Phase 2 - "Stealing Fate"
Cast:
Criz/Storen as TheStoryteller, James, Lane, Lure, Various NPCs
Belldandi as Bree
Enygma as Leon
TheFreak as Jack
Bryann as Tahn
Session Start: Sun May 09 22:18:46 1999
City of Meribia, Night
<TheStoryteller> Another cold breezy night in the most populated and most technological city in all of Lunar... Meribia. Of course it's not a quiet night, for the rumbling of the machines keeps many up at night still.
<TheStoryteller> The lights of the city will shock any outsider as it all seems as a fantasy, moving sidewalks, mechanical robots, all your that you can dream of.
<TheStoryteller> Still...it is a night like any other night, with one exception. A young woman going by the name of Bree, stands in a dark alleyway, hiding in the shadows. Waiting, for who knows what.
<TheStoryteller> A young man, the pretty boy type, runs up behind Bree without her knowing and taps her on the shoulder.
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Umm...Bree?
* Bree eyes the passing people, scanning them and the surroundings and jumps startled. "What do you want?"
<TheStoryteller> [Man] YIKES! Calm your horses girl! *spits on the floor* I got the information you asked for, or did you so soon forget?
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Unless...You don't want it. *starts to put it in his pocket slowly*
* Bree looks sickly at the spit. "No I didn't forget.. what do you have?"
<TheStoryteller> [Man] *smiling* Good, I found the whereabouts of one of THEM. He's here right in this very town, and not far from you at all.
* Bree reaches for the info. "Let me see..."
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Though, you never asked for that information on where he is at this precise moment...so it will cost ya. *smiles*
* Bree looks up. "What do you want?"
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Well..
<TheStoryteller> He gets closer to Bree, leaning on the wall next to her and moving his face closer and closer to Bree's...
<TheStoryteller> [Man] How about...a kiss?
* Bree narrows her eyes. "I don't thik so..." She knees him in the crotch as hard as she can.
<TheStoryteller> The man falls on his knees.
* Bree grabs the information from him. "Freakin' pervert..."
<Bree> Now where are they.. before I make you regret asking me even more...
<TheStoryteller> [Man] He's going to rob a local store tonight, just three blocks away from here. Right next to Black Rose St. *grabs crotch area*
<Bree> You'd better not be lying to me... so help me if you are... *eyes him angrily*
<TheStoryteller> Knowing where he is, you quickly put the rest of the valuable information awa as you make run to find him.
* Bree makes run, in three easy steps!
City of Meribia, Jack's Hardware Shop
<TheStoryteller> Passing by a local store that looks like a mechanical repair shop, you see flashlights inside, as if someone is inside.
* Bree stops and peers inside, trying to stay out of view.
<TheStoryteller> You peer inside and see a few shadows, sneaking around trying not to be caught. You notice that the side door has been left open by them, a way inside.
* Bree pulls her sleeve down over her hand, and slides the door open, going inside as stealthily as possible.
<TheStoryteller> [Thief 1] Will ya look at all these goodies we have here!
<TheStoryteller> [Thief 2] My my, this store needs a repair shop.. all it has is useless junk!
<TheStoryteller> With the lights being off, you still can't make out their faces.
* Bree tries to recognise voices instead, due to lack of light.
<TheStoryteller> [Thief 2] Well, then let's just trash the joint and leave.
<TheStoryteller> Trying to hard to listen to the voices, you knock a glass bottle to the floor as it shatters to bits.
<TheStoryteller> [Thief 1] What the hell was that?
* Bree sweatdrops and scoots away from the glass, trying to hide in the shadows.
<TheStoryteller> The flashlight catches you.
<TheStoryteller> [Thief 3] Heh! Look at this! We just may have found something after all.
* Bree squints her eyes. "Amatuers' luck.."
<TheStoryteller> [Thief 1] So what's your name purdy gurl? Minez Victor.
<TheStoryteller> [Thief 2] Why the hell do you have to go and tell her your name, you idiot!?
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] ENOUGH!
* Bree puts her hands on her hips. "Why should I tell someone who talks like an idiot?"
<TheStoryteller> A tall man steps out of the shadows, he appears to be quiet stocky, as he is bald headed, wearing a business suit. He walks up to Bree and looks down on her.
<TheStoryteller> [Man] I recognize you...
<TheStoryteller> [Man] If I remember correctly wasn't your name... Bree?
* Bree tries to Anger Punch the Man. "I'm surprised you remember me!"
<TheStoryteller> The man falls down to one knee as Bree quickly knees him in the jaw.
* Bree balls a fist. "Sonofa...."
<TheStoryteller> The other three goons run towards Bree, but she easily jumps over them as they run head first into the wall and knock themselves out.
<TheStoryteller> Footsteps are heard coming closer. The door is swung open as what appears to be the owner of the store enters and turns on the light.
* Bree goes over to the Man and kicks him a few times. "Damn theives! They tried to break in and trash the place!"
* Jack looks around. "What in the hell..."
<TheStoryteller> [Man] She's lying Jack, we tried to stop her.
<Jack> 'Zat so...?
<Bree> You check the finger prints on that stuff over there.. they had all the crap in their grubby hands...
* Jack raises eybrow.
<TheStoryteller> [Man] LIES ALL OF THEM!! I am LANE, I would never ever do something like that!
<Lane> I helped Jack so many times.. *looks at Jack* Do you actually believe this...this...slut!?
<Jack> Hey now...I know there are people so low but....I dunno....she doesn't seem.....
* Bree stomps his hand. "Watch what you call me.."
<TheStoryteller> At that moment smog fills up the store as all goes white.
<Jack> *Cough* *Hack* Who wha...?
<TheStoryteller> The fog clears as fast as it appeared, though Bree is gone.
* Bree wonders where she went. ^^;
<Jack> ???....!!!!....???
<Lane> I have no clue, but I advise you to report her to the Church.
<Jack> No kiddin'....*Looks* Agh! My store's a mess....Help me clean up, will ya?
<Lane> Right now I think I should go and leave you here to clean this mess up that woman made.
<Jack> Hmm...Fine... Oh, all my beautiful gizmos and gadgets...
<TheStoryteller> Lane goes and easily picks the three goons up one by one, and heads out the door.
<TheStoryteller> The store is a mess, tables broken, items you have been trying to fix for days shattered, and your favorite glass bottle of wine...in bits.
* Jack picks up shattered bottle. "Aw damn....I was saving that for a rainy day." He drops the bottle.
<Jack> Hmm...I need a broom....
City of Meribia, Night
<TheStoryteller> Taken away from the store by surprise shocked you, though what you don't know is who did it. You lay on the floor pondering as you hear footsteps come from behind.
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Bree, are you ok?
* Bree rubs her head. "Yeah.." She looks up. "Who's there?"
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] It's me James, the guy you kneed in the groin. *laughs*
* Bree grins. "Good to know you don't hold grudges.."
<James> I felt you were in trouble so I got you out of there as soon as possible. Listen, they're going to be after you in the day light, So I suggest you follow me and sleep at my place tonight. Don't worry...I won't do a thing.
<Bree> Yeah yeah.. I know the routine.. *goes to stand up* ..you better not...
<TheStoryteller> Both of you laugh, as you head off into the shadows.
City of Meribia, Blue Dragon Bar & Grill
<TheStoryteller> Noise, strippers, beer, and guns...that's the life for your average man. Looking around you can see no one is near you, probably afraid of your big...guns.
<Leon> . o O (And they had best stay away...)
<TheStoryteller> [Bartender] So what will it be bud?
<Leon> Something hard.
<TheStoryteller> [Bartender] One Amaretto Sour comming right up!
<TheStoryteller> [Bartender] Here you go. *slides the drink to Leon*
* Leon takes the drink and gulps it all down in one motion.
* Leon slams the glass down with a few silver.
<TheStoryteller> [Bartender] So what brings you to Meribia?
<Leon> None of your business.
<Leon> Nothing. Nothing major.
<TheStoryteller> [Bartender] I see, what happened to the attitude?
<Leon> What are you talking about.?
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Hey, some service over here, barkeep! Leave that loser to drown in his drink and come serve a real man! :P
* Leon eyes the man with a cold gaze.
<Leon> ...
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Hey.. what's your proble.. *suddenly sees the gun's barrel*
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Err.. o_o;
* Leon narrows his eyes. "Do I need to say anything else?"
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Uhh.. Forget it.. take all the time you want..! I'll even treat ya.. *nervous laugh*
<Leon> ...
<Leon> Good.
<Leon> Let's keep it that way.
* Leon motions. "Give me another."
<TheStoryteller> [Man] *slides some silver to the bartender, muttering* Damn.. -_-;
<TheStoryteller> The Bartender slides another one down towards him.
* Leon downs it in similar fashion.
* Jack busts into bar. "DAMMIT, MY SHOP'S BEEN RAIDED!!!"
<Jack> Aagh!...*sits next to man with the gun*
* Leon pays the man no attention.
<Jack> Hey Barkeep, something heavy...And that'll cause temporary amnesia.
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Sorry to hear that guy... they got this thing called Instant Labotomy.. good stuff... like after your wife leaves ya..
<TheStoryteller> [Man] *buries his head in an ale*
<Jack> Extra Salt! *Turns to Gun-man* You believe this? Some..... one.... raided my tool shop....man, I'm mad...
<Leon> I honestly don't care.
<Jack> Hmm...Not the talkative type eh? The kind that drinks till he vomits...or takes a piss...Either way the toilet gets some use, eh? Haw!
<Leon> You are annoying me. *Pulls out one of his guns and lays it on the bar* See that you don't anymore.
* Jack looks at his guns. "Hey...I can get you some more powerful toys than those."
* Leon rolls an eye over. "Oh really? Do tell."
<Jack> Bigger barrels...Sawed-off shotguns...the works....you name it, I'll make it.
<Leon> I happen to like these guns..they can splatter the entrails of another living thing just the same.
<Jack> Well, I don't exactly run the most honest shop in Meribia....
<TheStoryteller> [Man] *looks up just to hear Leon's words, and once more drowns himself*
<Leon> I have no use for a man who isn't honest.
<Jack> Fine, suit yourself. But you will be beaten....one day...
<Leon> Then I will deserve it.
<Jack> You sure you don't want my help....
<Leon> Depends on what you want in exchange for it.
<Leon> Nothing is ever free.
<Jack> Just give me the guns you have, and I'll tweak them to perfection.
<Leon> And what's in it for you.
<Jack> I guess some help cleaning my toolshop would be nice....
<Leon> Do I look like a janitor to you?
<Jack> Hey, you won't be alone. I'm cleaning it up, too.
<Jack> Maybe something will interest you there. Why not?
<Leon> Because I have no reason to trust you..you've already admitted to me that you're not honest...and I don't trust anyone anyway...so you could be someone out to...take care of me...
<Leon> But....
<Leon> I can take care of myself.
<Leon> So I will...tentively take you up on your offer.
<Jack> *to Barkeep* Hey! Where's that drink!? *To Gun-man* I don't use force unless necessary. I don't try to hurt. But get me pissed, and I will bury an axe into your skull.
<Leon> You'd be dead long before you could find your axe.
<Leon> Now if you want to follow through on this offer, let us go. Otherwise, I'd just assume going along my own way.
<TheStoryteller> [Barkeep] Coming coming.. I've only got two hands... *slides a drink to Jack*
<Jack> Alright then...I'll show you the way. *To Barkeep* Thanks, I'll return the glass later.
* Leon nods to the bartender, as if he's silently thanking her, but he still has yet to smile.
* Jack looks at Gun-man. "Shee...you need to lighten up a bit... My name's Jack. You?"
<Leon> Watch your tongue with me. I am Leon.
<TheStoryteller> [Barkeep] Don't be a stranger now.. *watches them go*
<Jack> Nice ta meetcha...let's go then. *Hands barkeep a fiver*
<Leon> ...
<TheStoryteller> [Barkeep] Thanks Jack.. hope you get that mess cleaned up, if you know what I mean. ;)
* Jack whispers. "Not here!"
<Jack> Ahem....let's go, Leo.
<TheStoryteller> The barkeep, with a smirk, goes back to some other desolate souls to serve up relief.
<Leon> Leon. What was that little exchange all about?
<Jack> When you meet friends you share remarks....that just happened to have been my remark.
<Leon> ...
<TheStoryteller> You both head into the crisp night air once more...
* Jack takes a deep breath... "Ahh...Smell that Meribian smog!"
* Leon is silent, keeping to himself..but giving off a sense of...anger.
City of Meribia, Slums
<TheStoryteller> Bree and James make their way without incident to a slightly run-down shack. It's not much, but apparently he calls it home.
<James> *holds the door open* We've got to lay low for while.. and this is as low as it gets..
* James chuckles a bit to himself.
* Bree walks inside. "Heh.. I'm not going to comment.. but you're right.."
<TheStoryteller> The inside is pretty sparsely furnished.. a bed, table, fridge, and simple couch.
* Bree looks around. "Glad to see you keep it simple..."
<James> *has a seat* Yeah well.. I'm usually on the job a lot..
* Bree walks around inside looking about. "I've got the couch then, right?"
<James> Heh.. nah.. take the bed, sweetheart. You deserve it after whacking that guy back there.. ;)
* Bree shudders inside. "That's ok.. the couch is fine.. it's your house.."
<Bree> .oO( And the thing probably smells like you anyway... )
<James> *looks a bit surprised for a moment, but shrugs it off with a coy smile* Heh.. right..
<James> I'll keep a lookout then.. you get to sleep first.
<Bree> Right.. *heads for the couch and flops down* Mind if I borrow a pillow?
<James> No sweat.. *tosses her one.*
* Bree catches. "Thanks James.." She fluffs it and places it under her head, staring up at the ceiling getting comfortable.
<TheStoryteller> Rather than going to bed, James heads to the door...
<James> You sit tight.. I'll be right back..
<Bree> Why're you helping me anyway? *turns her head to him* ...I did nail you pretty good after all...
<James> Forget it.. it's not important..
<Bree> Yeah it is.. you gotta have a reason.. right?
<James> Oh I got 'em.. plenty of them. I bet you do too.
<Bree> Not like I've got any real options though...
<James> *shrugs* We all got options.. you just got to look hard.
* Bree shrugs and aims her face at the ceiling. "I'm just not trying to look too hard right now..." *nods* "Alright.."
<James> Let me see if those guys are around..
<TheStoryteller> James leaves the house, closing the door behind him, as it falls silent.
* Bree looks at the door, wondering.
<TheStoryteller> A while passes as you feel yourself drifting off into sleep... you're not sure just how long James has been gone.
<TheStoryteller> Suddenly you hear some shouting outside...
* Bree rolls over and lays on her stomach, drifting off wondering where James went.
<TheStoryteller> The door to the shanty busts inward, as you are surprised by Lane and his cronies from the shop once more! o_o
* Bree reaches her hand under herself, grabbing the pillow with the other hand. "What the?!"
<Lane> We've got you now, you little urchin.. I'll teach you to interfere with me..
<TheStoryteller> The thieves advance towards you, daggers drawn.
* Bree slices the pillow underneath and tosses it at them. "Don't even try it boys!"
<TheStoryteller> There's a voice from the roof that break the tension. "Hey.. Bree.. up here!" It's James.
* Bree looks upwards. "Eh?" She looks for some sort of way up there.
<TheStoryteller> The thieves slash the pillow as it's hurled to them, but it buys you time to notice a roof hole for the chimney that could be an escape.. ^^
<James> *holds his hand down out of it* Grab on.. let's blow this pop stand!
* Bree resheaths her dagger and leaps up at James trying to grab on. "You said it!"
<TheStoryteller> James gets a firm grip and hauls you up with surprising strength, and the bunch of lackeys fall in a heap where Bree once was.
<Lane> Damn it..!
* Bree laughs as she's pulled up. "Suckers!"
<TheStoryteller> You land on the roof long enough to get a good balance and leap downward to the streets.
<James> Whew.. almost didn't make it.. But we've got to book it before they catch you..
<Bree> Grr.. I can't tell who's chasing who anymore! *nods* Let's get going then..
<TheStoryteller> James laughs and starts running back in the direction of midtown, and the store where it all started..
* Bree runs with him. "Why're we heading back? That's a bit.. dangerous..."
<TheStoryteller> The group of thieves are already giving chase, suited Lane in the lead.
<James> I got a plan..
City of Meribia, Jack's Hardware Shop
<TheStoryteller> Jack and Leon arrive at the devastated shop..
<Leon> ...
<Leon> Who did this?
<Jack> Well...Thar she is....Ain't she a beaut?....On the outside, anyways...
<TheStoryteller> The door's busted in, and gadgets of every description are strewn about. It's a beauty alright.. in the eye of the beholder, anyway.
<Jack> Hmm....Some girl did this...but I don't think that's the whole story....
<Leon> Who did this?
<Jack> Well...Time to clean up....Now where's my broom?... *Heads into the back room*
<Leon> Answer my question.
<Jack> I thought I told you. Some girl did this mess, but I'm curious....
<TheStoryteller> Irony being a strange thing indeed, a bunch of footsteps start to be heard in the distance growing closer..
<Leon> A single girl..?
<Jack> That's the strange thing.
<Jack> Ah? Huhwha?
* Leon draws his guns and spins around.
<Jack> Oop...hehe..wrong room....This's my walk-in closet!
<TheStoryteller> Looking outside, you see a young man and a familiar woman being persued by a trio of thieves and a business-suited man at the head of them.
<James> Faster Bree.. they're gaining..!
<Jack> *peeks out to the open room* Hmm...What's the commotion?
<Leon> Someone's out here being chased..
* Bree nods and speeds up. "I'm trying already!!"
<Leon> Stay inside..
<Jack> What? And miss all the fun?
<Leon> ...
* Leon walks outside.
* Jack follows.
City of Meribia, Streets
<TheStoryteller> James doesn't look quite where's he's going and nearly knocks into Leon, dodging at the last minute.
<Leon> ...
<Jack> Hey...Slow down, man...
<James> Woah.. crap.. o_o
<Leon> What's going on here?
<Lane> It's the end of the line for you two..
<Bree> Eh?! Crap what?
<Leon> I'll be the judge of that.
<Jack> Say...You're that girl that was here before, weren't you?
<TheStoryteller> Lane stands with his goons, staring at James and Bree.. On the other side is Jack and Leon...
<Jack> Lane?
<Bree> Yeah.. it was me.. but I didn't break in!
<Jack> What the hell are you doing, Lane?
<James> This is all a big mistake, man..
* Leon looks at Bree. "This girl is the one who did all that to your shop?"
<Lane> *smiles* Ah Jack.. I was just taking the courtesy of aprehending these little rogues for you...
* Bree folds her arms. "Only thing I touched was that bottle.. and that was an accident!"
* Leon looks at the girl.
<Jack> I really don't think she would cause so much damage by herself....
<Leon> With all the..damage to your shop...
<Leon> I doubt this girl could do it by herself.
<Lane> *holds up a hand in mock horror* What.. you don't trust me?
<Jack> Something's up Lane. What are you hiding?
<Bree> It took alot of goons to do that mess.. *points at Lane and his goons*
* Leon pulls up his gun to Lane. "I don't trust anyone."
<James> No kiddin..
<Jack> For once, I have to nearly agree with Leo here.
<Leon> Leave this place.
<Lane> *relaxes for a minute* Well I see we can't settle this in a civilized matter after all..
<Lane> Boys, kill them.. and make sure the girl squirms.
<Leon> It will be civilized, if you leave now.
<Jack> Mm...What happened to you, Lane..?
* Bree points frantically. "See see! I told you he was crooked!"
<Leon> Fine..they are your funerals.
* Leon draws his pistols.
* Jack whips out his trusty axe. "C'mon Barberella, let's show them why I forged you."
~~ COMBAT! ~~
<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 1!
<TheStoryteller> >> Enemy Front: Rogue A,B,C
<TheStoryteller> >> Enemy Back: Lane
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree's turn.
* Bree decides to step to the front, attempting a disarm on the first bandit.
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree attempts to Disarm Rouge A.. he finds his dagger swiped right from his head before he can even blink. o_o
<TheStoryteller> [Rogue] Damn it!
<Leon> You won't be needing the knife where you're going.
* Bree grins. "Boy.. you guys are amatuers..."
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree acquires a slightly used Dagger.
<TheStoryteller> >> Rogue A tries to punch Bree out for taking his weapon of choice..
<TheStoryteller> >> He certainly seems like an amatuer without it.. Missed!
<TheStoryteller> >> Rogue B goes for some slice and dice on Jack...
<Jack> C'mon. Try me!
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack takes 3 damage.
<Jack> Oop, well...A scrape's a scrape...and that's a scrape....
<TheStoryteller> >> The third thief tries to stab at Leon.. Miss!
<Lane> You incompetent fools..
<Jack> Figures you two go unscathed....
* Leon raises an eyebrow.
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack's turn.
<Jack> My Question to you Lane is...Why?
<Lane> You're so innocent Jack.. you don't know anything of what's really at stake here..
<Jack> Probably because I haven't been told anything. *Lunges at Rogue A* HA!
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack attacks Rogue A!
<TheStoryteller> >> Attack 1: 19 damage!
<TheStoryteller> >> Attack 2: Critical! 44 damage!
<Jack> Touche, my friend!
<TheStoryteller> >> The theif collapses and coughs up blood as his torso is hacked in two..
<TheStoryteller> >> Leon's turn.
<Jack> Aww...You stained my axe....I didn't want this to happen...
<Lane> Well.. you can fight well at least..
* Leon fires his his first gun at a rogue.
<TheStoryteller> >> Leon unloads on Rogue B...
<TheStoryteller> >> Attack 1: 16 damage!
* Leon pulls his other gun to his side and fires again.
<TheStoryteller> >> Attack 2: 18 damage!
* Leon fires again.
<TheStoryteller> >> Attack 3: 19 damage!
<TheStoryteller> >> Rogue B gives up the ghost in the fray.. o_o
<Jack> 2 down....
* Leon fires again.
<TheStoryteller> >> Redirecting to C.. Critical Hit! 50 damage!
* Leon grins and fires once more.
<TheStoryteller> >> Attack 5: Missed...
<Leon> Hmph.
<TheStoryteller> [Rogue] What the hell.. nobody can wield guns like that except the boss..
<Leon> ...
* Jack raises eyebrow at leon's direction..
* Leon looks back. "What do you want?"
<Lane> Shut up.. I'll show him alright..
<Jack> ...Nah...Just...what that guy said...
* Bree smirks. "Bet you can see I'm innocent now..." She eyes the opposing forces.
<TheStoryteller> >> Lane reaches into his suit pocket and draws a large shotgun.
<Jack> As far as I'm concerned, your name is Cleared.
* Leon looks at Bree. "I knew you were innocent."
<Lane> Playtime's over..
* Bree runs to the back row. "Hey now! That's not exactly fighting fair!"
<TheStoryteller> >> Lane lifts the muzzle and pulls the trigger!
<TheStoryteller> >> All that happens is a click...
<Lane> Eh..?!
<Jack> Hmm...A dud....Now what do you suppose.......
<Tahn> Nice try.
* Bree blinks "No boom?" She stops and doesn't run back.
<* Lane pulls it a few more times, in disbelief..
<Lane> I just filled the clip this morning.. what..!
<Leon> Luckily, mine don't miss-fire.
* Leon pulls his guns up.
<TheStoryteller> >> A man's voice is heard from behind Lane...
<Tahn> Heh.
<Tahn> You're not gonna be able to shoot.
<Leon> Give me one reason why I shouldn't splatter you all over the street.
<Tahn> Shooting at innocents. My word, how people can get. How unfortunate that I emptied it for you, hmm?
<Jack> Heh. *Points to the new addition* I like that guy.
<Lane> Stay out of it, you stupid bookworm.. this is none of your business..
<Tahn> Listen. Firstly, call me that again, you'll find yourself in worse trouble than just having no ammo.
* Bree grins. "I like this guy.. he's got style.."
<Tahn> Secondly, people are not there to be your target practice.
<Jack> Point.
* Leon is silent, still having his guns pointed at Lane.
<Lane> *grumbles and points at Tahn* Shut him up.. permanently!
<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 2!
<TheStoryteller> >> Rogue C remains in front.. Lane in the rear. Tahn forms ally row behind the enemy in a Pincer formation.
<Jack> Ahem...You forgot us?
<Tahn> Oh. Going to attack me now. How cliché.
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree's turn.
* Bree leans in and tries to disarm the last Rogue.
<TheStoryteller> >> The last Rogue standing isn't so stupid to get his weapon snagged away.. but he drops it in the scuffle to evade Bree..
* Bree smirks. "Boy.. is that all you guys can do is make messes in stores? Sheesh.. and you call yourselves theives.."
<TheStoryteller> >> Rogue C uses his turn to pick it back up...
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn's turn.
* Tahn starts chanting as a green aura surrounds him. "Winds of fury, winds of wrath! Air Slash!" is the last thing Lane hears before his hearing, and his health, are buffeted out by many tiny little blades of air.
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn summons up the winds and casts Air Slash! Lane is buffeted for 19 damage...
<Lane> I should have know a mage would be so low...
<Tahn> Low? Look who's talking!
<TheStoryteller> >> Leon's turn.
<Tahn> You break into a random shop, cause mayhem, frame it on an innocent that's trying to stop you, and end up attacking her anyways!
* Bree tries to look cute and innocent. "Yeah! And I was trying to help too!"
<Lane> It's all for the goal.. the ends justifies the means.
* Leon pulls his guns up.
<Tahn> And what might those ends be?
* Leon runs over to the Rogue, puts the one of his guns in his mouth, and blows his brains out.
<Lane> Why should I tell you...?
<Tahn> Hmm. I see your brain works a bit.
<TheStoryteller> >> The poor Rogue eats it in more ways than one.. 23 damage! Slain! o_o
* Leon turns to Lane and fires a volley into him.
* Bree makes a sick face. "That's too brutal..."
<TheStoryteller> >> Lane raises an eyebrow as the bullets fly towards him...
* Tahn tries not to puke from the man's rather...gruesome display of brain chunks.
* Jack looks at the brain chunks ".....IT'S ART!"
<TheStoryteller> >> Attack 2: 10! Attack 3: 9! Attack 4: 11! Attack 5: Critical! 32!
* Tahn looks over Lane's shoulder at Jack. Oddly.
* Leon turns back to the party. "Hardly. A man's death is not art..but each man chooses his own path and pays for it all in the end."
* Jack grins in Tahn's Direction. "Gotta keep the humor..."
<TheStoryteller> >> Lane coughs, as a plate of metal falls out of his blazer to the ground with a chink.
<Bree> I think that guy got it in the wrong end... *holds her mouth*
<Tahn> Hmm. Kevlar.
<Lane> That wasn't pleasent..
<Jack> No kiddin'.
<Lane> But I'm not done with you yet..
<Tahn> Let me guess. You're going to run away now with your tail between your legs.
* Leon looks back at everyone. "It was either him, or you."
<Lane> Oh I don't run..
<TheStoryteller> >> Lane charges through the front row in a fury of fists, and gun butts as well...
<Jack> Heeey...Play nice!
* Bree tries blocking what she can.
* Leon makes no attempt to dodge.
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack takes 19, Bree 21, Leon 25...
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree comes dangerous close to passing out from the strike, but she feels something keep her conscious. James is standing behind her.
<James> Not just yet..
* Bree staggers into the shop wall, feeling woozy.
<Lane> I'll get you next then..
<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 3!
<TheStoryteller> >> Enemy Single: Lane
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree's turn.
* Bree defends.
<TheStoryteller> >> Bree takes a defensive stance, still reeling...
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn's turn.
* Tahn casts Heal Litany on Bree. No flashy colors, no catch phrases. He just heals her. :P
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn casts Heal Litany.. a soft glow surrounds Bree. Bree is healed to full HP!
<Tahn> You okay now, lass?
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack's turn.
* Bree nods, shaking it off. "Yeah.. thanks alot..."
<Leon> ...
<Jack> Hey Lane! From Earth with love...Happy Mother's day!
<Leon> ...?
<Lane> What..?
<Tahn> What the..fuck?
<TheStoryteller> >> Lane doesn't have time to react, as a huge pillar of earth slides upwards and rams into his chest. o_o
<Tahn> O_o
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack casts Rock Javelin! 5 damage!
<Jack> Hmm....Maybe next time I'll send a card...
<TheStoryteller> >> The attack doesn't hurt much, but stuns him to the ground..
* Bree blinks. "Is.. he dead?"
<Leon> No.
<Bree> Damn.. I was hoping...
~~ Victory! 11 XP, 30 Silver & 5 MEXP gained. ~~
City of Meribia, Night
<Leon> Life is precious.
<Leon> Value what you have.
<Lane> Of all the...
<Jack> Well...That's interesting...
<Tahn> It'll be gone before you know it.
<Leon> ...
* Bree holds her dagger downward. "Well I'm going to finish him off..."
* Lane lies pinned under the rock...
<Leon> ...
<Lane> Go ahead.. kill me...
<Jack> Lane....Lane, Lane, Lane, Lane......You disappoint me, ya know?
<Lane> But you'll never know the truth if you do...
* Leon twirls his guns and slides them back to his sides.
<Tahn> And you'd tell us otherwise?
* Bree grins and gets down next to him, laying the dagger blade on him. "I can always slowly kill you.. to make you tell..."
<Jack> Well, spill the beans!
<Lane> I don't do torture I'm afraid... but I'll tell you anyway considering I am compromised at the moment.
* Bree taps the blade on him. "Then talk.."
<Tahn> Hurry up, or I report you to the authorities.
<Lane> I work for him, Bree...
* Jack is confused already...
<Bree> Him who?
* Tahn wishes he understood this more than Jack...
* Leon leans up against the wall to a building...silent...the usual ominous emotionless look on his face.
<Lane> The man you have sworn to kill in revenge.. not that I blame you..
<Bree> Tell me where he is... *taps the thin part of the blade on him*
<Lane> If you stay around here and end my life, you might not make it to the Announcement in time.. hehehe..
<Bree> What announcement are you blathering about?
<Jack> Some...Gala event, maybe?
<Leon> It doesn't take me but a second to kill a man.
* Tahn looks to Gunboy. "But it takes forever to make up for it."
<Leon> I don't wish to make up for it.
<TheStoryteller> James looks blindly at everyone as he steps forward in the middle of it all.
* Jack looks over shoulder at Leon, and mumbles to himself. "Shee, you're morbid."
<James> That will be enough...Lane. *stares at Lane*
<Leon> ...I am not morbid. I just know what's coming to me.
<James> Everything has been set into place, all the pawns are in place.
<Lane> Like I'm scared of some little punk..
<Jack> Well, don't let it get to ya, Leo, it'll drive you nuts.
<Leon> Leon.
<TheStoryteller> James's eyes start to glow brightly as they then flash quickly and Lane is sent hurtling 20 feet into the air.
<Jack> Leon, Leno....Whatever..
* Bree leaps back. "What the??!"
<Lane> What th...! Aaaggh..!
<James> Like I said...the pawns are now in place.
* Tahn watches Lane go up....and fall back down..
<Jack> Now that's one heavy yo-yo.
<TheStoryteller> Lane hits the ground hard, and bones snap... he's dead.
* Bree grumbles. "Great...."
<James> Enough of this guise...
<TheStoryteller> James begins to shrink as he morphs into a young little boy.
<Lure> My name is Lure, and you all have just helped me accomplish Phase 2.
<Leon> Who is this..child?
<Jack> Phase 2? Be more specific, kid.
* Bree raises an eyebrow. "Eh? What're you talking about?"
<Lure> You all are to be at the Annual Announcement, if not...your world is in grave danger.
<Leon> Any announcement doesn't involve me.
<Lure> I know everything about you all. *looks at Bree* I know about your father, how he was coldly murdered.
<Lure> *looks at Leon* I know about your parents as well Leon, and your reason for being the way you are. *looks at Jack* And I know your little secret.
* Bree narrows her eyes, memories dredged up.
<Jack> Okey-doke. World in danger, little kid knows some stories here. Tells of the apocolypse....Just peachy.
<Leon> You know too much kid.
* Leon draws a pistol.
<Lure> I know more then you all know, and that is how it shall be.
<Jack> Hey, slow Down Leo.
<Leon> Leon, jack-ass.
<Bree> That kid saved me earlier.. at least hear him out...
<Lure> Now if you will excuse me...I don't want to be here for the attack on which you all almost die.
<Jack> Alright, alright! Leon...Man...
<TheStoryteller> With that said Lure fades into nothingness.
<Leon> I would not bring myself to harm a mere bo......?
<Jack> This puts an extra crimp on my day, I know it.....
<Bree> Great.. as if one near death isn't enough.. I have a little kid foretelling another near death experience...
<Tahn> If his words held any truth to them at all, I think we shouldn't be here too long..
<Jack> Geez...and I still have to clean the shop....
<TheStoryteller> Laser shots hit the ground nearly hitting Bree, another shot is fired almost nailing Leon.
* Leon puts his pistol away. "I think the kid is full of crap..what in the bloody hell?"
* Leon rolls back, and draws his pistols, looking for an attacker.
<TheStoryteller> You all look up, as you see what seems to be a winged woman, you can't make out the face. But it resembles an angel.
<Jack> Wow........0_0
* Leon fires volleys at the angel without thinking
* Bree wideeyes at the shots. "Daaaang..." *looks up* "Great.. I'm going to be delivered to my grave by an angel.."
<TheStoryteller> The shots bounce off of the angel as if they were nothing.
<Leon> Grrr...aaahahhhh!
* Leon gets a little miffed and fires more rounds.
<Jack> Definately....not....of this....world......
<TheStoryteller> The angel then starts to glow and starts to grow brighter, as it lets out a burst of engery nearly hitting all of you.
<Jack> YAAAHH!!
<Leon> It's toying with us...
<TheStoryteller> [Angel] My master says, you owe her one.
* Bree dances around in a frenzy of dodges. "Gaah! What's that thing got against us!"
<TheStoryteller> You all look behind you...
<TheStoryteller> A charred robot lays on the ground.
* Bree raises an eyebrow at it.
<Jack> oh...What's this...?
<TheStoryteller> [Angel] Consider your life saved by an Angel. *four pieces of paper fall to the ground* You all are to be at the Annoucement.
<TheStoryteller> [Angel] That is all... *she then flies off into the darkness*
<Leon> What announcment..and why am I wanted...
<Leon> No one tells me what to do....
<TheStoryteller> Four tickets lay on the ground, tickets to the Annual Goddess Festival Announcement.
* Jack pinches himself. "YEOWCH! No, I'm awake."
* Leon examines the tickets.
* Bree takes a paper, panting from shock. "Man.. I can't tell what's going on at all today.."
<Jack> Hmm...nice golden ticket.... *Looks at both sides*
<Leon> Something doesn't add up.
<Jack> Hm?
* Tahn picks up a ticket, bearing the name Tahn Igtenos.
* Leon picks up a ticket.
<Bree> Um.. this isn't my name.. who's go mine?
<Jack> Oop!...Sorry.
* Bree swaps tickets to get her own. "I feel so special.." *giggles*
<TheStoryteller> With the tickets in hand, you all realize you have something in common. You all are wanted, for what you all don't know. Though you will soon.
????
<TheStoryteller> All that is seen is a screen. On it, the four heroes stand there with tickets in hand.
* Jack, on-screen. "You think this ticket is redeemable?"
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Phase two has indeed been accomplished, but too many other powers are trying to interfere with my plan. That all will soon come to an end.
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Phase three is ready, with it beginning, all that is now, will never be!
~~ SESSION END ~~
Session Close: Mon May 10 01:45:46 1999