[19:24] * Logging #strange_awakenings to 'logs\#strange_awakenings.log' [19:24] * Raena gets IC! :D [19:25] |start| [19:25] <> [19:25] 4the light fades around donovan, leaving him with a strangely empty feeling [19:25] so, how does it feel? [19:25] * Donovan falls to one knee, breathing heavily. [19:26] Empty [19:26] give it time, and you shall soon feel more full than ever [19:26] I have passed part of my powers on to you, Donovan. As they say, you are now my hero. [19:26] * Donovan struggles to stand up, "What power?" [19:27] I may look old...but I'm as powerful as I ever was! [19:27] why, the power of the red dragon of course [19:27] * Raena looks on. "So Donovan is the Red Dragon Hero?" [19:27] * Ruby nods [19:27] I don't feel any power. [19:27] * Donovan stands up fully. [19:27] you will not feel it unless you focus your powers [19:28] let us give it a try [19:28] * Celes watches intently [19:28] Very well. [19:28] I want you to close your eyes, and picture me. Not the old lady me, of course, but the once powerful dragon form [19:28] << ah, re-reading last log.. :) >> [19:28] I want you to imagine that you are becoming one with the dragon, you are becoming THE dragon [19:28] * Donovan gets into a fighing stance, and closes his eyes. [19:29] Focus as hard as you can only on this ONE thing [19:29] then imagine what you, the dragon, are doing [19:29] Of course, it will only work if you visualize a power which I am capable of [19:29] * Donovan begins to strain. He starts to glowl. [19:29] Z-Zophar! [19:29] now, I want to imagine that you are becoming surrounded by flames [19:29] no, don't focus on zophar! [19:29] forget about zophar [19:30] you are the only thing now [19:30] everybody, you might want to move back a bit [19:30] It's...so hard. The fire! Need to feel the frie! [19:30] * Raena takes a few steps back, picking up a fold of her robe. [19:30] Donovan... be careful.. [19:30] Now, Donovan, THINK! The fire is growing stronger! It surrounds you, it flows up to the cieling, around your body, but it will not hurt you. [19:31] you ARE the fire [19:31] 4suddenly, an eruption of flames begins on the ground around donovan [19:31] I..can..feel it! [19:31] I AM IT!!! I AM THE FIRE!!! WE ARE ONE!!! [19:31] Ok, that is enough for now [19:31] open your eyes [19:31] * Celes stumbles back, feeling the heat of the flames [19:31] << * Donovan turns into an Archon! ;) >> [19:31] <> [19:31] <> [19:32] me opens his eyes. "Your power....." [19:32] that was pretty good for a first try Donovan [19:32] * Ruby grins in satisfaction [19:32] whoa man [19:32] i wish I could do that [19:32] * Raena shields her eyes a bit. "What power.. I could feel the flames.." [19:32] <> [19:32] I feel...new! [19:32] <> [19:33] <> [19:33] <> [19:33] * Celes pats Zepp on the back, "aww don't feel too bad, you have...some...strengths." Chuckles slightly [19:33] Ruby.. is there any way this power could help save Rethwyn? My arts can't save him alone.. -_- [19:33] * zeppelin blushes 0.0 [19:33] no, I am sorry [19:33] no dragon energy is strong enough for revivification [19:34] What can I do then? [19:34] we can' [19:34] now, if you will excuse me, I am quite exhausted from seeing all this youth [19:34] <> [19:34] to put it bluntly Donovan, you have the power of destruction at your hands [19:34] we can't just leave rethwyn...dead.... [19:34] *** Joins: Aki (None@207-172-250-203.s12.as13.anp.md.dialup.rcn.com) [19:34] <> [19:34] you are a monk, however, and must understand that you mustn't use this power just for the sake of it [19:35] just like any thing else, fire can serve good [19:35] Distruction....but I am a monk. I...don't understand! [19:35] you are my hero now, and can do what you wish with me power...it is up to you. You may call on me anytime. [19:35] *** Ruby sets mode: +o Aki [19:35] * Ruby suddenly fades away [19:35] *** Ruby is now known as Drake [19:35] *** Aki is now known as Nickless-3318A [19:35] Wait! ....Damn! [19:35] aw yeah! Donny, with your power, we can kick zophar's ass to next week! [19:35] <> [19:36] <> [19:36] *** Parts: Nickless-3318A (None@207-172-250-203.s12.as13.anp.md.dialup.rcn.com) [19:36] * Donovan stares at his hands. "Distruction.... I guess so Drake" [19:36] <> [19:36] <> [19:36] *** Joins: ^Aki^ (None@207-172-250-203.s12.as13.anp.md.dialup.rcn.com) [19:36] <> [19:36] <> [19:37] *** Drake sets mode: +o ^Aki^ [19:37] so, does anybody remember how the hell to get out of here? [19:37] We'd have to go outside and use the Halberd.. assuming it can change back from the weapon? [19:38] 4In front of the group, a strange mist starts to gather [19:38] I thought only Vassago could do that? [19:38] And take Reth... what? [19:38] * Raena steps back at the sight of the mist, raising her staff in defense. o_o [19:39] Althena, what now? [19:39] * Celes looks around nervously, "Maybe...maybe we can find another way home...flying isn't the greatest." [19:39] * Ghaleon steps forth from the mist with a murky laugh. [19:39] * Donovan gets ready to fight. [19:39] Ah, how delightful to see you all again! [19:39] << I need music.. ^^ >> [19:39] Not YOU again! [19:39] <> [19:39] * Celes glances up, and stumbles back at Ghaleon's sight [19:39] ugghhh... [19:39] << ogh :) >> [19:39] * Drake looks at donovan, his glance saying 'you're up buddy' [19:40] * Ghaleon glances at Drake as he might an ant. "Are you surprised, Dragonboy? I thought you might have had at least an ounce of intellect." [19:40] Celes! [19:40] * zeppelin yawns [19:40] Why have your eturned? Are you going to take another life needlessly for Zophar? -_-; [19:40] I'm getting sick of these bad guy appearances [19:40] before it was vassago [19:40] now its this loser [19:40] will it ever end? [19:40] * Celes glances over at Donny [19:41] Take a life. Now there's a thought. I think I might. You wouldn't really miss another of your party, would you? [19:41] * Ghaleon smiles. [19:41] Waht do I do Althena? [19:41] * Drake unsheaths his sword [19:41] * Donovan whispers, "The fire" [19:41] THIS time you won't get away!!! (bad drake impression) [19:41] * Ghaleon raises his hand, drawing a fiery lavender aura around it. [19:41] probably not Zepp [19:41] I have to try. [19:42] * zeppelin looks at donovan [19:42] QUICK DAMNIT!! [19:42] * Donovan holds his hands in the air, "RUBY, I NEED YOUR POWER!" [19:42] Rethwyn made a sacrifice so we could live to stop things... I'm not going to let it be in vain... [19:42] Try me, Dragonboy. [19:42] 4an array of fire suddenly engulfs donovan, and his flaming body goes shooting towards ghaleon [19:43] 4unfortuneatly, ghaleon stops him with a flicker of his hand, sending donovan flying back to the wall [19:43] * Raena 's eyes widen [19:43] hrm [19:43] that didn't...work [19:43] * Donovan hits the ground hard, "wha-what happened Ruby?" [19:43] now might be a good time to run? [19:43] Indeed, that was less than impressive. [19:43] * Drake grins at Ghaleon [19:43] * Celes nods in complete agreement with Zepp [19:43] I never run from a battle [19:44] we...can't..win [19:44] * Donovan gets up. [19:44] Ghaleon, you shall perish [19:44] * Ghaleon turns his attention back to Drake. "Care to follow your friend to oblivion?" [19:44] DRAKE, NO!!! [19:44] Drake don't be foolish [19:44] * Drake picks his sword up over his head, howls loudly, and begins running in the direction of ghaleon [19:44] Drake, that's just what he wants! [19:44] * Raena starts chanting a Litany quickly... [19:44] 4Drake hits ghaleon on the side of the chest with the blunt end of his sword, knocking ghaleon back [19:45] Don't do it! [19:45] ha! and you call yourself a God? [19:45] * Celes sighs with relief [19:45] * Ghaleon staggers back. "A minor lapse in judgment. That is all." [19:45] * Donovan puts his hand in front of Raena in order to stop her. [19:46] * Ghaleon lifts his hands and begins to summon a black ball of sparkling darkness between them. [19:46] ha! i know that move! [19:46] drake, jump right! [19:47] * Drake somersaults right, landing on his back, narrowly missing the black ball of death [19:47] This will more than take care of you. [19:47] * Raena keeps casting.. it's an Escape Litany. [19:47] * Ghaleon casts Dragon Cannon, but misses... [19:47] If he is the Dragonmaster, he shall prevail. [19:47] 4Raena, Donovan, Celes, and Zeppelin vanish from the battlefield [19:47] Drake, everyone, come back here.. we can't fight here and lose someone else! [19:47] * Raena lifts a finger and the party vanishes to the entrance of the dungeon! [19:48] << bit trigegr happy Drake. :) >> [19:48] << er zepp >> [19:48] * Drake slowly gets up, picking his sword up and aiming it at ghaleon [19:48] <> [19:48] <> [19:48] <> [19:48] <> [19:49] * Ghaleon unsheathes his sword and lifts it high in the air. He calls out "Schitzo Blade!" and the weapon separates into three, all of which hurtle towards the Dragonmaster. [19:49] <> [19:50] 4the three projectiles pierce drake, one in the leg, one in the chest, the other in the arm [19:50] <> [19:50] * Drake falls down onto the ground, barely breathing [19:50] << Ahh.. now this is Ghaleon. >> [19:50] <^Aki^> drake! [19:50] <> [19:51] <^Aki^> <> [19:51] * Drake barely manages to whisper "aki,,,," [19:51] * Ghaleon vanishes in a flash of light. [19:51] <^Aki^> drake.....no... [19:51] * ^Aki^ runs over to him [19:51] i...i..... [19:51] * Drake coughs up a bit of blood [19:52] i can't die...not...now... [19:52] << *readies the Oscar* ^^ >> [19:52] <<@_@>> [19:52] <<^n.n^>> [19:52] i never got to tell you aki... [19:52] how i... [19:52] * Drake dies, for lack of better words [19:52] <^Aki^> drake..your not going to die....you..you can't die... [19:52] <> [19:53] <> [19:53] <^Aki^> no.....DRAKE! [19:53] <> [19:53] <> [19:53] |Scene moves to opening of cave| [19:53] <> [19:53] damnit! where is drake? [19:53] *** Drake is now known as Azuro [19:53] you guys are back!!! [19:53] * Azuro flaps over [19:54] How could we leave them behind? [19:54] * Raena gasps [19:54] * Azuro looks around [19:54] he...is still in the cave...with Ghaleon! [19:54] where is...drake and aki? [19:54] They must have been to far... oh no... [19:54] Azuro... there still inside [19:54] we...we have to save them [19:54] how could you leave them behind?? did you say ghaleon?? [19:54] We have no idea what's going on in there. [19:55] I saw him using the Dragon Cannon, if I didn't we all could have been dead... -_- [19:55] * Azuro shakes his head [19:55] i'm trying to telepathically contact drake [19:55] but i'm not getting anything [19:56] * Donovan starts to feel dizzy. [19:56] This feeling.... [19:56] it could be ghaleon's interference...i guess [19:56] maybe...maybe he is too far away [19:56] * Raena falls down on the ashen ground. "I failed again." [19:56] * zeppelin goes over to raena [19:56] how did you fail? [19:56] Raena don't say that, you probably saved us all [19:56] we're alive aren't we? [19:56] i'm sure drake is fine [19:56] i'm going back in [19:56] * zeppelin runs into the cave [19:56] * Celes nods, "Zepp is right." [19:57] 410 seconds later, two screams are heard [19:57] * Donovan goes over to Raena and hugs her, "If you hadn't done that, we'd all be dead!" [19:57] <> [19:57] << ack. ^^; >> [19:57] By the Goddess!!! [19:57] * zeppelin can be heard shouting "OUCH!" [19:57] <> [19:58] ??? What has Zepp done now? [19:58] * Celes starts to break out laughing, "Zepp..." [19:58] * Rethwyn yells"BY THE DARKNESS ZEPPLIN,WATCH WHERE YOUR GOING" [19:58] * zeppelin runs out of the cave [19:58] << Reth? ^^ >> [19:58] what the hell!!! [19:58] that's rethwyn!! [19:59] 4rethwyn walks out of the cave, looking spiffy as usual [19:59] Rethwyn? But how? I saw you die! [19:59] * Raena blinks. "R..Rethwyn?" [19:59] <^Aki^> of course it's me you taffar!who else does it look like? [19:59] rethwyn! your not dead [19:59] <> [19:59] <^Aki^> <> [19:59] << lol ^^; >> [19:59] <^Aki^> <> [19:59] <> [19:59] <> [19:59] of course it's me you taffar! [19:59] who else does it look like [20:00] * zeppelin screatches his head [20:00] But.. Ghaleon killed you.. how are you alive? [20:00] of course you couldn';t tell because you were too busy SMEARING ME INTO A WALL [20:00] <> [20:00] hey, calm down there killer [20:00] Same old Rethwyn. [20:01] well, i guess this really isn't the strangest thing that has happened today [20:01] it saddens me that I can say that [20:01] but really now [20:01] * Raena looks down. "But if you are ok, then the others..." [20:01] what the hell happened? [20:01] so,are we going to stand around all day or get the hell out of here? [20:01] Your telling me? [20:02] What about the others? [20:02] But we should go back.. Drake and Aki are still in there.. [20:02] we can't leave yet, we have to get Drake and Aki [20:02] ..so he stayed behind? [20:02] why? [20:03] raena used an escape spell [20:03] but they were out of reach [20:03] it was a good try though, its all we could have done [20:03] * zeppelin ruffles raena's hair [20:03] They're still inside Ruby's chamber [20:03] so ..remind me why were standing around and not going back after them? [20:03] * Raena sighs a little. "I have to at least check.." [20:04] well, I WAS going back to check on them [20:04] but YOU got in my way [20:04] yeah lets go [20:04] Okay then, let's go back in! [20:04] I GOT IN THE WAY? [20:04] * Raena digs her cane into the ground and heads for the entrance [20:04] YOU PRACTICALLY RAN ME OVER [20:04] * Donovan runs to the enterance. [20:04] 4the groups runs to the entrance, where aki can be seen staggering out of the cave [20:04] * ^Aki^ staggers out of the cave,cryining [20:05] <^Aki^> <> [20:05] Aki...what happened? [20:05] um? [20:05] <^Aki^> drake..he....he.... [20:05] Aki! What on Lunar happened? [20:05] * ^Aki^ sobs [20:05] <> [20:05] <> [20:05] * Raena comforts Aki.. [20:06] <> [20:06] <> [20:06] Aki, Drake didn't...? [20:06] <> [20:06] no...he couldn't have... [20:06] <> [20:06] Did he? [20:07] <^Aki^> he....ghaleon..he killed him... [20:07] * ^Aki^ crys [20:07] I guess then he wasn't the Dragonmaster after all! [20:07] 4Aki then faints, collapsing on the ground [20:07] he...he's dead? [20:07] by the darkness.. [20:07] * Raena catches Aki, barely holding ehr up [20:07] His soul will be with Althena! [20:08] but...but..he can't be...this can't be real..right? [20:08] no! DAMNIT! HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN? [20:08] In this sacred place... [20:08] urghhhhhhhhhhhh [20:08] We sould get going. [20:08] more die because of that filty dark god follower.. [20:08] There's nothing we can do. [20:08] * zeppelin clenches his fists, blood slowly starts to trickle out of them [20:08] * zeppelin looks up toward the sky [20:08] it is getting dark out [20:08] to think we were taught he was a great hero in the vile tribe.. [20:09] * zeppelin looks down [20:09] zepp...your hurting yourself...we couldn't save Drake... [20:09] * Rethwyn spits"i accually once looked up to the name ghaleon..almost everyone did.." [20:09] Ghaleon... how can we stand up to him? And where is Vassago when this was happening? -__ [20:09] we can't...we can't even give him a proper burial... [20:09] Drake wasn't the Dragonmaster. We must move on without him! [20:10] * Rethwyn helps raena hold up aki [20:10] shut the hull up donovan [20:10] * zeppelin walks over to him [20:10] i'm sick of you and your althena bullshit! [20:10] * Rethwyn shakes head [20:10] goddess followers.. [20:10] It doesn't matter. [20:10] 'he's moved on to a better place' [20:10] how the hell do you know anyway? [20:10] Zepp.... [20:10] and if drake is not the dragonmaster [20:10] What's your problem Zepp? Drake wasn't the Dragonmaster! We don't need him! [20:11] * Rethwyn hisses [20:11] then what are we going to do without a dragonmaster? [20:11] Donovan don't say that [20:11] so in other words [20:11] we've come all this way...lead by a false prophet? [20:11] this means we don't stand a chance anyway [20:11] because he wasn;t"important"to your goddess [20:11] we never don't need anybody [20:11] we didn;t need him? [20:11] there probably never even was a dragonmaster [20:11] Althena is the only one who knows! [20:11] well good for her! [20:12] Damn it Zepp don't start with me! [20:12] i don't see her giving us any help [20:12] we're supposedly fighitng for her [20:12] Please, you two! [20:12] and all we get is one letdown after another! [20:12] She's too weak! [20:12] .. [20:12] Shut your mouth Zepp! [20:12] this isn't worth it [20:13] Right now, we have to think about finding the auras.. it's the only hope we have.. [20:13] * zeppelin sighs and sits down under a tree [20:13] we need to get camp set up before darkness [20:13] * Donovan glowles and walks away. [20:13] * Celes embraces Zepp in a hug, "Zepp...his time came that is all...we will miss him, but we can't start fighting with each other over it." [20:13] * zeppelin looks at celes [20:13] i've had enough of this [20:13] * Donovan sits down away from the others. [20:13] i will be gone by time morning comes... [20:13] i will fight no longer [20:13] * Celes sighs and sits down next to Zepp [20:13] * Donovan begins to meditate. [20:14] ..... [20:14] 4the group silently sets up camp. narry a word is spoken between the group during this [20:14] .... [20:14] * Raena takes Aki to a safe spot where she can rest... [20:14] * Rethwyn thinks [20:15] 4nightfall comes...the group exchanges their goodbyes, and everybody goes off to sleep [20:15] |Rethwyn Dream| [20:15] * Donovan prays to himself, "Althena... give me a sign, show me your still there, tell me the answer." [20:15] << ooo Dreams >> [20:15] .... [20:15] << No we're talking ^^ >> [20:15] <> [20:15] <> [20:15] <> [20:16] <> [20:16] <> [20:16] <> [20:16] <> [20:16] <> [20:16] <> [20:17] <> [20:17] <> [20:17] <> [20:17] <> [20:17] << Dreams all the way. :) >> [20:17] <> [20:17] <> [20:17] |Rethwyn Dream| [20:17] <> [20:18] 4Rethwyn opens his eyes, into a large field of wheat [20:18] ....? [20:18] *** Azuro is now known as Althena [20:18] * Rethwyn looks around [20:18] Rethwyn... [20:18] 4Althena's voice appears to come from all directions [20:19] ..oh..."you"..isn;t it... [20:19] <> [20:19] yes, rethwyn, it is me [20:19] what do you want? [20:19] what do YOU want? [20:19] do you even know? [20:19] <> [20:19] <> [20:19] whats that supposed to mean?your the one who came into my dreams [20:19] * Althena shoots zepp in the forehead [20:20] *ahem* [20:20] * Rethwyn stands up in the dream wheat field [20:20] no rethwyn...i have come because you have called me, whether you know it or not [20:20] Why are you doing it? [20:20] doing what? [20:20] You know what you are doing...and you know you don't want to do it either [20:21] Were they not your friends Rethwyn? Were they not the only REAL friends you've ever had? [20:21] ..ahh...i should have figured you'd know... [20:21] <> [20:21] I only know because you have revealed it to me...I cannot influence your decision Rethwyn [20:22] I can only make you aware of what you are doing [20:22] do you really owe him anything? [20:22] he saved me from total dissolution... [20:23] but did he not also give that to you in the first place? [20:23] |Raena Dream| [20:23] 4Raena awakens, finding herself back inside the red dragon cave [20:24] <> [20:24] * Raena clears her eyes. "What? How did I end up here?" [20:24] *** Althena is now known as Drake [20:25] * Drake lies in a pool of blood on the ground [20:25] * Ghaleon coalesces from a collection of mist. [20:25] * Raena takes a few careful steps aroudn the firey cavern, coming upon Drake... [20:25] * Ghaleon glances casually at Drake then back at Raena. "You failed, didn't you. You meant to save him but you were *too* late." [20:26] * Raena begisn to tear a bit. "I tried.. I tried to save him..." [20:27] Tried! Yes, tried! But trying doesn't count much does it. Drake is still dead and you still failed. [20:27] Trying doesn't count for much when your friend wallows in a pool of his own blood, doesn't it. [20:28] * Raena looks down, holding her head in her hands. "I couldn't save him.. just like before at the Shrine... my friends.. they all are dead... and I.." [20:28] * Drake 's bloody body suddenly rises up from the ground [20:29] Yes, you couldn't. You were never good enough. Everyone could hold their own weight but you, and when it really counted you let everyone down. [20:29] Look at what you let happen to me Raena... [20:29] <> [20:29] <<*grins*>> [20:29] <> [20:29] * Raena looks at the bloody Drake in horror. o_o [20:29] just think of everybody's pain... [20:29]