voidtreckermods: (voidtrain)
VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2021-03-17 05:43 am

The Will to Fight: Ongoing: Blue

So Far

It's been a hard few days of cajoling the citizens of the Shining City into and through the catacombs. Many still talk about returning to the comforts of the city, scoffing at the idea of danger. But slowly, as they get further away from the city, more and more of them break out of the illusion. Though some remain lost in the illusion still, the majority are clear-minded by Kazoo 9.

Their mission changes from hurrying stubborn people along to comforting them as the truth dawns on them. The atmosphere becomes more desperate, more angry. More driven.

A plan is offered by the citizens: there is a cavern marked on their maps that opens up to the surface. It can be used as a base whilst any that feel able can go out to join the fight against the demons.

New Allies

Not long after breaking camp on the ninth day of the month of Kazoo they reach the cavern. However, it is clear straight away that something is wrong. The cavern is dark with no exits to be seen, and the Voidtreckers will quickly learn they are not alone. There's a small camp in the cavern, all humans, and after a tense moment they will welcome the citizens and their escorts.

Their story is simple: they were outside the city fighting when they got overwhelmed; they took shelter in the cavern but a gate opened nearby on the surface and caused a cave in. None of the scouts they had sent through the tunnels to the city have returned. Their food is running out and they were on the verge of heading to the city regardless of what they might find there when the Voidtreckers arrived.

Breaking Free

The cave-in is a large one, several metres thick at its weakest and blocking the exit to the outside completely. Those trapped here have made some progress but it's going to take a lot of hands, and potentially some magical help, to clear the blockages.

If they can clear it though, it will mean those who can fight, both citizen and Voidtrecker can begin to head back towards the city to fight, without having to re-enter the range of the illusionary Shining City.

The cavern makes a good staging point, and a secure place for those who cannot fight. Even with the blockage clear it is easy to defend, and holds the same sanctified protections as the tunnels themselves.
10billionpercent: (Ha Ha)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-03-28 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
You're right. It is. I'm sorry I'm all out of sorts right now.

[ He truly means that but he can try to help. It's the best he can do. ]
myblueskies: (Alfredo is speaking!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-03-29 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
It's okay sir! You're spirits are just down...

[It's tricky, since Senku is a grown up.]

Sometimes when there's big things in your head it's good to talk about them...
10billionpercent: (Default)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-03-29 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm tired.

[ That's a lot harder to admit than it sounds. Since Romeo asked so nice though, he could tell him. ]

I don't like that I forgot everything...or that I needed help instead of helping people.
myblueskies: (hope)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-04-03 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
Forgetting everything is scary. But I'm glad you remember now. But you don't got to be sad about needing help. Everyone needs help sometimes, that's why we got a team!
10billionpercent: (I Sense A Plot)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-04-04 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ He exhales and he stops a moment to offer a head pat to Romeo again. ]

You're absolutely right. It's not really fair of me to talk about the team when I'm only in the position to help people. You're very smart.
myblueskies: (they really are delicious apples!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-04-04 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
Not as smart as you, mister Senku!

[He smiled up at him.] And now you remembered everything you can help everyone with us again!
10billionpercent: (Slight Smile)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-04-05 11:10 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I can. [ He smiles, he feels somewhat better, actually and Romeo is right. It's always harder to accept help when you do something dumb, but the point of having a community is for them to be there when you stumble. ]

Alright, let's get this cleared and see what we can do for everyone.
myblueskies: (they really are delicious apples!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-04-05 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[He smiled, glad that he had helped Senku's spirits get brighter!]

Okay sir! Let's do it together!

[Teamwork time, this cavern will be clear in no time!]