Apocalyptic!

[MikeW781]

I agree. I had a few pages of buildup for a one-on-one war. You and Misad joined a faction, and got into second-in-command, and set them to war with eachother in about an a half a page

[The Holy namelesskitty]

sorry, I'm not quite experienced with RPs.

[Steelfist]

Don't worry about it. When you have time, change it. At least you freed up the story.

[Xemadus Echina]

and at this point that's really all that matters now isn't it ^_^.  Ok so who's next then.  Also something I just noticed.  Why would Cass want to kill the leader of the true humans?  Isn't she against the evolved?

[The Holy namelesskitty]

because, he was the most likely to notice the treachery, and without a commander on either side they will flail loosely and both sides will be desecrated by the other making our part of finishing them off easier.

[Steelfist]

Hmm. I'm against killing the leaders just yet. I'm in the middle of constructing a command system (That I will PM to members of that group. The only part of the command structure other factions will know is the leader, and maybe the second in command), and I'd prefer to have to edit it as little as possible.

[Duskling]

When did I become second in command of whichever faction I was stationed in? :D I actually have quite a bit of trouble following the story now. Could anyone give me a quick summary of how I became second in command and what transpired before that? ???

[The Holy namelesskitty]

my apologies, you claimed that you had intercepted a letter (which was written by yours truly) which was vital to the true humans and that you explained how they were to attack, along with previous power grabbing in the evolved, that was really unclear, but adding it would make the post too long, but it was really unclear.

[Duskling]

my apologies, you claimed that you had intercepted a letter (which was written by yours truly) which was vital to the true humans and that you explained how they were to attack, along with previous power grabbing in the evolved, that was really unclear, but adding it would make the post too long, but it was really unclear.

Were you short on time when you posted? Because if not, it would make that big a difference in length, but a huge one in clarity.

[The Holy namelesskitty]

I was writing a book report so yes, but it was negligent of me anyways.

[Xemadus Echina]

so who's next for continuing the story?

[Duskling]

OOC: I got tired of waiting for the attack, as did my character, so we're crossing the swamp leading to a Shadows base. To get maximum effect out of reading this scene, listen to this soundtrack while reading.

IC: "Something just doesn't seem right," muttered the Brotherhood's diplomat into his ear-piece to Misad.

"I know," replied Misad, "But as long as we're only being watched, at least, that's what I believe is happening, the rats have strong obsfunction skills, but it's fine, their trying to be cautious, I think."

"I guess you're right," agreed the diplomat, "But I still find it a bit disturbing, within a dark swamp and all."

Diplomats rarely go in the field, Misad thought, probably why this one wasn't used to places like these. Still, he had to hand it to the diplomat, the place was at least a little creepy.

After a few hours of careful walking through the swamp, the two reached the Shadows base in the very center or it. They were very glad they did, too, because 20 minutes into the journey, a swamp creature caught the diplomat by the leg. Probably their security system, Misad thought. The beast pulled the diplomat under for a brief time before Misad also went under and blew two holes in its head. Ten minutes later, after the first attack, a swarm of over-sized bugs flew in from the fog and attacked Misad, three bugs had to be cut in half before they got the message and got away from them. The rest of the trip went more or less smoothly, they didn't encounter any more creatures, and finally reached the Shadows base, where they met a mercenary, polishing his blade (Steelfist).

"Is a diplomat present at the moment?" asked the Brotherhood's diplomat, while Misad pulled out a dagger just in case...

OOC: Take it from here, Steelfist.

[Steelfist]

"Put the blade away; if I meant you harm I wouldn't be hindered in the slightest by that tiny dagger. Fortunately, I don't. You can go on in." Otharn gestured for diplomat to go in. He laughed coarsely as the diplomat entered, making the livid scar on his face writhe. "As long as he's who he says he is he'll be fine. We received his fingerprints a few days ago; the scanner in there reads them."
"Who are you?"
"Just a merc – I lead the Elementals. Who are you?"

OOC: The Elementals are one of the most feared mercenary groups around, so he should know the name.

[Duskling]

"The Elementals?" Misad asked, impressed, "So, then you're Otharn? Misad Taq, loner assassin," Misad introduced himself.

[Steelfist]

Otharn proffered his hand, and Misad shook. "I've heard a little about you, too, Misad." This was not true. Otharn knew almost everything about him, as he did most up-and-coming mercenaries. "It's quite fortunate we met. I keep an eye out for talent, and I think you might be quite useful as a member of . . . my little group. Something to think on, certainly. I will be going on a rather specialised mission; if you decide to join us, I'd be more than happy to take you along. A trial run, so to speak."