[19:47] <Reve_Hunter> <the ship lands on a grassy knoll instead of the retrotech airfield as planned>

[19:48] <Herusu_Hunter> Um... Reve, why are we landing here?

[19:48] <Catherine`Carver> <tosses a look to Herusu> Shut up, Herusu.

[19:48] <Reve_Hunter> <the five young people in tow and one dog walk outside, a bit nervous and very shaken by the whole turn of events in general, tension prevails as the most obvious emotion>

[19:49] <Herusu_Hunter> <rolls his eyes and ignores Catherine>

[19:49] <Reve_Hunter> <sits down on a tree stump and looks at the group> Alright guys...we gotta get our story straight

[19:49] <Herusu_Hunter> Why not the truth

[19:50] <Catherine`Carver> because then we'll be dead, Einstein.

[19:50] <Reve_Hunter> <shrugs> I don't know...i think if we tell them the truth...you won't have healer...i won't be able to leave the house again...i don't know about you carvers, but mom is going to kill us herusu

[19:50] <Sean_Carver> Mom'll bury us...

[19:50] <Catherine`Carver> If we're lucky.

[19:51] <Herusu_Hunter> Um... Doesn't anyone realize they sent us on this mission

[19:51] <Sean_Carver> Yeah... that's the fun part. <winces> We screwed up, and we get punished.

[19:51] <Reve_Hunter> <sighs> yeah...but we didn't exactly arrive back as heros, and well, we didn't even come back with any relevant information

[19:51] <Reve_Hunter> Crap, I even got dumped in the process, I wish I didn't even go on this trip.

[19:52] <Herusu_Hunter> We got relevant information on that suit

[19:52] <Catherine`Carver> It'll be okay Reve, that guy didn't deserve you.

[19:52] <Catherine`Carver> Not enough to compensate the destruction of Apollo.

[19:52] <Reve_Hunter> Yeah, you're right <beams, stroking her ego>

[19:52] <Herusu_Hunter> Oh, right

[19:52] <Sean_Carver> Utter destruction...

[19:52] <Catherine`Carver> <glares at Herusu>

[19:53] <Reve_Hunter> But then, you know really, other than the truth, herusu is right, what else can we say?

[19:53] <Sean_Carver> <winces again> We'd better hope that we a multi-million dollar secret...

[19:54] <Catherine`Carver> They already know about Sean, but we can play down the Apollo incident and say it's getting repaired.

[19:55] <Catherine`Carver> The best thing is to water down the truth.

[19:55] <Reve_Hunter> <nod> alright

[19:55] <Sean_Carver> Right... then, when mom finds out its a lie... <he makes a slashing motion across his neck>

[19:55] <Catherine`Carver> Then we just won't let her find out.

[19:55] <Reve_Hunter> Please sean, no actions, I'm already imagining what mom is going to do to us

[19:55] <Reve_Hunter> <closes her eyes at the thought>

[19:56] <Dianna_Newlett> <is ignoring the conversation>

[19:56] <Catherine`Carver> We have to lie, and lie well.

[19:56] <Reve_Hunter> Well, I'm good at lying...you know how often I do that on TV? I've had to host cooking shows and pretend the food tastes good, when in reality it's as bland as cardboard.

[19:57] <Sean_Carver> Well... we'll let you run the show.

[19:57] <Sean_Carver> I for one, will keep quiet.

[19:57] <Reve_Hunter> Ok..now I wasn't offering to do the lying for us...thanks sean, I was just giving an example

[19:57] <Sean_Carver> We do so love volunteers... <he nods>

[19:57] <Reve_Hunter> Perhaps they won't even care...

[19:57] <Reve_Hunter> Perhaps, they'll just be so happy we're back

[19:58] <Reve_Hunter> And they won't ask any questions

[19:58] <Catherine`Carver> <looks at the others, and bursts out laughing>

[19:58] <Reve_Hunter> <hopeful look>

[19:58] <Reve_Hunter> ...i guess not

[19:58] <Herusu_Hunter> Well after the yelling, mom is going to baby over me like crazy...

[19:59] <Catherine`Carver> You don't deserve a mother like that.

[19:59] <Sean_Carver> <He glances to Dianna> <"Our parents... maybe they'll be calm with company around.">

[19:59] <Catherine`Carver> <grits her teeth while looking at Herusu>

[19:59] <Herusu_Hunter> Why thank you Catherine, you are the high point of my day

[19:59] <Catherine`Carver> Glad to be of service.

[19:59] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods>

[20:00] <Reve_Hunter> Ok, catherine, herusu, we cant' have you bickering like that in front of our parents

[20:00] <Reve_Hunter> They'll wonder why we aren't the perfect set of friends.

[20:01] <Herusu_Hunter> Not to mention they'd notice the broken nose

[20:01] <Catherine`Carver> Well, i think it's obvious when your brother blew up my brother's MS....

[20:01] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Why would you be bickering? <Standing nearby, leaning against a tree, arms folded, he has not met the gaze of the children, but is looking away, smirking.>

[20:01] <Reve_Hunter> <looks at herusu's nose> well, we'll just say that...oh...yes...You were defending my honour against dez

[20:01] <Reve_Hunter> And, he knocked you out!

[20:01] <Sean_Carver> Eeepp.....

[20:01] <Reve_Hunter> They'll never know any different.

[20:02] <Reve_Hunter> They'll just send you to a few martial art classes to shape up

[20:02] <Sean_Carver> <Elbows Reve> Quiet...

[20:02] <Herusu_Hunter> Um.... Mr. Carver? Heh.... heh

[20:02] <Catherine`Carver> Uh...

[20:02] <Catherine`Carver> Oh shit.

[20:02] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <He stands straight> One, two, three... picked up a guest, I see.

[20:02] <Reve_Hunter> <turns around> Uncle Nate...um Hi?

[20:02] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm's ears pick up, alerting Dianna. She looks up>

[20:03] <Catherine`Carver> <slaps the palm of her hand to her forehead> We're in deep.

[20:03] <Reve_Hunter> <looks down> <"we're dead guys...sorry I couldn't make it to your funeral, but I have my own to attend.">

[20:03] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <glances between Herusu and Sean, and then to Dianna> I won't ask.

[20:03] <Catherine`Carver> She's Sean's. Oops, I mean...

[20:04] <Catherine`Carver> Ah, nevermind.

[20:04] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Now, from what I hear, you guys have quite an adventure to recount... so, which version do I get?

[20:04] <Reve_Hunter> Well, you see Mr. Carver...Dianna was in trouble...

[20:04] <Reve_Hunter> And see, endlos was after her.

[20:04] <Sean_Carver> Thanks... <looks to Dianna, blushing>

[20:04] <Reve_Hunter> And we saved her!

[20:04] <Reve_Hunter> And well, it was a HUGE battle...

[20:04] <Dianna_Newlett> <notices that they seem to know the stranger>

[20:04] <Reve_Hunter> We came out with a few scratches...

[20:04] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <Dryly> Oh... really?

[20:04] <Reve_Hunter> BUT we did a good thing, coz dianna is now with us...and um...

[20:04] <Sean_Carver> <"My dad, Dianna.">

[20:04] <Reve_Hunter> She's alright!

[20:05] <Dianna_Newlett> <"okay">

[20:05] <Catherine`Carver> <"Reve, he's not buying it">

[20:05] <Reve_Hunter> <puts her arm around dianna's shoulders> see, we um..were good samaritans...

[20:05] <Reve_Hunter> <sits back on the tree stump, defeated>

[20:05] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] So... there was an epic space battle, involving this fearsome Endlos creature, and you turned the tide?

[20:05] <Catherine`Carver> ...Not exactly...

[20:05] <Reve_Hunter> Well...no, we just took a raincheck on our demise and decided to come back when we were better prepared.

[20:06] <Reve_Hunter> He's um waiting for us to regroup?

[20:06] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <Frowns> Even when, just yesterday... Endlos was on Earth, and seen making hash of a mobile suit squadron.

[20:06] <Dianna_Newlett> <puzzled, only picking up pieces of the story>

[20:06] <Reve_Hunter> See....THEN we had no more fuel for the shuttle...and we had to go back to the colony...and fuel prices were SO horrendous we waited for them to go down...

[20:07] <Reve_Hunter> <digs the hole deeper>

[20:10] <Catherine`Carver> You spent five freaking minutes!

[20:10] <Herusu_Hunter> Try atleast an hour longer

[20:10] <Catherine`Carver> My ass! I was there and I knew the time.

[20:11] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <looks up> Enough!

[20:11] <Catherine`Carver> <looks over to her dad>

[20:11] <Herusu_Hunter> Thank you

[20:11] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks to Storm, who keeps pacing in front of her>

[20:11] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <points to Herusu and Reve> You two... I'm not in the business of raising other people's kids, so wait right there for parents. You two... <looks to his own children> I'll talk to your mother.

[20:11] <Catherine`Carver> <"Just you wait until he's gone Herusu.">

[20:12] <Sean_Carver> Ah... crap.

[20:12] <Catherine`Carver> Well this is just marvelous.

[20:12] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] And miss... Dianna? I apologize for you getting caught up in this.

[20:12] <Reve_Hunter> <sighs> do our parents know we've landed? How did you know we were landing here?

[20:12] <Reve_Hunter> We chose here as opposd to the airfield

[20:12] <Reve_Hunter> So we could talk first...

[20:12] <Catherine`Carver> Yeah..

[20:13] <Herusu_Hunter> They do have radar you know

[20:13] <Dianna_Newlett> <missed what Nathan said, for she was watching Storm>

[20:13] <Reve_Hunter> Well...we could have been some other shuttle..

[20:13] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <Laughs> Every since Kit heard you were coming back, I've been on the lookout. I knew something would be wrong... but this...

[20:14] <Catherine`Carver> Things go wrong.

[20:14] <Reve_Hunter> <hangs her head down> forget inheritance, I'm off to a foster home guys...

[20:14] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] You four can muddle this out yourselves.... I'll put in a good word... just... please, avoid complicated stories.

[20:15] <Herusu_Hunter> Reve, I'm still not sure what you yourself did wrong

[20:15] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] I'll head on back. You guys come on when you're ready.

[20:15] <Reve_Hunter> Perhaps nothing, but I'm still involved

[20:15] <Catherine`Carver> <sighs>

[20:15] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <He walks on.>

[20:15] <Sean_Carver> <Turns to Dianna> That wasn't so bad.

[20:15] <Reve_Hunter> You think mom will think perfect herusu made a mistake? NO, it's gonna be, Rêve why couldn't you be more responsible?

[20:16] <Catherine`Carver> <walks past Herusu, slamming her shoulder into his as she heads into the carrier>

[20:16] <Reve_Hunter> It's always my fault...

[20:16] <Reve_Hunter> Anyway, lets head back guys.

[20:16] <Reve_Hunter> <walks back into the shuttle to bring it back to the retrotech airfield.>

[20:16] <Sean_Carver> <He waits for Dianna, and scowls at Catherine for her comment.>

[20:17] <Herusu_Hunter> <eventually follows Reve in>

[20:17] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks up, and smiles to Sean>

[20:18] <Sean_Carver> <"Well, we're still alive..." he manages a laugh>

[20:18] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods, entering the carrier>

[20:18] <Catherine`Carver> Herusu, after this I don't ever want to see you again. You are to stay at least 500 feet away from my brother, or if you're in a mobile suit at least 2 miles.

[20:18] <Reve_Hunter> <as everyone walks in, the hatch closes and Rêve pilots the shuttle back to retrotech.>

[20:19] <Herusu_Hunter> How about you stay off this planet

[20:19] <Reve_Hunter> Ok...please catherine, Herusu...stop...

[20:19] <Reve_Hunter> Let's just get through this

[20:19] <Sean_Carver> Please... both of you... stop.

[20:19] <Herusu_Hunter> I never wanted to start <sits down away from the rest>

[20:19] <Catherine`Carver> I'd gladly stay off the planet if I didn't personally like it.

[20:20] <Reve_Hunter> <as they close in on the airfield and land, the first people to run to the shuttle are you guessed it, Mrs Hunter and Mrs. Carver. A groan escapes Rêve>

[20:20] <Reve_Hunter> Alright guys...brace yourself...

[20:21] <Reve_Hunter> <looks at her brother> hmm...too bad you couldn't wear a clown nose.

[20:22] <Reve_Hunter> [Neko] <sits on a park bench just outside of timesquare sketching the pidgeons flying around>

[20:22] <Sean_Carver> <Backs off, slightly>

[20:22] <Herusu_Hunter> <is the first to walk off the carrier>

[20:24] <Herusu_Hunter> <looks up at Sakura and smiles weakly> hi, mom....

[20:25] <Reve_Hunter> [Sakura] herusu...i'm so happy to....HERUSU...your NOSE?!

[20:25] <Dianna_Newlett> <sighs, wondering what is going to happen next>

[20:25] <Sean_Carver> <looks to Dianna> I may not be alive to enjoy that date...

[20:25] <Herusu_Hunter> Don't worry, it's nothing...

[20:26] <Dianna_Newlett> <laughs quietly>

[20:28] <Reve_Hunter> [Sakura] We'll talk, let's just get all of you into the campus

[20:28] <Endlos> <Silence... for a moment, one corner of the Retrotech airfield vibrates...>

[20:29] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] <walking to the hanger> millions of peaches.... Peaches for m-.... <stops when he sees Sakura and the kids> welcome back!

[20:30] <Endlos> <Weight... something large, has stepped into the area. All around, animals in the surrounding terrain scatter. The atmosphere grows dark, a sense of forbooding hanging over the scene. A chill, like piercing ice, rakes through the surrounding staff.>

[20:31] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cliff] <shivers> um... Anyone else feel that?

[20:31] <Herusu_Hunter> <nods>

[20:31] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks around, sensing something>

[20:31] <Endlos> [Endlos] <"Life... death... pursuit... justice... I have too..."> <A roar erupts as a trail of jade fire lances out from its left arm. The limb manifests into view, the cloak dropped.>

[20:32] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm whined loudly>

[20:32] <Reve_Hunter> [Sakura] children, stay out of the way...just go somewhere safe...

[20:32] <Cliff_Hunter> <head darts to Endlos> crap

[20:32] <Endlos> What was that?! <He immediately stands near Dianna, half fearful, half protective.>

[20:33] <Cliff_Hunter> <gives his wife a quick kiss> Sakura, kids.... Get somewhere safe <runs in full sprint to the hanger>

[20:33] <Endlos> [Endlos] <Energy wings ignite, creating a pair of clear, reflective blades. A white torch narrows into a sabre blade, while a slim rifle is cradled in the other hand.>

[20:34] <Endlos> [Endlos] <The white seraph steps on forward, raking fire over a handful of hangers.>

[20:34] <Endlos> [Endlos] <And then, as the explosions ensue, it moves towards the campus.>

[20:34] <Cliff_Hunter> <the sensor eyes of Wyrm glow green as Cliff enters the hanger>

[20:34] <Reve_Hunter> [Sakura] <runs with the children inside>

[20:34] <Cliff_Hunter> Hratli! Sound an alert!

[20:34] <Endlos> [Sean]Come on Dianna!

[20:35] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Startled from his work on Spectre by the noise> Cliff, what's going on?

[20:35] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks at him, nervously>

[20:35] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <bursts out of the hanger, a long rifle folding out of the shoulder>

[20:35] <Endlos> <"Someday... history will embrace this moment with serenity... and weep."> <It drops into its cloak, tearing a path into the campus grounds.>

[20:36] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Slams the maintenance panel shut and climbs into the cockpit, hoping the suit's in working order>

[20:36] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <scans the area>

[20:36] <Dianna_Newlett> <feels the vibration of every movement Endlos makes>

[20:36] <Reve_Hunter> <somewhere in the distance a group of suits are closing in on endlos>

[20:36] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Powers up the system, smiling when it actually starts to work>

[20:37] <Endlos> <And then... a white blade lashes out at Wyrm... Endlos appears.>

[20:38] <Spectre[Ward]> <Steps out onto the airfield, unused to the suit's new controls, and follows the path of destruction Endlos has left>

[20:38] <Wyrm[Cliff]> Gah! <jets into the air, drawing both heat blades>

[20:38] <Endlos> <"Target... defined... multiple enemies... activating... Configuration Key.">

[20:38] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <jets to the Endlos, slashing low with one blade, high with the other>

[20:38] <Endlos> <Endlos is enshrouded in pale blue light, and then resumes its attack on Wyrm.>

[20:38] <Dianna_Newlett> <really hates these situations, for they cause her great confusion>

[20:39] <Spectre[Ward]> <Sees Wyrm lift off and activates his melee configuration> I'd never expected something like this...

[20:39] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com, Spectre> we need to get it away from the school!

[20:39] <Will_Zintech> [Ryu]....<looks over to a nearby Dimiyae>

[20:39] <Endlos> [Sean] Dianna... <He stands closeby, holding her hand.>

[20:40] <Reve_Hunter> [sakura] <looks at the children> you faced this up there in space?

[20:40] <Spectre[Ward]> <com> Got it. <Dives in at amazing speed, striking Endlos twice with the beam scimitars and then backing off>

[20:40] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks at him, her eyes full of worry>

[20:40] <Endlos> <Endlos clutches the wounds, and then sprays Spectre with jade cannon-fire.>

[20:40] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <makes another slash at Endlos, and flys off with Spectre, trying to goad it into following>

[20:41] <Spectre[Ward]> <Dives to the side and raises a shield, avoiding most of the fire as he circles Endlos>

[20:41] <Endlos> <It spirals around Wyrm's slash, and then stops. Instead, it rides a trail of vernier flame towards the campus.> <"Catch me...">

[20:41] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <stowes the heat blades as a long rifle folds out of the right shoulder>

[20:42] <Spectre[Ward]> <com> I'm after it! <Launches forward and engages his cloak, attempting to close in on the suit>

[20:42] <Endlos> <"Configuration Key... maximum speed, defense....">

[20:42] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <fires a dead on shot at Endlos with the "Springfield">

[20:43] <Endlos> <Endlos's I-field wings snap back, and absorb the shells. The entire machine shudders, and continues on.>

[20:43] <Will_Zintech> [Ryu]<then he spots a Grenadier> >:D <he scrambles over to the suit and climbs in through the foot hatch>

[20:43] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <fires off another round>

[20:43] <Will_Zintech> Are you from around here?

[20:44] <Spectre[Ward]> <Skates tightly over the trees, keeping as low as he can to avoid Cliff's fire>

[20:44] <Endlos> <Not caring for the campus grounds, Endlos barrels through the trees and brush.>

[20:44] <Will_Zintech> [Ryu]<he climbs into the cockpit and starts it up> Decades of making these things and they still haven't thought of a pilot ID system.

[20:45] <Endlos> [Sean] Dianna... I'm sorry... so sorry...

[20:45] <Spectre[Ward]> <Pulls slightly ahead and to the left of the Endlos, keeping quiet>

[20:45] <Introw_Abarrato> <wakes up in a hospital bed...and a straight-jacket> Hey...uhh...<tries to move> Hey, what's going on here!

[20:45] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <fires a third shot at Endlos>

[20:45] <Endlos> <The machine stops... "Altering... maximum Fighting potential.">

[20:46] <Dianna_Newlett> <shakes her head>

[20:46] <Grenadier[Ryu]> <he jets out of the hangar and adjusts his course towards the battle>

[20:46] <Endlos> <The shells graze Endlos as it turns, cutting away a slab of white metal.>

[20:46] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <fires another>

[20:46] <Spectre[Ward]> <Breaks cloak as the machine switches its Configuration, spinning his suit around to slam an energy buckler into Endlos' face and slip a scimitar slash along its belly>

[20:47] <Endlos> <It blocks the slash, and braces against Spectre, tossing it back with its C-Key induced strength.>

[20:47] <Reve_Hunter> <from a distance, a small troop of suits close in. An Energia, and two Grenadiers lead the way for something perhaps out of an MS story book>

[20:47] <Spectre[Ward]> <Stays fluid, taking the push and breaking his engines to dive up and avoid collision damage>

[20:47] <Endlos> <"Damn...">

[20:47] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <fires another round when he's sure he would hit Endlos instead of Spectre>

[20:48] <Spectre[Ward]> <com> I don't think I have the firepower to take this thing, Cliff.

[20:48] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> got it...

[20:48] <Endlos> <Endlos pushes past Spectre, and rushes directly for the campus' main building.>

[20:48] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com, Colonial troops> Ok guys, we have it in our sites....shit, it's destroying that civilian complex...the bloody bastard.

[20:48] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <stowes the rifle and equips the KMP and a heat blade>

[20:48] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <charges toward ENdlos>

[20:49] <Spectre[Ward]> <Dives after and then underneath the suit, slashing horizontally along the suit's hips>

[20:49] <Endlos> <The machine whirls back around as it rushes to the building, and fires two bursts of jade energy at Wyrm.>

[20:49] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <barrels over the shots as he advances>

[20:49] <Endlos> <It kicks Spectre as more armor is burnt away, leaving scars on its white form.>

[20:50] <Endlos> <And then.. *CRASH* it blasts into the campus' main building...>

[20:50] <Spectre[Ward]> <Spectre's shoulder crunches as it spins, trying to stay in control of its mighty engines>

[20:50] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <Miranda, her hands never leaving her sides commands her great suit, angelic in appearance, Ishtar, a mammoth suit of gunmetal grey swoops ahead of her three companions>

[20:50] <Wyrm[Cliff]> No!.... Fucking little....

[20:50] <Endlos> <The building caves in partially, and Endlos allows the debris to rain down...>

[20:50] <Will_Zintech> [Ryu]<he falls backward as the blast hits the building>

[20:51] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <furious, he charges Endlos making a slash at it's head and firing a burst with the KMP>

[20:51] <Endlos> <Endlos ignores the attack... but notices the newcomer...>

[20:51] <Spectre[Ward]> <Pulls up from his spin and revolves, trying to keep Endlos between himself and Wyrm>

[20:52] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <using the prototype H-PSI (High Inensity Psychic System Interface) Miranda controls the suit completely with her mind, she sees only screens and the suit and her are one, Ishstar's Eyes, her eyes, and all anyone can see, is a suit, obviously determined, charging towards earth>

[20:52] <Endlos> <In a fit, the white seraph dives back, bursting through walls as it hurtles toards its target... Geist Drei.>

[20:52] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <points KMP point-blank at Endlos and fires full auto>

[20:53] <Endlos> <Full integration.... commencing!" Silvery tendrils break loose, snaking into the Geist's derelict form.>

[20:53] <Ishtar[Miranda]> [Colonial Pilot #1] damn miranda, I'm still not used to seeing you in Ishtar..to think, a Gundam...

[20:53] <Spectre[Ward]> <Makes a flanking maneuver and rushes into Endlos from the side, slashing twice as he tries to shoulder it away from the suit>

[20:53] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <jets to Endlos and Drei>

[20:53] <Introw_Abarrato> [Jon] <hears something that's finally able to rouse him awake. Wha...? <gets up and goes downstairs as he hears furious clashing, dressed only in his shirt and a pair of sweatpants>

[20:53] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <rakes Endlos with fire from the KMP> don't ignore me...

[20:54] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com, Colonial Pilots> get over your starry eyes, and head for that white beast...it's destroy or be destroyed, we've trained you, now show me all our efforts haven't been in vain.

[20:54] <Endlos> <"Complete... psycometal trace elements found.. good. Time to show them who's boss..." Endlos' rifle is covered over with a second layer of metal, and grows in size and complexity.>

[20:54] <Endlos> <Roughly, it now resembles Drei's past cannon.>

[20:54] <Wyrm[Cliff]> What..... No.....

[20:54] <Dianna_Newlett> <closes her eyes, and begins to slip into her own world, keeping her mind as far away from the scene going on as possible>

[20:54] <Endlos> <"Configuration Key set... Integration Key set...">

[20:55] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <throws a kick at Endlos while firing on it's sensor head with the KMP>

[20:55] <Spectre[Ward]> <com> This isn't good... <Continues his attack, striking again and again in a complex series of diagonal spin-slashes>

[20:56] <Endlos> <The Endlos dives back around, bringing the roof of the hall down as it fires at the ceiling. Debris and rubble shower down, students panic... the building tumbles...>

[20:56] <Endlos> [Sean] <Protective, he shields Dianna> Please... I'm so sorry....

[20:56] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <Ishtar, designed as a perfect Melee suit, speeds towards Endlos, Miranda, seeing her enemy in her mind she uses her momentum to take the monster off guard>

[20:56] <Introw_Abarrato> [Jon] <gets outside just in time to spot a giant white suit battling several other suits> What the HELL is that? <turns to various other inn boarders standing outside> What'd I miss? [Boarder 1] They've been at it for a while now.

[20:56] <Spectre[Ward]> <Speakers> Kids, get back to your dorms! Stay there!

[20:56] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <her wing edges at close range attempt to slice at the white beast>

[20:57] <Dianna_Newlett> <Her grib on Sean's hand lessens as she slowy pulls herself deeper in to her world, desperately trying to block out everything>

[20:57] <Endlos> <"Decision time, hero's...." the voice remains mechanical.... "You can fight me, or allow the building to fall." Endlos blasts skyward, and then halts... knocked back by Ishtar... "What is...?"

[20:58] <Endlos> <It slams into the ground, tumbling over the concrete, digging a trench...>

[20:58] <Endlos> [Sean] <"Dianna... please.... don't panic...">

[20:58] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <trying to avoid retaliation, she moves back quickly and stands on guard>

[20:58] <Spectre[Ward]> <Deactivates his weapons, trying to keep the building up> <com> Cliff, keep him away from here. I'll do this.

[20:58] <Introw_Abarrato> [Jon] <looks at the suit> End...Endlos? Is THAT Endlos? Amazing! So...So much like a human!

[20:58] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> you sure?

[20:59] <Spectre[Ward]> <com> No choice. Go ahead, do it!

[20:59] <Endlos> <It gets up... looking at its attacker....>

[20:59] <Spectre[Ward]> <Braces his suit against the collapsing edge of the hall, hoping none of the students are unconscious inside>

[20:59] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> ok, I'm counting on you to keep these buildings up

[21:00] <Endlos> [Sean] <Clutches her hand...> What is that....? <he sees Endlos, and the Ishtar.>

[21:00] <Wyrm[Cliff]> [Hratli] <he and the his "Kurast" team rush into the building to retrieve the students>

[21:00] <Spectre[Ward]> <com, fiercely> Nothing is more important to me. <speakers> Move carefully, bring all your classmates with you. Move in groups.

[21:00] <Introw_Abarrato> [Jon] <notices the falling building> Oh, crap...Urm...Oh, what the hell. <begins running full tilt down to the RT campus, his long strides moving him at high speed>

[21:01] <Dianna_Newlett> <Her hand slips out from Sean's as her mind begins to swirl>

[21:01] <Endlos> <"Unknown... blast it all... not now..." Endlos stands, and levels its large rifle at Ishtar.>

[21:02] <Spectre[Ward]> <Realizes the building will stay stable as long as he supports it, and thankful that he upgraded Spectre's drivetrains>

[21:02] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <comes up behind Endlos and points the KMP to the back of it's sensor head and fires point blank "Hiya">

[21:02] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <Ishtar, fitted with the most advanced Psychic interface produced, is a prime specimen of how far technology has advanced. Towering at just under 17 Metres of Gundanium Alloy, Ishtar is a product of years of secretive research and production. The colonial army designed Ishtar to help protect their space, and gave it speed and fighting power that very few suits can achieve much less control, the HPSI gives the pilot amazing control, especially one of Miranda's callibre>

[21:02] <Endlos> [Sean] <"Dianna... don't leave...">

[21:03] <Introw_Abarrato> [Jon] <reaches the campus and barrels in, bare feet stinging as they hit rocks and pebbles in the grass>

[21:03] <Eric_Allester> <flips on his computer, and continues his research>

[21:03] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm nudges Dianna and doesn't get even the slightest reaction>

[21:04] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <Ishtar stands on guard, azure rifle in tow> You have no place being here Endlos...move away, and lets take this elsewhere, they're innocent.

[21:04] <Endlos> <"Innocents... yes, I have what I need...">

[21:05] <Endlos> <Endlos lifts on its thrusters, and directs its cannon at Ishtar. A faint glow, however, is cut off as Wyrm attacks>

[21:05] <Jon_Vitz> <heads to the leaning building and takes a look, does some rough calculations in his head...> ((Ward isn't an engineer to, is he?))

[21:06] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <"This is not their battle, what are you looking for?...leave, or I'll make you leave">

[21:06] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <takes stab at Endlos, continuing to rake it with the KMP>

[21:06] <Endlos> <A silvery liquid bursts out of its head...and it jerks forward. The cannon blast fires, hitting the ground.... a white pulse shot rips into the earth, and its explosion ballons outward.>

[21:06] <Dianna_Newlett> <Even her world was being interrupted by the tension she could feel around her>

[21:06] <Jon_Vitz> <calls up to the suit holding the building> Hey! You! This'll hold the building for about 5 minutes. Is there anybody inside?!

[21:07] <Spectre[Ward]> <speakers> Hratli's team is in there helping wounded students. Go in and give them a hand...I want no casualties.

[21:07] <Endlos> <Havoc.... debris is tossed about by the event... Endlos, injured, falls into the firestorm, vanishing into its cloaking field. The campus is cast in deep red as the burning flames rips across open ground.>

[21:07] <Jon_Vitz> <calls up> Hratli? Good. Keep an eye on that timer, give me a call when there's 1 minute left!

[21:08] <Jon_Vitz> <runs inside to help Hratli evacuate students>

[21:08] <Endlos> [Sean] <He holds Dianna tightly... "Please... hold on.">

[21:08] <Ishtar[Miranda]> Christ! He's gone

[21:08] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <at this time fire engines en-masse start to show up>

[21:08] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com, wyrm> hey...I don't know who you are but we gotta work together on this one.

[21:08] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com, Ishstar> may I ask who you are? Mr. Gundam?

[21:08] <Spectre[Ward]> <speakers, loud> Evacuate the campus hall - we have a fire hazard... <Looks to the flames>

[21:09] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <stashing the sabre away, using the azure rifle, Miranda too tries to bring Endlos out into the open again>

[21:09] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <fire fighters start to douse the flames>

[21:09] <Jon_Vitz> <inside, yells to Hratli> you take your team there, I'll finish up in here, only a couple more>

[21:10] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <Hrati and his team begin to move out students>

[21:10] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com, wyrm> Ms. Gundam to you...Lieutenant Commander Miranda Descartes of the Colony Alliance Armed forces, at your service.

[21:10] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <Herusu is among them treating the wounded>

[21:10] <Spectre[Ward]> <adjusts Spectre's position to where the strain on the structure is greatest>

[21:10] <Will_Zintech> [Ryu] <he's in a corner buried under debris and out cold>

[21:10] <Endlos> [Nathan] <he watches the scene, helping students evacuate, but transfixed...>

[21:10] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> Cliff Hunter, Lieutenant

[21:10] <Jon_Vitz> <begins looking around frantically in the slowly-leaning building for any other remainders>

[21:11] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> may we talk?

[21:11] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <the Azure Rifle's Particles seem to be hitting empty air>

[21:11] <Jon_Vitz> <trips over...a foot?!>

[21:11] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> stop firing! You may hit the school or what's left of it

[21:11] <Sean_Carver> <"It's over... please Dianna...">

[21:12] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com, Wyrm> I dont' know about you, but I'm a bit busy... Christ, where did it go, we're never going to find it...<stops at cliff's orders> christ, a school...good going miranda.

[21:12] <Dianna_Newlett> <School, home, happiness, friends. She tried to keep the thoughts in her head, but they became interrupted by The last sound she had ever heard. Her own scream stayed there...>

[21:12] <Jon_Vitz> <clears away some rubble to spot an unknown man>

[21:12] <Jon_Vitz> <grabs the guy, he's totally out> Ugh, I knew I shoulda stayed in bed today... <hoists him over his shoulder and begins to lug him out>

[21:12] <Sean_Carver> <He concentrates... trying to calm the screams... to block out the pain in her mind...>

[21:13] <Dianna_Newlett> <slowly, she tries to pull herself from her world>

[21:13] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> you come to a public place where a custom suit being piloted by a Hunter is fighting a big shiny Pavidus suit and you don't know you are at Retrotech?!

[21:13] <Sean_Carver> [Endlos] <Meanwhile... in the depthes of Retrotech's mobile suit hanger, it stands alone, manifesting itself. Its tendrils snake into the Thinline Medical test type, Avalon...>

[21:14] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <Ishtar ceases fire and stands at attention. Like the soldier that pilots it, Ishtar and pilot remain stoic and calm>

[21:14] <Dianna_Newlett> <Her eyes open, though she is not quite back yet in her mind>

[21:14] <Jon_Vitz> <makes it out and lays the guy down on the ground, yells> Hratli! Somebody! Got an injured one here! <up to the suit holding the building> How long left?

[21:14] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com> Retrotech has no meaning to me, I am from the Colonies.

[21:14] <Spectre[Ward]> <Feels the building beginning to collapse> <Speakers> About a minute and a half...we need to get this place emptied.

[21:14] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> I have one question, how and WHY did you make a Gundam?

[21:14] <Jon_Vitz> Gotcha.

[21:14] <Jon_Vitz> <runs back in, yells> Hello?!

[21:15] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> the how part concerns me

[21:15] <Sean_Carver> [Endlos] <"This will do..." The cloaking field branches out, and eclipses both units. There is a rumble, and the entire hanger ceiling falls in as the Endlos makes its escape, with its 'package...'>

[21:15] <Jon_Vitz> <runs back out> Can you rip off the ceiling?

[21:15] <Will_Zintech> [Ryu] <groans>

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[21:15] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com> How? Well, I myself did not create the gundam, as a matter of fact, this gundam has never been in a real battle before. Ishtar is a prototype suit, and has been used for training purposes.

[21:15] <Spectre[Ward]> <speakers> Not without letting go here...and then there's not use for a ceiling.

[21:16] <Spectre[Ward]> <speakers> Find Hratli, do what he tells you to do.

[21:16] <Sean_Carver> <"Please Dianna... I'm here...">

[21:16] <Jon_Vitz> <looks at Ryu> You're gonna be ok, pal>

[21:16] <Wyrm[Cliff]> A Gundam people have Gundams now...

[21:16] <Jon_Vitz> <yells up> Ok...

[21:16] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm nudges her, licking her face. He whines quietly>

[21:16] <Jon_Vitz> <runs off to Hratli> The other building'll collapse in a minute or so!

[21:16] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <the fire fighters have doused the flame completely>

[21:16] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com> our scientists have been trying to improve upon MS technology, especially trying to perfect psychic piloting, where our troups can focus their mental energy

[21:16] <Sean_Carver> [Arthur] <He pushes a few students along, urging errant gawkers to get out of the way> Ya thin' that's it?

[21:16] <Wyrm[Cliff]> [Hratli] I know, I've gotten the rest of the students let's go

[21:17] <Ryu_Zintech> ...Pal?<cleches his teeth as he feels air hit the large gashes on his forehead and arms>

[21:17] <Jon_Vitz> Ah, you're awake.

[21:17] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> but why a Gundam?

[21:17] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com> Yes, we have a gundam, but it's no different from any other suit, you talk of it as if it's an all powerful weapon. It is a Mobile Suit like your own.

[21:17] <Jon_Vitz> Can you walk, do you think?

[21:17] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> maybe if you lived in my time you would understand

[21:18] <Ryu_Zintech> Yeah long as someone stops throwing rocks at me.

[21:18] <Jon_Vitz> Throwing rocks at you?

[21:18] <Dianna_Newlett> <takes a deep breath as she leaves her world behind in her mind, and wakes up to see Sean beside her>

[21:18] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> it's the propaganda about it

[21:18] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com> Why are you asking me such trivial questions anyway? I have no reason to explain my existance to you neither you to me. I tried to help you destroy Endlos and all you do is bother me with silly questions.

[21:18] <Ryu_Zintech> <he gets to his own feet> Nevermind bad joke...

[21:18] <Ryu_Zintech> >_<

[21:18] <Sean_Carver> <He suddenly hugs her tightly> I thought....

[21:18] <Jon_Vitz> Apparently. <grins> Glad you're ok.

[21:18] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com> I really don't have time for this.

[21:18] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com> can we talk outside of these suits, a bit more rationally?

[21:18] <Dianna_Newlett> <rests her head on his shoulder as he hugs her>

[21:19] <Jon_Vitz> <notes the wounds>Well, relatively speaking -_-'

[21:19] <Ryu_Zintech> Thanks.<looks around his surroundings>

[21:19] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <com> alright then.

[21:19] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <Comm> Cliff... we'll have to let her go.

[21:19] <Wyrm[Cliff]> <com, Nathan> I know, but she agrees to talk with us

[21:19] <Jon_Vitz> <offers his shoulder to the guy> By the way, I'm Jon. You are?

[21:19] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <Comm> Fine...

[21:20] <Spectre[Ward]> <The building's ceiling sags, and then Spectre's joints grind as the pressure on them disappears. The hall collapses onto itself in a mushroom cloud of dust, smoke and debris.>

[21:20] <Sean_Carver> Dianna... don't do that again...

[21:20] <Jon_Vitz> <coughs and waves his hand in front of his face to ward off the dust>

[21:20] <Ryu_Zintech> Ryu, great place to meet huh?<leans on his shoulder and tries not bleed too much on him>

[21:20] <Ishtar[Miranda]> <Miranda makes her way down to the ground, her wild pink hair flowing in the wind>

[21:20] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods>

[21:21] <Cliff_Hunter> <hops down out of Wyrm>

[21:21] <Spectre[Ward]> <com, Cliff> Are things all right over there? They could use me on the ground.

[21:21] <Miranda_Descartes> <those around her stare at her...not because of her beauty...>

[21:21] <Miranda_Descartes> <because she is hideous>

[21:21] <Jon_Vitz> <laughs> At least you can keep a sense of humor in this situation. I'd probably be cussing like crazy right now.

[21:21] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <He too walks out on to the scene, stepping between the two mobile suits.>

[21:21] <Cliff_Hunter> <com> go ahead, it's over

[21:22] <Spectre[Ward]> <com> All right. Sorry I couldn't do more. <leaves the cockpit and goes to tend the wounded>

[21:22] <Jon_Vitz> <looks at Prof. Ward> You were piloting that suit?

[21:22] <Ryu_Zintech> =D Thanks for noticing.

[21:22] <Cliff_Hunter> <walks up to Miranda> so the colonial alliance is looking for that.... Thing?

[21:23] <Miranda_Descartes> <Miranda, from the side looks every bit a beautiful young woman, however as she turns, one sees that her right hand is replaced with a metal one, it's fingers sharp and sinister looking, and her right eye, where once was a beautiful green one, is a glass ball, that doesn't move as she follows your every step>

[21:23] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Calmly examines Ryu while he speaks> I was a combat pilot for years before I taught. It's mine. <borrows a medkit from a passing medical team>

[21:23] <Dianna_Newlett> I am sorry...

[21:23] <Jon_Vitz> No problem. We better get you over to somebody who can patch you up...Or let Prof Ward do it, I guess.

[21:24] <Miranda_Descartes> <stares at Cliff> we want to destroy it.

[21:24] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <He shudders... having been exposed to metal implants, he knows these to be of a more pratical type. Favoured by those who care little for vanity, and more for efficency.>

[21:24] <Cliff_Hunter> You've already known about that thing?

[21:24] <Sean_Carver> Don't be...

[21:24] <Jeremiah_Ward> <chuckles> And a field medic. <to Ryu> Hold still, this might sting. <Applies a combined antibiotic/anesthetic to the largest of his wounds>

[21:24] <Miranda_Descartes> <nods> You hear about the mining station in L1? Why do you think we closed the routes? Because we wanted to be anti-social?

[21:24] <Miranda_Descartes> Of course we knew.

[21:25] <Miranda_Descartes> And then L2...a line of destruction, needless deaths...

[21:25] <Miranda_Descartes> 20 years...we've been in peace..

[21:25] <Cliff_Hunter> I see

[21:25] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Games... you people are just playing games. <he sighs> Do you know what you've done, by keeping this a secret?

[21:25] <Dianna_Newlett> <Her mind spun, making her dizzy and her head feel light. It happened to her everytime she got truely scared. She would try to pull herself away, but she would also make herself extremely vunerable.>

[21:26] <Cliff_Hunter> <nods agreeing with Nathan> if people knew, this would of been easier

[21:26] <Miranda_Descartes> <turns to nathan> Do you think we wanted to cause mass hysteria? You tell your country men that an unknown entity can wipe them out at any time...we wanted to catch it before it was too late.

[21:26] <Jeremiah_Ward> Jon...thanks for your help. It was more than I expected from someone outside of the Institute. <Bandages the wound tightly and moves on to the next>

[21:26] <Cliff_Hunter> Well look around, it's too late

[21:27] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] We could have helped from the start... heck, all of us against a united enemy, it would have worked out wonderfully.

[21:27] <Miranda_Descartes> Obviously, you have something that endlos wants...I don't know why it would target a school.

[21:27] <Cliff_Hunter> I think I know what it was after

[21:28] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm, still worried that his trainer would be in danger, stayed close>

[21:28] <Miranda_Descartes> The colonies have no business with joining forces with earth...who are you anyway to suggest a united force against endlos? What do you have that could help the military?

[21:28] <Sean_Carver> Are you okay?

[21:28] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods, though she felt weak>

[21:29] <Dianna_Newlett> Fine...

[21:29] <Cliff_Hunter> Hmm.... Let me think.... <coughs motioning to Wyrm and Spectre>

[21:29] <Ryu_Zintech> <rubs his arm> Hate needles...

[21:30] <Hermes_Frost> <Out in the Retro-tech parking lot, he opens the trunk to his rented Porsche and grabs a duffle bag filled with his equipment>

[21:30] <Jeremiah_Ward> Sorry about that. It'll make you feel better in the long run, this antibiotic is highly abrasive.

[21:30] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Look, we'll obviously get nowhere with this... but how long has this thing been running around?

[21:30] <Miranda_Descartes> <her one eye moves from Cliff to Sean, obviously angered she points an accusing metal finger at Cliff> Do any of you know what it's like to see your whole family die because the air that they breathed was poisoned? Do you think we wanted to envolve more civilians? Sure. You have suits, but you aren't fighters...this is what we do, you are civilians, what do you know?

[21:30] <Jon_Vitz> No problem about the help.

[21:30] <Jon_Vitz> Although, I have to admit I'm actually surprised I did it myself.

[21:30] <Cliff_Hunter> Aren't fighters?

[21:31] <Jon_Vitz> ((<goes after Skittles with a spoon>)

[21:31] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <Chuckles> Oh ye of little faith...

[21:31] <Cliff_Hunter> I've been a soldier since I has 16

[21:31] <Jon_Vitz> *))

[21:31] <Cliff_Hunter> Was*

[21:31] <Sean_Carver> Come on... let's get out of here.

[21:31] <Hermes_Frost> <Smiles>Now, it's truly time to release the dogs of war...

[21:31] <Cliff_Hunter> I was second in command of the Preventers for a while, are you people taught history in the colonies?

[21:31] <Ryu_Zintech> All right thanks...

[21:31] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods. Storm watches her with uncertainty>

[21:32] <Miranda_Descartes> Ishtar...has been around for under a year

[21:32] <Miranda_Descartes> We're still working out a few more modifications, but it's in it's final stage

[21:32] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <Sighs> So... you're building new toys...

[21:32] <Jon_Vitz> <nods to Ryu> Glad I was able to help. <turns to Prof. Ward> I guess I'll be seeing you, unless you want my help with anything else?

[21:32] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] I thought we were ahead in the game... now, Cliff, it looks like we're back behind.

[21:33] <Miranda_Descartes> Yes, I've heard of the preventers, most of our younger pilots figure them fictitious, but I remember them myself...

[21:33] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Smiles at Jon and then looks at a long gash on Ryu's arm as he cleans it> This'll need a pressure cuff. <To Jon> Not really...check yourself for minor injuries, if you need anything I'll be here.

[21:33] <Ryu_Zintech> oO

[21:33] <Miranda_Descartes> You knew of Lyboc then

[21:33] <Ryu_Zintech> What's that? Doesn't invole needles does it???

[21:33] <Miranda_Descartes> And who are you? <turns to nate> how is it that you talk of being a head, are you a pilot yourself?

[21:33] <Cliff_Hunter> Look chances are you don't know a damn thing about how that thing works, but we do

[21:33] <Jeremiah_Ward> <To Ryu> Relax, it's only cealon...it shouldn't hurt.

[21:34] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Naw... just some guy who likes to get involved. <shrugs>

[21:34] <Miranda_Descartes> Don't know a damn thing about what works? I'm it's pilot how dare you figure that I don't know my suit! Such insolence would get you kicked out of the army, if you were under my supervision I'd...

[21:34] <Ryu_Zintech> Ok.

[21:34] <Jon_Vitz> <checks his clothes, noticing no punctures> Heh, if my clothes aren't tattered, my body certainly won't be. Good luck Ryu. And don't let him fool you, pressure cuffs are 3-inch long needles <grins maliciously>

[21:34] <Cliff_Hunter> I meant the Shiny liquid metal thing!

[21:35] <Cliff_Hunter> I'm not talking about your fancy Gundam

[21:35] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Waves over a medtech and gets the necessary equipment, something like a 20th-century blood pressure cuff, which he claps onto Ryu's arm and tightens> There.

[21:35] <Ryu_Zintech> Cya<waves>

[21:35] <Miranda_Descartes> Oh. <coughs> I misunderstood you.

[21:35] <Ryu_Zintech> <winces>

[21:35] <Jon_Vitz> Umm, where's the bathroom, gotta relieve myself first.

[21:35] <Sean_Carver> <He leads Dianna along, and they move away from the scene.>

[21:35] <Dianna_Newlett> <As Dianna walks, her mind slowly becomes back to normal>

[21:36] <Jeremiah_Ward> It'll save you a lot of blood in the long run. <Gestures back to the nearest dorm> Use that one, the main hall restrooms probably need some repair.

[21:36] <Jon_Vitz> <walks over to the bathroom>

[21:36] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm walks a step in front of them. >

[21:36] <Miranda_Descartes> <turns to Nate> and you would be who? Mr. I-only-watch-but-am-too-scared-to-get-into-the- battle.

[21:36] <Ryu_Zintech> All right, thanks...Er what's your name?

[21:37] <Jeremiah_Ward> Professor Ward...have I? <Stops and looks at Ryu, recalling a face he saw many, many years ago> No, nevermind.

[21:37] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <"Nathan Carver, my dear. No one important." shrugs> So, if you have nothing to add but your 'holier than thou' attitude...

[21:38] <Ryu_Zintech> Ward, Jeremiah?

[21:38] <Jeremiah_Ward> Yes. You were on the Retribution, weren't you?

[21:38] <Ryu_Zintech> Yeah, kinda made all hell break loose but I was there.*sigh*

[21:38] <Cliff_Hunter> How many times have you seen combat?

[21:38] <Miranda_Descartes> <"Nathan Carver, once leader of the United Alliance, a great soldier."> <nods her head> An Honour to meet you. <almost loses her harsh façade>

[21:39] <Sean_Carver> Dianna... this trip wasn't a good idea...

[21:39] <Dianna_Newlett> <"I was just thinking that">

[21:39] <Jeremiah_Ward> <smiles> Small world...I do remember seeing you there.

[21:39] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <shrugs> Old titles, old lives. In any event, I'm a has-been. Just an observer, who likes to meddle. <winks>

[21:40] <Ryu_Zintech> Ryu Zintech.

[21:40] <Miranda_Descartes> <nods> Old people meddle. I shall leave that to you then. <smirk>

[21:40] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Offers him his left hand, as Ryu's right is in the cuff> Those were different days, Ryu.

[21:40] <Jon_Vitz> <accidentally runs into a slightly-bulky-looking man on his way to the bathroom> Oh, 'scuse me.

[21:41] <Miranda_Descartes> Anyway, if this is all you mean to ask of me, I think this conversation can come to an end.

[21:41] <Ryu_Zintech> <nods and shakes his hand>

[21:41] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] <nods, and steps back.>

[21:41] <Cliff_Hunter> One more question

[21:41] <Miranda_Descartes> I must report to my commander, I have the feeling we shall cross paths again..

[21:41] <Sean_Carver> <"I'll make it up to you.">

[21:41] <Miranda_Descartes> <nods> Yes Mr. Hunter.

[21:41] <Dianna_Newlett> <"Don't worry about it">

[21:41] <Jeremiah_Ward> I'd hold it against you, but I haven't been a Preventer in years. It's good to see someone who was involved so directly in the war, especially at the Institute.

[21:42] <Cliff_Hunter> How much experience do you have? How many times have you seen battle?

[21:42] <Jon_Vitz> <turns and watches the guy leave without saying a word> Hrmph, how rude.

[21:42] <Miranda_Descartes> I like you have been battling since I was 16...after Lyboc poisoned the air, I took to the military. They are my family, it is my life.

[21:42] <Sean_Carver> Alright...

[21:43] <Dianna_Newlett> <smiles as she walks>

[21:43] <Cliff_Hunter> Right, then I wish you luck on your fight

[21:43] <Miranda_Descartes> We have had to fight against others to build our homes to what they were before...it's been a long road.

[21:43] <Ryu_Zintech> Yeah it's nice to see you again too.

[21:43] <Miranda_Descartes> <nods> And you in yours.

[21:43] <Jon_Vitz> <reaches the bathroom and goes in>

[21:44] <Jeremiah_Ward> If I may ask, why are you here? Do you have a son in the Institute?

[21:44] <Sean_Carver> [Sebastian] <Speak of the devil... near the Retrotech complex, a crimson mobile suit, half-covered in its ablative cloth cloak, stands amongst the forest. Having pursued Endlos from the Phillipines, it notes the arrival of the Gundam.> Blast it... Kairn was supposed to have that under control.

[21:44] <Ryu_Zintech> Well..er..had.. Jack Zintech.

[21:45] <Dianna_Newlett> <her mind kept trying to slip away, but she forced herself to try and be focused>

[21:45] <Jeremiah_Ward> Oh, Jack...he almost took one of my classes. He observed for a day and I haven't seen him since. I heard good things about him, though.

[21:45] <Sean_Carver> <He remains close, and tries his best to put her at ease.>

[21:45] <Miranda_Descartes> <her troops having left ahead of her, Miranda gets into her suit and flies back into space, the suit casting a shadow on the two men, causing a slight chill>

[21:45] <Ryu_Zintech> <:D Really? I'll have to talk to him about it.

[21:46] <Cliff_Hunter> <looks to Nathan> Gundam?

[21:46] <Jon_Vitz> <finishes his business and heads back to the inn>

[21:46] <Jeremiah_Ward> That's all right, I'm only an elective for the pilot course.

[21:46] <Sakura_Hunter> <having watched the whole episode from afar, she walks towards the two men who seem deep in conversation>

[21:47] <Cliff_Hunter> <goes out on the search for Sakura>

[21:47] <Sakura_Hunter> Men...please, men, tell me I didn't see what I thought I saw

[21:47] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Maybe a prototype...

[21:48] <Cliff_Hunter> <looks to Sakura> Sakura? You're alright?

[21:48] <Sakura_Hunter> I'm fine, the children are safe...

[21:48] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] We've got more problems...

[21:48] <Cliff_Hunter> good

[21:48] <Sakura_Hunter> But...

[21:49] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] I came to tell you before the Gundam pilot stepped down.... Endlos took the Avalon unit. Thinline's mobile frame base. It's weaponless, and not combat worthy, but still...

[21:49] <Cliff_Hunter> And it interfaced with Drei

[21:49] <Dianna_Newlett> <Her temperature was above normal, but that was common after she went to her world. "I didn't mean to 'go away'. I tried to stay, but it was to hard for me."

[21:49] <Sakura_Hunter> What is going on here?

[21:49] <Jeremiah_Ward> If you think so, you could convince him to take me as a mentor for his piloting courses. A few of the students do every year.

[21:50] <Sean_Carver> <"I know...">

[21:50] <Sakura_Hunter> Interfaced with drei, taking avalon...woman with pink hair with some monstrous suit behind her

[21:50] <Hermes_Frost> <Laughs to himself>That's what your shrink said..."Phobophiliac." <Laughs again>But then, I already knew that.

[21:50] <Sakura_Hunter> You cannot leave me in the dark like this cliff.

[21:50] <Dianna_Newlett> <"No...I could hear you and I couldn't pull myself back">

[21:50] <Cliff_Hunter> I'm not sure

[21:50] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Cliff... I could here it giving orders sometimes... the machine, Endlos... it said a few things.

[21:50] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Looks around> Sorry to do this, but there are still some students who need attention. Can I get back to you later?

[21:50] <Cliff_Hunter> That lady was from the colonial alliance

[21:51] <Ryu_Zintech> I'll do that. A mentor would increase his skill a lot.

[21:51] <Cliff_Hunter> Like what?

[21:51] <Ryu_Zintech> Yeah sure. Cya later.

[21:51] <Ryu_Zintech> And thanks.

[21:51] <Sakura_Hunter> And that suit, I heard you mention gundam...are you telling me that the colony has gundams in their possession?

[21:51] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Random words... it was angry... that means that there's either a pilot, or its self aware.

[21:51] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Nods> Take care, and no problem.

[21:51] <Cliff_Hunter> <nods> well that one atleast

[21:52] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] Also, it said "configuration key...."

[21:52] <Cliff_Hunter> Configuration Key?

[21:52] <Sakura_Hunter> So Endlos then...is piloted?

[21:52] <Sean_Carver> <"I'm here, Dianna. Here to help you.">

[21:52] <Cliff_Hunter> So we have a Geist and Gundam both running around?

[21:52] <Jeremiah_Ward> <Turns to the next student> Amy? You're going to need a few stitches... <mixes into the crowd>

[21:52] <Sakura_Hunter> <begins to get a headache from all of this>

[21:53] <Dianna_Newlett> <"But.....">

[21:53] <Sean_Carver> Shhh...

[21:53] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] I know, it's bad.

[21:53] <Ryu_Zintech> <He gets up and heads towards the group talking of Geists and Gundams>

[21:54] <Sean_Carver> [Nathan] It probably took our mobile frame for spare parts. But... as for Drei...

[21:54] <Cliff_Hunter> It's weapon got larger

[21:54] <Hermes_Frost> <Listens, staying on the fringe of the crowd>

[21:54] <Cliff_Hunter> And formed to resemble it's LVFR

[21:54] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks at him. "I...don't...know what happened">

[21:54] <Cliff_Hunter> It took something from it, the last of Drei's Pavidus or somthing

[21:55] <Ryu_Zintech> <he walks up> Nice to see everyone's still alive.

[21:55] <Sean_Carver> You just paniced...

[21:55] <Dianna_Newlett> <is slowly becoming tired and weak>

[21:55] <Dianna_Newlett> <"I guess">

[21:56] <Sean_Carver> <In an isolated canyon in Arizona, Endlos and its 'passenger' land...>

[21:56] <Endlos> <The white figure stiffens, and kneals. Its torso begins to contort, and writhe, white metal peeling back.>

[21:57] <Endlos> <A figure, clad in a full environmental suit, emerges from withing, shaking its head violently for a moment, and then stepping down.>

[21:58] <Endlos> <As the pilot descends, the body of Endlos slowly degrades. It's structure becomes less substanial, and more fluid. It begins to wrap itself over Avalon, twisting metal and covering the exterior. Soon, it is nothing but a silvery mass...>

[21:59] <Cliff_Hunter> <looks to Sakura> some one better make an announcement

[21:59] <Endlos> <And then, humanoid characteristics begin to take shape, only now they remain solid. No longer the total mass of volitile metals, it gains true form and cohesion.>

[22:00] <Sakura_Hunter> <nods> I guess school is out for a while...

[22:01] <Cliff_Hunter> Tell the students to go home until further notice

[22:01] <Endlos> <The pilot, nearly collasping, waits... the process will take some time to finalize. As it commences, chunks of machinery, the cast-off remains of the mobile frame and its systems, begins to litter the ground.>