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 Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:12 pm
Topher cocked his head sideways and took off his goggles. His eyes were wide and clear.
"...but I thought everybody knew the Gekkostate? They're like the best. They can ride the tapar like nobodies buisness and they all rock on the open skies. You sure you're not pullin my leg?"
Looking over at Nic on the 909 he started jumping up and down and yelled. "Hey mister! Hey mister... are you the Gekkostate?"
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:49 pm
Lendin let out a sigh, mostly filled with guilt.
"But..." Before he was allowed to continue, Tolly had already stormed off. Slowly he turned his eyes back to the younger man, who was clearly wounded. There was a set of U.F. soldiers, both being in a severe state.
"Doctor Lendin, we're running out of morphine. Things are going to get out of hand soon." A younger man ran up, yelling at him.
"Shhh, there's already enough yelling and chaos going around. I think there might be some more in my med bag, top floor, second room." The younger man nodded, and ran off. With another quick glance at the suffering soldiers, he rushed out the door and into another room. This one was filled with the grumbles, cries, and pains of suffering souls. He saw mothers, daughters, sons, and fathers... all innocent people being massacred in a pointless fight.
Lendin shook his head dazedly, trying to remove the thoughts of the world from around him. His job was here and now, there was no time for distractions.
“Doctor, I got another here. Can you help me settle him down?” A man asked as he dragged a younger man in. The one being dragged look to be about seventeen in age.
“Alright, let’s settle him over here.” The man nodded as they both carried him over to a corner and set him down on the ground. “It’s a good thing you’re back Victor, tend that younger child over there. It looks like he has a piece of shrapnel imbedded into his knee.” Victor nodded and started to turn around.
"Dont know how long I'll be able to hold this out. Captain Gail is going to kill me if I dont get back to the Rehk soon." Victor responded just before he ran off to help the child. Lendin sighed, seeing that they didn't have nearly enough hands to tend all the wounded.
“What the… where am I?” A voice suddenly spoke out bellow him. Lendin turned his down in slight confusion.
“You’re awake, what happened to you?” He asked, kneeling down to check over him. The boy seemed to think for a second, looking over himself and patting his sides.
“I’m just fine, I was able to get out with only a few bruises.” Lindin nodded and helped the young man to his feet.
“What’s your name?” Lindin asked him politely, even though the situation was odd.
“My name is Konner, or Kon for short.” The younger man seemed utterly confused to the situation, having no idea what was going on. But Lendin had another idea.
“Good, if you’re alright, then I could use your help…” Konner tilted his head, but shrugged and stood ready.
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“We don’t have the time for this, where are they?” An older man grumbled as he leaned over a desk in the large bridge of his ship. He was glancing over a small watch in frustration.
“Got me, I heard they were fighting the battle out side.” A younger man responded from the side.
“Get Klera, I want you two to find some one in the Gekko-Go crew. We need to get this shipment out now. And if they want their money, then they better get here NOW!” The older man yelled the last word.
“Geez, alright, I’ll go get find them.” With a slight sigh of annoyance, the man started off towards the ship.
"Oh, and while you're at it, find that idiot Victor!" He yelled towards him.
"Alright Gail, I got it!" The other responded in high nerves.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:20 pm
Tolly Topher cocked his head sideways and took off his goggles. His eyes were wide and clear. "...but I thought everybody knew the Gekkostate? They're like the best. They can ride the tapar like nobodies buisness and they all rock on the open skies. You sure you're not pullin my leg?" Looking over at Nic on the 909 he started jumping up and down and yelled. "Hey mister! Hey mister... are you the Gekkostate?" Nic's jaw dropped when the boy called her a him. Nic looked down at herself and turned. "uhh yeah..." Nic said while still looking at her hand while she wrapped it. Looking up once Nic had finished wrapping her hand "hey have you seen the person from the 808?" she asked while jumping down from the 909.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:07 pm
Topher took three quick steps towards Nic, turned and looked back to Kayako. "um.. hold on." turning back to Nic he yelled. "He went with my dad to the infimary. Hey, I'm suppose to check our your ride!"
Just then a group of four Voderack soldiers came running into the hanger.
A large man in full body armor stopped and stared down at Topher.
"Where is Marcius, boy?" he asked staring down at him menacingly
Tightening his hands into fists he stared back up at the man and spit, "I'm not your boy Zato! Find him yourself!"
"Mind your lip kid. If you were my son you'd be in the floor for that. Now Tolly called for "Voderacks Hand" and we are here. Tell me where he is or I will stop being so forgiving!"
The three soldiers moved in behind Zato then. Each seeming more irritated than the last.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:41 pm
Though it probley wasn't smart Nic stepped in at that point. "Hey im looking for my partner, Tollys with him." Nic said stepping foward.
"names Nicole you can call me Nic." holding out her hand hoping to make it a quick intro and be on thier way. 'still need to finish the first job we have.' Nic tought to herself.
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:31 am
Kayako growled a bit and tightened her hands into fists. She was on the border of going insane again, seeing how these soldiers were acting towards a kid....
Taking a deep breath, she tried to calm herself a bit when Nic stepped in, and leaned up against Senturi and quietly watched, thinking to herself:
"These people.....they're different from everyone else I've been around. If things get ugly, I'm not sure what could happen...."
She closed her eyes, turned around and put her hand into the air.
"The waves......are getting stronger........"
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:37 pm
A walkie talkie hung from tophers hip. As the girls and the soldiers listens Tolly's voice came over the buzzing device.
"....Topher.. Have you finished with the Gekko's vehicle's?"
Topher looked down at it in surprise. As he did and without asking Zato reached out and jerked it off of him.
"Tolly Marcius. This is Commander Zato of Vaderacks Hand. Your son is here with us." he said into the radio.
"..." the line started and stopped without a word. In the communications room Tolly stood over a desk filled with computer screens and radar signals. On one screen was the position of the two UF ships over the city. On another was a small bright light on the edge of the city. Tolly cussed and looking to Arek who was there with him he spoke into the radio,"Commander Zato, there are two UF detantee's in the infirmary. Since you've been so fond of reminding me that "my facility is not an elysium for wounded soldiers" I am handing them over to your custody. Please remove them at your discression."
"No dad!" Topher yelled up at commander Zato. The boy's face was filled with fear and pain.
The commander looked down at the boy and spit,"be quiet." Looking to Nic he said nothing and pushed the button to respond,"I'm glad to hear it Mr Marcius. We will remove them at once."
With that he waved the three soldiers behind him towards the infirmary door and tossed the walkie talkie back to Topher. "Mind your manners son" he said,"your father knows what's best." Saying this he marched off to the infirmary himself and left the boy with the two girls.
Topher's teeth and hands were clinched in anger. "b*****d!" he yelled after the man.
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:20 pm
Torn and really peeved, Nic looked at the boy and put a hand on his sholder. Turned him round fast and laid her other hand on his chin, so he couldn't look away.
"Let it go, this is something that's bigger than you and me..." Nic said calmly and faded away. Nic couldn't keep looking at him like that, she just had to let go. And held herself there the best she could. Though she still found herself running twoards the infirmary.
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:50 pm
Kayako watched the events unfolding in front of her in shock. How could they?? Even as the novice she was, she knew exactly what those men had meant when they said "Your son is here with us." Threatening someone like that was unforgivable in her book, regardless of who they were.
Seeing Nic run toward the infirmary, Kayako jumped into Senturi's cockpit and grabbed the handgun she kept under the seat. She was sincerely hoping that she wouldn't have to use it, but nontheless shoved it into her belt and jumped back to the ground.
She ran a little ways past where Topher was standing and looked back and smiled.
"Don't worry...I know it's not really my business....but no one should ever do that, and they won't again if I have anything to say about it."
Then she turned and took off after Nic down to where the soldiers were headed.
In the back of her mind, she realized that the men she would be saving were soldiers....the same soldiers that pursued her every day.
"It doesn't matter!!" she thought "They're people....people in trouble. Killing is one thing....backstabbing is another!!"
As she caught up with Nic she sped up and got ready to do whatever she had to.
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:00 pm
"Give them to me!" Nic yelled over everything. She knew she was going to get in a whole heck of Hap and the rest of the crew for this but she could take it. Reaching twords her gun ready for anything. On her toes and the meanest look she could have face fully up eyes staring at all 4 soliders.
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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:34 am
Rue walked into the hanger looking for his captain, Gail. In a bit of a confuession at what had happened in his absense, he was not quick to find the desk at which his disgruntled captain sat. Once laying eyes on it, he ran forth.
"Captain Gail! I've returned from the scouting mission. Unusual absense of any form of life. I'd say we'll be clear for an easy ride out of here."
Rue looked around.
"Captain...what did i miss?"
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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:07 pm
In the hanger Topher watched the girls run towards the Infirmary. Rubbing his eyes with the back of his sleeve he went back to Nics LFO and pulled the batter to recharge it. He also did a few minor repairs on the body.
Over the radio he sent a message for a repair team to go over the damage on Kayako's LFO. They came out quickly and started making the rapairs.
(don't worry kayako they'll do a good job and it will give you a chance to tie into the story for later wink )
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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:25 pm
The Infirmary was still as noisy as ever. The beds were stretched from one end to the other of the bunker. A few people looked over to see what was going on when Nic had spoken. Most however were to conserned with there own condition to notice.
Upon entering the room you see the soldiers. They are all towards the left of the room and surrounding a pair of cots. There weapons are close at hand. The one at the back of the group and closest to Nic is holding a pistol and watches them enter. Commander Zato stood furtherest from her and stared at a doctor. On his white jacket is a badge that reads "Dr. Lenton". His frustration seems apparent and close to desperation.
At Nics words all of them turn towards her and a pair of UF soldiers can be seen laying on the cots. Bandages cover most of their heads and arms. A Voderack priest is knelt down between the cots and seems deep in prayer. His robes are dark red. The purple symbol of the priesthood is easily seen on the forhead of the man. As he prays no one seems to speak.
The mood is very differant from the rest of the room. No one seems ready to fire. Their eys are on nic but there attention is more on the priest. Zato kneels next to the sagely man and bows his head slightly waiting for him to finish his prayer.
Eventally he does, but before looking to the commander he puts his fingers over the eyes of the two soldiers and closes them.
"It's not there way to be taken hostage Commander Zato." the doctor said through tight pressed lips. "When our benifactor Mr Marcius told me to leave them to you, they were very much concious and knew what it would mean." He looked into Zato's eyes and his face went cold as stone. "I was instructed not to interfer and so I couldn't stop them. Priest Manito can confirm that it's only been a matter of seconds since their deaths. I was on the other side of the room when they did it to each other."
At that time another man dressed similar to the soldiers walked up. He put his hand on the doctors shoulder and looking first to Nic and Kayako he spoke to Zato," It's true commander. Lenton and myself were tending to our friend Konner when this transpired. I give my word."
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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:15 pm
When Nic heard what was going on and saw it all happen. It still didn't seem real. She felt her body go limp but there was to much anger for her to fall or anything. She knew there wasn't much she could do now, 'it's not good to dwell on the past or things done' Nicole said to herself.
"Ca...can you at least give the bodies...back to them?" Nic's eyes still burned with anger, while she stepped closer. Ignoring everything around her just like everyone else did. Then standing beside a bed she bent down and slowly tried to pick up one of them.
"Hey you..." Nic said lookng at Kayoko "Can you...give me a hand?"
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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:51 pm
Gail briefly looked up and back down at a paper on his desk.
“A lot to say the least…” He picked up the paper and stood up. “There was a small attack on the city… heh… scratch that, a bid attack.” Slowly the man folded the paper and shoved it in his pocket. “At the moment, we need to get out of here. Although they just held the force, they’re about to receive a lovely flock of U.F. ships. So, at the moment, we need to get out of here before that happens. Or we’re going to be stuck here for a while.” He folded his arms and shifted his gaze to behind Rue.
“Gail, I couldn’t find Klera.” Terrek yelled as he ran up besides Rue. Gail grumbled and nodded in annoyance.
“Alright, then just take Rue with you. I want you to find Victor, and then tell the
Gekko-State that we’re getting ready to leave.” Gail turned his gaze to the Rehk, letting out an exasperated sigh. “Please make it quick, my nerves are reaching their limits.” Terrek nodded and turned around, starting off. But he stopped momentarily, waiting for Rue to follow along.
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