You enter The Reploid Room - Bar.
The Reploid Room - Bar

As you enter the bar area, you notice the fine chrome rail that stretches almost all the way around the pseudo-circular room. The bar is a full service station, equipped with not one, but two menus - reploid and human. A few back doors imply a kitchen in the back. The rest of the room is set up in lavish velvet booths and tables. A few very sweetly dressed female reploids and humans wait on folks, here to serve you. Kick back and enjoy!
Tron Bonne [Casual] [C]
Poo-oki [#5098 Vp]
Dust Man [Sorival] [RM]
Christmas Tree

Obvious exits:
Dance Floor <DF> leads to The Reploid Room - Dance Floor.
Pool Hall <PH> leads to The Reploid Room - Pool Hall.

Dust Man beams, and quickly pockets those away. Dusty has that same thing with pockets... can't have too many. "Actualy, The Reverend and Heat helped me out as well... It was quite interesting. I had to put my room in the Repair Bay in the Fortress, but... It's going well." He scritches the cabbit on his head. "I even got time to make this little guy. Tron, meet Pooky."

The Pirate Princess is curently standing here with Dust Man, smiling softly as she extends a bit of shiny odds and ends for the new Heap... in her casual garb as before, with her shades on her face... trying to relax here amid all this revelry while the chaos is only beginning across the world. A mad dash and grab for Treasure beyond comprehension. ...except to Gemini and Tron, of course.

The man publically known as Lance Princeton enters the bar. Well to the public he's known as Lance, to the Robot Masters and Tron he's Knight Man. He steps into the bar, having the feeling he'll meet Tron again here, and sure enough he's right. Of course she seems to be busy right now. He sighs and sits at the counter, to wait until she is finished, he'd rather not have to talk to her with someone evesdropping.

Tron Bonne nods, lowering her arms and crossing them ober her midriff, smiling to Dust and nodding. "I'm glad they helped... ...and the Reverend?" Tron blinks. "...You don't mean Crystal, do you?" Tron blinks... then smiles up to the little cabbit, her face bright and lovely. "He's adorable!" Tron beams with bright delight.

Poo-oki beams at Tron. "Mya!" The little guy jumps from Dusty's head to Tron's, and looks down at her. "Maimya!" Ooooo... Soft hair...

Dust Man grins and sratches his head. "Yeah, I made hm out of BeretHat and a few old Roborats I found in the new Heap." He stops as his drink arrives... Sorta tropical scent to it.

Tron Bonne /giggles/ brightly, looking up at Poo-oki and reaches up, petting and stroking the cute little creature. "He's just as cute as Seizui." Tron beams, then smiles to Dust. "Awww... Cute! And good work!" Tron nods with a smile... then blinks a moment... noticing someone come in... and pauses to look to Lance for a moment, with a nod of recognition and a smile in greeting, before looking back to Dust. "Everything all right back at home? ...I know about Gemini... ...and what he did to Snake Man."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Hey. You guys need the riddle again? I have it on autorepeat."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "That's okay, Gem."
<O-Master> Punk laughs.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Crystal Man transmits, "Er... that isn't necessary..."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Cause, you know, I'm such a nice guy, I'm not over echoing it on the worldwide universe ANNOYANCE STATION the way TRON does."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "I wish it would get out of my head. It's BUGGING me. And I keep getting into fights with people."

Knight Man waits at the bar, and orders some light seltzer, WHAT? No hard liqueor??? *faint*

Dust Man growls in annoyance. "And I thought Gemini was bad before..." He glances at Tron. "What he did to Snake? You should see what he did to me..." The Ducted Wonder turns down the corner of his shirt to reveal a charred and blackened area on his shoulder. "That was ONE gemini Laser. One! It went clear through... Disabled my arm, nearly deactivated me from the pain..." Dusty shakes his head. "He's gone mad."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Crystal Man transmits, "Hrm..."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Yesss?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Crystal Man transmits, "Simply that despite the pain that fact causes you, it is interesting..."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Bah. It only causes me PAIN when people bother to fight back. Even then, it isn't so bad."

Tron sighs, shaking her head a moment. "...Gemini... annihilated Snake Man... he has the power of Mars now... so." Tron shrugs and sighs, regarding Dust intently. "And yes... ...I nearly killed someone else with one attack like that. We have been severely 'enhanced' in out power, Dust... ...Not that we couldn't be taken down by several people at once." Tron sighs. "And it's only going to get worse..."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blitz Attack Quick Man transmits, "...Huh? What's wrong with Gemini?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Crystal Man transmits, "...He was next to pass a test."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man suddenly sobs for no particular reason. It sounds odd coming out of this new voice. Then...he laughs a little.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Crystal Man transmits, "And it is the riddle's haunting of you that is curious..."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] RM #30 Dust Man shudders.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blitz Attack Quick Man transmits, "Oh..."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "I've just figured it out... I seem to have turned into Quick Man. Fight, repair, like an endless cycle."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blitz Attack Quick Man transmits, "Hey!"

Poo-oki yelps a bit as he falls off of Tron's head and onto the hard oak of the bar. Shaking his head as he gets up, the Dust Mop rights himself as if he had meant to do that. "Mya."

Tron Bonne blinks a moment, then smiles to Poo-oki as she reaches over to scritchie. "I think though... it's almost time to go." Tron looks to Dust. "Are you going to try for this one?"

Dust Man sighs. "I don't know. It would be quite a prize for the Heap, but it wouldn't end up there, if I got it anyways..."

Knight Man finishes his drink, and gets up from his seat, and walks up to Dust and Tron. He doesn't say anything as of yet, though he's behind Dust Man, in Tron's line of sight.

Tron Bonne hmmms and nods. "...It is your decision... ...I wish to be there to witness it, at least." Tron shakes her head slowly, before looking towards Lance. "Lance? ...Hello. ...it's almost time, I /think/... for the next one to appear." Tron looks to Dust. "I want you to be careful... all of you... ...Gemini will be very dangerous from now on... to everyone... even Enker or Bass."

Dust Man nods at Tron, and grins. "Don't worry, I'll be careful. Come on, Poo-oki. Let's go." Poo-oki myas at Lance, then bounds on Dust's head as he finishes his drink. "See you round, Tron."

Knight Man nods "I worry for mine brother, for I fear he hast gotten a hold of something he should not be allowed to possess. It may driveth him mad at some point." He folds his arms across his chest "If mine brothers go out so searcheth the next pendant, I shalt attend with them, so I can watcheth the coming spectacle as these mortals make a mad grab to possess the next one..."

Dust Man enters The Reploid Room - Dance Floor.
Dust Man has left.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Punk transmits, "I'm going for a beer."

Punk arrives from The Reploid Room - Dance Floor.
Punk has arrived.

Tron waves to Dust as he goes, smiling softly, before pausing, and looking to Knight. "I know... ...I'm frightened a bit by this, myself, Knight. ...It will be... ...very dangerous before long. I have a feeling about that. When more of the Chaos Pendants are unlocked... it will become increasingly more dangerous, indeed. I've bent /every/ resource into this. I've been studying it as much as possible." Tron shakes her head slowly. "I believe there may be one for each Planetary Stardroid... ...and whatever is happening, it's going to continue untill all of them are claimed... ...I may be wrong, but... ...never know." Tron hmmms softly. "We'll see what happens, Knight... ...I hope it goes well, for us." Tron looks to him intently. "I will be traveling in the Gesellschaft to witness this... ...Scientific Curiousity, you understand."

Knight Man, well actually, Lance Princeton, if no one ever saw Knight Man's human disguise, then they would not know it was him "So thou shalt be witnessing it thineself. That's reassuring. Mayhap the next one to possesseth one shalt be someone who can handle it.. though it dost dependeth on which planetary Stardroid tis revived. He notices Punk entering, and decides to be a little more covert with his speech "I feareth for all of them, that this search shalt driveth them mad." He pauses to think "If thou dost say thou shalt go vieweth the spectacle on thine on, I should liketh to go with thee so I canst avoid everyone's hungry grasps for the treasure. If thou shalt haveth me."

Punk settles down into a stool, and waves his hand at the bartender. "I need a beer. Now, you a**hole."

The Pirate Princess looks up a moment, at the cry and shout. Then pales a moment, seeing Punk. Fear? No... ...Disgust. Tron's lips curl into a sneer for a moment... as she is now... she's pretty much impossible to be intimidated... she can be afraid, but her courage means she does whatever she wants anyway. Tron shakes her head, sighing, before looking to Lance, . "...Sure, Lance... ...I would like to witness this up close... ...we can from the bridge of the Gesellschaft easily." Tron stand slowly from her seat, looking back to Punk... then shakes her head a moment, looking back to 'Lance Princeton'... who has the face that Tron herself gave him.

Punk didn't come for explanations. He came here for beer. Quiet.

The man in the trenchcoat nods "Aye, well then I supposeth we shouldst departeth soon. The cycle of yesterday may soon repeateth itself." He waits for Tron to set out, so he can follow. He makes one idle glance to Punk as well, expression unchanging.

Tron Bonne nods, then she turns, striding out for the crowd... to leave Punk with his beer... sending a light wave his way as she exits for the side of the dance floor and the exit beyond. "Lets go then, Lance..."

Punk doesn't pay attention. He's ordering beer. Was Tron even here? He does not know.

Knight Man follows. That's about it. Later Punky.

*Later... in the Gesellschaft outside the Bay of Naples*

Bonne Airship <Gesellschaft>

The bridge of the Gesellschaft is a wide open command center with a sweeping view of the world outside. The central control area is a circular trench of stations where the Servbots man their positions, with piloting, engine, and weapons stations. Within this there is a raised platform with a walkway and another tier above that. Jutting from this tier is the captain's position, dominated by a great wooden wheel. The Bonne's smiling robotic skull set on the wheel housing to watch over the command center. To either side of the forward Servbot stations are a pair of hemispherical navigation displays.

Corridors lead back from the bridge, leading to many other parts of the massive craft. The main one of these being the Forward Hangar Bay. Situated in the 'mouth' area of the Gesellschaft, the 'teeth' slide open vertically to disgorge the flights of Drache that are situated in fighter bays across the backs and sides of the hangar bay. Several large, square hatches on the hangar bay's deck are clearly marked with red danger signs, the locations from which the Bonne Ride Armors are launched.
Contents:
Tron Bonne
Variable Assault Ride Armor <Glyder>
Gesellschaft - Glyde's Room <GR>
Gesellschaft - Tron's Room <TRR>
Gesellschaft - Teisel's Room <TR>
Gesellschaft - Bon's Room <BBR>
Gesellschaft - Vehicle Bay/Lab

Tron Bonne stands on the bridge... looking out over the Bay of Naples... ...to the island beyond. "...We're not going to want to be close... just like last night... ...but we'll try and watch what we can." Tron turns her head slowly, looking to Lance. "How are you holding up with all of this... ...I don't... ...really know what is happening but." Tron shakes her head. "From what I have read and studied... the energy I weild right now is... ...rather volitile."

Knight Man stands on the deck looking down with his arms crossed. Seems to be thinking "I still do not know what hast broughteth about this change in me, though it has to be the power thou dost now wield." He hmms "I know not how much further this shalt go. As of now I art still loyal to Lord Wily, as always. He is mine creator and I owe him mine servitude for that. Yet... I feel something bigger is occuring, and I art drawn to it, to discover more, wherever that shalt leadeth me." He glances back at Tron "I do believeth the energy thou dost possess to be great, mayhap tis more than a human is meant to hold, twas made for a Stardroid after all." He looks back out at the sky "Though thou hast managed thus far, brother Gemini went mad within a few hours it dost seem. And I art left to wonder who shalt possesseth the next one..." It's oddly cryptic for Knight Man, Tron has at least an excuse.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blitz Attack Quick Man transmits, "Huh?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Snake Man transmits, "Consssenssusss about what?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "I still don't know. Pompeii is a likely answer, but it seems to obvious."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Snake Man transmits, "Check the obviousss plasscesss firssst, then go to the lesss likly onesss"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blitz Attack Quick Man transmits, "You saw another vision?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blitz Attack Quick Man transmits, "Why are we even looking for these things?"

Tron Bonne nods slowly, sighing, and looking to Knight. "I know... ...I'm afraid of it... ...but I have the Courage to overcome /any/ fear now, it seems. ...I'm sorry of who will." Tron looks to the screens and leans close. "If anything... ...I think this one may be an ally for me..." Tron shakes her head, sighing. "Thanks, Knight... you, of all people, acting like this and helping me is... surprising and gratifying. ...Thank you." Tron smiles gently to Knight Man. "I think though... after this is over... we're going to go back to hating one another... ...maybe worse than before."

After a bit of a pause... Knight Man actually... smiles?? WHAFORK? "I know not what shalt happen when this is over, I do remember what I used to feel, towards everything before this happened. Sheer hated for everything and burning loyalty to Wily. While the loyalty is still present, I no longer feeleth driven to destroy everything I dost see." He looks back out at the sky and the sea "....if this dost end, who knows... I hopeth I art not again possessed by such urges. I still wish to serveth Lord Wily... yet... I twas so destructive before... it was... needless."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Unless we narrow down the possibilities, gentleman, I think we're looking at having to split our resources in far too many directions."

Tron blinks in surprise, then beams her brightest, most happy smile to Knight Man. "Paladin Man you are perhaps then now, Knight. ...If I had known..." Tron shakes her head... raising her right hand. With a flick of her fingers, green energy/electricity crackles between her digits slowly... racing up her arm. "I'll... ...be grateful, whatever happens." Tron smiles gently. "...I'll set you down when this begins... ...I'll send a Servbot with you, too... ...to watch and report back to me. I don't think me being there will be profitable."

Knight Man quirks an eyebrow "Paladin Man hmm?" He chuckles, not evilly "I supposeth I am again. I hated that title so much once before. Yet now... it dost seemeth right." He folds his arms and looks back out "Mayhap I shalt don the old armor as well... but for tonight I shalt go in the guise of a human. In all the confusion my own brothers shalt likely not recognizeth me. And I do agree, thou being there may not be a good idea, thou mayeth find thineself with a few dozen oppenents, all bent on..." He turns and glances at the pendent "...that. Power is tempting... and many of the power hungry art in this search."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Well, well. This is certainly going to prove a game of hit-and-miss afterall. Those who are certain of the next local or wish to investigate a place, radio me privately."

The Pirate Princess reaches up slowly, after the final bit... and slowly pulls at the pendant on her chest... and it comes off only after a small tug. "Don't worry about me loosing this... or having it taken from me. I believe anyone who tried would recieve more pain than they bargained for. Watch." Tron turns, and litteraly hurls the pendant away from her... nothing physicaly changing about her while it is apart from her... ...and the pendant stops mid air... and flies back to replace itself on Tron's chest lightly... as if drawn be magnets. "...you see?" Tron sighs and shakes her head, before looking to Knight. "...And yes. That could be interesting. ...I wish you luck in this, Knight... ...I'm worried." Tron shakes her head, looking out of the viewscreen to...

...the Island of Pompei.

Knight Man nods, and brings his arms down from his chest "Milady, I shalt keepeth a low profile, worry not. The treasure is not mine goal, and I shant get in the way of those powr hungry fools, only observe. Though if one clear and ripe chance doth ariseth, then I may taketh a shot at the prize, if I feel I haveth a chance." He smiles again "Thou didst sense that this may be an ally of yours, did thou not?"

The Pirate Princess pauses, and nods. Tron looks to Knight and smiles. "The Pendant is giving me the feeling of 'An old friend' almost." Tron ponders a moment, hmming gently. "It was warning me last night... and that was Mars'... ...and with my studies... ...this is going to be an 'Order' Pendant." Tron then shakes her head, hmming softly. "Though it's going to be incredibly dangerous down there, whatever the case. Especialy if my suspicions prove correct. ...Watch the ground you walk on, Knight Man."

Knight Man nods again "I shalt be careful Tron. I know how mad they can become, and of course, the aftermath of being in such a place after the pendant twas claimed I doth remember fully." He turns back out, to view the island no one has found yet "They search madly... yet they shalt find this place eventually."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "The main vanguard of the Robot Masters will move to Greece, under Heat Man's command. I want our bases covered, however; Pirate Man, take up your idea. Shadow Man, use your discretion at your own. I believe brother Quint has already secured himself somewhere. Unless any other ideas are forthcoming, I shall remain at the Citadel. All task groups are to keep in radio contact with myself at regular intervals. Failure to do so may prove to find the true location; hence, do not dally with your transmissions. Deploy."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "Gemini Man, I want you to go with Shadow Man."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "Anyone moving with me, stand to in the Stealth."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dust Man transmits, "Yes Sir!"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Pirate Man transmits, "Anyone coming with me, get the Citadel Vehical bay and all pirate drones report for duty."

The Pirate Princess nods slowly, hmming gently. "Yes..." Tron shakes her head slowly. "...the riddle was almost absurdly simple this time, for some reason... ...but then, Uranus was the 'Stardroid of Simplicity'... from Wily's notes." Tron shakes her head. "Strange, seeing as Uranus' 'key' was the worst one of them to get... causing a Flood, and a Volcano eruption." Tron slowly looks out to Pompei. "Vesuvias went up again, at the Stardroid of Earth's call..."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "I've found myself in Indonesia - intentially, of course. I don't get lost, as a rule. If whatever it is we're looking for is, in fact, in Greece, inform me immediately."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "Roger."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "We're deploying shortly."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Pirate Man transmits, "I'm deploying as we speak, report back soon. All hands to battle stations, if we find nothing, we'll prepare for battle at a different location."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "Radio me personally every 5 minutes, all field units."

Knight Man hmms, and looks out again "Yet art thou sure this be the right place? Everything is so uncertain in this game..."

Tron Bonne nods slowly, looking out. "No. I'm not. It could be something else entirely... ...but... ...you never know." Tron shakes her head... and hmmms. "We can always see..." Tron turns, running her hands over the controls. "I'm goind to set a course closer... and drop you on the shore..."

Knight Man steps down from his place on deck "Aye, very well. At the very least we shant wasteth time here just in case. I'll reporteth to thee if I findeth anything."

Tron Bonne nods slowly, hmming softly. "Sounds good to me, Knight Man..." Tron looks to him a moment, before turning back to the screen as Pompei nears slowly.

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Many across the globe desire this, many more pay for its luxury, for heat keeps the winter away. But for these people they got more than they bargained to pay, and due to this they have been remembered to this day. If you all still care."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "...They care, Romulus and Remus."

[Radio: (E) Public] Guts Man transmits, "Remus. That's a gay name."

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Well, I know I'm already sick of hearing it. ...TRON picked it, Guts. Her IDEA."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "Well... ...Gemini man then."

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "Well, well. If it ain't the lame ass Gemini Man."

[Radio: (E) Public] Guts Man transmits, "The only thing Tron is good at picking is her nose. That and augmented bras."

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man doesn't really sound like Gemini Man at all...he sounds like he's been gargling razor blades as a hobby. "That's fine, Tron...just fine. Your nicknames are clever, but, SAVE it."

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "Someone's in a bad mood."

[Radio: (E) Public] Rigger transmits, "Take some advice and invest in throat losenges, sword-boy."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "..."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "...is it repeating through your head too, Gemini? Over and over again?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "Deploy!"

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "Like a tape stuck on constant replay. Over and over and over."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Guts Man transmits, "WILY-LALALALALALALALA!!!"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dust Man transmits, "Acknowledged."

Outside> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Pirate Man.
Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Pirate Man.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "Ditto."

[Radio: (E) Public] Guts Man transmits, "And over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over?"

[Radio: (E) Public] Dirge transmits, "Just as long as the munchkins don't start singing' again, I won't hafeta start playin' music for Miss Bonne no more."

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "EXACTLY!"

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "Sounds like someone else has a broken record going."

[Radio: (E) Public] Shining Firefly transmits, "Aw, but I liked the singing."

[Radio: (E) Public] Dust Man transmits, "You people frighten me. Except for Guts."

[Radio: (E) Public] Enker transmits, "The mindless prattle of the masses never succeeds in amusing me."

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man says, with a tight clench in his voice, "YES. EXACTLY."

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "You know, Gemini Dudes, if you try a little stool softener it might help that constipation."

[Radio: (E) Public] Jack transmits, "Hey Gemini, how you been feeling lately?"

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven chokes.

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "You sound .. strained. *giggle*"

[Radio: (E) Public] Rigger transmits, "Jack, guys, knock it off. I mean it."

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "Maybe...Oh, fine Rigger."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "Tell me you've sound something. I'm bored!"

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "Aye aye, fix-it-lady."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "We've begun our search."

[Radio: (E) Public] Jack transmits, "Serious question. Gemini, how're things? You doing good lately?"

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "It's funny when you insult me? Do you know why?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "This had better be quick. And remember, report to me THE SECOND you find something."

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "(period on the first sentence)"

[Radio: (E) Public] Jack transmits, "I'm not being funny, Gemini, I'm just trying to have a conversation here"

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "I wasn't talking to whoever you are. I feel fine. ... Do you know why it's funny when you all insult me? DO YOU?"

[Radio: (E) Public] Jack transmits, "Why?"

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "BECAUSE YOU ARE MAKING PEOPLE DIE!!!"

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "Gemini... ...is not altered like I am by my pendant. ...I can only scientificaly analyze that... ...he's likely now going to be the most violent person on the planet."

[Radio: (E) Public] Heat Man transmits, "Bass will be very annoyed to be deposed."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "Gemini Man... ...Do not make me come and stop you."

[Radio: (E) Public] Reaver Mimic transmits, "Gee. Thank you, Doctor Obvious."

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "Hopefully Bass will do something about that."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "I /will/, if you continue. ...It is my Duty"

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "Two birds with one stone. Maybe they'll kill each other."

[Radio: (E) Public] Guts Man transmits, "Heheheh. Doctor Obvious. Sounds like some lamoid Saturday Morning Cartoon Villain."

[Radio: (E) Public] Psych Mosquito transmits, "And the policy of appeasement, not the German government, made people die."

[Radio: (E) Public] Reaver Mimic transmits, "Well, didn't that speech sound like it?"

[Radio: (E) Public] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "TRON: you wouldn't dare."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "...Wouldn't I? ...Don't do this..."

[Radio: (E) Public] BroadbandClassic Jet Stingray transmits, "If she doesn't, there are a lot of god guys that will."

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "Heh, only took one last night."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "Perhaps it really could be that simple."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "Sir?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dust Man transmits, "Pardon?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "Merely thinking. Perhaps our.. opponents.. were on the right track after all."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "Ssseemsss too obviousss"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "Papau New Guinea seemed too obvious also."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Gamma CO Gemini Man transmits, "Enker. Shall I make myself known to them?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "I have wish for you to lead their attention northwards, Gemini Man. Are you still deceptive enough to handle that?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Gamma CO Gemini Man transmits, "We can."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Shadow Man transmits, "All signs negative on the Italian front. There's nothing here."

Island of Pompei

The Island of Pompei is the sight of what was once a major disaster in the early days of man. Settled heavily for its rich fauna and fertile soil, towns bustled all across the island under the watchful shadow of Mount Vesuvius. But then Vesuvius became enraged at the people who settled his lands, and erupted gigantically, destroying everything that lived on its island in a sea of molten magma. Since then however, Pompei has remained uncivilized, but has regrown much of its wildlife. Trees and grass dot the side of Vesuvius, which has lied dormat for nearly a hundred years, until last year scientists noticed increased magma levels and a steady plume of smoke rising from its peak.

Reaver Mimic [Casual] [C]
Bonne Airship <Gesellschaft> [C]
Enker [Enker] [RM]

Obvious exits:
North <N> leads to Bay of Naples.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "Aiee! Talking mist!"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "Quint? Position?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Pirate Man transmits, "Talking Mist, where is this?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] SecureChan Yamato Man transmits, "Not over an open channel!"

A man in a trenchcoat jumps down from the exit of the hovering Gesellschaft, and looks around. "I do wonder if this be the place..." The ship leaves without him, but he knows it won't go too far. For now he just has to acertain that this is the right place. He begins to look around the island for anything suspicious, particularly an odd feeling...

Reaver Mimic meanwhile floats in from the sky above, map in-hand. Looking around carefully below, he begins descending, turned away from his fellow trench-clad explorer. Frowning, he sighs. "I dearly hope Dirge's deductions were correct. I can't afford to waste yet another day..." he sighs.

Plowing his recently acquired jet ski into the island, the Elite Commander is quick to grab ahold of the item -- and simply lift it off the ground and walk inwards on the island. Enker is strong, most certainly. Placing it down behind a nice set of bushes, he sighs and looks around. This was a hunch he had to see to himself, especially if it buys the others some time.

The man in the trenchcoat continues to look around "Hmm, I senseth nothing yet... nor have I foundeth anything... mayhap this could be the wrong place afterall?"

[Radio: (E) Public] WE-ARE-LEGO! Servbot Scout transmits, "o/` You shake my Nerves! And You Rattle my Brains!"

[Radio: (E) Public] Heat Man transmits, "Oh, no..."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "Now now, little one.. ....later."

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "Hey, Tron?"

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "Hmmm?"

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "Question. What are servbots made out of? And yes, I'm serious."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne gives a soft laugh. "Why... ...my own special creation... ...a special type of the Metool Alloy... ...why do you ask?"

[Radio: (E) Public] Shadow Man transmits, "Nails and Snails and Trinitrotalulene"

[Radio: (E) Public] Heat Man transmits, "I'm shocked that it's not Sugar, spice, and everything nice."

Shadow Man has arrived.
Blade Raven has arrived.

[Radio: (E) Public] Reflect Cobra transmits, "Because I'm too curious for my own good? Just wondering. With all this .. stuff going on, distracting myself is a GOOD thing. So."

Solar Draco has arrived.
Jet Ski has left.
Enker takes Jet Ski.
Ether Skunk has arrived.
Spiral Pegasus has arrived.
Firestorm Phoenix has arrived.
Bonne Airship <Gesellschaft> has arrived.
Shining Firefly has arrived.
Maverick Hunter VTOL <Vorpal> has arrived.
Shield has arrived.
You paged Tron Bonne with 'Now it starts, it seems.'.
Iris has arrived.
Morgaine has arrived.
Psych Mosquito has arrived.
Messenger Marou has arrived.
Alexis Hastings has arrived.
Megami has arrived.
Colonel has arrived.
Alex Reinfield has arrived.
Rigger has arrived.
Zero has arrived.
Jet Stingray has arrived.
Gemini Man has arrived.

Shining Firefly buzzes in from overhead, landing next to Spiral Pegasus through the magic of RP. "Greetings, Lieutenant. Exciting, isn't it, this search? I brought a bit of scanning equipment with me, in case that will help."

Ayla Ericson has arrived.

WilyMachine <Reggae> has arrived.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "Who votesss Enker should beat Quint sssenssselessss for leading usss on?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Guts Man transmits, "I do!"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Metal Man transmits, "Aye!"

Knight Man has been here for awhile, dropped off by the Gesellschaft. Knight is here for an odd reason, not really to get the supposed treasure, but to observe. It's been an odd few days for Knight Man to say the least. Nevertheless, he's just exploring the island.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dust Man transmits, "I do. Send him back to Dynamo for a week."

Enker got here a while ago, on his own jet ski. But that's another matter entirely, and now he's simply heading in towards the island's interior. On his own, but he's most certainly keeping himself available on the radio, not to mention in near constant conversation.
Iris travels to the island with her brother, as in the face of all of this danger and mystery, the two are quite inseperable. Iris isn't nearly as concerned, though...she sees all of this as some great adventure.

Reflect Cobra has arrived.

It seems, in all the excitement, the Hunters ran off, forgetting the Vorpal.

Lucent did not forget the Vorpal. In fact, he did not forget that he had the training--if not the practice--to move the Vorpal, and so brought it to a slightly skiddy landing on the shores of Pompeii. He then hops out, panting, and still carrying his messenger bag with him. And he's looking for his buddy, Ether.

Spiral Pegasus travels with Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Iris, and with Messenger Marou in tow. All one big Repliforce family.

Reaver Mimic meanwhile floats in from the sky above, map in-hand. Looking around carefully below, he begins descending, turned away from his fellow trench-clad explorer. Frowning, he sighs. "I dearly hope Dirge's deductions were correct. I can't afford to waste yet another day..." he sighs. Frowning, he looks the map over, sighing. "Now Vesuvius should be somewhat near...and I've not the time to lose. I just hope that power-crazed Master has them all captivated with his rampage..."

His frown remaining on his face Colonel keeps his sabre drawn, not putting it away at the word of some possessed Robot Master. Keeping himself in front of Iris he ponders the situation cautiously, why would he want to lead them to another pendant. It makes no sense, perhaps it would be better to just let Zero 'beat the information' out of him as suggested. Keeping his sabre activated he neverthless follows, giving the order for the rest of the Repliforce to do so.

Morgaine/Lieutenant Colonel is walking with Colonel, Spiral Iris, and Marou. Yay.

Firestorm Phoenix flys overhead, streaking from the east, scanning earth below as he travels. Spotting his intended target, the island of Pompeii, the phoenix alters his course, streaking down towards the tiny island.

Blade Raven doesn't need a ferry. He has wings. He's been flying along with Solar this whole time, so now suppose he's flying for the island, near the Vorpal, wherever that is.

Well. That will be enough. Psych Mosquito raises from his haunches on his perch, and, cloaked, travels, weaving through the countryside, under the cover of the flora to evade radar security, in the direction of the Pompeii-Herculeum-Vesuvius region.

Knight Man is searching the /mainland/ then, thanks mystery admin. And he's in disguise too, one only the Masters know of.

Messenger Marou lounges with the other 'forcers, her sword drawn and flame aura glowing weakly around her.

Ether Skunk travels along with the Vorpal, flying nearby. She can fly. Have you ever seen a skunk fly? This one can. So she hovers along with the Hunter airship as it travels along, and when it touches down, so does she, bouncing to a halt and padding over to stand near Lucen't side, quietly looking up at the island before her.

Rigger can't fly, but she does have to follow Gemini Man somehow. So the Vorpal comes in handy, which is how she gets here. Yep. Really.

Alex Reinfield makes his way to dash through the winds, his Drill Arm is out and ready for action. Well, how dod he get through? Good ol' Vorpal does the trick. The Maverick Hunter looks back, hoping Reflect will catchup.

WilyMachine <Reggae> is here. He's... here. Yeah. Flying in from the skies! As opposed to the ocean, or the old mine! Fear him, for Dr. Wily desgined him, and.. stuff. Yeah. WHOO!

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "Excuse me?!"

Solar Draco moves with the vorpal once he sees it leaving. Those jets kick on and the dragon flanks the ship, "Blade c'mon!"

Shining Firefly salutes Colonel, whom he notices is with Spiral Pegasus. "Sir."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "That comment about the talking missst, you twit."

Megami's powerful scanners continue to sweep, her scan now reaching well over a few dozen miles away and steadily progressing. Every spec of debris and dust is carefully registered in her mind before the search moves outwards. Meanwhile, she keeps her deep gaze on Gemini, watching and listening.

Smoke. Massive amounts of it, in fact, lilting slowly through the caps of the dormant Vesuvius. And, hidden behind a veil of the black volcanic gas is one man who had been waiting here... If he can be called a man. Concealed in the clutches of the volcano's supposedly-dormant activities is a silhouette, virtually invisible to the outside world. They were coming at last... He hadn't been the only one with a hunch. Now let us see if we were all correct in our judgement.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dust Man transmits, "yeah, you had me scared. Why I don't know."

Oh, and it's Vile.

Jet Stingray looks around as he walks with Ayla. "So... Where are the freak riddles with the monsters and stuff.... The last few times we can it happened rather fast..." He adjusts his hat and whip yet again, since taking Ayla around always messes up his hat. He puts a hand to his helm to use his radio.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Metal Man transmits, "Then again Quint, one of those pendants could repair your like ta ya pogo stick."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "The mist WAS talking! However, with my brilliance, I determined that it was a hologram."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "Cleverly perceived, Quint. Bravo."

Shield rode with Rigger of course. And now he looks around, rather impressed by the destruction caused by the volcano, even though many signs of it have been removed by time.

Reflect Cobra went swimming. Boom.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Guts Man transmits, "Wait wait wait. Since when does Quint have brilliance?"

Lucent raises a taloned hand in greeting to Ether, not startled out of his mind this time. He doesn't say anything, however, instead looking up toward the mountain, eyes full of trepidation. ...Yeah, this is going to be fun...

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Gamma CO Gemini Man transmits, "Be forwarned. Arrivals. I couldn't dissuade them."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dust Man transmits, "I thought it was sheer BS."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Beta CO Heat Man transmits, "He stopped Coveting Sakugarne and just started talking to it like an equal?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "I am currently near the area where Pompeii once stood. Gemini Man, Shadow Man, I want reports."
Rigger isn't quite surprised, so much as concerned. Staring at the smoking volcano with worry, her head shakes slowly. "This doesn't look good," she murmers doubtfully. "Last time it started smoking..."
Ayla Ericson moves a jog to keep up with Jet's stride. "Dunno, but if this is the right place we'll see or hear something soon enough... right?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Shadow Man transmits, "Still nothing. They've been told Gemini is here to lead them to the Pendant, but nobody's buying it."

Alex Reinfield notices the incoming Maverick Hunter. He then signals for Cobra to make his way to him, "Come on."

Knight Man glances up at the volcano as he makes his way there "Tis odd.... mayhap this IS the right place afterall..."

Iris smiles a little, looking up at Spiral Pegasus as she continues to follow her brother along. "Prett exciting, isn't it?"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "Use your holographc generators to make them believe, then."

Shield says, "So when this thing erupts, how are we planning on surviving again?"

Enker receives a radio transmission.

High above, the noise of a helicopter can be heard. Well, a hovercopter, or whatever you'll call these newfangled aerial machines. At any rate, the bay door opens, and an old, fixed-up jeep is slowly pushed into view. Ever so carefully, it is pushed off the ramp, right into the sky...

...and a parachute opens just in time, saving the two within the vehicle from being squished or hurt when the ground would come up all too quickly. Those two within, once the vehicle hits the ground with a light thud, are easily identifiable as Alexis Hastings, and the Maverick Hunter Zero. And Alexis is at the wheel. Oh my. Bad driver in command.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "You told them you were there? Idiot."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Guts Man transmits, "Make pendant holographs to confuse them."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "Actualy... ...that is what /I'm/ made from, Heat... ...afterall... I /am/ a Girl."

Messenger Marou turns and studies the volcano. Well, at least she's used to hot temperatures if something should happen to go boom.

Rigger turns to glance at Shield seriously a moment. "Well if it is the right place, and I'd say it probably is, then don't worry about that. There's no way to survive if it happened." She looks back, stalking along with her hands digging into her pockets. "So let's just hope it doesn't."

Spiral Pegasus stifles a yawn as he plays Follow The Robot Master. "You... could say that." He glances at Lieutenant Colonel and asks Iris, "Did you hear anything of the new officer?"

Psych Mosquito shakes his head as, approaching, he spies the plumes of smoke. Well, that's terribly unfortunate. Cloaked he continues his way, surveying the sides of the volcano and overlooking the shadow of Vile as he does so. Compound eyes are precise enough to mark the identity of the Maverick General. He doesn't need to waste his time.

[Radio: (E) Public] Heat Man transmits, "Funny. Dad always called you a cast iron B*tch...."

Reaver Mimic shrugs as he turns towards mighty Vesuvius itself, floating over beside Knight in-disguise. "I'd say so. It's too perfect of a spot." he suggests. "Perhaps a temporary alliance is in order. I'm sure others are on their way." states the opportunist.

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "...did he?"

[Radio: (E) Public] Dust Man transmits, "He did?"

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "...Well, I will take that as a Compliment."

Ether Skunk prances over to Rigger and Shield. "I can project a force-field. Maybe I can keep a few of us from getting buried in ash if the thing DOES go off..." She smiles. "Besides, we should only really worry if we're at the top. Volcanos don't explode completely when they pop."

[Radio: (E) Public] Heat Man transmits, "Well, when he was mad. Or into his special medicine."

Blade Raven just keeps on flying along, right after Solar, "Yeah, yeah, I'm coming. Geeze." He says, as he keeps on going.

[Radio: (E) Public] Dust Man snickers.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "Yet another stone dares to blockade my path!"

[Radio: (E) Public] Blade Raven transmits, "You mean the alcohol?"

Lightning and thunder starts to erupt from the clouds that've formed across the black starry night. A twinkle of a single star errupting in the clouds directly overhead for just an instant. Then the rains begin to fall, first as just a trickle then as a torrential downpour. Most of the local citizenry moves indoors despite the gatherings outside the city.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "Jussst do like you normally do and hit it with your head"

And Zero is having the time of his life, hanging onto the back as he slices any cords that may get in the way of the vehicle as Alexis prepares to take off. "Let's go, Alexis, and make sure to keep the ride at extra bumpy!" he chuckles, holding onto the roll bar with one hand, clutching the sabre with the other.

[Radio: (E) Public] Heat Man transmits, "I'm afraid that I cannot discuss that with anyone other than Ballade or a qualified pharmacologist."

[Radio: (E) Public] 'Terra Bonne?' Tron Bonne transmits, "Because, if my studies continue on... ...We may need to be made from stronger stiff then Cast Iron"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dr. Wily transmits, "Quint, cease your brainless babbling. There are much more pressing matters at hand than your bruised ego."

Solar Draco comes in and lands beside Ether, "Tell that to St. Helens Ether.." he notes as he lands, a long look is given to the massive mountain before him. He blinks, then the rain begins. ".... Aw you have Got to be kidding me!"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "But I TRIPPED ON A ROCK!"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dust Man snickers.

Shield glances to Rigger. "Every other place has self-destructed or been destroyed. You expect this active volcano to not do the same?" He glances at Ether, not alot of faith in her forcefield. "I suggest you use it on yourself and Rigger. I was made to withstand extreme temperatures." Not that I could survive lava, Shield thinks to himself.

Blade Raven lands as well, "Aww, son of a.." He grumbles, "I hate rain. This is the worst thing that coulda happened right now. This renders most of my weapons useless.."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "You'll have to remove hisss vocalsss, sssir."

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Quint transmits, "I mean...I was running, with a clear path ahead, when suddenly, a stone rolled in, acting as a wall to my foot!"

Iris grins with delight as Colonel hoists her up on his tall shoulders for a better vantage-point. "I met a Cruise Loon," she admits to Spiral. "Is that the one you mean? -- Ooh, thank you, brother, much better to see."

Ether Skunk hrmphs at Solar, looking back at him. "Nahhh... that won't happe- uh....?" Drip. Drip. Drizzle. Ether begins to sniffle pathetically as it rains around her, hair and tail getting soaked quickly and hanging bedraggled-like.

Messenger Marou erks, raindrops splattering against her firey aura, sending up little clouds of smoke around her. "Ewww...great. Now my hair's gonna get all messed up," she mutters. Then, the lightning comes. The demoness lets out a panicked screech and flails, looking for someone to hide behind.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Gamma CO Gemini Man transmits, "SHUT UP! THEY DIDN'T BUY IT, OKAY? DON'T CHAT ON THE SECURE LINE!!"

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Guts Man transmits, "You tripped over your own feet again didn't you?"

Megami does her reappearing trick and is suddenly next to the small group of Ether, Rigger and Shield. "There are records of volcanos exploding with force greater than an atomic bomb. Do not be overconfident." She pays no attention to the sudden downpour, though her hair begins to soak up the water and cling to her forehead, obscuring her eyes even more.

Let the rain quench. Psych Mosquito does look above and nod in satisfaction at the phenomenon, but continues to tour the sides of the volcano, looking to spy any other inconsistencies before he tries at the rain.

Knight Man hmms as he gazes up at the sky "Rain.... something doth not feeleth right about this. I geteth a dire feeling about this... I hope mine instincts were not mistaken..." He continues to slosh through the rain, towards the volcano.

Reflect Cobra loves rain. The snake sidles into existance *directly* behind Ether Skunk. Blink. "Mmm, rain."

Rigger takes a deep breath as she lets it out slowly. "Right, I do expect that. But I survived the last time when I should have been dead... I just remember appearing again ni one peice. So maybe it's all a part of these places, to freak people out till someone gets the pendant."

Jet Stingray nods to Ayla, looking over to the other group of Repliforcers. "Ayla, let's stay with them. While we are working as a team, I would feel safer if there was more people around to protect in case something goes wrong." He doesn't mind the rain at all, jogging after Iris, Spiral, Colonel, Marou, and the new officer. "Wait up, guys!" He looks behind to make sure Ayla is following. Leaving a teammate behind is never cool. As for the rain, he doesn't mind it at all. He's a water reploid, he likes being wet.

Spiral Pegasus is a conveniently wet pegasus with really large wings to hide behind.

Over the last two days, the Elite Commander has been through a lot. Cold-blooded murder, riddles, golden chambers, footstools, Tron Bonne. Ground zero, twin-headed dragons, infighting, death, Gemini Man. Enker's a little annoyed with the powers-that-be, for this rather sudden change in action; he was very close to sending the Robot Masters on to something else, and now this..? It just becomes a bit too much. Muttering to himself, he simply sends off transmission after transmission as he heads for the summit, heedless of the changing weather.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Dr. Wily transmits, "Quint, if you do not immediately stop complaining about meaningless garbage, I will do unspeakable things to you."

Enker receives a radio transmission from Dust Man.

Morgaine continues her soft humming as she walks with the other Repliforcers, keeping her disguise about her. Luckily, she doesn't seem to notice Spiral querying Iris about her.

Lucent runs after Ether, pausing every so often as his eyes glaze--he's sampling the air, much like a snake would, for various chemicals. As Reflect appears right in front of Lucent, the minimedic skids to a stop with a squeak, freezing in place as the rain begins to sluice down.

Alex Reinfield blinks as he notices the rain. A frown is given, while sighing. "Great...Rain. Well, it makes tunneling easier...." He offers a faint smile, turning his attention towards the area.

Axle begins to growl, while holding onto Alex.

Alex turns over towards Reflect. "We have to go forward, let's try to find the pendent.." He begins to journey on, hoping the Maverick Hunter will follow. Who knows what would happen if it fell into the villians' hand.

Enker receives a radio transmission.

Solar Draco shrugs a little at Ether, holding his shield up over himself for some shelter, "Still, point's made, you never know what may happen," he tells her before glancing back at Blade, "Hey don't worry about it, you never know, maybe it won't me a massive free for all this time..."

The rain drips off of Colonel's hat and off the great coat(tm) and as it falls the Repliforce XO wraps one arm around his sister and pulls her closer, to try to warm her up a little, can't have Iris catching a cold due to being out in the rain. He gets an idea and then snaps of a radio transmission.

Enker sends a radio transmission.

Reflect Cobra blinks slightly at Lucent, head swivelling around to look at the see-thru reploid. "Er, sorry about that, Lucent... You okay?" He didn't meeen to!

Colonel sends a radio transmission.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission.

Firestorm Phoenix lowers himself to just above the vegetation, flying over the island at a quick pace, looking voer the volcano, he decides thats the best place to look and begins making a spiral pattern around it, slowly moving up along it.

Enker receives a radio transmission from Heat Man.
Spiral Pegasus sends a radio transmission to Colonel.
Colonel receives a radio transmission.
Enker sends a radio transmission.

Spiral Pegasus spreads out both of his wings behind him, then arcs them so they're parallel to the ground. Voila, instant rain shelter for Iris and Messenger Marou. The pegasus beams, happy to have impressed his idol once again.

Ether Skunk looks around at the collected hunters, smiling softly, glad to see everybody together once more. She leans around to peek at Lucent, trying to beckon him over.

Colonel sends a radio transmission to Spiral Pegasus.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission from Colonel.

As the rain begins to fall on what was once the bustling Roman village of Pompeii, Vile opts to emerge from his shelter. Slowly sauntering forward and down the side of Vesuvius, Vile is visible for only a few seconds as he is swallowed up by the thick flora of the island.... Out of sight and into the wilderness, for now... He was alone here, and would have to be appropriately careful.

Gemini Man has left.

Messenger Marou squeaks and cowers under the pegasus' wing, glancing around in a slightly panicked state as she watches the lightning. It's not one of her favorite thingd.

Megami sends a radio transmission to Zero.
Zero receives a radio transmission.

Iris just sighs...she was beginning to like being in the rain. And she can't catch cold; what silliness is that? "Um, thank you," she tells Spiral. Might as well be cordial. "Um...brother, there's...something you should know..." She starts giving him insistant looks.

FLASH! A blinding burst of light befalls the entire room as a strike of lightning hits the edge of Vesuvius that is facing the gathering. An explosion of rocks is sent in all directions, some launching as far as a mile away from the sheer force of the blast.

Zero sends a radio transmission to Megami.
Megami receives a radio transmission from Zero.
SS Dreadskull has arrived.

Shield doesn't give a rip about the weather, he's covered in waterproof battlearmor that isn't that sensitive tactile-wise. Now the lightning on the other hand... "That is not helping our situation out any."
Solar Draco flinches from the massive lightning strike. Instinctively the dragon takes to the air, when those rocks come raining down he's going to make sure he can keep out of the way...

Megami sends a radio transmission to Zero.
Zero receives a radio transmission from Megami.

Blade Raven winces at the lightning strike, "Oh hell." He mutters, as he looks up the mountain, "Rain and lightning. Perfect." He sighs, and shakes his head, "At least there won't be any radioactive mutants on this island.."

From SS Dreadskull> Heat Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission.

Lucent blinks, looking up at Reflect and waving his talons with cheer he doesn't feel. "I'm o-okay." Seeing Ether, he sneaks around Reflect with a soft mumble and joins up with Ether--in time for the mountain to go *boom*. Oh dear stars--Lucent nearly runs then and there. "EYAAA!"

Zero sends a radio transmission.
Megami receives a radio transmission.

Ayla Ericson pulls her hat down lower, letting the water drip off the brim. She isn't a reploid, but the rain isn't too annoying yet. "Coming!" the girl shouts over the drone of the rain before letting out a squeak at the flash of light and the rock burst. "Ugh... hold up, Jet. I just got momentarily blinded by that burst of light..."

Enker sends a radio transmission to Heat Man.
From SS Dreadskull> Heat Man receives a radio transmission from Enker.
Megami sends a radio transmission.
Zero receives a radio transmission.

Reflect Cobra tailflicks idly, watching the light show from the impromtpu storm. Amazingly, he STILL is being followed by the seventeen multicollored bunnies. One of which is picked up and immediately handed to the panicking Lucent. "Oi, Lucent! Here!" Pet the bunny!

Ether Skunk lets out a yalp! She ducks behind Rigger, quivering, and lashes her wet tail out, curling it around Lucent protectively. *drip* After a moment, she lifts her head, then pops back out and howls! "COOOOL!" Lucent's still stuck in her damp tail, though.

From SS Dreadskull> Heat Man says, "Pirate, Enker says to fly straight for the side of the mountain. Just watch the storm.""

And as soon as that massive bolt hits, Marou has lept back, her fiery aura hot enough to scorch the ground beneath her as she struggles to keep herself from flying off in a massive panic. So, instead...she latches herself onto Spiral and refuses to let go as her aura dies down.

On instinct, Knight Man would draw his weapon on such a loud noise. But Knight isn't going on normal instincts right now. He just stares at the place the lightning hit. "If I had any doubts about the legitimacy of this location, I haveth none anymore." He glances back and around him, he can see more people coming, some he recognizes, others he can't make out "Onward I supposeth..." He continues in the direction of the blast.

Stealth Transport has arrived.
Stealth Transport enters the Bay of Naples.
Stealth Transport has left.

As the blinding burst of light emits, Alex draws his right hand over his eyes, and the other hand befalls upon Axle's eyes. The metool escapes to Alex's head, settling on his friend. Alex brings the right hand up, ready to deal with the collapsing rocks. "Ugh!" He nearly paniacs, then he calms down. ".....We may be getting closer...." He journeys forth, pulling Axle out of his head. "No, you'd be a lightning rod on my head."

Iris gasps in surprise as rocks begin raining down. She scoots in close to Spiral, a bit nervous at the HUGE lightning-strike. "What a storm..."

From SS Dreadskull> Fighting Soldiers from the Sky! WI-LY! WI-LY! WI-LY!

The flash is but the beginning of it all. A gust of high winds strikes the ground, twisting and turning through the eddies in the sky before swooping down toward the ground in a massive push. In fact the wind is over 60 MPH at the moment, one could only imagine how strong it is at the top.

Firestorm Phoenix's brow ridge comes up as the lightning strikes the ground, "Interesting. Normally, I would ignore such a thing, but right now..." The phoenix veers directions and heads straight for the point at wich the lightning hit the ground. Perhaps he'll find something there, if not he can always resume his original search.

From SS Dreadskull> Guts Man walks inside the Dreadskull but trips over a hardhat.

A laugh track can be heard in the background.

Shining Firefly glances nervously up at the storm. Electricity. Something that doesn't set well with him...

Megami turns and looks up at the gathered Hunters nearby. "I have orders from Zero-san. We are to attempt and destroy in rim of the volcano to prevent and eruption. The village is top priority." She wipes at her eyes simply because she can no longer see properly. "If there are any who are incapable of reaching the peak, I can assist in transporting you."

Zero yells into his radio, as he hangs onto the bouncing vehicle driven by Alexis, that hits off of rocks, and other debris, as the driver swings them through the blast field. "I have the Hunters working on that volcano, just keep moving."

Reaver Mimic nods. "Right." Landing beside Knight, Mimic begins walking towards the mountain proper, not truly wishing to fly unless need be in a storm like this. He knows better. "Looks like hoofing it's the best way." mutters Reaver.

Can't blame a big brother for trying to cover all the contingences now, can you? The rain continues to run down his form, as Spiral's wings don't cover him and as his sister speaks he looks down at her and replies with a curious air "What might that be Iris?" The group near Pompeii or something, yay and Colonel notices the unstable state of the mountain.

Jet Stingray sighs and nods, his blindness lasting for a far shorter time than his partner. He waits for her, just watching as everyone else goes off. "Why can't we just have a water race for the part? That would be a whole lot cooler." He does spot Spiral as he does his thing. Getting two girls under his wings while he gets stuck with Ayla. As the storm picks up, Jet moves to take Ayla's hand if she hasn't started already. Stay close to me... This might get dangerous quick. In fact I know, it will!"

Spiral Pegasus meeps as he's quickly glomped by Marou on one side and scooted close to by Iris on the other. Though he can't catch cold, Spiral's designers did give him at least one human-like trait: He blushes -again-. "Um... stay close... not too close, but um... er..."

Rigger jumps in fear at the explosion of lightning, only to be forced to reach out and grab onto someone near her. The wind was just a bit too strong, after all. "Well now I *know* we're in the right place," She yells over the winds, wincing as the stinging rain hits her. "Just like last night! It'll get worse."

Reflect Cobra's head tilts skyward at the massive gust of wind, frowning faintly. If he could fly, he'd want to see just what -is- at the top.

Knight Man grunts and winces as the winds dare to knock him back. Even without his armor, Knight Man is still a big lunk and won't be pushed around easily, he trudges onward, just a little slower than before "Trying to pusheth us away eh fate? What mysteries lie at the top of this mountain?"

Solar Draco yelps a bit, his HUD coming on rather quickly to aid wit him trying to keep his wits about him in the air. With that online, the dragon's jets and wings quickly work in tandem to fight the winds as he continues to fly in the skies around the mountain. "Erf... what a pain in the neck."

Lucent huddles down, nearly disappearing in all that tail. He takes the proffered bunny automatically, clinging to it like a drowning man to a broken spar. And stares up at the mountain, violet eyes huge in the darkness and the glow around him gone to brilliant proportions.

Psych Mosquito shakes his head, stopping his revolution around Vesuvius as the rocks fall and the winds begin. He is high enough, luckily, to remain mostly untargeted by the wind targeting the ground, but still has to blink several times to maintain his headway towards the summit.

Iris' beret is taken by the wind and it quickly flies away in the increasing wind. "Oh, darn it! -- I'll have to tell you later!!" she yells over the howling wind, in her brother's direction.

Blade Raven nods his head a little bit, as he moves closer to Solar, "We're in the right place.." He says, trying to get his friend's attention, "And this time neither of us are going down.."

Shadow Man furthermore has no concern for rain, and seeing that nobody is buying Gemini Man's rouse, he darts for one of those convenient escapes he had laid out before any attention is returned to him. He watches the Hunter efforts with little to no interest, regarding the shift in weather likewise. Islands have storms.

Messenger Marou whimpers as she peers out around Spiral.
"I...hate...storms," the demoness whispers softly, folding her ears back. The sudden gust of wing ruffles her hair as she struggles to keep her wings folded tightly against her back. And yes, she's still clinging to Spiral with a death grip.

Enker's head jerks up. It's seeming more and more likely that the most obvious guess of them all is proving to be the correct, despite a bit of general confusion. This just about clinches it. All but shouting into his radio due to the increasing severity of the storm, the Elite Commander begins to plot down the points of impact into his mind as he makes his way towards the volcano itself. Thankfully, he's more than likely approaching it from the other side as the combined goodie two-shoe forces.

Colonel sends a radio transmission to Spiral Pegasus.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission from Colonel.

Ether Skunk lifts an arm and shield her eyes from the wind as it picks up to such a maddening pace, before she manages to raise her antigrav field and lessen its effects, just enough to make it more of a comfortable breeze. It's still raining, though. The skunk looks back to the others. She's briefly annoyed at Megami, Zero and this sudden change of mission, but she takes one plodding step forward. "Well, the summit isn't coming down to us, people!" she calls out. "Let's go already!"

Solar Draco nods back at Blade as he pushes against the Storm, "Keep your wits about you, Blade. We're in for a heck of a time now if we are right."

If anyone tries to fly, they'll find themselves smashed into the mountain or thrown back to the earth from the sheer strength of the winds.

And, of course, one fellow -is- at the top of that mountain. Mostly unhindered by the winds and lightning as he descends the side of the mountain, Vile seems to be taking his sweet time, virtually invisible save for the glowing red beacon of his optic flowing throughout, the rest of his body illuminated by thunderflashes while moving - particularly the one massive one. Perhaps.... Perhaps he should remain -here- instead of descending... The mountain seems to be the place to be.

SS Dreadskull makes its way towards the mountain, turrets slowly scanning the area as the ship's engines increase power as it tries to get closer

Alex Reinfield frowns as he hears the radio, then he sighs. A nod is given, then he turns over towards the Hunters. However, as the current becomes rougher, Alex winces and growls while drawing his grip onto Axle tighter. He then makes his way back. "Hrm? I'll come then!" He dashes over towards Ether.

Shield offers Rigger his elbow, holding it out as if a man and woman wanted to link arms. "Try not to get blown away...so how are we going to divide up? Just a suggestion, but I think Lucent and Rigger should accompany Ether to the village."

Blade Raven looks towards Solar, "You gonna go to the villiage or up the mountain?" He asks, as he keeps on going against the winds..

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Enker transmits, "The winds might be too strong for the craft. Set down ASAP and proceed on foot."

Spiral Pegasus glances aside at Colonel, as another wind gust promptly returns Iris's beret back to her. "Don't worry about me, sir. I've got everything under control." Size 6 combat reploid, has wind control powers - you do the math.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Snake Man transmits, "What location should we meet at:"

Solar Draco coughs, "Can't get up any farther, wind is to much.. go back down.." he calls over the rushing winds before he quickly turns around and heads downward.

Ether Skunk glowers back at Shield. "I'm going up there. I'm more than capable." She looks to Lucent.... "Lucent, are you sure you want to come with? It might get hairy up there."

Mikage Yukiato has arrived.

[Radio: (B) RMSecureI] Pirate Man transmits, "Aye sir, setting her down now."

Reaver Mimic nods to Knight as he morphs his right arm into a cannon. Quickly, four climbing picks of solid ice are produced. "If we're going to see, we'll have to climb." says Reaver. "We can use these." he states, holding two out to the incognito Master.

Ayla Ericson tugs on the hand that's waaaaay above her head. "Jet," the drenched teen shouts over the winds. "Could you give me a lift? If we keep at this pace, I won't be able to keep up being stretched out like this and all."

That defeats that idea, then. Psych Mosquito crashes onto the ground, and a faint strike is heard around the mostly-heroic congregation, but he remains cloaked and plodding forth, enhancing his movement with his blinks. And his first move groundbound is to head straight for one of the fallen boulders, to seek refuge behind from the winds.

Shining Firefly is lucky he didn't try to fly, then. "Colonel, sir, this seems to be an unusual storm." He shows his little readout thing to Colonel and continues yelling over the wind. "Not only is it, well, not right to have a hurricane in the Mediterranean, there aren't any surrounding climatic conditions that would contribute to a hurricane."

Zero hops out of the rolling and bouncing jeep as the winds start to grab the vehicle off the goat path of a road, and attempts to turn it over. "End of the line, Alexis.. from here, we hoof it." With that, he starts up the side of the mountain. His mission was to stay with Alexis, and she wants to keep going up.. so up they'll go.

Lucent looks up at her, blinking. "Y-yes," he says, with a firmness he doesn't seem to feel. "I'm g-going." Meanwhile, the glow's become a whole lot brighter--enough to see a few feet through the storm with.
Messenger Marou glances nervously as she finally releases her hold, standing beside Spiral now, but she's still shaking a little. "S-so...any orders, sir?"

Knight Man gives Reaver a glance, he was only talking to himself, when did he show up? No matter, a companion is a welcome thing here, regardless of who it is. "Aye, thank thee." He takes one of the ice picks, and starts scaling the cliff, heading upward "Watcheth thineself, tis no easy climb..."

Reflect Cobra grunts something rather unintelegable, nearly blown over by the strong winds .. before changing form entirely, to one far more suited to high winds, and very low to the ground. Fourty foot cobra style.

Megami blinks blankly at the others. This bickering is wasting time. She simply turns to the volcano and peers up at the top. Those winds will prevent her from flying but it should be easy enough to run. The tiny girl blurs as she heads for the slope.

Snake Man has arrived.
Reflect Cobra changes into his Cobra armor.

From SS Dreadskull> Pirate Man looks to the others saying, "All ashore, now. The storm be too powerfull."

Pirate Man has arrived.
Gemini Man has arrived.
Guts Man has arrived.

Firestorm Phoenix is forced to the ground, landing a bit abruptly, but he manges to survive. "Damnit, this is getting agravating, first lightning and odd ball fog, now rain and high winds." Firestorm pops out the large blades in his forarms and begins cutting a path through the forest.

Heat Man has arrived.

Spiral Pegasus pats Marou on the back, keeping calm through the storm. "Keep at your position, and stay ready. This just isn't quite right... Oh, and if the shooting begins, cover the Major. He has some fight left in him, but I want to make sure he has backup."

Iris grins with delight, as Spiral manages to retrieve her hat. "Wow, thank you! I appreciate it!" Her hair is whipping around crazily...she's long-since lost the little clip holding it back, in this unrelenting wind.

Reaver Mimic shrugs, and begins his ascent behind Knight. "That's an understatement. A shame of this storm though. This is going to be a rather nasty trip up." he adds, with a frown. oO(That's right my erstwhile ally. You spring the traps, and I'll reap the profit.)Oo
If anyone tries to fly, they'll find themselves smashed into the mountain or thrown back to the earth from the sheer strength of the winds. (A note to those who just arrived in ships. No flying, hence they couldn't get you here.

Metal Man has arrived.
Spiral Pegasus beams again.

Snake Man emerges from the shuttle as it sets down near the mountain, on the opposite side. He stays sheltered in the lee of the ship for a moment, and then starts to run on all fours towards Enker's last known location.

Morgaine shifts uncomfortably, reaching out to tap Spiral. "Lieutenant, if I may make a request of you.."

Guts Man makes his way out of the transport, taking a few steps onto the beach. Time for a beach party!

Bomb Man has arrived.

Colonel frowns, narrowing his eyes against the strong wind and holding onto his sister tight, to make sure she doesn't blow away like her beret just did and plods on against the fury of the storm. "Since we can't fly up there we'll have to walk to the top of the mountain. I'd blink up there myself, but I don't want to leave you behind." He yells, even his strong voice seems to get partially lost in the howling rage of weather. He nods to Shinning slightly "I would imagine it's being caused by the pendant, it must be nearby."

Vile pauses, now, in his descent. He would wait. Plopping down on a rock, the haunting silhouette of Vile simply waits on the slope facing the approaching band of heroes, near the summit of Vesuvius - but not quite. This storm... this was an unnatural storm. He liked this....

Localized storm. This area is relatively small.

Messenger Marou nods, looking towards the firefly as she moves towards him. "Sir..." she says with a quivering bow. "Will you give me the honor of accompanying you on this really weird journey?"

"I'm coming with you, brother!" Iris insists. "I'll come to the top of the mountain with you!"

Ether Skunk turns back towards the populated regions of the island, head bowed against the wind and rain and arms crossed over her chest, prepared to play little evac skunk.

Spiral Pegasus is about to shout a recommendation at Colonel, when he feels a tap behind him. Looking back at the Lieutenant Colonel with a raised eyebrow, the pegacion simply says, "Yes, sir?"

Pirate Man looks to the others then to a drown saying, "Guard the ship, no need for it to get stolen.", a Joe nods before he quickly follows the others towards the mountain

Jet Stingray nods to Ayla, moving to tuck her in his arms like a babe, in order to protect her from the storm as well as keep a good eye on her. He races to follow Spiral and his gang. "Hey, you all okay? It seems rather crazy all of the sudden!" he says, hoping his words carry over the storm well.

Ether Skunk turns around and heads back up. Um... yes. She was going up the entire time.

Morgaine sends a radio transmission to Spiral Pegasus.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission.

Knight Man continues to climb. Had he be acting like his normal self he'd find someway to make his new 'ally' fall and continue himself. But now, he just climbs. Not that he cares about Reaver, he's just indifferent.

Metal Man follows the other Masters out on to the beach. "Lets move out." Metal Man trudges along hungy for the pendant that is to be found. oO(This time, I shall claim the prize and gain the powers of one of the Stardroids!)

Morgaine nods, agrees. "I, too, shall come with you, sir!" she shouts over the wind, hair whipping all about.

Spiral Pegasus sends a radio transmission.
Morgaine receives a radio transmission from Spiral Pegasus.

Blade Raven just keeps on trying to climb up the mountain, to just...You know, go as best as he can up the side of the mountain, .o(Wish I had mountain climbing gear..)

Psych Mosquito reaches the space before the fallen boulder from the strike of lightning, taking refuge from the winds behind it. Pores on his cloaked body open, and tentacles slither out, crashing into the mountainside to serve as his climbing grips. He begins now to climb with the tentacles serving as his grapples, moving out from behind the boulder and using his rockets and blinking to speed himself a bit further.

Zero flips around his sabre, igniting it. Slamming it into the earth, Zero starts to pull himself up the side, getting up a ways to the side, and leans down, extending a hand to Alexis. "..Hunter express, up the side of Vesuvias." he winks. "We should charge for this tour."

Guts Man hopes he encounters real Stardroids. He hasn't beaten on the all powerful in a while.

Dust Man tromps his way out of the parked Dreadskull. "Bloody horrible weather. Wish toad was here. Make things more interesting." He looks at the mountain, and then to Pirate. "Wonderful weather for climbing, eh?"

Shining Firefly feels sheepish at Spiral's extra attention. "Don't worry about me, Lieutenant, I can get out of here right quick. If a firefight breaks out, you concentrate on shooting the bad guy." To Colonel: "/Fascinating./ Perhaps this pendant is the one associated with Jupiter?"

Snake Man stays low to the ground, seeming to flow over rather than move over it, avoiding the brunt of the wind. The stinging rain bothers him not in the least as he pushes onwards and upwards towards his commander.
Heat Man moves in against the wind, on foot, heading in. o0(Must. Find. It. I must save my family.)0o

Lucent jogs after Ether, keeping in the windshadow her antigrav bubble makes. Elsewise, he'd not be able to move. As soon as the going gets rough, the talons go out and into the rock to help him up.
Shield continues to offer his arm to Rigger and any lighter hunters that need assistance. Shield is quite heavy for a reploid his size. "Up we go then, I suppose."

Being a giant snake was useful, the wind more or less went right around Reflect now. The cobra twists around to look at Ether and Lucent, light flickering briefly through holographic systems. "We should go where we're needed. Come." Whether or not they follow, the cobra drops back down and neatly heads for the mountain, literally slithering along at a decent clip.

Rigger holds onto Shield with a slight nod. She still squints into the rain, her hair long since soaked and slicked back in it's usual braid. At least it doesn't get in her face that way. "Lovely. Let's get going I guess."

Alexis Hastings grins slightly up at Zero, holding out one of her many gadgets. "Let's make it easier," she counters, firing off a mini-grappling hook higher up the rock face. "At your leisure," she says, taking Zero's hand.

Vile simply waits, hunched over as he glares down the slope. Yeah, they'd be coming up sooner or later... Why not go to the top himself? He had little interest in possessing this amulet... Besides. No guarantees it was up there. It was merely the dramatic selection.

Spiral Pegasus is with Colonel through thick and thin. Even as he tosses the odd glance at Lieutenant Colonel and at the skitterish Corporal. his gaze remains fixed at the fearless Little Hat - all that is glorious and honorable. If he's going up the mountain, Spiral's going up the mountain with him.

Iris waves enthusiastically as she spies Jet Stingray approaching the Repliforce group. "Hey there, Jet! Is Ayla okay? This wind is getting pretty reckless!"

Reaver Mimic meanwhile trails behind Knight. Hopefully, the bulk of the incognito Master will provide somewhat of a buffer from the elements, and any further spills of rock. He's pushing his luck with even trying this endeavor, but eh. It's a living.

Solar Draco pushes his jets a bit to the max and simply gets a hold of that mountain. Those claws dig in as his wings engines cut off. He just glances up the mountain and gets going. He's within shouting distance of Blade at least...

Gemini Man steps off the Dreadskull now, gazing around the terrain. He's seething, but that's no longer anything new. Already possessed of one of the prize pendants, he's only along for one reason. Master Insurance. He takes a posistion in the center of the Robot Master group, walking side by side with them as if, just a moment ago, he hadn't done anything unusual.

Pirate Man looks to Dust Man, "Depends on the equipment ye brought along. But as always a pirate must be repaired, so take one of these just incase.", he then hands Dust and any other masters near him a grappling hook

Morgaine sends a radio transmission to Spiral Pegasus.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission from Morgaine.

The samurai leaves the transport, marching double-time towards the mountain with his brothers. His eyes are cold and hard, gaze determined. The wind cuts against him, the rain spatters across his armor, but he is undeterred. Lightning, fire, the rage of the Pretender Gods is nothing to the samurai. He fears not death; even less now, knowing what he may very well have to do.
// It must be destroyed. Even at the cost of my own life. For my family. For Wily. For the world. //

Spiral Pegasus sends a radio transmission.
Morgaine receives a radio transmission.

Heat Man says, "Oooh. Grappling hook. Thanks, Pirate."

Messenger Marou sticks close to Shining, all while keeping an eye out for any more bolts of lightning.

Bomb Man comes out from the ship after Dust, nodding slightly at his coment "this is gonna be a bad day" he mutters lightly, taking the grappling hook offered by Pirate "thanks much brother"

"Where do you get all those wonderful gadgets, Alexis?" Zero asks the human with a grin, sliding a hand into his, holding onto the sabre in the other. "Going up?"

Ayla Ericson manages to give Jet a minor hug from her tucked up position. "Thank you!" she shouts up. Holding her hat in place with one hand, the teen tries to peer up ahead on the path.

Enker stands silently at the foot of the volcano, staring up at its forboding peak. The storm just makes it worse, in all actuality. He sighs, and begins his ascent, making strictly controlled jump-bursts where he's able to, making use of both cover and the winds to his advantage.

Ether Skunk looks back to Lucent, trying to give the minimedic a reassuring smile from beneath her sopping bangs, reaching back to give him a hand and pull him up when he slips or falls; catchign him with a little lash of antigravity when he's not. She looks back down towards Alex, and gestures for him to catch up, little pushes and tugs of unseen force helping to pull him along.

Metal Man follows the other Masters where ever they are headed.

Firestorm Phoenix climbs up along the slope, avain feet aiding his grip. Wings folded tightly against his frame, he manages to climb fairly well, his form designed to minimize wind resistance as is.

Alexis Hastings winks at Zero, grinning broadly. "Batman!" she exclaims over the wind, pulling the trigger to begin the ascent. True, it's not as quick as it would be with only one individual, but it sure beats climbing up the rock face.

Dust Man takes the proffered devices and tromps with the group of masters.

Psych Mosquito continues his climb up the side of the mountain, tentacular grips, blinking, rockets and all, and making fairly good time at it.

Alex Reinfield sighs a bit, if only his gear allowed him to climb. Well, the suit is rather bulky, but will need to be used. Alex then ponders a bit, wondering how will he do this. He starts to nod towards Ether. "Gotcha!" He then looks down, noticing that he is raising to the air for helping climb. "Thanks!" This made his climbing rather easy. He makes his way up to catch up with the others, nodding to Ether. "Thanks again.." He smiles, then he continues the trip.

Bluegrass touches down at the base of the moutain and looks up. //Well. Apparently flight is no good here, so... Ah'm glad fer bein' able ta get some good exercise outta this...//

With that, the White Guard proceeds to climb up...

Snake Man needs no grappling hooks nor jump jets. His hand and feet do fine to grip the slippery rocks, and the cover they provide is welcome respite from the wind. He's making good progress.

Knight Man continues to climb until he reaches something.

Yes, any flight systems end in your demise though. Lightning bolts R Us to thank for that.

Heat Man begins the alpine trek. But he refuses to yodel. Really. But he is climbing.

Zero chuckles, that breaks into a full laughter as he holds onto Alexis' hand, using his feet as a balance for the two climbers, and to help them move just a bit fasters.

Shadow Man seems to be the only one making no effort whatsoever to scale the mountain. Finding the highest ground is a primitive defensive instinct, one he has no need for when all his enemies are obviously busying themselves with it. And besides, regardless of everyone else's visions, in his, the mountain was in the background. If he see something significant going on, then he'll start up, and not before.

You enter the Mount Vesuvius.
Mount Vesuvius

The summit of Mount Vesuvius looms over the island of Pompei like a father to a newborn infant, the smoke billowing from its ridge like the tobacco of the father's pipe. Tree's dot the base of the Mountain, but the higher in altitude you climb, the more rock outcroppings you are likely to find. Towards the peak you find frigid temperatures and year-round snow showers, but at the very top of the summit, simmering smoke rises like a geyser from cracks in the ground. It almost seems like a geyser of smoke will trail you up the summit, tickling your feet and urging you to be hastey.

Obvious exits:
Down <D> leads to Area of Pompei.

Ether Skunk arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Ether Skunk has arrived.
Snake Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Snake Man has arrived.
Reaver Mimic arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Reaver Mimic has arrived.
Blade Raven arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Blade Raven has arrived.
Rigger arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Rigger has arrived.
Alexis Hastings arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Alexis Hastings has arrived.
Zero arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Zero has arrived.
Lucent arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Lucent has arrived.
Solar Draco arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Solar Draco has arrived.
Firestorm Phoenix arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Firestorm Phoenix has arrived.
Alex Reinfield arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Alex Reinfield has arrived.
Colonel arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Colonel has arrived.
Vile arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Vile has arrived.
Iris arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Iris has arrived.
Psych Mosquito arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Psych Mosquito has arrived.
Servbot #38 arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Servbot #38 has arrived.
Shining Firefly arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Shining Firefly has arrived.
Shield arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Shield has arrived.
Reflect Cobra arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Reflect Cobra has arrived.
Megami arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Megami has arrived.
Morgaine arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Morgaine has arrived.
Dust Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Dust Man has arrived.
Bluegrass arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Bluegrass has arrived.
Heat Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Heat Man has arrived.
Pirate Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Pirate Man has arrived.
Yamato Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Yamato Man has arrived.
WilyMachine <Reggae> arrives from the Area of Pompei.
WilyMachine <Reggae> has arrived.
Jet Stingray arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Jet Stingray has arrived.
Enker arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Enker has arrived.
Shadow Puppet arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Shadow Puppet has arrived.
Messenger Marou arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Messenger Marou has arrived.
Bomb Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Bomb Man has arrived.
Metal Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Metal Man has arrived.
Guts Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Guts Man has arrived.

Shining Firefly blinks in, sparing himself the pain of climbing all the way up. This is represented in that a Shining Firefly is suddenly present where he was not, heralded by a small swarm of orange fireflies.

Mikage Yukiato arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Mikage Yukiato has arrived.

Ether Skunk doesn't lift Alex TOO high- just pulls him up flush along the mountain slope every now and then. The effect is more like a little bosot to every step he takes up the mountain. She continues to keep an eye on Lucent, and somehow, between helping the other Hunters up, manages to scramble up the surface of the mountain herself. Fortunately enough, her lithe and slender form makes it easy to avoid the pressure of the wind as she climbs, climbs, climbs that mountain.

Knight Man continues to climb, the temperature growing ever colder. Oh well, the cold doesn't bother him, neither does heat, or much else, only sharp pointy slashy things. Continuing upward, he can only wonder what he'll find...

Spiral Pegasus arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Spiral Pegasus has arrived.

Shield is a bit worried at the mention of corrosive gasses, but otherwise is unfazed by the weather. Not that it isn't dangerous, as he's totally unskilled at mountain climbing and without equipment. And he's hauling along a human as cargo. But it's not nearly as dangerous as some of the things he's done.

Clutching his sister tight and leading the rest of the Repliforce group upwards Colonel fights the fierce winds and begins his ascent, heading towards the summit of the mountain. "For freedom, we must find that pendant first. One of us must make it and find who, who does not matter."

Bomb Man grumbles lightly throws his grapple up as he hauls himself up after snake and the rest, this Master not at all suited for, or caring for the current weather..or slippery-like rocks.

Heat Man gives in and quietly yodels and he heads up for the top of the peak. Wily-eh-hee-hoo.

Solar Draco continues his climb upward, his jets helping him ever so slightly as he hugs the rockface.. "Man... stupid storm.." he mutters as he goes.

Firestorm Phoenix continues his accent, his clawed hands and feet giving him easy purchase on any rock surface.

Iris isn't climbing, either...her little legs are way too -short- for that sort of drudgery. So she sits piggyback on her brother's shoulders.

Sharp Pointy Slashy Things. Such is also the downfall of Dusty, who climbs the moutain with vigor, or at least interest.

Oh, you thought it was easy. But oh no. The top is yet to be reached, as it seems Vesuvius has grown a tad in recent days. Now, the top is filled with shards of rock and jagged pieces sticking far out of it. The top is a hazardous place to reach.

Jet Stingray chuckles as he offers in a tone that would suggest a smile. "No problem, Ayla... Just doing what friends do." He turns to Iris as he looks about. "She'll be fine... It's just a little more then a human girl would be used to... Speaking of people not fans of roughing it, are you okay, Iris?" he asks in concern.

Messenger Marou uses her sword to help climb. Thank goodness for claws and talons too, y'know. The demoness keeps her fire aura around her at all times, looknig somewhat like a glowing beacon on the side of the mountain.

Snake Man continues up the side of the peak, following only a short distance behind Enker and keeping a wary eye out for trouble. He's sure they're not alone

Vile pounds his feet into the soil of Mount Vesuvius, slowly rising up as the forces of good (and otherwise) slowly approach his position on the mount. Well... It seemed that the summit was the place to go. Flashing his red optic for just a moment - probably /blatantly/ visible to those not far below, Vile turns on his heel, before pounding up the side of the mountain on his feet.

The higher he gets, the tougher it gets. The jump-jets prove to be ineffective before long, barely enabling him to move an inch, let alone very far at all. Muttering to himself, Enker moves onto his next plan. Taking out a cylinder, he shakes it out into a full-length javelin. Grasping that in one hand, and the Mirror Buster in the other, he simply puts his impressive strength into use in ascending.

Bluegrass proceeds to climb up... that is, getting out her lasso lasso up to outpeak, try it around her waist... and proceed to scale to that point. Repeat. //Ah wonder what are we goin' ta find...//

Reaver Mimic meanwhile moves along after Knight. If it gets hotter up here, he can take certain precautions. It's a race to the summit, and well, he's not about to lose. Eyeing the summit, Reaver begins formulating a few plans for passing the dangerous area unless his ally locates a way around it.

Rigger works along with a stubborn determination. She made the last one, and that wasn't easy. She can make it to this one as well... With Shield's help occasionally when things prove a bit too hard for her.

Solar Draco eventually pulls his shield out and starts using it to aid in his climb, driving it's sharpened tip into the rock as he goes farther upward... "Should have brought Dark, he does this better'n me.."

Yamato Man smashes handholds in the mountain with his fists when he can't find any, crushing any sharp points as he encounters them. He doesn't like sharp edges when he isn't controlling them. He proceeds slowly but steadily, using his dash jets for a little boost here and there. He must destroy the pendant or die trying.

Colonel sighs and shakes his head, "I'm Sorry, Iris, but this seems to be the only way. Spiral, take care of her." With that he hands his sister to Spiral and his image shimmers, splitting into two as he attempts to blink to the top of the mountain.

Continues scaling upward. He gazes up at the sharp jagged rocks. Thankfully they're only rocks, and he's titanium (or whatever the Masters are made of) and unless a rather large and heavy rock of particular sharpness crushes him, he shouldn't have anything to worry about. Still, he procedes with caution, anything can happen, and the climb is becoming more difficult.
And that was Knight Man

Psych Mosquito's combination of long-distance blinks, rocketry, and tentacular grips to keep the rocketry from knocking him off the mountain brings Psych Mosquito to the cold perimeter of the Mountain. Jagged grips are no problem; he isn't touching the rock at all except for feelers with careful holds and his tentacles digging him his footholds. When he comes across larger outcroppings, he endeavors to go around them, and occasionally swings a cloaked feeler forward, tossing an explosive to detonate a piece and knock it off the mountain and out of his problems.

Ayla Ericson arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Ayla Ericson has arrived.

'Lieutenant Colonel' climbs upwards, though for her comrades that may notice, whenever she hits a jagged piece of rock, she does wince, though little beyond that. Once or twice, a hand seems to pass through the debris as the 'officer' makes her way upwards.

Reflect Cobra continues on. Heck, sharp or not, he was made for working in dangerous, rocky terrains. Hence the rather agile, rather strong, cobra form. He simply crawls over and around anything in the way. Up ahead, he spots Enker and Snake Man, but makes no attempt to actually catch up to or stop them.

Zero says, "..my turn to help, Alexis." he grins, and swings out his left arm. "Hold on tight." he murmurs, and lifts his arm up, morphing it into a buster. Powering it up. "...not too much.. not too.." He fires, vaporizing and collapsing sharp rocks and other obstacles in his path. "..let's keep going, Alexis."

Bomb Man slips up a bit as he hastens to follow after Snake and the other leading Robot Masters, sending a small shower of rocks down on those below him before he regains his footing and climbs on

Metal Man is climbing up the mountain, and from time to time he leaps up to a higher ledge or the like. "Looks like we have lot more people to fight with for the Pendant, this time." Metal Man laughs and keeps going.

Blade Raven keeps on climbing as best he can, "I hate not being able to use my wings." He growls, as he keeps on going up, "I miss being able to use my wings. Wings are great." Seems like he's trying to keep his mind off the climb..

Alex Reinfield grumbles, trying not to fall off. As he makes his way to the peak, but he isn't. Alex glances up to the air, frowning a bit, "You're kidding me...Okay, Digging plays a role here..." He frowns towards the earth, letting the Drill arm sizzle up. The drill releases a whine, reaching down over to the rocks. He is idly trying to smooth out the shards of rocks and jagged one to a point where they won't impale the person, but still be able to climb upon. Axle grins towards Alex, "Good thing that Drill-Arm was present..." Alex replies, "Yeah...." He frowns.

Guts Man keeps climbing along with the others Masters, hmmmm sharp pointy things. Time to break out the old hardhats to knock away these perilous objects.

Shining Firefly glances nervously down the mount at his fellows, who are still coming. Perhaps he should have been less eager in his blinking. He waves at them reassuringly, as if to say he's fine, but he doesn't feel that way.

Pirate Man frowns as he looks up towards the top, firing his grappling hook towards any of the rocks before continuing on his way up, tying part of the rope around him

Heat Man uses the grappling hook, and also reshapes one of his hands into a piton-style claw, rising slowly, but steadily. "Who says we'll have to fight them..."

Spiral Pegasus should be big enough to not have to worry about the terrain. Unfortunately, he usually flies instead of climbs, and with flight out of the picture... *huff* *puff* *huff* *puff* "This isn't quite as easy as I thought..."

Alexis Hastings winks, "My hero," she croons. "After you. There'll be more up as we climb, so you'd better take care of it."

Pointy things. Ye gods. Lucent eases around the pointy obstructions, always keeping in the lee of the stone and clutching th--wrong movie--keeping in the lee of the stone and scramblinh upward always. Even without Ether's help, he'd be doing fine on his own--after all, he was designed to go anywhere and do anything.

Firestorm Phoenix frowns at the terrian ahead of him. oO(Well this will certainly be interesting. But won't let some pointy rocks get in my way.)Oo Picking his path carefully, Firestorm slows his accent, weaving through the jagged out croppings.

And to boot, Spiral Pegasus has Iris riding piggyback.

Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.
Dust Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission.

Colonel attempts to blink to the top of the mountain, anything going to stop him? I have line of sight IC'ly.

Iris pouts unhappily as her brother suddenly blinks from view. "HEY!!" she screams, glaring up the steep mountainside. "Well, of all the...!" She folds her arms tightly across her chest as Spiral places her on his shoulders, and she looks unhappily at Jet. "Fine until THAT happened."

Ether Skunk slinks between the sharp rocks, keeping pressed as close to the smooth and safe surfaces as she can. Let's hear it for mustelid flexibility- and while the skunk might not have that much strength, she does have limberness on her side. She can't proceed very quickly as she picks and wiggles her way through the pointy rocks, but she does so, huffing, puffing and panting as she goes.

Vile pumps up the side of the mountain, his military pick drawn out and ignited, serving as an excellent grip on his way up. Too steep for Goliath... But that was alright. If it came to it, he would be able to rely on his ace in the hole. Perhaps it wouldn't.... But he didn't trust these amulets. Loss of control wasn't worth any power... So maybe he'd just throw it into the magma. Or something dramatic like that. Pulling up on his pick to keep on moving, Vile's ascent moves on rather quickly.. But not as fast as he would like.

Barely visible in the drenching storm combined with her speed, Megami races up the side of the volcano. Fuzzy afterimages are left behind where she has to leap aside or make her way around a jutting rock or boulder, only to fade away moments later. Likely she is ascending faster than her comrades who seem to be burdened by the high winds and assisting each other.

Yet another just of wind strikes the mountain. Many people will find themselves smashed into nearby rocks. Those at the top of the group, Vile, Enker, Zero, and Colonel, and those directly near them find themselves in an unpleasant situation of wind, rain, and sharp rocks. And the coup de grace is that Shining Firefly is hit with a massive lightning bolt, seemingly attracted to his blinking.

Enker sends a radio transmission to Metal Man.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Enker.
Dust Man sends a radio transmission.
Enker receives a radio transmission from Dust Man.

Shield continues to haul Rigger up, though the sharp terrain worries him for her sake. "I do not know if you are wearing the proper attire for this. You may need to be carried the rest of the way up," Shield suggests to his hiking partner. Not to mention the wind is most likely threatening to lift someone of her weight into the air.

Snake Man ascent is slowed a but by the jagged stones. Don't want to mar his beautiful hide. He pauses to scope out the area on top of a tall peak. Noting with some alarm other forms moving up the side, he snaps off a quick radio, clinging to the shard with all his might.

Dust Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission from Dust Man.

Messenger Marou mutters softly. "Carrying mail was much easier than this," she growls, lashing the last foot of her tail angrily. Oh look, another bolt of lightning. Screaming, the demoness manages to get a burst of speed as she goes racing for the comfort of Spiral, Iris, and Jet. Safety in numbers.

Enker sends a radio transmission.
Dust Man receives a radio transmission from Enker.
Snake Man sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission.

Solar Draco coughs, having flown a bit of the way, he's doing pretty well he figures. Glancing to one side, then the other, he notices others, Colonel? "Repliforce is here too, well that's good," he says as he doubles his efforts to go upward.

The Following people are definitely hit with wind gusts of over 150 mph: Vile and Megami.

Enker sends a radio transmission to Snake Man.
Snake Man receives a radio transmission.

Iris grasps Spiral in an inadvertant stranglehold, as the wind picks up. "AAaahh!! Don't slip and fall, it's a long, LONG way down...!"

Quick Man arrives from the Area of Pompei.
Quick Man has arrived.

WilyMachine <Reggae> is walking up the mountain? Sure! Why not! He's that good. But, not hands means handholds are useless. Slow going, that.

Zero uses his gaulets to deflect anything large that comes after him and Alexis, knocking it away as he moves forward up the hill with the assistance. "..is it just me, or is this terrain getting worse, instead of better?" he murmurs. "Stay behind me, Alexis!" he yells behind him as he uses his buster on some of the larger rocks, getting pelted with sharp instruments that pierce his armor. "...is that Iris? What the hell is Colonel letting her do come up here?!"

Guts Man shouts to Bomb Man, "I wonder if it would be easier if we just dug inward and then dug upwards?"

Knight Man pushes himself onward, climbing carefully around the pointy rocks. He nearly loses his grip once, thankfully he finds a good foothold, and he resumes once more "Onward... onward... what tis at the top... what? I must know..."

The Following people are definitely hit with wind gusts of over 150 mph: Vile and Megami. Colonel, Shining, have a nice lightning bolt too.

Reflect Cobra is still unaffected by the wind and rain going on, low enough to the ground to keep from actually getting blown around anywhere. Unless the wind was getting tricky and going underneath the serpent, he'll just continue on his path.

Heat Man slams his lid down until just his eyes are visible, in order to to keep climbing but not take debris into his eyes.

Ayla Ericson waves to Iris from her perch in Jet's arm. "Just the height difference is a little awkward, Miss Iris," she says in addition. "If we were all human-sized, it wouldn't be so difficult right?" The child notices the higher wind speed. "I wouldn't want to be up there! Looks dangerous. Any low ground we can get to?"

Alexis Hastings grins wrily, ducking a few times, reflexively. "Don't have to tell me twice!" she calls over the wind.

Bomb Man groans lightly as a particularly rought burst of wind hits him just after he regained his footing and started up after the leading group, The wind blowing him off to the side and nearly removing his grappling hook from it's place in the rocks above. Just dangling there a moment, the robot master starts his climbing once again, making a mental note to make a nice explosion of this mountain when this was done and over.

Enker has been through worse over the last two days; the winds buffet, the rain makes it slippery, and the rocks do nothing to assist him. Keeping his head down, the Elite Commander hugs his body to the side of the volcano, simply digging his equipment in deeply each time to, like a snake, work his way up on his belly.

Vile grunting with rage, Vile pounds his knee into the ground beneath him, whipping out the trusty Vile Shield from his back and holding it forward to deflect the rocks plummeting towards him. As the debris pounds against the shield, Vile draws out the military pick and pounds down into the ground to keep going.... When he gets hit with a ridiculously powerful gust of wind. Digging the pick into the ground, Vile desperately tries to hang on... Desperate for -him-? Quite the situation. Literally hanging on for dear life, the Maverick General clutches... Ah. Bottom of the mountain!

Blade Raven keeps on climbing, gripping the wall tightly with his hands, and talons, grumbing a bit, before trying to go a tad bit faster, looking behind him for Solar.

Reaver Mimic snarls and digs his picks into the mountain side at the wind buffer. "Damnable moutain won't beat me..." sneers Mimic. Ever so much more carefully, he continues his ascent, trying to carefully pick his way upwards into the jagged field of rock above.

Colonel enters the Area of Pompei.
Colonel has left.

Morgaine continues her ascent, grumbling at various times how she wishes she could blink like Colonel. However, she continues to go up, pausing to gape as she watches Colonel thrown from the mountain.

Rigger doesn't reply to Shield at the moment, as the stronger gust of wind causes her to latch onto his arm in a near-hug. Indeed her feet do lift a moment, but gravity works in her favor to slam her back down afterwards. "I don't think there *is* right attire for this," she manages to call over the wind before squinting back up at the rocks. "Let's just keep going. I'll be fine for awhile more."

Vile says goodbye to this scene, since it'll ICly take him a good long while to get back to the top. Ta.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Snake Man transmits, "Thisss weather isss NOT improving..."

Vile enters the Area of Pompei.
Vile has l