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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.
laurefindil: (He's got the Glow)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-05-23 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
"It is quite good," Glorfindel insisted. "It looks quite defensible. Which really, is exactly what you want in a castle."
laurefindil: (Default)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-05-23 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
"I agree. But our Teamwork really started to come together, people working together to take out the crabs and other monsters, clearing the final cave, and helping the priests. Purple Team has some good fighters. Yourself included," Glorfindel said.
laurefindil: (Look over there!)

Beach

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-05-23 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel wandered up at one point, in his yellow swim briefs, his blond hair loose and waving in the light breeze. "Greetings, wizard," he said with a smile. "I never noticed your arm before. Are you related to Bucky?"
laurefindil: (He's got the Glow)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-05-23 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes," Glorfindel said. "The wetsuit kept anything from sticking, fortunately. Once the ritual was complete and the fog lifted, and the Song came back, I got my second wind." He smiled brightly. Literally, as he was still glowing, brighter than ever, trying to extend the healing aura to everyone in the party.

"I don't anticipate it will take as long to walk back, without having to fight for every inch of progress."
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[personal profile] xue_yang 2020-05-23 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
The Beach

Xue Yang hadn't been sure he even wanted to come out but a need for food drove him from where he had been resting comfortably. He has already shed the goo covered and uncomfortable gear they had been given and managed to get most of the squid remains out of his hair.

He opted to not get any of the weird clothing from the train, instead perfectly content to be covered up in his normal attire. He has no intention of going in the water after everything they just went through.

So instead he has obtained some food and found a quiet area to just sit, eat and observe the rest of the festivities.
laurefindil: (He's got the Glow)

Re: Beach Day

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-05-23 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
"I heard about the jellyfish thing," Glorfindel said. "We only had sharkbears, I don't envy you at all. But you saved all those people, good job," he added with a warm smile.

He tilted his head, "Only some of the time?" He starts glowing a bit brighter.
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-05-23 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Alright." Nerdanel smiles and pats her hand fondly.

"Just don't fall asleep out here! If you are anything like me, you'll probably burn faster than you tan."
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-05-23 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Nerdanel missed her too! But babysitting husbando is sadly necessary ]

Well fair enough, but you're going to eat yourself sick at this rate!
marriedanidiot: (Nerdanel)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-05-23 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
While that is good, she's never going to NOT check because she knows her family okay.

"Your father found me." She smiles. "And he killed very very many crabs as we assisted young Duo. You?"
sizedoesntmatter: (057)

[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-05-23 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
He chuckled slightly giving a small nod. Of course they had to win, though it made the other wonder just how would they know who actually won. Maybe if one side surrendered.

That would make sense. Yugi was swift in his actions and splashed as hard as he could to get them away though he knew it also meant potentially splashing Kaiba. But if it got them away then it was good.

It seemed to be doing the trick at least "Kaiba, what do you think the plan should be now?"
laurefindil: (He's got the Glow)

Re: Beach day - ota

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-05-23 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Protecting the villagers here," Glorfindel said, nodding at the children running about. "There were crabs, squid, and a giant monster made of sand and water."

"Each of the Teams had an important part to play."
unholyandbroken: (3)

Re: For Jessie

[personal profile] unholyandbroken 2020-05-23 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Webmind?" Jessie called in return. While her being claustrophobic was bad enough anything that reminded her of Angelville and the coffin was high on the list. But she'll go outside once gently pushed.

Or reminded she can sneak a cigarette.
sizedoesntmatter: (sOreIQE)

[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-05-23 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
"If there is nothing to freak you out then why are you nervous?" He said as he soon nodded slightly.

"That's right and I'm doing fine, I guess you have having a lot on your hands."
laurefindil: (Look over there!)

Re: Beach day - ota

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-05-23 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel gratefully took the mug and breathed in the aroma. "It smells divine."

He listened to the description. Though Khary spoke of Darkness, he did not feel any of the type of Darkness in him that Glorfindel knew of. This was a good person. His world just operated in a different way. Though the talk of having to use his power lest it burned him out, Glorfindel could relate to.

"Should I bank my glow around you then? If you are replenishing too quickly?" he asked, curious to know if his power to heal and rejuvenate the soul was causing an issue. He offered the packet of Lembas.
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[personal profile] unholyandbroken 2020-05-23 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Beach]

Jessie may be self aware about her looks but she does brave the beach. She may be hidden from the sun but is quite content to smoke and people watch.

But any push helps, she did help even with her phobia getting in the way. So she is more useful than she knows, all she needs is a reminder or two.
Edited 2020-05-23 06:57 (UTC)
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-05-23 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
"It depends, they seem to have plenty of food that is crab related and we also have stuff from the train it seems. The crab isn't that bad at least"

He wasn't sure though if the other might not like seafood or have an allergy. "You don't have an allergy to seafood do you?"
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-05-23 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Domination. Get ready, Yugi." There's a gleam in his eye, and he dives below the surface...only to dart between the kids, splash them each, but dive out of the way once more.

He swims back to Yugi's side, a gleam in his eye, and dives once more, gently guiding Yugi onto his shoulders and wrapping arms around his legs. He doesn't rise too far out of the water, just enough to let Yugi loom over the kids.

"Surrender now!" He's laughing.
marriedanidiot: (wisdom)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-05-23 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
Nerdanel blinks at his reaction and then peals in delighted laughted.

"Oh dear. Thank you for saying so Edge."
marriedanidiot: (wisdom)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-05-23 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Definitely." Nerdanel agrees. "I wonder if they would let us take some with us? I would love to work with such material. How delicate!"
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-05-23 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
Yugi wondered what the other had planned when he mentioned domination. Well the word meaning was obvious, but how would you do that when it involves splashing. But when he thought of it as a game it seemed to make a tiny bit more sense.

He had managed to get another splash to the kids who he was happy to see they were honestly enjoying themselves before being lifted up. At that moment he understood just what he had meant fully now. Towering over someone was in its own way dominating.

Yugi made sure his balance was perfect as he laughed too as he looked at the kids, it seems as though they might be surrounding, but Yugi also knew it could mean they might be pretending only to pull something out at the last second. But he didn't think that was the case.

"I think we might have one, or they are planning a counter-attack. What do you think?"
adropofsunlight: (234)

[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-05-23 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
She had moved to be able to sit down to sit next to the other.

"What of me? Well I am just going around places and seeing what I can do. I've never really been the a beach before after all. I found out people like to collect shells which is nice."
adropofsunlight: (25)

Re: pt 1

[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-05-23 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Swimsuits. So for swimming in." That was simple enough to understand. But then why was it also called a bikini? Why that name? She went to grab one of the bikini's that had been near her hand before turning around.

"I'm sorry, I don't think I caught the end of your sentence."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-05-23 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
"This is the first time I've really been able to be in a large body of water." So that sort of answered the question right there at least.

She looked at the water before looking over and after a small breath she moved to take a few steps into the water. "So what do I do? Just lie down? Will I sink if I do that?"
marriedanidiot: (my boys)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-05-23 07:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Fair enough." She smiles at him. "I will offer him some later."

"As to that, no serious injuries this time, and I believe we were quite successful. What of yourself?"
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-05-23 07:53 am (UTC)(link)
ball games
    Tidus would love to just do nothing on his feet for maybe a year or two, thanks?, but the kids of the island have other ideas, and it's admittedly his own fault. And Taiki's, Taiki's to blame too.

    He didn't have to take a trip to the gymnasium and swipe a collection of different balls, but he has, and he did, and there's no rest when the kids that know him spot him coming with the collection on the beach. Problem is, Tidus doesn't know more than one and a bit ball games, not that it stops the kids from grabbing tennis rackets and different balls and lobbing them around (well, maybe not the rackets). Still, for anyone nearby who may be looking over or simply nearby, Tidus will give a call, a wave: "Hey! You know any games? How 'bout you show us?"

    Or you can even get involved mid-game, especially once more kids gather to lob around a beach ball, which sometimes goes bouncing away and bumping into people. The kids will laugh and continue on, but Tidus will give a cheery "Sorry!" on their behalf.

    And for those who would've gotten involved but who wants the nonsense of threading out ball game talk and helped burn off some of the kids' energy, Tidus will approach them after a round or two is done, giving a sigh of relief to finally be getting a break.

    "Thanks for that. They don't have any ball games here!"

    And he says it like the crime it is!
swimming
    You'd think dealing with monsters slithering out from the depths of the ocean endlessly would have a guy spooked about going out in the water, and admittedly, Tidus is wary in the way someone with an overactive imagination can be (there's one last squid down there and it's waiting for his ankles! let him at it!!), but that lasts for about five seconds before he's out there, enjoying the water, disappearing under for long periods.

    When he resurfaces, it might be too close to another, or abruptly--was he even there a second ago? Apologies to anyone he splashes, except he doesn't look that sheepish, laughing and giving a "Hey!" to anyone he bumps into.

    But he's behaving at other times, floating, basking in the water or sun. He goes to chat with the people of Bui for a while, and for a less intrusive meeting in the water, Tidus is happy to chat with those lazing around themselves.

    "When's the next time you think we'll get to do this?"
food and stories
    Reinvigorated by time in the water, Tidus eventually comes out and enjoys the food. For any voidtreckers making their own, he'll come over with a dish and ask, "Whatcha got?", and more than likely, he'll be trying one of everything there. Why not, food's there to be enjoyed.

    But for other conversation starters, Tidus is here for sitting around and chatting, nodding and giving people a smile as they sit down themselves.

    "Hey. Glad that's all over?" he asks with amusement.

    Or even, "You ever been anywhere like this before?" for a conversation starter.