Blast to the Past, Part 9

If There are Three-Ring Circuses, Is This a Three-Ring Battle?

<TrinaSK> ((Aaaaaaaand, RPGSTARTISAIDITTHISTIMEHAHAHA!!!))
<Katney> ((Let's party!))
<SypherSK> ::is still a kitt, seated on the horse in front of Razor::
<T-BoneSK>  Okay... If I get knocked back to the Dark Ages one more time...
<KatneyPixie> ::sits on the horse's nose:: This is a pretty predicament.
<TrinaSK> ::sighs:: How far do you suppose we're from the next town? ::prays they haven't found the queen::
<T-BoneSK> Not a clue.  I've been enchanted and led in circles around the woods.
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters in T-Bone's face:: I can't take it anymore!  I'm tired of sounding like a chipmuck, T-Bone!
<RazorSK> ::is holding on to Sy to make sure he doesn't fall off:: What're you complaning about? You weren't hit with a low branch...
<T-BoneSK> YOU'RE the one with Pixie dust, Kat. Turn yourself back.
<KatneyPixie> I've TRIED.
<TrinaSK> ((<Kat> ::sounds like a chipmunk, starts her own band:: <Sagemun> ::runs for her life::))
<T-BoneSK> Well, don't look at ME!
<TrinaSK> I already said I was sorry, Razor...
<KatneyPixie> Closest I've come to is a tiger.
<RazorSK> S'okay... ::then sighs at T-Bone and Kat::
<KatneyPixie> And stripes make me look chubby.
<SypherSK> ((<T-Bone> You want I should sprinkle sand on you and yell "hocus pocus" whilst doing the lambada?))
<TrinaSK> ((::DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!::))
<T-Bone> ::siiiiiighs::
<TrinaSK> ((<Kat> Rather it was "Abracadabra" Pixi dust doing the macarena))
<SypherSK> ::looks up at Razor, laying  a hand on his arm and half-merging it::  <Did... Did you mean what you said?>
<RazorSK> ::blinks, looks at Sy:: <Mean what of what I said? I said a number...>
<SypherSK> <Huh?>
<SypherSK> <I mean...  When I was...  a real kitt there for a few...>
<RazorSK> <Yeah?>
<SypherSK> <About being... y'know...  my father...>
<RazorSK> ::blinks for a few, then smiles:: <Yes, I did.>
<SypherSK> <Really?> ::looks up at him with big, blue eyes::
<RazorSK> ::hugs him from there:: <Affirmative>
<SypherSK> ::purrs::
<T-BoneKnight> ::chuckles, doesn't really need to hear to know what's up::  He's got your cheeks.
<TrinaSK> ::smiles at the two of them::
<T-BoneKnight> ::meaning Sy::
<RazorSK> ::chuckles:: Thanks for the reminder. ::grins::
<SypherSK> ((<Razor> And, what about yours?  <T-Bone> Mine... Can't do a thing with him.  ::proudly:: He's just like me at that age.  <Razor> You were that impossible at two months?))
<TrinaSK> ((::DEAD!!!!!!::))
<SypherSK> ::grins::  Think I'd better get big again...
<RazorSK> You don't have to, y'know...
<SypherSK> Huh?
<RazorSK> I mean... for the time being... ::smiles::
<SypherSK> Hmm... I'll stay for now as I don't have a horse..
<RazorSK> ::smiles:: Okay.
<KatneyPixie> ::blows her hair out of her face:: Well, now what can we do?
<T-BoneKnight> Find the queen before Pastie's army does... And, find a way to smash all those mirrors. They're the only thing keeping this Dark Age nightmare alive.
<TrinaSK> So there's more than one mirror?
<KatneyPixie> We'd need help.
<T-BoneKnight> Several apparently.
<RazorSK> Which means we gotta find all of them to get out of this crazy world once and for all.
<KatneyPixie> ::crosses her arms across her chest:: Uh-uh.  I'm not gonna have ::mumbles to herself:: 350 years of bad luck!
<TrinaSK> I don't think we'll all live that long, Kat...
<KatneyPixie> How do I know how long fairies live?
<T-BoneKnight> And, howda ya' know it'll be 350?
<TrinaSK> ::wants to say something, then sighs::
<KatneyPixie> I'm pushing it.
<T-BoneKnight> Oh.  ::was actually hoping she knew something::
<RazorSK> And, they're at it again.
<TrinaSK> ::to himself::
<KatneyPixie> Guessing since you said several, I put in 50 times 7.
<T-BoneKnight> ((<T-Bone> I was hoping you knew something for once.  <Kat> I know lots of things.  A good thousand of them are ways to make you suffer.))
<TrinaSK> ((::dies!::))
<TrinaSK> ::wonders what is it between T-Bone and Kat. She doesn't know that T-Bone really is Chance, so she has no clue to why the two are quarreling so much.::
<KatneyPixie> Like I said, if we're gonna crush a few tons of mirrors, we'll need help.
<T-BoneKnight> ::ignores Kat for the moment:: So.. Anybody seen any roadsigns?
<T-BoneKnight> Well..  The more mirrors we crush, the more kats wake up.
<TrinaSK> None. I think we're walking in circles anew...
<KatneyPixie> Yeah, I saw one back there that said we were heading "Straight for No Where."
<T-BoneKnight> And, one can control... Well,that one had me, Razor, and Sy.
<T-BoneKnight> Oh, and that rebel guy too.
<KatneyPixie> Hey!  What about the Bombay person?
<KatneyPixie> Ya know, the one that looks like me?
<Matrix> :zaps in front of them::
<Sypher> Hey, Trix.
<KatneyPixie> What are you trying to do, Matrix, scare the horses?
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Razor> Y'know, T-Bone... Your horse looks familiar...  <T-Bone> ::blinks at chestnut horse:: Wow.. .I think it's Lt. Cmdr Steele!))
<Matrix> They're nearing the hideout.
<KatneyPixie> ((::scream!::))
<RazorSK> Who is?
<TrinaSK> ((:dies:))
<T-BoneKnight> And, where is it?!
<Matrix> The army. They're nearing the area where Callista was hidden. I know a shortcut, but we gotta get there fast.
<TrinaSK> ::eyes fly wide::
<KatneyPixie> I know a way to get the horses going fast. ::evil grin, holds up a pin::
<T-BoneKnight> Right. Kat, stay away from my horse.
<KatneyPixie> Nyeh! ::sticks her tongue out at him::
<RazorSK> Lead the way, Matrix.
<T-BoneKnight> ::nods::
<Matrix> ::nods, and goes acoherent:: This way! ::zaps away, leaving enough of a hint through the trees::
<KatneyPixie> ::tosses the pin away::
<TrinaSK> ::motions her horse, and goes after::
<KatneyPixie> ::buzzes off::
<RazorSK> ::to Sy:: Hang on. ::to T-Bone:: Catch me if you can, Bud. ::goes::
<T-BoneKnight> ::kicks his horse into a gallop after Razor:: Ha!
<Sypher> Hmm.. ::goes acoherent and merges with Razor::
<RazorSK> ::blinks, then grins:: Easier for both of us.
<Syphert> <Yeps.  Besides, this way I can show you *exactly* where Trix is going.>
<KatneyPixie> ::looks back:: Those guys are slow.
<Matrix> ::leads them through an area of taller trees, nearing a spot near a cave and a waterfall::
<RazorSK> <Good.>
<KatneyPixie> ::lands:: Good hiding spot.
<TrinaSK> ::Gets off her horse once they get there, runs inside:: Your majesty!? ::someone be Callista?::
<T-BoneKnight> ::pulls his horse to a stop::
<Matrix> ::solidifies, keeps on the lookout::
<Callista> ::is there with the last of the rebels and yadda... essential to protection yadda is::
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters after::
<KatneyPixie> ((<Yadda> ::is the life of the party::))
<TrinaSK> ((DEAD))
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Trina> Your Highness! This is no time for a party!  <Callista> But...Furklaw brought donuts and yadda!))
<TrinaSK> ((::DEAD!!!!::))
<KatneyPixie> ((We killed her twice!))
<T-BoneKnight> ((Yay!))
<Sypher> ::to Razor::  <Mind if I just stay here and keep watch from here?>
<KatneyPixie> She's somewhere around here...
<Rebel1> She's returned! ::others clap and yadda::
<RazorSK> <Alright.>
<TrinaSK> ::blinks:: <I feel the love...>
<Sypher> ::pause::  <Wait... You should meet the queen... You're her favorite knight...>
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters by Trina, blink:: You're popular around here.
<Callista> ::looks to Trina hopefully::  Have you any news?
<TrinaSK> ((<Rebels> ::upon Trina's return:: She's got a hay penny todaaaaay... she's gotta hay penny horray!! ::pause:: Um... wrong cartoon.... <Trina> ::siiighs::))
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Trina> Uh... The Lakers won the game?  <Callista> ::blinkblink::))
<KatneyPixie> ((::giggle::))
<T-BoneKnight> ((::Dies Sage::))
<TrinaSK> Last I recall, I was leading them... ::to Kat::
<TrinaSK> ((::dies, T-Bone!::))
<KatneyPixie> Huh.
<TrinaSK> ::points out:: Pastmaster's army is nearing the area. You've got to leave immediately.
<KatneyPixie> Least you got turned into something closer to your job.
<Callista> ::sighs::  Is there anywhere to go?
<TrinaSK> None that I can think of at the moment, your highness. And, the army must be stopped. ::Mun's recalling too much of Henry V::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Trina> Yes! The lake! ::passes out reed straws::))
<TrinaSK> ((::dies!::))
<T-BoneKnight> ((Wait... That... IS a plan!))
<KatneyPixie> ((Quit thinking with your sugar intake))
<Sypher> ::using his senses thru Razor::  <They're getting close...>
<T-BoneKnight> ((No, no!  It's the ultimate surprise!))
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Kat> You are SOOOO not my official battle strategist.))
<KatneyPixie> ((You've filled the lake with jell-o pudding?))
<TrinaSK> ((Might be following here... we surprise them by adding stuff near the lake?))
<T-BoneKnight> ((Uhm... No.  But, if we filled it with lotsa Jell-O we could walk on water!))
<TrinaSK> ((Or even in the lake?))
<TrinaSK> ((::Dies, T-Bone::))
<RazorSK> <Crud....> We gotta think of something fast...
<KatneyPixie> ((<Katney> I'll walk on it now! ::weighs nothing, dances on the water::))
<T-BoneKnight> ((No, we actually do the straw thing. Get everyone in the water with reed straws hidden near the reeds... Then, when the army comes, we can jump 'em fast.))
<KatneyPixie> ((With all that armor?  They'll rust!))
<TrinaSK> ::pauses, then think anew::
<T-BoneKnight> ((They can take it off.))
<T-BoneKnight> ::looks at the waterfall, then the lake below:: Got one.
<T-BoneKnight> ((<T-Bone> Got one. Strip.  <Razor> WHAT?!  <T-Bone> Just the armor!  <Razor> You might specify before making me think you'd been bapped one time too many.))
<TrinaSK> ::pauses, then thinks:: And... I think there might be a way... ::to two rebels:: Both of you, lead the queen to a safer area. The rest of you, come with me. ::leads the rest of them out::
<TrinaSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<Callista> What is your plan?
<Rebels> ::blink, but do as they're told::
<KatneyPixie> ::flutters out::
<T-BoneKnight> ::oh, why not... rides to meet Trina:: Got an idea.
<TrinaSK> ::gives her a hint of a grin, and goes to meet with T-Bone:: Same here.
<T-BoneKnight> I'm thinking underwater.
<TrinaSK> Surprise attack near the lake.
<T-BoneKnight> ::nods::  I say we hide in the reeds.
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Sage> T-Bone..These guys are postal workers turned rebels..They're not Marine frogmen...))
<TrinaSK> And once they're close... ::grins::
<T-BoneKnight> Wham!  Pow!
<TrinaSK> ((:dies!:))
<T-BoneKnight> ::with a grin::
<TrinaSK> ::same grin: Extends a hand:: Let's do it.
<T-BoneKnight> ::shakes::  Roger that.
<T-BoneKnight> ::goes to get Razor and hide their armor somewheres::
<T-BoneKnight> ::not to mention the horses::
<MatrixSK> ::some time later...  issa on 'is horse riding towards where the army is supposed to meet::
<SypherSK> ::is with him::
<SypherSK> ::on his own horse::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Sy and Trix> ::are both bumping along on the same tiny donkey... feet dragging::  <Trix> Can't we just WALK?))
<MatrixSK> <We're nearing them...>
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!!::))
<SypherSK> <Right.  Ready?>
<MatrixSK> <Ready...> ::gallops into the clearing and encounters the army:: Whoa!
<SypherSK> ::ditto::
 <Army Captain> Rebels!!  Seize them!
<SypherSK> Uhm...  ::RAAAAAZZZ!::  ::spinhorsearoundkickintorun::
<MatrixSK> Neener neener! Can't catch us!! ::doesthesamegoesafterSy::
<Army Lieutenant> What manner of gesture was that?
<Army Captain> They're mocking us, you fool! After them!
<Army Lieutenant> ::goes, calling the troops::
<Army Captain> ::gallops after::
<SypherSK> ((<AL> Actually, Sir...They appear to be... baiting us...))
<MatrixSK> <They've caught on...>
<MatrixSK> ((::snorks!::))
<SypherSK> ((<AC> Silence, Moron!  They're too stupid to... ::falls in big pit that was covered with leaves::))
<SypherSK> <Good.>
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<SypherSK> ((<AL> ::from top of pit:: I told you so.  <AC> Lt?  <AL> Yes?  <AC> ::RAAAAZZZZ!::))
<MatrixSK> ((::DEADDEAD!::))
<SypherSK> ::leads them for the lake::
<MatrixSK> <at the count of three...>
<Army> ::closer, closer::
<SypherSK> <One... two...>
<MatrixSK> <Three!> ::goes acoherent, disappears with the horse::
<SypherSK> ::ditto::
<SypherSK> ::makes it seem as though he ran thru a tree... which he did::
<MatrixSK> ::makes like he went into a rock::
<Army Lieutenant> ::reins his horse in at the lake's edge::  Spectors!
<Army Captain> Search the area! Now!
<T-BoneKnight> ::underwater::  <Me n' my big mouth...> ::is having trouble getting air::  <These things work better in the movies...>
<T-BoneKnight> <Not to mention that I'm freezing my tail off...> ::is in his... uh... Dark Age undergarments::
<TrinaSK> ::is looking up underwater, motions to a few others to follow her around carefully::
<Army> ::looking around::
<T-BoneKnight> ::has his eyes on the captain::  <Meh... I was twice the army commander as that guy...>
<Bush with rebels not in the lake but using the trees as cover> ::moves around, comes to a stop when they're seen::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Kat> ::is pretending to be a butterfly on T-Bone's reed:: Stop breathing so heavy down there!  ::drops a peeble down it::))
<TrinaSK> ((::dies!:: Poor T-Bone!))
<T-BoneKnight> ((<T-Bone> HUACK! ::pops up, spewing water anna peeble right in the captain's face::))
<Bush> ::moves sommore, heading towards a couple guards, and walks into a tree:: *bonk* Ow.
<TrinaSK> ((::Dies!!::))
<Lieutenant> ::eyes the bush suspiciously... stalks it, sword drawn::
<TrinaSK> ((<Captain> WHAT was that? <T-Bone> Um.. I believe you woulda melted?))
<T-BoneKnight> ((<T-Bone> Present for you. ::stuffs the reed up his nose then punches him::))
<Bush> :: a few "Shhhhhhhs" come outta there::
<Lieutenant> ::grins a little and moves closer::
<T-BoneKnight> <Crud...Where's Sy and Trix with the signal?!>
<Rebel> ::dressed inna... really odd suit to scare people, leaps out a screams at the lieutenant, doing a BOOGABOOGA! squall::
<Sypher> ::has smacked into *another* acoherent something::
<Lieutenant> ::Leaps back, eyes wide::  Demons!
<Rebel> ::blinks, scritches his head:: Um... he was supposed to faint...
<Matrix> <Sypher, it's now or never!>
<Sypher> 'm little busy!  ::fighting with thing::
<Matrix> <What's going on! >
<Sypher> <There's a... something like a CyberDemon!>
<Captain> they're rebels! Attack!
<Matrix> <What?!>
<T-BoneKnight> <Blast...> ::leaps outta the water right into the captain's face::
<Sypher> <Go on!  Help the others!>
<Rebels In Bush> ::scream, leap out, run::
<Captain> ::blinks, looks at T-Bone with a glare, face dripping wet::
<T-BoneKnight> ((::dies, had this image of the bush going into overdrive::))
<TrinaSK> ((::DIES!!!::))
<T-BoneKnight> Present for you. ::stuffs the reed up his nose then punches him under the chin::
<T-BoneKnight> ::hey... it was a realistic enough gag::
<Rebels> ::leap back into the bush, and take off with it. No sense in leaving props behind::
<Lieutenant> ::chases the bush kats::
<T-BoneKnight> ((::DIeS!::))
<T-BoneKnight> ((::the bush kats of the Kalahari even::))
<TrinaSK> ::motions the rest, leaps out, tackles a guard::
<TrinaSK> ((::is just dying as she types::))
<Rebels> ::come out from the lake and the trees::
<KatneyPixie> ((::sings:: Mata Hari, Mata Hari, oh what a wicked girl was she.  That's the kind of girl I want to be...))
<Lieutenant> ::is trying to stab the bush with his sword, keeps hitting the ground as they dodge::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Captain> Lt!  Stop beating around the bush!))
<TrinaSK> ((::DEADDADDEADDEAD!!!!!!!!:::))
<T-BoneKnight> ::uhm... has captain's sword now::
<TrinaSK> ((::is laughing so hard she can't even type and her jaw is killing her. Give her a few::))
<T-BoneKnight> ((And, his helmet!  <Razor> That plume is just not... you...  <T-Bone> I thought red was my color?))
<Razor> ::is dodging a few sword blows, tackles the kat attacking and fights::
<TrinaSK> ::fires a few arrows and nails a kat a tree by the clothes::
<Bush> ::is still running around::
<T-BoneKnight> ::is kinda... covered in lake muck, spins to face oncoming kats, sword in hand, mud dripping down head::
<T-BoneKnight> ::oh, yeah! and he's wearing his mask, so he doesn't have any pupils::
<Few rebels> ::leap down from trees, attack a few nearby::
<TrinaSK> ((<Knights> Muck Monster!!!! Muck Monster!! AH!!!!!!! :run away::))
<Charging Kats> ::scream at T-Bone and run::
<T-BoneKnight> ::chases, roaring as ferociously as he can::
<Lieutenant> ::is getting ticked with that bush!::
<TrinaSK> ((<T-Bone> Ha! That showed them! ::beams, then is suddenly hugged:: <Real Muck Monster> Awwwwwwww! Aren't you cute?! ::hearts in eyes::))
<T-BoneKnight> ((::DEAD!::))
<Bush> ::races into an area full of bushes::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Kat> ::is trying to change herself back, flings Pixie dust up... as T-Bone runs thru::  <T-Bone> ::ends up a bunny rabbit... squeak::  <Knights> ::look back.. charge T-Bone::  <T-Bone> ::hops!::))
<TrinaSK> ((::dies!::))
<Lieutenant> ::snarls and starts stabbing bushes at random::
<KatneyPixie> ((::giggle::))
<T-BoneKnight> ::chases 'em straight into the lake::
<TrinaSK> ((<Kat> :tries anew:: <T-Bone> ::turned into a bear, goes after the nights:: <Kat> Drat. :once more:: <T-Bone> ::turned into a turtle, crawls away as much as he can::))
<T-BoneKnight> ::them in water, not him::
<T-BoneKnight> ((::DIeS!::))
<Few rebels left in the lake> ::tackle them from behind::
<T-BoneKnight> Go team! ::goes to find someone else to chase around, that was fun::
<Bush Kats> :now inna tree, call down a moan of pain as Lt. stabs the bushed:: Ooooooooo... Owwwwww... Aaaaaaagony!!! Th' paaaaaain!!
<T-BoneKnight> ((Okay... Someone get Lt. This'll just get dumb if he pokes a sleeping bear inna butt.))
<TrinaSK> ((Awwwww... but dumb is fuun!))
 <Lieutenant> ::growls::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Bush Kats> ::shower him with gifts of fruit in their usual way::))
<TrinaSK> ((::dies::))
<Jason> ::tackles the lieutenant from behind::
<Sypher> ::is still fighting the energy thing::
<Lieutenant> ::is knocked down... and they take it to the floor! below the level of the camera::
<Matrix> ::zips out to help Sy::
<Jason> ::growls, takes a swing at him::
<Lieutenant> ::uhm.. bushes quiver?::
<Lieutenant> ::bushes rustle, dust thrown up, leaves fly::
<Kats> ::blink as they see this, and cheer on::
<Sypher> WHAT ARE YOU?!
<Matrix> ::tries to attack demon from behind::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Razor> ::grabs a bow and arrow... takes aim at somebody.. hits 'em inna rear:: Turn the other cheek, brother...))
<TrinaSK> ((::dies!!::))
<T-BoneKnight> ::issa muck monster onna horse by now::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Razor> I'm cutting down on his sugar... ::as T-Bone rides, roaring and swinging his sword, thru the enemy ranks::))
<TrinaSK> ((::ROFL!::))
<Knights AND rebels> ::scream at the sight of T-Bone::
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Trina> T-Bone!  You wash that crud off or I'm not serving you supper!  <T-Bone> But....!))
<CyberDemon> ::attacks Sypher anew::
<Jason> ::holds Lt. inna headlock::
<Sypher> ::growls, zaps it::
<Lieutenant> I give!  I give!  ::something falls outta his shirt::
<Jason> ::lets him go, blinks at what falls::
<T-BoneKnight> ::issa mirror::
<CyberDemon> ::takes a hit, falls back:: You...!! ::tackles them both to send them rolling::
<Jason> ::snatches itup:: What is this..?
<T-BoneKnight> ((<Jase> My I look handsome today!  <Razor> :;dives in and smashes the mirror:: <Jase> WHAT?!  You can't stand that I'm cuter?))
<TrinaSK> ((::DEADDEADDEADSOOOOOOOODEAD::))
<Lieutenant> Give that back!
<Jason> ::growls, grabs him by the collar: What is this?!
<Lieutenant> Give it to me! ::is acting really kinda crazed at this point::
<Rebels> ::leap down from the tree, and turn out to be a few of the Megs. Oddly, they're acting normal:: You got 'im, Cap'n!
<Lieutenant> ::tries to grab mirror::
<T-BoneKnight> ::unadvertantly already killed one mirror when he decked the army captain::
<Jason> ::keeps it above his head:: What's so important about it?
<Lieutenant> It... it... ::doesn't know really::
<Lieutenant> ::is just under the spell::
<Jason> ::blinks:: What does it do?
<Lieutenant> I... Don't know.  It doesn't matter!  Give it back!
<T-BoneKnight> ((Gimme my drugs, man!))
<TrinaSK> ((::dies::))
<Jason> I think not. ::flings it like a frisbee... into a tree::
<Lieutenant> ::suddenly seems to snap, frantic look disappears as the mirror shatters in a burst of green light::  I... Where am I?
<Jason> ::also appears to snap:: What was... :shakes his head, lets the lieutenant go::
<Lieutenant> ::staggers to his feet, holding his head::
<Sypher> I'll ask one more time.. WHAT ARE YOU?!
<CyberDemon> I should be asking YOU that question! :attacks Sy, blasted Matrix from behind::
<Sypher> I'm a CyberKat.  ::blasting him away::
<SypherSK> ::is facing off against the other energy creature:: What are you?
<LadyJessie> ::is......um... just standing there...::
<LadyJessie> ((<Jessie> ::runs in in the middle of  the battle with a battle cry and her sword raised above her head::))
<Jason> ::just blinks:: What happened?
<LadyJessie> If I knew....
<Jason> :shakes his head, is no longer under the spell::
<LadyJessie> ::is still under the spell I guess..::
<LadyJessie> ::shakes her head..knows something is wrong here but can't figure out what...::
<JasonSK> ::rubs his eyes, then looks out:: Where are we?
<CyberDemon> ::attacks Sypher more::
<SypherSK> ::is acoherent.. they seem to be at a stalemate... unable to hurt each other::What do you want?!
<LadyJessie> We're ...we're fighting against the Pastnmaster Sir Jason.. don't you remember?
<CyberDemon> To finish you off!!
<JasonSK> Sir Jason? ::blinks::
<SypherSK> Why?
<CyberDemon> Those are my orders!
<LadyJessie> ::bliiiiinks...looks at him:: Yes you're Sir Jason...
<SypherSK> From who?
<LadyJessie> don't you .... remember??
<JasonSK> Jessie, what're you talking about?
<SypherSK> ((<CyberDemon> The voices! The voices said to do it!))
<LadyJessie> ::blinks...:: I'm.. Lady Jessie and you and I are supposed to protect Queen Callista from the Pastmaster..... ::is wondering who hit him over the head::
<LadyJessie> ((DEAD!!!!!))
<CyberDemon> The Pastmaster!
<SypherSK> Hmm.. ::dives at CD::
<CyberDemon> :snarls at him, attacks::
<SypherSK> ::merges with him::
<JasonSK> The queen... :pauses:: The Pastmaster... he did this?
<LadyJessie> did what? ::shakes her head:: Sir Jason are you okay?
<JasonSK> We're back in the Dark Ages!
<CyberDemon> <What're you doing?!>
<LadyJessie> Back? ::blinks:: Sir Jason??? Are you allright?
<JasonSK> I'm alright! Are you okay?
<LadyJessie> ::shakes her head:: <what's going on here?>
<LadyJessie> I'm fine... but...
<JasonSK> ::holds her by the shoulders: Jess, snap outta it.
<LadyJessie> Snap out of what???? You're the one who's messed up...
<SypherSK> <Hi!>
<SypherSK> <::probes into the other's mind::>
<JasonSK> I am not!
<CyberDemon> <Get out!!!!>
<LadyJessie> You are...you're acting....weird.... <or is it me???>
<JasonSK> Jess, I... GET DOWN!::shoves her to the ground::
<JasonSK> :arrows land on tree above them::
<LadyJessie> OOF ::is shoved to the ground...hits the dirt...hard:: <Owwie>
<JasonSK> ::reflexively fires a few arrows back, blinks:: Since when was I any good at archery?
<LadyJessie> since you and I were made partners Sir Jason.. ::as she shakes off the dizzy feeling and smiles faintly::
<LadyJessie> ::gets out her own arrows and her own bow and fires a few arrows back::
<JasonSK> This is weird... And... where're my men? Where's Trina?
<SypherSK> <Nopes. Can't do yet.>  ::probing his mind, realizes this supposed CyberDemon creature is Hard Drive!  well, that explains that conveniently, eh?::
<T-Bone> ::rides by, still covered in muck and scaring people::
<LadyJessie> ::sits up:: she....::looks away, whispered:: she died in a war...
<LadyJessie> don't you remember?
<JasonSK> ::ba-links, eyes are wide:: She's DEAD?!
<Nearby Rebel> Who's dead?
<LadyJessie> ::nods:: long time now... ::looks away..doesn't wanna be seen crying::
<JasonSK> ::grabs him by the shoulders:: Where's Trina? Where's my sister?
<Rebel> ::issa Meg::  She's over there, Cap'n.... ::points, was onna the Bush Kats::
<LadyJessie> ((<Jessie> She's dead, Jason ::ala Star Trek's McCoy::))
<SypherSK> ((::dies::))
<JasonSK> ((::dies::))
<Trina> ::issa...sword fighting, yeah!::
<SypherSK> ((<Trina> Made the mistake of wearing the.. is it red uniform in the original series?  That all extras wear and die?::))
<LadyJessie> ((::haven't seen the series yet but knows just about enough about classic gags like that...::))
<JasonSK> ::blinks:: Don't just stand there! We have to help her!
<LadyJessie> ((::as she dies!!::))
<JasonSK> ((::dies!::))
<LadyJessie> Sir Jason?
<JasonSK> ::grabs a sword nearby, runs out::
<LadyJessie> ::stands:: <what *is* going on here?> Sir Jason? ::follows::
<Trina> ::teeth clenched, is on the ground trying to keep the knight's sword away::
<LadyJessie> ::drops her sword as she sees Trina, gasps, knees buckle, falls to the ground is shocked, shakes her head::
<JasonSK> :: elbows the knight inna back, kicks him away::
<LadyJessie> ::eyes are big as she is trying ta get over her shock:: <crud what's going on here?>
<Trina> Well, thanks for the backup, long lost brother of mine.
<JasonSK> ::helps her up:: What's going... ::pauses to see T-Bone gallop by scaring people:: ...on?
<LadyJessie> ::shakily stands, shakes her head anew:: <Crud...> ::slowly makes her way to Jason and Trina, blinks anew::
<Trina> It's a long story...
<JasonSK> ::kicks another knight away:: Tell me later... ::sword fights with yet another::
<JasonSK> ::blinks:: Jessie! Behind you!
<SypherSK> ::tries to dabble with HD like he would a CyberDemon::
<LadyJessie> ::as color drains from her face.. gee she's talking to a dead person now!!::But...you're..you're supposted to be dead... ::is leaning onto her sword, then ducks as Jason warns her::
<LadyJessie> My thanks Sir Jason... ::shakes her head anew:: <I'll figure it out later!! get over this!!> ::holds up her sword to fight off any baddies::
<Trina> ::blinks:: Dead? Not for along run..
<LadyJessie> ::blinks anew, shakes her head:: <what's *GOING ON* here???>
<T-Bone> ::has someone's boots tied together by the laces, is swinging them over his head like a bolo::
<Razor> ::throws someone into the lake::
<T-Bone> ::flings them at two guys riding ahead of him::
<LadyJessie> ::flings someone over her shoulder and onto someone else:: ooof
<SypherSK> ::finishes whatever he was doing to HD::
<HardDrive> ::can't speak, is lost and confused::
<SypherSK> ::leaps out::
<HardDrive> Wha?
<SypherSK> Any better?
<HardDrive> What?
<SypherSK> Feel better?
<SypherSK> ((<HD> Der... I think so George...  But.. have you seen my bunny ra-bbut?))
<KnightJessie> ((::ROFLDEAD!!::))
<JasonSK> ((DEAD!!!!!!!!))
<KnightJessie> <What's going on here????? question of the week ain't it Lady Jessie?>
<KnightJessie> ::tries to hide the fact that she's confused over all this... as she fights::
<KnightJessie> ((<Trina> ::has been reincarnated as herself again...:: ))
<T-Bone> ::spins his horse around and looks for more knights to terrify::
<Knight> ::attacks Jessie:
<KnightJessie> ::ducks:: come on is this the best ya can do??
<KnightJessie> ((<Jessie> ::whips out bow and arrows..fires...:: <Knight> ::is pinned to a tree with 5 arrows, blinks:: when did this happen?::))
<Knight> ::charges::
<KnightJessie> ooh temper temper.. ::laffs, then sidesteps as he gets near her:: missed me!!
<T-Bone> ::is finally losing his mudbath::
<T-Bone> ::it's flaking off::
<SypherSK> ::tries to get HD to sit down before he hurts himself::
<LadyJessie> ::growls a tad..is extremely confused over what's going on::
<HardDrive> What...happened?
<LadyJessie> ((say what happened to Manx??))
<SypherSK> When? Do you know who you are?
<SypherSK> ((He was the jester...? Who knows.))
<LadyJessie> ((<Manx> ::died of boredom..they didn't invent golf back then::))
<SypherSK> ((::snorks::))
<LadyJessie> ::leans onto her sword, thinking::
<LadyJessie> ::yes she's trying to piece this whole mess together...and boy are  a lot of pieces missing!!! sighs::
<SypherSK>  When? Do you know who you are?
<HardDrive> Who I am?
<SypherSK> Yes.....
<LadyJessie> ((<HD> Who am I? <Sy> ::blinks:: Jackie Chan!! <HD> ::blinks:: whoami?))
<JasonSK> ((::Dies!::))
<HardDrive> I... don't know...
<SypherSK> ::sighs::
<HardDrive> Who... are you?
<LadyJessie> <what is going on here? things aren't what they're supposted to be....> ::lets out a loooong deep sigh:: <if I knew.. come one Lady Jessie!! think think think what's the matter here????>
<SypherSK> I'm Sypher.
<LadyJessie> ((<Jessie> <you lost your mind....::glare:: aside that.!!!! > ))
<Trina> ::takes a deep breath, sinks to her knees:;:
<JasonSK> ::the battle is over, the knights are captured::
<LadyJessie> ::shakes her head suddenly:: crud NO!
<T-Bone> Where's the PastMaster? ::has been accosting guys for mirrors left and right::
<Trina> That... was crazy...
<LadyJessie> <think think think think what's the matter with you????? > ::sinks to her knees slowly. shakes her head:: <what's goin on here?>
<JasonSK> ::runs to her:: You okay? ::to Jessie::
<LadyJessie> ::whispered:: I'mokayI'mokay
<JasonSK> ::holds her by the shoulders:: Jessie, wake up.
<LadyJessie> I'm up I'm UP!!!! I'm okay!!! ::looks away::
<JasonSK> Jess... ::softly:: Look at me. We're not in the Dark Ages...
<LadyJessie> What ar you talking about Sir Jason?? this is the Dark Ages!
<JasonSK> No, it's not.
<LadyJessie> ((<Jessie> then why are we fighting with bows arrows swords and why am I wearing this knight outfit??? <Jason> eh heh.. ::ain't saying it!!::))
<LadyJessie> but it is! this is the Dark Ages.. has been ever since I was born..
<JasonSK> You're under a spell, Jessie.. wake up...
<LadyJessie> ((<mun> ::looks at her last line..baps her head:: that didn't sound right..))
<LadyJessie> Spell what spell?? ::looks at him:: Sir Jason you're the one who's under a spell...
<JasonSK> None of us are...
<LadyJessie> ::stands:: but..
<LadyJessie> it is the Dark Ages.. ::whipsred:: it is..
<JasonSK> ::hugs her:: It's not.
<LadyJessie> :is REAAAAAALLY confused now:: it is the Dark Ages.. ::shakes her head:: it's been the Dark Ages and it is the Dark Ages now......
<JasonSK> It's not the Dark Ages... Jessie, wake up... the mirror's broken...
<SypherSK> ::zapping up:: Not quite all of them yet.
<LadyJessie> what mirror? ::blinks:: I'm up....Sir Jason is this a joke????
<LadyJessie> ::suddenly gets a huuuuge headache as if someone hit her over the head with so,ething heavy, grabs her head::: This is the Dark Ages!
<JasonSK> Not all of them? :to Sy::
<JasonSK> Jess.. please snap out of it...
<SypherSK> No.  Not quite.
<LadyJessie> ::holds her head, shuts her eyes.:: it *is* the Dark Ages!! it is!! ::breathes quite fast::
<SypherSK> Where could the last ones be....
<JasonSK> ::hugs her tight::
<LadyJessie> ::can feel her senses loosening as the heacache increases, whipsered:: it is dark ages I know it is...
<SypherSK> <Trix?>
<JasonSK> It's not... ::whispered:
<Matrix> <:groans::>
<LadyJessie> ::soft groan, whispers:: it is I know it is.. ::groans anew then passes out::
<SypherSK> <Eh?>
<JasonSK> ::blinks:: Jessie? ::then sighs, just holds her::
<Matrix> <That jerk... knocked me out...>
<SypherSK> <Sorry...  He's.. out of it himself right now.>
<Matrix> ::zaps in beside him:: Didja get all the mirrors?
<SypherSK> Not yet.. Jess and Hard Drive at least are still in the spell.
<Matrix> Then there's one more.
<SypherSK> At least.
<SypherSK> And...WHAT was Hard Drive?  Almost like one of us... But, that's impossible... Not in the Dark Ages...
<LadyJessie> ::softly groans, opens her eyes:: hhhnng wha...??? ::winces::
<Matrix> Pastmaster's doing.
<JasonSK> ::is still holding her:: Jessie?
<LadyJessie> ::blinks::
<SypherSK> Yeah... but, he thinks in terms of creatures...
<Matrix> Possessed?
<SypherSK> Nopes.  Nothing in him.  I was there.
<LadyJessie> ::whispered:: Sir Jason? what's going on?
<LadyJessie> ::finds it a tad weird calling his Sir Jason tho':: <huh?>
<JasonSK> You passed out...
<LadyJessie> ((<Sypher> nothing's there...no brains no nothing...just emptry space! ))
<LadyJessie> Oh... ::Blinks anew...shakes her head:: ARGH!!!!
<JasonSK> You okay?
<Matrix> This is odd...
<SypherSK> Very... and, I don't like it...
<LadyJessie> ::whispered weakly:: I.... I... I remember you telling me that this isn't the Dark Ages... then.... then things sort of got clearer... and then.... What's going on Captain?? ::blinks::
<Matrix> :blinks::
<LadyJessie> <who?>
<JasonSK> ::smiles: You're back to normal.
<LadyJessie> ::shakes her head... is even more confused now...:: I am? ::blinks::
<JasonSK> ::hugs her anew::
<SypherSK> ::thinks:: Where's Da... Razor?
<LadyJessie> ::is bluuuuuuushiiiiing:: I uh...
<Matrix> They were here not too long ago... ::looks around::
<JasonSK> ::pulls away and stands::
<SypherSK> ::likewise::
<LadyJessie> Jason.. I...::hugs him, is trying to stop herself from shaking::  <what's the matter here?????>
<JasonSK> ::blinks as she hugs him:: Are you okay?
<SypherSK> Razor?!  T-Bone?!
<SypherSK> C'mon, guys... Not again!
<LadyJessie> No I....::pulls away:: Sorry about that...
<LadyJessie> ::feels like digging a hole and lying in it right here!::
<JasonSK> :hugs her back:: It's okay.
<Razor> ::goes to them: Where's T-Bone?
<LadyJessie> ::bluushing:: uhm... what am I doing dressed like this??
<SypherSK> I don't know.
<JasonSK> It's a long story...
<Razor> T-Bone!! ::calls::
<LadyJessie> um... o-o-okay..... ::bites her lip and looks away still trying to figure out what happened::
<SypherSK> ((<T-Bone> ::pops up outta the lake with his reed::  There was a crazy lady inna hat! She tied me up!))
<LadyJessie> ((DEADEADDEAD!!!))
<JasonSK> ((DEAD))
<LadyJessie> ((<T-Bone> ::they tried to see whether he's a witch or not.. threw him inna lake to see if he sinks.. :: ))
<JasonSK> ((::Dies::))
<SypherSK> ((Or a real muck monster... See if he cleans up in water...))
<LadyJessie> ::looks at her sword still sticking out of the ground, eyes get wide...looooooks at it::
<SypherSK> ((Now... where ought T-Bone be?))
<LadyJessie> ((ROFL!!!DEAD!!))
<LadyJessie> ((<T-Bone> :sleeping up inna tree....::))
<LadyJessie> ((<T-Bone> ::the best thing after a mud bath is sleep!!::))
<JessieSK> ::gulps...issa still loking at the sword...eyes are still wide..doesn't say anything::
<JasonSK> You okay?
<JessieSK> ULP... ::still looking at it, slowly:: yeah....
<JessieSK> ::gulps then blinks:: was I...was I using *this*?? ::unbelieving...::
<JasonSK> S'what looks like it...
<T-Bone> ::comes up:: Present!
<JessieSK> ::blinks:: oh my.... ::feels like she's gonna faint anew... hey, guns are her thing..swords aren't!!!::
<SypherSK> ((<Jessie> Give me a semiauto, but PLEASE not that huge hogsticker!))
<JessieSK> ((::DEADDEADDEAD!!::))
<Razor> Where've you been, bud?
<T-Bone> Searching for more guys to scare. ::grin::
<JasonSK> We gotta find the Pastmaster...
<JessieSK> Right! ::snaps outta it:: Let's go!
<Trina> ::isn't there, went to check on Callista::
<JessieSK> where's a gun when you need one? ::just keep swords away from her!!::
<JasonSK> They don't exist yet. ::grins::
<JessieSK> R-r-r-right!!!
<SypherSK> Where's everyone else?
<JessieSK> Was I really thinking this was the Dark Ages and this is where I belong? ::isn't sure why she asked that::
<Razor> No idea... the knights and the rebels are beginning to snap out of it....
<T-Bone> ::to Jessie:: Yes.. ::odd tone::
<JessieSK> ::rubs her head:: gee...
<JessieSK> ::notices his odd tone but dismisses it::
<JasonSK> C'mon. Let's get going. The rest'll catch up.
<JessieSK> Riight! ::looks at what she has as a wepon:: hrm bow and arrows will have to do..
<T-Bone> ::as they start to go pausing and just looks at his arm for a minute... almost wistfully::
<Razor> Bud? You coming?
<T-BoneSK> Yeah.  I'm coming. ::follows::
<RazorSK> ::gets onto his horse:: Is Callista okay?
<T-BoneSK> ::gets on his own::
<Sypher> Last I heard...
<RazorSK> Alright.
<Jason> I'll lead the others through one way. We'll catch up with you.
<RazorSK> :nods::
<T-BoneSK> ::doesn't seem sure which way he's going, stays by Razor::
<RazorSK> ::motions his horse:: Ya! ::goes galloping::
<T-BoneSK> ::gallops after::
<Jason> This way! ::on his horse:: Ha! :goes another way:
<Real T-Bone> ::is fighting desperately to get out of a magical barrier in the cave behind the waterfall::  ARGH!
<Matrix> ::eyes are narrowed as they go:: I don't like this... ::goes acoherent::
<Sypher> <What?>
<RazorSK> <Matrix> <I feel something... something's wrong..>
<Sypher> <Hmm...>
<Sypher> <Ideas where?>
<Matrix> <You feel it, too?>
<Sypher> <I feel... something...>
<Matrix> What is it?
<Matrix> <it's... not right...>
<T-BoneSK> ::something abou Trix is making him edgy::  <He can't still have any powers...!>
<Matrix> <Sy... I can't nail it..>
<Sypher> <Me either....  Just keep your eyes and senses open..>
<Matrix> <Right... ::eyes are narrowed::>
<T-BoneSK> ::rides beside Razor:: Where are we going?
<RazorSK> To get that little troll and bring the city back to normal.
<T-BoneSK> But... Where's Callista?
<RazorSK> I don't know... Trina went to check on her... She should catch up...
<T-BoneSK> Hmmm....
<Matrix> <Sy... it's getting stronger...>
<Sypher>  <Trix.. HOW are you feeling this?>
<Matrix> <I don't know... I'm near it...>
<Sypher> <Hmm...  Keep searching...>
<Matrix><Right.>
<T-BoneSK> ::drops back a little, but rides along... thinking it would seem::
<T-BoneSK> ::avoids Trix::
<Matrix> <Dissolving.... this is odd>
<Sypher> <Dissolving? Trix... Uhm.. Are you tripping?>
<Matrix> < I doubt it.. It was strong.. now it's weak..>
<Sypher> <What would be causing the shift?>
<Matrix> <I don't know... >
<Real T-Bone> ::smashes his fist into the barrier for the millionth time:: CRUD!
<Real T-Bone> ::sits down at last nursing his aching fits::
<Trina> ::crawls out in the clearing anew, went to make sure the queen was safe, can only guess where the others are headed. Whistles for her horse::
<Real T-Bone> ::ears prick to the whistle::  Hey!  HELP!
<Trina> ::rubs her horse on the nose, perks her ears, looks around: Hrm?
<Real T-Bone> HELP!  Is someone out there?!
<TrinaSK> What th'...? ::looks out anew:: Hello??
<Real T-Bone> Hello?!
<TrinaSK> Where are you?
<Real T-Bone> Behind the waterfall!
<TrinaSK> ::blinks, keeps the horse still:: T-Bone?? ::leaps inside::
<Real T-Bone> ::Is behind a glowing blue field:: Trina!
<TrinaSK> T-Bone! What happened!? ::tries to go through, can't::
<Real T-Bone> The PastMaster jumped me!  He's me... Well, the other me anyways.
<TrinaSK> He's posing as you?
<Real T-Bone> ::nods::  He used a spell of some kind so he'd be able to pull it off...
<TrinaSK> The others are headed to stop him now... ::takes out the sword she was carrying:: Stand back::
<Real T-Bone> ::does so::
<TrinaSK> ::takes a swing and strike the barrier, is suddenly thrown back through the waterfall and into the lake::
<Real T-Bone> Trina!
<T-BoneSK> ::twitches abruptly::
<T-BoneSK> ::mutters "Trina" under his breath as though compelled to do so::
<TrinaSK> ::surfaces, gasps for breath:: What th' heck was that?! ::crawls out, back into the waterfall:: T-Bone? ::leans against the wall::
<Real T-Bone> I don't know...
TrinaSK> It's strong... I can't cut through it... ::pokes the barrier::
<Real T-Bone> Cruuuuud....  He's trying to find a way to get to Callie right now...
<TrinaSK> She's safe. They've taken her well away.
<Real T-Bone> He'll find a way...
<TrinaSK> There's gotta be a way past this.. ::hits the barrier anew with a punch::
<Real T-Bone> I've already tried that... D'ya think Sy or Trix could zap me thru?
<TrinaSK> Can't think of any other way... T-Bone, I can't just leave you back here..
<Real T-Bone> I'll be fine.  He can't hurt me.  He loses me and he can't pretend anymore.  Me in this bubble keeps us connected.  ::smirks:: Enough that I know how the spell works.
<TrinaSK> ::sighs:: Great. Okay. Hang in there. I'll go look for them. :offers a fist to punch on the barrier::
<Real T-Bone> ::returns it:: But, be careful.  He's onto you now.  At least a little.
<TrinaSK> I will. That little troll's not gonna get near me if I can help it. ::pauses to chuckle: Besides, he'd have to leap a few feet to hit me... ::grins::
<Real T-Bone> Not right now...
<TrinaSK> You know what I mean.
<Real T-Bone> Yeah.  Just be careful. ::grins::
<TrinaSK> I will. ::smiles, goes::