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Post by leiasolo on Feb 10, 2005 10:37:22 GMT -5
They were coming for her...All the people she'd grown to love and trust over the past eight years...Every one with the same expression; the same crazed smiles..And they were calling out for her to join them in their evil schemes.
Carrie tries in vain to rid herself of the haunting image as she drives.
Driving...But to where? And with whom?
Carrie knows only that whatever has come upon her beloved city is what she's running from, and that she is alone...Alone, but with a plan.
The enormity and decay of the city engulfs her, and skyscraper after skyscraper tower over her as they fly by. The seemingly neverending road tempts her to stay...she knows it's the only place she's ever felt safe. But now, it's the one place where she cannot be.
For a long time she rides onward, and abruptly the city ends, revealing grey, flat nothingness. Carrie dares to look back one final time to preserve one last memory of her home. A black cloud begins to form over the city, and, turning her head back to the road ahead, she rides on. Her youth betrayes her, letting one massive tear run down her cheek.
Adjusting the throttle to maximum power on her crude motorbike, Carrie speeds toward the horizon, and the drone of the engine drowns out her sobbing.
An uncertain future awaits her on the other side...
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Post by Warden on Feb 10, 2005 11:05:10 GMT -5
As he rode through the desert on his horse, Warden thought of his friend Katalena, disappeared among the MASS. He felt a small tear slide down his cheek, but he did not care. He only wanted to save her. He did not want to fail again.
He then saw , in the horizen, a single motorcycle speeding from the city ahead of him. His then began to wish it was her, but knew it was not. She would not leave her place of rest so easily. But , still he speed of in its direction.
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Post by leiasolo on Feb 10, 2005 11:26:43 GMT -5
Carrie notices a lone rider turn off his path and begin to follow her on horseback. Worry fills her as she imagines the corrupt government of Sapphire City chasing her, tracking her down. The man is approaching her steadily now, and taking a chance, she begins to slow her motorbike.
The two pull off onto an empty lot. Removing her helmet, she turns to see the man as he dismounts. She is relieved and scared at the same time to find that she doesn't recognize him. She turns to dry her eyes, and then back around to face him.
"Who are you? Why were you following me?"
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Post by Warden on Feb 10, 2005 18:32:07 GMT -5
As he looked at this girl, warden could not help but turn from her. It was not her. His first thought was to mount his horse without saying anything, but he couldn't. He turned to her and said,
"My name is Leon Warden, a MASS Hunter."
Turning back around, he said ,
"Now, What is your name?"
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Post by leiasolo on Feb 10, 2005 19:15:43 GMT -5
"My name is Carrie, and judging by the look of dissappointment on your face, I assume you were not hunting me in the first place. Now that I know you do not oppose me, I have to admit...you look troubled. Is there something I can assist you with?"
Carrie feels a great sadness emitting from Warden, and even though she could jeopardize her safety by delay, she wants to help him.
"And please...tell me more about your dealings with MASS..."
She leans against her motorbike as she awaits his reply.
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Post by Warden on Feb 10, 2005 21:47:52 GMT -5
Warden looked Carrie directly in the eyes, seeing if he could trust her. He then walked towards her and said
"I have been searching for someone close to me. Her name is Katalena. She is a good friend of mine. We were to meet here, in this city. But, now it seems impossible that she is alive."
He stood there for a while, looking at Carrie. He then said,
"I have been fighting MASS for 8 years now, and not a day goes by that I wish that I had died that day. My village was attacked by MASS, and I was forced to kill my family to set them free. Kat had the same thing happen to her, but I was there to protect her..........."
He then turned from Carrie, not showing the pain he felt for his friend. He then asked her,
"Now, Carrie, tell me about yourself."#nosmileys#nosmileys
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Post by leiasolo on Feb 11, 2005 17:38:17 GMT -5
Carrie flinches as she hears the tragic story.
I have heard that name before...she was one of the few we tried to study...until...How can I tell him this without causing him further pain?...
Following her gut-instinct, she decides to tell him, hoping he will hear her out...hoping he will still help her escape...
"Mr. Warden, being as you asked, I will tell you. I cannot guarantee, however, that my story won't cause you pain. Until today I worked for the Grand Confederation of Xenon in Sapphire City, under the direction of the Confederation's Grand Assembly. The Assembly had agreed to begin a project and study MASS and ways to fight it off. I happen to be one of the few...The few that were said to be 'born to fight MASS'. I, along with three others, were kept in the city to be studied and to train and gain combat skills. We were assigned special 'missions' in which we were sent out to battle various life forms, including...MASS-inflicted human beings".
Already she sees Warden becoming more tense. She continues after clearing her throat, hoping with all her heart that she would not drive him away from her. At the present, she knows, he is her only hope of a friend and confidant.
"If my memory serves me correctly, I recall a woman by the name of Katalena. She was kind and gentle, unless she was on the battlefield. The Assembly sent us to observe her when she entered Sapphire City a few weeks ago. As it happened, he saw it fit for myself and the other three to become aquainted with her and test her might. We did just that, and reported the results back to him after every encounter. Such were our lives...until she was injured. One of the other three became angry with her and attacked her. The rest of us retreated back to the city, and, unfortunately to say, I never saw her again. I went back the next day on my own to see if she was in need of assistance, but she was gone."
By this time, it is clear to see that Warden has heard enough.
"Forgive me, sir, no harm was intended...I shall speak no more of it if you so desire."
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Post by Warden on Feb 11, 2005 18:26:47 GMT -5
After hearing this story, Warden felt all hope fade. His friend was probally dead, but he did not blame this woman. She was doing her job, just Katalena had. He then looked at her and said,
" Well, at least her suffering has ended. Mine continues..."
He then walked towards Carrie and said,
" It was not your falt. Now, tell me, How can you be able to be "Born" to fight MASS?"
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Post by leiasolo on Feb 11, 2005 18:52:04 GMT -5
Carrie is glad Warden is not hostile towards her for her speech.
"I do not quite understand the concept myself. Ten years ago I was called into a dark room to speak with a select few members of the Assembly. They informed me that they believed me to be a 'chosen child' and wanted me to remain in the city under their supervision until they could be certain. I was bereft of parents, and at the time it seemed as though it would be beneficial for me to stay. For all the following years, they used me and the others to get closer to their goal, which I understood to be 'controlling MASS'. Just this morning I intercepted some documents releasing what the Assembly has pieced together about MASS, along with entries by very important individual Assembly members. I sat and read for two hours, trying to absorb every detail I could..."
Carrie has trouble finishing this phrase, for tears already gather in her eyes.
"...To learn the truth of my existence. I had, in fact, become a tool that everyone used to conduct their horrid research. I had the abilities they needed, and they used them to their full potential. Had I stayed any longer, they could most certainly have done more, and caused more people harm...."
The subject is getting too hard to discuss.
"Do not lose hope in Katalena. Perhaps she ran into a fate better than ours, and by now could be well into other lands. I shall help you search for her, if you'd like."
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Post by Warden on Feb 11, 2005 19:04:27 GMT -5
As Warden heard this, it reminded him of himself. Since he was a MASS hunter, his talents were alwasy being used for other's gain. When they were through with him, they kicked him out of the towns he helped and placed bounties on his head.
"Thank you for the offer, but if she is alive, she would not be near here. But, I will help you with your problem."
As he said this, he pointed in the direction of Sapphire City. He had saw them getting closer for some time now, the goverment officers of the city, heading their way. He drew his Cross Sword and got on his horse, ready for battle.
"If you wish to run, do so now. I can haddle them."
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Post by leiasolo on Feb 11, 2005 19:17:01 GMT -5
Fear quickly rises up in her, and immediately she mounts her motorbike.
"Warden...I plan to head north. If you wish to join me, it would be nice to have company. If not, I pray for your safety, hope to meet with you again, and thank you many times over for your protection".
Putting on the helmet, Carrie looks back to see what descision he has made.
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Post by Warden on Feb 11, 2005 23:35:31 GMT -5
With is sword drawn, Warden said one last thing before attacking,
" Up ahead, their is ruins of a village. If you wish, wait for me there. If not, then thank you for telling me about Katalena."
Warden then charged at the oncoming enemies, ready to die if he must, to help Carrie escape.
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Post by leiasolo on Feb 12, 2005 11:16:30 GMT -5
Carrie nods her head in Warden's direction, and silently prays for his safety. As he draws his weapon, she flips the switch on the motorbike and in one swift motion, speeds away in the direction of the ruins.
I do hope he is not harmed, she thinks.
One enemy has noticed her escaping now, and begins to pursue her. Thinking quickly, Carrie draws her ancient magnum blaster and fires, hitting her attacker and knocking him off his own motorbike. The ruins are visible in the horizon...
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Post by Warden on Feb 12, 2005 11:58:49 GMT -5
" At least she will get away....."
Warden's steed went as fat as it could go, charging at the enemy. Warden saw an enemy draw his gun and fire, knocking down Warden's horse. Warde jumped up and attacked him, slicing off his arm and stabbing him in the chest. He then went to the rest of them hacking and slashing with surgical percision. He then felt his left leg go limp, he had been shot. Though it hurt him so, he killed the last one, then fell to the ground.
"Need to pay more attention.... That almost cost me."
He then stood up and began to limp in the direction of the ruins, many kilometers away.....
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Post by leiasolo on Feb 14, 2005 14:05:51 GMT -5
Upon finally reaching the ruins, Carrie parks and decides to wait for Warden. Taking a moment to observe her surroundings, she notices a tied horse about fifty yards away.
I'd better be on my toes...it could be another enemy.
Crouching low, she follows the trail that is cut in the growth. Smoke is rising from a hut in the distance. Against her better judgement, Carrie continues toward it. A tan girl with strikingly light blue hair is sitting next to a fire...
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