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Post by Anven Firestar on May 15, 2014 6:39:38 GMT -8
Of all things while he was fending off a machine that literally wanted to electrocute him to death Anven had to hear the stranger yell at him from all the way across the the chamber where the Elder was. If the stranger couldn't see he was busy at the moment being surrounded by what was likely left of the Dark Possessed waiting for his barrier to fail and an enraged machine assaulting him Anven had to seriously question whether he was blind or not. At first the only reaction the question got out of Anven was him rolling his eyes before yelling back out to the stranger who didn't bother to even search for the Old Man's presence instead of bothering Anven while he was fighting for his life.
"He is in the machine"
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Post by Ayren on May 15, 2014 7:54:24 GMT -8
*Ayren looked confused.* 'Why did he go IN the machine?' *Nevertheless Ayren tried to sense where the Elder was in the Machine but the screams that continued inside his head prevented him from knowing.* <<Elder... get out of there.... I'm going to throw the spears I made at it, and I dont want you inside when I throw them...>> *Ayren hoped that that the Elder heard him, he would wait wait as long as he could. But then a Dark Being saw Ayren and charged at him. Ayren... surprised reacted in a way that was probably not the best. He Force Pushed the Dark Being away from him and across the room which got more of the Dark Being's attention, they all (40+) looked at him. They charged at him.* "Oh great job Ayren! You couldn't have just crushed the insides of it like the others and dropped him on the ground, nooooo you just had to push him across the room." *Ayren repulsed them and sent them flying along with the spear pillar that he made, it flew up and nearly hit the ceiling and came falling down. Ayren was able to catch it but just barely, the Dark Being's kept going at him, he knew that he would not be able to hold it up and fight off these Beings at the same time, but if he dropped it, he risked breaking it.* 'Elder... where are you??? get outta there!' *Ayren knew he would have to throw the pillar within the minute, otherwise he might not be able to throw it at all. Just when a Dark Being was about to grab at him, Ayren went berserk.* "OKAY, THAT'S IT!" *Ayren pushed all the Dark Beings off of him with a massive Force Wave.* 'Elder.... I hope you get out in time...' *Ayren had exceptional aim, when he threw knives, they would always hit their targets, so Ayren stood a few steps back and gathered the Force, then let out a massive Force Push that launched the pillar directly at the Machine's crystal. Ayren had no idea if this would work, if it didn't, then he wouldn't know how to destroy the machine.*
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Post by Nartaga on May 15, 2014 8:52:36 GMT -8
-The Elder-
<<Just....a bit....longer...>>
The Machine began to send out waves of Force Energy, sections of it spewing electricity uncontrollably. The Crystal grew blue, the light casting itself over the room. The Machine Boom, and the crystal began to crack, and as it cracked it began to shrink, imploding on itself.
When the pillar Ayren shot struck the crystal, the cave wall the Machine was lodged in cracked and boulders fell from the force of the impact. The Crystal shattered, the shards falling to the ground. While the crystal was gone the light remained, and the Elder could be seen in the center, his limbs spread out, and his head tilted back.
-The Elder-
<<NO!>>
With the crystal gone, the light dispersed, and the Elder fell to the ground, the sand flying up around him on impact with the cave floor. He weakly tried to lift himself, but couldn't. The Elder slammed his fist into the ground.
-The Elder-
"NO!"
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 15, 2014 12:36:35 GMT -8
Anven watched as the machine's assault ceased once again and waves of force energy came from it and certain sections of it began to spew forth with lightning despite all this chaos the machine's crystal turned into a blue colour filling the chamber with light. It seemed whatever the Elder was doing inside the machine was working and that this battle was possibly won was what came to mind as he watched the crystal begin to implode on itself. Then as this great spectacle was taking place Ayren launched his makeshift spear at the machine and when it hit the crystal shattered into pieces and the sheer force of the impact caused boulders to fall from the wall the machine was stuck in.
For a while after the crystal shattering the light remained and with the huge hole now in the machine Anven could now see the Elder arms spread out with his head tilted back as if he was casting some of his fancy magic. Shortly after the result of the impact the light began to fade and the Elder fell to the ground Anven watched as the old Tusken Elder tied to lift himself from the ground but failed probably to weak from the effort of defeating the machine. The only word Anven heard from the Elder was him yelling no as if something was wrong or they had some how failed in their mission to destroy the machine but that couldn't be it since it was now silent and the crystal was destroyed broken into tiny shards.
Anven let his barrier down as the chamber grew quite from the sounds of battle and he then made his way over to the Elder's side where he knelt down next the old man to see why he was yelling no when the battle was won. Elder is something wrong?
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Post by Nartaga on May 15, 2014 13:21:29 GMT -8
With the Machine controlling them gone, the remaining Dark Possessed dropped dead, and disintegrated into ash. The Elder's voice only increased in anger.
-The Elder-
"It was MINE!"
The Elder's goggles emitted a red light, and he stood up. He grabbed Anven by his armor and drew him close, the supposedly old Shaman having surprising strength for his size and age. If he focused he could see ancient, black eyes past the goggles and through the light.
-The Elder-
"Years of searching. Planning! Hundreds of years gone to waste!"
The Elder threw Anven to the ground, his gaze turning to Ayren.
-The Elder-
"You."
The Elder began to walk towards Ayren slowly.
-The Elder-
"Who in the Twin Suns are...you?"
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Post by Ayren on May 15, 2014 16:33:01 GMT -8
*Ayren wasn't too surprised with how the Elder reacted, though he was surprised on how he had the strength to pick up Anven.* "Who? Oh little 'o me?" *Ayren smirked as his head slowly turned to the left.* "Perhaps I am just the lone stranger who's in the wrong place at the right time, or perhaps the right place at the exact time." *Ayren laughed a silent laugh as he turned around with his back toward the Elder.* "As a user of the Force, you know that the Force works in mysterious ways... and that there are true rare coincidences..." *Ayren turned his head to the right looking over his shoulder with the Elder in his peripheral vision.* "I may not know how I came here, but I know one thing's certain." *Ayren turned around to face the Elder.* "The Force wanted me here... wanted me here to stop you from whatever you had planned with that crystal!..." *Ayren pointed his right finger at the destroyed machine.* "You may have your little friend here fooled," *Ayren laughed, shook his head and smiled.* "But not me." *Ayren walked toward the Elder until he was 1' and 6" in front of him. Ayren put his hands together.* "YOU, are a fool... old man." *Ayren laughed a small laugh and looked down slightly, turned his torso partially away and then launched a fist at the Elder's face, but then stopped an inch before it hit him.* "You're lucky I won't let my fist hit your face." *Ayren stood up normally and then started walking away.*
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Post by Nartaga on May 15, 2014 17:41:43 GMT -8
The Elder clenched his fist as the man spat verbal insults at him. He had no idea what he had planned, and yet he acted as if he was planning on taking over the Universe and killing innocents. He did not flinch as Ayren threw a punch at him, and stopped it. He looked at the ground, the glow fading from his eyes.
-The Elder-
"You are the one who is lucky. I may not have absorbed the crystal entirely, but I got some of what I needed. It will only be a matter of time before I have the rest....."
The Elder unclenched his fist and turned his back on Ayren, heading back over to Anven and helping him up. His voice sounded sincere in his apology.
-The Elder-
"I am sorry, Anven, for letting my temper get the better of me...I should know better. I...am getting to old for this."
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Post by Ayren on May 15, 2014 18:26:54 GMT -8
*Ayren heard what the Elder had said.* 'Then I will be there to stop you.' *Ayren stopped and looked over his shoulder, having the Elder and Anven in his peripheral vision.* 'Though I do need someone to guide me out of here...' *Ayren turned around and would follow them out of this strange place. Ayren looked at Anven and within the Force, he talked to him.* <<You there, I am Ayren Ondrenchous in case you were wondering. I do not know how I came to this place or what planet I am on...>>
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 15, 2014 18:47:05 GMT -8
For one Anven was glad to see the dark possessed fall dead BUT he could feel the Elder's ever growing rage as this took place and then the words he spoke before standing up and hoisting Anven up with him and drawing him close gave Anven a pretty good idea of what was wrong. Course as soon as Anven was pulled close he got a pretty good view of what a Tusken mask looked like up close and unfortunately smelled like too but of all these revelations he got a good look at what the Elder's eyes looked like them being black and ancient looking. All Anven could do was let out a heavy sigh as he listened to the Elder's words they being pretty much self explanatory leading Anven to concluding what he had thought and then he was thrown away to the ground.
Anven picked himself up off the ground grumbling to himself as he brushed the sand off of him as best he could the whole while as the Elder angrily approached Ayren course Anven honestly didn't care since the boy did just screw up as the Elder put HUNDREDS of years of planning and Anven would have to admit if he spent planning anything for hundreds of years only to have it messed up he would be pretty angry too. Rather than interrupt the Elder's probably much needed venting of anger Anven turned to the ruined machine and started throwing away fallen rocks as he searched for his lightsaber. As he did he spent the entire time mumbling quietly to himself though strangely not about current events clearly showing how little he cared about what was going on though if either of them payed enough attention Anven's mumbling and grumbling went on a little like this. Stupid sand it just gets everywhere and in all the joints and everything of all places AH I swear I have some in my boot been walking with it in there for t least a day now looking for the Old Man. Not just that but my poor swoop it'll need a good cleaning too to get all the sand out of its parts before it starts to effect its performance and start to cause damage. For a moment Anven would just let out a short sigh as he finally found his lightsaber and started to look it over. Ah just my luck some days I swear the force hates me with all the lightsabers it "guides" me to get destroyed just look at it all the internal workings are fried except for the crystals thank the force for that I would hate another venture to Mustafar for more. Hmm seems the outside casing sustained some damage mostly burn damage though the metal seems to be a bit warped from the what of the lightning that hit it might as well have to replace that though I might be able to fix it with a bit of work.
After Anven had spent some time examining his damaged lightsaber he finally turned away from the rubble in front of the machine and began walking back towards the Elder and Ayren clipping his lightsaber to his belt for now as he did. Anven hadn't made it far before he saw Ayren swing a fist at the Elder making Anven stop in his tracks and just stared down the boy thinking on how lucky he was that he actually didn't hit the Old Man for if he had the only way he would be getting out of this place is flying through the ceiling. Anven just watched the stranger walk away for a few minutes before he saw the Elder turn and come walking back to where he was aiming to help him up even though Anven had already helped himself up though the thought was nice and the apology too. Anven slightly looked over the Elder's shoulder wondering where the boy was going course the whole walking away like a badass thing was fine by him BUT unfortunately the only ones who knew the way out was he and the Elder and after that little display it looked more like they would be likely to just leave him in the cave system to rot away even if he did make it out the harsh desert would likely kill him before he made it to civilization.
Anven looked back at the Elder and placed a friendly hand on the old man's shoulder and gave him a little shake. Come now friend a little anger won't hurt anyone besides look all is well we survived a glorious battle and from what I heard hundreds of years of planning hadn't gone completely to waste. It's good to hear the apology I admit but all that's important now is getting you back to the others I am sure they have waited long enough for their Elder's return.
Anven looked over the Elder's shoulder again back at the mysterious stranger who was now lurking waiting for them to lead him out of the cave system and back up to the surface course he heard the boy speak to him through the force as he and the Elder stood there. Anven just frowned slightly since he saw no other option the boy who identified himself as Ayren would likely wait until they left whether if they wanted to show him out or not though instead of responding to Ayren, Anven leaned close to the Elder and whispered to him. Do we have to show him the way out?
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Post by Nartaga on May 15, 2014 19:40:54 GMT -8
The Elder simply shook his head at the suggestion of going back to the Enclave.
-The Elder-
"I cannot go back....not yet."
He then turned to Ayren, his eyes narrowing beneath his mask. Again he shook his head.
-The Elder-
"He can handle himself. Let him find his own way out, without us."
The Elder turned and headed towards a tunnel on the way out.
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Post by Ayren on May 16, 2014 10:48:48 GMT -8
*Ayren followed them discretely and then he saw the Elder split and head down a tunnel.* 'Are they trying to lead me somewhere? I'm not sure....' *Ayren stopped where the Elder had split and saw that there were three tunnels, one was straight, the others were to the left and right.* 'I'm not quite sure which is correct, so I'll search down each....' *Ayren ignited his lightsaber and carved an X into the wall of the tunnel that he was searching first. Which was the one that Anven and the Elder had not taken.* 'There... now I'll be able to keep track.' *Ayren started walking down the path he had chosen.* 'Now let's see what's down this path...'
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 16, 2014 17:08:35 GMT -8
Anven was glad that the Elder had agreed with him especially after that display of manners from Ayren whether or not the Elder had tried to absorb a mass amount of power you don't go insulting them and then expect them to lead you out. Course he wasn't sure if the darkness in the cave was getting to Ayren or he had already deduced that the Elder was the more knowledgable one since Ayren had immediately followed after him down the cave leaving Anven alone standing in the main chamber before the destroyed machine. With a sigh Anven also left through the tunnel he had originally came out of when he found the Elder since there was no need to be discreet now since Ayren couldn't double back in time to see Anven disappear down the tunnel though just to be safe Anven fell into a old Jensaarai trick of dampening his force presence into near non-existence so that he could only be sensed through the force if he allowed it.
It was a long walk back to the surface longer than Anven remembered since he had ran the whole way down the winding tunnel and so he went on in silence wondering if he was going to come across the Elder up at the surface or not or if he truly meant he could not return to the Enclave yet and so had left Anven in the dark for now. Anven knew whatever the Elder's reasons for not wanting to return with him were good ones though he did begin to wonder if this was truly the reason he had left the Enclave behind to seek greater power. Rolling his neck around starching it after the long battle Anven put those thoughts behind him since the Elder's reasons where his own and honestly none of his concern, the Old Man certainly seemed well enough to take care of himself so he didn't need Anven to watch his every move. All that was important was that he had managed to find the Elder still well alive and had ensured his continued survival for now so that was at least some good news to report back to Nartaga.
After a long time of walking Anven finally began to see the light at the end of the tunnel and when he got out he saw it was not the light of the suns but moonlight he was seeing it now being clear just how long he had been deep underground though it was a welcomed sight since sunlight would of just hurt his eyes after being in such a dark place for so long. Anven walked out of the tunnel in no hurry since it seemed he was the first one out unless the Elder or the more unlikely Ayren were hiding on him somewhere. Either way he walked over to his swoop where he had left it and sat down on the ground beside it crossing his legs as he waited for someone to reveal themselves course if the Elder didn't show up by sunrise from not wanting to discuss going back to the Enclave or some other reason Anven would head back alone to tell everyone that he had found the Elder well alive though he had not wished to return yet.
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Post by Nartaga on May 17, 2014 13:20:40 GMT -8
From seemingly out of nowhere the Elder appeared in front of Anven and his Swoop bike. The Elder leaned on his staff in the same fashion he always had, but did he actually need it? Questions about his strength and health would no doubt arise after the battle today. He slowly walked closer to Anven and spoke as he took slow steps.
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"Why did you come back, Anven?"
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Post by Sek on May 17, 2014 14:40:19 GMT -8
*Sayjar hid, in-cased in his armor, laid with a flat stomach under the sand waiting for Ayren's return as he was instructed. A speeder was covered by a small cloaking device, that Ryan made for Ayren, and was hidden from sight. Sayjar watched from afar, about 300 feet away, under the sand as Anven went into the the Mountain and came back out. This time there was a Tusken with him. Sayjar's sniper rifle was laid in his arms, camouflaged by the sand, looking through the scope to see them. The active Comlink that he had placed over by the entrance of the Mountain made it easy to eavesdrop on their conversations.* 'Heh... well what do we got here? The one that went in, and came out with another... Ayren must not be too far behind...' *Sayjar's helmet displayed that Mirria would be right on schedule.*
*Mirria rode in on a Bantha, slowly but surely made it to the Mountain. She sit on the Bantha roughly 500 meters away* "This is the place? Doesn't look too hospitable." ::"That's kinda the idea...":: *Sayjar said softly into the comlink in his helmet.* ::"You at the spot yet?:: "Almost, I think." *She took out her Electro binoculars and looked out into the distance, she saw two people.* "That him?" ::"Yeah that's him, don't know who the Tusken is though.":: "It doesn't matter who the Tusken is, Ayren told us that we need Anven." ::"Yeah... according to his vision you mean.. Go...":: *Mirria rolled her eyes and laughed slightly, then went forward with the Bantha, she'd get there within a few minutes. She knew that they would see her eventually, well a big hazy blob anyway.*
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 17, 2014 17:57:49 GMT -8
Anven sat quietly by his swoop enjoying the night's breeze as he watched the entrance of the cave from where he was for any sign of the Elder and as always the Elder appeared seemingly out of nowhere which got a chuckle out of Anven for he never knew how the Old Man did it. Though as Anven watched the Elder slowly walk towards him he noticed he was now leaning on a staff which completely contradicted the vast show of strength he had seen from the Elder today but then again looks could be deceiving. Then as the Elder spoke Anven couldn't help but have a feeling that they had this conversation before back at the Tusken Enclave when Anven had first appeared there after a long time still even though they had spoke of this before Anven spoke truthfully since he was sure the Elder had his reasons for asking.
As you well know the force is ever my guide and before coming here I had the feeling that it was about time to return and so had stopped by as part of my regular visits as time permitted bringing along with me the spoils of my adventures for the clan to make use of. Just as you had said back at the Tusken Enclave when I had first arrived my visits have been becoming ever more further apart resulting in me coming around less and less because of this I have missed much as I now see as the days go on. This is partially why I am here now I felt in some way I could make up for all that I had missed, a way of redeeming myself by coming out to look for you to assist the clan while it was in a time of need.
Anven knew it was more than what the Elder had asked for but he thought of all people he deserved an explanation for his actions today even though he was sure the Elder had already assumed as much since there was little one could hide from Elder. Still despite his reasons Anven felt no regret for coming out here not because he had in a way aided those who had become family to him but also because he had the honour of fighting along side the Elder today in epic battle. Even Anven had to admit this was probably the most fun he had in a long time never before having fought in a life or death battle like this far longer than he could remember, the very thrill of battle made him feel ever more alive.
After spilling his own heart out to the Elder Anven looked up at the Old Man and asked out right and plainly what had been on his mind since he had went out on this long search for the Elder. So if you don't mind me asking just why did you all of a sudden disappear some time after the events involving Jud'dayus?
As Anven spoke casually with the Elder he basically turned a blind eye towards those who were watching despite being aware of them being there he still cared little for their existence as they were insignificant compared to his current mission. Still he kept a part of his mind on them just in case they proved to be trouble makers who wanted to interrupt him while he was speaking with the Elder or just bother him at all really since he was currently in no mood to speak with strangers and just wanted to get back to the Tsken Enclave for some relaxation.
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Post by Nartaga on May 17, 2014 19:27:02 GMT -8
The Elder nodded at Anven's explanation. It was almost the same as last time. Things hadn't changed. At Anven's question the Elder took out his lightsaber and gripped it tightly, the bones of his hands still exposed from during the battle with the Machine.
-The Elder-
"Dante......Jud'dayus and I....have a history. We trained together back on Coruscant....as Jedi...Some reunions do not always go well, leave it at that."
The Elder looked down at the lightsaber for several moments, his grip tightening. Blood dripped from his hand down the hilt and onto the sand. It took him a few more seconds to realize this before loosening his grip and putting his lightsaber back on his belt.
-The Elder-
"When we get someplace we are not being watched...I may tell you the story."
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 18, 2014 5:44:54 GMT -8
Anven listened to the Elder's short explanation and noticed the tightening grip on his lightsaber which made Anven assumed the history between the Elder and Jud'dayus that the Elder spoke of was not a pleasant one probably made all the more harder since they had apparently possibly been friends a long time ago. Slowly standing up after hearing the Elder say he would explain more later when they got someplace else Anven knowing well what the Elder meant and so turned to his swoop bike and got on it and started up the engine before gesturing for the Elder to take a seat behind him. As Anven waited fro the Elder he watched the man as he remembered the very bone look of his hands and the blood seeping from them staining the sand as it fell. Whatever the Elder had been doing in those caves it had certain taken its toll on him and Anven was reminding himself that he should at least try to help the Elder when they get somewhere else.
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Post by Nartaga on May 18, 2014 6:23:23 GMT -8
The Elder paused at Anven's silence before walking up and getting onto the Swoop bike with the man.
-The Elder-
"How are you doing, Anven? You're taking this very well. Many others would not have been able to handle the pressure."
The Elder's mind went back to other battles with the Dark Possessed, some even with Jud'dayus. Dark days, but they were bright in his mind. Somehow, they were memories he was fond of.
-The Elder-
"But then again you are not other people...."
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Post by Anven Firestar on May 18, 2014 7:03:18 GMT -8
Anven stayed silent for a little longer as he revved the engine of his swoop a few times to get the engine going properly though he could hear the toll the sand has had on it and he knew well it was due for repairs soon. Though once it was up and running smoothly and the Elder was on behind him Anven took and moment to let out a sigh and let his shoulders slump forward a bit finally showing how he was feeling about all this since the Elder seemed to wanted to know.
In truth I am quite very annoyed at the moment and that fight back there was the greatest stress reliever I had in some time. Anven took out his basically useless lightsaber at the moment and handed it over his shoulder for the Elder to see. Honestly of all my problems I now have to fix this I knew from the beginning I should of made it from more durable material but instead I had rushed right into it.
It was typical of Anven to bring up his tech problems rather than his personal ones even though raging inside of him was a battle not many could understand one between the darkness and the light and this had been going on for a long time. Every time he fought and every time he delved deep into a place filled with the darkness of the darkside he risked breaking that balance he fought so hard to keep within himself and so in truth his annoyance was likely spawned from him having just dealt with a mass amount of darkside energy down in the caves.
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Post by Nartaga on May 18, 2014 15:39:11 GMT -8
The Elder took hold of Anven's lightsaber and looked it over. He shrugged and handed it back over the same shoulder.
-The Elder-
"All it needs is a little care. Head West. There's a weapons cache a few kilometers from here. It's basically a cave but its better than being out in the dark, and it should have some spare parts in it. You might find what you need."
The Elder grew silent for a few moments before speaking again.
-The Elder-
"How are you handling everything?"
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