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(Not at all. Congrats with college. I’m still sorting that stuff out for myself.)

Nala eyes widened when she saw the kind of power her friend had. She patted her on the shoulder. “Whoa, not bad at all, Saya!” Praised her friend, Nala. She was honestly impressed by that display of power. Most of all, Nala was relieved that Saya was not hurt. "We better keep on moving then. Can't keep the others waiting."

They continued on, taking on whatever came their way. Nala made sure to constantly warn Lancelot to watch out. He may have had a sword now, but he was terrible at wielding it. For the most part he swung haphazardly at the Phantoms and Spectres that came his way.

Meanwhile, the center of the school was split open and Rolas surfaced from it, holding a Key in hand. Having found enough slaves for Naria and the hidden Key that was here too. He was about to leave when he saw El in the distance, along with the new Marked. "Next time, sister..." He held up his blade, and a dark portal appeared overhead, Phantoms and Spectres alike were pulled into it like a vacuum. Rolas then flew in, the portal closing behind him. Some Phantoms stayed behind to continue terrorizing without him.

Having made it out of the school alive, the group eventually managed to regroup with Kela and El amidst all the current chaos. Newarva had returned without Ursula at her side. Her clothes were torn some and bloody by the the barrage of enemies they had to face so the inexperienced few they had would be able to get out safely.

“Had I known I was going to go back into active duty I would had worn my Woven Armor today...” Muttered Newarva, she was not pleased by her indecency, ironic for the teacher. “Is everyone alright?”

Today's attack left only but a few students behind. Not much of Central's City's citizens were around either. In two hours, Ro had singlehandedly orchestrated doomsday on this once quite place...

Lancelot began to blush when Kristina wrapped her arms around him. It certainly made him feel a whole lot better. “You’re welcome Kristina, but it was really Saya and Nala that kept us alive. You should thank them too.”

“Poor thing, she was was absolutely frightened back there.” Said Nebula, the little slime still refused to turn around and open her eyes to see that everything was now okay.

“I guess I should give you this back now, huh?” He said shyly, he looked at the blade and then innocently, at Kristina’s chest. Lancelot gave a look of confusion. This...didn’t look like a simple process at all to perform.
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Theus had soon appeared to Allison. Not many were able to see him once he left his chambers. But she was able to, so had Amethyst. That is why he had asked Allison to watch over the twin Pandora, but also find the other special ladies that had the same job.

Theus had bright blue hair and eyes that changed color every so often. He wore white robes adorned in golden designs running along it.

“Chime can’t help but sleep, your sister is unfortunately still incomplete.”

His clothes were a bloody mess. He had a fight with Ro over possession of the Wind Key, but Theus would be okay. He just needed time for his body to heal his wounds.

(thanks, although wouldn't exactly call two weeks prep time being sorted out. ^^')
Saya smiled weakly, "I cut it kinds close though, didn't I." she stated. Still, she nodded, "Yeah, let's just push on." She went back to helping Imra, a little anxious to get back outside.

Even if they got them out safely, where would they take them next where they would be safe? The thought of going back up and down the stair again made her feel exhausted. They were better off camping out at a classroom at school. Speaking of which, assuming the connection could be made, the students were gone. She looked around with wide eyes.

"I must have underestimated the severity of what happened." She commented slowly, looking at Newarva, then Nala, "What happened?" She paused when she noticed Ursula was missing. She let go of Imra and spun around in a slow circle, trying to spot her among the group.

(Apologies for the confusion this next post may bring.)

“We should be fine for the most part. Us slime are denser than we look. I’ll have to find ways for you to be able to protect her while she’s in there. For now, I’m relieved Almy was in there and not out here.” Answered Nebula, if she had a lip still she would have bitten it at the thought of her daughter getting hurt. At least she knew Kristina had her best interest at heart too.

Nala ears flicked in Kristina’s direction before turning to talk to her. She was rather curious of that weapon. She gave a shrug and answered. “Wouldn’t know where to start, that’s some magic trick there. Pulling a sword out of a slime’s chest.” She walked over and took the weapon from Lancelot and instantly fell over from it’s weight.

“Lancelot, how do you ever hold this thing?!”

"It feels light as a feather to me..." Said Lance, he proved this by lifting only with his thumb and index fingers.

Meanwhile...

“I’m fine, where I’m from, people like me don’t die so easily. Unfortunately at times.” He answered her. He didn’t want Allison to worry about him, though he admit it was nice to know people cared about others around here. He removed her hands from underneath him.

“I don’t have much time to talk, Allison. I’m in really big trouble right now for losing a very important key.” He gave her a bow and extended his arm to her, taking her free hand and giving it is a small kiss. “For now, I’m here to take you to the others, you’re the only one that’s missing.”

With that said, he teleported himself and Allison to the group of other Marked. They faded from the burger joint in a small cloud of rainbow sparkles.
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Newarva shrugged and shook her head to Saya. "I don't know, she broke off from me not too long after you saw us. She said something about checking...the Wind Key." She sighed, remembering where her friend had run off to. "She went off to see if the Wind Key is still protected by the barrier. She could had told me, she's doing this off on her own. Never listened to me or Mal'Nala."

Lancelot noticed the new girl that soon appeared. He waved to her, she was another Marked with a Pandora within her. Another fighter was helpful, but would it be too much to ask for another male fighter?

"If I see another pregnant girl it will be-" He didn't get to finish his statement, there was a flash of light.As it faded, a girl with yet another extended stomach appeared.

"Too soon, yep." Muttered Lance, all he could do was sigh and palm his face. She was pregnant too, noticeably even.

Lancelot shook his head in disagreement. “I’m serious Kristina, it really does feel light to me. You don’t have to worry. I think my own abilities have something to do with that.” That’s was when the blade began to return from where it came, back into Kristina. The light from before momentarily returned after it the blade fully returned to her.

Nala watched in awe of this. “Those are some powers, but this means you have to learn how to use them so you can activated them reliably. Don’t want to get caught in a situation where you would had liked to have the sword and can’t take it from her.”

Nebula spoke up while Nala and Lancelot began to talk to each other. “I’d say so, but that doesn't make much sense to you. Not even I could form a weapon from my body that wasn’t attached to me. Besides, its not like you gave it to him, he outright took it from you.”

As this conversation continued, Newarva listened to the girl’s story. She could stand to be more polite about it. “I’m afraid you’re going to be in danger if you’re not with the rest of us. There’s a lot to explain, and a lot to teach upon.” She was going to continue to talk, but Ursula had finally returned, she was a sight for the worst, but alive. Newarva quickly scolded her for her actions.

“Why didn’t you wait for me, now look at you.”

“I had to, I saw something fly away. I think it took the wind key afterall. It’s not there like it’s supposed to be.” Usula said with a shrug. This was very bad, Ful’sou could not be allowed to gain all of the keys.

“We’ll explain this later, for now help me with these two new recruits we have. Allison and Deidre. Deidre has the Wind Pandora, and Allison here has new Pandora we’ve never heard of before.” Newarva motioned for both of them to come closer, while she let her friend handle this, she went over to check if Kelanthra and Imra needed her care. Ursula smiled, wondering if this would be the last of them.

“Welcome aboard, the both of you. Lets get you two up to speed...”

Elsewhere...

“You have failed again. This is inexcusable for a Gatekeeper.”

“What can I say, he nearly killed me.”

“Give us one good reason why we shouldn’t end you where you stand for this failure.”

“I still have other cards in play. Let me deal the others before getting a headache over it. You’ll be rather surprised at what I’m trying to accomplish. This battle is only getting larger, but it’s going to end this time, I bet my life on it...”

Get ready for Part 2 of Pandora’s Mark (REMAKE).

(Well that’s it for part 1. Part 2 preparations are nearly done and will be up soon. By show of posts, who here is still willing to continue this RP?)
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(*jumps in the bandwagon* Still in)

(Gauging interest? I'm trying to figure out how much do I need to work out and that involves who still wants to do this. But if you think that this is a self answered question, guess I'll get to work.)

Please do not make any more characters that have a Pandora (Marked Class) as now we have 9 Pandora. Anyone else, even other supporting characters are fine.

SHORT VERSION

Timeskip Recap

* Length: 2 & 1/2 Weeks
* Destination: Phantom Town
* Key NPCs: Cad | Cadus | Cygnus | Inita | Gemma
* New Phantom Types: Hound | Raven
* Setting Type: Ghost Town, always sunset by day.
* Setting History: This place was once known as Pandora City, but the Phantoms turned it into a ghost town. Safe Zone for travel routes and housing have been maintained by the Maidens that live there.

* Body Switch - Nebula and Kristina have learned to freely switch places. Eye color as an indication of who is using Kristina’s body. (Kristina - Gold | Nebula - Blue)
* Wind Whistle - An enchanted whistle created by Ace and given to Imra. With it, Ace is on call whenever he is needed.
* Ursula and Newarva have been teaching Saya and Nala Maiden abilities, while teaching Lancelot and Kristina how to defend themselves.
* El has been teaching the other Marked their special skills such as their Fairy or Mermaid transformations, Pandora elements, their weapons. She has also taught them how to change the size of their belly so they may be able to fight easier, along with even teaching Kristina.
* Almagest has fully developed her face and arms. Changes into a hebi every so often from seeing Kristina do it herself. Eyes have also permanently turned a golden color.
* Naria and Ful’sou have connected as Marked and Pandora. She’s learned to use her Dark Pandora powers with much more skill.
* Ro has been plagued by a pain in his chest and has been in need of Naria’s care every so often. The previous battle with El and Kela have purified his heart some, which is fighting to regain control.
* Not wanting to see Amethyst get hurt, Clay asked to stay with Imra. Despite protests by both Alexis and Terrell for space and her safety, Imra stood to her word about taking another.
* Newarva had Elven from the Light Elven Forest to come and pick up Amethyst, where she was protected until this was all over.

Ful’sou Recap

* Minions Total: 7 (Arachne | Cancer, Present Key | Cygnus, Future Key | Dark Hound | Echidna, Past Key | Naria | Rolas, Dark Key)
* Find all 6 Original Pandora Keys (5/6) (Missing: Water Pandora Key, El has it within her) reopen Sanctuary, the Ancient World. Then, destroy both Gaea & Sanctuary and create his world, Elysium.
* Find Anesidora’s Key (0/1) (Key is within Lancelot)
* Find the 3 Time Keys (3/3)
* Needs a Maiden for Naria (0/1) (Plans to kidnap one)
* Doesn’t yet know of the other 3 Hidden Pandora and their necessary Pandora Keys.
* Plans to push Naria and Rolas together to initiate a backup plan. (Sequel Possibilities?)

Pandora Recap

* Pandora Total: 9 (Wind | Water | Fire | Lightning | Light | Dark / Rock | Metal | Time)
* New Pandora: Clay, Rock Pandora | Oria, Metal Pandora | Chime, Time Pandora
* Chime needs her 3 Time Keys (her pandora power split in thirds) in order to fully awaken.
* Clay has now marked Imra as his Marked Vessel.

Lancelot’s Power Recap

* Powers are called Pandora Resonance. (Anesidora's Key and Mark)
* Sword from Kristina is called Blade of Memories.
* Resonance lets him borrow Pandora Elemental powers by touching the belly of a Marked and borrowing a Marked Weapon by touching their chest.
* Resonance only works on people that have become close to him.
* Blade of Memories can copy and “remember” Marked Weapons Lance has used before.

Ascendant Lancelot Legacy

* Fought alongside El in the past. Had feelings and affection for the Water Pandora Marked but ultimately ended up with a maiden.
* Ascendant Lancelot was Marked by Anesidora (Mother of the Pandora) herself, same as his Descendant Lancelot now.
* Nebula too fought alongside El and Ascendant Lancelot, core was separated from her in their final battle and was frozen by El. It was placed in Paradigm Town where it absorbed the abundance of Pandora Energy and reformed a new body. She lost her memories in the process, it was only by chance she met Descendant Lancelot.

Prometheus Legacy

* Anesidora’s brother, stole her powers over Fire, Water, Metal, Time, Rock and Heart. He did so to protect her while the others ancients were stealing her other abilities. While he did lose Fire and Water, he scattered Metal, Time and Rock across Gaea, while Heart found itself someone it trusted. (That being the Du Lace family, starting with Lancelot of the past)
* Had a son named Theus, who learned of his father’s story and decided to correct all of this himself. He became a Gatekeeper, one who guarded one of three time keys. Like the other two, he lost not only his Time Key, but the Wind Key he had also been assigned to guard.
* Theus has also been collecting the scattered pieces to the forgotten Pandora of Metal, Time and Rock. Time being the one only one who is still missing 3 pieces, her keys.
* Theus gave these Pandora to girls he felt were capable of taking the responsibility, Time being give to Allison along with Metal just to make sure it was safe.

That is all, have fun with Pandora’s Mark Part 2!