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FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#651: Sep 14th 2015 at 12:36:03 PM

Fortunately for the sake of their team, Nemesis wasn't asleep at the time.

She had just finished patching her back after a cleansing session, putting away the cat-o-nine-tails into her belongings before her nostrils caught the intrusive stench of burning. Frowning, she decided to not waste any time and wave it off as someone being atrocious at cooking. No, this was bigger. More ominous.

This was arson.

There was hardly any time to put on the armor, not in this condition. All she could do was to grab the pieces stored together in the container, clothe in what was needed - thankfully the mask and the hat were with the armor - and arm herself.

Unfortunately, her team was not taking any steps in getting out of the burning building. It was time to bring some discipline into these.

Deep breath.

"ATTENTION, MONGRELS!" She roared, not bothering to disguise in such a grave situation. Seeing as Ahyan was not budging, she went a step ahead and sent a rough kick his way. "WE ARE UNDER GRAVE PERIL! ON YOUR FEET!"

Imca (Veteran)
#652: Sep 14th 2015 at 10:16:12 PM

ATMN

Slightly bad for Nemesis, was that her partner was missing, as in she was no where to be seen amongst her comrades.


Hallway

Instead Tsukiko was out in the halls, trying, and failing horibly due to her disposition, to get a bucket brigade going. Each person to pass her by just upsetting her more and more.

The whole concept of land buildings was still something the girl was getting used to again, but her experience on the seas had told her that there was little more dangerous then a fire, and here every one was just ignoring it, running, in various directions... and in general passing right by her due to how little she speaks up.

opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#653: Sep 14th 2015 at 10:20:21 PM

Flashback: Beacon

Bao witnessed the exchange between Gareth and Gerhart. Frankly, their names sounded the same to her. So he possesses half a brain, at least, she thought. She turned to leave the ampitheatre, but looked back at Tsukiko. Bao's expression seemed...softer, somehow, when it was usually either blank or rather intense.

"Speak your mind more often, little fox," she said.

She strode out of the room and headed towards the dorm.


Tempestas 7: ATMN Dorm

The others awake would bear witness to Bao climbing in through the window of her own dorm room. She stopped half-way across the window sill to stare blankly at Nemesis, then peer over at Ahyan.

"Oh. You are still here. You should have evacuated by now," she said.

She strode across the room, pressed her boot against the door and fired Ousibuyunlu's explosives, blasting the door right off its hinges.

edited 15th Sep '15 4:24:36 AM by opnerf

Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#654: Sep 14th 2015 at 10:27:28 PM

SMMR (Location tags peeps)

As he began to pull his breastplate on, Gerhart started to explain his plan "We are going to get out there and put an end to whatever is attacking us" Gerhart paused to begin donning his pauldrons before continuing "If we can, we should rally any potential allies to us as we move out. If not, we will be on our own."

Now pulling his Gauntlets on, Gerhart finished by saying "As long as we do not stray from each other and fight as one, we should be able to hold against whatever foes we may face."

RomanianInquisitor Is this your power, Yagami? from Spring, Texas! Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Is this your power, Yagami?
#655: Sep 14th 2015 at 10:52:40 PM

Post Ceremony

"I am not doing that manner of training at the moment, I am practicing my breathing exercises." She huffed, clearly frustrated. "I cannot believe I was exposed so quickly and easily...my father is going to never let me hear the end of this..."

Beacon Burning

Sanfar bolted awake, her armor at the foot of her bed as she looked around in horror before her eyes caught Nonie. "What? How? Who? Nevermind." She shook her head and got up from the bed, scrambling to get her armor and sword.

"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper
TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#656: Sep 14th 2015 at 11:51:47 PM

Back in the Past.

The adventurer looked somewhat confused. "Breathing practice? I ain't quite sure why you'd do something like that." With the huntress getting even more frustrated, the young man shrugged. "Exposed? I ain't following what you're talking about, sorry."


Fire? Fire!

With all the ruckus and shouting, it didn't really take much for Robert to wake up and already on his feet. Sort of. His leader shaking him violently wasn't exactly achieving anything aside from making the young man slightly dizzy and disorientated.

"I'm already awake, pardner. No need to make a rowdy ruckus." He replied, voice a little flat. Although the mention of a fire got the message even more across.

"I reckon we better saddle up and get somewhere with a bit more fresh air instead of talking here, leader."

Grabbing his knapsack and weapons, the young man got ready to move out and follow whatever instructions were thrown his way.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#657: Sep 15th 2015 at 2:34:58 AM

Nemesis returned the blank stare right back before letting out a small snarl. "I will address you not waking these two later." For now she gave Ahyan another boot to the ribs.

"...that blasted fox." Booting the door to their room and ripping a piece of her sleeve to make an impromptu cover from the noxious fumes for her face she set off into the fire with her stuff, determined on finding her teammate and beating the shit out of her.

SpartyMcFly Military Grade Shitposter from Not where he should be Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Get out of here, STALKER
Military Grade Shitposter
#658: Sep 15th 2015 at 2:54:18 AM

All I Hear Is Burn

As everyone woke up, Vasilos took a moment to think. Robert had brought up a good point - as it stood now, with smoke filling their lungs, it wasn't a good place to make a plan. Priority One should be getting out. After that? Then think of something. Figure out how to fight this. Find out who caused this, and bring them to justice.

"Those fools... whoever has done this has committed an act of arson! When I find out who has done this I will personally ensure they spend a lifetime in a cell! Until then, Robert has the correct idea. We need to get out of this building and get somewhere we can breathe cleanly before taking our next action. Gather up your gear and exit. And for the love of the gods, stick together. Everyone will be panicing, and much as it pains me to say this to two of you, I do not wish to lose any members of this team to something as stupidly simple as panic trampling."

Vasilos, in the meanwhile, retrieved his gear and his weapons, and began suiting up.

edited 15th Sep '15 2:54:45 AM by SpartyMcFly

"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."
GyroZ The Troper Formerly Known as Amp from Freyden, Nevada Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: The vvillage twwo-wwheeled devvice
The Troper Formerly Known as Amp
#659: Sep 15th 2015 at 6:04:41 AM

The first boot painfully woke Ahyan up. The second one knocked him over and off his bunk.

He let out a high pitched yelp as he hit the ground, dragging the sheets down with him causing him to be tangled up in then.

He managed to force himself out of them, then looked around bewildered.

"Huh? Wait, what's happening? What?" Ahyan shook his head around, looking wildly at what was going on.

Ah, a fire.

WAIT, A FIRE??

The first thing Ahyan looked for was his notebooks. His prized armor and sword came second. He didn't bother to put them them on so much as he threw everything into the sheets he was tangled up in and slung it over his shoulder.

His sword was the only thing he had left. That, and the loose robes he usually slept in. He sliced them up so they wouldn't impede his movement.

"We're getting out of here, right?" He called out, looking at Bao halfway through what remained of a door.

edited 15th Sep '15 2:20:36 PM by GyroZ

G was here - 2/9/24
opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#660: Sep 15th 2015 at 12:11:27 PM

Bao already blasted the door open

ATMN Dorm

Bao seemed to have dressed and armed herself hours ago. She even wore her usual distinct double bun hairstyle, as though she had been out and about for whatever reason. In fact, the others hadn't really seen her put her hair down even once.

"Yes, you fool. You should have been out by now," she said, bitingly.

Bao stared at Ahyan, somewhat incredulously, at least for her usually rather dull expressions. She stepped back into the room briefly and gathered up her possessions—little more than an as of yet unpacked rucksack—and stepped out onto the blasted off door. It seemed Bao travelled light. She walked back into the hallway and turned away from Ahyan.

"I'll be going on ahead."

She ran off, with her typical high agility, and soon disappeared around a corner. It had only been a few days, but Bao seemed oddly familiar with the layout of the dorm and the campus. She never seemed to have trouble navigating to lectures, for instance.

edited 15th Sep '15 12:19:26 PM by opnerf

GyroZ The Troper Formerly Known as Amp from Freyden, Nevada Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: The vvillage twwo-wwheeled devvice
The Troper Formerly Known as Amp
#661: Sep 15th 2015 at 6:24:41 PM

ATMN Dorm, and soon to leave

"I was asleep up unt-" Ahyan was about to argue as Bao left anyway. He let out an exasperated groan then chased after her, muttering something about "actually needing sleep and not being some kind of inhuman homunculus". He watched her quickly take her belongings then go back out the door.

"I'll be going on ahead." she said. "Of course you are. Right." he replied, with a sigh. Bao sprinted away again, leaving him behind. Is this how it was going to be? Just chasing after his commander? He walked out behind her, then stopped and tapped his sword on the wall in thought.

Well, errant stars did tend to provide enough of an impetus for bringing the plot to new directions. That, and omens. The burning school..

The burning embers of the once grand halls danced around him, swirling in the air, shining like bright stars unaware of the world. What once existed as a bastion for the triumph of man over death-beast now crum-

A burning beam fell behind him, prompting him to stop thinking and just make a run for it. He would have time for this later.

G was here - 2/9/24
Imca (Veteran)
#662: Sep 16th 2015 at 11:18:43 AM

Hallway

It would not take long for her to find Tsukiko in the halls, covering her mouth with some of her clothes trying her damnedest to hand off a bucket to people.

"...U-Ummm"

Nemesis would be no exception to these attempts.

edited 16th Sep '15 11:18:56 AM by Imca

FergardStratoavis A Fluff Ringer from Bellveins (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
A Fluff Ringer
#663: Sep 16th 2015 at 11:52:38 AM

"You." Without her mask it was easy to see how very angry she was at the fox girl, considering her scowl. "What in blazes were you thinking, running off to parts unknown?" Roughly, she grabbed Tsukiko's hand and began pulling her with her back through the corridors, grateful that the fire wasn't as bad as she previously thought.

"We will have a talk about it later, once we're out of this kiln..." Nemesis grumbled, one hand on her teammate and the other on her belongings she carried with her.

Aquatica1000 Since: Oct, 2012
#664: Sep 16th 2015 at 5:09:29 PM

"I did not intend to imply cowardice there, Sir Gerhart," Vladomir said, grabbing Impaler. "I do wish to get my hands on the bastards behind this as well. We just need to get moving."

Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#665: Sep 16th 2015 at 10:21:01 PM

SMMR

Finally donning his Greathelm, Gerhart looked to Vladimir and said "For what I hope will be the last time, do not call me 'Sir', I have not yet earned that right." With his shield slung across his back and Macht strapped to his hip, Gerhart grabbed Eisen and addressed his team "If everyone is ready, let us go end this damnable riot."

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#666: Sep 19th 2015 at 9:23:14 PM

Burning Fate? Evacuate!

Glancing around the room as he adjusted his knapsack and spun Un-Kno-Wn in one of his hands in the off chance someone or something tried lunging at the out of the flames, the adventurer nodded.

"Moseying on out, then. Not planning on going too far. Still, gotta save your breath instead of barking threats they probably can't here, pardner."

With that, Robert made good on exiting/getting out of there.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
Insano Mad Pinoy from At my laptop, refusing to waste time Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: What is this thing you call love?
Mad Pinoy
#667: Sep 25th 2015 at 10:39:52 PM

Vale

Team SMMR went out into the fray, passing by debris and corpses until they came to the source of the carnage. Standing in the middle of a courtyard, two individuals stood. One was a woman wearing an icy blue dress to match her cold gaze, her hair glowing white as a stark contrast to the flames surrounding her and her partner. This was a man larger than her with a brutish gait and deadly clawed gauntlets on his arms, with other intimidating pieces of armor about his body. His green eyes seemed to glow with killer intent, and the blood on his hands did nothing to improve his first impression to the Huntsmen-in-training.

"Grrr…" His stance was primal, as if the carnage had sent his mind to the older days of mankind's existence, brutal and short-lived.

"Well, well, what have we here...?"The woman replied, her tone seductive and threatening in equal measure as she turned to draw her wicked blade-bow against them. An arrow of cruel frost formed in her draw hand, ready to pierce at a moment's release.

“Ivory, I can smell it on him…”With that the bastard prince found himself being given strange importance as the man pointed at him, wicked claws extended. And in pointing his hand, the more observant of the Valeans could see that he had nonhuman claws where his fingernails were. This enemy was a Faunus, but the woman appeared to be a human in a very mesmerizing way.

“Oh, he’s one of them?” A haughty laugh briefly escaped Ivory’s lips before her smug smirk appeared behind the still-drawn bow. “It’s a little early to be retrieving them, Chase…” At this the Faunus growled, growing impatient at being told against pursuing his prey. "Oh, fine... but only after we kill these three."

With a hungry yell Chase leaped forward, tackling Vladimir and sending them crashing back inside, and Ivory unleashed a quick volley of icy arrows at Ovid and Gerhart. Gareth could either help his fellow men against this woman or go save his partner from being a savage Faunus’ kill.


Atlas

Team WNTR, meanwhile, found themselves witness to the end of a gruesome battle. A rabbit Faunus, wounded and weakened, laid on a pile of rubble, whimpering as a well-dressed man maliciously grinned at her from above.

”Technology makes such wonderful things, don’t you agree?” When she flinched at his twirling a strange metal device in his left hand, an elegant dagger in the other, he laughed mockingly at his victim. "Well, not that dumb animals like you would know."

“W-wait…please, no…"

"Check this out!” Although he’d never seen anything like it, Wayne knew that device was not being aimed for benevolent purpose. Responding to an instinct he didn’t acknowledge often, he threw a fireball at the attacker’s hand, knocking the device out and ruining the man’s composure.

“Argh! Who the hell do you think you are?!” And with that the arrogant assailant released a bolt of lightning straight at the group.


Vacuo

Team ATMN would make it out of the building and hear Master Zoroaster, Master of Machinery, gesturing for the students he saw to head west.

“Quickly, to the boats! We need to get into Vale before these invaders!”

“Glory to the Crusade!” And now more men came from the shadows, brandishing all manner of weaponry to kill the future of mankind’s defenders. Zoroaster drew his curved weapon and struck first, sending blood flying as limbs and torsos were separated from the rest of their owner. The students from Vacuo had the option of helping him or leaving to get on the boats.


Mistral

Team VRNS found themselves in a hallway where Master Isaac, Master of Dustcraft, was fighting against armed men bearing the symbol of a square inscribed within a circle, where the image of a man stood at the center.

“Glory to the Crusade!” they cried, and they began to surround Master Isaac from every direction.

“Students, get out of here!” The white-haired duelist yelled out as he fought off the attackers. “The boats in the west are filling up; get to the stables, and I’ll meet you there!” The stables lay to the north of Beacon. Whether the Mistrali listened to him or came to his aid was up to them.

edited 30th Sep '15 7:28:48 PM by Insano

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TheHailStormer Classic from Playing Sonic Mania Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Classic
#668: Sep 25th 2015 at 10:48:48 PM

WNTR

Tempestas quickly ran in front of the rest of the team, and punched the ground to activate his Semblance. He tanked all the electricity shot by the mysterious man, with no ill effects to himself. He then stood back up with Sol Divider in his hands.

"I believe we should be asking you the same thing. Are you the one responsible for this arson?", he said. Already he could tell this man was not friendly in the slightest.

"Never let anyone tell you that something is impossible." - Monty Oum, 1981-2015
guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#669: Sep 25th 2015 at 11:24:40 PM

SMMR

Ovid activated his semblance even as the battle began. The fighter already had his sword out as the arrows began flying towards him and his partner. The teen flicked his sword all about, parrying the projectiles coming for him. "Pathetic."

Ovid caught the last arrow headed for him before tossing the frozen arrow back towards the archer.

-dramatic music ensues-
Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#670: Sep 26th 2015 at 12:05:29 AM

SMMR

Nodding to Ovid as his partner deflected the projectiles, Gerhart tightened his grip on Eisen before lunging towards Ivory. Thrusting forward with the spike mounted atop the Halberd, Gerhart's intent was to impale his opponent swiftly and without hesitation.

edited 26th Sep '15 10:56:57 AM by Eachiunn

SpartyMcFly Military Grade Shitposter from Not where he should be Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Get out of here, STALKER
Military Grade Shitposter
#671: Sep 26th 2015 at 5:35:17 AM

The Best Defense...

As Team VRNS evacuated the building Vasilos kept the Phoenix lit, its flames emitting a trail of smoke that would most likely tell any Hunter assassins where to find another quarry. Not that he knew this at first glance; he kept it lit just in case a combat situation would ensue.

And, of course, a combat situation ensued. Isaac, the Master of Machinery, ordered them to the boats - before several crusaders emerged from the shadows, carrying lethal intent, and weapons to apply it. Vasilos took one look towards the boats, then towards Zoroaster, who was severely outnumbered.

"You must come with us, Isaac! We will assist you in fighting off these villanous scum! Come, VRNS, we must ensure our Master of Machinery makes it out alive!" Vasilos charged into battle, the Phoenix held high.

edited 28th Sep '15 4:03:20 AM by SpartyMcFly

"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."
ZenithBloodedge The Phantom Thief Since: Feb, 2015
The Phantom Thief
#672: Sep 26th 2015 at 10:47:47 AM

"What do you think?" Kraken has his crossbow aimed directly at the head of the man.

edited 26th Sep '15 10:48:33 AM by ZenithBloodedge

The measure of a man is not his courage, but rather the size of his gun.
Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#673: Sep 26th 2015 at 11:20:04 AM

Rey was no hero, and she was no walking tank. What she had was mobility, and The Spinner. She dropped into a low crouched run and circled around the target, trying to remain unnoticed. As soon as he overcommitted to an attack, she could spring.

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#674: Sep 26th 2015 at 9:14:08 PM

For Gareth Silvarius Vale, there was only one path. For now, he cared not who these dastards were, nor why they seemed interested in him. They attacked his school, attempted to hurt his comrades. They were his enemies...and they were dead.

Trusting Gerhart and Ovid to deal with the woman, Gareth ran to his partner's aid. Flaring his Semblance, the prince charged right in and attempted to yank the monstous Faunus away from his partner with a vicelike grip.

"Greetings. My name is Gareth. The man who'll kill you."

A feral grin had appeared on his face beneath the helmet. His right hand held his sword.

Battle was joined!

RhymeBeat True colors from Eastern Standard Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
True colors
#675: Sep 26th 2015 at 9:28:41 PM

Nonie nodded standing by Issac, attempting to take his hand and lead him away.

edited 28th Sep '15 2:15:20 PM by RhymeBeat

The Crystal Caverns A bird's gotta sing.

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