Bzprpg - Onu-Wahi

[25K Now!]

IC: [Arkrak/Stronin]"Well the mystery is just half the fun," said Arkrak cheerfully as he leaned back into one of the chairs. "It's probably a message of some sort, so we just have to find out who gave it to you."---Stronin, despite the evidence provided, could not really grasp his mind around the concept of people time-travelling, so when Alex and Henkka were having their conversation the Iron Toa was deep in thought. Well he was deep in thought until Alex spoke to him, interrupting his thinking."Most would," he replied absent-mindedly.

[Cadias]

IC: VenenI looked at the staff pointed at my face, then watched as it was removed. This Turaga had an unusual and more threatening staff than most other Turaga. "A test, perhaps? The mind is a hard place to penetrate, and assumptions can be quite dangerous."I considered what he said. Apparently, he had been testing me. "What village this Matoran is in, their name, where he lives if he has a home, a description of the target, and any outstanding habits he has. Also, if he has had any past dealings with assassins and such, or has killed others for a living. That is what I would like to know."

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC (Alex, in Syyge's body, Onu-Koro, Maa's hut):IC (Henkka, in Voi's body, Onu-Koro, Maa' hut):Alex looked at Stronin for a long moment. It was Henkka who finally broke the silence."We'll have to try", he said. "If we want the mask of time, we should go to Ta-Koro."Alex nodded. "So. Off to another village then."Alex was just about to walk out of the hut when an Onu-Matoran came and yelled in shock: "What are you doing in my hut?"

[25K Now!]

IC: [Stronin]Stronin sighed when he saw a Matoran enter. He really disliked it when the people he stole from found him in their houses, for he had to attack them to actually escape. This time was no different, except for the fact it wasn't him who was stealing.A quick blow to the head later, the Iron Toa turned away from the unconscious Matoran to face his companions."So to Ta-Koro then?" he asked.

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC (Alex, in Syyge's body, Onu-Koro):IC (Henkka, in Voi's body, Onu-Koro):Alex looked at the unconscious Matoran and laughed. "You're quite a guy, Stronin", he said. "I like you."Henkka, on the other hand, was not so impressed."You fools!" he shouted. "There's nothing else you care about than violence?""Chill", Alex said, bending over the Matoran to pick him up. "You know who this is? It's Maa, the owner of this hut. I was once possessing him before and I need him for something. It'll be much easier to take him along if he's not struggling."Alex turned to Stronin again. "Yes. Ta-Koro."As Alex walked out of the hut with Maa, Henkka could do nothing but follow and keep a careful eye on his worst enemy.OOC: Henkka, Alex, Stronin and Maa (NPC) to Ta-Wahi.

[The Dark Chronicler]

IC: Chronn"There is nothing fun about this tablet in any way."I snapped at him. He didn't seem to realize how serious and important a single tablet could end up being. This writing could be the most important thing to ever come through my office doors, or the most horrific item the island had even seen. There was know way to know what it meant.IC: Nex"Then you are proven yourself rather intelligent. Alright, I will tell you some of what you wish to know."He had made sure 'some' was in there, if he told Venen everything, he would never learn to fend for himself. All of the other killers went out with just a name... none of them wanted every single piece of information, except Venen."He is a Po-Matoran, his name is Ishi. He is currently in Po-Koro. A description would ruin the fun, I believe. As his past and traits..."Nex merely nodded to Venen."There is your information. I wish you luck."

[Vezok's Friend]

IC:"You don't say..." Kohra said, a bemused smile on her face. There was something in her voice there, but it was gone the next moment. "Well, since we are here now, how about we go and see some sights. I don't always get the pleasure of visiting such a homely place with company."Half of that was true. The other half was that the Vortixx wanted to collect information, so she could start planning.

[a goose]

IC: The ShadowThe Shadow decided to leave, to go to Le-Koro...To find Invisible.OOC: The Shadow to Le-Wahi

[Wyrd Bid Ful Araed]

IC: "There are not many sights in Onu-Wahi," Clo'on said, "Other than the Koro, there is the Great Mine, I suppose, but anything else might be too far in the tunnels, and I can't confidently navigate those."

[Vezok's Friend]

IC:"Well, I heard the market here is quite a sight to see." Kohra replied. "Or is there somewhere else you would like to go?"

[Ghosthands]

OOC: Zadron to Onu-WahiIC (Zadron)Zadron emerged from the tunnel, scowling at the sudden glimmer of Onu-Koro's many lightstones. The job was done; now he just had to find this 'Nex' and claim his payment - and, hopefully, next assignment.

[25K Now!]

IC: [Arkrak]The Toa of Sonics smiled."Well then we'd better find out who gave it to you," he said cheerfully.

[Cadias]

IC: Venen"I thank you for your compliment and information." I strode away, grimacing at the thought of going to Po-Koro again. It was quickly becoming one of my least favorite places.As I walked toward the tunnel, my mind was working furiously. Part of it was my own wanting to know, and part was simply that I had nothing better to do. Who was Nex? Where did his information come from? What connection did he have to the targets? Who were the other killers he had mentioned? Why was he testing me? All these questions swirled around in my head, and I always bumped up against the same wall: I had no information. It frustrated me, refusing to exit my mind as I rapidly walked down the tunnel.There was nothing else to do. I would have to find out, investigate as I worked for the mysterious Turaga. The first target had claimed that he knew not of Nex. It was a start, I supposed.I couldn't help but think of Thedar Chronn. Chances were, I was facing a case deeper, more intricate than he had ever worked on, and the slimy fool was sitting in a chair, missing out on it, too lazy to gather any information about what was going on around him. "Well, Mr. Chronn," I muttered, "I do think you'll find business picking up." My soft chuckling echoed through the tunnel as I made my way toward my next victim.OOC: Venen to Po-Wahi

[Ghosthands]

IC (Zadron)Zadron spotted the Turaga. Another being was just going away from him, towards the Po-Wahi tunnel. He walked over."Grurlen is dead," he said flatly from behind Nex.

[Wyrd Bid Ful Araed]

IC: "The market is fine. I shall enjoy seeing it again," Clo'on said the last part almost wistfully. Perhaps the market reminded him of the bazaar back in Po-Koro

[The Dark Chronicler]

IC: Nex"Excellent Zadron, excellent. I supposed this means you wish to have another target to Remove."He nodded, without looking back at Zadron.

[Ghosthands]

IC (Zadron)"Naturally," he said. "And...payment is always gratefully received..." Zadron hinted. As with almost everything Zadron said, there was a slight amount of threat behind the silvered words.IC (Echelon)Echelon hurried down the tunnel. Taking a side-route, he cut across from Onu-Koro (not wishing to have to go through the village accompanied by three corpses) straight to the Po-Wahi tunnel. Vidar had said his associate was in Po-Wahi; that was his destination.

Edited December 13, 2011 by Ghosthands

[The Dark Chronicler]

IC: Venator"Of course, of course."He reached into his pocket, pulling out a bag widgets."But the question is, how much did you expect?"

[Ghosthands]

IC (Zadron)"Well," said Zadron, "for a...personal assassination, my prices, depending on who the target was; if they were fairly well-known, but the employer wanted rather more confidentiality than simply placing a bounty, it would be more than your average bounty - say, a few thousand, or an unusual and/or valuable item. But for someone such as Grurlen - not a big name, or a particuarly difficult kill - I would ask a few hundred. However, as there seems to be some implication of power as a result of membership of your organisation, I might be willing to offer a little...discount."Zadron was able to speak of such things almost with boredom, as though he were simply a merchant, selling mundane wares, rather than death itself.

[Snelly]

OOC: Wraith to Onu-WahiIC: WraithWraith followed Echelon, Echelon didn't notice him because one, he didn't make a sound, something that is easy not to do when your a spirit. Wraith would pester Echelon about his body whenever he decided to slow down.

[Cadias]

OOC: Kadon from Ta-Koro. You sure Drome is up to a fight after his back has been clawed open?IC: KadonWe walked through the large gaps of darkness in silence. It was odd to be around Drome and not be fighting him. I recalled my brilliant victory that I'd enjoyed in Onu-Wahi before and grinned, not knowing what Drome was planning.

[Emzee]

OOC: Moving from Le-Wahi...IC: Vidar quickly moved through the shadows of the Onu-Koro highway. Provided Echelon didn't stop in Onu-Koro, Vidar hoped he would meet up with him again by the time they got near Po-Wahi on the other side of the tunnel. Then, they would meet Vidar's associate who, despite having a mental link with the Makuta, probably did not receive an explicit mission to kill Hafu.If he had, Hafu would be dead already. Vidar took a side tunnel, one that was commonly used by Vidar and Ronkshou to avoid the villagers. The Makuta would sometimes surprise them and contact them while in these extremely dark tunnels. However, as Vidar continued within the hardened walls of the side tunnel, no contact was made. Vidar noticed a couple Ussal crabs crawling about, too small to be used as mounts. It had reminded him of another advantage of working with a true servant of Makuta: the infected Rahi were allies, all bounded under the same artifact: the infected mask. Ronkshou could often be seeing wreaking havoc on a subversive village from above on a Nui-Kopen, or on the ground level, on top of a Kane-Ra, or even a Kuma Nui, the ferocious and gigantic rat-like Rahi. After a couple hours of walking, Vidar had finally reached the small, hidden passage way that led into the main tunnel that connected Onu-Koro to the Po-Wahi region. Once he was in the central tunnel, he stopped to lean against the side of the tunnel. He took out the small box, and ever so carefully, cracked open the lid. He held the box to his ear. The signature sound of slimy movement had confirmed that the insulated box had protected the contents inside. Giving a sigh of relief, Vidar returned the box to his pack. Vidar then looked up, towards the bright entrance of the tunnel, where he saw a walking shape. Vidar continued to move through the tunnel and his feet picked up the pace. As the Toa of Air got closer, he saw that there was a semi-transparent, floating being that was near the first figure. The spirit was now being partially shown thanks to the light. "You again?" Vidar said to the spirit. The walking figure instinctively turned around. "How long do you plan to follow us? Sooner or later, you will give up on this fruitless pursuit. If not now, the things you shall witness will surely make you appreciate your lack of a body"

[Snelly]

IC: Wraith"I'll stay till I get what I want, my body." Wraith commented. "I don't really care what I see."

[The Dark Chronicler]

IC: Nex"In this bag is two hundred of the Matoran currency. It is yours if you want it."He walked a few steps away before stopping."But, you might wish for more...."IC: ChronnI was sick of this tablet, there was no clue, nothing. No sign of my placed it, nothing to help me figure it out at all. I hated this, Murders were never this tricky, only one single stupid tablet left without threat, or hint of danger. But there was something important about it, I just didn't know what it was.With a throw fueled by frustration and anger at the little piece of stone, I threw it against the wall of my hut. To my surprise, the stone broke apart, revealing a chunk of metal that had been inside it. Now this was getting somewhere..."Interesting."OOC: No, Drome in not. That's never stopped him before. XDIC: DromeA small sonic blast struck the cave's roof, sending a small rock hurtling down at Kadon's head.I doubted he had heard it, it was directed rather carefully.

[25K Now!]

IC: [Arkrak]Arkrak smiled at the sight of the metal, having similar thoughts to his employer."Well it's time to get to work then," he said cheerfully.

[Cadias]

OOC: I suppose you're right. Time for a fight! IC: KadonCLAAANG!!! The sound of the rock hitting my skull echoed hollowly through the tunnel. Slowly, one of my hands raised to my dully aching head. With equal slowness, I turned, with a dangerous calm upon my face. My hand dropped and a sickle appeared in it, swinging in a slow, lazy circle."Is that the way you want it, Drome?" The question was loaded with malice, and lightning snapped and cracked in my free hand. It send eerie beams of light lancing through the tunnel.IC: Aurix, from Le-Wahi"See?" Aurix said, triumphantly, "I told you! Really, FIva, it's hard to mess up." He looked around at the dark tunnel. "Ugh. No decorating sense at all."

[The Dark Chronicler]

IC: ChronnAs much as I hated to admit it, Arkrak was correct, it was time to get to work, and find out what that tablet had meant, and why I had received it. I cleared my throat, a read what was written upon the metal. Clearly, someone had known I would find this. Though they likely expected I would find it another way, and not by smashing it."Greetings Detectives. I am sorry to inform you that you are going out of business, as your solving of murders will no longer be required. Any attempts to continue solving the deaths of others will be met with unpleasant consequences."The tablet, it had just made me angry. Very angry. If someone wanted me to stop my work, then they were a fool. And they had ever dared to threaten me. This was not going to end well for them. I wasn't going to stop over some worthless threat. It was solving time."Let's get moving. Someone had to have seem who dropped that tablet on my doorstep. An we're going to find them."Without waiting for a Reply, I walked past Arkrak, and headed out the door.IC: Drome"Hurts, doesn't it? Now, picture a larger chuck coming down upon your head. Would you like that, Kadon? If not, I recommend dropping your weapons, and surrendering. Admit I've won this fight, and you won't end up with a concussion." I grinned.This was my territory now, I had the advantage now. Atleast, I thought I did.

[25K Now!]

IC: [Arkrak]Arkrak chuckled as he watched his employer walk past him. It seemed as if they would have to do some detectiving to do. He didn't actually know if that was a word, but he decided that it worked rather well in their current situation."Of course Mr. One-Man-Homicide Squad," he said, smiling as he followed the other Toa out the door. "Of course."

[Ghosthands]

IC (Zadron)"I am satisfied," Zadron said, taking the widget pouch. "Now, what will be your next purchase?"IC (Echelon)Echelon turned at the sound of Vidar's voice, and his Undead stopped walking."Vidar," he said, turning back to hurrying down the tunnel as he spoke. "My apologies for deserting you, but as I'm sure you saw, the fight was not turning in our favour and I thought it prudent to withdraw. This wisp of spirit here - " he gestured at Wraith - "may prove problematic. Although he cannot physically do anything against us, he has significant blackmail power and could give away any move we attempt to make. However - " he leaned close " - I think there is one who could deal with him...if you take my meaning..."

[Snelly]

IC: Wraith"Or." Wraith interrupted. "You could just give me my body." Wraith suggested.

[Franco]

OOC: Knife and Edge from Le-Wahi. Do note I want them to be in the school...Maybe that could be their refuge?IC: "Next purchase?"Knife stepped out of the shadows. She grinned."You mean next time you get to play? I'm calling dibs on that. Me 'n' sis barely got any fun out of a kid who didn't wanna," she explained with a slasher smile.

Edited December 14, 2011 by The Fearless Leader

[Ghosthands]

IC (Echelon)Echelon wheeled around to face Wraith."You may not have noticed," he snapped, "but I am not exactly carrying your body around with me."IC (Zadron)"Hiring children now, Nex?" Zadron sneered.

[Snelly]

IC: Wraith"Maybe not, but that doesn't mean you don't know where it is. As I said before, I'm a patient guy, I can wait a long, long time if need be."

[The Dark Chronicler]

IC: Nex"Do not underestimate these children Zadron. They are Knife, and Edge. Perhaps you have heard of them."He pulled out his last stone tablets handing one to Zadron. With a small grin on his face, he started to speak."Zadron, for you... I have a rather interesting target. He calls himself Baron Stabbington. And for you, Knife and Edge, I have heard rumors of something going on in Ko-Wahi. Rumors about a killer there by the name of Utu. Perhaps you could speak to him... and-"He handed Knife the last tablet."Have a little... fun while you are there, take your time, there is no need to rush."IC: ChronnThe first as most logical place to ask would be the neighbors, and the person across the street from my office. One of them had to have seen what was going on and the placer of the tablet."Let's get moving, and find out who dared to place such a tablet at my door, and show them the power of Mr. One-Man Homicide - er, Thedar Chronn!"That moron, getting that stupid nickname stuck in my head. But, I could make him pay for it."Arkrak, ask the people around here what they saw, I'm leaving this up to you."OOC: And so begins the investigation of NEX. I can act as the neighbors, and start providing information.

Edited December 14, 2011 by The Dark Chronicler

[Mad Scientist BioBeast]

IC:Fiva"True true." Fiva said, as Vidar rushed past the two. Fiva scratched his mask. "Not every day you see a green armored Toa down here in Onu-Wahi..." Fiva commented, holding his two widgets he had found. "Now... The lowest part of Onu-Koro is the mines, so that's where we should go first."

[Ghosthands]

IC (Zadron)"Oh, I know of them," Zadron said, "but it's customary in the trade to have a little...friendly rivalry."It was anyone's guess what Zadron's interpretation of 'friendly' was."Stabbington, you say?" he said, accepting the new tablet. "Sounds very interesting."He disappeared off in the direction of an inn, to ask about on the the whereabouts of said Baron...

[Franco]

IC: Knife snatched the tablet. "Thanks, mister." She grinned again, then retreated into the shadows.OOC: Knife and Edge to Ko-Wahi.-The Fearless Leader

[HamboneKablooey]

IC: AceAce looked around the large cavern he now found himself in. He was lucky to have this time off, and he planned to spend it training. Concentrating, he poured his mask power into the surrounding area, and slowly but surely all the larger stones lifted off the ground. There were 14, and when they were high enough off the ground he gripped his chains tightly. Focusing his Elemental power into them, he let his Kanohi deactivate and just as the rocks began to fall he started. Swinging the chains all around, he drew the stones into their Gravitational pull and threw them all around before catching them again, creating a vortex of stones around him while he jumped and twirled around."This is my Dance of Gravity." he said to himself. "It's almost perfected."Suddenly he felt a presence behind him and turned to see the figure enter the cavern.OOCAce open for interaction.

[Vezok's Friend]

IC:Kohra smiled. For a moment, she almost thought Clo'on seemed a little home-sick. But that thought seemed a bit ridiculous, considering they had only arrived several hours before. "Great! I am actually excited to take a look around, it's so seldom that my travels lead me to this place and I haven't been here in quite a while." she said. The Vortixx looked around until her eyes found a sign by the underground road, illuminated by a lightstone affixed to it, that showed symbols directing them to the market and other parts of the Koro. She started walking in the indicated direction. "This way, it seems."

[Cadias]

IC: AurixAurix frowned as he watched the figure disappear around a bend in the tunnel. "My, my, didn't even say hello."Aurix considered. "I suppose that makes sense. Lead the way!"IC: KadonI laughed. "Think, Drome. You're in a stone tunnel. You're made of metal and are completely alone other than a Toa of Electricity who you just hit on the head. Think of your chances, especially with that back."