[18:52] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm gets up and walks over to Sean and sits close by him>

[18:53] <Sean_Carver> Huh? Oh, hi. <smiles, and pets the dog.> 

[18:53] <Dianna_Newlett> <"Is the trip long">

[18:54] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm licks his hand, noticing that Sean is bored>

[18:55] <Sean_Carver> <laughs> Hey, stop that. <suddenly, there is a subtle shift in the ship's movement.>

[18:55] <Sean_Carver> <frowns> Odd...

[18:55] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks around, scared>

[18:55] <Herusu_Hunter> Nothing....

[18:55] <Herusu_Hunter> Bah <jumps down from Healer>

[18:56] <Sean_Carver> <Then... a more pronounced rumbling, jarring the entire vehicle. In the cabin behind the cockpit, a few dishes clatter to the floor.>

[18:56] <Herusu_Hunter> Wha?

[18:56] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks petrified>

[18:57] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm looks around and whines>

[18:57] <Herusu_Hunter> <half runs to the cockpit and looks to Sean> please tell me you've just been drinking and made the ship just wobble

[18:57] <Dianna_Newlett> <eyes are wide open as she looks around>

[18:58] <Sean_Carver> <As he stands, and looks out from the forward windows, a slight wavering encompasses the view.... then, it manifests. A large figure, easily the size of a mobile suit. The windows give a view of it from the lower neck up. A shining faceplate reflects the startled looks of the beholders.>

[18:58] <Herusu_Hunter> <jumps back> holy!

[18:58] <Dianna_Newlett> <though she can't hear anything, she knows something is wrong>

[18:59] <Reve_Hunter> <is cowering behind a chair>

[18:59] <Dianna_Newlett> <just sits there more than confused as to what is going on>

[19:00] <Sean_Carver> <he steps back, slowly. The newcomer does not flinch... though, a mechanical tone seems to tear into everyone's consciousness....> <"There... is nothing... holy.">

[19:00] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm continues to whine, and stare at the thing>

[19:01] <Sean_Carver> <His step back breaks into a run, and he slams the door to the cockpit behind him just as Herusu and Storm pass by.>

[19:01] <Sean_Carver> We're... we've got company.

[19:01] <Reve_Hunter> <shudders as she the voice invades her mind and renders her temporarily mentally inept>

[19:01] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm runs to Dianna, scaring her more than before>

[19:03] <Herusu_Hunter> Ok.... What do we do?

[19:04] <Sean_Carver> <The ship lets loose a brief groan, but then the movement stops. Then, a faint 'thud' from above.> 

[19:04] <Sean_Carver> I don't know...

[19:04] <Herusu_Hunter> <looks up> to our suits?

[19:04] <Sean_Carver> Are you okay? <he looks to Dianna.>

[19:05] <Dianna_Newlett> <Her eyes were wild>

[19:06] <Sean_Carver> <"It's okay... it'll be okay..."> We'll have to. Reve, can you stand?

[19:06] <Herusu_Hunter> alright

[19:06] <Reve_Hunter> <looks up at sean and tries to stand, still shaken.>

[19:06] <Herusu_Hunter> I'll go... "distract" it

[19:06] <Herusu_Hunter> <runs to Healer>

[19:06] <Sean_Carver> I want you to look after our guests. <sighs, he helps her up>

[19:06] <Reve_Hunter> <she stands up, only with the help of the chair helping her balance>

[19:07] <Reve_Hunter> <nods> alright.

[19:07] <Sean_Carver> <Catherine follows, and goes to Artemis.>

[19:07] <Herusu_Hunter> <yells down> and send a distress com out!

[19:07] <Sean_Carver> Thanks. <He kneals by Dianna. "Don't worry... it'll be okay.">

[19:08] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods, though she isn't so sure>

[19:08] <Healer[Herusu]> <floating outside of the carrier looking for the assailant> 

[19:08] <Sean_Carver> <He gets up, and descends into the cargo hold. Without further ado, he climbs into Apollo. The white mobile suit seals its hatch, and springs to life, stepping forward with a rumble.>

[19:09] <Dianna_Newlett> <looks to Reve>

[19:09] <Sean_Carver> <Outside, a pearl-white figure stands alone on the upper section of the transport... waiting. Silver wings glisten on its back, reflecting the light of the surrounding stars.>

[19:09] <Reve_Hunter> <is as white as a ghost, but pretends to be strong>

[19:10] <Reve_Hunter> <"don't worry dianna, they know what they're doing">

[19:10] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods, in shock>

[19:10] <Healer[Herusu]> <jets over to the white suit>

[19:11] <Apollo[Sean]> [?] <"One is four... is four, not one..."> <The mysterious assailent levels off, and turns towards Healer. Its left arm rises, and seems to contort.>

[19:12] <Healer[Herusu]> <draws the scimitar, igniting it> I'm no fighter but I can pretend to be to humor this guy

[19:12] <Apollo[Sean]> <In a few seconds, the entire lower limb loses its consistency, and devolves into a silvery liquid. Then, tendrils of new armor reshape, sliding into a barrel.>

[19:12] <Healer[Herusu]> <flys away so fire will be drawn away from the carrier>

[19:13] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm walks to Reve and sits in front of her, looking up to her face>

[19:13] <Healer[Herusu]> ......crap

[19:13] <Apollo[Sean]> <It now clasps a thin, frail looking rifle in its hand.>

[19:13] <Healer[Herusu]> <readies the blossom shield>

[19:13] <Apollo[Sean]> <Apollo flies alongside Healer, comm> He hasn't done anything...

[19:14] <Healer[Herusu]> Crap, crap, crap, crap..... Hell

[19:14] <Healer[Herusu]> <com> well be on your toes

[19:14] <Apollo[Sean]> [?] <"Not one... four... useless four."> <The rifle levels, and a spray of jade energy lances towards Apollo.>

[19:14] <Reve_Hunter> <bends down to ruffle storm's fur> it's all right storm.

[19:15] <Reve_Hunter> <looks up again at dianna to reassure her>

[19:15] <Healer[Herusu]> <jets forward around the blast to the suit, slashing at it with the scimitar>

[19:15] <Apollo[Sean]> <Sean reacts, and twists the mobile suit around, watching as plates of white armor are scortched black. A trail of coolant follows the wound, freezing as it hits the vaccum.>

[19:16] <Apollo[Sean]> <The antagonist watches Healer's approach, and then barrels back, shifting its stance around. A wing brushes by Herusu, parrying the beam blade.>

[19:17] <Dianna_Newlett> <her mind has gone elsewhere, leaving her staring blankly at the ground>

[19:17] <Healer[Herusu]> <strikes at it again, using all of the zeal he can muster>

[19:17] <Apollo[Sean]> <In its free hand, a small device slips out from its forearm, and ignites a thin, ruby blade.>

[19:18] <Apollo[Sean]> <The blade comes up, and catches the Scimatar... though it is a little late. The beam strikes the shoulder.>

[19:19] <Apollo[Sean]> <As Herusu pushes the blade down, the rifle snaps up, and lowers to point blank range. A shower of jade bolts slam into him.>

[19:20] <Reve_Hunter> <keeps her attention on the scene in front of her>

[19:20] <Healer[Herusu]> <is slammed back, fumbling to bring the shield around>

[19:20] <Reve_Hunter> <"be careful guys">

[19:20] <Apollo[Sean]> <Apollo falls back behind Healer, still a little uncertain. Artemis closes range, firing a blast from its flare cannon.>

[19:20] <Healer[Herusu]> Ugh....

[19:20] <Healer[Herusu]> <sparks fly from a wound left in Healer>

[19:21] <Apollo[Sean]> <The antagonist spins around, and dodges the flare shot with what seems to be an elegant twist to the left. As Artemis closes range, it fires another series of shots at Healer.>

[19:21] <Apollo[Sean]> <Apollo remains still...>

[19:21] <Healer[Herusu]> <this time is able to raise the shield in time>

[19:22] <Healer[Herusu]> <activates the effect for good measure>

[19:22] <Healer[Herusu]> <braces himself> 

[19:23] <Apollo[Sean]> <Not wasting a moment, Artemis slashes its left arm across the antagonist, cutting a thin scar across its armor with the Tenchu Blade. However, it is then kicked back by the Endlos, who turns itself towards the only unmoving target.>

[19:24] <Healer[Herusu]> <Stowes the scimitar and levels the Light Assault Rifle with the assailant>

[19:24] <Apollo[Sean]> <Bearing down on Apollo, it rises above it, beam sword poised for a downward strike.>

[19:25] <Healer[Herusu]> <jets toward the Apollo, from underneath>

[19:26] <Apollo[Sean]> I... <The blade moves down in a split second, but is deflected as it impacts on Artemis instead. Pushing Apollo out of the way, Catherine overloads her suit's left arm, letting portions of it fly loose.>

[19:26] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm whines loudly, and paces the room>

[19:26] <Apollo[Sean]> <Apollo drifts aside, and then seems to move.> No... can't freeze.... <the Tachi blade falls into its hand.>

[19:26] <Healer[Herusu]> <comes up behind the suit, firing his rifle at it's back>

[19:26] <Reve_Hunter> It's alright storm...<looks to dianna, her face now having difficulty hiding her worry>

[19:27] <Dianna_Newlett> <doesn't look away from the floor>

[19:27] <Apollo[Sean]> <A brief hint of energy courses through the wings, and they snap back, and twist at an angle, absorbing the fire. A hairline crack runs through one.>

[19:28] <Healer[Herusu]> What is this thing?

[19:28] <Apollo[Sean]> <As Artemis hurtles back, Apollo shots forward, and brings the Tachi down with all of its strength. The cut, though nearly blind in its aim, is nonetheless effective. A storm of energy erupts as it clashes with the Endlos' own beam sword.>

[19:29] <Healer[Herusu]> <draws his own blade and makes a strike at the suits side>

[19:29] <Apollo[Sean]> <Artemis' momentum carries it passed the transport, where it right itself, and flies back, tail swinging behind it. Meanwhile, Endlos and Apollo continue to exchange slow cuts, each bearing a heavy slash down on the other.>

[19:30] <Dianna_Newlett> <thoughts ran through her head. Storm nudged her elbow, but she didn't move>

[19:30] <Apollo[Sean]> <The strike from Healer scores away armor, but an white foor swings up, and kicks out at its midsection. The coordination of the antagonist is astounding...>

[19:32] <Apollo[Sean]> <As Sean and the Endlos continue to exchange attacks, a section of the Apollo's back armor rises, and loosens. An armored sleave, drifts back, and brushes by Healer, a handle already unfolding.>

[19:32] <Healer[Herusu]> <makes a strike at the sleave and handle>

[19:33] <Apollo[Sean]> <In one move, Healer destroys Apollos' Grav Cannon....>

[19:34] <Apollo[Sean]> <Reaching back, and finding nothing there.... > Damn... 

[19:47] <Apollo[Sean]> <As the ruined cannon drifts onward, back near the transport, Sean continues to defend against Endlos' repeated strikes.>

[19:48] <Apollo[Sean]> <The bulkier machine seems slower, its design and pilot still not practised in this form of confrontation.>

[19:48] <Apollo[Sean]> <Endlos presses the beam blade down, and fires a burst of shots across Apollo for good measure. The suit buckles, armor tearing.>

[19:54] <Apollo[Sean]> <As Apollo buckles and shudders under the strain a mechanical droning eminates... "One... then two... then three...."> 

[19:54] <Healer[Herusu]> <floats there, hitting is head against his seat> stupid fool! .... I am a fooL!

[19:55] <Apollo[Sean]> Not if I can help it.... <He winces, sparks starting to fly from the suit's console.>

[19:55] <Healer[Herusu]> I'll make up for it.... <blasts to the Endlos, swinging at what seems to be it's sensor head>

[19:55] <Reve_Hunter> Shit..<watching this all from the transport>

[19:55] <Apollo[Sean]> <Flipping an armament switch, he watches as five discs suddenly deploy and scatter from the suit's left arm storage rack.>

[19:56] <Dianna_Newlett> <doesn't want to know what just happened>

[19:57] <Apollo[Sean]> <The all spread out, and then whirl around, clamping themselves to Endlos. As it tries to evade and break free, Apollo plows its clawed fist forward into its torso. Liquid armor caves inward, slightly, and the suit's latch together.>

[19:58] <Apollo[Sean]> <Each disc, their triad of explosives set together, glows white. At the same time, Endlos itself becomes enshrouded in a crackling field of pale blue energy. Herusu's attack disfigures the sensor head, slightly.>

[19:58] <Apollo[Sean]> <And then.... after a cryptic pause, a shattering explosion roars! Both suit's are lost in the erupting blaze, the white light eclipsing the scene.>

[19:59] <Reve_Hunter> <is momentarily blinded by the explosion>

[19:59] <Healer[Herusu]> Gah! <momentarily blinded>

[19:59] <Apollo[Sean]> <Artemis is tossed back by the impact, its verniers righting it before it hits the transport.>

[19:59] <Reve_Hunter> <moves to take dianna and storm to the back> <"come let's go to the back dianna.">

[20:00] <Apollo[Sean]> <Slowly... the white light fades... and all calms... space... empty, pure... lifeless... remains.>

[20:00] <Healer[Herusu]> <uses the suits strength to keep in one place>

[20:00] <Dianna_Newlett> <"why?">

[20:00] <Healer[Herusu]> <com> Sean?

[20:00] <Dianna_Newlett> <scared>

[20:01] <Apollo[Sean]> <Nothing... scraps of white armor, and shards of silvery metal hang in the starscape like dust...>

[20:02] <Dianna_Newlett> <"what is going on">

[20:02] <Reve_Hunter> <"because I think we should get something ready for when the guys come back on board, they'll be tired. If I show you where the sheets are, do you think you can ready their beds? I'll try to see if the first aid kit is handy.">

[20:02] <Healer[Herusu]> <drifts around the area "Sean?!">

[20:02] <Reve_Hunter> <doesn't want to say much more>

[20:02] <Apollo[Sean]> <Artemis sits silent... Catherine shocked...>

[20:02] <Dianna_Newlett> <"first aid?!?">

[20:03] <Reve_Hunter> <"just in case dianna, I'm sure they're fine...<looks away from dianna's stare and into the now empty space that is directly in front of the ships screen>

[20:03] <Jason`Xyx> <He yawns, slowly walking down the brisk streets, lost in a dimension of thought. He slowly approaches a corner, and lifts his gaze to admire the stars.> Is there any way off of this planet? <He sighs, nearly walking out onto the street, however, he catches himself in time and turns sharply.>

[20:04] <Dianna_Newlett> <worry is truly filling her eyes. She knew this was a bad idea>

[20:04] <Healer[Herusu]> Where.....where..... <com> SEAN?!

[20:06] <Dianna_Newlett> <swallows, looking around the room>

[20:06] <Healer[Herusu]> <tears start to sting at his eyes>

[20:06] <Reve_Hunter> <takes dianna to a back room with all the supplies> <"put these clean sheets on the bed dianna, I'll go make sure we have supplies on hand just in case. I'll also call back home, we may need a bit of assistance...>

[20:06] <Dianna_Newlett> <nods>

[20:07] <Jack_Zintech> <Asleep in his usual corner>

[20:08] <Healer[Herusu]> <searches for any signs of Sean's mind>

[20:08] <Apollo[Sean]> <Nothing... emptiness... silence.>

[20:08] <Reve_Hunter> <"Herusu, Sean....Please....">

[20:08] <Healer[Herusu]> He... Can't be.....

[20:11] <Apollo[Sean]> <A scarred section of armor drifts by Healer... a half folded cannon, its double barrel severed just as it was activating.>

[20:11] <Reve_Hunter> <turns to dianna> <"Dianna...i think your psychic abilities are stronger than mine...">

[20:12] <Reve_Hunter> <"Could you reach out to sean? And make sure he's ok? I think his com is damaged.">

[20:12] <Healer[Herusu]> <stares at the cannon> great.... If I didn't act so stupidly out of instinct he wouldn't of resorted to what he did...

[20:12] <Reve_Hunter> <doesn't want to share that she doesn't feel much coming from sean, on a psychic level as well as from the coms>

[20:16] <Healer[Herusu]> <continues searching the wreckage, looking for any signs of either pilot>

[20:17] <Apollo[Sean]> <Still... nothing. Calm.. almost serene... but only a mixed cloud of fused metals lie in the space once occupied by the two.>

[20:17] <Healer[Herusu]> <floats over to the metals, inspecting them>

[20:18] <Healer[Herusu]> <scrutinizes the metals, a faint glimmer of hope inside him>

[20:20] <Dianna_Newlett> <sinks down to the ground, feeling slightly dizzy. Why couldn't the trip be normal?>

[20:20] <Apollo[Sean]> <Artemis, slowly, steps into the cargo hold. Bracing itself against the wall, it merely sits. The hatch doesn't open, nor does the suit stir.>

[20:22] <Healer[Herusu]> <makes his way back into the cargo hold>

[20:22] <Dianna_Newlett> <holds her head, trying to make the dizzyness stop. Storm nudged her, concerned>

[20:23] <Reve_Hunter> <looks to dianna> <holds her shoulder> <"are you alright dianna?">

[20:24] <Herusu_Hunter> <hops out of the suit, looking grim>

[20:24] <Dianna_Newlett> <"my head. Fine">

[20:24] <Reve_Hunter> <waits patiently for some news of what has happened outside>

[20:25] <Herusu_Hunter> <just sits there his head in his hands> Reve.... Resume our course....

[20:26] <Reve_Hunter> <turns to dianna> <"dianna...can you contact sean?...i believe your psychic link is stronger than mine, as you've been able to develop yours">

[20:26] <Reve_Hunter> Herusu...where's sean...

[20:26] <Dianna_Newlett> <"I am not psychic">

[20:26] <Reve_Hunter> <"no? Then how do you speak like this?">

[20:26] <Herusu_Hunter> <just shakes his head> 

[20:27] <Dianna_Newlett> <"Sean started it">

[20:27] <Reve_Hunter> <walks calmly to Herusu> Herusu...Where is Sean? <more demanding>

[20:28] <Dianna_Newlett> <knows something is truly wrong>

[20:29] <Reve_Hunter> <grabs hold of Herusu's shoulders, and shakes him frantically> Goddammit Herusu, where the hell is sean?!

[20:29] <Dianna_Newlett> <Storm whines and goes to Dianna>

[20:30] <Reve_Hunter> We're heading back to the colony.

[20:31] <Reve_Hunter> <goes to the control panels and redirects transport to head back to their original spot>

[20:31] <Reve_Hunter> If you won't take control Herusu I will, but Sean would not want us to just sit down here defenseless.

[20:31] <Reve_Hunter> We'll get our bearings once we're back on the colony.

[20:32] <Herusu_Hunter> I told to you head back, did you not hear me?!

[20:32] <Reve_Hunter> I'm sorry, you didn't speak loud enough herusu. Sorry for blowing up on you...it's just...

[20:33] <Reve_Hunter> <a tear falls down her cheek>

[20:33] <Dianna_Newlett> <for once, she was glad that she was deaf. The tension in the was bad enough>

[20:33] <Reve_Hunter> <biting her lower lip they head back towards the colony>

[20:35] <Reve_Hunter> <once the transport was back on course, Rêve gently persuades Herusu to lie down and get some rest>

[20:35] <Reve_Hunter> <she then picks up her com, and attempts to contact home>

[20:36] <Reve_Hunter> <"I'm sure he's fine dianna, he's probably taking a detour and will show up any minute">