As the Forum Turns - Page 45

Saisei · 04-10-2002, 05:58 PM

*Saisei scanned the area, noticing that a few of the trees around them reached out, just missing a high fence, clearly marked with a sign that read "high voltage"*

First off, it would probably be better if we made it to the other side of this thing. Then, SC can distract the guards, causing them to vacate the control room while Don makes his move.

*Don and SC nod, looking for an entrance. Sai points to the tallest tree near the fence.*

That's where we go in.

Don: You're suggesting we jump from the tree to the other side? I hope you've all practiced some good landing techniques!

Got any better ideas? *silence* I thought not.

SC: Wait...what'll you be doing?

I'm gonna infiltrate the defense lines and try to reach the others.

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 07:33 PM

*Machias slowly rose to her feet, surveying the room she was in. It looked more like a greenhouse gone wild, bushes and trees everywhere, even the floor covered in various organic materials. As she stepped forward, she felt as though she was being watched. That was when she saw the pair of eyes looking at her.Machias gasped taking a step back.

In a flash, two raptors appeared, at each side. they screeched at her, bobbing their heads rhythmically. Machias kneeled down to the ground, to show that she was no threat. that was when two brightly colored raptors approached her...*

The Alpha pair! please no, please no, please no....dont think i'm trying to take over.

*The female looked to the male, patterns of clicks and hisses passing between the two. Then she nodded.
The male approached, seemingly sizing Machias up. He circled the new arrival, looking for any sign of a possible threat. The raptor paused, a look of wisdom and yet puzzlement filled his eyes. This new raptor did not smell like an enemy, she did not even smell like a normal raptor, which in his case, was a good thing. that meant that she was available for the taking. He then lowered his long head, and looked into Machias's eyes, searching for any obstinance. He lifted his head and did a slow bob towards his mate. Pleased, she then barked something to the rest of her clan, and they all slowly started to approach Machias.*

**Kali** · 04-10-2002, 07:42 PM

*The alert went up within the observation room as people started falling left and right, like some invisible person was knocking them down. In fact, that's exactly what was happening. Kali took a break to check on Machias.* Oh no.

**Leo, Raph, and Mike managed to sudue the first wave of guards.*

Raph: Which way?

*Mike looked around* That way! *he took off in the direction they had taken Machias*

Leo: How do you know?

Mike: I just do!

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 07:59 PM

*In the observation room, Machias froze, wondering if they were going to kill her or what, when one young male stood over her and hissed at the others.
Once the other males had backed off, the young male slowly lowered himself to her level and nuzzled her gently. She relaxed as she realized that this one had just saved her from a group ravishment. She shuddered, but then the soft pushes of the male persuaded her to get to her feet. The male bobbed his head at her, and cocked his head to the side. Again, his head bobbed and he looked at her. Unsure of what to do, Machias bobbed her head and cocked it as well. The male proceeded to push her on to another area, away from the others. Machias started to get nervous when suddenly-*

Raptor: Youre not a pure-bred either.

What?!

Saisei · 04-10-2002, 08:06 PM

*The group managed easy acces into the building after taking out the few guards at the entrance. They quickly realized the reason for lack of security when they heard the alarm blaring through the hallways; the guards must have been summoned to another area of the lab, which could only mean one thing...*

Don: The others must've been located.

There's not much we can do for them now, except to find that control room. *Turns to notice Don looking down the hall, a grin on his face. The sign above the door indicated why*

Don: Don't think that'll be too much of a problem! *They approach the doors cautiously* When I say go, we clear it out...ready? GO!

*Minutes later, the confusion in the area increased as another alarm went off, followed by complete blackness throughout the building*

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 08:31 PM

You--you just talked!

Raptor: I have always been able to talk. I'm a hybrid just like yourself.

How did you get here?

Raptor: I was created and brought here. Like yourself, the pure-breds didnt exactly take to me super well. Fortunate for you, there was someone here to help you...or it would not have been pleasant for you.

*snort* They just wanted to claim me as their offspring factory. And besides, I thought that the fully changed kids werent supposed to be able to speak!

Raptor: I was purposely left like this, so they could study and learn the language of the Velociraptors. Oh i'm sorry, we've been talking and made no proper introductions...
my name is Clannad.

I'm Machias. Clannad, is there ANY way to escape here?

Clannad: I'm afraid not. Well, i've never discovered one for all the time i've been here. Well, actually...

What? is there a place to escape?

Clannad: Possibly, but we are going to need help if we are ever going to get you out of here.

Kali! She can help us! oh, we gotta get to that place, and then i can contact her.

Clannad: All right, but its at the opposite end of the raptor compound. You'll have to avoid the Clan Masters. my father is not an easy one to deal with.

Your father?!

Clannad: Yeah, now come on, we gotta hurry if you dont want to be catched by the scientists.

*Clannad and Machias ran through the flora, towards their point of hopeful escape.*

**Kali** · 04-10-2002, 08:41 PM

*Doctor Hammond missed Machias' little meeting because he was preoccupied with all the alarms. As the power blacked out, the backup generators kicked in* Increase security, bring in the reserves.

*In less than a second, Hammond found himself pinned to the wall by a black-eyed creature*

If you value your life, you will release my friend.

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 08:45 PM

*Hammonds eyes bugged out of his head, and he tripped over his words*

Doc: What in bloody blazes are you!?

*Meanwhile, The three turtles were searching the halls, when Mike suddenly stopped.*

leo: What is it Mike?

mike: I can feel Machias. She's around here somewhere, i just know it! Damn, i wish i had that mental thing she has!

Raph: Eh, she's always mental.

*Mike cats a darty glare at Raph before turning towards the direction of his lost love.*

**Kali** · 04-10-2002, 08:55 PM

*Kali sneered at the doctor, and with her newly-grown fangs and the dim lighting, was quite a frightning sight* Why doctor, I thought you of all people would be able to recognize a hybrid. Now, about my friend, I'm only going to tell you this once. You WILL get her out of there. *She pointed through the window into the raptor habitat* And you will let us leave, and you will NEVER come after her again. *her nails ripped his shirt as she tightened her grip, just to make her point* Understood?

Saisei · 04-10-2002, 08:59 PM

Don: Damn...I should've counted on there being backup power.

Saisei: Aw, great! The're more guards headed this way, Don. I'll hold 'em off.

Don: Figures. Look, try to find Leo and the others. SC and I'll stay in here and try to find out how to take out those security codes to gain access into the lab rooms. Tell him to keep in touch over the walkie-talkies!

*As Saisei heads out, Don quickly closes and locks the door to prevent the guards from entering for at least a small while*

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 09:02 PM

*hammond looked at her, down at his shirt, up at her, and swallowed.*

Doc: But I need her! It's important for her to do this! Once she is able to suceed in the project, she will no longer be our--guest.

Mike: Yeah, you'd probly kill her!

*The three turtles suddenly appeared and approached the doctor as well.*

Doc: All right! She is in the Raptor compound here, but you'll never be able to find her without risking your own lives.

Leo: Well, that's a risk we'll just have to take.

*Raph's communicator bleeped and he quickly answered it.*

Raph: Yeah?
__________________
Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.

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**Kali** · 04-10-2002, 09:07 PM

~Nevermind.~

*Kali dropped Hammond on the ground and watched as he scrambled away*

*Raph looked her over* You sure it's safe to stay powered up this long?

No, but it's necessary. When I start sprouting new appendages, then you can worry.

~Machias, we're on our way. Can you get to the exit?~

_________________
Lead me not into temptation - I can find the way myself.
Kali Gargoyle's Asylum

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**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 09:17 PM

~ I fixed it as much as i could~

*Machias paused as she heard Kali's voice echo through her head. Clannad looked to her and then off to a nearby airvent.*

Clannad: Is it your friends?

Yeah, theyre asking me where i can get to the next exit.

Clannad:The place where they had put you into here cant be used, it has a foolproof electrical mechanism that electrifies everything on this side of the wall. Tell them that if they can get to the air ducts on the north side of the compound, they can get you out of here.

Okay *stares off, telling tyhem the information* Let's go. I've relayed the info to Mike. *thinks to herself sadly*

Clannad: Mike? He's your boyfriend, isnt he?

How could you tell?

Clannad: youre giving off Pheromones--love signals. Come on, let's get going, and get you out of here. I have a feeling the other raptors might try to stop us tho.

Why?

Clannad: Youre the first new Velociraptor to be put in here in about eight months. AND its the breeding season...

Great...let's hurry anyways. We'll fight whomever tries to stop us.

**Kali** · 04-10-2002, 09:27 PM

*Mike perked up* We have to get to the airducts at the North end of the compound.

*Leo looked to Kali, who nodded, having heard as well due to her current psychic sensativity* Let's go.

*Doctor Hammond got to his feet* You can't just leave like this. My experiments aren't complete. And there's so much to learn about you.

*Kali turned and hissed at the doctor* If you know what's good for you, you will get as far away from here as possible.

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 09:35 PM

*Hammond reluctantly walked away, but was grabbed by the shoulder and pulled into an office. He was surprised to see the bounty hunter looking at him.*

BH: Dont worry, me and betsy here will make sure you get your precious lizard back. *loads shotgun*

**Kali** · 04-10-2002, 09:39 PM

*the group reaches the airvents*
Leo: Okay, here we are.

Mike: Oh man, there's no way we can fit in there with our shells.

Raph: We can't. *looks to Kali, then frowns* You okay.

*moves her head in quick, jerky movements* I'm fine. *grabs the airvent and rips it off* Mike, tell Machias I'm on my way.

Mike: Right. Good luck.

Saisei · 04-10-2002, 09:45 PM

*Once past the guards, Saisei found herself in a two way corridor*

Argh! Now what am I supposed to do?!

*Taking a guess, she turned into an area that seemed to be the main location for the compound's offices stopping short when she hears voices. She silently followed the sounds to see two men, one armed, obviously planning to use more dangerous tacticts to keep their new specimen*

*Starts backing away, katana in hand, and in more of a rush than ever to find the group*

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 09:49 PM

*Machias hears a staticy message, and tries to understand, but cant.*

Dang, mike must be trying to contact me, but i dont understand... let's keep going to the vents.

Clannad: Well, theyre not far, i can see them from here. The vents that is...

Okay, once we get to the vents, we can--

*the noise of a shotgun echoes through the compound and a young raptor hits the ground, in pain...Suddenly the shadow of the Bounty hunter looms over the body, and nudges the reptile with his foot.*

BH: you aint going anywhere, lil' lizard. You got a job to do...*

**Kali** · 04-10-2002, 09:55 PM

*Kali reached the end of the vent and looked through the grate. She saw a fallen raptor and that bounty hunter was approaching Machias. She pushed on the vent and it popped off, flying past the bounty hunter. Kali pulled herself out and ran towards Machias*

**Machias Banshee** · 04-10-2002, 09:59 PM

~I WAS the one who got shot! I should have made that clearer. my bad!~

*Clannad snarled at the bounty hunter, who then turned his gun towards him.*

BH: Dont you try anything, critter, or you'll be dead like her. now, you gotta go do you job, got it? I know youre the other wierd raptor, so dont try to deny it. If you know what's best for you, you'll walk away and forget that this ever happened...

04-10-2002, 05:58 PM	#881
Saisei Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 282	Saisei scanned the area, noticing that a few of the trees around them reached out, just missing a high fence, clearly marked with a sign that read "high voltage" First off, it would probably be better if we made it to the other side of this thing. Then, SC can distract the guards, causing them to vacate the control room while Don makes his move. Don and SC nod, looking for an entrance. Sai points to the tallest tree near the fence. That's where we go in. Don: You're suggesting we jump from the tree to the other side? I hope you've all practiced some good landing techniques! Got any better ideas? silence I thought not. SC: Wait...what'll you be doing? I'm gonna infiltrate the defense lines and try to reach the others. __________________ The truth is out there, but I forgot the URL...

04-10-2002, 08:06 PM	#885
Saisei Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 282	The group managed easy acces into the building after taking out the few guards at the entrance. They quickly realized the reason for lack of security when they heard the alarm blaring through the hallways; the guards must have been summoned to another area of the lab, which could only mean one thing... Don: The others must've been located. There's not much we can do for them now, except to find that control room. Turns to notice Don looking down the hall, a grin on his face. The sign above the door indicated why Don: Don't think that'll be too much of a problem! They approach the doors cautiously When I say go, we clear it out...ready? GO! Minutes later, the confusion in the area increased as another alarm went off, followed by complete blackness throughout the building __________________ The truth is out there, but I forgot the URL...

04-10-2002, 08:59 PM	#890
Saisei Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 282	Don: Damn...I should've counted on there being backup power. Saisei: Aw, great! The're more guards headed this way, Don. I'll hold 'em off. Don: Figures. Look, try to find Leo and the others. SC and I'll stay in here and try to find out how to take out those security codes to gain access into the lab rooms. Tell him to keep in touch over the walkie-talkies! As Saisei heads out, Don quickly closes and locks the door to prevent the guards from entering for at least a small while __________________ The truth is out there, but I forgot the URL...

04-10-2002, 09:45 PM	#897
Saisei Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 282	Once past the guards, Saisei found herself in a two way corridor Argh! Now what am I supposed to do?! Taking a guess, she turned into an area that seemed to be the main location for the compound's offices stopping short when she hears voices. She silently followed the sounds to see two men, one armed, obviously planning to use more dangerous tacticts to keep their new specimen Starts backing away, katana in hand, and in more of a rush than ever to find the group __________________ The truth is out there, but I forgot the URL...

04-10-2002, 07:33 PM	#882
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Machias slowly rose to her feet, surveying the room she was in. It looked more like a greenhouse gone wild, bushes and trees everywhere, even the floor covered in various organic materials. As she stepped forward, she felt as though she was being watched. That was when she saw the pair of eyes looking at her.Machias gasped taking a step back. In a flash, two raptors appeared, at each side. they screeched at her, bobbing their heads rhythmically. Machias kneeled down to the ground, to show that she was no threat. that was when two brightly colored raptors approached her... The Alpha pair! please no, please no, please no....dont think i'm trying to take over. The female looked to the male, patterns of clicks and hisses passing between the two. Then she nodded. The male approached, seemingly sizing Machias up. He circled the new arrival, looking for any sign of a possible threat. The raptor paused, a look of wisdom and yet puzzlement filled his eyes. This new raptor did not smell like an enemy, she did not even smell like a normal raptor, which in his case, was a good thing. that meant that she was available for the taking. He then lowered his long head, and looked into Machias's eyes, searching for any obstinance. He lifted his head and did a slow bob towards his mate. Pleased, she then barked something to the rest of her clan, and they all slowly started to approach Machias.

04-10-2002, 07:42 PM	#883
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	The alert went up within the observation room as people started falling left and right, like some invisible person was knocking them down. In fact, that's exactly what was happening. Kali took a break to check on Machias. Oh no. *Leo, Raph, and Mike managed to sudue the first wave of guards. Raph: Which way? Mike looked around That way! he took off in the direction they had taken Machias Leo: How do you know? Mike: I just do!

04-10-2002, 07:59 PM	#884
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	In the observation room, Machias froze, wondering if they were going to kill her or what, when one young male stood over her and hissed at the others. Once the other males had backed off, the young male slowly lowered himself to her level and nuzzled her gently. She relaxed as she realized that this one had just saved her from a group ravishment. She shuddered, but then the soft pushes of the male persuaded her to get to her feet. The male bobbed his head at her, and cocked his head to the side. Again, his head bobbed and he looked at her. Unsure of what to do, Machias bobbed her head and cocked it as well. The male proceeded to push her on to another area, away from the others. Machias started to get nervous when suddenly- Raptor: Youre not a pure-bred either. What?!

04-10-2002, 08:31 PM	#886
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	You--you just talked! Raptor: I have always been able to talk. I'm a hybrid just like yourself. How did you get here? Raptor: I was created and brought here. Like yourself, the pure-breds didnt exactly take to me super well. Fortunate for you, there was someone here to help you...or it would not have been pleasant for you. snort They just wanted to claim me as their offspring factory. And besides, I thought that the fully changed kids werent supposed to be able to speak! Raptor: I was purposely left like this, so they could study and learn the language of the Velociraptors. Oh i'm sorry, we've been talking and made no proper introductions... my name is Clannad. I'm Machias. Clannad, is there ANY way to escape here? Clannad: I'm afraid not. Well, i've never discovered one for all the time i've been here. Well, actually... What? is there a place to escape? Clannad: Possibly, but we are going to need help if we are ever going to get you out of here. Kali! She can help us! oh, we gotta get to that place, and then i can contact her. Clannad: All right, but its at the opposite end of the raptor compound. You'll have to avoid the Clan Masters. my father is not an easy one to deal with. Your father?! Clannad: Yeah, now come on, we gotta hurry if you dont want to be catched by the scientists. Clannad and Machias ran through the flora, towards their point of hopeful escape.

04-10-2002, 08:41 PM	#887
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Doctor Hammond missed Machias' little meeting because he was preoccupied with all the alarms. As the power blacked out, the backup generators kicked in Increase security, bring in the reserves. In less than a second, Hammond found himself pinned to the wall by a black-eyed creature If you value your life, you will release my friend.

04-10-2002, 08:45 PM	#888
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Hammonds eyes bugged out of his head, and he tripped over his words Doc: What in bloody blazes are you!? Meanwhile, The three turtles were searching the halls, when Mike suddenly stopped. leo: What is it Mike? mike: I can feel Machias. She's around here somewhere, i just know it! Damn, i wish i had that mental thing she has! Raph: Eh, she's always mental. Mike cats a darty glare at Raph before turning towards the direction of his lost love.

04-10-2002, 08:55 PM	#889
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Kali sneered at the doctor, and with her newly-grown fangs and the dim lighting, was quite a frightning sight Why doctor, I thought you of all people would be able to recognize a hybrid. Now, about my friend, I'm only going to tell you this once. You WILL get her out of there. She pointed through the window into the raptor habitat And you will let us leave, and you will NEVER come after her again. her nails ripped his shirt as she tightened her grip, just to make her point Understood?

04-10-2002, 09:02 PM	#891
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	hammond looked at her, down at his shirt, up at her, and swallowed. Doc: But I need her! It's important for her to do this! Once she is able to suceed in the project, she will no longer be our--guest. Mike: Yeah, you'd probly kill her! The three turtles suddenly appeared and approached the doctor as well. Doc: All right! She is in the Raptor compound here, but you'll never be able to find her without risking your own lives. Leo: Well, that's a risk we'll just have to take. Raph's communicator bleeped and he quickly answered it. Raph: Yeah? __________________ Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Machias Banshee on 2002-04-10 23:03 ]</font>

04-10-2002, 09:07 PM	#892
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	~Nevermind.~ Kali dropped Hammond on the ground and watched as he scrambled away Raph looked her over You sure it's safe to stay powered up this long? No, but it's necessary. When I start sprouting new appendages, then you can worry. ~Machias, we're on our way. Can you get to the exit?~ _________________ Lead me not into temptation - I can find the way myself. Kali Gargoyle's Asylum <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Kali on 2002-04-10 23:08 ]</font>

04-10-2002, 09:17 PM	#893
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	~ I fixed it as much as i could~ Machias paused as she heard Kali's voice echo through her head. Clannad looked to her and then off to a nearby airvent. Clannad: Is it your friends? Yeah, theyre asking me where i can get to the next exit. Clannad:The place where they had put you into here cant be used, it has a foolproof electrical mechanism that electrifies everything on this side of the wall. Tell them that if they can get to the air ducts on the north side of the compound, they can get you out of here. Okay stares off, telling tyhem the information Let's go. I've relayed the info to Mike. thinks to herself sadly Clannad: Mike? He's your boyfriend, isnt he? How could you tell? Clannad: youre giving off Pheromones--love signals. Come on, let's get going, and get you out of here. I have a feeling the other raptors might try to stop us tho. Why? Clannad: Youre the first new Velociraptor to be put in here in about eight months. AND its the breeding season... Great...let's hurry anyways. We'll fight whomever tries to stop us.

04-10-2002, 09:27 PM	#894
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Mike perked up We have to get to the airducts at the North end of the compound. Leo looked to Kali, who nodded, having heard as well due to her current psychic sensativity Let's go. Doctor Hammond got to his feet You can't just leave like this. My experiments aren't complete. And there's so much to learn about you. Kali turned and hissed at the doctor If you know what's good for you, you will get as far away from here as possible.

04-10-2002, 09:35 PM	#895
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Hammond reluctantly walked away, but was grabbed by the shoulder and pulled into an office. He was surprised to see the bounty hunter looking at him. BH: Dont worry, me and betsy here will make sure you get your precious lizard back. loads shotgun

04-10-2002, 09:39 PM	#896
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	the group reaches the airvents Leo: Okay, here we are. Mike: Oh man, there's no way we can fit in there with our shells. Raph: We can't. looks to Kali, then frowns You okay. moves her head in quick, jerky movements I'm fine. grabs the airvent and rips it off Mike, tell Machias I'm on my way. Mike: Right. Good luck.

04-10-2002, 09:49 PM	#898
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Machias hears a staticy message, and tries to understand, but cant. Dang, mike must be trying to contact me, but i dont understand... let's keep going to the vents. Clannad: Well, theyre not far, i can see them from here. The vents that is... Okay, once we get to the vents, we can-- the noise of a shotgun echoes through the compound and a young raptor hits the ground, in pain...Suddenly the shadow of the Bounty hunter looms over the body, and nudges the reptile with his foot. BH: you aint going anywhere, lil' lizard. You got a job to do...*

04-10-2002, 09:55 PM	#899
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Kali reached the end of the vent and looked through the grate. She saw a fallen raptor and that bounty hunter was approaching Machias. She pushed on the vent and it popped off, flying past the bounty hunter. Kali pulled herself out and ran towards Machias

04-10-2002, 09:59 PM	#900
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	~I WAS the one who got shot! I should have made that clearer. my bad!~ Clannad snarled at the bounty hunter, who then turned his gun towards him. BH: Dont you try anything, critter, or you'll be dead like her. now, you gotta go do you job, got it? I know youre the other wierd raptor, so dont try to deny it. If you know what's best for you, you'll walk away and forget that this ever happened...