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:
Servbot #36
Tron Bonne
Gesellschaft - Tron's Room <TRR>
Gesellschaft - Teisel's Room <TR>
Gesellschaft - Bon's Room <BBR>
Gesellschaft - Vehicle Bay/Lab

The Pirate Princess sits on the Bridge, her fingers tapping softly over the armrests... silent and steadily watching feeds from several satillite transmissions. The entire Gesellschaft is prepped and ready for Launch... every inch of it braced for sudden movement and travel to anywhere across the globe. Servbots sit at posts, and Bonne Controlled Hardhats and Joes take weapons and guard stations... ...The Gesellschaft, and the Pirate Princess, are as ready as they will ever be...

Knight Man is also on the bridge, looking things over on a screen of his own. In his human disguise still. There's something in the air, he can feel it tonight. There's a look of anxiety, mixed with worry and anticipation on his features. Whatever happens tonight, he's going to back Tron up. He only hopes that it won't result in an all out war between order and chaos...

The Surf Ninja is sitting near the back of the bridge, running a whetstone over his Cipher. His body is fully healed up, with only the lightest of scars from the seams joining of his new skin. He's in full ninja garb, and seems ready for whatever dreams (or nightmares) may come.

The Pirate Princess then turns her gaze slowly from the screens, looking from now to Knight Man to Shaun Gilmour. She then speaks softly, her voice cutting through the soft background noise of the screens. "I'm glad your both here with me, during this... ...and I think it's time..." Tron looks to the Servbots. "Signal the opening of the Astrodome! We're getting out of here! I want the Gesellschaft in the skies!" Tron then looks to Shaun. "What say you we go get the others?"

Knight Man looks up from his screen and at Tron "Aye, that would be the wisest course of action. Anything could happeneth anywhere at anytime, we must be ready to traveleth half the length of the world if need be..." He takes another look at his own satelite scans, nothing as of yet.
"Yeah," says Shaun, who turns his Cipher in his hands. It sings with the promise of power, wind and water working in perfect unity around the weapon. It may be the last time it ever sings that particular song, so the Surf Ninja listens to it intently.

The Stadium opens up, and the Gesellschaft rumbles loudly... untill it hovers above the Stadium entirely... much to the stares and pointing of the inhabitents of San Angeles... then the engines of the Gesellschaft come online, and the ship /ROCKETS/ for the skies!

The Pirate Princess nods to Knight Man. "Indeed... ...I'm contacting Sewa, Ricochet, and Rigger now..."

Tron Bonne sends a smile Shaun's way at his 'yeah', smiling softly. "We're off!"

Knight Man continues to clickclack keys, looking at the viewscreen. While doing all that, he decides to radio a certain individual to ask for advice. The only other person he's gone to for advice since this started.

[Radio] You send Crystal Man a direct message: "Brother, a moment?"

Crystal Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Certainly, brother. How may I be of service?"

[Radio] You send Crystal Man a direct message: "I art on the bridge of the Gesellschaft right now. Tron Bonne seems to be preparing for.. something. We believeth something shalt happen soon. Dost thou... haveth any insights from thine links with the spirits? With whatever happens, I feeleth we could useth all the help we can get."

Crystal Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Very little that is new, I fear... The spirits seem confident that we shall survive, but that may well depend on our actions far more than most would believe..."

[Radio] You send Crystal Man a direct message: "I see... thanketh thee. If thou dost wish, I could informeth thee if anything happens. As of now, we art just somewhere in the hemisphere, no location as of yet. If something dost happen, I could informeth thee, thou art wiser than I am in this situation... but right now, we art picking up the other Order pendent bearers..."

Crystal Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "...Dear spirits..."

[Radio] You send Crystal Man a direct message: "Hm?"

Tron Bonne looks to the pair. "We're setting down near New York... ...where we'll meet Rigger and Ricochet, and Sewa is on her way."

Knight Man nods, and is glad he's in his human disguise. The Robot Masters right now are War criminals. Though for tonight, there's something more important going on, which Knight Man feels he must see. So he's going as Lance Princeton. Hopefully, things will work out.... he just wants for it to be over, and for him to be himself again. "Aye, so that tis all of ye then? I wondereth what the bearers of the Chaos Pendents art doing...."

[Radio] You send Crystal Man a direct message: "Just wondering brother... what art Sir Enker, Sir Ballade and Brother Gemini doing as of now, if thou dost knoweth?"

Crystal Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "I do not as of yet..."

The Surf Ninja stands at the rear of the room, wiping his Cipher with a terrycloth rag. It sings a peculiar tune, wind and water joined on the blade in perfect harmony. He is mentally preparing himself for what may be an apocalyptic battle.

[Radio] You send Crystal Man a direct message: "I see. Thank thee."

The Pirate Princess sits on Teisel's Captain's chair... her hands running over the consol... Shaun is to one side of the Bridge... ...being ominous. ...And Knight, as Lance Princeton, is sitting to one side speaking to Tron.

Tron then looks to Knight, nodding. "...Me too..." Tron looks to one of the Servbots. "Make sure all Weapon Systems are ready... I want the Main Gun ready to fire at a split second's command!"

The Servbot blinks then nods, saluting back! 'Yes, Miss Troooon!'

Outside> Sewa is flying...flying towards the Gesellschaft...Flying towards the Gesellschaft's hangars! Ph34r! PH34R! The horror horror horror! She also has -new- catears after she gave her old ones to Rock. aww.

Crystal Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "...You are most welcome, brother."

Knight Man walks over next to Tron, and speaks in a voice only she can hear "I contacted brother Crystal, unfortunatly he knew nothing of Sir Enker, Sir Ballade and Brother Gemini's whereabouts. Thou I would assumeth they art together, somewhere..." He stands again, and walks back over to the station he was sitting in before, monitoring a random satalite reading.

And the Gesellschaft looms in the Cloudbank, somewhat self generated from it's massive Cloud Producing Vents... ...and the 'mouth' stands open, awaiting the arrival of the Third of the Recievers of the Pendants of Order.

Outside> Sewa has a name. It's called Sewa. Sniff. But Sewa still flies up into the hangar bay. It seems like she's been getting used to it.

Sewa has arrived.

Outside> Afterburner Accipiter upon hearing a radio transmission perks to life, his eyes flashing a bright gold glow in his vicinity as he appears to have been resting his engines on one of the long, scenic roads to New York. Sparking his engines to life, the Repliforce Aerospace unit turns in the direction of the metropolita area and takes off like a 'bat out of hell'. Engines screaming, falmes towering and smokes fuming, Afterburner Accipiter screams across the skyline at a bullet's pace.

Outside> Rigger arrives from the New York - Western Residential.
Outside> Ricochet arrives from the New York - Western Residential.
Outside> Skyblade Eagle arrives from the New York - Western Residential.

The Servbots awaiting direct Sewa towards the Bridge... where Tron, Knight, and Shaun all are...

Tron looks to Knight and nods. "It's a pity... ...but wherever they are, I hope the Accord will hold them for a while longer. ...untill we get Ricochet and Rigger here at least." Tron shakes her head, looking to Shaun with a soft smile. "Sewa is here, at least... ...and the others are coming."

Outside> Speaking of the pair, they begin to arrive just about now. La de da.

Across the skyline, at almost the same moment across the planet, one could see what looks like the streaking form of a small meteor or comet, a glowing yellow contrail following its path. It passes overhead several times, as if circling the earth repeatedly with no true purpose.

Outside>
And the Gesellschaft looms in that skyline, hidden in a cloudbank... half hidden by it's own self generated clouds. The rocketing of Afterburner is paid little heed... except a minor beep on the ship's radar.

And the ship's massive hangar bay/mouth stands wide... awaiting those who will arrive.

Outside> Tidal Whale arrives from the Underneath Northern Atlantic.

Knight Man is in his human disguise. Not that it would matter to Sewa, since she's a Maverick, and they currently have a cease fire. But with two of his allies being, well, enemies, a Repliforcer and a Hunter, he didn't take any chances. The man on the Gesellchaft bridge, looking over some satalite readings is know to the public as Lance Princeton. Knight Man's not stupid enough to show his real face, not with the Robot Masters being considered War Criminals. So there he is, all human looking.

Outside> Ricochet marches along... fortunately following Rigger, who presumably knows her way through the city. Approaching the massive airship, he pauses, optics turning upwards towards the streaking blast of light, Orbit next to him... he frowns, faintly. "I think that's our cue."

Outside> Reaver Mimic arrives from the New York - Western Residential.
Outside> Rigger sends a radio transmission to Colonel.

[Radio: (E) Public] Reaver Mimic transmits, "Well well. There goes watching football."

Tron Bonne pauses as there is a sudden blip from the Gesellschaft's Systems... a frown coming from her. "...Well, that's not good." Tron looks to the screens, and signals for the lowering of the Gesellschaft as other signals come in, Rigger and Ricochet's approach...

Outside> Rigger receives a radio transmission.

[Radio: (E) Public] Ice Man transmits, "Soccer's better then football anyway."

Outside> Skyblade Eagle is flying along through the air behind Ricochet and Rigger. And why, might one ask, is the Sky Queen herself here? It's simple, she's here because of the fact that she doesn't trust a damn thing having to do with Stardroids. She glances up at the flying thing in the air, "Meh...I could shoot that down." She mutters, mostly to herself, as she flies along..

Outside> Bonne Airship <Gesellschaft> lowers slowly towards the earth... right in sight of the marching pair... it's maw opening and a rampway slowly extending from the massive rampway which leads up into the hangarbay... but not yet setting down. It awaits the entrance, and is ready to peel off for the skies at any moment.

Rigger has arrived.

[Radio: (E) Public] Big Bad Sword Man transmits, "Great Heavens............"

Sewa could really friggin care less about the cease fire in response to a certain Master, but Sewa likes Knight Man. She waves towards Tron and Knighter and Shaun. "Um. ... Hey.", she coughs nervously.

[Radio: (E) Public] Reaver Mimic transmits, "Naw. Ingrate heavens. They sure forsook me when they handed out the limited cosmic power."

Outside> Ricochet blinks at Skyblade... Orbit shaking his head. THe two sigh for a moment, glancing down at the pendant... after a moment, they steel themselves, and walk up the boarding plank.

Ricochet has arrived.

Rigger enters with a solemn, ridgid expression. She was not looking forward to whatever might come to pass. Her pendant was aglow in an attempt to calm her, as is it's nature, though she rather wished it would simply let her feel as she wants.

<Global News Network> Dateline GNN - We're live here in the Salisbury Plain of Southern England, where the strange astronomical phenomenon seems to have stopped, directly at the sight of the infamous Stonehenge.

The feed cuts to a video of the same glowing meteor as it courses over the sky several times, before coming directly for the camera, and actually passing it with its glowing wake. The camera turns to follow, and aims down at the rock outcropping of the Stonehenge, where now sits, hovering idle over the center of the circular stone array a basketball sized orb - mellow pulsations of light running out of it at a steady interval.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blizzard Man transmits, "... Anyone know what that is?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Yes."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Ballade transmits, "It is the orb, Blizzard."

Outside>
The Massive Gesellschaft rumbles, and even as Ricochet and Rigger board... the ship begins to move skyward... the rampway rumbling upwards and the hangar bay doors beginning to close... not seeming to be waiting for Skyblade... only for the two Pendant Bearers... though knowing Skyblade, she could get on easily.

The Gesellschaft, even at the new Message, begins to push for the skies!

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blizzard Man transmits, "... The orb? Is that like an egg or something?"

Outside> Reaver Mimic enters the Sky Above Eastern United States.

Outside> Skyblade Eagle wouldn't go on that ship if you paid her...Nope. She's tried to shoot it down so many times she lost count...Of course, she could do it from inside...But now's not the right time, so she'll follow it. She'll have no trouble keeping up, count on that

Outside> Skyblade Eagle begins following you.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Elite Master. No, really. Quint transmits, "It's your long-lost brother. Go stand where you think it's going to land and say hi."

Ricochet climbs aboard after Rigger, Orbit walking on his own power. He glances towards Rigger, his own pendant glowing faintly... his brow creases. Frustration. "...don't worry about it, Rigger... you'll probably have more than enough angst in a little while anyway." "*BLOOP BWIP*" <Probably a real little while.>

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Beta XO Metal Man transmits, "Why, do I have a bad feeling about that newscast."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Blizzard Man transmits, "Alrighty then."

Tron Bonne looks up at the GNN Feed... frowning. "There it is. ...Whatever in all the world it is..." Tron shakes her head, looking back for Ricochet and Rigger as they arrive, waving to them and Sewa and motioning them to seats. "Have a chair... And hold on! It's time to fly!"

Tron looks to the Servbot Captain. "Full Power to Engines!" The Servbot salutes.

'Yes, Miss Tron!'

Sewa sits down and waits for the dramatic music to play. .... DUDU! She, herself, does little though.

Rigger slips into a seat with a nod. She knew all about flying, though she'd never been in a sip quite this big before. Not while it was moving, at least.

Ricochet grunts as the ship beneath them decides to take off, holding onto a railing as he slides into a seat. Orbit jumps up into his lap.

Outside> You enter the Great Britain.
Outside> Great Britain
Outside> Colonel [Epyon] [RF]
Tidal Whale [RF]
Blizzard Man [Snowball] [RM]
Reaver Mimic [Armored] [C]
Spiral Pegasus [Uniform] [RF]
Repliforce Headquarters - London [RF]
Ancient Ruined Castle
London

Outside> Obvious exits:
Outside> West <IR> leads to Ireland.
Outside> Submerge <D> leads to Underneath Northern Atlantic.
Outside> West <W> leads to Northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
Outside> Southeast <SE> leads to France.
Outside> Up <U> leads to Sky Above Western Europe.

Outside> Skyblade Eagle arrives from the Sky Above Western Europe.
Outside> Elemental Dragon arrives from the Sky Above Western Europe.
Outside> Stealth Transport arrives from the Sky Above Western Europe.

Tron Bonne frowns softly, hmming... "We'll, here we go! ...off to Stonehenge... ...To /end/ this." Tron motions with one hand, leaning back... the Gesellschaft rumbling around them as it launches with massive speed for it's size through the skies

Outside> Blizzard Man comes rolling into the area at near 300 mph. He rolls to a halt, looking around slowly, eyes hidden deep within his orby goodness. "Hmmm... Where's that orb cousin of mine?" he inquires slowly, rolling this way and that for a few moments, before speeding up again, headed towards Stonehenge... Several theories float through his mind, many having to do with mythology, considering the Stardroids' enchantment with mythological happenings...

Outside> Firestorm Phoenix arrives from the Sky Above Western Europe.

Knight Man stands at his post. Not saying much of anything for now. He looks back at the 5 bearers of the Order pendents. He feels sort of out of place, in a way. But he's going to fight just as hard to do what he can to help Tron out. Any extra assistance they can get may be needed...

Sewa Frowns, "...I don't like the feeling of this... I feel somethin' similar to...Urghh...", she stands up suddenly. Lucent...She concentrates on his radios. Yes. Try to surpass this urge.

Outside> Reaver Mimic meanwhile isn't coming from the sky, but from a London Bus-line's travel bus, thanks to a stolen rail pass. He was in the area casing something anyways, really. Across the aisle, a small child peeps over at the mercenary, and points. "Mum! In't he the flying man from the Olympus tour?" Sighing, the woman shakes her head. "I told you Rudegar, that was just you having too much sugar. That never happened!" admonishes his mother. "But mum!" "That's enough out of you young man. And no accepting strange coffee from trenchcoated men, too!" "Awww....mummy!"

Outside> Ether Skunk arrives from the London - Western Outskirts.

Outside> Skyblade Eagle flies along behind the Gesellschaft, wings flapping a bit as she moves along, .o(Okay Skyblade, go time. Lets get our gameplan straight. First...Deal with these Stardroid things. Second, shoot down that peice of crap Tron calls an airship. Third, if Tron's not dead from shooting that down, arrest her. Fourth, stomp on any Master that gets in my way of doing the first three. Alright.) Now that she knows what she's doing, she gets ready to go do it..

Outside> Elemental Dragon swoops down out of the sky, continually circling lower. Eyes ever on the watch, she searches the ground below for Afterburner and Skyblade, whom she informed she'd meet them here. Lowering herself enough to be identified, she roars slightly, hoping the draconic form will not be hard to find.

Outside> Tallie arrives from the London - Southern Outskirts.

Ricochet furrows his brow... pulling himself out of his seat. Ignoring common sense and seat belts, he heads forward to a nearby railing so as to see the outside with his own optics. Orbit bounds out after him, as the two peer out through the racing sky, towards the point of light in the distance... "...there it is..."

From the skies above, the Gesellschaft launches with amazing speed and force... rocketing over the horizen. The massive Gesellschaft roaring on Ion Engines. And aboard it's bridge... all /Five/ of the Pendant Bearers of Order sit in close proximity, readying themselves for the test ahead... It's destination: Stonehendge.

Outside> Afterburner Accipiter's engines can be heard roaring overhead, the powerful fission engines pumping out as much thrust as possible to propel the Repliforce Aerial unit as quickly as possible to the tiny island nation of Great Britian. Several miles up in the sky, almost out of the atmosphere, the Aerospace unit leaves a tremendous stream of heat-induced smoke/clouds. For those with keen eyes, a thin vision of his torch-like engines can be seen as the silver Reploid races to the scene like a bullet. It should be several minutes before he is able to successfully cut down his speed, circle and land at Stonehenge or the nearest Repliforce green zone.

Outside> Tallie has disconnected.

The Surf Ninja has remained silent for the whole trip, standing at the rear of the bridge. His Cipher is sharpened and ready, humming in a strange melody -- wind and water in unison. He spins the blade around in a great arc, the steel singing, before sheathing it behind his back. He folds his arms, then, and looks out at the viewer, passive, silent ... his game-face is on now.

Outside> Near Stonehenge itself, reality is warped -- a round sphere of nothingness is born, quite suddenly shattering into a multitude of shards that fall.. only to disappear before they gain any great distance from its source. In their wake, the stealth transport is not being particularly stealth, yet it is here never the less. The Robot Masters have arrived on scene, Saturn-style.

Outside> Axle arrives from the London - Northern Outskirts.

Tron Bonne frowns softly... feeling the call herself. She looks where Ricochet points, her eyes narrowing... "...The... whatever it is. An Orb... ...but... ...what... or /who/ is it?" Tron then shakes her head. "And... why does it feel as if it is Calling to me?"

Outside> Firestorm Phoenix flys in low, following the contours of the country side, moving along just under mach speed. He tries to keep from being noticed, but ofocurse thats rather difficult when you're primarily shiny gold.

Outside> Ballade drops out of the stealth transport onto the grass around stonehenge, his aspect fully upon him as he rises to his full hight. The ends of his fingers end in vicious looking long claws of ice, and his armor glitters in the sun like ice in the arctic. Frost begins to coat the grass around him as he slowly sweeps his gaze through the area.

Sewa says, "...Because it's playing all on our minds like the rest ...", she smiles slightly, "We'll figure it out soon enough."

Outside> Gemini Man follows close behind Ballade, rushing out of the Master transport. With a posture far from the self-assured, aggressive stride he's been effecting ever since he recieved his pendant, the moment he hits the ground, he races, FULL-BLAST out of the ship, running as fast as his sadly mortal legs can carry him, crushing grass beneath each step. He knows that orb is important, and unless someone tells him otherwise, he's going to be the first to check it out. ...Or even if someone DOES tell him otherwise.

Outside> Sword Man steps out of the transport once the craft touches down and stares about. Idly, he looks toward the distance, where a small grey edifice can be scene. He shakes his head and walks off toward Stonehenge, unsure of what to expect.....or if he really should be here in the first place.....

Outside> Somewhere above Stonehenge, a glimmering purple streak cuts its way across the sky. For those who recognize whose calling card the bright glow is... congratulations. To those who don't... look! Pretty, pretty lights!

Rigger rises from her own seat with a deadpan expression. Calm, cool... Emotionless. It was the best way to try and make it through these things. "It's calling to us all, and the reason is obvious," she remarks softly. "The same reason we can't bear to part with these pendants, even if we want to. Of course, the reason is still unknown."

Knight Man looks out the window as the Robot Master's Stealth Transport 'arrives'. oO(Well it dost seemeth Sir Enker and the others have arrived. This is going to be fun...) He sighs, not really knowing what to think yet. All he can do now is act as he sees fit. He only hopes that Dr. Wily won't suddenly decide to change his orders at the last minute, the last thing he needs right now is a complication like that... Sighing softly "Unfortunatly I feeleth none of the calling that ye all do. So all this will have to releyeth on thine instincts. I'll assisteth thee any way I art able..." He just hopes that he won't have to end up facing his brothers...

Ricochet's optics narrow... "It's calling to all of us..." he says, quietly... and he probably knows. Damn empaths. He presses the side of his helmet again, the mic clicking back to activity after a few seconds. "I think that they've got the whole Chaos Crew out there, too."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Disembark and secure the area, immediately!"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "ON IT."

Outside> Afterburner Accipiter begins his decent, the echo of his engines still roaring in the distance, but at a lower tone for those with good ears. The Repliforce support unit starts his run by adjusting his pitch down ten degrees and begins wide, almost a 5-mile in radius circle, around the Stonehenge. As he gets closer and closer, the circle begins to become smaller and smaller as he prepares for his final approach. About three miles up in the sky now, he throws out his wings as he cuts his engines down more, using them now more as flaps then as lift devices.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Theta Squad Taskmaster, Sword Man transmits, "Aye, Sir Enker."

Outside> Pirate Man is silent as he looks around, focusing on Ballade for a few seconds but remains near the transport as Gemini speeds past, he looks towards Sword but only nods as he looks towars Stonehenge

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Knight Man transmits, "......just what art thine plans Sir Enker?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "Sorry, what's going on?"

Outside> Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission to Skyblade Eagle.
Outside> Skyblade Eagle receives a radio transmission.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Just secure the area for now!"

Outside> Skyblade Eagle sends a radio transmission to Elemental Dragon.
Outside> Elemental Dragon receives a radio transmission.

Outside> Guts Man appears out of the shuttle. Wheeee. You're all in trouble now suckers.

Outside> Metal Man exits the transport and heads towards Stonehenge. Then seeing the blast of light he watches and humms. oO(More peopel comming to party.) Metal Man pulls out a blade and heads off to the left checking out who else is in the area and to deal with them is nessary.

Outside> Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission to Skyblade Eagle.
Outside> Skyblade Eagle receives a radio transmission from Elemental Dragon.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Beta XO Metal Man transmits, "On it sir."

Outside> Ballade stops being all imposing, and starts towards Stonehenge proper, his limbs blurring as he zig zags after Gemini Man, the grass freezing in his wake. His face is an emotionless mask... and then the Elite simply goes transparent, and fades from view. He's still here... but much much harder to track now.

Outside> Crystal Man has managed to keep himself from visibly panicking, but inwardly the mystic is definitely ill at ease at his pendant-wearing brothers' minor transformations. . o O (Dear spirits... I pray this doesn't mean that Rigger is right...) O o . Nevertheless, the crystal conjurer is following them in full armor, riding on the hope that he can do *something* to make thing turn out for the better... He glances upward at the purple streak and manages not to shiver, but fear does glint in his bottomless blues regardless.

Outside>
The Gesellschaft /ROARs/ overhead and around, banking slowly around Stonehendge... turning entirely to face the glowing orb and the Megalith. And onboard the ship, The Pirate Princess frowns softly... speaking intently with the other Bearers of Order... before the Gesellschaft's hangar bay opens slowly.

Outside> Reaver Mimic meanwhile shoots the child a nasty look, while the bus continues it's trip. Screeching to a halt as the Stealth transport shows, the driver looks around. "I'm sorry, the tour is canceled. Your cards shall be refunded." Shrugging, Reaver gets up, and heads for the door. "No bother. I can make it from here." he explains, stepping outside of the bus. With that, the reploid takes off into the air, and towards Stonehenge himself. oO(Hmph. Time to see what this is about. It could wreck my own plans...)Oo

Outside> Sword Man stalks off toward the the structure, hurrying per Enker's orders. Occasionally, he looks back to see if his fellow RMs are doing the same. Little confort, but at least he knows he's not alone. He double steps, trying to catch up to the already speeding Ballade and Gemini.

Sewa looks around and shrugs, "So...should we go out now?", she says with a careless smile.

Outside> A familiar white equine form finally arrives just outside of Stonehenge, a gust of wind preceeding his landing. Glancing around at the gathering forces, a small smirk crosses his face. "Well, well, well, apparently everybody's been invited." With another breeze blowing behind him, the pegacion walks slowly towards the rock monoliths, keeping a wary eye out for anything out of place.

[Radio] You send Enker a direct message: "What art thine plans for Stonehenge Sir Enker?"

Tron Bonne looks to the others, sighing. "Come. We need to get down there. We'll take Drache... Ready yourselves... we have an entire Robot Master Contingent ontop of the Chaos Bearers..." Tron rises, and turns, heading from the Bridge. "Come on! Hurry!

Enker sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Leave Tron Bonne's side and return to the family, Knight Man."

Outside> Axle waddling his way into the Stonehenge is none other than the 'Met from Hell'. Why is he here? One reason only. That will not be given unless otherwised known. The metool finds a spot to sleek inside, then he leaps over to the otherside. Axle then leans over to the stonehenge, and takes a peek out of the situation. "Hrm..." He ponders to himself.

Ricochet nods, once, abandoning his rail position and running off towards the Drachs.

Outside> Elemental Dragon soars towards Stonehenge, eyes open. Skyblade said she'd be in this area. Her necks spread, one head in each direction as she looks for the Repliforcer eagle. No, she won't risk calling out now. Another flap of her wings sends her ever closer..

Outside> Tidal Whale stomps the green hillsides of England into mud. He was on a nice personal transport platform, but he was too heavy, and now it's crashed. He'll have to think of a way to get back later. Fortunately, he signed the insurance clause on the rental agreement, so he won't have to pay for the thing later. Best 12 pounds he ever spent. Also fortunate is that it crashed in sight of some sort of...strangeness that he figures can only be bad. So, he keeps going towards the strangeness and where his map says the Big Rock Ring ought to be.

[Radio] You send Enker a direct message: "...thou didn't answer mine question, Sir Enker. Even if I do decideth to leave, I can do nothing until she lands."

Outside> Gemini Man is still running, as quickly as he can, for the glowing orb in the center of the formation. Somehow this--like everything, lately--seems like a competition to him, and it's one he wants Chaos, and the Robot Masters, to win. He squints into the glow as he grows near.

Rigger has left.
Ricochet has left.

Outside> Pirate Man frowns as he stays focused on Stonehenge, he remains near the transport as the others move out, optic shifting left to right towards the others that enter the area but says nothing as he focuses back on where the event may take place

Knight Man follows Tron, pausing to talk into his radio, not liking what he's hearing. He sighs, he's going to end up torn between two allies, he knows it...

Outside>
The Orb remains hovering, someodd 6 feet off the ground, in the middle of the circle of Stonehenge. Its calm gold pulsations running like waves over the insides of the rock structures with its even intervals.

Outside> Metal Man oO(Great if Gemini, Ballade, Enker and the others become new stardroids this will get messy. Then again it leave a power vacume in the upper ranks. Perfect, let them become cosmic lackies while I regain what is mine!) Metal Man heads towards the massive stones that make up Stonehenge. Then a thought hits him and he actually looks slightly spooked for anyone who might be watching him. He mutters softly. "Duo... can't live can he?" oO(No no no, I saw him fall...He has to be dead ... or does he?)

Tron Bonne has left.

Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav> has left.

Great Britain

Approaching this set of islands, one can see a massive network of bridges and zoom tubes, or EMP slide cars that radiate from London, connecting the major cities of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland into an intricate macrocosm. From the mystic highlands of the north to the glistening tower of Big Ben II, the isles exude a sense of durability, stamina and perseverance unmatched. The vigilant navy patrols the waters of this area, standing tall and proud for their home country, ready to guard against both Maverick and Robot Masters.

Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav> [C]
Ricochet [Armored] [RF]
Rigger [Jeans] [MH]
Enker [Enker] [RM]
Sewa [Assassin] [M]
Dust Man [Malfunction] [RM]
Guts Man [Normal] [RM]
Crystal Man [Armor] [RM]
Wraith [C]
Morph Moth [Morph Moth] [M]
Ten [Main] [RF]
Axle [MH]
Metal Man [Armor] [RM]
Tallie [C]
Pirate Man [Normal] [RM]
Sword Man [RM]
Ether Skunk [Unarmored] [MH]
Gemini Man [Normal] [RM]
Ballade [Powered] [RM]
Afterburner Accipiter [RF]
Firestorm Phoenix [Flight] [M]
Stealth Transport [RM]
Elemental Dragon [RF]
Skyblade Eagle [Armor] [RF]
Bonne Airship <Gesellschaft> [C]
Colonel [Colonel] [RF]
Tidal Whale [RF]
Blizzard Man [Snowball] [RM]
Reaver Mimic [Armored] [C]
Spiral Pegasus [Uniform] [RF]
Repliforce Headquarters - London [RF]
Ancient Ruined Castle
London

Obvious exits:
West <IR> leads to Ireland.
Submerge <D> leads to Underneath Northern Atlantic.
West <W> leads to Northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
Southeast <SE> leads to France.
Up <U> leads to Sky Above Western Europe.

Afterburner Accipiter sends a radio transmission to Elemental Dragon.
Elemental Dragon receives a radio transmission.
Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission to Afterburner Accipiter.
Afterburner Accipiter receives a radio transmission.

Ten is suddenly dropped into the area by a mysterious portal. The phoenix looks around briefly, trying to figure out what is happening, and clear her mind.

The last Man to depart the Stealth Transport, so very, very close to Stonehenge itself -- isn't pinpoint teleportation grand? -- is perhaps the most lethal of them all. He steps off into nothing, rapidly striding forward. Each footfall does not account for the amount of ground he gains, however. Clad within a cloak that could well put King to shame for all its grandeur, the Elite Commander is indeed arriving, with two generics following him. "Secure and deny, Robot Masters. Keep back the oppressors until we are certain of what the Orb has in store for us this day. I am not in the best of moods, and any who would attempt to oppose me may well find themselves within Infinity's Grasp." The slanted helm that usually runs across the brow of Enker has been lowered; the cloak surrounds him. He means business.

Firestorm Phoenix begins to slow as he draw closer to the area of stone henge, eventually landing a short distance off. He attempts to make his way towards the object, still trying to be discrete as possible.
Dust Man was with the other Masters when they got out. Yup.

Knight Man is in his human disguise as he follows Tron and the other Pendent bears out of the Gesellschaft. The look on his face is... well, torn. He's not sure what to do now. Everything's been a mess since this all started, and he wants to see the end of it. But who's side is he really on now? He glances from the Orb, and back to the Stealth Transport, right at Enker. oO(What... should I do...?) He's helped Tron up till now, and he intended to continue doing so. But what if his hand is forced? He doesn't want to think of the consequences...

Shaun Gilmour has arrived.

Ether Skunk's bright purple ray takes an abrupt turn, straight towards the ground- at a distance, several hundred feet from Stonehenge, and off by herself. She lands with a heavy thump, a shower of dirt cast up by the impact of her feet, and promptly begins a more cautious approach by foot, walking towards the scene slowly... she, of course, has no intention of actually joining the fun on the hill- she doesn't have a pendant, she doesn't stand a chance in the slugfest to ensue. Why IS she here, then? Well... for the life of her, Ether can't say. Call it a hunch. Maybe a worry that someone might need her, unlikely as it is.

Skyblade Eagle circles around over the heads of Tron, Rigger, and the other pendant holders that are coming out of Tron's transport ship. Yeah, she's not the happiest person in the world, no sir..

From the open hangar bay of the massive Gesellschaft, a flight of Drache suddenly launch, and with them comes figures that either leap to the ground only a short distance below... or hang and ride from the Drache untill they reach Stonehenge... ...and from the lead Drache hangs none other then the Gustav itself. It drops from the skies, landing with a firm thud in the grassy slope around Stonehenge... it's head bent for the brilliant light. The Gustav then begins to move forward, waiting for the other Four Pendant Bearers of Order to catch up and their small entourage of allies.

Ballade is just a flicker around the massive megalith, a distortion in the air of cold and ice. Even as Firestorm and others start upwards, he flickers back into view, becoming merely translucent. And he's within the circle of the stones, standing between the Maverick and the orb. "Begone. I judge that this is meant for those of us who bear the mark of the Stardroids."

Afterburner Accipiter appears to make a few adjustments in his final approach, turning to west a degree or two for those with good eye-sight. Cutting his engines down now to about twenty-five percent of their ability, he roars towards the Repliforce task group. His wings begin to flap and act as giant flaps, slowing him down even more. Every so many hundred feet, he continues to ease off on the power and rely more on his giant wing span to keep him in the air. Continuing to make progress towards the group, he finally reaches a landing point after a flight time of two hours and fifteen minutes. Cutting his engines back all the way, the giant Repliforce member is thrown back by wind resistance into a standing erect position and glides down to the ground with a gentle 'THUD!'.

Shaking his wings in the air to cool them down, he makes his way over to the Repliforce Aerial Commander and presents himself. As he says, "Commander Elemental Dragon, Afterburner Accipiter reporting as ordered. How may I serve today?" he folds his wings gently behind his back and folds his arms in front of his chest.

Crystal Man notices the race towards the orb and grows still more apprehensive. What would happen if one of the pendant-bearers were to touch it?... Some relief comes, though, when Enker's orders come through the radio. . o O (Wise indeed, brother...) O o . The crystal conjurer's gravity-juets flare to life, and he prepares to try to hold off anyone who tries to get too close...

Shaun Gilmour steps off last, walking slowly behind the others. His Cipher is slung behind his back, the blade still singing in its sheath. He moves with a slow, steady determination, blue Bremen-esque eyes glowing with the dim light of the pendant around his neck. He never asked for this burden; he thought he was doing what Director K wanted him to do. But this pendant ... all it has brought is misery to the Surf Ninja. Yet, he cannot put it down, cannot throw it into the depths to drown in the deepest waters. Now that he has it, he cannot release it, even though he would like to. Will the stone be his salvation? Perhaps. Or perhaps it is just more folly. Either way, his choice in this matter has seemingly been made for him. And so -- the ninja continues onward, as out of place as a Japanese flag at an NRA convention.

There's a reason why a certain non-faction heavy metal rising star is here. No, its not to investigate the pretty glowing orb thingie... well.. actually, it is. I'd be lying if it wasn't. Tallie came here by request of a small low-paying but incredibly quick bot-taxi-air travel service in order to investigate... why? Because if her pretty little face is caught on GNN for even five seconds, possibilities of her fame raising are pretty high. Then there's the fact that if this orb is there for a long time.. like.. permanently, and becomes something of local interest... great place to hold a concert. So inside the tiny shuttle, beaming happily, and still sweaty after a hard concert... Tallie braces herself... naturally the shuttle breaks down a quarter a mile away from the location and smacks into the ground in a painful bout of smoke @.o ouch.

Those with sensitive or well-tuned ears will note Gemini Man muttering, aloud, the following, as he races forward. "F*** the accord." Would he break orders for ultimate cosmic power? You bet. Is it going to bite him back? We'll have to see. He skids to a stop as he reaches the center of the circle, standing just in front of Ballade.

Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission.

Tidal Whale is well withing sight of the Stone Ring now, and that purple bastard, Ballade, is standing right in the middle of things. Good. That means the whale won't have far to look when it comes to leaving the Violet Master's parts all over Northern England. He keeps up his steady, pounding, run.

Dust Man keeps close to Brother Crystal, hoing that this whole thing is over soon...

Guts Man does stuff in the meantime, like trying to smash a circle block into a triangular hole, "Damnit! Fit damn you!!"

Sewa is so not an ally. Just...Sewa would rather group with Tron, Ricochet and Shaun than Three Robot Masters and two Forcers. Sewa's Drache lands and Sewa hops out. "Argh... I hate it when things happen so fast...", she comments to herself. She sends a radio to Lucent.

Dust Man sends a radio transmission.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission.

Ten spots Enker leaving the stealth transport. Since he has been nice to her thus far, she decides to ask him for one more favor. Ten tries to get close enough to Enker to ask him a question. If successful, she will try to ask, "Um, Enker? Would you be willing and able to transport my weapon here for me?"

Sewa sends a radio transmission to Lucent.

Reaver Mimic slows his approach, and doesn't go to say a word to Ballade, or pass, or perform any stupid speech. Instead, he land, and begins moving to circle around, and get out of the crowd's sight. He's got a plan. Time to go incognito to get closer.

One Drache follows Tron's rather closely, slowing down at the end. Banking, it turns a full 270 degrees as it slows down, losing altitude, until the cockpit opens up. Giving a quick glance towards the pilot... . o O (Can you believe we're being piloted by Lego men?...) (*BLOOP BLEEP* <I used to EAT these things!>) The two jump. Dropping about a hundred feet, the Stone Pendant bearer lands near Sewa and Tron with a profound thud.

Knight Man also hops out of his Drache when it lands, and does what he posed above, since he posed too quick. Looks at Orb, looks at Enker, full of strife and conflict, yadda yadda yadda. Oh, and he's in his human disguise too. Mwah.

Sword Man quickly stalks off and tries to end off any individual not Wily-built in nature away from the orb. Idly, we looks toward Dust and Crystal, as if to find some kind of reassurance from either of them. He ignites his sword in order to send his message across to the others trying to infringe on (hopefully) RM property.

Crystal Man sends a radio transmission to Dust Man.
Dust Man receives a radio transmission.
Ether Skunk sends a radio transmission.

Elemental Dragon hovers in midair, the White Head - the logical one - turning to eye Afterburner. "Where is Lieutenant Skyblade?" she asks sharply. "She said she was here, but I see nothing." The Blue Head frowns suddenly, scanning about for Pegasi, and Phoenixes.. just in case. "Or is she higher up?"

Ballade sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission.
Enker sends a radio transmission.
Ballade receives a radio transmission from Enker.
Sword Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Sword Man.

Spiral Pegasus makes it to the ring of stones now, eyeing the orb within as well as the stones around it. "OK, now what?" A pause, to think. "I guess I'll just wait here and wait for Enker to show up with the goods. That first orb might be the key to this whole mess..." With that, he goes to the radio.

Axle sends a radio transmission to Ether Skunk.
Ether Skunk receives a radio transmission.
Crystal Man sends a radio transmission.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Crystal Man.
Spiral Pegasus sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission from Spiral Pegasus.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Destroy any who would stand against us!"

Enker sends a radio transmission to Spiral Pegasus.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission.
Ballade sends a radio transmission.
Enker receives a radio transmission from Ballade.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "NOW YOU'RE TALKING!!!!!"

Dust Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Dust Man.
Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission.
Ballade receives a radio transmission.
Enker sends a radio transmission to Ballade.
Ballade receives a radio transmission.

Spiral Pegasus blinks, looks back at the nice shiny thing in the middle, then reactivates his radio.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "Acknowledged."

Axle hrms a bit, then he slowly waddles his way out from the stonehenge. He glances around a bit, trying to find Ether. "....Where is she..?" He murmurs, waddling over to look for the fellow Hunter.

Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Beta XO Metal Man transmits, "As you whish sir."

Ballade sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission.
Spiral Pegasus sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission.
Enker receives a radio transmission.

[Radio] You send Enker a direct message: "I know not what tis going on here brother. Tis an aggrivating situation to be in. Whatever happens on this night... shalt affecteth the whole world. If something dost go awry, it could endanger Lord Wily's well being. I've seen this out thus far as I have, I believed that assisting Tron at the start would secureth Lord Wily's health, and I still believeth that. And I'll do whatever I can to make sure no harm befalls our Lord. So mine actions tonight will rely largely on thine towards us. I only ask that thou maketh thine decisions as Sir Enker, not Saturn..."

Shining Firefly arrives from the London - Southern Outskirts.
Shining Firefly has arrived.
Ballade sends a radio transmission.
Tidal Whale receives a radio transmission.
Ether Skunk sends a radio transmission.

Rigger is somewhat concerned that Tron took the Gustav, though she follows none the less. At the least it would provide some cover, should it come to a battle. She sorely hoped it didn't, if only for the fact that she doubted she could best any of the Chaos pendant bearers in battle.

Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission.
Ballade receives a radio transmission from Tidal Whale.
Sewa stays near the ride armor, it should be noted. It's, uh, better that way. Yes. >"<.

Ten sends a radio transmission.
Enker receives a radio transmission.

Firestorm Phoenix narrows his eyes at Ballade, though he says nothing. Instead he continues to move closer, slowly though, he's not sure whats going on or who this thing is for or want, but he's going to be here to find out.

The Elite Commander ignores the multitude of voices within his head; so many speaking, whispering, urging. Likewise, he ignores the multitude of /feelings/, the echoes of the other pendants. So many, so close. It has only been so once before, and what was agreed upon that day is about to be broken. He smiles faintly, a mirthless expression, as Ten comes to his side. He nods, simply, and the weapon appears behind Ten's back, in its usual place. His striding continues, finally coming to Stonehenge itself; and continues straight on to the center. "Chaos, assemble."

The Gustav waves one powerful arm, to gather the others nearby in it's shadow, striding slowly up the side of the hill. The Megalith stands before her, and... thankfully... Ten is on the far side of it... out of Tron's view. The Gustav slips between two towering stones, looking up at the massive orb... sending glares to the Chaos Bearers and others... then Tron's voice, altered into the commanding, noble, Queen-like call, rings out from the Gustav. "STEP BACK! ...Leave this to the ones who wear the Pendants! ...we may need you, but be careful! ...Who knows what might happen!"

The Gustav then looks to the other Order Bearers and Knight Man. "Be careful..." The Gustav looks up at the Orb, it's pilot's hands running over the controls... "...Beginning scans..."

Sewa sends a radio transmission to Tron Bonne.
From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

Ether Skunk remains at a distance, hunkering down against the ground, trying to maintain a low profile and remain unseen in the relative confusion of the scene. She squints from afar and watches as the Pendant-bearers arrive on scene... her attention on one in particular, the only Hunter up there. With a sigh, Ether reaches up to quietly rub her neck. . o O (Heaven help us if this breaks out inta a fight. S'gonna be MESSY....) O o .

Shaun Gilmour walks towards the other Order pendant wearers, his pendant glowing with its deep blue power. As he takes a position nearby Sewa and the ride armor, he regards the Chaos grouping dimly, eyes thinning. Not that he didn't care for the Robot Masters or Repliforce before -- but now, driven on by a force greater than himself, he finds his loathing even sharper. How he yearns for his own mind again! The impulses given to him by this strange power upset him ... he has been short with his friends, distant to others, and has found only the solace of the ocean ... which in itself is a cruel and fickle mistress. The pendant has given him power beyond imagination, but its price is too high for the Surf Ninja. But yet ... it remains, as much a part of him for the moment as his hands or his feet.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission.
Sewa receives a radio transmission.

Enker sends a radio transmission to Ballade.
Ballade receives a radio transmission from Enker.
Enker sends a radio transmission to Spiral Pegasus.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission from Enker.

Crystal Man winces inwardly as Enker's orders come through. . o O (No... neither Order not Chaos should gain the upper hand...) O o . A distinct strain is visible in his stature. . o O (Please... don't force me to facilitate such an imbalance... please...) O o .

Sewa receives a radio transmission from Lucent.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Theta Squad Taskmaster, Sword Man transmits, "What in the great heavens........."

Ballade flicks his gaze towards the approaching Tidal Whale, and frowns slightly. "Tch." He touches the pendant once again, letting his eyes close for a moment. And then he goes transparent once more, vanishing from the visible spectrum of sight and sense. The last view of him shows him leaping... somewhere. "Touch it and die at the hands of Judgment and Chaos, mortal." And then the bearer of the pendant of Ice and Death vanishes from ken, leaping invisibly to a perch atop one of the megaliths.

Gemini Man's eyes flicker about everywhere. Order arriving, all of those pendant energies, pounding toward him, from the front. He rushes forward to stand next to Enker, to represent, both his pendant's alliance and his family. His left hand tenses and grabs and tenses and grabs and claws at nothing... energy starts to build around his weapon arm. Violence is going to happen... very soon...

Ricochet's optics fall on the ruins... a scowl coming to his face. Orbit, sitting on his shoulder, shares the scowl, tail flicking somewhat. It's not quite a natural look for the ratploid. He glances up towards the massive form that is Tron's Ride Armor... "...they're sending guys in already. We don't have time to waste..." optics narrow. He breaks formation already, and starts heading towards the mass that's stonehenge.

Sewa sends a radio transmission to Lucent.
Kain has connected.

The Gustav then rears at the shout from the Elite Commander, turning entirely to face the Chaos Entourage... the Pilot hearing the sound of Enker's voice ring out. "Order! To me!" The Gustav waves a powerful arm, beconing to the others... facing now the Chaos Pendant Wearers entirely in the strange light of the Orb. The Gustav's massive fists clench, and slowly green energy/electricity crackles over the length of it's body, ending in a brilliant pulse of green from it's glaring eyes. "Ready Yourselves!"

Knight Man follows along with Tron and the others. Yep, he's still there. The look on his face though is still torn. He's dreading every moment of this, not knowing what he'll be forced to do. Above all else, he wants to see a resolution to this. Above all else... he wants to go back to normal. But will fate pit him against his own brothers? Or will he be forced to turn on Tron if Dr. Wily should order it? So many questions, so many problems. Knight Man's mind is utterly confused. But for now... he follows Tron. As of now, he believes she is the key to a peaceful solution.

Dust Man sends a radio transmission.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission.
Axle sends a radio transmission.
Ether Skunk receives a radio transmission from Axle.

Spiral Pegasus facewings. "No kidding it ain't lifeless." Having the hot spot in the vicinity, Spiral takes a moment to look around and then behind him inside the ring once more. Well, it worked once before... The pegacion takes a step inside the ring, closing the distance to the orb itself.

Sword Man stares at the the scene as the ranks of the pendant bearers split.......Order vs. Chaos......as if the cosmic conflict seeks to resolve itself right here, right now. He backs off as the tension between the camps seems to rise. All he can do is stare....and wait. oO(Heavens preserve........they can't.......)Oo

Guts Man just stands there like a background character until something of importance happens.

Sewa receives a radio transmission from Lucent.
Enker sends a radio transmission to Knight Man.

Enker sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "If your actions tonight oppose those of my own, Knight Man, you will embrace Infinity. Know that for truth."

Tallie coughs out a heavy bout of smoke, digging out of the wreckage and sobbing o.o Paaaainful ;_; But like all anime-fifteen-year-olds in small wrecks, she heals immediately and is already on her feet - running to the scene. Lots of different peoples.. mostly androids and reploids and stuff.. o.o Not many humans >_o Familiar voice! Tallie blinks and turns to regard a certain Tron Bonne in all her glory shouting out and about like a queen pretty far away. Tallie stares from her hill top and blinks... its Theresa! But what's she doing here... o.o weeeeird. She turns around and blinks, as Guts Man is suddenly by herside. ".....*glee* yer so cute"

Metal Man climbs up on one of the fallen stones that make up stonehenge a random thought comes to his mind. oO(One Ring to find them and one ring in darkness bind them. In Mordor where the shadoes lie) Metal Man looks towartds the center of the ruin wondering what will happen next.

Skyblade Eagle flaps her wings a bit as she flies down and lands near Tiamat, "I swear, if I see a blue SOB with an oversized hand I'm gonna scream." She comments, as she looks to her commander, "Lets go, we've gotta keep up."

Blizzard Man has left.

Gemini Man sees Spiral make a move, and his competative urge kicks in again. Breaking into another run, he heads directly for the orb itself, reaching out with his tense hand. "OURS!"

Enker receives a radio transmission from Knight Man.

[Radio] You send Enker a direct message: "And I haveth yet to understand what thine actions shalt be. That was mine original question, Sir Enker."

Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission.

Sewa looks towards Shaun Gilmour for a moment, tilting her head, She shudders slightly. "This -can't- end well...", she tries to force away the feelings of hatred...She tries to not lash out at Chaos and only through knowledge and will does she hold herself back. She sends a transmission to Tron, her eyes widening something.

Sword Man sends a radio transmission.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Sword Man.

Elemental Dragon nods stiffly at Skyblade with her White Head. "Let's go, then," she mutters, the Blue Head's frown growing by the moment. Her wings unfurls anew, and she takes to the air. "Lieutenant! Afterburner! Keep your eyes open, let's go.."

Tidal Whale stops at the Stone ring as Ballade fades from view. His side optics look to the right and the left at the same time, while his four frontal optics continue to glare ahead. "You think you're sooo sneaky...But I know you're still here. You won't leave this pretty orb until this business is done." Glancing everywhere but up and behind, the whale calls out, "Come on, Ballade! Don't be shy! We have much to do, and so little time left in which to attend to it!"

Ten breathes a sigh of relief as she isn't attacked by any Robot Masters, and is able to regain her weapon. Then she takes flight, and flies toward the center of Stonehenge, knowing that she will be met with other chaos pendant bearers, and order pendant bearers when she arrives. For just a moment, she dreads the thought of blasting Ricochet, or Rigger. Then the feeling is gone. She can't fight the pendant any longer. She knows that whateevr happens now, she can't stopt, and she can't stop herself. Optics forward, Ten prepares to possibly get into a very intense battle.

Firestorm Phoenix inches ever closer, creeping up slowly on these pendant holders and the strange orb that they now surround.

Sewa sends a radio transmission.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Sewa.

The Orb is calm to the touch, and does nothing really to any hands applied to it. Yanks find it unyielding, like trying to heft a mountain, but beyond that the calm pulsating glows wind out across the area with a tranquil rhythm.

Sword Man sends a radio transmission to Dust Man.
Dust Man receives a radio transmission.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission.
Sewa receives a radio transmission.
Ballade sends a radio transmission.
Tidal Whale receives a radio transmission.
From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission to Knight Man.

Tron Bonne sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Pull Back, Knight Man."

Ether Skunk squints her eyes... this is the first time she's ever seen the bearers together, outside of their little clubhouse. She sighs. Repliforcers with Masters.... a Maverick with a Hunter. The skunk can't help but wonder at what sort of effects those pendants have had on people... what kind of loyalties they've spawned or broken. One thing's for sure... a few people are most certainly off her upcoming party's guest list. Hmph.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

[Radio] You send Tron Bonne a direct message: "...Tron?"

Tron Bonne sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "Turn and walk away... ...I don't want you hurt..."

Ricochet's optics narrow as he picks up speed, dashing along the wet grass of the British Isles. Faster... faster. "You're not gonna be the only one at that thing..." he grates. Orbit hangs onto his armored back as he speeds along.

Ricochet sends a radio transmission to Tron Bonne.
From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Ricochet.
Dust Man sends a radio transmission.
Sword Man receives a radio transmission.
From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

[Radio] You send Tron Bonne a direct message: "*chuckle*I don't want to be hurt either. But I fear I art too deeply entrenched now to turn back. I sworeth before that I'd assisteth thee, and I shalt stand by that. We art nearing the end now, hopefully, it shalt all be over tonight..."

Spiral Pegasus is momentarily stunned by the combined bellowing of Tidal Whale and Gemini's mad rush. He grumbles at the bearer of Mars's pendant and jabs at the orb with an outstretched wing. "Hey, there's plenty here to share between the two -er- three of us!" The wing sweeps across the orb a couple times. Cocking an eyebrow, the pegacion begnis to poke and prod at it. "It grew large, but it's still inpenetrable." A deflated sigh. "Perfect."

Rigger stares at the ground before her as the sense of dread begins to grow in here. Stronger each step, she fights to keep her eyes averted only to what's directly in front of her. She didn't like this, not one bit, and already she was begining to fear her theories would prove true. o O (Just this once, I want to be wrong...) Taking a deep breath, she puts a slight bounce in her step. Forced enthusiasm as she walks towards what she believes to be a death sentence.

Ballade is just a cold wind on the Megalith's of stonehenge. He is in the influence of the orb, and that is enough. Instead, he watches the approach of the order bearers. . o O (Come to feel the brush of the great beyond... ) O o . Leaping down, he continues to move through the area, never stopping, never resting.

Meanwhile, a cape-bearer similar to the others appears to join his bretheren behind Enker. Quickly, the joe-like drone grabs hold of the cape, and falls into step with the other two, acting as if he was there the entire time. Oddly enough, he didn't run over, nor walk. But then again, who's watching the cape-joes anyways?

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission to Ricochet.
Ricochet receives a radio transmission from Tron Bonne.
Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission to Ballade.
Ballade receives a radio transmission.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Sword Man receives a radio transmission.

The Man with the Golden Gun stops, staring blankly at the Orb itself now. "So much trouble this has caused us, my brethren. So much hardship, so much pain.. And yet, such power. Yet the constant throughout the last fortnight has been plain." Enker shakes his head, almost sadly. "We are but pawns on the greater board of chess, moved as it wills us, driven on a whim. There is no clarity to this, no greater meaning; and yet, there must be. Certainly there must. I am no puppet, to be danced on the strings of celestial beings who have abandoned the planet; by celestial beings who would defile, disgrace and attempt to hold judgement over us! Collect the Orb, Gemini Man."

Skyblade Eagle moves along, "Hrm. Well, lets see, there they all go, rushing off towards the orb." She shakes her head, "If that thing explodes and kills them all, I'd have to laugh." Yet she continues to make her way along towards it, "I say we just strap some explosives to the damn thing and set it sky high.

Ballade sends a radio transmission.
Tidal Whale receives a radio transmission.

Metal Man optics narrow as Ten arrives. If any of the pendant holders are to be the most dangerous its her who holds the powers of Sunstar. oO(This could get very messy very fast.) Metal Man smirks ar Enker's words and mutters softly. "But the question is who are the chestmasters."

Vile arrives from the France.
Vile has arrived.

Firestorm Phoenix looks across the pendant holders. So many of those pendant he came close to claiming, yet came up short each time. But he wonders now, if luck was actually with him in those failings.

Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission.
Ballade receives a radio transmission.

Gemini Man lays his hand upon the orb now, standing behind it. Realizing that trying to simply pull it from its spot does no good, he waits, his hand clamped onto the glowing sphere. As it pulses, he feels his powers center within him. His temper is stilled, no longer a blind rage, but a focused hate. Hate for the Order-wielders, and for Enker's accord. And for anyone who would dare stand in his way now. "COME ON!" he shouts, out to the gathered Order group. "COME GET IT IF YOU WANT IT! We can't take it until we PROVE TO YOU it's OURS!"

The Red Head snickers. "If it blows up and kills them all, I'll buy the squad a round of drinks," Elemental's White Head glowers at the Red one, suddenly wishing for the ability to smack it. "That would be too easy, Skyblade. Far, far too easy."

Sewa blinks and sees Ricochet speed up, and thusly speeds up herself to save Ricobear! Ricobear? Yes! Ricobear! He has Orbit. Oh right. Orb. Get to the orb. Er, save Rico from what? Sewa isn't sure but she knows something bad is going to happen which she'll need to protect people with and all. "erk...oh crud...", she skids a bit to a stop...fear is powerful. Maybe more powerful than hate. She wants to strike now...Now! But she sends a radio first.

Ballade sends a radio transmission to Tidal Whale.
Tidal Whale receives a radio transmission from Ballade.
Sword Man sends a radio transmission to Metal Man.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission.

While the command of Dr. Wily is absolute to a Robot Master, that of an Elite is not. And this once, Crystal Man finds the strength to not actually fight. Unfortunately, that alone isn't enough to make him able to stop Gemini Man from approaching it... The mystic feels rather as though the silica in his systems crystallized much, much too early. . o O (Dear spirits, no...) O o .

Guts Man keeps standing around like a red shirt.
Sewa sends a radio transmission.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

Dust Man stops next to Crystal. "Fighting between the "Mortals" doesn't seem to be in the stars tonight, if you ask me..."

Ricochet dashes past the fallen stone remenants... he'd likely be winded by now, if it weren't for the fact that he was a Reploid... and the fact that Uranus's power courses through him. In fact, he takes on a slight yellow-red glow as his pendant begins glowing a pale blue. "Don't you ever shut UP..." he mutters to himself, as he hits the area where the orb is. Grinds to a complete stop. Optics the chaos bearers to see if they're going to try to stop him as he moves his hand forth to touch the orb himself... slowly.

Shaun Gilmour holds his ground, eyes tightening. The power in his cries out to drench his body in the blood of his enemies, drawing on Shaun's sordid past to fuel him on. The shootings, the stabbings, the beatings ... the things that let him work his way up the ladder of the underworld. Shaun is not a man without sin; his life has been one protracted gangster movie. Killing is second nature, though he tries to deny it. But still ... as Gemini eggs the group on, the Surf Ninja resists, trying to shake off the siren's call. His fists ball as he focuses, trying to do as Yosho taught him ... to focus his thoughts, to concentrate his will to accomplish the impossible. He /is/ strong. He will not fall into this trap. But how long can he hold out?

Ricochet sends a radio transmission to Tron Bonne.
From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

Tallie blinks at Guts Man and hrms. She slowly walks around him so she stands face to face... despite... ahem.. height differences... and just blinks. "Do you have any popcorn cuz I think this is gonna be big. I think."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Permission to attack, Enker?!"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Intended target?"

Another fluid gold pulse of light arcs out of the orb and washes across the Stonehenge for a few moments, as well all those rapidly coming to surround the area of Southern England. Then the Orb makes its move, as people begin to near it. It does not go supernova, killing everyone. It doesn't even knock them back. Instead its insides swirl from gold to a indigo tint, and then it launches straight up into the air, that glowing energy contrail returning to form an almost pillar of light in the air. Only this time it is a blue one, as the Orb begins to circle the skies yet again!

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "ALL OF THEM!!!"

Sword Man sends a radio transmission.
Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Sword Man.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission to Knight Man.

Tron Bonne sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "It's your call, Knight... Stand back and let us to this, however... ...You are not a Bearer..."

Tidal Whale takes a step within the ring, looking left and right for telltale signs of Mr. Violet. "Come out, come out, wherever you are..." He has no interest in the orb, not right now. He's more interested in breaking a certain Chaos team member apart. The rest is trivial for now. "Oh, come now. Surely you have more words from Ayla, something to mollify me while you run away again?"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Beta XO Metal Man transmits, "I must say wait for the others to touch the orbs. We don't know if it will do something like make you into new stardroids or something."

Sewa sends a radio transmission to Enker.
Enker receives a radio transmission.

Ten takes a little longer to show up at the sight of the orb than the others. Still, she does finally make it. The phoenix looks around for a moment, not saying or doing anything at first, she just takes in the scene. The order bearers whom she now feels a deep hatred for. The chaos bearers, three of hom were her enemies, but whom she nows feels compelled to side with. Her optics narrow in anger at the order bearers present. As the orb suddenly shoots up, Ten watches it in surprise, her anger forgotten for the briefest of moments.

Ether Skunk notices someone else... Crystal Man. This is the first the Skunk has seen of the master since Sigma attempted to make lunchmeat out of Ganeda months ago, but Ether recognizes her temporary ally from that conflict easily enough. She takes note of his appearance, before looking back to the orb and the growing conflict around it...

Sword Man sends a radio transmission.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

[Radio] You send Tron Bonne a direct message: "Aye, I am not a bearer. This is not mine fight. Howevereth, there others here with no business here as well. Fron this point on, I shalt have to leaveth the fight to thee, but I'll do what I can to keep others fron interfering with ye. Even if it means fighting mine own kin that may assisteth Sir Enker and the others."

Spiral Pegasus idly walks past the raving Gemini Man to snap a salute to Ten, and a polite nod to Enker. "OK, now we're all here. What now? And can you keep Mr. Happy over there on a lea... HEY!" The pegacion instinctively moves to protect his fellow Aerial, standing between the shifting orb and Ten. Whoosh, there it goes, and the equine's muzzle follows it up... up... up... "Say what?"

Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Pirate Man.
Pirate Man receives a radio transmission.

Firestorm Phoenix creeps closer and closer and... well damn, there it goes. Where it stops, no body knows.

Dust Man sends a radio transmission to Sword Man.
Sword Man receives a radio transmission.
Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.
Crystal Man sends a radio transmission.
Sword Man receives a radio transmission from Crystal Man.
Vile enters the France.
Vile has left.

The third cape-bearer continues to wait behind his master, like an obedient lackey. Emotionless, calm, and quiet.

Sewa sends a radio transmission.
Enker receives a radio transmission from Sewa.

The Gustav rumbles, standing as it is, on the far side of the Orb from the Chaos Bearers. The Order bearers slipping up slowly and swiftly behind the massive thing. The gaze of the Ride Armor turns on the others, narrowing at the groups gathered here... intense hatred and majestic pride flooding the Pilot. The massive gatling gun on it's left shoulder comes to life slowly... and at Enker's words, The Gustav does nothing but look to him then Gemini. Then Tron speaks in slow words. "So be it. I'm /tired/ of being a pawn, as are you, Enker... Come then... Try it Ge--..." Then the events flood rapidly. The Gustav blinks and watches even as the Orb /HURLS/ itself out and away from them, blinking. "...It desires a Chase..." The Gustav looks after it. "...So be it." The Gustav rumbles, and the Drache bank back in the sky, landing on the far side of the Stone Ring, while the Gustav remains standing there. "...Seems we have a race on our hands."

Ballade is far more interested in the orb than the Whale's desire for vengance for a deep the Elite is not guilty of. Some might consider it cowardice to avoid a fight, but it is not cowardice... just the judgement that a battle that might weaken him to no purpose is not desirable. His head snaps up as the orb rockets upwards. Turning, the Elite watches the pattern of fire in the sky, tilting his head. o O (A game?)

<Global News Network> Satellites have been able to track the momentary pauses in this orbs supersonic travels as it boucnes across the globe yet again. Apparently it paused over the Pacific, overtop Papau New Guinea, over Italy, over Australia, over Greece, then it went into outspace for several seconds, before crashing back towards the Earth. It then went on to pause in the southern United States, then on over to the Czech Republic, before hitting the South Pole and arching back towards Egypt. And now it is circling agai--Wait! It has stopped in downtown Rio!

"NO!" Gemini Man steps back as the orb begins to shake and move, begins to...LEAVE... "DAMMIT!! DAAAAMMIT!" He shouts up at the sky, and firepower follows the shout, shattering the sky with a hate-incesened blaze of red and white, a shot aimed at nothing in particular.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Ballade transmits, "Enker. Shall we go?"

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

[Radio] You send Tron Bonne a direct message: "It seems our desitnation tis elsewhere now. Back to the Gesellschaft then?"

Sewa plays Miss Communications for a moment, "Hm... It seems like it wants to play...it wants to play tag.", she twitches slightly and shakes her head for a moment.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Ballade transmits, "Robot Masters! Shoot down the Drache!"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] God of War Gemini Man transmits, "Enker, you KNOW what to do: we'll be there LONG before they are!"

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Cappella transmits, " It would seem like we are needed elsewhere?"

Ricochet continues glaring at Enker and the other Chaos, as... it seems at his touch, the orb has decided that to go on a magic carpet ride. "...the hell?..." he frowns, and shakes his head, as he breaks and dashes back towards the other Orders.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission.
Tron Bonne sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "The Drache are on our side of the Ring"

Knight Man eyetwitches, he didn't like what he just heard. Full of strife, he comes to a decision, one that may get him killed later, but...

"A race I find myself quickly tiring of." Enker intones, watching the Orb as it leaves. He touches a hand to the side of his helm, the latest transmission arriving to him. "Robot Masters, unleash hell and return to the stealth transport. We're leaving." He spins on a heel, and all but tramples the trio of generics that follow him.

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.
[Radio] You send Tron Bonne a direct message: "Beware! Sir Ballade has just ordered the other Robot Masters to shooteth thee down!"

From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission to Knight Man.
Tron Bonne sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "...Well that is pleasent..."

Ballade leaps from the stones of Stonehenge, still hidden from prying eyes by the chill powers of the Ice. Moving swiftly and silently, he rushes back towards the Stealth Transport. Normally he would open fire upon the Drache's himself, but there's a massive whale who he'd really rather wouldn't know where he actually is.

Sewa sends a radio transmission to Tron Bonne.
From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Sewa.

Metal Man sends a radio transmission.

Tidal Whale keeps stalking, "Looks like your toy wants to play, Ballade.. What a pity. "Just show yourself, and we can conlude our business in time for you to catch the next scrap heap out of town to follow it."

The trio scurry to keep in step with Enker, and follow their master towards the transport, all still clutching the cape as if their lives depended on it. And for their sake, it probably does.

Sword Man looks on, utterly confused at the whole event. He stares about unsure of what to do. Eventually, he just stares off toward his non-pendant-bearing brothers, as if asking them for a suggestion of action. Finally, he ears Enker's order and narrows his eyes......oO(What am I to do?......)Oo .....

Ballade sends a radio transmission.
Tidal Whale receives a radio transmission from Ballade.

Crystal Man's gaze follows the orb's path up into the sky, confusion now marking it for once. . o O (What in the spirits' name...?) O o . Then other Elites' commands reach his ears... one which would swing things in favor of Chaos, another which would likely cause him to be left behind... He clutches his head, as it's quite a bit to have to war against... but for the sake of the world, even the cosmos... neither side can win. He's sure of it.

Skyblade Eagle turns and looks towards Tiamat, "I'm heading out there." She says, "Try and keep up." Or so she can hope, anyway. May be quicker to use a teleporter, but Skyblade flaps her wings and takes to the air. Rio isn't that far away, if she flies straight there...

Firestorm Phoenix frowns as he gets the report of it stopping over Rio. Powerful engines come to life and Firestorm rises up into the air. Questioning whether he should attempt to persue, or simply wait to see if its going to come back.

Shaun Gilmour focuses his mind, nearly shaking off the desire for a moment -- then the orb rockets away, going god-knows-where. He grunts, displeasedly, and has little idea of what to do now. He falls back, retreating from the area, using the disruption to get out of the way while he can.

Elemental Dragon's White Head follows the orb, watching it fly high into the sky. "After it then. I'm coming.." she follows behind Skyblade, flapping her wings as fast as they'll carry her.

<Global News Network> Wait! Seems like Rio was only a temporary stop, the Orb is back into the air again!

Metal Man keeps following the Master Pendant holders watching for signs of trouble and starting to ponder if not is the time to take action to save his sibling as much as he dislikes them from a possible nasty fate. oO(Well, its crunch time. Do we or do we not. If I'm right it would save them from a fate wrose than death. If I'm wrong I'll doom them to being possed for ever.)

Ballade has left.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Beta XO Metal Man transmits, "No... it can't be who I think it is... we killed him!"

Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission.
Elemental Dragon receives a radio transmission from Tidal Whale.

Skyblade Eagle stops in midair, and grumbles, "Stupid orb." She growls to herself, "I'll blow it to peices next time it stops..."

Spiral Pegasus grunts. "And it's off to Rio I go." Looking back at Enker and his trailing cape a thought passes through, quick enough for the Aerial to quickly shrink to a flash of white on the ground which reforms next to the retreating Elite. "Mind if I bum a ride?"

Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission to Spiral Pegasus.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission.

"If you wish it, Spiral Pegasus. Chaos shall stand united." Enker intones, before ducking inside the stealth.

Wraith has left.
Ricochet has left.
Spiral Pegasus sends a radio transmission to Elemental Dragon.
Elemental Dragon receives a radio transmission.
Ricochet has arrived.

The Gustav then rears, pointing back to the Drache. "Time to go!" The Gesellschaft begins to rumble and approach even as the arms of the Gustav shoot out, one hand shooting for Ricochet, the other for Rigger... to snatch them up as it runs for one of the Drache. "HOLD ON!" The Gustav sets the pair down in front of one of the heavily armored Drache, pointing. "In! Get up to the Gesell! Go!" The Gustav looks back to Knight, even as the other Drache take to the skies and peel off... the Gustav turning to intercept any enemy attacks... even while the Gesellschaft rumbles ominously closer.

Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission.
Spiral Pegasus receives a radio transmission.

Ether Skunk closes her eyes and touches a hand to her head, tracking the GNN report of the Orb's progress through the tiny receptor in her head. She lingers for now, watching the gathered pendant bearers... and most certainly scowling as she watches Spiral Pegasus.

Pirate Man watches as Enker heads back to the transport, he aims towards the Drache for a few seconds but doesn't fire as he taps his radio for a minute as he listens to the news, optic shifting towards the others nearby, lowering his weapon as he prepares to quickly get back onboard the transport

<Global News Network> Oh wait, it stopped once more according to our northeast geostationary satellite. It is sitting in... You sure? They are telling me it is in the Anchorage Slum distrinct.

Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission.
Tidal Whale receives a radio transmission.

Ten looks to each of the pendant bearers present. Speaking to the order bearers, she says, "We chaos bearers will win this contest! Her voice is full of loathign as she says this. Her right hand ebgins to glow, as though she were going to attack, but she decides not to atatck just yet. First, she has a contest to win. Her optics fall on the retreating Gustav and become especially filled with anger before she starts to fly off.

Shaun Gilmour does one of those cool double-jump things and leaps into the Gesellschaft, but doesn't bother to make himself comfortable.

Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission.

Elemental Dragon receives a radio transmission from Tidal Whale.

Sewa flies away. She bets the Anchorage is a trick this time but, eh, oh well. Whatever. This is quickly getting on even her nerves. "Contest? Pffh."

Ricochet grunts, leaping into the air, Orbit still in tow. They're seized by the Gustav, and the two cling to it with surprising strength... "Let's get outta here!"

Knight Man jumps in a Drache, and rockets back up to the Gesellschaft. He made his decision long ago, he'll stick to it. No matter where it leads him.

Rigger has left.
Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission to Tron Bonne.
From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.

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:
Rigger
Shaun Gilmour
Gesellschaft - Tron's Room <TRR>
Gesellschaft - Teisel's Room <TR>
Gesellschaft - Bon's Room <BBR>
Gesellschaft - Vehicle Bay/Lab

Outside> Skyblade Eagle enters the Sky Above Western Europe.

Outside> Ether Skunk sends a radio transmission to Alex Reinfield.

Outside> Crystal Man shakes his head rapidly, then bows his head for a few seconds, thanking the spirits that the Elites word *isn't* absolute to the Masters. Wasting no further time, the mystic gravity-jets back into the Stealth Transport... still hoping he thinks of what to do.

Outside> From Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav>> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission.

Outside> Tidal Whale receives a radio transmission from Tron Bonne.
Outside> Sewa enters the Sky Above Western Europe.
Outside> Dust Man tromps quickly afyterwards.

Outside> Tidal Whale thumps towards a Drache, massive legs pounding more land to mud, and grabs on. If they can carry the Gustav, they can carry him.

Outside> Sword Man grabs his head, the whole of the events unfolding in front of him too much to comprehend. Finally, he decides to follow his brothers' example and get back to their craft, hoping to find understanding there.

Outside> Ten sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Ten receives a radio transmission.

Outside> Firestorm Phoenix takes off towards London, heading for the convient telepoter system there. Ah yeah, gotta love teleporters.

Outside> Tallie blinks as people begin to split off and away. And that her entire ideas and plans have completely poofed away o.o Welll.... gee >_< She sighs, crosses her arms over her chest, and flops onto the ground. One eye glancing at Gutsie from time to time before he suddenly leaves. Oh well... maybe this place will remain some sort of controversy and she'll find some fame here. Who knows?

Outside> Firestorm Phoenix enters the Sky Above Western Europe.

Outside> The Draches settle rapidly, and they are rapidly lifted up to the Gesellchaft. Enough of the games... time to get the heck out of here, before the RMs listen to the orders of Ballade. The Gustav leaps up and grabs ahold of another set of handholds on the bottom of one of the Drache... another reserved for Tidal Whale, hovering over him for a moment, before launching back for the Gesellschaft

Outside> Firestorm Phoenix arrives from the Sky Above Western Europe.
Outside> Ten receives a radio transmission from Job.

Outside> Ten flies off toward the Stealth transport. Working with the Robot Masters no longer seems strange to her. At this point, it seems completely normal.

Bonne Assault Mech <Gustav> has arrived.
Tron Bonne has arrived.

Outside> Ether Skunk shoots off into the sky, leaving a glimmering column of light in her path. She soon rises up into the clouds, ready to follow the Gesellschaft, not discouraged so easily.

Outside> Bonne Airship <Gesellschaft> rumbles suddenly skyward, the engines breaking into full power and sending a wash of wind over Stonehedge... and just as rapidly, it is gone!

Outside> The Stealth Transport disappears. Very simple.

Outside> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Sewa.

Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Sewa.

Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission to Sewa.

*One flight later...*

Outside> Anchorage North Main Street
Outside>

Outside> Obvious exits:
Outside> East <E> leads to Anchorage Slums.
Outside> South <S> leads to Anchorage Central Main Street.
Outside> Ether Skunk arrives from the Anchorage Central Main Street.
Outside> You enter the Anchorage Slums.
Outside> Anchorage Slums
Outside> Stealth Transport [RM] [#4623 Oe]
Sewa [Assassin] [M]
Skyblade Eagle [Armor] [RF]
Firestorm Phoenix [Flight] [M]

Outside> Obvious exits:
Outside> West <W> leads to Anchorage North Main Street.
Outside> Ether Skunk arrives from the Anchorage North Main Street.
Outside> The void shimmers, black sphere once again appearing only to shatter

Knight Man jumps off the Drache, and quickly makes his way to the others. Still staying silent for now. He made his decision long ago about which side he'd be on. And that decision stands.

Outside> The void shimmers, black sphere once again appearing only to shatter -- in its wake, the Stealth Transport is present. Instantaneous transport is a blessing only one other has, and he is not here

Outside> Ether Skunk receives a radio transmission.

Outside> Wraith arrives from the Anchorage North Main Street.

Outside> Ether Skunk sends a radio transmission to Alex Reinfield.

Outside> Flight is fun for boys and girls! Sewa, however, just broke the speed limit to get here. She, like everybody else, chose to come here. And is floating above the Slum District...knowing GNN said it was the place to be. She, of course, scans for Orbs of Destiny. Hehe. Orbs of Destiny.

Outside> Skyblade Eagle zips along through the air, being all insanely fast and everything, as she looks around for this orb, since it wants to play a game of cat and mouse..

Outside> Ether Skunk receives a radio transmission.

Outside> A momentary flicker drops from the belly of the stealth transport, the background sensation of chill lost in the overwhelming cold of this northern land. With a powerful leap, Ballade moves himself to a nearby rooftop, and then proceeds towards the orb, well above the level of the street.

Outside> Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.

Outside> Crystal Man sends a radio transmission to Metal Man.
Outside> Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Crystal Man.
Outside> Pirate Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Outside> Crystal Man receives a radio transmission.

Outside> Gemini Man leaps from the Stealth, and races again for the orb. The anger in his eyes and the weight in his pounding steps is increased now... he won't, WON'T let it get away this time.

Outside> Dust Man tromps on out of the blasted Transport. "Well, this isn't going well."

Outside> Sword Man hesitantly steps out of the craft.......eying the area very carefully, trying to see if he can find some sense here...

Outside>
The Orb this time hovers a good bit in the air, overtop the shaddy buildings and rundown buroughs of the Rio slum district. Instead of gold light pulsating like previously, a shallow blue glow emits from its core.

Outside> Firestorm Phoenix flys in closer, landing on a near by building to watch the goings on.

Outside> Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.

Outside>
And though not borne on the wings of Teleportation... the Gesellschaft is only a short distance behind the Stealth Transport... It may not be instintaniously teleporting, but the ship is entirely, and incredibly fast... though it takes a some time for it to get here. Enough time for the RMs to take the lead again, perhaps... whatever is happening here.

Outside> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.
Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission.
Outside> Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission to Job.
Tron Bonne sends a radio transmission to Job.

Tidal Whale keeps himself apart for everyone else, near one of the Draches.

Outside> Crystal Man sends a radio transmission to Metal Man.
Outside> Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Crystal Man.

Outside> Spiral Pegasus bloops out of the Stealth Transport, a white blur along the ground reforming a distance from the transport. "Alaska... Alaska... Why the hell Alaska?" A shrug. "Let's see what we've got coming to us next," the Aerial adds as his wings spread wide and takes to the air.

Outside> Sewa flies towards it...It's blue. Maybe that's a sign of some kind? She radios to Tron, <Maybe Shaun's supposed to touch it? I mean ... um ... blue as in water, yeah?>, she incorporates blinking in her movements to increase her speed towards it. She'll be there any second likely...Just wanting this all to end.

Outside> Dust Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Outside> Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Dust Man.

Outside> Kain arrives from the Anchorage North Main Street.

Outside> Ten follows the other chaos bearers toward where the orb should be. There doesn't appear to be any doubt showing in Ten's optics as to whether or not she is doing the right thing. The pendant has overtaken her. Now, she is no longer thinking of her friends in Repliforce, other than Spiral Pegasus. She is thinking only of her new allies, the chaos bearers, and how her and them must win this contest.

Outside> Crystal Man sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Dust Man receives a radio transmission from Crystal Man.

Outside> Ether Skunk shivers uncontrollably from where she lies pressed to the top of the Gesellschaft, having been clinging to the craft the entire time. Let me tell you- the wind chill during a flight around the world in the space of a few minutes is frightening. Ether does her best to shake off the cold, however- not that being in Alaska helps- and slowly stands, pulling herself to her feet and watching the scene from her perch atop the aircraft.

Outside> Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Job.
Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Job.

Outside> Pirate Man looks around as he exits the craft, optics shifting around the area before focusing on the orb for a few seconds as prepares his weapons, a frown crossing his face as he looks towards Spiral but says nothing

Outside> Crystal Man hops out of the Stealth Transport only after the Chaos-bearers have all left. Quickly, he tries to make his own roundabout way to the orb, praying he can do *something* should he reach it...

Outside> Axle arrives from the Anchorage North Main Street.

Outside> Ballade stops on a rooftop near the orb, and frowns slightly. "Blue. There was another force that was blue. But he is dead and gone..."

Outside> Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission.

Tidal Whale sends a radio transmission.
Tron Bonne receives a radio transmission from Tidal Whale.

Outside> Enker is slower to depart the Stealth Transport this time. However, he simply remains with the transport, leaning against it in silence to try and regain his energy; he does not look so golden.

Outside> Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.

Outside> Gemini Man stands underneath the orb, cursing his lack of flight power. Still, he stands his ground, beneath it, looking back and forth and around, gaze challenging anyone who might try to step up it.

Tron Bonne shakes her head, gathering everyone in the Hangar Bay... ..."Now... we're going to get tricky everyone... ...we're going to bring the orb to us..."

Outside> Elemental Dragon arrives from the Anchorage North Main Street.

Outside> Meanwhile, the lackey trio move out behind Enker, and stand stoically before the Elite commander. Cannons raised, they form a blockade before their master, one alebit slowly.

Outside> Dust Man, not being as fast or as agile as Crystal, simply puts his head down and runs behind Crystal, praying. "Please don't let anything bad happen to them..."

Outside> Skyblade Eagle flaps her way past the orb. She used to have blue armor, and she likes the color blue...She circles around the orb a bit, watching it...Eh, what the hell, she doesn't see any signs saying that only the people with pendants gotta touch it, so she swoops down towards it, to try and grab it, and see if she can grab it, and get away with it...

Knight Man glances up at Tron "How shalt we do-eth that?" He is still torn inside, he never wanted to have to go against his brothers, but that's what it has come down to. He can only hope there'll be some among them he can rely on...

Ricochet grins, clenching his fist. "GREAT IDEA!" Pause. "...uh... how?" Orbit facepalms.

Outside> Elemental Dragon grumbles repeatedly, with all heads, as she swoops down from the sky, landing far down the road with a dull thud. The Red Head roars in displeasure, and she takes to her wings again, flying low to find Skyblade. "This would have been easier if certain power-happy fools had deigned to listen to me," she mutters.

Outside>
The Orb slowly begins to drift downward, almost directly towards Gemini Man. About fifteen feet from the ground, its pulsation hue again changes, this time to a potent crimson. And it begins to shake, vibrating in the air with such a fever that it almost hums.

Outside> Sword Man looks to his sprinting brothers and runs off in their general direction, having no idea what to do at the moment. However, he skids to a hat once the orb starts to......hum......and changes to blood red. He look on in awe and.......fear.......

Outside> Ballade leaps from the roof, landing silently and invisibly next to Gemini. His voice is just a whisper in the wind. "Chaos..."

Outside> Gemini Man reaches up at the orb, his hand shaking with anticipation. "That's right. That's right. Ours. MINE. Come to me!"

Outside> Ballade reaches a hand upwards towards the orb.

Shaun Gilmour does the Squall thing. "Whatever."

Outside> Metal Man looks at the orb as he follows the others masters. The arropgance that normally seems to radiate from Metal is gone a the moment. He watches Skyblade Eagle and for once hopes she is able to pull something off. oO(This is going to be bad really bad.) Metal Man forms up behind Crystal Man and Dust Man. He has alook about him as if he expects the devil himself will appear at any moment. oO(So, we start again...so be it.)

Outside>
Like before, the Orb's path seem unfallable, but is is warm to the touch rather than cool as previously.

Outside> Spiral Pegasus watches the orb descend in front of him, reaching out a hand to touch it as it passes. As the orb continues to descend, so does the pegacion along with it. "Warm... interesting. A-a-and v-v-v-v-ibr-r-r-r-rat-t-t-t-ting ac-ac-action t-t-t-t-too!"

Outside> Sewa blinks and floats towardsd the orb as well, wondering how it would react then. Curiousity overrides everything. She then touches it for a brief second before pulling away.Cool rather than warm? ...Next is medium? Twitch. This is going well. She floats back a bit, narrowing her eyes.

Outside> Crystal Man just about panics as he notices his brothers about to touch the orb, with he himself too distant to do anything... . o O (Please, no... no...) O o .

Outside> From one of (apparently) many condemned building, Director K watches, not taking part for the most part. Indeed, the only reason that he is interested in this... orb... that it may have something to do with the pendents... and considering one among them is a friend of his, it is his duty, to make sure Shaun survives this encounter.

Outside>
The Gesellschaft explodes from the skies, rocketing on massive engines... the ship in the top and prime of it's condition... though not even the massive craft may long survive the stress this situation is putting it under. It's hangar bay suddenly opens, a massive maw open wide into the night. The Stealth Transport may have gotten Enker here faster, but the Gesellschaft /is/ here! ...the Gesellschaft lowers, slipping slower now through the city... it's massive maw entirely open as it rockets for the Hovering Orb! Tron radios to Sewa. <Inside!> and the Gesellschaft rumbles ominously as it moves like a giantic whale, slowing to just below the city... actively crushing some objects on the street...

And the Order Bearers are assebled in the Hangar Bay... ...as the Ship /RUMBLES/ /JUST/ /OVERHEAD/! ...close enough to bonk a few people, maybe... ...and the Orb in position to drift right into the hangar bay.

Outside> Ten looks about at the scene where the orb is. A grin forms on her beak as she sees that the orb is reacting well to Gemini man. Then, when she spots Skyblade Eagle going for the orb, and Elemental Dragon near her, she frowns angrily. "Skyblade Eagle, Elemental Dragon, you two have no right to be here! This is a matter for pendant bearers! Get out of here!" Her right hand begins to glow with solar energy. Fortunately, she doesn't have time to do anything before the Gesselschaft suddenly shows up.

Outside> Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Ten receives a radio transmission.

Outside> Ballade looks up into the Docking Bay. There is no armor there. "So bit it, TRon Bonne." And then the Elite is visible, his shoulders spewing power in all directions. "You desire Orbs of Power? Taken them."

Arms back, Ballade fires point blank into the descending gaping maw of the Gesselschaft. The Ballade Crackers. Fueled by the power of a pendant.

Outside> Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission to Skyblade Eagle.
Outside> Skyblade Eagle receives a radio transmission.

Outside>
The Orb's vibrations stop, as does its descent right out of arm reach from Gemini Man. And then it twirls in the air a few rotations, before rocketing back into the air with its previous speed, a blurred beam of red arcing over the horizon...

Outside> Ether Skunk tries her best to see what's going on from on TOP of the Gesellschaft... but, well, it's too damn big to see much. The skunk makes use of her antigravity skills and begins tromping over the ship's hull, over the edge... and down its side, prancing quickly over the walls and soon the underside of the massive airship as though that's where gravity was MEANT to pull. Soon, she stands on the underside of the Gesellschaft, tucking herself behind a fin or an engine or something, still watching...

Outside> Enker glances skyward, and simply puts out a hand to the side, parting the cloak that encircles him. "Mirror Buster." He states. One of the generics that follow him must have the weapon, instead of the Elite himself. "Remove my cloak."

Outside> Pirate Man watches silently as he stays near the transport once again, his good eye shifting towards his brothers as he shakes his head saying to himself, "This be madness, but best to wait and watch.", his optic then narrows as the Orb speeds off once more

Outside> Skyblade Eagle sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Elemental Dragon receives a radio transmission.

Outside> One steps up, and deftly begins removing Enker's cloak, while another holds out the massive polearm. And with that, the trio falls into formation behind Enker, awaiting further orders.

Outside> Metal Man watches the orb and his siblings. oO(Too late to stop them now.) Metal Man grips the blade he is carring knowing he might have to use it on his own siblings. Ya, he does not fancy an ass kicking at the hands of a pumped up Ballade, Enker or Gemini. He pivots to see Ballade opening fire on something and sighs. "They have lost it, the pendants controll them fully now." Metal Man now waits for the right time to take action.

Outside> Elemental Dragon sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Ten receives a radio transmission from Elemental Dragon.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Cappella transmits, " And yet it would seem once again Tron gets in our way."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "Blow the Gesellschaft from the sky. That is an /order/."

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Ballade transmits, "Those not complying will feel the wrath of the Elite."

Outside> Following Ballade's weaponsfire, a burst of red and white from Gemini Man's own weapon, the charged arm-cannon now capable of shooting Mars' Photon blasts. The orb again just out of reach; he would not allow Tron or any of the others access to the next location.

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

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Enker transmits, "And I am feeling particularly wrathful tonight."

Outside> Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Crystal Man.
Outside> Crystal Man receives a radio transmission.
Outside> Metal Man sends a radio transmission to Sword Man.
Outside> Sword Man receives a radio transmission.

Outside> Sword Man shakes himself from near-catatonia as the orb speeds off again. "What in the Holy Blazes is this?!" He quickly raises his sword and backs off....until he hears his orders over the radio. He stops and ponders.......

The Pirate Princess looks to the others. "Hold on! When it comes in! Touch it! ...Lets get this /done/!" Tron then blinks, even as the Orb Rockets out skyward... nearly grazing the side of the Gesellschaft. Then as the Ballade Crackers come in, she gives a yelp and launches herself to the side as the Ballade Crackers come in to detonate... Tron wincing painfully at the /very/ close blast that buckles the heavily reinforced deck platting... Tron then yelling into her throatmic. "UP! UP! Get us out of here!"

Outside> Metal Man sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Pirate Man receives a radio transmission from Metal Man.
Outside> Spiral Pegasus has reconnected.
Outside> Crystal Man sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Crystal Man.
Outside> Spiral Pegasus has partially disconnected.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] RM #30 Dust Man transmits, "I'm not in position."

Knight Man winces, he doesn't like what he just heard. He sighs. He is going to pay for this later.... "Tron, we must move the ship, mine brothers art preparing to attacketh us!!" He likely just revealed to everyone else there who he was, and he just sentenced himself to lord knows what punishment from the elites. But he just wants this to be over...

Outside> Sword Man sends a radio transmission to Metal Man.
Outside> Metal Man receives a radio transmission from Sword Man.

[Radio: (A) RMBroadband] Theta Squad Taskmaster, Sword Man transmits, "They are out of my range...."

Outside> Knight Man sends a radio transmission.
Outside> Crystal Man receives a radio transmission from Knight Man.
[Radio] You send Crystal Man a direct message: "It seems I may meeteth mine end tonight should Sir Enker see fit... I wish there were more I couldst do..."

Outside> Ether Skunk lets out a squeak as the orb rockets off, before prancing back up to the top of the Gesellschaft and finding a secure foothold. She sighs and grits her teeth, ready for another frigid ride...

Outside> Crystal Man sends a radio transmission to Dust Man.
Outside> Dust Man receives a radio transmission.
Outside> Crystal Man sends a radio transmission to Knight Man.
Outside> Knight Man receives a radio transmission from Crystal Man.
Crystal Man sends you a tightbeam radio transmission: "As do I, brother."

Outside> Ballade raises his arms. The Ballade Crackers