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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-07-23 05:26 am

Deep Dweller: Conclusion

Victory

Deep in the desert, with the combined might and light of those working for Red and Orange teams a monster shatters. Not just any monster but the large, silver giant, shards melting away as they hit the sand.

A blast of energy, ripples from it, passing through Voidtreckers harmlessly but shattering any monsters that managed to survive the final battle.

In the laboratory it is the same story, monsters shattering and crumbling both inside the facility and outside. In the tunnels too, monsters crumble before Terran, Gry and Voidtrecker's alike.

Deep down in the cavern the combined might of those working with Purple and Blue, the Terran and the Gry has already cleared the cavern, with not one monster getting through to lay a claw on the Dweller.

There is a pause, another and yet another. No more monsters pour through the walls. Any monsters that somehow survived the blasting of light from those fighting at both entrances crumble now. Everyone in the cavern will feel a deep sated peace fill them. The terror and fear those in the Gry caverns had been feeling fades into deep satisfaction.

There are no words, but there is definitely a sense of gratitude, a thank you of emotions. The Gry are more vocal in their thanks, antennae waving and reaching out to stroke at Voidtrecker and Terran hands alike. Soon the older Gry gather the younglings and they circle the Burrower, the Terran take their leave respectfully, ushering any Voidtreckers out, leaving the Gry to their god.

It's a long climb up, for any who don't simply use their SCA to return to the train.

Meanwhile...

Those in the Terran tunnels, helping to clear up and rebuild after the chaos of the week may hear something interesting on the news that is spoken about.

A number of Terran had been found in various places around the world, in the desert, unconscious and injured. Assumed to be victims of all that had happened they had been taken to various hospitals. Yet the first couple had woken up, claiming to be scientists from the surviving lab.

How they had gotten to the desert is unhelpfully sumerised as activated alien technology to escape their besieged facility but there is much rejoicing and relief from Terran, a renewed hope that those missing may be alive, somewhere in the world. Even if the question of how they got there is on everyone's lips.

Both the Terran and the Gry who remained in their caverns are in high spirits, thankful to those that helped.

Return of the Voidtrecker.

All teams return to the Voidtrecker Express. The holographic message comes with helpful pick up point dots on their maps.

The Voidtrecker swoops through the air, landing gracefully on a set of railway tracks and approaching an area just outside the research facility, close enough to both there and the battleground where red and orange had fought for both teams to board.

Once everyone is onboard it speeds towards the tunnels. It picks up first those in the Gry caverns, followed by those in the Terran city and finally stopping to collect anyone climbing from the tunnels leading to the Dwellers domain.

Once all Voidtreckers are accounted for it leaves the tunnels and flies off into the sky and back into the void.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-27 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ever since I could walk." Della continued preening, pleased at how impressed he was. "No matter the weather, or danger we're flying from, I can always guarantee the best landing."
adregem: (i got something worth your while.)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-07-28 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
"I can believe that. Your confidence is pretty infectious." Maybe they wouldn't have such a huge problem if the train was a plane, with Della onboard. "Heh. Have you ever tried driving a Void train? If you were behind the wheel, maybe we could have all gotten home a little bit sooner."
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (if you could use)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-28 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"That'd be a new one for me, but it makes me want to try it all the more." Besides how hard could it be? "Plus I've flown a rocketship, so maybe there are things alike in there."
adregem: (look forward to tomorrow.)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-07-29 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Gah, if only we could access the engine room." He says it like a joke, but honestly, Roland does wish they had more to tinker around with on the train to get some definitive answers. "A rocketship, too? You're living the dream!"

He actually means that. Growing up, Roland loved pretending to do crazy things like that!
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (i'll be holding you so near)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-29 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, the first time I did it, it was a really bad decision that I'll regret for the rest of my life."

... said ever so casually.

"Second time made things right. Third time helped save the world."
adregem: (< suit > because this is a trial!)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-07-29 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
...

He can understand playing off something with a casual, nonchalance to it. He does it himself, from time to time. So all Roland offers her is a reassuring smile that even without the details, somehow, he gets it. What's life without regrets, anyway? Nothing, I guess.

"Putting a whole new meaning to third time's the charm." He chuckles. "Is that a story you're willing to share with the train? Sounds like saving the world deserves a bigger stage than just me." It's said as a joke, but he's interested in her tale either way.
Edited 2020-07-29 18:48 (UTC)
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (let's float down to peru)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-30 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe when all my strength is back." Della said as she closed her eyes, sighing a bit. "... And I don't just mean physically."

Detailing the story of how she basically abandoned her life on earth for a dumb thrill needed plenty of emotional and mental strength too.
adregem: (when i was young)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-07-30 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Yikes. That probably hit a sore spot Roland didn't mean to poke. He watches her deflate slightly, and his sympathy extends to her in silence.

When he does pipe up again, his tone is neither pervasive nor too prodding. It just is, like a kind reminder, or a gentle nudge in the right direction.

"If you ever need to let out some steam, I'm just here, alright?" He shakes his head. "I'm sorry for bringing that up."
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-30 09:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, it's gunna come up eventually." She admitted, and wiggled her metal leg. "It's part of how I got this, after all - so people are gunna ask."

Still, she smiles, giving him a light nudge. "Appreciate the offer, friend."
adregem: (master negotiator.)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-07-31 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
He nods to her in the affirmative. "Any time. We're all in this together, right?"
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-31 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Every time, all the time." Della agreed, holding up a fist to bump.

... Was that universal?
adregem: (lofty you say the silliest things.)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-07-31 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Probably not, but Della's lucky Roland's original home had fist bumps. He raises one to her easily, meeting it halfway with a closed grip.

"Take care of yourself, Della. Don't be a stranger."