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Post by Lans on Nov 9, 2007 0:05:29 GMT -5
For a moment all Sally could do was gape at her counterpart, or rather her counterpart's outfit, what little there was of it. She had a fleeting, very selfish thought at that moment where she hoped that the other Sally had NOT been waltzing around Station Square or some other local back home. However it passed quickly and she was able to compose herself. "You'd be right," she responded to her counterpart, as she took a few steps closer, looking the other Sally over. "Well...I have to admit, when I called for help, this was the last thing I expected..." She turned to Mario. "If we just heard correctly, your 'boss' has just been sent back to our world. But right now, as acting guardian, you should be ready for a possible attack any time now." She turned to Tekno. "And since there IS now someone here to protect the island, I guess this means I'll be comming with you to rescue Tails," she told the canary with a slightly triumphant smirk.
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Post by Leda on Nov 9, 2007 0:09:24 GMT -5
The princess's fur noticibly fluffed a bit in alarm. "What happened to Tails?!" Sally's wide eyes turned to the lynx at her side. "Nicole, can you intercept radio transmissions?!" What I wouldn't GIVE to have my OWN computer back... "Affirmative, Sally." "..." The ground squirrel blinked. That was... unexpected. Her attention turned to her Chaos self uncertainly. "....Do you have my computer?"
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Post by Lans on Nov 9, 2007 0:51:15 GMT -5
"Oh, yes." She pulled the other Nicole out of her pocket and handed it to her counterpart. The android Nicole could have sworn she felt a chill as she watched her own counterpart change hands. "...Well that's a little nostalgic," she muttered "But anyhow...Tails was captured by your Metal Sonic, though we did put up a respectable fight. That's why I sent the distress signal."
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Post by Leda on Nov 9, 2007 0:59:45 GMT -5
Having been raised with propriety and formality drilled into her psyche since birth, Sally was rarely one to raise her voice. Whatever the situation was, the princess could almost always find a calm and civil way to handle it (save when Sonic was pushing her buttons). Of course, there's always exceptions. Sally's eyes nearly bulged out of her head as she took back her own, smaller Nicole. " HE WHAT?!" In a flash the ground squirrel had turned to summon the services of Dulcy back from whence they'd come, and in another (more literal) flash, she'd disappeared. HELLO, RANDOM PORTAL.
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Post by AnT on Nov 9, 2007 7:16:33 GMT -5
"BLOODY HELL!!!!" the bird marched up to where the princess once stood, hoping that she was just seeing things. "GREAT! These bloody portals are SO against us!!" After shaking her head, trying to calm herself, Tekno snapped her finger at the mongoose. "Get that dove up her feet! I need a guide to Robotropolis!!" "Uhh...." with deer eyes pointing at Tekno, Mina mindlessly shook Bunnie's body. Tekno glared at the squirrel. "I don't have time to argue, but this overlander here isn't gonna be enough to defend an island against a world-fill of Robotnik's robots, (Eyes at Mario) no offense! But if you wanna let this island drop right on innocent lives, be my guest, but I'm calling the shots in this rescue mission!"
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Post by Lans on Nov 10, 2007 8:02:03 GMT -5
"I don't know if you just noticed, but I don't think it would matter if we left a whole battalion behind if they're likely to be wisked away like your princess was just now! In fact, I think its much more likely to happen HERE simply because of the Master Emerald! So unless you know how to stop that from happening, I'm comming. Tails getting captured is partially my faut, so I'll be the one to fix it. Now I'd really prefer your cooperation, but if not I'm sure Nicole and I can figure out how to fly that ship ourselves!"
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Post by AnT on Nov 10, 2007 9:29:51 GMT -5
"Unfortunately, I think your world's fate is pretty much MY fault. I left the doctor guy to his doom by putting him to sleep when he had the princess. Who knows how much information Robotnik got from him, but I can bet he has enough about THIS island. I just don't want to leave a bunch of village people to their doom just because an island fell on them." Tekno then marched to the hover unit to check its auto repair systems. "When the bloody hell is that thing gonna be fixed?" Sighing, annoyed by their pointless argument, Mina continued to shake Bunnie. She even held her nose shut. "Come on! Wake up!"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 10, 2007 16:54:18 GMT -5
The rabbit's face suddenly scrunched together as she grimaced and she groaned, swatting at whatever it was touching her face.
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Post by Stoney on Nov 13, 2007 2:46:58 GMT -5
Mario gawked at the portal that had randomly materialized out of nowhere. Here was irrefutable proof that he really was caught up in some crazy dimension-hopping madness, and that the world had gone to hell in a handbasket. Which meant that this squirrel lady was... Mario felt something snap within his mind, followed soon after by a pounding headache. He grunted and rubbed his eyes with one hand. Mario's head jerked up, and he STARED at the cheeky bird. Did she just...? Yes. She did. He snarled suddenly, clenching his fists so tight that they creaked. "Excuse ME. But if anyone attacks this place while Knux is gone, then I'M in charge. And YOU need to give me some more credit, lady. OW--!" Getting worked up had aggrivated his headache. Mario clutched his forehead in agony, and when the pain ebbed moments later, it took much of his rage with it. He sighed with relief and continued rubbing his forehead for good measure as he began to think. "We've got more defenses than you guys think. This place is the product of an ancient civilization's technology, after all. Although...most of those defenses are powered by the Master Emerald. And if if it's giving you guys trouble, then..." He was silent for a few moments. "...We should probably move the emerald somewhere else to avoid any more of...whatever the heck that was," he waved at where this world's Sally had previously stood. "We've got a backup system that'll let the island stay airborne afterwards, but I've never seen it in action...the last time it was used was before I got here." Another short pause. "Just in case, I'll have to move the island over the ocean before we try anything involving the M.E." He glanced over at Bunnie, and Tekno's attempts to rouse her. "Problem is, whoever's attacking us will want the emerald. It's honestly safest where it is right now, and removing it from its hiding place is way too dangerous for me to do without Knux's permission. So..." he sighed. Turning to look at the rest of the group (and belatedly realizing that almost all of them were female), he put on a serious expression. Damsels in distress, eh? Even without Knux here, he could still do something about that... "I'm still having a difficult time believing all of this is happening, but I know one thing for sure: This place is my home. I'm gonna protect it to the end. And...if your group is gonna be fighting against a threat to the island, then I'll help out however I can." He pointed at the wrecked plane next to them. "If you all give me some time, I could help you get your plane running again. I'm no engineer, but I AM good with tools." He turned to Sally and Nicole (who for some reason looked the most authoritative out of the people here...he couldn't put his finger on why) and gave a weak smile. "Knuckles taught me a few tricks about this place...including areas where you all can rest and recover in the meantime." He glanced at Tekno, his smile fading a bit but not vanishing entirely. "We've got supplies too, and if you're planning some sort of attack then you'll definitely need them." He turned to leave, motioning for them to follow. "My tools are back at my house. I'll take you guys to one of the rest areas before getting them and going to work. Stay close now; the jungles are hard to navigate unless you know where you're going."
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Post by Lans on Nov 13, 2007 19:13:14 GMT -5
However Sally made no move to follow. "Right, so you KNOW how to fly a chaos powered island?" she asked skeptically.
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Post by Stoney on Nov 17, 2007 16:44:57 GMT -5
The plumber arched an eyebrow in Sally's direction...and smiled. A nervous smile, but a smile nonetheless. "Uh, well, like I said...Knux taught me a few things about this place. I haven't exactly had a chance to actually USE what I've learned yet -- 'cause, y'know, this is the first time something like this has happened -- but I think now is as good a time as any to start." He lifted his cap up slightly to scratch his scalp. "Besides...I don't hear anyone else coming up with any better ideas." He looked back at Sally. "In any case, we don't have the time to argue about this. If you don't want to come along, fine; stay here and wait for those robots to come back and catch you, or wander off and get lost, your choice. For everyone else who'd like some food and a place to plan what you're gonna do next, follow me." He turned on his heel and began walking off into the jungle.
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Post by AnT on Nov 17, 2007 23:13:15 GMT -5
The canary sighed. A little experience with ancient defenses probably won't be enough, but if there's what appears to be mechanical defenses, then... Tekno pondered this decision as Mina tried to warn them, "Hey! I think she's waking up!" "Kay!! Hang on!!" Tekno waved off. The idea of letting this agent lady go into Robotropolis on her own, at least with Nicole, is pretty risky. But after hearing from Nicole during their trip overseas that they're military agents, perhaps they're experienced enough to handle Robotropolis on their own. But it would be best if that rabbit girl wakes up and goes with them, provided if she's a Knothole Freedom Fighter. "Okay, I think I should stay and help the overlander with the defenses. Nicole downloaded most of the data of Robotropolis to help you get around, BUT I should recommend that you bring her along!" She pointed at Bunnie. "I think she's a Knothole Freedom Fighter, and if anyone knows Robotropolis' holes more than Robotnik, its them." Tekno looked back at the Hover Unit. Remembering its repair system, it's almost done. Tekno walked over to Bunnie, waiting for her to wake up. "Hey! You there, luv? You feeling alright?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 19, 2007 23:06:12 GMT -5
The results of being knocked out twice in so short a time span had left the cyborg rabbit dazed. Her eyes cracked open slightly in response to the voices, blobs of indistinguishable light blinding her. She shifted in an attempt to cover them. "Uhnn.." was all she could manage to mutter as she shook her head to clear the cobwebs.
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Post by Lans on Nov 20, 2007 0:11:56 GMT -5
Sally wasn't big on involving anyone more than she had to in this, but Tekno did raise a good point. She joined the other two in standing over Bunnie. "...Can you hear us?" she asked the dazed rabbit.
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Post by AnT on Nov 20, 2007 0:21:55 GMT -5
"Come on, kid. Help me with her, here." Tekno said to Mina as she held Bunnie's robo arm. Grabbing Bunnie's right arm, Mina bent down and hooked it around her neck. "Easy, easy..." Tekno kept nagging, as she and Mina carefully lifted her to her feet. However, they still held her up until she gets her bearings. "Welcome back to the land of the waking, luv." "For the second time." Mina muttered so low.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 23, 2007 1:00:45 GMT -5
Bunnie shook her head more vigorously, bringing a hand up to rub at its throbbing side. What had happened...? Then her eyes flashed open with panic. "Tails!" she shouted, suddenly looking around after him, "Where's Tails?!"
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Post by AnT on Nov 26, 2007 12:47:13 GMT -5
"Hi luv. Tekno, leader of the Western Freedom Fighters. Short version, the blue robot kidnapped the two-tailed kid." When Tekno looked at her terminal... "And your ride has completed its repairs. I need you to lead these military girls through Robotropolis and try to rescue the kid, and this doctor person Robotnik also captured. I have to help with the defenses on this island, so all of you get a move on."
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Post by Lans on Nov 29, 2007 23:51:11 GMT -5
"Good. Nicole, see about getting it warmed up. I'll wait here until out...teammate has a chance to get her bearings." "Yes, Sally," Nicole said, heading inside the hoverunit.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 30, 2007 4:33:54 GMT -5
At first all Bunnie could do was stare at Tekno. All she could do for that first moment was wonder just how this bird could speak so casually and insensitively about the news she was giving. And then her priorities clicked, and she realized what it was she had to do now. Hastily she began to pull herself up to her feet. "Right then, follow me Sally-gir--er--Ah mean, other Sally!"
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Post by AnT on Nov 30, 2007 11:18:25 GMT -5
"We're pullin for ya, luv! Good luck, and don't let the military gal boss ya around so much. Come on, kid." with that, Tekno rushed through where Mario went. Well unlike Tekno who can 'look' so calm about everything, Mina was the total opposite. The look she gave Bunnie was pure worryness, even though most of the time Mina's eyes kept avoiding Bunnie. "P-please...um... get Tails back."
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Dec 2, 2007 0:30:59 GMT -5
And then purely out of the blue, adding on to the chaos that had already ravaged this part of the island, another portal appeared, and spat out what looked to be a red airship. It looked about 100 yards away, nose pointed down towards the ground, and moving at an incredible pace. It would surely hit the island. Meanwhile, onboard the Babylon Airship... Wave blinked really hard a couple of times, massaging her forehead as though she had a headache, "Ugh. What on earth was that!?" she complained. "More importantly, wheres are we?" Storm added. "What do you mean 'where are we?'" Wave snapped, looking out the cockpit window, "I just told you, we're flying towards-" and then she cut herself short, realising that they were flying over what looked like dense jungle. Or more accurately, TOWARDS said jungle. "... A JUNGLE!?" she exclaimed. "Like I said, where's are we?" "I say screw figuring that out, try and find someway not to-" CRASH.
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Post by DB on Dec 3, 2007 21:54:18 GMT -5
Aaaand once again, Arkay was quite happy to be a robot. The worst he had to worry about were some dents, dings, and changes of gravitational orientation. Now, his companions, however... Struggling from his resting place inside the dashboard, and receiving a few minor jolts from some now cut wires, Arkay glanced around the wrecked cockpit for any signs of feathered bodies. "... i-i-sss EveRYyyyyone OKay hEeRE?" ... hm. Something must of gotten knocked loose...
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Post by Lans on Dec 6, 2007 1:16:54 GMT -5
"Actually, you might want to follow me," Sally told Bunnie, "Our ride's over here and-" *CRASH* Sally jumped at the sound of something large crashing in the nearby jungle. "NOW what!?"
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Post by Tony on Dec 9, 2007 21:34:10 GMT -5
Life comes at you fast. Or rather, it did for the Hawk, in any case. Just a single moment ago, he and his other two companions were bickering about over the issues regarding their new metallic 'passenger'. The next thing Jet knew, Wave was in total distress over their new course, which had changed due to the sudden appearance of a portal. As the Hawk rushed to the window, all he would get the chance to see would be the ground hurtling itself towards their cockpit at a hundred miles an hour. CRASHNo doubt the resulting collision was disastrous to those on board. The moment it crashed headlong into the jungle floor, Jet was thrown from the cockpit much like the manner of a ragdoll being hurled into the sky. His final stopping point ended up being the branches of one of the jungle trees, his limp form draped over one of the many limbs. Jet was unconcious... And no doubt severely hurt from this event...
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Post by Jamie Lee on Dec 13, 2007 21:29:48 GMT -5
Bunnie, startled by the crash, jumped herself. For a moment she stood there jerking in place, seemingly unable to decide which direction to go in. Finally, she snatched Sally's wrist and gave it a tug. "Honey, we need to keep our focus on Tails iffin' these folks're gonna help 'round here."
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Post by AnT on Dec 13, 2007 22:32:53 GMT -5
With a sheepish smile, Mina gave a ungraceful salute. "Uh...y-yeah! We'll, um...s-she'll...we got this." And she dashed off... Tekno gawked at the large airship that laid in the forest debris. The design of the ship wasn't anything she ever seen, so it obviously came from the other world. This wasn't what she needed in her list of stressful things. If there are injured people aboard, Tekno will have no idea how to deal with it, for she has very limited knowledge in the medical department; that's Maria's job. "WwwwHHAAAAOOO!!!" Tekno turned around, barely leaping away from an tumbling mongoose. She winced as she watched Mina crash into a fallen tree. "Ouch." Sighing, the green canary walked up to the girl and pulled her up. "Don't you have breaks, luv?" Mina's head swirled, while she saw stars. "Uh...I'll do the punishment essay later, Ms. Asagi. Honest." Without a word, Tekno smacked her on the head. "Ow!!" "Sorry, luv. I really didn't want to deal with any dazed kids." she said, helping Mina stand straight. "You know this ship by any chance?" After a quick glare to the bird, Mina looked at the airship. "I...think so. I think I seen it on TV. The um...Babylon erm...Racers or something."
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Dec 14, 2007 19:00:22 GMT -5
Wave groaned and picked herself up, having been knocked out as well. She was rather confused at first, not knowing where she was, and why the new anti-crash system (read: airbags) had failed to work. Well... it seemed to sort of work, as she was nestled quite nicely into a popped one, head aching probably from when the bag popped and he clunked her head somewhere. Of course, it also did not work, for Wave could see, with ever-growing dread, that there was a nice, fresh, hawk-shaped hole in the cockpit window. Storm woke up soon after. "Uhhh.... everyone okay?" he mumbled from under a pile of wrecked consoles. Wave coughed. "I got a bad bruise, but I'm fine. I think our new companion's fine too.. it's just that... Jet..." And then Storm noticed the peculiar hole in the glass, "Aww Boss... not again!" he cried in dismay.
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Post by Lans on Dec 16, 2007 23:05:58 GMT -5
Sally nodded. "You're right, lets go," she said, taking the lead as they joined Nicole in the hoverunit, and a minute later it rose into the air and shot away towards the city.
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Post by DB on Dec 17, 2007 9:35:39 GMT -5
The robian's eyes dimmed. Did that giant chicken just say 'again'? Was this a habit for them? That'd of been helpful information to know ahead of time. Arkay shook his head and mumbled, however, the mumble came out as a staticy hiss instead. He wondered vaguely what exactly the error messages flashing in his head meant, as well.
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Post by AnT on Dec 17, 2007 11:16:29 GMT -5
Tekno carefully walked around the wreckage, trying to a way to get in...until she spotted a way in; a broken window. Mina followed, confused and distressed on what to do, other than just stand there. "Uh..." Tekno snapped a finger at her. "Stay there, kid!" And Tekno hopped in the window. The halls of the airship looked very...well she doesn't know how to describe it but it looked like something out of a Final Fantasy game. "Hello? Anyone still alive?"
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