4|begin session. we are back at camp...reth, aki, raena, vassago, and donovan are all sitting around| 4|begin session. we are back at camp...reth, aki, raena, vassago, and donovan are all sitting around| <> <> * Donovan yawns. <> <> * Donovan yawns. <> <> ....... ....... * zepp|delinius walks back into camp * zepp|delinius walks back into camp *** Althena is now known as Vassago` *** Althena is now known as Vassago` Hey Delenius, where were ya? Hey Delenius, where were ya? oh, I was just thinking, is all... oh, I was just thinking, is all... * Vassago` looks at delinius a bit oddly * Vassago` looks at delinius a bit oddly hrm... hrm... * Celes glances over to Donny * Celes glances over to Donny <> <> <> <> Cool. Cool. <> <> 4|Aki has fallen asleep on Donny's shoulder...how cute| 4|Aki has fallen asleep on Donny's shoulder...how cute| <> <> * Donovan stretchs and puts his arm around her. * Donovan stretchs and puts his arm around her. <> <> * zepp|delinius looks at donny * zepp|delinius looks at donny * Raena looks over to the pair * Raena looks over to the pair well, looks like you've made a new friend well, looks like you've made a new friend * Donovan looks back and mouths "what?" * Donovan looks back and mouths "what?" how...adorable how...adorable Love is overated Love is overated * Vassago` whispers under his breath "something is wrong here..." * Vassago` whispers under his breath "something is wrong here..." * Donovan smiles and looks at Aki. * Donovan smiles and looks at Aki. * zepp|delinius looks over the crowd * zepp|delinius looks over the crowd * Rethwyn looks to Vassago, hearing him. * Rethwyn looks to Vassago, hearing him. well...we should all get some rest well...we should all get some rest Yeah you're right. We've got a long day ahead of us tomorrow. Yeah you're right. We've got a long day ahead of us tomorrow. * Raena yawns, "Yes, it is getting late." * Raena yawns, "Yes, it is getting late." * zepp|delinius grins. * zepp|delinius grins. yes...we do yes...we do <<*evil music plays*>> <<*evil music plays*>> 4|zepp's eyes flash red of a fraction of a second before turning back again. only vassago notices| 4|zepp's eyes flash red of a fraction of a second before turning back again. only vassago notices| * Rethwyn notiuces a difference in Delinius. * Rethwyn notiuces a difference in Delinius. * Rethwyn never saw the eyes. * Rethwyn never saw the eyes. * Vassago` can only manage to stare * Vassago` can only manage to stare 4|back in the forest....we find celes by herself| 4|back in the forest....we find celes by herself| *** Vassago` is now known as Althena *** Vassago` is now known as Althena * Celes is staring at the spot Zepp was standing * Celes is staring at the spot Zepp was standing .... .... <> <> o.O (Zepp...what has happened to you.) o.O (Zepp...what has happened to you.) o.O (I don't fully understand it....I don't know if I want to even...) o.O (I don't fully understand it....I don't know if I want to even...) * Celes sits down on the a nearby rock * Celes sits down on the a nearby rock you have been through a lot these past few days...haven't you you have been through a lot these past few days...haven't you * Celes looks around, "wha...!" * Celes looks around, "wha...!" * Althena materialzes in front of celes * Althena materialzes in front of celes * Celes falls backwards onto the ground * Celes falls backwards onto the ground * Althena smiles * Althena smiles I told you we would meet again, didn't I? I told you we would meet again, didn't I? * Celes stands up slowly, brushing herself off, "yes..." * Celes stands up slowly, brushing herself off, "yes..." <> <> You know what has been happening...don't you? You know what has been happening...don't you? * Althena nods slightly * Althena nods slightly I must say...you are a most lucky girl I must say...you are a most lucky girl * Celes glances back to where Zepp was standing, pauses, and turns back. "What has happened?" * Celes glances back to where Zepp was standing, pauses, and turns back. "What has happened?" I...have had the pleasure of spending the past few days with zeppelin. from the moment the two of you disappeared in the cave of trials, he has been with me I...have had the pleasure of spending the past few days with zeppelin. from the moment the two of you disappeared in the cave of trials, he has been with me perhaps you think ill of him for abondoning you like that..that is understandable perhaps you think ill of him for abondoning you like that..that is understandable <> ...I don't understand...something has invaded Zepp's senses...his mind. I know it can't be you...how was he with you...? ...I don't understand...something has invaded Zepp's senses...his mind. I know it can't be you...how was he with you...? <> the moment that zeppelin lost his mind...a terrible being had enterred into his body the moment that zeppelin lost his mind...a terrible being had enterred into his body A god of unimaginable power...even I know very little of it A god of unimaginable power...even I know very little of it What does he want with Zepp!?! What does he want with Zepp!?! he doesn't want anything with zepp..zepp was simply the easiest way to get to you he doesn't want anything with zepp..zepp was simply the easiest way to get to you you is what he is after you is what he is after ....so I...caused Zepp to....lose his mind. ....so I...caused Zepp to....lose his mind. zepp wouldn't let him though, and he destroyed himself and his abilities so that the God wouldn't kill you. zepp wouldn't let him though, and he destroyed himself and his abilities so that the God wouldn't kill you. no, my dear...I assure you, zepp does not blame you, nor do I no, my dear...I assure you, zepp does not blame you, nor do I unforunteatly, zeppelin was only able to delay the God...not completely destroy it unforunteatly, zeppelin was only able to delay the God...not completely destroy it * Celes steps back, turning around to where Zepp was, "so he sacrificed himself for...me?" * Celes steps back, turning around to where Zepp was, "so he sacrificed himself for...me?" <> <> he only sacrificed his body...not his mind he only sacrificed his body...not his mind unforunteatly, this means he is unable to regain entry into the mortal realm...at least for any significant period of time unforunteatly, this means he is unable to regain entry into the mortal realm...at least for any significant period of time he is a most wonderful person he is a most wonderful person * Celes turns back around, "he has been with you then, in your domain?" * Celes turns back around, "he has been with you then, in your domain?" to be young and in love again..what I wouldn't give... to be young and in love again..what I wouldn't give... <> <> yes, he is here, with me yes, he is here, with me <> <> * Celes smiles slightly, "what can we do now?" * Celes smiles slightly, "what can we do now?" oh, my dear...things have only started... oh, my dear...things have only started... <> ... ... <> perhaps...you would like to talk with zepp again? perhaps...you would like to talk with zepp again? * Celes nods, "of course!" * Celes nods, "of course!" it might be your last chance for a very long time it might be your last chance for a very long time *** zepp|delinius is now known as zeppelin *** zepp|delinius is now known as zeppelin okay...now close your eyes okay...now close your eyes * Celes slowly closes her eyes * Celes slowly closes her eyes you will soon be enterring the world of the un-living you will soon be enterring the world of the un-living you mustn't stay long, or you might not be able to come back you mustn't stay long, or you might not be able to come back I cannot will you back...only you can, do you understand? I cannot will you back...only you can, do you understand? yes yes very well very well 4|a glow surrounds celes for about a second, then she is instantly transported to what looks like a beach| 4|a glow surrounds celes for about a second, then she is instantly transported to what looks like a beach| * Celes looks around * Celes looks around <> <> 4|the beach looks completely uninhabited...untouched. a large house, however, can be seen up the shore a bit 4|the beach looks completely uninhabited...untouched. a large house, however, can be seen up the shore a bit 4|it looks like someone is standing on the porch of the house| 4|it looks like someone is standing on the porch of the house| * Celes sees the house and runs towards it * Celes sees the house and runs towards it <> <> <> <> <> <> 4|celes makes it up to the entrance of the porch, then stops. the figure is standing in the shadow, still unseen, but we all know who it is| 4|celes makes it up to the entrance of the porch, then stops. the figure is standing in the shadow, still unseen, but we all know who it is| what do you think? what do you think? <> <> <> <> * Celes smiles, "Zepp...it's wonderful, but..." * Celes smiles, "Zepp...it's wonderful, but..." but? but? I miss you... I miss you... * zeppelin remains silent * zeppelin remains silent <<*sniff sniff*>> <<*sniff sniff*>> can you hear the waves? can you hear the waves? I...never got to see the ocean I...never got to see the ocean * Celes pauses and listens * Celes pauses and listens but its not real, and it never will be but its not real, and it never will be we will get you back....we just have too we will get you back....we just have too *** Rethwyn is now known as Drake *** Rethwyn is now known as Drake * Celes walks closer to Zepp * Celes walks closer to Zepp I can't go back. I knew what I did when I made my choice. I will never have my villa by the ocean, but maybe you will, some day I can't go back. I knew what I did when I made my choice. I will never have my villa by the ocean, but maybe you will, some day <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> * Celes shakes her head as her eyes begin to water, "no, we will both have this someday...together..." * Celes shakes her head as her eyes begin to water, "no, we will both have this someday...together..." <> <> <> <> our time is short... our time is short... just like everything else just like everything else <> <> * Celes nods * Celes nods *** Drake is now known as Rethwyn *** Drake is now known as Rethwyn <> <> <> <> I can't be here much longer... I can't be here much longer... <> <> we didn't even have a month together in the world...I spent 22 years of my life searching for something. I didn't know what, perhaps it was as simple as something to live for. we didn't even have a month together in the world...I spent 22 years of my life searching for something. I didn't know what, perhaps it was as simple as something to live for. I'm glad I at least found it before I died I'm glad I at least found it before I died <> <> * zeppelin finally turns his head out of the shadow * zeppelin finally turns his head out of the shadow * Celes kisses Zepp softly on the lips, "I have to go....you will always be inside my heart....and we will save you." * Celes kisses Zepp softly on the lips, "I have to go....you will always be inside my heart....and we will save you." * zeppelin nods* zeppelin nods * zeppelin turns into the shadow again and walks off down the beach * zeppelin turns into the shadow again and walks off down the beach * Celes returns to reality (I guess that is the best wording for it) * Celes returns to reality (I guess that is the best wording for it) I'm sorry that you couldn't have more time I'm sorry that you couldn't have more time * Celes wipes her eyes, "it is okay..." * Celes wipes her eyes, "it is okay..." time still flows in the other lands time still flows in the other lands *** zeppelin is now known as zepp *** zeppelin is now known as zepp *** zepp is now known as zepp|delinius *** zepp is now known as zepp|delinius and now...my time has also grown short and now...my time has also grown short I brought you something, though, as a sort of parting gift I brought you something, though, as a sort of parting gift ...?' ...?' <> <> * Althena extends her arms, revealing a most magnificent a sword...the sword seems to radiate a lifeforce of its own * Althena extends her arms, revealing a most magnificent a sword...the sword seems to radiate a lifeforce of its own it is the sword of the dragonmaster...passed down from generation to generation, infused with the everlasting power of the dragons. it is your now. it is the sword of the dragonmaster...passed down from generation to generation, infused with the everlasting power of the dragons. it is your now. <> <> * Celes stares at it wide eyed as her mouth drops open * Celes stares at it wide eyed as her mouth drops open ....I can't even hold, much less wield a sword Althena... ....I can't even hold, much less wield a sword Althena... do not worry. the sword is like a living entity. it morphs itself to fit the needs of the dragonmaster. do not worry. the sword is like a living entity. it morphs itself to fit the needs of the dragonmaster. * Celes reaches out and grasps the sword by the hilt * Celes reaches out and grasps the sword by the hilt 4|the sword glows brightly for a few seconds, then dies down, looking like a normal sword. it is amazingly lightweight| 4|the sword glows brightly for a few seconds, then dies down, looking like a normal sword. it is amazingly lightweight| * Celes makes some swings with it * Celes makes some swings with it Althena...thank you...for everything. Althena...thank you...for everything. I regret that you will have to use it I regret that you will have to use it * Celes nods * Celes nods Do not thank me...destiny has but only one passage Do not thank me...destiny has but only one passage now, you must hurry back to camp, child. i am sorry, you have been through so much, but you must be prepared for more now, you must hurry back to camp, child. i am sorry, you have been through so much, but you must be prepared for more * Althena smiles * Althena smiles I'll try not to touch zepp.....too much I'll try not to touch zepp.....too much * Celes smiles back * Celes smiles back <> <> <> <> * Celes runs back to camp * Celes runs back to camp * Althena chuckles, then disperses * Althena chuckles, then disperses *** Althena is now known as Vassago` *** Althena is now known as Vassago` 4|back at camp...everybody has fallen asleep...except for delinius| 4|back at camp...everybody has fallen asleep...except for delinius| * zepp|delinius looks around the camp grinning * zepp|delinius looks around the camp grinning * Donovan has his head on top of Aki's. * Donovan has his head on top of Aki's. * zepp|delinius sings quietly to himself * zepp|delinius sings quietly to himself * Rethwyn is sleeping soundlessly * Rethwyn is sleeping soundlessly oh who, oh who should i kill at first? oh who, oh who should it be? oh who, oh who should i kill at first? oh who, oh who should it be? <> <> <> <> <> <> * zepp|delinius stops in front of raena * zepp|delinius stops in front of raena well, what a cute little thing this is well, what a cute little thing this is <> <> <> <> * zepp|delinius bends down a bit to examine her * zepp|delinius bends down a bit to examine her * Raena is lying there next to Vassago * Raena is lying there next to Vassago <> <> wouldn't it be a shame if... wouldn't it be a shame if... * zepp|delinius reaches his hand out to touch raena's face, then snaps her neck in an instant, killing her before she has the chance to even realize it * zepp|delinius reaches his hand out to touch raena's face, then snaps her neck in an instant, killing her before she has the chance to even realize it *** Raena has left #Strange_awakenings *** Raena has left #Strange_awakenings <> <> <<:o>> <<:o>> <> <> * Vassago` awakens with a start * Vassago` awakens with a start wh.....what the hell? wh.....what the hell? <> <> <<> <<> <> <> raena...raena... raena...raena... * Vassago` looks up at delinius * Vassago` looks up at delinius * Donovan wakes up and sees that Raena is in a akward position. <> <> * Rethwyn slowly awakens just what the HELL are you doing just what the HELL are you doing * Donovan wakes up and sees that Raena is in a akward position. * Rethwyn slowly awakens * Vassago` jumps to his feet * Vassago` jumps to his feet * zepp|delinius starts to laugh * zepp|delinius starts to laugh <> <> Delinius? Delinius? <> <> I new something was wrong! * zepp|delinius chuckles * zepp|delinius chuckles I new something was wrong! knock knock! knock knock! that...that isn't delinius that...that isn't delinius * Donovan humors him, "Who's there?" * Donovan humors him, "Who's there?" your doom! your doom! * Rethwyn screeches. * Rethwyn screeches. Ah crap! Ah crap! * zepp|delinius grabs a hold of rethwyn * zepp|delinius grabs a hold of rethwyn * Rethwyn gags in mid screech. * Rethwyn gags in mid screech. * Donovan gets up, ready to fight and powered up. * Donovan gets up, ready to fight and powered up. hey half breed...you're an awful poor excuce for a living being hey half breed...you're an awful poor excuce for a living being * Rethwyn spits in his face. * Rethwyn spits in his face. * Vassago` slowly makes his way back into the forest, then disappears into it * Vassago` slowly makes his way back into the forest, then disappears into it * Donovan runs to stop the being from hurting Rethwyn. * Donovan runs to stop the being from hurting Rethwyn. * Rethwyn ses Vassago leave. * Rethwyn ses Vassago leave. <> <> STOP IT! STOP IT! <> <> *** zepp|delinius has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) *** zepp|delinius has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) *** zepp|delinius has joined #strange_awakenings *** zepp|delinius has joined #strange_awakenings *** ChanServ sets mode: +o zepp|delinius *** ChanServ sets mode: +o zepp|delinius * Donovan jumps in the air, fire around his leg, and tries to kick the being. * Donovan jumps in the air, fire around his leg, and tries to kick the being. * zepp|delinius grabs rethwyn by both his arms and twists them back, breaking both his arms * zepp|delinius grabs rethwyn by both his arms and twists them back, breaking both his arms <> <> * Rethwyn reaches to Vassago, pleading for help because he can't break free. * Rethwyn reaches to Vassago, pleading for help because he can't break free. * zepp|delinius looks at donovan * zepp|delinius looks at donovan ARGH!!! ARGH!!! do you mind? do you mind? I'm a bit busy at the moment I'm a bit busy at the moment * zepp|delinius turns back to rethwyn * zepp|delinius turns back to rethwyn DAMN, I can't hurt him at all. DAMN, I can't hurt him at all. now...where were we now...where were we oh, that's right oh, that's right * Donovan closes his eyes and remembers that Ruby said he had to be one with the fire, and that Althena said he had to believe in himself. * Donovan closes his eyes and remembers that Ruby said he had to be one with the fire, and that Althena said he had to believe in himself. * zepp|delinius tosses rethwyn on his back down on the ground, pulls his legs up, and breaks those too * zepp|delinius tosses rethwyn on his back down on the ground, pulls his legs up, and breaks those too AHH. I-Is that all you've got? AHH. I-Is that all you've got? * Donovan gets into a fighters stance and powers up the stongest he has ever done. * Donovan gets into a fighters stance and powers up the stongest he has ever done. of course not...now if you'll excuse me a minute of course not...now if you'll excuse me a minute * zepp|delinius turns around to donovan * zepp|delinius turns around to donovan okay don! ill give you one free shot on me okay don! ill give you one free shot on me if you hit me, i'll surrender if you hit me, i'll surrender * Donovan puts a flame barrier up around him and Aki to protect them. * Donovan puts a flame barrier up around him and Aki to protect them. YOU GOT IT. YOU GOT IT. * Donovan holds his hands out, fire forming but not leaving. It continues to grow. * Donovan holds his hands out, fire forming but not leaving. It continues to grow. * zepp|delinius grins * zepp|delinius grins I don' care if Zepp is in there, THIS ENDS NOW!!! I don' care if Zepp is in there, THIS ENDS NOW!!! * Donovan the ball of fire is now as big as Donovan is tall. It fires out in a ray of red energy staright at he being. * Donovan the ball of fire is now as big as Donovan is tall. It fires out in a ray of red energy staright at he being. <> <> HAAAAAAA!!!!! HAAAAAAA!!!!! * zepp|delinius picks rethwyn up and throws him into the ball, causing rethwyn's body to ignite into a huge pile of flames * zepp|delinius picks rethwyn up and throws him into the ball, causing rethwyn's body to ignite into a huge pile of flames wow, not bad wow, not bad <> <> you really toasted him! you really toasted him! No! No! * Donovan continues the attack, going staight through Rethwyn. * Donovan continues the attack, going staight through Rethwyn. * zepp|delinius sighs * zepp|delinius sighs enough of this nonsense enough of this nonsense *** Disconnected *** Rethwyn has quit IRC (Quit: Rethwyn) Session Close: Sat Jan 06 22:23:46 2001 4|rethwyn's body has now burned itself into oblivion. yes folks, he's dead| * Celes walks slowly into the camp * Donovan build up fire around himself, ready to defent him and Aki. <> * zepp|delinius closes his eyes for a moment, dissolving the fire shield * Celes sees Donny and Zepp so, you've found love have you? <> <> * zepp|delinius begins to walk toward donovan Rrr, what's it to you? well, you see * Celes stares at the two i've cast a spell on your little loved one there * Donovan stands his ground showing no fear. The fire continues to grow larger than ever. you see she won't wake up, til I tell her to WHAT? so you better be nice Grr! * Celes looks over to Aki * Donovan powers down, the fire is gone. that's more like it * zepp|delinius suddenly stops * zepp|delinius looks over to celes Who are you? Tell me your name! I see you've got the sword * Celes stumbles back seeing Zepp watching her well, I promised you a fight...care to accept now, or would you rather take a raincheck? * Donovan snaps his head over, "CELES, GET OUT OF HERE!" * Celes holds her ground and raises the sword ooh this will be fun Get out of Zepp's body! zepp? who is this zepp? this is my body, of course, always has been, and always will be! * Donovan looks at the being, confused. It never belonged to you....you stole it to get to me and it didn't work! didn't work? why, i beg to differ i mean, here you are, right in front of me * Donovan steps back to protect Aki. * zepp|delinius sighs I will get you out of there if it is the last thing I do <> <> <> what a waste of my time * zepp|delinius looks over at donny you might act like the man * Donovan stares back, unphased. * zepp|delinius chuckles What do you mean? but you're really only half the man * zepp|delinius looks back at celes grinning, his eyes a blood red, then disappears Heh, you don't know me very well! * Donovan goes over to Raena. * Celes runs over to Donny What just happened?!?! Delinius or whoever went crazy......he killed Raena and tricked me into killing Reth. I can't revive her!......I'm sorry The bone is broken. If I revive her, she'd just die again. Raena and Reth are dead.... * Donovan nods. But, what he said........ My power grew, but....... Only half the man? What does he mean? * Donovan fires a blast of fire, craeting a small pit in the ground. He was probably just trying to phase you... .....we have to do something before we lose...anyone else * Donovan picks up Raena and puts her in the pit. A second blast burries her. If only I could master this power! Donny, that wasn't Zepp or Delinius that you fought... * Donovan grabs Celes' shoulders gently "What do you mean? " ...I don't know what is happening exactly, but Althena said that some kind of evil god has taken over Zepp's body.... I don't even know what happened to Delinius... ........Celes, you need to learn how to weild that sword. It might take time but I can teach you everything about it. * Celes nods <> But who will teach me? You need to learn yourself Donny <> * Donovan shakes Aki. "Wake up!" 4|a voice can be heard in celes' mind...distant but distinct. "I shall see you again...when time has it, in the villa in the mind"| ...Zepp 4|end session|