megamania
Hero
UNDER A DARKSUN
SEGMENT 121
“Skeletal Masses”
“Comon Mania- we have to keep moving.”
“Yeah…right with you Cosa….”
The four of them (now reunited with a still naked dwarf) are on a high rooftop looking for landmarks to get out of the city. To their knowledge, only Jenner has ever traveled this deep into the city. As everyone was climbing back down from the roof, Mania saw something. Something that has gotten his curiosity is rarely a good thing in a time of crisis. He sees skeletons carrying boxes, papers, bags and WEAPONS to a large building. (OOC- if my description of the building is wrong its because I have misplaced my copies of Tribe of One which gives details on it).
“Guys- hey guys, “ says Mania quietly while catching up with them. “A couple of buildings over there are one with stairs and columns. What is it?”
“Not certain. I did notice there were many skeletons there so don’t even think it. Stresses Cosa.
“But there were weapons…..”
“Weapons!” interrupts Logan getting uncomfortably close to Mania.
“Yes- weapons and other stuff.”
“No Mania. We can not afford it. We have to get moving. We are going to try for that tower over there.” Points Cosa.
Looking to calm everyone and curious herself Belinda speaks up. “Let’s take a quick look. Two minutes then we leave. Agreed?” She says looking at the two men.
“Agreed.” They agree quickly.
Now crawling so as to get closer to the edge, they peer down the street to the large building.
“See!”
“Yes- I see a dozen skeletons.”
“No- look at the skeletons then at what they carry then at the skeletons.” Says Mania, more excited than he meant.
“She looks at him like he is crazy then does so.”
“And?” looking.
“Look closer”
“Mania- we have no time-“
“The skeletons- they are collecting the goods. How many years have they been doing that? What could be inside? And furthermore- they are drones. We can take them!”
Cosa looks again first to Belinda whom shrugs her shoulders with a smirk on her face. Both women then watch and begin to wonder….
Belinda and Mania creep along down one alley. Cosa and Logan move down another alley. As each move closer they see skeletal drones carrying goods. The Treasure of Bodach! The skeletons walk slowly and methodically in and out of the large building. Going in they carry anything with value. Cosa is certain some of it is magical. Could pages from the journal she seeks be here?
They wait for a quieter moment before sneaking in. When they count about 6 skeletons, they move in quickly. Up the stairs and behind a few columns. Here they take turns covering each other moving into the building. At the doorway they stop in awe.
Inside are dozens of skeletons. They are working on piling up treasures and goods of great worth on top of a statue or fountain. It is hard to say since the pile nears fifteen feet high!
“oh…my……” is all any one says.
Logan spots a large trimmed battle axe and rushes at it. The drones turn and note his advance. They chatter and drop what they had in their hands. From behind the pile come armed skeletons! Logan doesn’t notice and would care less.
SEGMENT 121
“Skeletal Masses”
“Comon Mania- we have to keep moving.”
“Yeah…right with you Cosa….”
The four of them (now reunited with a still naked dwarf) are on a high rooftop looking for landmarks to get out of the city. To their knowledge, only Jenner has ever traveled this deep into the city. As everyone was climbing back down from the roof, Mania saw something. Something that has gotten his curiosity is rarely a good thing in a time of crisis. He sees skeletons carrying boxes, papers, bags and WEAPONS to a large building. (OOC- if my description of the building is wrong its because I have misplaced my copies of Tribe of One which gives details on it).
“Guys- hey guys, “ says Mania quietly while catching up with them. “A couple of buildings over there are one with stairs and columns. What is it?”
“Not certain. I did notice there were many skeletons there so don’t even think it. Stresses Cosa.
“But there were weapons…..”
“Weapons!” interrupts Logan getting uncomfortably close to Mania.
“Yes- weapons and other stuff.”
“No Mania. We can not afford it. We have to get moving. We are going to try for that tower over there.” Points Cosa.
Looking to calm everyone and curious herself Belinda speaks up. “Let’s take a quick look. Two minutes then we leave. Agreed?” She says looking at the two men.
“Agreed.” They agree quickly.
Now crawling so as to get closer to the edge, they peer down the street to the large building.
“See!”
“Yes- I see a dozen skeletons.”
“No- look at the skeletons then at what they carry then at the skeletons.” Says Mania, more excited than he meant.
“She looks at him like he is crazy then does so.”
“And?” looking.
“Look closer”
“Mania- we have no time-“
“The skeletons- they are collecting the goods. How many years have they been doing that? What could be inside? And furthermore- they are drones. We can take them!”
Cosa looks again first to Belinda whom shrugs her shoulders with a smirk on her face. Both women then watch and begin to wonder….
Belinda and Mania creep along down one alley. Cosa and Logan move down another alley. As each move closer they see skeletal drones carrying goods. The Treasure of Bodach! The skeletons walk slowly and methodically in and out of the large building. Going in they carry anything with value. Cosa is certain some of it is magical. Could pages from the journal she seeks be here?
They wait for a quieter moment before sneaking in. When they count about 6 skeletons, they move in quickly. Up the stairs and behind a few columns. Here they take turns covering each other moving into the building. At the doorway they stop in awe.
Inside are dozens of skeletons. They are working on piling up treasures and goods of great worth on top of a statue or fountain. It is hard to say since the pile nears fifteen feet high!
“oh…my……” is all any one says.
Logan spots a large trimmed battle axe and rushes at it. The drones turn and note his advance. They chatter and drop what they had in their hands. From behind the pile come armed skeletons! Logan doesn’t notice and would care less.
