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Post by Jya on Dec 13, 2009 0:38:53 GMT -6
Jya clung to the man the best she could, finding it surprising how fast he could move with his body. When they ran into the door area, she ducked even farther, where to make sure her head really didn't fall off. For some reason all her instincts told her not to let Lyar handle the calculations.
"Hey wait! You're those soldiers with that leader person!" Jya exclaimed somewhat excited at the fact.
"Have you guys seen Valorian? Actually, first we got to live!"
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Post by Theian Geian Makarn on Dec 13, 2009 1:24:07 GMT -6
Theian had been a bit too obsessed with burning the zombies. The entire field behind him was a burning wasteland as the undead were screaming with what remains of a mouth they had. He had enjoyed everything, and had now caught sight of Clair. "God dangit, more of them? My torches are out, guess I'll have to stick with the old sword." He unseathes it, and runs toward Clair and Kynlis. "WHAT'SA GOIN' ON? How many are there?" Theian looks for one, but there weren't that many at the moment.
"Shouldn't we get back to Richter? If we die, what will happen to our(my) wages? I'M NOT BURNING THIS ENTIRE CITY DOWN WITHOUT TAKING SOME KIND OF CASH!" He collapses, but doesn't faint. "Man, fighting monsters with a torch takes a lot out of you. Any of you have food?" As he says this, he takes a drink from his canteen (avenged, but almost empty). "Any ideas how to get out?"
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Post by Kynlis on Dec 13, 2009 16:53:32 GMT -6
Kynlis had covered Clair and Corona's run to the house, taking out another of the creatures. Just as she was about to head in though, she heard the house groan, and then part of the roof collapse. She bolted inside yelling for Clair.
"Clair?! Are you okay?!" She coughed as she waved away the dust that was still settling.
Almost immediately afterward, Jya and a big guy with an axe appeared, followed by Theain yelling about money. Letting what they said wash over her, Kynlis kept working towards Clair and the fallen Corona. When she did finally catch a good look at Clair, she almost fainted.
"NO! Clair's been turned into a zombie!" As the hunter took a step back, she heard a crunch and looked down, seeing she had stepped on a jam bottle. She then looked back at Clair before taking her finger and swiping it through some of the gelatinous mass decorating her and sniffing it before putting it in her mouth. Wait...Jam plus dust..."
"I know how to get us out of here," Kynlis exclaimed. "But first, Corona."
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Post by Theian Geian Makarn on Dec 13, 2009 23:26:56 GMT -6
Theian looks over at Kynlis, and looks at her oddly. "Zombies, that's what these guys are called? What are they? Corona, is that the winged horse over there?" He walks over to it, and pets it lightly. Wow, a winged horse. I only saw pictures in a book that my father's brother Arukaza gave me. I looks... wow.
Theian stands up, and looks over at Kynlis. "What's your plan? If it includes mass destruction of multiple monstrocities, count me in. If it includes getting back to Richter, count me in. If it includes that dusty jam you ate, count me out. Wait... it includes all three, doesn't it." He coughs, some of the dust had gotten into his body. "Well, two against one. I'll listen."
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Post by Richter Abend on Dec 14, 2009 12:59:35 GMT -6
Richter's breath was heavy as he panted. There was just no end to these things, and if you hit them anywhere else but the head, they wouldn't die. Shattering skulls was tough, and after awhile, it really wore you out. Determined not to fall, Richter kept on the defense.
The sheer overwhelming numbers of the undead had forced them further into the boundaries of the villa. Too much longer, and they would be overwhelmed. Pushing that defeatist thought out of his head, Richter went full force. Grabbing a zombie, Richter pushed it to the ground, stepping on its chest, and cut off its head. Another zombie ambushed Richter from behind, flailing its arms and knocking him upside the head. Richter stumbled back, then rushed forward and impaled the undead's face with his sword. Wiping the sweat off of his brow, Richter stopped to look around.
"Where's the signal?"
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Post by Clair Feldsky on Dec 14, 2009 20:22:02 GMT -6
Clair had made it to Corona and started digging him out of the rubble. It was a mess in the house after the collapse of the building, but the pegasus squire was able to shift most of the junk out of the way.
Kynlis made her way through the dust and some others came in after a moment more. Clair was startled nearly out of her wits when Kynlis said she'd been zombified.
"What!?" The thought was so horrifying that for a moment it had been believable. (not for long though) "No I'm not! I've been attacked by the preserves cabinet!" Frustration at the events of the day boiled over. She'd been ready to start on her tasks for managing the army, when she was attacked by corpses, had a building fall on her, and was covered in orange marmalade and blackberry preserves. Her friend using her as a personal tasting tray didn't help either.
She hadn't seen the Commander or Valorian since before the chaos broke out, and said as much to Jya and her big companion.
As Clair checked to see if Corona was ok, Theian approached and patted the pegasus. In response, Corona laid his ears back. He was not happy about falling through the house...,and apparently had been injured as well. His left wing had been strained, and wouldn't work quite right.
Clair turned to the group as she and her steed climbed into the out of the rubble pile. She puyshed her hair back from her face as she spoke to the others. "I hope your idea doesn't involve flying, Kynlis. Corona won't be able to fly until the priests can get his wing fixed." She wearily picked up the bundle she'd carried earlier. As she affixed it to Corona's tack she gave him an apologetic pat, and thought, "Why am I still even carrying this dumb thing..."
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Lyar
The "Before" years
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Incapacitate? I thought you said DEcapitate!
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Post by Lyar on Dec 14, 2009 21:36:51 GMT -6
Lyar stood where he was, oblivious to everything between the people, before opening his mouth," Your horse is pretty." a smile formed despite the grave situation, before his (small) serious side emerged," Well then my little friend and acquaintances...I have a plan: We won't be traveling fast with your injured pony, I'm sure." Yes while serious, his vocabulary didn't rise any," I'll take point and charge through, that guy with the sword will help me at the sides, my little friend here will help us find where we are going, that girl with the bow will be behind myself, and pony girl will lead her pony at the rear." he wasn't really planning any farther than that as he had no clue where they were going...speaking of no clue...
"Hey, has anyone seen a short person with purple hair?"
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Post by Theian Geian Makarn on Dec 14, 2009 21:50:04 GMT -6
Theian smiles, such a plan fit all three. Massive zombie slaugter, reaching the superiors, and no need for the jam! If it didn't work, the worst that could happen is that we become zombies... not that it would be good, but at least you wouldn't die! "I'm ready. However, we still have Kynlis' plan that need to be heard. What is it?"
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Post by Kraft on Dec 15, 2009 6:10:19 GMT -6
The forces outside the city weren't ready. Men were yelling at the top of their lungs, setting up barricades and readying fire-pits to ignite the projectiles for the catapults. Zombies started pouring out of the city, but it was heard to see the difference between wounded soldiers, citizens and monks and the undead. Many innocent were slaughtere because people thought they were zombies. The Generals dhad to make a choice. If they took too long in securing a front around the city, their forces inside the city might be lost.
"Give the signal. And pray to Elimine that they'll get through." Fireballs and fire arrows were loosed in a vertical line and wardrums and horns accompanied their flight. The generals instructed their man to kill whatever may come out of the city. In only half an hour the barrage of burning projectiles, arrows, light magic and fire balls will begin, and the city will be burned. The soldiers inside better hurry.
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Post by Richter Abend on Dec 15, 2009 10:02:46 GMT -6
Richter was alerted by the roll of wardrums and the blast of horns. He looked to the sky, seeing the fiery signal, the turned to the men. "The signal's been given!" he shouted. "All forces retreat! Move out! Move out!" Decapitating the one last zombie that was assaulting him, Richter move back a coulpe of paces, waving his arm to signal the retreat. The soldiers immediately pulled out. It was a mad dash for the gate. Richter looked back one last time, then hopped over a fence and ran with the rest of the soldiers.
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Valorian
Sage
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Where there is life, there is hope.
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Post by Valorian on Dec 15, 2009 10:14:43 GMT -6
Valorian had been running down the street with his companion in toe when the fire had begun to rain. No! They were going to scorch what was left, that was...insane!
"We need to get to the gates, hurry!" He shouted, as the ruined walls entered sight. They were close now, and they were passing a certain damaged house that contained a few more companions, though he didn't realize it.
And it was passing this place that he heard the cry of someone, sounded like a child, behind him. Instantly he stopped, and saw a small boy being set upon by the creatures. It was without a second thought that he jumped back and struck on upside the head, as it crumpled to the ground.
This staff...why? But he had more pressing matters on his hands, as he pushed the child towards Aleth with the crook of his staff. "Get him out! Go! I'll hold them off here!"
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Post by Theian Geian Makarn on Dec 15, 2009 19:56:25 GMT -6
The place became bright red as the tempurature rose. "Shoot, they're burning the city down! We'll be burned with the rest of the zombies if we don't get out! Look! Valorian is running over there! Follow him! Lyar, take the back and protect that pegasus! Jya, see if you can contact Valorian, Kynlis, shoot all that come. Hit their eyes, send them back to their graves. We'll have to hurry! The fire is licking up the city! No time to plan, just GO!"
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Post by Jya on Dec 15, 2009 19:57:07 GMT -6
"I don't care! WE, as in all of us, need to get out of here alive!!" Jya shouted out on the top of her lungs. This was the first time she had yelled at such a degree, there was no time. If they didn't hurry, too much thing could happen. She wasn't strong, far from it, the longer she stayed in this city the more likely that she was to die!
"Please...please...we have to get out of here alive, with our friend," she was crying now, her tears streaming and splattering the ground. Her voice was very much shaken now, hoarse from yelling.
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Aleth
Hero
Everything you can do I can do one handed!
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Post by Aleth on Dec 15, 2009 20:07:43 GMT -6
Aleth didn't want leave her magically buddy, but she knew the boy was the most important in such a situation. Bending down she told the kid to climb onto her back and hold on tight. She held the boy in place with her free arm and started running to the location of the shouts.
"You stay safe, got it!?" she hollered from over her shoulder.
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Lyar
The "Before" years
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Incapacitate? I thought you said DEcapitate!
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Post by Lyar on Dec 15, 2009 20:11:23 GMT -6
Lyar, not bothering for their final solution for a plan, and the fact he didn't like all the fire around them, began shouting even louder than Jya," LETS JUST GO! STAY ON MY TAIL! THIS IS GOING TO GET HOT!" He seemed to roar this out more than shout actually, the volume befitting his size, as he readied his axe and barreled out the door, ramming one of the zombies to the ground, crushing it's skull under his boot as he ran in the direction of various shouts from people, all the while bellowing his name as a battle cry," LYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!" His last name was inaudible as he ran off, his armor clanking seeming to attract some of the slow walking things...maybe he should just ditch the armor and fight like a normal privateer...
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