He crossed his arms as he considered this. "If they aren't tipped off, if no one is aware Caedus went missing, then there would be no alert given out. However, if Metallia has been made aware, she would instantly pull for the General Kings and Queens to a meeting and stationed everyone to keep an eye out and possibly enforced patrols. Unlike this side, they are far more organized and have higher expectations."
He frowned more at the seriousness of this. "They could even institute some youma to roaming the castle."
Looking up ahead as Caedus spoke, he continued. "If not, then there would be the statues before Metallia's chamber, but that's if they activate to any threats, which would make sense. The castle is a labyrinth in and of itself too. Depends where the entire group is dropped off. If Caedus was in the Rift the entire time, then he probably has no idea of the layout of the current castle."
With this said, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of filled crystals. Energy collecting had been an easy task that one crystal had seemed such a pointless task – more always was better.
Moving ahead, he stood before Caedus and gave him the filled crystals, Castor's crystal lingering in his pocket before, with some regret, he reached back and pulled that last one out before hesitantly giving it to him. A little sample of Castor wouldn't do him any good in the great chance of going against Metallia. He had to choose his wants accordingly.
"Do you have an idea of where Metallia resides? With this many people, a surprise attack won't be much of a surprise with so many rushing in and getting lost. Last I checked, she was in a chamber before a row of live statues."
But that was assuming Metallia didn't move or change to different places.
Arthur the guardian cat
Arthur looked down at the other cat with narrowing eyes. "It's Arthur, kitten." He said, before jumping down off of Phact's shoulder and pulling out a crystal from his own sub-space storage. It had been filled slowly between cat naps but was a nice milky color now.
Taking it in his mouth, he walked off to drop it before Caedus before turning back to Phact, looking over at the other cat who was moving about.
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Etamin grinned at Cadmus. "I' am doing well, thank you,Cadmus,and yourself?" He offered a hand for a high five.
Etamin nodded in return to Caedus. He gave a grim nod and wondered what was next.
She gave Myrrha a smile and turned to the rest of the group, pointing as she spoke each name.
"Super Sailor Phact, Senshi of Doves," She said, pointing at the white and red super senshi. "She's my mentor." She said with a nod.
Next she pointed to the blonde Ganymed Page. "Venice, Page of Ganymed I believe..." She said with a nod. "The Page of Saturn with him is Erebus, if I am not mistaken."
Her hand next pointed to the Neptune Page, "This is Slievenamon, Page of Neptune."
"Then we have a few new arrivals who I am sure would love to introduce themselves." She said, with a small bow of her head.
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Corinth, Page of Neptune
Corinth had felt the pull and come, and having turned down a crystal as well, was prepared to sit on the periphery and observe. So it would come as no surprise when he spotted Dallol, and sidled up to her, placing his hand on the small of her back. "Hey," He said, leaning down to whisper in her ear. "Anything going on?"
She seemed to be on edge, so he moved his hands to her shoulders instead, starting to rub and massage them. "Once more into the breach, is it?" He asked her quietly, keeping his voice down.
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:15 am
Super Senshi Phact, Senshi of Doves
Phact had just opened her mouth to name herself to the rather animated Knight when her voice was replaced by that of a male...Caedus.
Attention flickered away from the group as she listened to his words. Something clearly had him spooked and that worried her. Though not nearly as much as the split lip on the Pluto Squire that appeared behind her. A double take with eyes the size of saucers was all she needed to see Havasu was a mess. And his explanation did little to calm her. But now was not the time to worry. All she could do now was shake her head as her hand dug out the crystal she had filled for their guest.
Mel on the other hand was a lost cause with worry. Did cats get ADHA? Or was he just a dog in a cat body. In a way, it made her wonder how Mel and Isis were the same breed. Isis had energy but she always struck Phact as being a bit more...sophisticated? But Kastra had taken to him and she was happy. That in turn made Phact pleased.
A warm smile was all she could offer Nirvana and Kastra as she followed Arthur up to return her crystal to its owner.
"Thank you. If you ever need anything, know you have friends on Earth...and Phact." She smiled softly giving him a verbal cue that his words had struck her before. Phact know had decided it was time to visit her homeworld after all of this was said and done. Caedus had given her a strength she did not know was there. In return, as she dropped the crystal into his hands, Phact dropped something else: a black cameo with the white image of a man gazing at a dove on his hand. A gift in return for the one she carried with her now.
Without another word, Phact turned to rejoin the group she stood to protect. These people looked to her now (at least some of them), and she would be damned if she let any of them down.
Dropping down, she once more reached out to Arthur to get him off the ground. "First off, you don't get under people's feet. You let the kitten do that." She purred seeing the annoyance her favorite fluff ball had to the walking energy drink. "Second, I want you to do something important. Find anything you think could be of informational or value of study. None of us know what will happen once we step inside so I'm trusting you to get to things some of us cannot."
Gevaudan though drew her attention back up. His words made something click in her brain. "How long have you been with us?" She asked bluntly, wondering who, if any would pick up as well: he was a purified agent.
One thing though was true, things he said, Phact agreed with. The agents were more organized that the white moon. Metallia said jump...they asked how high. Here, a Prince or Princess said jump...people looked a them like they were crazy.
So focused on Gevaudan was she that she almost missed Sabine saying her name. Blinking, she gazed towards Myrrha and smiled. "Sabine gives me too much credit. But I am pleased to meet you."
It was then she turned back to look at everyone in their group. "It appears our time to act is upon us." She said feeling that she might have quoted something just a bit too much. She was also wishing two others where there....where were Sidouer and Cetus?
But she continued. "While most of us do not know what waits for us by doing this, do know no one is alone now." Her eyes landed on Kastra and then towards Slievenamon. "If we are to get separated, do not hesitate to reach out for help via phone or ring. I would also like to ask that everyone try to keep an eye on another if possible. A buddy system if you would. We are better together than alone. Should we get separated, we are better as two than one." She eyed the love birds under the coat. "Someone who can help you where you are weak. Or give you something you lack." Gazing back at Havasu, she knew his reaction was to be with her. She needed him elsewhere. "Havasu, if you please, stay with one of the newer knights or senshi. They need your muscle and skills more than I." She added with a warm smile to him.
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Elpis gave Caedus a warm smile back, and when he spoke, he had her full focus. Without question, she produced the crystal he had given, hoping it had enough. She'd taken to using it to sleep as well as donate energy, and occasionally smulled it into areas her relatives were prone to examining it. With that though, Elpis nodded her head towards the others, shrugging.
"I'm good going at anywhere I'm needed. Can't spoeak for anyone else though. Depends on if we try a frontal assault or infiltration. Which do you suggest?" The Super Senshi asked. She could plan tactics yes, but the others likely gave as many cares as a bored snake, and while Elpis knew she was offensive, it... Did not seem common.
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Sailor Ferris
So, Elpis was here. Ferris carefully crept near, if only for the security of someone whom knew Callisto nearby, even if in passing - with less hostility. Elpis had tried helping in Luna Bay, and Ferris couldn't forget that debt. Carefully, she slipped out her crystal, and handed it to Caedus cautiously. She wasn't sure he wasn't a Xenomorph, and the Nostalgia Senshi finally puffed her chest a bit, and ducked behind Elpis nervously, the senior senshi looking absolutely confused. Ferris however, considered the deed done, and Elpis was as good a hiding place as any as she watched the others.
Sailor Alsafi
The very, ver new senshi crept towards the meeting, curious at the new feelings and sensations magic afforded her. She wanted to bring Broderick, but the kitten eluded her, and so with wide eyes and a shy look she crept near, before tilting her head at sighting Caedus. Was he a dragon? WELL. And Alsafi hummed, looking around at the crowd.
"Excuse me... What's going on? Is he a dragon? Cause if he is I really wouldn't tick him off."
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Cordoba nodded approaching Caedus, handing him the crystal, though at his words, she squeaked. She wasn't sure about a Castle, but an easy point might be nice, and Cordoba shuddered, drawing bak just slightly as her hand went to her missing hairpin, and she frowned. On the same token, if she saw Richterite to talk to....
Ugh. Moral conundrums.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge drew near, aware of his tardiness, but in time to hear Caedus request his crystals, a motion he completed by drawing it out of a pocket to hand over elegantly, and her nodded, turning to watch the crowd. His hope was to see Sailor Polaris, or some other Polaris Knight or even Snowball, though the numbers were large, prompting the knight to assume a point he could observe the action, frowning. The alien seemed to be friendly yes, but with certain individuals more than others. Could they afford to have this for an ally? Or was it more personal? Stonehenge hummed, and chose to observe, mentally noting Caedus' lack of taste. Clearly, he didn't notice the impressibe young knight, but he would, yes. He would.
Miss Kitty
The Mauvian approached the group, rubbing legs as she passed towards Caedus to drop her crystal, tail a question mark as she did before spotting her senshi standing nearby with some other hiding behind her. The mauvian rased a brow, but trot over, settling by Elpis' feet calmly, assuming an elegant pose learned observing a normal cat in her home, and she considered piping up, humming as she watched, eyes taking in the area. Surely there was something to do here, but first, to resist mothering so many babies.
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:52 am
Sailor Myrrha, Senshi of Scents
As Sabine went around the circle and introduced everyone to her Myrrha made a note of names. It would not do well if further into the future that she were to mix things up. She nodded politely to each new introduction before eyeing the newcomer who happened to be another talking cat. Myrrha's gaze widened on the animal before she shook her head. There was definitely more of these guardians around than she thought. It was a little overwhelming being with a larger crowd this time but at the same time she was gathering facts. She of course was a senshi but mingling in this group were the other allies of order.
Turning her gaze to the cat Mlinzi Myrrha watched the feline in silence before tuning into what Phact was saying. Buddy system? The scents senshi glanced around. If she were to choose a buddy it would be with someone she was familiar with. Her gaze tracked to where she had seen Cassiopeia earlier and Myrrha felt her resolve strengthen. She would have wanted familiarity but if she was needed with this larger group then perhaps she would stay. As Phact finished speaking Myrrha glanced to Sabine.
"Thank you for the introductions Sabine. It is much appreciated."
Looking at Phact, Myrrha sighed. She could just go along with the group but she needed to make sure. "Am I welcome within this group? I only ask because there is another I am familiar with who is present right now."
She smiled and nodded her head to Myrrha as she spoke. "Glad to be of service," She said with another small curtsy before turning her attention to Phact for a moment. "An really, you don't give yourself enough credit Phact."
Turning back to Myrrha, she smiled. "You are welcome to join us," She said, shooting a glance at Phact. "We welcome everyone who would be with us."
It was true, Phact had never turned anyone away - she doubted she would start now.
She noted Phact's words. She was not as familiar with signs of former agents as she was, but yes, it was a bit odd he knew so much about the layout of where they were going. Still - perhaps that was a good thing?
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:41 am
Super Sailor Phact, Senshi of Doves
The voice of the senshi of Scents made Phact turn and give a smile as well as a nod. "You are always welcome with us. But if you feel needed else with, then by all means go to them."
The senshi of doves gave her a warm nod. "Never limit yourself in friends but don't stretch yourself too far. Our doors are always open and if you ever have questions, I will be happy to chat with you. We all would."
She could see Myrrha was a bit over taken with the size of the group and the bonds that had already started to form. Had this been another situation, Phact would have offered some time to talk and take it all in. But with what was going on, sometimes it helped to be with ones you already knew. Still, the choice was to the young senshi.
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They were running late, terribly late, and Cetus wasn't exactly pleased with this. He wasn't fond of being late, but it was a common occurrence for him, so when he did arrive he went right to seeking out Phact and the group from several nights back. Golden eyes looked about as he tried to find them, which should be easy as it was such a large group he was seeking out. When he finally did spot them he pointed them out to his cousin. "There."
And from the sound of it, and the looks of things, the crystals were being collected. "Turn in time." He added as he looked to Sidouer. "Should we go turn them in and than join the group?" Or let the group know they were here before going up to Caedus and turning them in. From what he was hearing around them it seemed this might be the night - they would enter into the Negaverse's personal space tonight. He didn't like this, he would have to keep Sidouer safe and as many others in the group as he could...he needed to do his best but how when he lacked the power of others in the group? He was sure his cousin already knew he disliked being so...weak for lack of a better word. He wasn't as strong as her, Phact, or even that Squire as they all had more than he did.
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 12:39 pm
Slievenamon, Page of Neptune
"I guess that is the case," Slievenamon said to Erebus's mentioning there being a good number of them. The page hadn't registered it until now, but as she looked around, she noticed there were a ton of people with powers like hers.
An underground world she hadn't even known about until her shell flute appeared to her. It still boggled her mind what she was.
She hesitated from saying more with Caedus spoke, her hackles standing on end. Others seemed comfortable to her, from what she could tell, and even on friendly terms. Had they taken the time to get to know him? Silently cursing herself for not taking the opportunity, she produced the crystal he requested, but turned her attention to the group instead for guidance. When Sabine stretch out a hand to give it over to the cloaked figure, she did the same.
"I'm glad we could've helped you in any way," Slievenamon said to Caedus. It was the best she could muster at that moment.
Upon being introduced to the new person, the redhead flashed the underside of a gloved hand in a wave. "Nice to meet you," she said to Myrrha.
Her attention quickly snapped to Phact come her words. "I'll... I'll do that without fail," she said obediently, though the fear with her burbled up.
She glanced over at the arrival of Cetus and offered a small smile at the other person she recognized from the meeting.
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Cadmus was pumped. He had been collecting energy from his father for who knows how long for this very moment. Quickly, he slipped the crystal from his pocket and handed it over to Caedus. "Finally," he said softly to himself. "Time for us to really make a dent in the bad guys!"
His hand didn't return to his person, but slapped against Etamin's offered high five lightly. "Pretty good, pretty good," he said. "Caedus called at a really sucky time, but I'd rather help him out then do what I gotta do, though."
Quail was actually surprised when someone came up and kissed Aegir's cheek like that, but he just let out a laugh and shrugged at him. What could you do? A pang of jealousy went through him. There'd be a day he had a friend on the Order side he'd be friends with. Maybe in a similar manner, maybe not.
"Thymr? He seems very bright." Mainly because his uniform was, but there was something a bit calming about the white haired man. Ah, well.
His eyes moved to Virgo when she talked and he looked mildly surprised. "Oh." He honestly was hoping she didn't remember that, but it didn't seem like she was going to punch him for it. Which was good, because a punch from anyone would end up bruising him and then he'd have to come up with another lie to tell his boyfriend and ugh. It was already really complicated and he didn't want to complicate it further.
Then Virgo called the other out and he kept his mouth shut, waiting for the response.
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Erebus, Squire of Saturn
He let go of Venice when the other Knight pulled away to bow and address Caedus though he didn't move away. When Mlinzi came running in and rubbed against his and Venice's legs he gave the guardian cat an amused smile. At least someone was still in good spirits. He looked over to Gevaundan when he brought up the question of they layout of the castle. He thought he could remember a couple of others bringing that up last time around as well. "If he doesn't know where he is going, I believe we have a few purified that would if nothing else." He suggested to the Knight. Apparently that would include the other Ganymede Knight from the sound of things.
When he heard Sabine say his name he turned and gave a smile and a nod to Myrrha. "Nice to meet you, like Sabine said I'm Erebus though I'm a Squire rather then a Page." Honest mistake really and probably just a slip of the tongue since the other two were Pages. Phact caught his attention after that with her talk of needing to stick close to at least one other person and he nodded, agreeing with her. It would be better if they all stuck together but like the Super implied, things happen that you can't account for. He gave a brief smile to Slievenamon in response and a nod. "Seems so."
"Ah! Same here, Cadmus!" Etamin nodded and grinned. Then he frowned. He hoped they were doing the right thing.
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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 3:00 pm
The cat which had arrived, with a familiar senshi, he wondered just what the cat was on. They seemed to have far more energy than a normal cat could posses. Was it because they were a a guardian cat? He doubted it, no other cats could be seen being as rambunctious as this one had been the other night and seemed to almost be tonight. At least it seemed like the argument between Sabine and Gevaudan seemed to have died, that was good. They shouldn't be fighting, or arguing, when they might be going off to die tonight. They should be getting along, or at least be calm, as it wouldn't be good to be going in all worked up and tense. Once he was back in Erebus's arms, and using his coat to keep them both warm, he let his dark eyes drift back to Gevadaudan who was talking again.
Listening to Gevaudan's description of things didn't ease Venice in one bit, it made this idea seem even more like they were walking right off to their deaths. Or at least it made the idea of dying more possible to him, the way the Negaverse's protections sounded and their organization. "Sounds bad for us." Because it didn't seem like the senshi and knights were very organized. They also, from what he could gather, didn't know where they'd be entering from or going, or how to get there. It just sounded like they might be running, or wandering, all about a big area. This didn't sound good at all to him and it was unsettling.
"Sounds like they are together." Organized he meant but did it matter? The same point was made in the simple sentence. It sounded like the Negaverse had their ducks in a row where as they didn't - clearly. They couldn't even all get along right now when they might soon be going off to fight the so called enemy.
Looking to Phact he nodded his head. "Will stay with Erebus and Gevaudan...?" He wasn't sure on the past part and looked to his fellow Ganymede knight, silently asking if they would stick together during this trip into the Negaverse's home, he didn't have magic at the moment and his weapon wasn't a weapon if you asked him - it was a feather duster. So many people and his attention was bouncing from person to person, so he could properly address them each. A glance to the senshi of scents and he smiled, nodding his head. "Yes, welcome here. Pleasure to meet you." Nodding his head to Sabine then. "Correct, Venice of Ganymede." That was to Sabine who had guessed correctly at who he was. When Cetus arrived, with his cousin, he gave a small bow of his head which could have been considered a simple head nod. The other at least understood him, he could speak his native tongue with him, and that he appreciated as it made things easier for him. The other was able to translate for him within their group if he needed it, or if he needed the other to translate a term he was more comfortable with using.
"Yeabo." Looking up at Erebus as he spoke now. "You will stay with me." It wasn't a question but a statement. He wasn't letting the other out of his sight if he could help it, and the other wasn't going to take off on him, he wouldn't be allowing it. "Nothing stupid...don't want you hurt. Can take care of self." He didn't want Erebus to jump in front of anything or risk himself just to keep him safe. Some ground rules were going to be needed, or so he felt, for tonight.
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So it was time to turn those crystals in - ok. Nodding her head she pulled the crystal she had out, she'd had it down the front of her uniform as it really was the only place to put things. Pulling one arm inside her coat, so she looked like an amputee, she let her hand wander up to her chest and down the metal part so she could retrieve the crystal which was wrapped up in cloth so it wouldn't drain her energy constantly till she was so tired it decided to stop.
With the cloth wrapped crystal in hand she brought her hand from her chest and slowly managed to get it back into the sleeve of her coat. Once her hand poked out of the coat sleeve she was headed toward Caedus to turn it over. "Thank you for allowing us to help. I hope the energy we've gathered is enough to help you and us." And hoped it was enough so they hadn't come here to just get handed the crystals again and told to gather more, that it wasn't enough. That would be embarrassing and just not good, she din't want to wait even longer before they could do something. So she hoped everyone had collected a fair amount, done their part, and they could do something...now if her cousins would just show up....
As she stepped away from Caedus the foot tapping once more started.
