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Lacey
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Mar 21, 2013 06:29AM
*I look up from Tor's eyes and into yours* I am ore scared, Mike....whoever it is has just proven that they can control me. And if they can control me..I can seriously hurt you and the others. I'm a danger to you all....and I don't want to be a danger to you.
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* Mike looks thoughtful for a while and then back at Lacy*Lacy we can try to come up with a helm that will block thought waves...but nothing seemed to block you. Whatever happened to us seems to make you more sensitive to certain minds than I am. I feel animals, but for example Tor only touches me lightly and needs to you to actually be clear to me.
If you want we can put you and Tor in a secure room that can block everything till this is over...or I can take you to a distant planet, you can say which, till this is over.
We can try to block the attacks Lacy, we can do everything possible to keep each other safe. The bottom line is that I care about you to....but given this type of life, fighting things others can't fight. We could either die any time and we can lose anyone else who lives this life...even if we care. I told you I've lost 2 people and it almost destroyed me. I can't choose for you. You'll have to decide.
* Just then Riddick moans, opens his eyes, sits up. He asks for a beer and a burger. *
*chews on my lip as I look into Tor's eyes, silently speaking to him and nods* I'm staying with you...Tor is going to teach me how to block attacks with my mind. It won't be easy for me but I can't let you fight this fight alone. You, Riddick, and Arthur...you guys are my friends and I won't let you down just because someone can control my mind. I have to fight back...I don't want to live in fear and this scares me a lot but I won't let it run my life. *looks at you and grins* You're stuck with me and there is nothing you can do about it.*turns my head when I hear Riddick and giggles, jumping off the bed and jumping into his arms, hugging him close and saying over and over again that I was sorry for what I had done.*
Cool...Keep your weapons handy. And, while you look very nice in that outfit...it's probably not the best choice for future firefights.Now, I'm going to get a steak and finish it for a change...maybe even have a beer, if nobody thinks we'll have another shootout in the next hour or so...
* Mike grins as he leaves the room...from the hallway the two of you hear his voice as he calls back from the corridor *
Riddick, if you can stand and pick up Lacy I'll let you get your own beer and burger.
*i look down and squeal, Riddick snickering at what I was wearing* I did not pack this I swear! *Riddick stands a little shaky for a moment then picks me up, carrying me after you making a comment about what I was wearing making me blush* Yea yea yea shut up, Riddick! *Tor comes bounding down the hallway, running past you like an over sized kitten* Tor don't run Mike over.
He heard me say steak...
*giggles and nods* I think so. *Riddick shakes his head as he walks behind you, holding me close. I hold on and sighs* I guess I'll have to eat in front of you guys for once...I'm actually hungry.
...I keep telling you you should be. Read up on birds...using wings burns more energy than a human usually takes in. You can and should actually eat as much complex carbohydrates as possible and even pound down the sugar when you're planning on lots of flying. You should carry snack food with you even.Here you go Tor..yes Knight you and the others get steak to...
* Mike slides into a chair (after feeding the animals with his food from the reconstituter...Riddick and Lacy join him. Mike has a steak, potato coleslaw...the same meal he's had to abandon earlier..also a beer, tea and Coke. After a second he lays his fork down, looks up and smiles *
You know...while you shouldn't wear that to a firefight it would probably do for ship wear....* Mike chuckles as he goes back to his steak*
*Riddick puts a plate down for himself and for me before he sits down, chuckling at what Mike says. I pick up a French frie and throws it at you before I bite into my bacon cheeseburger that Riddick had picked for me.* Not nice you two. You two shouldn't even see me like this. *glances down at my see-through clothes then back at you, not really caring that you see me like this and munches on some fries, dipping them in ranch dressing*
Hey....don't waste food * Knight snatches up fry* I don't see the problem. I mean that get up isn't good for combat sure but as far as wearing it actually goes...you're the only one on the ship who could carry it off. You're just not...hiding your light under a bushel as it were...* Mike and Riddick have to stifle their laughter so they can eat.*
Okay, okay we'll be quite...till you finish eating at least.
*Tor snickers some as he looks at me. I turn my eyes and giggle* I think that can be arranged. *i quickly stand and slap you and Riddick with my wings before I sit down and begin to eat again. Tor snickers again as he eats his steak and I throw another fry at you just for good measure even though my wings had smacked you*
* Mike looks up as the fry bounces to the floor* Knight says thank you. * The first peaceful meal enjoyed for a while over we all retire to our quarters...change our respective clothing...Lacy wondering whether to save her outfit or not...Riddick removing his sweaty cloths that he's been unconscious in and Mike checking his for holes, tears, blood stains etc. Once they shower etc. Mike and Lacy fall into their respective beds as Riddick finds he's not sleepy after a couple of days "out".*
*I sigh in relief after the shower and the change of clothes, wearing just a shirt and shorts to sleep in. Tor jumps into the bed and lays beside me, closing his eyes after a huge yawn and laying his head gently on his paws. I snuggle up close and sleep for several hours*
* Mike wakes, checks time and finds he's slept nine hours...without being waked by an emergency. After getting over his astonishment he gets into jeans, shirt and boot (all black of course) programs the ship to repair his armor and jacket...but specifies that the jacket be patched rather than rewoven.Arming himself (because he'd learned his lesson about not having a firearm on him) he heads out and goes to the galley (again) where he gets some black tea, a couple of cheese Danish and then plans to go see what kind of information about the world below them they've managed to gather. *
*I lay in my bed, snuggled up close to Tor, my eyes staring at the wall, unseeing as Tor and I practice my blocking. I grunt and shake my head as I see again, Tor talking in my mind. I nod and we begin again, our minds fighting for control over mine and to block his completely*
*After a few hours of practicing, Tor and I exit out of my room with me dressed in my boots, black jeans, and a gray low cut tank top. We make our way towards the mess hall, hungry from all of the practicing. I slip into a chair and drink a Dr. Pepper, burping loudly and quickly covering my mouth, my eyes wide*
* Mike, the Ranger, Riddick and Arthur on the bridge hear something that sounds like a minor explosion *What was that?????
* When all the readings stay in the green they go back to examining data from the planet. It seems that there are a lot of electrical emissions from an area near the South Pole of the planet... Readings indicate that there may be a huge caver there and the below ground temp is far too warm to be natural. *
Hummm...That could be a giant control center of some kind????
*Tor quickly glances up at me and then begins to laugh, especially at my blushing embarrassed facial I glare at him and throw a fry which he catches and the continues to laugh, bolting out of the room and headed towards where you guys are. He enters the room still snickering and walks over to you, curious. I stay behind enjoying the quiet and eating alone*
* Mike walks in a little later followed by all the animals...including Tor looking very innocent. First he takes time to feed all of them. Then he gets some iced tea and joins Lacy*You know...the ship just can't get iced tea right.
Anyway, I think we may have found a....pardon the melodrama but a...duh, duh, duh, lair.
*nibbles on a fry looking thoughtful* Are we going to go down and check it out? I'm ready to get off this ship and explore the planet more. And this time I'll wait to go down with you and Riddick, I promise.*looks at Tor with raised eyebrows and Tor can't help himself but laugh again* Tor! Shush!
* Looks blankly at Tor...does a slight double take and then goes back to conversation*Well first...have you ever watched any of the old James Bond movies, or for that matter any of the older spy/fi movies or TV programs? Back in the 20th century...maybe you ought to first.
I suspect we're about to try and infiltrate some kind of command center...the two or three of us. It will be anything but safe. That said, yeah I think we have to go down.
*makes a face* James Bond? You mean the man-whore? Yea I've seen some of those and... was forced to actually...will never watch those films again. They need to stop making those. *sticks my finger in my mouth and make a gagging sound*
* raises left eyebrow and smiles* My point is that they are almost stereotypical examples of infiltrating some hi tech fortress...we'll just hope whoever's down there hasn't read the Dark Overlord List...
*smiles and stands* Well I guess I better change into something more all black than this...*picks at the light gray tank top.* when will we head down?
We won't get to hurried. We dropped 4 more probes to approach the..."lair" from all 4 points if the compass. They'll circle the place above ground and try to get us an idea of the best way in...or at least set off a few of the traps. We'll eat and rest and drop when the place is well into the dark...so....about 12 standard hours at least.
*nods* Good! That'll give us time to practice more...Tor I'm fine! I'm not pushing myself too hard. I need to do this. *stalks back to my room, Tor hesitantly following behind me*
* Mike looks over his shoulder at Riddick* She stalks very well doesn't she???
So what have the probes got?
*I enter my room and close the door behind us. I sit on the bed while Tor sits on the floor. I take a deep breath then close my eyes as Tor begins to attack my mind. My forehead wrinkles in concentration, sweat already beginning to form on the back of my neck*
* Several hours later Mike has armed and armored (again) as has Riddick. We'd left Lacy a message on the ship's system. Now we went to the Galley and get meals preparing for a long stay planet side. *
*I collapse with a huge smile on my face, breathing hard and sweat making my hair stick to my face. I slowly stand, Tor looking at me with a smile in his eyes as I head into the bathroom and take a quick shower. I step out, dry off, and slip into tight fighting black pants, my favorite black boots and a tight short sleeve shirt that zips up the front, giving me more cleavage.* Well I better see what's up. *sees a light blinking since the message was transferred to my room and hits the button to hear what you had to tell me*
* After a somewhat intense discussion Arthur and the Ranger agree to stay aboard. Lacy, Riddick and Mike launch for the surface a partial map of the area at the pole near where the entrance to the "lair" should be. As all the probes were destroyed one by one tripping traps we're going on an educated guess.The ship lands and we step out into the frigid darkness Riddick striding off to the area we'd agreed to to check.
By the time Mike and Lacy arrive Riddick has a small hatch in the ice open...a ladder leading downward into darkness. *
*I glance down into the darkness, my eyes adjusting quickly* I see some lights towards the base of the ladder...it's a little steep going down but it'll be okay. No creatures are around so I think we are safe to go down. *I glance at you and Riddick before I begin to climb down the stairs, my wings tightly pressed against my back*
Well * Mike looks after Lacy *I was thinking Riddick or I would go frst but....* I slide onto the ladder after Lacy has gone down a few rungs so as not to crowd her. Riddick follows after giving me the same space. The air is cold but warms quickly as we descend. The hum of machinery and pale light increases slowly as we go down over 100 feet into the ground. *
*I step off of the last rung and walk towards the light* Wow...they're crystals...glowing crystals. *I gently touch one* It doesn't feel warm at all...how fascinating and beautiful.
* Steps off beside Lacy...looks at her critically * I must say I liked your last battle outfit better...still I guess this is more practical * Mike smiles*Okay...are those glowing naturally or powered?
* Mike looks around as Riddick steps down. A corridor goes off before them dimly lighted. There is a low humm that can be heard from ahead. *
Hummm, I'm I the only one who wonders why we haven't encountered a guard?
*glances down at my outfit then back at you and smack your arm for the comment you made about my outfit. I then peer down the corridor, my wings fluttering a little and close my eyes* I can sense a few minds down there but it seems that they are preoccupied with something else. Someone they care about is dying...that's what I get from their minds. * I reopen my eyes then look at you and Riddick* I've been practicing...I need more blocking practice but Tor has helped me expand in my mind reading abilities.
Are they fully of any one species, mutated or can you tell?* Mike rubs arm as if in pain *
*closes my eyes for a moment* No mutation I don't think...human...*open my eyes and watches you* Mike, are you okay?
What????you hit me. * Mike smiles at Lacy* Okay so all you get are humans... Will it help if we get closer? Do you think you can get more?
Yea well it was deserved and I didn't hit you THAT hard.. *I freeze and look down the corridor* No need to go down there, they are coming to us.
Crap.* Mike looks around...no place to hide*
Here put this on and press against the wall as tightly as you can...and be sure it covers your wings.
* Mike hands Lacy a large cloth that turns out to be a cloak that he'd pulled from his pack. Mike is putting on a cowled cloak of a different sort....When Lacy looks back Riddick is downing a drink from a metal flask and as she watches he seems to fade, becomes wavy looking and very hard to see.*
Now get that on and be quite...as long as they don't brush up against us we should get by. Well, unless they have dogs, or telepaths or something.
*quickly leans up against the wall, making sure that my wings were as close to my body as possible. I disappear against the wall just in time. Two young men turn the corner walking close to get her and muttering in quiet voices as they near us. I bit my lower lip, doing my best to stay quiet, my eyes tightly closed. I almost jump as Riddick stations himself next to me in case anything happens and they find me. I quietly touch their minds, picking bits and pieces it finding out what I had feared. I suck in my breath as they disappear around the corner, doing their rounds to make sure no one was in the long corridors, their voices fading away until we couldn't hear them anymore. I take off the cloak gasping and looking fearful* Mike!
* Speaking quietly* Go ahead did you pick anything up?*Mike has a silenced pistol out as he slides against the wall where Lacy and Riddick lean. His cloak not actually giving invisibility as the one he'd handed Lacy but more blending into the background blending him into the wall he seems to waver in and out of visibility as he assumes the new position. *
*I shudder* This is where they make the mutant strands...they steal people from ships like the one we were on, bring them here and experiment on them. That was what they were going to do with us. That's why they welcomed us so quickly and gave us those clothes to brainwash us. They were bringing us here! This is the main facilities!
[Good plot tie in, :)]Okay...did they give you any idea how many of "them" there are. This place looks like it needs lots of staff and would probably have a lot of troops and guards.
* Mike pulls out a hand held computer and checks something *
This place could have hundreds of troops not even considering any in the throes of mutation.
*i shake my head* Like I said all I got was bits and pieces. They were taking of someone else...a leader type figure who was dying of some horrible sickness. I couldn't tell from what...I think cancer...I think they were trying to figure out how to stop the cancer by using mutant cells.
Great, another Dark overlord using innocents to experiment on to...advance medical science. Just happens to be that he, she or it needs that medical help first.* We continue to move quietly onward pressing ourselves against the walls to avoid guards several more times. We had to by pass 3 motion detectors and be careful of a half dozen cameras. There were several side passages but we stayed in what we'd started thinking of as "the main corridor" mainly for 2 reasons. First so it would be easier yo know our position and secondly because we were getting nearer the humming sound.
After 47.5 standard minutes (Mike checked his watch) thy came to a place where the lights were brighter. Lacy's invisibility cloak still worked fine, but Mike's cloak was less reliable here. There was a large arched doorway ahead...guarded by two "apparent humans". Shushing Lacy and Riddick (and assuming they saw him as he couldn't see them). Mike switch guns took aim and fired quickly 2 times. The gun made a low spitting sound and looking surprised the two guards dropped one-two.
Mike spoke in a whisper*
Sleep darts, help me get them into that alcove. We'll tie them up and gag them.
* as we move forward we get a glance through the door and see a huge room lines of people suspended from the ceiling by wires, tubes running into them at various places. There could be hundreds as the lines move off into the distance in the huge room. *
*I drop the guard I was carrying and cover my mouth when I see the people suspend from the ceiling. I look quickly away, disgusted and angry at what was going on and unable to bring myself from looking again. Riddick grabbed the guard and finished tying him up before he took me in his arms, eyeing the people before he whispers in my ear to call me, my wings fluttering nervously*
Okay....* Mike looking into the room trying to get a look at any security and also any..."medical equipment"* I think we need to move through here and see what the set up is. I don't know if we can do anything for these people but we still need to find the control room, and the people running the place. And let's be quiet. We don't want to have a fire fight among all these people.
*I shake my head, not looking towards the room* No...no I won't go in there. I refuse...they are still alive..their scared and don't know what's going on...and I...I just can't!
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