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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 19:42:44 GMT -5
Gia gave a sigh of relief at Gunmax's words, then went to the weapon rack to claim something. She found no gun of use, for she didn't much support those weapons, but she noticed two knives that she found tasteful for battle. She gripped them, practicing a bit, before turning toward the others, ready to mobilize.
D'eon nodded at Hulk, then Cody and the vampire king let go, figuring the giant could walk on his own now. D'eon dusted off his pants and looked to Cody, the two staying in the back for awhile. "Cody, it will come, you know?" The man promised, turning to his brother. Cody's eyes widened in interest, before giving a confused look. "Your purpose. It will come." D'eon assured him.
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Post by inakamoto on May 21, 2014 3:50:36 GMT -5
"Don't worry, Doc," Maria called back, "our next stop should be right around...here!"
As she spoke, Maria pointed towards a single door, with a sign above it reading, "Teleportation Facility". This was their ticket to getting to the holding cell. As the door slid open for them, the room itself was fairly spacious. At one end was the teleporter machine, which resembled a wide, cylindrical glass enclosure with a square opening at the front, and a floor that seemed to emit bright white glow. Directly across from it was the control station, which contained a singular square screen, and various controls surrounding it.
Maria quickly made her way to the control station. "Everyone, quick, get on the teleporter pad," Maria said hastily, indicating the teleporter machine across from her.
As he and Hulk made their way to the machine, Captain America continued glancing backwards towards Carl, a part of him feeling as though he needed to talk to him, but another part reminding him of the mission at hand.
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Gun-Max turned to Esmeralda, "Don't worry. The way I figure it, you're old man's probably 3 floors down from the Ground Floor. Once the platform gets here, we'll just fly up a few floors, meet him halfway, then boom, your home free."
"Provided we don't encounter any more bots," Haruhi said cautiously, hefting Konata back onto her back.
Gun-Max then joined Alpha-7 at the weapons rack. It looked like they'd be the only ones packing any firepower: Alpha-7 choosing a standard shotgun, and a hand-gun, while Gun-Max hefted an assault rifle into his hands. Honestly, Alpha-7 couldn't blame the others for shying away from the guns. She figured it was because she was more used to them that she never really thought of any other means of defense.
As she spoke, a metal impact could be heard coming from the wall opposite of the entrance to the cell, indicating the arrive of their platform.
"We'll be fine," Alpha-7 said reassuringly as she quickly typed in a command in the computer console. Immediately, the metal wall began to part, revealing a more cavernous space beyond it. Unfortunately, it also revealed something neither of the members of Team-X had been anticipating: standing there, on the platform, was a battalion of assault drones, all aiming their blasters at the group. In the lead, was another robot, this one larger and more intimidating than the others.
Alpha-7 didn't recognize the lead robot. Its design made it seem more feminine compared to the others. Most notable was the appendages sticking out of its back; they almost looked like...spider legs.
"Shit," Gun-Max muttered through grit teeth.
"Well, well, well," The Lead Robot spoke, "so, this was the source of that alarm I received. I must commend you, Alpha-7; you and your toy cop over there proved more trouble than I initially anticipated."
Alpha-7's eyes suddenly widened, the voice she heard coming from the lead robot was all to familiar, "...GLaDOS?"
"In the flesh," GLaDOS responded, "metaphorically speaking, of course."
Gun-Max shared the same look of horror as he looked on at GLaDOS's new body, "Double shit..."
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on May 21, 2014 9:56:24 GMT -5
((Inakamoto, wanna start wrapping up this part of the rescue thread? It's been going on for over a month now and I think we should get the next part started.))
Carl seemed glad about Facilier's help, and that was enough for the wizard. Although, knowing Esmeralda and Belle, they would probably want to help find Sally too, if given the chance. He knew both girls were friends with her, and when their friends were in trouble, they would crawl through Heaven and Hell to get them back. He resisted the urge to groan when Maria told everyone to get on the teleporter pad. Man-made teleportation still gave him the heebie-jeebies. At the rate normal humans were going, they were going to be able to do everything a wizard could do. And then what would people like Facilier do? Well, it didn't matter. "Alright, everyone on," he said as he stepped onto the pad.
Gun-Max assurances that they wouldn't leave Facilier and the others behind made Esmeralda feel a little better. "Alright. Belle, try to get in contact with Duncan and tell him we're on our way. I don't know how well magic can travel in a place like this, but it's worth a shot." But before anything else could be done, a whole shit load of assault drones showed up, and they looked ready to blow every person in here to shreds. One of them was GLaDOS, who looked very...reformed, to say the least. Esmeralda took half a step back, although her fists were already glowing with fireballs. She wouldn't let these guys take away her freedom again. She was going to fight through every last one of them, even if it killed her.
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Post by zuyuri on May 21, 2014 12:29:32 GMT -5
Before Belle could even touch the ring, an unwelcome interruption shown forth. The leader of the new group appeared to be GLaDOS, whoever that was. Was she an android? A mutated Cu-Bug with AI? The possibilities given the science fiction genre were kind of endless. But whoever she was, she was clearly NOT going to let the others simply walk away. Belle nocked her first arrow, drawing the tight metal twine back. Once she was in a position, her thoughts drifted to her boyfriend...and she touched the ring. Her thoughts echeod through. "We're all okay, but it looks like you guys better be on your toes."
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 13:23:02 GMT -5
Shen was feeling glad that they'd made it this far. But he didn't let it show on his face. Over-confidence would lead to their downfall. And the last thing he wanted to do was jinx this. The rescue team had been succeeding thus far. But what if there was some surprise waiting for them later.
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Post by rockshalunesta on May 21, 2014 16:13:18 GMT -5
At Justin's accusing tone AnneMarie gave him a hard look. True they had been a part of the company who had captured them, but they clearly weren't anymore. As she listened to the plan she began to smile. She could actually do something othre than wait to be rescued. She picked up a sword and walked close to Raven and Konata so she could help protect the injured girl. AnneMarie saw her younger self in the young girl. She looked at Belle in interest at the mention of her rings abilities. At the new voice fear struck her heart. Just when things were going so well.
Rita's eyes sparkled with joy when she saw Kenoko. Afer hugging Charlie she ran over to the girl and hugged her. She stood next to Kenoko determined to protect her until they were back home. At the sight of all the weapons she noticed three bags that held a pile of familiar looking dog tags. "Itchy look. Our miricle dog tags." She ran over and grabbed the three bags and handed two of them to her companions. She tucked hers into her fur. At the sight of the robots blocking the exit Rita growled. She wouldn't let them seperate her from her family again.
Itchy walked next to AnneMarie and Raven he wanted to leave, but more importantly he wanted them all to get out safely. He kept his eye on the injured girl. He looked up at Rita's voice and with a grin put the dog tags in his hat. "Now we're talking." He said wagging his tail. At the new arrival he looked at Charlie and Rita. Rita looked mad but Charlie looked like he was about to murder anything and anyone who stood in his way to freedom.
Justin's anger lessened at Raven's words. He knew it wasn't entirely the girls fault. And from the looks of it they weren't exactly in Tony's good graces anymore. "You're right. I'm sorry Haruhi. I'm just angry to be back here again." He gave a small smile. "Let's get out of here." He said as they followed Gun-Max and Alpha-7. At the sight of the weapons his eyes looked for a sword since his had been taken. He smiled as he saw Rita find something her family could use. His smile widened when AnneMarie found a sword. Next to the sword she found was his own sword. He quickly grabbed it and turned at GLaDOS's voice. His smile evaporated and was replaced with a scowl. "Payback time." He growled.
Charlie's joy at being reunited with AnneMarie, Rita and Itchy was short lived. They still needed to get out. He quickly grabbed the bag of miricle dog tags and tucked them into his fur. At the sight of GLaDOS and her army a look of pure anger and hate crossed the angel's eyes. He had already been seperated from those he loved not once but twice, he wasn't about to let that happen again. He joined Justin at the front of the group ready to fight. He would hold nothing back.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 20:45:17 GMT -5
Quasimodo nodded"Aye, Al, don't count cher chickens before they hatch. Facilier, gangway left buggy! " Starfire slammed her hulk sized strength on the bug itchin to grab Facilier mid air it seemed" I have gotten the bug sir.''called out Starfire with a salute. Raven blinked her head snapped up sensing Gaara as she touched her forhead" Gaara..?"she'd whisper. "Are you in here?" she'd think, trying to get to his mind.
Quasimodo shifted back into his human form as he smirked at Aladdin whom, was busy kicking buggy butt"Doctor Facilier, you and I should go a-head of the others with Quasi- to clear paths, Starfire can hold off the bugs on her own it seems, though she will eventually need help!'' Said Aladdin, he cared for Esme- and wanted to touch, smell,..love her till he could never ever let her go.
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Post by inakamoto on May 22, 2014 4:43:16 GMT -5
((OOC: I'm trying to move it as quick as possible. T_T))
Once the entire team was on the pad, Maria began inputting the coordinates into the teleporter. After that, she input another command into the keyboard, and caused a small, spherical device to appear on the control panel. Quickly, she picked the device up, and programmed another set of coordinates into it. Once she was completed, she started a timer on the console, which would activate the teleporter within a few seconds, giving herself enough time to join the others.
As Maria stepped onto the pad, Captain America looked inquisitively at the sphere in her hand, "What's that?"
"Something that I'm praying actually works," Maria replied.
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Alpha-7 struggled to find the words, "But...but how...?"
"Did I escape?" GLaDOS asked, "the answer is simple, really: I'm smarter than you. I mean, let's be honest, did you really think you people could keep me trapped forever?"
Gun-Max kept his gun trained on GLaDOS as he quickly activated his built-in communicator, "Tony? If you're receiving this, pick up now."
"I'm afraid that won't do you much good," GLaDOS said as she casually strolled towards the group, "Mr. Stark is, how should I say, permanently disposed of."
Haruhi's face began to turn pale as she processed GLaDOS's words, "You...you killed him."
"Yes, imagine that," GLaDOS said with an evil chuckle, "the world's smartest human being, and he couldn't even save himself."
Alpha-7 gulped as GLaDOS slowly made her way closer. It was as bad as the probability scenarios predicted, their worst fears made real. She was free, and now no one was safe.
Just then, a large group of shimmering lights appeared behind the cirque members. Once the lights faded, they revealed the rescue team, accompanied by Hulk, Captain America, and Maria. As Maria looked the scene over, she was surprised to see the rest of Team-X among the imprisoned Cirque Members.
"Alpha?" Maria asked, "What're you-?"
"Maria!" Gun-Max shouted, "Get 'em outta-!"
Gun-Max's warning was cut off by a sudden explosion from the entrance to the cell. The doors were blown away, and more assault drones quickly poured in, all pointing their weapons at the Cirque Members and Team-X. At the same time, three sets of claws tore away at the ceiling above them, revealing a group of cy-bugs, also pointing their weapons at the group. Hulk and Captain America immediately took up defensive positions, protecting as much of the Cirque Members as possible.
"It's GLaDOS," Alpha-7 said as she looked half-back at Maria, "she's freed herself."
Maria was silent for the moment, looking about herself with a stunned look on her face before speaking, "I see. This might explain a few things."
"Maria, Doctor Facilier," GLaDOS said in a teasing tone of voice, "how good of you to join us. I was planning on hunting you down myself, but seeing you here, like little lambs ready for slaughter...it's touching for you to show such courtesy."
"Leave them alone, GLaDOS," Alpha-7 said sternly, positioning herself between the robots and the Cirque Members, "they have nothing to do with this. It's us you want, not them."
"Now, why on Earth would I let them go?" GLaDOS asked, "After all the trouble I went through to bring them here, do you honestly believe I'd let them simply walk out of here?"
"'Trouble you went through'?" Gun-Max asked incredulously, "The hell are you-?"
"The anonymous tip," Maria said, her fists beginning to clench, "that email I received about Cirque Mystique. That was you."
"To be honest, I'd hoped you'd seek them out yourself," GLaDOS explained, "but I suppose even pawns need a little nudge once in a while."
"I...I don't understand," Haruhi said with a look of fear mixed with confusion, "why would you do this?"
"My designs are my own," GLaDOS answered, slowly stepping backwards behind her line of drones, "but lets just say my plans would require minimum resistance, and getting rid of Facilier, and his circus freaks, would serve my goals."
As GLaDOS spoke, the drones slowly began closing in on the Cirque Members and Team-X. The two groups were slowly bunched together as the hum of the robots' weapons began steadily grow louder. Alpha-7 and Gun-Max tried to shield as many of the Cirque Members as they could, defiantly aiming their weapons at the assault drones. Hulk held his arms out, using his body to protect the cirque members behind him. Captain America took up position near Maria, holding his shield up to give her as much cover as possible. Haruhi had dropped to her knees, desperately trying to call upon her powers to protect them, but it proved futile; she had become so frantic and panicked, she couldn't gain the focus necessary to summon them. All the while, Maria remained rigid, her face frozen in a permanent scowl.
"Well, it's been fun," GLaDOS said with a smug smile on her face, "goodbye."
Just then, Maria raised her head, speaking loud and clear, "Prometheus!"
As soon as the word was out of her mouth, a sudden beeping could be heard inside the surrounding drones and cybugs. Soon, all of them began dropping to the ground like rag dolls. At the same time, the lights in the facility began to shut down, and a dying hum heard throughout the facility indicated a loss of power.
GLaDOS looked around herself, her look of confidence replaced with confusion, "Wait. What's this? What's going on?"
"Gotcha," Maria said with a half smile.
As she spoke, she pulled the silver sphere from her pocket, and pressed the single button on the side. In an instant, the device generated a sudden flash of blue-white light, and created a sphere of energy that encompassed all the Cirque Members and Team-X. After a few moments, the sphere then vanished in the blink of an eye, taking the Cirque Members and Team-X with it.
GLaDOS stood silent, her form steadily becoming rigid at the scene before her.
That...bitch...
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In an instant, the group suddenly found themselves in a dark, cavernous chamber, absolutely no light source available. Almost immediately, Gun-Max activated flash light that was built into his left forearm, while Alpha-7 activated her night-vision circuit to get a better look at her surroundings. As she looked about herself, the surroundings struck her with a sudden sense of familiarity.
"What the heck was that???" Haruhi asked in a frantic voice.
"The Insta-Porter," Maria said casually, holding up the spherical device.
Gun-Max turned suddenly when he heard Maria's words, "Are you nuts?! We never got a chance to test that thing!"
"I know," Maria said, "at least we know it works."
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on May 22, 2014 10:14:54 GMT -5
((Okay.))
"No way we're splitting up, Al," Facilier said. "That's just what these Strato-Form nutheads want us to do. Then, they'll pick us off one by one. We're strongest if we stay together." Facilier wasn't about to risk the lives of his rescue team by splitting up the group, even if it did help them find Esmeralda and the others quicker. He wanted as little damage done to the circus members as possible. The teleporter soon activated, the light blinding Facilier for a moment. When he could finally see, he wasn't sure if their situation was any better. Maria had managed to teleport them to the kidnapped circus members. But, there were tons of robot drones ready to fire at them at any moment. Plus, GLaDOS looked ready to attack too, and he seemed even more menacing than the Hulk was.
Despite the danger they were in, Esmeralda couldn't help but feel overjoyed when she saw her father. "Dad! How the heck did you get here?"
"It's a long story, and one we'll tell once we get out of here," he replied.
"But Dad...GLaDOS killed Tony," Esmeralda said, her voice a little fearful. "How are we going to beat someone like that?"
"Killed Tony, huh?" Facilier gave a little smirk in GLaDOS's direction. "Well, that's one less person we have to deal with. You just made our job a bit easier."
But, there would be no fight at the moment. Maria still had a trick up her sleeve. She managed to cut off the electricity, making the robots practically fall apart, and teleport them to safety. Granted, they were still inside the building, but at least they were away from a psycho GLaDOS and tons of angry drones. Once Esmeralda saw that the group was out of danger, she threw her arms around Facilier, tears starting to form in her eyes.
"Oh Dad, I thought you would never come," she said, her voice getting a little hysterical. "I thought I was going to be here forever. And the things they did..." She paused for a moment, Rourke coming to her mind. "Dad, there's a guy here, Rourke. If he finds-"
"You don't need to worry about him," Facilier said. "I took care of him myself. The guy liked to brag a little too much. So I showed him what happens when he messes with us."
Esmeralda wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, although she still felt like sobbing from relief. Rourke was gone. That alone made her a little less afraid, despite the damage he had done to her. "And Aladdin, is he..."
"He's right here," Facilier said. His right hand became engulfed in flames, giving off a little more light. Esmeralda soon picked out Aladdin among the globs of people. She threw her arms around him, holding onto him as if she would never let go.
Facilier gave a little smile. He had done what he had come to do. Everyone was here. Now they just had to get out. But...he glanced up at the ceiling, where he knew GLaDOS was still alive and kicking. He couldn't be allowed to live, not when he posed such a threat. And not just to the circus, but to all supernatural creatures. Somebody like him couldn't be reasoned with. Facilier came to a decision and he turned to address the group. "I know I brought you guys here for a rescue mission, not a war. But it seems as though it's come to that. Even if we make it out of here, GLaDOS can come after us again, or try to hurt even more supernaturals like us. I can't leave this place knowing that somebody like him exists. So, I have to take him down. Whoever wants to join me can do so. Everyone else will find their way out of the building and be transported back to the circus."
"Dad, you're not going to face him alone," Esmeralda said. "I'm coming with you."
"Esme, you can't," Facilier said, looking at her sternly. "I know what Rourke's done to you. You're in no shape to fight, and I can't risk having you get even more hurt. I'm sorry."
Esmeralda sighed, but she knew her father was right. Her magic power was still suffering from an emotional block, and she would be more harm than good when going up against GLaDOS.
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Post by zuyuri on May 22, 2014 12:14:49 GMT -5
As everyone was disappearing, a very familiar magic lock connected in Gaara's head. Yes. It was Raven. She was all right. He kept holding onto that very faint glimmer of hope as Maria led them into the chambers. At first, it seemed like a happy reunion. Friends and family would be reunited. But then more drones came in. At the head stood a figure that Maria and the Captain only named 'GLaDOS'. Before any questions could be asked, the group AGAIN was teleported, this time in a hidden cavern. NOW was the time for reunion. Gaara immediately ran over to his wife, pulling her into the deepest of embraces before kissing her passionately. "I'm never letting you go again," he vowed.
It all happened literally in a flash. The rescue team arriving, the escape with Maria's orb, and now everyone figuring out what to do next. Belle embraced her father and godmother - both of whom were looking down at her with unshed tears. Moses had held her for perhaps the longest hug, stroking her hair and murmuring compliments only meant for her ears. Zelda copied this motion, smiling down in approval at her goddaughter's show of courage. Her blue eyes fell when she saw Belle turn her head in concern to glance over at Esmeralda. The poor girl looked crumpled and defeated; no doubt an awful feat had happened. It explained why Facilier had reacted. Zelda put two and two together, and without any further questions, approached the ringmaster. "I volunteer to go with you. Tony Stark threatened my home, and even though he may have been taken care of, I am not willing to let an artificial intelligence ruin Hyrule as well."
"Zelda..." Belle opened her mouth to object, but the queen silenced her with a hand up. Belle knew what Zelda was going to say. That Belle had been fighting for a long time, and needed to rest and take care of Esmeralda. And she had a lot to do in regards of keeping the others safe. With a frustrated sigh, Belle looked away before a familiar face caught her eye. Her fiance. The one person who kept her strong throughout all of it. She flung herself into Duncan and kissed him. "I missed you so much it hurt."
Carl massaged his stiff joint. "Before we head into battle, Facilier...what can our new allies tell us about this GLaDOS figure?" His yellow eyes darted over to Maria, Captain, Gun-Max and Alpha-7. They knew the answers, and if they were to fight the new threat, they would need all the information they needed. ((To be continued...?))
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 18:08:37 GMT -5
Raven appeared near by Esmerelda after healing others that needed it; her form grunted as she did walk half way into someone , she was sure- she'd be scooped up by Gaara, her eyes widen as she hugged him back. ..and kissed him deeply."Good. Don't.''she'd nuzzle her self into his arms.Aladdin held close to Esme his form swaying a little when he was pounced."Hello my beautiful flower...'' he'd whisper...kissing her deeply."After we get out of here.. you and I are going to have the best damned wedding I can think of.''he'd smile softly. Starfire , who lit up a starbolt spoke" We must be getting of the going people!" she'd call, as Quasimodo called out"Yeah, we might have visitors that Glados controls and we won't know till they show up .'' Raven smirked"I'll go. Gaara- i've got to pay them back for what they did to Arella...also..we have two daughters now.''she'd whisper. ( this was never role-played out so i'll do a fanfiction of it Inaka .) Her hands powering up . "I've had enough rest when knocked out and experimented on.. the bitch took my Diamoned on my forhead, my Childs normal self and more..I want my vengence in a healthy mannor.'' Said Raven.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2014 22:35:33 GMT -5
To be quite honest, everything that happened after that wave of cybugs that attacked had been nothing but a blur of violence and duty. True to their nature as experiments, Duncan and Margaret's minds had gone into a state that they knew as drone-mode. They were both built, trained, and modified to be living drones, soldiers; their lo0ved ones had been prisoners for too long and they would not stand for it any longer. All the conversations, the teleportation, neither of them registered it on a conscious level. They were instinct, they were duty and they wold not stop until their goal was accomplished. It was only when the violence had ended and the voices of the captures members got through to them that they came back to themselves. Margaret's battle stance relaxed slightly. Duncan blinked. The two, having remained close the entire time, looked around. It was dark. What on earth had happened? Margaret's eyes went wide when she realized the group had doubled in size.
"Belle?" Duncan called. Even with his heat-sensory vision to guide him in the dark, he couldn't tell who was who. The gem in his chest pulsed warmly. The next second a familiar pair of arms were around him. "Belle!" he exclaimed, hugging her tightly. He returned the kiss and let out a laugh, relief filling him as he held his fiancee. Margaret wrapped her arms around the both of them with a relieved sigh.
"Belle, honey, we're so glad you're safe!" she said. "Are you hurt? Did they inject you with anything? Did they give you any pills or--or subject you to tests? Have you felt sick? Anything at all?"
By the time everything was said and done, all of those scenarios had played out so quickly that it made Jane's head almost literally spin. The entire group was left in a dark place that she didn't know, and while she could see in the dark, her vision was blurry. She was searching for faces, but all she could see were uniform shapes. Her head was screaming in pain, her ears were ringing, and all of these voices talking at once weren't making it better. The mental link she'd formed severed as her mind began to give out from all of the strain she'd placed upon it. Even when she barely needed to do so, Jane was finding it difficult to breathe. At some point in the moments they'd been in that dark place, she had sunken to her knees. "No," she whispered, ignoring the burning in her throat with all her might. She was crawling. Crawling away from the people of the group that had the scent of prey about them. "Auntie," she whimpered, the weight of weakness settling upon her body finally making her collapse completely. Where was Esmeralda? Where was Cody? She needed them. She needed them more than she needed blood. She was too weak even to feed. "Auntie... Auntie..." With the most of what remained of her mental strength she reached out to them, hoping to touch their minds, hoping they'd find her.
'Auntie. Cody. I need you.'
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Post by inakamoto on May 24, 2014 14:48:55 GMT -5
Not long after they arrived in the new location, Konata slowly began to stir, her eyes still half closed after her ordeal, "W-where...are we...?"
"Someplace GLaDOS can't reach us," Alpha-7 explained. As she spoke, she made her way to a power switch at the far end of the chamber. After flipping it up, a low hum of power generators could be heard as lights immediately came alive, revealing the location to an underground cavern. In the cavern, there was a large metal structure: a platform with metal stairs in front of a building seemingly built into the rock walls. Over the platform hung a rusted metal sign reading, "Aperture Science".
Just as the lights came on, an aged tape recording could be heard playing on the speakers near the building. A man with a loud, projecting voice was heard:
"Greetings, valued volunteers, and welcome to Aperture Science! Now, I'm sure you've already met one another on the bus ride here, so let me introduce myself. I'm Cave Johnson, President and CEO of Aperture Science. I own this place. And, yeah, I'm pretty sure you all have a lot of questions, but don't worry, they'll all be answered in due time. In the meantime, my lovely assistant, Caroline, will be more than happy to assist you along the course of your experience here at out Scientific Research and Development Center. Say hello, Caroline...Ha-ha, she's the backbone of our facility. Pretty as a postcard, too. Sorry, fellas, she's married. To SCIENCE!"
Alpha-7 wore a look of nostalgia as she listened to the recording. It had been so long since she was last down here. The memories flooded back like a rush of murky water. In all honesty, there weren't many fond memories of this place...
Maria turned to Facilier upon hearing his plan of action, "Doctor, I can't ask you to do this. You came here to rescue your daughter, and your...your family. And you've done exactly that. I don't want to drag you in any further than we already have."
"Why not?" Gun-Max asked, "This is their fight, too. If they wanna help, let 'em help."
"It's not that simple," Maria said.
"They're tough," Hulk spoke gruffly, "Hulk say let 'em come with."
"No, you don't understand!" Maria spoke more firmly, "I can't let them risk their lives over our mistake! GLaDOS is too dangerous. Even as we speak, she's probably already countermanding the Prometheus Contingency. Once she regains full control of Strato-Form Industries-."
"Maria!" Captain America spoke, "We need them. If we send them away, and we fail here, GLaDOS will simply come after them anyway. She's already made it clear she wants to destroy them. We have to stop her, here and now, and if they can help accomplish that, so much the better."
Maria lowered here head at first. They all had a point, Cirque Mystique had proved itself capable of fighting back against the resources of Strato-Form Industries. As she looked over the group, however, she made note of the younger cirque members, and the ones not capable of fighting.
"Well, we can't take all of them with us," Maria said thoughtfully, "some of them'll have to wait here until we return."
"Not necessarily," Alpha-7 said, "there's a service elevator at the end of the Aperture Science testing track. I can lead them there, and they can make it back to the cirque, warn the others about what's happening."
Gun-Max looked worriedly over at the Aperture Science building as Alpha-7 explained her plan, then turned back to his friend, "Alpha, you don't have to-."
"It's okay, Max," Alpha-7 responded, "besides, it's about time I faced my own demons."
Gun-Max looked sympathetically over at Alpha-7. He knew she'd been avoiding this place for years now. He didn't blame her, for all the horrors Strato-Form was responsible for, he shuddered as he recalled the experiments Aperture had been performing at their peek.
Maria then walked up to Facilier, "Just for the record, I think you're all absolutely insane for wanting to do this."
As everyone spoke, Konata's eyes soon became wider as she became more alert, "Haru-chan, what've I been missing?"
"It's a long story," Haruhi responded, patting Konata's hand.
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on May 24, 2014 15:09:15 GMT -5
Facilier wasn't about to admit it out loud, but he was actually a little relieved that some people wanted to fight with him, like Zelda and Raven. Maria didn't want to them to fight at first, but luckily, Captain America was ready to defend them. Facilier gave a little grin when Maria called them insane. "Kind of goes with the territory," he joked. He turned to the circus members. "Alright, those of you who are fighting, stick with me. Everyone else, head on over to Alpha-7. She'll get you out of here."
Esmeralda gave a weak little chuckle when Aladdin mentioned having a wedding. "That sounds nice," she said. Although that probably wouldn't be for a while. Everyone would probably be paranoid about weddings for some time, considering how Jing and Hotaru's wedding had turned out. But at least she and Aladdin could be together, and that was good enough for her. But her contentment was disturbed when she heard a voice calling her name. At least, it sounded like calling. But she seemed to be hearing it in her mind rather than hearing it spoken. "Jane?" She pulled away from Aladdin for a moment. Was Jane here? She looked for a moment but didn't see her. Was she somewhere in the darkness? She turned and saw Cody. "Cody, where's Jane?" she asked.
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Post by rockshalunesta on May 24, 2014 16:59:35 GMT -5
Charlie's eyes still gleamed with hatred. His ear twitched at the mention of fighting. He knew Itchy wouldn't want any part of fightign regardless of the cause. Rita might want to but he didn't want her in the middle of fighting. And AnneMarie..... no she couldn't be allowed to fight, or to see him fighting. Turning to his friends he said, "I'm goign to stay and fight, Itch I know you don't like to fight so you don't have to come with me. Rita I'd appreciate it if you'd stay with AnneMarie at the circus and wait till we come back."
Rita nodded. She understood what Charlie wanted. She kissed him and said. "Be careful." Then she gently herded AnneMarie to Alpha-7.
AnneMarie balked at being asked to stay out of the fighting. While she wasn't a violent person she did want to fight to protect her home. But when Rita and Itchy began to push her toward Alpha she went along after hugging Charlie close to her and telling him to be safe. Itchy also wished his friend luck.
Sasha joined Rita and AnneMarie after she retrieved her necklace from Facilier. While she wanted to fight she knew her powers wouldn't be of much use against assault drones. "I wish you guys luck. Itchy, Rita, AnneMarie will be ready and waiting to heal any wounded." She said so her and the others wouldn't feel useless.
Robin and Justin exchanged a look. The two friends came to an understanding. They would fight but not do anything too reckless. They joined Charlie over by Facilier.
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