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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] loveandduty 2020-05-11 11:00 am (UTC)(link)
"i-I'm fine. I wasn't paying that much attention." She said awkwardly laughing as she scrambled to start picking up the firewood that seemed to have been dropped. She did feel somewhat bad about doing that.

"You were getting firewood to somewhere, I see."
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-05-11 11:05 am (UTC)(link)
She went to follow, while kicking was all well and good it seemed to have very little effect, so better to get and learn how to use a weapon.

"thank you for showing me, I am not at all use to this." She knew she couldn't say the truth because that would mean revealing the fact that she has another identity.

"You would think that, Like it has that gym car thing, but nothing to practice things like archery and the sword." As soon as she clocked eyes on the sword, she knew that was what she was going to use. After all not the first time she had used one.

One it was within her grasp she turned "okay... lets hope I can do this."
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-05-11 11:09 am (UTC)(link)
He thought about Tsubaki... He thought about him and the others. "Seven..." He replied slowly and then just as slowly he shook his head. There were no birds, unless their creator had made more he wasn't aware of... But he was pretty sure that was only Tsubaki. And there was no chance of the man making any more. Not now...

Maru's eyes widened a bit and another shake of his head. How... Why? Were there other vampires on the train? Why would they allow more monsters on the train? "... Never..." There was the slightest of growls to Maru's voice then. He wasn't too happy with this line of questioning...
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-05-11 11:11 am (UTC)(link)
"No, but wetsuits that we aren't really going to be using seems like a bad choice. They are used for diving so it makes sense for some of the teams, but the one I'm on doesn't seem like they are." Which she figured there could have been clothes that worked with whatever local were there rather than wearing something tight and never really going to be used.

"Provide some basics? You mean like training?"
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slides in ;)

[personal profile] happyends 2020-05-11 11:15 am (UTC)(link)
There's the sudden sound of footsteps rapidly coming closer, and a moment later there's Madoka, already attaching herself to the blue-haired guy with a hug and a giggle. "Maru, there you are!"

It seems she did manage to pick up the last bit of the conversation the two of them were having, since she turns her head to look at Prompto (though not relinquishing her hold on her not-so-kitty bodyguard, thank you very much) with a half-pout. "Uncle Prompto, don't you know that Maru is a good kitty? He wouldn't just drink blood like that!"

.. okay. Well, technically Maru has had her blood already, but that was a tiny bit, so Madoka isn't going to count that.
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-05-11 11:54 am (UTC)(link)
Having dealt with that, Maru turned back and walked back up the beach to Madoka and her friend. He crouched down and looked the girl over. Then Madoka.

"I'm fine. You're both alright...?" He didn't think any of the tentacles had gotten close. But the girl saying she had a problem had the vampire of sloth frowning. "... What problem? Were you hurt?" There was a guy with medicine wasn't there? He could probably carry her there if she was hurt. He looked to Madoka to see if that was what was wanted of him.
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[personal profile] enthunder 2020-05-11 11:59 am (UTC)(link)
Given that his outfit in the world of battle could have, at her most generous, have been described as 'edgy wading shorts', she was less surprised than she could have been about his familiarity with the gear. One less thing to worry about, actually. Outfitting red team is shaping up to be a nightmare of zippers and aggressive proclamations of masculine pride.

Actually, even his familiarity with her is a load off her shoulders. He gets her usual half-nod in return, and even a faint smile.

"You too. Stay safe."
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-05-11 12:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sticks to my skin..." Maru didn't like the sound of that in the slightest. But he knew he probably had to put one on. What if he was told he couldn't go on the mission if he didn't have it on?

He rolled his eyes and pulled himself to his feet and peeled off his tshirt. "Will powder help?" He asked then, realising the Shiny Guy had mentioned that. Wouldn't that feel just as weird on his skin? He'd never worn one of these things before, or anything so tight... He was probably going to need help.

Maru kicked off his shoes and then off came his pants.

He didn't have much in the way of shame. It was a bothersome emotion.

He also didn't like underwear, apparently...
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-05-11 12:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Orange reminded him of Mahiru. It wasn't a colour he needed to be reminded of. He preferred blue. He preferred Madoka's colours.

He watched as she went to find something that would fit him. He tool the wet suit when it was handed to him and eyes it suspiciously. It was a better colour, but it still looked several sizes too small. It would constrict him. He wondered if it would hinder his ability to fight?

"Partners..." Mahiru has said that as well. It wasn't a term that was uncommon to him, and in all honesty he liked it too. While he didn't think for a second they were on equal terms, he liked to think they were a team. "... Yeah. We will."
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[personal profile] happyends 2020-05-11 12:46 pm (UTC)(link)
She trusts Romeo, so Madoka nods in return. Sure, it may have gone wrong that one time, but surely it just means they'll be more careful now, right? And Romeo is young, sure, but.. he never seems to worry as much as her or get as scared as her, so he'll probably be fine. There will be other people to keep an eye on him on that team too, she's sure. Even though it would have been nice to extend her kitty bodyguard services to him..

"Oh, I can! And I think the blue team isn't going in the water much anyway, so I'm sure it'll be fine.. We're just going to hang out on the beach!"

Just.. you know. With monsters. But still.
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fighty fighty time

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-05-11 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
The monsters come like clockwork.

With the sun dipping, any abrupt or sudden sound from the sea should be met with concern, and that's what Tidus and his native patrol companion hear. A splash, followed by a plop, like a heavy rock being thrown out into water. Silence follows for a second or so, nothing but a rippling across the water's surface visible. Tidus and his companion exchange murmurs to move back, the native with shaky hands holding tightly onto the bow and arrow in their possession: the first time they've held such a weapon. Neither have been stupid enough to tempt their luck by walking too close along the shoreline, but even with their distance from it--

a beetroot-toned tentacle shoots out from under the waves and sweeps across the beach, with enough length to reach as far back as the jungle. Tidus's companion startles and freezes in indecision, and Tidus grabs them, pulling them down into a swift protect spell that erects a barrier around the pair. The limb still manages to knock against, tumbling them back, and Tidus rolls quickly to rise back onto his feet.

His companion isn't as quick. Tidus spares them a fleeting look while keeping track of the limb that's ascended upward, wiggling, preparing for another assault. "Keep back, alright? Cover me!"

And he's off, shouting that as he sprints. He'll be the distraction, whistling to ensure that the tentacle knows where to throw its weight. It works, or maybe it's some form of luck (good or bad, depending on one's perspective), but the pudgy limb comes swiping for the blond--only to be met with his blade ready in hand, glowing with a power to stun the limb on impact, giving Tidus time to slice in deep.

'M-more!'

Except an erratic tentacle isn't their only concern. Tidus's head spins, and he spots the two giant crabs scuttling out from the sea, an arrow being fired and disappearing into water. Great, this was going to get messy--and fast.
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[personal profile] irrationally 2020-05-11 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, from the looks of it, they should probably work. She's pretty sure seals or fish being shaped that way is what helps them move well through water. But even so..

"I doubt you would look stupid." Sure, she gets why the girl would get that idea. "Looking stupid is much more about your attitude than what you are wearing. People with strong spirits can look great or intimidating even while wearing something that may be considered utterly ridiculous."

Trust her, Alice has seen some ridiculous-looking things that no one would dare say that to since they could crush anything in mere moments.

"And from what I've seen, you have an incredible amount of spirit for someone your age, Buttercup. I'm quite impressed by it."
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[personal profile] xue_yang 2020-05-11 02:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Void Warrior? Is that seriously what we are called?" Xue Yang isn't sure if he likes or thinks its a terrible name. He shoves the remaining pieces in a bag along with a few of the things he figures he might need. He'll wear the stupid piece of clothing but the breathing apparatus an wait until necessary.
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[personal profile] xue_yang 2020-05-11 02:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Xue Yang." So even kids are going on this mission? Seemed hard to believe they make everyone do this kind of thing. But he doesn't question it. Doing hard jobs as a child and surviving on the streets was what made Xue Yang strong.

"How many do we need for a team?"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-05-11 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
The whale surfaces and Kaito...

SHRIEKS

Flinging himself backwards and into the train so fast it's a marvel he doesn't break the sound barrier.
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Dressing

[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-05-11 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Detective, a word?" He's unusually serious, a bit pale.

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2020-05-11 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Nita heaved an overdramatic sigh. "Gee, thanks."

Shaking the moment off, she replied, "Depending on how much time we get after we solve this-"

And I really hope we solve it!

"We might get some fun in the sun, so you can see for yourself."
unfavorableinstigation: Nita working with a Kernel (Wizardry Is Kid Stuff)

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2020-05-11 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
/Basically./

Probably best not to dig too far into it, honestly.

/Want to go for a ride? I don't mind!/
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[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2020-05-11 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
... Oh dear.

/Kaito?/

It probably doesn't help that the whale knows his name?

/It's okay, promise!/
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[personal profile] happyends 2020-05-11 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"How..?"

It's not as much a question - she's pretty sure Mami doesn't know the answer to that either when she looks so worried, after all - as much as it's just what instinctively escapes her in surprise. How is that possible? Even back home she's never seen a magical girl's power being blocked like that.. And she doesn't think anyone lost any magic in this place before either.

At least she's sensitive enough to whisper back, just to keep this on the downlow.

"You mean you can't transform..?"
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[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-05-11 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)

Yeah, no one is going to be convinced by that act, Inigo. Least of all Bucky, but he’s glad he doesn’t have to try to coax it out of him, at least.

When he hears the confession, he lets out a thoughtful hum. “Well, I guess it’s a good thing the train decided we need air tanks, huh? If you’re going that deep, you don’t really need to know how to do much more than kick,” he holds up a pair of flippers with a smile. “Or, you could come with me on the blue team mission. We’ll be on the beach, fighting monsters.”

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Yay Madoka!

[personal profile] bethereprompto 2020-05-11 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"What were the rest of them?" He asked, trying to think up what kind of animals the others were. There was probably a fox or wolf, right? Then uh.. maybe a.. um.. rabbit? Did vampires and rabbits go together?

He frowned as he saw the reaction to his question, but it brightened a bit with Madoka joining them. Still she picked right up on the conversation and he was suddenly getting scolded! Oh no! Cute niece was scolding him!

"Wha- no! I wasn't.. I didn't mean anything by that," he looked at Maru, shaking his head and holding up his hands. "I've never met a vampire before! I didn't know that was a bad question! I'm sorry!"
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[personal profile] enthunder 2020-05-11 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
She shrugged at his expression. There was a precisely zero percent chance that the kid wasn't going to jump through a portal the moment she thought no one was looking (or the moment she thought that Tony Stark was, but was out of grabbing range), so she'd resigned herself to childminding again.

"I'm gonna say at least four, given they've told us nothing about what nonsense we're looking at. You want in?" ... Ah. "Name's Lightning, by the way."
happyends: (i will take you for a drive)

hope i love you but this is for ignis ok

[personal profile] happyends 2020-05-11 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Did someone say "before Madoka basically made him"? Because that's happening. It's rest time.

Especially since Madoka knows this is practically part of her duty by now. Whenever it seems like Ignis has been doing just a few too many things for too long at once, it's up to her to drag him away from said things for a little bit before he totally overworks himself. It's not like he has to carry it all by himself, anyway, so he totally has time to rest.

She probably drags (yes, quite literally, because Madoka is holding his hand so there's no escape) him off this time after a bout of foraging, trying to find a spot on the beach far away from the other members of the team or any of the native islanders. Thankfully it doesn't take too long, and after making sure Ignis sits down calmly on the sand for a while, Madoka smiles.

"There, papa. You're not allowed to stand up for at least half an hour, okay?" She's trying to sound stern, but it's in a joking sort of way to begin with, and.. honestly, even if it wasn't, Madoka could never sound stern. Especially not with that smile on her face.

She sits down next to him a moment later. "I have something kind of important to tell you, anyway!"
flatteries: (it sort of sounds like you leaving)

here this one is for prompto and yuki

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-05-11 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Honestly, it's probably surprising how not tired Inigo looks. Even though he's been helping out with entertaining some of the kids on the island and helping out with the barricade, he seems like he's just woke up from a full night's worth of sleep. Which.. is probably a good thing, considering they're going to be up all night, but it's still probably looking a little weird. He should be way more tired than he looks after helping carry a ton of the sandbags as well. He's dumping one on top of the barricade right now as he grins at Prompto.

"Hey, Prompto. You ready for the big battle tonight?" That's said probably a little too cheery for an upcoming battle, but ssh, let the boy have his coping mechanisms.

A moment later he's already turning to the boyfriend that's following him, hearts practically in his eyes the moment he looks at Yuki. Yuki still has the same effect on him as day one, apparently..

"How about my handsome boyfriend? You're still okay too, right?"

.. yeah, it's like he has way too much energy.