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A large group of pirates proceeded through the lab after entering through the hatch. They all held cutlasses, pistols, rifles, some forms of weaponry, except for the group carrying seven unconscious people, two of which, their old captain and his first mate. They proceeded through a series of doors that led to the lower levels of the mnansions and were greeted by men in lab coats, tazers on their belts, and some armed with Benelli shotguns, or AKs, or some higher form of weaponry that was capable of blasting through anything that might cause problems. One man observed the captives and nodded, another coming forth with a large bag filled with hundreds of large bills of money. "Alright then, just drop them off and be on your way, the deal is complete." The one who had checked the people said simply. The pirates all left quickly, one man carrying the money, the one who had planned the mutiny, while the rest of his new crew watched out carefully, making sure nothing got them. "Alright, get them to the lower levels where the damned experiments can get them. And hurry. I don't want anything slipping through and getting at us." He ordered, a few men carrying the captives into the lower areas of the lab, dumping them there.

After he was dumped off, Ben came to rather quickly, feeling the swollen cheek the rifle had smacked him on. "Dammit... I knew I should've killed him the first time he tried to steal some of our treasure..." He swore, his voice muffled from the swollen cheek. He went about stirring the others, trying to wake them up, he knew what horrors lay on this island, and he knew he'd need the other six if he was going to survive. At the least, he'd need Jane.

Rush woke up, feeling his stomach give one violent heave as he was kicked there, rather roughly, by Ben. He didn't vomit though, luckly, and he stood, rather angry, and held the boy up by his collar. "Listen... You brought us here... Now why are you here with us?" He demanded, his voice staying apathetic, but a fire burning in his eyes.

"It's not like I wanted to be here you dog... Now release me! Here there be monsters and we'll all need each other if we're going to survive!" He exclaimed, drawing his sword and smacking the flat end against Rush's arm. Rush released him, but before he dropped, his kicked him harshly in the stomach, getting in a revenge shot.

"Alright... Now keep your filthy hands off of everyone... I'll wake them... You keep a watch for any 'monsters'." Rush said quietly, stirring Amoria and all the others.

Harumi's first instinct was to push him away. She got as far as to grab Shepard's arm when he covered her mouth, then suddenly froze, her red eyes widening as she saw the rather large group passing, carrying what appeared to be several unconscious people with them. She glanced towards Shepard, remaining silent, and wondering why he didn't attack. But then again, there were a lot... She blinked when he cursed and turned to face him, then slowly nodded her head. "I could help you, you know.." she added, her tone almost sulky, but still quiet. "And I can take care of myself so you don't have to worry." She frowned lightly at him, then peered down the darkness of the tunnel.


Jane felt herself being nudged away and slowly lifted her head, but almost instantly dropped it back to the ground. She groaned quietly as she felt the bad and pulled away a hand warm and sticky with blood. She sighed heavily and forced herself to her knees, then her feet, wobbling at first but soon regaining her balance. She edged over towards Ben, feeling for her pistols. Seems they'd been left. "Idiots," she muttered, smirking at the floor. And she also still had her regular power, something that couldn't be taken away. She folded her arms over her chest, glaring at them all, then looked around warily.

Shepard ran down the hallways. " I can feel Gordon's aura. I'm sure its him! Shepard suddenly stopped as he saw a door infront of him. " Damn! I bet it's locked to! If I try to blow it up I could send this place down and meleting it will take to long. HEy Harumi! What powers do you have?" Shepard asked turning around to the white haired girl.

Gordon was about to say something to Rush but stopped. When it seemed Rush wasen't gonna go farther. " Hey. Whatever your name is captain whatever. What was the drug you used to surpress our powers. How did you make it?" Gordon said looking over at Ben. He could feel the chaos energy returning to his body and his strength returning.

Juliana's eyes flickered open from the feel of a warm hand moving her slightly. Her eyes instantly adjusting to the darkness, she groaned and lifted her body. "Heh, even more darkness....great." Juliana knew that darkness was bad, always. Even though it was likely to be dark outside already the moon would be shining, making everything silver and glitter. Having no shimmer of silver indicated they were in a room, meaning they were likely to be locked up again. Speaking of locks, Juliana had managed to wrap her hand around the safety pin before they were carried off. She had heard footsteps and wanted to conceal the only item she was able to use at the moment. Unfortunately she didn't even have the strength to close it, making the safety pin, not so safe. It had protruded into her palm, blood dripping out slowly. She didn't dare to open her palm, consequently the loss of even that small amount of blood caused her to pass out, being an easy victim to drag. The safety pin that was mentioned early was now being pulled out painfully by the girl, it had gotten pretty deep in the process. A slight squeal then hissing noise lifted from the girls mouth as she managed to pluck the pin from the tissue in her palm. Slight droplets of crimson liquid layered over the already dried blood that had streaked down her head. How she wished she could have the simply pleasure of cleaning herself up!

Hearing yelling, the girl stood up, realizing how much better she felt. Though her hand was throbbing, she at least didn't have he fever. Perhaps she could manage to find something to unlock. She was not going to not unlock something after the pain she went through to bring the damn safety pin! Squinting her eyes, the distraught girl made out the vision of a pirate banging himself on the head with his own sword. "A Pirate...? WE WERE CAPTURED BY PIRATES?!" Juliana suddenly found herself yelling and stomping off in rage towards the pirate. "Give me your sword."her voice resembled a deep growl as she extended her hand. She actually had two reasons to use the sword, but the one she was thinking of at the moment was more pleasing. "I want to stab you with it!"

"You want to stab me with my own weapon? As open as I am to being stabbed by a young woman, I must decline. I believe the only thing this will be stabbing is all who dared mutiny upon me." Ben said simply, sheathing his blade quietly. With that, he was finally able to acknowledge the questioning of one young girl. "You want to know why you are here? Well it's very simple. We chanced upon this place, took up an offer to find any 'food' for the beasties here, deliver said meals here, recieve payment, then fly outta here like a bat from hell with flaming wings. Savvy?" He explained, looking around quietly. He had seen one of the only mutants they'd been able to keep, he had been held within a cell of bullet, sound, fire, all kinds of proofed glass. They were once human, and from the way the guards had been attacked, they believed them to be pack hunters. That meant there was an Alpha, one who led them and was strongest. If one of them could kill the beast, then they'd be acknowledged as Alpha and they'd be able to leave peacably. Of course, finding the alpha would be rather difficult.

Rush listened to the pirate's explanation and sighed. "So we were food? And we were to be sold? Why would you do something so disgusting?" The usually toneless voice held a note of bitter disgust. "I should make you kill yourself... But you're one of the only people with a weapon... The other would be that woman..." He said, nodding towards the woman with drawn pistols, making her point both into her own chin, then making her holster them. "Feel how helpless you were? I can make you do that constantly. Or I could just relieve you both and simply take your weapons." He said quietly. With that, he walked towards Amoria. "So... Can you help me or not?" He asked again, pointing to his bleeding, most likely cracked, skull.

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Through yellow, glowing eyes, a creature watched the group, not really a creature, but a human. A human who had been given the feral instincts that humanity once possessed. Clawed, muscular hands clutched into steel silently as he stalked his prey, feeling his adrenal glands surge with the fluid. His pack was going to have fun with this little group, try and pick them off one by one perhaps, or maybe strike and kill them all at once. But there were two people he could smell, then he could see them. The tattered remains of military fatigues clung to his arm as it raised, motioning in hand signals for three of the large mass behind him to move forward and try and snag the two stragglers. He wasn't going to risk himself yet, not unless he felt it absolutely necessary.

[Missed Mike. Sorry. =.=]
Harumi stared at Shepard for a moment, then looked past him towards the door. "Um... healing," she murmured. "And elemental magic." Her range of abilities was pretty varied, with her being able to control any element she wished. She stared at her hand for a second, then stared towards the door again. "He's really through there?" Sure, she could do kind of a lot, but could she bust a door open?


Jane blinked, suddenly feeling her arms lift, tilting the pistols towards herself. But other than that, she gave no reaction. She'd seen him do this to Ben just a second ago, so she wasn't surprised by it. In fact, she should've been expecting it, she guessed. It felt strange though... She sighed when they were set back in the holsters on her hips and her arms were released. "Wha'ever, kid. Even if you take our weapons ye don' get to take our skill with 'em too." It'd be a waste. In her opinion, she was definitely the best one here with guns, and Ben the best with swords. None of these kids would be able to handle them half as well.

She glanced towards the girl who was offering to heal injuries, but didn't say anything. She was fine. Her head wound wasn't too bad, considering she was back on her feet and was only shaken by occassional waves of dizziness. At least she was standing, and able to aim her guns well enough. That's what really mattered at the moment. And besides, she wasn't at all willing to ask this girl for assistance anyway, nor was she sure if she'd receive it if she did. So she stood by Ben, regarding them all warily. Her hands were by her sides, but she could draw her pistols quickly enough if something did happen. She was feeling on edge, wondering when something was going to go for an attack.

[Who're the stragglers? D:]

Harumi listened carefully, her eyes slghtly wide as she took it all in. She found herself staring fixedly at the door, and didn't turn until a few seconds after Shepard had. She blinked, staring at the monster in confused curiousity. "...what is that?" she mumbled to herself, frowning lightly. She took a small step back at the sudden appearance of even more eyes.

But she looked towards Shepard once more when he said it was up to her. She blinked a couple times and carefully accepted both the bracelet and the sword, still looking confused. "U-um, alright..." She was scared though. What was this? Why were those things down here?! "I-I don't know if I..." she began, trialing off as she squeezed her eyes shut.

And when they reopened, she suddenly looked determined. She slipped the bracelet onto her own wrist and propped the sword against her shoulder. "Heh, right then. Just try not to die." Her tone was suddenly sharper, not a trace of fear left, and she wore a confident smirk on her face. She gave him a cocky salute, then turned and placed her hand on the door. There was a flash of light, followed by a few clicks and it began to slide open, but stopped partway. She growled and wedged herself in, forcing it open just enough for her to fit. Luckily, she was kind of small, and in a minute or two she'd disappeared into the darkness of the other side.