|Start| |Elsewhere| |The Darklands| * Reldayne enters the room hastily and obviously annoyed You called me Sir? Yes i did Reldayne Well how can I help you sir What am I? What would you classify me as? * Reldayne is taken aback by the question * Reldayne answers cautiously "A God" I have tried that! I do not have the power What are you suggesting my lord You know why I hate althena? Yes she betrayed you Then you remember the original gods, If I could ressurect some of them I could achieve godhood But sir, you are powerful enough we should concentrate on any current threats That is why we need an acolyte but all have betrayed us I can think of one who will not * Reldayne looks at Zophar inquisitively Send in Latecia, you may go |Reldayne Leaves| |Enter Latecia| * Latecia is scared " You requested my prescence" * Zophar 's mood shifts * Zophar stands up You let a VERY important peice of equipment into that idiots hands I.. uh... I am sorry my liege * Zophar snaps back "YOU SHOULD BE!!!!" Do you want a chance to regain my trust in you having ANY mental aptitude. ye..yes sir what just say the word I need you to look into a ressurection of who sir One who walked this world, long ago. Ages before you..... a man known as Ghaleon * Latecia is slightly shocked Ye...yes sir, but why We needs an acolyte who will not betray us to althena And after what has happened to his soul in the years sin last I saw him should make him very careful not to cross me this time Are you sure it he will be able to control him this time He will not betray me again * Latecia leaves the room What is he thinking * Latecia begins walking down a long and grand corridor He knows how Ghaleon betrayed him to Hiro ages ago He can't possibly expect this madman to work for our cause * Latecia turns down a hall, it is pitch black The old fool isn't a God for a reason He is too full of himself * Derinia is standing in the darkness So you agree with us then * Latecia jumps back Der...inia you scared me, oh Artuvius is there too Hey has lost his edge If he ressurects the elder gods they will not let him last long Just go with this for now You can't possibly mean.... Betraying him? why not? * Latecia searches her soul for an answer * Latecia smiles because she can't find one very well Later guys * Latecia continues walking fools. they make a good point though.... What do we need him for? * Latecia arrives at a large Door * Latecia enters the room Well this is more disgusting than I remember it |In this room is the portal to a part of the afterworld where vengance is dealt in a harsh and very constant way| * Latecia starts chanting an incantation |Latecia teleports out of the are to a dark place, it is cold and she can hear the painful shrieking of a soul who has been here far too long| PUNISHMENT! STOP! |the screaming stops| Illuminate |Latecia is standing in the center of a large room, near the back a shirtless man with long white hair is attached to the wall. He is cut in many places over his body, and hooks and chains lay all around the floor and ceiling| * Ghaleon looks up slowly Who.. are you?? Well, our little megalomaniac is awake. My name is Latecia we have a job for you. For me? What now, you want me to be a clown in your court? No we are willing to offer you a chance to redeem yourself HA! I need no redemption Would you like a reprieve from this torment? * Ghaleon thinks for a moment * Ghaleon looks up at Latecia, eyes blazing with a rage beyond all emotions ever felt * Latecia is scared, and confused. She does not understand why his stare would scare her so * Ghaleon thinks for a minute * Ghaleon looks at his arms You have chained my soul to these walls for what feels like eternity, what happens to me when I finish helping you I am afriad that is a matter you must take up with Zophar * Ghaleon grunts in anger Fine, I'll play your little games just to releive myself of this nightmare even if only for awhile. But if your master betrays me I will put every last ounce of my effort into making sure that you die first. Fine then |Latecia disperses| to walk the world again, how humanity will weep * Ghaleon Smiles |Latecia's Room| * Latecia lays out some armor on a table carefully * Latecia stands behind a podium and begins chanting something |The room brightens up as the armor is filled with a dark swirling energy| * Ghaleon awakens Welcome. Zophar requests your prescence in his chambers * Ghaleon sits up slowly examining his new body, he then turns his head towards Latecia Oh great, Zophar that neurotic, poor excuse for a god |Ghaleon leaves the room| |Zophar's chamber| Ghaleon? It has been awhile * Ghaleon sneers "What do you want you bluthering old fool" I want to make you powerful, I want to give you this world * Ghaleon glares at Zophar What do you mean exactly I have a plan to revive the old gods, you are the most skilled human of all time, y ou could be of help. In return I would give you the power to do what you never achieved... domination over humanity * Ghaleon stares at Zophar thinking |The Halberd| This thing is amazing!!!! * Aki looks around quietly with wide eyes ....o_o I'll most certainly say . o O ( I'm scared to touch anything I_I ) Will we be arriving soon? * Raena is still taking the massive airship in... * Celes keeps as far away from any windows as possible We haven't left yet genius I don't know how to fly this thing Donovan, just sit down and stop asking >_< Yes, I know! *humph* I really wonder how such a thing works? * Aki goes over to the little control panel and blings at all the controls ....uh... * Aki rubs the back of her neck It responds to verbal commands Got me. Don't touch anything, Aki. You'll probably kill us all. hmm, ok Shut up, Zepp >_< Zepp ^^;; You mean it actually listens to you? * Celes inches over to Zepp and stays as close to him as possible Hey airship! fly! ....I hate heights * Raena blinks, watching Drake try it out and hoping nothing bad happens. ^^ Destination:unspecified can not leave until destination is specified hmm * Drake thinks ...stupid ship How do I * Donovan puts his hand on Raena's shoulder trying to comfort her. If you relinquish controlo to me it would override Zophars restrictions on my flying this thing. When we get to the volcano, can we throw Zepp in first? T_T Computer, Transfer:command from SUBJECT:Drake to SUBJECT:Vassago Drake! * Vassago eyes Donny haphazardly * Vassago grunts slightly at Donny * Donovan doesn't notice Vassago. He continues to stare at the airship. Transfer:Accepted Possession:to:SUBJECT:Vassago What's wrong, Vassy? nothing aki * Aki smirks at him So let's go ^^ Computer, Destination:set:Ruby's Cave Destination:Ruby's cave "Method of flight?" Computer, Method:Temporal Displacement ...T_T Temporal what? o_O * Celes blinks Huh? ETA:7 seconds Temporal..? Vass? Sit down fast What? * Drake sits in a chair * Raena shivers a second and sits down! ^^; * Aki sits next to him * Vassago sits down * Donovan sits * Celes sits down * Azuro sits in Aki's lap * Zeppelin sits Hi Az ^^;; "Passengers remain seated" ......Pray to Althena! * Celes nods * Aki tries to discretely inch closer to Drake |Everyone sees a flash of light and almost instantaneously the party finds themselves with relatively no change| Well, that worked wonderfully! We are still here! By the Godess! I would not stake any money on that Az * Aki nods a little and stands up, forgetting about Az Let's go to it ^^ * Vassago stands up * Raena blinks. "Althena.. I'm still in one peice.. what happened?" computer, Show:Location * Celes sits in her chair, clinging to the seat with her eyes shut tightly |A bunch of clicking and whirring begins and suddenly the whole ship becomes transparent| AAH! What? * Aki grabs Drake's arm * Celes turns very pale ....oh Why are we not falling? * Donovan gets up and folds his arms across his chest. "Interresting!" * Aki lets go after a minute and stares around ...wow O_O This is really cool ^^ Can we *fly* like this? This is amazing you can all fly!! * Raena is still rather shocked. ^^ What's the purpose of this? * Aki grins ...so we can look around without putting ourselves in danger ^^ Sometimes Az your stupidity shocks even me ...not that danger's bad. Shut up, Vassago, no one asked you >_< She's still little >_< * Aki picks Az up She is older than you Are you okay Raena? * Aki shoots a dangerous look at Vassago * Vassago looks at Raena to see what Donovan is talking about * Aki glances at Raena I"m ok.. I'm just wondering why I never saw anything like this in my books.. Well probably because this creation is pure Zophar ....so that's what that smell is. * Raena looks through (?) the Halberd at the terrain And I thought it was Zeppelin. Hmm, ironic! Yes I guess in a sense it is A device that Zophar created will be used to aid us in destroying him! Wait you mean someone finally used that word right??? He'll probly try an' get it back soon.. That should be fun. I don't believe a tool is evil, only the end to which it's used to achieve.. Hmm, perhaps. * Drake Vassago puts his hand on Raena's shoulder "This machine is safe, sometimes you must use the enemies weapons to slay them" * Aki glances at Vassago ...can we go now?! Trust me you will be safe with this * Raena sighs a bit. Fine, Aki * Donovan looks at Vassago and chuckles slightly. computer, Land: cave opening Done * Aki runs her toungue over her teeth ....so what exactly do you mean by 'jump into a volcano'? |the party begins to exit The Halberd only Raena, Donovan and Vassago remain| What do you think you are doing? * Raena watches as the cave looms closer, and tries to test the ground with her staff first before setting out. Pardon me? Don't worry Raena all the danger you see is an illusion * Vassago takes Donovan aside * Donovan follows Raena. Do not dare walk away from me Well, yes, but, if this is her lair, Ruby must have trials awaiting... * Raena looks back, waiting for Donovan and Vassago. Not without her Aura * Donovan stops and turns around slowly and calmly. Raena, can you leave me and don alone for a moment? We'll catch up soon! Very soon * Raena nods |Raena leaves| What's the problem my friend? what do you think you are doing with Raena? I don't understand what you mean. Please explain. Don't play dumb with me. You are paying more attention to her than usual Is there a problem with that? Were you born stupid or did you drink off all of your brain cells Look just leave her alone Oh I get it. You think I'm trying to steal her from you is that it? * Vassago looks at Donovan angrily What are you suggesting, Just leave her alone. You don't know what that girl has been through Look Vassago, I feel for the girl, she was scared. We are siblings under the Godess. She is the only other person I know that fully follows Althena beside my master. It is my obligation to comfort her when need be. But as you know, my master is dead. * Vassago glares Just watch your step * Vassago walks out of the halberd * Donovan stays calm, then smiles. |outside| |Donovan exits the halbers| * Aki looks around with an interested expression Halberd:Sword mode |The Halberd turns into a glistening sword| * Aki blinks Oh, that is *so* not fair >_< Fun toy, Vassago! * Vassago walks over and picks up The Halberd * Vassago brandishes the sword playfully "Isn't it though" * Raena is a little surprised at the transformation. "You're.. holding the ship?" * Vassago hands the sword to Drake Yes and no. The Halberd is a biomechanical organism it can take many forms Wow, this is nice * Drake swings sword to test it I wonder if it has a soul too... I doubt it. * Aki glances at Raena ...who knows? * Raena shakes her head. "Anyway, we need to find Ruby." Are we gonna fight anything? o_o No it is just a very advanced system of nanomachines, think of it as a super evoled colony of mechanical ants I will stand here and take guard You all go ahead * Donovan tightens his gloves. Stay safe Vassago. * Drake throws away his sword, and places the halberd in it's sheath That advice I give to you 10 fold Let's go * Drake enters the cave * Raena looks thoughtful. "Are you sure?" * Aki follows after Drake * Vassago looks at Raena, "if you need any help I can be there in an instant" Yes, well.. don't worry, I'll be fine. :) * Raena nods and follows everyone. I am sure you will be :) have fun Reth * Donovan turns away and follows Drake. ..... I would rather stay with you sir. No, You will better serve by keeping them safe Understood Reth? One thing though... Yes sir? If anything happens protect Raena until I get there * Rethwyn looks confused "Certainly" * Rethwyn enters the cave |In the cave| * Aki glances at Drake ....why're you so quiet today? o_o It is so cold in here So where's the dragon? I don't know, just thinking I guess 'bout what? She is deep in the cave Something doesn't seem right * Aki nods a little * Donovan punches a block of ice and shatters it. "Darn!" ...it's been too easy. We need to get ruby her aura fast, her power is getting so weak * Raena examines the air... What's wrong Raena? Well ever forward I guess Right ^^ The energy int he air is so cold.. I hope Ruby is ok. * Drake begins to walk forward I can't tell. No doubt, Raena * Aki walks with him I came inside expecting to be burnt, and now I'm shivering instead.. :/ * Raena continues onward.. * Donovan follows. Y'think she's okay? I hope so! |The party continues onward into the cave for what seems like hours| We are near the end * Aki rubs her arms, shivering a little That is exactly why you can stop. * Raena stops. * Aki blinks and stops walking Who..? What the..? Who's there?! Show yourself! * Drake looks back to see a tall skinny armored man, with long white hair * Aki grips the hilt of her sword * Raena turns around * Donovan gets into a fighting stance. * Ghaleon emerges from the shadows * Aki faces the Voice and glares ....are you from Zophar? Althena, what sorcery is this? My apologies for scaring you, but this is where our little voyage gets very dangerous. That's not Vassago.. What do you mean 'our'? I apologize once again, My name... ...is Ghaleon * Raena grips her staff's end tightly, going pale. o_o ....wha... << they know who he is, right? o_o >> IMPOSSIBLE!!! But Ghaleon's--!! My master said you died centuries ago! * Drake unsheathes his sword instantly, jumps backward into the wall and propels himself at Ghaleon swinging. Oh I did, I have died many times * Aki draws her sword This.. cannot be.. How can you die more than once? * Ghaleon puts his hand forward * Drake runs into Ghaleon's fist and slams back into the ground * Donovan follows after Drake ready to strike. Drake!! Whenever those aligned against Althena can't handle there one problems, they find it absolutely neccessary to take care of their problems for them. * Ghaleon looks at Raena * Donovan jumps up and tries to kick Ghaleon in the head. But.. if you're Ghaleon, you wouldn't be fighting for Zophar! You saved Lunar before with your sacrifice! * Ghaleon unsheathes sword, "What is the old adage. Women and children first??" ...coward! BASTARD!!! * Raena holds up her weapon, gathering some light energy. I was punished for that to Raena, what I did was out of no love for Althena, simply out of my absolute hatred for Zophar Raena... be careful * Ghaleon rears back his sword nonchalantly Zophar's way is the way of cowards.... * Rethwyn jumps in Ghaleon's way But.. what about Dyne... your friend.. his memory.. please stop! Rethwyn?! * Ghaleon strikes Rethwyn across the chest * Raena acks as Reth jumps in front! o_O |Rethwyn falls to the ground dead| Rethwyn! RETHWYN, NO! * Aki clenches her fist |A flash of light, Ghaleon is shot into the next room| ....!! |Enter Vassago moving quickly, surveying the area, though moving steadily towards Ghaleons are| Vassago?! Everyone stay in here What about Rethwyn?! * Raena has no time to react, and instantly is down checking Reth's condition * Vassago enters the next room |Next room| Good afternoon Ghaleon And, who are you supposed to be? My name is Vassago, and I AM the Magic Emperor * Ghaleon shivers sarcastically Well that is nice What are you doing here? * Vassago draws his sword I JUST ASKED YOU A QUESTION! YOU BETTER FUCKING ANSWER! * Ghaleon looks on uninterested I am here to do grunt work for zophar You just killed one of my people, you threatened the woman I... * Ghaleon looks interested The woman you what? I believe you hold no claim to her In fact she has no idea does she * Vassago is taken aback How do you know.. Well it seems as though the job qualifications for Magic Emperor have most definitely waned in the fields of intelligence. Someone is a smartass * Vassago pushs Ghaleon into the wall Look, you are only human, you are nothing compared to me Oh really is that so? Yeah it is Well Boy looks like it is time to show you what a real Magic Emperor is. |The room darkens| |Other room| * Vassago flies out of the room with a hard force * Aki blinks and ducks What the...? * Raena is checking Rethwyn, still shaking her head. "I can't heal him.. he's a vile like ..." sees him go flying.. "..Vassago!" o_O * Donovan runs over to Vassago, "Are you alright?" * Ghaleon walks out of the room, "well this is boring, I think I will let you live until you might have a chance at making me break a sweat" |Ghaleon teleports away in a flash of light| Yeah I'll be fine * Raena stands up. "Why ghaleon.." -__; Wow he is strong * Vassago stands up slowly .... We have to get the aura to Ruby * Raena shakes her head sadly, nothing she can do for Rethwyn... We need to take Rethwyn with us when we leave. * Donovan looks over to Rethwyn, "Sleep well, my friend." I will not leave him this way I failed again, didn't I... * Aki stares at Rethwyn's body * Vassago puts his hand on Raena * Donovan takes off his robe and put it over Rethwyn. Althena, save his soul....I beg you. No you did not fail This is a matter I will have to deal with * Aki leans against a wall and folds her arms around her chest, staring at the ground so no one will see her tears Will you go alone? Come on lets go * Raena breaks away from Vassago suddenly. "... and what if Ghaleon killed you too?" Raena, there was no way he could've * Azuro notices Aki standing alone in the corner * Aki chews her lower lip, trying to lasoe her emotions again * Azuro flies to aki * Raena looks ahead. "...but.." Aki it will all be alright * Aki jumps and whipes her eyes quickly Raena, if he could've killed me he would've, he is just to vain to admit it. Of course it'll be alright... I'm fine. Let me fight alongside you Vassago! * Azuro smiles sadly at Aki "always so strong" You know I can't do anything if that ever happens.. just don't be so foolish, like Rethwyn.. :/ * Aki looks at her for a few moments ...what else can I be? We can fight later, right now we need to restore the red dragon * Raena sniffles. "Ruby.. she'll know what to do about Ghaleon..." Then let's do so. I want Ghaleon and Zophar to pay! * Drake walks up and hugs Aki "you can be you, and that is it" * Aki hugs him back, clinging to him a little We must hurry! . o O ( ...I couldn't do any of this if it wasn't for him ) However, Vassago. Ghaleon does hit harder than you * Raena takes some steps forward * Vassago glares at Drake * Drake laughs * Aki kisses Drake's cheek discretely and pulls away, running her toungue over her teeth thoughtfully ....let's find Ruby. * Drake grabs the aura out of his bag and heads into Ruby's chamber * Aki follows him |Ruby's chamber| * Raena follows Drake Let's do it Drake! * Raena clasps her hands. Amazing place! |Sitting in s achair near the back of the room is an old woman sleeping, she is dressed in red and her hair is still slightly auburn| Ruby! |The old woman looks up| Your grace, Ruby... An old woman? * Aki watches her What are you doing hear child? ....this is Ruby? o_o * Azuro looks at Ruby sadly "You know we shouldn't hold human form without our auras" * Raena blinks, seeing an old woman. "We've come to return the..the Aura to it's rightful master." Oh forget that I am strong enough I can do anything * Donovan whispers to Raena, "She looks so very weak, we have to hurry!" * Drake hands the aura to Ruby * Raena nods sadly. * Raena still holds her ehad down in respect. ^^ * Aki continues watching Ruby curiously |Instantly the room is enveloped in a bright red light, when the light subsides sitting in the place of the old woman, is a beautiful young woman with long red hair| ...I thought she'd be you know... uh... * Aki blinks By the Goddess. Thank you Althena! * Ruby smiles "A what aki?" * Raena gets the courage to look up... and she smiles. Nothing ^^;; Thank Althena.. you're back to your rightful splendor.. ^^ Yeay you are safe So now what happens? ...can you read minds like Az? We each have our talents, Azuor's are more related to the mind. Though I can read minds somewhat. This is a great moment as soon as we get the other auras we will have a chance * Raena looks around the chamber. That is no easy task I assume! Ruby, did you see what happened outside? We encountered...G..Ghaleon.. * Raena stutters. * Aki nods solemnly Yes I know his evil once again pollutes the world, be very careful of him But how can it be? I thought his soul was put to rest.. He was *dead* Althena put his soul to rest, Zophar would not allow that And he knocked Vassago pretty far o_o he died before my birth, though I encountered him in my early days So Zophar even goes so far as to torture the spirits of the dead. :( * Azuro looks at Donovan * Raena looks behind her into the hallway.. "And Rethwyn..." Damn that Zophar! you mean him?? * Azuro Ruby nods I'm starting to get pretty damn tired of Zophar * Ruby hands a crest to Donovan Ruby? |Donovan is embraced by a red light| What happened!!! |Session over|