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Post by Sharess on Mar 9, 2004 11:01:53 GMT -5
As they enter the cave Shade grabs ahold of Zeros arm making sure its not his sword arm and gives it a slight squeeze. She caught Zero staring at her. "Sorry about that its just kind of weird moveing around and not knowing whats over the riged or in the cave or picking up any scents or hearing nothing ahead of us. I feel a bit naked with out my powers, there so much a part of me."
Suddenly Shade's powers return all at once. She starts to squeeze tighter at Zero's arm as she is bomberded with senory information. She lets out a small cry of pain as she tries to make sence out of all new smells and noises and other things. She trembles and buries her head in Zore's shoulder breathing in deeply blocking out all others scents but his..... "oh God its worst then the first time........."
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Post by Shura on Mar 9, 2004 16:32:30 GMT -5
A secret door opened inside the tunnel and the vehicles proceeded up a ramp into the steel entrance to a sort of hangar where several other vehicles of all shapes and sizes were contained. The crew of the truck ahead of them disembarked and Yoshimitsu stopped their own hijacked truck, looked back and motioned for the other's to get off. Upon seeing the apparent distress of Zero and Shade, moved to hold Zero by the wrist and look into his eyes. 'A warrior knows that the enemy within cannot be fought with his sword or his arm, but with courage and strength of mind. You've come too far to succumb to despair, Zero. We are in the hold of the templar now, and I will expect you to conduct yourself with an honour that befits your weapon.' Zaen attempts to disembark, but finds to his horror that his strength almost failed him utterly. Without the drug which he used to apply daily to himself, his body became weak until he had had less physical strength than a child, even though to all appearances it was perfectly fit and without outward signs of distress. His mind was flooded with the buzz of the thoughts of those around him, as with his weakened physical state came increased mental awareness. Jane looked at him, and seemed to undertstand. She helped Zaen out of the vehicle and he leant against her shoulder on the way into the fortress.
Greeting them was a sandy haired, bearded man in his middle age wearing plain black robes. He was flanked by sveral armoured guards carrying blaster rifles, all of which wore the sign of a cross with forked points. He nodded in acknowledgement of the Templar scouts and bowed slightly to Yoshimitsu who returned the gesture. 'So our ronin has returned to us from the waves, and has brought those young talents he managed to rescue from the recent wilder incursion. We would never had anticipated so fierce an attack so soon. Truly you are one who attracts trouble wherever he goes, Yoshimitsu-san. Nevertheless, your honesty has never been questioned by our order, and you may remain if you so will it.'
Yoshimitsu replied, 'I am honoured, Brannigan. To tell the truth, I am no rescuer. These young men and woman are bold and resourceful enough on their own and did much to their credit. I was in the same situation as they.'
'I guess the teachers life is now closed to you. I hope that you would reconsider your oath, and once again fight with our crusaders, but that is at your discretion. Follow me. We have quarters for the new arrivals. Follow me, please.' The soldiers leave up the hallway, but Brannigan waits forthe others to follow.
Yoshimitsu whispers to the others, 'That's Brannigan. He's a Paladin, and one of the best fighters this side of the wastelands. We were good firends once, brothers in arms, but he took my oath to give up killing and subsequent departure rather badly.
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Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Mar 9, 2004 22:45:45 GMT -5
Zero noded at Yoshi's words, "Don't worry Sensei, I wouldn't dishonor Jax or you that way... I have a new reason to fight now..." He looked down at Shade and slid his sword into his belt, embracing her gently as he whispered soothing words to her. His hair came out of it's tail, the two peices framing his face joining the rest to hang over his face. A sad smiles comes to his face as he whispers to her, the hair hiding his tears.
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Post by Sharess on Mar 10, 2004 15:17:53 GMT -5
Shade closes her eyes and focus her sences one at a time. She hears Zero's whispers and smells his scent and the scent of tears. She looks up and brushes the hair out of his eyes and the tears in one motion. "I'm ok now Zero, it just took me a few minutes to get use to all the senrory information, but I'm ok now really. But one more thing......." Shade shift her arms away from Zero and herself and pops out her claws a look of pain crosses her face as she gasps for the sudden pain she pulls her claws back in and pops them out again four more time to get use to the pain of the claws ripping her flesh as the pop out and the senation of the tissus healing as the go back in. "Ok now I'm whole agian and and it feels so good too, but this is so much nicer " Shade moves closer to Zero and gives him a quick kiss, then turns around to face Yoshshinmitsu So can so one here help me learn to use these new powers of my?"
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Post by Trickshot on Mar 11, 2004 17:03:22 GMT -5
Fynn hopped down from the back of the truck and pulled his rucksack on. He was feeling much better now, but had noticed that the other students were having problems. Glancing over at Zero and Shade, he noticed that they seemed to be getting a bit happier. He gave a small grin when he saw Shade sneak a quick peck, but noticed Zaen struggling. He hurried over to him. "Are you alright, you seemed pretty out of it just then?"
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Post by CosmicHorror on Mar 11, 2004 17:44:41 GMT -5
Darren hopped off the back of the truck, his wings fanning out behind him, slowing his decent. On landing he staggered a bit when he was hit with dizzyness, then remembered that he hadn't slept since earlier that day. He looked around for someone who looked like he could talk to them, then noticed Brannigan. He walked up to him, "Excuse me? Um, is there anywhere I could take a rest at?"
Tired so soon? Nene's voice came in her usual lighthearted manner, though Darren could tell that she was as exhausted as he was.
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Post by Shura on Mar 16, 2004 16:20:05 GMT -5
Brannigan, a man of authority, looks taken aback and even a little embarrased when questioned so bluntly, 'Of course. You will be shown to some quarters, and shall have some time to rest, but I warn you that in a few hours you will be summoned to meet with some of our leaders. Jane will show you to your room. I believe we have some bunks free in a nearby dorm unit.' With that he swept his cloak about him and left with his guards and Yoshimitsu.
Jane, still carrying the weakened Zaen against her shoulder, escorted the mutants along a set corridors and stairs before she opened a door into a dormitory with a table, chairs and eight bunks. Two youngsters, a boy looking about seventeen and a girl, perhaps slightly younger, looking alike enough to be brother and sister. They both have dark hair eyes and are of average hieght. They boy, muscled from evident wieght training, is excercising against the far wall. The girl is sat in a corner using a tool to fiddle with small pieces of machinery that lie separed around her. Both look up, seeming slightly suspicious of newcomers by the newcomers but reassured by Jane, who introduces them as Jayce and Helena. She lays Zaen down on one of the lower bunks, saying him, 'I don't know if we have naything that can help you here, but I'm going to check. I'll be back in a short while'. She leaves the others to make their own introductions.
Jayce finishes stretching, 'Hey guys. I guess you know my name. What's the deal? I thought we would get told before any new recruits bunked up with us.'
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Post by Sharess on Mar 17, 2004 11:33:15 GMT -5
Shade walked the room and smelled the other two before she saw them and as the entered the room she then noted their fear and surprise.
Shade gives a little grin and in a slighy growl escapes her before she answers. As Shade talks her eyes once again become totaly black and the shadow come around her darkening as she gets angerier. "Sorry to starled you but we didn't get a notice when Wilders came and blasted our school apart and took some of our friends as prisoners and killed all the teachers but hey thats life right" She shakes her head and slowly lets out a deep breath and the shadows receide and her eyes go back to normal. Suddenly Shade smiles and squeels with joy yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh, I did it I controled it for once!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pride shines in her eyes as she looks up at Zero and smiles.
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Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Mar 17, 2004 22:40:02 GMT -5
As soon as they entered the room Zero's face reverted to his 'warrior' face. Looking sideways he saw Shade's reaction and her joy at being able to control her power, nodding as she smiled at him. He looked at the two with silvery eyes, stopping at the boy. "Where is the training hall?"
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Post by Sharess on Mar 19, 2004 23:44:36 GMT -5
"Hey yeah that sounds like a good idea work off some of this neverous enegry. But Zean doesn't look so hot." Zean you going to be ok?" Shaed looked down at Zean as worry flashed acroos her face but maybe this was a good thing for Zean he would now have to deal with life without the foul drug that she had seen him shot him self up with in the school. Sahde goes over to Zeanand whispers
Don't worry you'll grt your strength back naturlly and it will be for the best a warrroir shouldn't ues drugs to make himself a better fighter."
Shade goes back over to Zero So Jayce wheres the training room Zero and I need to work out a bit. that is Zero if you don;t mind me coming with you and testing out the new powers of my. Never know they might come in haddy some time."
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Post by Shura on Mar 20, 2004 10:14:16 GMT -5
Jayce still looks suspicious, but replies, 'I can take you to the training halls. I still don't get you guys. I'm apprenticed to the warriors and mh sister here is studying to be an artificer. Just what is up with your friend. He looks healthy enough, but when he moves you can see that something's not right with him.'
Zaen anwsers from the bunk, 'I've got a strange condition. I need a special substance on a regular basis or my strength just drains away. Apparently I've been like this since I was found, but it became more noticeable when I grew older and one of the science teachers came up with a mix of Syrin and some other chemicals that would help me lead a normal life. It's somehow related to my psychic powers, as they seem to grow stronger when I'm like this. Already I cna pick up the buzz of your immediate through in my head.'
Helena, seemingly absorbed with her tinkering, looks up, 'You guys are mutants? Sorry, I mean advanced. Wow, I mean, a few of us kids are advanced but me and Jayce almost never get to see them. I'll stay here for a while. It wouldn't be fair to leave this guy alone.'
'Fair enough,' says Jayce, 'I'm off to the training halls then, anyone who wants to come is welcome. Or you could hang around here with my techno-freak of sister.'
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Zentallan
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Some men find solace within their own mind, I just find infinity staring back at me.
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Post by Zentallan on Mar 20, 2004 12:37:11 GMT -5
Serge thinks for a moment. "I would like to go to the training room, to watch at least. I hope that's all right, unless you'd rather I stay away considering my ability and all." He looks at Shade and Zero questioningly.
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Post by Sharess on Mar 20, 2004 13:00:52 GMT -5
Shade looks over at Serge Come on it will give you a chace to learn to fight with out wiht your powers always a good thing to know
Shade once again leans towards Zero as they head to the training hall and give him a quick kiss "for luck Zero cause your going to need it against me and I'm claws" Shade saids , "or we could fight side by side what say you?"
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Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Mar 21, 2004 13:23:46 GMT -5
Zero blushed slightly as Shade kissed him, though he hid it well beneath his hair. He gazed at her as they walked, "I believe I can handle a few... scratches...." Almost smiling he placed a hand lightly on the hilt of his blade as his other hand timidly slid around her waist.
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Post by Shura on Mar 23, 2004 15:48:55 GMT -5
Those going to the training halls follow Jayce down several corridors to a large hall where several groups of Templar youth are exercising or training with simulated weapons under the watchful eye of grizzled veteran fighters. The newcomers notice Brannigan displaying the proper use of the powered broadsword and twin bolt pistols. Judging from his combat skills, he must be a formidable fighter in the field. Noticing the mutants, Brannigan approaches them and speaks in hushed tones with Jayce. The young fighter returns and explains, 'The Paladin doesn't want to draw attention to you guys yet, and he certainly doesn't want to display your mutations in front of the others. But were lucky, because there's a safer way. We use an artefact called the Mimesis Engine to train in virtual reality. It's really quite an honour to be allowed to use it. Come on, I'll show you.' He leads them to well secured room containing what looks like a supercomputer with several hi-tech seats like cockpit seats attached to it. 'Don't worry,' says Jayce, 'I know how to work this. Take a seat and I'll fix you up, then I'll turn it on and enter and spar with you guys.'
OOC: Did any players remain in the dorm room?
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