NationStates Jolt Archive

Welcome to the forty-second Paradise Club. We have all the amenities of the previous clubs, including a restaurant and bar complete with karaoke machine, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, a casino, a beauty salon, and a championship 18-hole golf course and, there is a fabulous ballroom. (Be sure to book early)

So, stop by for a drink, a bite to eat or just to shoot the breeze.

Double posting is a bitch :fluffle:

where were we... oh yeah...

For an Illusion, it's quite convincing... you can smell the burning pine in the Fireplace, Feel the softness of the carpet... and hear Wild Orchid's voice as she's singing a melody from somewhere upstairs...

oh and since you mentioned it... Jon and Kel have (in the RPG Lexicon) Lost the PC Glow... they will be there but they won't do anything till they log in and acknowledge their presence.


oh and the door once again closes behind you but does not lock.

Orchid?

No. It can't be. I left her sleeping in PC. She can't be here
*takes a few hesitant steps towards the stairs*

sounds like she's in the shower...

a shadow passes over the second floor landing...

*calls up to the stairs*
Who's there?

*limps up the first flight of stairs*
Gide? Orchid?
No LP, Orchid is NOT here. She's back at PC

The singing stops... and is replaced by a blood curdling scream.

*runs upstairs*
Orchid!

She can't be.... can she?

Following the echo of the scream, you come to a locked door on the third floor.

*pushes the door*
Locked
*puts his ear at the door carefully*

*proceeds down the stairs to the main lobby, guitar as always accompnying him. He reaches the lobby and fixes himself a drink*

dead silence...

hello?
*listens again*
I could have sworn...

*takes out a lock picking set and starts opening the lock*

*wonders in*
I need a drink!!
Something to cure my flue.
I feel bad and tomorrow is this huge 'end of school' party... :p
I need to get better...
help me!!! :(

the door swings open... inside the bedroom you find Orchid's clothes... the ones you last saw her out of ;)

a sharp metallic smell leads you to the bathroom... inside, the walls are covered in blood and Orchid's body in the tub... she's been eviscerated. In her mouth, is a flower... and two leaves cover her eyes.

*wonders in*
I need a drink!!
Something to cure my flue.
I feel bad and tomorrow is this huge 'end of school' party... :p
I need to get better...
help me!!! :(OOC: try tea with honey, lemon and ginger.

what symptoms?

the door swings open... inside the bedroom you find Orchid's clothes... the ones you last saw her out of ;)

a sharp metallic smell leads you to the bathroom... inside, the walls are covered in blood and Orchid's body in the tub... she's been eviscerated. In her mouth, is a flower... and two leaves cover her eyes.
*drops on all fours closing his eyes*
This isn't real.... this isn't real.... this isn't real... this isn't real...
*looks up and vomits*
It's not Orchid.... It's an illusion... Like Gide's baby yesterday

OOC: try tea with honey, lemon and ginger.

what symptoms?


I've drinked all sorts of hot drinks, including tea with honey, but nothing seems to work :(
weeling just awful... It does get better during the day... but partying
start 9.00 am... What to do :confused:

I've drinked all sorts of hot drinks, including tea with honey, but nothing seems to work :(
weeling just awful... It does get better during the day... but partying
start 9.00 am... What to do :confused:
Try to get to sweat as much as possible. Drink a lot of water. Put on hot clothes...

Try to get to sweat as much as possible. Drink a lot of water. Put on hot clothes...


Really??? Hot clothes??? how does that help :confused:

*Putting some on right now*

Nice and...

I've drinked all sorts of hot drinks, including tea with honey, but nothing seems to work :(
weeling just awful... It does get better during the day... but partying
start 9.00 am... What to do :confused:but have you tried the Tea with Ginger and Lemon? (honey for taste)

*drops on all fours closing his eyes*
This isn't real.... this isn't real.... this isn't real... this isn't real...
*looks up and vomits*
It's not Orchid.... It's an illusion... Like Gide's baby yesterdayyou sense movement in the room behind you.

*She'd fallen asleep in that hidden back room, curled on her side beside the dead plant. A light shudder roused her from sleep as she sensed some dark power in exercise not too far distant. Something was wrong. Her eyes flickered darkly as she rose to a crouch. With a pang of something she was too proud to name grief, she plucked a single black feather from her wing and gingerly laid it on the spot of bare floor. Rising, she shook off the dust and trusted her senses to lead her back out to the main lobby and bar.*

Really??? Hot clothes??? how does that help :confused:

*Putting some on right now*

Nice and...
Sweating cleans the body. It's really uncomfortable, but it works.

you sense movement in the room behind you.
It's not real.... it's not real...
*stands up and turns around to get out of the bathroom*

but have you tried the Tea with Ginger and Lemon? (honey for taste)


this is a nice 'club'...
But unfortunately I can't get that stuff...

*Dizzy*

this is a nice 'club'...
But unfortunately I can't get that stuff...

*Dizzy*where are you?

where are you?

Its evening here... and I don't feel like walking to nearest shop
It's not right around the corner...
Well mayby if I get some sleep...

It's not real.... it's not real...
*stands up and turns around to get out of the bathroom*as you leave the bathroom, a very familiar voice behind you asks... "how do you fight an illusion?"

Its evening here... and I don't feel like walking to nearest shop
It's not right around the corner...
Well mayby if I get some sleep...
OOC: Drink NyQuil. And take a really hot bath.

as you leave the bathroom, a very familiar voice behind you asks... "how do you fight an illusion?"
OOC: behind me as in "back in the bathroom"?

Its evening here... and I don't feel like walking to nearest shop
It's not right around the corner...
Well mayby if I get some sleep...sleep? do you have a vapor rub? like Vicks???

hot soup should also help. broth might be better if you have a sore throat.

OOC: behind me as in "back in the bathroom"? :D do you turn around and look?

*Jon was left standing in the hall as LP wandered upstairs*
I wish I knew why I came here. Back in the PC there was food, warm beds, nice people, here there's cold floors, demons. I'd give anything to see Tinks at the moment.


ooc: I gave you the hint!

:D do you turn around and look?
IC:
It's not real.... It's not real...
*starts walking out of the room, not looking back*

*Jon was left standing in the hall as LP wandered upstairs*
I wish I knew why I came here. Back in the PC there was food, warm beds, nice people, here there's cold floors, demons. I'd give anything to see Tinks at the moment.


ooc: I gave you the hint!OOC: no worries Jon... I know what buttons to push for you and Kel... :D So you are staying downstairs or wandering around?

IC:
It's not real.... It's not real...
*starts walking out of the room, not looking back*another voice...this time Orchid's.. "help me... please... "

*wakes from her nightmare to find herself tucked in a lux bed, furnishings that seemed oddly familiar*
what.....where??

*holds on to the door closing his eyes*
Go away... you....cannot fool me, demon

OOC: no worries Jon... I know what buttons to push for you and Kel... :D So you are staying downstairs or wandering around?
ooc: Kel I can't say, I have no idea. With Jon threatening anyone would work. Orchid, Tinks, Spar etc...
And he's still downstairs.

*wakes from her nightmare to find herself tucked in a lux bed, furnishings that seemed oddly familiar*
what.....where??your first thought is that you're back at the PC... but the decor reminds you of the Cotn Club... before it was destroyed.

OOC: As you are getting really busy Ju, I'll leave for a little while (housemates are forcing me to do the dishes)

ooc: Kel I can't say, I have no idea. With Jon threatening anyone would work. Orchid, Tinks, Spar etc...
And he's still downstairs. ;)

you hear some activity in the kitchen...

OOC: As you are getting really busy Ju, I'll leave for a little while (housemates are forcing me to do the dishes)not really... with everything mapped and planned out... the only things to think about is Kel and Jon... but they're easy... see ya when you get back.

;)

you hear some activity in the kitchen...
*his ears prick up and he stands silently*
What was that? It came from the kitchen
*he walked slowly, creeping towards the kitchen but not going in*

*She finally emerged into the main room with a rather bland look on her face. She was restless. The darkness was getting stronger, but more than that, someone was dredging up the past. The wind held a current of fear, which she breathed deeply. She made her way to the balcony and crouched on the railing, gazing out in the direction from which the feeling eminated as the wind shook the last particles of dust from her clothes and wings.*

your first thought is that you're back at the PC... but the decor reminds you of the Cotn Club... before it was destroyed.
OOC: I need to sleep soon.......3 hours of sleep in 48 hours = bad......
IC: *she looked around, at first feeling at home, but gradually the images sharpen, and she feels transported back in time....this was her home when she was married.....*
Oh God, please stop....this isnt real, this isnt real.......
*she repeats it like a mantra, screwing her eyes shut*

*his ears prick up and he stands silently*
What was that? It came from the kitchen
*he walked slowly, creeping towards the kitchen but not going in*you hear a woman humming to herself... when she suddenly shrieks... come running through the door and Traja slams into you...
"Jon... there's a large rat in the kitchen... DO SOMETHING!"

OOC: I need to sleep soon.......3 hours of sleep in 48 hours = bad......
IC: *she looked around, at first feeling at home, but gradually the images sharpen, and she feels transported back in time....this was her home when she was married.....*
Oh God, please stop....this isnt real, this isnt real.......
*she repeats it like a mantra, screwing her eyes shut*OOC: if you want, go to bed... with Jon and LP and (possibly Kel and Gael) there's alot going on right now... the house can lull you into a peaceful dream... and I'll PM you more clues as to what's going on...

ooc: TO? Strange choice Ju, Jon doesn't even know her! They met once, about 6 months ago and he doesn't remember her!:p

ic:
Who the...?
Uuuh, you could just stay out here.
*Not that Jon would admit it, but he was afraid of rats himself*


ooc: Absolutely hate the things.

OOC: Before I foget to mention it, major kudos to all of you for doing this. It's about time this place had a driving story line again. :D

OOC: Before I foget to mention it, major kudos to all of you for doing this. It's about time this place had a driving story line again. :D
ooc: Thanks for the compliment! And may I compliment Ju on being very very convincing. This is a damn good performance.:p

OOC: Before I foget to mention it, major kudos to all of you for doing this. It's about time this place had a driving story line again. :DOOC: Planning on joining in?

OOC: thanks....so nice to have friends take care of you........

OOC: thanks....so nice to have friends take care of you........
ooc: Thats the idea anyway, it seems we must get past the demon first! And we're having trouble with that, so I'll be right with you!
*fights imaginary demons*

ooc: TO? Strange choice Ju, Jon doesn't even know her! They met once, about 6 months ago and he doesn't remember her!:p

ic:
Who the...?
Uuuh, you could just stay out here.
*Not that Jon would admit it, but he was afraid of rats himself*


ooc: Absolutely hate the things.Why do what is expected? and provide me with at least an action... are you going into the kitchen to be the mighty rat killer?

OOC: Planning on joining in?
OOC: Soon as I think of a logical reason for it. COTN was on it's last legs when I started visiting the "chat" threads. I might have Gael fly out that way and take a look.

*Jon looked at the woman, she looked familiar. He put an arm around her shoulders and led her to a couch, seating her, all the while looking back towards the kitchen*

ooc: Thanks for the compliment! And may I compliment Ju on being very very convincing. This is a damn good performance.:pthe material's Gides and LP's. I'm just expanding on it... with their permission of course.

OOC: back (I still got one huge pan to do, but I put some water in it first :( )

IC:
*spins around*
Go away demon... Your tricks don't fool me

I hope...

OOC: back (I still got one huge pan to do, but I put some water in it first :( )

IC:
*spins around*
Go away demon... Your tricks don't fool me

I hope...the figure that was once Orchid is holding her hand out to you in a pleading motion... sitting on the edge of the tub is Ju... looking down on the grotesque figure with a sad smile.

Ju looks up at you. "pretty convincing huh? It's getting stronger you know..."

Ju fades from sight... leaving the gory Orchid pleading for you...

*Jon looked at the woman, she looked familiar. He put an arm around her shoulders and led her to a couch, seating her, all the while looking back towards the kitchen*
ooc: Repost!

*tries hard to ignore 'Orchid', but is still close to tears*
Ju? Are you doing this Ju?

*There was a familiar sensation in her chest, prompting her to act. The dark power was piquing her interest, electrifying her senses. With predatory grace, she lept from the balcony, snapping her wings open to catch the slight breeze. Relying on her senses, she glided out over the woods, following the faint tendrils of power to their source.*

ooc: Repost!you seat traja down... she is sobbing with fright and clinging on to you. nothing from the kitchen door.

*tries hard to ignore 'Orchid', but is still close to tears*
Ju? Are you doing this Ju?Sorry... Ju's gone.

*There was a familiar sensation in her chest, prompting her to act. The dark power was piquing her interest, electrifying her senses. With predatory grace, she lept from the balcony, snapping her wings open to catch the slight breeze. Relying on her senses, she glided out over the woods, following the faint tendrils of power to their source.*OOC: Quick question... were you always an "angel"? and did you always have black wings?

I know you had them in the Ultimate evil story... but before that?

*tears start to flow over his cheeks*
Orchid... Leave... Go away
It's not Orchid. It's the demon
*sobs*
GO!

you seat traja down... she is sobbing with fright and clinging on to you. nothing from the kitchen door.
Its ok, its ok.
*he smiled reassuringly at the woman, before detaching himself from her*
She looks so familiar, I know I recognize her, but from where?

*tears start to flow over his cheeks*
Orchid... Leave... Go away
It's not Orchid. It's the demon
*sobs*
GO!
The arm falls limp outside the tub... the figure is still...

OOC: switching computers... brb.

The arm falls limp outside the tub... the figure is still...

OOC: switching computers... brb.
*turns away and starts running while crying of grief and anger*
I have to leave... I have to check on Orchid

OOC: Quick question... were you always an "angel"? and did you always have black wings?

I know you had them in the Ultimate evil story... but before that?
OOC: As far as anyone in here is concerned, I was human until August when Matthius killed me. After that the wings were always black. There was a white tip on one for a while as well when Atreyu was around. If you want some of her back story, I can TG it to you.

*turns away and starts running while crying of grief and anger*
I have to leave... I have to check on Orchid
*watches LP run into view*
LP! LP! Can you keep an eye on this young lady for a minute or two, I want to get some fresh air. Do you recognize her?
(Traja)

OOC: As far as anyone in here is concerned, I was human until August when Matthius killed me. After that the wings were always black. There was a white tip on one for a while as well when Atreyu was around. If you want some of her back story, I can TG it to you.I'll wing it... thanks...

for you... there is an Aeriee at the top... like an attic... the window is open and wide enough for you...

*watches LP run into view*
LP! LP! Can you keep an eye on this young lady for a minute or two, I want to get some fresh air. Do you recognize her?
(Traja)sorry... But LP doesn't make it down to where you are... yet.

LP: you find yourself running down the 5th flight of stairs... and each landing enters into a hallway filled with doors.

Jon: the woman clings to you... she whispers... "Please, don't leave me alone."

*Jon detached himself from her*
Its ok, I'm just going to get some help. I'll be back in a minute.
*without waiting for an answer he headed for the stairs*

*Up ahead she spotted the ruin of an old building. Casually, she coasted to investigate, circling the place a few times. There were recent tracks on the ground. Someone else was here. Several someones. Best to be indirect, just in case. She spotted an open window on the top floor. Landing on the sill, she stepped inside carefully and folded her wings, glancing around cautiously.*

*Jon detached himself from her*
Its ok, I'm just going to get some help. I'll be back in a minute.
*without waiting for an answer he headed for the stairs*halfway up the stairs, you hear the woman scream again... this time... there is a snarling and her screams are cut short.

*looks into the hall*
Where did the stairs go?
*looks back to find the same hall with the same doors*
What?
*walks cautiously through the hall for several minutes, but doesn't find anything new, just more doors*

I want out. Out! Orchid!
*tries one of the doors*

halfway up the stairs, you hear the woman scream again... this time... there is a snarling and her screams are cut short.
*Jon stopped for a second, as if in thought, then turned around, and looked at the corpse of Traja. He pondered it for a moment, then threw up*

*Up ahead she spotted the ruin of an old building. Casually, she coasted to investigate, circling the place a few times. There were recent tracks on the ground. Someone else was here. Several someones. Best to be indirect, just in case. She spotted an open window on the top floor. Landing on the sill, she stepped inside carefully and folded her wings, glancing around cautiously.*the large barnlike attic is lined with vines... at the other end, an opening in the floor leads to the main building.

*looks into the hall*
Where did the stairs go?
*looks back to find the same hall with the same doors*
What?
*walks cautiously through the hall for several minutes, but doesn't find anything new, just more doors*

I want out. Out! Orchid!
*tries one of the doors*door opens into a beach... there is a two masted ship in the distance.

*Jon stopped for a second, as if in thought, then turned around, and looked at the corpse of Traja. He pondered it for a moment, then threw up*"now you clean that up you hear me young man" an angry looking Tinks looks down at you. "you should be ashamed... leaving her alone like that... even when she asked for your help!"

*She could smell the dust, as well as the fear. What exactly was happening here? Carefully, she stepped over a few vines which had grown up into the place. Mindful of those tripping roots, and the possibility of rotten flooring, she crossed to the edge of the opening and crouched there, peering down to determine if the coast was clear.*

*Jon walked out of the club slowly, his legs shaking. Two hours later he arrived back at the club and sat down in the corner, clutching a bottle of rum*

*She could smell the dust, as well as the fear. What exactly was happening here? Carefully, she stepped over a few vines which had grown up into the place. Mindful of those tripping roots, and the possibility of rotten flooring, she crossed to the edge of the opening and crouched there, peering down to determine if the coast was clear.*as she looked at the ladder leading down... suddenly a tangle of vines entwine you... drawing you back into the center of the attic.

door opens into a beach... there is a two masted ship in the distance.
*Looks confused back into the hallway*
Doors doors doors.... I'd better try here

*closes the door and walks out on the beach*
*looks back to find the door gone*

*puts his hands to his mouth and calls out*
AHOY!
*waves with both his arms*

*Jon walked out of the club slowly, his legs shaking. Two hours later he arrived back at the club and sat down in the corner, clutching a bottle of rum*ooc: btw... was the "possession" story you were working on resolved?

*Looks confused back into the hallway*
Doors doors doors.... I'd better try here

*closes the door and walks out on the beach*
*looks back to find the door gone*

*puts his hands to his mouth and calls out*
AHOY!
*waves with both his arms*"Ahoy captain! Done securing our booty are ye? Tis a High tide now... perfect sailing time."

ooc: btw... was the "possession" story you were working on resolved?
ooc: The demon left his body, but is now at large. Why? You got any ideas? I'm kinda stuck at the moment.

as she looked at the ladder leading down... suddenly a tangle of vines entwine you... drawing you back into the center of the attic.
*She was just beginning to stand when something grabbed her. She turned with a snarl to face whatever was there, tensing her wings for action, but the vines kept throwing coils about her like a large snake. Growling low, she slashed with her talons until enough vines had been cut to free her. Scrabbling on all fours, she dashed for the ladder.*

"Ahoy captain! Done securing our booty are ye? Tis a High tide now... perfect sailing time."
It sure is sailor...
*looks around*
Might as well go on board. I can't leave here

Throw me down a ladder will ya, lad?

as you reach the opening, a vine hits you in the back... you fall through the hole. as you get up... you notice that your talons are gone and so are your wings.

(sorry, not permanment tho.)

ooc: The demon left his body, but is now at large. Why? You got any ideas? I'm kinda stuck at the moment.nope... tell you later tho.

It sure is sailor...
*looks around*
Might as well go on board. I can't leave here

Throw me down a ladder will ya, lad?a ladder is tossed down... in a few minutes, the ship is sailing away from the island.

*smells the salty air*
No way. It's not air.... ILLUSION!

*looks around nervously*
Hey don't I know.... Smithy? Could it be? How does the demon know?

as you reach the opening, a vine hits you in the back... you fall through the hole. as you get up... you notice that your talons are gone and so are your wings.

(sorry, not permanment tho.)
*She put her arms out to protect her head, and hit the floor solidly. She lay there a moment to get her bearings, then pushed herself up to her hands and knees. Standing, she found it hard to gain her balance. She flared her wings to help...but nothing happened. She felt her back in a slight panic and found nothing there. Furious and confused, she slammed her hands against a wall as if trying to shove it, then backed off a few steps and looked around.*

What the hell is going on here?

*smells the salty air*
No way. It's not air.... ILLUSION!

*looks around nervously*
Hey don't I know.... Smithy? Could it be? How does the demon know?"Something wrong capt'n?" "err me and the boys were thiking... and well... we say it's time another lead the way... so to speak."

As you turn around, you notice that every hand is stareing at you... their hands on their swords... within minutes, you find yourself at the flimsy end of the plank... with a quick shove, you are given the brief sensation of flight before you hit something soft... You find yourself sitting on the back of a woman... who looks very familiar.

Gael... as you are standing there wondering what's going on, something heavy lands on you... struggling, you find that it's LP on top of you.

*The force of the falling object sent her flat on her stomach again. Growling fiercely, she shoved the object off and took up a defensive stance, though without her usual arsenal, it was more for show. The object looked familiar somehow, and she dropped her guard only slightly.*

LP? Is that you?

*breathes out, expecting to be in the water*


*is pushed away and tumbles on the floor*
*opens his eyes*
Gael?

*breathes out, expecting to be in the water*


*is pushed away and tumbles on the floor*
*opens his eyes*
Gael?
Are you alright? Where the hell did you come from?

*Calms down and crosses to help him up.*

*finds his hands free of bonds*
I was... on a ship...
*frowns*
And they made me walk the plank. And then I fell on... you.
*looks at her*
You are Gael, aren't you?

Of course I'm Gael. Take away the accessories, and this is what you're left with.

*Scowls, acutely conscious of her missing wings.*

Take away? What do you mean?
*looks at her puzzled*
Anyway... Where are we now? I've lost every sense of direction

Damned if I know. And believe me, I wish I did. I fell through a hole in the attic and wound up mortal again. Helluva first step.

What IS she talking about? She still looks the same to me
*looks around*
Okay... Let's find some stairs down then

*walks down the hall*

looking around, you're in a hallway and at the end, you see a set of stairs heading down.

*Keeps a few steps behind him, looking around cautiously*

Hey, up there. *points* Shall we?

*picks up his step*
I don't want to stay here another second

Come on. Hurry.
*half runs down the stairs taking 2 or 3 steps at once*

*Grabs him by the arm when she catches up to him on the steps*

Hey, is it a good idea to be running? The floor seems to have a way of reaching up and grabbing you around this place.

*Grabs him by the arm when she catches up to him on the steps*

Hey, is it a good idea to be running? The floor seems to have a way of reaching up and grabbing you around this place.
*nearly falls as Gael pulls on his arm*
Whoa.... I guess you're right.
*shivers*
I just want to get the hell out of here

What is this place anyway? And why are you out here?

As the two proceed cautiously down the steps, two flights down, you enter what LP reconizes as the first floor.

This is the old COTN club.
*walks around while keeping a close eye on everything*
I came here because I left Gide here yesterday...

...with a demon

*looks around*
Hey. I know it here.
*points*
The way out is over there

OOC: dinner time. Be back in a while

You seem to know you're way around here, so lead on.

*Follows cautiously, ever watchful of their surroundings.*

Demon, eh?

That certainly explains a lot.

*She felt her neck. The torc was still there, ever burning against her skin. Strange.*

OOC: Ooo! Can I wake up in there? I feel left out of the alice in wonderland rip off :(

But before we go any further, It has to be pointed out as I shed what little maturity I have accumulated over the years-
LP is an Uber Spamgirl! :p Hee hee hee :D

You seem to know you're way around here, so lead on.

*Follows cautiously, ever watchful of their surroundings.*

Demon, eh?

That certainly explains a lot.

*She felt her neck. The torc was still there, ever burning against her skin. Strange.*as Gael crosses the Foyer... a strange movement catches her attention... in the corner, a large mirror reflects Gael's image... except she is holding a child... and behind her, Vex stands with his arms around her.


Stag: maybe you can convince Jon to bring you...

*wakes up in his corner lools around while fetching himself a coffee*
looks like I've got the place to myself again

*shruggs, looks around a bit more, puts the apron back in the kitchen and heads outside*

as Gael crosses the Foyer... a strange movement catches her attention... in the corner, a large mirror reflects Gael's image... except she is holding a child... and behind her, Vex stands with his arms around her.

*She stops dead in her tracks and stares at the mirror, uncertain of whether to feel afraid or angry.*

This can't be real..can it?

*Curious, she breaks away from LP and approaches the apparation.*

*walks over to the hole he had been digging*
Deep enough

*removes a cell phone from his pocket and places a call*

as Gael crosses the Foyer... a strange movement catches her attention... in the corner, a large mirror reflects Gael's image... except she is holding a child... and behind her, Vex stands with his arms around her.


Stag: maybe you can convince Jon to bring you...

OOC: Aww, but he's not here, and I left my teleporter and annoying star trek catchphrase at home.

*Even as she woke up, she knew LP would be gone....and sure enough, there was the note on the bed.*

What does he think he's going to do on his own.

I should go and help, but what can I do?

She walks down to the bar.....it looks pretty deserted, but thats nothing new.

Hi, any one here?

*The pickup truck came to a halt at rhe pits edge. Tullamore and another fellow began removing dark bags and a few large boxes from the bed. Soon with the hole filled and the sod replaced, the small field near the bar looked the same as ever*

*She stops dead in her tracks and stares at the mirror, uncertain of whether to feel afraid or angry.*

This can't be real..can it?

*Curious, she breaks away from LP and approaches the apparation.*As the image looks back... mimicing Gael's every move, Until she smiles and streaches her hand to Gael...

*tullamore entered the bar dusting himself off. He looked less than happy*

*The mirror seemed normal enough, except that it kept reflecting things which were not there, and never would be if she had any say in the matter. Inexplicably, her mirror image actually reached for her, an action which she found quite unnerving. She jumped back a step, avoiding the outstretched hand.*

The hell?

* i walk in still quite mad for being left all alone at the last bar*

Guennes you look beat

you need anything?
*walks behind bar*

hello 101,

Are you the only other one here?

hello 101,

Are you the only other one here?

no clue just got here

are you still there orchid?

*Long pause leaving me baffled as to where everyone went*

Hmmmm.

I think I'll be off myself then....I need to help some one I think.

*Takes her car, and drives to the stables,nearby her appartment.*

Echo Echo Echo Echo

I am soo lonley

OOC: I hereby put myself on pause until I get back from class in an hour or so.

OOC: First of all :p @Stag

IC:
Gael? GAEL!
*she looked hypnotised by the mirror*
Oh boy

GAEL!
*shrugs and looks around*

*When at the stables, Orchid saddles up Spirit, and from one of the lockers, she takes a hallogen-style lamp, and (remembering the last time ) some spare batteries.
She fills a water bottle, and grabs a pocket knife.

Going to the next stall...she throws a blanket and saddle over Ghost, her Fathers big bay gelding.

She makes a roll, and ties it to Ghost's back.*

OK boys....we have to try and find LP and Gide, and bring them back....

*She climbs onto Spirits back, and with a clicking of her tongue, they all ride off, into the forest.....*

*When at the stables, Orchid saddles up Spirit, and from one of the lockers, she takes a hallogen-style lamp, and (remembering the last time ) some spare batteries.
She fills a water bottle, and grabs a pocket knife.

Going to the next stall...she throws a blanket and saddle over Ghost, her Fathers big bay gelding.

She makes a roll, and ties it to Ghost's back.*

OK boys....we have to try and find LP and Gide, and bring them back....

*She climbs onto Spirits back, and with a clicking of her tongue, they all ride off, into the forest.....*

OOC: Well fine, leave me behind. I'll go and cry myself to sleep shall I :(

*The mirror seemed normal enough, except that it kept reflecting things which were not there, and never would be if she had any say in the matter. Inexplicably, her mirror image actually reached for her, an action which she found quite unnerving. She jumped back a step, avoiding the outstretched hand.*

The hell?
The image smiles a sad smile and with a wavering... the reflection dissapears.. leaving only the normal reflections staring back.


GTG... pick up tomorrow... perhaps the climatic ending.

Gael... if you wish to revert back outside the Cotn Club... go ahead... however, it would be preferable if you can't... up to you tho.

see ya tomorrow.

The image smiles a sad smile and with a wavering... the reflection dissapears.. leaving only the normal reflections staring back.


GTG... pick up tomorrow... perhaps the climatic ending.

Gael... if you wish to revert back outside the Cotn Club... go ahead... however, it would be preferable if you can't... up to you tho.

see ya tomorrow.
OOC: Dammit. :mad:

OOC: Well fine, leave me behind. I'll go and cry myself to sleep shall I :(
OOC

Ha...no Tish tonight then?

OOC

Ha...no Tish tonight then?
OOC: If I recall things properly, she's gone till sunday

OOC

Ha...no Tish tonight then?

OOC: Hehe, no, but I have a life I tell you, I HAVE A LIFE!

OOC: Hehe, no, but I have a life I tell you, I HAVE A LIFE!
OOC

That's more than I do then. :D

It's that way. I'm sure of it
*opens the door to find the first floor again*
What the....?

*walks through the main hall and opens the doors to outside*

*and stands in the main hall again*
Hello?

*All the time that she is riding, things are going round and round in her mind.*

Were her "voices" real? or were they just the results of the medication she had been on at that time of the broken ankle?

Was this something that was meant to be?

A kind of Karma, or fate?

Why had Gide given him the map in the first place?

Were those rings the real treasure?

Rings.....were they a part of this?

She had never even taken it from her finger to look at it, since that day he had slipped it onto her finger!

*Snaps up in his seat, looks to make sure noone saw him drooling at the table*

*wanders over to the restrooms*

*opens yet again the door to the outside and finds himself in the dark basement at the top of the stairs*

*carefully walks down*
Even the cracked steps are the same. Maybe I'm really there?

*Falls asleep in the crapper*

*The dark shapes of the ruins came into sight, illuminated by the waning moon, which gave everything an eerie feel!*

Well, looks as though we've arrived.

*feels the ring inside the glove*
Oh Orchid. How I wish to be with you... And out of here

*Reluctantly, she climbs down from the saddle, and found a tree that looked only half dead, so she tied both horses to it, and unrolled the lamp, batterie and water bottle.*

OK boys.....this is it then.

Don't worry....I'll come back for you...I hope and if all goes well, LP and Gide with me as well.

*She started towards the entrance that she had taken with LP just a few days before, but this time, her feet didn't really want to walk....*

*feels his way to the corner barrel again*
How I wish I would have never been here

*walks down stairs in her pink jogging shorts and zipup sweater* anyone down here? *walks over to the bar and grabs a bottle of water out of the small fridge under the counter*

*The two horses stomp impatiently, and Ghost whinnies, adding to the creepy atmosphere.

She finds the entrance, but is reluctant to enter, and instead walks around the ruin a little.

There is a small mound, and she sits down to think about what she is doing, and why!*

The image smiles a sad smile and with a wavering... the reflection dissapears.. leaving only the normal reflections staring back.


*She blinked quickly as the image faded, sending a chill up her spine. And in a sudden rage, She lifted the mirror and smashed it violently against the adjacent wall.*

OOC: For continuity's sake, is she really "transformed" do you think or is she the only one who sees it?

guess not *shrugs her shoulders, walks around the bar stops to tie her shoe, and walks to the couch and sits* god I'm bored!

OOC: You just think you are.

IC:
*pries open the barrel again*
God I hate this dark
*feels inside*
Empty?

OOC: Awesome, thanks. That's what I was thinking, but the way he said that confused me a little.

IC:
*Angry, she turned around to find LP but he was nowhere in sight. Warily, she made her way to the door she thought he said was the exit.*

LP?

Was that something smashing, from underground? Can I hear those whisperings again?

*Fearing that her imagination is running riot, she goes once more to the entrance, and shines the lamp down there.*

*lieing on the couch she hums a song she heard on the radio today*

*feels his way back to the stairs to find them gone*
no,no,no,no,no,no
No,No,No,NO,NO,NO,NOOOOOOOO!

*Squinting, she peers into the dark, outside the line of light, but can see nothing*

do demons glow in the dark, or something?

LP...LP are you there? Gide.... any one?

*She hushed up, thinking she heard a voice, but it was definately not LP.*

Hello? Is someone there?

Orchid? Can it really be her?
*runs along the walls, keeping one hand in touch at all times, but bumping into several barrels*
ORCHID!

Oh god...it must be the voices in the head again....

Hello....any one there....

Here! I'm here!

*She stared at the ceiling, trying to move in the direction of the somewhat muffled voice.*

LP's here somewhere too! Can you hear me?

*On hearing LPs vioce she runs inside....

But he sounds as though he is inside the wall.....*

LP...LP....where are you....

*Frantically she runs back and forth....*

Here! I'm here!

*She stared at the ceiling, trying to move in the direction of the somewhat muffled voice.*

LP's here somewhere too! Can you hear me?
Gael?Gael...is that you? Oh no....not you as well!

ORCH...
*bumps into the opened barrel and looks inside to see Orchid in the old club*

*yells inside*
ORCHID!

LP....LP.....*Throws herself at the barrel *

What....where.....

Gaels in there....and what about Gide?

*Furiously, she climbed up the wall, using rotted planks and holes for grips. At the ceiling, she punched at the rotting wood, desperate to break through.*

Jon and Kel too. I.... I saw you Orchid.... It was horrble. You were mutilated
*looks sad through the barrel at her*
Leave now you still can

Wait....There's you, Gael, Gide, Jon and Kel....all trapped inside there....

And you want me to leave......

Where are they all?

And the demon...where is he?

Oh god....

*tears filled his eyes*
Please... Save yourself

*reaches inside and feels no bottom where he expected it*
*his eyes widen and he climbs in*

*Exits the restroom looking tired and worn. Moseies over to the bar for a beer*

*Eyes wide, she watches fearfully, as he climbes into the barrel*

If I'd known that everyone was down here, I'd have brought more help....

I do have the two horses though....

*Her eyes light up....*

I'm sure they could help...shall I go fetch them in here.,...

*seeing noone around, Tullamore grabs a large bag from the shadows at his table and heads toward his chopper*
This is gonna suck

*She could hear voices somewhere up above, and continued beating at the patch of wood above her.*

I'd give anything for my talons right now..Damn. Why'd I come out here?

*She found a small chink in what was presumably the underside of the flooring above and firmly wedged her fingers into it. Bracing herself with her feet on the wall, she managed to get both hands in the crack and used all her weight to pull the board down.*

*Fires up the custom Hog, burns a few gears and shoots off into the woods at breakneck speed*

*falls out at Orchid's side with a sharp thud*

*looks painful but happy when he scrambles up*
Orchid
*hugs her hard, ignoring all of his bruises*

LP.....

*Grabs his arms and gently shakes him.*

Oh...your alright...thank goodness.

*Suddenly a floorboard beside them falls away with a loud bang.*

What in the name of......

*turns so he can see, still holding on to Orchid*
I'm not letting go ever again

*With a groan, she climbs out from under the fallen piece of floor, and attempts to climb back up to the hole.*

*She shines her lamp down into the void.....*

Is that Gael?

Gael......you're there....thank god for that...are you ok?

In a manner of speaking..

*Carefully, she grabbed the edge of her hole and pulled herself up.*

*sighs in relief that it's Gael and helps her climb through*

Thats two of you, and except for a bit of bruising, and a lot of cobwebs neither of you looks any worse for it....

*Hugs them both to her*

What about the others?

You're too kind, Orchid.

Can we please get the hell out of here now?

Well, you can just fly off to wherever.....

But you don't want to help the others?

*shrugs and looks around*
I don't know where the others are

*Glares at the comment, but decides to let it slide.*

Others?

Yes Gide, Jon and Kel......LP says they are here.

*Feels hurt at the way Gael looks at her, but as she just escaped a prison, tries to ignore it..*

I haven't seen or heard them.

Maybe we should just get on the horses and ride then....

*Shrugs, and walks towards where they are tied.*

Can we...
*shifts his eyes nervously*
Can we please get out of here now?

Come on then....

*Beckons to them both*

Gael can ride on Spirit....and we can ride on Ghost....

Okay... How did you get here?

*Stands, more than ready to leave.*

*Resists the temptation to say she fell out of the sky*

I rode the horses of course....

*As they neared the two animals, the sight of Gael must have startled them, as they both started to rear up and snort.....

Orchid approaches them from directly in front.*

Now now boys.....don't be affraid.....it's Gael, and shes a friend!

Now Spirit....she is going to ride on your back, and you are going to let her....

*She strokes him, and pats his flanks, and he quietens*

Ooc: Bbl

*looks at the trees suspiciously*
Am I really out of there? Is this not yet another illusion?

*mumbles*
quit playing with me demon

OOC

See you Gael...

IC

Do you want to leave or not?

Yes?

So stop prevaricating, and get on the horses.....they won't bite you know!

OOC: prevariWHAT? :(

IC:
Alright, alright. Keep your pants on.

*goes over to the horse named Ghost*
Errr...
Come on. You can do it. You've seen it in a movie
*tries to hop on but fails*

I have a hat!

*Grins, in spite of the circumstances....*

*Climbs onto Ghosts back....grips his flanks tightly with her knees, and holds her hand out to LP....*

Just hold my right hand with your left hand....put your right hand around my middle...and pull yourself up....

Do it right, and you'll end up right behind me....
:)

*She blinked quickly as the image faded, sending a chill up her spine. And in a sudden rage, She lifted the mirror and smashed it violently against the adjacent wall.*

OOC: For continuity's sake, is she really "transformed" do you think or is she the only one who sees it?OOC: the club brings to life memories/fantasies/nightmares/dreams. it would have transformed you back to being human.

*grabs her hand and more gently places his right hand on her waist*

*pulls himself up and... ends up right behind Orchid*

*puts both arms around Orchid's middle and grips her tight*
Let's go

*Grins, in spite of the circumstances....*

*Climbs onto Ghosts back....grips his flanks tightly with her knees, and holds her hand out to LP....*

Just hold my right hand with your left hand....put your right hand around my middle...and pull yourself up....

Do it right, and you'll end up right behind me....
:)Orchid... FYI... after LP settles down, the Horses get really nervous... they want to go NOW!

OK boys....

*Clicks her tongue a few times....kicks her heels into Ghosts flanks, and they are away like lightning.....heading towards PC*

*grips Orchid even tighter, clenching his teeth*
Thank you love. How can I ever repay you?

I should wait untill we are safely inside...the horses are still spooked you know....

That demon thingy.....where did it go, and why did it let you get away?

I should wait untill we are safely inside...the horses are still spooked you know....

That demon thingy.....where did it go, and why did it let you get away?
I don't know... Has it?
How I wish to ever be sure again
It summons real things Orchid... Is this real?

I don't know... Has it?
How I wish to ever be sure again
It summons real things Orchid... Is this real?
Do I feel real?

Or am I just a hallucination?

Does the horse feel real?

Does the night air, and the frost feel real?

Look...the lights to PC...about a mile away now...thats all, and then we'll be safe!

I sure hope so Orchid
*nuzzles his head on her shoulder*
I swear to the Earth demon: if it's not... I'll..... I'll...
*shakes his head*

*The horses arrive at PC, and Orchid reigns Ghost in....Spirit follows suit...*

OOC
Did Gael come with us ?

IC

*She takes the saddles off them both, and slaps their rumps...go home Spirit...go home Ghost...*

*They watch as the two horses gallop off into the night, then quickly walk into the club....*

OOC: don't know... I guess :confused:

IC:
*walks through the door cautiously...

... sighs in relief as everything stays the same*

Thanks for getting me out Orchid

I couldn't just sit in here tonght waiting for you....I needed to know you were OK...I...I didn't want you to leave me alone....if you never came back...I would rather have been there too.

Sit down....I'll make us a coffee, and we'll look at those bruises....

*Goes into the kitchen, and put the perculator on.

Calls through,*

How do you prefer yours?

*sits down with a heavy sigh, relaxes a bit*
I'll take mine with sugar please, love.

*rolls up his sleave to find a nearly black shoulder*

*Comes in with a tray, containing two steaming mugs, and a first aid box.

She sits down with him, opening the box.*

What have we got here....Ahhhh

Witchhazel, and arnica....both good for bruises...any cuts there...

*She takes the scissors, and cuts his shirt away, flinching when she sees the black and blue state of his body....*

*tries to cover the worst bruises with his arms, which are equally battered*

*looks down and is shocked at his own body*

OOC

The clock is ticking.....have to go
:(

IC

Right....you need to lie down and rest...

Go upstairs, and take off your clothes and lay down...I shall be up in a minute with some stuff to put on that.....

A good nights sleep will not harm you, and then a good breakfast.....You'll be nearly as good as new...

OOC

The clock is ticking.....have to go
:(

IC

Right....you need to lie down and rest...

Go upstairs, and take off your clothes and lay down...I shall be up in a minute with some stuff to put on that.....

A good nights sleep will not harm you, and then a good breakfast.....You'll be nearly as good as new...
OOC: I know. Night Orchid :fluffle:

IC:
*goes upstairs painfully and even more exhausted as yesterday*

*lies down and falls asleep instantly, not even noticing Orchid tending his body*

*After she has put various unctions on his cuts and bruises, she covers him up gently, then pulls the heavy chair in front of the door, brings a blanket which she wraps around herself, and settles to sleep.*

now let him get out without me knowing....

OOC
Night. :fluffle:

**Vaga wakes from his slumber with a start and sat straight up breathing hard. he rubbed his eyes and took in his surroundings. fire burning low by his feet, few article of thothing scattered about. he let out a long sigh**
definatly something going on behind the scenes here.
**he stretched and dressed and made his way down the path towards the club**

*After she has put various unctions on his cuts and bruises, she covers him up gently, then pulls the heavy chair in front of the door, brings a blanket which she wraps around herself, and settles to sleep.*

now let him get out without me knowing....

OOC
Night. :fluffle:

*wakes up and thinks if i cant be on at the same time as them i can still mess with them*


*Moves the sleeping Orchid out of the way of the door and lays her down in the bed then goes back to sleep*

hehehehehe

OOC: the club brings to life memories/fantasies/nightmares/dreams. it would have transformed you back to being human.
OOC: That's all I needed to know.

IC:
*As they put distance between themselves and the Cotn club, a dull yet growing pain eminated from her torc. Now as they approached the Paradise Club, it was agonizing. One hand held the necklace, trying to keep it away from her skin. She'd long since learned she was incapable of removing it. Yet it seemed to electrify her very nerves, pulsing that terrible pain at all-too-regular intervals. She had tried her best to appear strong when LP or Orchid looked at her, but the horse was obviously scared of the bronze and this made riding difficult. She struggled to walk into the club, and collapsed into a shuddering heap on the nearest couch, curling up on herself into the fetal position.*

gonna be on/off really frequently.

so sorry... IT project going on right now...

The woods just outside the COTN CLUB are started to become physically twisted... the trees are taking on the colors of Autum... but some of the leaves are still green.

**he emerged from the woods. the walk was longer than he remembered. as he found the steps of the club, he came across Gael laying on the ground and, apparently, out cold. he stooped over and picked her up, one arm aound her back, the other craddeling her legs. we walked into the club and made a b-line for the stairs, taking her to the first room he found. he kicked the door open and walked in, laying her on the bed, then retreated to the door, closed it and set the latch. he then dropped and sat on the floor, leaning against the wall next to the door**
something is definently not right. and whatever it is, it has the strength to disable Gael...
**he stayed awake as long as he could and kept watch over her**

ooc: FYI emergency OT at work... so I can stay only for another 1 1/2 hrs... mark now.

woa this place has changed since i been away

woa this place has changed since i been away
hey norti... long time no see here anyway.

things to do at the old Cotn Club. Heard of it?

no i havn't :( i've been away far to long hows the old gang now?

Testing phone text

Gides is trapped in the old Cotn Club (see her story on PB) Legless Pirates, Gaeltech and Sanct tried to help (or at least they ended up there as well.) the whole building is possessed by something (don't wanna give it away too soon) and LP is now doubting wether or not he's still trapped in the club. Sanct left and is/was drinking himself stupid, and Gael found herself human again. Oh and LP saw an apparition of Ju... who gave him a clue and a warning.

GTG... be back in about 12 hrs.

Gides is trapped in the old Cotn Club (see her story on PB) Legless Pirates, Gaeltech and Sanct tried to help (or at least they ended up there as well.) the whole building is possessed by something (don't wanna give it away too soon) and LP is now doubting wether or not he's still trapped in the club. Sanct left and is/was drinking himself stupid, and Gael found herself human again. Oh and LP saw an apparition of Ju... who gave him a clue and a warning.

freaky

*She woke with a start as the pain seared behind her temples, then waned slowly. And this time it didn't come back right away. As her breathing stabilized, she slowly came to realize where she was. Shakily, she stepped down from the bed.*

Vaga?

*What was he doing here? She smirked slightly and dragged a blanket over to cover him with. Another wave of pain unexpectedly broke, nearly driving her to her knees. She had to go back there. It wanted her to go back there, but why? Why drive her to face that darkness again, when she had no interest in the source? With a choked gasp, she grabbed the bronze adornment, holding it away from her neck, and hastily dropped a few small bits of the rotten flooring beside him. They had been trapped in one of her pockets, and were the only clue she had to give. With an urgent stride and a heavy feeling of dread, she left PC and tried to retrace her path back to that strange ruin of a building.*

*opens his eyes and blinks*
Where am I?

*At hearing him, Orchid is awake, and over to check how he is.*

It's ok...you're here in PC with me...remember?

No i missed everyone again ((((((

**he waited a moment longer until she was out the door and down the hall a little ways, then opened his eyes and slid the blanket off**
now we'll see what this is all about.
**he stid out the door after Gael and slipped into stalk mode, making his way silently after her, staying well out of sight**

*skips downstairs and looks around* hello?

*Enters the club with his usual habit of throwing his cloak at the stand and taking a seat at the bar with a drink in his hand*

ooc: hey all :)

*tacklehugs Kell* hey!

ooc: i really am sorry about the msn thing