Chapter 11 - "Masakatsu Agatsu"
(The True Victory of Self-mastery)

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New Cast Appearing:
Storen as TheStoryteller, Seijuro Katamari, DarkStar, Various NPCs
Lucca as Wind Karate Guy, Bunny Karate Girl, Lisa Astorian
Scott as Grant & Tira Astorian

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Session Start: Sun Aug 22 22:07:38 1999

<TheStoryteller> The party beat a hasty retreat from Gregory.. or should we say the demon, Zeio, and teleported away.... but what of Haylee's fate?

Caldor Isle, Sunken Tower Ruins

<TheStoryteller> Everything is dark... like a black viel is over your eyes... you find yourself walking the stone corridors.. or are you floating? You can't be sure. The only thing that resounds in your senses in the urge to follow the ebony shape in front of you to it's destination..
* Haylee follows mindlessly.
<TheStoryteller> Double doors part before you, into a room with a large stone dias... slowly you climb up and lay down upon it.
<Zeio> Yes.. now it's time to complete my control.. I won't go so easy as I did on my beloved Emili... hehe...
* Haylee lays down on the dias, her eyes staring up blankly at nothing.
<TheStoryteller> A pair of crimson eyes stares into your vision, and everything spins...

Haylee's Home of the Soul

<TheStoryteller> You see your home once more, just like in the dream. Gregory is standing in the center of the living room, looking down at you like a stern father. It seems you are very short... like a toddler or child.
<Gregory> Well, little Haylee, now that I own the house of your spirit.. it is my rules now.
<Haylee> You can't do this....! You can't....
* Haylee feels small and helpless, wondering what she can do...
<Gregory> Oh yes I can. And if you are going to be such a stubborn brat about it...
* Gregory points at you.
<Gregory> Go to your room! You are.... grounded. For eternity.
* Haylee feels a chill run down her spine, then blinks. "Pardon me?!" O_o
<Gregory> You heard me... you won't be able to leave and play with your little friends any more..
<Haylee> Why are you doing this...?
<Gregory> Simple. Because I demand respect...
<Haylee> Like I would give YOU respect you disgusting excuse for a human being...if you even are human.
<Haylee> Like I could respect you after what you did to Vane and Emili...
<Gregory> Such insults.. where did you learn your manners? I am merely taking what is rightfully mine.
<Haylee> I'm not yours!
<Gregory Oh yes you are...
* Gregory extends a hand.. and a whirlwind picks up..
* Haylee screams and covers her face, trying to protect herself.
<TheStoryteller> The winds blow you upstairs into a small chamber, and the door locks immediately behind you!
* Haylee lands hard on her back.
<Haylee> W...what...No! No!
<TheStoryteller> All that is inside is a bed, and a dim light on the cieling...
* Haylee runs to the door and tries to open it by jiggling the doorknob. "Let me out!"
<Gregory> *from all around* Don't you see Haylee.. you trap yourself with your pathetic feelings...
* Haylee pounds on the door. "Shut UP! Let me out!"
<Gregory> Why do you care about anyone? They all abandon you...
<Haylee> ...What are you saying...?
<TheStoryteller> You see on one of the walls a scene playing out.. it's your parents back in Raculi...
* Haylee stops pounding and stares at the wall. "Mama...Papa..."
<TheStoryteller> They leave the house to go shopping one morning... but they don't come back....ever.
<Gregory> They deserted you. Their own flesh and blood...
<Haylee> They were murdered....it wasn't their fault...
<Gregory> Perhaps they killed themselves over all the grief you caused them every day...
<Haylee> ...What?!
<Haylee> Th...That's not true! My parents cared about me, and I cared about them...
<TheStoryteller> Then the wall shifts to your Aunt and Uncle in Reza..
<Haylee> They knew that...
<Haylee> ..Aunt...Uncle...
<Gregory> What about them, then? You realize they would sell you out to Virtue in the blink of a silver coin... they never knew your true power.
<Haylee> ...They did....but...
<Gregory> They never bothered to care.
* Haylee sinks against the door.
<Haylee> What about my friends...? They won't abandon me...
<TheStoryteller> Then the scene becomes the nether reaches of the Sunken Tower...
* Haylee looks at the wall.
<TheStoryteller> The party is blinking away, while you stand there, alone..
<Haylee> ....! NO!
<Gregory> They left you and preserved their own lives.. How selfish, don't you think?
<Haylee> ....
<Haylee> They abandoned me...
<Gregory> And they were supposed to CARE about you? Ha!
* Haylee begins to cry.
<Haylee> Johanthan, Tahn...everyone....they...
<TheStoryteller> Then you see Johnathan, his head deep in thought...
<Gregory> They don't understand you Haylee.. I do. I know what you are capable of...
* Haylee shakes her head. "How could they...everyone...I thought...I thought..."
<Gregory> Leave your old life behind.. there's nothing left for you... but to become your destiny to change this world.. MY world..
<Haylee> ...How can I change the world...?
<Haylee> I'm...nothing...
<Gregory> You possess undreamt of powers.. you are one of the elite group that can shake the foundations of this entire land..
* Haylee looks up, her eyes tearing. "M...me...?"
<Gregory> Use your powers.. and make people care about you! Earn their fear and respect!
* Haylee doesn't say anything....she just nods her head.
<Gregory> Yes.. you understand now, don't you?
<TheStoryteller> Gregory appears in the room.
* Haylee nods her head again, tears spilling down her face.
<Gregory> I'm the only one you will ever have.
* Gregory opens his arms, cloak flowing...
<Gregory> Embrace me, and your true self.
* Haylee stands up....
<Haylee> I have nothing...
<Haylee> And...I deserve this fate...
* Haylee walks toward Gregory and embraces him.
<Gregory> Yes, only you, Haylee.. you and only you...
<TheStoryteller> Gregory hugs you so tight.. it feels like you are being crushed!
* Haylee screams at the top of her lungs! "No! Please! John! ...Anyone! I'm...!"
<TheStoryteller> You black out.... utter blackness.... no longer aware of anything.

Katarina Zone West, Beach

<TheStoryteller> The sandy beach north of Horam... Waves beat against the shore in their unending rythm. In the midst of them lay several figures, dragged onto shore.
* Scott lies there....
* Tahn lies there... looking... well.... quite dead.
<TheStoryteller> You all think you hear something.. a scream.. and awake.
<Scott> Eh?
* Scott stands on one knee.
* Tahn gets shocked out of unconsciousness, coughs out about a gallon of water, and stands.
* Leon snaps into reality, but doesn't say anything.
* Scott gets up and runs to the sound of the scream.
<Tahn> Erhm.
* Tahn runs after Scott!
* Jack is out... >_<
<TheStoryteller> Scott can't find the source.. it's nothing but a silent sea of sand and water.
* Bree blinks awake and looks around. "Ok.. who's the wise guy who woke me up..."
<Scott> Eh?
* Leon looks at Bree, "It wasn't me."
<Scott> What's going on? I just heard a scream.
* Leon picks up his rifle.
<Tahn> I thought I did too.
* Johnathan opens his eyes, sitting up. "....yeah.."
<Scott> Did you hear it, John?
* Johnathan looks around. "I.. heard it."
<Leon> So someone screamed..who cares..?
<TheStoryteller> Ishtar is laying on the shore like a beached whale... She is breathing, but isn't moving, the water shorting out her wings as well.
<Bree> You don't scream like that...
* Bree sticks out her toungue at Leon and gets up.
<Johnathan> ...We left her, didn't we..
<Leon> I don't scream at all.
<Scott> We had no choice, John. We'll save her, even if it kills us.
* Tahn looks around for the source of the scream.
<Leon> It's good to see that you're not perminantly damaged though.
* Scott looks around for the source of the scream once more.
* Johnathan nods slowly, standing up. "No.. we'll save her.. and it WON'T kill us. We'll not leave another behind like that...."
<Bree> Exactly.. I'm gonna go check it out..
* Bree stretches and goes to where everyone else went looking.
<Leon> ...like you'd care if I was screaming.
<Scott> But.....
* Bree stops and turns to Leon. "Why wouldn't I? Beside.... how the heck did I get here?"
<Leon> Why would you?...and I don't really know. Last thing I remember was making sure Haylee didn't kill you.
<Scott> Haylee....
* Tahn looks at Scott. "Any idea where it came from?" He then..uh.. double takes. "And what's that on your cheek?"
<Scott> Oro?
<Scott> Anyone got a mirror?
<TheStoryteller> To the south is a green path.. the only way to head since mountains and seawater are to your left and right.
* Tahn sweatdrops and points behind him. "Try the water, Einstein." ^_^
<Leon> ..sure, I carry a mirror with me everywhere my ugly ass goes.
* Scott looks into the water. "Oh the scar? I guess DarkStar's illusion is weakening. We're probably near Horam."
<Tahn> Er... Sure. ^^;
<Bree> I think I've got one for makeup... why do you need it?
<Scott> Never mind, Bree.
* Leon cracks his knuckles.
<Scott> Anyway, let's try that path. It should lead into town.
<Tahn> Could... that scream.. was that...uh... Could it have been Haylee?
<Scott> Probably.
<Tahn> Great.
<Scott> We probably heard it in our minds.
* Bree sweatdrops. "Hookay... anyway.. Leon.. you're a good person.. so of course I'd care.."
<TheStoryteller> You see the sands shifting a little..
* Jack regains consciousnes... "Ugh....What happened...?"
<Scott> Hmmm?
<Leon> ...I am not a good person...and I don't deserve anyone's care...
<Johnathan> In our minds.. Haylee's scream? It's.. possible..
* Tahn sees Jack rise out of the sand. "Ah. Wondering where you were."
* Leon brushes some sand off his rifle.
* Scott pulls his rapier from the sheath.
* Johnathan looks around, and sighs. "...DAMMIT, We are going back there as soon as we can."
<Jack> Uh...If you can tell me where we are I'd be grateful, Tahn.
<Scott> Yes.....and I know we'll get her back.
* Bree shakes a fist. "Grr! If you were such a bad person you would have let her kill me!"
<Tahn> As far as I can tell... we're on the outskirts of Horam, Jack. And Scott's just validating that...
<TheStoryteller> You see a blue amphibious creature rise from the sand, shaking it's finned head.
<Tahn> Uh..
<Jack> Hmm.....Nice place....
<Elrika> AHH.. what's that??
<Tahn> Jack.. You might not want to look behind you. ^^;
* Jack holds onto his head as he rises.
<Scott> Uhh...we'd better get ready to fight.
* Leon looks at Bree oddly. "Are you sure...just because I didn't want to see you die doesn't mean I'm a good person."
* Tahn pulls out his daggers in caution.
<Johnathan> It's either getting out of our way, or it's royally stupid, that's what it is.
<Jack> D'oh....what now....?
<Elrika> It's kinda cute.
<TheStoryteller> It hops around Jack a few times, poking him.. It looks a little like some kind of warped rabbit.
* Tahn points over Jack's shoulder.
<Scott> Jack, stay still....
<Jack> Hey...wha...who..?
<Scott> Damn. Fatal Hopper.
* Bree sighs. "Well.. you kept me safe.. so you must care somewhere in that heart of yours.. so that's not a bad person.. so stop kicking yourself in the pants.." She folds her arms and looks off.
<Tahn> Ugh.. They have those things around here, Scott?
<Jack> What did you say!?
<TheStoryteller> The creature senses movement and chomps onto Jack's leg! o_o
<Scott> Yeah.
<Leon> ...I don't believe I'm a good person....I can't be.
<Tahn> Just spiff.
* Jack leaps into the air in pain! "YEEOWWW!!"
<Tahn> I remember seeing one of these around Larpa...
<TheStoryteller> [Fatal Hopper] Rrwrw...!
<Tahn> Annoying little buggers.
<Scott> Tell me about it.
<Jack> Why you little....

~~ COMBAT! ~~

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 1!
<TheStoryteller> >> Enemy Single: Fatal Hopper
* Bree flails. "We'll have to debate later Leon!"
* Scott holds his sword at the ready.
<Johnathan> ..this is a joke, right? We're going to fight this thing?
<TheStoryteller> >> Fatal Hopper seems very attached to Jack's leg, and tries to gnaw it again...
<Jack> HEY!! GET OFF ME!! OW!!
<Tahn> Don't worry. If there's just one, it should be easy.
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack takes 9 damage... Jack takes 5 damage.
<Tahn> JACK! STAND STILL AND IT WILL LET GO! (m) geez! baka!
<TheStoryteller> >> Elrika/Xavier's turn.
* Scott begins chanting low.
<Jack> OOOOh....Wait'll I wrap my hands around your throat....
* Bree takes out her daggers and goes to help.
<Johnathan> Who's worried? This is assinine.. we're fighting one little...
<Scott> Fatal hoppers are some of the most dangerous monsters on Lunar, John.
<Tahn> I'm worried, because I don't freakin wanna bandage his leg! The hoppers may not hurt much at first, but DAMN do they cause one hell of a bleeder.
<Leon> Good...I need to kill something.
* Jack hops around trying to throw the cretin off his leg...
<Johnathan> ..if this is the most dangerous monster this world has, this world might as well just give up on them.
* Elrika kneels on the ground, as she places her palms down on the ground...a quick flash from her hands happens as the ground begins to glow a strange white color. Vines comes up from under the enemy as they wrap around quickly immobilizing them... "ENTANGLE!"
<TheStoryteller> >> Elrika's plants sprout up.. Fatal Hopper is Frozen!
<Scott> Well, of the roving packs, John. There are more dangerous monsters in certain dungeons.
<Tahn> Yeah.
<Tahn> Like Leon.
<TheStoryteller> >> Johnathan's turn.
<Johnathan> Still, this is just STUPID. Why the hell would it attack a larger group?
* Jack takes the advantage of getting the creature loose while it's still frozen.
<Tahn> Because one, it's stupid, two, we're in it's territory.
<Scott> Because Fatal Hoppers aren't well known for their intelligence.
<Leon> Debate...what's there to debate...
* Johnathan tosses a little ball of energy at the creature. "This is just dumb."
* Jack takes out his axe. "You hurt me, now I'm mad!"
<TheStoryteller> >> Johnathan bends reality.. the sand around the paralyzed creature laps up in a wave, and buries it...
<TheStoryteller> >> Fatal Hopper takes 34 damage.
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree's turn.
* Bree sweatdrops. "That you're alot better than you think you are... you're just moping over something that happened.. right? All this self abuse stuff isn't helping you make up for whatever it is.."
* Bree stabs at the Hopper normally.
<Leon> We'll talk about this later...
<Leon> A personal psychological analysis of me isn't going to win this battle.
<Johnathan> Leon, the little thing can't even move.
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree goes for the little guy.. Attack 1: 5!, 2: 3!, Attack 3: Critical! 14!
* Emili sits up and yawns. "Mmmm yummy nap time, ahhh..."
<Johnathan> Some vigorous SNEEZING would win this battle.
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn's turn.
<Leon> Oh.
<Scott> Well, it's about to burn.
* Bree giggles. "Yeah.. it's kinda glued in place right now... see? No problem to hit it." She smiles.
<Johnathan> Oh, hell. Why not just leave it? It's probably learned its lesson anyway, and its no threat to us..
<Leon> Let's just kill it.
* Tahn chucks a dagger at it. Blah.
* Emili stretches her bat wings and flaps them a little.
* Leon eyes Emili. "Or I should kill her instead."
* Leon twirls his rifle over into her general direction.
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn's dagger bounces off it's scaly hide.. 0 damage.
* Tahn takes the opportunity of the fact it's stuck in the ground to yank his dagger back out. :p
<TheStoryteller> >> Emili's turn.
<TheStoryteller> [Fatal Hopper] Eeee...
<Leon> ...In any case...I cannot make up for what I've done Bree.
* Bree turns to Leon. "Leon.. I'm sure she wasn't to blame... he's bound to have put her in a spell or something..."
<Bree> No one can baka.. you just have to keep going and make the rest of your life the best you can.. and that means to stop kicking yourself and help others.. am I right?
* Emili picks up her foot and then her sword, and uses the hilt of the sword to scratch her feet. "Puppy plays with footy!" ^_^
* Emili then leaps up and slams into the little Hopper.
<Leon> I don't deserve to make the best of of anything...
* Bree grabs onto Leon's shirt and shakes. "Ooooh!! Would you quit that already?"
<TheStoryteller> >> Emili plays with Vega Slice.. Fatal Hopper takes 43 damage.
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack's turn.
* Jack swings at the creature.
* Leon sighs, "Why are you so concerned about me..."
* Emili sits down in front of the hopper.
<Emili> Hello Hopper!
<Tahn> Uhm.. Erhm...
<Tahn> Emili... are you going to act like you did before?
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack's Barberella makes short work of the Hopper's outer hide.. Attack 1: 17!, 2: 19!
* Bree shrugs. "I dunno.. I just am.. you're just kicking yourself too much I guess.."
<Leon> You don't even know what I did...
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott's turn.
* Emili looks up at Tahn "Huh?"
<Tahn> No.. never mind. ^^;
<Jack> Heh...
<Leon> And if you knew..you'd probably change your tune.
* Scott tries to fry the monster with Fire arrow.....
* Emili pets the Hopper.
<Emili> Can I keep it?
<Bree> I'm basing my opinion on what you are now.. you're a good person now.. and that's all that matters right? The past's gone...
<Emili> Please?
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott gathers the firey energy to let his arrow fly, but it discorporates before even leaving his hands.
<Tahn> ....
<Scott> Eh?
<Tahn> ..What the?!
<Leon> ...Bree, I really don't deserve your concern.
* Emili smiles brightly.
* Bree flails. "Would you stop with all the self-kicking bull shit already Leon?" She sighs.
<Scott> That must mean that the spirit's really weak.
* Jack scratches his head.
* Emili pets the Hopper some more. "I'm gonna take good care of ya! Ya know? I'll feed you and give you cookies and crackers and tomatos and everything!"
<TheStoryteller> >> Leon's turn.
* Leon turns to the Fatal Hopper and fires away.
<TheStoryteller> >> The firey bullets maim the poor thing. Fatal Hopper is weak to Fire! 74 damage! The creature collapses in a heap at the party's feet.

~~ Victory! 8 XP, 100 $p gained. ~~

<Bree> See? Told you it was a sitting duck.. *smiles*
* Tahn sweatdrops.
* Leon turns back to Bree. "I'm sorry...I cannot."
* Scott looks at his hand where he would have cast....
* Emili throws Cherry Pup and Leon.
* Leon catches the blade. "You REALLY don't want to piss me off Batgirl. I mean *reeeeally*."
* Scott starts toward Horam.
<Scott> I know the way. Follow me.
* Bree sweatdrops. "They're all gonna kill each other.. at least no one's mad at me.." She laughs a little.
* Jack Looks at Leon and Emmi.... "Ah...Things are back to normal there..."
<Tahn> Gee. Normal, Greeeeeat.
<Jack> Well...To me that's normal, Tahn. Heh.
<Leon> Well Bree, I've noticed you've dropped the whole I'm a pervert thing...which is good.
<Tahn> Uh..
<Tahn> Guys..
<Bree> Oi.. I'd almost forgot about that...
<Tahn> We have a...uhm...
<Jack> Hm?
<Leon> ...*sweatdrop*..oh lucky me.
* Tahn points back at Ishtar.
<Bree> Let me guess.. a problem?
* Ishtar is still out cold...
<Leon> I suppose you want me to carry Ishtar.
<Scott> Leo, grab Ishtar, please?
* Emili picks up Ishtar with one hand.
<Jack> Hoboy......
<Scott> I'd hate to leave her on this beach.
* Jack rushes to Ishtar.
* Bree giggles. "Leo the Lion Hearted.."
* Emili trudges along after the group and smiles.
<TheStoryteller> Ishtar is too heavy for the still weakened Emili.. she drops her into the sand with a big cloud. ^^
<Tahn> Oopsa.
* Leon raises an eyebrow.
<Ishtar> Uhh...
* Leon hands "Cherry Pup" to Bree, "Hold this, please."
<Jack> Ishtar?
<Scott> Ishtar?
<Scott> Are you ok?
* Bree blinks, "Hookay.." and takes it.
<Tahn> Ishy-chan?
* Leon walks over and hoists Ishtar over his left shoulder with one arm. "Let's go."
<Emili> Hey, ummm!
<TheStoryteller> Ishtar doesn't respond, but at least she's alright.. mostly, anyway.
<Tahn> Uh, yeah. What Leon said.
* Emili dances on her feet
* Jack attempts to carry Ishtar....
<Johnathan> Looks like she did too much..
<Emili> The ground's hot!
<Emili> And and...
<Scott> Let's get going, folks.
<Emili> Where are we?
<Johnathan> ..maybe that teleportation spell took a lot more out of her than it should have..
<TheStoryteller> Ishtar is quite manageable with Leon and Jack on the job... Looking southwards, you can see the roofs of Horam over the next rise.
<Tahn> Actually, I'd think the water did more damage, John..
* Tahn buh-blinks and wonders if he's been to this town before...
* Bree lays 'Cherry Pup' over her shoulder. "Which way now?" She looks around.
<Scott> Ah.. Home sweet Horam.
<Emili> Hey hey!
<Leon> It's been some time since I've been to Horam.
<Emili> Listen!
* Scott walks on into town.
* Leon goes silent...has an emotionless face.
* Tahn walks on in, as well.
<Emili> Where are we!
<Emili> I wanna know!
<Scott> Horam.. The training city.
<Leon> Horam, you mass-murdering psycho broad.
<Leon> ...wait a sec.
<Jack> Horam...
* Bree shrugs "Last I remeber.. I fell asleep in snow.. now we're here.. I'm just as confused as you Emili..."

Katarina Zone West, Gates of Horam

<TheStoryteller> In front of you looms a large red gate.... a Torii.. the entrance to the sacred city of the Body, Mind, and Spirit.
<Tahn> Ixnay on the egory-gray.
<Scott> Here, people try to attain perfect unity of mind, body, and spirit.
* Bree mumbles, "Maybe the dream took alot out of me..."
* Leon looks over at Bree, "I didn't want to see you die...so I had to do something..."
<Leon> ....I dislike dreams...
<Emili> Umm umm!
* Scott knocks at the gate. "The gate keeper should hear it."
<Emili> What's here?
<Jack> Hmm...Maybe I should give this place a whirl one day....
<Scott> A battle I have to fight alone, Emmi.
<Tahn> This is Scott's hometown, Emmi.
<TheStoryteller> The large cast iron gates creak and swing open...
* Bree grumbles. "You were carrying me again.. weren't you?"
<Leon> Indeed I was.
* Scott walks on into town.

Training City Horam

<Leon> Offended?
<Emili> Why?
<TheStoryteller> Beyond them you see a brown-haired man dressed in loose fitting karate Gi, with hair up in a bun, bearing an insignia near his shoulder. He waves to all of you.
<Scott> Hi!
<Bree> Not offended.. just dont like being carried...
* Bree waves at the man, trying to pretend she's not upset.
* Scott walks over and shakes the man's hand. "Long time no see."
* Leon pays him no attention, "I want a place to drop this girl."
<TheStoryteller> [Karate Man] Konbanwa.. and welcome to Horam.. are you hear to take up training at one of our famous dojos?
<Leon> Well, you were unconcious...I could have left you laying.
<Scott> I'm here to see Master Katamari.
<Jack> I think I might....
<TheStoryteller> The man studies Scott a moment...
<Scott> To finish my training, as a matter of fact.
<Leon> I have no need of training.
<Bree> You could have woke me up or something... put me on a wagon or a cot or something...
<Bree> Oooh!! Pick me! I wanna train!
* Bree bounces around waving her hand in the air.
<TheStoryteller> [Karate Man] Oh, my apologies... it's you! Sensei wanted me to bring you there right away!
* Scott just stands there, being studied by the karate man.
<Leon> A wagon or a cot, sure lemme pull that out of my ass right in the middle of a snow storm.
<Scott> ok.
<Emili> Hey!
<Scott> Guys, wander around town. I'll meet up with you later.
<Emili> Listen!
* Johnathan smiles faintly. "Martial arts training.. that'd be a joke.."
* Bree sweatdrops. "No need to talk like that.. what's done is done.."
<TheStoryteller> [Karate Man] You can also tend to your hurt friend there...
<Emili> Why are we here?
<Leon> Scott...where can I put Ishtar?
<Scott> Try the Aoiya. I have family there.
<Leon> I'm not going to wander this place with Ishtar on my shoulder.
<Scott> Oh, ask for Grant or Lisa Astorian, Leon.
<Leon> ..sure...
* Scott leaves for the Katamari Dojo.
* Emili fumes and looks about.
* Leon starts heading off to Scott's place.
<Emili> Well fine!
* Emili flaps upward and flies away from the party.
<Bree> Nee.. what about my training? *sweatdrops*
<Johnathan> Emili, we are here beca-...
<TheStoryteller> [Karate Man] The Aoiya Restaurant in in the north east corner of town, next to the Astorian Kempo dojo.
<Johnathan> ..ok, fine, screw you too.
* Leon looks back at Bree, "Are you coming?"
<Tahn> Astorian?
<Bree> I wanna train though!
* Bree crosses her arms.
<TheStoryteller> The man walks off with Scott, bowing to you all.
<Tahn> Where have I heard that name before?
<Leon> Let's drop off Ishtar first.
<Leon> You can train afterward.
* Jack looks around...."Mind if I go look around this place?"
* Bree sighs, "If I leave here without training.. I'll be in a really pissy mood..." She follows the rest.
<Leon> ...I'm always in a pissy mood.
<Tahn> If I leave here without money... I'll be in the really pissy mood.
* Tahn goes to wander. ;P
* Leon heads on over to the dojo to drop Ishtar off.
* Jack goes to follow Tahn. "Gotta do something interesting, right?" Training City Horam, Dojo Row
<TheStoryteller> Leon has a hard time following the directions to Scott's dojo.. the streets are crowded with people..
* Leon looks at Bree, "I'll even help you train...."
<Karate_Guy> Heeeeeeeyyyy! :O
<Bree> I dont want to use guns Leon...
* Johnathan just takes off in a random direction, wandering the streets of the town, no doubt looking as out of place in his robes as a person in a gi would look wandering the roads of Vane.
* Leon snickers slightly, "I'm talking about these guns." *shows his arm*
<TheStoryteller> A little karate guy toddles up to you. He looks very, VERY oriental...and talks with a horrible accent.
* Leon pushes by the karate man, "Out of my way, pencil neck."
* Bree sweatdrops. "Those aren't guns silly..."
<Wind KarateGuy> Hello! I am from Wind Dojo! We give spiffy special to people who join! No money down! Pay next year! Join yes?
<Leon> Join...what?
<Wind Karate Guy> The Wind Karate Dojo!
<Leon> Why would I need your karate?
* Wind Karate Guy bows crazily. "Because we show special art of wind!"
<Tahn> Special art of wind...?
<Leon> I have the special art of twisting your shiny little head off and rolling it down the street. Doesn't mean I need students.
<Wind Karate Guy> You see enemy. Scary. Then....you run way! You win! Every time! Join yes?
<Bree> Hey cool!! That sounds good.. but, what do we pay next year?
<Wind Karate Guy> See? Look! I show you! I win every time! :O
* Wind Karate Guy runs away from Leon! O_o
* Bree sweatdrops "Uh.. that's not worth any payment.. that's running away.."
* Leon snickers.
<Leon> I think I scared him.
<Bree> No.. I think that's really his technique...
<Leon> Am I really that intimidating...?
<Bree> If you were.. I'd run away. *smiles*
<Leon> ...that's...I don't knwo what to think of that
<Bree> That's a compliment I guess?
* Bree shrugs, smiling.
<TheStoryteller> A young lady sits on a chair. She's very sexy...with nice sized boobs and an hour glass figure, and has bunny ears and a tail. She looks a bit miffed though.
<Bunny Karate Girl> Hey.
<Leon> What?
* Tahn holds back the urge to whistle. :O
<Bunny Karate_Girl> I'm not talking to you, male.
* Bunny Karate Girl turns to Bree. "Want to join our dojo?"
<Leon> Well, I'm talking to you, bitch.
* Bunny Karate Girl ignores Leon. ^_-
* Bree sweatdrops. "Leon! Be nice to the lady..."
<Bree> What does your Dojo do...?
<Leon> ..Nice..I don't do nice.
<Bree> .oO( I wonder if she hops away... )
<Bunny Karate Girl> Well, we teach the art of Aikido along with the art of seducing males, stepping on them in combat....and feminism 101.
<Leon> Good luck in overcoming this male in battle.
* Tahn stifles a chuckle .oO(Feminism? Then why the outfit? I mean.. geez!)
<Bunny Karate Girl> Hey, mister. This is not a day to test me.
* Bree sticks out her tounge at Leon. "I could take you.." She turns back to the Bunny. "Sure.. how much?"
<Leon> It's never a day to test me, Rabbit.
* Bunny Karate Girl grrs. "No, Trust me. You never test a woman during... 'that time'."
* Leon pulls his rifle up, "Can you outrun a bullet?"
<Bree> She's right Leon.. testing us during then isn't a good idea...
* Bunny Karate Girl winks at Bree. ^_- "You know, the TIME not to be tested..."
* Bree steps in the path of the rifle. "Hai.. er.." She coughs, blushing a bit. "Aaaanyway.. how much to join?"
<Leon> I could always take those bunny ears, rip them off your stupid little head and shove them directly up your ass.
* Tahn walks off, in a fake coughing fit, but one could probably hear the word "PMS" if he listened.
<Bunny Karate Girl> 100 SP for the first lesson. :)
<Bunny Karate Girl> What is your damage? (Grrs at Leon)
<Bree> That's just for the first lesson? *sweatdrops*
<Bunny Karate Girl> ^^; It's less for each additional lesson. That's just a startup fee.
* Leon looks at the girl, "You don't want to know...it'll just make me madder when I pull your head from the rest of your body."
<Bunny Karate Girl> Head? O_o
<Bree> Shh! Leon.. what do you know about "that time" anyway? Bet you don't even know what it's real name is...
<Leon> I don't care what time it is.
<Bunny Karate Girl> O_o YOU INSENSTIVE BASTARD! How dare you talk about THAT TIME! YOU MALE!
* Bree smiles. "See.. you don't know it's name..."
* Bunny Karate Girl knees Leon in the balls and storms off!
* Leon takes the shot with a little bit of a smirk.
* Bree sweatdrops. "Oh geez.. she's gonna get it... say Leon? Can I have the Bunny ears?"
* Tahn winces as he sees the gratuitous ball-crunching.
<Bree> That's if you're going to demolish her.. *sweatdrops*
<TheStoryteller> Before Leon can ponder how to twist those ears off her head, an old man bumps into him.
<Grant> Oh..sorry.
<Leon> Watch where you're going.
* Tahn walks back over to Leon and Bree.
<Grant> Oh. Haven't seen you all around these parts. I'm Grant Astorian.
<Leon> Big fuckin' deal.
<Bree> Aww.. I should have joined just to get a pair of bunny ears...
<Leon> I'm looking for some place to drop this girl off, Scott said I was looking for some dojo or something.
<Grant> Scott? What's that young man's last name?
* Leon eyes Bree, "I'm sure they'll still accept you if you really want to do that."
<Leon> I don't know..I never pay attention to that stuff...but he's from here.
* Bree ponders, "Aren't you supposed to be burried in Grant's tomb?"
* Tahn blinks.
<Grant> I have a grandson named Scott. Nice lad, but a bit on the possessed side.
* Tahn buh-blinks.
<Leon> Then you must be the person I'm looking for.
<Grant> Probably.
<Leon> Take me to somewhere where I can drop Ishtar off.
<Grant> Anyway, you can let your friend rest at my restaraunt. Come on.
* Leon follows.
<Bree> Think she'll just give me the ears?
* Bree follows the two.
* Tahn follows Leon. ;P
<Leon> Perhaps Bree. Might wanna go find out.
* Grant walks down Dojo row to a restaraunt. On the sign it reads , "Aoiya".
<Bree> Maybe a fuzzy tail too?
<TheStoryteller> Grants leads you through the packed main street into a side one. His figure is very in-shape considering his age.
<Leon> If you like.
* Bree tries to see the bunny ears above the crowd. "I gotta find her first!"
<Leon> Just outta curiosity..why would you wanna dress like that?
<Grant> Oh, your friend is already in here. She's eating me out of house and home.
<Bree> Don't you think it's cute? The bunny ears and tail? *smiles*
<Leon> ..must be Batgirl.
* Tahn chuckles "Sounds like Emili."
<Grant> Batgirl? She said her name was Emili.
<Leon> ...Cute...*ponders*....I don't know how to answer that question...
<Tahn> Yup. It's her. Batgirl is just what Leon calls her.
<Grant> Anyway, I think she's about to piss off my granddaughter. Not a wise choice.
* Bree tries climbing a pole to look for the Bunny girl. "Hey! Bunny girrrrrlll!!??"
<Leon> I'd prefer to call her dead as a doornail...tell your granddaughter to kill her if she wants.
<Tahn> Heh.. it may serve her right, but.. We might as well stop her before she gets me hurt. :P
<Leon> Where can I put Ishtar?
* Emili slobbers down six 15 pound steaks and the hardest whiskey.
* Lisa sighs.
<Grant> Oh, you can put her down in the bedroom in the back, sir.
<Leon> Don't call me sir.
* Bree flails. "Argh.. Where'd she goo! I want ears and a tail!"
* Leon goes and puts her in the back, and them reappears, looking for Bree.

Horam, Aoiya Restaurant

<TheStoryteller> Through the windows, you can see a young girl, hair in a black ponytail, looking at Emili in a mix of awe and frustration..
<Leon> Bree..where did you go?
* Tahn goes in the restauraunt and sees Emmi pigging out in the corner booth.
* Tahn facefaults. @_@
<Grant> That girl there?
* Grant points to the one with the black ponytail. "That's Lisa."
* Bree waves from up a pole "Up here! Looking for her.. but so far no luck.." She shields her eyes and looks again.
<Leon> Come down here amd we'll go look for her.
* Grant walks into the restaraunt. "Lisa, we're back!"
* Leon motions to Bree.
* Lisa fumes at Emili. "You want more.. O_o But I just gave you so much food!"
* Bree hops off the pole next to Leon. "Okay... hope she'll give me a set.." *giggles*
<Lisa> Hey Grandpa! ^_^
<Leon> Whatever makes you happy...
* Emili pieces off a large chunk of steak and gobbles it into her mouth
<Emili> More!
<Emili> More!
<Emili> This is yummy!
* Grant walks up to Lisa. "I just found out, Your brother's in town. These people are his friends. And yo, Emili, are going to eat me out of business."
<Leon> I don't think that dojo could teach you anything new anyway
* Lisa 's eyes light up. "Really? Scott's back?"
<Grant> yes.
<Lisa> Great! ^_^
<Tahn> Yep ^_^
* Emili pounds the table
<Lisa> Are you Scott's friends?
<Emili> More steaks!
<Lisa> ...We don't have Heaven's steaks.
* Bree blinks oddly at Leon "That's why I only want the ears and tail.."
* Grant turns to Tahn. "Do you know where he went to? He usually comes straight here. And you're cut off, Emili. No more or we'll go broke."
<Lisa> For the millionth time. We -do- not have them
* Tahn looks at Grant "If I heard him right, I believe he was going to the dojo his parents ran...or something to the effect."
<Leon> I suppose they would look good on you.
<Grant> Oh, he must be going to see Master Katamari.
* Emili looks at Lisa "I haven't eaten in...." Uses her fingers to count... "Ummm I forgot...but I'm still hungry!"
<Emili> More steaks!
<Emili> These are good!!
<Grant> NO!
* Lisa sighs moans. "Why me?"
<Bree> Not like I'd wear it alot.. but it'd be kinda funny to have dont you think? I might wear the ears though...
<Lisa> We have no more.
* Tahn sweatdrops. "I'll pay for some part of the damages she's caused to..uh.. your food."
<TheStoryteller> Tahn feels a tap on his shoulder as a female voice speaks up. "Tahn Igtenos?"
<Lisa> Hey...Thanks mister. :)
<Emili> But.... you got anymore food?
<Leon> Well, I'm not sure how to answer that...since I don't have much of a sense of humor anymore...
* Tahn buh-blinks and turns around.
<Tahn> Excuse me..?
* Lisa hmms, and hands Emili a cube wrapped up in paper. "Bubble Gum."
<Tira> I thought that'd be you.
<Tahn> Mrs. A! It's been years!
<Lisa> You don't eat it, you chew on it and blow bubbles.
<Emili> Bubble gum?
<Emili> It's food?
<Lisa> Sorta.
* Emili plops it into her mouth and chews.
<Emili> Hey it's sticky!
* Bree bounces up and down, trying to see over heads in the crowd. "Where'd that bunny go to anyway?"
<Tira> That it has. Where did you disappear to, after getting into Gregory's class?
<Leon> I don't know..do you want to stand on my shoulders and see if you can find her?
* Lisa nods. ^^;
* Grant hands Lisa a wrapped sword. "Lisa, take this to the Katamari dojo. Scott should have it."
* Tahn shudders slightly. "It's a very long story. But Gregory is nothing that many first saw.."
* Emili chews on it somewhere then swallows it.
<Lisa> ...Ah...I see. No problem, Grandfather. ^_^
<Emili> Got anymore?
<Emili> I like it!
* Lisa runs out of the Restaurant.
* Bree blinks. "Sure, I guess that'd help.. just don't drop me ok?"
<Grant> We're out, Emili.
<Leon> I won't drop you..I promise.
* Leon sticks out his hand.
<Grant> You should accompany Lisa, people. I think you need to be there for Scott now.
* Emili finishes her wine.
* Emili belches.
<Emili> Ahh...
<Emili> Tastey drink!
<Grant> She doesn't have the best of manners.
* Bree sizes Leon up. "How'm I supposed to get on your shoulders?"
<Tahn> (w/o looking back) She's not exactly all there at the moment.
<Leon> Just take my hand.
<Grant> You people should really just go follow Lisa, ok?
<Leon> Just take my hand, Bree. I'll do the rest.
<Bree> Okay.. no funny stuff though..
* Bree holds out her hand.
<Leon> I don't do funny stuff.
<Bree> I dont mean funny haha...
* Leon takes her hand and pulls her up onto his shoulders with a small heave.
<Leon> Now stand up and look around...
* Bree wiggles a bit to get her balance. "Right!" She shields her eyes to look around. "Come out come out where ever you are little Bunny..."
<Leon> OK Bree, I have you..and I won't drop you.
* Tahn yells up to Leon and Bree. "Get down here you two!"
* Tahn goes after Lisa as fast as possible.
<Leon> Shaddup Tahn. Can't you see we're busy?
* Bree flails "But I'm looking for someone!"
<Scott> Ok.
<Leon> You know Bree..why don't you just ask someone where the dojo is.
<Bree> You know.. that's a good idea..
<Leon> Just don't step on my face...
<Bree> Can I get down now? Um.. ok!
* Bree back flips off Leon!
<Bree> TADAAA!!
<Leon> Impressive.
* Bree searches out and flags down a karate person. "Hey can I have your help please?"
<Leon> Let's ask someone...
* Leon stands behind Bree, looking all intimidating.
<TheStoryteller> Tira and Grant wave sayonara as the group departs for the Katamari dojo... Bree happens to get accurate directions for herself and Leon.
<Tahn> Bye Mrs. A!
* Tahn waves and walks off.
<Tira> Bye, Tahn.
* Bree skips towards the Bunny Dojo, fully intent on getting the bunny outfit.
* Leon follows slowly.
* Johnathan wanders his way back into the group on their way to the Katamari dojo.

Horam, Katamari Dojo of Mitsurugi Ryu Bushido

<TheStoryteller> Scott makes his way to the imposing building near the center of town... his guide leading the way, and opening the shoji that serves as the entrance past the main foyer.
* Scott walks into the dojo. "Thank you. I'll handle the rest."
<TheStoryteller> [Karate Man] Hai. Master Katamari is waiting.
<TheStoryteller> He remains by the door, while you proceed further..
* Scott proceeds further into the dojo. "Time to finish my training."
<TheStoryteller> Through a couple more rooms you pass people sparring with wooden bokkens, practicing the various tecniques taught here. You can't help but feel more at ease.
<Scott> Definately some place I can get used to.
<TheStoryteller> The sliding door up ahead is all that remains before the main chamber. ^^
* Scott looks for Master Katamari. "Katamari Sensei?"
* Scott walks into the main chanber.
<TheStoryteller> Scott sees a man with green hair seated upon a wooden throne, with pictures of Dragons and such adorning it. A large sword hangs on the wall over him... To his right is the Priestess Evol. They seem to be discussing something.
* Scott walks up to the throne. "Lady Evol, Katamari Sensei?"
<TheStoryteller> Katamari closes his eyes a moment, and then stares at Scott.. almost through him. Evol bows politely.
<TheStoryteller> [Seijuro Katamari] So, you have come at last.
* Scott looks right back at Katamari.
<Scott> That I have.
<Scott> I have come to learn the succession technique..to finish my training.
<Scott> And to purge a spirit from my soul, which has supressed my sword talents for 19 years.
<Katamari> I know. I can feel the desire burning within your soul.. it is much like your father, Lance's.
<Katamari> Evol has told me of this spirit... it clouds your mind and your true ability.
<Scott> But the spirit is at it's weakest here in Horam. That is the reason for my return here.
<Katamari> Even a demon must fear this place. For here harmony of all things is achieved.
<Scott> True. Now, I must finish my training to be able to defeat the spirit. Please, Katamari Sensei. Teach me the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu succession techinque.
<Katamari> You wish to take it upon yourself to achieve this unity as well? It is a difficult path.
<Scott> I do wish that harmony.
<Scott> It's a harmony I've not had for almost all of my life.
<Katamari> Yes.. the succession technique... the pride of myself and all the ancestors who practiced it.
<Katamari> If you truly seek to better yourself, then you will achieve mastery... perhaps you will finish the work your father labored but did not complete.
<Scott> I will not let down the proud name of the past successors.
<Scott> That has been my dream, Master.
<Katamari> You do your father proud.. perhaps you may be the successor I have been searching for.
* Evol speaks up..
<Scott> Perhaps. The only way to know is to test my skills.
<Evol> Scott, I have faith in your abilities... but this will be very risky..
<Evol> Once I set up the wards, you nor the spirit DarkStar will have a method of escape.
<Scott> Then I need a decent Katana to defeat him.
<Katamari> Scott, fate smiles upon you. Turn around.
* Scott turns around.
* Lisa waves. " ^_^ Hey Bro! Brought you something."
<Scott> Lisa chan!
<Scott> It's been too long...and what is this?
<TheStoryteller> Behind her the party comes stumbling in.. ^^
<Lisa> Scott-san! Here! A katana. ^_^ It's from me, so you know I'm gonna be right here with you!
* Lisa hands Scott a katana wrapped in paper.
* Scott takes the sword and unwraps it. He then hugs his sister. "Thanks, Sis."
* Lisa hugs back. "No problem."
<Lisa> ^_^ Now go and win! Like I know you will!
<Scott> Now, let's finish this. Everyone, stay back. This is gonna get ugly.
* Tahn comes in.
<Tahn> Er. All right.. ^^;
* Lisa steps back.
<TheStoryteller> As Scott unwraps the sword, he sees a fine weapon in his hand. The hilt is wrapped all in white... and the light shines off the honed edge.
* Scott sets himself up, using a battou jutsu stance.
* Katamari lifts an eyebrow.
<Scott> Definately a nice sword.
<Evol> I feel a certain power from that weapon..
<Tahn> (m) I'll say.. that thing almost radiates energy..
<Katamari> Indeed.. it is called `Misogi`. It means purification...
* Katamari rises from the chair...
* Johnathan smiles faintly, keeping his voice low as well. "A nice sword indeed.. and appropriately named.."
<Katamari> How fitting a weapon... another ally by your side, my student.
<Scott> I have many good allies, master. My friends.
<Katamari> A shame they cannot stand by your side.. this is your own fight.
<Scott> I know that all too well.
<Katamari> Now come, I will train you now for what lies ahead.
<Scott> This has been my fight all my life. Thank you, Master Katamari.
* Scott goes with Katamari.
* Katamari grabs the huge sword from the wall, and walks off to the side with Scott.
* Evol looks over the party assembled...
<Evol> You all are very strong.. I regret that you cannot assist Scott with more than words...
<Scott> Wish me luck, people. I'll need it.
<Evol> You are missing some members I see... please try to gather them while we prepare..
<Tahn> Heh.. remember... We're here if we can help.. if it's possible, we will.
<Tahn> ^_^
<Tahn> Ah..
<Tahn> Okay.
<Tahn> John... Emmi.. Jack..
<Johnathan> We can't, Evol.. not all of them, anyway..
<Tahn> Wait here.
<Scott> Tahn, grab a few healing herbs for me. I'll need them against DarkStar.
<Tahn> I think I know where Bree and Leon are.
<Tahn> Sure, I will on my way. ^_^
<TheStoryteller> They all nod in agreement, of course Emili wants more food.. ^^
* Tahn runs out of the dojo, goes to an item shop, buys 3 herbs, gets directions to the bunny dojo, and runs in that direction. ^_~
* Evol goes to the back, rolling up her robes, looking quite serious.

Horam, Bunny Karate Dojo

<TheStoryteller> Meanwhile...
* Bree peeks her head in. "Hellooooo? Anyone home?"
<Bunny Karate Girl> Who's there?
<Bree> Me!
* Bree smiles big, knowing that's the not the answer she wanted.
* Bunny Karate Girl steps out of a side room. "Ah...it's you!..and..." She glowers. "..him."
* Leon stands there looking like his normal hate filled self.
* Bree smiles. "Yup! It's me again... I was wondering if you'd let me have one of those outfits without having to join the dojo..."
* Leon crosses his rather large arms.
<Bunny Karate Girl> ^^; Humm...I'll have to ask...
* Bunny Karate Girl goes to the back room.
<Leon> ..I certainly hope you like this...
* Bunny Karate Girl comes back. "Yeah, but you gotta pay. :/"
<Bree> How much though? *blinks*
<Bunny Karate Girl> 15 Silver okay?
<Bree> How bout I fight you for it? *grins*
* Tahn runs in and practically runs over Leon and Bree. @_@
<Bunny Karate Girl> ^_^; Ahhh....Well...
* Leon watches Tahn bounce off his back.
<Tahn> Guys..!
<Bunny Karate Girl> We don't really fight girls one on one. But I'd be happy to beat the tar out of your boyfriend!
* Leon cracks his knuckles, "You wanna fight me?"
* Bree sweatdrops, annoyed. "He's not my boyfriend..."
<Bunny Karate Girl> ;) You bet, mister "You discuss that time of the month you are a dead dead man".
<Leon> Don't insult Bree like that either...I'm not her boyfriend.
<Bunny Karate Girl> ;) Okay okay...
<Leon> But if you think you can beat me... *snicker*
<Bree> Hey.. it's just a friendly fight.. it's not like we'd try to hurt each other.. we'd go till the first knock down... no weapons, ok?
<TheStoryteller> Meanwhile, Tahn is trying to get your attention.. ^^
* Tahn taps Leon on the shoulder. "Your favorite little punching bag is here, so pay attention to him, OKAY?!"
<Leon> Later Tahn.
<Tahn> Uh...
<Leon> Wait a second..I can't use my gun...
<Tahn> It's *pant* kinda.. a NOW type of thing.
* Leon decides to...pick up Tahn!
<Leon> Let's fight.
<Bunny Karate Girl> O_o
<Bunny Karate Girl> Sensei! There's an insane man in here!
<Bree> Just a minute Tahn.. I want a bunny suit...
* Bree steps up to the Bunny Girl.
<Bree> Come on! We'll fight for your suit. *grins*
<Tahn> LET ME GO, YOU DAMN LOONEY!
<TheStoryteller> A bunch of Bunny girls run out and begin to pound on Leon!
<Leon> Oh..
* Leon puts Tahn down.
* Leon starts to toss them all off.
* Tahn gets pounded on in the process! O_o
<Tahn> Ow! Hey!
<TheStoryteller> Leon doesn't feel the hits, but he's driven back by the..er.. intimidating wave of female bodybuilders. ^^
* Bree laughs at the flying bunny girls.
<TheStoryteller> The bunny girls punt him outside!
<Bunny Karate Girl> And stay out, you MALE!
<Leon> You little girls shouldn't be playing like that.
<Leon> I thought it was gonna be a fair fight.
<Leon> One on one.
<TheStoryteller> Bree is kind of forced out as well...
<Bree> Heeeey! I wanted a bunny suit! *flails*
<Bunny Karate Girl> Don't make us call the Hoochboy Dojo on your ass! Get out!
* Tahn is more than kind of forced out as well...
<Leon> Do you want me to burn this building to the ground?
<Tahn> Damnit, Leon! Shut up! Geez already! Never learn to shut your fucking mouth, eh?
<Tahn> Anyways.
<Tahn> Evol.
* Leon grabs Tahn by the throat, "What was that?"
<Tahn> Needs all of us.
<Tahn> *gak* ...as I was saying..
<Tahn> Put me the hell DOWN!
* Bree tries to get back into the dojo. "Come on please? Can't I have one? Even from a fair fight?" She sounds pleading.
<Leon> It sounded like, "Mr. Leon and Miss Bree, I need your attention. But my ears aren't too good."
<Leon> So why don't you try again.
* Leon lets go of his throat.
<Tahn> No. I don't need your attention. I just need you two to get your asses down to the Katamari Dojo, pronto!
<Leon> And why should I?
<TheStoryteller> A bunny girl extends a hand from the door, and a suit is in her hands.
<Bunny Karate Girl> Here girl. ^_^ You need a bit of sunshine with a guy like that. It's on the house.
<Tahn> Why? Because..
<Tahn> because..
<Bree> After I get a bunny suit Tahn!
* Bree takes the suit and smiles happily.
<Bree> Thanks alot! I appreciate it!
<Tahn> .oO(God.. Leon wouldn't give a damn about what Evol thinks... think Tahn.. think.)
<Bunny Karate Girl> No problem! ^_^
<Tahn> Because I'll tell you anything you want about *cough* my past if you do.
* Bree bows her thanks to the Bunny Girl and walks over to Tahn and Leon. "Okay! We can go now!" *smiling big*
* Leon follows Bree, ignoring Tahn completely, "OK, let's go."
* Bree puts the bunny ears on her head and smile at Tahn. "So.. what were you saying again?"
<Tahn> .oO(Good. He didn't hear me. I'm not obliged to tell him.)
<TheStoryteller> Suddenly a Wind Karate Dojo member rushes by, trying his Fleeing Whirlwind technique.... the group is swept up and tosses aways down the street, to the town center and ultimately the dojo. ^^
<Tahn> Er.. nothing.. Just that we need to get to the dojo because Evol wants us there.
<Tahn> Er.. o_o
<Wind Karate Guy> Sorry I is! Hee hee!
* Wind Karate Guy whirls away.

Horam, Katamari Dojo

<TheStoryteller> Just as the group was getting bored, Tahn and co arrive in a flash..
<Leon> Well I certainly hope those ears are worth the trouble...
* Tahn rushes back into the room.
<Tahn> I got them, Lady Evol.
* Bree nodnods giddily, bunny ears flopping. "Of course they are!"
<Tahn> And I got this, Scott.
* Tahn tosses Scott the 3 herbs.
<Tahn> Sorry it took so long.
<Tahn> Leon was being himself.
<Leon> And Tahn has no balls.
* Scott grabs the herbs. "Thanks, Tahn. Now, onto business."
<Leon> So he wouldn't come out and say why he wanted me to come.
<Lisa> Good luck Scott! I believe in you!
<Scott> Thanks, Sis.
* Bree points to her bunny ears. "Aren't they cute?"
<Tahn> (m, to Leon) I didn't because I knew you wouldn't give a damn, Blackfire.
<TheStoryteller> Evol has already gone through the shoji into the next room...
<Scott> Now, I'm going to face DarkStar.
<Leon> You're right...I don't give a damn. But you still have no balls.
* Scott goes into the next room.
<Tahn> We're cheerin you on all the way, Scott!
<TheStoryteller> Scott looks a lot different than when you saw him previously... it's not just the kimono and sandals either.
<Leon> And why doesn't someone tell me why I was needed here.
* Bree smiles at Leon and Tahn. "Stop fighting and say my bunny ears are cute."
<Scott> Thank you...my friends.
<TheStoryteller> Katamari comes out of the room...
* Leon looks at Bree, "They look nice on you, yes."
* Tahn looks at Bree. "For risk of Leon kicking my ass in a jealous rage... They're cute." ^_^
<Katamari> The ofudas are in place.. please proceed inside if you would like to support Scott during his trial.
<Leon> ...Jealous Rage..?
* Bree blinks. "Eh? Why would he go off on a jealous rage?"
* Tahn goes inside, muttering nothing more than "In the words of Leon.. get a room."
* Lisa steps inside.
<Leon> Out of all the things I have to be vengeful about..jealousy isn't one of them...
<Leon> Get a room?
<Leon> Are you saying that...?

Horam, Katamari Dojo Sacred Chamber

<TheStoryteller> You all enter into the designated room for the ceremony. It's very empty, except for a straw mat in the center, about which two incense candles burn...
<Lisa> ^_^ Umm...it smells like sage in here....
<TheStoryteller> On the walls are three pieces of paper with strange markings...
* Bree sweatdrops. "You know Tahn.. I dont think he likes me... so getting a room doesn't fit..."
* Scott kneels and starts to meditate for the ceremony.
<Tahn> (m, to Bree) He likes you a hell of a lot more than the rest of us...
* Evol is kneeling in the corner, affixing the last one, and chanting..
<Bree> (m to Tahn) The fact that he isn't shooting at me or yelling, doesn't mean he likes me...
* Leon leans up against a wall.
<Evol> Everyone... I will be placing the barrier... stay near the door, or you may be injured.
* Scott is deep into his meditation.
* Lisa is already near the door. "Okay, Lady Evol."
* Bree gets near the door.
<Tahn> (m to Bree, and staying near said door) The fact that he usually isn't as psycho when he's around you, however..
* Johnathan takes a step away. "Scott.. may the universe itself stand with you here..."
<Scott> Thank you, Johnathan.
<Leon> I'm not scared.
<TheStoryteller> The imposing figure of Katamari stands silently by the entrance, looking on.
<Bree> (m to Tah) Bah.. that's nonsense.. I think it's because I actually talk to him.. not yell or scream..
* Scott stands, a look of peace on his face as he awaits the ceremony.
<Evol> Spirits of Heaven above... Goddess power be mine.. place now the Ultimate Ward upon this place.. pillar of Spirit..
* Leon eyes Bree and Tahn, "What are you two mumbling about over there?"
<Tahn> (m, to Bree) I actually talk to him when he isn't using me as a battering ram.
* Evol glows and touches the 3rd ward, then the second, then the first...
* Bree grins jokingly at Leon. "We're wondering if they'd give you some bunny ears too..."
<Leon> Oh...
* Leon doesn't comment on that.
<TheStoryteller> In an instant a surge of energy is felt, a triangular prism of light surrounding Scott.
<Bree> (m to Tahn) But if he liked you, I'd be scared... *sweatdrops*
<Evol> It is in place. I can do no more.
<Tahn> (m, Bree) What's that supposed to mean?
<Katamari> Now Scott... concentrate upon the DarkStar.. see him before you... not inside you..
<Tahn> ...Go get 'em, Scotty. May Bahamut and Althena both look upon you.
<Bree> (m to Tahn) Because you're a guy.. if he liked you... wouldn't that be scary?
<Leon> ...why do I feel like someone's watching me...?
* Lisa watches intently.
* Scott concentrates....focusing his energy upon the spirit....suddenly dark forces lurch from Scott as DarkStar takes form in front of him.
* Bree stares at Leon, bunny ears wiggling, and makes a funny face at him.
* Tahn facefaults.
* Leon has a puzzled look on his face.
* Scott eyes the spirit...
<Lisa> O_o Scott...
<TheStoryteller> The spirit takes shape.... into a man, wielding a dark sword... he has an amused grin upon his face.
<Leon> Now there's something you don't see everyday.
<DarkStar> So.. the little child finally thinks he can end his nightmare...
* Scott eyes DarkStar, using a stance for battou jutsu, a sword drawing attack technique.
* Bree blinks at DarkStar. "Oh boy.. why drag me away from the happy bunny dojo for this grim picture?" *sweatdrops*
<Leon> No shit Bree...why the hell were we needed for this...
<Johnathan> Moral support.
<Scott> I will end it, DarkStar. Or should I say...SORATA SHIROU!
<Johnathan> Notice that the demon has none.
<Johnathan> Scott does.
<Tahn> (m) Sorry Bree.. Sorry Leon.. Evol told me you were needed, so I went to get you. ^^;
<Johnathan> Might make a difference.
<Lisa> Support my brother or you'll be sorry! >:/
<DarkStar> So you know... I heven't used that name in millenia..
<Tahn> (m) Besides, we got little Miss Kung-Fu over there.
<Scott> I was able to see your memories when you took over my body.
* Bree blinks. "Brother?"
<Scott> I know everything...
<Lisa> Yes. He's my brother.
<Scott> About Serena Ausa, and your death.
<DarkStar> But it doesn't matter.. because of Gregory I've finally had my revenge on the Ausa Dynasty... after 3000 years of pain. And I saw it all through your eyes..
* Tahn buh-blinks.
<Bree> Woah.. learn something new every day... *smiles* Nice to meet you then.. I'm Bree.
* Bree extends her hand to Lisa.
<Scott> Now I will end that pain. By ending your life now.
* Lisa smiles and shakes Bree's hand. "I'm Lisa."
<Tahn> .oO(Ausa? O_o THE Serena Ausa?)
<Leon> ...if I have to be someone's...moral support..they are in some deep shit.
<DarkStar> I think not... I'll destroy your soul and claim your body as my own.
* Bree smiles. "Coming with us by any chance?"
<Lisa> I wish. :/ I gotta stay here and train...
* Bree tosses a fist in the air. "Kick it's ass Scott!!" *smiles*
<DarkStar> Then not even Gregory will stand before my magical prowess..!
<Scott> You may have been able to possess the old Scott Astorian, but not the 14th Successor to Hiten.
<Lisa> Yeah! :D
<Bree> Aww.. too bad.. we could always use another to tag along..
<Lisa> ^_^ Thanks though.
* Bree smiles. "You're welcome.."
<Lisa> :)
<Katamari> Begin!

~~ Decisive Battle: Scott vs. DarkStar! ~~

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 1!

<TheStoryteller> >> Scott's turn.
* Scott points toward his-front as a prismatic barrier appears in front of himself, rendering them immune to magic. STAR SHIELD!
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott casts Star Shield! He is immune to magic!
<TheStoryteller> >> DarkStar's turn.
<DarkStar> Haha.. that won't save you forever.. cower behind your pathetic barrier..
<Scott> You're a magician. I'm a swordaman.
<TheStoryteller> >> Darkstar raises his spirit sword and lashes out at Scott.. 10 damage!

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 2!

* Leon watches the battle with little interest.
* Scott closes his eyes and concentrates. When his incantation is finished, he reopens his eyes as they shine with the brilliance of a star, showing him his enemy's intents. WARNING!
<Bree> (m to Tahn) What if you're right though...
* Bree watches the battle as she talks.
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott casts Warning.. he gains 40 to Dodge...
<Tahn> (m, Bree) About what?
<DarkStar> Come out and play little boy... I'm getting impatient.
<TheStoryteller> >> DarkStar attacks... Miss!
<Scott> A true warrior knows when to up his attack power...

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 3!

<TheStoryteller> >> Scott's Shield shatters!
<Bree> (m to Tahn) About Leon.. liking me...
* Scott sheathes his sword and assumes a battou jutsu stance, keeping a close eye on his enemies and studying their moves. KIAI SLICE!
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Have you SEEN him this past week or so?
* Lisa cheers in the background! "Go Scott! Go Scott!"
<Bree> (m to Tahn) No.. not really.. unless you mean phyisicly seeing him..
<Leon> Scott, if you don't kick that thing's ass, I will.
<Scott> Time to kick your sorry ass, Shirou.
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott focuses his spirit.. his Hit is raised 38%! He gains counter-attacking ability!
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Well, I have. It's like he's all over you! *chuckles*
<DarkStar> You'll have to survive this first...
<Tahn> Come on, Scott-san. You can beat his rootie pooh candy ass.
<Scott> You ain't nothin', Shirou....
<DarkStar> Dark fires of the nether realm.. blast my opponent to ash! Fire Blast!
* Bree turns blue. "(w to Tahn) T..that's not funny..."
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott is assualted by burning flames, however his Plasma Ring protects him from the fire... 12 damage!
<Lisa> Go Scott-San!
<Tahn> (m, Bree) That's right, it isn't. Yet it's true. It also keeps Leon from using me as a battering ram more than is healthy, so I'm fine with it. ^_^
<Bree> (m to Tahn) B..but.. I'm not... it's me he's after.. not you...

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 4!

* Scott slices right at DarkStar...
<TheStoryteller> >> DarkStar is caught in the side by the sword, as it flares brightly! DarkStar is weak to the weapon! 32 damage!
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Come again?
* Tahn cheers quietly! "Goooo Scott-sama!"
<Scott> Damn good sword...
<DarkStar> So.. you came prepared I see...
<Lisa> ^_^ Go Scott!
<Scott> THANKS LISA CHAN!
<DarkStar> No matter...
<Leon> I just remembered why I hate coming to this town.
<Leon> The language here pisses me off.
* Tahn looks at Leon and grins. "Why would that be, Leon-san? heheheh."
<Bree> (m to tahn) If he likes me.. then he's after me right? I.. I dont want that....
* DarkStar summons and intense wave of of water at Scott... "Driving Storm!"
<Lisa> ^_^
<Scott> O_o;
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott is buffeted for 21 damage!
<Leon> Tahn Baka desu yo. Now shut up and watch.
* Lisa turns to Leon, and everyone. "Leon no baka, desu ka?"
* Tahn sweatdrops.

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 5!

<Lisa> Don't make fun of my language, thanks. :p
* Lisa turns around.
* Leon eyes the girl, "And who the hell are you?"
* Johnathan smiles faintly at Lisa's comment. "Heh.."
<Lisa> Scott's sister.
* Scott points toward his-front as a prismatic barrier appears in front of himself, rendering them immune to magic. STAR SHIELD!
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott raises his shield!
<Bree> (m to Tahn) What's wrong? I didn't say anything bad...
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Come again?
<TheStoryteller> >> DarkStar swipes again.. Miss!
<Bree> (m Tahn) I dont want him after me... like that... I'd rather be the battering ram...
* Scott uses an uppercut move...RYU SHOU SEN!
<TheStoryteller> >> DarkStar is met by Scott's counter! 30 damage!

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 6!

* Scott grabs one of the herbs and shoves it down his throat..
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott uses a Dried Herb.. he regains 25 HP!
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Erhm... I don't think Leon would be that bad if he was civil... I mean.. you saw him at the trial, ne?
<Bree> (m Tahn) It's not a matter of liking or disliking.. I just dont want anyone... that's all...
* DarkStar glances at Scott evilly, and draws back for a moment.. and shoves his blade striaght throught he barrier at him!
* Scott attempts to dodge.
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott is hit for 9 damage! The energy is absorbed by DarkStar as HP.
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Althena works in mysterious ways. You may not want anyone yet... but life changes.

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 7!

<TheStoryteller> >> Scott's shield dissapates...
* Scott rushes at DarkStar slicing with his blade.
<Bree> (m Tahn) Maybe.. but I really dont think anything'll happen with Leon... trust me..
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott finds his mark! The weapon flares again, mauling the dark foe.. 35 damage!
<Tahn> (m, Bree) If you say so... but the signs are there, bunnygal. Trust me. ^_-
* Lisa Yays! ^_^
<Johnathan> It's a lucky thing indeed he has that sword...
* Bree sweatdrops. "(m Tahn) Those are one way signs.. you can't force the other to go up that street..."
<TheStoryteller> >> Second attack: 30!
<DarkStar> You are much stronger than I expected... Gregory was right to fear your potential.
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Eroo? did I say they weren't? Did I Try to force you to go up that street? No. ^_^
<Lisa> Are you gonna dissapear now and leave my brother alone!? >:/
<Scott> As I said, you can't beat the 14th successor to Hiten, Shirou.
* Johnathan frowns slightly, murmuring. "..that might just make the difference.. Scott, you can do this."
<DarkStar> Fires of fury.. burn like no other! Sun Burst!
<Scott> Now, try to fight me with that sword of yours.
<Bree> (m Tahn) No.. you didn't.. but you're hinting at it.. just trust me that I don't like him..
<Tahn> (m, Bree) I think this whole party likes him about as much as he likes us.
<TheStoryteller> >> An intense ball of white hot flame engulfs Scott... he is seared for only 17 damage.
* Lisa falls on her bottom from surprise due to Darkstar's spell. "ITTE!"
* Scott braces his sword.

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 8!

* Lisa scrambles up again. -_-;
* Scott rushes his opponent and quickly slices right through DarkStar. FASTCUT!
<Bree> (m Tahn) I like everyone though... I even liked Emili when she was evil.. I also grabbed up that vampire woman with out thinking.. because I like everyone..
<DrakStar> What? He shouldn't be this fast...!
<Lisa> Ha! Eat it :D
<TheStoryteller> >> DarkStar is run through by the blade.. 40 damage!
<TheStoryteller> It looks like his form is weakening...
<Scott> Do you admit defeat, DarkStar?
<DarkStar> Never. You will be mine.. I did not live all this time to be defeated by you.. not even Serena Ausa faced me and was ever the same..
* Leon has been silent quite a while.
* DarkStar gathers his energy....
<DarkStar> Twilight of Ice, and Morning of Ashes.... combine into the glorious dawn of death!
<Tahn> (m, Bree) You didn't like the evil Emmi. You just knew the good Emmi was still there.
<Lisa> Doushita no ka na!?
<Scott> O_O;
* Bree rubs her head wondering what to do "(m Tahn) Well.. that's what I meant.. I still liked her, but I knew it wasn't her fault..."
<Lisa> Scott-San!
<TheStoryteller> >> Motes of fire and ice appear in his hands, fusing into one large explosion of mixed elemental power!
* Scott braces himself... he should have set up a barrier..
<Tahn> Scott-san!
<Scott> Oh shit...I should have set up Star Shield again...
<TheStoryteller> >> DarkStar uses Chilling Inferno! [[Editor's Note: An SFRPG Jess tribute, honest! ^_^]]
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott is protected from the flames, but the ice freezes his whole body.. he is damaged for 39!
<Lisa> Scott-san!
<Bree> (m Tahn) Hey Tahn.. what should I do about this anyway..? I can't just take off running... *looks at Scott worried.*

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 9!

<Tahn> (m, Bree) About Scott? I wish there was something we COULD do..
<Katamari> Scott... do it now! The succession...!
* Bree sweatdrops. "(m Tahn) I didn't mean about him... I know we can't do anything but watch... I meant about Leon.."
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Just don't pretend to notice. I doubt he'd do anything to harm you, wether or not he feels worthy of your attention.
<Bree> (m Tahn) But.. If I reject him.. it'll just make him worse.. *sweatdrops*
<Tahn> C'mon, Scott! A phoenix can arise from the ashes, so can you!
* Scott sheathes his sword and rushes at DarkStar. His speed is so fast that he disappears. He then attacks with a very fast and powerful battou justsu attack...HITEN MITSURUGI RYU OU GI! (SUCCESSION TECHNIQUE!)
* DarkStar wideyes.
<Lisa> Shinja yada, Scott!! Gambre!
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott attacks faster than the mighty winds or the shooting stars... he deals a fatal blow of 50 damage!
<DarkStar> NO! You bastard...!
<Lisa> Yeaaaaaaah! =D
<Tahn> (m, Bree) So don't do either. Just act neutral. Act like you always do around him.
* Scott reappears and skids to a stop, sword still out to his side as he just attacked.
<Lisa> Sayonara, Darkstar!
<DarkStar> My revenge...I was so close.......!
<Bree> (m Tahn) Wouldn't that just make him like me more since that's how I am anyway?
<Tahn> (m, Bree) No.. things won't probably change.
<Scott> So long, asshole....you knew you couldn't beat me.
<TheStoryteller> In a burst of darkness, Darkstar implodes upon himself! o_o

~~ Scott is Victorious! ~~

<TheStoryteller> >> Scott has now become a Blademaster! He gains Blade, while losing Fire and Water Magics. # of Attacks Up 1! Scott is now Combat Oriented! :)

* Tahn facefaults.
* Scott stands and sheathes his blade.
<Tahn> Whoa! Wicked!
* Lisa cheers wildly. ^_^
* Bree just applauds, not having watched much. ^^;
<Scott> Such a sad individual he was. But it's a good thing he's gone.
<Johnathan> Impressive, Scott...
<Leon> About time.
<TheStoryteller> Scott feels a warmth in himself.... a purity of spirit. The barrier around him flickers and fades to nothingness.
* Lisa rushes up and hugs her brother. "You did it! :D"
<Bree> (m Tahn) You know.. I'm gonna feel real awkward around him now...
<Katamari> Well done, Astorian.
* Scott turns around and is rushed by Lisa. "It was with your moral support that I was able to. Thank you, all."
<Tahn> (m Bree) Sorry about that.. I thought you had the same feelings towards him. ^^;
<Lisa> ^_^ No problem!
<Scott> No, thank you, Master. If it wasn't for your teaching, I wouldn't have beaten DarkStar.
* Lisa steps back.
<Tahn> Not a problem, Scott-sama. ^_^
* Bree sweatdrops "(m Tahn) Why on earth would I? I mean.. I didn't show any signs..."
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Not any obvious signs.. it did strike me as funny that you tended to spend your time more with Leon than anyone else here. ^^;
<Bree> (m Tahn) No one else talks to me.. *grumbles*
<Lisa> ^_____^
<Tahn> (m Bree) What am I doing right now?
<Scott> Lisa, everyone, Thanks for your support. Now, we've got to get Haylee back.
<Tahn> Yeah..
<Lisa> Who's Haylee?
<Tahn> but where to look?
<Bree> (m Tahn) Yeah.. I know it's talking to me.. but think about how much you've talked to me before now..
<Leon> ...
<Johnathan> She's.. one of our number. One of us..
<Scott> A friend of mine. Gregory Windstar is controlling her mind.
<Evol> You've done it Scott.. the new you is quite impressive.
<Lisa> He's the guy who possessed you, right?
<Scott> Right.
<Scott> Thanks, Lady Evol.
<Johnathan> ...would they still be at that tower?
<Tahn> (m Bree) It's not like you made much conversation yourself..
<Scott> Could be. We can always check ito ut.
<Tahn> I doubt it.
<Tahn> I know my teacher.. evil as he may have been. He wouldn't sit around for anything unless it was REEEEEAL important.
* Bree erks, "(m Tahn) Yeah.. guess you're right... well.. I'll try more if you will.."
<Johnathan> It's possible, Tahn. It's out of the way, it's isolated, and he's obviously not going to run and hide on our account..
<Katamari> So quick to rush back into danger.. but armed with your new strength, I feel only remorse for those who oppose you.
<Lisa> So-Sokka...You must stop him Scott. Before he hurts someone else.
<Scott> I will, Lisa.
<TheStoryteller> Something catches Leon's eye in the hallway...
<Scott> With the help of these people here. My friends.
* Leon turns to look.
<Leon> Hmmm...
* Tahn looks at Katamari. "I doubt anyone like that bastard Windstar deserves remorse."
<Scott> What is it, Leo?
* Tahn then exits.
<Leon> Shush.
* Leon watches silently.
<TheStoryteller> Leon sees two people talking after a round of practicing.. but you can't hear them, since they are speaking in hushed tones.
* Bree looks where Leon does, having distance between them. "What is it?"
<Scott> Those two...
* Lisa blinks.
<Leon> I said shut up.
<Leon> He just said, "Did you hear about the Blue Dragon Cave?"
<Lisa> The Blue Dragon Cave?
<Leon> And the other guy said, "They say the Dragon isn't there anymore."
<Scott> That's close by....near the site of the annual martial arts tournament.
<Lisa> O_o That's impossible.
* Bree sighs and walks to find Tahn
<Leon> And the other, "And then that Church guy just passed through.. Zlyk, right?"
<Johnathan> All too possible.. the white dragon is the captive of the church...
<Leon> And back, "He's a scary guy, that's for sure... wonder what he wants there?"
<Johnathan> ...now it sounds as though the blue may be as well..
<Leon> "Hey, I'm just training.. no way I'll take that guy on.. and get in trouble with the Church."
<TheStoryteller> One of the guys hauls his bag over his shoulder and goes home, while the other goes into another room..
<Scott> Should we check it out?
* Leon walks out of the room in his very normal self, "Good thing I can read lips."
<TheStoryteller> Tahn bumps into one of the karate guys..
* Scott follows Leon. "Guys, we really should check out the Blue Dragon's Cave."
<Tahn> *oooof*
<Tahn> Er...
* Johnathan walks out as well. "Isn't that something of a second priority right now?"
<TheStoryteller> [Karate Man] Oh, gomen. I didn't see you.
<TheStoryteller> He walks off.
<Tahn> Gomen. ^^;
* Lisa follows her brother. ^_^
<Leon> Bree, I think we're going to the Blue Dragon Cave. I suggest you find Tahn so we can go.
* Tahn walks back to the party.
<Tahn> Johnathan..
<Scott> But first, we can rest for the night at Aoiya. I'm sure Gramps and Lisa won't mind.
* Leon walks by her, "Lip reading is a good skill to have."
<Tahn> I just realized something.
<Johnathan> Yes?
<Lisa> I won't mind at all!
<Bree> Sure.. okay..
* Bree wanders off to find Tahn. "Taaahn!!"
<Tahn> Is it just me, or do you see some sort of connection between Virtue and Zeio?
<Tahn> Er..
<Lisa> I'll go get everything ready! :D
<TheStoryteller> Bree finds Tahn right in front of her face. ^^
* Lisa runs off! ^_^
* Tahn covers his ears. "I'm right here!!"
<Johnathan> It's possible, Tahn..
<Scott> You've got a point, Tahn.
<Johnathan> ...than again.. they might have seperate agendas entirely.
* Leon walks out of the dojo to "meditate"
* Bree bops heads with Tahn. "Oow... eh.. we're leaving I think..."
<Tahn> However.. both of them want Haylee, correct?
<Scott> Zeio wants to destroy the world and the dragons have the power to protect it from Zeio....
<Tahn> So either way, the Blue Dragon Cave would be a good place to scout out info on her, John.
<Johnathan> Perhaps.. but the church is also interested in Elrika and I.. while Zeio didn't seem to care.
<Scott> We can talk about it overnight..
<Johnathan> .....perhaps.. maybe they wouldn't have remained in that tower... I suppose it can't hurt to look.
<Scott> I think we can all use a rest after all we've been through.
<Tahn> Especially you, Scott.
<Scott> What with Zeio, DarkStar and such.
<Tahn> By the way.. You never mentioned that Mrs. A was related to you..
<Scott> She's my mother.
<Emili> I can always use more of that yummy food! Maybe I can get a heaven's steak this time! ^_^
<Scott> I doubt the Aoiya has them, Emmi.
<Jack> Talk about gourmet tastes... ^^
<Tahn> Don't hold your breath, Emmi. You'll suffocate.
* Leon walks back into the Dojo, "Scott, I wish to...do somehing with my hands...I feel like breaking something...does this place have a training ground or something?"
<Bree> (m Tahn) Eh... Tahn.. I think Leon knows what we said.. he can lip read... *sweatdrops*
<Scott> My family owns a dojo, Leon.
<Leon> ...Good.
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Erh... *sweatdrops as well*
<Leon> Watching you destroy that thing really makes me wanna kick the he shit out of something.
<Katamari> If you wish to train, we have many facilities here... below you might find what you seek.
<Leon> Thank you.
<Leon> ...
* Leon heads down into the dojo room.
* Johnathan grins briefly. "I'd offer to spar with you, Leon, but I have this odd adversion to being pasted against a wall. In several pieces."
<Scott> Anyway, Tahn, how do you know my mother? Were you in her class at the guild?
<TheStoryteller> Since it's late, Leon finds the room fairly empty... but not without an assortment of traning dummys, weights, and other niceties. ^^
<Tahn> Yep..
<Leon> ...Breaking bones is easy, Johnathan..I want to bend metal..smashs rocks...
* Leon starts..working out!
<Scott> So you must be that child prodigy she spoke to me of a few years ago.
* Bree rubs her head. "I feel so dead.. really dead.. like a marked target..."
<TheStoryteller> John notices the small bauble around his neck get a bit cold against his skin.
<Evol> I suppose my job here is done...
<Tahn> (m, Bree) You aren't the one who should worry. Not only does he hate me more, I also have a conflicting past.
* Johnathan pulls it free of his robe and looks at it.
<Evol> I still sense an aura of evil around you all. Please watch yourselves.
<Scott> Thank you, Lady Evol. May Althena always bless you in whatever you attempt.
* Leon tosses some weights around.
<Tahn> Eh, sorry, Scott.. but anyways... Child prodigy? I wouldn't go THAT far..
<TheStoryteller> Evol folds her robes down, wiping a small drop of sweat from her brow.
<Scott> Hehehe..we can talk about it later. Over drinks maybe.
<Tahn> Not a problem. ^_^
<Bree> (m Tahn) Maybe I should stay here and live with the Bunny Girls... I'd be safe there..." *sweatdrops, laughing nervously*
<TheStoryteller> John doesn't notice anything strange about it, except the pupil of the eye is slightly darker than you remember..
<Scott> Anyway, let's go to the Aoiya. We can rest there.
<Evol> If you'll excuse me, I have a meeting with someone...
* Evol exits the dojo.
<Scott> Ok..take care.
* Johnathan pulls it off entirely, staring at the eye intently, trying to determine if there's something to this thing beyond the anti-muting enchantment.
* Leon makes some loud screams from the dojo, like the ones he uses in battle.
* Scott leaves the dojo and goes back to his home to make himself a drink and relax after the battle.
<TheStoryteller> You all see a wieght land in front of the room.. tossed a very large distance..! O_O
* Bree gulps. "So dead.. I'm so dead..." She looks around. "Maybe if I wear the whole outfit.. I can go blend in with the bunny girls and live away from danger.." *sweatdrops*
<Katamari> Such power.. but without focus.
* Leon exits and picks up the weight, without saying a word, and returns to the dojo.
* Bree gulps. "... so.. dead..."
<Tahn> (m, Bree) Think I can join with you? *sweatdrop*
<Katamari> Oyasumi. It is late, and I must close the doors.
* Johnathan wanders out of the dojo, staring at the little trinket intently.
<Bree> (m Tahn) Pretend to be a girl and they'll let you in...
<Leon> I didn't mean to break that..oops.
<Katamari> Perhaps you could train here and perfect that power you display, Leon. But it is for another morning.
<Tahn> (m, Bree) I can do that...
<Bree> (m Tahn) Lets go then..
* Bree tries to sneak out.
<Tahn> (m, Bree) So long as they don't have dojo locker rooms..
* Tahn attempts to sneak out as well. ^^;
<Bree> (m Tahn) That's the fun part though Tahn.. ne? *smiles and sneaks*
<TheStoryteller> Staring at the charm, it looks a little like Haylee's eyes to John...
* Leon exits the dojo, sweatin' alot..also some blood coming from his hands, "I don't need any teachers. I appreciate you letting me use your dojo."
<Tahn> (m) heheh...
<TheStoryteller> Katamari ushers you all outside, and shuts the doors for the evening.
* Johnathan blinks a few times, his steps slowing.
<Leon> ..where are we staying tonight....
* Bree sneaks towards the Bunny Dojo once outside. "(m Tahn) Time to make a beak for it Tahn.."
* Scott is standing outside. "We can stay at my home here, Leo."
<Leon> Fine.
<TheStoryteller> You can plainly see it's been a long day.. the sun has already set.
* Scott heads to Aoiya.
* Tahn follows Bree.. Scary Scary Leon. O_o
* Leon eyes Bree and Tahn, "Where are you two headed off to..."
<Tahn> Er..
* Tahn heads the other way. "Nowhere!"
* Bree sweatdrops and freezes in her tracks. "Er.. um..."
* Bree blurts out, "Tahn wants a bunny girl outfit!"
<Leon> I certainly wouldn't want to get the wrong idea.
<Leon> It's a bad thing, to get the wrong idea.
* Tahn sweatdrops "Excuse me?!" :O
<Scott> Hehehe.....
<Tahn> ...Leon, calm down.
* Tahn makes his way to Aoiya.
* Bree turns her head. "A.. er.. sorry.. but.. hehehe..." *laughs nervously*
* Wind_Karate_Guy hops along near Tahn. "I want bunny girl dojo too! Take me, yes! :O"
* Johnathan contemplates things for a few moments, the slides it back over his head and under his robe.
<Tahn> Erhm..
* Leon cracks his knuckles some, wiping some blood off and flicks it into the grass.
<Tahn> That way. *points*
<Leon> ..I am going.
<Johnathan> ...who on earth is that guy?
<Tahn> Don't ask, Johnathan... Don't ask...
* Scott makes it to his home while everyone else is talking and makes himself a drink, mixing Rum, brandy and a bit of Pina colada mix, to his favorite mixed drink.
<Wind_Karate_Guy> Ah! Thank much! Give hug! *hugs* Bye Bye! Ni!
* Wind_Karate_Guy runs off!
<Johnathan> No.. I'm serious.. that guy's seriously weird.. who was he?
<Leon> If we are going..let's go
<Leon> Otherwise, I'll leave you bastards here and go the Blue Dragon Cave myself.
* Bree looks over at Tahn "(m Tahn) Which way'll we go?" *sweatdrops*
<Johnathan> Oh no you don't, Leon. No way you're leaving without me.
<Tahn> Fine. Go by yourself. See if we care if you die.
<Johnathan> If we're going now, I'll come now. The sooner the better. If we're waiting until morning... so be it then.
* Leon raises an eyebrow at Tahn, "Very good. I knew you had it in you. Keep up the good work."
<Leon> Well, I thought we were going to rest.
<Leon> But if we're just gonna stand here, I'm leaving for the cave.
<Bree> Strand her? *blinks*
<Leon> I said "stand here."
<Leon> You're acting strange.
<Emili> Come on.. maybe there's ice cream at Scott's restaurant! ^^
* Bree sweatdrops, "Oh.. sorry.. thought you were going to leave me behind..."
* Tahn mumbles something to the effect of "I had a good feeling!" and enters the restauraunt.
<Leon> If you don't move your ass, I will.
<TheStoryteller> Emili tugs Leon along towards the Aoiya... and so follows the rest of the gang....
* Johnathan snorts. "Rest.. fine. Like we haven't slept enough just INVOLUNTARILY lately.."
* Bree plops her hands on her hips. "Fine! Just go ahead and leave me!" *folds her arms*
* Leon tosses Emili like a rag doll, "I know how to run."
* Johnathan walks along as well.
* Leon sighs, "I guess you're gonna make this hard."
* Bree blinks, "Dont you dare pick me up or anything..."
<Leon> If you don't want me picking you up, move it.
<TheStoryteller> Now that Scott is truly himself once more, can you possibly stand up to the dark demon? And what's this about the Blue Dragon... we'll see in the morning, indeed.

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Session Close: Mon Aug 23 02:10:47 1999

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