THE DARK ZONES

[Guilty_Ninja]

Deek reached out to catch Victor's do-hickey just as it was about to fall into the chasm. He sat it on the floor next to him. I wonder if it would work on my "skin". Deek moved so that he was on his stomach. He waved his arm, inviting his companions to join him. He then scooted so that his head was hanging over the edge of the chasm. He could just make out a metal platform built onto the cliff face. He pointed to it. "We need to get to that platform. On it is a keypad that will power the platform and move it along a track to the door of the lab. Once there, we open the door, get what I need, then leave through the back exit, hopefully without any problems." He stuck his hand under his hood and ran it through his hair. "Before I use to just jump down but it has been a few years, so the impact of the fall could very well cause the platform to rip away from the face of the cliff. So I guess we need to clime. Which would probably involve you, Mashvett, allowing Victor to patch you up. Unless one of you have a better idea."

[TheDudeManJohn]

Victor who had tried to smile and be friendly in his approach.....had gotten inturn the medicine and the healing device knocked away from him, a look of hatred and then rudely ignored and walked past........Victor just took a deep breath.....he knew he should have expected this response......he tries so hard to be nice and respectful to all......but no matter how much he tries......hes still a vampire and Mashvett is still a human.....mostly......and even with all his efforts he cant undo what his kind had and have done for centuries......Victor shook his head and turned to face them both while the Android was talking.......and after he was done explaining their current situation......Victor walked and looked over the edge himself and responded, "i can see from here your right.....the platform doesnt seem very stable........my first thought was to jump aswell..........the side of the cliff here," victor pointed a little was off to the right, "looks climb able.....but if one where to fall......that would be the end of them.....did either of you bring your own supplies?.....rope perhaps?......something to provide a security harness just incase we where to fall......." Victor say silent for a brief moment pondering their current predicament........."either way Deek is right.....it would be better if you allowed me to heal you.....or you can do it yourself if you prefer.......at this point we are a team Mashvett......and despite my heratige.....im here to help you....both of you....for i am seeking your help in kind.......Trust is something i obviously must earn......and i am trying.......and all im asking right now is for you to trust me....trust these antibiotics and the healing device all for the betterment of you.........i know if you dont take care of it now....its just going to be a hendrance for days to come.....".......and after another akward silence.......he picked up the medication and re offered it to Mashvett

[Morrigan52]

Mashvett grunted and took a few steps back, away from the fissure. He looked at his companions, smirking. "I don't need your help."
In one long stride he returned to the chasm, then.. he jumped.
After a moment of sickening weightlessness, the far wall slammed into the hunter, jarring his shoulders and hips. The screaming of metal against stone filled the air, as he slowed his descent.
After almost losing his grip, Mashvett pushed off from the wall. Another few seconds without gravity. His claws caught the other wall, almost getting ripped from his hands, but eventually slowing him to a stop. He looked down. HA!
He stepped down onto the platform. It only creaked a little. His arms were sore, his blades were chipped and dull, his feet were torn to shreds, and he still smelled of sewage. However, the rush from doing something stupid and dangerous just because he could still burned through his veins, making him giddy. It reminded him of the time he and Mirra had...
His good humor lost, Mashvett examined the platform. It was rusted, dented, and protested loudly when he moved. But it seemed structurally sound. Mostly.
He looked up, trying to find the others at the top of the walls around him. The android's head was still poked out over the edge. "Hey," he shouted, "Jump."
He removed his claws and hung them on a hook at his belt. Torn feet spread wide, arms outstretched, bare palms upward, Mashvett waited for someone to drop out of the sky.

[Guilty_Ninja]

He needs to work on his listening skills. Deek stood and stepped back from the chasm. He turned to Victor. "Supplies. That's one reason I need to go to the lab. Also, from this high a well placed rock would knock Mashvett out cold. Then you could heal him with no problem." He smiled, hoping his attempt to show friendliness had worked. He didn't have much practice with socializing with adults. He returned to the chasms edge where he could hear Mashvett yelling for them to jump. "Mashvett wants us to jump, and from the looks of it he is ready to catch us. But I have a better idea." He pointed towards the bridge. "On the opposite wall of the chasm there is an outcrop that would be able to hold the both of us. It is about five yards higher than the track for the platform. So if Man-Bear activated the platform, we could wait for it to get close to the outcrop, then we jump from here to the outcrop, and then from the outcrop to the platform." He spun to face Victor, with a twinkle in his eyes, one hand balled into a fist and on his hip, the other stuck straight out towards Victor. "Deal?"

[TheDudeManJohn]

Victor smiled at Deek with his own hands on his hips, "deal...." was what he said, full of kindness......Victor was trying his best to win these two over.....he knew they didnt quite grasp the level of dificulty involved with the mission Victor had instore for them.....but he knew just from what he had seen so far that these two where both capable of helping him achieve his goal of saving the world...............Victor thought about that for a second.......saving the world?......he knew no matter what he did......"saving the world" would be one thing he couldnt just achieve by stopping some robots.....in order for the world to be "saved"......Victor knew it would have to change.....something drastic would have to change.......was Victor the one to do it?......he hoped so.....and he hoped he would have others willing to help him on that mission when the time came......and more time had passed then he had thought.....for a good while Victor had just looked like he was lost in thought.......Victor looked up for a second......for he knew that most of the changes would have to happen up there.......inside the city.......to "save" the world....to change it.......he knew he would have to start with his own people.......he took a deep breath and said allowed, "one thing at a time Victor." and then he looked over the edge and shouted down to Mashvett, in a completely joking manor,......."im starting to realize just how hard headed you are.".....Victor was smiling now and shook his head....gathered his things and began to head across the bridge....."now Deek....show me where this outcrop is." and then shouted down to Mashvett, "and be ready to start the platform on Deeks command," and as a joke he added, "please and thank you"......Still smiling Victor hoped that the new found humor in their conversations would help atleast a bit.

[UnderSampled]

Kirito contemplated what the Vendor had said, and while he had previously made up his mind, he had to consider what the Vendor was saying. Obviously, it was important, and whatever was out there, Kirito knew it would be a challenge for him, a test to his personality, intellect, and probably also physical tests. But wasn't that what he wanted? Yes, he wanted the challenge. He knew himself, and while he understood why the Vendor might be concerned, he also knew why he had the personality he did, and would never go back on the principles that shaped that personality

After thinking through this decision for what seemed quite a while, but in fact was less than a few seconds, Kirito made his reply: "Yes, I am ready. Who is it that I am to meet?"

[TheDudeManJohn]

The Vendor knew Kirito wouldnt say no.....infact.....the timing couldnt have been better......The Vendor was still a lil unsure of this decision.....but he had run out of time........and in fact.....he knew for the past few years he had just been dragging his feet anyways.....waiting for Victor to return.....The Vendor smiled at Kirito and replyed, "Well alright then......im about to let you in on one of the biggest secrets that i hold about myself and how i operate.....but i trust you Kirito....that you will keep what your about to see one BIG secret.......now follow me and i will take you to my friend Victor.....he will fill you in on all the details you will need.....trust him Kirito.....for once you step out into sector 9.....Victor and his new found cohorts will be the only other beings that you can turn to in need......i know your ready Kirito....now follow me....and remember keep all you see and hear and do behind this door........a secret"........and at that......The Vendor lead Kirito through the door he had entered through and after a few momments stepped.......out of a door on the far side of the big opening with the chasm and the bridge......where Victor...Deek and Mashvett were currently finding away down to the platform...

Victor heard the door open.....readied himself for an intruder.....and was surprised.....as always.....by The Vendor stepping through with......some new kind of robot.........The Vendor was the first to speak, and as always with that all knowing smile, "greetings Victor my friend!.......Deek....," he shouted a little louder, "and you to Mashvett".......The Vendor took a few more steps in and continued....."Victor....i see Deek convinced you of the benefits of stopping by his lab.....i agree it is a smart decision.....more supplies would be beneficial.....and im sure there is plenty that would be an asset to your newest member of the group," The Vendor motioned towards Kirito, "His name is Kirito he has been a friend of mine for a long time now.....and i think it is time he meets with you Victor.....you will need him and his help on your journey......well more importantly......once you reach its end." The Vendor, still smiling....figured questions would come from all of them directed towards him.......and he felt a few answers where deserved.......

[Guilty_Ninja]

Deek walked across the bridge without looking up. Once he was across he looked up and saw the new comer. Deek felt his entire body freeze as thousands of images of this stranger flashed across his vision. Black and white photographs, satellite photos, body heat signatures, color stills. Some with only the newcomer, others with androids, some with humans, a handful with humans, and a couple with Deek's creator. When the onslaught of images subsided, a loud pop issued from Deek's "voice box" and a recorded message started to play. "Hello Subject Six,", the recording started in a thick German accent,", or Deek as the girls were so fond of calling you. It's me your creator and master." The recording gets interrupted by a long fit of coughing then continues. "And hello to you also Mister Vendor. Your a slippery one I must admit. But if you are here, and allowing yourself to be seen by Subject Six it must mean you have asked for his help maybe? Or you have gone completely crazy. Anywho Subject Six is a fine machine and will serve you well. I look forward to seeing you both in the future. Good bye." With that the recording ended with a second loud pop. Deek felt himself regain control of his body. "Well,", Deek said,", that was weird."

[klinscy]

Klinscy awoke as the pull of an old force brought him out of hibernation. He was half sticking out of a tunnel wall, and was hanging upside down. Moss clung from his unused arm that extended from the ceiling, and he shook it off. Klinscy's sound sensors must have been malfunctioning, he recognized the voice that had awoken him. His eyes adjusted to the light tiny amount of light that there was. Though only a faint echo of a whisper, it had awoken him. He could not place the voice. He opened all communication networks to contact the mother board but it was silent, except for a single blip which was totally unresponsive. Where have they gone? he thinks. He then remembers the horror of the day that they had been lost... 12 years ago, he and his four brethren, some of the last androids that he had known were awoken by a vampire who had disabled them all, except for him. His work had been lost that day. He knew it was his destiny though, to complete it, but for now he had to talk to this other android who may be able to orient him. He followed the android through Xeta Ray Tracking, and followed the signature through a long winding passage way of tunnels until he came upon the gathering of a large group. He walked out into the open before reading how close they were and made a noise as he stepped.

[TheDudeManJohn]

((but in the mean time keep this in mind THERE IS A LOT OF THINGS GOING ON IN THE ENTIRE WORLD OF THE DARK ZONES WHILE WE ARE DOING WHAT WE DO IN THE ROLEPLAY.....there is a time frame....so the longer we take....the more things will develop around us all....like i said before there is a lot already prepared and created for this story so try and keep a scope on the entire world and not just our part of the story currently in the sewers.......and if you want to create larger parts of the story or other NPC's or even whole settlements....just let me know and ill fill you in on what info applies....lol alright guys this is the best attempt ive had at The Dark Zones Roleplay.....thanks for playing guys))



The Vendor, smiling like always replied to Deek, "Not that weird at all.....it would seem while i was researching your creator he must have been researching me which doesnt surprise me to much as long as the information i gathered on him is still correct.....hmmmm im curious as to how much he thought he knew about me," and after a pause, "hmm doesnt matter to much as of right now.....but alas i have not yet gone crazy......there is still to much work i must do before that can happen......and yes subject 6, i assume you prefer Deek?......i do need your help, more.....Victor needs your help......and in the process i assume we will find your creator needs help as well," The Vendor began to walk closer to Deek and started to circle him, giving him a closer look.............."that last part of the message intrigues me 'I look forward to seeing you both in the future.'......now that message must have been recorded centuries ago.....and if memory serves me.....your creator was captured, by the central intelligence robots......but after it was shut down.....what happened to him next?.....i did my own investigating....and the most i could find was that i couldnt find proof of his death......i believe hes still out there Deek.....but how he survived all this time and what hes been doing with himself?......that i can only guess," And The Vendor still smiling turned and looked off into the distance as if pondering his next move in whatever elaborate plan he was creating.

Victor just listened mostly.....he was surprised to see The Vendor so soon standing face to face with him and his new team of unusual allies.....after Deeks surprising message and then after all The Vendor said.......and this new team member?........Victor knew there was a lot more going on than The Vendor was letting him in on......and Victor didnt like it......he wanted to be kept upto date on all the relative information.... the ideas and thoughts in Victors mind were telling him that He was nothing more than a pawn in The Vendors elaborate game........and Victor didnt like it.........he shook his head and tried to not think to much on it.....he had never questioned The Vendor before......and he had always helped Victor and saved his life on many occasion......Victor knew he just needed to focus on the problem at hand.....stopping the robots for a second time......and with that thought he looked around and laughed slightly.....for the majority of his team where just that...... Artificial intelligence.

The Vendor had looked over at some point and noticed the troubled look on Victors face......The Vendor always with that damn smile looked to Victor and said, "Come now Victor....everything alright?......i promised you help on your quest......and thats what ive provided here," The Vendor motioned to the beings around him, "Victor.....do not trouble yourself.....im certain you will face this challenge like all the others and emerge triumphant.....but i musnt stay for to much longer.....im waiting for a certain situation to take place and i must be back in time for it".....and at that The Vendor leaned over the edge and shouted down to Mashvett, "I have not yet heard a single word from you Mashvett.....does my presence bother you?.......i know a lot about you Mashvett and i feel deep down inside you know also why ive chosen you to help my friend Victor here..............is that whats bothering you?" The Vendor still smiling and after another short pause, "either way Mashvett......you will find once you get a grip on your anger and get over your stubbornness......you will be the Hero that is required now to save the world..........Mashvett......saviour of earth," The Vendor laughed slightly, "Has a nice ring to it dont it.".........and at that The Vendor turned and began to head back to the door he appeared from........but no sooner than he took two steps....a noise was heard.....a shuffling at the entrance of this room........both Victor and The Vendor turned to face this new intruder.



((and whatever conversation victor, the vendor, mashvett, kirito and deek may have had.....all happened before Klinscy showed up.....so post in response to the conversation......and then respond to klinscys presence.......got it?)))))

[Guilty_Ninja]

Deek thought about what the Vendor had said. If his Creator was truly alive it could mean one of two things. Either he had found a way to increase his life span through the use of science or he was a vampire. But if he was a vampire, for how long? Since before he built Deek? But if that was the case Deek should have been able to tell. After all one of his functions was to be able to identify any threat, wether it be human, nonhuman, or artificial. Of course Deek had known his Creator since the time he was activated, so he never thought of him as a threat thus making it slightly less likely for him to realize what his Creator truly was. On the other hand, if it was after the war that he had had been changed into a vampire, how did he do it? Did he have a friend who was a vampire? Or did a vampire decide he (or she) wanted to add a new member to their ranks, and found his Creator a suitable subject. But that didn't explain why he was in hiding. Was he hiding out of fear? Fear of being captured but a rogue androids again? Or was he afraid of something else. Something more sinister. Or was he hiding out of grief, unable to face the world without his children to brighten his day, especially when it was through his own failure that they had been killed.
Deek wondered over to the edge of the chasm and kicked a stray rock down and then watched its decent. He was having trouble processing all this information. It was only now that he was starting to realize what a burden it was being truly self aware.

[TheDudeManJohn]

((role call....anyone still active or waiting for this roleplay to continue....or wanting to join))

[Guilty_Ninja]

(Waiting for it to continue)

[RandomBomb]

(Sent Dude man private msg on my character and waiting for response.)

[Greyson]

(Had it rough lately. Might need the distraction. I'll se if I can get my Pc up and running and inform you then)

[TheDudeManJohn]

sorry all i drop of the grid from time to time.....but i am back now and this is role call

new or old or wanting to join post a response here letting me know you wish the dark zones to continue and your participation.

[RandomBomb]

I want to join the dark zones. Sent PM to DudeManJohn and waiting for reply.