RPG: The Week from Hell/Continuing Machias Punishment - Page 83

*kyabetsu* · 10-29-2002, 12:04 PM

kya raked her fingernails across her scalp. The remaining powdered sugar was clumping, trying to fortify its position against her shampoo.

The openness of the communal showers was making her edgy. She was enjoying the hot water, but being exposed like that made her impatient to get herself clean and be done with the steamy, tiled space.

Kya(internal) if it feels this weird when I KNOW everyone's in bed, I don't wanna think about using these showers when it's not LA MADRUGADA......

She rinsed and grabbed her towel, dressing quickly before she'd quite finished drying just to get covered.

(((TRans: La Madrugada... basically... the ass crack of dawn...)))

*Kameko* · 10-29-2002, 12:13 PM

*groans*

I sure as heck ain't gonna get anymore sleep tonight... and ick. I haven't showered since mid-day practice yesterday...gross...

*gets up and silently makes her way to her room to gather some clean clothes*

(((Hey, the main bathroom's kinda unusable at the moment, isn't it?)))

*kyabetsu* · 10-29-2002, 12:17 PM

((((that's why Kya's in the gym showers... but Kameko don't know that about the main bathroom.... if she goes in, she's gonna find choco-walls, syrup-seating, a gouged tub, and a bloody chunk of porcelin in the sink))))

kya re-wrapped her hair in the towel and collected her bath things. She stopped for a moment to study the stitches in her palm.

Kya: not puffy. good sign....

**Machias Banshee** · 10-29-2002, 12:17 PM

*She slept fitfully, tossing and turning. She found herself back on the astral plain, at the entrance of the woods. Once again the crying stung her ears, and she looked aroud, trying again to find the source of the voice. She slowly walked forward, trying not to get blocked by the wall again. The grass under her feet slowly diminished to ground down pine needles and dirt. She took a shuddering breath, feeling the cold biting at her again. the crying continued, seemingly all around her. She couldnt find the source of the voice, but she continued on. The crying continued to haunt her, quickening her heartbeat.

The snap of a twig made her freeze. She shivered, and continued on, hearing footsteps slowly follow her.*

~It's not real....nothing on the astral plain can hurt me...just like Splinter said....I'm safe from harm.....~

*She heard the voice, now easier to point down. She continued, with a quick steady pace. She paused at the edge of the woods, seeing the clearing. she could now see a small figure, sitting on a rock on the borderline. She slowly approached, hoping not scare away who or whatever it was...

As she neared, she could make out the fluffy haired form of a small child. She tilted her head, looking at the child, as the young one looked at her from its far-off seat. The child gasped, and shrank back.*

~Please, dont leave....who are You?~

No, no! Dont touch me! Get away! Dont hurt me...

*the child began to bawl, and she sighed, taking another step forward*

~No, I'm not going to hurt you....please, tell me your name....~

*the Child's eyes grew big, and she began to scream*

No! Get away from me! I dont want you! NOoooooooo!

*A low growl behind her made her breath catch. She turned to the sound, her eyes growing wide. She tried to scream, but her throat closed up on her as the Raptor leaped at her, teeth bared, splayed claws...with the intent to kill.*

NO!

*She screeched as she fell from the bed, hitting her head on the floor. Instinctively, she rolled, concealing herself from sight under the bed, her breath now fast and shallow, shaking in mortal fear....*

*Kameko* · 10-29-2002, 12:26 PM

*flicks light switch in bathroom, jumps back a step at the site*

Oh, I don't believe this... I don't f-- 'smegging' believe this... *snicker* Heh, and Splinter still maintains that all those recordings of Red Dwarf I have are a waste of time... Well, This is not my problem, so... off to the dojo I guess. Great. All I wanted was a few minutes of privacy to get clean... At least no one should be up yet...

*turns off bathroom light, heads to the dojo*

*kyabetsu* · 10-29-2002, 12:32 PM

kya hung her head over the tile and wrung out her long curls in the towel while she was still over the tile. She pulled off the towel and flipped all her wet hair back over her head in a swift reverse-headbang. the splattering water probably startled Kameko just as much as Kameko's sudden appearance startled kya.

Kya: (jump) ...!

**Kali** · 10-29-2002, 01:25 PM

*knock knock* Machias?

*Kali opened the door and peeked her head in when she got no response* Machias, are you alright in here, I heard you scream. *she doesn't see Machias in the bed* Machias?

**Machias Banshee** · 10-29-2002, 01:27 PM

*Machias made no response, her mind still in sync with the dream. She froze, hiding her breathing.*

**Kali** · 10-29-2002, 01:32 PM

*Kali stepped in and closed the door behind her. She could feel the panic in the room, but there was no one in the room aside from her and Machias, even though she couldn't tell where she was.* ~No intruder, that means nightmare.~

Machias, it's me, Kali. You were having a bad dream, but you're awake now. You're back in the lair now, safe at home.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-29-2002, 01:34 PM

*her fear kicked in her instincts, and she hissed vehemently*

**Kali** · 10-29-2002, 01:37 PM

*Kali set her face with a stubborn expression* Well, if you're going to be like *that* about it. *she placed her hand on the doorknob* I'm just going to have to go get Splinter.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-29-2002, 01:41 PM

*even though her eyes were open, she wasnt seeing the lair, or under Leo's bed. SHe felt the wind in her hair, grass under her feet, blood on her hands...*

G-Get aw-way f-from me.....! NO! No....d-dont want to get hu-r-rt....

*Her eyes blacked out on her, and she saw only the raptor as it approached her and the child in her arms....*

NO, leave her alone.....dont touch her...why why are you doing this?

**Kali** · 10-29-2002, 01:48 PM

*Kali felt a chill go down her spine. Something definitely wasn't right here. She got down on her hands and knees and looked under the bed* Mach... snap out of it. Before I really do have to get Splinter.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-29-2002, 01:55 PM

*Her breathing went hyperventilative at the sudden face, and she gave a frightened cry, like metal on metal*

**Kali** · 10-29-2002, 01:59 PM

*Kali was about to leave when she heard the door open again. Mike entered the room, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes*

Mike: What's going on in here?

Machias's having a nightmare and she won't snap out of it.

*Mike blinked* What's she doing in Leo's room?

Having a nightmare! Now help me!

**Machias Banshee** · 10-29-2002, 02:02 PM

*She heard more noises, not voices, but trills and clicks.*

~More of them....No, no more....I want to go home!~

*She did her hardest to protect herself and the small child, Growling and '*bark'ing at them*

*Kameko* · 10-29-2002, 02:08 PM

*jumps at the feel of water splattering all over her, grins when she realizes who gave her the impromtu shower*

Gee, Kya, I know I need a shower, but ya coulda been a little more subtle... So...what, you couldn't sleep either, huh? I had a doozie of a nightmare. Doozie fer me, anyway. They don't usually get so bad that I yell out loud. 'Course, that wasn't the weird part, but do you really want to hear about the person in my head that I spent ten or so minutes chattin' with?

*stops her rambling and catches her breath*

**Kali** · 10-29-2002, 02:13 PM

*Mike's eyes widened*

Mike! Go get Splinter.

Mike: What about you? What if she...

That's why *I* should stay here, nothing she can do will be anymore than an annoyance to me. Now go!

*Mike nodded mutely and ran from the room. Kali made sure the door was shut behind him. Kali knelt down again, farther away from the bed this time. She spoke in a soft voice, hoping emotion would get across what words couldn't* Machias. Please come out. Nothing here is going to hurt you.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-29-2002, 02:21 PM

*mIke Ran down the hall, skidding to a stop at Splinter's door.*

~He's gonna hate getting woken up, but....~

*He knocked loudly, hoping Splinter would come quickly*

*Machias heard the sound as a low purring growl. She gave a snorted squelch, trying to keep the distance between her and her assailants at a wide berth*

*kyabetsu* · 10-29-2002, 02:23 PM

Kya

startled by the outburst that echoed abit in the empty showers.) I'm so sorry, Kamita. I didn't mean to get you wet... um in the shower... sorry.... (she covered her mouth and laughed at Kamita's expression)

Kya: nightmares? i'm sorry to hear that. I had a -- a voice in your head?
(pause in thought) Machias did that to me once. I told her to stop and she did. Was it her?....

Kya gathered her things...

Kya: i'll be in the kitchen when you're done in here, if you wanna talk about it..... though my sister's and I had a special way to keep the nightmares back, if you'd rather try that instead of digging them back up again....

She strolled out into the dojo.
Kya: do you like cinnamon rolls?

10-29-2002, 01:34 PM	#1650
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Uh, i'm in Leo's room..... her fear kicked in her instincts, and she hissed vehemently

10-29-2002, 01:48 PM	#1653
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Ooops! Heh heh, I'll fix. Kali felt a chill go down her spine. Something definitely wasn't right here. She got down on her hands and knees and looked under the bed Mach... snap out of it. Before I really do have to get Splinter.

10-29-2002, 02:02 PM	#1656
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	* not like a dog.... She heard more noises, not voices, but trills and clicks. ~More of them....No, no more....I want to go home!~ She did her hardest to protect herself and the small child, Growling and 'bark'ing at them*

10-29-2002, 02:23 PM	#1660
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Kyastartled by the outburst that echoed abit in the empty showers.) I'm so sorry, Kamita. I didn't mean to get you wet... um in the shower... sorry.... (she covered her mouth and laughed at Kamita's expression) Kya: nightmares? i'm sorry to hear that. I had a -- a voice in your head? (pause in thought) Machias did that to me once. I told her to stop and she did. Was it her?.... Kya gathered her things... Kya: i'll be in the kitchen when you're done in here, if you wanna talk about it..... though my sister's and I had a special way to keep the nightmares back, if you'd rather try that instead of digging them back up again.... She strolled out into the dojo. Kya: do you like cinnamon rolls?

10-29-2002, 12:04 PM	#1641
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya raked her fingernails across her scalp. The remaining powdered sugar was clumping, trying to fortify its position against her shampoo. The openness of the communal showers was making her edgy. She was enjoying the hot water, but being exposed like that made her impatient to get herself clean and be done with the steamy, tiled space. Kya(internal) if it feels this weird when I KNOW everyone's in bed, I don't wanna think about using these showers when it's not LA MADRUGADA...... She rinsed and grabbed her towel, dressing quickly before she'd quite finished drying just to get covered. (((TRans: La Madrugada... basically... the ass crack of dawn...)))

10-29-2002, 12:13 PM	#1642
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	groans I sure as heck ain't gonna get anymore sleep tonight... and ick. I haven't showered since mid-day practice yesterday...gross... gets up and silently makes her way to her room to gather some clean clothes (((Hey, the main bathroom's kinda unusable at the moment, isn't it?)))

10-29-2002, 12:17 PM	#1643
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	((((that's why Kya's in the gym showers... but Kameko don't know that about the main bathroom.... if she goes in, she's gonna find choco-walls, syrup-seating, a gouged tub, and a bloody chunk of porcelin in the sink)))) kya re-wrapped her hair in the towel and collected her bath things. She stopped for a moment to study the stitches in her palm. Kya: not puffy. good sign....

10-29-2002, 12:17 PM	#1644
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She slept fitfully, tossing and turning. She found herself back on the astral plain, at the entrance of the woods. Once again the crying stung her ears, and she looked aroud, trying again to find the source of the voice. She slowly walked forward, trying not to get blocked by the wall again. The grass under her feet slowly diminished to ground down pine needles and dirt. She took a shuddering breath, feeling the cold biting at her again. the crying continued, seemingly all around her. She couldnt find the source of the voice, but she continued on. The crying continued to haunt her, quickening her heartbeat. The snap of a twig made her freeze. She shivered, and continued on, hearing footsteps slowly follow her. ~It's not real....nothing on the astral plain can hurt me...just like Splinter said....I'm safe from harm.....~ She heard the voice, now easier to point down. She continued, with a quick steady pace. She paused at the edge of the woods, seeing the clearing. she could now see a small figure, sitting on a rock on the borderline. She slowly approached, hoping not scare away who or whatever it was... As she neared, she could make out the fluffy haired form of a small child. She tilted her head, looking at the child, as the young one looked at her from its far-off seat. The child gasped, and shrank back. ~Please, dont leave....who are You?~ No, no! Dont touch me! Get away! Dont hurt me... the child began to bawl, and she sighed, taking another step forward ~No, I'm not going to hurt you....please, tell me your name....~ the Child's eyes grew big, and she began to scream No! Get away from me! I dont want you! NOoooooooo! A low growl behind her made her breath catch. She turned to the sound, her eyes growing wide. She tried to scream, but her throat closed up on her as the Raptor leaped at her, teeth bared, splayed claws...with the intent to kill. NO! She screeched as she fell from the bed, hitting her head on the floor. Instinctively, she rolled, concealing herself from sight under the bed, her breath now fast and shallow, shaking in mortal fear....

10-29-2002, 12:26 PM	#1645
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	flicks light switch in bathroom, jumps back a step at the site Oh, I don't believe this... I don't f-- 'smegging' believe this... snicker Heh, and Splinter still maintains that all those recordings of Red Dwarf I have are a waste of time... Well, This is not my problem, so... off to the dojo I guess. Great. All I wanted was a few minutes of privacy to get clean... At least no one should be up yet... turns off bathroom light, heads to the dojo

10-29-2002, 12:32 PM	#1646
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya hung her head over the tile and wrung out her long curls in the towel while she was still over the tile. She pulled off the towel and flipped all her wet hair back over her head in a swift reverse-headbang. the splattering water probably startled Kameko just as much as Kameko's sudden appearance startled kya. Kya: (jump) ...!

10-29-2002, 01:25 PM	#1647
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	knock knock Machias? Kali opened the door and peeked her head in when she got no response Machias, are you alright in here, I heard you scream. she doesn't see Machias in the bed Machias?

10-29-2002, 01:27 PM	#1648
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Machias made no response, her mind still in sync with the dream. She froze, hiding her breathing.

10-29-2002, 01:32 PM	#1649
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Kali stepped in and closed the door behind her. She could feel the panic in the room, but there was no one in the room aside from her and Machias, even though she couldn't tell where she was. ~No intruder, that means nightmare.~ Machias, it's me, Kali. You were having a bad dream, but you're awake now. You're back in the lair now, safe at home.

10-29-2002, 01:37 PM	#1651
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Kali set her face with a stubborn expression Well, if you're going to be like that about it. she placed her hand on the doorknob I'm just going to have to go get Splinter.

10-29-2002, 01:41 PM	#1652
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	even though her eyes were open, she wasnt seeing the lair, or under Leo's bed. SHe felt the wind in her hair, grass under her feet, blood on her hands... G-Get aw-way f-from me.....! NO! No....d-dont want to get hu-r-rt.... Her eyes blacked out on her, and she saw only the raptor as it approached her and the child in her arms.... NO, leave her alone.....dont touch her...why why are you doing this?

10-29-2002, 01:55 PM	#1654
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Her breathing went hyperventilative at the sudden face, and she gave a frightened cry, like metal on metal

10-29-2002, 01:59 PM	#1655
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Kali was about to leave when she heard the door open again. Mike entered the room, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes Mike: What's going on in here? Machias's having a nightmare and she won't snap out of it. Mike blinked What's she doing in Leo's room? Having a nightmare! Now help me!

10-29-2002, 02:08 PM	#1657
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	jumps at the feel of water splattering all over her, grins when she realizes who gave her the impromtu shower Gee, Kya, I know I need a shower, but ya coulda been a little more subtle... So...what, you couldn't sleep either, huh? I had a doozie of a nightmare. Doozie fer me, anyway. They don't usually get so bad that I yell out loud. 'Course, that wasn't the weird part, but do you really want to hear about the person in my head that I spent ten or so minutes chattin' with? stops her rambling and catches her breath

10-29-2002, 02:13 PM	#1658
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Mike's eyes widened Mike! Go get Splinter. Mike: What about you? What if she... That's why I should stay here, nothing she can do will be anymore than an annoyance to me. Now go! Mike nodded mutely and ran from the room. Kali made sure the door was shut behind him. Kali knelt down again, farther away from the bed this time. She spoke in a soft voice, hoping emotion would get across what words couldn't Machias. Please come out. Nothing here is going to hurt you.

10-29-2002, 02:21 PM	#1659
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	mIke Ran down the hall, skidding to a stop at Splinter's door. ~He's gonna hate getting woken up, but....~ He knocked loudly, hoping Splinter would come quickly Machias heard the sound as a low purring growl. She gave a snorted squelch, trying to keep the distance between her and her assailants at a wide berth