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Post by DB on Oct 22, 2007 23:47:40 GMT -5
Somewhere, deep beneath Robotropolis, a seemingly living puddle of… some type of quicksilver ooze was traveling through the halls, pipes, gratings, and tunnels- although in a somewhat… sporadic manner. … we should go left. I say we go right.... you're just being contrary. We're going left.You don't know where we're going any better than I do. We're going right.Well, here it came. The moment of truth. I HAVE A GOOD FEELING ABOUT LEFT.Good feelings, of course, are what we all have when we have no other excuse to be doing what we're doing. The puddle took a jerk to the left. The problem, however, is that such excuses have a tendency to not work when the other entity is perfectly aware of your every thought. ... No you don't.The puddle jerked rightward. LEFT.The puddle lunged left again and sluggishly forced itself forward, despite Mephiles's intentions. [dice=6] (Control Roll) [dice=6] RIGHT.Unfortunately, Doom won out over the struggle, and Mephiles receded with an internal grumble. Having won out, the pair, in form of puddle of crystalline ooze, continued their decidedly leftward journey, further down, down, down beneath the metal city above. After much of this, an area of... 'open air' was finally discovered. Reforming from ooze to a more solid form, Doom observed the area. It appeared to entirely made of stone, and was a far-cry from the metal city and the previous swamp- even more so, it seemed that people actually lived here. But most importantly, his gaze fell on the large glowing crystal inset in the domed roof. And though he'd never vocalize such a thought... Oooo. Doom, those're Cheerios.... silence.Doom continued to observe the crystal, pondering (and ignoring Mephiles). It seemed almost like a chaos emerald, though significantly less powerful... he could, however, feel the energy radiating from it from here... and surely, having it would not be a terrible thing. Just the question of how he'd get all the way up there, as, after all, this body couldn't fly...[rand=41044325778461643957499717626686838517325629836925582184186942514]
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 24, 2007 1:25:17 GMT -5
Elsewhere, a snowy white echidna sat on a park bench, hands folded over the curve of his cane and frowning as he glanced around his surroundings. Something strange was going on; He'd seen hardly anyone and the village refuge was unusually quiet. Where was everyone anyway? There was usually more people on the streets at this time; he found it hard to believe everyone had simultaneously decided to stay indoors. Exhaling, Zachary picked himself up from his bench and began to walk off.
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Post by DB on Oct 26, 2007 1:43:12 GMT -5
Wandering around the strangely ghostlike town Doom searched for something to suit his needs. He needed something, a ladder, for instance, to get up to that jewel inlaid in the ceiling... unfortunately, he hadn't found anything that fit the bill as of yet. There must be something... That's a pretty tall ceiling to use a ladder.Not once propped onto one of the taller buildings. Such as that one, for instance.Doom turned their gaze to one of the larger buildings, before returning to searching. We do not necessarily need a ladder, either... Mephiles rolled their eyes in conjunction with his next thought. Yes. Let's simply walk over and ask the nearest person where their hover crafts are kept.
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Post by Leda on Oct 27, 2007 2:13:07 GMT -5
"Lilli? Lilli, this isn't funny.... I know you're here somewhere!!" Tikal's mouth dropped into perturbed and fretful frown. It was strange enough that Lower Mobius seemed oddly sparse, but Lilli... The two cousins spent much of their time together; it was rare that Tikal didn't know where to find her would-be sister. However, this day Lilli had been absent the entire time, a fact that made Tikal feel sick with worry when she wasn't irritated. It was because of this that she'd taken to the only thing she really could do: wandering around town trying to find her. "Lilli?? ... Lilliiiiii!!"
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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2007 12:10:42 GMT -5
Briefly, that thought was actually entertained. But only briefly. Overhearing someone calling, Doom guided their body towards the voice. Sure, he had no idea where he was. Sure, it's possible that whoever he was going over to meet was dangerous. However, the voice sounded higher pitched, and generally with the Earthen creatures that meant they were either youths or female. Both of which are generally not threats. Unless the youth is a two-tailed fox or the female is a bat, or crazed pink hedgehog. But generally. No wonder Shadow defeated you.INTENSE FEELINGS OF LOATHING.
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Post by Leda on Oct 27, 2007 14:58:30 GMT -5
The female-sounding cries and sounds of footsteps stopped abruptly. Tikal had happened upon the dual-minded visitor on her own, and seemed rather shocked by the sight; this person didn't really look like any particular species she could identify, but furthermore, seemed to be having some sort of mild seizure. Who IS this person, and.... how'd they get down here?? Her features scrunching together with uncertainty, Tikal peered forward and quietly asked, "Um... Excuse me... Are you okay?"
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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2007 15:43:22 GMT -5
Managing to calm his sporadically twitching left eyelid, Doom turned his gaze to the young echidna girl. Of course, he really had no real idea that she was an echidna specifically, and certainly didn't know or care that where he was from that they were more or less extinct. All Earthen creatures tended to look alike to him anyway. "Well enough, simply remembering things I would have rather forgotten." Insert a mental SCOWL in Mephiles direction here."Who are you?" "And more importantly-- TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER." Insert a biiiig mental cheshire grin at Doom. ... ... "Do excuse me, I have a neurological disorder." MORE MENTAL SCOWLING. "I try to pass it off as tourette syndrome, but everyone can tell I'm faking it." If this body had teeth, Doom would be gritting them right now. Instead, that eye-twitch seemed to reappear. "I have another personality. It enjoys making me look foolish. Ignore any sudden interjections." You do a fantastic job of that by yourself. said other personality stated as an afterthought. Continued eye twitching.
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Post by Leda on Oct 27, 2007 16:26:57 GMT -5
"..........." The echidna just kind of.... stared in confusion as the bizarre creature appeared to talk out of both sides of its mouth. Actually, did it even have a mouth? It sure didn't look like it. Tikal began to wonder if this was one of those poor unfortunate souls in pain, in need that was the result of an extensive amount of unwise crossbreeding. "Well, my name is Tikal," she awkwardly replied, closing in the gap between them. "I would take you to our city's leader, but he seems to be... away, at the moment. Along with some others. However, I'm pretty sure my cousin's uncle is still around. He carries some authority in the community." Tikal paused, then added, "So, what's your name? And how did you get down here?"
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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2007 16:31:06 GMT -5
Calming down now, yes. Slowly. "My name is Doom. My other half refers to itself as Mephiles. We've come from the surface." And had we gone right we would of never arrived here. Mephiles ignored the jab. She asked how, not where.WITH YOU IN MY HEAD IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE ON ANYTHING. You're a hive mind.
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I feel accomplished.Doom muttered, having the body rub its temples. "... from the surface, through the tunnels."
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Post by Leda on Oct 27, 2007 16:59:11 GMT -5
Tikal looked surprised. Well, more than she'd already been looking. "You found your way down here without an escourt? That's impressive; even Robotnik hasn't been able to get all the way in here. ... Well, obviously, or our city wouldn't still be here." The echidna girl sheepishly smacked her forehead and laughed. "But, I digress. Shall I take you to Dr. Zachary?"
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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2007 17:03:22 GMT -5
... ... Well, it'd be a diversion from his goal, but... maybe in a round about way it'll bring him closer to the jewel. That, and more information (for example, where the heck he was now) was never a bad thing. "Yes. I would appreciate that." Of course, that was a lie. He never appreciated anything. Except for maybe some peace and quiet in his own head. ... Mephiles began to imagine the most obnoxious noise he could out of spite.
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Post by Leda on Oct 27, 2007 17:26:47 GMT -5
A smile spread across the echidna's face. "Great! Follow me, please." Now I just have to hope he hasn't disappeared, too.
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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2007 17:28:25 GMT -5
And he did. Eye twitching the ENTIRE TIME. SILENCE. Pause. No.He continued to imagine the noise.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 27, 2007 18:16:37 GMT -5
As luck would have it, the group would end up practically running into him. Having heard Tikal's calls moments before he had begun seeking her out, and now that he found her he found himself having to pause and blink at the strange creature she was walking with. "... What are you, some kind of hedgehog that got locked into a freezer?"
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Post by Leda on Oct 27, 2007 18:20:34 GMT -5
Tikal frowned and slumped ever so slightly. " Please be nice..." Then, just as quickly, she regained her composure and turned back to her guest. "Mr. Doom, this is Dr. Zachary. Hopefully he can be more helpful to you than I've been."
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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2007 18:25:01 GMT -5
SO HELP ME IF YOU DO NOT BE QUIET I W- Is that Finitevus?He blinked, in surprise. It couldn't be, could it? No, couldn't... Mephiles abruptly went silent at the same moment of realization as his symbiont, much the same thoughts in his mind as well. ... A relative perhaps?... possibly. They all look alike regardless... though the resemblance is quiet strong, ignoring the inorganic pieces.Doom nodded toward the echidna, surprise leaving his expression just as quickly as it came. "Only partly hedgehog, with no refrigeration involved."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 27, 2007 22:32:04 GMT -5
Zachary glanced at Tikal, slanting his eyebrows a bit at her comment. Bringing a hand up swiftly he coughed into his palm before he settled his gaze back on the mysterious and strange looking creature. What in the heck was he supposed to be anyway? Part hedgehog according to him, obviously, but he looked more like a living crystal than any creature he'd ever heard of. "... Hello," he said with an unintentional strain in the word, "Might I ask what you are and how you managed to get down here?"
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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2007 23:35:48 GMT -5
Aha. See? Could not be Finitevus. We are not recognized.Doom gestured to Tikal. "As I've told..." he paused, what did she say her name was again?, "...Tikal, we've come through the tunnels. The city above did not prove hospitable. As for what we are..." He paused again. And how would the best way to describe what he was, or actually, more specifically, what his physical body was? The first thing that came to mind (on the latter half) was a mistake. ... Hey.And despite the more fitting discription... "... a product of rather unfortunate genetic engineering."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 28, 2007 0:55:16 GMT -5
Zachary blinked, hiking a brow up his forehead at this answer, "Genetic engineering? What kind of balderdash is that?" he asked. Yet, in spite of the question, he eyed the crystalline figure carefully before glancing up toward the ceiling. "Tikal, do you have any idea why this place looks so deserted?"
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Post by Leda on Oct 28, 2007 0:59:03 GMT -5
"No, sir. I was looking for Lilli just a minute ago, and couldn't find her... And could barely find anyone else to ask if they'd seen her, either." The young echidna held her chin in thought. "There wasn't another trip over to Knothole planned, was there? ...Although even if there was, that's an awfully big group to be going..."
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Post by DB on Oct 28, 2007 1:36:59 GMT -5
Doom's gaze had followed the older echidna's glance. And stayed there. But he said nothing. Instead, he was simply pondering the best way to get to it.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 28, 2007 3:30:34 GMT -5
The lingering stare didn't go unnoticed, and Zachary hummed to himself while scratching at his scruffy chin in contemplation. A strange creature appears in Lower Mobius around the same time most of its residents vanish, though granted he didn't hear any commotions. This creature also apparently just came from Robotropolis, claims to be an experiment of some sort, and is now staring at his home's life source in a way he didn't like. Wait. Did he hear right or did that guy also just refer to himself as 'we'? "Strange how you found your way down here. I'd say either you knew where you were going or you have some pretty dumb luck. Where do you come from, anyway? Most people know you don't wander around in Robotropolis."
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Post by DB on Oct 28, 2007 11:36:34 GMT -5
Doom's gaze reluctantly left the power stone, drifting back to the white echidna. "Most of the events in my life as of late can be attributed to 'dumb luck'. As for where I've come from, it is a very long story I do not wish to go into- and if the city above is the one you are referring to as 'Robotropolis', I could easily see why one would not wish not to wander there. We have the good fortune of being able to travel in a way that does not bring attention to ourselves." He felt almost certain that the echidna was going to press the 'where did you come from' angle. How would that be explained? It was possible that living here under such a hostile city that he'd never even heard of the Black Arms (an unpleasant thought for Doom, that his race could so easily be ignored).
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 28, 2007 22:08:44 GMT -5
"I see," the echidna paused in thought, "Tikal said you required my assistance?"
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Post by DB on Oct 29, 2007 8:34:53 GMT -5
"Yes. It'd be good to know where I am, for one."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 29, 2007 9:26:53 GMT -5
"Ah, hmm," the echidna began, glancing around his surroundings and gesturing his hand, "This would be Lower Mobius. It was originally constructed as a evacuation center for Mobotroplis, but it's been our home for the last decade due to Robotnik's war," he looked up toward the ceiling again and scrunched his nose as the last two words left him bitterly.
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Post by DB on Oct 29, 2007 9:34:10 GMT -5
HEAD TILT.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 29, 2007 9:38:09 GMT -5
Zachary mirrored the action. "What?"
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Post by DB on Oct 29, 2007 9:38:58 GMT -5
"Robotnik as in... Gerald Robotnik?" Dun dun duuunnnn.Ignooooriiing.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 29, 2007 12:16:16 GMT -5
Zachary's head tilt graduated into a sideways glance. " What? No, I'm talking about Julian Robotnik. I haven't heard anything about Gerald since the Great War."
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