In the cellblock, all was quiet. Moving quickly from cell to cell, they checked each one until they found what they were looking for on the lower level, Jo.
Jess stepped forwards and cast a spell to create a crushing field of force under the door. As the door groaned under the strain, Ellie stepped forward and grasped it by the barred window. Muscles rippling under her fur, she heaved, and with both the strain of the crushing field and the lateral forces applied by Ellie, the reinforced door gave way with a shriek of tortured steel.
As Ellie threw the door aside, Jess dispelled the crushing field and Inago rushed through the door to Jos side. Jo-Chan! Chikushoo!
Following Inago, Jess and Ellie stepped through the door and quickly moved to her side. Kneeling quickly beside her, Jess checked Jos vital signs. After a few moments, she heaved a sigh of relief. Physically, shes OK I think Just knocked out; but Quanta shes lost quanta
Behind her, Ellie started to curse in Kheldian. Raising her voice, she started yelling almost intelligibly and blasted a smoking hole in the side of the cell wall. Getting to her feet, Jess turned to face her lover, Ellie! ELLIE!
Seeing she was having no effect, she took a deep breath, Mikoshi!
Immediately, Ellie stopped and turned to face Jess, her angry expression slowly softening. You have realised at last then, Shokushu?
Flushing visibly at the mention of her Kheldian partner, Jess fired off a quick question, How long have you been here?
Since the fight began. Ellies restrictions stop her from battling efficiently, I am not so restricted, nor is the feline, Mogs. He too is here, and has been enjoying the fight immensely
Wheres Ellie? I want to talk to her!
Ellie, or rather, Mikoshi, shook her head, She is sleeping. When this is over, she will awake, not before.
Frowning, Jess studied Mikoshi. A part of her knew this being, but he seemed different, harsher than her Kheldian memories indicated. Certainly, hed never been such a ferocious fighter
Frowning, Jess looked the figure of her fiancé over. How can you be here? Voyd destroyed you Well, most of you anyway.
Ellies essence has been reformed many times since then Shokushu, and with each reformation, a little of me is restored. I am still not as I once was, I can only appear like this at times of extreme stress, but I grow stronger each time Ellie falls in battle.
And your intentions?
Smiling, Mikoshi reached a hand towards Jess, palm upwards. Have no fear Shokushu, I will never try to harm Ellie, or anyone she cares for. Far from it, for I too care for you all.
Confused, Inago looked from Ellie to Jess and back again, somewhat frustrated that once again, no-one was explaining to him what the hell was happening. Muttering his annoyance, he turned to leave the cell, and froze; they were not alone.
Uh Guys Heads up
Whirling around to look through the door, Jesss eyes widened as she took in the sight of dozens upon dozens of enemy troops, and at the front, battered and clutching a shattered arm, stood Langdon.
Spitting blood, Langdon snarled, his face a mask of hatred. How touching, but its time for you to pay the price for what youve done. Nodding to his troops, a detachment of six sappers knelt and unslung their rifles, taking aim at the trio.
The Cockroach Kid is dead, but you women Youre gonna die real slow Were gonna have some fun with you first, especially you, witch! As he spoke, a group of 4 Hercules titans powered their weapons, taking aim at Inago.
Ellie moved swiftly to the rear of the cell, and bent down to pick up Jo; then deposited her gently in Jesss arms. Looking into the eyes of her lover, Jess nodded in understanding; they were going to die here. Im sorry love, looks like were going to miss our wedding.
Ellie smiled and slowly shook her head. Ellies story is not yet ended Shokushu; do you trust me?
Jess glanced at Inago and Jo, then looked once more at Langdon and his troops; finally, she nodded. I trust you.
Then both of you, take my hands. Ellie reached her hands out to Jess and Inago, and as they took a hand each, she turned to face the assembled enemy troops. You will not receive satisfaction here this day Malta, nor any other day. All you will receive is your just rewards for what you have done.
Langdon snarled, and called for his men to open fire. As the hail of energy weapons, missiles, grenade and bullets streamed into the cell, Mikoshi focused her power, and the group of heroes partly faded from view. The wave of destruction passed through them, only to obliterate the rear wall of the cell.
The group of heroes floated gently from the ground and drifted slowly through the outer walls of the cell, as if they were ghosts. Ellies body began to glow brightly as Mikoshi focussed her power further, and the enemy troops held their hands in front of their eyes, trying to block the glare. Finally, with a sudden surge of power, there was only light.
(( Hope you're enjoying the story so far... Fifth and final part tomorrow! ))
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
In the cellblock, all was quiet. Moving quickly from cell to cell, they checked each one until they found what they were looking for on the lower level, Jo.
Jess stepped forwards and cast a spell to create a crushing field of force under the door. As the door groaned under the strain, Ellie stepped forward and grasped it by the barred window. Muscles rippling under her fur, she heaved, and with both the strain of the crushing field and the lateral forces applied by Ellie, the reinforced door gave way with a shriek of tortured steel.
As Ellie threw the door aside, Jess dispelled the crushing field and Inago rushed through the door to Jos side. Jo-Chan! Chikushoo!
Following Inago, Jess and Ellie stepped through the door and quickly moved to her side. Kneeling quickly beside her, Jess checked Jos vital signs. After a few moments, she heaved a sigh of relief. Physically, shes OK I think Just knocked out; but Quanta shes lost quanta
Behind her, Ellie started to curse in Kheldian. Raising her voice, she started yelling almost intelligibly and blasted a smoking hole in the side of the cell wall. Getting to her feet, Jess turned to face her lover, Ellie! ELLIE!
Seeing she was having no effect, she took a deep breath, Mikoshi!
Immediately, Ellie stopped and turned to face Jess, her angry expression slowly softening. You have realised at last then, Shokushu?
Flushing visibly at the mention of her Kheldian partner, Jess fired off a quick question, How long have you been here?
Since the fight began. Ellies restrictions stop her from battling efficiently, I am not so restricted, nor is the feline, Mogs. He too is here, and has been enjoying the fight immensely
Wheres Ellie? I want to talk to her!
Ellie, or rather, Mikoshi, shook her head, She is sleeping. When this is over, she will awake, not before.
Frowning, Jess studied Mikoshi. A part of her knew this being, but he seemed different, harsher than her Kheldian memories indicated. Certainly, hed never been such a ferocious fighter
Frowning, Jess looked the figure of her fiancé over. How can you be here? Voyd destroyed you Well, most of you anyway.
Ellies essence has been reformed many times since then Shokushu, and with each reformation, a little of me is restored. I am still not as I once was, I can only appear like this at times of extreme stress, but I grow stronger each time Ellie falls in battle.
And your intentions?
Smiling, Mikoshi reached a hand towards Jess, palm upwards. Have no fear Shokushu, I will never try to harm Ellie, or anyone she cares for. Far from it, for I too care for you all.
Confused, Inago looked from Ellie to Jess and back again, somewhat frustrated that once again, no-one was explaining to him what the hell was happening. Muttering his annoyance, he turned to leave the cell, and froze; they were not alone.
Uh Guys Heads up
Whirling around to look through the door, Jesss eyes widened as she took in the sight of dozens upon dozens of enemy troops, and at the front, battered and clutching a shattered arm, stood Langdon.
Spitting blood, Langdon snarled, his face a mask of hatred. How touching, but its time for you to pay the price for what youve done. Nodding to his troops, a detachment of six sappers knelt and unslung their rifles, taking aim at the trio.
The Cockroach Kid is dead, but you women Youre gonna die real slow Were gonna have some fun with you first, especially you, witch! As he spoke, a group of 4 Hercules titans powered their weapons, taking aim at Inago.
Ellie moved swiftly to the rear of the cell, and bent down to pick up Jo; then deposited her gently in Jesss arms. Looking into the eyes of her lover, Jess nodded in understanding; they were going to die here. Im sorry love, looks like were going to miss our wedding.
Ellie smiled and slowly shook her head. Ellies story is not yet ended Shokushu; do you trust me?
Jess glanced at Inago and Jo, then looked once more at Langdon and his troops; finally, she nodded. I trust you.
Then both of you, take my hands. Ellie reached her hands out to Jess and Inago, and as they took a hand each, she turned to face the assembled enemy troops. You will not receive satisfaction here this day Malta, nor any other day. All you will receive is your just rewards for what you have done.
Langdon snarled, and called for his men to open fire. As the hail of energy weapons, missiles, grenade and bullets streamed into the cell, Mikoshi focused her power, and the group of heroes partly faded from view. The wave of destruction passed through them, only to obliterate the rear wall of the cell.
The group of heroes floated gently from the ground and drifted slowly through the outer walls of the cell, as if they were ghosts. Ellies body began to glow brightly as Mikoshi focussed her power further, and the enemy troops held their hands in front of their eyes, trying to block the glare. Finally, with a sudden surge of power, there was only light.
(( Hope you're enjoying the story so far... Fifth and final part tomorrow! ))
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.