"Damn that was pretty stupid!" He said out loud once they were in the chamber."
edited 26th Oct '10 8:17:52 PM by Liirian
Ecco approached the killer whale, who eyed him carefully.
The young Singer was much smaller than this great one, and if she was ill-tempered he would not survive a battle with her; nevertheless, they had just rescued her, and by the Sea she was obligated to return that favor.
NOW THAT YOU ARE FREE, I HAVE A QUESTION. DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING OF THE WINDS OF WATER, AND WHERE MY POD MIGHT BE?
The killer whale shook her head, her song filling the chamber and causing the bones of all present to reverberate in sympathy.
I DO NOT, LITTLE ONE; I HAD BEEN EXPLORING THIS CAVE WHEN I HEARD A DISTURBANCE FROM ABOVE. THEN THE GLYPH APPEARED AND SEALED ME WITHIN THE AIR POCKET. I AM AS IGNORANT AS YOU, YOUNG ECCO; I DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOUR POD.
The Danse Macabre CodexThe Great Hunter turned to look in Saren's direction and loosed a single, angry click in the turian's direction, causing him—and only him—to vibrate and judder quite painfully.
I AM NOT DEAF, STRANGE THING. I HEARD THE FOUL, DISCORDANT NOTE YOU SANG A SHORT WHILE AGO, AND IF YOU TRY TO FORCE US INTO TUNE WITH ITS ROTTING MOCKERY OF A HARMONY AGAIN I WILL TEAR YOU APART.
Ecco paid this no heed, chittering sadly to himself and drifting off into a corner.
THEN IT IS HOPELESS...I AM ALL ALONE...
edited 27th Oct '10 9:31:44 AM by SullenFrog
The Danse Macabre CodexAnd I thought I was cynical... Gordon thought. Hey, uh... Ecco, was it? We'll find your pod. I've faced much worse odds then a dark, creepy ocean with giant octopi and sharks. We'll find them, he tried to reassure the dolphin. He knew pretty well from the Resistance back home that high moral could make a person capable of almost anything.
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."Ecco peered at Gordon inquisitively, not sure whether or not to believe his talk. The Singer desperately wanted to believe that it was right, that these strange things could help him find his pod, but they knew less than he did.
AS I SAID, YOUNG SINGER, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOUR POD. HOWEVER, THERE IS ONE WHO MAY KNOW WHERE THEY DISAPPEARED TO, AND WHAT THE WINDS OF WATER ARE.
Ravage perked up at this. Perhaps this was the final objective.
WHO IS IT? Ecco inquired.
The orca briefly returned to the air pocket to take a breath, then returned.
SEEK OUT THE BIG BLUE, ECCO; HE IS OLD, WISE AND ANCIENT BEYOND RECKONING; IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR POD, IT IS HE.
edited 27th Oct '10 10:03:47 AM by SullenFrog
The Danse Macabre CodexTHE BIG BLUE, STRANGE THING, IT THE LARGEST OF ALL SINGERS AND THE GREATEST LIVING THING IN THE SEA. HE HAS LIVED FOR MORE GENERATIONS OF MY KIND THAN I CAN COUNT, AND HE KNOWS ALMOST EVERYTHING. ONCE THERE WERE MANY BIG BLUES, BUT THEY HAVE DISAPPEARED OVER TIME UNTIL HE IS THE ONLY ONE LEFT. IF YOU WOULD SPEAK WITH HIM, ECCO, YOU MUST DO IT SOON; HE TRAVELS TO THE COLD WATERS OF THE NORTH TO DIE.
The Danse Macabre CodexJorge listened to the killer whale give them instructions on what to do next.
To die? Why? Is he going to commit suicide?
Jagged Alliance 2 LP (Redux) (Closed!)HE IS OLD, STRANGE ONE; THE BIG BLUE HAS LIVED FOR A VERY LONG TIME, BUT HE IS NOT ETERNAL. HE RETURNS TO THE GRAVE OF HIS ANCESTORS, SO THAT HE WILL NOT BE ALONG WHEN HIS TIME COMES.
The orca then swam towards the cave exit, pausing for a moment to look back at the party.
NOW I MUST LEAVE YOU, YOUNG SINGER; I CAN HEAR MY CALF CALLING FOR ME, AND IT MUST BE FED SOON. FAREWELL, ECCO; I HOPE YOU FIND YOUR POD. NORTH IS THAT WAY, BY THE WAY.
With that, the majestic killer whale then swam out of the cave and swiftly disappeared from sight. Ecco swam for the exit as well, determined and filled with renewed hope.
COME ON, THERE IS NO TIME TO WASTE. THE NORTHERN SEAS ARE FAR FROM HERE, AND THE BIG BLUE MUST ALREADY HAVE A HUGE LEAD ON US.
The Danse Macabre CodexRavage sighed and jetted after the dolphin, somewhat relieved to note the presence of sunlight after all this time spent in the dark. He noticed that Ecco was leading the group away from the caves and the tiny specks of land he had seen earlier, out into the open ocean; even with his Cybertronian senses and scanners, the jaguar quickly lost sight of any atolls and islands.
He noticed, however, that they were by no means alone; a large school of carnivorous fish followed the group, and the Decepticon realized what they were when he swa the hammerlike shape of their wide, flat heads.
"Hammerheads!" he spat. "Don't slow down!"
YES! DO NOT LET THE HUNGRY ONES CATCH YOU!
The Danse Macabre CodexMore sharks. Great, Gordon thought. Too many to fight without it being a hassle... does anyone see a school of fish anywhere nearby?
Gordon searched for anything that could provide a distraction to the sharks.
edited 27th Oct '10 1:10:40 PM by AnnoR
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."Ah, hell.
Jorge could've engaged them...if he had a firearm. He only had his combat knife at the moment, and the group was heavily outnumbered.
For once, I agree. Fall back! He doubled his speed.
edited 27th Oct '10 12:27:50 PM by Nimitz
Jagged Alliance 2 LP (Redux) (Closed!)One of the hammerheads was heavily injured by Narumi's fire, its dorsal fin coming away and thick clouds of blood pouring out from the stump. At least a half-dozen sharks picked up the scent immediately, and surrounded their wounded and sluggish companion, who struggled feebly as they began to bite into its flesh. Soon more than a dozen other sharks joined in the feeding frenzy, and the water ran red with billowing gouts of gore.
The other members of the school, however, continued to follow the champions; two swam forward to attack the now-stationary Narumi, one drew close to Hahli, and another was right on top of Saren, all opening their mouths as wide as they were able...
edited 27th Oct '10 12:45:32 PM by SullenFrog
The Danse Macabre CodexGordon brought out his crossbow, currently his most efficient weapon at the moment, and aimed it at the hammerhead approaching Hahli.
He fired, but the current carried the bolt wide and he missed. With a noiseless sigh, he brought ouf another bolt, loaded it, and fired again, this time striking the hammerhead in the side.
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."

-Yellow went for the air-pocket-
"Oxygen....that's original.."
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