[OPEN] Mission 155

[soul_mods]

Characters: Open to those who signed up here.
Location: An unmarked cavern system outside Death City.
Rating: Various.
Time: March 18th, sunrise.
Description: Shibusen agents brave underwater caverns to take out the first of three Madness emitters.

Missiongoers pile out of the mirrors early in the morning, just as the first hints of sun start to color the walls of the sandstone canyon red and purple; it'll be the last bits of real light they'll see for at least a few hours. The atmosphere is electric -- there're quite a few new (and old) arrivals who're eager to see some action, but just as many people who're feeling rather more apprehensive… And for good reason.

The only way to their destination is blocked by a few hundred yards of sunken tunnels. Luckily they've been provided with mouthpieces, breathing apparatuses with enough oxygen to last about ten minutes: more than enough time, provided that the guests don't lose their way in the dimly-lit, twisted caverns. It's as easy as following the person in front of them, right?

Upon emerging safely from the pool onto mostly-dry land, they'll find themselves in an immense cavern, illuminated by countless, blue fungi clinging to the walls and ceiling, looking like stars dotting a night sky. Already the first signs of the way Madness has been corrupting the wildlife are evident: the mushrooms exude strange spores that make some people's head pound the same way the increasingly noticeable Madness wavelength does.

As they travel further into the watery caves and explore its many branches, they'll begin to encounter creatures twisted by Madness: moles, snakes, beetles, centipedes, all grown to monstrous proportions, some with a venomous bite that quickly turns their victim feverish and delirious. The more daring fighters can easily dispatch those and delve even deeper, and it's near the source of the Madness, in the chamber housing the emitter itself, that they'll encounter the kishin eggs.

There're dozens of them-- eyeless, white, vaguely human-shaped things, but despite their blindness they have no problem finding their quarry, fighting with claws and exuding their own Madness wavelength. If the missiongoers can stand strong against the kishin eggs and the ever-present wavelength given off by the Madness emitter, Shibusen's specialists will have enough time to shut the machine down for good.


OOC NOTES.
- The event summary post containing all relevant links is located here.
- Make your own threads, but please indicate in your subject line [CHARACTER(S) | LOCATION | OPEN/CLOSED] and, if applicable, if you need a kishin egg NPC!
- The locations are the sunken tunnels, the medics area, the cave system, and the emitter chamber, but only the medics will have their designated sub-thread.
- If you have any further questions, the mod thread on the coordination post is here!

Comments

I knew it! :P

[de_faulty_hero]

He waited to see if Sephiroth would respond to what he had said, but he knew that it wouldn't be with words. He knew that the past was a dangerous mine field for them both, but he had come to accept aspects of his. Of course, he had to resolve them to be partnered with the man he was holding, and he had had his revenge back on Gaea. There was no point to pursue revenge that he had already had.

He felt the tightening and leaned his forehead a little more on Sephiroth's shoulder before he silently accepted the change of subject. His fingers caressed the silver-haired man's stomach before he withdrew as Sephiroth's hand did.

Stepping back, he coughed a little because the dust still hung heavy in the air. "I guess the best part of this adventure will be finding the way out now."

Ye~~~p there's a lott'a hate going on 'round 'ere 8Dc

[pure_lineage]

Sephiroth wasn't quite certain how Cloud would take his reaction, but there wasn't any surprise felt within when the blonde seemed to accept it for now. That was more than enough for him, especially given the situation, even if he knew that his partner would only wait for him for so long before his patience eventually wore out.

Hearing the cough, the ex-General allowed a smirk to cross his features as he began moving again. "You make it sound as though we'll have trouble finding the exit."

[de_faulty_hero]

He let Sephiroth walk away enough before he caught the ex-General's belt at the back and used it to follow along behind his partner. This seemed much better than trodding on Sephiroth's heels all the time after all. Yet, he could feel the smirk.

"Well, who knows if we'll find a dark tunnel where no one will find us," he replied with a smirk of his own. "Follow the fresh air otherwise, I guess."

[pure_lineage]

The pressure appearing around his waist wasn't missed, and he couldn't help but relax at that feeling. He didn't stop though, and continued to navigate his way through the area while the dust swayed in the air.

"Knowing your instincts, you'll be able to locate one," he muttered in return, although there was a hint of amusement on his voice.

[de_faulty_hero]

He followed along in Sephiroth's wake and tried to avoid breathing in too much dust. It was already irritating his throat again, so the sooner they got out of here, the better in his mind. They needed to figure out about that Black Materia attack as well.

"I always find the dead-ends, but I also always find my way out of them in a timely fashion," he replied and couldn't wait to get some fresh air.

[pure_lineage]

Try as he might, he couldn't help the small sound of a chuckle from escaping him at Cloud's comment. He had watched as the blonde had done just that throughout his travels, and shook his head lightly at the thought.

"Then perhaps it's wise that I remain searching with all things considered," Sephiroth thoughtfully murmured while he continued on through the cave.