Cyber-Raven A rather large black bird, metallic feathers gleaming dully in the light. Sharp red optics glow softly, taking in his surroundings with an attentive gaze that far exceeds normal animal intelligence. Looking a bit closer, you detect a small TP Staff badge pinned to his chest. Oh.. right. Bet you feel silly now, eh? You climb into the Phantom Cruiser... Junkion Spacecruiser Contents: Race Bike, Mischief, FX Race Bike looks like he's unsure about this . . . FX covers his mouth. Scrap-Iron boards the ship from McQuack Spaceport. Scrap-Iron walks quietly into the room. FX transmits a message via radio. Race Bike looks for a safe seat to sit in. "Any of these got seat belts?" FX says, "We alllll here?" Scrap-Iron says, "Yup." FX says, "Okiedokie Smokie!" Mischief bounces over to her seat and makes it click. FX hops into his seat, "Don't be a dummie Buckle Yer Safty Belt! Mischief pulls the obligatory knob. FX seals the Junkion Spacecruiser . Race Bike tries to strap himself into a seat. He _thinks_ he got it right.... Mischief says, "Heya, Photon... Would it help to TF first?" Race Bike would blush if it could.... The motorcycle lurches into the air and twists to become Photon! Photon says, "Why didn't anybody tell me?" Photon finds it _much_ easier to sit in the chair now. Scrap-Iron grins. Mischief reaches over and pats him. "That's one of the things yer supposed to find out on yer own." Scrap-Iron sits back and belts Anna in, leaning her on his shoulder so she has a pillow. FX says, "Cheetor.Maxi.. Oh I did that already? Hemmm? Hemmm? yes..I saw that on some new show a rip off of us.. of somesorts.." Photon's cheek-plates begin to grow a little hot. "Uh, yeah . . . " Mischief says, "Engage" FX says, "Where?" FX says, "I haven't seen him in ages!" Mischief says, "Same place we go every time, PinkyFX..." FX says, "Allllrightythen Mischivious Prime.." Mischief says, "Make it so." The Phantom Cruiser travels onward to Orbit of Cybertron. Mischief tries to look all Prime like n stuff n stuff. Scrap-Iron quotes. "We come in peace (shoot to kill, shoot to kill) Mischief pulls out her Oppy antennas and sticks them to her head. Mischief looks Prime like. The Phantom Cruiser travels onward to Cybertron System. Scrap-Iron hmms. "Those antennae give ya that fly girl look, lass...|)" Mischief hmms at the transmissions. Mischief heheheeees at Scraps. Photon groans and wonders what he's gotten himself into this time... FX sees the bird, "Who Let the Bird In? Mischief plugs into the long range radio. Cyber-Raven shuffles its feet quietly. Mischief pulls out the radio and plays with some of the dials. With a quiet rumble, the FTL engines come online. Quoth the Raven, "I'm OOC, numbskull!" ;) Mischief pulls out the radio and plays with some of the dials. The Phantom Cruiser travels onward to Ether Climbs. Mischief laughs to herself. The Phantom Cruiser travels onward to Deep Space - Paraplanar. The Phantom Cruiser travels onward to Junkion System. Mischief says, "Are we there yet?" Mischief says, "Are we there yet?" Mischief says, "Are we there yet?" FX says, "Noooo and If you had to go you shoulda done that before we left!" Scrap-Iron wonders idly if he needs to smack Mischief to get her unstuck. Photon braces for landing....or is it impact? Mischief thbts at Scraps. A subaudial whine becomes briefly noticable as the FTL engines cut off and the vessel returns to sublight speed. Scrap-Iron chuckles. The Phantom Cruiser travels onward to Orbit of Junkion. The Phantom Cruiser travels onward to Junkion Spaceport. FX says, "Weeeeeeeeeeeee're hhereeeeeee!" Mischief wooooo woooooos. "Once again, everyone remember where we parked!" Mischief hmmms. "Sunny's coming after me." FX presses the big dramatic unlock the door button. Nothing happens. Photon groans. Mischief laughs at FX. FX says, "Hay Miss u didn't press yer button!" Photon has decided to follow Mischief. Hmmmm, well you used to think he was kinda smart. Mischief says, "I did... you missed it." Scrap-Iron hmms and unbuckles, absently slinging Anna over his shoulder, then kicks the door smartly. The door shakes, then hisses open grumpily. FX says, "Oh do it again!" Photon unbuckles his seat belt and stands up, unsteady. Mischief declicks so she's now visible and heads to the door, right after pushing her button.;) BBBBBllllfffllarpppp! Mischief giggles. Mischief boingy, boingy, boingies around the area. Scrap-Iron says, "Stupid hydralic. Always get's stuck." FX covers his nose, "RUN!" Mischief runs for the door. Scrap-Iron acks! Scrap-Iron disembarks from the Phantom Cruiser. FX disembarks from the Phantom Cruiser. Mischief disembarks from the Phantom Cruiser. Photon disembarks from the Phantom Cruiser. You disembark from the Phantom Cruiser for the Junkion Spaceport... Junkion Spaceport Contents: Photon, Dodge Viper, FX, Scrap-Iron, Junkion Spacecruiser Obvious exits: Fly leads to Sky Above Junkion Spaceport. North2 leads to Batcave. North leads to The Prairie. Photon takes a small leap and changes into his bike form, engine reving. Dodge Viper digs herself a little junk hole instead, spewing scrap (not Scraps) everywhere. Race Bike says, "I figure I might as well _look_ junk . . . well, bike . . . if I'm here." FX says, "I'm Gunna go order some supplies..." Scrap-Iron says, "What d'we need ta pick up, anyhoo?" FX says, "Why don't some of you guys go and collect some stuff for the city !" FX smiles. Dodge Viper hmmms and revs her engine to make it sound like she's roaring the the hole. FX says, "Ok.. anything you want.. what would you like?" Dodge Viper hmmmmmmmmmmmmmms and shoots out of the junk pocket and tries to pounce FX. Dodge Viper misses the little Junkion! Dodge Viper acks. FX acks! Scrap-Iron says, "Hmmm...ah got a list somewheres. Need computer stuff mostly. We'll head off ta the hills and look there, if ya want ta meet us there." The Dodge Viper launches itself into the air and quickly rearranges itself into Mischief. FX shares a Brain with Mischief! Mischief darns. Scrap-Iron grins and Mischief completely misses. Junkion Spaceship comes in for a landing from Orbit of Junkion. Mischief thbbbbbbbts at Scraps again. Scrap-Iron says, "Mah ship!" FX looks at the other shuttle come in, "WHo is that!" Sunstreaker disembarks from the Galactica. Mischief eeps. FX says, "HE STOLE OUR SHIP!" Nightshift disembarks from the Galactica. Sunstreaker steps down from the shuttle Nightshift climbs out. Mischief says, "The evil empire... Sun Vader.^" Sunstreaker says, "Uhhh, ba weep granna weep ni ni bon!" Race Bike remembers accidently stealing a Junk ship about a month ago . . . Scrap-Iron runs over and kisses the Galactica on the nose. "Ya followed me home, ya purty thing....hey, wait a sec. What are ya doin' toolin' around in mah ship?? Scrap-Iron looks at Sunstreaker? Nightshift holds up a fist. "Peace, brothers and sisters!" Sunstreaker points at Nightshift. Scrap-Iron grumbles. "That's it, ah'm changing th' password." Scrap-Iron pats the Galactica absently. Sunstreaker says, "What's going on here?" FX says, "Hiho hi ho forward avanti and go for the gusto kick em when they're up and kick em when they're down.. yah kno what I mean Vern.. Gram yer arms full of scrap and lets Boogie on down." Race Bike recognizes the Battlestar . . . "Hey, didn't _I_ borrow that ship at one point? FX says, "Nooooo.." Mischief thinks.oO(A junk and his ship.;)) Scrap-Iron says, "We're getting parts for somethin'." FX thinks . o O ( That was My ship!) Nightshift hehs. He waves to Mischief. "Yo, Missie, how ya feelin'? Mischief thinks..oO(I want that ship!)^ Sunstreaker thinks . o 0 (Look at this place! It's a mess! I might get scratched!) Scrap-Iron thinks . o O (The Cruiser's your ship! Hands off!! |)) FX says, "Nightshift! Is that you!?" Mischief waves with a grin. "Better now.. the arms are 'holding' up." FX thinks . o O ( nooo not yer ship Scraps.. Photon Took mine!) Scrap-Iron says, "Either that or an unreasonable fascimile." Sunstreaker jumps around, desperatly trying to not scratch himself Scrap-Iron thinks . o O (Oh.) Mischief grins evilly at Sunny. Cyber-Raven . o O (Your Jedi mind tricks don't work on me, boy..) Sunstreaker thinks . o O (Oooh that Mischief is hot!) Race Bike think s.o0O (Oh, yeah, _that_ ship . . . ) FX thinks . o O ( hemm.. I remember when Sunny was a junk.. heh) Mischief thinks..oO(She's gonna bust a gut.:)) Nightshift says, "In the chrome, homes. :)" Sunstreaker holds his hands up and talks junk "Hey boo boo! We got a pic-a-nic basket! Take us to your leader!" Mischief thinks..oO(Attack Sunstreaker=Galvycannon.:)) Race Bike says, "Hey, 'shift! How are you?" Mischief's thought attack fails, ha ha! Anna-Mecha climbs off the white horse... Anna-Mecha creeps into the area. FX thinks . o O ( wow that bot gots bearings of chrome steel.) Scrap-Iron says, "He's out ta lunch. And not here." Anna-Mecha wavies. "Home sweet home." Race Bike makes a note that he has to learn Junk at some time... Scrap-Iron watches a tiny junk fly land on Anna and wake her up...the AMAZING snoring ANNA, ladies and gentlemen!! Nightshift says, "Chillin', homeboy. We ctach that punk Neurios yet?" Anna-Mecha pouts at Scrap-Iron, then lowers her ears. The motorcycle lurches into the air and twists to become Photon! Photon says, "What about Neurios?" Scrap-Iron chuckles and hugs Anna. 'Sorry lass." Mischief frowns at the mention of Neurios. Sunstreaker says, "Guys, we're lost, SCOOBY DOOBY DOOO!!!" Sunstreaker thinks . o O (They weren't so bad to live with, really) Nightshift says, "The dude me an' the others was tryin' to stop last night. He messed up Missie an' Firestone and hacked into the base computers." Anna-Mecha gets hugged. Mischief sighs and noddles, hugging herself. Sunstreaker walks over to Anna and gives her the vulcan peace sign FX turns around throwing out his hands. The air shifts and blurrs around FX. When next you look a small ripple that disappears into nothingness is all you see. FX dissolves into nothingness. Photon gives speaking Junk a shot. "On the next Roman Trent show: Our new Top Ten list: Autobots who used to be Junkions, and the Humans who love them!" Sunstreaker thinks . o O (Their language was pretty weird, yet cool) Out of nowhere, something sneakssneakssneaks! Anna-Mecha watches FX disappear jealously. Photon looks at 'shift. "Really? _He_ set off the alarms and tainted the energon?" Out of nowhere, something drats! FX fades into view! Nightshift says, "Yeah, Coil an' him." Mischief says, "Hey!" Sunstreaker addresses Anna. FX says, "I'll Give you a Huggle!" Photon frowns at Coil's name. "He was there, too?" Sunstreaker says, "I am Sunny-D of Junkion, resistance is futile, now that I'm through talking Junk where the hell are we?" Mischief ooos and takes her huggle. Nightshift says, "Neurios busted 'im from the brig." Nightshift says, "Chances're good those two are in tight, homes." Photon swears. "We never shoulda trusted that Preding Neurios . . . " Photon says, "I didn't like him from the start." Sunstreaker says, "What about his other bros that arrived? should we trust them?" Anna-Mecha ums... FX heads inside. Anna-Mecha says, "No comment" Photon ponders that. Mischief follows FX. FX says, "Gotta check on Hal." FX enters the Junkion Outpost, the metal door closing tightly behind him. Mischief enters the Junkion Outpost, the metal door closing tightly behind her. Nightshift says, "Wouldn't bet my secondary processor on it, man." Nightshift looks around, having never been to Junkion. Photon hasn't either . . . he's getting Vertigo. Nightshift says, "Yo, this... uh... nice planet, y'all." Photon slips on a piece of, well, junk. "Gah...." Anna-Mecha says, "So what do the rest of us do?" Nightshift says, "What you mean, homegirl?" Photon says, "I hope I didn't come all this way for nothing . . . " Nightshift says, "I just came 'cuz 'Streaky needed a pilot." Anna-Mecha says, "What are we all gonna do? Jus' stand 'round?" Photon grins. "Charr, _I'm_ a pilot, and I came along for no good reason . . . Nightshift says, "Yeah, what IS goin' down here, man?" Photon says, "I think they're inside getting supplies." Nightshift nods. "Aw'ight." Photon groans. "I'm getting junk-sick. I gotta lie down . . . " Photon lies down. Anna-Mecha says, "This is a whole lot o' people fer supplies...but it's nice to visit the home land." Anna-Mecha glances at Scrap-Iron. "Coincedence?" From on the floor, Photon groans out "I can't imagine _living_ here. At least on Cybertron, the machinery is all ordered. Here, it's just so . . . random . . . Give me organic surroundings any day." Anna-Mecha paces back and forth. "It's been a minute, what could be takin' them??!?!?" Nightshift transmits a message via radio. From the floor, Photon says "Maybe they got caught in a junkslide ..." Scrap-Iron grins. Nightshift receives a radio transmission. Junk promptly covers Photon. Scrap-Iron says, "We can always start looking for parts up in the mountains, Anna." You hear a muffled "Oh, great." from under the junk. Anna-Mecha grins. "Oooh, lets go." Photon begins to dig his way out. Nightshift transmits a message via radio. Photon says, "Wait for me . . ." Anna-Mecha pokes Scrap-Iron. "Can ah ride the horsy?" Photon pulls himself out of the junkpile. Nightshift says, "Hope I can drive in this stuff if I have to." Photon says, "Hey, I can hit Mach 1, I think I can handle junk sliding around on me . . ." Nightshift says, "Well, some of us hafta settle for 250 mph, homeboy." Photon grins. "Hey, it doesn't matter who tries to kill me, I can always run away! Unless they're jetfighter types...." Scrap-Iron flips into the air, transforming to come down on all fours as a great white stallion... White Stallion says, "Hop on." Anna-Mecha climbs up onto the horse's back... White Stallion rears up slightly. "Hiyo Silver, and away!" White Stallion gallops off! White Stallion heads north to the Prairie. You enter into Junkion HQ. Entrance to Junkion HQ Contents: Double-Take, Nightshift, Race Bike, Scrap-Iron, Anna-Mecha, Dee-Plane Obvious exits: West leads to Corridor. Northwest leads to 10,000 Dollar Pyramid. Scrap-Iron says, "Who's what?" Anna-Mecha points to Dee-Plane. "Him?" Dee-Plane suddenly realizes he's not alone... Double-Take quotes, "Toto, we aren't in Kansas anymore." Nightshift says, "Yo, w'sup?" Scrap-Iron quotes to DP. "Who are you?? What's your operating number??" Anna-Mecha grins. "Hi, Ah'm Anna." Double-Take says, "Your designation?" Anna-Mecha says, "We're headin' ta da Pentagon..." The motorcycle lurches into the air and twists to become Photon! Dee-Plane says, "Dee-Plane, boss, Dee-Plane!" Dee-Plane points to himself. Double-Take quotes, "Well shucks and darn! I'm Double-Take, meet to pleese ya!" Double-Take shakes Dee-Plane's hand rather hard. Nightshift says, "Name's Nightshift, man." Photon raises a hand. "And I'm Photon." Double-Take hyucks hyucks like a hick... some folk'll never eat a skunk, and then again, some folk'll, like CLevus the slack jawed yokel... Dee-Plane smiles at everyone. "Welcome to Fantasy Island" Scrap-Iron says, "Lets go, everyone. FX is waitin;,." Scrap-Iron heads to the main corridor. You head down the long tunnel leading to the Pentagon. Pentagon Contents: Photon, Scrap-Iron, Defender, Mischief, FX, Obvious exits: South leads to Corridor. Tunnel Scrap-Iron says, "What's the plan, Sam?" Defender says, "Hi." Double-Take says, "Uh, where are we going?" Photon says, "Weeeee'rrrreeeee Heeeeerrrrrreeeee......." Double-Take scratches his head. Mischief is peering over FX's shoulder at the computer. Nightshift says, "Yo, this's nice, y'all..." Double-Take quotes, "My friends... we've come home." FX says, "Hal..... Playback please..." FX says, "This is comming from inside Junkion... SOmething The Cyber- Maggots uncovered I don't kno..." Anna-Mecha emerges from the long tunnel from the Pyramid base. Scrap-Iron walks over and listens. Anna-Mecha grins. "hey, guys." Photon cautiously takes a seat near the computer. Hal Plays, "... --- ... ... --- ..." Anna-Mecha's ears twitch. "What's goin' on?" Mischief says, "Inside Junk?" Double-Take takes a seat at the computer terminal, "Hey, Quake 8 - The Final Insult!" Photon perks up. "Old-style Morse code...." Nightshift says, "SOS, right? Distress call?" FX says, "Yes.. it's comming from inside Junkion.." Scrap-Iron nods thoughtfully. "Aye...." Photon says, "So, something's down there...." Mischief says, "And needs help?" Dee-Plane emerges from the long tunnel from the Pyramid base. Photon shrugs. Double-Take says, "Undoubtably." Scrap-Iron says, "Aye again. We'd better see who's in trouble." Defender says, "Morse Code? That's old..." Scrap-Iron quotes. "What's that you say, Lassie? Timmy fell downt he well?" FX says, "The Underground..." Mischief says, "Time to get another Timmy." Double-Take sings, "We're sending our love down the well...." FX says, "That's Where we dumped the toons.." Photon says, "What toons?" Double-Take says, "Toons? We're tiny, we're toony..." Mischief ugggsss... "The toons?" Scrap-Iron erks. "Oh boy, ah hope we didn't stick someone down there accidentally an seal 'em in." Mischief oys. FX says, "Awhile Back.. Toons invaded Junkion..." FX says, "They Can't Be Back!" Anna-Mecha grins. Photon pulls a mini-TV from subspace and does a quick channel-surf to watch toons. "Oh, toons." Defender says, "think their is still some down there" Anna-Mecha says, "That'd suck." FX says, "Can they?" Cyber-Raven flaps to a silent perch in the back of the room, watching intently. Dee-Plane says, "The varmints!" Defender says, "Hey, Galvatron came back, didn't he?" Mischief nodnods. Double-Take says, "It's Star Trek III all over again" FX looks at Dee. "Um.. Hello" Double-Take says, "Except this one HAS taste!" Photon quotes "They've been down there, waiting, lurking . . . " Scrap-Iron says, "Either way, lads and lasses, we'd better see what's up. Can we get down ta th' underground through the island still?" Nightshift says, "Yeah, well, I ain't seein' the Enterprise go up in smoke tonight, y'all." Photon sing-songs "Down, down, to Goblin-town, to Goblin-town we go my lads..." Mischief says, "To boldly go where no Junk has gone before.." Dee-Plane says, "There's an old Earth saying, Jim...'Only Nixon could go to China.'" Double-Take points to a monitor, where something goes down in flames. It's probably a meteor, but who knows... Photon says, "Our mission, should we choose to acccept it . . . " Double-Take says, "But these toons, though... what shows?" Scrap-Iron quotes in his best Khan voice, whispering. "Buried alive.....buried alive...." FX says, "Ok.. Dudes... Lets go down there.. but carefully." Double-Take says, "I'm hoping for some of those super-cool batman cartoons they had in the '90s... first TV I watched." Dee-Plane says, "To boldly go where no one has gone before..." Photon realizes his laser pistol is still in the Iacon training room ... Defender says, "I got the forcefield, who has the light?" Cyber-Raven taps its beak against the edge of the console it's perched on, apparently taking some kind of perverse humor in the whole thing. ... --- ... ... --- ... Mischief says, "Right... we'll do it careful like..." Double-Take sniffs, "It brings a tear in my eye..." Scrap-Iron nods. "Aye. Everyone pick a movin buddy, so no one'll be left behind. Defender says, "I can go first." With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Double-Take says, "Good idea. Don't risk anyone valuable." Double-Take grins. Nightshift transforms into his vehicle mode, a 2002 black Ferrari. Photon picks Mischief. Anna-Mecha fttts at Mischief. Defender smacks DT. Dodge Viper giggles at the Raven. Black Ferrari says, "Anna?" Anna-Mecha says, "Wazzamatter? Too lazy ta walk? :)" Photon takes a small leap and changes into his bike form, engine reving. Dee-Plane jumps up and down. "Oooh! Pick me...pick me!" Defender says, "Who do I follow" Dodge Viper thbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbts. Scrap-Iron grins. "Ah sorta wanted ta go with Anna, Nightshift." FX says, "Ok yer on my team!" Double-Take flips up and with a shifting sound, becomes an imposing warplane Warplane says, "Who do I go with?" Black Ferrari says, "Yo, tha's cool, man." Defender is confused. Sky Lynx arrives from the corridor. Anna-Mecha acks! Dee-Plane says, "Yo yo...homey wassup, yo" FX says, "Lynx!" Defender says, "Sky Lynx? Hi." Anna-Mecha says, "Huge guy, look out!" Race Bike has decided to follow Mischief. Hmmmm, well you used to think he was kinda smart. Warplane says, "Hi Dr. Nick!" The Dodge Viper launches itself into the air and quickly rearranges itself into Mischief. Black Ferrari says, "Finally, a kindred spirit." Warplane says, "Who do I follow, though?" Dee-Plane says, "Gojira!!!!! We run fast now!" Scrap-Iron heads through the doors to the south, which shut with a metallic hiss. Warplane says, "An idiot without a leader is like a day without Duff!" Defender is glad he had his forcefield generator installed all those many years ago Mischief hmmmms. "Should we take anything?" Double-Take flips down from the air, and, with a shifting sound, becomes a robot. Double-Take says, "Ammo." Double-Take says, "LOTS of ammo." Defender says, "DT, I got a disruptor pistol from Twipwire." Double-Take pulls out a few... dozen?... cases from subspace. The black Ferrari shifts and rotates until the Autobot warrior Nightshift stands in its place. Double-Take says, "Who wants ammo?" Nightshift yanks his rifle out of subspace. FX says, "Alright..." Dee-Plane says, "Huh huh...he said ammo..." Cyber-Raven continues tapping quietly in the background, seeming to smirk, if that's possible with a beak. ... --- ... ... --- ... FX says, "Now who going with where and what?" Sky Lynx says, "Ahem, You'll have to excuse my tardiness, the poor launching facilities at the Junkion space port vered me off course,took a few minutes to readjust my navigational system, You chaps should really consider looking into fixing that up a bit." Dee-Plane says, "Quoth the raven...'Eat my shorts!'" Mischief says, "I'll go with ya." Defender mutters to Sky Lynx, "... a... fix..." Nightshift says, "Yo, need a homeboy here, y'all." Double-Take says, "I need a leader!" Double-Take sings, "Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me..." Mischief warms up her holo projectors. Dee-Plane says, "Donald Duck?" Double-Take starts filling up his belt with cartridges. Sky Lynx says, "Well, double take I happen to be the highest ranked autobot here at the moment, now what seems to be the problem?" FX pulls out his gun and smirks at Double Take. Nightshift cranks his rifle to full charge. Mischief laughs at FX. Double-Take says, "I need someone to spelunk with." Sky Lynx says, "You chaps sems to be in a bit of a frenzy" Double-Take says, "I'm assuming that's what we're doing." FX says, "Ok.. Who's with me?" Mischief says, "Frenzy? Where?" Double-Take puts on an ammo-belt and some extra-medical-supplies. FX looks at Mischief. Nightshift says, "'Bout the size of it, 'Lynx." Double-Take waves his hand in the air. Defender says, "Do you think their is going to be dangers down there?" Dee-Plane says, "I'm with ya, Cap'n!" Mischief noddles at FX. "Of course." Double-Take salutes to FX, "Sir." Nightshift says, "Ain't armin' ourselves for a clambake, homes." FX wiggles his gun at Double Take, "Feelin Lucky Punk!" Double-Take says, "Your number 1 has arrived, if you'll have me, captain." Mischief says, "Ummm, clams .... slimey, yet filling..." Cyber-Raven still seems perversely entertained by.. something. ... --- ... ... --- ... Double-Take says, "YOu fired all six shots!" Dee-Plane looks at Cyber-Raven. "W-W-Well everybody knows the bird is the word..." Sky Lynx says, "Would somebody please take the time to actualy tell what the situation is, or am I to leve that up to my own amazing deductive skills?" Defender says, "I have no idea Sky." Defender moves his hand down by his right leg and a slot opens revealing a large gun. He grabs it and holds it in a good grip. Mischief says, "Amazing detective skills, SL." Defender checks his gun. Double-Take sings, "And he picked up a flame-thrower, and he barbecued Blitzen, and he took a big bite and said it tastes just like chicken!" FX says, "Well.. I was playin on Hal.. and I picked up a message...." Double-Take points at the bird. Nightshift says, "The Junks heard an old-style SOS underground. We gonna scope the sitch out." Defender moves his gun down by his leg and replaces it back in its slot. FX says, "The Bird seems to like it." Defender says, "I am ready." Dee-Plane says, "I've lost the bleeps, the sweeps, and the creeps!" Double-Take puts on several over-sized ammo belts, and sticks the rest in subspace. Double-Take says, "Energize, Mr. Data." Nightshift says, "Yep, let's get this party started." Dee-Plane says, "Michael, even in pursuit mode, we won't be able to catch up with them..." Mischief grins at the KR quote. Double-Take says, "No, look! A fjord!" Nightshift says, "Yo, everybody got their homie?" Double-Take snorts, "There's always a river, or a stream, or a fjord..." Defender says, "No." Double-Take says, "Come with us Defender." Defender says, "Somebody needs to pick me" Defender says, "Ok." FX says, "Ok.. The Underground.. Let's go.." Cyber-Raven pauses, sweeping the room with a smugly amused, baleful red gaze. Double-Take says, "Come to the dark side..." Double-Take flips up and with a shifting sound, becomes an imposing warplane FX says, "I'll lead the Way!" Dee-Plane says, "Down, down, and awayyy!!" Warplane says, "Anyone want a ride?" Mischief says, "Daddy daddy, get me out of here...." FX puts his right hand over his face and echos the words, "G-Force Transform!" The area around FX lights up in a spinning multi-colored flash. FX is now in his robots in disgiuse form of a red volkswagen. Nightshift says, "Yo, need a partner, y'all." With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Defender says, "I will take a ride DT" Dee-Plane looks to Nightshift. "You got a friend in me... o/~" Warplane says, "C'mon, Nightshift." Sky Lynx says, "fortunately you chaps have an expert tracker in your midst, although it would be most enlightening if you informed him of what to track." Warplane says, "We need another human shield... err..." Dee-Plane shouts out, "Dee-Plane, boss! Dee-Plane!", and then transforms into a built-for-speed white space-jet. Red Volkswagen says, "Junkions MAXIMIZE! Some cheep Quote I heard... Lets head for the hat it's better out there." Nightshift says, "Coolness, Yo, Dee, you with us, man." Warplane takes Defender. From Warplane Defender says, "I have a shield." From Warplane Defender says, "I have a forcefield." Space-jet says, "I iz down wi' dat, my bother!" Space-jet notes that even if it isn't a quote, it's gotta be in every Fox sitcom. Sky Lynx's white bird/shuttle dissapears into a subspace pocket. his remaining components shift into a monsterous feline, who looks as if he could rip a planet to shreds! Dodge Viper transmits a message via radio to Giant Feline. Giant Feline receives a radio transmission. Nightshift hehs. Giant Feline says, "Lead On I suppose, I'll pick things up as I go." You wade into the dark, murky waters of the Black Lagoon to the west. Black Lagoon Contents: Space-jet, Giant Feline, Black Ferrari, Warplane, Mischief, Red Volkswagen Obvious exits: Fly leads to Sky Above The Black Lagoon. East leads to Shores of Black Lagoon. Southeast leads to Alcatraz. West leads to Assembly Plant. North leads to Gilligan's Island. The black Ferrari shifts and rotates until the Autobot warrior Nightshift stands in its place. The volkswagen starts to spin and twirl rapidly leaving behind a blurr. The area fills with the sounds of whiring and clicking and the famous transfomer noise. Soon FX stands befor you and shreaks, "Smmoookinn!!" Warplane drops Defender. Sky Lynx's form begins to shake. A sudden flash of light and the shifting of seemingly hundreds of parts and the awesome dragon-like creature stands before you! DECEPTICONS BEWARE!!! Nightshift says, "Yo, this's nasty, man..." Small Drone pokes around the area with its long extended arms. Small Drone pokes around the area with its long extended arms. Double-Take flips down from the air, and, with a shifting sound, becomes a robot. Mischief says, "We're in toon town, all right." Small Drone wobbles around looking for building materials. Double-Take says, "Bitchin'!" FX says, "Just Sit right back..." Dee-Plane transforms into robot mode. Cyber-Raven snags its talons on a small outcropping of metal and perches, eyeing the activity smugly. Sky Lynx flies above the goop, "no need to dity myself again." Defender says, "How dangerous are these toons" Small Drone wobbles around looking for building materials. FX says, "Watch yer mouth! This show has a disney Rating!" Small Drone begins work on a new project, a Tower Outpost. Double-Take says, "Oh Disney my **** ** **** ******* ****." Small Drone wobbles around looking for building materials. FX says, "You Are outta Here!" Defender says, "FX, just how dangerous are toons" Mischief says, "Waiter... check please." FX says, "Ohh.. They were Funny.. Yah Yah.." Small Drone wobbles around looking for building materials. Sky Lynx says, "From my personal experience they aren't dangerous at all, but EXTREMELY annoying." Defender grins. Double-Take says, "Like me?" FX sloshes around in the water.. FX heads for the tiny island to the north. Cyber-Raven taps determinedly on the outcropping. ... --- ... Cyber-Raven caws once and flits north. You swim into the deeper waters to the north. Gilligan's Island Contents: Dee-Plane, Defender, Double-Take, Mischief, FX Obvious exits: Fly leads to Sky Above The Black Lagoon. Hidden Cave leads to Underdark. South leads to Black Lagoon. Nightshift swims in from the south. Dee-Plane looks around. "This isn't Fantasy Island..." Double-Take sings, "Just sit right baCK Aand you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip..." FX says, "What?" Small Drone pokes around the area with its long extended arms. Mischief says, "Where are we going?" FX says, "Downtown.." Dee-Plane says, "Back to the future!" Small Drone wobbles around looking for building materials. FX heads downward to the Underdark below. You move downward to the Underdark... Underdark You'd think this was your typical damp and dark cave except for the fact that the walls are made of junk. In fact, so is the ceiling and floor. On the walls are various cave drawings of the Flintstones, Terrible Thunderlizards, and Land of the Lost. Lighting comes solely from the exit outside to peaceful Gilligan's Island. You can even hear the slight echo of the Skipper yelling 'Gilligan...' Contents: Nightshift, Sky Lynx, Dee-Plane, Defender, Double-Take, Mischief, FX Obvious exits: Glowing cavern leads to Pool of Radiance. Outside leads to Gilligan's Island. Mischief looks around cautiously. Cyber-Raven screeches, "CAW!" trailing off in what sounds oddly like bird-laughter. Sky Lynx says, "The "toons" as you refer to them are a strage interdimensional creature, possessing sentience but seeming to lack all common sense whatsoever, however they seem immune to most conventional attacks." Dee-Plane looks up at the raven. "Brandon Lee, in his final appearance..." Defender says, "Invunerable to most attacks?" Mischief nodnods. "They're tough." Double-Take says, "Like me, except I'm anything BUT immune to conventional attacks." You hear a shout from Pool of Radiance... " Aiiiieeeeee! !" FX says, "no not like you.." Mischief eeps. Defender says, "Like Galvatron?" FX jumps! Double-Take says, "Uh-oh..." FX leaves to the Pool of Radiance to the east. You move east to the Pool of Radiance... Pool of Radiance Contents: , Calamari Kid Obvious exits: Blast Doors leads to Battle Bridge. Small hole in wall leads to Mines. Cave leads to Underdark. Anna-Mecha lets out a mighty kitten roar!!! Double-Take CA-CHUNKS his gun, "Time to take out the trash." Anna-Mecha says, "Mew." Calamari Kid eeks!!! Defender moves his hand down by his right leg and a slot opens revealing a large gun. He grabs it and holds it in a good grip. Dee-Plane says, "What the hey...?" Nightshift says, "Who's for seafood, y'all??" Mischief ewwwws at the calamari kid. Calamari Kid flees back to the sludge from wence it came!!!! Sky Lynx says, "I may be wrong Double-Take, but you're flippancy strikes me as a bit on the egotistical side." Photon fires a few shots after the fleeing SquidKid. Defender loads a harpoon into his gun. Anna-Mecha says, "What's a gotisti-cow?" Cyber-Raven seems to snicker. FX says, "What is That!?" Photon pants, leaning against a wall. Scrap-Iron ers. "Well, remember that giant Squid that used ta hang out in the Lagoon? Anna-Mecha grins. Anna-Mecha looks down. "Somethin's movin' under the water!" Calamari Kid leaps into the sludge with a faint. "Mommy!" Mischief ergs and looks at the water. Defender says, "Anybody got a light?" Dee-Plane says, "No way, maaaan..." Nightshift whips his rifle around. "Where??" Dee-Plane grabs his grenade launcher. "Time to fire up the barbie" FX says, "Dude.." Double-Take says, "All right! Time to make some PUS!" The oils parts slightly, then a wave heads towards Mischief. Dee-Plane ewwws. Mischief says, "Hey, wait!" Mischief eeps. Photon crouches down, laser pointed at the water. "Stay away from me, you little piece of squid . . . " Dee-Plane blinks?? Defender successfully activates a powerful protective forcefield around Mischief, shielding her from the next attack. Anna-Mecha quotes, "C3PO, turn them *all* off!" Nightshift says, "Missie! Watchit!!" FX pulls out a Barbie and lights it onfire. Mischief tries to scramble backwards. Double-Take aims his weapon at the oils. Dee-Plane looks to FX. "Scratch that, reverse it." Something flies up and whams into the field. Cyber-Raven draws its head back and regards the gathering regally, almost in disdain. Defender says, "Hold still Misc, you got a forecefield." Photon fires at whatever flew up. Mischief says, "Ummm... eesh.. did the calamari hurt anyone? It's just a little thing." Sky Lynx says, "I may be wrong, but isn't it slightly ridiculous to waste our time fiddling with suck and insignificant creature taht obviously pose no threat whatsoever?" Calamari Kid floats up, his big baby blue eyes looking REALLY dazed... FX says, "Uh.. it's onfire... I can't.." Photon misses. Anna-Mecha grins at Sky lynx. "Yep, that's why it's so fun!" Calamari Kid coos pitifully at Mischief. Dee-Plane dances. "Beach Blanket B-i-i-i-ingo" Photon says, "It jumped on my head. I think it was trying to . . . I dunno, tear it off, or something. It wouldn't let go!" Defender says, "What jumped on your head" Mischief looks around for the something and then reaches to pull the kid in away from the something. FX leans into Mischief, "I think you better stay close to me." Anna-Mecha giggles. Scrap-Iron hmmms. "Actually, ah think it thought ya looked like it's mamma." Nightshift says, "Anybody for fish sticks? " Double-Take winks at FX. Dee-Plane says, "I think he was trying a Vulcan Mind Meld on you..." Photon says, "Yeah, right. Do I _look_ like a squid?" Anna-Mecha ooohs. Defender says, "I got da Weapon Nignt" Double-Take says, "Mind meld? Like Tuna-meld?" Calamari Kid eeps and jumps up into MIschief's arms. "Mommymommymommy!!!' Defender aims his Harpoon loded gun at the fishy Defender says, "Hehe" Mischief giggles... "Uh, no.. not really." Anna-Mecha thought there was a forcefield around Mischief :) Calamari Kid hides against Mischief. Nightshift says, "Hold your fire! It's got Mischief!" Dee-Plane leans on his launcher. "Aww...he thinks you're his momma" Mischief says, "Hey... it's all right... I think..." Double-Take says, "Awww... how cute!" Anna-Mecha says, "Maybe it's Televis' son." Mischief , ":tries to patpat the thing carefully." Defender says, "Aww..How yummy looking (j/k) :)" Scrap-Iron says, "Hmm...little fella must be nearsighted. Can't say ah'm suprised, considering how thick that sludge is." Double-Take shudders, "Now that's a scary thought." He then grins. Calamari Kid purrs against Mischief. Mischief grins. Defender hrmms. Dee-Plane says, "Dogs and cats, living together, mass hysteria!" Defender looks down into the sludge Mischief says, "I'm not taking him home, so we better find his mommy." Defender ties a rope to his harpoon Calamari Kid gives MIschief a BIG WET SLOPPY KISS! Anna-Mecha says, "Scrap killed her." Defender fires straight down into the sludge. The Sludge Bubbles. Mischief acks at the gooey kiss. Photon keeps his distance from the SquidKid. Mischief says, "WHAT?" Scrap-Iron says, "Ah did not!! Dun-can did. And only cause it was tryin' ta eat him." Cyber-Raven's optics glow a bit brighter. <> It turns and begins methodically tapping that irritating tattoo rythmn against the floor of the cavern. Anna-Mecha says, "He's meeeaaaan" Defender watches as his roap keeps going down Mischief grrs at Scraps. Double-Take says, "What is it with that damned bird?" Dee-Plane raises his hand. "Uhh, sir...I don't like the looks of this" Defender whistles. Defender says, "That's deep." Mischief patpatpats the calamari kid. The rope gets totally sucked under. Dee-Plane says, "We're in deep sludge." Defender watches as 7000 meters of rope disapers into the sludge Nightshift says, "Y'know, that bird's workin' on my nerves, y'all." Mischief says, "Watch the rope... umm, too late." Scrap-Iron raises his hands helplessly. "Ah didn't touch her, all ah remember is Dunc-can goin' 'Oh bugger' and getting pulled under, then he came up with abroken tentacle and said he got it. Defender says, "Ug. That's deep." Photon didn't even know there was a rope.... Sky Lynx shakes his head in utter bewilderment of the goings-on around him and mutters something faintly about poeple not taking things seriously enough. Mischief says, "Great... so now what do we do with the little one?" Calamari Kid hops down after cooing against Mischief for a bit and disappears back into the sludge. Defender hrmms and takes a sample of the sludge. Photon says, "Stick him in Subspace." Cyber-Raven taps. ... --- ... ... --- ... ... --- ... Nightshift says, "Ideas, Lynx?" Double-Take wades in knee-deep, "Gack! We can sell it!" Dee-Plane grins. "Tennis, anyone?" Mischief eeps again. "Hey, don't.... " Double-Take says, "Put him up for adoption!" Defender gets out his disruptor pistol and fires at the small sample. The sample of sludge burns. Photon says, "Uh, guys, the SquidKid aside, didnt' we come down here for a reason?" Defender tries to shake the goo off his hands. Anna-Mecha says, "Um, yeah." Mischief peers at the sludge where the kid disappeared. Calamari Kid leaps back down into the sludge so that the TP may continue..what a brave sacrifice, let's give him a big hand! Calamari Kid has left. Sky Lynx says, "No, I'll allow you chaps to get yourselves in over your heads, then save you as I usually do ... it's my usualy cliche, no need to break from tradition." Dee-Plane applauds unknowingly. Defender says, "Its deep and flammable." Nightshift says, "Yo, thanks for thinkin' of us, man." Defender says, "wierd" Dee-Plane says, "It's DIP!!" Defender says, "like a big vat of ..." FX says, "Yer right it is.." Defender says, "Oil." Defender says, "Think it could be oil?" Anna-Mecha grins at Sky Lynx. "Yer so noble an' stuff, lets give this guy a prize." Photon says, "I don't wanna be in here when we set it to burning." Scrap-Iron says, "Now then..the stuff we were callin ya about is that hold there. *points to the small hole to the east*" Mischief says, "You mean we have to go in it?^" FX says, "Dip that is.." Double-Take says, "Oil - petrolium." Double-Take says, "Which is why I use Canolaoil!" FX shakes his head, "The Mines are this way.." Dee-Plane says, "'Eer now, I'd like to buy some petrol" Mischief whews. Double-Take says, "Dip?" Defender moves his gun down by his leg and replaces it back in its slot. Photon says, "This whole place is one big Moltov . . ." Double-Take says, "We've got Dip?" Dee-Plane calls out. "High-ho...!" Double-Take says, "That'd sure be useful..." Defender says, "WAtch your selves ppl" FX leaves to the Mines to the east. FX has left. You move east to the Mines... Mines A cold dark and damp mining shaft illuminated solely by the crack into the goo cavern. Rubble lies strewn everywhere and a mining cart lies nearby turned onto its side. A huge pile of junk blocks any way out going up but there is blocking the way down. Not as if you wanted to see what was down there anyways... Contents: Photon, Sky Lynx, Anna-Mecha, Scrap-Iron, Dee-Plane, Defender, Double-Take, Mischief, FX Obvious exits: Down leads to Mine Shaft. Small hole in wall leads to Pool of Radiance. Photon says, "Wait for me!" Nightshift enters from the Pool of Radiance to the west. FX says, "Hay..." Double-Take says, "Rats, he kept up..." Dee-Plane says, "High-ho, High-ho, it's off to work we go...*whistle*" Double-Take says, "Err I mean thank God Photon's still here!" Mischief comes in, still trying to wipe the sludge off. FX says, "That hole never was there.." Scrap-Iron says, "Ah don't remember this part...anybody got a script?" Photon sticks out his tounge-sensor at DT. Double-Take grins. Dee-Plane says, "Both of them?" Scrap-Iron walks over to the hole curiously. Photon holsters his laser pistol. Double-Take quotes, "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore." Cyber-Raven caws loudly, plainly amused, and perches above the mine entrance, optics glowing the deep red of human blood. Mischief left her script on Cybertron. Mischief casts a holo down the hole to try and light the way. FX hemms.. Scrap-Iron says, "Aye..this is not what ah'd call a regular occurance...well, actually, for Junkion we're battin' about par for th' course, but still...." Photon never got a script.... Dee-Plane pretends to smoke a cigar. "I love it when a plan comes together..." Double-Take says, "Regular?" Mischief says, "See anything now, Scraps?" Double-Take sings, "EVERY-thing you know is wrong..." FX says, "I'll Go down...." Defender says, "I got an idea." Double-Take says, "As will I." Defender says, "Get some of that good and light it for a light" Scrap-Iron leans forward to see if he can see what he can see..... Photon says, "This ain't your father's Junkion." FX says, "I'll tell yah if it safe.." Double-Take says, "Sure you don't want backup?" Scrap-Iron says absently. "Ya know, whenever ah do this, usually something goes horribly wrong.... Dee-Plane says, "Dano, call in for backup" Just then the edge of the hole gives way under Scrap's feet. FX jumps in! Scrap-Iron says, "Yipe?" Mischief whoas. FX heads downward to the Mine Shaft below. FX has left. Mischief says, "Scraps!" You move downward to the Mine Shaft... Mine Shaft A dark, dank, and damp shaft that heads into the bowls of Junkion. The air seems very musty and thick. Junk was used prop up the surface above. Weird drippings of unknowen substance drip from the celing. As you go deeper the junk has become more and more scarse and it turns into rock. The surface seems so far away as it becomes a little chilly down here and it nips at your systems. Obvious exits: Down leads to Underground Cavern. Up leads to Mines. Scrap-Iron falls down, goes BOOM!!! Dee-Plane ewws. Photon enters from the Mines above. Double-Take jumps after Scrap... and falls on him. Dee-Plane says, "Junkions go down the hooole" Scrap-Iron woofs as DT bounces off him. Photon lands awkwardly. Double-Take bounces up, and smacks into Photon in the landing. Cyber-Raven circles around easily, infuriatingly unruffled. <> Mischief enters from the Mines above. Double-Take says, "Watch that first step... it's a lulu..." Mischief ooofs. Defender enters from the Mines above. Photon says, "_Now_ you tell me...." Mischief says, "Everyone okay?" Defender falls in, landing on the ground Giant Feline enters from the Mines above. Defender says, "Ow, by bottem" Double-Take says, "No." Defender stands up Scrap-Iron grumbles. "Ah knew it, whenever ah say something..*shadow of SL appears over him*...erk?" Double-Take says, "But it never stopped me before." Nightshift says, "Yo, this's wack, man." Defender says, "What happened" Photon says, "Whoa, _big_ kittie." Dee-Plane says, "Word up, Nightshift. :)" Scrap-Iron tries to scramble out of the path of descent for Sky.... Cyber-Raven perches on a bit of broken ladder and taps its pattern against the rusted metal a few more times before stopping just to watch. Defender says, "Can we get out?" Double-Take rolls out of the way. Mischief says, "Eeesh, what's that stuff dripping down here?" Giant Feline intensifies his yellow optics, casting a dull light on the area, "Are we ready to proceed with a minimal amount of caution?" Scrap-Iron hmmms. Nightshift says, "Don't know, don't wanna know." Scrap-Iron retracts his right hand, extending a halogen spotlight and shines it around. Defender says, "Need help getting back up?" Defender came prepared. Dee-Plane salutes. 'Caution tossed to the wind, SIR!" Double-Take analyses it, "Cool." Photon wonders outloud in Junkions know what Caution is. FX says, "This ..." Double-Take says, "Interesting indeed." A dank-smelling wind sweeps up through the shaft... wind, undergound? Double-Take says, "Look at all the cool noises this thing makes!" Mischief says, "This what?" Anna-Mecha activates the head light on her chest. Defender laughs. Mischief eeewwws. FX says, "This place... hasen't been seen in.. years..." Double-Take says, "But as for the substance I can't offer a lick of help." FX says, "Nice.. Headlight." Mischief says, "What is it?" Photon turns on the headlight on his forehead. Scrap-Iron hmms. "Ya know...this look like the planet before we started collectin' stuff here... Dee-Plane senses the air. "Somebody's poisoned the water hole!" Photon says, "SO, there was something here _before_ you started collecting?" Double-Take says, "Timmy fell down the well!" Defender grins. Defender says, "Its dark down here" Scrap-Iron says, "Sorta. Mostly rock and a little junk. We sorta added on ta give it that homey appearance." Giant Feline begins sniffing around the area, trying to pick up inconsistant aromas. Scrap-Iron grins. Photon says, "Ah. Who's the cat?" Anna-Mecha looks around. Double-Take says, "Ah, the lived in feeling." Defender turns on his long dormant infrared sight Anna-Mecha smiles. Defender says, "Erg. it don't work" Mischief goes to stick a finger in the new goo. Nightshift says, "Tha's Sky Lynx, man." Defender hits the side of his head Photon says, "Careful." Double-Take says, "Sort of like my quarters, except my quarters probably has a n infestation of some sort." Dee-Plane says, "Nice place, but I wouldn't want to live here." Scrap-Iron accidentally blinds Defender when he turns around and shines his halogen light where the infrared can pick it up. Giant Feline winces and shakes his head in disgust, "smells like ... something dead." Defender falls to the ground. Scrap-Iron says, "Is there anothe rway outta here?" Photon says, "mmmm, roadkill." Dee-Plane says, "It's dead, Jim." Scrap-Iron says, "Ah hear wind?" Cyber-Raven preens its feathers disdainfully. <> Defender welches and you hear echos like their is miles of tunnels Photon _still_ doesn't know who the cat is.... Double-Take says, "He's dead Jim." Double-Take says, "Funeral, or cremation?..." Defender says, "Watch it Scrap." Giant Feline is Sky Lynx everyone would know that. Scrap-Iron hmmms. "Oh, sorry." Mischief icks at the goo and tries to wipe IT off. Scrap-Iron shines the light along the floor, and spots a place where the goop is pooling and disappearing down. "Hey, lookit that...someone pulled th' plug." Mischief says, "ANyone hear any tapping?" Double-Take doesn't even care about the goo Mischief peers down where Scraps is pointing. Double-Take says, "Yeah... where is that?" Photon says, "I got a bad feeling about this. (OOC, well, _some_one had to quote that line....)" Mischief says, "Man, I almost stepped in that." Double-Take says, "What?" Nightshift says, "Nope, jus' us sloshin' round in this stuff." Double-Take steps in the hole. Defender pulls out his disruptor again Defender says, "Want I should burn it?" Double-Take heads downward to the Underground Cavern below. Double-Take has left. You move downward to the Underground Cavern... Underground Cavern The underground is damp as the celing drips some unknowen substance to the floor. The junk is almost gone from the walls and such it is mostly rock now. You have hit rock bottom ha! The cavern is held up with basic junk rock pilliars. A small pool of the drippings is on the floor to the side. There is a opening to a ...another world it seems across the pool of the stuff, a old weak bridge spans across the pool to a set of big iron doors that are sightly ajar...where does it lead? Obvious exits: West over the bridge leads to Mudflats. Up leads to Mine Shaft. Photon says, "I like the inside of Cybertron better." Double-Take lies on the floor, getting up, but unable to move from FX's path of flight... Scrap-Iron looks around, his optic flickering slightly. "This...look like ah should remember it." Defender points to some more goo in the corner Giant Feline gives the cyber-raven an annoyed look, "Does anyone know WHY that thing is following us around? Photon hums 'A Whole New World" to himself. Mischief gets herself up and goes over to look at it. Scrap-Iron says, "Overdeveloped sense o' drama?" Scrap-Iron shrugs. Nightshift says, "I dunno, homes, an' I don't like it." Dee-Plane says, "He followed me home...can I keep him, mom?" A hideous, groaning moan emerges from the large iron doors, accompanied by another gust of foul-smelling air. FX steps on Double-Take's Face in the goop. Double-Take says, "Chicken!" Scrap-Iron eeps. Photon says, "I don't like that...." Double-Take says that muffled. Nightshift says, "Didn't like that either." FX says, "Whoops.." Mischief gahs at the doors. FX says, "Sorry.." Dee-Plane says, "The Colonel's secret recipe! We've finally found it!" Scrap-Iron says, "Smells like blot." Double-Take gets out of the goo, "Way to try to kill me FX... *ptoo* Giant Feline looks at Double-take, "oh don;t you start again .. " Cyber-Raven seems to laugh, in its creepy birdlike way. Double-Take grins. Photon presses up against the nearest wall. "I'd prefer door number two, thank you very much." Scrap-Iron says, "Hmm...well, where's yer sense o' adventure, lad?" Photon says, "I left it on Cybertron." Dee-Plane slides on up to the raven casually. "So, bird, like, what's the word, man?" Scrap-Iron begins picking his way carefully across the bridge. Mischief wishes she could turn down the olfactories a bit. Photon starts to follow, also slowly. Giant Feline coughs and hacks, "For the love of all that's sacred, this place stinks of the inferno!" FX covers his nose and walks to the bridge. Double-Take says, "Yeah, ain't it great!" Cyber-Raven blinks mildly at Dee-Plane and taps the pattern against the floor again once, then flits up around the ceiling of the cavern. Double-Take isn't bothered at all... Double-Take actually seems to LIKE it... Defender has reconnected. Photon says, "This place is a VR tour of Charr, isn't it..." Scrap-Iron frowns as he gets onto the bridge. "Hmm...ah'd say we should take this bridge one bit at a time, if possible. Doesn't look like it's gonna support more than one o' us. Dee-Plane says, "Fox news uncovers the story of Jeffrey Daumer..." Double-Take says, "I can fly over it." Defender says, "I can light up the place if ya want?" Photon is already on the brige behind Scraps..... FX says, "Excuse me.." Defender grins FX backs up so Scrap can get by. Double-Take says, "I don't see what you guys have a problem with this place... nice, musty odor." Mischief gets in the conga line behind FX. Defender says, "Uh... are you shure that bridge is safe" Double-Take flips up and with a shifting sound, becomes an imposing warplane Nightshift says, "I'm-a make hot wings outta that thing in a minute..." Photon says, "Of course we're not sure." Scrap-Iron says, "No. That's why ah said we should do one at a time." Warplane engages his hover-mode, and hovers over the bridge. FX says, "I was.." Defender smiles Scrap-Iron makes it across to the doors and turns to face the others. "Be careful, gang." Warplane says, "If anyone wants a ride, just grab on!" FX hurmps. Defender grabs onto WArplane Dee-Plane trembles. "I'm not goin' in there, right, Scoob?" Defender has left. Warplane gets within arm reach of anyone. From Warplane Defender smiles Photon figures it'll be easier flying, and grabs hold of the Warplane. Defender has arrived. Warplane drops Defender. FX stomps over the bridge. Mischief says, "Yah, Scraps.. if it can hold you, it'll hold anyone." Scrap-Iron says, "Anybody got a DP snack on 'em?" Defender falls out of DT Warplane says, "Uh, one at a time!" Defender says, "I wanted a ride ;)" The bridge makes a fearful creaking noise and gives slightly. FX smiles back at mischief. Cyber-Raven caws hoarsely. <> Defender says, "I will cross myself" Mischief oh-nos. Warplane says, "OK then... wait here." Mischief says, "Come back." Warplane says, "I'll ride you over..." Defender moves his hand down by his right leg and a slot opens revealing a large gun. He grabs it and holds it in a good grip. Scrap-Iron says, "Er....is it just me, or is tha' bird getting irritatin'?" Warplane says, "Whoa, I'm getting some bad vibes..." Giant Feline says, "Oh it talks, how convenient" There's a faint cracking noise from the bridge... FX pushes to the front. Mischief says, "FX!" Dee-Plane tries to communicate to the raven. "Me Dee-Plane...you...?" Warplane quotes, "I probably shouldn't have eaten that packet of gravey powded I found in the parking lot!" Defender starts his forcefield up and starts to walk across the bridge Mischief tries to catch him. Scrap-Iron says, "Guys, now might be a good time ta get across th' bridge." Mischief misses the little Junkion! =) FX is in the middle. Dee-Plane says, "Cross it? What you want to cross it for?" Mischief says, "Okay... good plan.. RUN FX!" Scrap-Iron looks worried. Dee-Plane waits to be last in line. :) Photon hangs onto the Warplane for all he's worth (which isn't much). FX puts his right hand over his face and echos the words, "G-Force Transform!" The area around FX lights up in a spinning multi-colored flash. FX is now in his robots in disgiuse form of a red volkswagen. Mischief runs after him. Warplane hovers up. "ANYONE WHO WANTS A RIDE, GRAB ONTO PHOTON!" Defender slowly walks across the bridge Nightshift grabs onto DT. Red Volkswagen speeds across. Splintered cracks begin crisscrossing across the bridge. Dee-Plane grabs onto SOMEONE. With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Defender says, "Slow down! :)" Dee-Plane shouts out, "Dee-Plane, boss! Dee-Plane!", and then transforms into a built-for-speed white space-jet. Warplane strains his system, barely able to hold the load. He hovers over the bridge slowly. The volkswagen shifts and turns into a imposing robot form. A bright light flashes, "Bionics on!!!!" FX stands there in front of everyone a glint sparkling off his helm. Dodge Viper races after him at top speed.^ Giant Feline says, "thins reminds me of some poorly made earthen B-movie ... which seems to be the only ones I catch when i actually watch television." Photon winces as he remembers his shocks are still sore.... Anna-Mecha floats. Dodge Viper says, "Hurry guys!" Space-jet flies over the bridge, watching everyone. FX jumps up and looks to the otherside as he stumbles into the door. The bridge begins to crumble under the tires of those on it. Defender is almost across after everybody gets across Scrap-Iron catches FX, steadying him. Anna-Mecha flies. "Who needs a lift?" Warplane floats over, slowly... finally landing on the other side. He lets the passangers off and heads for Defender, "Grab on!" Space-jet reaches the other side. Dodge Viper eeps. Nightshift jumps off. Photon lands safely on the other side. The Bridge falls in Dee-Plane transforms into robot mode. Another eerie wail emerges from the door. Dee-Plane drops to the ground. Nightshift says, "Too close, y'all." Dodge Viper dohs. Defender falls past your sight Warplane says, "Defender!" Photon backs away from the door, almost falling over the edge, catching himself at the last second. With a rumble the bridge crumbles and collapse completely intot he black depths below. A Harpoon shoots up out of the dark and hit the ceiling Scrap-Iron erks. "Grab him! Double-Take flips down from the air, and, with a shifting sound, becomes a robot. Defender says, "I got mt self" The Dodge Viper launches itself into the air and quickly rearranges itself into Mischief. Defender climbs up Photon says, "Shot in the dark...." Defender jumps to the side FX says, "Missy!" Mischief whews. "There goes the escape route. Defender retracts his harpoon Double-Take kneels down, hurt a bit. Photon has decided to follow Mischief. Hmmmm, well you used to think he was kinda smart. Defender moves his gun down by his leg and replaces it back in its slot. Mischief drags herself from the edge. Anna-Mecha frowns. Double-Take says, "Ugh..." The great iron doors creak softly. Giant Feline says, "please clear the way, I'm coming over" Dee-Plane helps Double-Take up. "Need a hand?" Double-Take says, "Frame damage." Double-Take says, "Yeah, thanks." Giant Feline backs up slightly Double-Take accepts the help. Scrap-Iron nods. 'Everyone better move ta th' side so Sky can get o'er. Nightshift moves aside. FX studies the door. Double-Take moves over slowly, in quite a bit of pain. Defender walks Mischief grabs onto FX to pull herself up and skittles outta da way. Scrap-Iron steps back to clear a landing spot. Dee-Plane helps Double-Take to the side. A gust of cold, damp air swirls from the portal across the landing.. Defender just looked at you. Double-Take says, "Thanks, man." Giant Feline charges the Chasm and leaps arching high in the air and clearing the deep trench easily, landing with a thunderous *WHUMP* Scrap-Iron shivesr slightly and looks at the door. 'That door just SCREAMS creepy." Defender says, "A door?" Defender walks over to knock Mischief nodnods at SI. Photon says, "If that door screams, I'm leaving." Double-Take manages to get up, slowly. FX is infront of The door. Scrap-Iron quotes. "Knock, and the door will open..." Double-Take says, "I'd like to see you try." Defender knocks upon the door to Mudflats. Mischief says, "Open Sesame?" Scrap-Iron says, "If it's a polite door, at least." Defender smiles Double-Take grins. Giant Feline comments smugly looking back at the gap, "who needs bridges?" FX says, "SO.. Scraps... Were you alive to kno what this is?" Defender says, "Sky, think you can open the door?" Anna-Mecha quotes, "Share your past, old man." Scrap-Iron frowns quietly. "Ah'm thinking, lad, I'm thinkin...it LOOKS familiar..." Photon quotes "Behind this door, lies your deepest fantasies and darkest nightmares...." The door swings silently open, enveloping everyone in a sudden outpouring of dank, swirling mist. A vaguely decayed smell wafts out. Defender says, "Cool" Photon pews. Double-Take says, "Mmm, what's cooking?" Nightshift says, "Whew... nasty stench, man." Mischief says, "EWwwwww, man.. someone needs to clean house." Photon says, "Smells . . . organic." Double-Take actually seems to LIKE it. Scrap-Iron coughs and gags. "Ach! I'd remember the smell, ya'd think. Nay, ah can't remember." Anna-Mecha quotes, "Weeeeeeeee!!!! nobody go in there!!!!!" FX steps into the mist. Dee-Plane says, "Woah...who forgot to take the clothes out of the washer?" Dee-Plane phews. FX leaves to the Mudflats to the west. FX has left. Giant Feline shakes his head in disgust, a small whirr is heard as he shuts down his olefactory sensors, "this is getting ridiculous." Mudflats The ground instantly turns to mush as you walk in it, it's like treading through oatmeal. The place is very dismal looking a slight mist swirls around. The cold stone walls seem out of sight from it being so darklike. Echoing through-out the area is the sounds of dripping, it sends a shiver down your spine. Obvious exits: North leads to Mudflats. East leads to Underground Cavern. SPLASH! Scrap-Iron iscks and nearly skids in the mud. Defender starts to sink into the mud Double-Take wades through, not troubled at all. Something slithers nearby. Defender says, "Sigh, why me" Anna-Mecha starts to fly again to avoid the mess. Mischief says, "Are we sinking.....ack.." Nightshift says, "Yo, this's nasty stinkin' stuff, man..." Photon tries to keep his knees above surface. "Eew." Defender is up to his waist, "A Bit of help here" Scrap-Iron says, "Aye...worse than th' sludge, an' ah didn't think that was possible." Dee-Plane says, "I have a bad feeling abouts this, Quicks Draws." Photon takes a small leap and changes into his bike form, engine reving. Defender takes matters into his hands again Race Bike "grab on, Defender. Defender moves his hand down by his right leg and a slot opens revealing a large gun. He grabs it and holds it in a good grip. Mischief grabs hold of Defender and gives him a good yank Defender says, "oh . ok" The ground rumbles quietly as though uneasy about something. Race Bike says, "Or not." Defender moves his gun down by his leg and replaces it back in its slot. Scrap-Iron grimaces and carefully makes his way over to Defender, his white armor getting caked with mud. Giant Feline says, "for the love of Primus, more muck ... I seem destined to be plagued by untidyness." Mischief says, "This is no cave!" <> Defender gets a wierd feeling Dee-Plane looks down...and decides to move quickly. Scrap-Iron whoas. Double-Take says, "It's paradise!" Race Bike says, "Is anyone else hearing that?" Defender says, "Computer, shields." the Computer says, "Yes sir." Defender successfully activates a powerful protective forcefield, shielding him from the next attack. Dee-Plane says, "It's Accounting!" The motorcycle lurches into the air and twists to become Photon! Nightshift says, "EVERYBODY OUTTA THE POOL!!" Mischief trudges out of the muck. Double-Take says, "Mud, junk, and a creepy voice!" Scrap-Iron says, "Ya mean that evil voice in our heads tellin' us ta turn back? Nope."" Photon leaps for safety . . . Double-Take says, "TAnd to top it all off, a dumb birdy-bot and a creepy phsycic-phsycho-dude!" . . . and can't find anything. Oh, great. Defender says, "Any of you see stalagmites?" Mischief says, "Everyone out?" Defender says, "ot tights?" Dee-Plane is out, holding his head. "The voices in my head, man...." Double-Take slogs through the muck, completely covered in it. Double-Take says, "I thought I told oyu to get off that stuff!" Mischief yanks her feet out, trying to find stable ground. Scrap-Iron looks around. "Can't say that ah do, at that...then again, the mites are probably buried.' Photon is lighter, and so doesn't sink as much. Scrap-Iron is still out a ways in the mud, looking around. Defender says, "I had this wierd feeling this was an anminal ;)" Defender says, "ya know, as in were in its mouth" Mischief says, "Scraps.. come outta there." Defender says, "Real wierd" Photon says, "Jane, get me outa this crazy thing!" Anna-Mecha's wings flap flap flap flap flap Defender grabs photon A coven of bats explodes out of a stand of bare treelike constructs not too far away. Dee-Plane says, "Aw, no...not sand worms...not now..." FX treds thru the mud. Dee-Plane shouts out, "Dee-Plane, boss! Dee-Plane!", and then transforms into a built-for-speed white space-jet. Nightshift ducks his head. Anna-Mecha acsk, ooofs, urk, ut-oh, arghs... FX says, "Yikes!" Scrap-Iron's brow furrows a bit. "Ah KNOW ah saw this somewheres.... Defender grins as he got a forcefield Space-jet says, "Fly the friendly skies!" FX falls back into the Mud Giant Feline steps through the muck grumbling loudly about dirt and voices and corny one-liners Mischief watches the bats curiously. Photon says, "Uh, why'd you grab onto me?" Anna-Mecha's wings make a stronger breeze while she fights the bats off. "Doh, when did we get bats?" Mischief dohs and grabs at FX. Scrap-Iron tries to grab for FX as he slides past. Space-jet offers a lift out of the mud-stuff... Mischief succeeds in grasping FX, throwing him off-balance. Defender mutters to FX, "do... this... flamable..." Double-Take swipes at the bats, trying to fend them off. "Aw, great, I specifically said NO BATS!" FX hangs onto Mischief's Arm =) Anna-Mecha quotes, "Mynocks!!! Better check to see if there's more of them, they might be chewin' on the power cables." You hear a vague rumbling in the distance, like the sound of 100,000 people saying "Whop" at the same time. No, not quite like that.. you can't quite make it out.. Mischief nabs FX first and tries to pull him up. FX mutters to Defender, "I... think..." Defender sighs and draws his disruptor and starts to pick the bats off one by one Photon says, "I really don't like this." Anna-Mecha says, "Woop, there it is" Mischief says, "Ummm, Luke? We've got company?" Nightshift says, "This's gettin' TOO slaggin' weird." Defender has reconnected. Defender sighs and draws his disruptor and starts to pick the bats off one by one Scrap-Iron begins stompin around a bit, looking for holes. "Weird. Ya'd think the water would fill th' room by now." Anna-Mecha's sword is summoned. "Bat soup?" She swishes it around, tryin' to struggle with with the nasty little things. "ha! Lousy rats with wings, guess what? We cats got wings too now, muhahahaha!!!" Mischief says, "Hey, don't kill them!" Defender says, "ok" Defender puts his disruptor away The bats scatter fearfully, flitting off in all directions. Scrap-Iron looks up. "Anna, d'ya see anythin' up where you are?" Defender never hit once Anna-Mecha says, "Wings, lots and lots of wings!!!" Photon says, "I want to go home now, I _really_ don't like this...." Double-Take shoots upwards in the cavern, in order to scare off the bats. He gets hit in the head by the shrapnal and falls down. Giant Feline jerks his head around stepping towards FX and reaching into the muck after him Mischief goes back to trying to pull FX out. Double-Take groans getting up, "Is this the bus to saint louis?" Dee-Plane goes back to trying to give bots who don't need lifts, a lift. Scrap-Iron keeps poking around in the muck. FX um.. is out =) Giant Feline fiddles in the mud around Fx's leg trying to find the offending Junkion theif. FX is on yer arm Missy =) Photon manages to keep from seeking too much because of his lower weight . . . lucky him. Mischief ooos and has a date now;) Defender says, "What now" Scrap-Iron says, "Did ya ever have the feelin' that somethin' REAL nasty and evil with big red eyes is gonna jump out at ya an try ta hack ya ta scrap?"" Nightshift says, "Fight or flee, 'Lynx?" Defender says, "heh" Nightshift says, "Right about ow, homes." Photon says, "In here? Yep, I do, SI."" Anna-Mecha wonders if there's still bats flying around. Double-Take says, "Yeah, every time I look at a salad-shooter commercial." Scrap-Iron nods quietly and looks around. "Good, then ah'm not th' only one." Dee-Plane says, "Spatula City!" Cyber-Raven seems to snicker, perching smugly in one of the bare metal trees. Anna-Mecha flashes her headlight left and right. Defender says, "Personaly I think your all afrade of nothing :)" The rumble in the distance seems to be getting somewhat louder. FX says, "Let's Go tae a tunnel and see where we come up.." Scrap-Iron says, "Ah don't see anythin' in here...er...except that rumble." Scrap-Iron says, "An that's more of a hearin' thing, actually." Defender says, "Lets go north" Defender heads north Double-Take points into the darkness. Photon says, "I hate loud rumbles. First a metalquake, now what?" Mischief says, "Tunnel?" Scrap-Iron quotes. 'Don't like this...gotta nasty feeling, like a freight train is comin' straight for me..." Anna-Mecha says, "Little did they know that they have just entered a place where reality has taken a left turn. A place where science has no meaning, a place where dimensions have no limit. That's right, they're in...the Twilight zone. DOo doo doodoo..." Mischief giggles. Photon says, "I feel like a kitten at a pit bull convention." Cyber-Raven fixes each of you in its gaze for a bare moment, one at a time, then preens itself again. <> Defender walks into teh darkness to the north as you loose site of him Mischief starts trudging throught the muck again. Double-Take says, "Defender?... where'd you go?..." Mischief contemplates turning back. Defender yells, "in here" Double-Take follows blithily. Double-Take leaves to the Mudflats to the north. Double-Take has left. Mischief naaaaaaaaahs. Photon says, "I'm starting to understand that voice. It's my common sense...." You move north to the Mudflats... Mudflats Obvious exits: East leads to Mudflats. South leads to Mudflats. Defender says, "wierd" Defender says, "a windmil" Photon says, "No, it's a knight! Come, Sancho!" Double-Take says, "I don't like this... evil things, man... evil..." Defender has partially disconnected. Mischief hmms and looks at the windmill Dee-Plane enters from the Mudflats to the south. Dee-Plane has arrived. Dee-Plane has entered the building! (Thank you very much...thenk you) Defender thinks of Don Quohote You hear a sudden, loud *splash* out of the mist. Scrap-Iron pulls his left hand into his arm, replacing it with a umbrella and holds it over his head to keep the worst of the dripping off him, shining the light on his right arm around.. Anna-Mecha flapflapflaps and lands before the windmill. Mischief jumps at the noise. FX says, "Splash!?" Defender sees if the door to the windmil is open FX looks around! Double-Take says, "Yeah, I hated that movie too..." Defender knocks upon the door to Windmill. You hear footsteps running swiftly away. Dee-Plane feels the goo dripping on him. "Vy am I all drippings vith goo?" Double-Take says, "Wha?..." Defender says, "East" Defender says, "I heard something tward the east" Double-Take hears the splashing noises. "Where'd they go?" The rumble in the distance stops suddenly. Mischief says, "We're not alone" Photon says, "Then we go west, right?" Nightshift says, "Got a feelin' we've found what we're lookin' for..." Dee-Plane says, "IT is out there..." FX says, "The Truth is out there..." Anna-Mecha says, "Fx, should Ah check out the inside o' the windmill?" Scrap-Iron quotes. "The truth is out there...Where the monsters are." Dee-Plane says, "What ARE we lookin' for?" Double-Take says, "Well, I'm heading east." Giant Feline says, "had i known the underside of Junkion was so absolutely disgusting, I'd have thought twice and nipped curiousity in the bud." Photon quotes "Where the wild things are...." Double-Take says, "Anyone with me?" Anna-Mecha quotes, "These aren't the droids you're lookin' for." Defender says, "I will go." Scrap-Iron says, "Whoever sent that SOS." Defender has left. Defender climbs into the windmill. Nightshift says, "I'm down, DT." FX says, "Anna.. Go Ahead.." Everything remains eerily silent for several minutes. Defender climbs out of the cabin. Defender has arrived. Photon remembers the SOS. "Yeah, someone's in here....let's go. Defender says, "Nothing" Anna-Mecha thumbs up. Dee-Plane says, "It's toooo quiet." Anna-Mecha has left. Anna-Mecha climbs into the cabin. Defender says, "Except a bunch of pots on the stove" Defender says, "Somebody lives here" Mischief says, "Yah... too quiet." Double-Take says, "Anyone else?" Scrap-Iron frowns and looks east. "Well, only one way ta go, then." With a sudden, explosive howl of noise, a dark shape looms up over the horizon!