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Ephlas reflexively cast a bit of Deep Magic; a blunt-pointed pillar of solidified sand jutted from the Sands below, quickly and with enough force to flip the beetle onto its back, and possibly give it a head concussion.

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Dakon began running, gaining momentum, until he reached the city walls a good fifty yards away. With this momentum, Dakon ran right up the side of the walls (however high they may be) and jumped the last few feet, to pull himself up onto the wall and scan the Sands beyond, searching for any sign of Vinn and Aria.

The sandgliders were still outside the city, however Vinn had now decided to read while Aria was calling to the walls.

(I did the last one...)

((Bump))

(Which one? Also, I'm just before Meta Ridley... trying to find those missile expansions and the last Chozo text...)

((Sorry, Z... Not much I can do about Cedric. Maybe I can help... Do you wanna summarize your situation for me, please?))

((Sweet, you're into the scans too? All of my Metroid-playing friends don't care at all about finding all of the scans. As for missile expansions, it is almost impossible to find them all unless you find them in order of first to last. When I hunt for expansions (of any kind) I always mute the game's music so I can listen for the sound it makes when you are near a power-up. It's very useful; you should try it if you haven't already.))

((Fighting Meta Ridley was a flaming pain in the a** for me. Then again, I'm talking to someone who thrashed the Omega Pirate first try, so you should do just fine. You're skills from the first Metroid Prime will definitely serve you well in the sequel, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. The plot of that game is pretty disturbing... have you looked into it at all?))

((Okay... What the hell is up with the shirtless guy on page 78? ...Momo!))

((I'll start up something to quell the static of the Caravan story.))

As the caravan rode along the desert sands, Raedou was sniffing in displeasure at the bowl of burnt... stuff... that Perrault put on his lap.

"Go ahead!" said the elf when he handed Raedou the bowl, "Dig in!"

Raedou was never a fan of tomato-based foods. He liked fruit better. He took the meal and gave it to Ackune, who gobbled it up in one bite, bowl and all. The bison didn't seem to mind. As time passed, the sun rose higher in the sky, beating down on the caravan with it's white-hot fists. The heat was beginning to prove more than poor Ackune could bear, which concerned Raedou greatly.

He pulled down a nearby coil, which caused a trio of large umbrellas to pop out of the roof, providing shade for the entire caravan. He then pulled out a tiny umbrella hat and plopped it on Ackune's head. The bison meowed in gratitude and picked up the pace.

Soon enough, the caravan came upon what looked like a giant screw in the ground, towering above the desert, gleaming in the harsh sunlight. Along it's sides, structures that looked like stairs spiraled upward and downward, most likely leading to every nook and cranny of the building. On it's top sat a giant, round cap-like thing, similar to a large mushroom head.

"This must be the prison Acteon." said the Ganzi as he turned to his companions, "We are coming in on the prison, my friends. Please prepare yourselves now."

((I am in the same situation. It's hard finding time to post, but I do what I can. I'm sorry, Z... crying ))