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Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Feb 22, 2004 23:01:04 GMT -5
Zero snapped back into reality (albeit distantly so), his aura flaring brightly before dying out. He looked around at the woman's concerned face and at Zaen, in his mind touches with Zero before Zaen might have felt how guarded his mind was before but now it must have been like a being in absolute zero. Regarding them both with a distant eye, Zero looked back out at the horizon muttering to himself in that wierd language. The aura came back... but he seemed to exercise controlling it's... power.
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Post by Sharess on Feb 23, 2004 23:16:08 GMT -5
Shade bearly whipsers her thanks and tries to flick out her claws but can't and gives the woman the peoples eyebrow. "Thanks for the help but did you have to take them all I feeel a bit naked with out the claws, and the healing factor. by the way the names Shade.
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Post by Shura on Feb 24, 2004 14:47:45 GMT -5
Jane smiles at all of them and loks relieved that Zero is under control. To Shade, 'I'll return the power in about half an hour, when you hsould be strong enough to handle it. It's stabilising as we speak. It's a strange power of mine no one back at the Citadel really understands. Feel free to take all the food you want, we'll be back in time to stock up again. In the meantime are there any questions you want to ask about us or the templars. Or even about youselves?'
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Post by CosmicHorror on Feb 25, 2004 22:30:20 GMT -5
Darren finished eating and nodded his head forward to rest on his chest, thinking, or communicating.
Does she know about us? I dunno. I'll ask.
He brought his head up and looked at the woman. "What does that thing," He gestures to her wrist computer. "say about me? If that's what you use to tell what our mutations are."
While Darren was talking to Jane, there was another being attempting to contact someone else. Zean? If you sense this, then I should warn you not to probe too deeply into Darren's subconsiousness. My counterpart is easly excited.
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Post by Shura on Feb 26, 2004 15:36:14 GMT -5
Jane checks her wrist device again, looking honestly bewildered, 'I've got to tell you that it shows a pattern that's totally unfamiliar to any of our records. You seem to have some sort of psychic awareness and some kind of energy manipulation, but your readings fluctuate, as if you were contantly shifting. I can only recognise established patterns, I can't interpret new ones. Maybe some of the scientists at the citadel could explain it.'
Zaen picked up the sending, and replied with one of his own, -don't worry, I wouldn't it to friends. I get a bad feeling when I do it to people who resist. Hey, is it possible just to speak with one of you, or do you all think at the same time? Whats up with the multiple personalities?-
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Post by CosmicHorror on Feb 26, 2004 19:22:46 GMT -5
Darren only nods to Jane's response still not knowing his own powers either, but someone did, and was talking about it to another.
Well, I can't send a telepathic message to another person, but I can sense when someone's poking around in Darren's head, and I think I have your psychic "fingerprint" as it were, memorized. And you don't need to worry about the other two hearing this. Darren says that when I'm talking to Inferno, he can hear a slight buzzing noise in his head, but not any words. And as for the "Multiple Personalities" as you put it, I beleave that Inferno and myself are byproducts of Darren's personal energy, as are his physical aperances. Inferno and I help to manage Darren's energy and can protect him from some attacks by chanelling that energy, in my case to form a psychic wall against mental attacks, and in Inferno's, to bring the energy to the surface in the form of bursts of light. For example, you remember that blast in the autitorium, correct? That blast was the product of Inferno chanelling the energy into distructive force, I was barely able to shape it in time so that it was targeted at the door instead of released as a great explosion. Also, as a side effect of Darren's energy, he sometimes spontaniously develops new or expands his mutations. We've undergone about three such mutations that I can remember. The first time was when Inferno and I where created, the second was a result of a sudden release of energy when we where attacked that created Darren's physical "anomalies" A slight laugh, and the third was just recently, likly when Darren's energy from the blast was returning to him. That one enhanced his physical abilities, though I'm not sure to what extent. Also both Inferno and I gained better manipulation of Darren's energy. We havn't tried to exert this new control yet, for fear of hurting or startling others.[/color] The voice shifts from being serious, to more light-hearted. But thats another matter for another time. I don't remember if I told you my name, I'm Nene, nice to meet you.[/color] The psychic voice sounded like a young woman who spent more time talking about happier subjects. Well, sorrey for going on and on, but it feels good to talk to someone other then Darren for a time. He may be good for a conversation, but too much of a thing can be tiresome.[/color]
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Post by Sharess on Feb 27, 2004 10:59:11 GMT -5
Shade looks at Jane and softly asks, "I have a queastion..... well many queastions First can you help me with the whole shadow thing or just get rid of it for me? I have enough power for me now as it is and I really have to watch it cause of my beastal rages and with this new power ........ it just more then what I'm ready for I geuss. Secoud have you seen a man with long black blue hair like mine and well to be honest he would have the same powers as me well not the whole shadow thing but everything eles? And what are the Tempelres? What is your code? What is it you do? And to be fair to you you can ask me any queastions that you wish to as well. That goes for all of you " Shade turns to her fellow students and looks at all of them 'that means you guys too"
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Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Feb 29, 2004 22:49:34 GMT -5
Zero growled faintly as he heared Shade talk, his muscles tightened across his body as he looked at the horizon. He kept unsheathing and sheathing his sword, a cut on his arm broke open and began to bleed again. He didn't notice... or didn't care...
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Post by Trickshot on Mar 2, 2004 16:04:39 GMT -5
Fynn placed a few slices of meat onto a husk of bread, eating it quickly. After his energy expenditure he felt really hungry, and proceeded to gulp down a glass of water.
"My name's Fynn" he stated, raising his hand in a slight wave. "Thanks for the food!" His hunger sated, he dusted the crumbs off of his hands. "I'm - or I guess I should say I was - a student outside Haven. You probably know I'm gifted like the others." Talk of the school prompted him to check his palmtop for any messages. He dug through his now dusty and fading rucksack and pulled out his PDA. He started it up, but there were no communications from Alex or any of the teachers. His heart sank momentarily, but he didn't want to consider the worst.
He turned once more to address Jane. "As far as I know, my abilities seem to be based on manipulating the electro-magnetic spectrum. I can generate a sort of energy that seems to be susceptible to wavelenght and frequency variations." He laughed after considering what he just said. "I'm a bit of geek," he joked, "But I'm sure you can tell me a lot more about my powers than I can."
"I hope you don't mind me asking, but I'm also kinda curious as to where we are going. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful that you picked us up and all, and you seem to be helping the others with their problems." Fynn lowered his voice and leaned in. "I'm not sure about Zero though, he...he's changed completely. You should probably keep an eye on him."
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Post by Shura on Mar 2, 2004 16:43:17 GMT -5
Jane thinks for a moment, then replies, 'Well, to make things a little bit clearer for you all, first I'll explain who we are. We're part of an organisation dedicated to salvaging the knowledge of our civilisation before the fallout, for the purpose of gathering it togther and using it to restore civilisation to this world, though not necessarily the previous one in particular. The other members of my team may seem a little rough. Hell, I may seem a little rough to you, but we spend much of our time patrolling. There are all sorts who become Templar-scholars, archeologists, soldiers, farmers, idealists and many people who just want to live in peace and comfort. Some of us are advanced, like you and me. It's a phenomenon that our scientists have been researching for a while. It's become a very dnagerous world out there. Most humans live in barbarian tribes, and the worst threat to what remains of civilisation out there-the Wilder's, who've lost both their bodies and minds to the cataclysm and are driven to destroy what they cannot undertstand. Most Templar are trained in some form of combat so that all can come to a defense of a citadel or allies. Most of the time the Templar support the Free Cities, and endeavors like your Academy. Unfortunately, local Templar patrols were distracted by an attack on Haven, the nearest free city to your school, in fact the only one in this area. Unfortunately it may have been lost to the wilders, who seem to have become inexplicably bold and powerful lately. The Citadel, where we're headed, is called Antioch and it's a place where Templar live, study and train. It's a very secure fortress with advanced technological defenses and a farming community to support it. Once we're there I'm sure you guys can find somewhere to stay and we will do all you can to help you and find your friends. Such a disaster cannot be overlooked, I'm sure of it. I'm not sure what's wrong with Shade or Zero, but hopefully it can be sorted out there.'
Zaen glances at Zero and feels nervous. There was an almost palpable negative force in his psyche, he speaks to Shade, 'SHade, this is just a hunch, but, I think you should talk to him. Yoshi busy driving us and anyway, he listens to you.'
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Post by Sharess on Mar 3, 2004 11:25:57 GMT -5
Shade heads over to Zero but before she gets there she smells blood. Shade gets a very conserded look on her face as she then sees the cut on Zero arm.
"Oh my Zreo are you ok? Ok silly queastion, here lets bind that cut before it gets infected. *Shade rips off part of her shirt and ueses it to help bind the wound.* "Zero you got to be careful about getting hurt. You don't have my healing ablity and I don't want to see you get sick ok. Look Zero whats wrong are you still mad about what you did back at the school? As far as I'm consered that wilder got what was coming to him, but that is coming from some one whoes more in touch with their beast then others." *Shade goes and hugs Zero and then whipsers* "What ever you going though I'm here for you ok, *she then gives him a kiss on the cheek* "I mean it I' m here for you."
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Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Mar 4, 2004 23:31:13 GMT -5
Zero looks at Shade and then his arm, something moving behind his eyes.
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Post by Sharess on Mar 5, 2004 11:48:56 GMT -5
Rechecking the bandage on Zero's arm Shade looks back up at Zero. "Realy need to becareful Zero. Sorry if I sound like a broken record but I just don't want any thing to happen to you." *Shade leans in closer to Zero and very sofly continuns to speak to him* "Honsetly you and me are probbly two of the best fighters, that the school has right now. Its going to really be up to you and me to help get our classmates back. What I mean to say is that you and me will mostly have to....... " *Shade put her head down and lets out a heavy sigh.* "Sorry I shouldn't make light of the others powers and this is coming out all wrong. But what I'm trying to say is....... I don't want to see you get hurt." Shade turns to leave but then decides to stay by Zero a look of consern comes across her face as she ocne again looks at the bandage.
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Post by Shura on Mar 7, 2004 16:11:52 GMT -5
Zaen noticed that they were slowing down and looked round too see that they were climing up a small mountain topped by a flat plateau, atop which was mounted a large walled structure, not dissimilar from the pictures of medieval castles he had seen before. But this was a fortress of black steel, favouring the gothic style of cathedrals in a way. As dusk settled in he seachlights shot forth from the towers, and he could make out what appeared to be mounted guns along the walls. He made a quick mental correspondance with Jane. Rather than go all the way up, vehicles would enter through a seemingly innocent cave further down, but after a while in gave way to a hidden entrance to an underground complex. As they made the climb, several lightly armed sentries poised on ledges or in caves singalled them, either in sign language or with handheld comms devices. To Zaen who had never really seen a builing of this size or scope in his life, the effect was breathtaking.
'Were nearly there,' said Jane, cheerfully, 'Antioch. My home.'
'Smart move with the new comms units,' commented Yoshimitsu, 'how did you come by those beauties?'
'A group of nomads came by five months ago,' answered Jane, 'They travelled entirely on custom built motor vehicles. They were running out of fuel to the point where they linked all of them togther to one leading turck in order to conserve fuel. We simply traded some of our gasoline for the radios. In fact, some of the nomads actualy joined up and brought some very interesting personal belongings with them.'
'looks like I've been missing out. I wonder if old Gerrad'll be pleased to see me.' the ronin sounded a little apprehensive.
'With a face like that, we can't stay mad at you. Besides, you're an asset. You must be the only professor of robotics left on the continent. At least the only one who can use a samurai sword anyways. Plus, these kids you brought back'll count for something.' Jane sounded reassuring, but Yoshimitsu still seemed uneasy.
'I swore an oath which I am being hard-pressed to keep. But I mean it. There will be no more killing for me. No more war. If I come back I won't fight for you.' Silence followed as they entered the cave.
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Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Mar 8, 2004 20:52:24 GMT -5
Zero looked on at the spectacle with dead eyes, every now and then a small bolt would spark across his skin... as if he were holding it all in. He clenched his fist tightly as he saw then sentries, moving his sword between them and Shade.
~What's the matter with you!? Don't protect her, she'll only hurt you... your getting soft... You care for her don't you? Don't be an Idiot! You have no future...~
He looked at her for a long moment, then at yoshi. "Maybe now I do...."
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