Corpus Rahkshi

IC: Blade

"So Bab is a Common Object?" He said "And the Very randomized way they are used is Madness!" 

He then took a Deep breath, and Muttered "No, I shall not let Charlie get his way."
and then he said to Revenge "How about we just get on with the Tour."

He then Turned to everyone else, and said "And the Rest of you hitchhikers, will have to Raise your hands before you Speak." He Said.

IC: Vitesse

That's fine by me, Vitesse thought for herself. She started checking her bow for any scratches.

IC: Scoops

Scoops raised his hand and said, "Oo, oo, when can we hear more about this auction? I stole an Ultra Action Matoran figurine from my Makuta and I'm looking to see if I can start a collection! I'm also in the market for the My Little Mahi figurines if any of you have any of those around here... or just rocks! And shells, I also really like rocks and shells!" He tilted his head to one side and had his tongue sticking out loosely as he earnestly waited for a response.

IC: Vitesse

What the Karz? Eh, he was crazy. Vitesse noticed a scratch on her bow, and started doing matinence.

IC: Shock

"So, what is this letter?" Shock said, pointing at the letter Y.

IC: Nightmare

"umm..." He Thought... 30 seconds Passed... "U?"

IC: Blade

"No. No auctions." He Responded.

IC:Sanu

Sanu fell, his knife fell apart, he Looked at it, not his attacker, but it, with his mouth wide open, He just Stared at it.

He was on the ground, being attacked, and all he could think about was his Destroyed knife. Oh, and a Rock Fell on his foot. a Really Heavy one. and thats when a tear rolled down his face.

IC: Shock

"No. Go sit in the corner. You are in time out. Hey, I'm just telling it like our teachers do. It's a Y." Shock said, after seeing the confused look on his face.

OOC: Nothing Here.

IC: Shark / Team Doublecross / Visorak Wilds

Shark caught Faithful with one hand (he was starting to think he needed to unname, or at least rename, it; it hadn't been very faithful to Caoutchouc) and quickly caught up to Sidonas, his massive sword in one hand and Cao's wayward blade in the other. Thank fate for Rain's interference. She was such a nice girl. Not that he cared, of course.

As he approached the realm of his silence field came to cover Sidonas. He couldn't have him screaming for help, after all. Shark gave Rain a wink and the smile of an old friend before he hurled Faithful at Sidonas' legs and swung his massive sword at his head from the opposite side to which Rain was standing, so trying to dodge he'd have Rain in his way.

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IC: Jayar / Fourth Tier

"Sorry... I don't know either," Jayar admitted. "We'll find out when we get there... Or I can ask someone in writing, if you'd like. Or even - since Phogen is a Derahk, she should be able to ask someone in Matoran with ease." He kept the frustration out of his voice as he realized he'd just deferred to Phogen. It did make sense in this case...

But at what point did it end? Phogen was more capable than he of communicating with the citizens of Malebranche, so he left that to it, for that was good sense. If it were more capable than he of soothing Hoto after Sontiri, should he leave that to it as well, this too as good sense? He could hardly bear to leave Hoto in its duplicitous care... But the fact remained that this was an inconsistency, and it was a troubling conundrum for which he had no easy answer. The best he could come up with was a denial of the very possibility of the second scenario. Surely it was inapplicable, as the genuine kindness of a lover would be more calming than the illusory kindness of a friend-employer.

Was it, though? The loyalty Phogen had inspired in Hoto was certainly strong. Dare he wonder... was it stronger than her love for him?

There were no answers, only questions. But he'd given Phogen a sort of chance, at least.

IC: Nightmare

"I'm no sitting in the Corner!" he yelled, before taking his knife off his foot, and Slicing the Book in half, he looked at Shock, and said "Your influencing me."

IC: Era - Backstab (Farsholt Village).

I dropped down through the hole in the roof and landed in front of my cowering opponent, "Your team is finished," I warned him, one hand resting on the handle of Rattler. "You've lost." 

IC: Shock

"Excellent, my young apprentice. Except that you can't learn how to read the easy way... But who gives a Karz?" Shock said, grinning.

IC: Sidonas - Visorak

Sidonas turned around to see if Shark was still following, which he indeed was. A blade being thrown at his legs, a sword to the head, Sidonas leapt to the left, his arm aching. The sword had harmed him though, he felt the pain of a shattered arm, one that felt like it had broken on as he shoved past Rain and began to run off. It hurt, but it was either stop and deal with it or risk certain death.

IC: Rain - Visorak Forest (Team Doublecross)

Rain returned the grin as she braced herself for Frosty's reaction. He was trying run for neutral territory. How disappointing. She wouldn't allow him the chance she had been denied.

"Not so fast!" she cried as she dove to the side to grab him. She had no way to hurt him, but she could slow him down for Fins.

IC: Hoto - Malebranche

"You're right..." Hoto grinned. "Phogen can help us talk to everyone! But... we'll probably have better luck just taking a look around there. Come on, let's go already!"

Hoto almost snatched his hand and ran off with him... except she had no idea where to go.

IC: Fang - Crawler (Team Backstab)

Fang winced as he tried to sit up, still feeling the residue of the poison. At least he wasn't dying. "Better, thanks to you, I suppose."

IC: Root - Backstab Base (Team Doublecross)

His allies seemed in a poor mood for conversation, but Root was not going to allow this chance to slip by! The foes had fled, no doubt to ensnare more of his fellows in their devious traps. But they would return to find the trap sprung and heroes gone!

Root cautiously pushed himself to his feet, his wounded arm hanging limply at his side. His steps faltered as he nearly collapsed into agony once more. But a hero cannot give in for reasons of suffering alone! Not when his freedom and that of his allies hang in the balance!

He fell to his knees beneath the faint seam and searched around for the correct plants. Avohkah Fronds to illuminate the door. The tiniest seed to complete the act. He pushed himself back up on the stairs and pressed his hands to the solid slab of stone. No structure of this sort could stand the age untouched. He only needed...

His hand felt the tiny divet, a crack running across the otherwise unmarred surface. 'Twas all he needed. He placed the seed inside and held it close.

"I h-hope y-y-you g-g-grow strong and y-your w-w-willingness g-g-goes unforgotten," he whispered to the tiny seed. "Thank y-you."

And then he poured his strength into it. At first, it appeared he was too weak. Then, a soft grumble came from the stone. Silt and pebbles cascaded down his armor, but he remained firm. There was a crack, then... light. The door groaned under the weight of the rubble placed there by his foes, and then broke. His leafy coat and verdant armor were lost from view under the avalanche and... what appeared to be a new sapling, already growing green and tall through its adversity and freedom.

IC: Shield
Shield's eyes opened at the noise. He then saw Root underneath the rubble. "NOOOOOOOO!" He yelled. He desperately crawled over and dug, in search of his hero. He was under there, somewhere. He dug, until eventually, he found him. His faceplate was cracked and bleeding, but he was still faintly alive. He fell on top of him, hugging his body. "Why....?" He sobbed.

IC Kat:

I gave him a grin, Venom still strapped across my back, "Hope you don't mind I borrowed your sword. Heard you and Cao got pretty roughed up by a couple of sordid characters."

IC: Jayar / Fourth Tier

Jayar noticed Hoto's hesitation and gently took her hand. "Okay then. I'll lead the way," he said with a smile for her. Not far away - it made sense to put the cablecar stations near important buildings - was what was obviously the amphitheatre. He started off towards it, relieved at least that Hoto's hand was in his and not Phogen's.

IC: Sidonas - Visorak

Sidonas quickly jumped out of the way of his opponent, she nearly had him then. Pain shook his arm vigorously. He needed to reach the Crawler soon. Sidonas kept running, sprinting as fast as possible to the Crawler which was near.

IC Vaalku

"We can discuss the auction house personally after the tour." Vaalku said to Scoop. "Now, we have only one more place to visit that hasn't been mentioned - The courtyard. You all arrived in the causeway, so you know where that is."

Vaalku pressed his arm against the wall and said "all right, follow me." He began hobbling along at a fast pace, all the exercise had made him faster.

IC: Rain - Visorak Jungle (Team Doublecross)

Rain cursed as Frosty slipped right through her grasp and sent her tumbling to the ground. She screeched in rage and pounded the dirt. There would be no way to catch him now.

She stood up and tried to clean the dust off, all the while scowling after their near-victim. When she felt herself as presentable as she was going to get, she turned to Fins and got right to the point. "There's a certain someone who is rather overdue for demise, and your powers would be incredibly useful. You want in?"

IC: Hoto - Malebranche

Hoto let herself be dragged off, and instead focused her attentions on listening for her first sounds of the amphitheater. She didn't know what to expect, but Jayar made it sound amazing. She grinned back at Phogen and Zelnos. It was all the better that they were coming along.

IC: Fang - Crawler (Team Backstab)

Fang shifted nervously in the bed. "Just... one," he admitted. "Rahkshi of Silence. I didn't hear him coming... until he had his knife in my back."

IC: Root - Backstab Base (Team Doublecross)

Our hero had born as much as he was able to save his friends. But his wounds were grievous. So much of his armor was dented and broken by falling stone, and Kraata fluids leaked through the gaps.

His breath was faint, but still there. Perhaps a brave companion could save him, though they had a long, arduous trek while carrying their failing hero ahead of them.

Perhaps 'twas too late. Was that the cry of the Horde ringing through the town?

IC: Shield
Shield desperately tried to pick Root up, but he was much too heavy. It was too late. He couldn't get him to the Crawler, he would die before they even got halfway. He hugged Root's body, tears streaming down his face. "I'll...make you proud." He said.

IC: Punch/Doublecross

I walked up to Root and lifted him up. I tried taking off his plants, but it was no use. If anyone was to take him there, they needed to bear the extra weight.

"Shield, I think I can try and run to the Crawler fast enough to save your friend. Hopefully he'll live long enough. Wake up Alpha and take everyone else to search the place. Stronghold and Era are still around somewhere so be careful. Wish you luck."

I immediately took off towards the direction of the Crawler.

IC: Shield
Shield wasn't listening. He stopped Punch in his stride. "No."He didn't want this person to take Root, he could want to defile his hero's body! "Put him down."

IC: Punch/Doublecross

"Look. I'm the most nimble of all of you. And that means I have the most chance of getting Root there. Stop delaying me. Root needs medical help. Now."

I ran around him, and continued past him.

IC: Shield
"STOP!" Shield yelled, climbing up after Punch.

IC Kat:

"I'll keep an eye out for him. I'd better get back to our base, I think It's just Era there now. Plus... I heard the Visorak are on the move. we need to alert everyone. Game's off."

IC: Exxan - Backstab (Terrain Crawler). 

I continued sitting impatiently, waiting for the machines to finish patching my wounds. 

IC: Fang - Crawler (Team Backstab)

He jumped up in the bed and immediately regretted it. "What? The game is over? Perhaps... that Rahkshi of Molecular Disruption can be saved after all."

IC: Raith - Library

Unstable mental state...handle with care.

I let my form become more solid and adopt a more kindly voice, smiling down at the Avzirahk. "Well, Deadeye, what can you tell me about Legion? I'm interested in meeting them."

IC: Torch - Halls

I finish my slop - very nice slop at that - and head out into the halls...I need to visit Nynrah to retrieve Old Trusty from the forest, and--

In my haste, I appear to have walked directly into what appears to be a Vochrahk, wearing silver armour and a scowl.

OOC: That's Xara

IC: Deadeye

"Legion is kind miss, he cured me!" Deadeye said, grinning.

IC: Xara - Hallway. 

And another person had run into me. I'm shiny and spiky and scary and silver, for karz's sake! Unless I'd gained the power of invisibility without realising it, I was very confused as to how was all of these people were apparently unable to see me. 

"Can I help you?" 

IC: Torch - Halls

"Where is everyone?" I ask the rahk I have just run into because she looks friendly and I like shiny things and I need to know the answer. 

IC: Xara - Hallway.

"Most of the students are on an assignment," secretly, I was proud of myself. A few months ago, I probably would've murdered both of these rahks for crashing into me. Now here I was, holding a semi-civil conversation with them. "I don't know where, exactly." 

IC: Venom and Liar - Causeway

Venom and Liar continued following Illusive, each hoping that they would see some action soon.

IC: Torch - Halls

"Ah, right. Be seein' you around then, Shiny." I say, walking happily onwards.

IC: Xara - Hallway.

"Bye...." I had a feeling that today was going to be one of those days. 

IC: Sanu

C'mon! Need clever way to stop this!

"Hmm, I guess your right, but, HUZAAH!" He said, throwing his Brass Knuckle at No-Eyes.

IC: Nightmare

"I don't Karzing Care!" He said "and this book is pointless, it needs to be torn to Shreds anyway." He said slicing it into tinier Pieces.

IC: Shark

Karzahni, the fool was escaping! It was...

Not infuriating, certainly. Inconvenient.

The only hope was that Faithful, in its return, would trip up Shark's prey before he could reach the crawler. But sadly that seemed unlikely.

Shark shrugged at Rain and deactivated the silence field. "Sorry - what were you saying? My silence field was still up," he said apologetically to Rain. His voice held no trace of frustration or fluster from the failed chase.

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IC: Jayar / Fourth Tier

As the group approached the amphitheatre Jayar kept an eye out for any clue as to the nature of the night's performance. He was not disappointed. A banner of sorts adorned the Actor's Cradle, proclaiming the premier of a Ninth Symphony by the esteemed Le-Matoran composer Vorjak. (How surprised Shark would be to discover this; how ironic that the Silence Rahkshi's alias' was the name of a writer of music. Or had he planned that?)

But regardless of Shark's response Jayar was delighted to discover the performance was purely auditory tonight. At least fate granted Hoto this one kindness. "It's a symphony," he told Hoto excitedly. "A work of music, for an grand array of instruments... Obviously I've never heard one, of course. But it should be even better for that."

IC: Shock

"Alright, alright. Let's go outside." Shock said, heading outside. They grow up so fast, Shock thought. Unfortunately, he was lost in thought, and skidded across the wall. This caused him to stop flying and fall- At the feet of a large, silver Rahkshi(Xara).

IC: Nightmare

Nightmare was Hopping on one Foot, Trying to Strap his Knife back on his Foot, He got it, and Found Shock on ground, Right in front of another Rahkshi, "Shock, we are not here to admire feet! We are Trying to Find a Smith, Remember?" He Said. 

IC: Era - Backstab (Farsholt Village). 

Of course, since he was still on the ground, my opponent didn't have much room to build up a powerful swing. And by pointlessly shouting before making his throw, he'd given me warning enough to brace myself for the impact that followed.

"Ouch," the rock slammed into my shoulder before bouncing off and falling to the ground. "You dented my armour." 

I lazily drew Rattler, letting the wickedly-barbed whip trail along the ground. "Are you done...." I was interrupted by the sound of some kind of explosion or impact inside the lighthouse; I'd have to finish this quickly. 

"Let me make this simple. Come with me now, or I'll break your legs and drag you."