Deleted Scene: Take 3, Part 2 - The Not So Death of Lui

The Not So Death of Lui

*Lui runs in*
ISCLui: (OO) EDJ!! BBM!!!
Blackberrymew: *glares* what do YOU want?!
ISCLui: *runs to EDJ*
ISCLui: *just as he's dying, Lui pushes EDJ through a portal*
ISCLui: I want my friends
ISCLui: *stands up and glares at BBM*
Blackberrymew: ...... yeah, I want them too. dead, that is
ISCLui: (OO)
ISCLui: Ye already have one
Blackberrymew: *smiles*
ISCLui: *portal closes*
ISCLui: *looks curiously as Friend Like That comes on to his music player*
Blackberrymew: *blinks* HEY, he still has my sword!!
ISCLui: *giggles* aye
Blackberrymew: ah well... *ignores music and makes a new ice sword* there we go *smirks*
ISCLui: (OO)
ISCLui: *watches*
ISCLui: Cool sword
TdWmAcEy: Lui
ISCLui: *nods* TDW
Blackberrymew: hehe
ISCLui: *realizes he forgot his sword*
Blackberrymew: *examines ice sword's edge* should do the job....
ISCLui: ....
ISCLui: *pulls pocket knife out of his bag*
ISCLui: *facepalm*
Blackberrymew: *turns to Lui* .....that's the best ye got, huh?
ISCLui: twould seem so :P
Blackberrymew: *shrugs* can't make this any easier than it already is
ISCLui: *giggles at the next song* Just Call My Name
Blackberrymew: >_>
ISCLui: Tis going at random too ^_^
ISCLui: *looks through bag*
ISCLui: textbook, bag of chips, cookie, soda....
ISCLui: what's THAT doing in there?! *pulls out short sword*
Blackberrymew: >_> took you long enough
ISCLui: Hehe
Blackberrymew: ready then? or do you have homework to finish?
ISCLui: ....he ripped it all up...
Blackberrymew: *laughs* Aye
ISCLui: still haven't fixed that
Blackberrymew: guess you never will *shrugs*
ISCLui: (OO)
ISCLui: Why's that?
ISCLui: 'Something Different'
Blackberrymew: *charges suddenly and drives sword through Lui's shoulder* because, you won't live that long
ISCLui: (OO)
ISCLui: *pulls sword up and catches BBM's face*
ISCLui: Good ALWAYS defeats evil
ISCLui: *wonders what that says about EDJ*
ISCLui: (OO) 'Sending SOS'
Blackberrymew: *shakes head and backs up* you've got your ideals mixed, kid *slashes at Lui again*
ISCLui: *blocks the attack* *hurt arm hangs limply*
ISCLui: don't get to do it every day, do ye?
Blackberrymew: indeed not
ISCLui: *smiles*
Blackberrymew: hmph *tackles Lui and pins him to the ground, pressing sword against his throat* then again, maybe that's a good thing...
ISCLui: aye, twon't happen again if ye do that
TdWmAcEy: *blinks*
Blackberrymew: *smiles* that's the point
TdWmAcEy: this doesn’t look good
ISCLui: *watches as DJ sneaks up behind BBM*
ISCLui: Weird song choice....
ISCLui: 'Never going back to OK'
Blackberrymew: *stifles a laugh* do you know how long I've been waiting to kill you?
ISCLui: No idea
ISCLui: We never did talk about how long ISC went from the Prologue to part 26
Blackberrymew: indeed *rolleyes*
TdWmAcEy: *watches*
ISCLui: Can we talk about that?
Blackberrymew: *jams sword through Lui's other shoulder and twists sword* of course not!
ISCLui: (OO)
THEZelgius: *grabs BBM by the hair and yanks her upward* I think not
Blackberrymew: YIKES!

THEZelgius: *puts her in headlock*
ISCLui: (OO) be careful
ISCLui: Don't hurt her
Blackberrymew: LET GO!! wait, what?
ISCLui: Don't hurt her...
THEZelgius: *rolleyes* If you insist
THEZelgius: *grabs sword out of BBM's hand and crushes it*
ISCLui: ^_^
Blackberrymew: >_> there goes another one
THEZelgius: *rolleyes*
THEZelgius: I got your SOS, Lui
ISCLui: XD
ISCLui: That music player is epic
Blackberrymew: *growls* who cares about the music player?! let me go!
THEZelgius: Don't think so
TdWmAcEy: Z!
TdWmAcEy: ^_^
THEZelgius: *waves* Hey TDW
TdWmAcEy: hey
ISCLui: *hugs BBM*
Blackberrymew: (OO)
Blackberrymew: *stares into space for a bit then fights to get free again* LET GO RIGHT NOW!!!
THEZelgius: (OO)
THEZelgius: *lets go*
ISCLui: *lets go*
ISCLui: *looks at BBM* are you ok? Your arm and face are bleeding...
Blackberrymew: *breathes heavily and glares* NO, I'M NOT OK!! *turns to Z* can I borrow your sword?
ISCLui: ...
THEZelgius: pfft
THEZelgius: yeah right
ISCLui: *hands BBM a package of herbs*
ISCLui: Misty's gift
Blackberrymew: *slaps package away* I don't care!
THEZelgius: ....
ISCLui: *sniffle*
Blackberrymew: *closes eyes and clutches head with a wince* Grrr... so close....
THEZelgius: *shakes head* Give it up, BBM
Blackberrymew: *glares* you stay out of this!
THEZelgius: *rolleyes* If I did, he'd have been dead
ISCLui: (OO)
ISCLui: would not
THEZelgius: ....
Blackberrymew: *shakes head* then let me finish what I started! *swiftly creates icicle and embeds it in Lui's torso* ....now....maybe now I will remain free....
ISCLui: *gasps*
THEZelgius: *draws sword and whacks BBM broadside on the side of the head*
ISCLui: I.....uhhh..BBM?
ISCLui: *passes out*
Blackberrymew: *falls to the side unconscious*
THEZelgius: *gestures to TDW*
THEZelgius: Can ye take care of her for me?
Hannadrows: *slowly opens eyes* ...ugh... what...? *blinks to focus*
THEZelgius: (OO) That was faster than I thought....
Hannadrows: *sits up a little* ow... Z? what are…? *gasp* ...L-Lui...? (OO) ...what? How? *looks at Lui then Z then back again*
THEZelgius: .....
THEZelgius: Are ye ok?
Hannadrows: ....I....*shakes head* ....I did this.... didn't I? *starts to cry*
THEZelgius: *nods*
THEZelgius: *hands Hanna Lui's handkerchief*
Hannadrows: *wipes eyes and tries to keep from sobbing* *crawls over* ....Lui....
ISCLui: *coughs*
THEZelgius: *sits down*
Hannadrows: Lui...I...I don't...I'm so sorry... I...just... *looks down*
ISCLui: *looks up and smiles* Ha...Hanna...
Hannadrows: *hugs Lui and sobs* ...I'm so sorry. I didn't EVER want you to get hurt...
ISCLui: *nods slowly* ik
Hannadrows: *looks around swiftly* there has to be some way we can fix this... there has to... DJ?
THEZelgius: *shrugs* idk...do you know where that package went?
TdWmAcEy: hanna
TdWmAcEy: hmmm
TdWmAcEy: ^_^
Hannadrows: Macey? *stands up with a wince and looks around* ...t..there... *picks up package and sits next to Lui* Macey... can you help me? ...p-please?
TdWmAcEy: yes
TdWmAcEy: i would be glad to
ISCLui: :)
TdWmAcEy: what you need help with lass?
Hannadrows: *sniffles* t-this.. this.. *hands fumble with package* I can't help...
THEZelgius: *hands BBM some clean cloth and a canteen of water*
Hannadrows: *sniffles* thank you...
THEZelgius: aye
THEZelgius: *looks at Lui* Ye'll be alright
ISCLui: *nods*
THEZelgius: Where's EDJ?
Hannadrows: *shakily hands Macey package* there's medicine in there... I just... I can't... *sigh* *looks up* Iul? (OO)
THEZelgius: (OO)
TdWmAcEy: *grabs package carefully*
TdWmAcEy: its okay I got it
TdWmAcEy: *smiles*
Hannadrows: thanks Macey.... *lower lip trembles* Iul...I... I tried to stop her, but... and he...he just kept fighting...and ...
ISCLui: he's in the OD
THEZelgius: (OO) I see
THEZelgius: Right now, we need to focus on Lui
Hannadrows: *looks down and nods*
TdWmAcEy: okay
THEZelgius: *hands him two pills* Take those, you'll wake up later
ISCLui: (OO) ok... *takes medicine*
TdWmAcEy: there
ISCLui: *waves* see ya later…Hanna, TDW, DJ
ISCLui: *falls asleep*
Hannadrows: *tries to smile, but can't* ....he...he'll be ok...right? *holds Lui's limp hand*
THEZelgius: aye
Hannadrows: she was never supposed to get to him... she was never supposed to be NEAR him....
THEZelgius: (OO)
Hannadrows: *shakes head* how does this always happen?
THEZelgius: *shrugs*
THEZelgius: Don't worry
TdWmAcEy: did you give him the medicine?
THEZelgius: not yet, just sleeping pills
TdWmAcEy: come on!
TdWmAcEy: we have to give it to him
THEZelgius: aye
THEZelgius: *points to the icicle* We have to remove that, then pour the medicine mixed with that water in quickly
THEZelgius: *takes out the leaves and crushes them, then drops them in the water*
THEZelgius: *carefully looks over at Lui*
THEZelgius: *thinks* Hanna, ye can pull that out?
THEZelgius: Or make it poof or something...
Hannadrows: *reaches for icicle, but pulls away* ....I...I can't...I... *looks at Lui then back to the icicle* *reaches hand to it and it ever so slowly begins sliding out*
THEZelgius: *holds canteen*
Hannadrows: *icicle slides all the way out and is tossed away* *exhales a shaky breath*
THEZelgius: (OO) *pours the medicine in*
TdWmAcEy: *watches
THEZelgius: ...what happens now?
TdWmAcEy: we wait
TdWmAcEy: see if it works
THEZelgius: *nods* Misty didn't really say what happens after that
Hannadrows: *looks at Lui and tries not to burst into tears again*
THEZelgius: (OO)
Hannadrows: *whispers* if she had succeeded... if he really did...
THEZelgius: Don't think that >_>
Hannadrows: how can I not?! I almost KILLED him!
THEZelgius: Almost being the key word
THEZelgius: *watches as the wound starts to close* :o
TdWmAcEy: *nods*
TdWmAcEy: this is good
TdWmAcEy: *smiles and stands up*
Hannadrows: *stares at Lui* this won't happen again... this will never happen again...
ISCLui: *wakes up slowly* I....I saw him…
THEZelgius: (OO) LUI!
TdWmAcEy: *stands over Lui*
TdWmAcEy: saw who?...
ISCLui: *cough* Iul...
TdWmAcEy: blinks
Hannadrows: *watches without moving*
ISCLui: *looks around* ...Han..Hanna?
Hannadrows: *hugs Lui* don't ever leave me again... please...
ISCLui: *nods*
ISCLui: I won't
THEZelgius: *walks over and packs up canteen and spare medicine*
Hannadrows: *sniffles*
TdWmAcEy: how sweet...
THEZelgius: *drags TDW away*
THEZelgius: <_<
TdWmAcEy: What?
TdWmAcEy: what are you doing?!
THEZelgius: Leave them be for now
TdWmAcEy: *stomps*
ISCLui: Hanna...Iul...he's alive
THEZelgius: They need their time...
TdWmAcEy: "their time"?
THEZelgius: He goes back to being trapped in that mirror until next time we do this or when TMO actually gets back
TdWmAcEy: pfft
Hannadrows: *looks down* how? how do you know? he... I... *shakes head and looks up* how can he still be alive?
ISCLui: I pushed him through that portal right as he ...expired
ISCLui: He's alive, in semi-angel form in the OD
Hannadrows: *nods* ...I hope you're right... I didn't mean to...
ISCLui: *nods* tis ok
ISCLui: he's fine
Hannadrows: *shakes head* doesn't make what I did any less severe
ISCLui: ik
Hannadrows: *sigh*
THEZelgius: *yawns*
ISCLui: we shall work on that evil side...
ISCLui: twas EDJ's fault though :P
Hannadrows: *smiles a little* it wasn't ALL his fault... *stands up and almost falls*
ISCLui: (OO)
Hannadrows: *leans against a tree* Ugh... *holds arm and shakes head*
ISCLui: Are ye alright?
ISCLui: They didn't give ye that medicine >_>
Hannadrows: *looks at blood on hand* ...I...I'm fine...I'll live...
Hannadrows: It's fine... it's nothing I don't deserve, really... *pushes away from tree*
ISCLui: *slowly stands up*
ISCLui: *grabs Hanna's hand again and runs*
TdWmAcEy: hey!
TdWmAcEy: where you two going!?
TdWmAcEy: *stands up and starts walking after them*
THEZelgius: *holds TDW back*
TdWmAcEy: Z!
TdWmAcEy: *glares*
TdWmAcEy: let me go....
THEZelgius: <_< remember what I said earlier?
TdWmAcEy: I care not
TdWmAcEy: fine.....
ISCLui: *runs off into the sunset ((again))*
TdWmAcEy: bye then
Blackberrymew: well...that was interesting....
THEZelgius: *laughs* aye
THEZelgius: *likes the idea with EDJ*
THEZelgius: Remind me to remind you to remind me to write a note telling myself to write a note to include that in ISC
Blackberrymew: *salutes* Aye aye!
THEZelgius: ^_^
Blackberrymew: *writes* and they lived happily ever .... who scribbled this out the first time I wrote it? <_< >_>
THEZelgius: *laughs*

Deleted Scene: Take 3, Part 1 - The Death of EDJ

The Death Of EDJ


Blackberrymew: silent, that one
CrisisCloud: :P aye
Blackberrymew: *hides duct tape* yup
CrisisCloud: ......
CrisisCloud: *smirks*
Blackberrymew: *nods* now then... *stops to sharpen sword* what were we talking about?
CrisisCloud: (OO) Definitely not Lui
Blackberrymew: *wrinkles nose* certainly not
CrisisCloud: *looks around* Twas something about destruction and doom
CrisisCloud: *can't find the notes he took*
Blackberrymew: *sheathes sword* aye, something like that *shrugs*
CrisisCloud: maybe London
CrisisCloud: *writes London down in his OW book*
Blackberrymew: heh, one can only take so much of London. Gets boring after a while
CrisisCloud: *shrugs* wouldn't know
CrisisCloud: Never DID get to see that city, though lots of other places
Blackberrymew: *shrugs* does that matter?
CrisisCloud: for me, aye...for ye, not really
Blackberrymew: like I said, gets boring after a while... actually, everything gets boring after a while...
CrisisCloud: *smirks*
CrisisCloud: (OO) but not me, right?
Blackberrymew: *turns to CC* ...... you want an honest answer?
CrisisCloud: *shrugs*
Blackberrymew: that's what I thought
CrisisCloud: ....
Blackberrymew: *looks over notes* depressing... *scribbles out ending and writes new one*
CrisisCloud: interesting
CrisisCloud: *looks at poem*
CrisisCloud: *doesn't have an ending to erase*
Blackberrymew: meaning you can always write a worse ending than one you already don't have
CrisisCloud: .....true
TdWmAcEy: oh hey
Blackberrymew: *looks* how did you...? never mind... hi *smiles*
CrisisCloud: ...
TdWmAcEy: how did I what?
Blackberrymew: nothing ^_^
CrisisCloud: wow
CrisisCloud: *looks at BBM* Don't get too close to her
Blackberrymew: *raises eyebrow*
TdWmAcEy: what?
CrisisCloud: she's in a partially-evil mood and might take yer head off
TdWmAcEy: *backs up*
TdWmAcEy: oh I dislike her evil mode
CrisisCloud: ik
CrisisCloud: *laughs*
TdWmAcEy: yeah.............
Blackberrymew: *rolleyes* Oh come now, EDJ. no need to get all dramatic about it
CrisisCloud: *nods* I'm not
CrisisCloud: Twas just warning her fairly
Blackberrymew: where's the fun in that? >_>
CrisisCloud: Not going to prison
Blackberrymew: *laughs* amusing
TdWmAcEy: *stares*
TdWmAcEy: she’s scary
CrisisCloud: *nods*
Blackberrymew: .....am I, am I really?
CrisisCloud: *rolleyes* not to me
Blackberrymew: *smirks*
CrisisCloud: I almost became yer master, don't forget
TdWmAcEy: *gaps mouth*
Blackberrymew: oh stop bringing that up. how many times do I have to tell you that I was only trying to use you as a stepping stone?
CrisisCloud: *rolleyes* I'm sure
CrisisCloud: Once more, at least
TdWmAcEy: *wheezes*
Blackberrymew: *tilts head* what's her problem? awesome overdose?
TdWmAcEy: nay
CrisisCloud: *laughs* must be
CrisisCloud: just not the lethal kind
CrisisCloud: which says something on your part, wouldn't ye say?
CrisisCloud: *smirks*
Blackberrymew: *smirks* I can change that...
CrisisCloud: As can I, but we've already been there
CrisisCloud: *looks at TDW* Ye be fine, I assume
Blackberrymew: *mutters* not if I get a hold of her
TdWmAcEy: what!
CrisisCloud: pfft, good luck with that
CrisisCloud: ye make a mockery of me, quite undeservingly
TdWmAcEy: you won’t touch me
CrisisCloud: *looks at TDW* She won't...
CrisisCloud: *smirks*
CrisisCloud: You're MINE >:D
CrisisCloud: *laughs* jk
Blackberrymew: awww
CrisisCloud: Heh, ye didn't think I'd go back THAT easily, did ye?
TdWmAcEy: heh.......
Blackberrymew: ....would it be hypocritical of me if I said I hoped so?
CrisisCloud: ye hoped I'd go back, or ye hoped I wouldn't?
TdWmAcEy: *stares*
Blackberrymew: hoped you would, of course. why would I want the opposite? :P
CrisisCloud: *shrugs* Just making sure
CrisisCloud: Not like I'm any more fun that way, it would seem...
Blackberrymew: *rolleyes* the only thing bigger than you ego is your head
CrisisCloud: *laughs* I like my head the way it is
CrisisCloud: Nice try
Blackberrymew: who said I was trying?
CrisisCloud: :P I just did
CrisisCloud: Didn't ye hear me
Blackberrymew: which proves what? That I'm supposed to be paying attention? I think not
CrisisCloud: I just answered the question, no need to get testy
CrisisCloud: *smirks* not like ye can help it
Blackberrymew: would I be my awesome self if I could?
CrisisCloud: Aye, actually
CrisisCloud: *laughs*
Blackberrymew: *drums fingers* do me favor will ye?
CrisisCloud: *tilts head*
Blackberrymew: annoy me some more so I have ample reason to kill you
CrisisCloud: Or I could stick TDW in the way
CrisisCloud: And let you give ME reason to kill you
TdWmAcEy: no
TdWmAcEy: you wouldn’t
CrisisCloud: I wouldn't, ye be right
TdWmAcEy: well
TdWmAcEy: because
TdWmAcEy: everyone loves me
Blackberrymew: .... *bursts into hysterical laughter*
CrisisCloud: *watches BBM blankly*
TdWmAcEy: good
TdWmAcEy: *phew*
CrisisCloud: *laughs*
CrisisCloud: I need not kill ye
TdWmAcEy: yeah
TdWmAcEy: that’s what I thought
Blackberrymew: hehehe, though I be another story
TdWmAcEy: *looks at BBM*
TdWmAcEy: I hope that not be the case..
CrisisCloud: *nods* twould seem that way
CrisisCloud: Although I don't really see the need to kill ye atm
TdWmAcEy: there’s never a need to
Blackberrymew: *puts hand on sword* I almost killed you last time. you've proven yourself far too weak to pose any challenge
CrisisCloud: *watches*
CrisisCloud: attack her and face my wrath...again
Blackberrymew: *smirks* is that all I have to do?
CrisisCloud: .....
TdWmAcEy: are you kidding?!
TdWmAcEy: I wasn’t even trying last time!
Blackberrymew: Ik >_>
Blackberrymew: twas annoying
CrisisCloud: *rolleyes* Next time, I suggest ye do
CrisisCloud: Not like BBM can actually do anything but whine at ye from the safety of the air
TdWmAcEy: so what
TdWmAcEy: I was given powers too!
TdWmAcEy: smarts...
Blackberrymew: ...
Blackberrymew: yeah, see what good use she puts them to. XD
CrisisCloud: *stifles a laugh*
TdWmAcEy: hehe, oh I will
Blackberrymew: .... humor me....
TdWmAcEy: *glares*
CrisisCloud: *throws TDW a cryptogram*
TdWmAcEy: I don’t want to hurt you.....
Blackberrymew: were you ever capable of hurting me?
TdWmAcEy: yes
TdWmAcEy: now I am
TdWmAcEy: fool...
CrisisCloud: *thinks the cipher will take TDW long enough*
CrisisCloud: ^_^
Blackberrymew: *annoyed glare* that's not the point >_>
TdWmAcEy: *sits down* I won’t fight you, BBM....
CrisisCloud: Do the cipher instead
CrisisCloud: Twill keep ye out of trouble
TdWmAcEy: *shakes head*
Blackberrymew: *folds arms* so you're just going to let me kill you like last time? ...despite the interference in our last battle....
CrisisCloud: Heh
TdWmAcEy: nay, you can’t
CrisisCloud: I can go get him again, ye knows
TdWmAcEy: I’m not fighting
Blackberrymew: .....
CrisisCloud: *smirks*
CrisisCloud: To think that I started it by poking him, and I could end it by bringing him back out :P
CrisisCloud: Ye have a terrible weak spot
Blackberrymew: *growls*
CrisisCloud: ^_^
Blackberrymew: *draws sword and plunges it through CC*
TdWmAcEy: *jumps up*
TdWmAcEy: BBM!
TdWmAcEy: WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!
CrisisCloud: *stares at BBM*
CrisisCloud: *falls over*
TdWmAcEy: *runs to CC's limp form*
Blackberrymew: ....wow...that was too easy...
Blackberrymew: *raises eyebrow* I let you live last time. a mistake I won't soon make again
TdWmAcEy: look!
TdWmAcEy: look at him
CrisisCloud: *whispers* stay close.....
TdWmAcEy: *whispers* I’m here.....
Blackberrymew: *stares at Macey* would you stop already?! *charges*
TdWmAcEy: *stares* at CC
CrisisCloud: *rolls to his knees*
CrisisCloud: *draws sword*
TdWmAcEy: NO!
TdWmAcEy: you can’t still fight
CrisisCloud: *tries to stand up*
Blackberrymew: *slashes at Macey and spins around* eh?
CrisisCloud: *bends over slightly*
CrisisCloud: Leave her, BBM
Blackberrymew: why's that?
CrisisCloud: *points sword weakly at BBM* She....well, actually....err...
CrisisCloud: Just do it!
TdWmAcEy: *gasps*
Blackberrymew: *tilts head*
TdWmAcEy: what!
TdWmAcEy: *looks at CC*
CrisisCloud: I'll take her on myself, TDW
CrisisCloud: *staggers toward BBM*
Blackberrymew: *scoffs* you have to be kidding me! you're about to fall over as it is!
CrisisCloud: pfft
TdWmAcEy: CC.........you can’t
CrisisCloud: I can still fight
TdWmAcEy: *sighs*
TdWmAcEy: fine
CrisisCloud: *remembers herb Misty gave him*
CrisisCloud: *pulls it out, crushes it, and rubs it on the wound*
CrisisCloud: *coughs* (OO)
CrisisCloud: tingly ^_^
Blackberrymew: ...
CrisisCloud: *stands up straighter*
Blackberrymew: *shrugs* you're only prolonging your suffering
CrisisCloud: Now, like I said earlier...
CrisisCloud: Leave her!
Blackberrymew: *smirks* make me
CrisisCloud: TDW
CrisisCloud: Back away from her, I need not another dead compatriot
TdWmAcEy: *backs away*
CrisisCloud: *steps between TDW and BBM*
Blackberrymew: *smiles* it's so amusing when you don the hero.... it's... unnatural
TdWmAcEy: *grins at BBM from behind CC*
CrisisCloud: *points sword at BBM* I take after my original, what can I say?
CrisisCloud: *races toward BBM* Not gonna happen this time!
CrisisCloud: *leaps and slashes*
Blackberrymew: *swerves and blocks attack* amusing
CrisisCloud: ^_^ Thank ye
CrisisCloud: *considers doing the typical circling around BBM*
Blackberrymew: *smirks*
CrisisCloud: *shrugs*
CrisisCloud: *grabs phone*
CrisisCloud: *dials a number and waits*
Blackberrymew: (OO) *charges and leg sweeps CC*
CrisisCloud: Aye, Lui...can ye co....*falls*
CrisisCloud: *hacks at BBM's legs as she's passing bye*
Blackberrymew: *jumps and makes a grab for the phone*
CrisisCloud: *lets her have it*
CrisisCloud: Talk to him, why don't ye?
CrisisCloud: ^_^
Blackberrymew: *picks up phone and flies into the air* ....uh...um... I hate your guts, bye! *hangs up*
CrisisCloud: (OO)
CrisisCloud: *waits for Lui*
CrisisCloud: *gets up*
CrisisCloud: *looks for TDW*
CrisisCloud: What have ye done with her?!
TdWmAcEy: *waves from tree*
CrisisCloud: *sigh of relief* Good
Blackberrymew: *facepalm* seriously, you freak out way too often
CrisisCloud: *facepalm*
TdWmAcEy: *falls from tree and lands on feet softly*
Blackberrymew: *dives from the air and shoves sword through CC again* let's end this, shall we?
CrisisCloud: *stares at BBM* Not this time
Blackberrymew: *blinks*
CrisisCloud: *spins around, wrenching BBM's sword out of her hand*
Blackberrymew: Ack
CrisisCloud: *gasps*
TdWmAcEy: *flinches*
CrisisCloud: *pulls it out*
Blackberrymew: *looks at sword* .... I'm gonna need that...
CrisisCloud: not anymore
CrisisCloud: *points both swords at BBM*
TdWmAcEy: * steps a closer to the fight*
CrisisCloud: *coughs*
Blackberrymew: ah, so the cheater side of you IS winning this battle
CrisisCloud: (OO)
CrisisCloud: *spits out blood* twould seem that way, wouldn't it?
Blackberrymew: *smiles*
CrisisCloud: *looks* Where IS he?!
TdWmAcEy: CC, you sure you okay?
TdWmAcEy: *stares*
Blackberrymew: who cares? he'll be dead before any help shows up! *creates sword of ice*
CrisisCloud: *watches*
CrisisCloud: *hacks at ice sword with brutal strength*
Blackberrymew: (OO) *looks at sword* well... now ye chopped it in half... *smiles* you ARE winning
CrisisCloud: (OO) *gasps*
CrisisCloud: *stabs through BBM's arm*
CrisisCloud: *hopes Lui brings medicine*
TdWmAcEy: CC your bleeding too much!
CrisisCloud: *nods* ik
TdWmAcEy: you can’t keep on fighting!
CrisisCloud: that medicine is as much for me as it is for her
CrisisCloud: *coughs violently*
Blackberrymew: *holds arm with a growl* what's that supposed to mean?!
CrisisCloud: *rolleyes* can't have ye dying in his arms now...
CrisisCloud: it was never about me...
Blackberrymew: ....
CrisisCloud: *coughs and loses his balance*
CrisisCloud: *falls to his knees again*
Blackberrymew: ...you are SO sick. You need to die...right now... *freezes CC in ice and walks over*
CrisisCloud: ....deja vu....
Blackberrymew: maybe... only this time, I win
CrisisCloud: *EDJ passes out*

Deleted Scene: Take 2 - Killing Spree Anyone?

Killing Spree Anyone?


Cryptic) *walks in* Hanna, I decided that you are of no more use to me. Good-bye. *shoots Hanna*

Kandi) *walks in* HANNA! hi Cryptic! Long time no see! How goes it?

(Cryptic) Oh, same old, same old. just busy killing off people, you know the usual.

(Kandi) Really?! ^_^ I should try that sometime. Sound fun!!

George) *walks in* a killing spree?! YAY! I've always wanted to try one of those!

(Cryptic) GEORGE?!?! You are DEAD! Get out of here! *shoots George* Ahhh... that's better...

(Kandi) Does this mean I can have Lui?

(Cryptic) Oh... Sure! Let's go get him!!

(Kandi) YAY!!!!!

*they walk off to the tower*

(Cryptic) So... how do we break into this popsicle stand?

(Kandi) hhhmmm...

(Cryptic) *whispers* threes

(Kandi) Maybe we could just open the door?

(Cryptic) ... I KNEW THAT!

*they walk in*

(Kandi) So... which mirror do you think he's in?

(Cryptic) *shrugs* i don't know. Here, I've got an idea. *starts shooting every mirror in sight*

(Kandi) (OO) *shrugs* that works

(Kandi) I've got it! Let's use Mirror Begone Spray!!

(Cryptic) ^_^

(Kandi) Here! *hands Cryptic a spray bottle*

(Cryptic) Thanks!

*they start spraying all over the place*

(Cryptic) Oh! And it's pine scented! niice!

Lui) *walks in* Oh, hi! Can I help?

(Kandi and Cryptic) Sure!! *hands him a bottle*

(Lui) Oh... why are we doing this anyway?

(Kandi)... I'm not sure... I think it's so we can get DJ out of a mirror so he can marry a unicorn named BBM. *turns to Cryptic* right?

(Cryptic) *shrugs* I think so.

(Lui) Oh, OK!

(Jester) *walks in* hi guys! I came back form the dead!

(Kandi) JESTER!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Jester) ^_^

Jester) *turns to Cryptic* Dude, you are bad news. Goodbye. *waves* *shoots Cryptic*

(Lui) ...

(Kandi) *phew* Thank you. He was giving me the creeps!

(Lui) Now, Lady Kandi, who do you choose?

(Jester) Hey! You are supposed to get that Hanna girl, Kandi is mine!

(Lui) but... she's dead.

(Jester) So?

(Lui) I'll fight you for her!

(Kandi) (OO)

*Jester and Lui get in this huge fight*

(Kandi) This looks like a job for... Fighter begone spray! *sprays Jester and Lui*

*Jester and Lui POOF!*

(Kandi) ahhh.. piece and quiet...

THE END

Deleted Scene: Take 1 - April Fool's

April Fool's

(George) Aye, Lady Eve. *follows Eve to the ship*

(Eve) George.... by the way... HOW DO YOU STOP THIS THING?!?!?! GEORGE!!!!! ACK! *her bike starts heading for George's. She jumps off into the water and runs her bike into George's* KA-BAM!!! *HUGE explosion*

(Hanna) I... *closes eyes* ....Can you take me to Lui?

(Cryptic) If that is what your heart desires.

(Brady) *rushes over to Hanna and Cryptic* Hanna! *slashes at Cryptic* Leave her alone!

(Cryptic) *turns and blocks attack* You won't stop the CS from achieving their goal! They will destroy Earth eventually. I may be working for them, but as long as I get out of this rotting world, I don't care.

(Brady) I will protect the chosen ones!

(Cryptic) Over my dead body!

(Brady) That can be arranged! *slashes Cryptic's throat*

(Cryptic) Ugh... But.... the Orca... *dies*

(Brady) *turns to Hanna* Are you all right?

(Hanna) *glares with red eyes* You ruined my chance at freedom! *swiftly pulls eternal knife from boot and stabs Brady*

(Brady) ...I loved you...

(Hanna) ...and I hated you....and now you die. *smirks*

(Brady) *dies*

*all of a sudden, back in La'Esk Misty gets a sudden urge...*

(Misty) Naomi.

(Naomi) Yeah? Whatcha want?

(Misty) Why don't you just confess that yes you do love Ace?

(Naomi and Ace) WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!??!?!?!

(Alzymus) *just watches and backs away slowly*

(Misty) Well? It's true!

(Naomi) *glares at Misty*

Hanna) *cleans off knife* Hmph, guess I have to find my own way to the CS.

(Vix) Brady! *runs to Brady's body* ...I knew I should have asked you for those Laker tickets before we left port. Now I'll never see the game! *looks at Hanna* you wouldn't happen to have...

(Hanna) *raises eyebrow*

(Vix) ...no, I guess not... *checks through Brady's pockets for loose change* AHA! Here they are! ^_^ Thanks anyway. *walks off*

(Hanna) *shrugs* Well, I could commandeer of one these pirate ships. *calmly flies to a ship* *as the pirates begin to attack, waves come up on both sides of the ship* *thousands of icicles shoot from the waves of water and embed themselves in most of the pirates on that ship* *the rest of the pirates jump overboard* ...no help here...

(Vix) *comes back* On second thought, can I come with you?

(Hanna) No

(Vix) ...why not?

(Hanna) Because I said so. *shrugs* That should be enough to make anyone flee in terror.

(Eve) *swims over to pirate ship* EDJ! A little help!

(EDJ) OH! *flies over and gets her out. they fly over to the Orca* There.

(Eve) Thanks. *looks down* ... oh... no...

*sees the kraken grab hold of the pirate ship and drag it under*

(EDJ) DJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *facepalm*

(Eve) (OO) I. Am so sorry, EDJ

(EDJ) *shrugs* Why? I'm not. I just wish he hadn't been using my good swords.

(Eve) Oh. Yeah...

(Hanna) You want to take out those guys?

(Vix) Sure... *sets Orca on fire*

(Hanna) There, now they will no longer stand in my way. Oh, by the way, do you know where the Clocktower is?

(Vix) ...er...no....

(Hanna) Then you are of no further use to me *guts Vix with the knife* Now... *turns back to battle* ....who can get me where I need to go?

(Alzymus) *flies up to Hanna* I can help!

Hanna) Great! *flies with Alzymus to La'Esk port*
*groups (or what's left of them) rejoin* ....hi....

((So now, Ace, Naomi, Misty, Alzymus, Zione and Hanna are together))

(Misty) Oh, Hi Hanna!

(Hanna) ...yeah, whatever... We're looking for Lui remember? Let's just get on with it. I'm bored.

(Naomi) So am I. Well, the perfect cure of boredom is... *stabs Ace with sword* ^_^ That's better.

(Misty) :O

*and all of a sudden... a mirror in the CS tower falls. And SHATTERS!*

(Hanna) *giggles* *ahem* Now where's that... *looks around* Wow...there's just a giant tower...with a giant clock on it...in the middle of nowhere... *shrugs* We're off to see the Clocktower... Oh, by the way... *kills Misty* ...that was for just being nice.

(Alzymus) .... wow. You just killed my lovers cousin!!!!!! HOW COULD YOU?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Oh, C! My love! I am so sorry!

(Hanna) *raises eyebrow* You're loud and annoying. One more peep out of you and face death.

(Alzymus) But...C...

(Hanna) *chops off Alzymus' head* Like I said...

(Zione) You just...

(Hanna) You want some? Plenty more where that came from.

(Zione) ...er...no thanks...

(Hanna) Good. *nods* The only reason you keep your life is because you annoyed my counterpart half to death. ...that and I need you to blow an entrance into this joint.

(Zione) (OO) Ok. *blows off entrance while Naomi is standing right next to it* whoops. Oh well. Takes care of that problem.

(Hanna) Super, she was starting to creep me out with all the cat parts of her anyway. Worried she was going to try to claw my wings off or something. Glad to be rid of her. *walks into clocktower* *guards run up* Take them out for me, will you?

(Guard) Aye-aye sir!

(Hanna) *rolls eyes* Fine, whatever. *creates a blizzard and freezes every guard into a frozen statue* Let's go. *calmly walks through hallway*
*more guards show up* You're turn, Zione.

(Zione) (OO) *is afraid* You know... never mind all this. *goes and jumps in bottomless pit*

(Hanna) Ugh, it's so hard finding good help these days. *creates two walls of ice and squishes the guards between them* There. *walks into a room and sees a shattered mirror* ....WHAT?!?! I came all this way and he's already dead?!?! What's the point?! *eyes turn blue again* ....what? L...Lui...? *screams* LUI!!!! *drops to knees and begins sobbing*

*Lui walks in eating a sandwhich* ... huh? Who are you? *looks over Hanna's shoulder* Where's the others? What are you doing here? *GASP!* WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY MIRROR?!?!?!?!?!?!

(Hanna) *turns* ...Lui...? LUI!!!! * jumps up and glomps Lui* I thought I'd never see you again!! I thought you were dead!!

(Lui) *blinks* you mean I'm not?

(Hanna) ....you mean you are?

(Lui) *turns to reader* *shrugs* I don't know. you decide.

(Reader) ....just kiss already!

(Hanna) ... You keep out of this! *kills reader*

If you just read this, you have been a part of the biggest murder in the world! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

(Lui) *shoots Hanna* I forgot to mention the brainwashing.

Another year already?

Another year has come and gone… again.
ISC is far overdue for a post… again
And our coauthors are busy… as usual.

You’ve heard it all before, I don’t have to remind you.


Unbeknownst to most of our ISC followers, the coauthors have inadvertently followed an alternate course. Sure, we’d all love for Hanna’s evil self to be destroyed, the CS to be stopped, and Lui to be rescued. Not necessarily in that order.

However, there are times when the coauthors become… exceptionally destructive. There have been several alternate endings written for ISC. Most of them haven’t ended well. In fact, I can’t remember one that has….

April Fool’s. Every character was brutally annihilated for the sake of a practical joke.

Christmas: A song was rewritten in the event that Hanna turns into Shard and gruesomely kills most of the others, leaving Misty and DJ scarred for life and EDJ discussing movie rights with a lawyer.

The longest and most progressive ending has taken ISC down an incredible path, one long enough to span into a perspective sequel.

Because there is no possible way to get ISC moving any faster than it has been over the past few months (and believe me, it actually HAS been moving), I have decided to show you some of these “deleted scenes”, if you will.

Ready?

Here goes.


First alternate ending of 2011:


*Brady gets run over and dies*

Misty: Oops. Oh well... *hits the gas and plows through the entrance to the city*

*car keeps driving at insane speeds and ends up running over the entire caravan with DJ and Hanna*

Alzymus: I had to do SOMETHING while ye were in the store...modifying cars apparently wasn't the right choice :P

Part Twenty-Five

Misty: *In La'Esk* *whomp* Oh, ow. I forgot to brace myself. ugh... Is everyone here?

Ace: *Looks around to see a wasteland of gray, futile sand, a darkened gray sky, and dead trees* La'Esk... Has changed...

Naomi: I'll say! Geez, if the eastern plains look THIS bad, I'd hate to see what the Field of Esperia looks like... Scary stuff...

Misty: *looks around* huh. What did it used to look like?

Ace: *Deep thought* You really ought to know, Iris...-- Uh, Misty...

Naomi: It was all green and beautiful. It was prettier than Falmira, which is where we came from.

Misty: ... Iris? *turns* I don't see anyone. Maybe that little transporter didn't do any good to your head. Do... do you think that maybe the DC destroyed this place and that's why there was a big X?

Alzymus: I certainly hope not, but that's a big possibility. Looks like chemical warfare to me.

Misty: What do you mean?

Alzymus: It's a technology Tellius has been working on over the last few months, and I fear they've conducted a test with them right here.

Misty: Oh. I see. But, where are the docks? That's where the others are going to be.

Ace: Well I certainly hope they didn't destroy the rest... It was so beautiful.

Naomi: If this is the work of the CS, that's all the more reason to take them down!

Ace: Yes... Um, sorry about that, Misty, you just... Remind me of someone.

Misty: Oh, I do? Huh, that's strange. Who? If you don't mind my asking.

Ace: Well, apparently, a girl named Iris... *chuckles*

Misty: *rolls eyes* I knew that but... whatever. *hears something* What is that? It's coming from my bag. *looks inside* It's my phone! *answers phone* Hello?

Sarah: Misty! *sigh of relief* I'm so glad you're alright.

Misty: ... What do you mean? Is their something I should know about?

Sarah: She's there!

Misty: Who?

Sarah: Eve!

Misty: *stares straight ahead in disbelief* WHAT?!

Sarah: Misty, be careful ok? I want you to get home safely.

Misty: ... Ok, I'll. I'll try. I haven't seen her in... a long time.

Sarah: I know. Want me to bring you back? They would understand.

Misty: *thinks*... No. But if I need you, I'll call.

Sarah: Be careful. Bye.

Misty: Bye Sarah. *Sigh* *stares into space and thinks* How? How did you find me! Can't you just leave me alone! *sigh* Where were we? Oh right. Which direction do we need to be going?

Ace: Straight... *points* That way. To the southwest.

Misty: Ok. Just... keep an eye out.

Alzymus: Two, as often as I can spare them.

Ace: Misty... I want to ask you something. Why is it that you think you have to continue to help us?

Naomi: ...

Misty: *Keeps walking without looking back* ... Why do you care? I could ask you the same question. Why is it you think you have to continue helping us?

Naomi: Don't turn this around on him, he asked you a question first.

Ace: ... I am with A--... Brady. And I can't forsake him as long as I live.

Misty: ... Ok then, Why do you ask? Does it bother you that I'm here? *thinks* Why is he even asking these questions? I mean, it's not like I'm in the way. I'm trying to help. But... what if I am in the way? What if I really am not being of much help? I mean, I haven't exactly been there with Hanna and DJ. I've gotten lost with these... jokers. And it seems as if we have all lost sight of what we are really after. Lui. After Brady showed up... wait, after Brady showed up, we didn't seem to be looking for Lui anymore. We were going after something else. At least it seems to me. What if Brady is trying to keep us away from Lui?! Hmm... I think I'm going a bit overboard with this. But... I don't know. If I know something and I don't say anything it could jeopardize the mission. But... should I say something...

Ace: Why would you think that? I'm merely curious... You're... You're making this out to be something bigger than it is. Now let's just calm down.

Naomi: Don't be stupid, Ace. We both know what we want might not be what they want.

Misty: Hmm... Maybe so. I just have a lot on my mind right now. It just seems to me we have to get to get back to the others and do what we really came here for, to find Lui.

Ace: Is that what you really came here for?

Misty: Uhh... yeah? What do you think I came here for?

Alzymus: *points to self* Am I the only one who knows what he's here for?

Misty: Wait, who? Lui? Yeah, I guess... I don't know why he was sent here.

Ace: *nonchalantly* Well, I guess if that's your motive, then there's no more questions asked...

Misty: ... That was easy.

Alzymus: Well then.

Naomi: Lets hurry up and go... This place smells weird. Not to mention it's got this creepy aura feel to it.

Alzymus: Aye, that it does. Lead on.

Misty: *follows*


*scene switch*

Hanna: Exactly how does the CS fit into all this? What are they capable of? *quizzically turns to DJ* And what were you thinking of that would involve the CS?

DJ: Well ok, but if Iul does something up there, I'm blaming it on you. *turns to Hanna* I have no idea what you and Brady are talking about.

Hanna: *stares at DJ* I never thought of the CS till Brady said something... Very well. I trust you. Back to the question... *turns to Brady* Are you going to tell us why they're such a threat?

Brady: Well, it's because if they get a hold of either of you, they will be half way to... *Thinks before going on*
They will be halfway to using Thorae as a weapon against Earth.

Hanna: ...okay then...that makes loads of sense... Now I have to worry about other people using me as a WMD... Yep, that's just great. As if it weren't bad enough that I'm already a threat to my friends, now I'm an even greater threat to Earth. It can't possibly get any better than this...

DJ: How could I possibly be used as a weapon? I'm nothing special...or at least I thought so.

Brady: It may not make any sense right now, but you will understand more once we confront the CS. Until then, your prime concern should be keeping your evil side in check. Trust me, that's all your really need to worry about.

Hanna: *glares at Brady* Don't dare tell me what my priorities are. I know well enough how powerful she has become. I know I need to keep her under control and I know she is steadily finding it easier to get out... But keeping her in check is NOT my primary concern.

EDJ: *walks in* Speaking of evil sides...

DJ: *turns* Oh good, you're here.

Brady: I say to keep her in check because we may still need her.

Hanna: Need her?! No one can possibly use her for anything other than evil. She is a catastrophic force whose sole end is destruction itself. People like her... no... people like me should never even exist in the first place. *turns to DJ and EDJ* And I'm sorry about what she said earlier... the death threats.

EDJ: Apology accepted.

Hanna: *somewhat surprised* Really?

EDJ: One's actions while under the evil influence should not be counted against their better nature.

Hanna: That is... *looks down* ...very kind of you. *sigh* Thanks. I don't deserve to be forgiven so easily...

EDJ: How could I do anything less than what was done for me by the greatest of sacrifices?

Hanna: *looks at EDJ with a confused expression* What?

EDJ: There was a great man who once lived a perfect life. He was the greatest friend any person could ever have. And he died to forgive me. You know some of the horrible things I've done, and this man would die for me? How could I do anything less?

Hanna: *narrows eyes as she thinks this over* A perfect life? What could EDJ possibly... the only one who... unless he's talking about... *eyes widen* You couldn't possibly mean... you... you can't mean... *whispers in a voice filled with fear* Him.

EDJ: Ah, so you know of Whom I speak. His death was not in vain, as death could not hold Him. He died not only for me, but for every other person that ever lives, including you, Hanna.

Hanna: .....I know..... *starts to cry* ....but...I can't...I can't be forgiven...not after purposefully ignoring Him for so long....

EDJ: He tells us that if we confess our sins to Him, He'll forgive our sins and cleanse us from them. There is no sin so great as to separate us from His love.

Hanna: Yes... but... I'm afraid. Afraid of letting go. Afraid of failing. Afraid of... everything...

EDJ: Tell it to Him, and let Him take your fears.

Hanna: ....I'm not sure He will listen... I'm far too... evil. I was created... the day Savannah decided to follow Him. I was created out of everything she left behind. The evil I have.... isn't just mine. It is all the evil Anna and Kandi would have. This evil is the combination of all three of us. ....I was fit for destruction from the beginning.

Brady: *thinks* Him?... Who in blazes are they talking about?... Oh... They mean that ancient religious stuff. So, even all the people they have slain do not count as unforgivable? Strange...

Hanna: *sigh* Even...even if I do... decide to live for Him... I would never be able to stay faithful.
I was created from evil. I can only remain evil. I have no choice...

*flashback*

Anna: Sometimes hope seems to disappear completely. It's still there, just hidden in the shadows. But every once in a while, the light shines through, dispelling all doubt and fear, bringing hope to those in darkness.

Hanna: ...what are you getting at?

Anna: No matter what happens...no matter what anyone else may tell you, I want you to know that you always a choice.

*end of flashback*

Hanna: *Whispers to herself* Can He really help me? Can He really... save... me? Or maybe the real question is... will I let Him?

EDJ: He is mighty to save anyone who will have Him.

Hanna: But I...I don't think I can. I will only fail Him. I will never become the person I should be.

EDJ: He says that through our weaknesses and failures, He makes us strong.

Hanna: Why do you continue to believe there is hope for me? I'm nothing but a lost cause. Why does anyone continue to believe in me? I don't understand. I should have been left to die a long time ago.

Brady: If you had died, no efforts to save Earth would have been possible. Not only that, but it seems you have some pretty close friends who would have been devastated to see you go. No... If you had died, there wouldn't have been much hope.
Let me put it in terms of religion. You are His tool for saving all of mankind from the brink of obliteration... DJ as well. You and he make a great team... It sometimes makes me wish I could feel like that.

Hanna: Pfft, some team. *looks at DJ* One minute my recklessness nearly gets you killed, the next minute I have to stop my own evil from hurting you. *sighs* I never asked for this. I'm no hero. *winces and holds head in hands* I don't want this!

EDJ: And running away from your problems isn't going to help you any. You have to give it to Him, or else you'll be stuck trying to hide from yourself. And what kind of life is that? Believe me, I should know.

Hanna: I'm not running away... I just... *shuts eyes and grimaces in pain* I can't keep doing this... I can't keep hiding... he's right.

EDJ: You need to deal with this sometime or another. You want us to leave so you can think?

Brady: *lowers eyes into a glare* Hmph. Enough pep-talk from me...
Get it together Hanna. I don't need you spilling yourself all over the battlefield. If you couldn't handle this, you'd be dead already. *Tosses Hanna a card*
Don't forget about your other option.

Hanna: *stares at the card* ...maybe...maybe I should just let him go...maybe...I should... Ack! *drops to knees and holds head* Why?! Why now?! *sits like that for a few seconds then calmly stands up and throws the card back to Brady*
Thanks, but no thanks. I need to finish what I started. That won't happen unless we get to Lui. *glares at EDJ with red eyes* Hehe, you're good. You're really good. You had her going with that last bit. I mean, feigned empathy? That's low even for you. For a minute there, I was actually afraid she was going to make a choice.

*girl opens door and walks in* *looks shocked* ... Is this room 315? Because that's what it said on the sign and... y'all are in here. And they told me this is my room. And hey! Neat eyes!

Hanna: Thanks. *smiles sweetly* Well, as you can see, I'm using this room. Maybe yours is down the hall.

Girl: You’re welcome. Ok, I'll check. *checks door number* Oh, I am sorry. This is 314, I'm next door. Maybe I'll see you around! I'm going to La'Esk, so I'll be on a while. *as she walks out she sticks a bug on the wall without them noticing* Maybe now, I can find exactly where you are...

EDJ: Riight. *looks around* Hey, where'd DJ go? I thought he was here with us!

Hanna: *friendly smile vanishes* Don't know, don't care. Maybe he decided to get a life and stop following me around. What's with you guys anyway? What, you think we're the fantastic four or something?! This is my room, so get out. Shoo. Get lost.

Girl: *this occurs as they are talking* *she starts to walk to her room* Ok, now I just need to get to my room... *opens her room door and locks it once inside* ooookkkk... *opens laptop* Now, where are we at.

Laptop: "EDJ: Riight. Hey, where'd DJ go? I thought he was here with us!"

Girl: Good, it works. But... where is he? That could be a problem.

EDJ: *sighs* Alright. *walks out, and thinks* I suppose it's in His hands now. I should go check on DJ...I bet he left for our room.

Girl: hmmm... I wonder where they are headed...

EDJ: *walks over to room and looks inside* DJ? Hmm...not here. And it's getting pretty late too...

Girl: Hmmm... all's quiet on the Western front. I guess I'll go on the deck, but so I don't miss anything important... *picks up thing that looks like bluetooth and sticks in ear* There, now I can still hear them.

*walks out of the room onto the deck* Misty, where are you? You know I didn't do it. Can't you forgive me? Pfft... like that's going to happen... No one could ever forgive me. *sigh* *leans up against the rail/wall of the ship*


*scene switch*


EDJ: *sighs* I'll just wait here for him, I guess. He'll be back in sooner or later.
*prays* Lord, I pray that you will guide Hanna's heart. Lead her to you.
*sits down on bed and instantly falls asleep*

Brady: *warps out of room* I much prefer the future... People in these days are so depressing.
*Looks to the horizon* *thinks* Well, the sun's beginning to set. Too bad... The sun is more invigorating for fighting...
Honestly, Hanna... If you don't stop this breakdown I'm going to leave you. And if that happens... So will your friends. They don't realize how fragile an alliance is. What idiots... What simplistic, innocent little....
And what's with all the pop-culture references?!


*scene switch*


Hanna: Ah, that's better. They've all gone. *sits in chair and props feet on nearby table* Seriously, I can't understand why they won't just leave me alone. Were it not for the fact that they can get me to my destination, they would all be dead by now. *sits thinking for a few moments in silence* One of these days, I'm going to be free of this. I'm not letting some pitiful version of myself stay in control. It's impossible to believe she's actually been able to keep me at bay for this long.

Girl: Dead? I better hurry and figure out what's going on. I can't risk her dying.

Brady: *walks around the ship, not really having anything in mind, and walks down into the passenger deck* *Bumps into a young woman and she drops her bag*
Oh-- Uh, excuse me... *Helps her to her feet as he kicks her bag into the air and catches it.*
*Hands her the bag*

Brady: My apologies.

Woman: Oh... Um, it's okay... I... I.....

Brady: *confused look* Uhh....

Woman: Th-thanks.... *runs down the hallway*

Brady: *watches her run off* I wonder what that was all about... And what's she doing going to La'Esk, anyway?

Girl: Well... that was awkward. Hmm... I guess I'll go to my room then. *walks in room and closes door*


Hanna: *gets up from chair and walks around the room a bit* *stands in front of mirror and just stares at her reflection* ...I will crush you...
Aaaugh!! *suddenly falls to the ground clutching head in pain* You can’t control me forever, so stop trying! This frequent switching is actually starting to hurt!! Ack! You enjoy tearing yourself apart?!?! If you don’t stop...Augh!! *passes out*


*scene switch*


Girl: *in room there's a chair, a desk, and a bed with one side up against a wall* *sigh* Why do things need to be so difficult. And why do I feel so different here? So... I don't know. Not bad I suppose. It's a very strange feeling. *looks at hands and pats self* I feel the same, but at the same time... I don't. *sits on bed and leans against wall* Hmm I guess I'll go to the kitchen. I haven't eaten in forever. *goes to kitchen to make sandwich*
*heads back to room* *in the hall she thinks* What am I going to do about him though... I didn't even think about it. He won't take leaving lightly. Not. At. All. *walks in room to see note on desk* Huh? What's this? *sets sandwich down and pick up note* ... It's from him. *reads* Part one of the plan is complete, meet me in room 418 in 15 minutes. Cryptic *looks up into mirror* Is this who I really am? I this who I want to be? A person who hurts my other's friends? *she sits in the chair and finishes her sandwich which takes about 6 minutes* I guess I should go see him. Wait, part one. *thinks* what was part one... *gets worried expression on face* Oh yeah... DJ... *sighs and walks to room 418* Here goes nothing. *knocks on door*


*scene switch*


DJ: *wakes up in a dark, quiet room* Ugh...what's going on here? Iul? *tries to stand up but realizes he is chained to the wall* What is this?

Unknown: *enters the room, his face hidden by the shadows* Ah, good to see you up again.

DJ: If only the feeling was mutual. Where am I?

Unknown: Ye be aboard the Orca, my friend. We couldn't have you on that ship when the attack takes place, now could we?

DJ: Attack?!

Unknown: You heard me right. Pirates are waiting in ambush not more than an hour from now at the cruiser's current rate. Your mission to rescue the chosen one ends here, I'm afraid.

DJ: The chosen one? My friends.....one hour?

Unknown: Correct. *steps forward out of the shadows* We cannot allow this to go any further than it has. You and your friends have caused quite a stir in Thorae, a stir that should never have happened. You should have been killed at the Rift.

DJ: Cryptic! Just you watch, they'll survive whatever you and the CS throw at them. I believe in them.

Cryptic: We shall see about that, my friend. We shall see. If you'll excuse me, I have pressing matters to attend to now. *exits the room and leaves DJ alone again*


*scene switch*


Hanna: *wakes to find herself in a dark room* Where am I? *hears a child crying so she stands up and looks around* Hello...?

*sees a young girl sobbing next to two bodies lying on the ground not far away*

Girl: *looks up at her with absolute hate* You! You did this!

Hanna: *stares wide-eyed at the bodies* What? I... What are you talking about?

Girl: Murderer! I saw you kill them! I saw you! Why did you come back? Do you want to kill me too?!

Hanna: *takes a few steps back* ...No...I...

Girl: *hateful tone softens to a whisper* Why? Why did you kill my parents?

Hanna: ...I...

*spins around to run, but jumps back when she sees her evil self in front of her*

Evil Hanna: *smirks* You will not escape me. *draws sword*

Hanna: What do you want from me?!

Evil Hanna: I need control. The only way to destroy you is by slaying everyone you love. *plunges the sword through Hanna*

Hanna: Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhh! *jolts awake on the floor in her room, shaking and gasping violently* Wha-where? *looks around*
*breathing slows and eventually returns to normal*
That dream again... but the end... was different... So that’s what she wants... *heavy sigh* Why is this getting so much harder...?
*uneasily stands, but almost falls and holds onto the edge of the table for support*
Ugh... I can feel another headache coming... I need some fresh air.*instead of walking, uses wings to fly out of the room and up to the deck*


*scene switch*


Brady: I wonder when everybody is going to stop calling me by this stupid fake name. *Sighs* I hope nobody else dies once we reach La'Esk. It's more dangerous there than anything we've faced yet.
*Looks to the moonlit ocean as they sail* Looks like it's time we get a little extra help.

Alright Vix. You can show me your stuff now.

Woman: *Appears about ten feet away from Brady*
Hmm... What stuff do you want me to show you? *Walks closer to Brady*

Brady: Knock it off, alright? I really wish Doc had prepared someone else for this mission instead of you.

Vix: Aw, someone’s in a grumpy mood today. *softly clings to Brady's arm* Mind telling me what's the matter?

Brady: Well what you're doing right now isn't making me too ecstatic. *Pulls arm away from Vix*
I'm ok, as long as we can just get this mission over with soon. We haven't come all this way to let Hanna die.

Vix: That spoiled little brat, huh? How many times have you saved her life? When was the last time she really appreciated you? I don't even think she considers you in her little "circle of friends".

Brady: Don't say stuff like that. She knows what she's doing. And I trust DJ to take care of her, which is why I think you and I should go ahead of them and make sure that there aren't any Ala'ci outposts in their path. If there are, we just take 'em out.

Vix: *obviously trying to put the moves on again* Just the two of us, huh? I like the sound of that. *gives a sly smile*

Brady: Cut it out... this is business. I don't want a repeat of... You know.


*scene switch*


Hanna: *slowly flies to the front of the ship deep in thought* What am I afraid of? Change? I don’t know...
*sits on the bowsprit of the ship, looking up at the sky* Ugh, what’s wrong with me?! I’m on a downward spiral from which there is no return and here I am still thinking there is hope! *Sigh* I’m getting worse with every passing moment. Ever since I got to Thorae, she’s been finding it easier and easier to- *gasps as a look of realization sweeps her face* *whispers* the portal...? I’m reverting back to my original self. I can’t stop this. There’s no way I can hold her back for much longer.
*sadly looks up at a star* How long can you wait for me? ...Lui, no matter what it takes, I will free you...


*scene switch*


Cryptic: *opens the door* You're early. Well then, are you ready to wreak havoc, my darling?

Eve: *walks in room* Cryptic, you sure you want to go through with this?

Cryptic: Ready as ever, of course. You're not wavering, are you? It's the only way, you know.

Eve: Well... No but... don't you think kidnapping DJ was a bit extreme?

Cryptic: Don't forget, we need at least one of the two of them, or the deal with the CS is off. This way we get him AND take out the others as well.

Eve: I'm still not sure what the deal was again. Take out the others?! What about MY other? Are we taking her out? Can you explain it one more time?

Cryptic: Of course, my darling. This HAS come awful sudden for you, hasn't it? Once we deliver either Hanna or DJ to the CS command, they let me go free and give us the reward- a transporter to the world of our choice. As for your other, that's up to you. I won't interfere with her if you wish me to not. She's not on the boat right now anyway, correct?

Eve: *nods* I see... what exactly are we going to do? I would rather you leave her alone. *thinks* If I can at least keep one safe, maybe she can save the others... And no, she's not on the boat.

Cryptic: I can't imagine how strange it must be to be attached to an other like you and the others are.

Eve: You get used to it after 2 years I suppose. *sigh*

Cryptic: Anyway, right now we're just going to signal the pirates to attack this cruiser, and then take out the little heroes before they can prevent anything. After that, we return to the Orca and bring DJ to the Clocktower. Then we're free to go wherever your beautiful heart desires.

Eve: So we just let the others die?

Cryptic: You have a problem with that? It rids the world of a few distractions, and we live happily ever after. A perfect storybook ending, wouldn't you say? Now, we should get going before anything comes up.

Eve: *take a step back* *thinks* *decides to play along* No, I suppose not. *walks over to table with bowl of fruit on it* So... *picks up banana* *turns to Cryptic* What do we do first?

Cryptic: The captain's deck. There's a beacon up there we can use to signal the pirates. *thinks* She's worrying me. I thought we'd gone over this already...she isn't trying to cross me, is she? If she does, I'll crush her like the bug she is.

Eve: Got it.

Cryptic: *opens the door and takes Eve's hand* Come, my darling. On to destiny! *leads her quietly up to the deck and points out Hanna* There's the other one they want.

Eve: *looks* I see. *turns to Cryptic* Why don't we take them both? Wouldn't that be better?

Cryptic: It would, but our first priority is signaling the pirates. Then we figure out what to do with her and the others. *continues walking up to where the captain's deck is*

Eve: hhhmmm... *looks at Hanna* *turns back to Cryptic* Ok.

Cryptic: *thinks for a moment* On second thought, maybe you can go keep an eye on her while I take care of the captain. Just stay out of her sight...shouldn't be too hard with her head in the clouds like that. I'll be back in a few minutes. *leaves Eve on the deck*

Eve: Ok. *thinks* Well, she's doesn't know I'm with him, so no reason for me to stay hidden. *facepalm* Why am I doing this?! *walks over to railing, leans on it* *realizes she's still holding the banana, so she eats it while she waits*

Cryptic: *looks down at Eve as he walks up the stairs* Eh, close enough. *looks back up and sees the door to the glass-enclosed cabin* Well then, this should be slightly entertaining. *quietly slips the key he stole into the door and opens it, then sneaks over and slits the captain's throat* Too easy. *reaches over and activates the signal lights* Now, they should be here within a few minutes. Time to take care of the brat.

Eve: *finishes banana. Walks over to trash to throw it away* *walks back over to railing* *walks over to Hanna* Hi, I just wanted to apologize again, I'm really sorry about what happened. *thinks* and what's going to happen.

Hanna: Hhhmm? *looks at Eve* Have I seen her somewhere before? Oh wait... wasn't she the one that...? .... Oh. You. Whatever. *turns to stare at the dark waves* Ugh, these memory lapses are mixing everything up. *closes eyes and sighs* Listen, whoever you are and whatever you're apologizing for, forget it. I really just want to be alone right now. Ugh, who am I kidding? I hate being alone... *looks at Eve with a forced smile while trying to hold back tears* Whatever you did, it couldn't have been that bad.

Eve: *looks at Hanna unsure of what to say* *thinks* What do I do?! I've never been in this kinda situation before... Misty would try to comfort her... I guess I'll try. Umm yeah, well. I just walked into your room earlier, thinking it was mine. *shrugs* I guess it wasn't but... *notices Hanna's wings* You need to get out of here. Get your other friend, E-what's-his-face, and fly away. It's not safe here, trust me. Please... things are about to get really bad and... *notices light on top of deck start flashing* And (OO) yeah. just get out of here now! *runs to captain's deck*

Hanna: *watches Eve with confusion and whispers* ...not safe... Is that supposed to be news to me? *narrows eyes* ...and EDJ? ....what in the world is she talking about? Is there anyone in this world that doesn't speak in riddles?! I feel like Alice in Wonderland...maybe it's just me. *shrugs* *turns back to stare at the water, but sees something in the distance* ...?

Cryptic: *casually steps out of the captain's deck and starts walking down to where Hanna is, but runs into Eve as she flies around a corner* Ow! What are you doing up here?! I thought you were watching Hanna...she didn't notice you, did she? Actually, don't answer that. It doesn't matter by now; the pirates will be here before SHE can do anything.

Eve: Oh, sorry. Well, I saw the light flashing, so... I thought I should come on up here. And well, to answer the second question, yes, she did notice me, but it's ok! She's just standing there. And... I thought we were taking her with us?

Cryptic: We will. But I think we ought to wait until the attack before we try anything...no need to alert the other passengers too soon. I might go down and have a chat with EDJ. *snickers* Might be his last...

Eve: During the attack? But what if she gets killed? I think we should take her to the Orca now. While you do that, what do you want me to do?

Cryptic: *shrugs* If she gets killed, one less threat for the CS to deal with later. We don't need her alerting any guards before the pirates attack...that might jeopardize the entire mission. Don't worry, it'll work out. While I'm....reminiscing with EDJ, you can make sure that neither Hanna there nor Brady *points to where he is* do anything....stupid. Is that alright?

Eve: I see.... Yeah, it's fine. Why wouldn't it be?

Cryptic: I don't know...I just want to have your best interests at heart, my darling. Yeah right... I'll be back for you soon. *starts walking down to the cabins* The sooner I get rid of these nuisances...it all started with EDJ five years ago when he first came to Thorae. Ironic that it ends with him now as well.

Eve: *shrugs* ok *walks over to bench and sits, watching Hanna and Brady*

Hanna: *tilts head while looking at dark shape in the distance* What is that? Another cruiser? *stands and lightly hops back onto deck* *looks around for someone to ask* Hmm... No one in sight, not too surprising at this hour. *turns back to the water and narrows eyes* Whatever it is... it's getting closer.


*scene switch*


DJ: *in solitude* I have to do something to warn the others...but how can I when I'm stuck here? *thinks for a while* This is hopeless...the pirates'll be on that cruiser any minute now, I bet. WAIT! I know what I can do! *tries to communicate with EDJ via mindspeaking* Iul, can you hear me? Iul?

EDJ: *is woken up by the mindspeaking and replies rather sleepily* DJ? Where are you?

DJ: I'm on a CS boat; they knocked me out and took me over here. Cryptic's behind it!

EDJ: I knew it! I should have taken him out when I had the chance!

DJ: And that's not all! He's leading a pirate attack on the cruiser! You and the others are in danger! You need to get them out of there!

EDJ: What?! I'll do the best I can, but I don't know if I have enough time to get everyone or not.

DJ: It's in your hands! I have faith in you. Rescue the others and get to the other side! Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.

EDJ: Ok. *hurries and gathers his and DJ's things, then rushes out of the room*


*scene switch*


Hanna: Where did that crazy girl run off to? *looks around the deck again and spots Eve* ...Why is she just sitting there...staring at me...? *begins to walk over*

Eve: *thinks* Ack! She's coming over. I'm pretty sure I wasn't supposed to say anything but... eh, who cares what Cryptic says. Hi.

Hanna: Uh...hi... Wow, this is awkward... she seems fine now... I was wondering. Why did you say it wasn't safe earlier? You seemed pretty wound up about something. Is everything all right?

Eve: Well... *looks around to see Cryptic isn't here* Ok, you see that ship out there? *points*

Hanna: *looks back at the ship, which is still just barely noticeable in the dark* ....yes... *turns back to Eve* What about it?

Eve: Ok, well... *thinks of how to put it* I better explain something. Misty may or may not have told you about me. I'm Eve, her other. *it starts pouring out* The reason she came to Thorae. Now, I'm trying to find her, because she thinks I killed her sister, but... I didn't. And I want to tell her what really happened. But see, before I decided to tell her I ran into this guy, Cryptic. And well, he convinced me to help him help the CS, but I don't want to anymore. But if you've met Cryptic, you know that it's not easy to tell him that. Anyway, that ship has pirates that are going to attack at any minute. That's why I said you need to get EDJ and him *points at Brady* and get out of here. But your other friend, DJ isn't here. I'll try to get him to y'all. I promise. But please, don't make it look rushed or anything, because then Cryptic will know I said something. Does this all make sense?

Hanna: .... *stands in dumbfounded silence* .... *blinks* ....wha...what?... *narrows eyes as it all starts to sink in* ....so you're the one she was telling us about...and... the clown... *glances back at ship* ...pirates... *turns to Eve with a glare* Where is DJ?!

Eve: ... I see she has told you about me... *scratches head* Well, you see... He's on Cryptic's ship... but, Hanna, You shouldn't go there. It's really dangerous. I can get him for you... I have to try. *looks down* I can't exactly give you a reason for why you should trust me, But... *looks at Hanna with pleading eyes* Please do.
Oh, Hanna. *stands quickly* One last thing before I go to get DJ. Cryptic might try to kidnap you too. Don't let it happen. If he gets you, he'll turn you over to the CS and we can't let that happen. *starts to walk over to Cryptic's Jet Bike. Stops and turns to face Hanna* And Hanna, be careful and... don't let anything happen to Misty. *mumbles to self* Good thing this bike has a silencer, Cryptic shouldn't notice me missing for a while...

Cryptic: *continues walking down to where EDJ's room is, and quickly but quietly breaks into the room, only to find that EDJ isn't there*

EDJ: *walks down the hallway to Hanna's room and knocks on the door, then waits* Hanna? *knocks on the door again* Hanna! Ugh, she's probably somewhere else. I guess I'll check the deck...seems like a logical place to start. *starts running toward the deck*

Cryptic: *starts walking back up to the deck, only a few seconds behind EDJ*


*scene switch*


Eve: *flies bike to Orca* Let's see... Oh, there's the opening. *Flies bike into opening, parks it, and hops off* Now... *runs over to main control room* *scans map* There he is! Down the hall, first door on the left. *rolls eyes* Typical. *grabs keys, runs down, and stands in front of door* Here goes nothing. *opens door*

DJ: *squints at the sudden lightening of the room* Ah, hello. It's the weird Misty-duplicate again. Can I be of service to you? Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm chained to the wall. Sorry 'bout that.

Eve: Hello. *thinks* Weird is right. I don't feel normal, being all... nice. (OO) *looks back in the hall to see no one there* As you know, there isn't much time. *runs over and unchains DJ* Here, let me help you. *helps DJ up*

DJ: Ha, not much time at all. I thought you were with Cryptic. Thanks for helping me though. What exactly's going on anyway?

Eve: Err well... it's a long story. I'll explain on the way. As you know, pirates are attacking the ship, and Cryptic is going to... err... "visit" EDJ. Hanna knows what's going on. I hope And she said she would meet us at La'Esk. Is that ok with you?

DJ: It's good you let Hanna know. EDJ knows too...I tipped him off from here. Don't worry about how. They should have things under control, hopefully. You have any ideas what we should do? Maybe we could intercept the pirates or something...

Eve: Well, see... Walk while we talk. *starts walking out of room back to main room* Cryptic wants to take you to the CS, I'm not sure if you know that or not, to turn you in. I don't know why, he would never tell me. But he said that if we turned in either you or Hanna then we would be able to go back to Earth. He told me this a few months back, when we were planning. And back then it sounded like a good idea, but now... *sighs* I know it's not right. *turns and starts walking backwards so she can face DJ* Please believe me, I have no idea what's going on with me. I didn't used to be this way. And this is all still very strange to me. *walks over to controls* I would say, yes. Let's go stop the pirates, but... we can't risk them or Cryptic getting a hold of you, or Hanna, but especially both of you. I... I don't know what would happen. So, I say we go to La'Esk and meet them there, but what do you think?

DJ: *follows Eve* Brady passingly mentioned something about the CS using Hanna and I as a super-weapon or whatever. I had absolutely no idea what he was talking about...maybe that's why Cryptic needs us so much. Don't worry, I have no plans of letting anything like this happen again. But right now I think my friends need us, especially if these pirates really are about to attack. We're safer with the rest of the group, trust me. If we leave them there, they might not make it to La'Esk to join us in the first place.

Eve: I'm not sure you had any plans of this happening in the first place. *shrugs* Ok, if you say so. *looks around the controls* Now... doesn't this thing have any missiles or anything?! *turns to DJ* So then it looks like we have two options, unless you've got a plan. We can either; A. Go down there and try to fight them off or B. Look for something up here that would work. Which do you prefer?

DJ: Well, we could always try B and then go to A if it doesn't work. You helped Cryptic run this ship after all...isn't there anything on it we could use? *looks around the room quickly* A package of flares, a few weird-looking swords, the computers here...you wouldn't happen to have any idea what any of the pass codes on those things are, would you? *suddenly, he ducks behind a computer as a guard walks by*

Eve: *nods* Ok. err.. nay. He never told me stuff like tha-- *watches DJ duck and hears the guard behind her*

Guard: Lady Eve, how are you? Is everything in order?

Eve: *turns* Oh. Hi George, didn't hear you coming. I'm err... I'm fine. How are you doing?

George: I'm doing rather well, Lady Eve. I just heard your bike land and I thought I'd come check on you. How goes the...mission? *rolls eyes* Did Master Cryptic send you back here for your safety?

Eve: No, he doesn't know I'm here. Things have changed, George, and I need your help. *hopes he doesn't get mad*

George: Cryptic changed? Or you changed? Either way, I'm with you all the way. How can I help you?

Eve: I changed. I know this isn't right. *glances towards where DJ is hiding* We need to get him *walks over to DJ and pulls him out of hiding* and his friends to safety, away from the CS. They are on that ship down there, can you help us?

George: *stares at DJ with his mouth hanging open*

DJ: *waves* Hi.

George: Err...Cryptic is SOO going to kill us if he finds out, you know. Let's do it. I've had enough of his tyranny.

Eve: *shrugs* I know he will try. George, do you know the pass codes for the computers?

George: I'm afraid not, Lady Eve. Cryptic doesn't trust anyone but himself with those.

DJ: That's ok; we probably don't have the time to search through them anyway. Anything else we can use on the ship before we get back to the cruiser?

George: *thinks* Not really. There are a few flares, maybe a blaster gun or two, but that's probably about it.

Eve: I see... George, there are more bikes here, right?

George: Should be. Want me to check the back hangar and make sure?

DJ: That would be great, George.

Eve: Ok, I'll look around here to see if there's anything else. Maybe in Cryptic's room. I'll meet you there, George. Ok?

George: Of course, Lady Eve. I'll be waiting there for you and your friend. *leaves the room*

Eve: *nods* Ok

DJ: *grabs the flares and one of the strange swords* Woah, the thing has an inscription on it..."Dawn's Shadow"? *puts it down and looks at the others* "Hope Bringer", "Lion's Heart", "Icebreaker"...what is this?! Eve, do you have a bag I can store these in?

Eve: *turns to DJ* Umm... sure. *looks in cabinet under computers* Oh, here's one. *hands it to DJ* Ok. *grabs keys and starts to walk towards Cryptic's quarters*

DJ: Thanks. Hopefully my pack and the rest of my things are somewhere around here too. *puts the flares and the swords into the bag*

Eve: No problem.

DJ: I'm going to check a few of the other rooms for my gear while you check out Cryptic's, ok? And I'll try not to run into any....less-friendly guards. Meet you at the hangar.

Eve: *nods* Ok. Here. *tosses DJ most of the keys*

DJ: *catches them* Thanks. *starts walking down the hall* Well, I guess hope really does come from the most unexpected places...

Eve: *walks to Cryptic's room* Ah, this is it. *hesitates for a few moments, then opens the door* hhhmmm... *walks over to desk and rustles through some papers* What's this... *reads something about the CS* Hmmm, means nothing to me, but I'll give it to DJ. Maybe it means something to him. *walks over to closet* Well, *looks around the room* Nothing else in here really. *walks to hanger*

DJ: *looks through all the rooms but finds no trace of his gear* He probably threw it overboard or something. Well, I guess one of these swords here will work for now. *walks to hangar* Hey Eve, George.

George: Got three bikes ready for ya.

Eve: Hi. Ready? *hops on bike*

DJ: Ready. Thanks again, George. *grabs one of the bikes*

George: Eh, no problem. I just hope this is the right choice. *jumps onto the third bike and revs it up*

Eve: Ok. George, lead the way.

George: M...me? Are you sure?

DJ: It WOULD look more official with you leading.

Eve: *to George* Yes... you.

George: Alright, if you say so Lady Eve. *flies out of the hangar towards the cruiser*

DJ: *follows George*

Eve: *follows both*


*meanwhile*


EDJ: *gets to the deck and races over to Hanna* Hanna! The ship's going to be attacked! And DJ was taken by the CS! We've got to do something!

Hanna: *blinks while still trying to take in the situation* *abruptly turns to EDJ with a glare* ...and what do you propose we do?! Man the cannons and open fire on the pirates? Blindly attempt to rescue DJ from certain death?! Tell me what it is you have planned in that miniature brain of yours!

EDJ: *takes a step back* I....I...FORGET YOU! *shoves Hanna and runs off*

Hanna: *watches EDJ in stunned silence* ...I... *looks down and whispers* ...sorry... *sigh* There I go snapping at him again. *looks around* I've got to find him. I won't let the CS get their hands on any more of my friends. *a blast is heard and a pillar of water shoots up from the starboard side of the ship* *looks back to see the pirate ship swiftly approaching*

Cryptic: *bursts onto the deck and immediately attacks Hanna* You're coming with me, dead or alive! I prefer alive though, so the sooner we end this, the less damage I inflict. *waves hand over sword, giving it a fiery aura*

EDJ: *watches the ships approach and crouches in a ready position* Bring it on! I'll take out the entire ship if I have to. *as the first ship nears, EDJ does a double flip into the air and lands on the bow of the ship, slashing right through the first pirate to get near him* DIE, YOU FREAKS!

Hanna: *draws sword and brings it up to block Cryptic's attack* Stay away from me! *flies a safe distance into the air* I have to control this. If I let her take over, the results could be disastrous.

Cryptic: *stares up at Hanna* You think your tiny little wings will actually keep you safe up there? *points to one of the pirate ships where machine guns are pointed at Hanna* They're just waiting for my signal...I suggest that you come down. Let's talk about this in a civilized manner, shall we? *sheathes his sword and waits for Hanna*

Hanna: *warily looks from Cryptic to the machine guns and back* *lowers self closer to the deck, but keeps sword in ready position* What do you and the CS want from me?

Cryptic: ME and the CS? I think you've gotten it terribly confused. I want nothing to do with the CS. Consider this forced service if you will...once I deliver you or DJ to them, I'm free. For all I know, they just want me to deliver you to the tea party...I could care less. Now, I'd rather bring you unharmed, but that's up to you. We already have DJ, so I could kill you without a thought if I wanted. But they said it'd be better off for me if I got both of you.

Hanna: *glares* I'm not going anywhere with you. To think I would give myself up so freely to those who've been trying to kill me and my friends, you MUST be insane.

Cryptic: Don't blame the insanity on me, but rather on the CS. It's THEM that did this to me. Just ask EDJ over there. *points over to EDJ single-handedly slaughtering the pirate ship he landed on* Oh wait, you ruined THAT relationship too, didn't you? Oh well...at least you still have...nope, he's captured. What about......nah, he's still in the mirror. *shrugs* What else do you have to lose or destroy? Just come with me and leave the rest behind before you destroy them too.

Hanna: *lowers sword and drops to knees* ....I....I.... he's right....

Cryptic: *kneels down and speaks gently to Hanna amidst the ship being bombarded by pirate attacks*
Of course I'm right. Come with me and you can end all their suffering. The CS can take care of you and keep you safe from hurting anyone else. You know you want it.


*scene switch*


DJ: Eve, you sure you're up for this? Cryptic's going to be especially mad with YOU for double-crossing him.

Eve: yeah, well... what do you want me to do? I can't go back to the Orca. *sigh* Yes, I'll be fine... I hope

DJ: I don't know, I just wanted to make sure you weren't having any second thoughts. *turns to George* George! Do you see where Cryptic is?

George: Aye, sir. *points over to the deck*

DJ: Undoubtedly Hanna's going to be nearby. Probably EDJ and Brady too. We've got to stop Cryptic before he can unleash Hanna's evil side again!

Eve: *nods* Should we go over there, or help EDJ?

DJ: Isn't he on the ship?

Eve: ... but I thought that was him right there. *points at pirate ship* It sure looks like him.

DJ: *looks over* WOAH! That IS EDJ what over there...you two take Cryptic, I'll go help EDJ.

George: Roger that.

DJ: Thanks George. *flies over to the pirate ship*

Eve: Ok. *follows George*

DJ: *flies the bike right into a pirate that was about to slash EDJ from behind and jumps off, landing behind EDJ* Need a little help?

EDJ: DJ?! How'd you get out? I thought the CS had you! *slashes and cuts down an on-coming pirate*

DJ: Well, I had a little help. Misty's other, Eve, helped me out along with another guard. *ducks under a sweeping blow and stabs the attacking pirate, then looks around* Where's Hanna?

EDJ: Consorting with the pirates, no doubt. She was going to leave you and the others for dead.

Eve: Ok, George. let's go. *starts flying down there*

George: Aye, Lady Eve. *follows Eve to the ship*

My, my, time flies

Wow, amazing how much time flies, wouldn't you say?

Here it is, the long overdue post just so our faithful readers know we haven't jumped through a portal to Thorae and forgotten you. ^_^

We ARE still writing, believe it or not. It's just going really, really slow... *blames coauthors*

I know you're all dying to know what happens. Will they rescue Lui before it's too late? Will the CS use DJ and Hanna to destroy Earth? Will Hanna defeat her evil side? Will Brady ever stop whining?

Only time will tell. ;)

Because you have been so patient, I decided to give you some of what we have so far. Part 25, for instance. Ok? *nods* ok