IC: Tank - Ga-Koro - StreetsTank pointed to Praggos, "We'll follow Praggos."Tank walked in after the Toa of ice to see the Matoran with a Mark, instead of saying anything he quickly flipped open Arekule's Journal, trying to pick out the word Matoran within the candidate files. He spoke up non-nonchalantly to Tillian, "Utu plans on showing up at the wedding with Yuru and Frieza, after the vows are exchanged. As far as I know he has yet to plan anything sinister, but we thought you should know."Tank spotted the Matoran's file Miha presumably, awaiting Tillian's response.IC: Utu - Ga-Koro - BarUtu waited to answer. The only Toa to have stopped him was Salamander. But could he repeat the success with no allies and a small handful of Mark Bearers against him? He doubted it. There was always a chance Salamander could win, but at the same time Utu didn't want to show any weakness to the others. Especially to a single Toa.The last thing he needed was anybody getting ideas. Least of all Angelus. But Utu still had Tuara under his finger, as long as Iris was still alive. And he was sure even Jikal would be against killing Iris. As long as he was in Jikal's body at least. Even if the real Iris did die, Utu wasn't sure if the Iris in Tuara would. They were connected obviously, but to what extent? That reminded him about Tuara, where exactly was she at the moment? With Iris gone he had no way to communicate with her.He wasn't too concerned.Utu doubted Tillian would plan anything against them when his and especially Emotia's lives were at stake. He knew he'd have to play his cards right after the wedding if any safe alliance was to be made. Once they opened the temple, there's no telling what Tillian might have planned. Or Tank. He thought back to Dorian's vision about his death. If Dorian didn't come back from the grave, he'd think he was crazy. Well, he was crazy, but not in the sense that he was wrong. But Utu couldn't see it. There's no way Tank would be able to pull off something like killing Utu.Utu deducted he'd just have to be careful about Tank.He looked up to Freiza again, "I'd rather not anger Tillian, but if Salamander makes any kind of attempt at our plans or our lives, his offer will be met in full," He slammed his fist into his palm, "I've wanted to crush that Toa for a long time, and if he gives me the opportune moment, I'm going to take it," He smiled as he sat back up again, "We'll feed (preferably) after the wedding tomorrow, Salamander or no Salamander."
OOC: Nice reference, Snelly. XDIC: Salamander"Hmm? Oh, it's you. What happened to Tuara? From what Utu said, I get the feeling it isn't particularly pleasant."Salamander suddenly stopped walking, a new idea forming in his mind. An inn, while infinitely more comfortable, held a few disadvantages to sleeping near the location of the wedding. He would be able to wait for Utu to arrive, as opposed to hoping that he arrived before they were able to put whatever plan they had into action. Fortunately, he was accustomed to sleeping in the wilderness, so he wouldn't have to worry about being too tired to fight. As he made up his mind and began to turn around, another thought crossed his mind. Do I really have to fight on my own? Of course not, and if it means the difference between life and death I'll accept just about any ally and use every dirty trick I know.Salamander grinned, his features hidden by the shadow cast upon him by a nearby lightstone. Just because he was taking the situation seriously didn't mean he would fight with honor or any such nonesense. No, he fought to win.However, right now he was still in the midst of a conversation. Salamander reluctantly dragged himself back to the present, and followed up his previous remarks with one more question."So, what's your name? Afraid I never caught it while we were talking in the bar.
IC: [septimus]"Your name. It identifies you as you."
IC: Angelus (Ga-Koro)"Brainwashed. Mark Bearers. She's gone."Angel bit his lip slightly to prevent saying anything more, but Salamander probably wouldn't need to hear another word to sense the pain in the Toa of Fire's eyes, or sense it in the dark circles under his eyes."My name's Angelus. Listen...I want you to take this for now."He pulled Dorian's journal out of his back pocket and handed it over to the other Toa."Inside this book are specific details on every single Mark and its Bearer, compiled extensively from the last couple weeks. If we're taking them on, you're going to need to have their tendencies memorized."-Teezy
OOC: Hubert get on Skype, I need to talk to you.IC: SalvinnSalvinn's eyes drifted up towards the sky, "Naaame. You." The words came out like a child, toying with a new language.
OOC: There's a certain thing stopping me.It's called school.IC: [septimus]"Yep. Your name is Salvinn."
OOC: Right. Off to the PM box it is.The Vortixx, in the same trance as always, stared up towards the sky and kept repeating the same word over and over again. "Salvinn."
OOC: Oops, didn't see that Tank was talking to Tillian. My bad.IC: Tillian (Casa Juturna, Ga-Wahi)Tillian turned to look at Tank and stared at him for a good minute or so."Tank...what's up with Angelus? Why is he working with Utu? What exactly happened...?"-Teezy
IC: KieraKiera lunged for Valhii again, determination glinting in her eyes.
IC - Kinika - Talking"I'll agree with you there. Most of the stuff I can do is-"He locked eyes on Kiera and twisted, throwing an arm out swiftly to catch her more firmly. There was slight irritation in his eyes at this point.
IC: Tank - Ga-Koro - Casa JuturnaTank looked up from his reading, "Utu's in control of Tuara."A puzzled look from Tillian."Tuara went into Jikal's head and tried to remove Iris who somehow split himself onto Tuara in the process. Tuara, and in turn, Angelus, is now completely under Utu's control because Iris is an ally of Utu's."He looked back down at his book, trying to read, yet unable. Tank sighed. He snapped it shut looking up again for the second time since he walked in, "We need Utu dead."
OOC: Glad someone got the reference.
IC: Frieza - Bar, Ga-Wahi -"Well, Mr. Salamander seems pretty determined to kill us. Chances are, we'll get to take him up on his offer." Frieza said, still smirking at the idea, he'd really enjoy proving to this Salamander how weak he really was. IC: Skyra - Casa Juturna, Ga-Wahi -"Dead? That sounds great and all, but don't you need him alive to remove the marks?" Skyra asked.
IC: Tillian (Casa Juturna, Ga-Wahi)The Toa of Gravity considered this: it was true, Utu was the biggest obstacle in bringing together all the Bearers - after all, who would want to ally with a guy like THAT - but he did have the most sway over the most Bearers. That, however, could easily be changed. After all, Dorian, who was Utu's greatest lieutenant and chief believer, had shown signs of wavering allegiance at certain points after his resurrection..."Alright, then, let's say we could kill Utu," Tillian finally settled on saying. "Who would become the new Bearer of Fear? I don't suppose that book has any ideas on what would happen if a being held two Marks..."-Teezy
IC: KieraKiera gave Kinika an innocent look, before trying to tackle him.Alexin sighed. "Some people never give up."
IC: Skyra - Casa Juturna, Ga-Wahi -"I'll take it." I suddenly stated. "I don't think anyone could handle two marks...I'm willing to take one if it's only temporarily."
IC: Feongulf -"So, we just sit here and watch the show?" Feongulf said, glancing at Talin.
IC: Salamander"Huh... Then I'm glad I didn't go searching for her; would have been a wast of everyone's time. However, seeing as how she was such a good person, I'm sure you'll get her back one day."Salamander wasn't sure if he believed his own words, but he did hope they were true. It was all he could do. He pushed aside the thoughts of hope and good prevailing and looked down at the journal Angelus had just given him."So, I'm assuming you are willing to help me fight against Utu? I mean, handing something that potentially contains the weaknesses of all the Mark Bearers isn't something you do to any random person. Why me? What did Tuara tell you about me?"
IC - Kinika - BarKinika held his hand up, metallic push creating a barrier between him and Kiera."Please don't. I'm really trying to like you right now, but you're making it hard."
IC: KieraKiera harrumphed, and say down. "Fine. Meanie...." She muttered.Alexin looked at Kinika. "I'm sorry, you were saying something?"
IC: Angelus (Ga-Koro)"She told me you were a manipulative snake with a penchant for acting like a hero and then turning on your allies when they didn't agree with your methods," Angel said with a smirk. "She also told me that you were the only person to have ever stopped Utu, and you did so with three Toa at your side. Now, it just so happens that I'm worth about two or three Mark Bearers in a fight: probably the best at combating them out of anyone in the world that isn't on their side yet. So I figure that between the two of us, we can have Utu's dismembered corpse floating down the Naho this time tomorrow night and Tuara'll be back to normal."-Teezy
IC: Tank - Ga-Wahi - Casa JuturnaTank nodded carefully, "I don't care who takes it, but Utu living simply is not an option."He crossed his arms and looked at Tillian, "How'd you take the Mark of Lust?"
IC: SalamanderSalamander chuckled at Angelus' words. Tuara had clearly been mad at him to have said such things. That or simply brutally honest."Excellent, then I don't have to keep up this ridiculous act much longer! Now, I'd like to point out that at least one of the two Toa I had helping me last time was about as useful as a legless Ussal, and we were in Ko-Koro at the time. Don't think I can't handle him on my own; Utu and I fought to a stalemate the first time we met, and I'm confident I can top that record this time around."Salamander continued walking towards the main entrance of Ga-Koro, Angelus following close behind. "Now then, one last thing to take care of... Can you take me to where the wedding will be held?"
IC: Skyra - Casa Juturna, Ga-Wahi -"Didn't you eat the mark bear of lust's neck or something Tillian?" I asked, really hoping that I was wrong, the last thing I wanted to do was eat someone, though, I'd do it if I had to, I wasn't gonna let Tillian take a second mark, if that was even possible.
IC - Yuru - Casa Juturna"Utu dies, then?"All eyes snapped to the voice which had entered unnoticed. He knew where he needed to be, and when. However, there was no sign that he would rush off to tell Utu."I can roll with that...for the right price."
IC: Tank - Ga-Wahi - Casa JuturnaTank looked up to see Yuru standing in the door way. He answered almost instantly, "Leadership."Tank could live with Yuru having a second Mark. Yuru wasn't as influential as Utu and he'd be easier to deal with if things got messy. Providing they had somebody like Dorian or Reaver with them. Also providing one could bear two Marks.He stepped forwards cautiously, "If you're up to the challenge."
IC - Yuru - Casa JuturnaYuru grinned, stepping out of the shadows."Anyday."
IC: Tank - Ga-Wahi - Casa JuturnaTank nodded, "Good. Then we're in agreement. Who was with him at the bar? If it was still just Frieza we can take Utu out. As long as one of us holds back Frieza."He moved for the door. Hoping for this to work.
IC:"Great" Labelle said. "So, if Tillian gets the cake, we still need music and games. At least one really fun game. Oh, and Laserbeak. The more the, uh, merrier. That's right, the merrier" Labelle told Reaver and Emotia.
IC: [septimus]"Yes. And my name is Septimus," he said, pointing to himself.
IC-Beatha:Beatha, who was still at Tillian's home, raised his hand slightly. "I'd be willing to help you take out this 'Frieza' person, whoever he is. Although, do you really need to kill this 'Utu' fellow?" Beatha then thought for a moment."Hey, wait...I fought Frieza a little while ago..." Beatha's eyes seemed to glow a deeper shade of red for a moment. "Alright, count me in. I want to rip that creature's tail off with my teeth."
IC: Skyra - Casa Juturna, Ga-Wahi -"Well, I guess I can stop Frieza..." I said, I wanted an excuse to beat the tar out of that son of a Rahkshi anyway. I walked out the door. Thankfully Emotia and the others with her were too far away to hear the conversation with Tank to know that they were heading out to kill Utu. Emotia just assumed they were still going out to get the cake.
IC-Beatha:Beatha's naginata flew without his conscious thought, blocking Skyra's way. "Hold on...Commander, now, right?" Beatha asked thoughtfully, then shook his head. "Ah, well, it doesn't matter. We can't go killing insane mutants with magical tatoos without a plan, now can we?"
IC: Skyra - Casa Juturna, Ga-Wahi -I blinked, and then turned to look at Beatha. "We have a plan...it's rather simple, we go to the bar, one of us prevents Frieza from helping Utu as we kill him. Now, as much as I'd love to kill Frieza, we can't, cause we need his mark, I'm sure he'll cooperate when he realizes Utu is toast."
OOC: Autohitting permitted by We Are Legion.IC - Yuru - En Route to BarThe act was heavy upon his chest. He felt something he hadn't felt in a long time- anticipation. He could hardly wait to take Utu's power, over the corpse of his former leader.He stepped into the bar, sitting next to Utu. He placed an order on the table- a last drink for the Mark-Bearer of fear -and took a drink of his own."You know, Utu..."His Mark was welling up."...I never have really expressed my feelings about this mission of yours..."It was beginning to glow, feeling the power of the cruel act he was about to commit."...how you've gone about doing it..."Explosive power, rising inside of him. His eyes changed color, to bright blood red."...and I'm here to end it."His Mark shone, and his physical power climaxed. In a split second, he grabbed Utu's glass and smashed it against his face. The Toa of ice was knocked out of his chair, sent to the ground. He grabbed him by the chest, slamming his head against the bar. Smashing his knee into the Toa's chest, he threw his elbow to the Toa's neck, causing him to fall to the floor."Forgive me Utu. You are no longer necessary to our cause."With another burst of power from his Mark, he stomped on the Toa's head, crushing his mask."Unfortunate that you can't use your own fear. Unfortunate that you had to die this way."
IC-Beatha:"Suit yourself."Half a minute later, Beatha was running up, Naginata raised to keep Frieza away from Yuru and Utu. He smiled at the insane Toa."Did you miss me?" He asked sarcastically.
IC: Frieza - Bar, Ga-koro -"Ooooo! A change in power I take it?" Frieza said, watching with an amused looked as he sipped his drink. Frieza looked at Beatha. "Who are you?" I walked in behind Yuru. "Well that was quick..."
IC-Beatha:"A person who met you near Po-Koro and still wants you either seriously injured or dead," Beatha suggested. He raised his naginata to a resting, walking-staff like position. "Sadly, the others won't let me kill you...Ah, well, the fight can wait until after you've lost your mark. Deal?"
IC: (Oreius)"What do you mean missing?"The Ga-Matoran sighed, obviously flustered. "I mean she was kidnapped. Nobody knows where she is. She's been gone for a few days now."Oreius fought back the impulse to scream his frustration to the skies. His guard training had equipped him to stay stoic and strong even in the toughest situations, but nothing could have prepared him for a blown-up hospital, a Rahkshi attack, a subsequent journey to Ga-Koro, and discovering the Turaga were being picked off one by one."So nobody knows anything? Not even a clue?"A frown of impatience crossed the Ga-Matoran's face. "I told you, I don't know! Nobody knows anything! There's been an Ussal-load of Toa going on quests to find her, but nobody's heard anything from them. At least I haven't."With that, she gathered up her nets and flounced off, obviously tired of Oreius's questions.The Ta-Matoran sighed and sat down on the edge of the lily pad, letting his feet soak in the cool water. It had been a long day, and he was no closer to, well, anything than he had been at the beginning. Except for finally getting out of Ta-Koro, but with the rumours of the Turaga being kidnapped, he wasn't so sure that had been a great move either.For now, Oreius would give himself a moment to relax. Then, it was back to work.
IC: SalvinnSalvinn's fingers copied the gesture Septimus was making, pointing his own towards Septimus, "Sep-ti-mus," then he aimed it towards himself. "Salvinn." The sequence was then repeated.IC: [septimus]"Yes. And my name is Septimus," he said, pointing to himself.
IC: Frieza - Bar, Ga-koro -Frieza just grinned. "If that is what you wish, then I look forward to it."