Phase 1 - "Dawning"

Cast:
Criz as TheStoryteller, Chrissy, Lure, Dr. Sonyele, Various NPCs
Scott as Scott
Windstar as Emili
Storen as Ishtar, Guard
Session Start: Sun Apr 25 21:36:05 1999

Magic City of Vane, Guards' Quarters

<TheStoryteller> The sounds of pounding is all you hear and all you see is darkness. It was a long and tiring day last night... Having the job of a Vane Guard can really get to you at times.
<TheStoryteller> You roll over in bed to try and ignore the pounding.. A big loud *BOOM* is heard as you jump out of bed.
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Scott! Wake up Scott! Dammit don't you hear me? *pounds on the door*
* Scott gets up. "OF COURSE I HEAR YOU. YOU WOULD WAKE THE DEAD!"
<TheStoryteller> You awake in your small but liveable quarters. There's very little furniture in your room, as all you have is your bed wiith silky soft black sheets, and an old, but illustrious wooden dresser. To the right of the dresser you see a small night table with a lamp on it. The floor is furnished with a Vane made rug...all in black. Besides that, the room has four corners and a ceiling to it.
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Well if you can hear me, then GET up!
* Scott dons his armor and walks out of hte room. "Now what in the name of the Blue Dragon do you want?"
<Scott> .oO(This better be good to rouse the best mage knight in this corp out of bed.)
<TheStoryteller> You see what you might call your best annoying friend, a short petite-sized woman in her late teens wearing a reddish robe and her hair up in a bun.
<Scott> What is the problem?
<Crissy> What do I want you ask? Well if you do remember, you told me last night that you wanted me to wake you up at...quarter to eight.
<Crissy> And it's, *looks at her watch* 7:25.
* Scott looks at his watch. "Yeah. I still have 20 minutes...but thanks anyway."
<Crissy> Well then lets make our way out then. *smiles as she wraps her arm around yours*
<Scott> So, what's the scoop around the guard today? Some new mission to be handed down? Or maybe just your basic guard duty for the Ausa's.
* Scott walks out with Crissy.

Magic City of Vane, Morning

<TheStoryteller> All of Vane is up and about, as people pass and go right in front of you, all wearing their robes. Children on the side playing, people conversing, and the fresh air from this height up on Vane, wakes you up better than a cup of coffee would.
<Crissy> The scoop?
<Scott> Yeah, the news from the guard? What do my superiors have in store for me today?
<Crissy> Well I heard they need to talk to you today, I don't know who though and why. So you didn't hear it from me.
<Scott> Ok. I can deal with that. But you're coming with me.
<Crissy> Enough about you though, now lets talk about me. I think I'm going to quit my job.
<Scott> Why? What's going on?
<Crissy> The church has been annoying me about everything I do. I mean my work isn't cut out for them. I'm a master engineer and a female in one.. what more can you ask? Do you have any clue of the things I do?!
<Scott> Actually, no. I'm just a mage knight.
<Scott> Engineering is way beyond my grasp. Hehheeh...
<Crissy> Exactly, that's why even if I did tell you, you wouldn't be able to understand. It's too..technical for you Knight people.
<Scott> Well, you're a damn good magician yourself. You could get a job easily as an apprentice in the academies. Why not try your hand there?
<Crissy> You know, I never did think about that. But I think I enjoy my job though...as much as I hate it. Draining...I mean helping us all is the best I can do for Lunar.
<Scott> Well, that's what matters. If you like what you do and all.
<Crissy> *smiles* Yup...I LOVE what I do.
* Scott smiles. "Well, follow what your heart tells you, Crissy. No one'll be able to stop you then."
<TheStoryteller> Both of you pass by the store as the shop owner waves to Scott.
* Scott waves to the shop owner. "Howya doin, Sir?"
<TheStoryteller> [Shop Owner] Fine and dandy, come on over here boy.
<Scott> OK.
* Scott walks over to the shop. "Whatcha got today?"
<TheStoryteller> The Owner is rather large in weight and even in height, towering above you. He smiles at you revealing he has no teeth.
<TheStoryteller> [Shop Owner] Well I have a favor to ask of you.
* Scott grins. "What is it? I was just about to report in to the guard, but I'm alwas glad to help out a friend."
<Crissy> A favor huh? What favor can Scott do for you?
<TheStoryteller> [Shop Owner} *eyes Crissy* This has nothing to do with you, pest.
<Scott> Hey, she happens to be my closest friend.
<TheStoryteller> [Shop Owner] Well Scott, she also happens to be my worst customer. Though you on the other hand, you're my best. That's why I would like to know if you would try and get me a permit to sell at the upcomming Goddess Festival's Announcement Fair?
<TheStoryteller> [Shop Owner] Knowing that you work for the church itself...you know.
<Scott> I'll see what I can do. Though being just one of the mud grunts in the Magic Guard, I don't know if I'll succeed.
<TheStoryteller> The Shop Owner puts an arm around you as the stench of sweat and dirt travels up your nose.
* Scott gives the shop owner a weak smile. "I'll see ya later. I've got to check in."
<TheStoryteller> [Shop Owner] No problem buddy, just let me know ok? *The Owner extends his hand out for a handshake*
* Scott shakes the guy's hand. "We'll see."
<TheStoryteller> Scott then feels something in his hand, he looks and sees a bag of silver containing 50 coins.
* Scott walks off with Chrissy toward Guild mansion.
<TheStoryteller> The Shop Owner smiles at Scott and waves to him goodbye.
<Scott> O_o....
* Scott waves.
<Crissy> Where do you think you're going?
* Scott throws the money back at the shop owner. "This is a favor. NO need to pay me."
<Crissy> You got to go to the Entrance of the Cave first, that's where you stand guard every day. Did that BRIBERY leave you funny?
<Scott> No...
* Scott heads to the cave of trial entrance.

Magic City of Vane, Entrance to the Cave of Trial

<TheStoryteller> Arriving at the entrance of the cave, you see two guards in Vane garb. Both are rather hefty in size. They wave at Scott as the guard on the right walks up to him.
<Scott> What's up?
<TheStoryteller> [Guard 1] Hold up there Scott, looks like you're being summoned to the palace, for a reason I have no clue about.
<Scott> OK....
<TheStoryteller> [Guard 2] So what you do? Who'd you get into a fight with this time?
<Scott> Haven't in a couple of months.
<Scott> Well, guess I'd better go to the guild mansion.
<TheStoryteller> [Guard 1] Well my advice to you is that you go to the mansion now.
* Scott heads that way. "Wonder what this is all about?"
<Crissy> You go on now Scott, I'm going to stay here and bother these two. *laughs*
<TheStoryteller> [Guard 2] Oh brother.
<Scott> Hehehe....OK, Chrissy. You take care.
<TheStoryteller> On your way to the guild you pass by the Portal to Vane.

Magic City of Vane, Portal Entrance

<TheStoryteller> The portal starts to glow with an unusual aura as glittering dust begins to spiral in a weird formation, coming together piece by piece as it forms a person made of that gliterring dust. After a second, it gives off a huge bright flash as standing their in it's place is now a young lady.
<TheStoryteller> She steps off the portal as she's in awe. Her eyes...locked on the magical flying city of Vane. Vane citizens walking all about, white robes, black robes, and red robes are being worn by them. She looks around as she sees all the buildings, as she "feels" the magic in the air. She steps off the portal as there's a sign in front of her.
* Emili looks about with bright round eyes.
* Emili starts walking around eyes a glitter with all the fancinating shops and people.
* Emili looks at the sign.
<TheStoryteller> ::Unauthorized Magic Users Must Register Once In Vane, Not Obeying Gives Us The Right To Persecute:: -- Kash
* Emili thinks for a moment.
<Emili> What does that mean...?
* Emili shrugs and walks away from the sign.
<TheStoryteller> A young boy walks by as he notices Emili, looking lost and confused after reading the sign.
* Emili looks at the boy. "Hi!"
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] Hello. *walks up to Emili* First time in Vane ain't it?
* Emili smiles brightly.
<Emili> Yep!
<TheStoryteller> The boy chuckles to himself.
<Emili> This place is so huge! I've never seen anything like it before!
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] Well...welcome to the magical city of Vane.
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] That's because there is only one place in the world like Vane...and that's Vane.
<Emili> Neat!
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] So, would you like me to show you around here?
* Emili nods. "Uh-huh!"
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] I got no classes today, and I got nothing better to do.
* Emili tilts her head. "What are classes?"
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] Classes...well they're..classes! You know, a place where you go to learn.
<Emili> Oh! Oh-kay!
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] So where do you want to start?
<Emili> Ummm....
<TheStoryteller> [Boy] Oh my name is Lure by the way..and you are?
<Emili> Anywhere!
<Emili> Emili! Please ta meet-cha Lure!
<TheStoryteller> The boy laughs at Emili.
<Lure> Pleased to meet you too Emili.
<Lure> Well then right now I'm in the mood for some Ice Cream. So I guess that means you're going to go see the Ice Cream parlor first.
<Emili> Cool!
<Emili> I like Ice Cream too!
<Emili> Show me the way there!
<TheStoryteller> The two of you start to walk down the path towards the Ice Cream parlor.
<Lure> So tell me about yourself.
<Emili> Umm, well...
<Emili> I live in forest in the mountains, and uh... I like to explore ancient ruins and stuff.
<Lure> *giggles* You're a funny woman.
* Emili beams and smiles. ^_^

Magic City of Vane, Ice Cream Parlor & Pavilion

<TheStoryteller> You two arrive at the enormouse Ice Cream Parlor as you see kids running around with ice cream cones in their hands and ice cream all over their faces.
* Emili walks up to the clerk. "Four scoops of chocolate chip ice cream please!"
<Lure> So what kind of flavor do you want?
<Lure> WOW! Four scoops?
* Emili turns to Lure. "I like ice cream!" ^_^
<Lure> Do you have enough money for that much?
<Emili> Money...?
<Emili> Ummm...
<Lure> Yeah money, you know silver.
* Lure takes out a silver coin from his pocket and flips it in the air and catches it.
<Lure> Silver.
* Emili looks a little confused. "Silver...?"
<Lure> Ohhh boy, I find me the weird ones.
* Emili takes the silver piece out of Lure's hand looks at it for a moment.
<Lure> Silver is money, something that we need to use so we can buy goodies and firecrackers.
<Emili> It looks like the color of my hair!
<Emili> Buy?
* Lure smacks his forehead.
<Lure> Buy.. ummm let me show you.
<* Lure walks up to the vendor.
<Lure> Let me get a scoop of Vanilla please.
<TheStoryteller> [Vendor] One scoop of vanilla coming right up.
<TheStoryteller> The Vendor hands Lure his scoop of Vanilla on a cone.
<TheStoryteller> [Vendor] That will be one silver.
<Lure> Now watch me Emili...
* Emili looks closely at Lure and the Vendor.
<* Lure takes the silver coin and hands it to the vendor.
<Lure> There...that's buying!
<Emili> Oh!
<Emili> Okay, I get it now!
<Emili> You trade that silver disc stuff for ice cream! Neat!
<Emili> Where can I get some of those disc stuff?
<Lure> Exactly, you catch on quick!
* Emili smiles brightly.
<Lure> Well yeah, I gave him the coin and he gave me the Ice Cream cone. But it's more complicated then that, but you'll soon learn.
<Emili> Kay!
<Emili> Can I get my four scoops of chocolate chip ice cream now?
<Lure> Four scoops? But you still don't have the money for it Emili.
<Lure> I can fix that though, you just stay here.
* Emili nods.
<TheStoryteller> Lure runs off around the area as you keep a close eye on him. You cleary see Lure go behind a old man and pickpocket him.
* Emili tilts her head.
<* Lure smiles at Emili as he walks back to her.
<Emili> So that's how you can get that disc stuff?
<Lure> Vendor...four scoops of Chocolate Chips please.
<Lure> Well that's how "I" get it.
<Emili> Does that person mind?
<Emili> He won't get mad at you for taking his disc stuff right?
<Lure> If he did...oh well. =) Now here's your ice cream... start eating before that man notices something missing.

Magic City of Vane, Before the Guild Mansion

<TheStoryteller> Scott continues his walk towards his destination as he crosses a bridge which leads him right in front of the Mansion. Right off the bridge is a Monument of the two who revived Vane, Ramus and Lemina. Ramus's excessive fat almost seems lifelike as Lemina's smile is captured with beauty.
<TheStoryteller> A guard stands in front of the mansion, as it seems you have to have his authorization to enter.
* Scott walks on...looking at the statues and wondering. "What could a woman like Lemina see in that fat slob?"
* Scott shrugs.
<TheStoryteller> Just as Scott approaches the guard, you hear a loud scream.
<Scott> Hmmmm?
* Scott turns around.
<TheStoryteller> The scream sounded like Crissy's.
<Scott> Holy shit..Chrissy.
* Scott runs off toward the sound of the scream.

Magic City of Vane, Entrance to the Cave of Trial

<TheStoryteller> You arrive at the cave once more only this time to see Crissy down on the floor, as if she couldn't move.
* Scott draws his sword on the way, getting up to a full run in record time.
<Scott> Oh no...
<TheStoryteller> A green aura is surrounding her as she screams for help.
* Scott looks at Chrissy. "What did this to her?"
<Crissy> SCOTT! HELP!! *she extends her hands out to you to help pull her out*
* Scott takes Chrissy's hand and pulls with all his might.
<TheStoryteller> An arrow just barely grazes your hair as you look up and you see the two guards that you just talked to also surrounded by this weird green aura. They walk up to you not speaking, behind them are two magicians, one black and one white.
<TheStoryteller> The black mage is in a black torn robe, his hair is a mess as his figure looks like it's going to collapse. The white mage's hair has been all cut off, and is a female. They have a dazed-out look in their eyes.
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] You must all suffer for what you have done to us.
<Scott> Hmmm....maybe they are the ones doing this to Crissy.
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] Did what to her? You think what we are doing is bad?
<TheStoryteller> [White Mage] Look at us! *looks at her hands* Do you think this is the Goddess' way!?
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] Who do you think did this to us? All of Vane must know!
<Scott> Of course. She is my closest friend. You hurt her, so now you go ONE ON ONE WITH THE GREAT ONE!
* Scott readies his sword.
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] One on one? Listen to yourself, you are sided with the enemy. It is all an illusion what you see, what the church wants you to see.
<Crissy> Scott don't listen to them, they're crazy! The church is the way!
<Scott> Right now, I want to send your candy ass to the SMACK DOWN HOTEL!
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] You call this trash a friend? She is one of "them", one of the first who started this.
<Crissy> Just don't hurt me please...
<TheStoryteller> The Black Mage looks at her as his eyes turn green and Crissy screams out in pain.
<Scott> Oh to hell with this....FIRE ARROW!
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] Harm you? Are you kidding, we're not going to harm you, we're going to kill you!

~~ COMBAT! ~~

<Storen> >> Combat Round 1!
<Storen> >> Enemy Front: Magic Swordsman, Magic Archer
<Storen> >> Enemy Back: Black Mage, White Mage

<TheStoryteller> [White Mage] It's all a lie, all of it. Our world is a lie!
<Storen> >> Scott's turn.
* Scott extends his hand to the black mage and a shaft of flames shoots forward hitting the black mage. FIRE ARROW!
<Storen> >> The flame nails the mage squarely, but a strong aura cushions the blow... Black mage takes 2 damage.
<Crissy> Come on Scott! Kill these damn drained useless scum!
* Crissy then screams out in pain!
* Scott stands ready for anything.
<Storen> >> One of the guards nocks an arrow and let's it fly at Scott...
* Scott raises his shield.
<Storen> >> Fortunately, he's quick on the parry.. Miss!
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] So your name is Scott huh? I sense goodness in your heart. Why don't you see the way? The REAL way?
<Scott> You think killing my childhood friend is the way to show me something?
<Storen> >> The second guard stands ready to drop Scott with his blade, obviously under control.
* Scott brings his sword up to counter and parry.
<Storen> >> Not so lucky this time... Scott takes 6 damage. ^^
<Scott> Where's the rest of the guard when I need them?
<Storen> >> The White Mage defends...
<TheStoryteller> [White Mage] Where you ask? They're killing us!
<Scott> Where do you get off trying to prove a point to me by killing my childhood friend.
<Storen> >> The Black mage begins weaving words of magic, staring right at Scott..
* Scott thinks right now would be a good time to call for reinforcements...
<Storen> >> Scott suddenly feels his mind being torn apart...
<Scott> Ahh! What in the name of Althena are you doing to my head?
<Storen> >> Scott takes 6 damage....

Magic City of Vane, Ice Cream Parlor & Pavilion

<TheStoryteller> You've just finished eating your FOUR scoops of ice cream as your face is drenched in chocolate chip.
<Lure> So what do you think of Vane so far, Emili?
* Emili pats her tummy. "It's a very pretty place!"
<Lure> Yeah it is isn't it.
<Lure> *shouts suddenly* QUICKLY! I know where that came from!
<Emili> What?
* Emili looks confused.
<Lure> Ummm...Ummm...
<Emili> Came from what?
<TheStoryteller> A scream is then heard.
<Lure> That...*starts to sweat*
<Emili> Oh..
<Emili> Someone sounds like they're hurt!
<Lure> Follow me. *Smacks forehead again* Dammit.
<* Lure begins to run off towards the scream.
* Emili runs toward the screams in an almost blinding speed.

Magic City of Vane, Entrance to the Cave of Trial

<TheStoryteller> You arrive at the scene as you see a man in Vane armor battling two other Vane guards, and a white and black magician. You notice how deformed they are, how skinny they are, almost as if they have been drained of their very life force.
* Emili looks at them.
<Emili> Hey ummm... uh, skinny zombie people!
<Emili> Whatcha doing?
<Lure> Emily, you have to help him, use your magic on them...come on! *smacks forehead yet again*
* Scott stands there, chanting softly.

<Storen> >> Combat Round 2!
<Storen> >> Apparently, Reinforcements have arrived... Emili joins the front line. :)

<TheStoryteller> Emili looks confused wondering how he knows that she is able to use magic..
<Emili> Magic?
<Emili> Okay!
<Scott> Hear me now, great powers of the cosmos. Show me my enemies' intents.
<Emili> Which people do I help, Lure?
<Emili> Which one is the bad guy?
<Lure> That one over there, Scott is the good guy.
* Scott closes his eyes as his concentration grows more and more intense. He opens his eyes and they shine brighter than a star.
<Storen> >> Scott casts Warning! Dodge % up 15!
<Emili> Oh, so the skinny people are the bad guys?
<Lure> Exactly Emili.
<Storen> >> The hypnotized Bowman looks at Emili and fires upon her.
<Emili> Hey!
<Scott> LOOK OUT, KID!
<Emili> Don't fire at me!
* Emili ducks.
<Storen> >> Emili is caught unawares.. 3 damage.
<Storen> >> Emili's turn.
* Emili pulls out the arrow.
<Emili> That was MEAN!
<Emili> Oooh! I'll show you!
<Lure> That's it Emili, use your magic!
* Emili claps her fists together and pulls them back apart, blue eletricity within them. She jams in left fist into the ground and thunder spikes up at the bowman from beneath the ground!
<Storen> >> Emili casts Thunder Bolt upon the Bowman!
<Emili> Black Fury! Divine Justice! Smite my oppenent!
<Storen> >> The sparks course through him, seering his skin.. 11 damage.
* Emili stands back up and nods.
<Emili> That's what you get for being mean!
<Storen> >> The Bowman comes out of his daze from the hit..
<Storen> [Guard] Wha..
* Emili looks curious.
<Emili> Hey ummm, Lure... what's the matter with him?
<Storen> >> The swordsman ignores the fact that his compatriot is no longer fighting, slashing once again at Scott.
<Storen> >> Scott's spell give him the advantage, as he dodges almost as if he knew the attack was coming! Miss! :)
<TheStoryteller> [White Mage] I feel intense magic coming from her.
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] Yes...I feel it too.
<TheStoryteller> You then see Lure's eyes glow as he raises his hand in the air and a flash of light is shown.
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] Wait...that feeling is gone now, it's as if it's been...shielded from being discovered by anyone else.
* Emili looks at Lure. "Huh? Lure?"
<Lure> Huh? Oh nothing Don't worry, I was just trying to help out!
<Storen> >> The White Mage casts a Healing Litany upon her ally of Black. Black Mage is healed to full.
<Storen> >> The Black Mage tries once more to bend wills.. this time upon Emili...
<Emili> Ow!
<Emili> My head hurts!
<Storen> >> The pain is very brief, as a great force seems to protect her.
* Emili sticks her tongue out at the Black Mage
<Storen> >> Emili takes 0 damage.

<Storen> >> Combat Round 3!

<Storen> >> Scott's turn.
<Scott> Teach your monkey ass to mess with fire.
* Scott shoots a shaft of flame at the first guard.
<Storen> >> Scott casts Flame Arrow once more upon the Swordsman...
<Storen> >> This time he has a lot more success.. 13 damage!
<Storen> >> The swordsman falls to the ground smoldering.
<Scott> Eat that, Jabroni!
<Crissy> Scott, come on, you can do it. I don't want to die young and single!
<Scott> Trust me, Cris. You won't if I have anything to say about it.
<Storen> [Guard] *still coming out of the trance and seeing his friend* Scott.. what the hell happened?
<Scott> You were under the control of that...that's it...THE MAGES.
<Storen> [Guard] It was those bastards who did it...
<Emili> Hey ummm guard person I hit with my magic... can you help beat these people up?
<Scott> Now I have an idea.....can you fight?
<Storen> >> The bowman turns and lets loose upon the White Mage in anger.. 10 damage!
<Scott> That's it....
<Emili> Yeah! All right!
<Emili> Beat'em up!
<Scott> Good shot, buddy.
* Emili smiles happily.
<Emili> ^_^
<Storen> >> Emili's turn.
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] Enough games.. it's time to end this...
<Scott> Kid, hit another guard with your magic!
* Emili dissappears in a simple fade and reappears behind the black mage.
<TheStoryteller> The Black Mage turns to the White Mage as they hold hands and begin to chant together.
* Emili taps the mage on the shoulder.
<Emili> Hey umm...
<Scott> Got that shit right, pal. I'm 'bout to send you're Rootie pooh candy ass to the smackdown hotel.
<TheStoryteller> [Black Mage] Eh? *turns around to see Emili*
* Emili smacks the black mage square on the forehead with her staff!
<Storen> >> Emili uses Vega Slice! The Black Mage gets a good lashing.. 19 damage! o_O
<Emili> Does your head hurt?
<TheStoryteller> The mages continue to change together as a green aura surrounds both of you, as you slowly start to feel under their control.
* Emili tilts her head and looks at the Black Mage.
<Scott> Errr.......
* Scott tries to fight off the spell.
<Emili> Ow ow ow ow ow!
<Emili> Stop it!
<Storen> >> The Mages begin casting Manipulation...
* Emili groans and falls on her knee.
<Scott> Only one chance...to hit them before they finish their spell.
<TheStoryteller> The two mages then begin to glow red as it seems they are burning up from the inside. They then evaporate and turn into dust as you two are fine once more.
<Storen> >> The Mages are utterly toasted from an unknown spell!

~~ Victory! 4 XP, 10 Silver & 2 MEXP gained. ~~


Magic City of Vane, Entrance to the Cave of Trial

* Scott drops to one knee. "That was the damnedest fight."
* Emili breathes a sigh.
<Emili> Whew!
<Lure> Who..who did that?
<Emili> That was fun!
* Scott checks on Crissy. "Cris, Cris, are you alright?"
<Scott> Cris. Come on, Crissy. Talk to me, now.
<TheStoryteller> Both of you look behind you as you see an old man wearing a black robe, as he's floating in the air with his arms at his side... Chancellor Kashier Ausa..
* Emili rubs the little bruise.
<Scott> Eh? Who's that?
<Kashier> That was simply not supposed to happen.
* Emili looks up. "Ummm."
<Scott> What wasn't?
<Emili> Hi!
<Storen> [Guard] *goes to check on his fallen comrade*
<Emili> You have strong magic!
<Emili> Can you teach me how you did that?
<Scott> Did what?
<Kashier> Thank you two very much for your aid, but all has been stopped now.
<Scott> I was only protecting my friend, Chancellor.
<Kashier> Continue on with your daily lives. And Crissy, I need to speak with you. Go to the palace at once. You have some explaining to do.
* Emili looks at Scott. "Not you, that guy floating up there."
<TheStoryteller> The Chancellor disappears as fast as he appeared.
<Scott> Oh great. I fight with her and she doesn't even recognize her ally's magic.
<Lure> Ummm.. I guess he doesn't like to speak to anyone, huh.
<Emili> Hmph!
<Emili> I wanna know how he did that!
* Emili looks at Scott. "Hey!"
* Scott picks Crissy up. "Looks like you're in no condition to speak to the chancellor alone. I'll go with you."
<Emili> Umm, you're okay aren't ya?
<Scott> I'll be fine. All in a day's work for me.
<Emili> Kay, cause you look like you got beaten up more than I did.
<Crissy> Thank you Scott for all you have done, and you as well lady. But I have to really go now, Scott. I don't know when I'll be back. Maybe tomorrow, see ya then.
* Crissy runs off worried and scared towards the palace.
<Scott> See ya, Cris.
<TheStoryteller> As they see her run off, Lure fades away into nothing, as if he was never there.
<Scott> What was that all about?
<Scott> The Chancellor? Crissy? Those mages? This is all too confusing.
* Emili feels her stomach rumbling. "I'm hungry! That fight made me hungry again."
<Storen> [Guard] Damned if I know, Scott... But I'm going to get Stan to the hospital.
<Scott> OK.. make sure he gets the best treatment possible. You guys fought well today. I'm proud.
* Scott gives the guard a salute.
<TheStoryteller> [Man's Voice] Scott?
<Scott> Oh great...what now?
<Storen> [Guard] I sure hope he's got his medical plan payed up.. *salutes, picks up the toasted swordsman, and leaves.*
* Scott turns to the voice. "Now WHAT IN THE NAME OF ALTHENA do you want?"
<TheStoryteller> You turn around as you see a tall man, obviosly one of the Holy Knights of the Church.
* Emili starts walking out of the mansion and to the resturant that Lure showed her earlier.
<TheStoryteller> [Holy Knight] I came to inform you Scott, that you have been chosen to be one of the few to represent Vane at the comming Announcement of the Goddess Festival.
<Scott> Oh..just an honor I thought I didn't need. I am no politician, pal.
<Scott> Nor am I a diplomat.
<TheStoryteller> [Holy Knight] Like it or not, you are going to go.
<Scott> But if you want to discuss this further, this cave is NOT the place to do it.
<TheStoryteller> [Holy Knight] Don't try my patience, I was sent by the Chancellor to give you this honor and whether you like it or not you must go, so says he.
<TheStoryteller> [Holy Knight] And to the girl who helped you as well, she has a free ticket, please hand this to her. *hands you two tickets*
<Scott> And don't try mine. I am still the best knight in my regiment. So if you don't mind, let's fiish this discussion somewhere else.
* Scott takes the tickets. "I'll tell her, thanks."
<TheStoryteller> The Holy Knight starts to walk away as he goes behind a house and morphs into Lure.
<Lure> Phase one accomplished.
<TheStoryteller> With those words said, Lure disappears.
<Scott> What a day...first getting roused out of bed 20 minutes too early, then the fight.. what next?
<TheStoryteller> Emili then appears with another Ice Cream in hand.
<Scott> Oh, Hi, kid. Thanks for the assist today.
* Emili stops and looks at Scott. "Assist?"
<Scott> When you helped me.
<Emili> Oh!
<Emili> No problem!
<Emili> It was fun.
<Emili> But it made me hungry again.
<Scott> And here. It's a ticket to the Announcement of the Goddess festival. As a sort of payback for your help.
<Scott> Now, I've got to speak to the Chancellor.
* Emili beams and snatches the ticket from Scott's hand.
<Emili> Chancellor?
<Emili> What's a chancellor?
<Scott> That strange floating guy. He's the chancellor of the magic guild.
<Emili> Oh!
<Scott> He tells me what to do.
<Emili> Can he teach me how he did that trick?
* Scott walks on toward the guild mansion.
<Scott> Don't know.
* Emili follows Scott.

Magic City of Vane, Afternoon

<Emili> Well, I wanna ask him!
<Scott> .oO(This kid is worse than Crissy in the annoying department.)
<Scott> Then come with me...
* Scott rolls his eyes. .oO(Since when does a Mage Knight become a babysitter?)
* Emili continues to walk besides Scott.
<Emili> I'm Emili!
<Emili> And you're....Scott!
<Emili> That's what that guard person said right?
<Scott> And I'm Scott. Mage Knight in the first division of the Vane Magic Guard.
<Emili> What?
<Scott> And yes..that's what that guard person said. :P
<Scott> Never mind.
<Emili> Oh-kay!
* Emili walks besides Scott.
<Emili> You live here?
* Scott picks up his pace trying to ditch this kid.
<Scott> Yeah...
<TheStoryteller> Both of you head off towards the guild together as you laugh and feel annoyed.
* Emili walks quite fast almost floating.

????

<TheStoryteller> A large room with all computers and highly advanced technology, a throne of sorts is located in the center of the room. In front of the throne you see some sort of screen, and on the screen is Emili and Scott walking off.
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Soon.. it's all coming into play just as I planned it. Now... *flips a cover on the computer where you see the ever so reddish..BIG red button.*
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] It's on to phase two.
<TheStoryteller> The button is pressed as all the lights start to go on and off...

????

<TheStoryteller> Darkness...nothing more. Then you can make out mechanical wings under some sort of spot light. The wings move as if they have a mind of their own.
<TheStoryteller> You see a woman walk up to the wings as she touches them, wearing a long white coat and glasses.
<TheStoryteller> [Woman] Ishtar, can you please hand me the chart.
* Ishtar stands near the woman, clad in long robes of white, and ebony hair falling about her shoulders. She seems to be looking at the wings as if mesmerized.
<TheStoryteller> [Woman] Ishtar, hand me the chart please.
* Ishtar snaps out of it. "Oh.. The chart?"
<Ishtar> I'm sorry... here it is.
* Ishtar gives a clipboard of some kind to the woman.
<TheStoryteller> [Woman] Thank you Ishtar. *looks over chart* Hmm.. going according to schedule. Now I have one more favor to ask of you, Ishtar.
* Ishtar looks at her questioningly. "You do? What might it be?"
<Ishtar> If the Queen needs me to tend to anything..
<TheStoryteller> [Woman] Turn around for me please.
* Ishtar blinks. "A..alright, Dr. Sonyele.."
* Ishtar does as she is told.
<Dr. Sonyele> That's a good girl. *goes into her pocket and takes out a syringe and injects Ishtar with it*
<Ishtar> Just wha.. ahh! o_o
<TheStoryteller> Ishtar then collapes as she falls on the floor.
<Dr. Sonyele> Take her to the operating room, it's almost time.
* Ishtar lays on the floor, completely unconscious.
<TheStoryteller> A guard comes in and picks her up over his shoulder, as he heads off.
<Dr. Sonyele> For the church...for the Queen...for Lunar!

~~ SESSION END ~~

Session Close: Mon Apr 26 00:24:14 1999