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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-07-13 05:43 am

Onward: Purple

Rescue Efforts

Progress has been good, with many of the trapped citizens now rescued and parts of the city put to rights. There are only a couple of pockets of trapped people remaining, where it is proving difficult structurally to clear the tunnels. Even so, spirits are high; it’s believed they’ll be able to do so with the Voidtreckers’ assistance.

Work is still done in shifts and continues through the night. Voidtreckers are encouraged to rest after their shifts, and stagger themselves. It’s likely that there’s a mix of people awake and asleep as the sun rises on the third day.

Dawn Attack

Not long after dawn many of the Terran phones begin ringing with notifications and alarms, and there is a general wave of panic that spreads through the adult Terran. Followed by a rush of activity, as those asleep are quickly shaken awake to get ready.

It won’t take long, they’re told. There has been an attack. Not here, but in another segment of the city. Unknown forces, monstrosities of some kind coming down the service tunnels. Forces are holding them off but they need backup. Transport is quickly arranged and any Voidtreckers who wish to go and help can do so. 

Transport is a train, one that is sourced incredibly quickly and filled with combat-ready Terran civilians. Not all go, since people are still needed to finish the rescue efforts and prepare for any attack in this sector.

Those that do go will find a battle raging between Terran and monsters. It may be that shortly after the Voidtreckers and their Terran friends turn up they will be joined by some more adventurous members of Orange Team who followed the monsters down the tunnels.

Days of Fighting

Throughout the next few days (G7-G11), fights spring up around the city. Though the first fight was against monsters from the lab, it seems others have found ways of getting into the tunnel system. The Terran are practical and quickly set up systems of transport for quick response. They don’t have much in the way of lights; their own decorative lights are soft, which will drive the creatures back from illuminated areas but be unable to destroy them. 

They will happily accept as much help as the Voidtreckers can give. The fighting is lessened as the day goes on, as no new monsters enter the tunnels, but sunset brings fresh recruits.

For those who cannot or do not wish to fight there is plenty that needs doing. Centres are set up for the injured. Fighters need food and water. There are still collapsed tunnels that need repaired and cleaned up. The final trapped citizens need to be brought to safety. Children need to be watched and kept out of danger.

A Rumour

Talking of children, as the days go by the Terran teenagers get more and more agitated. A few times they can be seen trying to approach exhausted and stressed adults, mobile phones in their hands as they try and explain something.

They are quickly dismissed. If asked about it the teenagers will tell literally anyone who listens that they think the monsters are going after The Dweller. They will distractedly explain that it is some lifeform within the planet that ‘those Gry’ worship as a god.

‘Those Gry’ are their primary source of information, in fact, and most of their evidence seems to be coming from dream interpretation forums. Probably why they aren’t getting taken seriously by their stressed parents.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (let's fly let's fly away)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-16 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oooh, please say I can help with this plan?" Della was close to begging. "I wanna see your stuff in action up close and personal!"
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-19 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Your help would be most appreciative," Glorfindel said. "My concern is that some might be looking the other direction and be stunned but not killed. This is definitely not a one-elf job!"

Coming up on the train, he easily hops up into the car and offers her a hand, should she need it.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-20 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
She takes his hand to pull herself inside. "Then I'm the woman for the job! I've been taught all kinds of self-defense combat!"
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-21 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
"You must have had some amazing teachers," Glorfindel said, admiringly. "It's like you were made for this sort of life."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-21 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Della grinned. "The McDuck family breeds nothing but adventurers! My Uncle, my brother, my kids, and even the people who work and live with us were born to really live!"
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-21 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"So is your name Della Duck, or Della McDuck, then?" Glorfindel asked, as the train started moving.

"Your family collects people like themselves, do they?" he asked this with a grin.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-22 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Della Duck. The McDuck is from my uncle's side - much love to my dad, but it's my mom's side that's chock full of excitement."

All fear Hortense McDuck. Moving on.

"Our housekeeper is a former spy, her granddaughter is one in training, our butler is a ghost, our secretary owns swords, and our chauffeur... does... his best." Launchpad also flies but DELLA IS THE FAMILY PILOT, DAMMIT.
laurefindil: (Smile)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-30 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel nodded at the list. "That does sound impressive. Plus there are your Uncle, you, your brother, and your three sons? No other family?"

Amongst Elves, no one is ever gone forever. Belatedly he remembers that the mortal races were a little touchier about death.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-30 11:00 am (UTC)(link)
"I've got cousins too." Della mentally noted she needed to catch up with them eventually. "Fethry Duck, who's a bit of a lovable nutcase, and Gladstone Gander, who's a unloveable luck-case."
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-04 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
"Are they also from your mother's side? Or are they from the less adventurous side of the family?" Glorfindel asked.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-08-04 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
"They're on dad's side, yeah. Although to be fair, last time I saw them, they did help us save the whole earth from both a new ice age and an invasion from moon aliens. So I guess they're not all bad!"
laurefindil: (Fighter)

Wrap?

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-30 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
"So it runs in your blood on both sides? That explains a lot," Glorfindel said with a grin.

"Shall we continue on our adventure here, so you have more to tell them when you get back?" he asked. "After you."
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (if you could use)

wrap!

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-08-30 10:56 am (UTC)(link)
With a laugh, Della walked on. "Don't you worry... my story supply is endless."