Who Wants to Live Forever? -- RP

"...Unfortunately, yes," said Jason. "I'm sorry you've been dragged into this whole affair without much of a say in it, but the fact is, with Odin gone, Gray is likely to try even more desperate measures then he was. And I don't doubt that he already has at least a few more immortals captured, including John Sunday, the man who killed Odin. But, I suppose all of this is rather confusing for you, isn't it?"

Jason took a moment to consider the situation, and then looked hard at Elena. "Understand this. There is someone who can possibly bring the end of the world as we know it. And to do that, he needs immortals, beings like ourselves. He may well already have others, and if we don't stop him, all hell may break lose. No-one else knows about this whole affair, and even if we did try to tell, say, the police, not only would they likely think we're insane, but even if they did believe us, there might not be enough time for them to do anything."

"However," said Jason, "the drug that felled many of us no longer works on us, and anything else they have would prove ineffectual. In other words, we are the best shot; and if not for the world, if that's too far-fetched to believe, then still for the people that Gray is likely holding."

"So", continued Jason, "are you with us?"

edited 15th Feb '12 1:17:23 PM by kkhohoho

"Arc; that's an... interesting name," said Steven. He let out a heavy sigh. "So, how'd you come to be here? Myself... well, let's just say I f***ed things up pretty badly. First my life, for one, and then... I was given an invitation from Dino Connections to participate in an experiment for a whooole lot of cash, and was asked to give the same invitation to another immortal I knew, Paul. And as it turned out, he was friends with another immortal, by the name of Mark. But, I didn't think anything especially bad was goin' on, so I invited the both of them over to DC. And... well, you can see how that turned out."

"But," he continued, "I'm talking too much about myself; how did you get here?"

edited 15th Feb '12 1:18:01 PM by kkhohoho

"I... I am" says Elena, knowing that at this point she has no other choice.

So the other two were Mark and Paul. That put the amount of immortals Arc knew at a dozen or so. He was surprised there were so many in one city. "My, my parents work here." he replied. "And, uh, my father didn't take too kindly to me refusing to side with them."

"...Good," said Jason. "Now, unless anyone else has any ideas...", Jason took a moment to collect his thoughts, before continuing with, "we need to make our way into Dino Connections. Preferably, we would take the way back to the tunnels, but the're probably expecting that's where we'd go on the off-chance we escaped."

"And it would also take too much time," said Aurora.

"Quite true," said Jason. "Even with the van, it would take quite a while to traverse that tunnel. So, with all considered, the best way to go about this is to go through the front door. Nothing they have can work on us, so we go about dispatching them, and then we head on down to the laboratory. ...That's where the real fight will begin."

"I also think," said Aurora, "that if they've happened to capture more of us, that some of us should see if we can free them, while the others fight Gray and his men, distracting them."

"That... is also true," said Jason. "No doubt any kidnapee's of Gray will want to take a stab at their captor. Or, they may just want to escape. Hopefully, they'll choose the former."

"We'll need weapons," said Jack. "Real weapons, not this ruddy little knife that's so small, I cant fit it under my sleeve."

"Yes," said Jason, "that's correct. While simple guns will work just fine on the soldiers, for Rossanne, who will likely be with Gray, and Gray himself, as well as Sareena if she intervenes — the only way to kill one of us is to chop off ours heads, so we will need swords. Or axes, your choices. I know a place that specializes in such weapons; he mainly sells them as decorations, or baubles for a trophy room, but they'll work suitably fine for our purposes."

"You tell me where to go, and I'll take care of it," said Jack. "I know these sorts of weapons like the back of my hand, and someone also needs to pick up some heat."

"True, guns shall be quite useful as well. Now", continued Jason, "any questions? Or does anyone else have suggestions?" He waited for a response... (or lack thereof...)

edited 15th Feb '12 4:12:51 PM by kkhohoho

"I'm not going. I'm not immortal and I don't plan to die because I waltz into gunfire. I won't recommend going back there like that." Lucky that's what they were. They weren't immortals that was impossible, and yet they kept insisting - without proof and expected Samuel to go along with it.

He couldn't let Dino corp do whatever it was they were doing, but there was nothing Samuel could do. Jason was right about the police. What could Samuel with a small group of people do against the biggest corporation in town. They had the best technology and were heavily armed.

"No questions... Lets... just end this" Replied Elena softly after forcing herself to hear every single detail of tonight's plan.

"You don't say...", said Jack, in response to Samuel's reply. At first, he seemed to merely be folding his arms together... but if one looked closely, one could see that his fingers on his right hand were reaching under his sleeve. And eventually, Jason caught on to just what Jack was up to. "Jack, don't—"

But it was too late.

Jack, knife now in hand, dashed over to Samuel, fast as lightning, and sliced him right in the throat. Jason then immediately darted over to Jack, and gripped him by the collar. "You... idiotic... lunatic! What in the hell was that supposed to accomplish?!"

At that, Jack, his face completely deadpan, pointed over to Samuel, and simply said, "That,". And sure enough, Samuel's throat healed right before their very eye's... and before Samuel's as well. The top of his shirt may have been a bloody mess as well...

Jason slowly let go of his grip on Jack's shirt, dragged his palm over his own face, and let out a deep sigh. "Well... I suppose you just found out the hard way...", said Jason...

edited 16th Feb '12 5:35:24 AM by kkhohoho

Samuel stared dumbstruck at where he had just been cut. It should have been a lethal wound, but he was still alive. He gave a small nod as his mind race, "I'm in."

"Well...", said Jason, looking aside while scratching the back of his head, "I suppose I should go get those guns. And Jack—" he said, turning towards Jack. "You should be getting those weapons. Now'', please..." He looked hard at Jack as he said this.

Jack simply cocked an eyebrow, and headed out the door. Jason started heading out, before turning back towards Samuel as his hand was on the doorknob. "Oh; sorry about that. Jack... isn't exactly the crowing definition of sanity. But, I suppose you had to find out sooner or later. Anyway..." and with that, Jason headed out the door, leaving Aurora, Valerie, and, perhaps more importantly, Samuel&Elena, alone...

...And eventually, Jason and Jack came back, with Samuel and Elena apparently not having done anything at all in their absence.

"So," said Jason, "are we all ready?"

"We'll need some weapons, and a plan to get in."

Elena had not been in a chatty mood when left alone. She sat still on her seat, eyes closed as she rubbed at her temples, still trying to regain control of herself... though when everyone came back she replied to the question "I'm ready... If you have the weapons... we should just get this over with"

edited 17th Feb '12 9:28:47 PM by daltar

"I believe," said Jason, "that we have you covered. Jason walked further into the apartment, carrying a large box with him. Jack arrived after him, and brought 2 broadswords, 2 katana, and a long-daggar. "Right," said Jack, "the box has all sort of guns and ammunition for you to dig into, and I've brought a decent selection of weapons myself." He took one of the katana, saying, "That one's mine...", and then handed the long-dagger to Auroura. "This one's for you." He then gave a broadsword to Jason, and then handed the remaining broadsword to Samuel, and the remaining katana to Elena.

"Right...", said Jason, collecting his thoughts, "Aurora; can you give them another blackout?"

"Not from here, no." said Aurora in disdain. "My computer isn't equipped to handle such a task, and not to mention, it would have to connected to the building."

"Right, that's out of the question...", said Jason. "Well, we already went over our plan of action earlier. And as far as I see it, there' no need for further alteration. Shall we be off?", said Jason.

edited 18th Feb '12 4:58:36 PM by kkhohoho

Elena tried to get used to the weight of the weapon in her hand... a katana... something right out of TV or video game and now she was supposed to wield one. She kept the weapon sheathed as she grabbed on the guns that Jack had brought "Do these things have the security on? I... I don't know how to take it off if they have it. Do I just aim and pull the trigger?"

edited 20th Feb '12 11:43:33 AM by daltar

Samuel picked up the blade and inspected the edge, "Hmm, it looks like a nice blade." He put on a holster and picked up a .45 caliber pistol, "This should be a serviceable weapon."

Samuel began to mentally prepare for the upcoming rescue. He kept reminding himself that the guards were a threat, but he always came back to the fact they were humans. They might have children waiting for them at home. If he killed them then those children would be waiting for mommies and daddies who would never come. Samuel let out a sigh as he tried to get rid of the thought.

"Right," said Jason. "we're all ready then?"

"Just one moment," said Auoura, who promptly turned to Valerie. "Valerie... you can't come along."

"But... but," said Valerie, "I want to help you, mother; I can't let you go in there alone."

"I appreciate the thought, daughter, but as it is, we're still uncertain as to where your state of being resides; in other words, if you're mortal or immortal. And, back when they held you hostage, the though of you... we—I, can not take that risk."

Valerie looked somewhat upset at first, asking Aurora, "But mother, why are you going then? You can't fight..."

"Perhaps not with this dagger, but I've had some dealings with hand-weapons in my time; but more imporantly, they're going to need me to help shut down the machine; and perhaps other matters that require my expertise.

At first, Valerie, was still resistant, but eventually, let out a sigh, and consented. "I... understand."

"Well then," said Jason, "shall we be off?"

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"Didn't he now?", said Steven, looking towards Arc's voice, despite not being able to see him. "Well, I'm not one to judge family relations, but it seems to me that you two have some serious issues."

"Quite right," said Gray, stepping from the shadows; at the same time, John was being placed into a cylinder. "...I'd ask you again Arc, but I know what you'll say. So, as it is, you left me with no other choice. Now, I'd love to stay and chat, but... it's finally time.

Following Gray's last sentence, he picked up the orb, and brought it with him in front of the disk. He then closed his eyes, and started chanting in some ancient Scandinavian language. The disk then started glowing, in a green light; at the same time, a bright green aura of green energy started surrounding Gray. And both the glow and the aura would continue to grow...

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By now, the gang war that left such a trail of mass carnage and destruction had finally ended; however, it had left behind a legacy of chaos and death, that no-one would soon forget. As the police surveyed the situation however, they were surprised, and perhaps even shocked, to find that there was nary a body to found...

Admist the peace and quite that resided after the gang war had come to end however, a black van could be heard, driving at just low enough a speed so as not crash into utter destruction. It sped right through the city, with a destination clearly in mind. And soon enough, they had arrived at it; Dino Connections.

"Right," said Jason, "everyone out ''immediately!" And so, out everyone went...

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And as all this occurred, Sareena was fiddling at the doorknob to the door in Gray's office with a lock-pick she had hidden under her dress, on her right leg...

edited 19th Feb '12 11:57:52 AM by kkhohoho

I suppose I'll need to provide some incentive...

And so, as the group arrived, out of the door came a slew of soldiers...

"Okay, so from what I've gathered so far, Gray is an immortal like us," Mark began. "And he's about to do something ominous to us." Mark turned his head towards Arc's cylinder, as if it would help him hear what was being said.

"Arc, that is your name, right? Do you have any idea what he's going to do to us?" Mark asked as Gray began chanting after Mark had taken in everything that had occurred.

"You know, before he does it to us?"

edited 20th Feb '12 9:31:49 AM by Insano

Like in the games... just aim and shoot... don't think much of it now, aim and shoot... they can make it hurt but they can't hurt you...

Thus went Elena's thought as she walked into the building, a handgun held in her two hands as she started shooting at everything she saw moving.

"He's, I-I mean, my father, uh, Gray..." Arc paused for a moment, trying to slow his breathing. Don't panic, keep calm. He balled his hands into fists to try and stop them shaking, then spoke to the second voice again. "Gray's gone insane. He-he wants to drain our energy, our immortal energy, and use it to try and destroy the world." No time to explain the dead bodies and beheaded god. Arc couldn't if he tried anyway- his breathing had quickened as panic overtook again. He didn't want the world to end and he didn't want to be here and he didn't want to have to go through extraction again...

As the soldiers poured out of the building, they fired straight at the immortals, though at first, they only fired one shot each, thinking that was all they needed. But, to their shock and horror, they discovered a suprising fact; the immortals were still standing.

The commander of the soldiers, who was still at the back, yelled at the soldiers to "Give them everything you've got!". And so, the soldiers fired repeatedly, again and again. But try as they, the immortals continued to fire. And so, the commander had no choice but to give the remaining 10 soldiers, out of 40, the order to ,"Fall back!''". And so, the remaining soldier's retreated into the lab.

"Oh no you don't, you little buggers!", Jack, who went right after them into the lab.

"Right!", said Jason. "Follow him!", he yelled out to the rest of the group, following Jack's lead into the laboratory.

"Gray is your father?!" Mark said in astonishment. Mark tried to recompose himself as he asked more questions.

"Why does he want to destroy the world? Will this process make us mortal?" he asked.

Samuel felt the adrenaline flowing through his veins like hot vodka and his heart beating in his chest for escape from its bodily prison. Samuel felt alive. He grinned as he wounds began to heal. The mortals couldn't stop him they couldn't do anything to him, yet there was a nagging voice in the back of his skull that kept screaming at him. He couldn't understand what it was or what it was screaming, and he couldn't shake it away.

"Sir! Sir,"!

One of the soldiers came screaming down the steps, ahead of the others, desperately trying to find Gray. But the sight he saw before him in the distance was nothing he could have ever expected. Gray, their boss, was holding a green orb, surrounded by a green light, and by this point, was even levitating off the ground. And as the others came down, they also saw this same light. This was not what they signed up for, and at the moment, all they could do was stand there, dumbfounded. But eventually, they started getting their wits together, and may well have been about to start racing towards the exit... or at least, that's what they thought they were going to do...

By this point, Jack had made his way to the soldiers, and in so doing, forced the soldiers to act. Either they fought back, or they would stand no chance at all of Jack ripping them a new one. And so, the soldiers shot at Jack, though their shots ultimately had no effect...

And at the same time, those in the cylinders were capable of hearing the ensuing carnage, including Mr.Sunday; in order to induce the maximum amount of suffering possible, Gray had made sure that John was given a minimal amount of the knockout drug, ensuring that he would only be out for several minutes; in which time, he would be awake for the procedure, which coincidentally, was finally starting. The tubes that connected the cylinders to the disk started glowing green from within, and those within the cylinders started feeling... uneasy...

Those outside the building, feel free to make your way inside.

edited 20th Feb '12 7:47:47 PM by kkhohoho