RPG Darkness Falls: The Shadows Of Man [M-LSV]

[Kairi]

[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=3]Chapter One: New Beginnings...[/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkSlateGray]News of the teams success spread throughout all of earth like wildfire. Due to their efforts...the virus that once plagued their planet was now destroyed. So much death had already taken place due to its affects..tranforming humans into vampires, which apparently began due to the presidents daughter Maria being infected; which seemed to spread thoughtout the entire city of England...where Werewolves apparently resided as well.

Along with sand-vipers...Gargoyles...zombies...the team was fully thrown into the mix of things. But because of each of their own gifts and experieces..they were able to resolve the situation..and helped earth settle down into a more calm environment. They never did find out who created and administered the virus to the general public..but everyone was so happy for their victory against the darkness..most didn't even ponder the thought.

M never truly felt that they had won...they might have completed their mission...but the war for earth was far from over; as he was sure that many of the others felt the same way.

[CENTER]***[/CENTER]

~The Base~

M was in the exercise room, hitting a punching bag...thinking about what Commander Red has just talked to him about...it had been little over a 2 weeks that the Heaven Project had been called for an assignment.

[I]M...I know you all are still tired from the last mission...but something else has come up...something that has nothing to do with the virus. We've confirmed that we contained and eradicated the virus...but something else is sturring which I'm sure you already know...[/I]

[I]In two days...you and the rest of the team will be sent to Tokyo, Japan; where you will meet up with an expert in regards to your mission. I'm sorry I can't tell you anymore than this...you will be briefed in full detail when you arrive. I will inform the others...I just wanted you to be the first to know. [/I]

"Damn son of a bitch!'' M muttered underneathe his voice as he continued to force his punches into the bag. He had already tuned down the strength of his artificial arm to balance its strength to its right so that he didn't tear the bag to shreads.

"Nothing ever changes..." M's sweat poured down his exposed back as he contiued his routine...trying to sort out all of his thoughts. His love for Andy held strong...they just seemed on and off as of late. He understood; especially with Andy's tattoo, what held her powers in check, now broken...must be tough on her. He did all that he could...and it seemed like it did some good. M was just tired...and drained.

Everyone else seemed to be relaxing during this break of their's...but M felt restless...ever since lossing control that one night...things just seemed a little different.

[B]Attention all of the Angelic Team...you are to report to the meeting room in 2 hours where Commander Red will hand you all your evaluations to this point...and thee potential mission at hand. [/B] the loud speaker could be heard perfectly throughout the entire complex as M stopped and whipped his head with a towel.

"So its begun..." he said to himself as the electronic doors opened to the exercise room as he left....preparing to get himself dressed properly. [/COLOR] [/SIZE]

OCC: Alright everyone:)...darkness is now up and running again. For those who didn't repost for this rpg...they are still with us until I choose to kill them off. Other than that...let us all post whatever we'd like:)...and await the meeting.

[Blayze]

[SIZE=1]It?s been a while, thought Lee as he walked through the doors of the Team Heaven headquarters. He scanned his identity card over the scanner and walked through the metal detectors. He scratched the beard that had grown over the last couple of months, and tugged at his longer, more unmanageable hair. He hadn?t been near any available toiletries for a while.

He walked into the communal lounge area, and saw a few people sitting around. He walked in slowly, and cleared his throat. The people sitting talking turned their heads, and their faces lit up. It was Eric, M and Andy. They all got up and ran over to Lee. M embraced him like a brother, Eric shook hands with him awkwardly, and Andy hugged him tightly.

?We?ve missed you, Lee, especially Ivy,? said Andy.

?Well I?ve missed you guys too,? replied Lee, ?Speaking of which, where is Ivy??

?I think she?s in the training room,? said M.

?Typical Ivy, I guess,? said Lee. He went to his room and dropped his bag off, then walked down the corridor to find Ivy. He opened the door into training room 1, and Ivy was inside, kicking and punching a punch-bag furiously, working up a tremendous sweat.

?Is this a bad time?? he said. Ivy turned around, and saw Lee. Her face brightened up immensely, and she ran over to Lee and threw her arms around him. He hugged her back, and they kissed.

?How have you been?? asked Lee.

?I?ve been pretty good. I got a little more control over my powers. More importantly, how have you been??

?It?s not been easy, but I?ve worked a few things out, and I?ve become a lot better with my powers. I spent a while in Britain, trying to find some sort of living relatives, but no luck there, as the entire place was almost deserted, so then I decided I needed some relaxation, so I went to a monastery in Tibet, where I learnt a lot about my powers. I?ve been meditating a lot recently, and it has really helped me calm myself. How have things been around here??

?Pretty quiet compared to your last time here. We?ve had no viral outbreaks, no werewolves, vampires, zombies or gargoyles, you?ll be glad to hear. But we?ve had a couple of adventures. I?m sure the others will tell you about them. Have you seen everyone??

?I?ve seen Andy, M and Eric, but no-one apart from that.?

?We?ve got a newcomer called Jace, she?s an elemental. You probably want to meet her later. Farel and Taikaru should be around somewhere as well.?

?It?s good to see you again, Ivy.?

?And you, Lee.? They kissed again, and Ivy went back to her training, while Lee left the room to try and find everybody else?[/SIZE]

[demonchild781]

[FONT=Arial Narrow][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]Jace slid down in his chair upon seeing the pile of folders that were slapped onto his desk. Nine vanilla folders with different names on the tags. He brought his eyes up to his boss.

"What the hell is all this?" He retorted.

"Your assignment," the man said coldly. "They'll be arriving in two days. You might want to look those files over." The man turned around and started to leave the small cubicle.

"Is this the Heaven Project, Jason?" Jace called after the heavy set man.

"You catch on quick kid." The man threw over his shoulder as he left.

Despite everything that was happening on Earth, Tokyo had remained fairly untouched with all its technology protecting it. Jace had come here young and became a local officer. When the lights went out and Jace lost everything, he and a few other rag-tags joined together to save the city before it fell. Now they all worked in a small underground firm erradicating the filth that tried to take over the city.

Jace took a deep sigh as he reached for the top folder.

[B]M[/B]

"That's it? That's his whole name?" Jace shook his head and laughed. "This should be real fun." He flipped one the file and browsed over the information inside. "The moon, huh? Never met any one from the moon before. Should be interesting." He smiled to himself as he grabbed the next file.

[B]Lee Sheridan[/B]

He scanned over the names of the others before opening Lee's file.

[B]Farel Sandivar

Eric Corvis

Andromeda Madison

Taikaru

Ivy Minamora[/B]

"Well she's hot," Jace said upon opening Andromeda's file. "Prefer's to be called Andy, huh? I think I'll just stay to the formalities." Jace smiled as he slid her folder to the side to pick up the one he had skipped over.

There was something about this folder, this guy, that really drew his attention and he just couldn't put his finger on it. "Eric Corvis, common enough name I guess," Jace found himself talking out loud still. "Attractive too." Jace scanned through the small file before slidding it out of the way as well.

The last folder contained what his mission was to be with all these rag-tag losers. It had a list of set targets and questionables that they were to investigate and/or destroy.

"This seems simple enough." Jace said shoving all the folders into his desk. He stood, grabbed his caught off the back of his chair and walked towards the exit. A few co-workers called after him with good-byes and friendly teasing.

**********************

Jace's small appartment was housed above a small tavern, one of the last remaining ones in Tokyo. The reason it stood still was because most of the underground force was housed above it, and every one needed a drink every now and again.

Jace watched the door slide open as he stepped into the crumbling building. There were a few strays sitting around the place as Jace walked up to the bar and sat down, throwing his arms onto the counter.

"The usual?" The bartender asked as he swept by.

"Yeah," Jace replied.

The bartender filled a shot glass and slid it down the table towards Jace. With let effort, Jace caught the glass without spilling a drop. He downed the liquid and slammed the glass back on the table.

[B][I]I wonder if they'll find out.[/I][/B] Jace thought to himself. [B][I]I don't much care for these pshyics, despite my skills. They go around peeking in people's heads where they don't belong. Little Bastards. If I had my way...[/I][/B] Jace let the thought trail off. No need thinking like that. They were here to help save humanity, not make it worse. The least he could do was be helpful and show them the ropes. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[Redemption]

[COLOR=Red][FONT=Trebuchet MS]Silence hung in the air like death.

Andy stood in the centre of a dark room. She had her head slightly bowed and her eyes closed. Concentration was needed to control her gifts now that her tattoo had disappeared.

Before her was a column of marble - one of the hardest types of stone on earth. It was a training sesson to see how far Andy's abilities extended. Red stood behind a double fire-proofed glass section. He could barely see Andy standing in the centre of the room.

" Sir..." came a voice from an officer. " Temperature rising in the room."

Red looked at Andy. He could see her clothing waft upwards with the waves of heat.

" Temperature reading 80 degrees fahrenheit Sir and rising. 100....... 120...... 150...... 200........ 250....... 300........ 400 ...... 600 ....... 800........ 1000....... 1500....... 2000...... Sir, how is this possible?"
" Her dampener has vanished. I don't know how, but these tests are essential. I need to know if she's become a danger or not, and if she can control them," Red replied.

Abruptly, Andy opened her eyes. They were a fire red, burning and intense. The instant she opened her eyes, the column of marble burst into flame and turned into ash. The temperature of the room rose sharply a second after her eyes were opened but soon returned to normal.

The door hissed open and Andy walked through it, walking to Red's side.
" So?" she asked. Her brow dripped with sweat and her clothes felt heavy on her back.
" Your powers have increased significantly. You have grown to be a threat to the Team. However, since you seem to have them under some sort of control, you will remain on the Team," Red replied in a sort of regal manner. The tone half peeved Andy off but she let it slide.
" Good."
With that, she left.

[center]***********************[/center]

Walking the corridors by herself, Andy wondered where M would be. She had to tell him the good news that she was permitted to stay with the Team as long as her powers were under control. All she wanted to do was give him a kiss.

Not looking where she was going, Andy accidently knocked into a guy who looked rather lost, but on the other hand, very handsome.
" Oh, sorry. Wasn't looking where I was going...." Andy apologised, looking at this guy's face.
" It's ok..." was all he said before continuing on in the corridor. Andy continued, but she couldn't help but look back at the man's retreating back. Obviously he was new, but was he a new member of Team Heaven?

Making her way back to the living quarters of the Team, Andy found M sitting on the couch in the common-room, seemingly in his own world. She walked up behind him and gave him a kiss on the neck.
" Hey you...." she said quietly to him.
" You're back. Hear the announcement?" M said a bit seriously.
" Yeah. Red told me before I went into the test."
" And how did it go?"
" I can stay. As long as I keep them under control."
M smiled up at her. " That's good."[/COLOR][/FONT]

[lil kitsune boy]

Eric sat on his bed, in just a pair of pants with a guitar in his lap. He plucked the strings on the archaic instrument. He'd never been to good with the thing but, then again, he'd never really practiced.

He gave the thing a strum, letting the sound fill the room. She used to love it when he played, no matter how bad it sounded. He remembered the way she used to smile, the way she smiled before that night. He sighed, his head falling a bit.

[I]'Feeling down?'[/I] he heard, [I]Well, you'll get over it.[/I]

He strummed the guitar again, feigning like he hadn't heard it.

[I]'She did love that thing, didn't she?'[/I] the voice continued. Eric felt his hand twitch.

'You don't deserve to talk about her.' he said.

[I]'Ah, so you haven't gone deaf.'[/I] the voice said, [I]'Not that it would matter, since I'm in your very mind.'[/I]

'What the hell do you want?' Eric asked, aggrevation showing in his voice.

The voice didn't answer. All Eric heard was a sharp laughter.

'Damn weirdo.'

The laughter stopped, [I]'I am hurt, my precious.'[/I] the voice said, [I]'But, I will forgive. We made excellent progress last time. Maybe this time, we can see you fall, eh?'[/I]

'Go to hell.' Eric said as the PA came on.

[B]Attention all of the Angelic Team...you are to report to the meeting room in 2 hours where Commander Red will hand you all your evaluations to this point...and the potential mission at hand.[/B]

[Akieen Cloud]

Ivy walked out of the room about 30 minutes before the meeting she was glad Lee was back. She had also heard there was a newbie on the team. Jace.
"I wonder if he's a prick or not..."
I vy had become less civil and had gained control of her power pretty well. She was proud of her self as well. she had snuck up to Red's door one night and set off one of her gold bombs by his door, luckily when they go off, no eveidance is left. He knew it was her anyway...she had gotten janitor duty for a week but it was woth it to see the panic striken commander for once. Ivy laughed at the memory and how Andy had scolded her for it. She walked to her room showered and dressed. Walking to the cafiterira she grabbed an apple and walked over to a vending machine and got two root beers. She walked to Lee's room and knocked on the door.
"Hello?"
"It's Ivy..open up Lee."
The door slid open and she slipped in turning around she handed him a root beer and gave him a quick kiss. She sat on his bed and bounced a few times smileing at him. She twisted the cap off the drink and took a swig. "So I wanna know where you've been, how you've been and what you did while you were gone. What did you see?"
Lee laughed and sat in a chair by the bed.
"You've loosened up alot haven't you Ivy?"
"I have...I like it...I think I get on Andy's nerves now though...But this is how I was before. I like being back to normal. With everything calming down now for a while I got the chance with the help of M to find my true self again...and I came to find...I've missed it."
She looked at him and giggled. Something he had never heard her do before...ever.

[lil kitsune boy]

Eric resumed strumming his guitar, trying to figure out a progression. After almost two hours, he started to get the hang of it.

[I]'You're going to keep ignoring me?'[/I]

Eric gave up on the progression, instead going for one of the songs he'd actually been able to play. The sound filled the room, leaking out into the hall. It seemed like the kind of song that would calm the mind and relax the body, if it weren't so full of sadness.

'Crowded streets are cleared away, one by one... Hollow heroes separate, as they run...' he sang.

[I]'What was that drivel?'[/I] the voice asked.

'You don't know?' Eric chuckled, 'I thought you were in my very mind.'

[I]'That doesn't mean I know everything that goes on in there.'[/I] the voice said, '[I]You are an enigma, even to me.'[/I]

'Well, that's reassuring.' he laughed as he resumed singing, 'Wise man wonder while, strong men die... show me how it ends it's alright,' he began singing to the voice, 'show me how defenseless you really are... Satisfied and empty inside, that's alright, let's give this another try...'

He continued until the voice faded away. By then, it was time to go to the meeting. He placed the guitar carefully on his bed and grabbed a shirt before heading out.

[Blayze]

[SIZE=1]Lee was in the bathroom, shaving. The cut-throat razor slid against his skin, taking all the hair off his face. Soon he had smooth skin and no visible facial hair, although the hair on his head was taking over, now shagging into his eyes. He flicked it out of his eyes and left the bathroom, putting his shirt on.

Ivy noticed that he had become significantly more muscular during his time away, and smiled. He walked over to her, pleased that she was smiling, and kissed her.

"I guess we should start towards the meeting room," said Lee, looking at his watch, "It's been almost two hours."

"I guess you're right," replied Ivy. They left the room and began on their way to the meeting room.

(OOC: Sorry it's short and sweet-I'm kinda brain-dead today)[/SIZE]

[Akieen Cloud]

Ivy bounced along happily down the hall, Lee almost wouldn't reconze her if he didn't know who she was already. She stopped and turned smiling at him, he smiled back.
"Something wrong Lee?"
"No nothing, why?"
"You seem alittle uptight is all."
She waited for him to catch up and grabbed his arm leaning her head on his shoulder, another thing she had never done before. He smiled and shook his head.
"I've missed you Lee."
"I've missed you too."
She let go and ran down the hall towards Andy.
"Hey Andy! Whatcha doin?"
Ivy ran a hand through her hair allowing it to fall in her face and blinked as it flashed a bright gold and stayed that way.
"Oh no...my powers are going heywire again..."
she shrugged and looked back at Lee, her hair now a bright gold. Andy looked at her and shook her head.
"Let's go, M and commander Red are probably waiting on us."
Ivy gave a mock salute and followed Andy into the meeting hall, she saw a young man that she had never seen before and didn't reconize.
[I]that must be Jace...looks like a loner...[/I]
she sat down with Lee beside her and M on the other side, Andy sat beside M. Commander red stood up and cleared his throat, Ivy sat intently listening for their next mission.

[Kairi]

OCC: Just so that everyone knows...Jace is not at the base with the others;)...he's in Japan actually...please read posts so that confusion like that doesn't happen:)...thanx

[COLOR=DarkSlateGray][SIZE=1]Everyone began to gather into the meeting room, with Commander Red of course at the head. Carl, Julius, Eric, M,Taikaru, Andy, Ivy, and Lee all sat at the table in front of Red...awaiting their orders quietly.

"It's good to see everyone up and about again..." Red began..."we've been through quite a lot together...and I'm sorry to say that our services have been requested once again."

Everyone remained quite...being respectful to the Commanders status, waiting to listen to his words.

"Here in my hands are you progress reports for you all to read. President Micah has taken quite an interest in every single one of you; so all of you have been evaluated...in terms of abilities...improvements, weaknesses...all in which are free for all of you to read at your leisure. Now...onto more important matters...."

"As you are well aware...there hasn't been any word of another virus infection since Taikaru created her anti-virus. For that I congradulate you all for...but that unfortunately is not the end. We've been getting reports...and rumors...of some kind of power shifting around earth. Even with the virus eliminated...I, as well as the rest of you probably have felt a resinating evil upon earth."

"Thirteen hundred hours ago...we were contacted by New Tokyo of a disturbance rising within the city structure. They dont know what it is...but there are scenes of.........massacres...brutal killings throughout the city. These scenes seem close in relation to the events that took place at New Berlin that fateful day."

"So Project Heaven of course has taken a great interest in this case...and I'm sending all of you to check it out...your objectives are as followed...

One: Seek out Jace , he will be your contact who will provide you with additional information; he apparently is an expert in the matter.
Two: Seek out and kill the cause for these murders
Three: As always...find out any information you can about the events at New Berlin.

You all leave in 25 hundred hours...get ready everyone...and God speed."

Commander read closed his book as everyone rose from their seats.
"Hey Andy..." M asked..."you wanna go get something to eat...I'm starving."

"Yea sure....hey everyone...wanna come with us to the mess hall!"

Everyone agreed...saying that they'd meet M and Andy there. With all of them going their seperate ways...M gave Andy a kiss, taking her hand...and walked together down the hall towards the cafeteria. [/SIZE] [/COLOR]

OCC: Just making a little bit more time for everyone else to post...

[Meggido]

OOC: Well since Kiba hasn't posted yet I'll start for both our characters.

Farel and Taikaru were sitting under a tree in the facilities garden. They just wanted to relax and be together. They didn't need words silence was all they needed. Farel had his arm around Taikaru's shoulder. She was lying on his shoulder. The two of them had become closer over the two months but had decided to take it slow so Taikaru could work through her new emotions and get use to a relationship.

The had spent a part of the two months searching for Taikaru's brother but with no luck so far. It seemed to be getting her down but Farel was always there to support her. He did love her. They sat quietly and stared out over the garden.

M came out to the garden and spotted them sitting under the tree. He quickly walked over to them.

"Hey. Thought I should warn you that we have a meeting soon," He said.

"Ok thanks," Farel replied.

M headed back to the building. Farel took removed his arm from Taikaru's shoulder.

"Well I guess we should head back inside," He said.

She just nodded. The two of them stood up and hand in hand, headed back into the facility.

OOC: short but re-introduces the two. Also this event occurs before Kairi's last post. Thanks for forgetting me when you mentioned everyone Kairi. :(

[Redemption]

[COLOR=Red][FONT=Trebuchet MS]Andy walked besides M as they made their way down to the mess hall. There was a silent understanding between them. Andy held M's tightly in hers.

A sudden grumbling broke the silence. Andy looked astonished at M whose cheeks grew a little red.
" Was that your stomach?" Andy asked in amazement.
" Yes, I think it was," M replied.
Andy laughed.

Soon, they entered the mess hall. There were a few soldiers scatter around the many tables. All of them seemed to congregate to one specific table and talked to each other. Small bursts of laughter could be heard from the group as they swapped night-clubbing stories.

Andy shook her head.
" Sometimes I wonder what it's like to be normal, without these gifts," she said softly, half to herself.
" Me too. Life would be a bit easier, wouldn't it? Not as many complications," M replied. She agreed.

They walked over to the cafeteria and ordered what they wanted. Sitting down a table away from the soldiers, M and Andy began talking about the mission.
" Does anyone have any ideas on what coudl be causing this?" Andy asked M.
He shook his head. " A complete mystery. This expert, Jace, is supposed to have some faint idea, or at least some theories."
" Oh. Do you know this person?"
" No."
" Ok."
Andy had M's hand in hers. She stroked it gently. It was his artificial one, but she couldn't tell the difference. It was still part of him.

Their meals were set down in front of them. M dug in, his stomach constantly growling while they were waiting. Andy watched him chow down as she picked at hers, not feeling particularly hungry. She still had nerves from the test beforehand.
" Are you all right Andy?" M asked.
Andy looked up. " Yeah."
M looked at her with a concerned face. " That's your favourite food in front of you. Normally you'd have that gone in two seconds. What's wrong?"
Andy smiled weakly. " Still have nerves from the test. That's all."
M gave her a hug. " It's all right. You passed it. That's the main thing."
" Yeah."
" Now, you need to finish that. We have to go and pack soon."
" Ok."[/COLOR][/FONT]

[Kiba_the_Chosen]

OOC: Sorry for that everyone. I just am on Spring Break and all. :animeswea This will be after the meeting to let you know. In the mess hall.

[COLOR=DimGray]Taikaru sighed at her table after sitting down. "Anything wrong?" Farel asked.
"I can't believe we searched almost everywhere and we haven't found my brother yet. I guess it was just something to do for the two months. We even searched all of Chile and still couldn't find him."
"Well don't lose hope Taikaru. We should really get something to eat." Farel got up along with Taikaru. They held hands as they grabbed some of something they couldn't recognize. "I see Red hasn't changed the slop we eat." Taikaru smiled and took a tray. They sat down at the table. M and Andy left already and it was less crowded.
"About the next mission we have to do Farel."
"Yeah."
"I have a feeling that we are going to find more than trouble."
"I have that feeling too." They started to eat still not knowing what the food was.
*I wonder how Mr. Netishima is doing. I left him with that trouble of viles. I wonder if he is done by now. It is good to be back though. I do miss the old fight. My preformance is the only thing Red cares about. I wish I was free to do what I want in batttle.* Taikaru thought the entire time she ate. When she looked up she saw Farel already up and about.
"We have awhile before the next mission. I think I will do some training."
"I'll do some training a little later. I got something I need to check up on."
"Ok see you later." Farel said as he walked away. Taikaru saw that Farel was out of sight when she got up. She found her old room still intact. She layed on the bed and pulled out a notebook and a pen. She flipped through the pages as they rustled you could see writing on every page. She finally got to a blank page and started to write. Info page 16. *We are going to Japan soon. I will write further information down after this. Osaka is one of the many places I wish to go. Maybe information will be found.* That is all she wrote down and she turned to her video screen. You could hear the buttons being clicked every time they were pressed.
"Ah Taikaru. You left me with one mess."
"Well you knew Farel was waiting outside. I didn't know that the viles would all fall when I pressed the button. Wait why do you even have a button like that?"
"Well uhh it is for...let's forget that. What did you call me for?"
"I called about information on the Japan happenings."
"I can't tell you much. But there is a force at work like the virus but it is far more deadly. Mass murders all over. This force may be the origin of the virus but we can't place that certain. There is a slight chance that this thing at work could also be of a different world."
"I probably knew that. Team Heaven is for the paranormal works. We kill things people can't kill on their own."
"You're right Taikaru. I should know these things."
"Well good bye."
"Good bye Taikaru." Taikaru turned off the screen. She then layed on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.[/COLOR]

OOC: Sorry once again for posting late.

[Kairi]

[COLOR=DarkSlateGray][SIZE=1]Andy and M had moved into each others rooms during their little break. After they had finally finished packing...the annoucement sounded throughout the entire complex that the ship was being preped for departure.

Andy had chosen not to use any other weapons but her abilities with fire...so she watched M get dressed and ready to go. Putting his mini gun in a backpack, and strapping his 9mm automatic pistols onto his belt...M gave Andy a deep passionate kiss before he opened the door; carrying his two backparks as Andy followed.

Everyone was all set and ready to go onboard the ship...everyone seemed so calm...and yet excited for the mission at hand. M figured that they all felt rusty...desiring some action. With Andy's hand in his...M peacefully feel asleep; desite the roaring engines of the ship as it made its way to Tokyo, Japan.

[CENTER]***[/CENTER]

"Tahlia!" yelled out Jason as he approached Jace; still leaning up against the local bar that he had gone too. Jace always came here whenever something was on his mind...naturally, Jason went looking for him.

"Yea..." he replied...not bringing his attention to him as he continued to sip at his drink.

"Project Heaven is on its way to Tokyo as we speak...if you hurry, you'll be able to meet up with them when they land...it'll be approximately an hour before they dock at Platform 437...do you need a ride?"

"No...I'll get there on my own thank you." as Jace finished his drink in one gulp, slamming it onto the table as he paided the bar-tender and walked outside the door.

Chained to an old rusty post sticking out of the ground, lay Jace's ancient bicycle. A black and dark green shade on the bars...Jace unlocked it and pushed off and headed towards the outward walls of the city of Japan.

No one ever used the streets down below anymore...usually people were driving flying cars and taxi's...and most prefered to stay away from the bottom streets anyway. They were dark and desolate...where the poor and weak lived out their lives...set apart from "upper-class" society. Looking up above, Jace could see the pollution being poured out from the automobiles above him.

The towers surrounding him seemed to stretch towards heaven as he approached the out wall of the city. Showing his ID to the guard within...he rod his bike in and took the elevator all the way to the top...slowly making his way to the Platform.

Leaning his bike up against a wall...Jace watched the ship land in the middle of the platform as the steal door opened. One by one...members of the project who Jace saw earlier in his reports began to pour out. He took notice of M...and made his way towards them.

"You must be Jace...'' M said as he stuck out a hand..."I'm M...and this is the rest of the Angelic Team...its a pleasure."[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[lil kitsune boy]

Eric sighed as the plane landed, it'd been a while since he'd been anywhere. He'd spent their break stuck inside the compound, mostly between his room and the training facilities.

[I]'So, they finally let you out?'[/I]

[B][I]You can't go one day, can you?[/I][/B]

[I]But, my love, I am always with you.[/I]

[B][I]You really need to stop calling me that.[/I][/B]

As he disembarked the plane, Eric sighed, again.

'You ok?' he heard someone ask.

'Yeah,' he replied, not looking up, 'Just a little preoccupied, thinking about the mission.'

[demonchild781]

[COLOR=Navy][FONT=Arial Narrow]"Couldn't come up with a more original name so you stuck yourself with M?" Jace said smuggly as he looked down at M's hand, not excepting the gesture.

"Kind of rude aren't you?" An attractive woman joined M's side and he knew right away who she was.

"Ah, and you must be the fair lady, Andy." He smiled generiously as he grabbed her hand and kissed the back of it. She stood there struck with shock as Jace smiled playfully at her, ignoring the piercing look he was getting from M. "Even your skin is perfect." Jace's tone was sweet as he stepped back.

He gave a chuckle as he welcomed the others. "My name is Jace Tahlia. At this moment you can call me Jace, since I hate formality. I will be your guide through Tokyo until your mission is complete. I will be taking you back to your quarters in just a moment and tomorrow I will bring you to Tokyo's undgerground head quarters to meet the rest of our staff." Jace paused for a moment, smiling oh so brightly at every one. "But I'm sure that you're great team will not need the assistance of such lowly ranked humans."

Every one seemed to be rather quiet, not really willing to take on the smugged and cocky remarks of this young lad. He smiled and shook his head at them. They were all different and every one seemed to be paired off except for Eric, and oh how Jace loved this.

"So, follow me." Jace turned around and started towards the elevator. "Oh," he turned around smiling just before the metal doors. "Since ya'll are new here and my boss would have my head if I risked dragging you through the under-streets. I'll take the local transportation."

The elevator door rung and the doors sprung open. Jace was the first one to enter through them, standing perfectly posed next to the doors, ready to operate the buttons. He watched every one enter the small space. How cute it was that they had created such bonds together already.

The elevator brought them to the base floor where Jason's transportation was waiting for them. Three beautifully made modern vehicles waited at the curb for Project Heaven and Jace. Jace ushered them all to a car as he climbed into the front seat of the first vehicle.

"Where too, Tahlia?" The driver said once Jace slammed the door shut.

"The tavern, Joe." Jace said with a smooth, soft voice.

"Yes sir." The man smiled and tilted his hate as M and Andy climbed into the back seat of the car. Jace watched them through the side mirror, holding each other and being affectionate. He took a deep sigh, going un-noticed as the car began to pull away.

Jace nodded to the driver as he climbed out of the car in front of the vey tavern Jason had found him at. The disgusted looks on all the members at the site of where they were staying was priceless. He smiled brightly as the three cars pulled away and the members walked up to him.

"Right this way ladies and gentlemen." Jace extended his arm as he spun around in a little theatrical dance.

The members followed behind the man, through the bar and up the back stairs. Upon reaching the upper floor a small group of gasps could be heard. The hall that kept all the many doors to the many rooms was amazingly modern compared to the outside and even the bar. Each door decorated with fine woods and the floor carpeted with the finest materials.

"Alright. On my right, Andy and M's room. On the opposite is mine and," Jace looked down on the paper in front of him. Jace gave a great chuckle as he brought his head back up. "Eric's room." Jace pointed towards the door. The strange look he got from Eric was great. "As we continue. On the next one on my right is Lee and Ivy. Across is Taikaru and Farel. And the next door will have Carl and Julius. Ah! Two more of lot. Nice to have you aboard." Everyone still remained quiet. Jace shook his head as he folded the paper and slid it into his pocket. "Alright kiddies. Your room keys our on ur bed, along with other various gifts from Jason. For some reason he wanted you all to feel comfortable as if you were on some bloody ass field trip. Dinner will be served in about half an hour downstairs in the tavern. We will discuss business then." Jace waved as he shoved his way through the crowd and left all the members strained.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[lil kitsune boy]

[B][I]'What the hell was with that guy?'[/I][/B] both Eric and the voice thought, at once.

[I]Ok, that was weird.[/I] Eric thought as he began to unpack his things.

[I]'Our thoughts are becoming closer.'[/I]

[I]Go to hell, it was just a coincidence.[/I] he replied, angrily.

[I]'You're sure about that, my love?'[/I]

Eric threw his pack on the bed, giving up for a while, he decided to take a look around.

'Something wrong?' Jace asked, smugly. Eric glanced back, he'd forgotten the man was even there.

'Nothing,' he replied, 'Just thought I'd take a look around.'

'Really?' Jace asked, 'Nothing wrong at all?'

Eric smiled.

'Nothing.' he said, exiting the room.

[demonchild781]

[COLOR=Navy][FONT=Arial]Jace watched with curious eyes as Eric exited the room, a smug smile creasing across the man's lips. He walked gently across the room, as if some precious bird too afraid to injury his tender feet. The floor made no noise as he approached his finally made bed and knelt down next to it.

"In all the nights of wandering about this city with nothing better to do, I pray to the Earth that this does not turn out as I've seen it." Jace spoke softly to himself as he reached under the bed to pull out a small wooden box. He ran his hand over the ancient box, the rough surface causing his hand to scream out in protest.

"It has been centuries since any of my relatives opened you," Jace said softly as he set the box on top of his bed, rising to his knees to hover over top of it. The small metal pieces of possibly silver or steel were well worn and hardly noticable any more. The corners badly rounded from many years of service and the hinges were ready to fall off at any moment.

Whispering hidden words that sounded like a sweet melody. A rusty creek sounded once Jace fell silent and the small box opened itself. Inside the box was furnished with satin and lace, kept as if it were brand new. Upon the dark colored material laid a leather strap. Jace reached into the box, his large hand barely fitting into it. Wrapping his fingers around the strap, he pulled the object to him. Once the contents had left the box, the box sang a sweet melody as it closed once more.

"The gift of my ancestors," Jace whispered as he took in the sight of a blood red ruby. "You will protect us in our most dire of needs." Jace ran his hand over the ruby before wrapping the leather strab around his neck and tucking the gem down his shirt.

Jace shoved the box back under his bed as he stood back up, grabbed a shirt and rushed from the room to order the fun and prepare the table.

"Tahlia, you lazy-ass bastard!" Some one showed from behind the bar as Jace made his way down the flight of stairs.

"What the hell do you want Harris?" Jace called back, rounding the last step beautifully as he agressively made it to the bar.

"You could have told me all these people were going to be around!" The man behind the large bar counter shouted.

"Yeah well, boss' orders to keep my mouth shut." Jace said as he sat down at the bar.

"And when the hell did you start listening to your boss?"

Jace smiled. "Good point. But we need a large order of the usual. The far back table. Duty calls, ya know?"

"Hear ya. I'll have Danny be ur server." Harris smiled as he turned to serve another customer.

"Oh hell yeah." Jace laughed, smacking the table with the palm of his hand. Harris chuckled as the large dark man walked back into the crowd.

As Jace made his way through the crowd he managed to find Eric, standing against a far war listening to the music, keeping the rythm with his foot.

"Why don't you join me at the table while we wait for the others," Jace smiled brightly as he approached Eric. [/FONT] [/COLOR]

[Akieen Cloud]

Ivy knocke don Lee's door and as it opened she hugged him tightly.
"Hey, let's go meet the others real quick and than look around.
He nodded and watched as she slid down the banaster and landed on her feet. She looked back and saw with a smile as Lee walked down slowoly.
"So what do you think was with that Jace guy? He seemed to cocky to me."
"I believe so."
"Look it's Eric and the cocky guy!"
"Also known as Jace."
"Not til he earns his name with me...reminds me of someone before they really got to know us huh?"
He nodded think of Farel and Taikeru. He watched as she ran over and waved in Eric's face and looked at Jace with a hard look. She crossed her arms and frowned, she had some of the old Ivy left and she was back for the moment.
"So, who do you think you are?"
"You must be Ivy."
"I am...and you must be Jace."
"That's me."
"You are very ill manered and to tell the truth I do not understand how in the hell you are to help us.You are obviously not a team worker are you?"
"I can be."
Ivy looked at him throughly and hard.
"Not from what I have seen."
Lee walked over and put a hand on her shoulder, she looked back and sighed. She leaned against him and waited for the others as well.

[Redemption]

[COLOR=Red][FONT=Trebuchet MS]Following M into their room, Andy looked back at Jace. He gave her a sickly sweet smile before retiring to his own room.

" Andy?" came M's voice from inside their room.
" Coming."

Walking into the room, a few thoughts ran through her mind. All were about this new guy Jace. Andy didn't know quite what to make of him. Should she have been flattered when he kissed her hand? Or when he commented on how perfect her skin was?

M looked at her as she entered the room. He looked at her, unsure of the emotion he should be feeling. For an empath, that was unfamiliar territory.

" Thinking my dear?" he asked.
Andy came back to reality. " Yes. Sorry. Off in my own little world." She looked on their queen-sized. There were some gifts laid out on it.

" Well Jace wasn't kidding when he said his boss wanted to give us some gifts. I didn't think we were that well-known," Andy said as she sidled over to M who was sitting in a table chair around their small circular table. She came up behind him and started to massage his shoulders. Feeling his artifical arm, Andy made sure that she didn't leave out the tendens that were attached to the advanced mechanry. M felt himself relax and slump down slightly in the seat. He wasn't used to all of this loving attention from Andy. The last two months she had a dramatic change of character, but when she was training, she was the same Andy he first met. Endorphins ran through his body, giving him that good feeling.
" Mmmmmmm....." were the only sounds that came from M's lips.

" Feel good?" Andy asked, bending down to whisper in his ear.
" Very...." M said softly. He lent his head over the back of the chair, looking up at her. She smiled down at him, a radiant glow around her. She had had it ever since they made love together and her tattoo had disappeared.
" What's on your mind M?" Andy asked, a soft smile on her lips.
" Just thinking how beautiful you are."
" You flatter me."

She kissed him Spiderman-style before kissing him lightly on the nose.
" Shall we go downstairs? It should be almost dinner time."
M had never felt so loved before. " Sure."[/COLOR][/FONT]

[Kiba_the_Chosen]

[COLOR=DimGray]Taikaru was back to her old concealed self. The one she left a long time ago. She wasn?t too sure about the Jace character. *Who does that guy think he is? Thinking he can snoop around information I hold to myself. At least he is generous enough to give me and Farel the same room.* Taikaru looked at the bed estimated around queen sized. She began to unpack her things with intense anger for Jace. She shoved her close in and then sat on the bed with her legs crossed. She let out a sigh she didn?t realize was so loud.
?Something wrong Taikaru?? Farel asked by his dresser.
?What? Oh nothing Farel. Just had thoughts.? She looked at the floor and saw the dust on the floor. Her eyes finally traveled to the door where the knob was just a bit rusty but polished. ?I?m going for a walk. I need to get all this stuff out of my mind.?
?You don?t know the city yet. You could get lost.?
?I won?t get lost. I will try to stay close to the place.?
?I don?t think trying is good enough.?
?Farel?? She looked down on the floor again and looked back at him. ?I will return but I want you to keep your radio on my signal. Will that make you feel better??
?Alright Taikaru. Just remember that the meeting will take place shortly.? Taikaru left the room and went into the crowd at the bar sneaking past the other members. She got out the door without being spotted by any of the Heaven team. She finally was off to the streets of Tokyo.

-A few blocks down still in sight of the bar.

*Five minutes and I am already getting lost. This isn?t really a good day for me. I just need to relax and head back.* Taikaru turned around and only saw the top of the bar. *See I?m still in sight of it.* She walked on until she looked back again and didn?t see the top. *Alright if I just head straight then I will go back straight. That should put me back where I was.*
?Hey you.? A person called from her right. The streets were almost empty and the person who called to her was in an alley. She walked towards him.
?What do you want??
?Give me all the money you have I need to buy something.?
?I thought they cleaned up you scum from before.?
?Seems after that incident all the crime has begun to rise again. Now as I said before give me your money.?
?No I don?t have any.? The man whipped out a pistol.
?Oh I?m sure you do.?
?Back off now before your life is damaged.?
?And what could a woman like you do??
?You will see if you don?t point that gun down.?
?Oh I won?t put it down.?
*sigh* ?Fine.? Taikaru stretched out her hands and made hand cuffs around the man. ?You officially have been arrested.? She made ropes that tied him to the ground.
?Damn you, you son of a-? He was cut off by Taikaru. She walked on.
*This is really crazy to think but I recognize a few things. Wait a minute.* Taikaru saw for an instant a dirt road. Then a school. Taikaru started to run without her knowing it. She stopped after a couple minutes. She stood in front of a ruin of mess. She walked over. There was a sign still in the soot and dirt of the ruins. Aukige. *This couldn?t be.* She looked up at the ruins again. She walked into them looking at every corner recognizing some places. There was still one desk left standing in the rubble. *Wait do I really want to know this? Is it possible that I could not want to know.* She creped over to the desk and opened it. A burnt piece of paper that was still intact was left there along with an almost intact card. Her eyes widened. ?No this couldn?t be??
?Hey you get away from that!? A voice of a person came from behind Taikaru.[/COLOR]

[Blayze]

[SIZE=1]Lee and Ivy moved through their new living space together.

"It's nothing compared to the Project Heaven compound," whispered Lee. Ivy giggled a little. Lee was now getting used to hearing this kind of thing from her. He smiled.

"It's nice to hear you laugh, Ivy. I never used to hear that."

"I learnt a lot while you were away," she said.

"You really haven't made a good start with Jace, have you?" he said.

"Not really, but he is a complete asshole."

"Wow."

"What?"

"That's the first time I've heard you use a curse-word outside battle. You're learning."

"I'm glad you think so," she said, turning to face him, "I think you're a bad influence on me, Lee Sheridan." She kissed him on the lips.

"How about we skip dinner?" he whispered.

"Lee!" she said, "I didn't think you were like that!"

"Well, I haven't seen my girlfriend in six months, and she's looking more gorgeous than ever. Can you really blame me?" he asked.

"I guess not. But I'm starved. I think we should have dinner first."

He sighed.

"I guess you're right."[/SIZE]

[Akieen Cloud]

Ivy smiled and looked around as Lee pouted a little.
"You know...maybe we could skip dinner..."
"You serious? I mean you just said-"
"Food never comes before you Lee."
She walked over to him and kissed him lovingly.
"That is if you still want to..."
"Why wouldn't I?"
Ivy laughed a little and smield at him.
"Just wondering. You think we can order in?"
"Possibly, like I said nothing like project Heaven."
"True..."
She ran through the room and took a leaping jump onto the bed. She rolled landing akwardly on her back she looked up gigglein as Lee looked in cocking his head to the side.
"Come and get it Lee!"
She laughed as a weird look came on his face, he walked over and lay down beside her, she rolled over til her face was in his chest, she inhaled his scent and sighed.
"Ivy, you okay?"
"I've missed you..."
"I've missed you too..."
she looked up him and kissed him softly, closeing her eyes and relaxing into him. She pulled back slowly.
"I love you..."
Her cheeks flushed lightly as she looked at him waiting for an answer.

[demonchild781]

OOC: :lecture: Wow...either you people need to pay attention to people's post better or state whether or not it is before or after the other person's post. Because in all honesty people, this rpg is crazy! Scattered about like it is. Come on peope, I don't want to have to kill Jace off so soon...I really like his character. *sniffle*

[FONT=Arial][COLOR=Navy]Jace smiled as he sat in one of the wood chairs. The whole bar had a mid 20th century feel to it. Wooden floors, with real waitress and bar tenders. The tables looked ancient and well worn along with the rest of the bar.

Jace leaned back and propped the back of the chair against the wall as he folded his arms behind his head. He could feel his muscles stretch, that familiar ache that always felt so great against his well-toned muscles. Eric sat directly across him, as if he was trying to put the most distance between them. Jace smiled at that thought. M sat on Jace's left, his sweet and lovely Andy on his other side. [I]Figured as much. Gotta be close to the head when you've been labled the leader. [/I] Jace shook his head.

[I]What the hell![/I] Jace protested in his head.[I] What's taking the others so long? Do they not know how to take a freakin order or something?[/I]

Jace allowed his chair to rock forward and slam against the floor. He watched a couple Heaven members jump before he turned to M.

"Where the hell is the rest of your team? I don't feel like baby sitting during this whole freakin mission." Jace threw in M's face.[/COLOR][/FONT]

OOC: Sorry so short.

[Meggido]

Farel was getting worried. It had been twenty minutes and he had heard nothing from Taikaru. He new she could take care of herself but he didn't want to lose her. He stood up from where he had been lying. He checked that the radio was on and to her frequency in case that was why he hadn't heard from her. It was fine he had set it right. He decided to go look for her.

He exited the room. M's door was still open. It would probably be best if he informed M of where he was going so someone could look for him if he got lost. He poked his head around the door, there was no one inside. Farel pretty much jogged down the stairs. M was sitting at the table along with Jace, Eric and Andy.

"Hey M." He called.

"Yeah Farel." was the response.

"Taikaru went out and I haven't heard anything from her. I'm gonna go look for her Ok"

"Yeah sure just don't get lost."

"Hey wait," Jace called but Farel was already out the door.

He hurried out onto the street trying to work out which way Taikaru had gone. He headed right up the street looking down each intersection to check for any sign of her.

OOC: Don't worry demonchild, we may get so frustrated they will kill off your character for you...jk. Anyway Kiba could you have Farel meet up with you somewhere within your next post...even if it's just at the end.