Chrono Helix

[Blue Tempest]

The next room they came to seemed to go back to being professionally constructed instead out of pure nature. The apprentices continued to take notes but at this point, Tempest was just plain bored. Not just bored however, but frustrated at the fact he won't get paid because his services weren't needed. Taking the time he had been given, Tempest reached with his hands into one of the flowing streams to take a drink of water.

He actually had been parched since he took that swim, but it wasn't until now he came across a source of fresh water. The move to the next room was uneventful as all they had to do was find the correct path up the stairs that weren't collapsed. Tempest put a hand on one of the sword hilt's at his waists and squeezed it tightly, hoping for anything ANYthing to happen.

[Kingleo]

Leo smiled at jakes statement, and shook his head."I suppose it is now," He said, and continued to the entrance of the tower. Once inside, Leo took a moment to marvel at the architecture, before continuing up some stairs. Across a gap he went, and then continued along his way.

[The Jest]

Jake followed him and looked carefully around, checking to see if there was any writings on the walls to read that can give him some knowledge. He looked at the room, walked up the steps, and look at the decayed ring in the middle. He looked down the hole and then upwards, determining the purpose of it, as every bit of detail in architectural design has a purpose, a reason, for why it is what it is. In this case, perhaps something came down through the hole once; an elevator or maybe a beam of some type. He jumped across the gap and looked at Leo. "...This looked easier on the outside." He said to him, and gave a bit of a chuckle as he smiled.

[Dainazo]

Zack had kept the jog up, but stopped when he saw the water flowing down near the staircases all over the room. He walked over to the nearest one and knelt by the water. "I hope it's fresh..." he said as he took a little sip. He took a big handful and drank it down, then took another and splashed his face. He looked over to where he needed to go, and began to walk over. After climbing half way up, he began to jog and climb the stairs quickly and exited through the door at the top.

[Blue Tempest]

The top of the stairs led to a small chamber with a weird symbol on the ground protruding upward. Toma walked forward ahead of the group and knelled right on the outside of it. "If my research is correct, this is a teleporter that will takes us a higher level upward. It's similar in nature to the one in Fort Dragonia." Toma immediately turned to face Tempest. "All right tough guy. I want you to go first. Who knows whats up there, and I'd prefer the muscle to get first a good look see first." Tempest just shrugged his shoulders, "Meh, whatever." It was at this poitn Tempest had just lost all hope of getting paid as he stepped onto the Teleporter. Instantly, he shot up high into the air and landed on the precipice of the next floor up.

The trip wasn't as nerve shattering as he though, so Tempest was easily relaxed again. As he looked around, he could see there was no enemies, yet he didn't feel like going back just yet. He decided right then and there to search on his own for a bit, maybe find some sort of treasure he could hawk back in town. If he took too long ,he'd just tell Toma he had to fight off a monster. He chose to start in the obvious path forward into the large building-like structure right in front of him.

Tempest could see there was literally nothing around in the area. Though after close inspection, he could see there was a new teleporter just one floor up. Maybe if he went up that one he would find some treasure. Yet as soon as he began to move close to the teleporter, he heard something...

RESPECT... MOTHER.... OCEAN....

RESPECT..... MOTHER...... OCEAN.......

RESPECT..... MOTHER...... OCEAN.......

Tempest was suddenly approached by what looked like a blue mechanical like centaur. Yet it appeared to be heavily damaged. Tempest backed off a few steps to give it some space, but that didn't deter it as it raised it's spear.

ALL.... HUMANS..... MUST..... BE WIPED....CLEAN....OFF THE PLANET......

Tempest knew now that he was forced into a corner. He unsheathed both his swords and was ready for a scrap. The thing looked badly banged up so he believed it would be easy for him.

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((OOC: BOSS TIME!! Dainazo, have your character meet up with Tempest ASAP. Jest and Leon, you two face the Terrator now. If you need a picture, just ask. Let's make our first battle a good one guys!))

[Lorelei]

It was another sunny day in Termina. People were up and about on the street, and especially at the port, including Lola. She strutted down the white city streets in her brown cape and hair kerchief, all the while observing the crowd; she especially took interest in a yellow-caped man with a scythe who was heading to the port. It had been a year since Lola arrived in Termina, but she still couldn't help but admiring the many and various people that populate the white city. Well, she hadn't, after all, been in contact with many people for ten years or so since she was still a toddler. Naturally, it was awkward for Lola to communicate especially with city people, but with an unexpected luck, she met Lisa and was recruited to help around her Elements Shop. Lola hadn't been to the Marshes since then, and despite the busy-ness, she genuinely felt better than when she was still living alone in the hut.

A couple of minutes later, Lola finally arrived at the shop. Lisa was opening the store, and she stopped to reply to her new employer's greeting. "Good timing, Lola," she said, smiling. "I have some new supplies back in the storeroom; I need you to sort and unpack those boxes."

Lola obliged, tightening the knot of her kerchief before heading to the storeroom. "Is there anything else you want me to do?" she asked.

"Let's see... The lady from flower stall next door said she wanted to meet you; apparently she likes what you did with her orchids," answered Lisa. "Oh, also, can you take over the store for me later? I have some business to do at the port so I'll be away for quite a while."

"Oh okay," Lola replied before finally disappeared among the boxes. For some reason, though, she had a feeling that something interesting would happen some time today.

[Kingleo]

"Well," Leo said, strolling into the next room,"I have a feeling we're almost done here anyway."
Leo looked around the room, seeing the stairs leading up, and eager to see the top of the spire. After climbing the stairs, Leo entered the next room, which, surprisingly, opened up to a walkway of pure coral.
Leo was instantly hit by a wave of dread, and he pulled out his scythe."Prepare yourself," Leo said, expecting Jake to be right behind him,"There's something here."

[The Jest]

Jake followed Leo to the coral road and was hit with that same feeling Leo did. They weren't alone in this after all. He took out two sticks which changed into 2 scythes, no decoration on them at all except for a black staff and a silver blade. "You don't have to tell me twice." He said to Leo. He looked around, to see who or what was going to show up. ....Then he heard a voice, in which Leo would also hear.

"YOU... DESTROY... EVERYTHING...
WILL YOUR DESIRE... FOR EVERYTHING NEVER CEASE?
THE PLANET... CRIES IN PAIN... FOR YOUR CRIMES..."

"What?" Jake asked. He then looked up at the reef ahead to see a Yellow Humanoid robot walking towards them both. Could this be the thing they just heard, and by what he said, ...was he referring to...There was no time to think of that as this bot obviously didn't come to welcome us. "I'll bounce that piece of advice back to you Leo, doesn't look like the welcoming committee is here to give us a tour." He joked.