

"Are you perhaps parched of thirst, or hunger for food?"

Gallon looked at the rations, but put his hand up and shook his head to decline. He wasn't hungry or had been Ill. All that he knew was some part of his body or mind recognised whatever had appeared in his head. That Mask of Fire and metal. And it had reacted strongly. He placed his hand on his forehead and pushed the memories far back into his mind. He turned to the Stranger to ask some more.

"So...how have you been handling yourself since our last meeting? The business with that Collector does sound awful and all, but I doubt that you'd have come down to Emberlight from just being asked nicely or to help out the New Knights".

Gallon awaited the answer, as he unknowingly began to usher out silently, his mouth softly moving as if saying a Child's Lymiric:

Mask of Fire,
With Mace of Pyre,
In the Fallen Halls of Yore.
He awaits his Kin,
From his Throne within,
To beseach power never seen before...

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 20:50
#285
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Sandwich-Potato
Well, you got me there.

"To be quite truthful, little one, I stumbled upon Saphira here while exploring this mechanical world, attempting to make a living. Before, she was much smaller, fragile, and helpless, and I could not bear to leave her behind. However, when I was ambushed by Wolvers, one of them managed to abscond with Saphira in tow. That, and the fact that Snipes from Haven had been disappearing, were more than enough to make myself adamant in recovering her. She has grown. It's truly peculiar. She synthesizes anything and absorbs it, growing in strength and size, though still remaining as elegant and as beautiful as before."

Fennel stroked Saphira gently, The Sprite was now large enough to comfortably rest in Fennel's enormous bag, consuming all of his materials.

Hey, what? Gallon seemed to be mouthing a few words. By his expression, he clearly was not aware that he was doing so. The Almirian was in a near hypnotic trance with the mumbling. Fennel whispered,

"Hóna (hear)."

Mask of fire,
With mace of pyre
In the fallen halls of yore.
He awaits his kin
From his throne within
To beseech power never seen before.

Strange. It sounded eerily similar to the one he had read in his childhood. He couldn't quite recall it, but it sounded familiar at any rate.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 21:11
#286
Thinslayer's picture
Thinslayer

Reference

Mortis said, "Um...ma'am, I am honored you want to help. But I have nothing to offer in return. Let alone what I am. It's hard-pressed as is, but if you wish, you may." Eva scoffed. "Don't be ridiculous. Now put these on." She helped him into his servo suit and carefully inserted the optical and audio implants.

She stepped back and let him test them.
__________

Reference

"What I meant was that I need orders, sir," Naomi stated curtly. "Can I trust the natives in this area, and are there others that might not want to be so friendly? Am I to do search-and-rescue missions as of now? Kora directed me to you for a reason, sir."

Feron coughed politely. She seemed a little impetuous, but he could forgive that. "The Strangers have been working with us ever since we arrived. A few have even done battle on our behalf. I am certain that we can trust them. Since you've mentioned search-and-rescue, I think I'll assign you to such duties. Inform Kora of your new assignment, and she will direct you from there. Are your orders clear?"

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 21:30
#287
Darkwatck's picture
Darkwatck
A whole new world.

Looking at the objects that were placed on him Morts lifted his arms and moved them around. Testing the gyrasions and seeing if the moment would be henderd in anyway. Thankfully there was no such resistance. It was nice to be able to move normal speed again with his arms and upper body. However it did not remove the burning liquid from his body. He was going to have to just spit it out.

Next he tested the walking. Taking his first step seemed a little bit more importen then when he walked from his grave. Even thou the grave soil had been brushed clean he found his movements where slightly restraned because of how his body worked. However it was much faster then normal and seemed to let him move at a quicker place.

Once he was content Mostis reached for his weapon and shield. Hoping he would never really need to use them in combat it never hurt to know how to use them. Holding his lance behind him like he was about to strike an enemy, however his weapon was clearly old and dated. More like a relic from days past.

Looking to Eva he bowed his head. "Thank you for what you have done. If there is a way I could help you I would. Via breaking you out of here or guarding your safety. However, like most people I regret to say this. I still hold doubt, I must purge it from my mind other wise it might end up like what happened to the Lord. Clear my head of doubt, tell me what do you plan my Lady?"

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 21:40
#288
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Thinslayer
Plans? Long-term.

Eva looked away, trying to decide whether or not to tell him. She eventually turned back to face him and said bluntly, "I have no plans for you. I want to break out of here, but the Swarm stands in my way. I brought the Knights here in the hopes that they would be able to free me. The results, while limited, look promising. The first thing I'm going to do when I get out is to give King Tinkinzar the good thrashing he deserves so richly. After that, I aim to rebuild this planet. I won't bore you with the details. Does that...help any?"

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 21:53
#289
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Darkwatck
It gives

Mortis bowed his head as he held his lance tall with one hand at his chest. It was as if he was bowing to some one of great honor and praise.

"Your goal is a respectible one. Ask of me as you will, I am left to wonder this planet. And I might as well be of some use then a mindless pile of bones. If you wish to speak to me, please don't be a stranger. I don't get very much conversation anyway and it would be good to have some one to speak with."

He Mortis could smile he would as he lifted his body back up stright. Extending his hand, in a offered hand shake.

This woman they call mother. I like her, she seems pure and has the right intentions. I believe I will back her, make things right and hopefully get some one to talk to some times when she is willing.

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 23:08
#290
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Feline-Grenadier
Yessir!

Naomi saluted, and left the arcade. As she had done so, she brought up her HUD-menu and re-initiated communications along the general frequency.

"Naomi reporting. Can you locate any other pods? Feron gave the go-ahead to begin rescue missions..."

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 01:16
#291
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Trolololololololoe
Finding a hidden friend or foe...

As Evie was watching the almirian falling and seemed to have a nose bleed. Evie started to feel dizzy and fell into an empty corner but she never fell fully onto the ground. Evie got back up and used thunderbolt in case the hidden thing was a foe. Everyone could see the shape of the creature that was hiding.

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 09:31
#292
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Creeperlucario
Busted

((OOC: Sorry if this is bad but I am still sick as of this post...))

Tyvell was watching the almirian who didn't like the telepathic talking. As Tyvell was watching, the valkyrie that fell before did it again but this time onto me. Tyvell was worried and then the valkyrie launched a move at Tyvell and caused a lot of damage. Tyvell's cloak broke from the powerful blow showing Tyvell the owlite in the corner. Tyvell then said "Don't attack me, I am going to help you lot getting deeper." Tyvell pulled his wings out and started to fly.

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 12:20
#293
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Hexlash
Sorry Thin! Hopefully you know what to do...

(OOC: Magical switch to omniscience.)

Veru stepped back, the still vibrating swords slipping out if his hands. Confused as to why he did such a thing, he paused, feeling the ringing reverberate through him. Dropping down to one knee abruptly, the vibrations overtook him. A sharp pain bounced around his head, which he doubted came from his actions.

Pushing himself back up, Veru took deep breaths, attempting to control his clouding mind. Another sharp ring shot through his head and he toppled over to the side, seeing a figure near the pod.

F-First amnesia a-and now this.

Groaning, Veru called out, hoping that he wasn't making a mistake. The pain kept its steely grip on Veru's mind, adamant to all but his suffering. Veru's vision blurred amongst the strange but crippling pain that had overtaken him, held in a perpetual state of semi-consciousness.

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 13:17
#294
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Thinslayer
Reborn

Reference

"Hello? Is someone there?" The Recon knight Veru saw earlier had finally noticed him. The knight stepped through the brush, looked him over, and rolled his eyes. "Why me? Why do I always get stuck with the wounded ones? Ugh." He grabbed Veru by the arm, slung it around his neck, and helped him to his pod. Once there, he scanned Veru for injuries. "Wowzers, you really took a beating there. Knights are supposed to be TOUGH, Vogdammit! What the h*** is wrong with you stupid recruits!?" He angrily grabbed the healing cream and applied it to Veru's injuries. After a few more minutes of the Recon knight's cussing, he felt much better.

The knight sat back and huffed. "Feeling better now?"
__________

Reference

Kora flipped the passive channel switch. Soon, the com board lit up with distress signals. She noticed a pair of them situated very close to each other near an access point. "I'm sending you the coordinates now. There's two pods very close to this location, and both are close to an access point. How soon can you get there?"
__________

Reference

Eva smiled warmly at him, her slightly yellowed teeth just barely visible between her chapped pink lips. She strode up to him and placed a finger over his mouthpiece. "Not yet. There is one more thing you lack." She spawned a brilliant blue orb of energy in her left hand. "Are you ready to be freed of your curse?"

She placed her right hand on his chest and closed her eyes. Suddenly, Mortis felt his life force draining away. The accursed flame began to dwindle and die, and the bitter chill of death set in. The eternal flame was snuffed out, leaving behind the bony husk of a great warrior.

Then, he slowly returned to his senses. His whole body lit up in blue flames, and when it had settled down, he felt a new life born within him. No longer was he sustained by the tormenting dark fire of the Citadel, but rather by the calm, steady power of the Core itself.

More importantly, he no longer felt the urge to spit up flaming liquids.

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 15:39
#295
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Topoyozariane
Just a question.

Herston flopped down on the bed, fumbling with his helmet. Bored, he put it back on, and asked to no one in particular, "Where am I going to go now I lost both legs?"

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 16:47
#296
Feline-Grenadier's picture
Feline-Grenadier
Well...

"10, 15 minutes. Can they set up their comm systems yet?" Naomi asked, already outside the Arcade.

~~~

Meanwhile, Ophelia had watched Naomi run off, and she slowly turned to Feron.

"Talks of trade goes throughout town. Maybe you can get shinies for us...?" considered Ophelia, tapping her claw-like fingers together.

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 17:56
#297
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Thinslayer
No one in particular. Nobody at all.

And no one in particular replied, "You haven't lost both legs, you doofus. You're quite intact." And he was. How queer. No one in particular stepped into the light and turned out to be Cypreus dressed in Recon Ranger demo gear. "You gave that poor nurse an awful lot of trouble," he added.
__________

Kora replied, "Hang on, I'll get back to you on that." She re-opened the general channel. "Anybody else on this channel? Hello?" Only a few responses came back.
"Yeah. Shut up." ((Rhendon))
"Cypreus here. Hey beautiful."
"Get back to work, Kora." ((Feron))
"Hello! Hello!" ((Vaelyn))
"...can't...g-t mes--ge...you, Parm-?" ((Euclid))

Kora switched back to Naomi. "Looks like most several of us have their comm systems working. Rhendon, Vaelyn, and Euclid's team are all unaccounted for. Rhendon should be the closest."

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 18:12
#298
Darkwatck's picture
Darkwatck
A suddon shock

Mortis took a breath as he felt his life return to him. For a moment he could have sworn he saw the other side. The lush fields and welcoming halls of his fathers. However in the next moment he returned to the room breathing with a new found need. It was strange, the pain and delearum was gone. The feeling that his body was about to break down gone. Instead he felt the cool air's kiss as his body was fueled by the flames of light. It seemed the Core its self was his new ally.

With a smile he looked at her with a new bound joy, even thou showing emotion was hard he managed a small joy to his voice. "Thank you. It feels so nice now, the pain in both my body and mine hath gone. I don't know what to say but thank you for all you done. You make this old man feel like a warrior of his day."

He looked at his hands and armor. The orange coloring in the cracks had changed to a white and blue outline. As if the energy in him was pulsing out words to the world around him instead of taking from it all the time.

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 18:40
#299
Feline-Grenadier's picture
Feline-Grenadier
To Rhendon then.

"Alright, heading to Rhendon now..."

Naomi quickly sped down the steps around the Town Square, guided by the occasional pings out in the distance, and she readied her Cutter just in case anything would attack.

After all, the Skylark was shot down by something, as she remembered...

Wed, 11/06/2013 - 22:08
#300
Hexlash's picture
Hexlash
That works.

Veru shuddered as the pain mulled down, leaving his thoughts once again unhindered. And because of such, he jolted up away from the man in an unprecedented reaction. The fear rooted in his amnesia took hold and he bumped up against the curved wall of the pod, literally no more distance from the strange figure than before.

"Who are you? What did you do to me? Where are we?" The back of Veru's mind struggled to grasp onto the fact that this person had help him, made the pain go away, but for the moment, anxiety ruled.

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