Chapter 4: Exodus part 2

Subject: Re: Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 15/06/11, 04:35 am

(I smile and sit down)

(Mellow) Well, long time no see, David.

Looks like Dormii did a number on your face.

(Adds) I've seen worse done to my face, though.

(I kick my boots onto the table)

(I listen to Voutan's statement with slight suspicion)

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Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 - Page 8 Run_10

"Ever since the project started, I've wondered if I had become a monster in the eyes of my team."-Warrant Officer Jack Micheals, S-150, GHOST-3

"All my life, I served with distinction, and became a war hero. Now I train those who will do that themselves."- MsSgt. Marcus Murand, ODST D.I.

"As a member of the Airborne's Jet Pack section, I was called crazy. As a Spartan-4, that hasn't really changed at all."- Mark Novak (Hawk), S-IV, Echo Squad

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps he hears a different drummer. Let him step to it, however measured or far away."--Henry David Thoreau

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David manages a grin, "Actually, Jay did most of this with the heel of her boot. Shot me in the shoulder, too...Don't even know how it's still attached. Dormii and I just had a friendly sparring match."

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Voutan- =To David= Approxiamtely 750,000'^'.
=To Dormii= actually, i managed to convince them that the trip of the trackers was the result of a severe lightning storm. Howvwer a UNSC Cargo ship will be passing this system in around 21 hours.

( '^' = made up symbol for "Credits" the currency of 2552. aprox. equal to a US Dollar)

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Entropy
noun ˈen-trə-pē
1: a process of degradation or running down or a trend to disorder
2: chaos, disorganization, randomness
3: a doctrine of inevitable social decline and degeneration.

Oh if I ever lose my eyes, if my colors all run dry,
Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh well, I won't have to cry no more.

Yes I'm being followed by a Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...

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David whistles, as if impressed. "Fantastic."

Subject: Re: Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 15/06/11, 04:42 am

(I grimace a bit)

(I chuckle) Can't say you're the only one thats gotten hit.

(I look at Dormii)(To David) But Dormii and I are on better terms after that incident.

(to Voutan)(Sarcastic) Greaaat.

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Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 - Page 8 Run_10

"Ever since the project started, I've wondered if I had become a monster in the eyes of my team."-Warrant Officer Jack Micheals, S-150, GHOST-3

"All my life, I served with distinction, and became a war hero. Now I train those who will do that themselves."- MsSgt. Marcus Murand, ODST D.I.

"As a member of the Airborne's Jet Pack section, I was called crazy. As a Spartan-4, that hasn't really changed at all."- Mark Novak (Hawk), S-IV, Echo Squad

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps he hears a different drummer. Let him step to it, however measured or far away."--Henry David Thoreau

Subject: Re: Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 15/06/11, 04:42 am

=I grin= Oh, so, I got some time to kill. Okay.

=to David= just imagine what that kind of money could do to your face. You might look normal again. =I chuckle slightly= sorry, bad joke, I know

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Voutan- Well, as it turns out, thats not all they are offering.

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Entropy
noun ˈen-trə-pē
1: a process of degradation or running down or a trend to disorder
2: chaos, disorganization, randomness
3: a doctrine of inevitable social decline and degeneration.

Oh if I ever lose my eyes, if my colors all run dry,
Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh well, I won't have to cry no more.

Yes I'm being followed by a Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...

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David cocked his head slightly, "Elaborate?" He looked over to Dormii and Marcus to see if they knew what he meant, not noticing any signs.

Subject: Re: Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 15/06/11, 04:47 am

=to Voutan= What do you mean, more? What else could a bounty hunter want if not money?

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Voutan- Well, as you can imagine, most who go into my line of work are criminals. And, for one reason or another, probably have a rather large bounty on themselves. Then there are people like me who relentlessly hunt down these criminals like we would any other target. The difference being that they are to be shot on sight. ONI Seeks to attract an even larger audiance of bounty hunters to try and catch you by offering not only an obscene amount of money, but a Full pardon for whatever prior crimes they may have commited.

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Entropy
noun ˈen-trə-pē
1: a process of degradation or running down or a trend to disorder
2: chaos, disorganization, randomness
3: a doctrine of inevitable social decline and degeneration.

Oh if I ever lose my eyes, if my colors all run dry,
Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh well, I won't have to cry no more.

Yes I'm being followed by a Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...

Subject: Re: Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 15/06/11, 04:53 am

(iI cock an eyebrow)

Full pardon, eh? sounds good

(I lean back in the chair, counting the hours)

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Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 - Page 8 Run_10

"Ever since the project started, I've wondered if I had become a monster in the eyes of my team."-Warrant Officer Jack Micheals, S-150, GHOST-3

"All my life, I served with distinction, and became a war hero. Now I train those who will do that themselves."- MsSgt. Marcus Murand, ODST D.I.

"As a member of the Airborne's Jet Pack section, I was called crazy. As a Spartan-4, that hasn't really changed at all."- Mark Novak (Hawk), S-IV, Echo Squad

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps he hears a different drummer. Let him step to it, however measured or far away."--Henry David Thoreau

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His jaw drops, contemplating the kinds of people that'd come after him. Probably not SPARTANs, more than likely just thugs looking for a quick buck and a 'Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card'. But the numbers would be astonishing. He'd need to train, and fast.

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Voutan- Well, Luckily for you, i have connections. If you wish, i can hide you. Erase your very existance. Wipe the trail, so to speak. But first, im going to have a rest. Been a long day.

=He heads off to the barracksand goes to sleep in his bed=

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Entropy
noun ˈen-trə-pē
1: a process of degradation or running down or a trend to disorder
2: chaos, disorganization, randomness
3: a doctrine of inevitable social decline and degeneration.

Oh if I ever lose my eyes, if my colors all run dry,
Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh well, I won't have to cry no more.

Yes I'm being followed by a Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...
Moonshadow...

Subject: Re: Chapter 4: Exodus part 2 15/06/11, 05:13 am

=i get up= I'm taking that as my cue to leave the ship. I don't like being on another person's property without them being awake.

=i leave the ship and head back to my room. Jay is nowhere to be seen= Probably still up in the vents. I guess she is comfortable up there. Who am I to intrude on that? I mean, look at me! I'm talking to myself! Anyway.

=i address the vent= Jay, if you can hear this, you are always welcome to do as you please, but I do want to walk with you. I'll let you be, but I want to help with whatever it is. I'll be here whenever you are ready.

=i kneel down and check that me program is still running, the one that prevents me from doing anything if I dream. I lightly sleep=

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I slowly get up, rubbing my head and wincing as i feel the lump on the back

Damn vents, didn't think you'd go so small. That hurt. Lets see where you take me anyway

I continue on down the vent, almost crawling on my stomach. As i go i keep watch for any turn offs or possible passages.

Must be something in here

Guest

=Ash continues to watch Draco=
I hope this is the write thing to do...

=She stands up, and walks closer to him=
How we doing?

=She smiles=

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(He stops the album)
@Ash
Hmm. Good.

(He stands up, looking at the sky)
It should not be long now.

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I continue crawling until i hit a dead end.

Alright so i missed something then. Damn.

Guest

I still want to say goodbye to the others...

=She reaches over for helmet=
Say thank you to them...

=She looks back at Draco=
What about you..?

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@Ash
Yeah. probably should too.

(they walk back towards the base)

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I turn back and notice the turn off this time before heading down it. At the end is a small box.

There you are.

I sigh and stare at the box for a while

Guest

=Ash holds Draco's hand enter the base=
Where do you think they went..?

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@Ash
Hmm.
Jay is still in the vents
Dormii is......um..........I dont know where he is
In fact the only person I know that is around here is Jay.....

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Guest

=She sighs=
I do want to say goodbye to Marcus...

=She looks up at Draco=
Shame we don't know where they are... How about we try the comms?

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(within)
Zayne-Wow, you couldnt have thought of that
Dante-Shut up

(He opens comms)

=to all=
Hey, Its Draco and Ash.
Hmm.
Well if this plan of ours works then.
We will be leaving.
Im sure we will all see each other soon.
Until then. Goodbye.

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Guest

Shouldn't the ship of passed by now...

=She brushes her hair behind her ear=

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@Ash
Hmm. I guess something is stalling them.

(He takes off his helmet)
(His black hair falling in his eyes)
Frick.
I miss my white hair.......

(He brushes his hair out of his eyes)

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Guest

=She laughs=
You sure..? I think it kind of suites you..

=She smiles and kisses him on the cheek=
Its good.. We wont be spotted as easily

=She walks over to a window=
I hope they haven't found us..

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(He walks next to her)
@Ash
Such a pretty day. Why does it have to be ruined.

(He looks at her)

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Guest

=She smirks=
When we don't bring bad weather we bring bad news...

=She turns to face Draco=
Guess its just you and me here then...

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@Ash
I guess so.
Hmm.
So quiet right now.

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Guest

=She sighs and leans against the window=
Looks like we got ditched again..

=She looks at Draco in the eyes=
Draco..? Do you want me to call you Dante..?

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(He looks out the window)
@Ash
That is your choice.
If you want to call me Dante.

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I open the box and take out what is inside. I fasten the locket around my neck and begin to crawl out of the vents, looking for Dormii

Guest

I was asking if you want me to..? Not if I want to...

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(He looks at her)
@Ash
I cant tell you what to call me.
Whether it is Draco or Dante.
Either way they are what I go by.
You can call me Dante

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Guest

=She sighs and looks into Draco's eyes=
I guess it doesn't really matter..

=She smiles and stands up=
Where to now..?

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@Ash
Hmm.
We could hang out at the beach.
One last time

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Guest

=She nods and begins to walk out of the base=
Its been awhile since we both were at the beach..

=She holds his hand=
Do you remember when you first carried me out there...?

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(He smiles)
@Ash
How could I forget

(Within)

Zayne-Yeah when you failed to realize that she was not feeling well
Dante-Hush
Zayne-When you failed to notice the signs
Dante-Shut up
Zayne-When you failed to hear her say she was not feeling well
Dante-Shut up!
Zayne-Im coming. Im coming out.
Dante-Like Hell you are

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Guest

I can hardly remember what happened back then...

=They reach the door=
Everything seems so normal since then... I mean I can walk just a easy as I always could, seems so long ago... Wasn't even a couple days...

=She sighs=
How about you..? How are you feeling..?

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(He snaps out of the trance)
@Ash
Im doing better.

(They head outside towards the beach)

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Guest

=She tilts her head in concern=
You sure..? You seem a bit distant...?

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(Within)

Zayne-You are lying to her again
Dante-Im trying to
Zayne-Protect her? You are harming her when you are near her!
Dante-No.........I

(He looks at her)
(He grabs his meds from his case)
(He takes a pill)

@Ash
Yeah im okay

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Guest

Uh....?

=She looks a confused=
What just happened? Did he almost have an episode?

=She looks into his eyes=
We don't have to go to the beach... Not if it upsets you...

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(He looks at her)
(Feeling Zayne trying to push through)
(His eyes flicker)

@Ash
Im sorry

(He continues the fight to keep him at bay)

Please.

(His eyes flicker once more)

Run.

(He goes down)

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Guest

What!? No..!?

=She drops down to Draco=
It can't be..? Why?

What do I do..?

=She looks down the hallway she just came from=
The vents...

=She kisses him on the forehead and runs down the hall her heart pounding in her chest=
How long do I run for..?! What if he turns back?!

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(his eyes turn)
(He stands)

Zayne-Why do your friends keep running away from me!

(He fires off in Ash's direction)

Dante-Don't you dare lay a finger on her

(Dante fights his way back to the core)
(Zayne appears next to Ash)

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Guest

Agh!

=She kicks Zayne in the leg as hard as she can=
Don't do this...! You don't want to do this to Draco...

=She tries to run the other way=

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(He trips with the kick)
(Rolls and recovers)
(He runs back at her)
@Ash
I love tag!

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