Session Start: Sun Jul 30 22:03:05 2000 * Logging #Lunar-IoG to '#lunar-iog.log' «ooc: *slaps Emili's OOC* » «ooc: Thanks! :D *Chugs it and gets wasted!* » << I"m 100% real baby. >> «ooc: Talk in IoG-OOC :D » << Hush please. :) >> *** Criz (flybangeel@AC81A11A.ipt.aol.com) has joined #lunar-iog *** Scott sets mode: +o Criz «ooc: I knew if someone said free cock Criz would show up :) » *** Criz is now known as Adam << It sure got you here quick, E. ;) >> << Just in time. :) Get IC. Get in IoG-OOC ^_^ >> «ooc: Shaddup, geek :P » *** Elrika (flybangeel@AC81A11A.ipt.aol.com) has joined #lunar-iog *** TheStoryteller sets mode: +o Elrika *** Retrieving #Lunar-IoG info... *** TheStoryteller sets mode: +m WE last left the group as they stood almost dumbstruck by what had just passed only moments ago. Not only was Althena alive once more, in posession of her almighty power... «ooc: She was also naked! ^^; (Sorry, couldn't help it.) » But now she stood before you, her final request one that you know must be done... the fact that to bring the world order, she must be.. destroyed. * Scott is still standing on one knee, trying to get his breath back. Althena looks at all of you, her flowing blue hair billowing, barely hiding her naked form. "Will you grant me this request?" Which is? * Haylee looks silently at her friends, wondering what they'll do. << baka Adam. :) >> * Leon stands quietly, not making any moves or saying any words [Althena] It's the only way.. the new creation can't come without destruction.. and sadly, my time has already passed. Smash this vessel, and the way will open.. If that's what you wish, Althena... then so be it. ... * Scott stands, finally, looking to Althena, and sheathing his sword, and not giving any appearance as to what he's going to do. * Haylee nods silently. * Elrika simply stares at Althena. [Althena] It will be painful, but it's what you desired... what Lucia fought so hard for. If you are truly ready, you'll move forward without hesitating. * Bree blinks at Althena, a bit in awe of who's infront of her ... * Tahn seems to be challenging Leon to the title of Master of the Ellipsis >;p * Johnathan looks at the others. "Though it might be harder for them..." [Althena] Don't grieve for me.. I've already lived my life to the fullest as Luna, and want to make up for my only sin. [Ishtar] Althena... I don't care. I just want to go back to a normal life. If that's what it takes, I'll do it. [Lucia] SO even I too must destroy you? Raise my ahnd to my.. savior? * Scott stares right into Althena's eyes, not showing anything but the desire to finish this, once and for all. he assumes his battou jutsu stance again, hopefully for the final time during this trip. * Bree puts a hand on her blood saber and sighs "This was once Leo's... and it's about to make history again..." So be it, Althena... :/ ... If that's what you want...I'll grant your request, Goddess... * Johnathan doesn't, perhaps unsurprisingly, seem to be bothered by this in the least. [Althena] It's the final challenge. Not one of arms, but of conviction. Lucia, please grant me this, my final wish as a loyal servant, and as almost a.. daughter. [Lucia] If.. if I must... I want no more sacrifices to be made. [Jack] So we have to kill her? Barbarella, are ya up to it? *looks at his axe sadly* We came all this way... Let's go... ... * Bree looks around at everyone else "I'm not rushing in alone..." Althena spreads her arms wide. "Please.. do it." * Scott keeps his sword had on the hilt of his blade. "You've not let me down before, Misogi...don't start now." * Elrika looks at everyone. I'm with you, Bree. No matter what the circumstance is. * Tahn steps forward and unfurls his whip one last time... Misogi seems to protest to Scott, but it fades in a moment. Lets do it...for us...for Althena...and for Lunar. * Emili points the end of her spear downward and looks upon Althena with utter silence. * TheStoryteller goes http://www.rpgcafe.net/IoG/music/Goddess.rm to listen * Bree gets in a ready position "This definately isn't going to look good on my job application..." * Haylee pulls out her bow one last (hopefully!) time. "I'm ready to end this...so let's go." >> Tragic Encounter! << >> Vs. The Goddess Althena << * Johnathan grins wryly. "I suppose you could always blame it on me, Bree. I've already got a death sentence or two hanging over my head, what's one more?" [Althena] Please.. use all your means to do it.. be healed. * Tahn smiles sadly. "John... I doubt we're killing her." >> Althena casts a spell of healing on the group.. you feel strengthened ten fold! HP/MP recovered! * Bree smiles at John "I'll just neglect to mention it.. besides, what job would I actually apply for and tell the truth? I am a theif..." Just... setting her soul free. Good call, Tahn. She was returned against her will.. [Althena] Yes.. you set me and the world free.. [Lucia] Althena.. please forgive me.. >> Lucia's turn. [Lucia] Light of the great creation, explode in power before me.. Spark Cannon! >> Lucia casts Spark Cannon on Althena! Moets of light appear out of thin air, pumping the body of the Goddess with holy light, burning from inside out in a chain reaction! 2780 damage! * Leon still hasn't said anything The Goddess reels a bit, but remains standing resolutely... you think you can see a bit of flesh torn, somethign strange underneath it. * Scott closes his eyes slightly as he invisions his attack. >> Bree's turn. She just stands there... * Bree nods to herself in reassurance, and looks at Althena "This is definately not personal.... Fury Punch!" Why does she remind me so much of my mother? [Xavier] You mean on how innocent she looks El? * Elrika nods. ... [Althena] Elrika, you did know.. your kind.. Lunar's protectors.. My kind? We were the protectors of Lunar? Is that what you are saying? >> Bree casts Fury Punch! * Scott keeps his focus on his objective...and continues to invision a perfect strike. >> 1: 469! 2: 501! 3: critical! 1022! 4: critical! 986! 5: 478! 6: critical! 1004! 7: 490! 8: 513! 9: 520! 10: Critical! 994! >> Althena take sa step back, a part of her leg seeming to weaken, the skin on its sliding off to reveal something grey underneath. [Althena] Long...long ago you suffered at the hands of humanity. For being different.. but it was because they feared ... [Althena] feared your bond with the planet itself.. * Haylee blinks at this... >> Tahn's turn. . o O ( Is she...not even humanoid? ) * Tahn sighs. "You know...this is something you don't really explain... but Althena...lend me your power to defeat...um..yourself..." * Tahn holds out his hands and blasts the goddess with an Air Slash spell Is that really appropriate, Tahn? >> The Goddess's body glows a soft green, as power arcs from her to tahn, powering his Air Slash! ... >> 1756 damage! We can't rely on her... no offense, Althena.. to protect us.. or to power us, can we? We need to learn to stand on our own.. True... [Althena] Ah... it's not just my power. You all have a pwoer beyond mine.. But. ^_- If it helps, exploit it. If it doesn't, well...Too bad, try plan B. >> The wounds on Althena start to glow with a blue color... * Bree raises an eyebrow "We have power.. beyond yours?" [Althena] It proved itself against Zophar... [Althena] be careful of.. this. The auras are going to be released.. ... What do you mean? Huh? I think she means the dragon auras are going to come shooting out of her... Is that bad if the aura's are released? Is that not what you wanted? >> Althena's body glows and even fiercer azure color! The energy exudes into the form of a Dragon, screetching otuwards in a display of harmful energy! We all better brace ourselves then! * Tahn braces himself * Scott stays in hsi stance, preparing for Althena's attack. Ah-! O_o >> A torrent of water engulfs the party... Dragon Tear! * Bree tosses her arms up in the only defense she has Uh oh! <> >> Ice follows in the water's wake.. the party takes 90 damage! Bree is protected! >> Elrika's turn. * Elrika shakes the hit off. * Bree blinks and peeks from behind her arms "Eh? What the....?" [Althena] The blue.. has been set free.. please.. stand firm. Hmph... This is for you mother... * Tahn nods. "Very well, Althena..." * Elrika bends over and picks up Xavier in her arms, she begins to pet him as her eyes as well as Xavier's glow red. She puts Xavier down as he does a little howl, which begins to intensify into a roar. His skin rips off as his body rips thrugh the fur, leaving a Demon in it's wake. Attack Xavier! >> Xavier uses Demon Rush! * Elrika points to Althena as Xavier in a speed of light hurls itself at teh Goddess! >> 2243 damage! * Bree raises an eyebrow at Xaiver "...I'll save that joke for later." * Elrika smiles as Xavier shrinks back to size. Althena winces visible as her arm hangs a bit limp on the right side, a gash across it showing more of the grey beneath. >> Johnathan's turn. She's a machine....? * Johnathan looks down at the goddess staff in his hand, and chuckles. * Haylee looks thoughtful. ... It's been interesting to see that you really exist, and to meet you, Althena. It makes my disbelief seem a little childish now.. heh. A..vessel. * Johnathan chuckles. "You've my thanks, goddess, for all that you've done for humanity... and for your willingness to let us choose our own path now. It's a shame things have to be this way, but what must be, must be.." [Althena] John.. I don't think she's human...that grey looks mechanical.. Scott, this isn't the original Althena. Just her soul in an artificial body. [Althena] People only disbelieve because they think only seeing with your eyes is the truth. I know that, Tahn...but it seems that her artificial body was made with nanotechnology. Ah, but what one person's eyes see.. someone else's might not. ... * Johnathan raises a hand, gathering energies to himself as a number of familiar magics flash to life around him, time, life, and of course a magic barrier. [Althena] Faith is a powerful thing... * Johnathan then raises a hand, palm upward, and proceeds to shoot a quick flurry of energy motes at Althena. "As long as you have something you're sure of to believe in, yes it is." >> Johnathan Mystic Rages! He Accelerates! He Enlightens! Wisdom is at Max! I haven't found anything quite yet, but that doesn't mean I'll stop looking. * Scott prepares to lash out as his muscles tense...his hand tightens around the hilt of his weapon. >> John is protected my a Magic Mirror! John Spirit Drills Althena.. ME is 0! >> Johnathan Accelerate A! Her being a machine makes sense... Unless they cloned a body and aged it or something ^^; [Althena] It's not a machine.. and not a flesh body.. ages ago, people called this lost art "Science" and this body a "Nanomachine". ... O_o Machine.. Nanomachine.. it still has machine in the name ^^;; [Althena] If I can be placed in such a body again... you already have the power once more. Thought so. "Science"...? Wasn't that what made the Blue Star like it is now? Or am I wrong...? Er, what -supposedly- did. >> Johnathan casts Revitalize.. the party is at Max HP! He casts Distend thrice! supposedly, Tahn, though history is a bit sketchy about what caused that destruction..most believe it was Zophar himself. >> Fire, Ice, and Fire once more buffet the Goddess.. 3041! 3123! 3110! [Althena] No.. Zophar merely poisoned the midns of people.. he caused what was ocne used to create life, happiness.. to cerate destruction and weapons. * Tahn shrugs. * Bree sweatdrops "I have no idea what you guys are talking about.. I kinda missed out on the whole 'schooling' thing ^^;;" >> Johnathan Accelerate B! 4 Distends! You sure that was Zophar, Althena...? Things are starting to go to pot again... I think humans in general are poisoned in the head sometimes... ... >> Darkness, Lightning, Earth, Water.. 3234! 3150! 3072! 3020! Science is sort of like.. an alternative to magic, Bree, just.. anyone can use it. The real trick is putting it together and making it work. It's beyond me.. but I've chosen my path, obviously. And Tahn.. I donno if we can blame as many of the troubles of late on humans... as we can on Lucia. [Althena] Zophar.. led a cult that eventually started a war that engulfed the once peaceful place, Earth.. I didn't mean about the definition of science.. I mean, I rode around in a flying ship for goddess sake.. I know what that is, I meant the history ^^; * Johnathan glances at Lucia, smiling a little. "Nothing personal, of course, but you might want to look into a less public career next, huh?" Sorry, Bree, I wasn't done. Got sidetracked. [Althena] That is the real name of the Blue Star. And I once lived there... among you. [Lucia] I was Althena's first follower.. -_- * Bree nods... >> Johnathan Accelerate C! 4 Distends! Anyway, the problem is that since anyone can use it... the genuises who invented it aren't necessarily the ones who put it to use. When any moron can just outright abuse something like that.. and I have no idea how powerful it can get.. how's this for a quick history lesson? >> Earth, Plant, Wind, Wind.. 3209! 3004! 3056! 3168! * Johnathan pauses to fire off his final four blasts. ..when any moron can put that to use... there's bound to be someone who'll misuse it. Althena is visibly wracked by the blasts... [Althena] John is right.. magic was discovered by people. It's true power comes not from me, but yourselves. You merely.. have too.. >> Althena suddenly shudders as her wounds exude red light! Incoming... O_o ... Look inside ourselves and find the place it comes from? Believe in ourselves? Not rely on others? Er.. to keep us going, that is. >> It forms into a red aura of energy... as a huge wall of fire washes outward through the room! Dragon Anger! good thing I kept that Ember cape. :P ...I've never had to rely on anyone else by myself..hmph.. Not to help us out.. help is always good.. ah.. watch yourselves, people. don't I know it, John.... >> The party takes 180 damage! Scott's Ember cape protecs him.. 90! Bree is protected! John's Mirror reflects the blast! >> Althena suffers 180 backlash! [Althena] No, not just yourselfs.. but people.. in general.. working together. << er selves >> * Bree blinks confusedly.. then snaps her fingers "Oh stupid me.. I forgot I had the staff ^^" >> Scott's turn. * Scott rushes at top speed at Althena,a barrier appearing before him, and executes his succession technique, which is quickly read and dodged, but Althena is drawn in toward Scott by a wind vortex, as he rotates around for a stronger attack .... >> Scott raises the Midnight barrier to magic! He triple casts Succession! ..together...hmph... >> The three gashes rend Althena's torso, a bit of silvery fluid dribbling down out of them.. total 5905! >> Jack's turn. [Ishtar] I.. want to ehal her.. but.. [Jack] Well, Goddess, no offense.. That'd kinda defeat the point, Ishtar I doubt it'd work, Ishtar...her body's completely mechanical. >> Jack rushes forth and uses Berserker Smash! >> 1857! >> Emili's turn. [Althena] I can feel it... the pain. But I know it's just a brief moment before things can be made right.. [Althena] Emili, as the Star Dragon, you are special.. you ahve the pwoer fo free will.. << er of >> * Emili hesitates slightly....then rushes forth with her attack. She leaps into the bring her spear above her head. It shimmers slightly and she thursts it down upon Althena's body. >> Emili executes Divine Justic on Althena! It still hurts me... to attack the one for which I was created to protect. >> The spear cuts a gash in Althena's shoulder.. 1955! The wound soon starts to glow and fester.. >> Althena is Poisoned! Althena resists Freeze, Stone, Daze, Sleep! [Althena] Ugh.. Emili.. you don't realize that you were not cerated as the other dragons. [Althena] Your kind has existed since millenia ago, the memories of which are held within that book from your mother. [Althena] And.. you helped me long ago to contain the worlds.. you are the key to change... it.. >> Black energy begisn to seep out of the silver blood now dripping to the floor... soon a Dragon rises fromt eh ground, and burrows into it, crying for escape! Oh boy. Next one! Brace yourselves, guys! ...This is gonna hurt a lot... :/ >> Spikes of earth follow in it's wake... Dragon Quake! Oh shit...not again..good thing I have a barrier. Ow! Ow! Don't impale me there! Ow! Here's hoping the staff holds up again ^^;; * Leon stands there and takes the hit >> The party takes 360 damage! Bree is Protected! Scott's Barreir nullifies it! John's Mirror repels the attack! >> Althena is hit for 360 backlash! *** GFDSKgkr (Eternal@stj149.nf.sympatico.ca) has joined #Lunar-IoG >> Leon's turn. * Bree breathes a sigh of relief "Still scary to watch ^^;" [Althena] So.. the black has found release.. only the white.. and finally.. *** Heather has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by GFDSKgkr))) *** GFDSKgkr is now known as Heather * Tahn drops to his knees, coughing up blood. [Althena] Leon, you have come this far. And I know you will finish things. Your life has had so many loose ends. Can we...make that one less painful...? * Bree kneels down to Tahn "T..tahn!! Take a break and heal yourself baka!" I'm trying, dammit! I can't finish the spell before I get blasted again! leave the thrashing to the rest of us, Tahn...HEAL dammit. * Bree nods and stands in front of Tahn "Then I'll buy you the time..." * Haylee sighs, and puts her bow away, clearing her throat. T..thanks... * Leon looks at the Goddess under his hat, "..." * Leon just opens fire on her without saying a word. >> Leon attacks the Goddess! * Bree smiles over her shoulder to Tahn "Dont worry about it.. I'm not getting hurt, just fix yourself ok?" * Tahn nods... >> 1: 1121! 2: 1230! 3: 1209! 4: Critical! 2486! 5: 1276! 6: 1145! 7: 1188! 8: Critical! 2404! 9: 1217! 10: 1190! 11: 1133! 12: 1248! ... good shooting, Leo. * Haylee winces a bit. :/ ..yes, it was. [Althena] IF people can sue.. the weapons.. for good.. Althena now has several painful looking holes marring her body... it seems less and less like her... >> Leon's turn. << erk >> >> Haylee's turn. Here we go... * Haylee extends her arm gently, reaching out towards the sky and closing her eyes.. Opening her mouth delicately, a beautiful and soothing melody flows out and echoes unnaturally around the party. The song fills their hearts with new hope and heals all wounds! * Haylee 's words echo off the walls long after she closes her mouth. >> Haylee casts Althena Song! Party is Healed to max! It bounces off the walls.. Echoing enabled! >> Adam's turn. There... ^_^ * Tahn stands up, smiling. "Thanks for saving me the trouble, Hay..." No problem, Tahn. ^_- * Haylee waves ^_^ Guess I dont need to defend you anymore.. ^^ I'm sorry... No, but it's nice anyways... ^_- [Althena] Adam.. you and I are not that much different.. we both were cerated in a way.. I want you to create somethign that is your own.. A bit of a reversal on the whole chivalry thing... ^^ * Bree smile and thumbs at herself "I am a walking reversal you know..." * Tahn chuckles * Adam lays his sword across his arms in which are extended forward towards Althena. Adam's hair then in a burst of energy flies upward as his eyes turn white. * Adam looks up as his sword goes flying upwards, one by one everyone's weapon is somehow drawn to each other as they all fly to the center. >> Adam uses Zero Tolerance! * Tahn sweatdrops Watch it, Adam..you know what I'll do if you scratch that blade. * Adam then smiles as the weapons begin to move in circles as they form a small twister, as it rushes towards Althena. He'll write you steamy love letters! ^_- * Bree flails "I'm going to hurt you next time you use my stuff with out asking!" * Tahn chuckles at Scott's benefit, and then sobers up don't make me hurt you, Tahn. >> Everyone's weapons attack Althena of their own voalition! Can we save the threats to beat each other until after this is over? Yeah, can we? ^^; >> 17 hits total... 4643! * Johnathan watches the goddess cane go flying at Althena, and laughs. "That is SO inappropriate.." ...have some respect for the Goddess.. >> They instantly fly back! [Althena] It's alright. The fact of yu holding that weapon shows.. you have surmounetd your doubt.. but... * Scott checks his blade, just to be sure it's still in excellent condition, considering the battles that sword's been through. * Tahn smiles. "Just trying to keep up morale.." I...am not as created as you think I am. * Johnathan catches the staff. "But?" I have made my life... >> Althena body is wracked by a spasm, as a white dragon of light emerges, shooting into the cieling above! o_o Oh great...not again... * Tahn winces, expecting this to hurt. A lot. >> Trailing it are deadly lances of electricity! * Haylee tries to defend! ^^: * Tahn hides behind Bree! ^_- * Scott thanks the stars he has this barrier... I'm ready to fall... * Bree sweatdrops a little "Sometimes I wonder if you're more a woman than I am ^^;;" Hey...You have the staff, okay? * Bree sticks out her tongue "I know I know.. I'm joking with you ^^;" * Johnathan chuckles. "I could probably turn him into one, Bree. But he'd... she'd.. kick my ass if I tried, no doubt." >> Dragon Bolt! The party takes 470 damage! Xavier covers Elrika and absorbs the shot! Bree is protected! Scott's Barrier blocks the attack! John's mirror reflects the magic! * Tahn takes damage anywho. Damn :) Kyaaah! * Bree sweatdrops "That sounds... scary John not to mention painful ^^;" * Haylee falls on her behind! O-o Xavier! * Bree looks behind at Tahn to see how badly smoked he is... * Elrika holds Xavier in her arms. >> Althena is backlashed for 470! John's Mirror vanishes.. * Tahn is a little charred, but conscious Are you ok? >> Xavier is hurt, but ok. :) [Xavier] Don't you worry about me! >> Ishtar's turn. * Bree scritches her head, looking at Tahn "Well... I tried ^^;" [Ishtar] Everyone.. please.. hang in there! I know :) Hmph...I'm fine. What choice do we have? If we don't defeat her now, our chances of leaving here alive are slim to none. >> Ishtar lifts her hands in prayer and chants Tranquility Litany! >> Party's HP are restored! >> Combat Round 2! [Althena] Almost.. the auras.. [Althena] But you still must set me free.... ...finish this..I do not want to see her suffer.. I know... likewise, Leo. * Scott doubletakes...."Wait a minute..is this compassion I'm hearing from LEON?" -_-; Scott, PLEASE. We have more pressing matters. ^_- >> Johnathan uses a pre-pre-emptive action! I'm a hypocrite, yes, why thank you for noticing... ^_- Heheh. ...sigh... * Johnathan blinks as a small rip in time appears above the party, throwing down a single point of energy which expands to cover everyone. I guess we finish this quickly. Ready, people? Er... ..I guess it will work. * Tahn blinks. "Eh?" O_ox; >> Johnathan's future self (?) casts through Time Portal! Alter Reality: Mystic Bubble! All allies gain a Magic Mirror! Interesting, it worked. Or.. will work. Or.. rather.. Oooh...John...^_- Thank you! nevermind Wicked cool, John. [Althena] Time.. time's continued for so long... It makes my head hurt, but apparently I'll do that in a little bit. ...Just calm down a bit, Althena... ^^; It's just John, relax... Suudenly there's a shout from behind you! yeah, John's always messing with Time. Huh? O_o O_ox * Haylee turns around. ^^; Eh? * Adam turns around. Who * Tahn turns << PAUSE A SEC :) >> *** Retrieving #Lunar-IoG info... *** TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 45: The Last Benediction | 1,004,473 $P =- The Truth is Decided tonight. :) *PAUSE*' * Scott turns his head, but doesn't turn around. *** Heather has quit IRC (Quit: YAAAAAAAYYYYYY! FUN FOR ME! AAAA WIIINNERRR ISSS MEEEEE! *runs off, plugging her phone in!*) *** Retrieving #Lunar-IoG info... *** TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 45: The Last Benediction | 1,004,473 $P =- The Truth is Decided tonight. :)' As you start to turn around, two people run up alongside the party! It's Chrissy and Gwynn! O_o Chris...Gwynn too? glad you could join us, Chris. Oh. You two. [Chrissy] Hey, don't think I'm gonna stay behind all day! I dragged Gwynn here too! ^^ [Gwynn] Ah.. The.. the goddess.. o_O * Bree blinks at them startled "Get scared on the ship? O_o" Um, yeah. Goddess. We need to set her soul free... ^^; [Althena] So, you two.. all of Lunar is fighting.. [Chrissy] Umm.. whack the Goddess. woah baby! Umm.. if she wants it.. c'mon sister! >> Chrissy's turn. * Bree decides it propre to do the awkward introductions "Chrissy.. Gwynn? Meet Althena... Althena? Meet Chrissy and Gwynn ^^;;" * Tahn coughs. "Bree..." :P >> Chrissy rushes forward and whacks the Goddess with her big hammer, a bolt of lightning striking simultaneously.. Mjolnir! * Scott chuckles a bit, but stays ready to attack. >> Althena takes 2267 damage! * Bree shrugs slightly and sweatdrops "What? She didn't know who they were ^^;" and why didn't you use that mana laser of your, Chrissy? [Gwynn] Ah.. ah.. I can't hit.. o_o >> Gwynn's turn. Gwynn.. [Chrissy] Just go girl! *whacks her* You're not hitting the goddess. You're hitting a container that the goddess got put in..um...accidentially. Accidentally? We tried to stop it. I'd say it was rather on purpose. not accidentally, if you ask me. >> Gwynn is sent spiralling into Althena before she knows it, a few of her nurse hypodermic needles flying out as she does so... Needle Step! John, Scott, I'm trying to convince her... But it seems I already did. [Gwynn] ACk.. I'm so sorry! o_o [Althena] There's no need.. it's almost enough.. From above you hear an echoing voice! damn...didn't know that Gwynn had that kind of attack. ... >> A foot crashes down on Althena before you can react... Comet Tail! 1679 damage! What the...LIZA? «ooc: Um...? » [Liza] Saving the world while I tend the bar? ;) This is truly bizarre... O_o I agree.. you're telling me, Haylee-san. But hell, I like it! ^_- * Tahn looks up at Liza. "Come to see Bree, have you...?" ^_- >> A gash appears on Althena side, almost ebfore you realized it was done.. Ku Zu Ryu Sen! A strong man appears, several others behind him... * Bree blinks at Liza a little wide eyed "N..nanni?! Why're you here?" [Katamari] This is Horam's fight as well. Master Katamari, Everyone? * Tahn hmms. "Who else is gonna show up...?" *** Haylee is now known as Sarina Me! * Tahn looks at Katamari, then at Scott. "What about..." * Sarina waves from the back. ^_- A girl in Blue dragon robes runs up.. three figures behind her. One a familiar winged dragon! :) Who is that? [Whisper] ^_^ Hi! Who's first...you go Sarina! [Yuriko] C'mon Whisper.. let's go! Haduken! What about who, Tahn? Okay, not who I was thinking, but that works. ^^; ... * Tahn looks at Scott. "You know who." >> Althena is blasted by a small chi ball.. 1245! Who's that in the robe? you don't mean my Fiancee or Sparring partner, do you? [Cody] Ready Sarina? Uh huh! ^_^ * Tahn nods. "Both." This is really, really, really weird. * Bree turns a little red, and figits with her index fingers, poking them together [Ishtar] Unbelievable.. all of Lunar? * Sarina leaps up into the air, twirling her sword into Althena's side. "Whirlwind Sword!" * Tahn looks to John... "Hey, I've seen wierder..." >> Cody follows up with a 'Pluse Laser' spell at the same time! Likely, they're aroundhere somewhere. >> A gush of air accompanies a net slash in the left arm of the Goddess... 1400! << er neat. >> >> Cody's Pulse Laser singes the wound.. 1320! *** Sarina is now known as Marie * Tahn thinks... "Who next...?" Hey, Bree! A bunny girl steps apart from the small party.. * Tahn ehs? * Scott shrugs, "who knows? Oh, it's Marie from the Bunny School." * Tahn steps away from Bree. "Ehehe..." ..how did all these stupid fuckers get here... Nice to see you've been keeping busy...now let me do my part! ^_^ [Liza] Wow Bree, you have a cute Master... heheh.. *wink* SHUT UP MALE! ^_^ * Tahn looks at Leon. "Quite simply..." * Bree blinkblinks "N..nanni...? What's with all the people? Not that I mind some of them being here.. ^^;;;" Plot device, Leon. ..come make me shut up, if you want to be extinct.. * Bree turns a bit red "H..hai Liza.. she is cute ^^" * Marie leaps at Althena, doing a flurry of punches at her face! [Lucia] I.. wait.. * Emili tries not to pay attention to the number of people running in, as looking at them can result in a very large headache. 'Shut up male'? That's really, really insulting, I think. * Marie walks back to the group when she's finished, but not before taking a quick jab to Leon's face. ^_^ >> Marie attacks in her cute bunny suit! 1: 302! 2: 405! 3: 420! 4: 380! * Bree snickers "I missed all this anti-male stuff in Horam..." * Leon trips Marie as she does Agh! Bastard! * Bree makes a quick grab for the falling Marie * Marie hops away. ^^; ..stupid bitch... Thank you, Bree-chan. ^; From out of nowhere.. a hard rain begins to fall on Althena, lancing her in many places.. * Marie nods and walks back to her own friends. * Bree rubs the back of her head "No problem sensei.. ^^;" O_ox *** Marie is now known as Haylee You see a girl in the robes of Meribia her hand raised in the motions of a spell. This...is so surreal... John? Wake me up please? ...this is strange... Who is that? that can't be.... [Sumire] I have to do my part.. for Meribia! Driving Storm! Sumire? Long time no see. [Sumire] Hello again.. I brought everyone to help you! I see.. You did all this? O_o >> Althena takes 1776 damage! [Sumire] Well, not just me.. I think we ARE awake, Haylee. A short bearded man steps out from behind Sumire. Franz... That guy from the trail! [Franz] Hey, I helped too y'know! «ooc: trial » * Bree sneaks over to Liza and Marie, figuring the rest have it covered ^^ [Lucia] Franz.. the survivor.. * Tahn mumbles to himself. "Will resist the urge to say 'omedetou'..." if this keeps up, we're going to run out of room here. [Franz] Yeah, but no hard feelings. We all do what we gotta. Party at the Star Dragon's place! ^_- ..check please... You see a thin funny looking guy run past Althena.. ^_^ * Johnathan chuckles. "We apologize for the mess in advance, Emili." Oh, goddess.. Not him... -_-; *** Haylee is now known as Wind_Karate_Guy AAAAHHH! Run away run away! Oh great.. * Wind_Karate_Guy plows straight into Althena hard! O_o ...I wish the bunnies were more like him... ...Okay... Hey Tahn... weren't you going to head the Wind Karate Dojo? ^^;; the wind School....just what we don't need. I can seriously say... AAAAAHHH! Sexy woman! No use mojo charms! RUN AWAY! That this is seriously f***ed up right here. >> The Wind Karate Guy sues hurricane tackle.. 1367! :) * Wind_Karate_Guy runs back the other way! Ahhh a winner is not me! And it's fucked up too. *** Wind_Karate_Guy is now known as Haylee ... Althena? >> Althena reels from all the hits, stepping back, and going to a knee... If more of these nuts show up... *** Dekar_Zol (someone@nas-21-112.la.navipath.net) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** Scott is now known as Aoshi Is she? [Xavier] Did we? [Althena] Everyone.. uniting. It's a beautiful sight... it's.. such a beautiful sight... * Aoshi charges Althena, slicing six times consecutively. "Kodachi Nitou Ryuu...Kaiten Kenbu Roku-ren!" I hope so. I'm losing what little sanity I had. -_-; ... Did he just sneeze? Session Time: Mon Jul 31 00:00:00 2000 I think so. a few times, I think >> Aoishi slices the weakening Goddess.. ehr body almost seeming to dissolve around the blade. 1983 damage total! ..or he's had some good sushi. think I'd miss this fight? *** Aoshi is now known as Scott [Lucia] Althena.. Who's left? [Althena] Send me to Alex... I want to see his face again... the place where I belong. ...I don't want to know... Lucia raises her hand and casts Soul Rush! while it's great to see you, Aoshi, where's Tomoe? >> The same energy fills the room swirling about you all, and the body of Althena burns brightly.. starting to berak up, before it starts to seep up towards the cieling, discorperating.. Scott, now now, okay?! «ooc: not now, even. ^^ » *** zathras (zathras@i48-37-17.pdx.du.teleport.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG * Leon stows his guns, "Finally, it's over..." [Lucia] Althena.. *stifles back etars* >> As the form falls apart, a holy energy explodes outward! We...we did it... We...agh what now!? O_o Whats going on.. * Bree shields her eyes from the lights "I hope that's not a sign the tower's going to blow up!" Oh no... I hope not! ^^; I...can't see! Likewise. >> The final spirit of the Goddess washes oevr you all, splitting around John's mirrors... Holt Light.. and in another moment, all is calm. << er Holy >> * Leon pulls his hat over his eyes, "Hmph.." * Tahn sighs thankfully. * Emili pulls her wings over her body. Althena...rest well. Your presence will always be felt...but you will be missed. >> The Party & Friends are Victorious! << * Scott shields his eyes, and hopes his barrier holds. We...it's over....it's really...wow... :D * Haylee hugs John! ^_^ [Ishtar] Amazing.. it's.. [Jack] I'll be.. Who'd have thought that we'd wind up saving humanity, eh? * Leon twirls his pistols expertly before pulling them into his cloak, "...now I can go." All that work, all that time and effort... Now what do we do? * Tahn pulls out a dagger, takes his whip, and slices off the tail of it, leaving just the handle and a rope... I have no need for this any more... A green energy seems to collect in the middle of the room, when Althena once stood. * Elrika smiles. Now we live... Wild guess says it's our travel guide Lure... * Haylee looks up. hrm.. better do this now, while I remember to. * Johnathan mutters a few words, creating a tear in spacetime and tossing a spell through it. In another moment, the shimemring form of Lure appears. He seems to be as a grown man now, strong, self assured. now we go on about living, rihgt, Shindo? Lure...? You eat your wheaties or something...? O_o * Tahn chuckles. "We meet again." Aoshi: Right...and in answering your previous question, look behind you. [Lure] No. [Lure] You << gah >> <> << (EVIL!) >> «ooc: EVIL! » «ooc: WILL DIE :O » «ooc: EVIL » <> * Scott looks behind him, only after getting tapped on the shoulder to see Tomoe. SHe comes up beside him and they both turn their attention to Lure. Boy can I call 'em or what? ^^ [Lure] You finally did it. You finally have grown up. And so too have I. Didn't you udnerstand how I was tied to everyone? :) Yeah Lure. ^_^ It's called a joke. :D Wait... In my dreams, you were but a boy. * Tahn shrugs. "Who's grown up?" ^_- For some strange reason.. When we had no direction on our journey. Not really Lure.. mind telling us how you're tied to us? ^^; Lure's figure starts to change before your eyes.. But...now that we found our way...you grew in age... * Leon hmphs, "..I could care less, Lure...." << PAUSE :) >> << RESUME >> * Haylee 's eyes widen. O_o ...you...? Mom...Dad...? O_o * Scott and Tomoe both do a double take, looking at Lure, then at each other, then say in unison, "that looks like you." and both point at where Lure is. ..Celyna is not your Mom.. * Johnathan blinks. "Turning yourself into a mirror for some reason, Lure?" ...nore is she your Dad.. *** Radien (radiens@sdn-ar-001oreugeP264.dialsprint.net) has joined #Lunar-IoG What are you talking about...I see my mom and dad.... O_o Who do you see? Lucia takes a step back, covering her mouth.. "Hiro?" ...that's Celyna there, obviously.. [Ishtar] ... mother? Aoshi: For some odd reason, Astorian, that looks like your sister. ...me? * Bree blinks, then rubs her eyes "F..father...? I have to be seeing things...." I think we're all seeing someone different. * Elrika smiles! Mom... * Haylee smiles and gets a bit teary. ^^; [Lure] I'm a mirror of yourselves. You see that which drives you onward.. what you love and protect. * Tahn looks back and forth...to Bree, then Lure, then Bree, then Lure... "Whoa...seeing double here..." [Xavier] Elrika... So that makes me a self-centered egotist? * Bree blinks, and looks over at Tahn with confusion on her face "What do you see...?" [Lure] And now.. the time's come to do just that.. remember the prophecy? * Johnathan grins. "A terrible blow to my ego, that is." ...I'll tell you later, Bree... I don't...quite remember it! * Haylee looks to John. "You don't see me? :/ Hmm...Well...Guess I can't expect that..." vaguely. * Bree nods a bit, and looks back at Lure... or her father... ...somewhat..I had...other things..on my mind. * Johnathan smiles. "Haylee, why would I see you there when you're right beside me, hrm?" ...True. :) * Scott has his arm around Tomoe, not wanting another battle on his hands. [Lure] I'll guide you all as we go along.. you did smash the vessel, so it's just a matter of time! ... AS Lure says this a strange rippling starts to engulf the room.. Hey, Lure...we don't have another battle on our hands, do we? ....does this mean he was her..the whole time.. It's the exact same feeling that you experienced in the Spire.. Couldn't you be a little more...Lure-like? You're making me confused.. ^^; Whoa...! What's going on here... * Emili glances at the others looking at Lure, each one of them seeing something different. She looks towards Lure. Tomoe: Nani? * Bree takes a step back "W..what's happening...?" Eh? ...Tahn is confused, call the 6 o'clock news... Aoshi: What the.... Bite me, Leo... Get along, you two....O_o ..you're not my type. * Johnathan puts a hand on Haylee's shoulder. "This is it.. ready?" * Emili sees her mother in Lure. * Haylee reaches out and holds John's hand. "Yeah...I'm ready. You?" [Lure] The barrier's breaking... It's up to you now. Gosh, I hope this works.. ^^ ..well golly gee wilikers, Lure... * Elrika holds Haylee's hand. [Lure] I'm kidding, don't doubt yourselves now! *waves his arms* I don't want to be alone... * Bree shakes a fist at Lure "You HOPE it works!? That makes me feel really safe you know!" * Scott draws his blade with his free hand. "I'll be right back." he then steps up with Haylee and John. * Haylee ...holds Elrika's hand too. "Don't worry!" *Xavier stands behind Elrika. In an instant, the same sense of euphoria washes oevr all your senses.. everything distorts and you feel yourselves getting lightheaded. [Xavier] El! .... *** Retrieving #Lunar-IoG info... uhhhh... ...what the... Someone been smoking the Trees again...? -_-; *** TheStoryteller changes topic to '-= Chapter 45: The Last Benediction | ? | 1,004,473 $P =- The Truth is Decided tonight. :)' * Adam holds his head. * Scott readies himself, seeing how he feels lightheaded every morning iwthout his coffee, this is nothing new. * Johnathan blinks, then laughs. "This is.. different." [Sumire] Everyone.. wait...! [Xavier] I wonder if everyone can hear me now... Whoa....happy pills...? O_o * Bree stumbles back a few steps, leaning forward to catch her balance "I'll come back and haunt you if this messes up Lure..." Somehow the world aroudn you, your friends, everything fades away.. you don't even feel as if you have a body any longer.. a spirit.. flowing free. Is everyone ok so far? so far...but I don't like this feeling... ...shut up dipshit. Xavier! [Ishtar] I feel so light.. * Elrika looks around. I'm alone...once again. John! You here? All you can sense is the pulsing of light, like aheartbeat. You see but you have no eyes. You hear but you have no ears. ...Tri-ppy... I'm here.. Guys, you alright? Wherever here is, anyway! Where is everyone... If we're dead...I will NOT be happy! :| Ishtar! << SILence please. :) >> Aww.. I had a good comment ^^; << go ahead then. >> Nah, go on ^^;; << k. >> If you once felt close to someone, they drift away.. you all are alone. >> Somewhere... Where am I...? Where is everyone!? *** Bahamut has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by Vanclaive))) << Adam Hush. :) >> *** Bahamut (bahamut@mx1dl005.brandon.escape.ca) has joined #Lunar-IoG Emili feels herself drifting, a gentle light prodding ehr to awareness. what about the message window i got nada there «ooc: Adam...other room ^^ » It has a sweet voice... one that touches the strings of her heart. [Sandra] Emili.. wake up Emili.. *** Emili has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) *** Emili (Windstar@cs2759-32.austin.rr.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** Johnathan sets mode: +o Emili *** Dayanara (enygma@216-61-221-175.dialup.cyberback.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** Johnathan sets mode: +o Dayanara <> << *has a ehart attack* >> -> [Emili] PING *** Leon has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) *** Dayanara is now known as Leon * Emili slowly opens her eyes "Wh... what?" Emili sees the smiling face of Sandra, looking down at her. You're in a small cot, the mountain air blowing in from an open door. The place is fileld with the aroma of wildflowers. [Sandra] I think you ran too far Emili.. I found you passed out. Are you alright now, sweetie? Mom....? [Sandra] Yes, it's me. I thought I told you not to ever go that fra? You could get lost in these woods... but I'm glad I can see your face right now. << er far >> Sandra leans down on the side of the bed and embraces you warmly. [Sandra] You worry me so much. You ahve no idea how so. I-I'm sorry, I don't mean to. [Sandra] It's alright. Come now, get up. There's something I want to show you today. AS sandra rises, holding your hand, you can't help but admire the garce which she carries herself, borne upon wings of silver white. * Emili takes her hand slowly, slightly puzzled. Before you know it, you're walking in a familiar mountain path, side by side. It feels like a dream, but you know it isn't. [Sandra] Tell me about your friends Emili.. do you enjoy their company? Are they a good influence on you? [Sandra] It's probably silly, but I don't want you caught up in anything dangerous.. Well... yes-yes they are. But.... [Sandra] But what? You can tell me Emili. :) * Haylee is gone (%:D Mweeef(%log(none))%) (pec) I feel.... I feel somewhat... different from them. <<*Throws Haylee off a cliff!*>> [Sandra] Well, you're very different. You're my special little girl. I mean... I know I'm different... [Sandra] Well, do they accept you for that? But... I don't feel close to them. I feel detached. Detached from them. [Sandra] It's true Emili. You are very different.. very different from people. It's no wonder you feel that way. You find a stump near a grove of trees, upon which rests a book.. a diary you recognize. I... guess they accept me. But they always seem to talk with each other. They all have someone, or somewhere to go to when this is all finished. But me.... I'm not sure what I should. [Sandra] Emili, everyone has something they want.. that they protect. Are you saying you don't think you can find it? [Sandra] And be with your friends... in a better world. I've tried... but... Sandra leans down and picks up the silevr bound book. But maybe.... I haven't tried hard enough to find it. [Sandra] Emili.. you're not alone. You're never alone in your search. You have friends, and you have me.. * Emili hardly notices the silver bounded book until her mother picks it up. [Sandra] You have every Star Dragon that ever came before by your side. But you- [Sandra] I might be gone, but our spirit lives for millenia.. you can find happiness in time.. [Sandra] But, right now, the world is unhappy. And we, as Star Dragons, have to unlock the way... [Sandra] But noone can force you Emili. Your Truth is what you make of it. I want the ebst for you, my darling Emili.. make my dreams come true. * Emili looks distantly at the book. "Unlock the way...." she whispers. She holds the book out to Emili. I.... Am I ready... to look into that book? Sandra speaks in an echoing voice suddenly.. [Sandra] "The Dragon on wings of Light and Dark reveals the gate..." * Emili reaches for the book slowly, and stops her hand just above the cover. [Sandra] If you're ready, open it, my daughter. I'll be with you always in spirit and mind.. till time ceases.. * Emili places her hand on the cover slowly. AS soon as Emili touches the cover, the entire scene fades away.. as if it was never there. Before he, in the rippling void, a small pinpoint of light appears. << er her >> *** zathras has quit IRC (Quit: if only dark metamorphosis actually worked.) Her spirit flows with power.. peace.. comfort..and seems to drift back into the haze. << OK, Emili.. your part is done. :) >> <> Johnathan finds his senses comign around, a small pinpoint of light drawing him towards it. * Johnathan blinks a few times, focusing on the light. *** Radien has quit IRC (Ping timeout) It seems to shimmer in the endless waves of matter.. a focal poitn that calls to him. AS he draws nearer.. walking.. floating? he is stopped by a barrier. What the..? The barrier shines, and he sees a reflection of himself in it. It's a bit distorted, like looking in a fun house mirror. *** Radien (radiens@sdn-ar-001oreugeP264.dialsprint.net) has joined #Lunar-IoG This shouldn't be here... it's in the way.. [Reflection] Or is there something else in the way? My.. that's different. Not often a mirror talks back. So if you're not in the way, what is? [Reflection] You're in the way. You think you've totally erased your doubts. But you know it's not true. [Reflection] I'm still here... in every person. I'm the very thing that makes you hesitate when you know you are close. Doubts.. [Reflection] How do you know by shattering me you aren't dooming yourself? Do you think someone can live forever and always be happy? Why not? And even if I'm not, I can always just go back to aging. oooh, no. You're not going to start making me doubt my chosen course. I destroyed you once already. Do you really think your pale shadow will stop me now? Stand aside, or I'll destroy you again. [Reflection] Blind hope can kill just as easily as clouds of doubt. You know that... you always did. * Haylee is back (%^_^%) (%away(22mins 25secs)) (pec) There's a difference between pessimism and realism. You can hope for the best, but still keep a close eye on what's really happening. Sometimes our hopes don't become realities unless we fight for them.. I think you know that just as well as I do. [Reflection] I still don't think you can do it. You can't be "the weaver of time and space who creates the agte". You're just a dreamer in the end... Oh really? I think you've prattled on long enough. I can, and will, do whatever I set my mind to.. and if that means I have to go through you.. so be it. * Johnathan thrusts a hand towards the reflection, launching a stream of energies directly at his warped other-self. The image distorts, as a million cracks form in the barrier... it soon crumbles to dust, blowing away. And so too do his doubts... Before him is the light, almost dazzling... his energies float towards it, and upon contact seem to be absorbed by it. The small beacon becomes a huge circle of bright light. It seems to make his consciousness melt away as he gazes into it's reaches... Scott starts to feel his feet land upon somethign solid, something familiar. Eh? What now? As he comes to, the image of the Aoiya comes into view. Hmm..amazing..I'm home. He's near the corner of Sakura Lane, the air rich with cheery blossoms. << er cherry >> * Scott turns the corner at Sakura Lane, instead of heading to the Aoiya. It seems very quiet everywhere, yet loud voice emit from the open door. It sounds like a party. Eh? * Scott looks inside the Aoiya, just checking out what's going on, before going in and making an ass of himself. As Scott walks inside, he comes upon what his suspicions confirmed.. the Aoiya is alight with laterns and streamers on the walls. His entire family and close friends sit at a large table, of which the head seat is empty, even though it's littered with goodies. Did I miss something? [Aoshi] Hey Scott! Hey, Aoshi. Did I just miss something? [Grant] Miss something, why you're late for your own victory party. [Lisa] Here Scott, I made your favorite! :) Lisa holds a tray with a couple Meribbean breezes on it. Victory party? Where's everyone else? Haylee, Johnathan, Tahn, Bree, Leon? Wouldn't they be here? Lance and Tira wave from the table, small talking. * Scott takes the drink. "Thanks, Sis." Scott then waves back to his parents, kinda curuous as to what in the devil's going on. *** Dayanara (enygma@216-61-221-175.dialup.cyberback.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG Tomoe walks by, and leans on Scott, hugging him tightly. *** Leon has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) [Tomoe] Oh, I didn't know they were coming.. we only had the table set for you.. *** Dayanara is now known as Leon * Scott puts his arm around his fiancee. He's happy to see everyone, of course, but something's still making him curious. Hey, if this is a victory party, where's everyone else? Leon, Bree, Tahn, Haylee, John, Ishtar and Adam? [Grant] Only the best for the finest swordmaster on Lunar. [Aoshi] Hey, I resent that.. care to go a few more rounds, Shindo? [Lance] Hey son, sit down. You've been keeping your mother waiting. See wants to hear all about how you saved the world. << er she >> [Aoshi] Nah, this is your moment, Astorian. * Scott takes a sip of his Meribian breeze and sits down beside Tomoe. I didn't do it alone, Dad. I did have a good group with me, of course. [Tira] Yes Scott, but we want to hear about you... all of Horam's so proud. [Lisa] Even Katamari feels old with you around now Scott. :) Honestly, Mom, it feels great just to have all the fighting behind me, and about Shishou, I can't help it if he's over twice my age. [Aoshi] Thsoe Wind Karate bozos are running scared.. hehe. When are they NOT running scared, Aoshi? [Aoshi] Point! [Tomoe] Scott, somethign seems wrong... You're right. if this were a victory party, everyone else would be here. but I don't see them. [Grant] What's wrong? You care for them more than your family here? They're my friends, Gramps...and something tells me that what I went through isn't over yet. [Lance] Yeah, you're probably right, son. [Tira] But isn't this what you wanted son? Everyone to be proud of you? -> [TheStoryteller] PING *** Radien has quit IRC (Quit: "Best viewed with Opera") [Tomoe] Don't leave again Scott... [Lisa] Yeah, stay with us... this is your home. Leave what? I said I'd return to you when my mission was over, Tomoe. I keep my promises to my loved ones. This, though, feels like some strange illusion. [Grant] It's because a part of you doubts something. [Lance] You're afraid of risking what you have for the future eh? [Tira] Scott, I know you're not like that. Why should I fear risking it all? I've put my life on the line since my first day in the guard. [Liza] Can you put us on the line too? but I risk my life now, to protect my loved ones. Liza is holding a familiar sword, all wrapped up. that sword? [Aoshi] Yeah, SCott's not a wuss, I should know! * Scott checks his side for Misogi. Scott can't seem to find it... The coevr slides off.. The sword inf ront of him looks like misogi from way back. However, it shines like a star. [Grant] The sword of starlight is yours after all. * Scott holds his hand out toward the blade. "Misogi, if you remember, return to my hand." It lifts out of Liza hands and hovers a moment.. it flaots to Scott's firm grasp. << er Lisa >> [Lance] You know it Scott, you always did. * Scott draws the enchanted blade once more from it's sheath. [Tira] Scott, even in vane, you knew.. [Tomoe] You saved me with it.. [Lisa] You saved yourself too! now, it's time for me to save this world with it. [Aoshi] Now that's my sparring partner! whoever's creating this illusion...give your soul to whatever Gods you worship. Because your ass is mine. [Grant] ACtaully the future is, for "the wielder of the sword of starlight widens the gate"... The scene abruptly fades.. all you can see is a wide circle of light where you used to stand. * Scott sheathes the blade. "Then allow me to demonstrate how I will do such." * Scott executes a god-speed battou strike at the circle of light. * Scott then sheathes the blade again. AS Scott rushes forward.. he feel s a cool sensation of power enveloping him.. and he goes right through the circle.. cuasing it to explode and expand alarmingly. You can almost make something out in the center... but you begin to drift away... Haylee feels a cool water all around her, jarring her awake. Uh...what? * Haylee opens her eyes slowly... "Wha...I'm all wet! :/" As you turn around to get your ebarings, you see you're in a tub, presumably in the middle of a bath. The bathrom looks familiar, like back in your Aunt & Uncle's home. A voice from the hall is heard through the door, which is open a light crack. Home...? Huh...but weren't we...? [Voice] Haylee.. are you done? You're going to be late at this rate... Late? ^^; It's a woman's voice, your aunt's. :) * Haylee hops out of the tub, wrapping a fuzzy towel around her body. "Auntie, you know how my memory is...what am I late for again? ^^" In a couple moments, your aunt Lucy comes in holding some fresh clothes that look very fancy. [Lucy] Haylee dear, did you soak your head too much? The big show is today! Show...? ^^; *** TheStoryteller sets mode: +o Leon . o O ( I have got to be dreaming...next thing you know I'll be singing in front of a stage naked or something... ) [Lucy] Yes, your Uncle Thomas is already at the bar making the arrangements.. it'f your debut. :) [Lucy] Aren't you excited?! Maybe you'll be discovered! [Lucy] Your parents would be so proud, Haylee.. Oh...^^; I...I hope so...I know they wanted me to be the best I could be in my life...Okay! I'll be down as soon as I can! For soem reason, time seems to move like lightning.. before you know it, your garbed in a somewhat frilly dress, your hair up in a bun, behind the stage with your uncle. * Haylee whoas... O_o . o O ( Okay, this IS a dream...just go along with it...might be fun...! ^^; ) [Thomas] Ah Haylee, there's a big crowd out there.. who'd have though you'd get so much attention.. ^^ ^^; Well...*blushes* ^^ [Thomas] A waitress, a sinegr.. now an actor.. that's my girl. * Haylee blinks. O_o Actor?! [Thomas] Why sure Haylee.. don't you remember that last role you got? Ahem. Of course! ^^; Silly me! *** Radien (radiens@sdn-ar-002oreugeP271.dialsprint.net) has joined #Lunar-IoG You look down at yourself and realize your dressed very differently. . o O ( No...! This is worse then the naked dream! It's the stupid 'I'm in a play and I don't know what it is' dream! ) What ocne was a dress, is now VERY skimp.. and there's markings on your skin.. glyphs.. it looks like.. * Haylee looks down ^^; * Haylee pales a lot. O_o [Thomas] You really wowed em with that one, didn't ya.. * Haylee gives her uncle a look.. "That wasn't my best performance..." [Thomas] Well, you're right... the encore didn't go well. I'm a horrible agent. -_-; Aww...Uncle...it's not that...this just isn't how I am. [Thomas] But this new role is perfect for you if you can do it! It's playing a savior of the world. «ooc: who, even » Savior? You look down at yourself again.. and it's.. simple clothes. Your normal attire. * Haylee whews. [Thomas] What do you say? If it's not right, we can always go home.. I mean these people can get their tickets back.. No! I want to try! ^^ I mean...they're here and all. I certainly can't send them back. [Thomas] Well, I won't hold you back sweetheart. I'm an old man.. but you're "the medium of the mind's eye who will strengthen the gate".. [Thomas] Go out there and knock em dead, Haylee.. :) * Haylee blinks. O...okay... ^^: * Haylee steps outside. "This is...trippy..." ^^; Ah you step onto the stage, you see a rippling void where the audience should be.. in fact, the stage disappears itself. All that is pronounced is a huge glowing circle of light. Within it you can see a small blue sphere... ...O_o I knew this had to be some freaked out dream... *** Adam is now known as Xavier You hear a faint song in the back of your mind. * Haylee tries to focus her mind and heart on the small blue sphere. "Hello....?" * Haylee begins to sing softly back to the sphere... It seems as if when you speak, it causes the light to reverberate. As you continue to sing, you feel drawn into the song with your entire spirit. A universal harmony of life.. The small shapeless sphere begins to become clearer.. you can make out features like mountains, valleys, and seas. But ebfore you can realize what it is you are seeing, you begin to feel lightheaded, as the song drowns out your thoughts.. Two voices call out to each other in the endless sea of spirit. Xavier! * Elrika behind her and in front of her. Xavier answer me where are you?! Elrika! Damn you! Where did you go off to now? * Elrika stops as she listens closely. Xavier...is that you? Afetr a moment, the two stumble into what looks like a garden. However all the plants her have long sicne wilted.. even a gazebo nearby seemed tranished and old. * Xavier is startled at the garden. The rest of the landscape seems to stretch out in all directions.. blue as far as the eye can see. Where...*trips over Xavier* Ow! * Elrika giggles as she hugs Xavier. There you are! Thank god you are here with me, I so didn't want to be alone! Me neither! *smiles* Where are we? * Elrika stands up with Xavier in her arms. I...I don't know. It's so dead, lifeless. * Elrika shivers. And cold. You seems to hear a voice, far off and distant... [Voice] Elrika... Did you hear that? * Elrika turns to the voice. Who...who's there? Hello... As Elrika turns, she notices a tree she didn't spot before. Though withered, it seems to have a few fresh elaves, if only two or three. The rest is bare branches. [Voice] Elrika... I feel you near. * Elrika walks up to the tree with a sad face. The..tree is talking. * Elrika picks up one of the leaves off the ground and touches the back of the tree. Who are you? And how do you know me? Hey look, its almost as hollow as Leon's head. Elrika feels a strange bond with this plant. In her mind's eye, it conjures a picture of her late mother. * Xavier knocks on the tree with his paws. [Voice] Elrika.. it's been so long.. is it really you? Why do I feel connected to you in some way? Long? Who are you to Elrika? *climbs on tree* *grabs Xavier off the tree* Yes, who are you? What do you mean so long? [Voice] Because you and I are part of the same whole.. I once was the spirit of your mother. * Elrika closes her eyes for a second as she touches the tree and then opens her eyes in shock. Mother? * Elrika backs away from the tree as she almost stumbles to the ground in shock. But how can you be her mother if you just one big piece of wood? [Voice] I'm growing dimmer as the clouds grow thicker... once I was full of life. I thought you were killed. * Elrika goes to hug the tree, but stops, not knowing how to show affection to a tree. [Voice] I once sacrificed myself to protect the forest of Illusion.. I never died, just.. changed. No mother, don't leave me again. Not after so long of me being alone, I only had Xavier here to be with me all the times I needed you. It was Zlyk wasn't it? Don't worry, my friend Adam finished him off for us =) [Voice] I never elft you.. I'm in the woods every time the breeze caresses your face, or the sterams cleanse your body. I never left you. [Voice] It was.. a lot fo things. I can barely recall the faces now.. * Elrika touches the tree. Elrika feels a surge of power... Oh mother...I will never leave you. * Elrika feels stronger as her eyes widen. [Voice] Elrika... I never wished for this to happen. What happened El? What was that? For what to happen? I'm so confused and lost still... [Voice] But... your fate.. you.. must bring life to the dead world ocne know as the Blue Star. I..I don't know what's going on...I'm lost!!! * Elrika turns around. Lure... He told me I had to make a decision. I remember now! [Voice] Elrika.. I... I made that same decision when I changed... but I don't want you to sacrifice yourself. [Voice] You're not strong enough yet... I knew what I faced. Yes I am strong enough mother, all that I went through to get to where I am at now. I will not back down now! El... * Xavier stares at Elrika. [Voice] Really... I wish I could see how you've grow up.. you are the last one now.. You would be proud... [Voice] The last of the Elves. Only you can do this. And Xavier will help you. I will? I know... [Voice] You've always protected her.. you share a bond even I can't understand.. ... I know what must be done. Mother...I guess this is where we say hello and goodbye. I now what must be done now. [Voice] Elrika, you have tor evive the garden.. the Blue Star is a lifeless place. [Vocie] With your strength.. maybe.. maybe it.... can... Elrika...what are you talking about? What are you going to do? The voice fades away. Goodbye mother... The last two elaves fall off... * Elrika wipes the tear that rolls down the cheek of her face. Xavier... I alone can't do this... My body is but a shell containing my power, I need to release it all. In doing so, I won't... * Xavier looks at the ground as a tear hits the leaf. The skies seems to darken. It seems as if you are standing on a small globe, looking up into the endless nothing. * Elrika looks up as she begins to concentrate as the ground itself begins to glow. The ground is not much help, coarse and in some parts, iced over in an eternal tundra. *The glow begins to cover the garden, as it begins to spread all over, it reaches mountains, plains,, the icey world all over. As Elrika concentrates, the garden disappears... and a small patch of soil at ehr feet seems to grow fertile and vibrant. * Elrika begins to cry as she stares as Xavier, he too begins to glow. What... It soon spreads everywhere... yet somehow, somethign feels amiss. Your legs seem as if they can't move.. like you're almost rooted in place. * Xavier starts to give off a vibrant light as he begins to grow in size, his fur falling off, and his paws becomming hands. * Elrika looks downward. Now I know I can't stop, I must continue on. * Xavier then sees himself, clothed...and human. * Xavier runs towards Elrika. Xavier suddenly is human in Elrika's arms, as they both glow faintly. No, please El! Don't, I need you! I...I... * Elrika smiles. I love you too Xavier, always have... And always will. No more crying, this is the only moment we will ever have. * Elrika then slowly looks into Xavier's eyes as they passionately kiss as a huge bright flash surrounds them. [Voice] *resurges* "The bringer of life's breath lights the path..." The light soon bursts everywhere, as the orb fills with green... you cannot seem to hold onto your senses in the powerful wave.. Leon feels his feet touching the ground, one inf ront fo the other, as he walks a familar path. Up ahead of you, you can see the gate of Takkar shut tight, as the town mulls about it's daily chores. * Leon walks along...not saying much..knowing this path well ..why am I back here... It's not soon till you reach your house. ...it's still here..imagine that.. Inside you can hear your father's voice, strong and sure, talking to an obvious guest. * Leon blinks..."Father...?" [Dedrick] No Celyna, he's still outside taking a walk. Why do you keep asking me that? ..what is going on here.. [Celyna] Because someone's got to keep an eye on him! [Mariah] Calm down you two, Lunch almost ready. * Leon listens intently..expecting there to be a reason why this is being shown to him [Dedrick] I think he can watch his own back just fine. Every Blackfire can. [Celyna] But you just let him walk out there and risk his life? What if something happened?! ...I risk my life every day now, Celyna... [Dedrick] I told you. He can take care of himself. He knows the risks... ...all too well I do now, Father.. [Celyna] Why does he have to throw his life away every goddamn day... he should just quit now while he's still in one piece. * Leon blinks, "She's being awefully brash with them..when exactly did this happen..it's not very..Celyna like..." [Dedrick] No matter how much you whine about it, Leon always has a home with you Celyna. He's just not ready to come back yet. * Leon decides to look in the window to see exactly how hold Celyna is Celyna looks to be more of a teen, ratehr than a young adult. She has a somewhat pouty face on, as she turns her back to Dedrick. [Celyna] You don't understand him like I do. Hmmm...this is very strange.. [Dedrick] I raised him. I even died for his freedom. [Celyna] But does that make it right? He'll end up just like you! He'll disappear... in the blink of an eye.. ...what is this all about.. [Mariah] Cel, don't worry. I'ms ure Leon is fighting for you in his own way. ...talking like...I had already...done what I did... [Dedrick] He'll come home.. eventually. Just be sure to welcome him when he does. ...you sound so certain Father...but I don't have a home anymore.. The voices seem to fade away, and suddenly the place is deserted.. You see a dark figure of a man standing near a decrepit building. His black hair is slicked back, and he holds a shotgun lazily by it's muzzle. * Leon looks at the man from under his hat.. [Ramon] Leon, Leon... are you still toying with empty memories? [Ramon] Or is it hopes. Or fears. You can never tell here. ...none of your fucking business. [Ramon] You're right. It's none of my business. I'm dead. So are your parents.. so is everything you once knew. ...such is life. [Ramon] Do you think it's worth living a life like that? Justic cleansing everything that isn't fit? ..someone has to do it...appears like Althena picked me for this generation. [Ramon] Are you blaming Althena, or yourself for that? [Ramon] Or just.. luck of the draw? *twirls his shotgun* ..I'm not blaming anyone..it just happened this way. [ramon] Well Leon, you're a big boy. You can make your fate, not be handed it on a platter. *** Dayanara (enygma@216-61-221-175.dialup.cyberback.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** Leon has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) *** Dayanara is now known as Leon *** Haylee sets mode: +o Leon << ... >> [Ramon] Well Leon, you're a big boy. You can make your fate, not be handed it on a platter. (re) «ooc: ..sorry » << s'ok. ^^ >> ...fate is punishment..nothing more... [Ramon] "Justice to ensure the peace".. what will people learn from your example. [Ramon] Walk on out into the world and show them, or rot here with the shadows of what you punish yoruself with. Ramon points his gun to the gate. *** Emili has quit IRC (Quit: Here's a question for you.... how long has the human race lived. Now how many last names have you heard of? Now think what about your last name, how many people have you seen have the same last name as you. Now work all this together and consider that in some very odd and strange way. We are all rel) [Ramon] Either way I'm dead right? Ramon's form fades away, his gun clattering to the ashen ground. ...out of all the people to put into this.. * Leon grunts..."Ramon..." The shotgun begisn to rust silently, as the gates to the road creak open. * Leon turns to the gate, "..out in the world..." ...or here in the shadows... ...I don't understand the choice..but..I do not wish to be like Ramon... * Leon heads off towards the gate, his walk as ominous as ever As Leon walks into the path, he starts to feel his footsteps become airy and light, and he soon drifts off.. * Leon is like...gone man Bree starts to make out colors and shapes, as she finds herself before a HUGE mansion! * Bree rubs her eyes then blinks... then does it again for good measure "I.. I've died...." As she looks up, she sees a plate that reads "DeAlkirk Estate" * Bree looks up at the plate "Well of course it'd have my name on it if I'm dead.. I'd hate to die and go to someone else's happy place ^^;;;" She standing on a well groomed lawn, lungs filled with healthy Meribian sea air. :) *** Haylee has quit IRC (Quit: ^_^ G'night everyone!) A passing servant stops for a second, and turns around.. *** Bahamut has quit IRC (Quit: Ayst Allense Kai Exaltus!) * Bree takes a glance around, eyes stopping on the servant "Eh? I have people in my great beyond too?" [Servant] Oh miss Bree! Are you back from your business trip so soon? *** Scott is now known as Himura The woman runs up to you. *** Himura is now known as Scott * Bree blinks, and looks at the servant for a good long time as a breeze passes her over, moving her hair "Business... trip?" *** Haylee (dinner@pool0789.cvx20-bradley.dialup.earthlink.net) has joined #Lunar-IOG *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Haylee [Servant] Weren't you visiting in Horam? I'm sure they appreciated your presence.. christening a new dojo there and everything. [Servanat] Please come inside and rest.. we're all eager to hear the news. Especially miss Liza. * Bree concentrates for a moment, thinking back to what she last remembers, taking a look down at her clothes "Eh? Why is Liza here?" .oO(Not that I cant guess why.. ^^;) [Servant] Are you unwell, miss DeAlkirk? [Servant] You invited her here several months ago... [Servant] And you must get out of thsoe clothes.. what will people think. ^^ * Bree looks up at the servant "Well.. I do feel a little lost... took her long enough to get here... if I invited her that long ago ^^;" * Bree tugs at her clothes giving the lady an odd look "But this is what I always wear..." The woman servant hurries you inside. ^^ * Bree flails around a bit "H...heey! Just where are we going anyway?" *** Xavier is now known as Adam Before you, is arrayed a vast hall, with chandeliers and busts.. all in very fancy baroque style. This palce must have cost a fortune... your fortune maybe? [Servant] Why don't you run up to your bedroom and get changed... I'm sure you're very tired too. ^^ * Bree sweatdrops "So tired I forgot how to get TO my room ^^;;;" There's stairs leading up on both sides of the hall. [Servant] Oh dear... maybe I'll ahve Gina fetch an icepack.. it's to the left staircase, the main room on the second level. * Bree pauses, hoping to remember the directions... not like a theif would get lost so easily "Eh.. maybe that would be good, I might have heat stroke or something...." The female servant runs off dodging some other people cleaning and generally being maid-like. You notice they are all girls. :D * Bree slowly starts up the stairs, turning around at times to watch the girls run around " This really must be my happy place.... I have died." You reach the second floor. Pairs of windows let in the dazzling sunlight, over a fine carpeted hallway... There's a few sets of doors, then a large double one at it's end. * Bree walks along slowly, looking around at the decor as she goes "Wow... I have a great imagination to think this place up... Guess this must be my room... huge doors, prominant... screams of wealth ^^" * Bree stops at the doors, pushing them open Indeed it does, pausing to see the fine woodwork as the doors are pushed open... Beyond them lies a rather large bedroom, furnished with many pieces of elegant cabinents, dressers, and even a vanity mirror. A rather soft bed with an overhanging frill sits near one corner. :) Looking out one of the windows on the far wall is Liza. She doesn't seem to be dressed how she normal was, in a suit, rather.. now she's in a simple blouse and dress. * Bree stops with one hand on each of the doors, caught by surprise at what is supposed to be her room "W...wow.... this is almost overkill... hmm? Liza?" She turns around, her short sandy hair framing her face. [Liza] Bree.. you finally came home. * Bree blinks "Finally...? Where have I been?" *** Scott has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by `Scott))) * Haylee is gone (%I'll BBIAB :)(%log(none))%) (pec) *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP375.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Scott [Liza] Lots of places I'd guess. I really don't know how you do it, being the mayor now and everything. [Liza] I hardly see you anymore.. * Bree blinks... pauses.. then laughs, walking into the room "Me? Mayor? You have to be kidding Liza... ^^;;" [Liza] Hey, hey now.. don't play the fool like that... usualyl I like thsoe games but today.. [Liza] Today's different. * Bree slowly stops laughing.. and blinks "Sorry... but, why's today different?" [Liza] Because things are changing... they are changing and I don't know what to do. [Liza] Only you seem to have that strength Bree, and you run off wasting it on your little adventures.. Eh? What're you talking about... things changing... my little adventures.. strength for what? [Liza] That passion. Noone else has that fire. If mroe people had it.. things would be a lot different. [Liza] But I don't want you to leave me alone again Bree... what if you run off to save the world this time and don't come back? * Bree walks over to Liza with a look of concern "I think where ever I was.. my head was scrambled... but.. the servant girl said I invited you here months ago... how can I leave you if you dont live anywhere near here?" Liza nods slowly. *** Radien has quit IRC (Quit: BRB, booting) [Liza] You're right Bree. You're always right. I don't live here. I live in your heart. [Liza] And your heart is why people are drawn to you... if you gave me a place in it, can you give a world one? * Bree looks a little confused, rubbing her right temple slowly "W..wait a minute... I have noooo idea what you're talking about.. places in my heart, space for a world..." [Liza] "Passion brings life"... it's what they said about you. Even prophets knew Bree. I won't stop you from going anymore, because we need a world to see each other in. *** Scott is now known as LeBeau *** Radien (radiens@sdn-ar-001oreugeP300.dialsprint.net) has joined #Lunar-IoG * Bree sweatdrops a little "I'm not.... dead am I? This isn't my happy place in the great beyond?" [Liza] This isn't death.. it isn't life. If you want this happy place so much, make it your Truth. [Liza] I always trsuted you before, so why stop now? ;) [Liza] besides, you know how the chaffuer Mary worries... I think I saw your eye wandering.. Liza laughs a little and turns back to the window. * Bree blinks "What're you.... talking about Liza? My truth... trusting me?" [Liza] Trusting you to decide.. everyone is counting on you. Th scene starts to fade out.. Jack starts to come to on a cold hard floor. [Jack] Huh? Whazzat? o_o All around he can see his shop back in Meribia, utterly spotless and shining. A small model of the Destiny sits on the counter. :) * Haylee is back (%gone: 17mins 39secs ) (pec) *** Leon has quit IRC (Quit: E-mail..lemme know..I need rest...@_@) You realize you'd fallen asleep while cleaning it up. A broom is resting nearby. [Jack] Hey, my store.. did I dream all that stuff while I was fixin it up? Jack walks over to the model Destiny, picking it up absentmindedly. [Jack] It was gerat though.. driving the Destiny.. at least in a dream. And meeting Leo. AS he looks at the model something small pops out the side. [Jack] Huh? He reaches for it. It's a rolled up paper. [Jack] What we got here eh? Note from a secret admirer? ^^ Unfurling it, Jack reads the letetr on it. He almost drops it in shock when he does. << er letters >> [Jack] Woah o_o AS it drops to the floor, it reads "To Captain Jack of the Dragonship Destiny, from Leo." [Jack] Was that a dream after all? Just what's up here? A crack of thunder rattles the windows, as a rain starts up outside. Jack picks up the paper, seeing one last line he didn't notice. "Dreams create a better world" The scene fades.. A warmth.. light. Tahn feels a burning sensation, enveloping him. Gh... It soon passes thankfully. AS you open your eyes, you find yourself laying near a campfire. * Tahn blinks his eyes open. "...Eh?" Closeby, you spot the familiar shape of Bree feeding a log into it. * Tahn blinks. "...Bree?" * Tahn rolls over and sits up. "...What happened...?" * Bree looks back, a bit startled, holding the next peice of wood defensivly... and slowly calms "Geez... you cant warn someone when you finnally regain consciousness?" ...How do you warn someone about -that-? ^^; *** Haylee is now known as Lucca Try groaning or making some sorta low noise next time... ...I don't do that. People tend to think unclean things when I do that. * Bree clears her throat "A...anyway... I'm glad you're ok.. but, that was really stupid of you Tahn.... you might not have made it" ..."That"? What'd I do wrong this time? Tahn feels a nagging pain in his stomache, seeing a makeshift bandage oevr his torn robes. Jumped in front of that beast to save me... I could have handled it you know... Gh...sorry, Bree... I just couldn't let anything...anything like that happen again. Out of the corner of your eye, you think you see something moving in the wilderness. Bree doesn't seem to notice it, though. * Bree turns back to the fire, poking it with the stick "You almost got yourself killed you know... you better be glad I know how to bandange and dress wounds so severe..." * Tahn turns his head. "...?" You know, Bree... I think something's..um, watching us... * Bree turns around, fire lighting and shadowing her face "Hmm? I think you're just hearing your stomach growling... you've been out a while, and I cant stuff food in you while you're passed out ^^" A trick of the light? It almosty looked like the gleam off a weapon. No...I thought I saw something... *** Lucca has quit IRC (Quit: "Is a 'boy-toy' anything like a regular toy? If I play with it, will it bring me pleasure?" - Lucia, EBR) There's a loud roar suddenly, echoing throughout the campsite. o_O * Tahn looks around and hops to his feet. "Not again..." *** LeBeau has quit IRC (Ping timeout) * Bree wide eyes, and slowly sweatdrops "Geez.. you're either really hungry... or I was mistaken about being watched... ^^;" AS tahn stands up, he feels something large and furry slam him in the abdomen. A huge furred monster leaps out of the brush, pinning him to a tree. :o * Tahn gets pinned to a tree! ^^; * Tahn also has the wind knocked out of him.. ^^; B...Bree!! * Bree hops to her feet, dropping the stick she had "Tahn!!" Before Bree can do anything, somethign else pops out and smacks her in the face, sending her spawling and out cold. * Tahn squirms. "Let me go!" * Bree lets out a scream, flying into Than's bedding, and rolling across the forest floor, resting up against the trunk of a tree BREE!! Tahn manages to free himself! The creature circles, it's friends looking at Tahn with beady red eyes. << er -s >> * Tahn does the stupid, yet chivalrous thing and goes to pick up Bree. * Tahn holds her over his shoulder (with a bit of magic help, of course) and heads for the hills! ^^; Tahn gets a fistful of clawed fur for his efforts, he hits the ground hard, dropping Bree. -_- * Tahn gets floored. He starts to waver in and out of consciosuness too, another cut opened up. I..can't let this happen... AS all seems bleak something zoom past the creature's heads. * Tahn struggles to pick himself up as something blasts past the critters In one fluid motion, they neatly split in two and collapse. * Tahn coughs up a gout of blood and finally picks himself up. "I've..survived worse..." * Tahn casts a quick healing spell on himself before looking to whatever saved him... From the brush, steps a middleaged man, his hair short. He holds what could only be described as a large broadsword with skill that is obvious. * Tahn raises an eyebrow. "Eh..?" And you are? [Man] Sorry about that. These woods are dangerous if you don't know what to watch out for. ... [Man] I'm Rohan Clemente. [Rohan] And you'd be Tahn, I suppose. I was looking for you. Looking for... Oh, no. No, not in a million years. * Tahn steps back. "Why were you looking for me...?" Rohan geos oevr and props Bree up, looking her over. [Rohan] Well, that's a long story.. * Tahn goes up to Rohan and takes Bree into his own arms. "If you're here because of why I think you are, I'll have nothing to do with you." [Rohan] Why do you think I'm here? * Tahn glares at him. "I've had...one could say...premonitions." [Rohan] Let me guess.. you saw swords. * Tahn proceeds to heal Bree.. "And, quite frankly, they involve lots of pain, and my spirit leaving my mortal body." * Tahn nods. "That was one of the first, yes. It got worse after that." Bree is healed, though she remains knocked out. [Worse,] eh.. like where you are right now? [Rohan] Worse, eh.. like where you are right now? ...So this is just another of those dreams? [Rohan] This is more than just a dream.. it's the place where fiction and reality meet. I came a long way because I knew I'd find you here when the time was right. ...You're not taking me anywhere. I'll say that here and now. You'll have to literally kill me first. [Rohan] You're saving the Blue Star aren't you? I wouldn't take you from that. It's your destiny. ...I have other things to accomplish aside from saving a planet. [Rohan] Still searching for a purpose? More like living the rest of my life in peace. Without these stupid little soul stealings or other such adventuring interruptions. I've found my purpose. My reason for living. That reason is in my arms at this very moment... [Rohan] But Tahn. Are you sure you're ready to be with your lady friend there? You couldn't hold up to the monsters here today. ... [Rohan] IF by saving someone else, could you elarn to save her? *** Elrika has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) And you think anything you're going to do will help me with that...? BULLSHIT. Pure and simple. I am how I am. [Rohan] Beleve what you will. I just came here to warn you the future is cloudy.. either way. Warn me...? Psh. I'll keep it in mind, but still... * Tahn growls. "Is that all...?" [Rohan] You could come with me and learn how, or remain here with someone who might not return the thing that you've lost. [Rohan] Indecision could be even worse. I don't know what'd happen. ... Can I bring her with me? ...No. I wouldn't do that... She wouldn't want that. A small flute sparkles in the firelight, it's blue rim peeking out of Bree's pack. ... Can I be guarunteed safe return...? [Rohan] I think she's already bringing you with her... you'll always have a way back. ... [Rohan] I want you to find your purpose Tahn, to help others.. I assure you ti's not in vain, because LUnar is already saved, friend. ... Purpose... You mean no matter where I look, I STILL haven «ooc: EVIL » Purpose... You mean no matter where I look, I STILL haven's found it...? [Rohan] Maybe it's not even on the Blue Star Tahn. That's what I'm saying. but, if I'm wrong, you can always go back to her... [Rohan] I'll never deny you that. ...Are you sure about that? I won't get dislocated, desouled, or otherwise completely killed? [Rohan] Well, you won't get killed at least. We're your sense of adventure? Fine... I'd best be able to return, or I'm blowing up wherever you're taking me... Clemente, was it? << er where's >> [Rohan] That's right.. Igtenos. I have people you'll wanto to meet. * Tahn places Bree on the ground, checking to see if he has everything he started out with... * Tahn growls. "I could learn to get annoyed with you, though, old man..." [Rohan] You've got all you need, Tahn.. down this way.. and don't forget the way back, eh? [Rohan] Wait till you meet the others.. * Tahn grumbles. "Sure. ..Whatever..." Rohan laughs... and the sceen mysteriously fades... ~~ TO BE CONTINUED ~~ Session Close: Mon Jul 31 04:30:49 2000 Session Start: Sun Aug 06 22:13:52 2000 ~~SESSION RESUME~~ As Rohan's laughter fades into the endless nothing, it's soon replaced by that of children..giggling all around. It's a familiar sound that Ishtar wakes to... The scenery all about is that of an old fashioned house, a playroom full of many kids and the trappings that go with them. Behind them all in a rocker, sits a venerable woman, watching them with a careful yet gentle eye. :) *** Emili was kicked by Mook (dei gostie) [Ishtar] *blinks* Is this.. the orphanage...? But how am I back here? «ooc: *goes off to play Suiko2* » << I need yu soon Emili >> *** Dragon_Formal was kicked by Dragon_Formal (Zeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!) *** Emili (Windstar@cs2759-32.austin.rr.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** TheStoryteller sets mode: +o Emili A couple of kids run up and start gawking at Ishtar, presumably at her golden wings, that almost scrape the cieling even though they are down. <> [Boy] Hey ishtar, Miranada said never to play with that toy! << er Miranda. :) >> [Girl] Yeah, you're gonna get it! ^^ [Ishtar] But I.. uh.. [Boy] You should put it away before she sees you! «ooc: Put the dildo away, Ishtar! Bad ISHTAR! :O » <> << I was wiating for that. ;) >> *** Emili has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) *** Dragon_Formal (Windstar@cs2759-32.austin.rr.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG [Ishtar] B..but how.. it's on my back.. o_o «ooc: ^_^ You love my obscene comments. What would you do without me...? Well...you'd all probably have cleaner minds. » *** Dragon_Formal is now known as Emili [Girl] I'm telling I'm telling! *** Blaze (ThirdDay82@AC905FEA.ipt.aol.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG Suddenly the laughter stops and the woman in the shadows gets up, and looks at Ishtar. Instead of expecting to see the old mother Miranda, its.... Ishtar herself. *** Haylee sets mode: +o Emili Only she has no wings, and seems to have aged slightly. Her long black hair is tied up in buns, so much different, yet so much the same. [Ishtar] Myself? *** Haylee has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) *** Haylee (dinner@pool0156.cvx21-bradley.dialup.earthlink.net) has joined #Lunar-IOG *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Haylee [Matron Ishtar] I'm the you that was taken away.. the part of you that was still innocent, in the place you lvied your life in.. «ooc: I am the me that exists in my mind. » [Matron Ishtar] Once you took those wings, you became an angel like your fantasies, but a part of you was life behind. [Ishtar] I don't understand.. I was forced to bear this bruden.. I never wanted to be an angel of..death. -_- [Matron Ishtar] The wings were created to save people, not to destroy them. You always tried to remember that, didn't you? You're not a machine... or are you? «ooc: Least you aren't an Angel of spam! :D » [Ishtar] No..no..I'm not! Sonyele lost her life because she turned into one.. I never ever want that for anyone.. [Matron Ishtar] Then what makes a person different from a machine? What give people the power to choose their destinies? [Ishtar] Could it be faith? [Matron Ishtar] You can't have faith without first having a spirit to pledge in your faith. People without spirit are just like a machine, unfeeling, unemotional. *** Disconnected *** Attempting to rejoin... *** Rejoined channel #Lunar-IoG *** Topic is '-= Epilogue: Brave New World | Too damn much $P =- The End! (Really!) | o/~ A whole new woooorld o/~' *** Set by Ashton on Sun Aug 06 21:12:15 *** ChanServ sets mode: +o PaladinRPG «ooc: Mooooh :( » << grr >> -> *nickserv* ghost TheStoryteller ishtar *** TheStoryteller has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by PaladinRPG))) *** PaladinRPG is now known as TheStoryteller << whatcha see last? >> << people without spirit etc? >> «ooc: TheStoryteller> [Ishtar] Could it be faith? » «ooc: ^_^ That. » [Matron Ishtar] You can't have faith without first having a spirit to pledge in your faith. People without spirit are just like a machine, unfeeling, unemotional. [Matron Ishtar] The children here want a place int he new world.. but are you brave enough to give it to them? *** Dragon_Formal (Windstar@cs2759-32.austin.rr.com) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** Emili has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) *** Scott has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by `Scott))) *** Johnathan sets mode: +o Dragon_Formal [Ishtar] *nods slowly* I want to. the chidlren were the future.. even Evol said... *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP282.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Scott [Matron Ishtar] Then cast off the cross you bore to bring about the dream you believed in... if you don't it will weigh you and those that you come to love down into the abyss. *** Scott has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by `Scott))) *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP282.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #Lunar-IoG *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Scott *** Dragon_Formal is now known as Emili [Matron Ishtar] For the people, "united in Spirit will acheive destiny." [Ishtar] I do want to be free.. I want to just be me again.. and see everyone.. -_- *** Mook is now known as Ashton [Matron Ishtar] I've waited a long time to hear that... <> The adult Ishtar walks down and hugs the younger Ishtar tenderly. As she does so, the wings seem to drop to the floor with a loud clank. Soon a small kid grabs them and stuff them into a large box, closing the lid. [Boy] Back into the toybox! :) The scene fades out.. ~~ SESSION END ~~ ~~ EPILOGUE ! ~~ :D You all feel a wave of intense pain, like a wrenching... «ooc: Except for Tahn, who dies. And there is much rejoicing. » «ooc: He's dead?! ;_; » «ooc: Sore wa himitsu desu » «ooc: WA-TAK! » «ooc: O_o » * Haylee uh...is in pain? ^^; * Scott grits his teeth as he tries to bear the pain. Soon, it's replaced by a soothing warmth, seeping into your souls.. you start to feel your bodies again. Itw as as if your soul was travelling.. «ooc: Or as if you were wetting your pants... » <<* Ties Ashton to a chorizite deposite and hangs a sign around his neck that says "Mine me!".>> «ooc: Storen already did that » You find yourselves lying about on the floor of what seems to be a hardware store. Bree, Tahn, and Elrika aren't there. There's also a strange brownhaired fellow you've never recognized before passed out among you. «ooc: His name is bobo jeejo » «ooc: LOL » Lurched over the countertop, Jack wakes up first. * Scott starts to get up, with one helluva headache. «ooc: Scott, your'e out still :) » [Jack] ergh..huh? <> «ooc: *smacks Scott back into unconsciousness* » <> [Jack] *blinks* Hey.. my store! O_O «ooc: BRB ^^ » ... <<* Bashes Ashton to the moon.>> << wake up :) >> Jack runs around in disbelief, makign a ruckus that wakes you all. Sure enough, it's Jack's store, right down to the creeky walk-in closet. [Jack] And it's all fixed up! I sure hope this isn't a dream! * Scott starts to get up, with one helluva headache. "Anyone got any asprin? My head feels like someone just chunked a boulder at it..and hit." * Johnathan slowly sits up. "Well, that was.. unique." you have a flare for the obvious, John. At the foyer of the store you notice two more people lying passed out. It's.. Lucia and.. Hiro?! Aaahh....oww....Damn! I'm lying on a wrench! Geez! * Haylee sits up and uh...gets off the wrench :p «ooc: * The wrench likes it » * Johnathan smiles faintly. "Your luck remains as good as always, huh, Haylee?" * Johnathan stands up and frowns, his eyes hardening and face going hostile as he sees Lucia. while some of us wind up with one sonofabitch ofa headache. Eh? Isn't that....? The strange man gets up. "Ow, my frickin head.." Huh? What's Lucia doing here? «ooc: "frickin"? » «ooc: frackin'! » << I'm so wasted.. >> The man starts looking around frantically.. << Superfly! ;) >> [man] El? El! Where are you?! «ooc: Ellena: I'm right here! ^_____^ » Uh...do we know that guy? «ooc: *muffled* In your paaaants » dunno... The man starts crying. and who's El? * Scott looks around. «ooc: Wow. Scott's dense. » [Man] Elrika.. why.. *sob* damnit why... Where's Bree, Tahn and...Oh, now I get it..Elrika. ...O_o Xavier?! The brown haired man nods. Holy....crap. O_O [Xavier] of course it's me! «ooc: You're....nude. O_O So? *poing* » But...you...you...you....you...you you you....you have...you are....the hell? * Scott does a doubletake. "That guy's the stretched possum? Talk about your wild turn of events." He looks down at himself. "I guess Elkrika musta done something when.. when she..." What happened to her? We re-created everything. Why shouldn't he recreate himself? But... «ooc: ...powerfucked him » «ooc: Er, sorry :) » «ooc: Un yeah! » «ooc: *shuts up » [Xavier] Oh man, I'm all alone! Why's she have to die like her mom! ;_; what happened to Bree and Tahn? Where are they? [Xavier] I only got that one moment with her.. now I'll never see her again. Die...? :/ Oh no.... And where's Tahn and Bree? Ishtar moans a little and stirs.. Bree, Elrika, and Tahn.... could they have... You see she has nothing attached to ehr back at all.. just a plain white robe. And Ishtar's... O_o [Adam] *gets up* What happened? Ishtar? let's not even think about it, John...first off, Bree's too lively to just give up her life, Tahn's too stubborn to die here, and Elrika? I don't know what to say about her right now. John...? I'm really really...really confused. O_o * Leon stands in the background, not saying anything. [Ishtar] I.. I'm alive? I feel really lightheaded.. «ooc: I am not stubborn! >P » * Johnathan looks around at everyone. Adam pulls the now incredibly light Ishtar to her feet. «ooc: Ishy did the nutrafast plan! » [Ishtar] My.. wings! They're gone. John...Uh... * Haylee points to Lucia and Hrio. "What should we do about them?" Lucia and Hiro, as if one cue, start to awaken. * Scott checks out everyone. "You guys alright? Woah..looks like Ishtar's only an angel when speaking metaphorically now, eh?" * Johnathan again turns a hostile glare to Lucia. Calm, John... ^^; * Haylee patpats him... ^^: Hiro's the first to stand up, clad in a blue travelling tunic and brown cape. He noticed John's hostile glare towards the rising Lucia and comes to his senses a little defensively. ^^ She might not be so insane now that ...is that Hiro? Yeah...not that Hiro's with her. ^^; Uh...Hi Mister...Hiro? ^^: [Hiro] ...what happened? * Haylee waves meekly. ^^: ... So this is Hiro... Lucia gets up, leaning on Hiro's arm, then she does a double take. [Lucia] Hi..Hiro.. you're.. you're alright.. [Hiro] Should I not be? Last Thing I remember I was going to the Blue Star to visit you... * Haylee blinks. ^^: * Scott does a doubletake. "Amnesia?" Lucia doesn't say anything, but hugs Hiro and crys tears of joy. He hugs her back a little surprised. [Jack] Wow, is this all real? A hundred years.. give or take a few.. he was out that long.. No...he went to the Blue Star years ago...maybe that's when he... * TheStoryteller goes http://www.rpgcafe.net/IoG/music/Parting.rm to listen So it's over, huh? ^^: * Scott takes his hand off the sheath of his sword, and lets himself relax. "Looks that way, Haylee." [Lucia] Somehow.. somehow it's all over. * Haylee grins, and impusively hugs John. ^_^ [Hiro] I.. I guess so. I finally found you again. :) Then what are we doing in Meribia...and where's everyone else? «ooc: Everyone hug your siginifgant other to make Scott jelous! ;) » «ooc: * Xavier hugs Leon! » «ooc: Xavier: WIll you be my special friend? *poing!* » As you're all hugging you see one final occupant of the room awaken.. Emili. :) «ooc: Die. *BLAM* » ... * Johnathan hardly even acknowledges Haylee's hug, still staring at Hiro and Lucia with several conflicting emotions on his face. Ishtar holds onto Adam for balance, almost falling over. ^^ * Emili looks on with silence not understanding why Ishtar lost her wings John...it's over. Just let it go...I don't think they'll bother us anymore. Lucia parts the embrace with Hiro a second, facing you all. if she asks for a "Heaven's Steak", then I'm running for the hills. [Lucia] I.. I fell different. Like my eternal burden's finally been lifted from my shoulders. And I owe it to you all.. << er feel >> * Leon looks to the exit I hope this means that the battle is over. * Haylee blinks. [Hiro] What do you mean Lucia? I quess I must have missed something big. * Johnathan nods to himself, his face calming again. << er guess >> Suddenly, the bell above the door rings. I can feel it.. yes.. you're not like you were, Lucia.. Oh, you don't even know the half of it...and trust me, you don't want to know. A.. customer? ^^ * Johnathan glances to the door. [Jack] Oh hey, and I got business too! This is one spiffy dream! * Scott looks to the door. "Eh?" * Haylee whispers to John. "You feel it too? In her aura..." * Johnathan looks back. "I suppose it's because you did what you had to.. and while the ends do NOT justify the means... you did it. I don't think you're immortal anymore, Lucia. You don't have the same aura about you.." That's why it's over...^^ * Scott heads to the door, and opens it. I don't forgive you.. I probably never will.. I don't think its over. The door to the shop opens, revealing a man and a woman carrying what seems to be a smoking hunk of metal, obviously broken. The woman has blue hair tied up in a colorful kerchief, and a dress with a very homamade country look. The man has brown hair, fierce green eyes, and is in what looks like a green half-cape and travellign gear. * Johnathan looks at her companion. "But for his sake.. We all owe you a great deal, Hiro." Eh? * Haylee grahs! O_o * Scott does a double take..."What in the name of the last 3 successors?" [Alex] Hey.. is Jacka round..? Our toaster's broken again.. «ooc: Jacka da box? ^^ » ...I think I'm on heavy duty drugs. * Johnathan blinks. "I.. wha.." * Johnathan looks at the two, and does a double take. [Luna] I'm sorry, Ruby got to it again and friend the poor thing. ^^; you're not the only one, Haylee. I couldh ave sworn that was Dragonmaster Alex and Luna. «ooc: "Friend the poor thing"? Ruby's getting frisky witht he toasters? » ...like you've ever seen them..idiot. Behind the two, two cats waltz in. One's white and the other pink. But they have no wings. ^_^ << er fried. :) >> somoene tell me I'm hallucinating. «ooc: I liked my mental image better ;D » [Jack] Hey.. you know.. that's looks like.. er.. umm.. certainly I'll fix it! ^^ ...guess it's that time.. * Leon starts towards the door. However, the cats don't talk or make crass comments. They look over you all with kitty eyes, and start swiping at each other in a playfight. [Xavier] Hey... Nall and Ruby? This is bizzare... O_o THAT'S Nall and Ruby? this is too strange for me. Alex comes in and drops the toaster on Jack's worktable. [Alex] Crwoded today? guess the word's spreading about the new mayor! Mayor? ^^; I definately need a vacation. I'm having hallucinatioons caused by stress. «ooc: Duh :D » New mayor? ....of course. * Haylee looks confused. ^^: * Johnathan looks as though he's expecting some bad news. Is this some sort of new world. [Luna] Yes, Bree De Alkirk. I'm sure you should meet with her if you're new here.. ^_^ * Scott has been looking confused. «ooc: and cue da facefaults! :D :O » Ishtar and Adam try not to stare, knowing these two are like living history. * Haylee facefaults! ;) * Emili looks befuddling at the change that Nall and Ruby underwent. * Leon looks normal, like he could care less * Scott facefaults. "Do WHAT?" Lucia wideyes, and mutters Althena's name.. «ooc: Ah, Leon :) » Well... ^^; My my my. Hiro looks at Alex, like he's trying to burn the image of a hero in his mind. ;) Bree's sure come a long way. ^^; yeah. Let's go see the town. and see Bree-chan while we're at it. [Alex] Well, citizens of New Meribia have to register.. for the census coming up. Bree... mayor... ...I think I'll go see another town. «ooc: lol » «ooc: LOL Leon ^^; » I'm with Leon. ...no...you're not. In sentiment. I'm certainly not going to follow you around [Luna] Well.. there's not really any other towns.. but we're working hard on solving that. :) ..I know you're not. «ooc: They all got wiped out by the plot device. :) » No other towns.. ..what of the magic guild? I think I'll go, personally. See where the Astorians are. ...you must be kidding... Magic Guild? If I know my mother, she's probably trying to get it started back, John. [Alex] Why don't you go to the mansion, it's near the borough of Horam. I think a guy by the name of Grant was around there.. ...so this is a new world..is it [Alex] Oh, and there's Black Rose District if you need magical stuff. * Haylee blinks. Jack looks over the toaster. Black Rose district... I'll have to stop by there and say hello. . o O ( Did Racuili survive...? ) I think I'm headed out. Oh, don't forget...party at my place later, guys. ... Uh...Bye Scott... :) It was fun. there is much to celebrate..and drop by, will ya? Of course! ...I believe it's time for me to go. Alex goes oevr to haggle with the still amazed Jack. [Lucia] I should go with you too... ...I know you're not talking to me. Luna looks at Lucia a moment. * Scott heads out toward the borough of Horam. Uh...John....? ^^: [Luna] Have we met before? You seem familiar... ...yes, Haylee? ^^; You don't mind that I stick around you for a bit...right? * Emili tries to sort out everything that happened..... * Haylee looks rather small and meek. ^: * Scott turns back and waves. "Good luck,everyone...and please keep in touch." [Luna] I"m probably seeing things.. I'm still flustered.. ^^ Luna joins Alex by the counter. * Johnathan looks at Haylee, a little surprised Lucia just nods, not sure of what to say. [Xavier] Hey guys.. Well...uh...^^; I mean...uh...I dunno what happened with the world or anything. Don't know if things changed with you... * Leon looks back at everyone....then disappears out the door. [Xavier] I don't know how to say this but, I feel really sorry for being a pain in the rear for the whole trip.. It's okay, Xavier. ^^: [Xavier] But now I'm on my own, and I have no friends except you all. Least now you don't need telepathic bonds to speak! Changed.. yeah.. Hey...I'm sitll your friend... Xavier blinks. "Oh.. right!" * Haylee turns back to John. Huh? Haylee.. * Scott turns back around, looks back at everyone, and then starts back out the door. Yeah John? [Adam] I need to see how thigns have changed... Ishtar you coming? [Ishtar] I.. I guess so. I still can't believe all this.. This'll probably come out wrong, but, if.. ..ah, screw it. * Johnathan smiles. "I love you, and if you even try to leave, I'll follow you. I have all the time in the world, after all." << up to you all now. :) >> <> [Lucia] A new world.. a new chance to make things right. .... I guess I'll go and see how the world looks now *** Haylee has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) [Hiro] Yeah, I guess so. It'll need explorers I'm sure! *** Haylee (dinner@pool1026.cvx21-bradley.dialup.earthlink.net) has joined #Lunar-IOG *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Haylee «ooc: Waaah » «ooc: Uh...post after Ishtar says I...I guess so.I still can't beleive all of this. » * Scott starts toward the borough of Horam. "Why is it that a part of me is actually sad to see this trip end?" Lucia softens up, tapping Hiro's shoudler playfully. "This time, I'm coming with you. I'm not leaving again." * Haylee smiles widely, and hugs John tightly! "I love you too!" ^_^ * Leon ominously starts his way out of town Alex and Luna hold hands as Haylee says that, smiling. Even the two cats stop fighting and purr next to each other. :) << tell me when to close. :) >> «ooc: The world gains a lovely sugar coating » «ooc: John: Damn...now the heroes are looking at me... :o » Ishtar and Adam walk out, him helping her along like a gentleman... * Haylee kisses his cheek, then grins at him. "I have plenty of time left, myself. C'mon. Let's see this new world!" << tell me when all elave the shop? :) >> * Scott silently makes his way to the borough, but is stopped in his tracks by a familiar figure in one of the windows. He goes into the building, with a smile on his face. "A brand new start, on a brand new world. I think I'm going to like this." * Johnathan puts an arm around Haylee, smiling. "We've all the time you want, Haylee... yeah.. let's go." * Emili smiles and looks up thinking "So Althena... your dream finally came true huh?" * Haylee walks out of the shop, John and her hand in hand. ^_^ <> «ooc: Em, exit the shoppe! :O » «ooc: I did! » «ooc: I said em. » <> Emili's doesn't get a response, yet she feels a comforting presence urging her onward.. like a voice telling her to see what new things this land has to offer. Almost like when she first elft her home.. << er thought >> * Emili sighs, smiling and leaves the shop. <> As the group leaves to their own ways, Jack is left fiddling with the scorched machine. ^^ [Alex] So Jack, how much this time? [Luna] I'm sure we can cover it, honey... Jack looks up from his work, rubs his hand with a well-worn work glove and grins. [Jack] Sure, I'll fix it.. for a song! :) * Scott walks up to the window behind Tomoe and looks out at the new world from their window. He puts his arms around her waist as the two finally start their lives together. «ooc: Luna: But I dont' sing.... :/ Jack: ...fuck! » Luna and Alex laugh, and the scene slowly fades. ~~ Elsewhere ~~ «ooc: * A bullet wizzes by Jack's head, "I'm not far enough out of town for fucking singing yet." » << no talking :) >> «ooc: Roll credits, accompanied by "I am the Wind" » << lol >> <> Lure stands on a small rock overlooking the ocean and the metropolis that is New Meribia. The sun genetly begins to set, casting a red glow across the plains nearby and the new growths that have start to spring up. [Lure] *looks down* Well, You did it Elrika.. the world's brimming with life once again. Your mother would be proud. And I geuss Tahn's went to find the Truth that doesn't even lie in this world.. [Lure] He'll be back, I know it. Lure looks pensive as he turns his back to walk away. [Lure] But, this isn't and end, but a beginning.. there's still that one thing that bothers me in the legend. «ooc: Lure: I didn't get famous :( » «ooc: Lure: Why do..fish..keep following me? » «ooc: Lure: And int his new world, I am impotent. :| » «ooc: I am the Wind is finished, switching over to Pure Again ;) » «ooc: lol Lucca...write it in his own urine ;) » Hay LOL Leon: ...Fish? <> [Lure] "The Destroyer will once more return to ruin the Utopia." It's gotta be Zophar. «ooc: gooberhead Ash » «ooc: No! It's Lou! :P » «ooc: Lure: No wonder I'm impotent! In this new world, my doodle is a pencil! :| » <> Lure then casually shrugs, and starts to walk into the distance, as you see some still frozen lands come into view. «ooc: Lucca you're a sick puppy ;) » «ooc: ^_^ I try. » <> [Lure] They did make their own world, so it's up to them to protect it. I shouldn't worry. *** Grue has quit IRC (Quit: poof) Lure walks a few feet then trips on a rock. :P <> «ooc: Hee hee, I put that there » Lure rubs his green-robed butt and starts to laugh. ^_^ «ooc: O_O » «ooc: This is freaky now. » [Lure] I am getting old.. my sight is going.. hahah... «ooc: It all started with you talking about Impotentcy :P » «ooc: I'm impotent! And I'm no longer the omniscient godboy! hahah,this is so fun » «ooc: Nah....man...^^: » [Lure] Well.. time for my well-deserved vacation. I think I'll see the sights. They say North America used to be a fun place... «ooc: Before Microsoft bought it out... » <> «ooc: Especially New York...some place called "Storen's House", I think it was... » Lure walks off into the distance, leaving the fading sun. ^_^ And as the sun sets, you think you can ehar the cry of a small child wafting on the winds.. «ooc: LOL! Romancing Saga 3 spc 55 works so well with this scene :p » ~~ SESSION END ~~ ~~ Gme End ~~ << The Gme is over. :o >> er ~~ Game End ~~ ! Session Close: Sun Aug 06 23:45:04 2000 -= Leon addition! =- * Leon makes is way towards the gates of Merbia. His eyes shifting around at the new sights, but he keeps them hidden under his hat. And where, Mr. Blackfire, do you think you're going? * Leon turns to see Celyna. She is leaned up against one of the buildings along the street, arms cross, as if she was awaiting for him. ...I don't know... Well isn't just like you? And if I am guessing right, you probably didn't even say good bye to your friends. ..They were never my friends, just people I faught along side. Oh horseshit, Leon. They watched your back and wether you want to admit it or not, you watched theirs too! Yes, I did. And why did you do that if you are not their friend? ..They all have reason for living... And I suppose you are going to tell me you don't? ...if there is one, I've yet to find it...but Althena wis.. * Celyna interupts him blatently, "Althena wishes to punish me for a reason, or some stupid garbage. That's in the past, Leon. You brought down the Claw, you killed Ramon, and to top it all off, you helped save our world! Isn't that enough for you to take a vacation or something from being such a sourpuss?!" ...For all that I've done, I feel... You feel empty, don't you? ...Yes...and I don't know why. It's because of one simple reason, Leon. Anger and revenge, no matter how justifed, are still dark emotions, the food of Zophar. ... Don't you give me that silent treatment shit, Leon. You might be able to get away with it with your buddies, but you won't get away with it with me. * Leon lowers his head, "...So if you are right..." * Celyna winks, "I'm always right Leon, you know that. Except when I'm wrong. But that's a different story! It just so happens, I know a way you can extract your full revenge on the Claw, Ramon, and anyone out there who ever doubted you!" * Leon raises his head slightly, "...And what would this be, Miss Lovelace?" * Celyna sticks out her tongue, "Smartass! But if you really want to know..." ...let's hear it... * Celyna smiles, "You get your life back in order and take back what was taken from you ten years ago. You stop playing with those nasty guns, you stop hurting people, and you just be Leon Blackfire again. Not this...this....whatever you call it." * Leon sighs deeply, "..I know you're right, and I am not going to argue with you on that fact..but I just don't know if I could do that anymore..I'm not the same..." You *are* the same, Leon! Otherwise you wouldn't be standing here listening to me right now! You might be bigger and stronger now, with scars all over your body and stuff, but you're still Leon Blackfire, my best friend. * Leon goes silent. Listen, Leon. I know it's hard...believe me, I do. But you have to do something, or you will never honor your father's name the way you know it deserves to be. ...you're right. Damn skippy I'm right! The Claw is gone, Ramon is dead, you don't need to be on the move anymore! But where would I go...and what would I do? * Celyna puts her hand up to Leon's nose and honks it lightly, "I am your best friend, you big dumb idiot. And if you think I'm going to let my best friend be alone, you're wrong! Why don't you come stay with me..you know I've got plenty of silver, and I'll help you get back on your feet..whatever happens from there, happens. If you're not happy with the way things turn out, you can go..and I won't stand in your way." ..I never could argue with you Celyna... Right! So don't start doing it now. I always get what I want, remember? ..I see that some things never change.. Good! It's decided..let's go dig up that life of yours, you big old bear! I'll stay with you no matter what. That's what friends are for, right? ..Right. Celyna...? * Celyna grabs Leon by the wrist and starts pulling him down the street, "What?" * Leon finds himself jerked around a lot, the wind catches his hat and blows it off into the street, his hair starts to flutter around, "I'm sorry for..for everything...I wish I would have done things differently, for you. And you've believed in me all this time..and I feel bad about it." * Celyna smiles, "Forget it, I'm glad you did what you did. If not for you, who knows what would have happened. Now let's get you some new clothes!" What's wrong with my clothes? Does this look like an Eastwood movie to you, boy? Hell no! If you're going to live with me, you're gonna dress like it! Now come on! * Leon is pulled off into one of the clothing stores..his voice along with Celyna's can be heard from inside several shops that day..arguing..best friends, together again..finally.