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Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

The had not got far before the gunfire began to echo towards Jake and Tyler. "I presume that this stairwell is over where that's all happening. I'm quiet surprised, they got there quicker than I had initially expected." There was a brief pause whilst Jake contemplated what Tyler had asked, as though giving it serious consideration to try and run it alone. "Unfortunately my job is to assist Balambs new finest only, as much as I do feel I owe the major a not so pleasant visit. Whilst I'm within these walls I'm under their orders." Jake continued to make his way to join up with the other SeeD members having decided that given his state it was best he reconvened with them. "Following orders... this must be a first eh?" Jake muttered to himself as he followed the hallways with Tyler's guidance. Just shy of the stairwell where the other SeeD's were gathered was an unexpected sight, although one that Jake more than happily greeted. "Well would you look at that..." Jake whispered. " A lone straggler trying to play hero... this ones mine." Jake held the only dagger he could in his un-injured right arm as he slowly approached the soldier. It was almost as though he was having second thoughts, the soldier approached enshrouded with his nerves giving Jake the much needed time to quietly close the gap between them... "Gotcha!" Jake had leapt up on the soldiers back, using the moments surprise to drive his dagger into the soldiers right arm, who in response had lost partial grip on his gun and fired several shots into the floor, stumbling with the SeeD latched onto his back, ramming against the wall to try and throw Jake off. "Hold still!" Jake twisted the dagger in his distorted state from the close proximity to the gun shots as he tries to pry his own weapon free. The struggle was creating its own ruckus, but was shortly lived, ending as Jake un-gracefully fell through the doorway of the stairwell atop the dead soldiers body. Seeing the other SeeD's he quickly scrambled up to his feet. "Well that certainly didn't go how I planned it." Jake counts over the SeeD's in his head. Although some of them had sustained injuries it appeared no one was seriously hurt. "So the Major's room is up there huh?... Who wants to go first?"

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

Jake didn't get very far before someone had blocked his path causing him to instinctively raise his dagger. Seeing who it was he lowered the weapon away from the resistance members gut. "Resistance faction huh?... oh yeah you're the more formal one." Jake returned to Tyler in acknowledgement. When the motion was made to help deal with the wound Jake tried to resist. "Look that isn't necessary, we get the job done first then deal with injuries." His objections however were made in vain as Tyler persisted. He could soon feel the difference, the make-shift sling of his coat was no longer becoming heavier from the gradually weakening state. "You know what? Turns out you're not half-bad after all." Jake stated before turning to look behind him to see if anyone else was approaching. "You've kept pace well enough for an outsider. Lets just say you've done better then I would expect. Oh and thanks for the arm by the way." Jake stood for a moment as though contemplating what to do next. "Seeing as you're here might as well maintain your usefulness." Jake stated as he began to continue through the compound motioning Tyler to follow. "A gun wielder huh? That might come in handy" Jake stated as he waved his dagger sarcastically pointing out his limited ability for any form of ranged combat. His destination was now not really decided, the route he was walking would eventually lead toward the front of the compound and the stairwell. The lack of troops had made it abundantly clear that there wasn't anything of much importance on this floor.

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

I'll aim to get something up probably first thing tomorrow. Had a few too many after work today... can't think straight.

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

Jake had been slowly making his way toward the centre of the complex in an attempt to regroup with the front entrance team. To say the back had been lightly guarded would be a heavy over exaggeration, it would seem that most of the guards had been moved up to guard the front of the building. The few rooms that Jake checked had mostly been empty, and there'd been no site of the target. As he passed a door he picked up on what sounded like shuffling footsteps. 'heh some coward who wishes to hide from his fate' Jake turned round heading back to the door, daggers ready he kicked the door open standing in its opening. "There's no use hiding, come and accept the end that fate has offered you." There was no response, the room from what he could see was cluttered with equipment and what was likely old paperwork. "Fair enough, if you won't come to me then I'll come to you." Jake stepped into the room glancing into the blind spot that the doorway had forced upon him. He was greeted by something he didn't quiet expect as a bright light shone into his eyes "argh... you little shit!" Jake swiped out blindly with one of his left weapon. There was the scrapping sound of steel unevenly meeting steel before he heard his left jacket arm tear and an comfortable stinging sensation following shortly afterwards, the pain that erupted from it caused the SeeD to drop his left weapon to the ground regaining his sight as he watched it get kicked back out into the hallway. He looked ahead to see the sword wielding soldier standing before him, as the dark energy filled him with a burst of rage, Jake quickly jabbed his right dagger into the soldiers arm twisting the weapon swiftly as he watched the solider drop his only weapon in page. He softly chuckled before grabbing the solider, pulling towards him, then pushing him out into the hallway. As he pushed the soldier Jake used his heightened agility to slash at the soldiers left leg, watching as he dropped to the floor. "Get up!" Jake demanded as he used his wounded arm to drag the solider back up to his feet. "Where is he?!" Jake interrogated the wounded soldier, dagger held to his throat. His weapon hand began to become unsteady, the darkness taking its toll on his body, and as the solider was about to speak he heavily slashed across the soldiers throat and stepped aside to avoid its spray. The SeeD leant against the wall taking a moment to recuperate. Feeling tired he sheathed the dagger and walks over to recover the other one from where it had been kicked. The pain started to set in and Jake was forced to remove his jacket, making it into a makeshift sling to rest his wounded arm in. "Well so much for being the 'experienced SeeD'" Jake mumbled to himself. "I best regroup with the other team." Dagger in his right hand to defend himself from any un-expected surprises Jake began to navigate his way to the front of the building to meet up with the Balamb SeeD's. "I need to get more used to these human opponents, far less predictable then plain old monsters."

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

'Breach, Breach, Breach!' The order crackled over the radio, the time to raid was upon them. Jake barged against the door as he pushed down on its handle, still gripping it and following its opening motion. As the door opened he still held fast to the door handle with his right hand as he turned and released the dagger from his left aimed for the first soldier he'd seen. Jake spent little time on concern for its accuracy as he rushed the second guard close to the entrance of what was likely a hall way. As the soldier unsheathed his weapon his gut was introduced to the burning sensation of cold steel as Jake thrust his dagger forward. The soldier did not fall so easily as Jake followed it up with several more jabs. "Just... fucking die!" As the soldier went limp Jake calmed himself, retreating the weapon and then using the sleeve of his jacket, he wiped the blade clean. The small support that had been assigned rushed into the cleared entrance way as they headed into the compound. Jake casually strolled over to retrieve his second dagger. The throw had been rather sloppy at best, the soldier although floored was still alive, though barely. A sigh escaped Jake as he knelt down next to the soldier as it took little effort to free the dagger from the small yet possibly fatal wound it had created where the mans shoulders met his neck. The soldier moved his hand weakened in attempt to block the now un-clotted wound. "Very clever." Jake commented with a small chuckle. "There may be hope for you yet." Jake stood back up to leave the room though not before kicking the man in his gut. Standing in the small compounds hall way he looked to the doors leading off from it. "Now then... If I was a Military Major, where would I hide?..." That was of course assuming the man had some sense to do the cowardly thing, there wasn't many note worthy military personnel within the city, a smart Major would know that this raid was for him.

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

oh don't worry the quiet is only getting the door open and taking out the first guy, but then... wait revealing too much *goes silent*

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

Well I can adapt what I had originally hoped to do to something more loud if you'd all prefer :P

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

hey now, everyone has their own preferred method of approach. No need to draw un-needed attention to myself ^_^

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

Blood hit the ground as it dripped from the soldiers neck as Jake lowered the lifeless corpse to the floor. The back route had been as lightly guarded as his intel gathering had suggested. He wiped the daggers blade off on a cloth before grabbing his radio with his free hand "Jake here, the last of the rear guard has been eliminated. No accidents or injuries to report, will be at the rear entrance soon." Jake clipped the radio back onto his belt before he gazed back to the SeeD's he'd been assigned to work with. They had proven themselves surprisingly useful so far. "Alright lets move up." Is all Jake said to them before he stepped out from between the buildings where the Galbadian Soldiers body had been left. The team had quickly made their way to rear of the building with no threat of any additional soldiers or reinforcements arriving. He stopped a fair distance from the door as he grabbed the radio once more. Before he spoke however Jake looked upon the Balamb SeeD's once more "It's time to show why you were chosen as Balamb's elite. Remember it's as much about stealth in there as it was out here. Choose your targets and take them out quickly." Jake finished his little prep talk as he pushed the transmit button in on the radio. "Rear team in position, awaiting your go." Jake had been curious as to why he'd been chosen as a team leader, although he was thankful for the opportunity to prove himself. Although had he been working below someone he'd just met, would he really trust them? Maybe that was why... Jake shook the thought from his mind as he drew his second dagger. The SeeD edged his feet as though shuffling toward the door, he rotated the grip of his weapon the blade tucked against his arm as he grabbed the door handle. Jake breathed slowly flushing any nervousness from his system as he awaited that all important order. A building this size was sure to have at least one or two guards almost directly on top of the entrance ways. 'heh they won't know what hit them'.

Final Fantasy VIII: Tempus Veneficarum [7/10 Slots]

Is everyone assigned a particular team or can we pick and choose? If we get to choose I wouldn't mind posting the rear teams final approach.