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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-05-21 05:22 am

Under the Sea: Conclusion and aftermath

Ritual

The jellyfish is no more and as red team take stock of their injuries, or collapse from exhaustion the lights zip around them, singing their song of joy. They gather around the light that had been inside the jellyfish and now that it has been released it is obvious this light is different. Stronger. They surround it and the song gets even louder as they begin to move towards the plinth.

In the caverns where the purple and orange team are there is a stillness. For those in orange team still in the cavern they can only hope that the instructions they gave out had been followed. Luckily for them they have been, Purple team have done a remarkable job of defeating the crabs and cleaning the temple. The priests gather around the shell on the alter, arms linked together in prayer as they seek to re-sanctify their temple. As their prayer begins they will invite the voidtreckers to join them, though no one is forced into taking part in the ritual. They suggest that they use their strange wrist jewellery to open communication with their friends in Bui.

The monster on the beach is defeated and though the fight is still raging against the crabs, a beacon has been built and lit. The islanders who are not fighting gather around it, linking arms, drawing any voidtreckers who don't object to joining them into the circle.

The song begins hesitantly, almost as if everyone has forgotten the words and only half remembers the tune. The SCA translates, the prayer is simple, a blessing on the land and its people, deliverance from the darkness and hope for the future.

The light from the jellyfish reaches the plinth and is set upon it. The song heightens and the light shoots upwards, blinding in its brilliance.

Through the dark storm clouds a light streams towards the island, most of it towards the beacon on the island though there is a break away light that goes towards the train, where some of orange team have set up a second beacon. It swirls around those on the train roof, singing a song of happiness and bounces back towards the island.

The light reaches the main beacon and hits it with a strength that lights up the whole sky. The light splits more solidly into two and speeds off over the ocean. Light pours into the underground caverns, not caring about the ocean and rock in the way, the light pools into the shells, the caverns glow warmly.

Outside the storm calms, clouds roll back, the sun shines. The sea stills. The wind stops. The sun is rising, a beautiful dawn. Any monsters left scuttle away, vanishing into the ocean, away from Bui.

Those with any powers that they couldn't reach before find them returned in a rush. Those who can sense life find this world teeming with it. A song that dances between every plant and creature.

Some of red may have evacuated to the train but those who stayed to see the ritual through, the world around them seems to melt away and they find themselves back next to the rock pools. Among their number there are some confused looking islanders who intrinsically draw closer to those who helped free the lights.

Orange and Purple

Down underwater there's noise and a babble of voices as the citizens of Bui wake up. There's a shimmering around the city now, like a shield though they can pass through easily. Parents scramble to locate their children and all check on loved ones and friends.

The familiar voice of train announcements is heard through Orange team's SCAs. Orange return to the VoidTrecker Express. Once everyone is on board it flies low over the ocean, skimming the waves.

In the underwater temple the priests finish sealing the ritual and then it is time to begin the return trek. There are no monsters this time and after a few hours, as they emerge onto the first of the sandbanks they will find the VoidTrecker Express is waiting for them.

Red and Blue

The monsters gone, those of the island gather everyone from the rock pools and for a few hours everyone sleeps.

At about noon the islanders begin to stir, begin putting things to rights. Wood is moved from the strategic points to more communal campfires on the beach. Any dead monsters that haven't been gathered for food have been washed out to sea, disappeared into the depths. They begin to prepare food and won't turn away any helpers. Though those who have been fighting are encouraged to rest.

The islanders bring blankets and start to gather. Everyone is exhausted but the children, in the way of children find the energy to play in the sea and the sand.

Beach Day

Early afternoon the train lands on the beach and everyone gets a holographic message to their SCA.

Mission successful. Well done Voidtreckers. Enjoy the rest of your day. You will find suitable clothing in the dressing room. A new recipe has been added to the kitchen information points.

The dressing room is indeed open once more, this time it holds swimsuits of every style, shorts, t shirts, wraps and beach skirts. Sun hats and sunglasses can also be found. It's a bit of a mush mash but they should be able to cobble together something other than their uniform wet suits.

Time to laze around on the beach or for those who still have energy swim or play. A few hours later a ripple across the water brings some of those from Bui and they swim or lounge on rocks to talk.

Food and stories

Food is cooked and shared, the islanders will happily try the voidtreckers' offerings and share their own. As the sun begins to set they gather around the fires. Stories and songs are shared and there's even some dancing for the brave.

Voidtreckers can choose whether to sleep in their own beds or spend one last night on the island before the train flies off into the sunrise and into the void.
badassfreakingoverlord: (ha ha!)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2020-06-22 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh no, you'd love it once you started turning into a demon and your morals and ethics got replaced by power and fun." Really, Zetta didn't understand how non-demons could live the way they did, i.e. not as demons. "No one seems to get that part."
onehandsomeslickninja: (i got this)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-22 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"If you're talking a giant statue, I'm definitely listening." Oh, that would annoy a lot of people!
adropofsunlight: (30)

[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-06-22 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"I will go with brave. I think you might have used cool before. I think that was how I learned it was even a word." At least she thought that was how she learned it anyway.

But she is okay with accepting it. "I think you are more cool though."
adropofsunlight: (305)

[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-06-22 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have some, I just need to actually go and fetch it."
sensitiveapple: (tired)

[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-06-23 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
She frowns, poking it with a finger. It doesn't give easily. "Sure. I can do that." Why not? They'll be back on the train, anyway, and stuck with nothing to do.
achickenformylove: (mdzs 40)

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-06-23 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Seven? That is a lot of sons." A faint smile crossed his face at the last part. "Yes, I could imagine that would be the thought."
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[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2020-06-23 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
Tony gave Joss a grin and ruffled his hair. "Attaboy, way to not let the sun take an opportunity like this away from you."

Maybe it seemed silly or insignificant, but Tony was proud of his son for giving it a try. "We won't go out too far then. It's pretty fun just staying where the waves are breaking." He didn't say it, but he would be keeping an eye on the boy if he wasn't very confident with his swimming skills.
runs_on_batteries: (serious close)

[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2020-06-23 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
Tony's eyebrows rose. That comment had been intended as a joke. A building size? This little kitty had been that big? He'd just found Kitty Hulk.

His attention snapped to the cat's face (which was kind of strange as he looked like he was frowning). "That thing you offered to give me?" He asked, surprised. "Why did you do that?"

He tried to give Maru time to talk and time to drink so he wasn't making this a chore for the little guy. Maru had done his job and now he was going to just rest until he was better again. Tony would see to it or at least support Madoka doing it.
rieper: (it's a nice view.)

[personal profile] rieper 2020-06-23 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
47 let his arm dangle in the water as a perch. He would let her decide if she needed/wanted one rather than steady her on his own accord. Why? Perhaps because of her determined nature to do things on her own. It was cause to be prideful. Nothing really wrong with that, or so his brother would have told him.

He had also been trained in a fashion that literally fostered, excuse the pun, a sink or swim outcome. The boys that didn't make it through training without help were eventually left behind or disposed of emotionlessly by the staff whenever no new data could be extracted from their failures. There was probably a morality issue there but 47 didn't care so much as simply intended to keep his promise of revenge for his brother's sake. (Or maybe that was just a lie he told himself and wouldn't admit he wanted it as much as the other.)

His thoughts scattered as he focused back on the present. "Ready for the next step or are you headed back for the shore?"
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-23 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, we'd have to find the stone for it first." She says ruefully. "Tis good and well to talk, but raw materials are in short supply."
marriedanidiot: (my boys)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-23 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
"It is rather." She smiles, and then goes on, a little more soberly.

"I can admit freely now we were hoping for a daughter, Feanaro and I... but after the Ambarussa we... had begun fighting, by then. And seven is a great deal more than most elven couples manage and I was growing weary. Feanaro had only to hear that to stop, for his own mother gave too much of herself to his bearing and could not remain, and that wound stayed with him ever since. Whatever our disagreements, he would not countenance to risk me that way."
stealsyourheart: (heh)

[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-23 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Cool." He grins. "Shall I leave you to it then, Miss Rapunzel?"
Edited 2020-06-23 08:06 (UTC)
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-23 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Odds are likely, but worlds are still different in certain ways so... I can't say yes or no exactly. But I can right now go and have fun in the ocean."
mynameisallen: (Haha ★ It wasn't me I swear)

[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-06-23 10:37 am (UTC)(link)
"We can do that, but I don't think it will get really tall, but I guess we will at least give it a try."
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-06-23 10:42 am (UTC)(link)
Allen nodded first going to grab her a few things including some of the fruit before returning to hand it over. There had been a reason he hadn't grabbed what he was eating yet and when he heads off and comes back. it's obvious why. he needed both hands to carry what he was going to eat.

"It all looks pretty good," he stated happily as he moved to place the first plate down and focusing on what as soon Timcampy was bothering him.

"Timcampy...fine." he said sighing with defeat before holding up a portion of food before the golem ate it and finally settled.
stealsyourheart: (facetwin)

[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-23 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"True that! Well, I'm staying away from the water - just to be on the safe side. So..."
stealsyourheart: (heh)

[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-23 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"You never know if you don't try!"

Kaito laughs cheerfully.
onehandsomeslickninja: (cold look)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-23 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"And yet, that's what people say -- that all monarchies are bad, and all monarchs are terrible people." She can see the total illogic of that, right?
onehandsomeslickninja: (turned away cool)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-23 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, there is that. You being without materials must be like me being without my swords. Just feels wrong, huh?" At least she had tools to work with, and he had one weapon.
achickenformylove: (mdzs 1)

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-06-23 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"I see." He could understand how something like losing one's mother would stay with someone, being someone who had lost his mother at a young age and had continued to go to her cottage to wait for her for months after she had gone. He still visited the cottage on occasion even though he now understood what her being gone had meant. And he had lost the person he had loved for so long. "It is good that he was understanding of that."
knifewithnoname: (listening to you)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-06-23 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
She never takes the arm, she doesn't even realise it's an option honestly. Her training was also sink or swim, even if she had never literally been put in a body of water and though she knows there are some on the train who are soft. Who, if she puts her pride aside, she could ask to go easy on her. He is not one of those people. She won't let her be anything but her very best when he is teaching her, even when she is exhausted.

So at his question he nodded, "I do be being ready."

She was, this might be the only time they would be near water until the next time they ended up on a mission in it. So she had to learn as much as she could.
irrationally: (all the years fade away)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-06-23 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a rather difficult thing to answer. Partially since it involves exposing some personal details - although as she's mentally calculating it, she feels like it's not too personal to the point that she can't share anything at all in this case - but also just since it's a very complicated situation to explain all around.

So Alice is quiet for a moment, but then looks away from him and off into the distance as she speaks.

"There is this place I often visited." Except it kind of was in her head, but that's the complicated part she's going to opt to leave out. "When I was little. But at one point, something changed about it. It was odd before, sure, but it was also very peaceful. But when that place changed, hostile beings and monsters appeared everywhere."

That's the part she can still force to sound normal, but it's the next part that's harder.

"I had no choice but to fight them. To try and get the place to go back to how it used to be. It may sound odd, but that place felt like it was mine. It was like a home to me. I couldn't just let it be the way it had turned out."
flatteries: (and some just won't)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-06-23 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"But.. it's not as if you can't have morals and ethics and fun at the same time, you know? I'm having plenty of fun here on the beach."

When he's not nearly drowning himself to save your ass since he's way too nice, Zetta!

"I don't need to do something ethically wrong just to have fun. I'm sure you'd be able to have plenty of ethical fun too if you tried!"
tinkerheart: (smile)

[personal profile] tinkerheart 2020-06-23 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
That can quickly change. I planned to speak with you on that matter.

[He should have brought a notebook with him. It would be easier to draw what he wants other than just describe.]

I wondered if you could replicate a garment for me.

[Technically, not for him. He won't be wearing it in the end]
laurefindil: (Do Go On)

Re: Beach day - ota

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-06-23 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"And how often do you practice with it?" Glorfindel asked. Because that's the point of practice, right? To gain mastery over a skill.