[IC] Hell's Coffee Lounge: You're gonna have a bad time....

[ShadowVentus]

@supertinyking@Wraithblade6

"To find those I've lost...I wander the path of darkness. Light like yours has done nothing but blind me with false promises...why should I listen now!?" The tactician snaps, the darkness about him growing more violent, as if he were a snake about to lash out at nearby prey. Perhaps Mithias can do something about this.

[supertinyking]

@ShadowVentus @Wraithblade6
Slowly, Klonos backs away from Micheal. ".....Light reveals, darkness blinds. But one must be wise enough not to stare directly into the light..." Klonos says, before she notes Mithias. "...Unless you can help with him..I'd suggest running. Things may get ugly, really soon." The tall horned, winged woman says, her most likely seeming very strange to Mithias.

[Wraithblade6]

@shadowventus@supertinyking

With his hand on the doorframe, Mithias reads the minds and emotions of the two before him. It was such a familiar scene, one that would inevitably play out over and over throughout all lives all across the universes. Taking his hand off the doorframe, he steps down into the room with them and slowly walks over. "No." He says calmly, blank expression. "I'm not running, and never again will I give in, for the one who saved me did not give in or turn away." He looks down at Michael without fear or judgement. His soft black hair hangs loosely over a chest that rises and falls in a soothing rhythm. Mithias' skin is warm to the touch as he reaches down and gently lifts Michael's chin to look at him. For a moment, they stare at each other, forgetting the thoughts that only seconds ago had consumed their minds. Mithias speaks, "His name was Valentus." His gaze was captivating, as if looking into the eyes of a being who had already lived several lifetimes, who knew what darkness was and yet somehow had survived it, only to look back on it in others like a distant memory. The darkness sinks away from him, like like a pool evaporating in the sun's rays; it has no power here. "The light will never stop loving you." He let his hand fall away, allowing Michael to do or say or be whatever he would. Whatever he would do, it would be his choice.

[ShadowVentus]

@supertinyking@Wraithblade6

Feeling as if he had been drained of energy, Michael falls to his knees, the light gradually returning to his eyes as he holds himself up with his hands. ".....Olivia.....forgive me..." He utters, his whole body shaking. The memories that had fueled his bitterness towards the light played in his mind on a loop. He had forgotten in his moment of blind rage that they were still here with him. Memories from a past life he didn't know haunted him.

[Wraithblade6]

@ShadowVentus
Mithias takes a seat nearby. "I'll remain here for a time." It seems Klonos is the only other being around at the moment. Meanwhile, the former vampire takes the time to read the thoughts of those around him. Who was Olivia, and what else could he gather from Michael?

[thewizardguy]

@supertinyking
The fellow nods enthusiastically. "Yes, we are, but.... clones? As in... duplicate humans? Does that mean this is not... first contact?" The man seems both relieved and confused, as he realized he was in no immediate danger. It was clear that these people were from an alternate reality, where the Dominion did not exist. It was also clear that he was unaware of the existence of the Dominion, as he seemed to believe that clones must be clones of humans, and these humans in particular.

Of course, this was accompanied by some much worse news. The ships that remained in orbit had received a signal from the depths of space, and it had instantly been recognized. It was the same signal that had been unleashed in Tor-6, and had dealt significant damage to the command structure of the Dominion. This signal held the power to influence whomever it was that observed it, and to draw them towards Chaos. The Clones seemed to be immune to it's effects, although it was uncertain whether this was a result of previous exposure, or because of the God Emperor's influence. But it was only through timely action that the world below had been spared. A young luitenant up top had launched the signal scramblers the moment the signal had been detected. While these were usually used to interrupt dominion communications, they would now protect those below from being exposed to the Chaos Signal. Of course, it would also wreak havoc on most of their communications networks, and shut down the internet in it's entirety.

It was uncertain how many Chaos forces had entered this universe, hunting after the clones. It could be a single ship, an entire Chapter, or perhaps even a Battlefleet. However, the forces of Chaos had indeed entered this reality, and were most likely hunting them down even now. It was only their stealth equipment that had prevented the forces of Chaos from materializing around them. But it would not hide them from the ever watchful eye of Chaos forever.

[supertinyking]

@thewizardguy
"Humans..and more. This is indeed first contact for your kind, my friend. We're fr-...." The ambassador begins, before pulling out a strange device that looked similar in a way to a phone, and he looked worried. "They've activated the signal scrambler...what...w-...Wilson, go, I want a full status report in the next minute. John, I want you to listen out for any chatter on your telepathic network." The Ambassador says, before turning to Jack Stone. "Listen, something major is going on. We've activated a scrambling device that may of downed your planet's communications array. We're sorry for this, but if they've done this, it must be for a good cause."
"S-Sir, the forces that caused mass destruction to the dominion has followed us..." The soldier Wilson says, and The Ambassador seems terrified. "W-what..." He says, shaking dramatically. In fact, this all must seem dramatic. He then turns back to Stone. "...I'm afraid I've some bad news." He says, seeming to have gone pale.

[thewizardguy]

@supertinyking
"Turned down our communications-..... Followed you? What followed you?" Jack Stone seems to be attempting to keep up with events, confused by the unknown terms being dropped. However, despite not understanding just what was going on, he could clearly feel the emergency in their tone, and the fear that they felt. And anything that made these strange aliens afraid was something he should also fear. What had seemed to be the ideal scenario had suddenly turned sour as several horror stories began to play out in his mind's eye. "You can't be serious. You can't just eliminate our communications. That'll cause mass panic. Furthermore, what is it that followed you? And where from? And what is this Dominion?" For some reason, Jack didn't like the sound of that word.

Of course, once more, there were troubles up above. For even as John attempted to access the telepathic network, he found his mind taken by storm, struck by a powerful and mysterious telepathic signal. It was a voice, and a thousand voices, speaking as one. "My name is Sirior, and you will know me as The Speaker. And I will know you as the prey. Did you think that you could hide from us? Even if the fish cannot be seen, we can feel the ripples you make, children. And we can feel your gaze, as you gaze upon the universe around you. I speak, and we speak, and as we speak we foretell your doom. Prepare yourselves, children. For you will soon be added to my... collection." The words were imprinted into the psychic's brain, and had it not been for the mysterious protection that they had been granted, John would most likely have gone mad on the spot. Luckily, however, he would be able to tell his commanders of this warning.

[supertinyking]

@ShadowVentus @Wraithblade6 @Tyki

Klonos simply stares at Micheal, looking saddened, before suddenly lights go off, red shining warning lights. "...They've followed us..." Klonos says, before she falls to her knees, holding her head. She could feel Chaos eeking its way towards the mind of many of the clones, but she must resist. She had to, resist. Slowly, Klonos placed her hands down onto the floor, as she radiates a magical power. Slowly this power creeps out from the room she is in, flooding the entire ship.
That's when a blade found itself pressed to Stephen's neck. "..Listen here. I know that you have a magical absorption power..If you even think of partaking in the energy of Klonos, I'll gut you, standing." A man says. It wasn't anyone Stephen had encountered before, and it almost seemed like he was a blank to the crystals. No mystical energy about him to be sensed. His body, room temperature. Even his motion specific crystals weren't tripped. How..odd.
Micheal and Mithias found themselves both grabbed by the mysterious masked man, Juggernaut. "Listen you tw-...t-...Mithias?" The masked man asks, surprised. Mithias may be shocked that a complete stranger knew his name, and his face, but this wasn't the time for that. Quickly shaking it off, Juggernaut began to drag the two away, quickly. "I need to get you two out of here, now..." He says.
As for the magic, it is that which Klonos used to hide herself from those of the dominion, and those of chaos, if only for a time. It'd delay their magical senses, that, if Tzeench didn't already didn't know. It'd buy them some time... "Listen. It's to long to explain right now. As far as you need to know, we need to get into contact with the leader of this planet..please tell me you've gotten to the point of having a singular government right?"
The Ambassador obviously was worried.

[Snarfulblast]

Somewhere not far from the Earth that the current Hero's are at.

And when I say not far I mean like right next to Pluto, there is an Ork spaceship. And inside is an Ork by the name of Grog Toofburna. Now no one in this universe except maybe the Chaos would know Grog and now that we have established that we can now get to the here and now with Grog.

"Oy you stoopid Grots get out me way." Grog pushes past a swarm of what looks like tiny versions of him without all the robotic bits. "Hey boss we gotz redings of spikey hummies on da radar.", Grog rushes over to the Ork who had called out,"Well now we gotz some fighting to do letz go get us some loot." Grog starts ordering the surrounding Orks, Gretchin, and Grots to move the ship into position going slowly which to anyone who knows Orks would know that going slow and stealthily is not the Ork style. "Alright boyz we gotz to be sneaky here so wez can get da most loot."

[thewizardguy]

@supertinyking
"A single government? Why that would be...." The man took in the mood, and clearly decided to suspend his political opinions in favour of more pressing concerns. "There are currently three major governing bodies on Earth. Then there are the war-torn lands, which change leadership every couple of years. They can't be said to have any stable form of government." He looked over the clones, and how worried they were. Clearly he was also panicking, but he seemed to keep his cool remarkably well for a man whom's world had been turned upside down multiple times in the last few hours. "Presumably, there's some form of threat? We may not have a world government, but the most prominent governing bodies would quite probably cooperate if faced with an extraterrestrial threat."

[Tyki]

@thewizardguy@supertinyking

"think of the worst thing you can imagine... it now exists and is coming for you to kill you via crawling inside your anus and rapidly expanding to just before it would be large enough to kill you and then staying like that so you can have the most gruesome and painful death imaginable. that is the threat that is coming. Still against the idea of a central government so there's a collective effort against what is coming rather than the squabbling hordes of dick measuring tournament champions?" stephen comments with a dry stare, his magic absorption having been kept to a minimum while he made a swift exit to avoid the conscious expenditure of focus required to prevent his arm from omnomnoming the only thing protecting most everyone there.

[Wraithblade6]

The human's eyes lit up as he felt and/or heard the psychic mayhem message played by the forces of chaos. Just as quickly, the sound was muted as klonos and others sent up their protective spells and scrambling messages. Mithias stood up out of his chair and looked to Klonos. he knew he had to DO something, he felt the call... but the exact details were unknown to him.

Without warning a masked male with a green suit rushed in and grabbed him and Michael. Sensing.. benign intentioned being... unilateral recognition... being not recognized. Mithias couldn't figure out who the Juggernaut was, but he could at least sense his intentions, which were well-meant. He allowed himself to be pulled along with Michael. "What?" He spoke while running with the green suited man. "Do you know me, friend? Where are you taking us?"

[ShadowVentus]

@supertinyking@Wraithblade6

A bit too shaken from the incident that had just occurred, Michael keeps silent and plays the role of the listener. The Juggernaut gives him the much needed information of the name of the man he's running alongside, for he could place a name on the person he rembered Valentus had saved. The tactician felt that he was in good hands, knowing fully the capabilities of both of these men. He just hoped he could be of some use to them in return.

[supertinyking]

@thewizardguy@Tyki

"....As much as that analogy would normally be inaccurate, I'm afraid to say our crystalline friend here is..well...Correct..." The Ambassador says, sorta sweating. "I'd suggest we contact the global powers, so we could form a united power. Like, a group of united nations...."
Haha chuckle chuckle.
Klonos continues her power, it enveloping the planet. The perpous of this spell? To prevent a warp storm from eveloping them again. However, Klonos, straining, is stuck in her room for the time being. The many clone engineers on the ships fly into the atmosphere, and start to upgrade the satellites orbiting earth, allowing them to function without problem. At least, for simple communications, and the internet.
@ShadowVentus @Wraithblade6
Juggernaught stops for a moment. "..it's a long story vampire." Juggernaught says to Mithias, before he begins to channel power, getting ready to warp. However, soon, another person appears. A creature with the head of a ram, the legs of a ram, and the torso and arms of a human. He is clad in a robe, and is carrying a staff with a skull attached to a staff. "I'd suggest taking me with...I will be of more use with you, than here..I already hear chaos in my mind. I'll be a danger..." This mysterious creature says, his voice strange, almost..distorted. Juggernaut sighs. "...Fine. Grab on, Hyen." Jug says.

[Wraithblade6]

@supertinyking

Mithias furrows a brow briefly. Somehow this being knew not only his name, but that he was, or migth still be, a vampire. He glanced over the goat-faced recruit. "Jug? ... Are we not going to help protect this new planet? Is there no hope but to run at every turn? There must be some way we can fight."

[ShadowVentus]

@supertinyking@Wraithblade6

Taking notice of Hyen, Michael becomes curious as to what he might be. Shaman or witch doctor? Eh, guess he'll find out in due time. In the meantime, the tactician patiently awaited whatever response Juggernaut would give to Mithias, eager for intel on the current status of their situation.

[thewizardguy]

@Tyki@supertinyking
The man nodded. "I'll make the necessary calls, but this'll take time. It'll take at least a week for negotiations to take place, even in a state of high emergency. If this threat appears before then...." The man didn't have to finish his sentence. The two figures next to him seemed to briefly frown in unison, the first display of emotion they had shown. Of course, this was quickly remedied, as they returned to an expression of complete neutrality. "What form of warfare can we be expecting? I assume this threat is another alien race? We have no weaponry designed for space combat, and our space flight capabilities are limited. But each nation has access the Linked, as such we may be able to outmaneouver them on the ground."

High above, the Clones were busy messing with the satellites. Of course, while doing this, they discovered something quite fascinating. A heavily cloaked satellite of clearly extraterrestrial origin. The only reason they had been able to find it in the first place was their current state of 'high alert', and their particular investigation into the Earth's satellites. The design was a large black sphere, with several sensors sticking out of it. It's exterior was dominated by a large spiral formation pointed towards the Earth, covered in tiny green glowing nodes. The materials it was made of were clearly a league above the technology displayed by the world below, and the technology itself was incomprehensible. All the clones were able to gather from it was that it was a sensory device of some kind, and that it contained something similar to an interdimensional transporter. This indicated it had been left here by a highly advanced alien race, most likely with the purpose of monitoring the human race, for whatever reason.

Before the clones could decide whether this was good or bad news, another piece of shit hit the proverbial fan. The clone sensors went completely batshit, as they detected a secondary warp-even within the universe. The anomaly seemed to resemble the one that had pulled them into the Warp, rather than the more explosive readings caused by the warp storm that had decimated the Tor-6 system. Of course, this was made many leagues worse by the secondary signals. It appeared an immense fleet had emerged from the portal, approximately 20 lightyears away from their current position. The total mass seemed to suggest some form of massive invasion fleet, although no clear data could be gleaned from such a distance. Of course, the more important readings came not from the equipment, but from the psychics among the clones.

Those who had been blessed with any measure of psionic powers could sense the approach of the fleet. And yet the feeling was distinctly different from what they had detected before. It was not the chaotic fluctuations of power, the maelstrom of thoughts and emotions that had preceded the Warp Storm. It wasn't even the calm and collected Presence of the Speaker, whispering dark words in the back of their minds. Rather it was as if a cleaver were tearing through the universe itself, a hole in the fabric of reality that followed the fleet. It felt as if there was nothing there, as if a shadow had been cast on the psionic perception of reality. And, most importantly of all, this cleaver of reality was headed straight in their direction.

[Tyki]

@thewizardguy

"ye've got about two minutes. five if you're lucky. These beings are on their way now from the looks on the psychic's faces and their method of warfare isn't so much warfare so much as complete and total annihilation via possessing the populace, mutating them, and sicking them on the rest of the populace that didn't mutate. should that fair then they'll just blow them the fuck up. There will be nothing left barring the protection of one of two people. Myself or the god over there" stephen says evenly, thumbing towards the ship he'd come out of as he mucks about with his hand, looking it over while he lets the other two present mule the situation over, his indifference towards the matter showing how little a threat the encroaching force posed for him.

[supertinyking]

@Tyki@thewizardguy
Quickly, the ambassador shoves his hand over Stephen's mouth.
"Oi, they don't know where we are, thanks to the great Klonos. Are you trying to cause a mass panic you bafoon?" The Ambassador growls to Stephen, seeming rather stressed and one second away from punching Stephen in the nose as hard as he can. He then turns to Jack.
"Don't worry, we have plenty of time to find out where-...one sec." He says, pulling out a phone like device, which he begins to talk to. "..Wait....ok......direc-...oh..ok..."
"Ok, new news! We're gonna evac the planet to prevent you all from dying." The Ambassador says to Jack, twitching slightly. Obviously stress was mounting. Rapidly. Like holy fuck, Sonic's havin troubles keepin up.
@ShadowVentus@Wraithblade6
As Juggernaught begins his final prep for teleport, he's stopped by a strange goblin like creature dropping down from a vent, and injecting him with what must be some sort of meds, as Juggernaught then collapses, snoring loudly.
"Yous threes staying here. Tiny said sos." The creature says, before trying to scamper off into another vent near by. The goat creature snaps his fingers, and strikes the creature, knocking it out clean.
"....Well, this is..unfortunate..." Hyen says, trying to wake up Juggernaught, to no avail.

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@thewizardguy
Tiny slowly walked though the bombed out ruins in this town in what could only be described by him as.. some town in Europe. War had destroyed any likeness to the continent from his world, this Europe being quite different. However, he had a goal. He felt someone with an ability somewhat close to his. Who was specifically the person he was seeking? Well, not to Tiny's knowledge, this person was a young girl named Alice. He could get a general idea of where she was, but pin pointing her exact location..was..hard.