Lunar: A Story Forgotten Session 19 Log Session Start: Sun Jun 15 20:07:15 1997 =============================================================================== Cast of Characters: Dragonmaster Lou as "Gamemaster, Teal, Seadragon Citizen, Alexis, Resident, Destiny" Mia Ausa as "Callie" (Dragonmaster Lou as "~Callie") Ghaleon Dragonstar as "Zigfried" Ryouga Hibiki as "Kyoko" Scott Kroush as "Scott" Captain Blake as "Ebony, Nina" Michael Gibson as "Rand" =============================================================================== ===GAME ON=== --The party skis down the slopes, some more skillfully than others, as the ski guards start to catch up to them.-- * Ebony resumes his place hanging onto Teal's shoulder Scott: "Dammit... Let's thrash, folks." Nina: "Trash?! Are you crazy? I can barely stand upright!" Kyoko: "We can't. We'd lose control too easily!" * Nina pulls out her whip.... waves her arms around Kyoko: "Let's outrun them!" * Nina has a close encounter with a tree, comes off with leaves in her hair --The ski guards align themselves with the heroes and close in for the attack...-- * Zigfried is not standing upright. Sliding down the slope outta control is more like it. Teal: "Zig, Nina, maybe your wings can help balance..." * Nina closely resembles Serena Nina: "I am using my wings!" ---COMBAT--- * Zigfried just grumbles. Ebony: "It's five Ski Guards, all aligned with the party." * Nina decides that if she tries to swing her whip... She'll end up a snowball rolling down the mountain, figures magic is safer * Zigfried tries keeps the skis under him, but isn't very successful. "Ahhhhh!!!" * Nina wavers back and forth while muttering a spell under her breath * Scott holds his blade in front of his chest. He is surrounded by a crimson aura. Zigfried casts Winged Owl! Zigfried can attack regardless of battlefield position! Ebony: "Where's an Uzi when you need one?" Scott: "I'm gonna cut these guys 3 ways... Deep... Wide... and RAPID!" * Zigfried careens down the slopes and shouts, "Eule, spirit of the owls, I call on your strength to aid me. Lend me your wings and give me flight!" * Zigfried grows a pair of white wings and lifts in the air. Scott casts RapidCut on his tormentor! Scott: "Feel the sting of my blade." * Nina just... can't picture RapidCut on skis * Scott leaps into battle, slashing away with his sword. First attack... 78 damage. * Scott slashes 2 more times. Second attack... 56 damage. Third attack... 78 damage. Kyoko: "Eule doesn't listen to traitors, Zig! ~Callie attacks! * Zigfried isn't really paying attention to Kyoko right now. First attack... 77 damage. Second attack... 89 damage. Ski Guard B attacks Kyoko! Scott: "Look out, Ky!" Kyoko is hit for 75 damage. Kyoko casts Diana's Song! Scott: "Hmmm... This'll hurt." Intense sound waves surround all the ski guards courtesy of Kyoko's holy lyrics! Scott: "Go, Kyoko!!!!" * Kyoko sings for all she's worth. Ski Guard A suffers 103. B suffers 112. C suffers 101. D suffers 114. E suffers 114. Ebony: "Weeeeeeeeeeee!" Nina: "AaAaaaaAAAaaaaAAAAaaaa!" * Zigfried flaps above the battle, trying to keep a decent balance with the skis on. Ski Guard A attacks Callie! Scott: "CALS... LOOK OUT!" Callie is hit for 59 damage. Ski Guard B attacks Scott! Scott: "Okay, pal... Hypothermia time! You're finished." Critical hit! Scott suffers 176 damage and is defeated. :( Scott: "Guys... Get them... For me..." Ski Guard C tries to find someone else to attack, but the slopes are too crowded. Kyoko: "Holy Althena mother of goddess!!! SCOTT!!!!" Ski Guard D attacks Zigfried * Zigfried acks, and skittered around trying to dodge. Zigfried dodges the attack somehow. :) Ski Guard E attacks Nina! * Zigfried fell down in the snow, miraculously dodging the blow. Nina is hit for 1 damage. * Zigfried groans and manages to pull himself back up and get airborne again. Nina casts Laser Grid on the Ski Guards attacking the "front" row! Nina: "Ya!" Ski Guard A suffers 72. C suffers 62. D suffers 65. B suffers 65. Zigfried recovers 30 HP. ---ROUND 2--- Zigfried casts Feathered Rage! * Kyoko holds her crest and begins chanting, "Althena, hear my plea..." * Scott is dead :( * Zigfried whirls around spreading his wings wide. Feathers sheath themselves in steel and explode from his wings in a massive barrage of sharpened blades. Ski Guard A suffers 85. B suffers 91. C suffers 75. D suffers 83. E suffers 76. C falls off his skis and dies! * Nina pulls her whip out, muttering to herself "This is a bad idea..." ~Callie attacks Ski Guard A! First attack... 75 damage. Ski Guard A falls off and dies! Ski Guard B defends. Kyoko casts Red Priest's Resurrection! A ball of intense red light descends from the heavens before spinning, spraying rays of warm, reddish light to the entire party. Scott is brought back to life with full HP! Everyone else recovers full HP! * Scott starts to revive. :) Kyoko: "Now, light our darkest hour, Althena-Sama!" Scott: "HAHAHAHAA... HYPOTHERMIA TIME!" * Scott is surrounded by a bluish aura as he concentrates on his ring. * Kyoko looks half drained. Ski Guard D attacks Zigfried! Kyoko: "That took a LOT outta me..." Zigfried is hit for 89 damage. * Zigfried tumbles over into a snowdrift. * Ebony is merrily enjoying the ride --Gravity somehow miraculously keeps Zig sliding down the mountain.-- Nina attacks Ski Guard E! * Nina glances at Zig, sets her teeth, leaps up, flapping her wings and sends her whip out * Zigfried groans and staggers up, shaking the snow off his wings. First attack... 119 damage. Zigfried recovers 30 HP. ---ROUND 3--- * Nina lands, skis are wrong, but with a few wing flaps, she manages to stay up Nina: "I am NOT doing that again!" Zigfried: "I know what you mean..." Zigfried casts Mana Theft on Ski Guard C! * Zigfried beckons and catches the globe of blue light that flies towards him. Zigfried recovers 19 MP. Scott casts Aqua Blast on Ski Guard B! Ski Guard B is deluged by water for 90 damage. Kyoko casts Diana's Song! The holy lyrics of Kyoko's singing bombard the Ski Guards! * Kyoko sings her little heart out Ski Guard B suffers 102. D suffers 110. E suffers 107. Scott: "Go get them, Ky!" Ski Guard E falls off his skis and dies. Ski Guard B skis over beside Scott>> Scott: "Cutting time again!" * Zigfried thinks blandly, falling off skis equal death, how enlightening. Scott didn't fall of his skis, therefore he could be brought back. Ski Guard D attacks Zigfried! * Zigfried flaps his wings and tries flying out of the way. Zigfried is hit for 65 damage. Ski Guard E attacks Nina! Nina: "You're going to pay for that... and for making me fight in this manner!" * Scott holds his blade in front of his chest. He is surrounded by a deep crimson aura. * Zigfried gets knocked over and slips around in an attempt to get up again. Critical hit! Nina is hit for 163 damage. Scott: "Damn... Not good." Nina casts Laser Wall on the Ski Guards in front of her! Scott: "I'll cut this p**** three ways... Deep... Wide... and RAPID! Nina: "Die!" Ski Guard B suffers 71 damage. D suffers 68. Ski Guard B is no more... Zigfried recovers 30 HP. ---ROUND 4--- * Zigfried steadies himself and gets ready to lash out at the skier in front of him. Nina casts Snap Whip! Ski Guard D is whipped into shape for 92 damage. Ski Guard D falls off his skis and dies... VICTORY! Scott: "YEEEEE HAAAAAWWWWW!" * Nina nearly follows guard D * Scott continues to ski down the slope. * Nina waves her arms too fast for the eye to see, anime style * Zigfried wings disappear and he suddenly finds himself skidding down the mountainside. "Not again....!" * Scott skis down... Alpine style. Reminds me of the Winter Games in France. All gain 175 XP. 600 S and 950 MXP gained * Kyoko keeps skiing down the mountain. * Zigfried tries grabbing on to Nina's flailing arms to steady himself. --The slope begins to get more and more gentle as the party approaches the base of the mountain.-- * Nina grabs onto Zig * Zigfried is still slipping and sliding down the slope, and is STILL out of control (built up momentum and all). * Scott looks back at Nina and Zig. heheheeh.... Scott: "Show me a Super G course... and I'll show you a ski track I can conquer faster than you can say FastCut." --Everyone leveled up except for Rand.-- --The party finally reaches the bottom of the slope.-- * Zigfried thuds into a snowdrift and comes to a halt. "Ugh..." * Scott stops his skis at the bottom of the slope. * Nina thuds into a... tree Scott: "That was fun..." * Nina falls over, snow falls from the branches and buries her * Scott pulls Nina from the snow pile. * Kyoko stops expertly like a Olympic Skier. Scott: "Here... you look like you need some help." * Zigfried digs himself out of the snowdrift and pulls his skis off. * Nina spits out snow Ebony: "That was fun!" Zigfried: "That is the LAST time I ski!" Scott: "Not for me..." Scott: "I like Alpine skiing, just not fighting at the same time." * Nina pulls off the skis, tosses them away from her Kyoko: "Being a priestess, you learn many things..." Kyoko: "Now, anyone need healing?" * Zigfried brushes the snow out of his hair, not like it wasn't already stark white anyway, but it doesn't need to be wet too. * Nina shakes snow off herself * Scott loses his skis. Being a traveling adventurer and freelance UIA field operative, I had to learn to ski. Ebony: "Man... you guys need to enjoy the little things more." * Rand watches as some discarded skis slide down the hill followed by the party. * Nina gives Ebony a glare * Scott walks down the hill... Close to Callie. * Rand turns to watch the group arrive. * Ebony misses the look, sitting on Teal's shoulder * Nina walks over to Zig, "I've been meaning to ask you something" * Nina flicks some snow off her shoulder * Zigfried nods. "What?" --Kyoko has reached level 14! HP up 18, MP, MgE, Wis up 32. Rest up 9. Next at 1694.-- Nina: "Think you can help me fly a little better?" Teal: "Hey, someone's been watching us!" * Rand approaches the group and points at the skis from the Ski Guards, "Did you lose someone up there?" * Teal points to Rand Nina: "I've pretty much tried and ignore my wings before..." Scott: "Only if he don't have skis attached to his feet." * Zigfried laughs lightly. "I'd be delighted to, Nina. But it seems kind of strange since you've had your wings longer than me." Nina: "Well... you didn't try to pretend you didn't have wings for half your life." * Scott notices Rand... "Who the heck is this?" --Scott has reached level 15! HP up 28, rest up 14. Next at 1881!-- * Zigfried nods again. Zigfried: "Don't worry, Nina. I'll help you." Rand: "The name's Rand, who are you, and who were they?" * Ebony looks at Rand "So, are you a good guy, or a bad guy?" * Rand looks at Ebony, "A good guy, I think." --Callie has reached level 14!-- Scott: "The name's Scott. We're fighting the Neo Pharosians. Those were their ski troopers." Kyoko: "I've had enough of those Neos... KANE IS MINE!!!" Ebony: "Good... bad guys don't last long around us." * Kyoko pauses, "I mean, Althena will see him justice..." Nina: "Thank you..." Rand: "The Neo Pharosians, geeze, you can't go anywhere without hearing about them." Rand: "Looks like you handled them quite well." Ebony: "Most bad guys that is..." * Zigfried hugs Nina gently with one arm and then turns his attention to Rand and the others. * Nina looks embarrassed, looks away so no one will see her turn red Rand: "Where are you heading?" Ebony: "Well... we can't just tell any strange guy who walks up." * Rand shrugs, "Why not?" Rand: "If you took care of multiple Neo Troopers, what do you have to fear from me?" Ebony: "Because we just escaped from the bad guys, and don't want to be captured again?" * Kyoko walks up to Rand, "My name is Kyoko Aykuawa, Red Priestess of Althena..." --Zigfried has reached level 15! HP up 18. MP up 11. ATK up 18. Def up 3. Wis up 11. MgE up 11. Hit% up 27. Rest up 14. Next at 1851.-- Teal: "It wouldn't be the first time a Neo Pharosian or one of their allies has tried to gain our trust by deception." Rand: "Hello Kyoko Aykuawa... You're the Red Priest? I thought he, I mean, you, were dead!" Kyoko: "I'm the new Red Priestess, just call me Kyoko... *shows Rand the crest*" Ebony: "Okay... I really hope he's not a spy now..." Kyoko: "I sense he is a friend..." Kyoko: "I trust him..." --Nina has reached level 14! HP up 35. MP, Atk, Def, Wis, MgE up 21. Rest up 7. Next at 1791.-- * Zigfried shrugs. * Rand is in awe, "You're the new Red Priestess, you people are the new heroes?" * Zigfried chuckles. "New heroes? I suppose one might regard us that." Teal: "Well, it seems that way... So far they are doing the job the new heroes should be doing." Kyoko: "Rand... Don't bow... Please..." Kyoko: "I'm Just Kyoko... A priestess... I don't want special treatment..." Kyoko: "Althena has chosen me for a great cause and I don't want to disappoint her..." Teal: "Yeah, safe special treatment for me and my uncle, right Unc? Tee hee..." * Rand pulls a coin out of his pocket, flips it, and looks at the result, "Could I travel with you, at least a little bit? These place has been getting boring..." Ebony: "Lunar's one and only Black Dragon!" Ebony: "... I used to be worshipped..." Teal: "The Blue Star's too, remember?" Zigfried: "I'm not sure that we can pick up just anyone who wants to join us." Ebony: "Hmmm..." * Rand smiles, "You have an initiation test?" Teal: "Well, we could use the help with Darken gone, but I can see what you mean..." Ebony: "I'm this solar system's one and only Black Dragon!" * Zigfried cocks his head to one side. "Maybe. But we would have to be certain you're more of a help than a hindrance." * Teal laughs at her uncle's humor Rand: "What do you need help with?" Scott: "Well, our friend, Darken left us... We need help in our mission." Ebony: "Saving the universe, that old story." Kyoko: "Rand, You're more than welcome to join us if that's what you want... But know that we are against the Neos and you will be in MAJOR danger... Maybe even die in this attempt..." Scott: "Ain't that the truth, Ky... Remember Danny?" Zigfried: "And you should also know that if you can't hold your own, we might not be able to protect you." * Rand smiles at Kyoko, "But if I go down, I'll go down on my terms." * Kyoko looks to Scott, "Don't... *sniff* remind me.." * Scott looks Rand over. "He looks able to hold his own in my book." * Nina stays out of the conversation, feeling it's not her place to decide * Kyoko sighs, "Scott..." Scott: "Another swordsman. We can really use him in the party." Scott: "What do you guys say?" Kyoko: "Are you watching me from up there, Danny? I miss you so..." Teal: "It's okay with me." * Zigfried shrugs. "If the majority of you want him, I won't argue." * Kyoko starts to cry... Ebony: "Hey... fine with me... as long as he gives me respect like Zig does." Scott: "Well, let's get going... We still have a crest trial to take." "Danny..." * Zigfried chuckles and ruffles Ebony's fur. * Ebony grins * Kyoko looks far away. * Scott heads toward the White Knight's Shrine. * Rand turns to Kyoko, "I'll do my best to help avenge your friend, I know I'll never be able to replace him..." * Nina seems to be thinking about something, extends her wings and gazes at them --Suddenly, the party notices bright flashes of light in the direction opposite that of the White Knight's Shrine.-- Scott: "What is that?" * Scott looks toward the light. * Kyoko snaps out of her trance and looks at the light. --The flashes of light appear to be lightning bolts of some sort, but the sky is absolutely clear.-- Scott: "Thunder magic... It has to be Kane." * Zigfried murmurs, "What is it?" * Rand looks toward the flashes, "Does this happen to you guys often?" Ebony: "Something is going down over there." Zigfried: "You could say that." Kyoko: "Kane... KANE!!!!" Scott: "All too often, Rand. All too often." Rand: "I think I'm going to like traveling with you." Zigfried: "You'd better. 'Cuz it's gets real old real fast." * Kyoko clenches her fists. * Scott draws his blade and awaits the arrival of the source of those lightning bolts. --As the party observes the lightning flashes, they notice they from two familiar patterns, but it's hard to decide exactly which two at this distance.-- Nina: "Let's go." Rand: "So, is that where you're headed?" * Nina hurries forward Kyoko: "I am.." * Scott races over to check out the bolts. * Kyoko runs towards the lights. * Rand runs toward the flashing lights. * Zigfried follows the others. --As the party approaches the bolts, they notice that some of them are in the pattern of Kane's Thunder Quake spell, whereas the others are in the pattern of the mysterious Dragon Cannon spell...-- Scott: "Old Mr. DC shows up again..." Zigfried: "Hmph. ;)" Scott: "I'd sure like to know who the heck he is." Rand: "Who's Deecee?" Scott: "Rand, a guy with a white cloak is our ally. The other guy is the Demonmaster." Ebony: "That looks like Kane's magic and Dragon Cannon..." Kyoko: "Dragon Cannon..." Kyoko: "I owe Kane in pain!" --At this distance, all that can be seen are the spells. The casters still cannot be seen.-- Rand: "Got it, Demonmaster bad, white cloaked guy good." Scott: "Calm down, Ky. We'll take him out soon enough." * Ebony growls at the thought of Kane Rand: "Kinda like an old western or something." Scott: "Kinda. Let's move a little closer." * Nina continues forward * Scott sneaks up a little closer to the action. --Suddenly, the flashes of lightning die down and stop.-- * Scott looks over to see who's won. Kyoko: "Kane is dead?!" --The party is still a bit far to see who won.-- * Kyoko runs faster. * Scott races over to the scene. * Rand runs after Kyoko. * Zigfried just follows along. --When the party arrives at the scene of the battle, there are no combatants left. All that remains is a torn and tattered white cloak. Piercing the cloak roughly where it would cover the heart is a single black rose...-- * Rand approaches the cloak, "Doesn't look good for the hero." Scott: "Looks like we know who won. KANE, I WILL KILL YOU!" * Nina sighs Zigfried: "Well, we don't know for certain. I doubt either would die this easily." Teal: "Wha... Oh no! It can't be!" * Scott inspects the cloak. "This is not good. Looks like Kane killed Mr. DC." Kyoko: "Ghaleon is..." * Teal begins to cry... Ebony: "It's okay Teal, we don't know what happened." Rand: "We have no real proof of his death, for now, let's assume defeat." * Nina reaches down and picks up the rose --As Scott picks up the cloak, it begins to fall apart. Slowly, it disintegrates into white rose petals that float off with the breeze...-- -Nina acquires "Black Rose of Death" * Scott places his hand on Teal's shoulder. "We'll get him, Teal. Trust me. Kane will die." * Rand stares at the petals, "Now there's something you don't see everyday." * Kyoko is on her knees, crying up a storm. Teal: "I... I..." * Teal is speechless * Ebony brushes Teal's cheek with a wing "It's okay... We'll win." Scott: "We have to keep the faith. If we don't make a stand, the worlds are doomed. We hold the key to the future of our worlds. Let's conquer, Callie, Rand, Nina, Zig, Kyoko... you guys with me?" * Teal finally regains a little composer. "But... Kane defeated someone who greatly overmatched even Pharos... How... I can't believe it. He is exponentially more powerful than he was when he fought Lou!" Zigfried: "Scott, you know I'll fight against Nephar. There's no need to ask." * Nina squeezes the rose in her fist, nods Scott: "Teal, we have to believe that the good will prevail. Trust me. We will win this fight." * Teal falls to her knees and continues to cry... Rand: "I'm with you Scott. We'll be there when he slips up to finish him off!" * Ebony snuggles against Teal's cheek Scott: "Kyoko, Callie? Ebony, Teal?" Teal: "But... The white cloaked man was stronger than all of us put together! Kane just dispatched him easily! There isn't even a sign that Kane was injured!" Kyoko: "I'll *sniff* go... Kane is... *sniff* MINE!" Scott: "You'll get your shot, Ky. I promise." Zigfried: "There's no sign that our 'friend' was injured either. There was no blood." * Kyoko stands up, clenching her fist. Scott: "Teal, there is no proof that he's dead. Do you see a body?" Ebony: "Teal... one thing about humans... they get stronger..." Rand: "It didn't look like he went easily, look around you, remember the lightning, besides, Mr. DeeCee isn't necessarily dead." Ebony: "Every one of these experiences makes them stronger... They just need to reach their full potential." Teal: "I... Yes, I don't see a body, but... How do you explain the cloak? The way it faded, it was... as if it faded with his spirit..." Kyoko: "You don't know much about the legends of Ghaleon, do you?" Teal: "But I don't know if we have time to get strong enough!" Zigfried: "Maybe the cloak just doesn't like not being worn." Scott: "We will eventually be strong enough to defeat even Nephar. I believe that we will win. You have to believe in us. We already believe in each other." Ebony: "Kyoko, there's no proof he's Ghaleon." * Zigfried nods. Kyoko: "Ghaleon faded away last incarnation he had... Just as Zophar withdrew his power..." * Nina stands quietly, puts crushed rose in her backpack... just to give her strength * Teal gets up and wipes her tears away. "Okay... Enough moping around. Our friend would want us to keep fighting no matter what happened to him!" Kyoko: "Ghaleon is the only one who has the Dragon Cannon... And this adds fuel to the fire..." * Scott takes a look at the rose in his pack. "Kane, I'm coming for you... now more than ever." * Zigfried still doesn't think the white cloaked man is Ghaleon, Dragon Cannon notwithstanding. Ebony: "And how many people have Poe Sword?" * Scott walks off to the White Knight's Shrine. "We still have a crest trial to take. Let's get going." Zigfried: "Good point, Ebony." * Zigfried nods and follows Scott. Kyoko: "Many, but how many do you know who have Dragon Cannon?" * Kyoko follows Scott. * Nina follows Ebony: "Lou and Hiro are the only ones I can name with Poe Sword, yet Kane pops up with it?" Scott: "That's enough defeatist talk, folks. Let's gather our strength and take out Nephar's forces before he can destroy our worlds." Rand: "Scott's right, you can't give up, there's always a chance." ===MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== GMLou: "Zig, you first :)" Zigfried: "Owl! :)" GMLou: "Zig needs 63, confirm?" --Zigfried's skill "Owl" has reached level 13! Winged Owl is now: -Flying Owl - 4 MP - OS: Attack any row from any row with Dod% bonus. Next at 72.-- GMLou: "Kyoko, your turn, and you get to go twice." Kyoko: "Health x2" --Kyoko's skill Health has reached level 12! Recovery Litany has become Healing Litany - 15 MP. 103 for Next-- GMLou: "Rand, you can go too, I figured you into how much MXP I farmed out" Rand: "Neat, how about upping Chaos." GMLou: "Rand needs 50, confirm?" Rand: "Chaos, it's more fun than order." --Rand's skill Chaos has reached level 8. Next at 58.-- GMLou: "Scott wants Blade, and needs 81, confirm? :)" --Scott's skill Blade has reached level 13! Acquired new skill: Force Blade - 8 MP - 1E: Devastating sword attack. Next at 93.-- Nina: "Light." Nina: "57:" --Nina's skill Light has reached level 8! Next at 66.-- GMLou: "Now Zig's owl needs 72, confirm?" --Zig's skill Owl has reached level 14. Next at 83.-- ===END OF MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== * Scott walks on to the shrine... "This is it..." Rand: "Scott, what is this trial you keep talking about?" Scott: "The White Hero's Crest trial, Rand." * Kyoko heads off towards the Destiny. * Nina follows Rand: "Any idea what the trial involves?" * Zigfried walks alongside Nina. * Scott follows Kyoko and Nina. * Ebony stays on Teal's shoulder * Nina looks at Zig, "You notice he's staying with her now instead of you?" * Zigfried shrugs. "Well, he was so worried about her when Kane captured her that I'm not surprise." Scott: "I'm not either, Zig. From my readings, the Black Dragons were always the most emotional." * Zigfried nods. Ebony: "Talking about be behind my back?" Scott: "No, Ebony... Just commenting." Ebony: "You try losing the only person you love and see how emotional you get." Scott: "I have, Ebony. Believe me, I have." Kyoko: "Danny..." * Scott takes Callie by the hand... "I don't intend to feel that loss again, either." Ebony: "Hey Teal, what you think would happen if I asked Ruby on a date?" --As the party walks back towards Seadragon, they come across an object sticking slightly out of the snow.-- Teal: "Uncle, I don't think you're her type, to be honest..." Ebony: "Well someone has to continue the Dragon Tribe..." * Scott inspects the object. * Kyoko inspects the object. * Teal blushes --The object, after being dug up, is a treasure chest.-- * Kyoko opens it * Scott opens it. Ebony: "Hey... It wasn't a suggestion!" -Kyoko acquires Trista's Bow (Atk = 175, range attack) * Rand looks at the treasure chest, "People just seem to leave these thing around everywhere." * Kyoko inspects the bow. Kyoko: "Can any of you use this? Nina: "I'd rather use my whip." Scott: "I'll stick to my blade, thanks." * Kyoko equips the bow. --The party finally is within sight of the town of Seadragon.-- Ebony: "It's nice to have towns named after dragons." Teal: "No kidding." * Scott enters the town... looking for an Althena Statue. --There is an Althena's Statue near the town square.-- Nina: "Where'd we park the spaceship?" * Scott touches the statue. Teal: "Down by the beach." Rand: "You have a spaceship!" All HP/MP recovered for everyone. Scott: "Yep. The Dragonstarship Destiny." * Zigfried stretches. It feels good to be healthy again. Scott: "Quite a marvel of modern technology and magic combined." Rand: "Wow, how did you manage to get that?" * Ebony decides not to say that the Alis was better... he's done it already Scott: "Long story..." Teal: "Well, we sorta found it at an abandoned spaceport." Zigfried: "We basically found it and took it since no one else was using it." Rand: "It looks like The Lady has blessed you." Nina: "What lady?" Rand: "Luck." Kyoko: "Althena of course, Nina." Scott: "Althena herself has blessed this party." Nina: "I make my own luck... and as to Althena... *shrug*" --One of the citizens walks up to the party.-- Ebony: "Hey... I met Althena." Scott: "Hello. How can we help you?" * Zigfried thinks Rand's Lady Luck has just about as much influence as Althena does right now. Seadragon Citizen: "Did you get the key!? How did you escape the Demonmaster!?" * Kyoko looks at Ebony, "Lucky.." * Scott has the key. Scott: "One of my old partners from the UIA sprang us." Seadragon Citizen: "Oh, by the way, your friend has left for Seattle. He should get suitable medical care there." * Zigfried nods. Scott: "Good.... Maybe we'll meet again. Who knows." Seadragon Citizen: "Well, now that you're back, what are you waiting for!? Get to the shrine and try your chances at the trial." * Scott checks his datalink again. Still no data on resistance encryption codes. Zigfried: "We intend to." Scott: "On to Glory." Seadragon Citizen: "The shrine is at the eastern end of town. Good luck." Scott: "Thank you, sir." Zigfried: "Glory can be fleeting. Let's just do what we came for." Scott: "I have a feeling we'll need it." * Kyoko heads to the Shrine. Kyoko: "Coming or not?" Scott: "It's just an expression, Zig." * Nina follows along * Rand follows Kyoko, "We're coming." * Scott heads for the shrine, walking right beside Cals. :) Zigfried: "Okay." Ebony: "You guys will have to do this without my expert guidance." * Zigfried walks next to Nina. * Scott: Why do I suddenly get this feeling of confidence going into this trial?" * Nina glances at Zig... thinks * Kyoko heads off towards the shrine. * Scott heads toward the White Knight's shrine. Kyoko: "Coming or not?" --The shrine stands before the party. It is roughly the same size as the one in Dighton, except white is the most prominent color of its construction. The door is tightly locked.-- * Kyoko says, sighing, "Danny..." * Scott uses the White Shrine Key on the lock. --The door opens easily once unlocked.-- * Scott enters the shrine. "You guys coming?" Zigfried: "Of course." * Kyoko enters. * Zigfried follows Scott in. * Rand enters. Nina: "Are we going to have to fight another hero?" Zigfried: "I wouldn't be surprised, although I hope not all the trials are that alike." Scott: "I think so, Nina. White Knight Alexis." Teal: "Yes... That's how all the trials work. However, remember, they are just there in spirit, so you aren't really hurting them." --There is a chest inside the shrine.-- Zigfried: "Be careful, Scott." Nina: "I still don't see what violence has to do with proving your a hero." Zigfried: "Neither do I, Nina." * Scott inspects the chest. Moving carefully toward it, he opens the chest. Teal: "I think it's more of a case of showing you are willing to tackle difficult odds." -Scott acquires Hino Ring (*enables Fire Arrow - 3 MP) Rand: "Violence doesn't, it just happens some times." * Ebony extends his claws, files them * Scott hands Rand the Hino Ring * Rand accepts the ring, "Thank you." * Rand equips the ring. Teal: "Right... OK, here goes... Spirit of White Knight Alexis, come forth!" --The chamber is filled with a soft, white light as a translucent image of a young woman in armor and carrying a sword appears.-- Alexis: "Teal! It's so good to see you again! What brings you here?" Teal: "Alexis, I have brought some friends that want to take your trial..." Scott: "We bring her here. We're here to accept your trial, Alexis." Zigfried: "Rather blunt, aren't you, Scott." Alexis: "I see... Well, if you think they're up to it, I'll be glad to administer it." Alexis: "Anyway, are all of you ready?" Scott; "I am... Let's rock and roll. :)" * Nina shrugs, "Ready as I'll ever be." Zigfried: "Same here." Rand: "Ready." * Scott draws his blade. Teal: "Remember, this is the trial of courage, some of you may need to rely on your weakest skills to survive... Wait, actually, it's not that courageous, but you needed guts to get the key back anyway..." * Zigfried tightens the straps holding his claws to his arms. * Scott tightens his grip on his sword. * Rand readies his sword. ---HERO COMBAT: White Knight Alexis--- * Zigfried raises his claws and gets ready to fight. ---ROUND 1--- * Kyoko assumes her Teiris stance. * Scott assumes his Wein stance. * Nina sighs, pulls out her whip and takes her NINA stance * Zigfried doesn't use anyone's stance but his own. * Nina grows wings and laughs! * Ebony sits quietly on Teal's shoulder * Scott is surrounded by a crimson aura as he holds his sword in front of his chest. Rand attacks! First attack... 12 damage. Second attack... 33 damage. Alexis casts White Dragon Protect! The image of the White Dragon appears above the White Knight, projecting a protective shield around her. Alexis is immune to all magical attacks for one round. Scott: "Dammit... She's invincible now. We won't be able to hurt her." Zigfried: "Physical attacks should still do it." Zigfried casts Guided Blow! Rand: "Scott, use your blade!" Scott; "Yep... Let's try it." Zigfried: "Owls, guardians of the night, guide my fevered strikes!" Zig's Hit% up 23. Scott casts Force Blade! Scott's sword glows with a pale, bluish-white light as he attacks Alexis! * Scott partially disappears, reappearing behind Alexis, slashing away with his blade. Alexis suffers 166 damage. Callie attacks! Scott: "A'ight... So blade skills will work. I ain't Aqua Blasting her." First attack... 35 damage. Second attack... 31 damage. Alexis attacks Rand! Scott: "Look out, Rand!" Rand: "Not good, not good..." Rand suffers 100 damage. Alexis casts Grizzle Gash! Scott: "Oh, s***!" Alexis fades in and out of reality as she slices at the entire party. * Nina thinks Alexis has too many attacks! * Rand stumbles back at the first hit. Scott: "This is gonna hurt!" * Zigfried raises his claws to block the attack. Callie suffers 105 damage. Kyoko suffers 140. Scott suffers 60. Zigfried suffers 105. Nina suffers 1. Rand suffers 109 and is defeated. :( * Scott tries to shield himself with his shield. Kyoko casts Convalescence Litany! * Nina deflects the brunt of the attack with her whip Small blue spheres surround the group, allowing them to regenerate. Scott: "OK... Ky, heal the front row. I'll heal you." Nina: "And what about Zig?" * Zigfried is in the front row. Nina attacks! Scott: "Anyone got an herb?" Kyoko: "I'll... Try..." First attack... 73 damage. Second attack... 107 damage. Zigfried: "Good work, Nina!" * Scott is surrounded by a bluish aura as he concentrates on his healing magic. Scott: "Good shots, Nina." * Nina twirls a little, "Thank you" Zigfried recovers 61 HP, rest 31. ---ROUND 2--- * Scott calls to Althena for strength and the power to heal. Scott: "Goddess Althena, hear my call. Heal this soul that she may continue in the ways of bravery and honor for your glorious cause!" * Nina says nothing, just waits for the incoming attacks Zigfried casts Owl's Strength! Zigfried: "Great predator of the night, grant me your strength so that I may strike my prey as swiftly as thee." First attack... Critical hit! 165 damage! * Zigfried raises his claws, lining up his attack. Scott: "All right, Zig! Go, bud!" Second attack... Critical hit! 193 damage! * Zigfried slashes away. * Kyoko looks BAD. Third attack... Critical hit! 152 damage! * Scott is healing you, Kyoko. Fourth attack... Critical hit! 190 damage! * Zigfried finishes his attack with a backward handspring to land near Nina. Scott casts Recovery Litany on Kyoko! * Scott concentrates on healing Kyoko... She is surrounded by blue stars as she begins to heal Kyoko recovers 110 HP. Callie attacks! First attack... 41 damage. Scott: "Feeling better, Kyoko?" Scott: "Go, Callie!" Second attack... Critical hit! 148 damage! Scott: "All right!" Alexis attacks Callie! * Scott is surrounded by a deep crimson aura. Scott; "CALLIE!" Callie is slashed for 59 damage. Scott: "Okay... Get ready to meet your maker, Alexis." Alexis casts Flash Blade on Nina! Zigfried: "Nina!" * Nina senses an Anti-Nina attack Alexis fades out, slashes Nina, then fades back in at her original location. Nina suffers 52 damage. * Nina rubs a cut on her arm, "Not too bad." Kyoko casts Heal Aura on the front row! Callie recovers 115. Scott recovers 167. Zig recovers 171. Nina recovers 186. Nina attacks! First attack... Miss... Second attack... 109 damage. Zigfried recovers 61 HP, the rest 31. ---ROUND 3--- * Nina really needs a Hit% and reaction boosting items * Scott concentrates on building up his Hit% * Zigfried closes his eyes and focuses his thoughts, claws raised in preparation. Zigfried uses Owl's Strength! Zigfried: "Great predator of the night, grant me your strength so that I may strike my prey as swiftly as thee." First attack... Critical hit! 152 damage! Scott: "Go, Zig!" Second attack... Critical hit! 145 damage! * Zigfried claws a nice hole through the specter. Third attack... Critical hit! 203 damage! Fourth attack... Critical hit! 187 damage. * Zigfried smirks at the nice damage he's done. Scott casts Kiai Slice! Scott's blade glows slightly as his Hit% is increased by 30 * Scott does a perfect crosscut, raising his Hit% Callie attacks! First attack... 43 damage. Scott: "Go get em, Cals." Second attack... 65 damage. Alexis attacks Scott! Scott: "This is gonna hurt!" * Scott raises his shield. Scott blocks with his shield. Alexis casts Buzz Blade on the front row! Alexis pounds her sword into the ground, sending a shock wave into the front row... * Zigfried tries to stay standing. * Scott reels from the attack. Callie suffers 107 damage. Scott suffers 101. Zigfried suffers 137. Nina suffers 45. Zigfried: "Scheisse..." Kyoko casts Sonic Shield! Scott: "Remember, Zig. We are regenerating." * Zigfried groans and drops to his knees, trying to loosing the dizzying feeling from the loss of blood. A protective field of sound waves surrounds the Red Priestess... * Nina puts a supporting hand on Zig's shoulder Nina attacks! Zigfried: "I know Scott, but it hurts like hell." Scott: "I understand. You can use a heal." First attack... 111 damage. Second attack... 77 damage. Zigfried recovers 61 HP, the rest 31. ---ROUND 4--- * Kyoko holds up her crest, "I'm poppin' the crest, everyone get ready!" * Scott gets ready to charge in with his blade. Zigfried: "I don't even need to be ready." * Scott looks at Callie. "Let's thrash her, Cals. :)" * Zigfried staggers to his feet and closes his eyes to shut out the vertigo. There is no need to see to attack. Zigfried casts Owl's Strength! Zigfried: "Great predator of the night, grant me your strength so that I may strike my prey as swiftly as thee." First attack... Critical hit! 193 damage! * Scott is surrounded by a Deep crimson aura as he charges up his blade skills. Second attack... Critical hit! 168 damage! Scott: "Get her, Zig!" * Zigfried 's attacks come in a swift blur of clawed metal. Third attack... Critical hit! 142 damage! Fourth attack... Critical hit! 142 damage. Zigfried: "Nothing like venting some of your frustration!" * Scott partially disappears, reappearing behind Alexis, slashing away with his blade Scott casts Force Blade! Alexis suffers 226 damage. Scott: "All right!" Callie attacks! Scott: "Go Cals!" First attack... 39 damage. Second attack... 59 damage. Alexis casts Soul Blade on Nina! Alexis tosses her sword at Nina, before calling it back, transferring some life between the two! Nina suffers 56 damage. Alexis recovers 56 HP. Kyoko casts Red Priests Resurrection! * Kyoko holds the red crest to the heavens, "Althena, now light our darkest hour!" A sphere of pure red light spins down from the sky, spraying the party with healing rays of red light. All recover full HP! Rand is brought back to life with full HP! * Rand shakes off the last bits of darkness, "What a ride." Zigfried: "Welcome back to the living." Nina attacks! First attack... 85 damage. Second attack... 109 damage. Zigfried recovers 61 HP, the rest 31. ---ROUND 5--- * Scott concentrates on Force Blade again. He is surrounded by a deep crimson aura * Rand stumbles up. Scott: "Welcome back to the land of the living, Rand." * Nina holds her whip easily Alexis casts White Dragon Protect! Alexis is immune to magic for one round. Rand attacks! Rand: "Did she drop... Never mind." First attack... 16 damage. * Zigfried isn't daunted, planning to cut some more ghostly wisps out of her. Second attack... Critical hit! 104 damage! Zigfried casts Owl's Strength! Scott: "Go Zigfried!" * Kyoko stops chanting and pulls out her bow. * Zigfried calls out the words to his spell and then leaps forward in a blur. First attack... Critical hit! 165 damage. Second attack... Critical hit! 187 damage. Scott: "Good shots, Zig!" Third attack... Critical hit! 152 damage. Fourth attack... Critical hit! 181 damage. Zigfried: "All right!" Scott: "Not bad at all, Bud. Not bad at all." * Rand watches Zigfried chop the White Knight into little pieces, "Impressive." Scott casts Force Blade! * Scott goes through the Force Blade motions again. Alexis suffers 262 damage. Callie attacks! Scott: "Go Callie :)" First attack... Critical hit! 131 damage! Second attack... Critical hit! 119 damage! Alexis casts Flash Blade on Nina! Scott: "Look out, Nina!" Nina suffers 108 damage. * Nina shrugs off the attack Alexis casts Grizzle Gash! Scott: "Dammit... Not again!" Rand: "Great." * Scott tries to block with his shield. * Kyoko smirks as she remembers her Sonic Shield. Callie suffers 116. Kyoko suffers 97. Scott suffers 46. Zigfried suffers 119. Nina suffers 34. Rand suffers 100. Alexis suffers 97 as a result of Kyoko's Sonic shield. Zigfried: "Ugh..." Kyoko attacks! Scott: "Man... talk about your heavy hitters." Kyoko fires her bow at Alexis for 30 damage. Nina attacks! Scott: "Go Nina!" First attack... Critical hit! 217 damage! Zigfried: "Good shot, Nina!" Second attack... Critical hit! 191 damage! Scott: "Good shots, Nina. Good shots." Zigfried recovers 61 HP, rest 31. ---ROUND 6--- * Scott does the aura bit again. Rand: "Does anyone know how to break that shield?" * Zigfried shrugs. Alexis casts White Dragon Protect! Alexis is immune to magic for 1 round. Zigfried: "I'm not worrying about it." Rand attacks! Scott: "Hey, my blade skills are working against White Dragon Protect, so let's keep sending them at her. First attack... Critical hit! 104 damage. Scott: "Good hit, Rand." Second attack... 38 damage. Rand: "Thanks, I try." Zigfried casts Owl's Strength! Zigfried: "Great predator of the night, grant me your strength so that I may strike my prey as swiftly as thee." Zigfried: "Get ready; the tornado's blazing on through!" First attack... Critical hit! 158 damage. Second attack... Critical hit! 145 damage. Third attack... Critical hit! 142 damage. Fourth attack... Critical hit! 152 damage. Scott: "Good shots, Zigfried. Good shots!" Scott casts Force Blade! * Scott does the Force Blade thing again. Alexis suffers 231 damage. Callie attacks! Scott: "Go Callie...:)" First attack... Critical hit! 146 damage. Second attack... Critical hit! 151 damage. Kyoko casts Heal Aura on the front row! Callie recovers 160. Scott 159. Zig 161. Nina 162. Rand 165. Scott: "Thanks, Ky." Ebony: "Quite a show huh, Teal?" * Rand smiles, "Thank you, Kyoko. I needed that." Teal: "No kidding!" Alexis attacks Scott! * Scott tries to block with his shield. Zigfried: "You've been quiet lately, Ebony. What happened to making smart remarks about our situation?" Scott is hit for 35 damage. Ebony: "Well... this is a trial and all... I'm not supposed to do anything." Alexis attacks Scott! Scott is hit for 40 damage. Zigfried: "Talking isn't much though, and it's nice to know you're awake out there." Scott: "Not again." Nina attacks! Ebony: "Sure I am... want some popcorn?" Scott: "Get her, Nina!" First attack... 114 damage. Second attack... 115 damage. Zigfried recovers 61 HP, rest 31. ---ROUND 7--- Rand attacks! Zigfried: "Maybe later. It's kind of hard to eat and fight at the same time. Not to mention the abdomen cramps hurt almost as bad as getting skewered." First attack... Miss... Second attack... 9 damage. Scott: "Rand... not a very good round." Rand: "Stop moving!" Zigfried casts Owl's Strength! Zigfried: "I'll catch her!" * Zigfried calls out the words to his spell and attacks! First attack... Critical hit! 197 damage! Scott: "O_O" Second attack... Critical hit! 165 damage! Scott: "You are the man, Zig." Third attack... Critical hit! 155 damage. Zigfried: "You know it!" Fourth attack! Critical hit! 149 damage! Scott casts Force Blade! Alexis suffers 262 damage. * Scott charges at Alexis... going through the Force Blade motions again. * Alexis pauses Alexis: "Congratulations, you have passed the trial!" VICTORY! * Scott stands down and sheathes his sword. * Nina blinks Scott: "YEEEEE HAAAAAWWWWWW!" All gain 250 XP. 500 S and 250 MXP gained * Nina looks over at Zig and raises her hands, "What did that have to do with courage!?" * Zigfried shrugs. "Wish I knew." Teal: "Well, Lou didn't think out this one very well, sadly... I think he had on an off day when this came up... Scott: "Oh, well... could be worse." Alexis: "Besides, you proved your courage already when you risked your lives to recover the key for the shrine, right?" Zigfried: "True." Ebony: "Nice save 'Lex!" Scott: "Ain't that an understatement... what with Kane and all." Alexis: "The trial does not only include this battle, it includes your path to this battle. The other trials are similar in this respect..." Teal: "Really, I did not know that..." Alexis: "Lou forgot to mention it to you, probably... You know how ditzy he is..." Teal: "True..." Rand: "What's the next trial?" * Scott can't help but laugh a little. Zigfried: "Whichever we choose." Alexis: "It is up to you to choose the next trial... However, now that this trial has been completed, who wishes to obtain the Crest of Courage?" Scott: "I shall... Scott." * Ebony sighs, "Teal get to see her old friends... I haven't seen mine in..." *sigh* Alexis: "Step forward, White Knight Scott!" * Scott steps forward and falls to one knee, accepting the White Hero's Crest --A white pillar of light emerges from the floor of the shrine. Slowly floating up in this pillar until it stops in mid air is a small shield-like object. In the center is a jagged white piece with a small carving of a dragon in it...-- * Scott takes the crest... and becomes the next White Knight. -Scott acquires Crest of Courage (Def + 25, *enables White Knight's Defense) Teal: "Alexis... I..." * Teal gets teary eyed again Kyoko: "Two down, three to go." Alexis: "I know Teal... We have to say good bye again... We all miss you, and we wish you good luck..." * Scott rises up... "Thank you, Alexis. I shall try to live up to the legacy of the past White Knights." Zigfried: "Four to go, Kyoko." Teal: "Good bye, Alexis... Take care..." Alexis: "Farewell Dragons and Heroes..." * Zigfried nods to Alexis. * Alexis's spirit vanishes and the shrine darkens again * Scott leaves the shrine, and heads to the destiny. Teal: "Well, where to?" * Zigfried quietly heads on out after Scott. * Rand follows Scott. * Ebony nods to Teal, "Yea, where we going next?" Kyoko: "Wait!" Teal: "Well, where do you guys want to go?" * Zigfried turns to Kyoko. Scott: "I think the next trial should be the Blue Crest." Kyoko: "I felt something strange from that pond..." * Zigfried shrugs. "That's fine by me." Rand: "What is that a test of?" Scott: "Honor." Zigfried: "Honor." * Rand looks at the pond, "What wrong?" * Kyoko walks over to the pond, "You have a secret!" Zigfried: "Is she talking to the pond?" * Rand follows Kyoko to the pond. * Kyoko plants her hand on the frozen pond, "Althena, show me your secrets..." * Zigfried wonders. Scott: "Look, let's get gone for the Trial of Wisdom. It seems the logical choice." Rand: "Wait, Kyoko has found something." Zigfried: "What?" * Nina shrugs, not feeling like she's a part of this decision * Scott heads over to Rand and Kyoko. Rand: "No idea." * Zigfried heads over to the pond. Teal: "Well, Zig, want to become 'my hero' next? Hehe..." * Zigfried gets an anime sweat drop. Scott: "Hehehe... :)" Scott: "What have you found, Kyoko?" --The pond glows with a slight purplish glow, almost as if it is a reflection.-- Rand: "Do you need to get through the ice?" Kyoko: "This pond has a secret..." Teal: "Hmm... I think I remember a legend about this pond... Supposedly it has ties to a frozen region back on Lunar... It doesn't explain this purplish glow though." Teal: "What do you sense from this thing, Kyoko?" * Kyoko walks onto the ice, "In the name of Althena and the grace of Althena, throw off your bonds and show us your secrets!" Scott: "Western Katarina?" Zigfried: "Zulan?" --The pond doesn't do anything special. Apparently, whatever Kyoko senses here, her power can't quite lock it down.-- * Ebony peeks at the pond, "If I weren't powerless, I'd try." * Zigfried taps the ice with his claws. --A local resident approaches the party.-- Kyoko: "This pond isn't normal... I can't get a grasp on it..." Zigfried: "Do we really want to know what this is?" Resident: "So, you've gotten interest in the 'Purple Pond' as it's nicknamed around here..." Scott: "I don't think so, and we've still got four crests to obtain." Nina: "Try melting the ice." Scott: "Rand?" Kyoko: "Yes, tell us about it, sir." * Zigfried thinks Kyoko should get off the ice before Rand flames it. Rand: "All right, but I think Kyoko should move first before we try that." * Kyoko gets off the ice. Resident: "Well, a couple centuries ago, two meteorites fell from space. A larger one landed on Lunar, while a smaller one landed on this pond. It has been undisturbed since, but no one knows what that meteorite was. The meteorite itself burned with a purple flame." Rand: "Has it always been sealed under ice?" Resident: "As far as anyone knows..." Scott: "Could this be the item that will render all unholy alien magic useless?" Resident: "Perhaps, perhaps not..." Resident: "No one has any idea what this meteorite was." Resident: "Some did suggest it was the source of that legend, however." * Rand uses the ring's power to heat up the ice, "Here we go." Zigfried: "Well, either let's break it out or let's get going." --The ice melts, and a hole large enough to peer underneath the ice forms.-- * Kyoko looks. --There is a tiny piece of purple, glowing metal beneath the water.-- Scott: "Maybe the Mizuno ring can control the waters of the pond." Kyoko: "It's down there..." Zigfried: "Can you grab it?" * Kyoko grabs for it. Resident: "Careful now, we have no idea whether or not that thing is harmful." Kyoko: "I'll take my chances..." * Kyoko pulls it out. -Kyoko acquires Purple Meteorite Kyoko: "Here it is." Scott: "Okay... Shall we motor for the town of the Blue Hero's Crest?" * Zigfried nods. Scott: "Okay, to the Destiny." Kyoko: "Yes, let's go." --As Kyoko holds the meteorite, she senses a very faint power emanating from it. She cannot tell whether it is good or evil, and the power is too faint to be of any use.-- * Zigfried starts back for the Destiny. * Scott heads to the star ship. * Nina moves next to Zig, gives him a couple of shy glances Scott: "Destiny, open hatch." * Kyoko heads back to the Destiny. --The Destiny opens its hatch.-- * Scott enters the ship. * Zigfried heads on in. * Kyoko enters the destiny.. * Rand enters the ship, "This is an amazing ship." * Nina scoots over to "her" chair * Scott takes his position at pilot. * Zigfried plops down in the gunner's position. Scott: "Destiny, status of comm logs." * Ebony flies to a place where he can watch everyone, "Don't you all wanna touch the statue to recover from the battle?" Destiny: "Comm log status unchanged. Progress is being made in cracking the encryption codes, however." * Kyoko sits down at magic defenses, "Destiny, all shields up.." Zigfried: "Maybe you could touch it for us, Ebony." Destiny: "Defensive systems at the ready." Scott: "Good... maintain current orders regarding communications." * Rand stands uncomfortably in the back. Destiny: "Orders confirmed." ~Callie: "Hey, Rand, why don't you take the navigator slot? I'd rather blow things up from tactical!" Scott: "Cals, take tactical. Rand, navigation is yours." * Ebony flaps back to touch the work of art statue Kyoko: "Destiny, any change in the field around Lucia's Tower?" * Rand takes his position, "Thanks." Destiny: "The field is weakening, but it still too intense to approach the tower." Rand: "How does this thing work?" Kyoko: "Just talk to it, Rand..." Zigfried: "Shall we fly?" Scott: "Destiny, begin takeoff sequence. Teal, what is our destination?" Teal: "Voice command, mostly, and that touch panel in front of you." Teal: "You want the Crest of Wisdom, right?" Scott: "The Crest of Honor." Kyoko: "Right." Kyoko: "Make up your minds!" Teal: "Oh, my mistake... Honor it is, right?" Nina: "Hey Destiny, show me what all these buttons do, you can just show a picture." * Zigfried nods. * The Destiny displays a help screen on Nina's terminal * Zigfried watches the Destiny show Nina a holograph of a cappuccino. * Nina studies the screen Teal: "Destiny, set course for Chinatown!" Destiny: "Specify which one." Teal: "Mid-Atlantic coast of the North American continent!" Destiny: "Locale found... Prepare for launch..." * Ebony sits where he can feel like a captain Scott: "Begin sequence." Kyoko: "Great... New York... NOT where I want to go..." Destiny: "Tachycryst megachargers online... Powering up main engine megacharger array... Tachyon flux nominal... Taking off in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Lifting off..." * Zigfried shrugs. --The Destiny reaches take-off speed as it floats on top of the water and lifts off into the skies above!-- Destiny: "We have reached cruising altitude..." Scott: "ETA to Chinatown?" Kyoko: "I can't believe the Neos are so quiet after we blasted out of their base..." Destiny: "ETA with no interruptions, twenty minutes." Zigfried: "They're probably readying something..." Scott: "I just hope Misa's gotten outta there all right." Nina: "With no interruptions?" Zigfried: "Heh, we'll probably get interrupted." --Suddenly, klaxons blare throughout the ship!-- Nina: "Gee... nice call." Rand: "Interruption number one!" Kyoko: "I knew it..." Scott: "Callie? What's going on?" Destiny: "Red alert! Hostile enemy aircraft detected. Raising main deflector shields!" Kyoko: "Destiny, shields up! ~Callie: "We're under attack!" * Kyoko plugs into magic defenses. Scott: "Destiny, manual controls..." ~Callie: "Switching to video panel." * Zigfried mutters a curse and calls for Callie to bring the weapons online. * ~Callie brings the weapon systems online Kyoko: "Someone take the con and start evasive action!" --Several fighters and a large destroyer bearing the Neo Pharosian symbol can be seen on the main video panel.-- * Scott begins evasive maneuvers. * Zigfried has a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach. ===SESSION END===