Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 23, 2015, 02:15:28 AM
Synopsis: A world once at peace is overpowered by an outside source. Forced to live in constant fear we created factions, divisions (guarded posts across our nation). Our lights stay on 24/7 because the Shadow creatures live in the dark. Our fate rests in the hands of our chosen runners who journey out during the day for materials. These could include: medicine, fuel, clothes, food
Disclaimer: I will be Trinity Zane as well as the 'creatures' or 'others'. (BE WARNED) OCs will perish and some may not. With that being said I will assume small roles if needed to accomplish plot scenarios.
Requirements: Your character must be a runner. You may be from other forts or from Lazuras (Trinity's home). The only restrictions I have on content is if it alters my PG-13 rating.
Please NO FREELANCING, if you join you must have some sort of contact with the characters (when introducing your character) in this forum-no exceptions.
Name: Trinity Zane
Age: 19
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 175lbs
History: not yet revealed
Appearance: Has a jacket which fits his profile nicely, underneath is a red hoodie, carries biker gloves, long hair (which hangs over his eyes), lean, wears an eye patch
Personality: Anti-Hero. Distrustful. Though he has been a Runner longer than all Lazerus Runners besides 01 he's kept it that way by second guessing his and others' every move. He tends to be distant, sometimes cold but underneath he's quite kind and caring.
Let us begin shall we:
They're called Shadow Runners. Brave heroes who risk their lives to retrieve supplies.
For what lurks out there...beyond these doors is Evil. An embodiement of fear no one has seen or lived long enough to tell about it.
We were told the stories as children but had no way of knowing if they were true.
The proof, it died in the possession of its owners.
Fort Lazuras is one of the few resistance colonies left. Some of our sister forts were destroyed- Bambridge and Cora. Our survival depends on getting these supplies, on our Runners. Without them Zoo-manity faces extinction once again.
I'm Trinity Zane (Runner 9) and I'm from the future...your future. I live in the shambles of the life you know now.
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Post by: Farewell on November 23, 2015, 02:16:21 AM
Age: 19
Height: 5'3
Weight: 100
History: Zaida was Transferred from Velox to Lazarus, runner 11. However She remains a mystery... Growing up in the darkness. At the age of 14, she was found from previous Velox runners (now retired or dead).
Appearance: Same as always, Good looking, fit toned body, curvy, she has a calm bitch resting face. Long retractable claws and sharp teeth, her fur is silver purple toned with Snow White between the colors a thin layer of black. White faux hawk or when down a pixie cut, and a white silky tip at the end of her tail. Black strip down her eyes and 6 dots above her eyes going smaller, along with her teal or sea green eyes with faded pupils with two faded rings after (barely noticeable)
Clothing: Combat boots, Dark jeans with a dark brown leather belt, Grey sleeveless shirt, using bandage wrap on both arms and fists. As well as wears a Korean style jacket (with hood)
Personality: Untrusting, Superior, Demented, Cunning, Loner, Odd
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 24, 2015, 05:32:10 AM
The start of another day here at Fort Lazarus. Another run for supplies or some 'damn materials' he recalled.
It was midday when they sent him out to the closest town. The town of Hazel, a place he journeyed often. When he had arrived the wind was harsh, unwelcoming and he couldn't help but shake the presence of someone or something. It wasn't so bad though they had paired him up with a Runner named Zaida.
Post by: Farewell on November 24, 2015, 05:56:40 AM
Sadly this wasn't her choice, whether she liked it or not she had to follow those in control of these forts. Hazel was the town she stayed for now. Awaiting her new running partner for missions in the future, runner 9 from Lazuras having the name of Trinity.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 24, 2015, 06:16:20 AM
'Kaida' he practiced saying the name in his head and yet it didn't seem any more familiar. She had replaced the recently deceased Runner 11. They were suppose to meet somewhere in an old stadium parking lot according to Overhead. He came up to a car, kneeled down and pulled out the binoculars. A small thermal signature wasn't far from his location. It was a woman's body, a body that filled out her clothes nicely without scant.
Post by: Farewell on November 24, 2015, 06:51:34 AM
She turned her body to face the direction the anthro scanning the area before spotting the fox with binoculars behind the car, raising a brow slightly. For it had to be the runner. Without a word, She had her arms crossed over her breasts starting her way over her ears laid back.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 24, 2015, 07:24:09 AM
As he turned around she was there nearly on top of him, almost startling. There was an awkward pause before he shook her paw. Dirt stuck to his face and as he lifted his sunglasses a clear outline of where they had been was visible.
"G'day mate, just taking a gander at the new meat! I'm Trinity, your safari guide. You may also know me as Runner 9." He joked.
Post by: Farewell on November 24, 2015, 07:50:29 AM
Her ears laid back, while She looked slightly up at him. Giving eye to eye contact with her cold glowing eyes having and expressionless face not someone who would joke... Or perhaps just not in the mood for one right now. "Zaida...runner 11" she replied in a quiet soothing voice, fixing her jacket.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 24, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Trinity slightly turned, the smile fades from him "We should get moving."
Another eerie breeze sung through the buildings, rustling some trash.
He bent over and tightened the laces of his boots "You have the list don't you?"
Post by: Farewell on November 24, 2015, 05:51:25 PM
Zaida's fur gently swaying in the wind having her pull up her hood.
With a hushing voice she replied "Yes, I do." she pulled the paper out carefully from her pocket, folded neatly. The Serynx extended her arm to hand it over to trinity.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 24, 2015, 06:06:02 PM
The list read:
Ibuprofen
Tape
Lightbulbs
Fuel
"Looks like our first stop should be the supermarket on the north side of town. Try to keep up." He glanced over in her direction briefly before running down Main Street.
Post by: Farewell on November 24, 2015, 06:19:51 PM
The vulpes starting to run off, As he started his way down deeper in the city. She caught up and followed in a fast jog to save her energy. staying by his side while heading to the market. Her ears leaned back as she kept her eyes sharp and guard up in this new area. The Serynx thought, curious how the base would be like but kept herself focused more on this small mission to gather the materials listed.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 24, 2015, 06:36:20 PM
The shopping carts were unorganized and scattered throughout the parking lot. An inch of dust had accumulated over everything. He had to pry open the sliding door so they could enter. Trinity was prompted to get his flashlight, as the isles sat in an eerie shadow.
Post by: Farewell on November 24, 2015, 07:12:52 PM
She have a long quick sigh before turning back to follow him into the store.
As he pried the doors open she stepped in after him. Her glowing eyes having items around her softened by the dim light. It was a mess, they were lucky there was even items.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 24, 2015, 07:28:15 PM
The fox's ears pointed towards the door carefully listening for any sounds. There was an unsettling sensation, one that filled his stomach with butterflies. The freckles under his eyes barely noticeable under a layer of dried dirt. Every step it seemed something made noise-glass, plastic, rocks.
A pungent odor filled his nostrils and gave an urge to cough. It must've been the freezers, once the power was down the meat inside was rotten. His flashlight cast out a puny 20 feet before being totally subdued by complete darkness.
Post by: Farewell on November 25, 2015, 05:18:07 AM
The food isle wasn't worth checking as they were most likely rotten... Except canned good which may be useful. However she would get back to that as for now the hybrid searched the area for any of the materials floor, shelf. A bit of a mess but it couldn't be too hard.
"If you get anything, tell me so of don't need to waste my time looking for it..." She said in a cold soothing tone which slightly echoed
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 25, 2015, 09:54:04 PM
Age: 24
Height: 6" 4'
Weight: 185
History: raised in a sophisticated English family I learned many languages such as Latin, Spanish, French, and German, as I grew older though I wanted more adventure so I pursued a career as a runner first mission failed I was attacked cause the massive distinct scars but as death was imminent a part of me came through and fought to live escaping cause a hatred for the shadows being one of the only survivors I lived on the outskirts not affiliated working alone. Yet as I see two runners enter a store I decide to re enter society
Appearance: White with blue tribals a large diagonal scar running down my chest deep and puckered also a scar starting at the top of my left eyebrow and wrapping around behind my ear extremely good shape highly muscled from years of fighting the most noticeable though was his black eyes they were so dark you can't distinguish the pupils from the iris
Clothing: shirtless with large combat pants on and black combat boots a kabar combat knife strapped to my left leg and a 44. Magnum pistol in a holster on my hip
Personality: strong willed and confident very little trust as I have always had my own back
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 25, 2015, 09:57:45 PM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 12:24:08 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 26, 2015, 12:41:47 AM
The serynx hissed as she stopped in place. "I wasn't very worried if you were going to 'kill' me, especially with that ego like yours I doubt it. I smelled you once we entered, just thought you were dead due to the rotten food laying about... Too bad I was wrong." she said simply.
Before answering "yes we are in fact, runners... That's all you need to know" She replied her ears leaned back and glowing eyes narrowed at the anthro. "Why are you concerned?" Zaida said with a cold tone waiting for his response.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 12:58:48 AM
Name: Draak Tand
Age: 26
Height: 7'5"
Weight: 269lbs
History: He lived in Cora before it was destroyed, and made it too Lazuras, Runner 1 while the rest of the survivors he was with died off.
Appearance: Muscled, it shows but not too much. White tank top, Green military jacket, black cargo pants, black combat boots, black leather gloves, White scales Blood red eyes. His body is a painting of scars. He has a twelve gauge strapped on his back, brass knuckles in his pockets.
Personality: Strong, quiet, type. He's someone most look up to, while others fear, he always has this serious and grim facial expression but, he can and will joke around. He's also sometimes a showoff. Also he lives for loud sounds, like that of his Harley Davidson Chopper, and that of his shotgun, though he can be stealthy, if he needs to cause he never wants to.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 26, 2015, 01:18:04 AM
((well Ill make a character sheet anyways))
Name: Draak Tand
Age: 26
Height: 7'5"
Weight: 269lbs
History: He lived in Cora before it was destroyed, and made it too Lazuras, Runner 1 while the rest of the survivors he was with died off.
Appearance: Muscled, it shows but not too much. White tank top, Green military jacket, black cargo pants, black combat boots, black leather gloves, White scales Blood red eyes. His body is a painting of scars. He has a twelve gauge strapped on his back, brass knuckles in his pockets.
Personality: Strong, quiet, type. He's someone most look up to, while others fear, he always has this serious and grim facial expression but, he can and will joke around. He's also sometimes a showoff. Also he lives for loud sounds, like that of his Harley Davidson Chopper, and that of his shotgun, though he can be stealthy, if he needs to cause he never wants to.
You're more than welcome to join!
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 01:22:45 AM
He walked through the wreckage. Cursing in his head, Had to leave my *censored* Bike behind, now where are these runners. He thought as he heard talking in a building near him. He quickly moves toward the building and, kicks in the door gun raised. "WHO'S THERE!?" He yelled while scanning the room.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 26, 2015, 02:31:31 AM
As I stand in the dark watching the two new comers i speak aloud "there's nothing here I raided it months ago" as the female froze I announced "if I want you dead I'd have killed you already, you have nothing to fear from me" I step into the light as I say "are you runners?"
((may i start now?))
He walked through the wreckage. Cursing in his head, Had to leave my *censored* Bike behind, now where are these runners. He thought as he heard talking in a building near him. He quickly moves toward the building and, kicks in the door gun raised. "WHO'S THERE!?" He yelled while scanning the room.
Trinity's muzzle wrinkled with an angry snarl but the growl coming from deep in his belly stopped. Kaida was speaking now and he was slowly, carefully reaching behind his back. He could feel the handle and focused his fingers around the rubber grip.
There was a second noise as someone entered the store. His arm went up to stop Kaida from advancing.
"Don't give him any more information. We don't need any rogues knowing more than they should." His eyes returned to the silhouette.
"Pretty stupid thing to do. Threaten a complete stranger." A glimmer of sunlight shone off Trinities stainless steel blade as it left its sheath "At least introduce yourself. Rogue."
He stopped to think about them, about the odds. He didn't know who else entered the place but prepared for the worst.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 04:46:55 AM
He walked up and slightly tapped the hoodie on the shoulder, "Boo."
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 26, 2015, 07:35:26 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 04:05:35 PM
"Not a threat" as I inspect the wreckage "a fact you walked in split up, I was once a runner. Actually everyone thinks I'm dead." Spinning a chair around I sit on it resting my arms on the back "pull up a chair and I'll tell you about the shadows, I've survived them.((like no offense but I think this needs some minor adjustments, umm cause what do you mean "'A fact you walked in split up, I was once a runner'" It's like it's going all over the place Like I said before no offense it's really hard to follow.))
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 26, 2015, 04:23:59 PM
"Not a threat" as I inspect the wreckage "a fact you walked in split up, I was once a runner. Actually everyone thinks I'm dead." Spinning a chair around I sit on it resting my arms on the back "pull up a chair and I'll tell you about the shadows, I've survived them.((like no offense but I think this needs some minor adjustments, umm cause what do you mean "'A fact you walked in split up, I was once a runner'" It's like it's going all over the place Like I said before no offense it's really hard to follow.))
(Sorry Draak. Perhaps I was a little bit rash before I told you to jump in. Perhaps if you wait a little bit like a day or so we can find a better scenario. Again my apologies. I will touch base with you in a PM when we're ready.)
Post Merge: November 26, 2015, 04:39:59 PM
"Not a threat" as I inspect the wreckage "a fact you walked in split up, I was once a runner. Actually everyone thinks I'm dead." Spinning a chair around I sit on it resting my arms on the back "pull up a chair and I'll tell you about the shadows, I've survived them.
Trinity came to an office chair the one his rogue was sitting in. He impaled the desk with his bowie knife, and leaned over it.
"I know enough about them. I've seen one." His eyes glazed over him deep in thought "They're killers, nightmares, assholes."
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 05:17:55 PM
Post by: Farewell on November 26, 2015, 05:30:46 PM
The darkness hiding her, but her glowing eyes revealed where she stood. She studied the anthro carefully before she gruffed impatiently with hers laying flat against her head.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 26, 2015, 06:10:56 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 26, 2015, 06:53:33 PM
He stopped looked over at Zaida and thought over his words carefully "When I was in training one of our students was taken. The trainer me and a few good men went looking for him....we never did find him, in one piece."
Trinity paused "And the only reason we could see him...was because of the student's blood. The fact you're still alive is a miracle."
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 07:02:19 PM
"I remember my first encounter fondly." He says rubbing his muzzle scar. He puts his shotgun on his back, because he thinks he can take all three.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 26, 2015, 07:10:44 PM
Post by: Farewell on November 26, 2015, 07:23:02 PM
She kept her distance not fond of others... She wasn't even comfortable around her new partner. "We should get going, we're wasting our time" she hissed calmly to trinity.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 26, 2015, 07:32:53 PM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 07:50:15 PM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 26, 2015, 08:17:03 PM
Age: 23
Height: 6'1
Weight: 157
History: Jacob comes from Fort Skyreach, or "The Reach" as known amongst runners, an old airport that sits on the outskirts of the city. He usually goes out on two man scavenging missions, recovering supplies, spare parts, or forgotten technology, taking the position of Runner 17.
Appearance: Has the same fur pattern and markings of a grayfox, save for his right ear which is orange, and is muscled, but more defined then bulky. He wears a worn SWAT uniform with a holey bullet proof vest and black combat boots. He has two crimson gauges in each on of his ears.
Personality: When Jacob isnt being a sarcastic dick, hes usually quiet and watchful, not really kind to other people, and defenitly not respecting of them unless they have earned his respect.
(Is this good?)
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 26, 2015, 09:34:02 PM
Name: Jacob Hail
Age: 23
Height: 6'1
Weight: 157
History: Jacob comes from Fort Skyreach, or "The Reach" as known amongst runners, an old airport that sits on the outskirts of the city. He usually goes out on two man scavenging missions, recovering supplies, spare parts, or forgotten technology, taking the position of Runner 17.
Appearance: Has the same fur pattern and markings of a grayfox, save for his right ear which is orange, and is muscled, but more defined then bulky. He wears a worn SWAT uniform with a holey bullet proof vest and black combat boots. He has two crimson gauges in each on of his ears.
Personality: When Jacob isnt being a sarcastic dick, hes usually quiet and watchful, not really kind to other people, and defenitly not respecting of them unless they have earned his respect.
(Is this good?)
Sounds good to me.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 26, 2015, 10:33:31 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 26, 2015, 11:22:43 PM
"We've got more important things to do than play suicide." Trinity loosened his knife from the table and returned it to the sheath.
"Get that damned thing out of my face 01! You know we don't use guns anymore. They're attracted to sound." He was walking over to Kaida turning his back to them.
"You want to kill yourself. That's your business. Stay away from Lazuras and us." His eyes narrowed and brows tensed.
There was a storm coming, another sandstorm-he could feel an early autumn breeze. It had an uninvited presence, lazily hanging in the distance.
"11. We need to beat that storm, this took longer than it should've." His paw wondered into the pocket of his hoodie.
He put the eyepatch over one of his good eyes, and entered the outside gusts. His profile fading into a turbulent sandstorm. All the while his gut telling him he'd have an early return to this rogue.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 27, 2015, 12:12:55 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 27, 2015, 12:27:12 AM
She then pulled up her hood, her gasmask hanging on her neck like it always have. The Serynx stayed a bit behind the group keeping a sharp eye. As well as Prepared her paw near her leg holster which held a slightly rusty and jagged machete, dirty rags wrapped on its handle.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 27, 2015, 01:08:13 AM
The fox turned and stood on his tippy toes to meet the anthro's eyes. He could verily see over his broad shoulder and see runner 11 closely following.
~I don't know who that rogue was...but how did he survive so long out here? Such a thing was unheard of.~ and yet his eyes drifted back over to 01 ~Runner 99 was the last partner paired with him.~
"Where's 99? Did he make it?"
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 27, 2015, 02:39:55 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 27, 2015, 05:19:10 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 27, 2015, 06:08:19 AM
Trinity grabbed the radio tossed to him-stared at it and then back again to the anthro. The rogue was gone as quickly as he came leaving Trinity wondering if he had even been real.
When the words left 01's mouth there wasn't an emotion found in him "Runner 1 or not you're only as good as your team."
Just a listless nod, he tried not to acknowledge his and her history. The partnership they once shared. A sense of duty over the years had replaced the emotions...well, most of them anyway.
That night when they had returned to Fort Lazuras, he hadn't said more than a few words. Meaningless words with no expression.
"11 this is your first night here. Unfortunately we are not as well equipped as Velox. Sleep wherever you like I'll be in the paddock sleeping if you need me. I'll see you both in the morning @ 0500hrs." He tried to slept but mostly tossed, turned, stared at the stars and thought.
The grass was moist and even through his seeping bag made his body shiver. In the middle of the night he tried to sneak pass all the runners. He made his way to the tent where recently deceased Runners' personals were kept. He found 99's stuff and rummaged through it and took a small paper. He wasn't alone for long however because someone was coming...
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 27, 2015, 06:16:06 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 27, 2015, 06:24:38 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 27, 2015, 06:27:37 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 27, 2015, 06:35:44 AM
The fox remained still, looked over at 01 and stood up. He wasn't sure if Draak would buy it or could see through his poorly executed lie.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 27, 2015, 06:57:16 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 27, 2015, 06:57:29 AM
Zaida opened her mouth wide and yawned. Keeping herself warm In the old sleeping bag. Zaida shut her eyes lightly, the room dimmed with little light. The Serynx beginning to get deep in her thoughts. Hoping to drift asleep soon, if she could.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 27, 2015, 07:16:27 AM
He watched him leave, his eyes reflecting the moonlight coming from the door. His paw went down his shirt and pulled out the paper when Draak wasn't looking. On it were coordinates to a place no one knew about. There was more than one freelancer out there like the rogue today but this one in particular was on to something big. He and 99 had been working secretly together with her-the Labrador.
"She was a good Runner. You were a good team." He padded 01's shoulder.
The fox abandoned him believing he needed time to grieve. Everyone here had their own stages of depression. Trinities were more abnormal, mostly making his conscious more and more callous. His eyes browsed over the sleeping bodies looking for 11 but couldn't quite spot her. He quietly moved over to his sleeping bag.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 27, 2015, 07:39:54 AM
He walked outside and thought about going back to sleep. He decided it wad better to be on watch and patrol around. He put the locket on around his neck. Welp, too late to grieve. and he started his rounds letting someone get some sleep.
((They were best friends, not lovers.))
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 27, 2015, 08:35:20 AM
)) As I sit in my hut I take a shot of morphine "**censor** leg good thing it was a fracture it felt like hell" I shook my head "gotta stop talking to myself" i splint it and test my weight "I won't be running for a week or two but it'll work" I limp to my desk and record the kill more luck than anything as I do I stare at the radio its partner in lazarus
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 27, 2015, 03:41:07 PM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 27, 2015, 06:19:19 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 27, 2015, 06:48:45 PM
((Hey just a question for later, umm if my character dies can i come back in as a new one?))
(Yes you can. But later on I might not allow that to keep us from getting confused)
(Ill make my first post once it becomes morning in the RP)
(Thank you Jacob for being patient. It'll be morning soon.)
Post Merge: November 27, 2015, 08:31:29 PM
A few hours had passed and he was awake, though tired. Trinity check his watch and wiped the sleep from his eyes.
0430hrs
He'd gotten up slowly and rolled up the sleeping bag stowing it with other Runner's gear. Everyone was taking down their tents/putting away their pads, bags. Getting ready for the day shifts. Naturally he was the first to the food trailer for breakfast.
As he perused over his plate once more, played with the broccoli and returned his attention to the paper. The fox pulled out the hand held global positioning device. The one he took from 99's equipment.
After putting in the coordinates he left to the command post just south of the paddock. Trinity stood a fair distance away waiting for the night shift to leave the supply tent.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 27, 2015, 09:31:11 PM
Post by: Farewell on November 27, 2015, 11:37:46 PM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 01:12:34 AM
"How far out are we?" Aaron asked, without looking up. The grayfox stopped and pulled out a map, looking it over before answering. "We are about a day and a half from The Reach, I think over by Fort Lazarus." The technician looked up with a raised eyebrow. "Perhaps we should stop in and say hi. Maybe trade for some supplies." Jacob didnt see the point but kept his opinion to himself, Aaron after all out ranked him. "Fine." He growled. "We should be coming up on it soon."
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 01:41:42 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 01:54:01 AM
There wasn't an Overhead to be spotted from here. From his position and it made me feel at ease carrying a bag of equipment.
As he drew closer to Kaida Trinity spoke "I went to Planning, got a new map of our district and orders from Ops."
His eye patch uncomfortably rested over his left eye, once in a while had to shrug his cheek to resituate it "We need to find 01. We've got work to do."
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 02:15:19 AM
"Nonsense, things will be fine. Our Forts havnt had any major problems with each other, so therea no need to be hostile." Aaron replies, crossing in front of Jacobs arm and waving at Tand. "Greetings Lazarus, we are from Fort Skyreach! We were out on a scavange run and thought we'd pass through to see if the neighbors were still alive."
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 02:41:47 AM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 02:58:45 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 28, 2015, 03:02:48 AM
Giving a long sigh she saw trinity approach her. Giving her news of a mission. She stood up fixing her clothing before speaking "Runner 01?... I am positive he is over at the gate, last I saw him." She replied in her natural soothing voice looking back at the fox.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 03:07:16 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 03:08:08 AM
~now what?~
Trinity was coming to the entrance and stood motionless. His eyes narrowed and he concentrated his vision on the lonely three profiles. It may have been visitors from Port Station or Skyreach. He remembered reading something on the map that friendlys might be in the area.
Other forts seemed less trusting than Port and Skyreach. Velox had once stolen supplies from a pair of Runners a couple months ago. Their relationship with Lazarus was in flux. He was surprised to see that Lazarus traded with Velox for some supplies and Runner 11, Kaida.
Hopefully the newcomers we're bringing good news with them.
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 03:17:50 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 03:39:21 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 28, 2015, 03:46:54 AM
She held her hands behind her back studying this but not close. Sighing quietly she looked over at trinity. "Can we just go on the mission already, whatever the OPs told you... It would be better than this." She huffed.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 04:00:10 AM
From this area no one could see him crouch, not the security cameras, not any Lazarus personnel or Overhead.
The fox looked up at Kaida smiled and handed her one of the three helmets he had taken it was old, somewhat warn-bleached by the sun. A scratched chrome dome almost complimented the navy blue shroud tucked inside it.
"We're going for a little hike." He slung the pack over his shoulder after handing one to Draak.
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 04:12:55 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 04:15:53 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 04:32:19 AM
He felt the eyes of someone rest on his shoulder, Trinity caught the Runners stare. The fox wasn't afraid to stare him down but felt rather impolite. They were nearing the door when the trio met 23 and 17.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 28, 2015, 04:51:41 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 28, 2015, 04:56:24 AM
As she followed followed Trinity having her distance. The Serynx stopped as she kept her hands in Her pocket looking over at the husky and fox... Runner 23 and 17
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 05:04:42 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 05:14:15 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 05:23:15 AM
"There's some maintenance required on the towers by Port Station. You know our communications are vital in those areas." His eye studied them, 23 seemed typical.
He could easily identify the escort however with his gun, it seemed like a rather moot point to have a rifle. Mostly likely if you used a gun the shadow creature was close. Then again you could never be too careful here.
"I'm 09. Maybe you've heard of me I'm the Arch-Runner here. This is 01 and 11. If you'd like to come with you can. Seems like Port is on your way to Skyreach." His fist clenched when he said it, he hated lying.
They really were going to Port but for reasons undisclosed. He had hoped they would part sometime, go their separate ways as it were once they passed Port Station. There was a small static charge from the radio in his pack, the one the rogue had given him. But it was faint and quiet.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 05:44:52 AM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 05:52:28 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 05:59:05 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 06:08:29 AM
Trinity could see it now the glimmering mirage of the Port Station. The sea was long gone, dried up by the deep recesses of a starving earth. Little by little he was straying from the usual path. Every so often he check the GPS and the coordinates 99 left behind.
The sand hills were hot and pretty much radiated the heat. Kaida was closest to him now and he had an urge, the gut feeling to tell her he was lying and that they were going to see the scientist. He was confident enough that despite the lie they would all trust him, his reputation as a skilled survivalist would ultimately win them over.
At one point yet again another transmission came over the radio, this one was loud and clear. It came from someone close and he swore softly. He had forgotten to rid himself of the Rogue's walkie. What used to be the cove now remained a giant island of rocks. A mountain of one giant stone carved by the water into four separate pieces.
He lead them to the mouth of the canyon when the Rogue hailed him.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 28, 2015, 06:14:35 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 06:23:01 AM
~They knew 99 was dead. That rogue was Ripley's assistant, she sent him to retrieve us.~
Somewhere, somehow they could see them approach the cove. He tried to locate him but couldn't, Trinity knew he owed an explanation to 11, 01, 17 and 23. He sucked in one deep breath and turned to face them.
"As you all know by now this is not Port Station. I and 99 when we were partners ran into a rogue named Ripley. She was a scientist and unlike all other rogues she sought to better help us understand who these Shadow Creatures are. When 99 died I had to come here. Ripley believed to have found out something that could change our world. If you follow me your questions will be answered."
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 06:36:52 AM
Jacob on the other hand had not been so naive, knowing something was off the moment they started to go off course. But he didnt say anything, instead slowly making his way to the back of the group so he could keep an eye on everyone. "What exactly are you trying to pull here? Who the **censor** is 99?" He growled, stopping in his tracks.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 28, 2015, 06:38:39 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 06:52:23 AM
The fox-Trinity smirked slightly and kicked the sand with his combat boot.
His paw went up over his mouth grazing his chapped lips "I don't have time for this." He pulled out a pistol which had been secretly holstered in his vest.
09 had 17 in his sights "It's too late 17 for cold feet. By the time you get back to Lazarus it will be dark. What will the odds be then? Pull off the rifle and hand it over."
He had to bluff time was of the essence. Besides he'd get the answers he wanted. It's not like he'd actually shoot him it was an unloaded gun, but he didn't know that none of them did.
However he did now grasp that the trust they shared was gone, that was a small price to pay compared to 17, 23 or any of them dying. They would die for sure if they left now, the Shadow creatures were quite active in this area. Maybe because of the shadow from the rocks.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 07:04:30 AM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 04:57:05 PM
"Please please there is no need for this! We'll come along and do whatever you say, we dont need to fight!" Aaron pleaded, turning to face Jacob. "Just put the gun down Jake, they are to much of a match."
"Aaron you cowerdly little bastard." Jacob hissed, tossing the rifle to the ground. He reached down and unsheathed his trench knife, figuring they would want it also. Once he was unarmed he walked grabbed ahold of Aaron, yanking the husky behind him while he glared at the other three runners. "For now on you stay behind me, is that understood?" He growled at the husky.
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 06:02:13 PM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 06:15:49 PM
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 28, 2015, 06:41:08 PM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 07:34:56 PM
(My character knows what he's doing... mostly, I'm trying not to be a jerk.)
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 28, 2015, 07:43:06 PM
Trinity kept his .40 the crosshairs of his pistol fixed on them. He gestured for 11 and 01 to follow 17 and 23 in with his firearm. The fox followed them into the cave, the darkness submersing then.
There was a panic a moment as he lit the road flare, he hated being in the dark even though his sixth sense hadn't tingled yet.
Trinity threw the flare at 01 since he was between them "Here."
His paw flipped the eye patch up so he could see. He had always kept one eye in the dark, it gave him somewhat of an upper hand in the darkness.
17 and 23 had journeyed to the beginning of a slope leading yet deeper into the pit, 11 and 01 arrived there also. Meanwhile Trinity had maintained the rear watching behind him, his gun steadily in his paw though it gave him no prowess.
The Arch-Runner dropped the satchel and instructed 01 to take out the rope and tie it around one of the stalagmites. He nervously reached down and keyed the radio on his belt. There was a hiss of interference, Trinity knew instantly they weren't alone. 'Shadow Slayers' we're know to emit an electrical charge which interrupted radio traffic in a distinct squeal.
His fear was confirmed further when a trilling echoed down the cave "Open the damn door, there's a Slayer out here!"
01 had tied the rope and Trinity fired several poorly aim shots at the mouth of the cave. He didn't know where it was since the naked eye couldn't see them. He just wanted to hold it off for a few seconds.
"Climb down the rope. Now!"
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 28, 2015, 07:52:17 PM
Post by: Farewell on November 28, 2015, 07:52:17 PM
Looking up to see if the others would make it, keeping her pace before reaching the bottom. The Serynx let go falling on the floor her knee's bent slightly to avoid damage when landing.
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 28, 2015, 07:55:28 PM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 28, 2015, 08:40:43 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 29, 2015, 01:54:09 AM
The force of the impact blew them back and down the slope, Trinity landed unconscious. His body slumped over in pain but 01 was nearly there in time to grab him. They brought 01 and 9 to safety.
They could hear it angrily screech as it paced back and forth above. Her-the monster's profile barily visible except the footprints it left behind.
When he was gaining consciousness in the arms of 01 Ripley and the rogue were pulling them inside.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 29, 2015, 01:59:14 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 02:03:45 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 29, 2015, 02:37:49 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 02:53:37 AM
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 29, 2015, 03:24:31 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 29, 2015, 03:35:10 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 03:56:45 AM
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 29, 2015, 04:20:28 AM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 29, 2015, 04:24:31 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 05:01:15 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 29, 2015, 05:55:43 AM
Ripley saw the room rotate and eventually made her way up to the room. Her lab coat was long enough to drag on the concrete floor. Upon closer inspection they had realized this used to be the old hanger the Air Force used.
She slid into a chair and rolled over to look at Trinity. Not a word left her mouth just an obvious sigh of frustration as she played with the hair in his face.
"Taero. Get me a shot of that Dilaudid." She pointed to the syringe on the metal table.
After a moment of administering the medication she happened to glance over at 17, 23, 01 and 11. Her eyes stayed on 11 as if a slight jealous of her.
The Labrador-Ripley, stood up her high heels clicking as she moved over to the holographic image hovering over her main desk.
She collapsed the hologram and returned her tired, jade eyes to them "Do you know what this is?"
A piece of wreckage sat in the middle of her desk. There were wires all hooked up to it and at times glowed.
"This is what remains of our physics observatory in Port Station." Her eyes kept on it and they could see almost vicariously how many hours shed spent before hand like she did now....just looking at it.
"These beings aren't what you think they are. They're not aliens, they came from our world."
Trinity by now was starting to wake up and groan.
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 29, 2015, 06:06:38 AM
Post by: Farewell on November 29, 2015, 06:30:10 AM
Zaida crossed her arms over her breasts as she listened leaning against the wall. She stayed silent however she knew a fair amount about the shadow creatures that lurked around the world.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 29, 2015, 06:31:29 AM
The scientist returned to Trinity, leaned over his her hair tickling his face "I'm sorry. It was a mistake. All of it has been a mistake."
Trinity sat up, his paw resting on her cheek "What? What's wrong?"
"The Slayers..." She couldn't look him in the eye could only look away "...we just didn't know."
A distressed tear rolled down her face and she hugged him tightly "Dr. what do you mean?"
He dangled his feet off the bench, wrestling through the dizziness the Arch-Runner watched the chunk of electrical conduit on her desk.
The fox limped over to it pushin her gently aside, the scale reading the activity off it beeped and flatlined irregularly.
"Back when I was a member of the board we were measuring physics and they're reaction on a molecular level. At a base near Port Station." She cradled her head and sobbed.
"We had set up an abnormally large current of electrical magnetic energy to splice an atom. The day I left there was an accident. The entire operation was shut down because of an explosion." Trinity held the wreckage.
"With that amount of electromagnetic energy science can't even begin to explain what happened. It fried the molecules in the atmosphere and combined them to create a physical mass. One not easily visible to the naked eye. However it blew gravity out of the equation and the energy was able to bond."
The Arch-Runner felt a heartbeat through his gloves coming from the metal conduit, he dropped it onto the table and turned to Ripley horrified.
As he looked down at it the same noise interrupted the radio on his waist just like the Slayer "We did it. Trinity. We created them."
09 pulled out his gun and shot the block of metal until it disassembled "That's impossible!"
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 07:14:02 AM
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 29, 2015, 04:13:35 PM
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 07:32:38 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 29, 2015, 07:33:46 PM
Trinity sat his gun on the table "You're right 01 there's no reason for unnecessary risks." The red fox looked over at the circuit "So you're saying this energy formed a body, a being? Why does it want to hurt us?"
"Is it so hard to believe every living thing gives off its own inner energy? It's drawn to you just like electricity magnetizes. It needs it." Taero grabbed Jacobs shoulders and pushed him off Ripley.
"But if it were a form of electricity wouldn't we be able to see it?"
She couched holding her throat where Jacob had his hand "You can't see electricity only the spark, this occurs when the oxygen particles in the air burn."
"But it's a living conscious. And we've seen them! I've seen them they're reptilian creatures!"
"When the mind is under an immense amount of stress you can project what something looks like. You're greatest fear. In all of your cases they were believed to be aliens so you assumed that's what they look like." Trinity held his head.
"It threw something at us. Didn't you see that?"
She moved to the window "Slayers can send an electrical charge as if it were a bomb."
Post by: Farewell on November 29, 2015, 07:49:49 PM
"A good amount of people died, no one is safe now, you DO understand that!... You think your crying it's going to **censor** work. Perhaps make us feel bad for you 'scientists'. Your crying?!" She chuckled. "Of course pity, pity, pity." She shook her head. "There must be a special place in hell for you" she growled lowly crossing her arms. "An i'd love to escort you there..." She finished.
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 29, 2015, 08:08:37 PM
There was a reflection of laboratory light as it shined off Ripley's glasses "I can assure you I'm not at fault. That explosion was a malfunction caused by the schematics our engineers designed."
Trinity glanced over at 11 saddened by her loses but returned to the scientist "What are you suggesting we do?"
"There's an old abandoned Power Plant in Port Station. It's where our equipment is, if we could some how lure it there we could conduct a charge powerful enough to kill it." She laid out a map of Port Station.
"You're forgetting something...it's pretty much invisible. How would we know where it is?" 17 was coming to the table also.
"Any ideas?"
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 08:13:27 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 29, 2015, 08:22:20 PM
"Wait! Before we do anything. How do we know this...thing won't know what we're planning? We don't even know what kind of intelligence we're facing here."
"That I can't help you with, you'll have to just trust your instincts." She walked over to a chest or rather heavily armored box and opened it.
"This is our sonic pulse emitter. Every 15 seconds it emits a sonic wave link which will pick up any electromagnetic energy within one mile. You'll be able to tell where it's at." The Labrador came up to Trinity their eyes locking for a moment.
"There are suits also we have that won't save your life but they're durable and lightweight. Beyond that there's nothing I can do."
"We will need a better plan than that 01 if we're going to catch this thing." Trinity came up to Draak.
Post by: Jacob Hail on November 29, 2015, 08:31:44 PM
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 29, 2015, 08:35:35 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 29, 2015, 08:40:37 PM
"Course that was when we thought we were dealing with an alien attracted to energy. We were only half right. The Slayer blew the conductor into pieces." The red fox flipped down his eye patch and cast a glance at 11.
"01 if you're going to be bait then someone else who's agile should go with if I'm running the sonic emitter. Someone smart like 11."
Post by: Draak_Tand on November 29, 2015, 11:29:03 PM
Post by: PO5ID3N25 on November 30, 2015, 02:22:48 AM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on November 30, 2015, 02:38:58 AM
There were two rows of suits, space grey colored which looked slightly snug. The fox closed the door and changed into it, it fit his figure nicely and accented his body. The helmet was odd tho, he could not tell which side was the front.
There were six holes in the mask/helmet glass windows two for his eyes two down by his cheek and yet another pair above his chin.
They grew smaller as the went down and the helmet's opposing side was similar. He guessed this was a tactical advantage, like the Slayer wouldn't attack him if it thought he was looking at him. The gloves also had false hands attached to the back of his hand.
As he came out the fox garnered some attention "Why do they like the darkness?"
"Radio waves are electricity. Ever noticed how much of a better signal you get when the weather is cloudy? It's because the signal is forced downward and becomes more powerful instead of skipping over the atmosphere. They like the shade because it's more comfortable to them." Ripley's eyes hit his shoulders slowly slide down the rest of his body.
"Looks like you found the right fit." He held up his arm and pinched the fabric around him, "It's quite tight actually."
Trinity turned to 17 "You coming?"
Post by: Jacob Hail on December 01, 2015, 12:33:07 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on December 01, 2015, 06:07:06 PM
Post by: Trinity_Zane on December 02, 2015, 03:30:17 AM
He took off the helmet his long white scarf blowing in a subtle breeze of a ceiling fan, the long strands of blonde hair fell over his face "...and you're too coward to do it. What happened to Skyreach I thought they had 'tough personnel'?"
There was a glimmer of his pearl canines as they revealed an impish smile "If any of you has a better plan spit it out? We have an emitter to see the damn thing, bait to get him there and a trap."
Post by: Draak_Tand on December 02, 2015, 03:38:29 AM
Post by: Jacob Hail on December 02, 2015, 04:01:54 AM
Post by: Draak_Tand on December 03, 2015, 03:46:17 AM