Estelle finished washing her hands. She had felt the need to rush to the bathroom just after she had signed her paper, then she had gotten a phone call from her mother, and things just added up.
She had heard a little singing which was beautiful to her, so following it she made her way back to where her fellow experiments were before she strode into the lab once more.
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:26 pm
angelmage99
Stardust Drifter
Lady Aryana of the Seelie
Fallen Akari-chan
Estelle came back just in time to see the two Sirens finish their song below in the chamber, which was now suddenly a tropical reef.
I finished bopping my head to the music. Damn it had been hard not to dance to that.
Celeste couldn't quite dance to the music, so she played around in the tank and swished water all over the place in play.
~~~
The siren smiled at her.
You have a wonderful voice, princess. You sung very well. She said, scooping up some pearls from the bottom of the pool and weaving them gently into Cecelia's hair, to form a sort of pearl circlet in the strands of the young siren's hair. She then gave Cecelia a sweet kiss on the cheek, before with a swish of her tail turned and swam around the rock.
And the moment she was out of sight... she was gone.
Cecelia felt happy as the siren praised her, and honored to have her approval. So, she sat patiently as the woman came to her with pearls and gently adorned her hair. While she worked, Cecelia couldn't help but wonder if this moment was a little like what having a mother was like. Surprisingly, the thought didn't make her sad at all. She couldn't quiet decide what she felt. Warm was the closest description. Cecelia felt that it was time for them to part as her spirit finished placing the last pearl in the circlet about her head. The newly made Siren waved a farewell and watched her guide disappear to wherever she had come from. For a time, she sat there at the bottom of the pool pensive. She sighed and looked up through the water's surface until she spotted Finita on the roof. She grinned, remembering her dancing, and sent the minotaur a thumbs up. She was ready to let the next woman go through her ritual and hoped it was as enlightening as her own. Cecelia swam around the tank for a time, until Finita prepared the tank for her. It was an inconvenience to be so confined, but she was sure she could put up with it. She even decided to take some materials with her from this sudo-sea. Perhaps her lyre could use some adornment afterall.
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:44 am
Lady Aryana of the Seelie
Once Cecelia finished her play in the chamber it wasn't long before there was a slash as a tank landed nearby and bobbed in the water. It was tied so Finita could pull it up smoothly without spilling. She heard Finita's voice over the earpiece.
That was the most beautiful music I have ever heard! I just wanted to dance all day to it! Oh! Um, Right! Tip the tank to fill it with water, then get in and I'll pull you up! I'll arrange some special living quarters for you once the rituals are done.
Cecelia laughed at Finita's statement. "Thank you. I'll play for you again sometime then." she replied. "All you have to do is ask." Feeling exuberant and full of energy, she set the lyre down gently and looked up at the bobbing tank. With her powerful tail she swam up fast, leaping out of the water to the tank. She over shot her mark, sailing over, but still managing to snatch a side of the tank. It fell down with her and water rushed in. Quickly, she gathered up her arm-full of materials; seaweed, iridescent clam shells, and some coral, as well as her lyre. Then swam into her temporary tank to rest in the center. "Do you think it would be too much trouble to ask for waterproof books?" she asked.
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:13 am
Lady Aryana of the Seelie
It wasn't long after Cecelia had filled the tank with water and all of her materials that Finita already had her on the rooftop. She carefully hailed Cecelia over to the matching wagon, and started pushing her towards the elevator.
I will remember that. Said Finita with a grin. Once in the elevator she rubbed her chin as she pondered the request for waterproof books. I'll see what I can do.
Then she pulled out the walkie talkie again, probably talking to the contractors. She pulled out the book and rambled off orders-- draining the chamber was one of them, though the boulder was allowed to stay, something about a lot of bamboo, a statue, pebbly ground and walkways.
By the time Cecelia and Finita reached the room with the other experiments, the water was already halfway drained. She pushed the tank against one wall and nodded to her. If you need anything, just ask. She bowed to Cecelia then, before striding across the room to me.
I glanced up at her as I watched the chamber drain.
She smiled at me. How would you like to go next?
I smiled. Little ol' me? Sure!
She lead me to the room off the side and followed me inside. I looked about, when I noticed something... there were no sheets here. Instead was a very elaborate Kimono...
Allow me to help you into it...
Why no sheet? I asked.
It specified the kimono.
Ok. I let her help me put it on, and I sat there and started to meditate as she left.
Ratchet, now glad the music and singing were over with, was sitting on the floor panting heavily. "So...much...dancing..." he gasped quietly to himself. Hopefully he wouldn't have to experience, not being able to control his body again!
Eventually catching his breath he stood up and dusted himself off, pretty much in time when Finita and Cecelia entered the room. So she had become a Siren huh? Part of Ratchet was now kind of afraid of the woman but despite his better judgement walked over and looked into the tank. He didn't know if magic was involved or not but it looked more like the bottom of the sea than just a normal tank. Though where did she go? Cecelia wasn't in the bottom and his eyes began to scan for her.
Maybe this was a bad idea? Hearing the Head Scientist talk to another girl, the one who made the fancy chocolates, it seemed that she was next. Maybe he was looking in the wrong tank? Scratching his head he turned to watch the room with the rituals change.
Ratchet hoped they were about done, he was kind of getting nervous about it. Even more so that the women could become anything. What if one of them became a vampire? Or a succubus? Or something else that was dangerous? That very thought sent a chill down his spine. Though he would do his best to remain calm about all of this.
Magic was an odd thing, but hopefully these girls were getting what they truly desired, another life. That was one of the reasons for them being here in the lab. Unknown to them there were rooms below being constructed and crafted for the girls, and probably now for the head scientist as well, themselves to fit their transformations.
Each one would be constructed a room that not only pleased them, but pleased their new forms as well. The siren and mermaid were probably going to get a room that looked like some kind of tropical island with a coral reef or something. No doubt the Minotaur would get a labyrinth room. Ratchet pondered on that and shuddered at the idea of living in a maze. That honestly didn't seem fun.
Looking at the kimono he wondered just what the next girl was going to become? Though probably a creature from Japanese Mythology no doubt! Even now the construction workers were busy changing the ritual room from a tropical sea paradise to something oriental and ancient.
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:14 am
Cecelia made herself in the tank until better quarters could be made. She nodded and waved to Finita when the minotaur went back to business. It was a long day, she was surprised that they had time for all of these rituals. It was going to be a long day. She smiled as she sat Dr Clemetts. She came to the front of the tank and tapped on the glass. "Hello!" She said, her voice traveling easily through the water and tank.
As the contractors were working their magic, the sun set lower and lower into the sky.
It was close to sunset when they finally finished; it looked like a straight out bamboo forest. Hundreds of bamboo stalks had been planted into thick patches of forest; there were two slightly elevated platforms which were connected by bamboo paths. A stream ran through the whole thing, bubbling merrily.
There was a shrine set up, complete with a statue of a pretty young woman dressed up in traditional Japanese garb. She wore a flowing kimono and had her hands out, as if holding something, but her hands were empty.
There were mats and other things on the two platforms.
Several items had been placed around the statue. A small burner, a pot, a bag of rice, some sugar, a large jar of water and other ingredients.
Once everything was set up, Finita turned to the room at large. This will be the last one for the day. Once the ritual is over I will escort you all down to your rooms. Even those of you who haven't transformed yet will get one.
She then once again returned to the room where I had been meditating. She nodded to me, and we started to walk.
She handed me the earpiece, before starting to speak as we walked.
You will be making an offering to the Japanese gods--
An offering? I will be using rice right? I got a good glance at the chamber.
Yes.
Then it won't be an offering from me if I don't add my own special touch. I said with a grin. I'll be right back!
I quickly ran down the hall, out of the lab. I rushed to my car, pulling out my own personal chocolate equipment and ingredients before slamming the trunk closed and rushing back inside.
I ran right back up to her and screeched to a stop.
Right. As you were saying?
Finita looked at me, then smiled and laughed hard for a second. She had pulled the book out.
I expect no less from you! Anyway... She started as we started to walk again up the stairs to the roof.
You will be making an offering to the Japanese gods; an offering of Rice and Sake. You will want to eat and drink some of it once you are done making the rice.
I nodded.
We now had reached the roof. I slung the bag with my equipment over my shoulder and went over to the Winch.
I will warn you... this one is... The book says this one isn't quite... as safe as the others.
I glanced up.
What do you mean?
Her ears wiggled nervously. Something about a rush of power... but that's all it says.
Well, I said. If those two girls and stave off drowning, and you can push a minotaur-spirit across a room with a headbutt, I think I'll be ok.
She nodded. I didn't want to tell the others... but I got a feeling you can handle this. Just... be safe. If you need me, say my name. I will be there.
I smiled at her, and she lowered me down gently on the winch rope.
And again... thank you.
With that she pressed the botton, and it was a long moment before my feet hit the walkway placed there. I gulped and looked about, before walking slowly towards the shrine...
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:14 pm
Lady Aryana of the Seelie
Something about this didn't seem right. Looking at the finished room it looked like a shrine of some sort. Were they going to have to be dealing with evil spirits now? Suddenly a tapping sound caught him off guard and Ratchet jumped. "Gahhah!" he shouted then turned to look at Cecelia.
"O-Oh hello!" he stated nervously. His nerves were on edge today. Turning to look at her he blushes shyly. It was hard to believe that the beautiful woman before him used to be such a timid and nervous girl. "So..how do you feel?" he asked with curiosity in his voice.
Cecelia giggled when he jumped, then blushed. "Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you Dr. Clemetts." She gave him a bright smile and reached up to tug a stand of her hair. It was a habit she had. "I feel really good. Better than I have in a long time. Though, I'm hungry again." She admitted. "Are you okay?" She asked, growing with concern. He was really jumpy and his brow was ceased with worry.
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:50 pm
angelmage99
Stardust Drifter
Lady Aryana of the Seelie
Fallen Akari-chan
I approached the shrine quietly and respectfully, and I set the bag down. First thing I started to make some rice. It was a nice long grain, and with just the right amount of water... Then I pull out a double boiler, some bars of very fine 100% German chocolate, and a few other things as I started to melt down the chocolate. As I started working I slid into a trance that I would not stir from.
I continued to work for a while until I had made a bunch of sweet rice balls with swirls of dark chocolate in them. Still in the trance I placed nine rice balls on a tray, as well as a cup of sake in a small traditional cup that looked kind of like a bowl and had no handle.
At this very moment, though I did not notice, the chamber started to fill with a soft azure mist. It filled the chamber until the only visible part of the scenery was the tops of the bamboo stalks.
I was about to pick up a rice ball-- I had about 2 dozen of them left, I had made a rather large batch-- When I realized that the kimono didn't fit anymore... and I had a paw... and no thumbs. I looked down at myself, realizing I had turned into a massive fox!
I yipped loudly in surprise as I somehow squirmed my way out of the kimono without ruining the beautiful garment. It lay there on the ground, slightly frumpled, and I gently tried to fold it with my teeth.
Turning my head I looked back and found that I was a large fox, at least the size of a human at the shoulder. I also noticed something else. I was surrounded by nine amethyst colored flames which were floating around me in a ring, shedding pale purple light over everything.
I gulped.
~~~
Finita watched the mist roll in just as Silvia had finished the rice balls. She heard surprised yipping over the mouthpiece, and saw the nine glowing lights in the mists.
Her eyebrows furrowed, and she put her hand to the mouthpiece. Silvia, are you allright?
She was hungry? The sudden image of her nomming on his arm came into his mind. Though looking into her eyes they were soft and sweet so maybe she...wasn't in the mood for his flesh?
"I'm glad you feel good. Probably almost like a new person I wager. I-I'm alright." he stated looking away shyly. "I could see if food could be arranged. W-What are you in the mood for?" he asked her ignoring her concerns.
He was a scientist after all, he shouldn't be all jumpy like this. Turning to watch fog suddenly roll into the ritual room he bit his lip. "I hope she's alright. Something doesn't seem right." he stated to Cecelia as he watched the flames suddenly appear. Before the girls had just changed quickly and with no problems but oddly something didn't seem right.
Poor girl, he hoped she was alright. "I'm glad your ritual went down smooth..I was kind of worried for you a little when you suddenly vanished underwater and didn't come up to the surface for air. I was worried your lyre got caught and you were drowning..until you started to play it. Oh and by the way you can call me Ratchet." he stated smiling kindly to her. "So you're a Siren now huh? Well just don't keep me up at night and I won't mind you singing to your hearts content." he lightly teased with a wink.
Turning his attention back to the ritual room he crossed his arms. If Finita needed him then he was but an ear piece away. All the scientists were given them in case of an emergency. She was usually silent with the other rituals, minus her dancing, but he immediately pushed the button on his when he heard her worried tone.
"Head Scientist is everything alright? Anything you need me to do?" he asked concern in his voice. Ratchet hoped the girl was alright normally Finita wasn't worried over anything.
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:50 pm
Stardust Drifter
Finita's voice came in over the earpiece as Ratchet contacted her. I don't know. I don't hear any talking like before, just loud yipping.... like of like some kind of Canine.
~~~
I blinked at the flames as one flew closer out of the circle and flew into my chest. I glanced down, noticed that my silver fur wasn't on fire. I looked back up.
Another flame approached, and this time again, I was not on fire. But I suddenly felt a splitting pain in my tail! I yipped again in pain and jumped, spinning around, only to see nothing. I glanced back, and I found that my tail was splitting in two!
Another flame flew to me, and I gave an alarmed bark as my one of my tails split again, this time making three!
Slowly, one by one, the flames were absorbed into my body until I had nine massive and fluffy fox tails. I lay on my side, panting. Oh gods... that was like my spine getting ripped open over and over again!
~~~
Meanwhile Ratchet observed each flame moving towards something, then vanishing.
The calls sound like they're made in pain and confusion... but I'm waiting for Siliva to give a call for help... Should I go in?
~~~
I twitched violently when I felt something nudge my side. I nearly lept on my company when I paused, seeing a massive red fox who too has nine tails. In one of them was a plain white ball.
{Rakia, what are you doing just lying there?! There's people...} Said the fox, looking around cautiously. {Wait... where did they go?}
{Rakia? My name is Silvia.} I asked, blinking at her.
The fox sighed, before blinking. Her eyes started to glow gold. {I have no time for your schemes! I will have to check infinity--} She cut off abruptly when she looked at... whatever it was she was seeing with the golden eyes.
{Rakia--! Why, that's... that's a scheme worthy of the title Osafune!} She said suddenly, pride in her voice. {Wow, you really went after those bastards with a vengeance too!}
{What are you talking about?} I demanded, before my own eyes lit up with golden light as well. I froze mid snarl, my expression changing to one of surprise and awe. {What is this I'm seeing... it is magnificent... and terrible... awesome... and terrifying!}
Shortly after the golden light filled my eyes that I got a splitting headache. It felt like my head was being split open by an axe and I gave an agonized howl.
{TOO MUCH! TOO MUCH AT ONCE! BY THE GODS!!}
~~~
Now a howl of pain... That's it, I'm going in... Said Silvia's voice in Ratchet's ear. The howl of pain could be heard even through the glass.
He could see a red and white blur as the Minotauress leapt from her perch on the roof and landed on the bamboo walkway below, then she vanished into the mist. Just how thick was that fog?!
~~~
Finita strode through the mist, and she saw the very mist filled air seem to warp. Things, glorious or maddening, seemed to be trying to emerge...
My gods! Whatever Miss Ameras turned into is damn powerful! It looks like Reality itself is warping in here!!
~~~
I howled again when I felt something approaching. Getout,getout! I screamed in my thoughts.
I opened my eyes blearily, and through the horrifying and wonderful images I could just barely see what was infront of me. There was Finita, who knelt next to me and picked me up, holding me in her arms.
She seems to have turned into a Kitsune... Said the surprised voice of Finita in Ratchet's ear. A full on Kyuubi! A Nine tail! It must be one of her powers doing it... her eyes are glowing gold and blood is dripping out of her nose like a tap!
{Rak!} Said the red fox. I blearily lifted my heard and looked at her through my tears of agony. {You even conned yourself, Rak! You planned this all along! Get this Minotauress to get a ball for you! A toy, like mine! You left that out of the book!} I blinked blearily at her then yipped weakly, pointing my nose at the white ball in the fox's tail. She brought the tail forward, curling it around to show Finita.
You could see the wheels turning in her head before it clicked.
Now Finita's words were Urgent to Ratchet. Ratchet. Listen carefully. There is a bunch of small 25 cent dispenser machines full of children's toys in the gas station next door. I need you to get one of those little bouncy super balls from it. I don't know why, but the red fox that's keeping Silvia company is indicating that it is needed. Be quick! This is needed yesterday!
As the scenes unfolded before his eyes he listened to Finita. He was about to respond when she decided to jump in and save the...girl? So the chocolate maker had become a fox.
"We might have to be a bit more cautious with the other rituals. Yours, the mermaids, and the Sirens, seemed to sail smoothly. Oh I hope she'll be alright." he commented with concern before she gave him his orders.
"Alright I got you! Be back as quick as I can! Just make sure the red fox knows a ball in coming!" he replied then looked at the Siren.
"Sorry we'll talk later! I'll be back!!" Running out of the room Ratchet made a mad dash to his car. There wasn't anytime to lose!!
