Annie

[color=indigo][i][size=1]A winding hum, Deathscythe was shutting down. One by one, the lights in the cockpit dimmed and flickered off. [b]Scanners/Radars--Offline Comp Links--Offline[/b] The computer screen read every system's status. Once everything cleared Tanya's mental inspection, she hopped out of the cockpit and onto the ramp. She pulled off her helmet, her dark hair stuck to her face. She brushed strands away from her mouth and grabbed the black baseball cap and headed down the catwalk. She said nothing to the pilots, not even how to reach her. [b]"Tanya, what's wrong?"[/b] Alex jogged up behind her. [b]"Nothing is wrong, I just need some rest,"[/b] Tanya replied simple and short. With that, Tanya entered the lift and shut the sliding door. She pressed the button for 'Crew Quarters' and the lift clinked slowly. She thought about the days events. The attack on the colony, the little escapde Alex had, and their attack on the base in Germany, Tanya was exhausted both mentally and physically. The lift stopped and Tanya walked down the corridor, her boots produced light thuds on the rubber-matted grate. She entered her room, small and quaint, threw her clothes on the bed and lay down on her side. The skin-tight suit pinched at Tanya's body, sitting up, she unzipped the back and slipped it off and onto the floor. She lay back down in her undergarments, and looked lazily and aimlessly at the wall. Tanya started to doze off lightly, but was unable to keep sleep. She kept rolling over and waking, annoyed. She growled under a heavy breath and sat up. She slipped on a pair of drawstring sweatpants and a white tank top. Tanya exited her room and walked down the hall, her bare feet stuck to the rubber. Quietly, Tanya looked into the different compartments for a place to lounge, she didn't want to be anywhere near the crew at the moment. Finally, two levels down, Tanya found an empty room. She entered to discover it was the science lab. It was empty due to the fact that the mission at hand had no reason for a lab. Tanya walked further and ran her fingers over the beakers and all of the other scientific tools. She looked out through the windows into the pallet of colors forming in the sky. Leaning over onto a table, Tanya rest her forehead against the cool glass. [b]What's next...[/b] Tanya looked down at her hands and slowly closed her eyes.[/size][/i][/color]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Zsuzsanna searched frantically for the number to Vedette's door. Her eyes wide and shifting wildly, her breath quick and sharp. Her heart beat furiously, the blood surging through her veins. The panic intensified as she heard yelling from the school officials. They approached Zsuzsanna with their guns, aimed deathly at her forehead and chest. A shot rang out... [center][b]Thump, thump, thump[/b][/center] [b]"Zsuszanna!!"[/b] Kala jolted, her head and heart throbbing in pain, anxiety, and her adrenaline pumped madly. Beads of sweat sopped Kala's dark hair and forced strands to plaster against her flushed and hot face. Kala rose from her bed, trembling from the cool temperature of the room smacking her burning skin. Her vision blurred and she saw Zsuzsanna again, bloodied and laying face down in a pool of her own blood. Kala's stomach churned, she rushed over to the waste basket and vomitted. She sat up and coughed. [b]"Hold on, my friend. I am on my way,"[/b] Kala wiped her mouth with a random shirt and slipped on a pair of blue jeans, black boots, and a heavy knitted, grey sweatshirt that was a size too large and the neck hung around one shoulder. She walked over to her dresser, pulled open a drawer and lifted the bottom to reveal a secret compartment. She took out her .45 Colts and slid them into the waist line of her jeans, she pulled her sweater over and looked to the clock. 12:23 A.M. An unbelievable pain shot through Kala's head, she fell to her knees and clutched her head. The vision of Zsuzsanna getting shot flashed before Kala's eyes. [b]"Zsu.zsanna...."[/b] Kala staggered to her feet and quietly opened her oak door. Peering down the halls, Kala deemed it safe and exited her room. Tip-toeing down the halls, Kala's breath was heavy and dense. Her body trembled lightly, fear arousing her senses. She often wished that she did not have precognative abilities, for it made her a worrisome person, sometimes too worried. She slowly made her way down the hall. Zsuzsanna's cries of pain stung Kala's heart. Kala began to cry. She reached the entrance to the dorm and peered out of the doors. She saw Zsuzsanna treding down the courtyard grounds. [b]"Psst..Zsuzsanna..over here.."[/b] Kala whispered out.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]"Oh, yes. I have quite the present for you,"[/b] Luna's eyes twinkled in sick delight, his lips curled into devious cracks over his twisted face. Chinkan slowly crawled backwards on her elbows, for once, she was scared of Luna. She looked up at him with confusion. He laughed maddened by his scheme. The DD sword began to glow ominously, lighting up the dark, blood red room. Chinkan gasped, she knew this. Luna did this to Aruzan those months ago. The Death Deminsion. [b]"Luna..you can't...what about my child..I'll need nurishment.."[/b] Chinkan's voice trembled, she did not care about herself, she wished for the well being of her child. [b]"Hah..you think I care about that putrid life swelling in your womb? You are sadly mistaking,"[/b] the blade hummed. [b]"Yes you do, and you know it. This child of mine and Aruzan will be more powerful than us..I know you want the child to be part of the Wings of Chaos..That is why you will not kill me now,"[/b] Chinkan smiled mischieviously, her eyes glistened and glew. Luna's eyes flickered and he growled, [b]"You bitch..It will not matter. As soon as the baby is born, you will die. Prepare for torture, Chinkan, Demon of the White Flame! The Death Deminsion is your new home!!"[/b] Chinkan smiled, the dark power of the DD blade flooded the room with dark purple and black mist and fog. Just then, Carmize and Hakira appeared in the doorway. [b]"NO!! CHINKAN!!"[/b] Carmize yelled. Hakira kept her hungry eyes on Luna, a chesire grin snaked through her lips and she winked at Chinkan. The room lit up with a bright red flash, Carmize screamed, Hakira and Luna laughed. A resounding boom and the light dimmed to normal. Chinkan was gone, into the depths of Death Deminsion, alone, shut off from all contact.[/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Beautiful DW. Very unusual compared to everything else I have read from you, but it is just amazing in my opinion. When you were talking to me on AIM, I wasn't expecting this. This is, like I said, beautiful. I cannot wait to read your next chapter. Very happy for you, doing a great job. [b][center]~Annie~[/b][/center][/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]"I'll put you in your grave this time, you piece of shit!"[/b] Chinkan swung her blade. Luna blocked with the barrel of his pistol and attempted to kick Chinkan in the legs. But she saw it faster and flipped backwards, kicked her feet off of the bloodied wall and soared back at Luna with her blade back. He aimed to fire, Chinkan swung her blade and sliced Luna's hand clean off of his arm. She quickly whipped out a dagger and hurled it at Luna, stabbing him and pinning him to the wall. Chinkan charged, her boots kicking up sprays of blood from the floor. She stabbed Luna in his other shoulder with her second dagger. [b]"Tell me Chinkan, you are with child. Are you not?!"[/b] Luna's eyes flared and his voice shook the room. [b]"No,"[/b] Chinkan raised her katana,[b] "I have become much stronger than you remember."[/b] [b]"No, that's not it. I smell it,"[/b] Luna growled and yelled in pain. He pulled himself from the wall and grabbed Chinkan's wrist and throat, forcing the katana to drop into the pond of blood. She struggled to free Luna's grip, but was too weak. She dug the heel of her boot into Luna's nose and pushed back with all of her might. Luna only grew furious and lifted Chinkan into the air and slammed her backwards into the wall. He released Chinkan, she crumpled to the floor and onto her side. Her pearly white hair soon turned crimson from the blood soaking up. She winced and turned over to face Luna. He walked over to her and raised his leg to kick Chinkan in her stomach. He brought his foot down and swift, Chinkan cried out and held up her hands. [b]"DON'T!! Luna, I beg of you!! Don't!!"[/b] Chinkan pleaded. [b]"So, what are you hiding!?"[/b] he reached down and viciously grasped a handful of Chinkan's sopping hair. She grimaced,[b] "I'm...with child..."[/b] [b]"I knew it.."[/b] Luna smiled wickedly and threw Chinkan back against the wall.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Tanya was the last out of the docking hanger. Her eyes glazed with remaining tears of both pain and joy. She slipped her suit on and lay her cap on the controls of arm panels. She slipped her helmet on and harnessed in. [b]"Tanya, let's go,"[/b] Raul's voice came through her helmet. Tanya said nothing, she flipped the control panels, comp links, radars and scanners. Deathscythe hummed to life, Tanya thrust forward and out onto Earth. [b]"Welcome to Earth,"[/b] Tanya's voice dry. [b]"Deathsycthe, Heavy Arms, report,"[/b] Anya's voice crackled in static and explosions from the battle. [b]"Deathscythe here, I know my part,"[/b] Tanya gave a salute to Anya and took off. Tanya soared through the base, slashing any MS with the beam scythe. Explosions and balls of fire errupted behind her, Tanya's eyes focused on one particular bulding. She stopped and destroyed three MS in one sweep of the massive scythe. All was dark, then fire lit up the area and the inside of Deathscythe's cockpit to reveal Tanya's calm face. Her eyes closed, she slowly opened them and looked at all of her monitors. [b]"Tanya, Raul speaking. You know what you must do?"[/b] Raul's voice hinted angst and fear. [b]"Yes, Raul. Use the cloaking device and deliver the explosives to the main communications buildings and production factory, piece of cake,"[/b] Tanya gave him an empty smile. [b]"Right, now hurry. The other gundams have given you protection. There are hardly any MS, you should be able to complete the mission without any distractions,"[/b] Raul nodded and closed the link. Tanya looked around at the chaos, smoke, and fire. The gundams stood proud and fearless. Tanya turned her attention back to the panels and traced her fingers lightly over the switches. She reached the destination and flipped the small toggle. [b]Cloaking device is loading...34%......66%....80%...100%..Cloaking device operational.[/b] The screens all glew bright blue, the cockpit lit up with spectacular colors. A high pitched hum, Tanya looked up and thrusted forward towards the first communications building. She quickly dropped the cargo crates from Deathscythe's back and pulled out the first explosive. She manuevered the device fluidly into the building and set the timer. Once that was done, Deathscythe took to the air and to the second and third buildings. All timers set, Tanya headed over towards the factory. She was undetected by security alarms from the factory and easily made entry. Opposing pilots scattered to their MS. Tanya sighed and charged the scythe, bringing it down and to the side in swift, graceful strokes. Explosions and screaming, Tanya heard not. She looked over towards the production line and thrusted forward, dragging the scythe at her side, destroying the building inside out. She quickly planted the explosive device and set the timer. [b]"Gundams, retreat. The explosives have been set, you have 2 minutes to return to the ship,"[/b] Tanya linked herself to the other gundams, except Heavy Arms. [b]"What a fucking surprise,"[/b] Tanya smirked and gave a small chuckle. She quickly took to the air, heading up towards the ship. Raul had already begun to turn the ship around. [b]"Tanya, you still have a pilot on the compounds,"[/b] Raul came across the screen. [b]"He won't listen to me anyways, it's his fault if he gets his ass killed,''[/b] Tanya replied cooly. [b]"Tanya, this is not like you,"[/b] Raul looked confused and concerned. Tanya switched off her link and continued towards the ship. Shenlong, Sandrock, and Wing were still on the ground, but making suggesting movements that they were about to take off. Heavy Arms was no where in sight, Tanya scanned her radars and spotted him not to far. Deciding to give it a shot, she flipped on her com. [b]"Heavy Arms, Gen. Please, you must return to the ship, you have less than a minute,"[/b] Tanya looked at the screen, no flicker, nothing.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]OOC: Okay, I have had it. I'm tired of my character being contorted into looking like a f**king sex fiend. __________________________________ IC:[/b] Chinkan enters the room, cold, dark, musty. She smiled and crawled into the bed. She lay her head on the over-stuffed pillow and looked out of the glass doors that lead out to the balcony. Relieved that Aruzan took the shock of seeing his brother better than she expected. The life inside of her filled her with great joy. Chinkan rubbed her belly lovingly and looked down. Still, she felt something stirring in the thick air. Chinkan got up and walked out onto the balcony. The freezing air bit at Chinkan's hot skin. She leaned on the railing to allow the gentle breeze to whisp her hair and nightgown. Her thoughts trailed every which way. Suddenly, the breeze picked up a more violent form of wind. The air smelt of evil and vengeance. Chinkan stepped back from the railing. [b]"Luna....."[/b] Chinkan spun around and threw on a pair of jeans, boots, black turtle neck, and a black leather trench coat. Without telling anyone of her departure, Chinkan grabbed the keys to her truck and ran out of the heavy, oak doors. She quickly turned the ignition and sped out of the circular driveway, down the dark winding road leading away from the mansion. Chinkan's fangs stirred, her eyes flickered, her blood began to heat with anger. [b]He's still alive..I sense him. That smell was too recognizable..[/b] Chinkan shifted gears and focused on the road. Minutes later, Chinkan pulled into the sleepy town. The sickening smell of Luna blood grew stronger, making Chinkan's vampiric senses scatter furiously, her demon senses made her hair stand on end, her teeth and fingernails extended. She growled lightly, searching. She pulled into a vaccant parking lot and got out slowly. She reached into the back of her truck into the toolbox, pulling out her katana and daggers. She strapped on the thigh sheaths for the daggers and the belt sheath for the katana. Cautiously, Chinkan walks the darkness. Her heart beat steadily, her blood flowed smooth and hot. She could smell him, that destinct blood. He was close now, very close. Chinkan rested her hand on the hilt of her katana and followed the thick, rotten scent. It lead her down an alleyway and near a bar, only to find that the aroma lead further away. Chinkan's steps were strategorized and fluid, prowling. [b]"I know you are out here, Luna..."[/b] Chinkan spoke softly. A rustle from her immediate right, Chinkan unsheathed her blade and held the blade horizontally. Her eyes glew bright, skimming with skeptisizm. She relaxed somewhat and began to continue her prowl. Another noise, Chinkan stopped and looked over her shoulder. The winter wind forced her cape-like trench coat to flap and float, her white hair to twirl and entangle. [b]"Chinkan?"[/b] Ryu's figure slinked from the shadows, [b]"What are you doing out here? And alone?"[/b] [b]"I smell him..The scent is powerful,"[/b] Chinkan turned to face Ryu. [b]"Luna?"[/b] Ryu tilted his head. [b]"Yes, do you have something you want to tell me?"[/b] Chinkan held her katana tight at her side, her left hand's fingers tapped on the dagger on her thigh.[/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Holy crap, this is going to be hard..Thank you everyone who voted/votes for me..I was not expecting this.. [b][u]General Awards[/b][/u] [b]Overall Member of the Year:[/b] James (After all he's done, I think he deserves it.) Honorable Mention: [b]Male Otaku of the Year:[/b] Lynx (formerly Outcast) Honorable Mention: James [b]Female Otaku of the Year:[/b] Arcadia Honorable Mention: terra [b]Staff Member of the Year:[/b] James Honorable Mention: terra [b]Funniest Member:[/b] DeathKnight Honorable Mention: Dragon Warrior [b]Most Opinionated Otaku:[/b] DeathKnight Honorable Mention: wrist cutter [b]Member most likely to be here in two years:[/b] Annie..Seriously, Adam Honorable Mention: James [b]Best Newbie:[/b] Dagger Honorable Mention: Radaghast [b]Best Oldie:[/b] Honorable Mention: [b]Most likely to become a Staff Member:[/b] KnightOfTheRose Honorable Mention: ..........Annie [b]Favorite Banned Member:[/b] kuja Honorable Mention: [b]Most improved Member of the Year:[/b] K.K.C. Honorable Mention: Annie [b]Thread of the Year:[/b] Honorable Mention: [b]Silliest Thread of the Year:[/b] "How the James Stole Christmas"

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Kaiya flapped violently, keeping up was of no problem, she was excited. This warrior spawned great curiousity to Kaiya. Her bow in one hand, flattened against her side. Talen stopped abruptly and spun around, soaring towards the two dragoons. This sudden motion caught Vincent and Kaiya slightly off guard. Talen raised his blade, as did Vincent. Kaiya halted her ascent and raised her bow, aiming straight at Talen. He swung his blade, thwarking the bow. But Kaiya's clutch rejected its descent to the ground, it simply threw Kaiya's aim off. He raised the blade and charged forth, blocked by the bow. Kaiya gave Talen a quick wink. He pushed harder, but a crackled and a spark from his blade grinding against the bow's alloy (the middle is alloy to draw upon electricity). He blinked and Kaiya smiled, a bolt of lightning pounded on Talen's body, his armor lit up with waves of searing electricity. He screamed and took to the air. [b]"Nice one, Kaiya,"[/b] Vincent smiled. Kaiya nodded and looked up at Talen. Vincent took to the air after him. In Talen's current condition, Vincent may stand a chance. The electricity running throughout Talen's body and armor would render him weakened for only a short time. Vincent made his attack. Kaiya readied her bow.[/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]OOC: I don't remember the colony that Duo Maxwell lives in, so if what I am about to say in one of my paragraphs doesn't make sense, you know why.[/b] IC: Tanya stood from her seat and decided to get something to eat. Hopefully, it would help settle her straying mind. She decided on something she could carry with her and headed for the exit. Tanya sighed and looked up and over the hall. Naomi, Alex, and Anya had left, probably to get some sleep, Tanya thought. She walked out of the mess hall and walked slowly down the corridor. She walked up to the lifts and pushed the lever for the docking bay. The lift clanked and descended smoothly. Once on the docking level, the door hissed and Tanya walked onto the catwalk, making her way to Deathscythe to eat her meal. [b]"Tanya Maxwell?"[/b] a voice snuck up behind her. She spun around, startled, [b]"Yes, who asks?"[/b] A man of his mid forties, standing just above six foot, wearing a grey suit, his blonde hair slicked back, his glasses played with the light approached Tanya. His face wore an expression of tire. [b]"I am Ronald Chestinson, Chief of Police on Colony ZD2032. I have been sent here on terrible news,''[/b] Chf. Chestinson sighed and shook his head. He gave Tanya a look of grief and remorse. She stepped back, her face twisted in confusion and panic. That was her grandfather's colony. [b]"Yes...What is the problem?"[/b] Tanya took hold of the railing and looked slowly from Chf. Chestinson to overlook the gundams. [b]"I regret to inform you that your grandfather, Duo Maxwell, has passed away. My deepest condolences, Tanya,"[/b] Chf. Chestinson walked up to Tanya and placed a hand on her shoulder. [b]"Wha-what...did you say?"[/b] Tanya went numb, her blood ran cold, her grip on the railing tightened, her food tumbled to the metal grate. [b]"Your grandfather passed away earlier this morning. He suffered a massive stroke. He struggled to grasp onto life for less than an hour. He demanded me to give this to you personally,"[/b] Chf. Chestinson handed Tanya a yellow envelope. Tanya's hands shook as she reached out for her grandfather's request. She choked on her breath and held the envelope to her breast. She looked up at Chf. Chestinson, her eyes burned from trying to hold back her tears. He rubbed her shoulder and turned to walk away. Tanya sunk to the grating of the catwalk. Disbelief, intense pain, numbness, anger, washed over Tanya. She broke into violent sobs, her tears streaked down her paling face. She slumped over and cried, clutching the last thing her grandfather uttered. She crawled to her feet and walked to Deathscythe. Sitting down, she leaned against the mammoth and cried painfully. Her stomach churned and knotted, her chest burned from her sobs, her body trembled. Summoning up enough emotional strength, Tanya opened the envelope and pulled out a letter and the black baseball cap Duo was known for wearing. Tanya held it in her hands, tracing the bill with her thumbs, grazing her fingers over the worn material. She sniffed and placed it in her lap, she proceeded to open the letter. Duo's handwriting made Tanya smile, it was always chicken scratch: [b]"Don't you dare cry, Tanya. I won't allow for you to cry over something you had no option in correcting. Death is part of life, it is inevitable to happen. I have accepted this, and I expect you to do so as well. I am not afraid of what will happen to me, what I am afraid of is you losing your concentration on your future. I am gone, Tanya, but I will always remain in your heart, your soul, your dreams. That is where you will find me, always. There is nothing you can do now but continue on the path of becoming a great pilot and fighter. I expect you to overcome your emotions and put them away, set them aside and focus on becoming the pilot I know you can be. You have made me proud to call you my granddaughter. I love you more than you can ever imagine. I die with the regret that I can't tell you in person that I love you one last time. You have made the past 17 years of my life the most exciting and prideful that I have ever had. I am glad to have had such a person in my life. So, in parting, do not let this get the best of you. You have yet to begin living. Take in everything around you, let it sink in, learn from everything. Supress hate, anger, and fear. Life is too precious for you to waste it on hating or fearing death. Do what you do best, pilot Deathscthe. Fight for your beliefs. I love you, Tanya, my granddaughter. Love Gramps"[/b] Tanya smiled and took in a deep, quivering breath. She looked up at Deathscythe, respecting it more, loving it more. Silent tears trickled down her cheeks, she sniffed now and again, accompanied by small hiccups from trying to calm down. Tanya slipped the letter back into the envelope and put on the baseball cap. She sat against Deathscythe and clutched her knees to her chest, laying her cheek on the top of her knees.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Michelle looked up from her blade she had just morphed. She heard Ryin's cry and bolted through the house, knocking over CR. [b]"God damn you!"[/b] CR stood up. Elektra stood in the doorway of the kitchen,[b] "What's going on?''[/b] [b]"I don't know, I just heard Ryin scream,"[/b] Michelle started to panic. [b]Her voice, it sounded of horror and pain. What could have happened? I hope to God she's okay...[/b] Michelle burst out of the front door and out into the yard. She looked around and heard Ryin's sobbing. But it echoes, Michelle looked around, confused. [b]"Ryin?!"[/b] Michelle darted towards the direction she thought the sobbing was coming from. Michelle's vision started to blur, her chest began to hurt, her stomach turned. She shook her head and continued to search for Ryin. The sobbing was now so loud that Michelle could feel it within her fingertips, like a pulse. She fell to her hands and knees. Looking up, she say Ryin, Lorn lay in her arms. [b]"Ryin! What happened?"[/b] Michelle crawled, her head throbbed. [b]"I-I don't know.."[/b] Ryin's lip trembled. Michelle blinked rapidly and finally managed to stand. She jogged over to Lorn and Ryin. Lorn was shaking uncontrollably, his teeth clenched, his breath escaped between the cracks and his nostrils. Michelle looked at him and then to Ryin, who looked like she'd been crying already. [b]"We have to get him into the house,"[/b] Michelle rubbed her temple and leaned over to help Lorn to his feet. His legs dragged underneath Ryin's and Michelle's hold, he lay his head on Ryin's shoulder and struggled to breathe. Michelle's vision mixed colors for shapes, shapes for colors, she began to dizzy and feel faint. However, she dragged Lorn.[/size][/i][/color]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]"The Sky Tower!"[/b] rang voices from every which way. Kaiya turns from pulling her bow out of a winglie body. Her face twisted with a delightful smile. She watched the tower callapse and high-kicked the whimpering winglie in the face. Kaiya took to the sky and soared majestically towards the rubble and the gathering dragoons. [b]"Victory!"[/b] a small figured dragoon shouted in joy. [b]"Shut it, fool. Tis mere accomplishment. We still have a city to defend, so get back to fighting,"[/b] Kaiya spoke harsh, her eyes cold. [b]"Yes ma'am,''[/b] the dragoons scattered. Kaiya smiled and looked to her side to see a lurking figure making a silent retreat. She smirked and started to walk towards the silhouette. The dust fogged the area, thick as molasses. Kaiya drew upon an arrow and shot it into the fog. The light from the arrow parted the thick sheet of dust. [b]"Who are you?''[/b] Kaiya drew another arrow and aimed. The figure gave an empty face, Kaiya returned with a face of stone and eyes that twinkled death. Her arrow crackled and sparked with charging electricity. Her eyes pierced through the settling dust.[/i][/size][/color] [b]Sorry for the briefness, but couldn't think of much...[/b]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Tanya brushed past a few mechanics. Her face still warm from that unexpected, and quite annoyed, encounter. Still in her pilot suit, Tanya walks into the showers once more and sauntered to her locker. She pulled out the tolietries and freshly washed clothes. She sighed as she peeled off her suit and ran the shower, hot. Tanya lifted her face into the soothing water and tilted her head, allowing the melodic pittering of the water dance across the smooth stage of her collar bone, breasts, and shoulder. Tanya snapped out of her tranz and began to scrub her body. After washing up, Tanya stepped out of the shower and began the ritual of drying her body and hair. She slips on her garments and jeans. Struggles to put on her boots and grabs her jacket. Walking down the hall, she zips up her jeans and pulls her jacket over her arms. She walks the empty corridor, mind wanders from Gen to Alex disappearing then to that disturbing encounter..and lastly, and most importantly, her stomach. It broke the silence of the corridor with occasional gurggles and growls. She shrugged and headed up to the mess hall. Tanya stands infront of the doors to the hall and peers in through the plexy glass windows. She saw Anya making her enterance to the line, quite amusingly. Tanya's eyes trailed to the windows to see Naomi staring, most likely at Earth. She seemed rather excited to visit Earth. Tanya gave a soft smile that quickly faded as her eyes grazed over Gen. He stood in the far side of the hall, leaning against the wall, arms crossed over his chest and looking around aimlessly. Tanya felt a twinge of anger, but was quickly masked by question. [b]How can he just..be so cool..? No matter what, he just has that indifferent, yet calm, demeanor... [/b] Tanya sighed silently and entered the mess hall. Gen glanced over, his face expressed he was most unhappy to see Tanya. However, instead of going over and demanding why he was nowhere to be found, Tanya gave him a small, careless smile. He looked annoyed and turned his attention to the windows. Tanya rolled her eyes and got in line for her food. ______ OOC: Egh, not happy with this, but my brain ran off on me..[/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Hahaha! Yes, yes..You noticed Boba, lol. I can see Gavin doing that too. Great sign-ups so far. Like Charlie Levoy says, we need henchmen for and we need Mr. Toran Jitsuka. Thanks everyone for signing up. [b]Exceptional spot reserved for Metatron. He will be the only person who carries a katana/sword. No others so don't even bother. Make it good, my dear brother.[/b][/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Damn...I'm completely lost, but I'll try to jump in.. _________________ "Ryin? Are you okay?"[/b] Michelle placed a hand on Ryin's shoulder. Ryin looked up at Michelle, her eyes glazed from forming tears. She gave Michelle a half-hearted smile and a shrug. [b]"I'm fine, just fine,"[/b] Ryin smiled. Michelle smiled back and gave Ryin a quick hug before walking into the house. Michelle looked at the mess of cards on the table and glared around the room. [b]CR...[/b] Michelle walked down the hall and burst the door open. CR flew out of his bed. [b]"Michelle! You scared the shit out of me!"[/b] CR stumbled on his shoe lace and tumbled to the floor. [b]"Heh, you made a mess and didn't clean it up,"[/b] Michelle had to laugh at this amusing scene. [b]"How come I didn't see you coming?"[/b] CR grumbled and climbed to his feet. [b]"Because my mind is transperant. Everytime you try to read my mind, it slips away..So you're shit out of luck,"[/b] Michelle grinned. [b]"Damn you,"[/b] CR smiled goofily. ________________ Sucks, I know..[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][size=1][i][b]"Perhaps you would like to go for a swim?"[/b] Anya's face appeared in the top left screen of the cockpit. [b]"You know it. Just let me get into my swim suit,"[/b] Tanya joked. She meant her flight suit which she forgot to throw on. She unharnessed herself and stripped off her tank top, boots, and jeans. Reaching behind the pilot seat, Tanya pulled out her personal suit (look at her appearance in my sign up). Quickly slipping into the tight suit, she zipped up her back and pulled her hair from the collar and smiled at the screen. She hopped into the seat and strapped on her harness and fit her head set back into place. [b]"Better?"[/b] Anya smirked. [b]''Much, let's go swimming,"[/b] Tanya grinned and thrust downward on her hand controls. Deatscthe plunged head first towards the ocean, Shenlong close behind. Tanya threw on her pressurizing helmet and pierced the still water like a needle into flesh, followed by an enormous splash. Shenlong stayed beside Deathscythe. The water was dark and cold. Deathscythe's cockpit quickly depressurized and warmed up. The cockpit glows with the light from the computer screens, radars, sensors, emergency panels. Tanya switched on infered and night vision radar and sensory. [b]"Tanya, do you see any sign of him?"[/b] Anya came over the comp. [b]"I'm only picking up on aquatic and marine life forms. No sign of metallic or human life forms other than us,"[/b] Tanya sighed but continued to search the depths of the black ocean. [b]"This is Naomi, where are you guys?"[/b] a crackle and voice broke the serene silence. [b]"This is Anya, pilot of Shenlong. Tanya and I are..well..swimming,"[/b] Tanya just imagined Anya smiling with much sarcasm. [b]"What should I do?"[/b] Naomi's screen popped up on Tanya's. [b]"Stay above water and watch out for any movement or unusual activity. Alex could still be alive and surface while Anya and I are searching underwater,"[/b] Tanya advised. [b]"Right,"[/b] Naomi's screen flickered off. Tanya looked to Anya. Shenlong raised its arms as if to say "No sign yet". Deathscythe and Shenlong glided through the water with peaceful ease. [b]Damn it, Alex. Where the fuck are you?[/b] Tanya thought, annoyed at Alex. Her eyes squinted to see through the thickness of the inky water.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1] Okay, it looks like I need to clarify...Then Gen that I keep talking about is terra's character Gen, a member of the Relief. [b]If anyone has any questions/problems, please PM me, or get me on AIM.[/b] I will be more than happy to work everything out. [b]Radaghast[/b] if you see this, you need to post. I will be sending him a PM...And I will delete this after a day or so, that way everyone can see. So if anyone has any problems/questions, PM me or IM me, I'm online 99% of the time. [b][center]~Annie~[/b][/center][/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][size=1][i]Kaiya soared above the chaotic city. Her bow glowing with electricity of her anger combined with all of the turmoil of the battle. A winglie shot a fire-blazed rock at her. Kaiya flapped her emmense wings gracefully, sweeping to the side in avoiding the rock. Her cold eyes locked on the group of winglies and she pulled back on her arrow. The arrowhead fizzed and crackled with charging electricity. Kaiya took a plummeting dive towards the winglies. Her face illuminated with white light, her eyes twinkled in lust for her kill. She releases her arrow, a direct hit on the winglies. Kaiya quickly flapped fervently towards the sky. A blinding light and a deafening blast, the sky lit up with white light. Bolts of lightning shot out across the land. Slowly, the light faded and Kaiya spun around to admire her attack. Not a winglie left in that part of the city. A chesire smile curled in the corner of her lips. [b]"Kaiya! You are needed to hold up force on tower 7! Hurry, we are begining to lose ground!"[/b] a dragoon flew past Kaiya. [b]"On my way,"[/b] Kaiya nodded and turned to the direction of the winglie infested tower. With a powerful thrust of her wings, Kaiya speed towards the tower.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]OOC: Ah, there you are charming Knight. Good to see you again..[/b] _____________________________ IC: Tex smiled and gave a small nod,[b] "Now, cover me."[/b] Trinin nodded and took in a deep breath. Tex pressed the airlock and the doors hissed open. Tex thrust her Colt infront her her and entered the cockpit, warily and alert. Her eyes darted around in the darkness. Trini right behind Tex. [b]"Sam, where are you?"[/b] Tex spoke calmly. [b]"Tex? Y-you really came?"[/b] Sam's broken voice echoed. [b]"Yes, Sam. Turn on the lights and remain calm,"[/b] Tex cooed. As if in unison, the lights flickered on and dimmed. Sam sat in the pilot seat. The chair swiveled around and he faced Tex and Trini. His eyes widened as he noticed the guns aimed at him. [b]"Why are you aiming at me? I promise, I won't attack you again Tex,"[/b] Sam's eyes pleaded, he remained in the seat. [b]"I cannot take too many chances,"[/b] Tex swallowed. [b]"How did you escape, Sam?"[/b] Trini stood beside Tex. [b]"I-I honestly don't know...I don't remember ever attacking Tex...or anyone..."[/b] Sam rubbed his temples. [b]"Calm down. What do you remember?"[/b] Tex kept her aim. [b]"I remember the asteroid and veering around it..I remember seeing the Event Horizon...Then everything went blank...What did I do exactly?"[/b] Sam's eyes glistened. Tex blinked and squinted her eyes,[b] "First, you attacked me in the showers, then in the docking bay a couple of hours ago."[/b] Sam hung his head, ashamed and embarrassed, [b]"Tex, I'm sorry. I don't know what happened to me....I would never mean to hurt you.....You have to believe me.."[/b] Sam looked up at Tex, his eyes red from crying, lines of tears sparkled in the light. He burried his face in his hands. Tex lowered her gun and looked at Trini. Trini shrugged but kept her gun aimed. Tex looked back at Sam and she slowly walked to him. She stood infront of him and placed her hand on his shoulder, the other hand ran across his cheek. She pulled his face up to look into his eyes. [b]"Sam, is there anything I did that may have helped you to snap?"[/b] Tex gently rubbed her thumb along Sam's cheek. [b]"No..I don't know why I snapped.."[/b] Sam just stared up at Tex. Tex nodded, [b]"I apologize for my attitude towards you. I wasn't the nicest to you."[/b] [b]"I apologize for attacking you and hurting you. I would never intentionally-"[/b] Sam started. Tex smiled and placed her fingers over his lips,[b] "I know, I know.."[/b] Sam smiled, a tear trickled down his face. Tex pulled Sam to her and hugged him to her breast. Surprised that her wound was gone, Tex hugged Sam tighter. Sam's arms wrapped around Tex's waist and held her lightly.[/size][/i][/color]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]"Angels of God! Gather your strength!" ARTEMUS[/b]'s voice bellowed as he soared to the left of Gekanisel's forces. All angels of choir obeyingly followed behind [b]ARTEMUS[/b]. The force of the pure and faithful lit up the darkened sky with soft, white light. [b]ARTEMUS[/b] flapped furiously, his army of angels raised their weapons. Anxiety rushed over [b]ARTEMUS[/b]'s body. He was estatic to be in action again after millinia of loneliness and dormancy. His skin tingled in excitement, his golden eyes cold with seriousness of battle, his mind clear and collective. [b]"ARTEMUS! Shall we attack?!"[/b] an angel called out. [b]ARTEMUS[/b] spun around and stopped, facing his emmense army. He smiled, pleased. [b]"Angels of Choir, ATTACK!!" ARTEMUS[/b] thrust his sword towards Gekanisel and last of her forces. A wave of pearly white wings plummeted towards the ground. [b]ARTEMUS[/b] lead the way, the Blade of Purity beaming with heat and light.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Terran and Gen stood up to leave, as did Brody. [b]"If you find anything, and I stress anything, call me,"[/b] Brody scribbled her cell number on a napkin and handed it to Gen. Gen simply nodded and turned to walk out of the restaurant, Terran smiled and nodded, following Gen. The two exit the restaurant. Brody sighed and walked to the cash register, paying for the meal. [b]Damn you, Frank. This just adds to your tab that I carry..[/b] Brody smirked and left the restaurant. The rain danced on her face, sitting on her eyelashes. Brody smiled and began to walk down the crowded streets of London. People impolitely ran into Brody, she didn't care. She continued on her way, trying to straighten everything out in her head. She struggled to think of her plan of attack, but the bustling noise of the city began to split her thoughts into several pieces. Brody grunted and rubbed her temples, annoyed. She leaned against the stone wall of the bridge and stairs over the river. The rain pitter-patters on the stone, Brody's hair begins to stick to her face. Suddenly, jolting Brody out of her thoughts, her cell phone began to ring. Hurriedly, Brody searched her pockets and found her phone. [b]"Yes,"[/b] Brody held the small phone to one ear and plugged her other. [b]"Hey Brody, Frank here. I have a place, it's not a Ho Jo, but it is safe and secure. Where are you?"[/b] [b]"I'm on the bridge just west of the restaurant,''[/b] Brody looked around the crowd of tourists and city folk. [b]"Gotchya, stay where you're at. I'll be there in a few minutes. Terran and Gen left?"[/b] Frank sounded as if he were getting closer, due to the familiar yelling of the merchant outside of the restaurant. [b]"Yes, they have my cell. I told them to contact me as soon as they found out anything,"[/b] Brody began to walk a few feet from the bridge and stand on her tip toes, searching for Frank. [b]"I see. Okay, I'm getting close....And.....Ah ha! I see the bridge."[/b] Brody spun around and scanned the crowd. She saw Frank looking around, bumping into a few people. She smiled in amusement. [b]"Over here,"[/b] Brody waved. Frank turned and spotted Brody. She hung up and walked toward Frank. [b]"Right, let's get going,"[/b] Frank smiled and started to lead Brody back into the crowd. The rain began to fall harder, Brody smiled.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Tanya fell to her knees from the intense blasts. She clutched onto the railing and forced herself to stand. Stumbling and swerving against her will, Tanya finally reached the hatch of Deathscythe's cockpit. She flipped a switch and pressed that red button and the hatch hissed open. [b]"Damn you, Alex..''[/b] Tanya muttered. Another blast, Tanya fell face first into the cockpit. She spun herself onto her back and strapped the harness tightly around her chest and abdomen. Her hands gracefully and clamly flew over the control panel. Deathscythe hummed to life and Tanya thrust forward. [b]"Tanya! What are you doing? You're going to end up like Wing. Do you hear me? Return to the ship at once,"[/b] Raul's face appeared on the left screen. [b]"I'm going after Alex, what do you think I'm doing?"[/b] Tanya smiled at Raul. His face tensed with slight annoyance. He sighed and nodded his approval. Tanya winked and threw on her headset. Exiting the docking bay and entering the Earth's atmosphere, Tanya pressed on her feet pedals and twisted the accelerator on her left hand control. Tanya heard Shenlong over the comp link. [b]"Let's go, Shenlong,"[/b] Tanya smiled, relieved that someone was going to help her. [b]"On my way,"[/b] a smooth, cool voice came through Tanya's ear piece and Shenlong was quickly beside Tanya. Deathscythe took a deathly dive towards the ocean. Shenlong kept up beside her. Tanya's eyes skimmed over the water and she stopped Deathscythe about a mile above the ocean. Shenlong slowly descended into a hault next to Deatschythe. [b]"Alex? Alex, this is Tanya, can you hear me?"[/b] Tanya looked over her screens and spoke collectively into her mouth piece. Nothing, just static. Tanya sighed, irritated that Alex would do something so ignorant. Her scanners picked up no signs of Wing. [b]"Do you see him anywhere?"[/b] Raul came over the comp link, his voice brimming with concern. [b]"No,"[/b] Tanya simply answered. [b]"Just static,"[/b] Anya replied. She continued to gaze over the navy blue water. ____ [b]OOC: There, that makes more sense..[/b][/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]It's okay spit happens.. Name[/b]- Kala Crustov [b]Age[/b]- 20 [b]Special Ability[/b]- Precognative [b]Weapon(s)[/b]- .45 Colt x2 [b]Ethniticity[/b]- Russian [b]Description[/b]- [url=http://www.animeshrine.com/gallery.php?series=sentimentalgraffiti&image=44]Kala[/url] [b]Bio[/b]- Kala was born into an aristocratic family in Prague of the Chech Repulic, Russia. The Crustov family was very rich and prestigious throughout Russia. The were known for their intelligence and great acknowledge for economic affairs. They owned many banks and stockholds. Kala attended the best private schools money could provide. Her childhood consisted of learning economics and preening herself into a lady. She was brought up strict and forced to mature faster than the rest of the children her age. At the age of 11, Kala was began to dream of poverty and depression, and saw her father and mother drifting away from her. This dream continued to haunt and torment her every night throughout the year. Then on Kala's 12th birthday, Prague experienced a drastic drop in stocks. The economic status plummeted to the ground, and the Crustov family crashed right along with the drop. Everything they had was invested and the crash of the economic markets took everything they had. The once proud and rich Crustov family was reduced to lower class standards. Kala's father couldn't take the change and killed himself. Kala's mother slipped into a maddening depression and was placed into an insane asylum. Kala being the only child, was put into an orphanage. She held herself higher above her parents and was not affected by the sudden shove into the dirt. However, she was miserable in the orphanage and kept scaring the other children with her prophecies of their future. Kala was shunned from the other children for her unusual and frightening ability. The founders of the orphanage told Prague Officials. Kala became frightened and ran away at the age of 14. She escaped local security, but didn't last long against Rosenkreuz guards. Kala was captured and taken to the school. She spent the next five years in the school, tortured and beaten at times. Kala hears about Schwartz and learns about a Brad Crawford. Strangely to Kala, she develops a crush. Once, Kala actually, and quite literally, ran into Brad. He helped her with her books and said "hello". This made Kala blush, she's never had a guy talk to her, or look at her the way Brad did. Ever since then, Brad always gave her a wink and a smile whenever he saw her. One day, Brad was wandering through the school's courtyard and saw Kala reading. He introduced himself and asked for Kala's company. She smiled and followed Brad to the mental institution, there she met Zsuzsanna. The two became good friends. Kala visited Zsuzsanna often. Kala's calm, silent, and mature demeanor bonded with well with Zsuzsanna's tormented soul. Unfortunately, things started to change in the school. Punishment became far harsh from when Kala first entered the school. Teachers began instructing the students on how to use their abilities in unfair and unjust ways. Kala and her friends decide they've had enough and run away from the school. What will happen to them, Kala only hopes they can escape.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][i][size=1][b]OOC: Thank you very much for clearing that up..But I still don't like the idea of the original concept...Oh well..[/b] ___________________________ IC: Chinkan drifted in and out of conciousness, each time awake she felt Aruzan's warmth and his comforting scent. Relieved at the clarification, she now felt ashamed of her actions. Chinkan woke and slowly sat up. Aruzan slept soundly, slumped slightly from sitting up. Chinkan brushed his hair from his face and gently pulled him onto his back. She wrapped a blanket around him and slid out of bed. Her bare feet stuck to the ebony marble of the floors of the castle. She jumped slightly from the chill from the stone. She grabbed a spare blanket from the armour and left the room. Her silky, white hair swished in the gentle breeze she caused. Tip toeing through the castle, Chinkan made her way down to hidden room. She cautiously entered the room and slowly made her way up to Orin's bedside. Chinkan says nothing, does nothing but stand and stare at the ghaunt figure that used to be her love. Defenseless, lonely, a depressing sight for Chinkan. She still had love for him, and felt sorry for him. Chinkan knelt beside him and traced a finger over Orin's forehead. She looked at him not of love, but of confusion. His skin deathly cold, clamy, and pale blue. As Chinkan's finger grazed his cheek, Orin's head turned to face her. His pale grey eyes peered up at her. Chinkan stumbled back and gasped lightly. Orin gazed upon Chinkan and blinked, utterly confused. [b]"Ch-Chin..kan?"[/b] a silent whisper passed his blue lips. [b]"Yes...It is I, Orin..It's me, Chinkan.."[/b] she stood and took in a deep breath. Orin stared, his eyes searching her soul. Chinkan stood straight and stared directly into Orin's eyes. She was allowing him to pierce into her soul. [b]"You..have grown......powerful.."[/b] Orin forced a smile. Chinkan nodded. She slowly walked back to his side and sat on the edge of his bed. Orin turns his head to face Chinkan. [b]"And...you are with child....Aruzan must be..estatic..."[/b] Orin struggled to breath. [b]"Orin, you must not speak...You are terribly weak..use telepathy,"[/b] Chinkan placed a finger over Orin's mouth. [b]I am happy for you both. Aruzan deserves someone as you. And you deserve him..I am sorry I was not there for you..But, Aruzan will do better to you than I could ever hope to do. He's devoted his life to you and your unborn child...[/b] Orin's skeletal hand grasped Chinkan's. [b]Thank you for your blessings, Orin. I am happy..[/b] Chinkan pats her belly..[/b]And I am blown away by this miracle. I know the gender of the child..[/b] Chinkan smiled at Orin. [b]Oh? How do you know?[/b] Orin's eyebrows arched. [b]I'm a mother..I just know..[/b] Chinkan gave Orin the "duh" look. [b]It is a girl..[/b] Orin thought with confidence. Chinkan's eyes twinkled..[b]No, the child is a boy..[/b] Orin smiled. Chinkan was glowing with softness only an expecting mother could have. Her smile beamed, overflowing with joy. Her eyes glistened with tears of pleasure that would never escape. She was going to be a mother. [b]"Chinkan? What are you doing? You scared me to death,"[/b] Aruzan entered the room and looked worried, concerened, and confused. [b]"Oh, I was just checking on....oh boy,"[/b] Chinkan stopped, realizing that Aruzan did not have any concept on Orin's existence Aruzan stopped dead in his tracks. His eyes wandered from Chinkan to Orin. His eyes flickered with so many emotions, Chinkan could not place his reaction.[/color][/i][/size]

[color=indigo][size=1][i]Tanya looks at the pilots in the room. Naomi left, which seemed like a good idea to Tanya. She pushes herself from the wall and begins to walk to the exit. [b]"I thought we were supposed to get to know one another,"[/b] Alex stood. [b]"You three do what you like, I'm going to Deathscythe,"[/b] Tanya pressed the airlock and the doors slid open. She walked down the corridor, she sighed. Her mind exhausted from too much excitment of the sudden battle with Une and from Gen. The very thought of him made Tanya cringe under her skin. She shuddered slightly and growled under her breath. It had been years since she last lost her temper with anyone or anything. Why now? Tanya felt like screaming, but instead took in a deep, meditative breath. Tanya enters the docking bay. Gundams lined the hanger, side by side. Such gentle giants, yet extremely fierce creatures. Tanya smiles, overwhelmed at the sheer mechanics and technology. She walks lightly up the catwalk and faces Deathscythe. Leaning against the railing, she shoves her hands in the pockets of her brown leather jacket and skims over the machine. Tanya walks over to the gundam and runs a hand over the smooth gundanium and titanium alloy. Deathscythe, her one true love. Such elegance the gundam held. Such grace, wonderful poise and posture. Deathscythe sent shrills of tingling sensations down Tanya's spine, clear down to the tips of her fingers and toes. Deathscythe's cockpit was a cradle of emmense power and security. Tanya felt at peace in Deathscythe's presence, even with her mind scattering in several directions. Deathscythe soothed Tanya's mind, body, and soul. She gently lay her forehead against the cool metal body. Both hands grazed the slick surface, lovingly. She smiled softly, she was at peace. Serenity swept over Tanya's body.[/color][/size][/i]