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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 19, 2007 8:42:15 GMT -5
In the first team action in several months, Eleutheroi, Sarah, Coop and some of the Guild’s security troops (Fayde Atlanteans like Tobrias, but easily more able in combat, even to the point of making Eleutheroi seem more normal – these guys are soldiers), had moved in on a demon infestation in the West end Arborium (name). What had originally been thought of as a loose random predator from the zoo became a distressed phone call to the Guild by the police’s magic unit. Eleutheroi called in himself a little later, indicating that a full force would be needed.
As the 6 demon hunters ran through the Aborium, display by display, they all knew time was limited. The police had cordoned off the area, and it would only be a matter of time before the press caught wind of it.
There was only a pair of the demons left to get rid of. Eleutheroi, Sarah and Coop on the, the Guild men on the other.
As the trio ran after their quarry, it started to take to the air. Eleutheroi, casting a spell on himself hopped a few long steps then took of after it. In a deft aerial combat move, Eleutheroi had pulled a large sword (from a pant pocket, no less), did a somersaulting porcquepine-esque double-sword strike, hitting the demon hard, and forcing it to land. The Elf did land himself, shortly after, the sword once again nowhere to be scene. He can be a showoff when he wants to.
By this time, the trio, armed with magic and vibro-swords, surrounded the beast. The little monster was clearly an animal predator. By the look on the Elf’s face, this creature ain’t gonna be allowed to live.
OOC note:
The Arborium: A large three-levelled Arboretum-zoo. Terraced into a bowl shape. It is located In the West corner of the city. The Arborium was started by Hanshel clan as a testing site to see how certain introduced animal and plant species would fair in the Golth climate. It has since been closed over with a huge glass dome and made into the zoo and park it is today.
And… shazaam! Game on!
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Post by dakota on Apr 21, 2007 0:02:14 GMT -5
Determined to not let El have all the fun, Coop knew by the look on the other's faces that the critter had to go and stepped forward at the downed creature. He hacked wildly (no WP) with the vibro blade he'd been issued with gritted teeth ( strike 8+4= 12). As he did, he asked," Do I want to know what this ugly little sucker did anyways?"
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Post by Mierin on Apr 21, 2007 20:48:34 GMT -5
Following the others, Sarah waits for the opportunity to strike the demon, (strike: 7+2=9) Smirking at Coop, she says quietly "Sometimes it's better not to ask. You'll sleep better not knowing."
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 22, 2007 18:25:54 GMT -5
"Maybe you didn't notice the big mess that used to be farm animals?" Eleutheroi says, swinging to cut off the beast's escape. "Sarah, he's moving to much. Got a solution?"
Even though it's bleeding nicely, Eleutheroi keeps his distance from the demon, waiting to get into hand-to-hand range.
The beast snickers and makes a run for Coop.
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Post by Mierin on Apr 22, 2007 21:50:17 GMT -5
Sarah glances over at Eleutheroi. "Cut off it's head?" she asks. As it makes a run for Coop, Sarah crouches down and takes a swipe at the creature's legs (strike: 16+2=18)
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Post by dakota on Apr 25, 2007 7:57:28 GMT -5
" Allright ugly, let's do this my way. Sorry El, I mean the ... whatever it is." Coop set his feet with a smirk as the thing charged at him, countering with by running at the creature and lowering his shoulder to hit it like he would have sacked a quarterback (strike=19+4= 23).
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 25, 2007 8:02:53 GMT -5
Both Elutheroi and the demon smirk at Sarah's suggestion. However, the demon wasn't quick enough on its feet. Sarah's sword swing hit in in the shins. As he sword vibrates slightly from hitting demon bone, the demon trips and falls over onto its belly.
After a second, it turns and eyes Sarah. "Well, Mr. Demon's decided on its new meal." Elutheroi says.
Coop's hit on the beast didn't improve its mood much.
After the elf chanted a spell, his arms glowed from the Emerald PPE batteries being drawn on. The world and the demon slow down for the trio, as Eleutheroi wakls over to the demon. "This is, thankfully, your classic super-predator: stronger, faster smarter. It gives us a leg up on it. The best way to kill it," He explains, "is the same as with most animals." With a single swipe, he brings the sword along themonster's neck, taking its head off. "Superhuman strength, of course, is always yor friend in cases like these." Even as the head lands on the ground, the spell wears off, and the world moves up to speed.
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Post by Mierin on Apr 25, 2007 22:35:55 GMT -5
Sarah nods at Eleutheroi, a small smile on her face, happy that she had gotten the answer right. Turning to Coop, she asks "You ok?"
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Post by dakota on Apr 27, 2007 10:07:01 GMT -5
Coop gave a thumbs up as he got back to his feet. The creature had been alot solider than it looked, which his shoulder was telling him. not to mention he was used to having shoulder pads on. " I'm okay. Old habits die hard I guess." He glanced over at Eleutheroi, rotating his shoulder testingly. " I take it those pros you brought with got the other one by now?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 27, 2007 10:14:12 GMT -5
"Ask them yourself, if you want." Eleutheruoi says, pointing the three armoured men carrying a body-bag.
One swivels an armoured head, looking at Sarah through his viewplate. Thinking god knows what. A second pulls out a pair of toga-esque cloaks. "Here, use these." He says. "They will help you diappear." Handing one each to Sarah and Coop. "Stay to the shadows."
Eleutheroi looks the body over. "These were summoned." He says. The armoured men nodding in agreement. "Looks like there's work to be done to track down the source." Bending down, he flips the demon over, showing a branding on the bottom. "Now, this is something you don't see every day."
"There is no time. The media approach." Says the one looking at Sarah. "Depature is more important."
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Post by Mierin on Apr 27, 2007 17:37:24 GMT -5
Sarah simply stares at the armoured man, used to having people stare at her. She wondered if he, like the others, had trouble reconciling the fact that the slayer was a girl this time around. Mentally shrugging, she puts on the cloak and nods "Yes," she replied "we need to get out of here. Will we be taking this demon with us to study the branding, or do we not have time to bring it with us? Did the other demon have the same branding on its body?" she asks gesturing towards the bag.
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Post by dakota on Apr 27, 2007 23:34:04 GMT -5
Putting the cloak on, Coop put an hand on Sarah's shoulder. " I'm sure El will fill us in later. Let's get out of here before you end up on the evening news." The prospect of dealing with summoners didn't sit well, especially if they were shifters. that idea sent a chill down his back. " And if that happens, I'm not helping you explain it to your parents."
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 28, 2007 16:35:32 GMT -5
The armoured figures make their way to one of the side entrances to the Arboreum. "I'll see you all at the guild." Eleutheroi says, and turns and heads for the main entrance where, even now, a patrol officer approaches the Elf.
As the three near the entrance one of the Fayde (without the bag, it's hard to tell which is which), raises his hand to stop them. "There is little enough light. But I see a reporter." Turning to Coop and Sarah, he says "You must press your fingers to the lining and think of being a shadow." He looks at Coop. "Think hard." The other two armoured men were already disappearing.
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Post by Mierin on Apr 28, 2007 21:40:35 GMT -5
Sarah presses her fingers to the lining of the cloak and does as instructed, starts thinking of herself as being a shadow.
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Post by dakota on Apr 28, 2007 23:13:29 GMT -5
Coop nodded, doing as he was instructed. He closed his eyes and concentrated as his fingers dug into the cloak's lining, doing his best to put his concerns about the demon's handlers out of his mind for the time being.
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