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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.
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-07 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sorry." He grimaces. "Misjudged that one. Want to keep going?"
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-09 09:38 am (UTC)(link)
"It is up to you really? Do you think you'd do better if we find others?"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-09 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Dunno." He shrugs. "I'm happy to keep going! If you don't mind my clumsiness!"
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-10 10:49 am (UTC)(link)
"It's fine. Though sorry if I am not as great teacher." It was her first time aftyre all, but she was going to keep trying at least.
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-10 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nah, not your fault." He grins, "Sand's just a pain to learn on, I guess. Shall we keep going?"
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-12 11:55 am (UTC)(link)
"That is up to you. if you want to I will hit the ball."
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-12 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"Eh, go for it!"

He grins. "No shame in failing unless you don't try again, right?"
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-15 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded slightly as she went to hit the ball, she was at least going to attempt to make it easier for the other while he tries to get his footing. Once she was more sure he had then she would make it a little bit harder.
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-15 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
He taps it back lightly once or twice until he's sure of his footing again and then grins at her.

"Kay, think I've got it. Let's take it up a bit."
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-17 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
Minako nodded slightly. Taking it up a notch was okay, but Minako figured two might help the other adapt a little bit more.

So with her next serve her footing and actions were like it was a real game. Her hits were harder when she could and she would take a chance to spike should she see one.
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-17 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Kaito watches her as much as he watches the ball, clearly paying attnetion to how she moves to figure it out on his own part. He's still a little clumsy, but he doesn't trip again.

It won't take much to give her opportunity for a spike though.
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-19 08:31 am (UTC)(link)
When the chance is there she takes it, slamming it right into the ground.

"you aren't that bad, you will need quite a bit more practice though"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-19 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nice!" He laughs wryly.

"Yeah, definitely. You're pretty good though - I'm guessing you play a lot of sport at home?"
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-20 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
She went to pick up the ball nose that they were done with it and held it under her arm.

"I played volleyball in middle school and high school, so yeah I play a lot of sports."
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-20 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nice!" He whistles. "A gamer AND a sportswoman! What class are you in now?"
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-20 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am a woman of many talents, I have you know." she used her free hand to run her fingers through her hair to flip it for a moment showing an air of confidence.

"Though by class you mean high school class, right?"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-21 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Clearly!" He grins.

"And yep! I assume your school system is probably pretty similar to mine, anyway... It might not be!"
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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."
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[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..."
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-24 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Are you afraid of water or something?"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-24 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not the water so much as... I've a phobia of.... certain things IN the water"
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-26 08:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Jellyfish?" Because those can get near the shore, right? "I mean I would get it if it was them because those can sting you."
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-26 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Hah I wish." He twitches ever so slightly.

"No. It's the.... s-scaly things."
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-27 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"You mean fish. I mean they feel weird, but why don't you like them?"
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-27 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
TWITCH.

"Yeah. I just... don't. Phobia. Not logical."

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