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Post by HHDeception on Oct 1, 2014 1:33:55 GMT -6
12 Hours After the Explosion:
A pod drifted towards the Fantasia. "Drifted towards" being a good visual description, but in reality both vessels were at warp so a more accurate description might be "hurtled faster than the speed of light towards". Regardless,it was easy enough to recover.
"Sir! It's an escape pod from the Aria VI. The ship we sent with the LOTUS."
"Well open it up then! She must need help."
Pod doors hissed and rolled back to reveal...a young human child wearing the draxan styled clothes one would find in an outpost.
"...A survivor!?"
"Call the Captain!"
A ship drifted into the view of a LOTUS, alone on a windswept world. It stopped a great distance away, but projected a large holographic image forwards. the image was of a young woman with pink hair and cat ears. It spoke.
"Hello. My name is Anthea. Officially I'm supposed to tell you a list of laws that you've broken but something tells me you aren't up to listening to that. Instead, let me ask a question. What's your deal man?"
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Post by Neo on Oct 1, 2014 14:12:20 GMT -6
Unexpected... But not insurmountable. She can still be swayed...
"I will not speak with a mere hologram," Omega replies calmly, his unnatural voice echoing across the sky like thunder. "If you wish to speak, you may come down here and speak with me in person. Fret not. I will not harm you."
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Post by HHDeception on Oct 1, 2014 14:31:34 GMT -6
"You can do so."
The hologram gestured looking behind Omega. Anthea was sitting there, without a hologram, but was talking into her phone selfie-style. She looked up and waved, but kept talking at her phone, which augmented her voice and synchronized with the hologram in the sky.
"So yeah. What's your deal? Were you an actor? Back on Earth I mean."
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Post by Neo on Oct 1, 2014 14:50:05 GMT -6
Interesting... Her powers are time based. I will have to remember that.
"A professor, actually. But that was in another life."
He motions to the tranquil world below, the world beyond the mountain. "Tell me, First. What do you see?"
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Post by HHDeception on Oct 1, 2014 15:03:57 GMT -6
"In a few million years, the life on this planet will contain organisms unlike any other that ever existed, attuned to their environment, each as a miracle of life. For now, this planet is of limits to travelers, so that the primordial life forms are not yet disturbed. In short, I see potential."
The sky hologram's ears twitched inwards, although Anthea's face remained emotionless.
"Is that satisfactory Professor? Shall I call you Professor or by some other name?"
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Post by Neo on Oct 1, 2014 15:36:30 GMT -6
"Do not be coy, First. I do not find it cute. We both know you're already aware of my name. What you should be asking... Is what does that name mean?"
Omega rises to his full height, slowly stretching his wings. "Let me tell you what I see, First. I see the future denied to humanity by a corrupt and chaotic universe. I see the beginning of Earth, the beginning of the Universe, and the beginning of a new world. A new era. I am the harbinger of that era. I will return everything to the void, so that we may start anew. I will singlehandedly erase every trace of corruption in this universe. But this planet... This beautiful world will become the centerpiece of my new universe."
He turns, ever so slightly, and offers his hand to the girl behind him. "Join me, First. There is no need for you to die. You, above all others, understand what our current future is. Our current future will lead to nothing but despair and death. An endless cycle of chaos. I want to create a universe where every world looks like this one."
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Post by HHDeception on Oct 1, 2014 17:13:15 GMT -6
"See, that's why I said actor at first. I didn't think Omega was really your name. It's an experimental designation. I want to know your name. Simple as that really. My name is Anthea. I want you to call me that, kay?"
She watched his wings unfold. They'd look cool if it weren't for the constant voice in the back of her head saying how horribly they'd drag through the air. But then again, everything triggers that response from her.
"There's no other planets like this one. That's the beauty of it. It's following its completely unique natural course, just as Drax does, just as Ragnan and Mir do, and just as Hume or Earth is still doing. In a few millenia Earth will probably be habitable again you know? Now, I have no clue what corruption or denial you're talking about, but I'm pretty sure killing over a million innocent lives isn't justifiable in any sense of the word. Humans basically live in a utopia now. Well, as Utopian as humans could make a society anyways."
Anthea got up and shook his hand.
"Nice to meet you, whoever you are."
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Post by Neo on Oct 1, 2014 17:49:48 GMT -6
Puzzled, Omega drops his hand. "You certainly... Aren't what I expected you to be. You're a complete contradiction, a total enigma. Even more so than I. You're both a genius, and yet, an utter fool at the same time. In a perfect world, I would have liked to know you, Anthea."
Omega turns back towards the horizon, and his form suddenly pulsates, almost like a giant heart. "However... There is no turning back for me. The moment I annihilated that outpost my destiny was set. No... My destiny was set the moment I entered that tomb. You and I walk parallel paths. The next time we meet, we will be enemies. But out of respect, I will end you quickly."
His wings suddenly brighten, and he slowly rises into the sky. As the distance between them grows, he gradually unleashes his powers. Pebbles and rocks scattered across the mountain begin to rise as well, and the wind abruptly intensifies, creating an unintentional show of power. "Hear me, little Anthea. My next target is the Draxan homeworld. I will erase it from existence. I invite you to try and stop me."
And then, just like that, he was gone.
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Post by AlmosDug on Oct 2, 2014 0:42:45 GMT -6
It had only been a couple of hours since she left, but Kyrie was already back in the tunnels, stomping along while occasionally checking a map she'd remembered to make on her way out, after realizing the mistake of not mapping her way in the first time.
Stupid lizard people, dropping the stuff off but being 'too busy' to get it in the apartment. If they had the time to drop it off, they should have had the time to bring it in. It wouldn't have taken more than half an hour for those two, and I doubt that even with the supposed 'emergency' they were really needed. First off, it's just one stupid building that blew up. That shouldn't take more than a couple hundred guys. Second, they were already fairly late to the party, so I can't imagine they made a life-or-death difference for anyone. Probably just being lazy.
Turning the corner and looking into the room Manhattan had previously brought her to, she yelled out. "Hey, Manny! You still here?"
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Post by HHDeception on Oct 2, 2014 21:35:37 GMT -6
Anthea watched Omega flare up and vanish from aboard the ship. Theatrical. The amount that he's bought into his own hype. She took a swig of ethanol and just thought to herself for a bit.
At the speed that he reached this planet, the Draxan homeworld is still a few weeks off by conventional travel. Although a wormhole is definitely within his capabilities, in which case he could be there in a matter of days. So then our only option is...
Her ship shot off back towards the Fantasia. Her first priority would have to be catching everyone else up to speed.
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Post by SwordMasterEX on Oct 3, 2014 4:41:07 GMT -6
A vessel drifted aimlessly through space. Much like its one inhabitant. It finally drifted into the Fantasia's sensor range as it continued along it's centuries long path. Another LOTUS showing up just as a LOTUS threatened to destroy Drax. Yeah, that was just his kind of luck. Stoneman never could catch a break.
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Post by HHDeception on Oct 3, 2014 12:01:42 GMT -6
"We found another one. What should we do with it?"
A watchman contacted his higher ups, who contacted his superiors, and so on up until news reached the Captain. He halted his current military assessment to give direction. Anthea could catch up when she arrived.
"Take it aboard and stow it in the Fantasia Awakening chamber. If it's not a last generation pod then you may open it up. Bring another LOTUS for comfort."
"...comfort sir?"
"A familiar face for him, and security for us. If you have any doubts, don't touch it."
The message propagated back down the chain of command, back to the watchman.
"So? What do we do?"
"Take it and pop it open."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah. Just get another LOTUS for back-up. Find one of the green-listed ones."
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2014 14:17:17 GMT -6
"I can't see what's going on stupid people," Brook bemoaned. "Hmm I have an idea as Brook looked at Phil. "Hey you I need you as Brook grabbed Phil. "I am going to toss you in the air really high tell me what you see," Brook said as she tossed Phil in the air as hard as she could.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 5:39:10 GMT -6
Emar cringed as Phil let out a wail. "You're crazy!" The monkey yelled. Emar watched as proceeded to fill her in.
"Explosion, and a crowd of people."He told her in Phil's place. He caught the monkey with ease.
Phil craned his neck to scowl at Brook." At least he IS sane!"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 21:26:44 GMT -6
"Please your are from sane," Brook replied to Phil. "At least Emm Emm seem to have taken a liken to you," Brook told Phil. "Besides at least we found out what's going on," Brook said grabbing Emm Emm....Emar. "We have to see what's going on maybe the criminal is still around I can't wait for some action," Brook said a little gitty. "Oh and maybe there are people hurt but I can't wait to beat up the jerk responsible for this," Brook said with Emar in tow.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 5:27:03 GMT -6
Emar allowed himself to be dragged along with the girl. He couldn't beeline he had such a laid back personality. If he kept this up, he would end up as a doormat. "Why are you heading to the crime scene?" He demanded. He hoped that at least have him some authority.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2014 21:00:45 GMT -6
"Wow so you can speak," Brook said in mock amazement. "First off to see if anyone needs any help," Brook told Emmar. "Second a chance for some action, maybe the jerk is still around who did this," Brook said.
"What do you think Emm Emm should we split up or stay together?" Brook asked Emar. "As far as you are concerned Phil you are on your own," Brook told Phil.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 5:55:24 GMT -6
Phil jumped on Emar's shoulder. "Baby, I wouldn't need you even if I had no arms as legs. I'm sticking with the better person here, Emar!" He crossed hs arms. Emar thought carefully on his words. Rubbing a nonexistent beard. "Culprits usually leave the scene, or appear to leave. I have a feeling this one has left. Violence is unecessary. It is not our job to enforce the law." He states.
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Post by AlmosDug on Oct 14, 2014 19:42:48 GMT -6
A notification went off in Kyrie's head before she could stop to listen to Manhattan's response, or lack thereof.
"Call incoming: Military number"
"What?"
"We're requesting for free LOTUSes to come to the Fantasia to assist with opening up another pod found today, as Ms. Anthea is currently not available."
"Fine, but you'd better send some of your grunts over to my new apartment to unload furniture. And they need to wait for me to arrive, otherwise they'll unload it all wrong."
"Of course, Ms. Ayala, as soon as we have some free men to send over, we will."
"Good. Send directions, I'm still new around here."
"Sending them now. We thank you for your cooperation, Ms. Ayala." *Click*
Looking back towards Manhattan's room, she shrugged. "I don't even think he's in there. And he'll get the notification anyway..."
Arriving aboard the Fantasia, Kyrie hugged her arms close as she passed by the soldiers, giving them all the room they needed to run past. They had posted several riflemen in the hallways leading to the Awakening chamber, and several more were preparing medical supplies, in case either party was harmed upon opening the pod. The draxans were somewhat impressed with how casually Kyrie strolled up to the pod, and commanded it to open. As it did, she stood there stoically, biting her right index finger while tensing her left arm. Several commands were queued up, including one for the release of a sedative of hers she had researched, and one for every blade in her arms.
I wonder what sort of weirdo this'll be.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2014 19:55:00 GMT -6
"Hey I don't see anything around here," Brook aid as she started digging through the debris. "Hey Emm Emm sdo you see anything?" Brook asked Emar. "How bout you Phil do you see anything?" Brook asked Phil.
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