Oblivion Phantasy ~ A Decaying Flux 【RP Thread】

Krie moves to C5.

A satisfied grin beset Krie's face. He wiped some sweat from his brow before readying his scythe. Gunners and guards dead. Drones shut down. Just one guy was left standing. Krie calmly took a few steps towards him despite the blaring sirens and the intensity of the situation in which the team found itself. "Well, well. And then there was one, heh heh," the large man said, still smiling, raising his scythe. He held the blade weapon out horizontally and swiped it in a large arc in front of him, aiming for the lone gunner's neck. If all went as planned, the head would fall to the floor. Krie closed his eyes and gave off an evil chuckle. "Whoops...miscounted."

Krie attacks Nate! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

 

{Kaya activates Trigger Command: Search! on Supply Bag (D8)!}
{Kaya moves to E6 [E8 - E7 - E6]}

This was it; the final bag of supplies that Kaya would ransack. It seemed like this was almost too easy - there had to be something a lot more challenging ahead for the guardians of the Minerva Complex to let them walk all over them so easily. Turning around from her searching, she walked out of the storage cell - prize in hand - catching the tail end of Krie’s statement as he held his scythe midair, towering over the dead body of the remaining Far Gunner.

“Whoops…miscounted.”

Kaya shot him a look of mild distaste combined with amusement. Obviously, he couldn’t have seen this look, since his back was to her, but she continued on, calling out to her allies, “This has to be a trap… there is no way that infiltrating this Complex could have been this easy. We’re going to need to stay on our toes from here on in. Especially you, Krie. No more reckless crashing-through-doors… lest your brain be damaged further.” She favoured him with a wry grin, hoping that he would turn around to see that she was joking. She couldn’t handle more tension between the two of them; it would split the group even further…

 

As the gunner dropped to the ground, Krie stashed away his scythe upon his back, listening to Kaya trying to move everyone along. He sneered and turned around to face her only to see a smile upon her face. A faux grimace set upon his face as he shook his head. "Milady, what is one brain cell more or less if it means getting to plow through a heavily guarded door with such force that it explodes?" He tapped his noggin a few times as if it were obvious. "I'm sure you know the answer to that, heh heh heh..." The brute of a man turned around to look ahead of them. Whether it had been easy or not, they had to count their blessings that everything was going all right so far. Just standing around probably wasn't the best idea. "Guess I'll agree with ya on the caution thing, girlie. I've had my fun for now. We can just hang tight and do what we're supposed ta." Reckless as he was, he wasn't in any mood to throw away his life. How then would he be able to make heads roll in the future. He shot a quick glance to the horried look frozen upon the severed head of the gunner and smiled maliciously. Heh, heh, heh....

 

"Oh dear, are you the ones causing all the noise?" a soft, feminine voice inquired, a hint of curiosity in its tone.

Soft footsteps could barely be heard as a figure in a white robe with the hood over their head began to approach the group. The light from the room reflected off the figure, illuminating the face under the hood to reveal white skin, red lips and crystalline blue eyes. The woman, her features far too soft and gentle to be a man's face, smiled. It held not a hint of hostility but was welcoming and warm. She seemed almost oblivious to the scattered corpses surrounding them and continued forward. Her feet, wrapped in cotton slippers, stopped right by a puddle of blood that had leaked out of the body of a headless corpse. In her hands, held just slightly above the ground, was a large staff made of oaken wood.

"My name is Serenity," the woman began, the pleasant smile never fading from her lips. Removing a slender white hand from the staff in her possession, she pressed it against her breast. Also lying against her breast was what seemed to be a crest carved into the shape of the sun, a leather band running from it to wrap around her neck, into her hood, and back out again. "I apologize for my sudden appearance, however, I seem to have taken a wrong turn somewhere. I have not the faintest idea as to where I am." Her hand moved, leaving her breast to go higher until the fingerpads were pressed against her cheeks. Her delicate features furrowed and her smile faded into a tiny frown. "Are you all busy at the moment? If not, could one of you possibly point me toward the exit?"

 

The aftermath of the battle brought a strange air of calmness to Team Delta-Q. It was good to have a moment’s reprieve before plunging in further in their operation… but they were already running behind. “Well, as nice as this is, I think it’s time to push onwards.” Kaya stated, glad that they were all on the same page. “I suppose it would be sort of pointless for the Aria to contact us now, but we do have our orders.” Just when she was about to walk away, she heard a voice over top of the blaring alarms. A soft, dainty, female voice.

“Oh dear, are you the ones causing all the noise?” Kaya whirled around, staff in hand. She had not expected to be snuck up on by anyone at this point, aside from possibly the guards that they had already disposed of… though, as she had thought, far too easily. This newcomer could just as easily be on the side of the Complex, opposing them in their mission. She did not appear hostile… but as Kirin and the stone golems could attest to - if they were still alive, - looks can be deceiving. Kaya callously remarked, “Isn’t it a touch strange that you happen to appear in the middle of an attempted lockdown?” In all actuality, she hadn’t meant for her tone to be so bitter, but they were running behind, and the stress was getting to Kaya.

The girl introduced herself - a sign that pointed further to her innocence… or maybe naivety. Kaya was still slightly wary of the girl, regardless of her intentions… though there was no point in not bringing her along, if she was who she said she was. “Kaya Escala. I apologize for my hostility, but we’re sort of on a… tight schedule.” She smirked. “If you’ll follow us, we’ll do our very best to take you where you need to go.” Turning back to Krie, she asked him nonchalantly, “Any way you could carry our resident younglings? I think Hendrix has already passed out in sheer fright.” She chuckled knowingly. Hendrix could be such a drama queen.

“As for you,” she said, turning her attention to Toiran, “Thanks for your help, and for keeping calm back there. Good display of the collected nature we need here.” She shrugged, not really knowing how to address the relatively quiet Toiran. It seemed that he suddenly had regained his tongue, but she figured this was just another sign of the false sense of security winning that battle had brought… especially after the loss of Kirin.

“Right then, let’s go. Keep your wits about you; the guards won’t all be so… forgiving.”

 

Serenity only smiled at the displayed hostility by the female, her eyes almost closing. "Oh no, it is quite alright," she reassured earnestly, bringing her hand down away from her face. "Why, just a few minutes ago, some armed soldiers attempted to lock me in a cell! I think they thought me to be someone dangerous." She seemed genuinely confused as she said this, her blue eyes widening at the memory. But then the surprise left her face and she smiled pleasantly at the group again. "But I suppose I can understand their worry. I did appear quite suddenly." The woman paused and tapped her chin, murmuring quietly, "It was rather hard to navigate through the darkness."

She then blinked and, as if realizing they were still there, returned her attentions to the group.

"Well then, I shall do my best not to hinder all of you," Serenity continued at a normal speaking volume. She then raised her staff slightly, grasping it with both hand. "However, if any of you find yourselves injured, I would be more than happy to be of assistance."

 

Where the fuck did this weird chick come from? Krie kept his eyes focused forward after her appearance, but they squinted slightly as if vehemently scrutinizing something. Hearing her talk, she sounded like she wasn't all there. Who would get lost in a place like this? And by that, it's more like who would even come to a place like this and then get lost? Besides them of course. This place is full of surprises...heh heh..., he thought to himself, a bemused grin settling upon his face, the previous analytical expression melting away back to what his face was meant to portray. "So we got ourselves another one, eh? Seems like an odd pickup to me," he called out suddenly, turning around and pacing closer to rather radiant woman. Just looking at her made one of Krie's eyes twitch.

"Sheesh, lady. What the hell?" he spat as if disgusted by her elegance. She was much too brilliant for her own good...and Krie didn't mean smarts. "Bah. The name's Brutal Krie. Don't be deadweight around here, but it sounds as if you're ready to play your part, heh heh heh...." The last part came out more creepy than it did suave. But then again, this was Krie.

 

Krie starts at L6.

Coming upon the scene, Krie was a bit confused as to what was going on. "We're supposed to be the only ones here, right? Well, the only infiltrators, heh heh," he said aloud. Of course, thoughts of Serenity instantly pulsed through his mind and he figured anything could happen at the moment. "Well, unless this is some amazingly elaborate trap, I'd have to say that those two ain't with this complex, that's for sure." The brutish man rolled one of his shoulders and withdrew the scythe from his back, clutching the handle nonchalantly, brandishing the weapon out in front of him. The way he saw things, there were goons to be taken care of regardless. "They ain't gonna let us pass easily, so might as well take them out! Hey! Weird people!" he called out to the two, completely oblivious about how ironic it was that he of all people was calling them weird. "Looks like you could use a hand or ten, heh heh!!" He grinned malevolently as his eyes rested upon the enemies. Time for more blood to be spilled...

 

She had just joined and already, they found themselves in quite a bit of trouble. Serenity stifled a laugh behind her hand, the other hand still holding delicately onto her staff. Removing her hand from her face, Serenity placed it back onto her staff and decided to stay put where she was. She did say she would do her best not to cause them any trouble. Besides, she didn't need to be close in order to cast her healing spells. Gazing out to survey the area, she was quick to note the tense atmosphere in the center of the room.

"Miss Kaya?" Serenity turned her head to look at the woman. The woman seemed quite sensible and would no doubt bring ease to the two frightened people at the center. "If I may, I think it would be best if Sir Krie did not approach the two nearest to us." The acolyte sent a glance at said man before nodding to herself. "He has a rather frightening appearance. I do not believe the two would appreciate his features." She smiled pleasantly, meaning no harm in her statements. Serenity did, however, realize that her words seemed rather condescending. She hoped they wouldn't take offense. It wasn't as if she could take it back now.

[Serenity] starts at [M-5].

 

The darkness of his unconsciousness lifted from Hiiro's eyes. He looked around, noting that the others had dispatched of the guards well. That was what Hiiro got for not defending himself as he should have. To be beaten to a pulp like he did was rather embarrassing for him -- he was trained better than that! His sensei would have berated him, left him for dead! However, it worked out for the better. Because of Hiiro's help, they easily, or at least he supposed easily, defeated the rest of their enemies for the time. He was glad for that.

Walking to meet up to the rest of the group, he found that another girl had come into the area. By anyone's standards, she was a beautiful woman. She was of average, if not slightly taller than average, height. Her skin, or at least what one could see of it from only her face, was fair and smooth, and her blue eyes and golden hair stood well with each other. If it was any other time, Hiiro may have payed attention to this, but at the moment, he just wanted to get back with the group after the battle.

Then, the party continued on. When they blasted through another wall, a rather large chamber appeared behind it. Inside were two figures opposing three others. Walking into the room from behind the others, Hiiro walked into the front of the group, to get a better view and a better chance to attack. He needed to redeem himself after what happened in the last skirmish. Looking behind him towards the robed girl, he realized that he had not yet introduced himself to her. Giving a facial expression halfway between a smirk and a grimace, he said "The name's Hiiro." That was all he wanted to say. There were more pressing matters at the moment...

Such as those two guard knights and the scholar on the other side of the room.

{Hiiro starts at cell L5}

 

{Kaya starts at M4}

Kaya acknowledged Serenity’s statement with a brief nod of her head. She was glad that Hiiro had regained consciousness, but she was not sure just how ready to fight he was. His attention seemed captured by the newcomer, as well, so she scolded him with a brief clicking of her tongue. It was probably inaudible due to the wail of the alarm, however. She stood back, calculating the battlefield with care. Two new faces seemed to be caught in the middle of the impasse that the defenders of the Complex and Team Delta-Q had formed… They’re going to need to get out of the way, or risk being obliterated alongside these bloody Complex members… the illusionist thought to herself. They were so close to their ultimate goal… but wait…

…One of the two caught in the middle seemed familiar. Kaya thought back to the file photos she had been shown in the briefing process back at the Aria’s headquarters. “That’s him.” she breathed. “That’s definitely the one we’re here for.” The second time, her voice escalated to a level which all of her squad would be able to hear. Serenity may not have known what they were looking for, but she was most certainly right. Krie would probably not help their cause, as the man who she now recognized to be the very same man they were sent to break free was, in fact, free himself. And he certainly looked ready to fight his way through anyone who stood in his way.

“Let me handle this, Krie.” Kaya stated, nodding at the man who tried in his own way to capture the attention of the two. “I have a feeling that negotiations won’t be easy - especially in the heat of the moment like this. We’re going to need to take out the Complex staff, but focus on keeping the two of them safe; whatever the cost. The operation rests on this.” It was time for a fight for their freedom. There was a nagging feeling in the back of Kaya’s mind that there was more to it than this. Surely the Minerva Complex, designed to keep the man in, would not simply let him go with only three guards posted to stop his escape. And who was the girl with him? Was she friend or foe? She shook her head. Such questions would be answered with time… she hoped.

 

Krie moves to K8.

Krie waved a hand nonchalantly in the air. "Aw, come on. I was just going to have a bit of fun with them," he said in what sounded like despair, the look on his face a pathetic one, almost as if he were pouting. "Guess I can standby...for the time being, heh heh heh." He shrugged his shoulders, his eyes closed. Opening them, he started nonchalantly strolling around the edge of the room. It was the easiest way to get to the things he could kill without having to tango with the things he shouldn't. Should kill...shouldn't kill....when has that ever stopped me? He sighed as he came to a stop next to a heap of metal rubble. Seems I'm really a man of mission now. Such a damn shame, heh heh. The grip on his scythe was loose. From his vantage point, nothing was really in a good range to attack him. He wasn't sure what Kaya had planned for negotiations, so making a big scene, as much as he would LOVE to do, was not such a good idea for the moment. 'Twas his own fault for not being too particularly...diplomatic.

Krie waits.