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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.
onehandsomeslickninja: (eh heh)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-07-03 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"When it comes to me, there's no such thing as enough!"
achickenformylove: (mdzs 1)

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-07-04 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
"That would be nice. And I will play for you as well."

He glanced up at the games still being played on the beach and saw the one WuXian was playing was winding down.

"I should make sure he takes a break to eat. Please excuse me."
callmegladio: (Default)

[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-04 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
Gladio just grinned when Madoka did that, standing on her tip-toes. He laughed. "You will, you've time to grow still." Secretly he hoped she didn't. She was adorable as she was. "It's not taller you want, kiddo. It's stronger. But we'll work on that. Cupcakes are the start!"

He moved up the steps and reached out for her hand. "These are tough cupcakes! You'll be stronger and taller in no time."
longforgottenpromise: (smiles)

faaaade

[personal profile] longforgottenpromise 2020-07-04 07:53 am (UTC)(link)
Taiki was indeed eating, he had picked up a strange looking fruit and bit into it with a smile. He was relieved the fighting was over, he could feel the ouki again and he had both Lord Gyousou and Inigo here with him, sharing a meal and for the moment safe.

It was the most he could ever ask for.
longforgottenpromise: (smiles)

fade here?

[personal profile] longforgottenpromise 2020-07-04 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Okay... I will let you sleep."

He's worried, but if he just needs rest then he won't disturb him any more, just keep petting him gently as he rests himself. It's been a very difficult week and tomorrow they will be back on the train, so having this day to rest in the sun is a good thing.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-04 08:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe see at some point? Who knows? It's not exactly a weapon." Gladio mused, thinking about it some more. "If you ordered a canister for food prep, maybe the train'd let you have some?"
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Sounds good!

[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-04 09:34 am (UTC)(link)
He was glad for that, and for a moment was concerned that meant the kind boy would leave. It pleased him when he didn't. When he settled down beside him and continued those gentle pets.

Maru let his eyes close then and slowly drifted off into a much needed sleep. He would be fine, he knew he would. Give him a day, two at most, he would be whole again... He just needed a lot of sleep to get there.
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-07-04 10:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Well I guess you can have fun elsewhere, but I am going for a swim, so I will see you around~" She said happily before she headed off swimming.
irrationally: (be the last one)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-05 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
With him being happy, it's a good thing she did just keep on sitting there instead of leaving. No matter how callous acts towards other people, she cares more about their feelings than she lets on to - or at least, she does when it comes down to the feelings of people she actually likes to some extent. She would definitely feel guilty on the inside if she let Duo down, no matter what parts of that would or wouldn't show.

She even picks the red bucket up after he puts it down for her, giving it a curious glance as she speaks.

"No. My father was always very busy when he was still alive, so we didn't exactly have many beach outings." Not to mention that it would take a while to get to the sea from Oxford anyway without modern transportation methods.. And in the asylum she was locked up in a room for years and years, so that kind of shoots down the chances of any outings, let alone to the beach. "And I assume most people would say I'm too old for this sort of thing by now."
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-07-06 08:36 am (UTC)(link)
"you think. I think it might crumble down at any moment." Which was his main concern at the moment and why he is probably still near his and fear of even moving slightly away.

He also didn't want to be buried either.
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[personal profile] happyends 2020-07-06 09:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Then I'll definitely eat them all!"

She sounds so determined about it too. Like it truly isn't just an excuse to eat as many cupcakes as she wants. (Although it's not like it's anywhere close to a punishment for Madoka to eat cupcakes to begin with, let's be real.) The girl even forms adorable little fists with her hands for a moment to show her determination before quickly reaching back to grab the hand he's holding out to her.

Someone might just end up in a food coma at this rate.
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-07-06 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Worth a shot." he nods thoughtfully. "Although... we'd need stuff for the base creamo first, right? No point in getting nitrogen if we won't have anything to use it on!"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-07-06 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Will do. Have fun!"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-07-06 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's sand, it would have collapsed eventually!"

He says cheerfully, and bolsters a crumpling side with a whoop.

"I think you win too."
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-07-06 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
She laughs. "You'll get a swelled head, that way."
marriedanidiot: (Default)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-07-06 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ai, that one." She smiles fondly. "Go, go! Make sure he doesn't collapse of excitement."
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[personal profile] maxwellsdaemon 2020-07-06 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Duo was scooping sand into one of the buckets as Alice spoke and laughed softly. "You're never too old, if you've never done it before..." He finished filling the bucket up and glances over at Alice. "... I came close to this once. When I was a kid. I..."

He tipped the bucket over and patted the end, giving himself a few seconds to organise his thoughts before he continued. "I ran with these group of kids. Orphans like me. Our leader, he was a few years older than me. He was obsessed in swings but he'd never been on one. We broke into one of the fancy playgrounds on night. He got to swing. I did too. There was a sand pit, I just didn't know what the hell to do with it. Couldn't have been there more'n 20 minutes before we were found and run out."

Delicately he pulled the bucket up and in it's place was an almost perfectly formed sand castle. One of the little turrets hadn't worked out and he pouted. "Ah, damn. Dunno why that always happens, no matter how much I pack it in!"
tinkerheart: (kiss)

wrap?

[personal profile] tinkerheart 2020-07-06 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
He kisses her back.

"With all his might and cunning, he does."
tinkerheart: (smile)

yusss!

[personal profile] tinkerheart 2020-07-06 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
 
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[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-07-06 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
WangJi stood and gave her slight bow, clasping his hands in front of him, before heading off to retrieve WuXian so he could eat.
irrationally: (i don't even have a song)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-07 10:53 am (UTC)(link)
Alice takes a glance at his near-whole sandcastle before letting out a slight breath. "I suppose that is what happens when you're not a sandcastle expert."

But after she says that, she does go to work on starting on one of her own. Even as Alice is speaking, she's busy filling up her own bucket with sand.

"Was it worth it? Breaking in there and having to flee just to have been able to get to swing for a little while?"
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yus~

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-07-07 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Good~"

He gets another, very thorough kiss.

"Perhaps we should... adjourn indoors~"
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-07 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"We have cream in the refrigerator, don't we?" Gladio was sure he'd seen some, though now he was wondering if he had been mistaken. "Huh... maybe order some of that while we're at it?"
onehandsomeslickninja: (i got this)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-07-07 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"Who, me? I'm already aware I'm great!"
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[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2020-07-08 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
He sighed at that and got some more of the juice for the kid- cat- whatever.

"Look, the thing you gotta understand is.. that's my job. My job is to protect Madoka. I was just scared you might be tricking her. She's sweet and innocent. You know how hard she works to help others. It'd be pretty easy to take advantage of that. I never really wanted to hurt you. I never will. Not unless you hurt her."

He moved the straw back if Maru wanted more. "Where is the shell now? Do you need help protecting it?"