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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-05-09 10:40 am

Under the Sea: Mission start

After fleeing the strange shapes in the sky the voidtreckers are perhaps not looking forward to yet another mission and indeed the first few days of Fiddlesticks go by without any strange dreams, no warning that another mission might be nigh. Yet on the morning of day five their SCA's will glow with the colours of the void and a holographic message will appear.

Preperations

The dressing room is open once again, though the clothes this time are simple in choice. A wet suit for each void trecker as well as a pair of flippers, a helmet and a breathing pack. It at least has instructions and there will be a little bit of time for them to figure out how to use them. Apart from that there are some waterproof packs for supplies to be packed in.

They will have a couple of hours to get ready for their mission.

Arrival: Blue and Red

"We are now approaching world #7625000129523. Drop order is Red and Blue, Purple then Orange. Red and Blue team to doors. Arrival in world #7625000129523 in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."

The train shudders and lurches as they exit the void, the view from the window goes from the ever shifting void to a beautiful deep blue sky. They fly through the air and swoop down to land on a sandy beach. The doors open allowing those who are taking part in the Blue and Red missions to debark. The doors close and the train swoops up into the air.

The beach stretches from one side to the other, in the distance as the beach turns into sloping green hills they can see a village. Beyond that there is a jungle. Any red team who check their SCA will see four points, the rock pools.

The villagers have noticed the huge train sweeping down onto their island and so contact is made quickly. They will be quite accepting of the help and explain the situation. They will help any of red team to the rockpools if asked.

Red

The rockpools are built up and indeed made so the water will reach a persons waist if they stand in them. The water is cold but not overly so. When the water shoots up anyone in them will shoot up also.

They will find themselves in a vortex of water, with anyone else who enters that rockpool. The water itself seems to be fighting them, tendrils of water reaching out of the whirlpool to try and drag them further into the chaos. It takes a whole lot of willpower to stay in the centre, the water can be fought with weapons, even with fists. They feel as if they are falling or flying, perhaps both. Surrounded by the pure chaos of the ocean.

Blue

Hopefully they spend the day helping with preparations because when night falls the monsters emerge from the sea. Terrifying twisted creatures. The villagers only have simple weapons but will tell them that fire is helpful against these water creatures.

Hold off the monsters and keep the people safe.

Purple

The doors close and the train flies off into the sky, flying over the island to the other side where it lands on a rocky bay, near tall towering cliffs.

"Purple team to doors." The doors open, allowing the purple team to disembark before flying off once again.

In the cliff face there is a large cave entrance, over the entrance there are symbols, translated by their SCA's. Clear mind, clear heart. Come those who seek to serve.

There are six people stood by the entrance, looking quite surprised at the new arrivals. One, a woman with silver hair recovers enough to speak first. "Ah. Void warriors. We are honoured by your help."

Once introductions are made the spiritual leaders will happily accept the escort and their adventure can begin.

Orange

They fly up and out across the ocean, a longer flight than before but eventually they descend and there is a slight juddering before they land, floating on the ocean.

"Orange team disembark, please use luggage or dressing carriage doors only."

They will step out onto an inflated platform that streches around the train. Down below are the depths of the water and their SCA's show them at the point of Bui. It is below them so all they need to is dive.

The dive takes a while, and depends on their swimming ability but hopefully with a bit of teamwork they arrive at the silent city of Bui.
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-05-11 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't know. Everything seems really random..." Noct forced a smile. "But maybe I'm making it all up in my head, you know?" He was probably just worried because he was nervous about the whole water thing.
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[personal profile] aggressivelygood 2020-05-11 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
Sven laughed. Their purposes for being here were serious, but that didn't mean he was going to feel any guilt over enjoying himself along the way. He was enjoying the crunch of the undergrowth beneath his feet, the company, the sense of moving toward a task. Even the heat, stifling as it was, made a welcome change from the complete lack of atmosphere inside the train. At least things felt alive out here.

"At least you can melt ice!" He replied. "Or swaddle up against it. You can't banish heat like you can cold. You know what, I'm still glad it's not ice though. The last time I was someplace that cold it was an absolutely miserable experience. But what I wouldn't give to jump into that sea without this weird skin on and cool off."

He meant the wet-suits, of course. What strange beast's hide was used to make these outfits? Surely it couldn't be a fabric. Sven decided to follow Duo's lead, drawing the intricate system of interlocking metal teeth (the "zipper", as he's been told it's called) open down past his chest. He wasn't wearing a shirt underneath, and a tiny slither of scarred, melted skin showed through the gap.
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[personal profile] bethereprompto 2020-05-11 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
Prompto leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to Noct's candy flavored lips. "It'll be okay, man. That last thing was a fluke but so far we've been rockin' these missions." He patted Noct's cheek playfully with the back of his hand. "You're a tomato, not a scaredy cat!"

He pulled back and tugged his shirt on. "Okay so here's a scenario for ya. You just rescue some damsel in distress and she's so grateful that she plants one on ya. Is that cheating? I mean, you didn't know she was going to do it and it's not like it's a relationship kind of kiss. Just she's grateful and mind's all full of adrenaline and stuff. What do you think?"
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-05-11 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Noct smiled weakly. Oh, Prompto, if only you knew how scared Noct actually was. And then Prompto had to ask that weird question.

"Um, if you turn her down after, no, it's not cheating, but if you let her do it again...yeah, it is."
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[personal profile] bethereprompto 2020-05-11 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Actually, he had a guess. It was why he asked such a stupid question. He was trying without knowing how to help. He wished he had Gladio's ability to talk to people or Ignis' brains to strategize and convince Noct with logic there was nothing to fear. All he had were his jokes and smiles and sometimes, like now, they didn't seem like enough.

"Score!" He cheered. "Because, I totes would turn her down after. You'd never have to worry about that." Pause. "Did you know Gladio has a couple female fans on board?"
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[personal profile] singlefaith 2020-05-11 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
In Ran's mind, it's no small thing. He's seven, and although she knows he can swim, the ocean is unpredictable, fully capable of overwhelming an adult, let alone a child. Having him fall in is not a chance she's willing to take. "We'll probably find out soon, ne?"

. . . Not that she's excited about that. Who knows what's down there?

But that said, she can't in good conscience just leave it to everyone else. It wouldn't be right -- not when she can help, and not if there is something down there and she could have helped.

Her eyebrows knit, crouching down next to him. "I still really want to talk Conan-kun out of this."

Really wants to talk him out of this. She's already tried to make him stay.
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[personal profile] faithfulsupport 2020-05-11 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
He was tired, there was no doubt though he'd slept a full night. The sandbags shouldn't have drained him as much as they had and that was puzzling. Something dark resembling a head seemed to poke up above the water and Ignis summoned his daggers. He couldn't get into the water but he could go to meet it.

"I don't believe we'll be getting our break." The advisor predicted grimly. It was a pity too, he'd really been looking forward to it, because his limbs felt heavy even when holding the daggers out as he normally did.
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-05-11 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
Noct tilted his head, unsure of what Prompto was getting at. "I wouldn't be surprised. He is like...the love interest in every bodice ripper ever." Muscular, strong, kind, and long hair. What's not to like? "He wouldn't cheat on us."
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[personal profile] bethereprompto 2020-05-11 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
"I see it!" He said, jumping over the barricade and heading toward the beach. "Come on!" He called at their other teammates.

He dashed along the path hoping they'd get to the beach to meet whatever was coming out of that water. The barricade was their backup, not where they wanted the fight to start. The creature emerging now was dark green with a slimy sheen. It loosely looked like a lobster but uglier.

Prompto ran till the creature had reached the sandy bank before firing.
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[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-05-11 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
Bucky nodded, offering Ignis a little smile. "Yeah, that does seem pretty unusual. Guess Void technology doesn't include bottomless SCUBA canisters," he snorted in amusement. "It's a good thing, though. I'm sure not everyone can swim. Hopefully most of them are going to end up on the beach with us," he sighed, surveying everyone in blue. "It does bother me that there are so many kids."
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[personal profile] aggressivelygood 2020-05-11 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, well, well. Or should I say...you know what, nah. Forget it." Sven was not going to be the one to make that joke. He grinned right back, admiration burning in his eyes.

"Druid magic? Aren't you just full of tricks. Consider me gutted that I won't get to watch for myself, but I hope you'll have a whale of a time."
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[personal profile] faithfulsupport 2020-05-11 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
There was a small chuckle at Bucky's observation. But the swimming did bother him. "At least on the beach, those that can't swim can stay inland." And hopefully if people knew they couldn't swim, they would opt for the Blue mission, even if again to stay out of the water.

There was a shake of the head. "Welcome to the Blue team. Between fighting, cooking and healing, rest isn't much of an option as children have to be protected." Whatever energy Ignis ever had left went to foraging. And then of course healing villagers who were always trying to protect their homes but got hurt in the process by accident or by some marauding monster.
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[personal profile] bethereprompto 2020-05-11 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
Prompto paused as he was adjusting his gloves. "Oh no, I'd never think he would. I just think it's funny! Samata replied to me on that silly 'everyone is cute' thing on the ICP. She was gushing over him with me. I thought you'd get a kick out of it." He certainly had.
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[personal profile] maxwellsdaemon 2020-05-11 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
Ohh, Duo did't know the guys name because he was Blue Lead. That was just a by-product. Duo knew the guys name because he memorised the roster of people the day he had joined the train. He liked to know who he was working with and had learned as much as he could before hand. True, he had honestly met a few people before then, but once he'd had the time he found out who the rest were.

Ignis wasn't someone he'd had the change to officially meet yet, though he'd seen him about.

"Duo." He said with a grin and a turn. He stepped forward and held out his hand. "Duo Maxwell. Been meaning to say hi, just never had the chance!"
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[personal profile] faithfulsupport 2020-05-11 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Let's have it!" Ignis called as he moved to the beach. Once there as soon as Prompto fired the shot green eyes glittered in the darkness. The thing looked like a Karlabos from back home and he smiled. There were so many recipes he could make with this thing and it would go a long way to helping feed his family.

He elementally infused his daggers with fire and swung on a claw coming down at him. Sparking a glance at Prompto, he shook his head. "Don't forget I can heal you and there are potions behind the sandbags!"

The thing advanced and he moved in to get closer.
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Hehe clever

[personal profile] bethereprompto 2020-05-11 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Prompto had 100% been one of those village kids. He'd been completely embarrassing if he hadn't been equally cute as he fell all over himself with joy at the tiny kitty. Needless to say when Madoka said the kitty was hers, he'd just about lost it with excitement.

Fortunately, Prompto was considerably more subdued. Not only was there no kitty to distract him, but he'd been hoisting a bunch of bags of sand from the beach to the town all day. He was just coming back with the last one when he saw someone he didn't recognize sitting on his barricade. "Please tell me we made that sturdy enough so I don't have to make another trip."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-05-11 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
Gladio began to gently stroke Nocts hair soothingly. Without realising he was doing it, he'd started to rock slightly with Noct in his arms. "No need to apologise." He said, voice low and warm. A gentle rumble. "It's too soon. I get it. But she can't hurt you here. Not when I've got you."
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-05-11 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
Maru cocked his head to the side and looked down at the one who had called out to him. It took him a second, but he recognised him as one of Madoka's friends. Which meant it was okay to talk to him and not just shrug him off as a bother.

It also helped the guy seemed to like cats.

"Sturdy enough..." He replied, voice low, tired sounding. Bordering on board, but that was just how he naturally sounded. Even when he wasn't bored.

He crouched down, removing his hands from his pockets to drape across his knees. "Why're you doing this?"
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-05-11 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Noct chuckled. "I would if it didn't make the Big Guy so uncomfortable." He smiled. "Make sure not to tease him so much."
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[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-05-11 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
That worried look is the whole reason Bucky comes up to him in the first place -- he's never seen Inigo look so openly worried in public, and the way the younger man startles only makes Bucky more worried.

"Hey, Inigo," he replies, a confused and worried smile taking root on his face. "What's got you so spooked?"
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-05-11 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Longer...?" For what? Maru wasn't sure what was being said to him. At least at first. It took a few seconds for it to click, and then he made a soft 'ah' sound of understanding.

"... Fighting... what's the point in fighting?" He said, not looking at the guy, just staring out at the sea and the darkening sky beyond. "It's so bothersome I could die.."
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[personal profile] bethereprompto 2020-05-11 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
Prompto really hoped that slime wasn't an indicator what it was made of. Iggy was bound to try and cook it, after all.

"Not planning on needing it and don't you either!" He moved, trying to help distract the beast while Iggy got closer. Out of the corner of his eye though, he saw another head popping up from the water. "Incoming!"

Two more- no three- a fourth were all popping up. "We're in trouble Iggy!"
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[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-05-11 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
Bucky hadn't seen the cat change, but he was keeping watch by the same bonfire, making sure it was properly stoked, and that makeshift torches were at the ready, if any monsters decided they wanted to try their luck.

When he noticed the young man, he stepped over, offering him a smile as he crouched down, to warm his hands. "Hey, I don't think we've met. I'm Bucky," he offered his human hand with a little smile. "You must be one of our new arrivals." Aside from the blue fabric he'd tied around one arm, he was wearing purple.
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-05-11 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
New arrivals? He supposed that was true.

He looked at the hand, then the face, then the hand again... And slowly he reached out to take the hand to shake. There was very little grip to his handshake.

"Maru..." He replied. "I'm new." Mostly.
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[personal profile] faithfulsupport 2020-05-11 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
The advisor nodded when he heard the name and when the other held his hand out, Ignis took it. "A pleasure to meet you Duo. And you have my apologies for not being more readily available." The words spoken were genuine of course, he was so busy that it could be hard to catch him nowadays.

Letting go of the boy's hand, Ignis smiled. "You certainly look ready to take the water on with your suit." Hopefully the boy could swim. There wasn't exactly enough water to hold any sort of classes regarding it on the train.