NationStates Jolt Archive

Who dares challenge the ghost who stands guard over his fallen comrades? An entire tribe lies buried here, forever forgotten. Who knows what they died protecting? What is certain, the dead will not appreciate being woken.....

And so start the Elysian Caves, in a cave just inside from the pouring elements, where various members of the Paradise Club, now nearing ruins, have gathered in a vain hope for safety. If only they knew what awaited them....
It will take stout hearts and quick minds to survive here..... and a lot of luck....

*Jon drew closer to the fire, huddled close with Orchid. He absent mindedly stroked Tinks's hair. He felt a slight shiver run down the length of his spine, despite the heat, and whispered to Orchid*
Orchid..... we can't go back to PC.... this is our new home, we stay here now. We brave whatever this place throws at us, and we'll stay here until its dying breath. Tomorrow morning, I'll start exploring this place. I still have the ropes, and a flashlight. I'll be fine, in the meantime, lets spend this night together.
*he wriggled into the sleeping bag and held out his arms to Orchid*

*The three of them huddled together....three refugees, maybe the only suvivors from PC.

What will become of them.....

She snuggled close to him....just pleased to feel another human being close by, and Tink was sleeping now, a small sound coming from her every now and then....adding to the companiable feeling.*

Night Jon...I hope that things will seem better in the morning!

*She closed her eyes, and was soon dreaming of days gone by......*

Strange... the Women seem to deferre to that... male? what manner of people are these that the man acts like their equal?

Looking back into the cave, she remembers the cave in that seperated her from her servant... she curls up behind the rocks and watches these strange creatures

Stag sat in the cave mouth looking outside unhappily
The arrangement of nature upset outside and the arrangement of the cycle of life and death upset inside. Trapped between the two what would ordinary souls do against such a perversion of the natural order of things?
He looked down at the coin he had carried with him since he had left his clan
And yet an ordinary soul I have promised to aspire not to be. It is a marker reminding me I am one of the few that must deal with things....but.....what should so happen if I were to break such a promise? It has not been done by any of the ones gone before me and so shall not be done by me. In that way I retain my sense of being, without it I am just a wandering soul with no purpous but self gratification. As is human nature. So am I in that way a perversion of nature too? Are these surroundings more like me than I would care to admit? No. To admit that would defeat the point of my aspiration.
He sighed, philosophical thoughts hurt his head. That was what he got for staring out into the rain for too long

*A dark figure staggered against the incredible winds. It knew where it was going but the winds and the rain slowed it's progress, but even they couldn't quite stop it. It finished its trek and came to an entrance. It couldn't see through the hole very well but it noticed a slight flicker some distance down the tunnel. At that moment a flash of lightning struck behind it and illuminated fully its torn, black robe. It ignored the flash and looked deeply into the cave and called out.* 'Hullo... Anyone down there?'

*There was no response. The dark man waited another few minutes and then ducked into the mouth of the cave. It only took him a few steps before he saw what had been flickering, a few coals were still sparking as three people huddled around them. It looked to him like they were sleeping.*

'You're all going to be very cold when those coals go out. Sometimes I think people aren't always thinking when they do things. It also doesn't look like there's enough wood to keep it up all night. Not very bright at all.'

*He shrugged his shoulders and slid a muddy hiking backpack out from under his poncho. He dug into it and searched around for a few minutes and pulled out a small propane heater.*

'This should help a little bit. Just make sure not to put it too close to the fire; that wouldn't be a fun experience. Enjoy!'

*The man slid the backpack back under his poncho and started walking deeper into the cave.*

*she woke up and for a few seconds couldn't remember where she was and began to panic till she saw Jon and Orchid cuddled together, she shook her head and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes then stood up and quietly began to root through her bag for some food*



ooc: :eek: why is this in II?!

OOC: and isn't it a little early? I don't remember reading the earth exploding in the PC yet... :confused:

ooc: TPE, TG. Don't respond OOC here anymore.

IC:
*Jon woke up slowly and looked around*
s'funny, I don't remember seeing that there....
*he shrugged and moved out of the sleeping bag, examining the propane heater*
Hmm, seems someone likes us. Morning Tinks, how are you?
*gives Tinks a kiss on the cheek*

I'm ok thanks, you?

ooc : alright, i dont know what you people where smoking, but the next club was not supost to be an outcropping of PC. it was supost to be a brand new club where everybody gets to start off fresh. so, whoever "nightfox" is, change the blooming begining of the stupid thing.

I'm ok thanks, you?
I'm fine thanks Tink, not bad at all. What we got for breakfast?

i brought some Weetabix and a little bit of milk with me if you fancy it?

i brought some Weetabix and a little bit of milk with me if you fancy it?
*he smiled and ruffled her hair*
No thanks, you need it, eat up;)
I'm going to go explore a bit ok? I'll see you back here in ten hours, after that, start getting worried. After another few hours, ask someone to come and help find me. Bye Tinks....
*he grabbed a length of rope and a flashlight, put some spare batteries in his pocket and walked slowly down the tunnel*

ok, be careful

*Mace enterd the caves and sat down just inside the mouth of the entrance*

*Jon walked through the tunnels, trying to find the way back towards the ghost. Eventually he realised he was lost, and sat down on a rock to get his bearings. Up ahead he could hear water, so he went to search. The noise got stronger, but closer than that, he could hear a noise. A low groan. Jon instantly stiffened and moved as close into the shadows as he could. Peering around the corner he saw a man, apparently unconcscious*

*After a while Mace continued down the passage way in search of his protectees*

**To Himself**
How does a grade b student from illinois get in a place like this?

ooc: Hey .. new to PC, Sancta introduced me, so I thought i'd give it a go!

ic:

The ground was hard.

Adam groaned as a small pebble began to dig into the small of his back. He couldn't move.

He had been travelling the network of tunnels for three months now, lacking food, water and any civilisation he felt his death was imminent. Adam was wearing a black tunic, covered in dirt from the weeks he had been lost. His messy black hair was beginning to overgrow, and a rough bead was creeping up his face.

Adam was a young, quite good looking male, yet he had a face that you could easily forget. His cloudy green eyes were the only prominent part of his face, yet in his exhaustion even they were beginning to close.

He had survived only by killing and eating small animals, using a well made Katana, and a set of Battlehawks. Yet time was bettering him.

He laid there, unable to move his limbs. Dying.

*After a few hours Mace herd moans from behind a wall*

YO?
Hello?
Shit!

*Mace sped off down the tunnels searching for the wounded*


OOC: Hallo WWA

*Jon stepped out of the shadows warily, whoever had injured the man could still be around. As he stepped closer, he realised the man had no injuries, no blood anywhere. He kneeled down by him and forced a trickle of water from the bottle he'd brought with him into the mans mouth*
Stranger, are you ok?

*Mace got a UV marker out of his bag and as he ran down the caves he marked the walls with it to find the way back out.*

Adam felt a presence around him, someone was approaching him.

Mustering up enough energy to open his eyes, he breathed heavily as a mans silhouette approached him.

A trickle of water flowed down his throat, with a reassuring male voice asking him if he was ok.

'Hungry' he blurted, before feeling weak again.

*Jon appeared thoughtful for a moment*
Not much I can do for you there I'm afraid.
*he poured a little bit more water down his throat, always in small quantities*
You'll be ok, try and stand.*he held out his hand for the man to take*

*gets out Weetabix and milk then realises she doesn't have a bowl or a spoon..........* damn...................

*Mace jumped back as a rock fell from the ceiling and landed in front of him*
Sweet Jesus
*He continued, passing the rock, down the ancient tunnels*
Hello?

Adam sighed, he was so hungry. Pathetically he began to wave his hand around, not able to target the mans, he had to get away from here.

Lifting himself with aid from the stranger, he stood up-right. Dazed, and tired he gained his balance.

'Thank you' he said weakly.

Hell!
Its gonna take for ever to get through these caves.
Then again.
Why go around when you can go through?

*Mace set up some C4 on the nearest wall*

If anyone is on the other side, i suggest you back away from the wall!

You are welcome. Now lets get you back to the main cave, there's food there, and someone to look after you.
*He staggered for a moment, then stood up straight, helping the man with his balance. Slowly, painstakingly, they started moving, step by step*

*Adam agreed, it was un-characteristic of him to follow strangers but in this time of need, he had no choice.

He slowly began to follow.*

Anyone?
No?
Okay.

*Mace pressed the button and the thick cave wall collapsed and dust swept through the cave*

*progress was slow, incredibly so, but it was definitely evident*
Did you leave anything behind? If so I'll collect it later....

Anyone?
No?
Okay.

*Mace pressed the button and the wall thick cave wall collapsed and dust swept through the cave*
**the ghost was awakened as he felt part of his home being desecrated. He sent a wave of rolling fire through the now collapsed wall, straight into Mace. When the fire cleared, Mace was surrounded by the same pack of wolves that had got Stag yesterday**

*progress was slow, incredibly so, but it was definitely evident*
Did you leave anything behind? If so I'll collect it later....

Glancing down at his belt, it looked he had everything. The katana still strapped to his back, he had everything

Yes, I have everything.

**the ghost was awakened as he felt part of his home being desecrated. He sent a wave of rolling fire through the now collapsed wall, straight into Mace. When the fire cleared, Mace was surrounded by the same pack of wolves that had got Stag yesterday**

Shit!
*Mace removed two gleaming israel eagles from there holsters*
Nice dogs.
Lie down.
Please.

**Instead of lying down, the wolves did the exact opposite. Slowly, they tightened the circle, each seemed to know what the other was thinking. A voice could be heard from one of the wolves mouths, clearly it was the ghosts voice though**
You have desecrated my home, the home of my ancestors, pay the price now.

Glancing down at his belt, it looked he had everything. The katana still strapped to his back, he had everything

Yes, I have everything.
Good, for now, lets keep moving.
*they kept moving down the tunnel, mostly guessing, but he knew in which direction they should be going*

**Instead of lying down, the wolves did the exact opposite. Slowly, they tightened the circle, each seemed to know what the other was thinking. A voice could be heard from one of the wolves mouths, clearly it was the ghosts voice though**
You have desecrated my home, the home of my ancestors, pay the price now.

*Mace took a shot at one of the wolves*
:( I Knew ishould have stayed at home.

*Mace took a shot at one of the wolves*
:( I Knew ishould have stayed at home.
*the wolf seemed to flicker momentarily, then reappear once the bullet had passed through. Its eyes glowed red and it launched itself at Mace...*

Good, for now, lets keep moving.
*they kept moving down the tunnel, mostly guessing, but he knew in which direction they should be going*

*Adam stumbled a little, but kept his balance. He was feeling better, yet, he still had a feeling there was a long way to go ..*

*the wolf seemed to flicker momentarily, then reappear once the bullet had passed through. Its eyes glowed red and it launched itself at Mace...*

*Mace fell to the floor, dropped his pistols and bought a bowie knife from its scabard and up into the wolfs stomach*

*Mace fell to the floor, dropped his pistols and bought a bowie knife from its scabard and up into the wolfs stomach*
**the wolf flickered again, becoming transparent. This meant that during the crucial second, he flew through Mace. He circled back round towards Mace**
Weapons designed to hurt the flesh and the blood can do no damage to us.

**the wolf flickered again, becoming transparent. This meant that during the crucial second, he flew through Mace. He circled back round towards Mace**
Weapons designed to hurt the flesh and the blood can do no damage to us.

!
Oh shit.
Mace ran, Juped over one of the wolves as he passed he through his knife at it.*
Aint no way i am gonna stay here.
Not no way. Not no how

*Mace ran for the exit*

*starts to sing quietly*

**as he ran, the wolves snapped at his heels. He ran towards the exit, when a sudden rockfall blocked it. The wolves were now sitting ten metres off contentedly**

*Mace quikly reached for some C4*
Better not..
*Mace pulled out an SP12 and fired a few shots at the wolves with no effect*
Oh Shit.

*on the other side of the rockslide a pile of dry(ish) wood and other camp goods (griddle, grill, tarp, preserved food, etc...) dropped into sight, before Tullamore returned to the storm*

*starts to sing quietly*

*Adam and the stranger plodded on, slowly but surely.

A faint noise could be heard in the distance, a heavenly voice, yet he could not pinpoint its location. Maybe this was where the main cave was.

The sense of being close to some civilisation gave him a bolt of energy, he was eager to be around real people again.*

*on the other side of the rockslide a pile of dry(ish) wood and other camp goods (griddle, grill, tarp, preserved food, etc...) dropped into sight, before Tullamore returned to the storm*
ooc: no bowl and spoon for my Weetabix? :(

*Jons breathing was getting heavier, having Adam lean on his shoulder had deadened it, but he could see the cave up ahead, with either Tinks or Orchid singing. He staggered the last few paces with him then dropped onto the ground, rolling, completely exhausted*
Hi..... Ti....nks....

*Mace quikly reached for some C4*
Better not..
*Mace pulled out an SP12 and fired a few shots at the wolves with no effect*
Oh Shit.
**one second they were there, then when Mace blinked, they'd disappeared**
The lesson has been learnt..... Beware....

*jumps* Jon! person! are you two ok?! what's happened?! *sits the stranger down on her sleeping bag trying to make him as comfy as possible*

*Adam dropped to the ground after losing the support of the stranger. He looked up and saw a girl, obviously named tink.

He didn't have the energy to smile so just lie there, like a fool.

Tink seemed nice enough, dragging him towards a comfortable sleeping bag.*

So this is what it feels like to be comfortable

**one second they were there, then when Mace blinked, they'd disappeared**
The lesson has been learnt..... Beware....

*Mace let go of his crucifix*
Something tells me that this shiny baubaul didnt do that.
Thankue..i think.
*Mace took up his route again and followed his UV trail.eventually he came across a largeish cave and set up a small cave*

Better light a fi- then again maybe i shouldnt.

ooc: no bowl and spoon for my Weetabix? :(


(...ETC!) OOC: Just dig it out of the gear. There are also a few weapons and some booze.

Who dares challenge the ghost who stands guard over his fallen comrades? An entire tribe lies buried here, forever forgotten. Who knows what they died protecting? What is certain, the dead will not appreciate being woken.....

And so start the Elysian Caves, in a cave just inside from the pouring elements, where various members of the Paradise Club, now nearing ruins, have gathered in a vain hope for safety. If only they knew what awaited them....
It will take stout hearts and quick minds to survive here..... and a lot of luck....
And someone who knows better grammar as well. It's "awakened," not "woken." ( yes, I know you were quoting! ) :)

*Adam dropped to the ground after losing the support of the stranger. He looked up and saw a girl, obviously named tink.

He didn't have the energy to smile so just lie there, like a fool.

Tink seemed nice enough, dragging him towards a comfortable sleeping bag.*

So this is what it feels like to be comfortable
you look like you could do with some food *rummages through her bag and pulls out some bread* do you think you can sit up?

(...ETC!) OOC: Just dig it out of the gear. There are also a few weapons and some booze.
ooc: lol, ok, i'll find it in a minute

you look like you could do with some food *rummages through her bag and pulls out some bread* do you think you can sit up?

*He looked up, feeling a little better. Taking the bread*

'Thank you miss, and yes, i'll be fine.'

*He smiled before frantically eating every crumb*

*He looked up, feeling a little better. Taking the bread*

'Thank you miss, and yes, i'll be fine.'

*He smiled before frantically eating every crumb*
*smiles* and do you have a name or do I just keep calling you person?

*exited the storm and entered the ruins of PC, and reclaimed his favorite corner table and put his feet up*

And someone who knows better grammar as well. It's "awakened," not "woken." ( yes, I know you were quoting! ) :)
ooc: :( Like it really matters e-grandad! (yes, Nightfox is me) :(

*Mace unpacked a hexi stove and lit the fuel, cooking his rations*
I better start looking after some food.

*smiles* and do you have a name or do I just keep calling you person?

It's Adam ..

Was that you singing earlier?

It's Adam ..

Was that you singing earlier?
well Adam, it's lovely to meet you, my name's Tink


the sound of screeching cats? yep, that was me I'm afraid

well Adam, it's lovely to meet you, my name's Tink


the sound of screeching cats? yep, that was me I'm afraid

*Adam laughed weakly*

Hardly Miss Tink, it was wonderful. A sign of hope.

*Adam laughed weakly*

Hardly Miss Tink, it was wonderful. A sign of hope.
*blushes* thank you, that's very sweet of you



*looks at Jon still rolling around on the floor and cocks her head to one side* what are you doing?

OOC:@ mace, tuttle is sending in "achmed"

OOC:@ mace, tuttle is sending in "achmed"
OOC:
Great. :rolleyes: :mad: :(

ooc: :( Like it really matters e-grandad! (yes, Nightfox is me) :(
ooc : so you're behind this mess. why'd you have to make it an offshoot of paradise?

*blushes* thank you, that's very sweet of you

*looks at Jon still rolling around on the floor and cocks her head to one side* what are you doing?
*Jon hasn't been rolling on the floor for about five minutes, but never mind. He's currently lying still, gasping for breath*

ooc : so you're behind this mess. why'd you have to make it an offshoot of paradise?
ooc: I made it clear from the start that thats what it would be, there were no complaints then. (except Gael, but I had a feeling she wouldn't agree anyway)

*blushes* thank you, that's very sweet of you



*looks at Jon still rolling around on the floor and cocks her head to one side* what are you doing?

*Adam smiled and looked in the direction of the stranger*

Hey stranger .. Can I give you a hand?

ooc: I made it clear from the start that thats what it would be, there were no complaints then. (except Gael, but I had a feeling she wouldn't agree anyway)
ooc : ah. that might be a bit... difficult, considering how PC is going to end.

*Jon hasn't been rolling on the floor for about five minutes, but never mind. He's currently lying still, gasping for breath*
are you ok?

ooc : ah. that might be a bit... difficult, considering how PC is going to end.
ooc: Originally it was an offshoot of PC, now consider it an alternate universe or something. Its now totally seperate from PC, it was linked at the start, now its a seperate thing.

IC:
Stranger? I just saved your life and I'm stranger? Call me Jon thanks, and no, I'll be fine.

*relaxes and enjoys a drink*
-She said "Last man in the world" hee that's almost funny now

IC:
Stranger? I just saved your life and I'm stranger? Call me Jon thanks, and no, I'll be fine.

*Adam chuckled*

Sorry Sir, I mean Jon.

*Mace removed a peice of wire and some C4 and atached one end of the wire to an electro-magnetic switch, then he wrote on a peice of paper the words "push me. achmed". and then Mace set up his camp and headed off down thepassage way, calling out for anyone in the caves*

*notices the new supplies* hey Jon, where those there before? *points*

*close my eyes and sit back as I watch the end begin*

OOC: I am off now guys.
Dinner is ready.
Back on same time tomorow.
Goodnight
IC:*Mace settled down a camp and began to sleep*

*Ravea Appears*

Muffin....Guh.

*Collapses*

*notices the new supplies* hey Jon, where those there before?
*points*
*Jon has by now regained his breath*
Nope, don't think so at any rate. Ah well, we shouldn't complain.

i guess not

*starts to look through* wow, there's al sorts here, guns, food, spare blankets


*pulls out a small gas camping cooker and a couple of tins* who fancies some soup?

i guess not

*starts to look through* wow, there's al sorts here, guns, food, spare blankets


*pulls out a small gas camping cooker and a couple of tins* who fancies some soup?

*Adam looked up*

I'll take some soup .. if that's ok. I don't want to be a burden on your supplies.

*Adam looked up*

I'll take some soup .. if that's ok. I don't want to be a burden on your supplies.
don't worry about it, there's plenty here and you look like you need it more than any of us anyway

*starts to set up the cooker* Jon?

*Adam looked up*

I'll take some soup .. if that's ok. I don't want to be a burden on your supplies.
I'll take some soup as well, I have no problem with being a burden on my supplies :p
So how did you get into there?

*drops a dressed deer off at the mouth of the cave*

*lights up the cooker and pours 2 tins into the pan then goes in search of some bowls and spoons*

I'll take some soup as well, I have no problem with being a burden on my supplies :p
So how did you get into there?

It's a long story .. I'd rather not talk about it.

*He looked down, a hint of mystery in his eyes*

Sure, if thats how you feel. Did you learn of anything down in the caves that might be of use to us?

*shares the soup out into three bowls leaving some in the pan for Orchid and hands it out*

It's a maze down there. Constantly changing.

I've never seen anything quite like it .. the walls .. they seem like they shift positions every few hours.

It's like the whole tunnel network changes into different routes .. I've never been able to keep the time, hell, I don't know what day this even is.

I tried to keep markings on all the main points I've visited in the caves, cutting a large mark into the walls, I guess it helped.

*Takes the soup from Tinks hand*

Thank you miss Tink.

I don't think you should go back exploring on your own Jon

*Orchid woke to the sound of talking....Tinks, Jon, and....someone else.

There was also the smell of something delicious cooking, and she realised that it had been a while since here tinned pears......*

*Orchid woke to the sound of talking....Tinks, Jon, and....someone else.

There was also the smell of something delicious cooking, and she realised that it had been a while since here tinned pears......*
morning sunshine, fancy some soup?


this is Adam btw

Morning Tinks...Sleep ok?

Soup?

Where'd we get soup?

I'd love some thanks......Hello Adam....was it you brought the soup....if so thanks!

Morning Tinks...Sleep ok?

Soup?

Where'd we get soup?

I'd love some thanks......Hello Adam....was it you brought the soup....if so thanks!
slept like a log thanks


i dunno where we got it from...........it just sort of appeared........


*ladles some into a bowl and hands it to her with a spoon*

Manna from heaven eh?

Or soup from the cave roof!

Was I dreaming, or did we meet a spectre or ghost or something , last night?

What did you find Jon?

*Taks the soup, and starts to eat....*

Thanks....

Manna from heaven eh?

Or soup from the cave roof!

Was I dreaming, or did we meet a spectre or ghost or something , last night?

What did you find Jon?
i was hoping that had been a bad dream...........i guess not

More like a nightmare......

*Remembers the icy feeling when the "thing" had passed through her, and shudders involuntarily.*

No more sightings of it then?

Maybe it was our immaginations.......

I dunno, do you think we could have both imagined it?


*shudders* I'm not gonna sleep tonight

When I was waiting for Jon....after you had fainted last night, I had plenty of time for thinking.....

I came to the decision that if we are to survive this place, we are going to have to become more.....kind of.....tougher.

We don't know what might happen, so sleeping is going to be one of the necessary things to do.

Maybe we should get Jon to teach us a bit of self defence too.
What do you think?

When I was waiting for Jon....after you had fainted last night, I had plenty of time for thinking.....

I came to the decision that if we are to survive this place, we are going to have to become more.....kind of.....tougher.

We don't know what might happen, so sleeping is going to be one of the necessary things to do.

Maybe we should get Jon to teach us a bit of self defence too.
What do you think?
good idea

*wanders back in from the cave entrance, where he'd been sitting watching the raindrops fall*
Hey Orchid.
*gives her a kiss*
How did you sleep?

Slept like a baby, thanks.

Tell me what you found on your explorations last night.....

Slept like a baby, thanks.

Tell me what you found on your explorations last night.....
*he started shivering suddenly, and his mouth clamped shut*

Jon?

What's wrong?

What is that look for?

C'mon tell us, we are entitled to know!

C'mon tell us, we are entitled to know!
Yes you are..... but you don't want to.
*after that his mouth stayed closed, and he sat there shivering, refusing to speak*

*Gets up and wanders over to the entrance....looking out at the never ceasing rain.*

They landed lightly and without sound yet Tullamore was aware of them. Four, two behind and two infront. He continued to feign ignorance, drawing them in closer. They would loose a graet deal of their manueverability if they were bunched up around him.

*Gets up and wanders over to the entrance....looking out at the never ceasing rain.*


>Can you see the deer? (see#90)<

*drops a dressed deer off at the mouth of the cave*
*Something caught her eye, just a little away from her....on closer examination, she sees it is a deer....looking around to see where it came from, she sees nothing but wetness......*

*grabs a blanket, wraps it around herself, pulls up her knees and buries her face in her lap before falling asleep*

Maybe I should get the others to help me bring the deer inside...it will make for good eating!

*Walks back to the fire.Tink has settled for sleep, and Jon is still in a trance-like wakefulness, not saying anything, just sitting staring!*

Oh well, maybe later....

*She sits back down, and taking out a piece of paper and a pencil, starts to draw the tableau in front of her.*

*As she was drawing, she became aware of red eyes gleaming through the blackness, way off down the tunnel that they had been down last night.*

I will not let it scare me......I will not let it scare me......

*Tries to keep on with her drawing, even though her eyes keep being drawn to the darker area of the tunnel!*

Brutally overmatched, Tullamore was quickly lost in a sea of shimmering metalic humanoids.

Ghost!
*Jon suddenly blurted out*

*Orchid jumped, dropping her pencil*

Where?

*Orchid jumped, dropping her pencil*

Where?
Yesterday! There was a ghost!

*Looks at him with more than a little concern....*

Better not mention those red eys to him just yet!

Luv....are you feeling ok?

We know there was a ghost.......

What else did you see?

*wakes up and rubs her eyes* what's going on?

Hello Tink.....you never missed much.

Oh, and does anyone know anything about a deer?

A graveyard! The ghost was defending it!

A graveyard! The ghost was defending it!
A graveyard.....are you sure?

Where was it?

A graveyard.....are you sure?

Where was it?
*Jons hand was shaking slightly as he pointed back down the tunnel*
That way. A graveyard.

She watched amazed as they moved around the cave... the women were actually letting that male walk around as if he were free?!?






Strange....

*She took hold of his shaking hand to steady it.*

Is there anyway to get past it then...or are we going to have to stay in this part forever?

*She took hold of his shaking hand to steady it.*

Is there anyway to get past it then...or are we going to have to stay in this part forever?
Challenge it.
*he scrambled to his feet*
I'll challenge it.

Challenge it.
*he scrambled to his feet*
I'll challenge it.
*Grabs his arm, and pulls him back.*

Don't be so daft....you can't fight a ghost, and what about Tinks and myself...what will we do if something happens to you?

I can see what it wants. Maybe it doesn't want a fight.

Well...can we come too....I need to be doing something...all this inactivity is beginning to make me nervous!

*Makes ready to follow....*

Jon, you've seen what happened to Adam, i don't want you going exploring on your own

Well...can we come too....I need to be doing something...all this inactivity is beginning to make me nervous!

*Makes ready to follow....*
shouldn't one of us stay and keep an eye on things here?


ooc: i'm tired, i'll pobably be going to bed soon

Jon, you've seen what happened to Adam, i don't want you going exploring on your own
I know where it is.
*he gathered up his rope, then thought for a moment and took Adams Katana, leaving a small note by the man*
I'm going.
*he picked up the sword, then took a backpack full of food, water, ropes and a flashlight with batteries in. He headed for the tunnel, then turned around to see if someone would go with him*

*Glances at Tink*

Do you mind staying?

I don't want Jon to be alone........

No, you stay here with Tinks. Its safer that way. Besides, if there's a problem, Adam is here as well. He still has a weapon on him. I'll be fine, trust me.
*he hugged Orchid, then gently kissed her on the lips*

*Glances at Tink*

Do you mind staying?

I don't want Jon to be alone........
go with him, if you're not back by tomorrow morning I'm coming to look for you though *hugs Orchid then Jon* you two take care

*Pulls him close...then pushes him away.....*

If you must go alone then....but take care....

Don't worry, I will.
*he pressed an object into Orchids hands*
I'll be back ;)

*he walked down the tunnel slowly*

ooc: Thats me done for tonight guys.:fluffle: all!

(Orchid knows what the object is)

*since her sleeping bag had been hijacked she laid out a few blankets on the floor and slipped in between them*

II'm gonna try and get some sleep, night Orchid


ooc:: night xoxoxoxoox

OOC
Night... :fluffle:

IC

*Looks down at the object he had pressed into her hand...*

Look Tinks....a walkie talkie....at least we can keep in touch with him!

*Sighs, and looks for her pencil and paper to finish her drawing.*

At least those red eyes have gone!

OOC
Oops....night Tink... :fluffle:

her stomach gurgled... it's been a while since she last ate... the soup smelled delicious... but will they try to hold her ransome?

*The drawing not going right, she searches through one of the bags for an eraser.*
I know there was one here somewhere....

*The drawing not going right, she searches through one of the bags for an eraser.*
I know there was one here somewhere....While one seemed to be sleeping, the other was busy... she slowly and quietly crept forwards... picking up a bowl and moving back into the darkness...

*Hearing a movement, Orchid stops her drawing and walks around a bit, peering into dark areas.*

Ugh...maybe it was a rat or something.....

*Picks up a stick*

She's got sharp ears that one... even tho they are funny looking...
Quickly she finnished off the soup in the bowl... and looked at the pot longingly...

She watches the other one... now armed with a club. walk around the camp...
waiting for her chance for more food...

No...not a rat...more like....just the movement of air....
Wonder what can it be....oh..not a bat...please god, not a bat....

*Looks up towards the roof....*

No...not a rat...more like....just the movement of air....
Wonder what can it be....oh..not a bat...please god, not a bat....

*Looks up towards the roof....**coming up from behind... slowly she made her way to the pot... Looking inside, she quietly scoops a ladle full into her bowl...

*Feeling a movement behind her, she caught a passing glimpse in her peripheral vision, of a shadow...a shadow with red eyes.....*

*Feeling a movement behind her, she turned round just in time to catch a glimse of...something.

It was just a passing glimpse in her peripheral vision, but left the impression of a shadow...a shadow with red eyes.....*OOC: Do you turn and look... Ladling soup into the bowl takes more time thus I didn't say I ran back into the shadows...

OOC: Do you turn and look... Ladling soup into the bowl takes more time thus I didn't say I ran back into the shadows...
OOC
Unfortunately,I don't have the time to do more than catch a glimpse right now.... :(
I have to go to bed......also I don't know what you look like to actually see you!

I have edited the post....

OOC
Unfortunately,I don't have the time to do more than catch a glimpse right now.... :(
I have to go to bed......also I don't know what you look like to actually see you!OOC: Awww... oh well... good night... You get a glimpse of a dark skinned girl... about 10 yrs old, scrambling into the shadows. her hair appears to be white.

*He'd wandered all day, the maze of caverns didn't make sense. The paths had changed. They were different from when he'd explored a few months back and they were different than while he was walking five minutes in the past*

'Who else thinks that something is a little strange here? Geological activity may have increased but it isn't that bad. Maybe I should sell tickets... Wait a second, what is that?'

*He stopped and felt a wall, he was so deep in the caves that there wasn't any light, but that didn't bother him much. The rock was warm.*

'I guess here is where I set up camp.'

OOC: Awww... oh well... good night... You get a glimpse of a dark skinned girl... about 10 yrs old, scrambling into the shadows. her hair appears to be white.
OOC.
One more post then.....

IC
Slowly turning around, there is a young girl ladling soup into a bowl....

Orchid does not want to scare her, so she just stands watching her......

OOC.
Night.....

OOC.
One more post then.....

IC
Slowly turning around, there is a young girl ladling soup into a bowl....

Orchid does not want to scare her, so she just stands watching her......OOC: then we'll end this here... I'll bring her back out tomorrow...

IC: while scooping the second ladel full into her bowl, she noticed the pale-skinned lady watching her... with a squeal, she drops the ladel and bowl and scrambles into the darkness of the cave....

OOC: see ya tomorrow then. Hopefully my account will be set up with NS as well as Jolt.

*Jon had spent the night sleeping in a nearby cave, having advanced about fifty metres before being overcome with tiredness, he'd seen the small cave. It looked welcoming, so he dropped his backpack and fell asleep almost where he stood. Now the morning had come, and he was awake. After a small breakfast, he moved on down the tunnel. About fifty metres on, the ghost should be sitting. He kept walking.... by his count more than a hundred metres, two hundred, three hundred, still no sign of the ghost. He sighed and sat by a rock, planning his next route*

*He groaned and got up again, following the left at a branching of the paths. He walked to the right, off the main tunnel. There seemed to be some sort of a light up ahead. As he walked, he saw it was another blocked entrance to these accursed caves. In desperation, he picked up a stone and threw it at the mound of rocks blocking the exit. The rocks seemed to groan, or did they? He didn't wait to find out, turning tail and running back down the cave*

OOC: I am off now guys.
Dinner is ready.
Back on same time tomorow.
Goodnight
IC:*Mace settled down a camp and began to sleep*

ooc: You said people on nationstates liked you?

**Achmed rested his blade next to him on the cool grass.Its shimmer inspired him to go on**

ooc: You said people on nationstates liked you?

OOC:I was rong.

On the move for the last twenty four hours, he had lost one group of them only to run itno another. He had killed several, but the more time he could eat up, the longer the others would have.

**The youg warrior stepped into the caves and noted the two pistols on the floor**
Mace!
**He continued in his search through the twisted rock**

*wakes up, gets up and starts to sing to herself as she prepared herself some breakfast*

*wakes up, gets up and starts to sing to herself as she prepared herself some breakfast*
She poked her head over the rocks... and listened to the lady sing...

'Hmm... fascinating.'

*The man looked over a myriad of instruments. The light from his lamp was very dim, but he'd always prided himself on his night-vision*

'The geological pressure is impossible. That much force could only exist on a fault. Are my instruments wrong, or was it human error? Then again, my truck was lifted off the road and thrown into a ditch but a gust of wind and there is a world-wide storm raging. Maybe my data is right? Time to double check regardless...'

*seeing the coast is clear... the girl moves out from behind her pile of rocks and creeps forwards... sniffing at the breakfast the other one made, she began scooping some into a bowl and scurried back into the darkness of the cave... *

*Mace jogging on, came across a larger cave and saw signs of human activity.He could hear singing from further down the caves*

??.
*Mace carried on in the direction of the singing*

*starts to tidy around a bit still singing*

*Mace drew his pistols and prepared to turn the corner.He commando rolled around the corner and locked aim on the young woman*

Oh.
Sorry Tink.

*looks at Mace startled* ok, ,you can put those things down now

*looks at Mace startled* ok, ,you can put those things down now

Oh.
Yes mam.
*MAce put his pistols back in there holsters*
I am sorry if i startled you.

don't worry about it

*Mace opened a 24 hour ration pack and began eating a "bar" of corned beef*

How did you get down here?
This palce is dangerouse you know!
i have been down here for 2 days and you are the first life form i have met who has not tried to kill me!.

Jon and Orchid found it, Jon's gone exploring, I'm getting a bit worried actually

Jon and Orchid found it, they've gone exploring, I'm getting a bit worried actually

Dont worry mam i shall not fail in my mission to protect and serve..you are safe now, or at least you would be if i had planned a bit more carefully.

*Mace leaned back against a rock an carried on with his meal*

i think I'm gonna try and get a bit more sleep

*checks on Adam then slips between the blankets and goes back to sleep*


ooc: gtg, toodles xoxoox

*Mace sat on a rock and toasted some bread over a fire*

i think I'm gonna try and get a bit more sleep

*checks on Adam then slips between the blankets and goes back to sleep*


ooc: gtg, toodles xoxoox

Good night mam.

OOC: G'night

*The dark figure stepped up from his hillside position and continued his hunt towards the caves and through,He could hear voices from deep in the network and spead towards them, noting the C4 damage on the way*

OOC: I am gotta go to.
@Achmed. Ring me for 5.
IC:*Mace settled down in a corner of the cave and produced a small machine gun from his bag.*
G,Night yall.

:D :D ooc: Good night..hang on!..its 1/4 to 11 in the after noon!...i mean "see you later"..ha..ah

**The dark warrior located his prey 2 yards down the cave.It was time to strike.he crept up behind a bolder,out of Maces sight,and looked down upon the sleeping couple, he raised his blade ready to cut down**

'Hmm, I've double-checked about eight times. I guess I've oct-checked... The results look pretty solid, or rather, the results show that we're not sitting on anything solid. I can't believe it, I'm probably going to get to witness the birth of a new mountain range. I can't wait.'

*after many days searching, Jon came upon the tunnel that lead to the ghost, at last. He drew Adams sword and approached warily, aware of how foolish he looked approaching a ghost, with a sword. Nonetheless, he kept walking, until the ghost could be seen ahead. It was asleep, so he might be able to crawl past it, but as he approached, it awoke*

*the little critter watched the camping couple from behind a stalagmite*

*on a hilltop, not to far from the cave entrance, Tullamore found another charred body*

Bloody waste, she's to cooked to eat.

**Achmed stepped towards the large figure of G&T**
You have a high bounty on your head effendi

**Achmed stepped towards the large figure of G&T**
You have a high bounty on your head effendi
*Looks down*
Your not here to hunt are you?
*Smiles hideously*

**Achmed stepped towards the large figure of G&T**
You have a high bounty on your head effendi
I guess he ran away.

*Wanders off into the storm*

The sky elf huddled in the corner, her white twinkly wings closed tight around her, her long sparkly white hair hung loose and long, she was so twinkly and white.

*she woke up, her back and neck ached but she dragged herself out of bed, checked on Orchid and Adam and started making something to eat*

*slowly, the dark skinned child moved towards the camp... Until she was just outside the firelight. There she waited.*

*sits by the fire and tucks into her breakfast*

*sits by the fire and tucks into her breakfast*umm... can I also have some? I'm really hungry...

umm... can I also have some? I'm really hungry...
*jumps* mother of.................


*catches her breath after nearly having a heart attack*


....erm......sure..............please, sit down *hands her plate over*


*looks around* where did you come from exactly?

*jumps* mother of.................


*catches her breath after nearly having a heart attack*


....erm......sure..............please, sit down *hands her plate over*


*looks around* where did you come from exactly?
*Shyly* I live here... well not here.. but *motions further down the cave*

*Her skin is dark, nearly midnight black... her hair is bone white and her eyes are red. her ears are pointed like an elf.*

*Begins eating...*

This is good... thank you...

ooc: is she a child or an adult?

ooc: is she a child or an adult?OOC: she's 87 yrs old... a child for her people. Nearing Teenage years... so to speak...

ooc: does she look like a child then?

ooc: does she look like a child then?OOC: yep... like a 10 yr old child.

ic: are your parents around?

ic: are your parents around?*sadly shakes her head*

*Jon strolled into the camp, and sat by the fire, returning the katana to its sheath near Adam then sitting back down, putting an arm around Tinks and kissing her cheek, then jumping back as he saw the girl*
Who the.....? Tinks, new friend?

*Orchid wakes after many hours of much needed sleep, and sees the strange dark child, talking to Tink.

She stretches, yawns, then gets up to get the circulation going through her legs once more....*

Morning Tink.....

*Smiling at the girl*

Hello...whats your name?

*Sees Jon Approach....*

Jon!....you're ok....

*Hugs*

*Jon strolled into the camp, and sat by the fire, returning the katana to its sheath near Adam then sitting back down, putting an arm around Tinks and kissing her cheek, then jumping back as he saw the girl*
Who the.....? Tinks, new friend?*Hides behind Tinks*

*Orchid wakes after many hours of much needed sleep, and sees the strange dark child, talking to Tink.

She stretches, yawns, then gets up to get the circulation going through her legs once more....*

Morning Tink.....

*Smiling at the girl*

Hello...whats your name?Lafier...

Its ok, you have nothing to fear from me....
Morning Orchid. *looks at watch* well you know what I mean;)
*kisses her gently*

is there anyone looking after you?



morning Orchid, Jon

*A feverish sweat appeared on Adams forehead, he gasped and spluttered waking himself from a comarish sleep. The beads of sweat felt like they were burning on his forehead.

Breathing heavily, he began to speak again.*

How .. how long have I been out?

*Noticing the little girl*

Ah .. a friend of yours?

*He sat up, and walked over to grab a glass of water*

The ground heaved up then collapsed in on itself, sucking Tullamore down into the sinkhole.

*Shakes himself off*
Did anyone get the number of that bus?

Morning Adam, about five days, maybe more, maybe less. I couldn't say, I've been gone myself. Went ghost-hunting. :rolleyes:
*hands him a glass of water*
Just came back ten minutes ago, and am as surprised as you to find.... *turns to Lafiere* what was your name again? here.

Lafier...
That's a pretty name...how long have you been down here then?

*A feverish sweat appeared on Adams forehead, he gasped and spluttered waking himself from a comarish sleep. The beads of sweat felt like they were burning on his forehead.

Breathing heavily, he began to speak again.*

How .. how long have I been out?

*Noticing the little girl*

Ah .. a friend of yours?

*He sat up, and walked over to grab a glass of water*
you've been out a few days, i figured you needed the rest though


this is Lafier

By the way, the ghost was mildly pissed at being woken up. *he toppled backwards and landed in the dirt, exposing a nasty burn on his back*


ooc: :fluffle: y'all. I'm out.

Morning Adam, about five days, maybe more, maybe less. I couldn't say, I've been gone myself. Went ghost-hunting. :rolleyes:
*hands him a glass of water*
Just came back ten minutes ago, and am as surprised as you to find.... *turns to Lafiere* what was your name again? here.

Her name is Lafier *Adam exclaimed, to a look of shock to the others* I met her in the caves a long time ago.

*He smiled a little* Do you .. remember me Lafier?

*He slowly drank the water, destroying his de-hydration*

By the way, the ghost was mildly pissed at being woken up. *he toppled backwards and landed in the dirt, exposing a nasty burn on his back*


ooc: :fluffle: y'all. I'm out.
Not another burn, In the same place too!

OOC
Night.... :fluffle:

By the way, the ghost was mildly pissed at being woken up. *he toppled backwards and landed in the dirt, exposing a nasty burn on his back*


ooc: :fluffle: y'all. I'm out.
holy sh........

*grabs a first-aid kit from her bag and tends to the burn*


ooc: toodles xoxoxoxoox :fluffle:

Her name is Lafier *Adam exclaimed, to a look of shock to the others* I met her in the caves a long time ago.

*He smiled a little* Do you .. remember me Lafier?

*He slowly drank the water, destroying his de-hydration*
OK...so you both already met...I'm Orchid by the way.....

OK...so you both already met...I'm Orchid by the way.....

Nice to meet you Miss Orchid.

*he glanced at the little girl again, she still seemed frightened.*

ooc: Be right back, gotta walk my dog :p

*she seems frightened by all the strangers around her.... she sticks close to Orchid or Tinks... *

OOC: Gotta run... see ya.

OOC
Just as I wake up....evetyone else goes.
:(

IC.

Orchid takes some oats out of the hamper, and adds water.

Putting the pot over the fire, the porridge is soon bubbling away.....

ooc: bye whoever the hell is using suto ri :confused:

ic: *lies back* my neck is killing me! i have to say, I've slept on comfier beds

*After the dust cleared, Tullamore sniffed around, picking up a familiar scent. After a few moments of industrious work, he had cleared out a tunnel and begain to spelunk, following the scent trail*

ooc: bye whoever the hell is using suto ri :confused:

ic: *lies back* my neck is killing me! i have to say, I've slept on comfier beds
You never said a truer word.

I think that if we could find a lot of dry leaves and some mosses....we could lay the sleeping bags over them, and it would be much softer....

You never said a truer word.

I think that if we could find a lot of dry leaves and some mosses....we could lay the sleeping bags over them, and it would be much softer....
well i seem to have had my sleeping bag stolen *looks at Adam* but yeah, leaves would be good, don't know if we'd be able to get any dry ones though

well i seem to have had my sleeping bag stolen *looks at Adam* but yeah, leaves would be good, don't know if we'd be able to get any dry ones though
Yeah, dry could be a big problem....maybe if we scout around a little in the cave, there might be something else we could use instead!

You can share my bag if you like....Jon can share with Adam...

Yeah, dry could be a big problem....maybe if we scout around a little in the cave, there might be something else we could use instead!

You can share my bag if you like....Jon can share with Adam...
*laughs* no, that's ok, i've got some nice, cosy blankets

*laughs* no, that's ok, i've got some nice, cosy blankets

No tink *Adam said sternly*

You take your sleeping bag, I don't know how much longer i'll hang around anyway. It's fine, you've been more than generous enough.

Thank you. *he said, as he moved himself and his belongings off of Tinks sleeping bag*

No tink *Adam said sternly*

You take your sleeping bag, I don't know how much longer i'll hang around anyway. It's fine, you've been more than generous enough.

Thank you. *he said, as he moved himself and his belongings off of Tinks sleeping bag*
honestly, I'm quite happy with the blankets, i was only joking



and you know you're welcome to hang around as long as you want, i don't like the thought of you heading back out on your own

honestly, I'm quite happy with the blankets, i was only joking



and you know you're welcome to hang around as long as you want, i don't like the thought of you heading back out on your own

Really, I insist. I'll take the floor for now *he smiled*

And thank you, I don't know how long I'll stay ..

Also, I don't know about you Tink, but I feel that the more of us here, the safer we'll be....

How about we all go search for stuff to make ourselves a little more comfortable?

*Having followed Jon's scent, Tullamore entered a cozy little cave filled withsome familiar faces*

Hi Tink & Orchid.

*drops a bag of goodies before moving toward one of the side tunnels*

Really, I insist. I'll take the floor for now *he smiled*

And thank you, I don't know how long I'll stay ..
ok, but there's enough blankets there for you to lay on as well as put over you to make it a little comfier

Also, I don't know about you Tink, but I feel that the more of us here, the safer we'll be....

How about we all go search for stuff to make ourselves a little more comfortable?
yeah, having another man around certainly makes me feel a bit easier about having to be here


ok, but lets not go too far

ok, but there's enough blankets there for you to lay on as well as put over you to make it a little comfier

Thank you Tink *he beamed and moved his things.*

Wouldn't happen to be a razor around?

OOC
Just as I wake up....evetyone else goes.
:(

IC.

Orchid takes some oats out of the hamper, and adds water.

Putting the pot over the fire, the porridge is soon bubbling away.....
OOC: will be off and on... infrequently...

*Lafier watches Orchid with interest.*

*Having followed Jon's scent, Tullamore entered a cozy little cave filled withsome familiar faces*

Hi Tink & Orchid.

*drops a bag of goodies before moving toward one of the side tunnels*
erm.....hello...........what are you doing here?

Delfino finally unfolded her beautiful white wings, she stood up, her elegant figure almost floated, she didnt know anyone here, she just kept quiet and smiled when she caught peoples eyes, her eyelids lightly dusted with silver and pink glitter.

Thank you Tink *he beamed and moved his things.*

Wouldn't happen to be a razor around?
*roots through her bag and pulls out a disposable razor* here, although the rugged, unshaven look kinda suits you lol

*Adam Chuckled .. now contemplating whether to use the razor or not*

I'll shave in a little while *he declared.* Can I help you guys find moss and stuff for the cave?

she walked up to Tink who was talking to another person.
'Hi' she said quietly.

*Adam Chuckled .. now contemplating whether to use the razor or not*

I'll shave in a little while *he declared.* Can I help you guys find moss and stuff for the cave?
*laughs*ok

sure you can, the more the merrier

she walked up to Tink who was talking to another person.
'Hi' she said quietly.
erm..............hi............

'I...I am new here, I dont know what kinda happens?' she said, flicking her wings, a little shower of glitter fell from them, her lips pink and glossy.

OOC: will be off and on... infrequently...

*Lafier watches Orchid with interest.*
*Feeling the red eyes of the dark girl following her...Orchid offers some of the porridge that she had made.*

Should we stick together to search...or go in pairs?

'I...I am new here, I dont know what kinda happens?' she said, flicking her wings, a little shower of glitter fell from them, her lips pink and glossy.
*Smiles.*

What are you called then...and do you also live down here?