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Post by kintarostiger on Aug 1, 2008 17:50:41 GMT
(OOC: Alright then.)
Mack snuck up with Cal to the very tops of the seating arrangement. In his sight, Mack could clearly see the thieves. "Alright", he whispered to Cal. He pulled from his pockets a dart. It glistened with a clear liquid which had evaporated and was now stuck, like a goop, on the tip. It was poisoned. The weapon resembled a dart one would chuck at a dartboard, yet slightly larger.
"On three, I want you to try using Thunder again. This time, drop a bolt from the sky instead of out your fingers. Who are you gonna hit?"
Cal responded, "I'll try for that one you called Darkmane".
Mack nodded. "Then that ginger one will get my dart. If I can hit him, he'll be numbed by the venom. But whatever you do, make SURE you don't hit that girl!" Mack and Cal prepared their assualts, taking aim and readying spell respectively.
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Post by Robshi on Aug 2, 2008 13:16:44 GMT
The two cats took heed of Kit's words and settled down somewhat, starting to gain interest in the show themselves. Despite the excellent show, Ginger let his gaze wander for a moment, and he spotted Cal and Mack standing up and heading towards them. Panic gripped him as he realized who they were, and that one of them had a weapon of some kind. He shook Darkmane for his attention.
"Ah! Dominic! Look!" He cried out. "We need to get out of here!"
Darkmane, or rather Dominic, looked and saw the two as well. The two immediately jumped to their feet and started to flee. Kit was rather startled by the sudden departure of her friends.
"Guys? Where are you going?" Kit asked, before turning to see what had scared them so.
"Ah, don't worry about it, it can't be helped." Bruno answered, looking a little glum. "I just hope someone catches those thieves. C'mon, let's head off."
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Post by kintarostiger on Aug 4, 2008 14:04:19 GMT
Mack and Cal both thought they were being quiet enough. Yet apparently, they had done something wrong; the two literal cat burglars fled. With a resolute voice, Mack announced to his friend, "I won't let 'em get away this time!" Trying to cut off the two bandits, Mack ran and jumped high into the air.
He was not as skilled as his dragoon girlfriend was, but it was a natural talent of the Burmecian and Cleyran race to leap rather high. With his jump, he hoped to land in front of the two thieves, and if not, to at least get a proper sight to throw his poison dart. Cal, instead, moved slow, keeping his eyes on the two, not wanting to miss with his bolt and hurt someone. ---------------- "...very well. Shall we go our seperate ways?" asked Katzi.
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Post by Robshi on Aug 5, 2008 12:33:17 GMT
The two con-artists weren't expecting Mack to leap after them. They stumbled a bit and attempted to change direction as the Burmecian landed nearby.
"Yeah, I suppose we should." Bruno replied. "I'm gonna head back to the pub and get myself a drink. I'll see ya around. Oh, and thanks for the help."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2008 15:50:43 GMT
Before Cal and Mack had disembarked on their new mission, Dartang had stood up on the front again.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, my wife and I will perform the most daring gymnastics ever seen - without a safety net." there was a gasp from the audience as he climbed up the ladder, where his wife was waiting from the other side. Daring his butt. They'd done this routine a dozen times and knew exactly what to do. It was perfect. He gave the signal and they began, leaping and catapulting throuh the air like birds suddenyl given freedom.
Elesa watched them from the backstage area. She admired her parents, they were so brave. She wished that she was a brave as them. Maybe someday...
The man stood on a metal bar. Below the metal bar was the ropes. Currently on the ropes were two people he despised....
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Post by kintarostiger on Aug 9, 2008 16:56:18 GMT
From the air, Mack called out, "One!..." Cal continued his stare towards Darkmane. Surprised his land had worked almost perfectly, in mid drop Mack relayed the word, "Two!..."
And as he landed, he hurled the dart straight at Ginger, aiming in between his ribs and stomach. As the dart flew, he hollered, "THREE!" And with that, Cal replied with the name of his ability used, "Thunder!" A bolt dropped from nowhere out of the dark sky, connecting with a bolt forming from the ground. It moved so fast it all appeared like the bolt either dropped or just appeared. But would it, and Mack's dart, hit the intended targets right? - "Wait up" said Katzi. "I think after all this, I could use another glass of wine myself."
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Post by Robshi on Aug 10, 2008 12:14:59 GMT
Ginger gave a yelp when he felt something lodge into his side, he spun round and saw a dart was sticking into his torso. He yanked it out with a grunt and threw it on the ground, before reaching into his pocket for something.
"Gack!" Darkmane shouted as the thunderbolt zapped him, sending him flying to the floor. He gave a few moans of pain before staggering back onto his feet.
"Grrr...just leave us alone!" Ginger growled at the two, pulling out a dagger from his pocket. Darkmane had done the same, and the two carefully approached the two, hoping they wouldn't really have to fight their way out.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2008 12:45:18 GMT
The audience was momentarily disturbed when a huge bolt of lightening came from the air, and the crowd around the sparring group backed away. A huge number were still watching the show, believing it to be the pyrotechnics of the red mages.
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The man was also disturbed, but only for a split second as he focused on his fire spell.
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Dartang grabbed onto Hettie's arms as he swung. "Back into your arms again," Hettie sighed, her eyes shining with admiration, her pulse racing at the danger of the jump she had performed. "It's becoming a habit." Dartang agreed. "I love you," Hettie said breathlessly, something she didn't often say. Dartang blinked, before replying, "Same."
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Elesa watched from above when something caught her eye. She looked up to the rigging where the man stood, a small fireball between his hands. She realised his intent like a slap around the face as she started to climb up the ladder. But she was too late. The fireball engulfed the ropes, breaking the swing free. The audience shrieked out as they watched the couple fall an enormous height....
Elesa stood frozen on the ground, her mouth in a silent scream.
To the audience, the current battle was forgotten. Now all they could focus on was the broken bodies on the stage...
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Post by Robshi on Aug 14, 2008 22:15:09 GMT
Kit had decided to follow the pursuit, especially when she noticed a lightning bolt strike Darkmane. She called out to their pursuers.
"Don't hurt them! Please, they're just of bunch of desperate mongrels, there's no need to take things this far!" She called out, she didn't like things to get violent, which they often did if former victims caught up with the two male cats, or they were caught in the act. "Look, let's just sit and enjoy the show for now, we can resolve this peacefully after..."
She was distracted for a moment by the murmurs and horrified reactions of the crowd. Wondering what had caused such a stir, and curious as to what she had missed, she took a look at the stage.
"Oh my god..." She said as she looked with disbelief at the fallen bodies on the stage.
Darkmane and Ginger both risked taking their eye of Cal and Mack to see the carnage that was on the stage. They both fell silent, until Ginger clutched his ribs.
"Ugh...somethings wrong...my stomach hurts..." Ginger gasped as he covered the hole from the dart.
Darkmane looked at him with concern. "What's wrong? Did that dart cut you deep? Maybe...wait a minute!" He turned angrily towards Cal and Mack. "Okay, just what did you do to my brother? I know you want that money back, but you don't need to kill us for it! Answer me!"
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Post by kintarostiger on Aug 18, 2008 12:48:01 GMT
"...it's poisoned", Mack said after awhile. He was prepared to fight, yet was stunned. Elesa's parents.... they had been utterly destroyed by a fall; the fall being magically-caused. Forcing a response, he drew his claw from his pocket and gripped it, if not loose.
"Any ol' Antidote will cure it", he said, his fist rising up, trying to form a slight sort of threat. "But... oh, shucks... drop your weapon, and I'll drop mine!"
At the same time, Cal, who had also seen fixed fate conspired, felt like garbage for how he had treated Elesa earlier.
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Post by Robshi on Aug 18, 2008 13:07:43 GMT
Since Mack obviously wanted to call the fight off after the murder that had taken place and due to fact his brother clearly needed treatment for his poison, Darkmane put his dagger away back in its sheathe.
"Alright, obviously you guys want to investigate the death of Elesa's parents. I'm curious about it too, that didn't look like an accident." Darkmane observed. "Look, me and my bro don't have any antidotes on us. We don't spend any time on the plains so I guess we don't really need any. You don't happen to have one we can use, do you?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2008 13:21:23 GMT
Elesa clambered down the ladder, her pulse banging in her ears. "Please don't be dead!" she sobbed as she ran to her parents' bodies. They were lifeless, and staring.
Ar'Nald and Clag ran behind her. Clag knelt down and lightly closed his parents eyelids, making it look as though they were sleeping. "There was..a man..." Elesa said through sobs. "He..he set fire to the rope. I tried to stop him..." she gulped down her tears as she buried her face into Ar'Nald's chest, who enveloped her into a hug, a tear running down his cheek.
Clag stood there looking up at the rigging, wondering where the evil-doer was now...
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Post by kintarostiger on Aug 22, 2008 14:12:43 GMT
Mack slipped his claw back into his pocket. "I'm sorry... we don't have any kind of medicine. But, I did recall a shop selling them. Cal, you stay here. The gods know I'm a lot faster." With that, Mack dashed away, not even staying to hear Cal's reply.
Cal just stood, petrified, at the seats.
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Post by Robshi on Aug 29, 2008 13:23:33 GMT
"What!?" Darkmane exclaimed at the news. Ginger looked up in panic. The brown cat watched as Mack rushed off, hoping the Burmecian would make it back in time. He then looked back at Ginger. "You just hold on bro, we'll have a cure in no time."
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Post by kintarostiger on Sept 6, 2008 17:49:40 GMT
Katzi strolled back to the Drinking Pit, a little bummed out. As she did, though, her head was pointed down to the ground. As such, she did not notice Mack running at high speeds, slamming right into her.
"Oof!" "Augh!!" Katzi and Mack yelped out respectively. Katzi didn't move less than an inch. Mack stumbled back. "Oh, man! I'm sorry, madam", said Mack. "Ach... no problem, good sir..." Katzi wanted a title to give Mack, but from his appearance, she couldn't quite find one. "...eh, what are you supposed to be?" "A gambler", said Mack. "A gambler who doesn't have much time! I've got to get an Antidote, fast!"
Mack got himself ready to run, but before he could dash off, Katzi grabbed him by the arm. "Oh no you do not." She reached again for her skirt, drawing another waterskin with a green cap. "Here. But let me come along with, so I am sure that you return this."
Mack nodded. "Th... thanks."
Katzi nodded back. "In case you wish to know, I am Katzi. You look like you are in a panic. What is wrong?"
Mack brushed him dark black hair. "Mack's the name. Anywho, I can explain along the way. Come on!" He rushed the with waterskin of Antidote, Katzi following.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2008 8:43:19 GMT
The crowd were getting frightened; never had they witnessed two performers die so horribly before. The staff and the owner of the venue helped to usher them out, apologising for the inconvenience. There were women running away with their children, covering their eyes.
Clag dropped down to Elesa. "Perhaps we should move them out of the way so that this freak-fest don't start having panic attacks."
"I won't leave them!" Elesa cried, horrified at the thought.
"You won't. We're just moving them out of people's view...I know you're upset, Elesa, but we need to act now." he said calmly, waving at another red mage to help them move the bodies. Ar'Nald was standing on the stage, looking round. He noticed Kit and called out.
"Kit!" he wasn't sure if she would hear him, but he had to try.
Clag and Elesa, still sobbing, managed to drag their parents into the backstage area, where they were put into black bags.
"I've sent for a coroner." the owner of the venue came to them. "After that, it's up to you what you want to do. I understand you'll want to...investigate this."
Clag stood up and looked cooly at him. "You realise that you will be patronised, such a thing happening on your property."
The man nodded. "I am prepared for that. As for now, you are welcome to stay here and plan your next move."
Elesa stared at the wall.
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Post by Robshi on Sept 8, 2008 23:22:29 GMT
Kit was growing more uncomfortable with the commotion in the crowd. Thankfully their attention was not focused on them, but it didn't make her feel any easier. She gave a concerned look towards Ginger, and began to wonder how long Mack would take when she heard someone call her. Startled, she glanced towards the stage, and was relieved to see it was merely the man she had been chatting to in the bar.
"Hey!" She called out, giving him a wave. "What's happened up there!?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2008 6:19:46 GMT
"Somebody sabotaged the show," Ar'Nald called back. "My parents are...well, dead." he choked on the last word, as if realising it again for the first time.
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Post by Robshi on Sept 9, 2008 13:01:23 GMT
"I can see that." Kit replied, rolling her eyes. "I meant what's happening now? Are you alright up there?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2008 16:25:11 GMT
"Well, we're trying to sort out who exactly did it," Ar'Nald said, scratching his head. "Feel free to come up if you want!"
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