RPG An Assassin's Life [M-LSV]

[Gelgoog Pilot]

As they entered the ball room Zeddrick Leon and Lina stood frozen in amazement. The room was just too BIG to fathom. Five minutes later with several high-rollers looking at them curiously, the three remembered why they were there.

"Wow...Hmmm well I guess we should mingle for a bit eh? I don't know about you Leon but Im getting something to drink." Zeddrick left the two and meandered across the polished marble floor.[I]My god, this floor is like a damn mirror...crap...this security is going to suck a**....[/I]

He found the punch bowl...he laughed as he took a sip. [I]HAHAHA! This punch actually packs a punch! BAHAHAHAHAHA!...Oh man I crack myself up.[/I] He looked around carelessly, observing the fine 'gentalmen' and their VERY fine ladies.

[I]Just look at all these rich guys and their arm candy...I wish I had some arm candy...[/I]

He spotted Jalena then out of the corner of his eye. He had wanted to escort her out from the car but, with Phalen already besides her he dropped the idea. Now he couldn't help but stare a little, she just played the part of a beautiful upperclass person so well. Then he noticed Phalen...staring straight at him. A deep scowl on his face.

[I]Hmmmm I see how it is. She's taken. Well...now what do I do. I can't just sit here...I'll think too much I need to DO something. I can't wait till we crack the system in here.[/I]

[Hayashi Hansuke]

Magnum again released a puff of smoke from his cigarette after he noticed that his comrades had already arrived at the mission area. He started to unpack all of his instruments and started to assemble it and positioning it on the ledge of the building just near the Pope's Palace. He double checked all of his equipment before lighting another stick of cigarette and started to smoke.

[i]"Looks like the'll having some time to party? I guess I'm not invited. Oh well that's the consequences of my position. I hope that they just do their job real good so there is no need for me to go headhunting."[/i] Magnum said rising from his position with a lit cig on his mouth. [i]"I wonder how long will they move their bodies at the dance floor? Oh heck, why am I thinking about that. Better concentrate on the mission now."[/i]

Grabbing the pieces of paper on the table, Magnum started reading and analyzing every detail of it focusing on his big part on this mission. [i]"It looks like I'm in the perfect position now. "[/i] Magnum told to himself throwing the depleted cig and looked again at the sightscope of his rifle. [i]"But in the ladies really look captivating or is it just my imagination. I hope not!"[/i]

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OCC: I'm sorry for the delay of my character. I'm having internet problems since last 3 weeks. And also thanks amgoddess for keeping my character alive. Hope I didn't spoiled the fun?!

[Cyriel]

[SIZE=1]OC: Thank you everyone for keeping me alive! :D

[COLOR=DarkRed]With Tanya on his arm, Blake carefully made his way around the ballroom, casually pausing at points to 'converse' and be sociable. And check out the security. But Tanya apparently kept having trouble with her dress, because her grip on his arm was cutting off his circulation.

As he steered them into a private corner, he let his lips brush by her neck. [B]"Lessen the grip, will ya? You're wrinkling the suit,"[/B] he whispered, winking.

Tanya was not so amused, and threw her gaze elsewhere. Still, Blake noticed the light blush that tinted her cheeks. He suppressed a laugh, and then spotted Zeddrick out of the corner of his eye. Tapping Tanya's shoulder, Blake gestured to Zeddrick, and she nodded. They made their way over, Blake noticing the not-so-friendly look that passed between Zeddrick and Phelan.

[B]"Hey, my fellow partner in Armani, is everything alright?"[/B] he asked as Zeddrick turned to him.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[Gelgoog Pilot]

((OOC: Gah sorry folks I was sick for a while there...OK i've been given permission to move Amgoddess AND to sort of move this mission along. SO that I shall do))

Zeddrick turned...his eyes softening upon seeing Blake.

"Oh just communicating with my operation partner. He'll be great fun." He chuckled to him self, this htoughts lingering on Jalena, she still was attatched to his arm.

Zeddrick sipps the punch momentarily. Then continues to look around. He eyes the way tanya holds onto Blake, not only with a bit of affection but with a look of unsteadiness as well.

"First time in heels Tanya?" A devious grin stretched across his face.

"HA HA Zeddrick...I'd like to see you in a set of these."

"Well how about I take you up on that after the mission? I'd gladly humiliate myself to prove a point HAHAHAHA! The other also began to laugh, the image of Zeddrick in heels bouncing through their heads.

"Zeddrick In heels eh? I would like to see that!" Jalena stated suddenly. So suddenly that Zeddrick started and spilt punch on the pant leg of his suit.

"Oh....great....well....still good heh!" Curious as to why Jalena had suddenly come over to the three. He thought, [I]Business I bet...time to steal the goods.[/I]

"Well team, I think we are ready to begin opperations. Split up now, wander off into the estate, then meet up with your mission group ok?"

Three nodded of acknoledgement followed as the small cirlce of party guests split up and strolled casually through the ball room.

[Zephyr]

OOC: Hello, I'm back. I've been having writer's block (read: lack of brain function) for a while, so I could not think of anything to post. :blush:


IC: As the group split into small units Phelan led Jalena out into the back garden. The two walked around the back of the house, looking for any possible side entrance that would make it easier to reach the vault. The mansion's exterior was set up pretty much the same as all others, but the security was nothing like others. Most had a basic window trip-wire system, which set off a silent alarm in any window was opened. This one had, on the other hand, had the works. Security peronel, motion sensors, cameras, and more that would go easily unnoticed without their training.

"Looks like the outside is trouble." Phelan whispered quietly.

"You sound worried," Jalena replied in a mocking tone.

"Not really. I prefer the ones that are a challenge. I just don't want to ruin this suit. I just got it, after all."

Jalena didn't didn't laugh, not even a smile, which kind of bothered Phelan. Normally she would at least smile, even if it was to humor him. Taking his cue from her lack of responce, Phelan refrained from jokes and began walking back toward the entrance. With luck the others had found out something that would make this job easier, not that the jobs ever did get easier.

[Redemption]

OOC: this post has some sexual references.

Jalena could hear French opera coming from inside the building. One of her favourites. Especially when mixed with some modern music. She breathed in deeply, her chest rising with her breath. She let the music surround her so she dived into her own world. Phelan watched Jalena breath in deeply, looking at her chest rising. One of Jalena icy cold eyes flicked open and gave Pehlan a death stare. He withdrew his gaze immediately. Jalena looked the buliding up and down, still letting the music enter her mind. It was soothing and empowering at the same time. For the first time, Jalena was nervous about a mission, excluding the first one. Something about this mission had her spooked, that's why she didn't want to be in any particular group. She'd rather watch over all of them.

" Alright Phelan. We're going to have to do something drastic," she said to him.
Phelan turned to her. " Like what?"
Jalena grabbed his arm and pulled him back into the crowd. She made her way to the staircase, which surprisingly was not guarded. Quickly they made their way upstairs. But as they reached the top, three surly looking guards appeared. Jalena and Phelan stopped. One of the guards approached the two.
" No one is allowed up here."
Jalena smiled.
" But I'm just taking my boyfriend up here so we can....you know," Jalena explained to the guard. Phelan looked at her strangely.
" As I said miss, no one can be up here," the guard replied.
" Please can we go into a bedroom? Two of you can watch us and join in if you want," Jalena pleaded to the guard, running her hand up the guard's inner thigh. Phelan just stared at Jalena's performance. Then suddenly, he walked up behind Jalena and put his hands on her hips. When Jalena said they could join in, the guards looked Jalena up and down with big grins on their faces. The guard Jalena touched shivered with desire. He turned around and chose one of the guards to stay behind. Jalena smiled at Phelan and then playfully bit his neck as they walked down the corridor to one of the enormous bedrooms. Before entering, Jalena stopped.
" Hang on, why keep all the fun to ourselves? I'm going to get a girlfriend of mine and maybe you guys could see some action between us," she said. The two guards licked their lips at the thought and let Jalena go and get her 'girlfriend'. When she came to the bottom of the stairs, Jalena looked around for Zeddrick. She saw him over in the corner of the room, chatting up some chick. A spark of jealousy flitted across her mind for a second before she surpressed it. Making her way over to him, she hiked up her dress just a tad so tht the split in the side showd off her smooth skinned thigh. When Zeddrick saw her approaching him in a seductive sway, his mouth dropped. She quickly grabbed him by the arm and dragged him to the bedroom where the two guards and Phelan was.
" What the hell is going on?" Zeddrick whispered to her, not taking his eyes off her exposed thigh.
" Shhhh. I'm getting you and Phelan into the vault. Just play along. You're my girlfriend I'm going to make out with," Jalena replied hotly.
" What!?!?!"
Jalena entered the room. Zeddrick noticed she had a dagger in each of her hands. Zeddrick peeped his head through the door. Phelan was lying on the bed, pretending to wait for Jalena to join him. Anger rose in Zeddrick's throat but he quickly surpressed it, remembering that this was only a peformance.

Jalena walked seductively over to Phelan who was laying on the bed. She winked at him, a sure sign that she was going to kill them soon. Slowly, Jalena crawled onto the bed, letting her dress reveal her smooth legs. She could hear the two guards on either side of her and Phelan. When she came face to face with him, she slowly lowered her lips onto his. Suddenly. Jalena flicked her hands to either side. Two loud thuds indicated that the guards were dead. Jalena quickly moved off of Phelan and made her way to the door. Phelan stood up and made his way to the door too, noticing Zeddrick watching them Outside in the corridor, Jalena rearranged her dress so no others would get any ideas.
" Alright, I've got you two this far, now go and do your job."

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick's thoughts were still bouncing back to the image of Jalena's thigh. [I]NO....must remain control....I have to finish this mission. I can't afford to screw up by becoming distracted....but....she did look great...NO![/I]

Phelan joined him and Jalena in the hall. The latter quietly closing the door behind her. With a quick nod Zeddrick and Phelan swiftly yet silently marched down the corridor, peeking into the rooms to find the one holding the vualt.

Closing in on the end of the hall, Phelan made a signal to Zeddrick. Zeddrick, not watching missed it, Phelan started to get irritated.

"NEMISIS!....I found it. Get over here will you." A harsh and surprisingly loud whispers was issued.

Zeddrick followed him into the room, switching on the lights casually. Both sat down at the desk at witch the vault security terminal was set on. Phelan was booting up his laptop and a large man walked in with a very angry look on his face.

"Damn it...I can't believe I am missing that action with that girl...stupid ****s telling ME to stand watch...I'll show them I---" The guards sentance trailed off as he sighted two blades rushing for his chest. In an instant the only sound coming from him was his lungs emptying for the last time.

"Get on it Phelan, I would whip out mine too but it seems unnecessary. You're skills should be enough, besides I better hide this body and continue to guard the door." His voice gave off a surprising command style tone. Something Phelan did not expect out of him, nor did he care for it.

In minutes a large metalic cracking noise was heard as the giant safe unlocked. Zeddrick rushed to the door, sticking his head out to both see if anyone noticed and to get Jelana. To his surprise she was right there, infact....her chest was right there at eye level. Zeddrick regained his composure in a split second.

"Hunter...the safe is open, shall we begin searching for the notebook?"

Jalena slowly shook her head, she walked into the vualt and and instant later walked out with the book in tow.

[I]What the...theere wasn't even any time spent looking for it in there. How did she know where to find it so fast...[/I]

[Redemption]

Jalena held Leonardo Da Vinci's notebook shakily in her hands.
[I]Maybe I'll know why I was brought into this world.[/I]
Jalena made her way swiftly to the door and walked out. Phelan and Zeddrick looked at each other, scrambled up and followed her. Suddenly, Jalena stopped and dropped the book. It fluttered to the ground. Phelan swept around and scooped up the book.
" Jalena what's wrong?"
" Something doesn't feel right." In an instant, Jalena ran down the corridor. Zeddrick's eyebrow arched. Something must have spooked her, he thought. Then he realised what had made Jalena run down the corridor. The murmur and music of the crowd downstairs had ceased. Phelan realised this too. They ran down the hall, Phelan clutching the notebook for dear life.

Jalena made her way downstairs. The first thing she saw was people, laying on the ground. She crouched down to the nearest person and checked their heartbeat. None. She stood up and realised that every person in this room was dead. She looked around for the reason. A low mist hung over the bodies. Then it hit her.
[I]Chemical warfare!!! Its a deadly gas thats killed all these people![/I]
Suddenly, Jalena started choking. Quickly she made her way upstairs, coughing and spluttering. She saw Phelan and Zeddrick running towards her as she collapsed to her knees. Both knelt in front of her as her vision started to blur.
" Jalena, what's wrong?" Phelan asked urgently as Jalena began to have a fit.
" Gas...people dead.......downstairs.....killed by.....gas...be careful......down there," she managed to whisper as darkness came over her.

[Zephyr]

Phelan lightly tossed the notebook to the ground, and caught Jalena as she fell to the side. Setting her head down slowly, Phelan checked her pulse and breath. Her pulse was strong, but slow, and her breathly was shallow, but still regular. He nodded to Zeddrick, how breathed a sign of relief, then knelt down and picked Jalena up.

"Grab the notebook, and follow me."

"Where are you going," Zeddrick asked.

"Back to the vault room. They have a first aid kit, which hopefully has a small oxygen tank in it. That will help clear the gas from her lungs." Phelan sighed and looked down at the ballroom below. "And we may get a clue as to what caused this."

Back up in the vault's anteroom Phelan set Jalena down and popped open the first aid kit. There was no oxygen tank inside, but the small breath mask inside had a balloon that would allow for a person to manually provide her with fresh oxygen. Phelan tossed the mask to Zeddrick, who immediately started helping Jalena. Meanwhile, Phelan used his laptop to hack into the palace's security system.

"It doesn't look like anyone tripped an alarm system, so I'd wager that the gas was put there intentionally," Phelan said, as he continued typing.

Zeddrick looked up. "I do not remember any screaming. That means it was most likely a slow release, and not someone going mad with a few gas grenades. We had best contact the others and see if they know anything."

[Redemption]

Darkness surrounded Jalena as she walked along a dark path, going towards a spot of light on the horizon. Suddenly gunshots ran out around her. Jalena dropped to the floor, grabbed her guns and shot in the direction of the shots. Nothing happened after that. Jalena got to her feet, utterly confused. She looked at the spot of light on the horizon again. It was growing in size, getting bigger and bigger. Jalena took a step back.
[I]This isn't right. I must be in a dream.[/I]
The light grew bigger and eventually engulfed her in its warmth. Words flew around her. She tried to make out what they said but they spun around her too fast. Then she realised that they were in another language....Latin......and Greek. Images of the members of AD-0 surrounded her. The words spun around them too. A loud bang behind Jalena made her spin around swiftly. A stone tablet floated in mid-air in front of her. Jalena approached it cautiously. There was something written in Greek engraved into the tablet. Leonardo's face appeared beside it and started gabbering in Latin, too fast for Jalena to translate.

Abruptly it all faded and reality came back into focus slowly. Jalena moaned and slowly opened her eyes. Zeddrick's face came into focus above her.
" What's happened?"

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Jalena stared into Zeddrick's eye for a moment her innocence shinning through. Then she asked.

"What's Happened?"

Zeddrick smiled gently " You breathed in some of that gas downstairs..you have been out for 15 minutes, I was getting worried, you were tossing and turning there for a little."

She smiled back. Then she turned sad. "I'm sorry...I got careless...I won't let it happen again." She looked down avoiding Zeddricks and Phelan's gaze.

""Don't worry about it..everyone makes mistakes...you know that right?" She seemigly ignored Zeddrick still staring down to the floor.

"I'll have the code cracked in a second. We'll get out of here and meet up with the others then." Phalen said in the pause still clicking away at the key board.

"You know what Phalen...I just realised...we could have just revered the ventilation in the ball room...I would have taken us half the time." A Grin crossed Zeddrick's face, admitting both their temporary stupidity. Phalen just looked up with a blank look on his face, the idea taking him for surprise as well.

Zeddrick helped Jalena off the table and onto her feet. The gas still lingering in her lungs causing her to become dizzy. Both walked to where they could watch Phalen finish cracking the code.

[Redemption]

The world kept spinning around her, making her feel sick. Images of her dream faded to and from her mind's eye. Zeddrick's words rolled around her mind, making her worse.
She coughed. Phelan looked up from his computer and snapped it shut.
" It's done. Lets go."
They started walking out when Jalena felt her knees collapse underneath her. Zeddrick and Phelan spun around to see Jalena sprawled across the floor, cursing in an language they couldn't understand. Both of them smiled. Zeddrick went to walk towards her when Phelan thrusted his laptop into his arms. He watched Phelan walk over to Jalena, pick her up effortlessly in his arms and walk out of the room. He watched the expression of Jalena's face as they passed. She intensely disliked being helpless. Zeddrick sniggered.
" I should have known...."

A few minutes later, Zeddrick and Phelan with Jalena in his arms met the others. Tanya, Leon and Blake were sitting on a wooden bench outside the mansion. Mangum was smoking steadily. They all turned there attention to Phelan and Zeddrick as they apporached. All of them stared wide-eyed at Jalena who was helpless in Phelan's arms. Gently, Phelan let Jalena slide her feet to the ground. She stood tenderly on them, leaning on Phelan for support.
" What the hell happened?" Magnum said, saying what everyone else wanted to say.
" Fom what I can tell.....and experienced....a deadly gas was released quickly but inconspiously into the ball room, causing what you now see in there. Have you all cleaned your tracks?" Jalena asked very business-like. They all nodded.
" Good. Now about this little attack. I assume it was an attack on the church itself since this is the Pope's Palace, however, there still may be the possibilty that the attack was aimed at us."

Hours later......
The jet's engines roared to life as the members of AD-0 take a rest on their homeward journey. Jalena flicked through Leonardo's handbook, translating everything it said. Most of it was about his inventions but there was a section which peaked Jalena's interest. She held it closer to her face, squinting at the writing. There was about a paragraph of Greek on the top of the page, following by Latin, most probably notes from Leondardo. She started to decipher it. It read:

[i]Έξι δολοφόνοι. Γεννημένος ελεύθερος ο κόσμος από το τρίτο, και ο πιό επικίνδυνος, σκοτάδι. Τα χέρια τους θα λεκιάσουν με το αίμα των ατόμων από την ημέρα η

μητέρα που τους γέννησε τους. Να σκοτώσει είναι ένα μέρος της φύσης τους ο ηγέτης τους, κρύο, σκληρός, θα οδηγήσει τους δολοφόνους παραστρατημένους. Η επιθυμία να κυβερνήσει θα οδηγήσει τον ηγέτη τους στην

παραφροσύνη και θα τερματίσει τον κόσμο πιό κοντά. Το σκοτάδι τους περιβάλλει. Είναι έμμονο. Αφήστε τα μαύρα χέρια τους να προστατεύσουν τις ζωές του αθώου.[/i]

Seven assassins. Born to free the world from the third, and most dangerous, darkness. Their hands will be stained with men?s blood from the day their mother gave birth to them. To kill is a part of their nature Their leader, cold, cruel, will lead the assassins astray. The desire to rule will lead their leader to insanity and bring the world closer to the end. Darkness surrounds them. It is immanent. Let their black hands protect the lives of the innocent.

'Leonardo's notes' Jalena wrote after the Greek.

[i]il 26 luglio

Recentemente ho ricevuto un ridurre in pani di pietra che

proviene dalla Grecia antica. Ho studiato la lingua e la società di questi ancients ed ho concluso

che questo ridurre in pani è uno scripture dall'oracolo di Delphic. Ma che cosa è questo? Che cosa è lo scopo di questa parte di scrittura? Tenterò di tradurre questo testo nella speranza di individuazione del

qualche cosa di degno della mia attenzione. Per credo che strette di questo scripture un prophecy ha fatto dal

priestess del loro dio Apollo e non ha luogo del mio tempo.


il 15 ottobre

Dopo molto la calcolazione e pensato, Infine ho tradotto il testo. Ingeniously è stato messo e mi dato molto dolore. Ma alla fine, i miei sforzi si sono pagato la volta dieci. La mia credenza era corretta. Il testo inciso su questo ridurre in pani di pietra era effettivamente

un prophecy fatto dal priestess di Apollo quella data sostengono due

mila anni fa. Predice che il nostro mondo futuro cadrà in una terza era di nerezza. So non delle prime due ere. Prego che questi assassins del ` descritti nel testo trasporteranno il

nostro mondo da questa era di nerezza.[/i]


26 July

I have recently received a stone tablet that originates from Ancient Greece. I have studied the language and society of these Ancients and have concluded that this tablet is a scripture from the Delphic Oracle. But what is this? What is the purpose of this piece of writing? I will endeavour to translate this text in hope of finding something worthy of my attention. For I believe this scripture holds a prophecy made by the priestess of their god Apollo and is not of my time.

15 October

After much calculating and thinking, I have finally translated the text. It was ingeniously encoded and gave me much grief. But in the end, my efforts paid themselves ten fold. My beliefs were correct. The text engraved onto this stone tablet was indeed a prophecy made by the priestess of Apollo that dates back two thousand years ago. It predicts that our future world will fall into a third era of darkness. I know not of the first two eras. I pray that these ?assassins? described in the text will deliver our world from this era of darkness.

Jalena sat back in her chair, not believing what she had just read.

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick tried to let the insident slide by. He couldn't though. [I]Oh come on man...you've been rejected and denied plenty of times...why is this ONE girl bothering you so much...She shouldn't distrack you from your goal. Ah crap who am I kidding I can't help it...[/I]

He looked over at the others...out side the mansion...something just didn't add up to him. He glanced at Jalena, gingerly taking a few steps.

[I]This isn't right....that sniper...what was he doing up there....he should have been able to warn us...I don't like this at all.[/I]

He gathered his things, making sure his suit was extar safe, then boarded the plane. Making his way to the back area. He sat alone thinking over the mission carefully. He looked up as Jalena moved back from the others too. She didn't however choose to sit by him as he had hoped.

The engines whined as the jet took flight. [I]This'll be a LONG trip back home.[/I]

[Redemption]

[COLOR=DimGray]Jalena sat back in her chair.

[I]I now know why I have been delivered to this world. I am one of these seven assassins that will deliver the world from evil. But it prophecises that I will lead them astray. It cannot be me. I have done nothing wrong.[/I]

Jalena felt drained of energy from the toxic gas that she had breathed in hours ago. She watched the others chatter happily. Except for Phelan and Zeddrick. Zeddrick sat by himself away from the group, just as she did. However, every now and again, she noticed that he glanced at her.

[I]Probably just watching over for me again. What is his deal? Was it because of my performance with Phelan last mission? The bedroom? No, it couldn't have been. He is smart enough to know that it is a performance.[/I]

She glanced over to Magnum.

[I]Why didn't he warn us about the gas? He must have warned the others that were scouting and protecting us but he didn't tell us. That is strange. I hope he isn't one of Zerverius's minions.[/I]

Jalena sighed, exhausted. She clutched Leonardo's notebook close and fell asleep.

Hours later....
The jet's wheels bumped on the tarmac, sending jolts through the cabin. It shook Jalena awake. She peered outside of the small window. The mansion whizzed by.
" Home...." she whispered to herself.

Once out of the plane and into her bedroom, Jalena collapsed onto the bed to find Luke Noble sitting on the side of it.
" What do you want to know?" he asked, sounding defeated and tired from the flight and Jalena's endless questioning. Jalena sat up gingerly.
" Everything."
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[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick watched as Jalena walked past him...he wanted to talk to her...He watched her leave the plan, the strange man following closely.
[I]What? Huh...what did I want to talk to her about? God only knows, I don't have the spine to tell her I care for her more than a comrade. And what's up with that guy...[/I]

He pushed these thoughts back however and entered his room. There he turned on the TV...immediatly seeing news updates on the massacre at the Pope's palace. This wasn't good...the whole christian world was in an uproar and they were laying the blame on anyone convinient.

"Our little pebble of a heist, just made its huge splash...."

He turned off the TV then disgusted with it, laying down in his bed he thought of how the missions were just getting better and better.

[Zephyr]

Phelan was jolted back to reality as the plane's tires touched the ground. The trip had lasted long enough for him to get a decent rest, and the air was smooth enough to avoid waking him. As the plane stopped he stood up, grabbed his equippment, and headed toward the door. On his way out Phelan caught the attention of Magnum, who nodded in his direction. Phelan returned the nod, and quickly made his way into the mansion.

Back in his room, Phelan begain checking over his laptop, making sure that nothing had wormed its way into his computer during the earlier mission. He stopped repeatedly to pace around the room, unable to keep his attention on the systems check. After about twenty minutes he sighed, shut down the computer, and left the room. Something was bugging him, and he needed som fresh air to clear his head. Grabbing his helmet from a small locker in the garage, Phelan hopped on his motorcycle and sped out of the mansion.

Phelan drove around the city, not really sure where he was headed, and still agitated about something. A short while later he found himself in a familiar part of the city's slum district, and right outside a small, unmarked bar. Known as "The Dive" to everyone around that area, this particular bar was owned by friend who owed him a favor. Inside he was greeted by a short young lady with long, brown hair, which framed a face who's innocence belied her true nature.

"Ah, Phelan," she chirped in her usual happy mood. "What can I get you?"

"Just a moment of your time, Amanda," Phelan said, looking at a short halway leading to her office, "if you can spare one, that is."

Amanda walked over to the halway, and leaned against one side. Phelan leaned against the other, and spoke in a low whisper. Most of the patrons were either asleep or too drunk to hear him, but it was best to be careful.

"I need to call in that favor that you owe me."

Amanda just nodded. "Of course. What is it that you need me to get."

"Information. On a person, an assassin. All I can tell you is his code name is 'Magnum,' and he specializes in sniping."

"It will take some time, but I should be able to get the info." Without much warning her tone changed from all business, to a friendly curiousity. "So, looking to hire this one, or did he piss you off."

Phelan smiled back at her. "Just want to confirm something. Hopefully it is just paranoia." With that, Phelan turned on his heel and headed back to the mansion. It seemed that the something that was bothering him had to do with Magnum.

[Redemption]

[COLOR=DimGray]" Everything?" Luke replied uncertainly.
" Answer every question I ask truthfully and you will be a free man," Jalena said. Luke nodded in agreement.
" First question, why were you following us on our mission?"
Luke hesitated to answer, but blurted it out when he saw Jalena reaching for her gun.
" I was sent by Zerverius..."
" You mean the Zerverius that made this operation unit?"
" Yes."
" What was your goal in following us?"
" Zerverius wanted me to grab that notebook you have in your hands right now."
" Why?"
" He never told me. He just said that it has valuable information in it that would save the world. Being the guillable agent I am, I took the job."
" Is there anything else?"
" Well...He wanted me to kill that friend of yours....what's his name?"
" Zeddrick?"
" No....the other one."
" Phelan?!?!"
" That's him."
" That bastard. Doesn't he understand Phelan is like a brother to me?"
" Is that all?"
" No. One more. Does Zerverius really work for the US Government?"
" Yes, he does. But he is the one who deals with POWs and tortures them to get information out of them. He isn't very liked and there's rumours going around the Pentagon that he will be sacked soon."
Thoughts were swirling around in Jalena's head. " You may go." Luke stood up and walked out of the door without taking a second look at Jalena.
[I]Why does Zerverius want Leonardo's notebook?[/I]
She looked at the shabby, leatherbound book.
" I think I will have to look through this more thoroughly."

A few hours later and Jalena could not find any reason why Zerverius would want this book. As she turned the last page and translated it, the information peaked her interest. It was about a metal that felt lighter than air.
" This would be a huge improvement in the military. Is this why Zerverius wants it?"
Jalena shook her head. It spun with the information given to her. SHe slipped the small notebook up her shirt, so Zerverius wouldn't be able to get at it, even if he dared he'd be blown away. Jalena walked out the door and to the swimming pool. She dangled her feet in the warm water.
" Wonders what's the next mission?"
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[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick sat in his bed thinking...he sat there for what seemed thrity minutes until his train of thought was cut by the intercom.

"Will Jalena please report to the top floor for debriefing."

It was that Henry guy, as far as Zeddrick could tell he had been an alright sort of man, besides for his horrible companion. He drifted off again but the message was repeated two more times. [I]Idiots, maybe she doesn't feel like talking right now? Maybe she's asleep, you should give her a break....[/I]

Raising his arms in the air out of frustration. "Argh...That's the fourth time...I have to get out of here before it drives me insane."

He walked about the garden for a while before he saw her there sitting by the pool. He strolled over and sat down next to her. She looked and saw who it was smiling then.

"Hello Zeddrick...I thought you'd be asleep by now..."

"Nope...too tired to sleep HA! No actually I just felt like some fresh air...Oh by the way...they are calling to you to meeting room. I think that bastard wants his prize."

She saddend a bit he saw it in her eyes. "Yeah I figured he'd be calling here soon enough. I guess I'll get it over with."

"Do you want me to wait by the door way, that way if you need me i ca-"

She but a finger to his lips silencing him with her erie calm. "No...you don't have to do that...I'll be fine I promise." With that she got up and left.

[Zephyr]

Phelan barely noticed the buildings as the flew by. Being out this long was probably going to piss off Zerverius, but he honestly didn't care about that. Zerverius's opinion did not rate high on his list at the moment, and he was too bored to give a damn even if it did. Phelan needed something to keep his mind off of his troubles. For a moment he though about finding the nearest underground fight and kicking someone's ***, but a memory from the last mission stopped him.

[i]I doubt Jalena with quite so nice this time around. Wonder what it is she hates so much about me choosing to fight in the underground.[/i]

Those thoughts quickly left Phelan's mind as he noticed a familiar pair of headlights in his mirrors. The same headlights that had been following him fo several blocks.

[i]Looks like the suits are here. They're good at tracking, I'll give them that, but lousy at hiding the fact they are following me.[/i] Phelan smiled under his helmet. [i]This should keep me entertained for a while.[/i]

The motorcycle jerked forward as Phelan twisted the throttle into high speed. In responce the headlights behind him sped up. Phelan darted between the minimal traffic, had it been earlier in the day it would have been easier to lose the suits. For the next thirteen minutes the two vehicles played street tag, before Phelan managed to hide himself. Another smile crossed his face as the truck sped past, never slowing down. Having found the fun he was seeking Phelan finally returned to the masion. Inside the garage were two black-suited men exiting a large SUV. Phelan parked near them, and got off his motorcycle. As he walked by he threw a little comment their way.

"Better luck next time guys." Phelan began laughing as he returned to his room.

[Redemption]

[COLOR=DimGray]Jalena walked along the corridor slowly, making Zerverius wait for her. In the mood she was in right now, she couldn't give a crap whether she was beaten or not. He was NOT going to get Leonardo's book. She turned the corner and ran straight into Henry, who knocked her to the floor. Books and paperwork went flying everywhere.
" Ow!" Jalena said, rubbing her head. Henry stood up and looked at who he had collided with.
" Jalena! I'm sorry! Didn't see you coming!" Henry apologised as he pulled her up from the ground.
" It's alright Henry."
" Zerverius is in a foul mood, better watch out my friend."
" Don't worry. I have my faithful partners with me."
Henry looked shocked as Jalena knocked on the door of Zerverius's office.

" Come in."
Jalena entered. Zerverius spun around in his chair.
" I want Da Vinci's notebook," he commanded bluntly.
" Why?" Jalena wuestioned his authority for the first time in her life.
" Why? WHY! Because I ordered you to give it to me! That's why girl!" Zerverius said, standing up from his chair, looking menacing.
" Is it because of the information about the metal that's lighter than air? Or is it because he is the key to something worse? Something that would start a new World War?" Jalena questioned, now taking the gun out of her thigh holster and pointing the barell at Zerverius. His eyes narrowed.
" How did you know?"
" You trained me the best you could didn't you? Well here's your finished product. You should be proud."
Zerverius couldn't believe that she had pulled a gun at him, but he was always ready for this day.
" You are indeed one fine assassin Jalena, but you have yet to feel the world's wrath on you. The feelings and emotions that swirl around people today, you have no knowledge of that. That is why you are the perfect assassin."
" That's wher you're wrong Zerverius. I have feelings and emotions. They are just very well hidden. Beaten at your own game old man."
" Hmph. Well I sincerely hope I get to see you again Jalena. If you survive."
With that Zerverius pushed a button and a battalion of troops stepped out of the forest that surrounded the mansion. In a few seconds, Zerverius had broken the window and jumped out of it, masterfully landing and commanded the fire on the mansion. Soon, it was rocked by missiles and grenade explosions. Jalena ran out of the mansion, grabbing Henry on the way.
" What the hell is happening?" he asked, running right behind Jalena.
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[Zephyr]

Phelan ducked behind the bed in his room as the window burst from the gunfire. A soldier stepped through the broken remains of the glass, his gun ready. Reaching between the bed and the nightstand next to it, Phelan grabbed a small 9mm handgun that Jalena had insisted he keep, just in case. Hopping up and over the bed Phelan fired three shots at the soldier. His aim was not good enough to kill the man, but stunned him as the bullets struck his bullet-proof vest.

Phelan tossed the pistol aside and drew his knife. Using all of his momentum, he drove the blade straight through the kevlar fibers, which are useless against blades, and into the man's lung. A twist of the blade, and a flick of the wrist cut into his aorta. The soldier dropped like a puppet with its strings cut.

[i]I'll have to remember to thank Jalena for forcing me to keep that gun,[/i] Phelan thought as he picked up the soldier's rifle. [i]An M-16A2, standard issue military rifle.[/i] Phelan's training had included the use of handguns and rifles, with the M-16 being the one he was tested on most. Normally he never worked with guns, since he was trained for stealth missions, but in this case their was no way he would survive with a knife and garrote alone.

Phelan grabbed the soldier's vest, now covered with blood on the inside, and put it on under his leather jacket. He also took the man's extra M-16 ammo magazines, the handgun he had used earlier, and the spare magazine for the handgun. The last thing he took before heading out was his motorcycle helmet and keys, which would most likely be needed to escape, and his computer pack, which was small enough to fit on the back of the vest. Having collected the most important items, he left the room in search of Jalena and Zeddrick.

[Hayashi Hansuke]

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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][i]"I think what happened on our last mission will lead my comrades into confusion. I just hope that they would not easily judge me for what happened that time."[/i] Magnum told to himself, with a lighted cigarette in his lips. The memories of the last mission still haunts and puzzles him. Memories that still leaves a big question mark on the inner side of his mind.[/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][i]"Well I guess I should have a little relaxation for myself."[/i] Magnum exclamied pulling out his two Ballers and making them spit out bringers of death into the target dummy positioned in the target range of the AD-O HQ. Magnum almost emptied all the bullets from the two "doombringers" to the helpless dummy if someone can tell that it is a dummy after Magnum peppered it with bullets.[/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][i]"I think that's all for my therapy right now."[/i] reloading back his guns and putting it again on their holsters Magnum puffed the cigarette one last time and throw it away when he heared a loud sound of explosives and gunfire coming from the mansion. [i]"Wait a minute? Gunfire in the mansion?? MAN this is gonna be fun!"[/i] Magnum unholstered again his guns and started to run to the source of the gunfire where he saw two men that look like elite forces by the way they look runnning towards him and started to spray bullets to him. Magnum hurriedly went for cover and then returned fire to the two elites with their brains busting out of thir skull and dropped their lifeless bodies to the floor. [i]"Damnit! I hope the others are alright! I don't want to put their lives in danger ever again!"[/i] Magnum said darting out to the direction of the rooms of his fellow assasins.[/size][/font]

[Redemption]

[COLOR=DimGray]Jalena sprinted like wind with Henry not far behind. Bullets shattered the glass of the windows near them, spraying them with glass. Jalena and Henry shielded themselves with their arms, although in the process of getting cut. Soon they were in an inner corridor with no windows to the outside to worry about. Henry puffed and panted, hodling his kness with exhaustion. Jalena hadn't even broke a sweat. Footsteps echoed from downstairs. Orders were given to find the assassins of AD-0. Jlaena hid behind the railings of the stairs, a risky place yes but easy to escape from. She signalled Henry to go up the corridor more.

Suddenly bullets whooshed past Jalena's ear. One tore through her arm. She gave a cry of anguish. Lucky it wasn't her shooting arm. Flipping over the railings and landing perfectly on the ground, Jalena shot every officer in the vicinity. Footsteps came from behidn her. She was about to shoot when Phelan's voice came to her.
" Jalena..."
" Phelan! Henry is upstairs. Damn Zerverius was using us."
" I guessed so much." The two ran back up the staircase to feel the penetration of bullets at their heels. The two grabbed Henry and ran to Zeddrick's room, wondering where the hell the others were.[/COLOR]

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick sat there still at the pool when explosions rocked the mansion and pool area. He jumped up seeing a number of men marching forward out of the woods. [I]Ah shit...what's all this then?[/I] He rushed towards the mansion, two troopers appearing before him. He ran right between them, the troopers fell to the ground. Dead. He reached the stair case to find Jalena and Phelan exiting his room.

"I'm not in there....in case you didn't notice." A funny grin on his face.

"Joking at a time like this....will you ever grow up." Phelan shook his head and rushed down the steps. Jalena followed, Zeddrick picked up the pace next to her.

"Are you ok?" He eyes her injuries, instantly ripping a bit of his shirt to tie the wound bleeding on her arm.

"I'll manage Zeddrick...we have to get out of here. And find that bastard for this."

"You really need to drop this whole trained killer thing...its a real bummer. I mean it you know..."

She looked up, her cold eyes still shining in their intensity. She didn't answer as they rushed into the woods.

[Redemption]

[COLOR=DimGray]Jalena sprinted through the forest with Phelan, Zeddrick and Henry close at her heels. She could hear the army close behind them. But what was really going through her mind was what Zeddrick said.
[I] I don?t know how to drop it. I don?t want to. It?s a part of me. I don?t want to lose another part of myself just for someone else?s benefit. [/I]
Suddenly Jalena bumped into a body. She looked up into the face of Magnum.
? Magnum??
Zeddrick and Phelan were at Jalena?s side in a instant. She winced in pain as one of them gripped her shot wound.
? So, did you organise this attack with Zerverius? Or are you here as a trap?? Zeddrick asked bluntly. Henry looked back at the approaching army. Magnum was about to reply when Henry interrupted.
? Sorry but I think we?re going to have unwelcome company if we don?t move soon.?
Jalena nodded in agreement as Phelan let go of her arm. The four of them ran towards the edge, following Jalena who knew the forest like the back of her hand.

When they arrived, four motorbikes stood at the ready. They were covered in camouflage so no one knew they were there except for Jalena. She pulled off the camouflage.
? Everyone get on. Henry, you?re with me. We?ll meet at Angel Warehouse if anyone gets lost.?
The five hopped on the bikes and took off, speeding towards Washington DC. Once out on the open road and just going into the city on the main four-laned highway, Jalena looked behind her. Two black Mercedes sped towards them. Bullets sprayed at the members of AD-0, specifically Jalena who was at the back of the pack. She swerved and looked at the others who were far ahead of her.
[I] I have to protect them. [/I]
Jalena stood up on the bike, still holding on the handlebars.
? What are you doing?!?? Henry asked, panicking.
? Take control of the bike. Stay ahead of the black cars but not too far ahead. Ok?? Jalena replied. Henry nodded, unsure about what Jalena was going to do but grasped the handles like she said. Jalena turned to face the cars, focusing herself. This had to be done by pure instinct. With one great leap, Jalena sprung off the bike and onto the first Mercedes? roof. Jalena flicked open her soft leather trench coat, grabbed out one gun with blinding speed and shot straight down through the roof, killing the driver instantly. The car swerved side to side as the passenger tried to grab hold of the wheel. Jalena then flipped onto the bonnet and disposed of the new driver. With no one in control of the car, it lost control and smashed into the side railing. Jalena sprung off the car before it collided and rolled masterfully across the road, not even gaining a scratch. Henry observed what Jalena was doing and stopped the bike beside her. She quickly jumped on behind Henry and they took off. The second Mercedes followed closely. Jalena twisted around and two shots rang out from her gun. The two front tires exploded and the car jerked forward as the it skidded. This caused the two suits in the front to smash through the windscreen. Jalena turned back around as city blocks sped past her.

Minutes later, the members of AD-0 arrived at Angel Warehouse. They all came in looking flustered from their run. Jacob was drying a large platter of shot glasses when he saw them enter.
? Bit early for a drink?? Jacob started before noticing their red faces and Jalena?s ready-to-kill look,? What happened??
? Zerverius used us to do his dirty work,? Jalena spat.
? He wants to start another World War,? Phelan added.
? I?m not surprised,? Jacob answered, continuing to dry glasses.
? Well we have to wait now,? Jalena stated, sitting on a stool and sculled a bit of vodka from the bottle. Zeddrick stared at her. Jacob and Phelan showed no sign of surprise.
? Wait for what?? Zeddrick and Magnum added in unison.
? A new member.?

OOC: Ok we?re staying here a while but the bad guys bust in and start a fight. You guys can choose when that happens.
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