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Post by BEAST on Dec 19, 2007 12:12:50 GMT -5
A LONG MOMENT PASSED AFTER RIPPLE THREW THE SWITCH, BUT WHEN IT FINALLY OCCURRED EVERYONE BREATHED A SIGH OF RELIEF. RIPPLE HAD COMPLETED THE TASK - THE TENTACLE RELEASED THEIR CRUSHING GRIP AND PLACE EMBER GENTLY ON THE STONE SURFACE OF THE PYRAMID.
THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE SAHARA DESERT SETTING CAME UP AS THE IMAGERY AROUND THEM FADED OFF. THE PROGRAM HAD TERMINATED AND THE ROOM WAS RETURNING TO A HUGE METALLIC CHAMBER. IT WAS UNUSUAL IN THAT A MOMENT BEFORE IT HAD ALL SEEMED SO REAL, BUT NOW AS THE WIND EFFECT STOPPED BLOWING AND THE HEAT SHUT DOWN AND THE PYRAMID REVEALED ITSELF TO BE A RAISED DIAS, A SENSE OF RELIEF MIXED WASHED OVER THEM ALL.
THE RAISED AREA OF THE FLOOR DESCENDED AND ALL OF THE NOVICE PARTICIPANTS STOOD LOOKING AND MARVELING AT THE ROOM AROUND THEM.
Beast turned in his seat at the control console and spoke to Ms. Frost and Frostbite "Lets help them across the hall to the infirmary, we can come back for a battle report in a minute. It will take that long to compile and graph out what reading we've taken on the children."
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Post by Cyclops on Dec 19, 2007 12:18:21 GMT -5
Cyclops clapped his hands together as he rallied everyone "Great job everybody! Team Leaders... get your people over to the Infirmary across the hall and we'll get their bumps and bruises tended to." He walked over to help support anyone who might need a hand.
"I'm sure there's alot of things on your minds and we'll go over everybody's strengths and weaknesses, milestones and mistakes as we get you all checked out. For now, just relax and know you did great for your first time kids- I'm actually impressed. Who needs some help?" he asked as he got closer.
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Post by Ember on Dec 19, 2007 12:20:31 GMT -5
Aideen sighed with relief as the grip on her loosened and she was placed down gently on the ground. She closed her eyes and took quick sharp breaths trying to gain s bit of strength from the remaining heat. Than she felt the sand under her disappear and felt nothing but cool metal. At last it was over. Aideen opened her eyes and carefully moved to sit up, ignoring the pain as best as she could though it wasn't working too well. She needed to catch her breath so she could go and walk back to her room for a shower or something. She refused to be seen as weak as some of the other students seemed by fainting or tiring after a bit of effort.
She heard Cyclops voice and bet in her head who would be the ones falling over themselves for help for him. Aideen shook her head and pushed herself up more, gritting her teeth against the pain in her battered body.
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Aqua
New Mutants
Heather McCarthy
Using powers with style.
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Post by Aqua on Dec 19, 2007 12:20:54 GMT -5
Heather sighed with relief thankful the damn challenge was over. She leaned into Shadowkat again, feeling dizzy from the blood draining from her head. She closed her eyes, trying to contain her energy, however it didn't help. She was faint...and rested her head on her leader's shoulder.
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Post by Shadowkat on Dec 19, 2007 12:24:34 GMT -5
"I think Ember needs help." Kitty said as she walked with Aqua draped over her towards the double doors and the relief that was waiting for them across the hallway. "Nightcrawler is already over helping Jumper." she said over her shoulder to Cyclops.
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Ripple
Paragons
Lian Au-Yong
don't hate me cuz i'm beautiful, hate me cuz i'm a bitch
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Post by Ripple on Dec 19, 2007 12:26:59 GMT -5
Lian brushed herself down. She wasn't badle hurt. Maybe a little bruised, but she would certainly survive. She just wanted to make sure everyone else was ok. 'Anything I can do to help?' she asked.
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Post by Ember on Dec 19, 2007 12:27:11 GMT -5
Aideen shook her head. "No I'm fine go help the others, I'm just tired," she said stubbornly. She moved to get on her knees, ignoring the pain so she wont have a fuss made over her. Besides shes a big girl Aideen always took care of herself before and it shouldn't be different now.
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Post by Cyclops on Dec 19, 2007 12:32:04 GMT -5
Stepping through the group he patted Lian softly on the back as he passed her saying "Well done, Ripple, this could have gone on for a lot longer, feel proud about what you accomplished..."
Reaching Ember he knelt down and smiled at her "...and you young woman, you have got some moves. I especially liked the flip on the stairs, we'll have to set up some tumbling exercises for the rest of the students. Logan will just love you for that." He chuckled at his own joke as he pulled her up gently to her feet. "Can you walk or do you need me to carry you?"
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Post by Ember on Dec 19, 2007 12:37:37 GMT -5
Aideen shook her head again. "Really Headmaster I am alright. And thank you sir," she said softly as she began walking painfully. Aideen had to much pride to be carried or taken care of. Her Uncle used to always tell her that in life one must fend for themselves. Although her pride was her weakness as well for she knew in the back of her mind it was foolish to walk or move much with all the bruises and lord knows what else was wrong with her from that session. But she knew that no one would take care of her on the outside so she had to prove that she could do it on the outside too.
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Post by Nightcrawler on Dec 19, 2007 12:38:10 GMT -5
"Easy does it Jumper...ve don't vant to make zhings vorse. No teleporting until Beast gives you a clean bill of healzh." Nightcrawler said as he brought Kyle to his feet shaking a finger at him with a smile on his face. "You did vonderfully..." turning to the group he said "...very good job everyvone. It's a short valk across zhe hall."
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Post by Emma Frost on Dec 19, 2007 12:53:41 GMT -5
"Shall we go down then Frostbite?" Emma said to the new student.
Meeting everyone at the double doors, just inside the staging area, Ms. Frost spoke "Marvelous job everyone- simply incredible, you all managed to survive and the goal was met! I'm having Beast print out some statistics and readings we took so Cyclops and I will be able to get a better idea of how to proceed, and Beast's software was obviously well written. Cyclops will be debriefing you all..." She looked at their faces and added "...and I'll expect there to be much improvement next time."
She noticed Beast had rushed around her to help with the injured. "Frostbite, please go and open up the Med-Lab" she directed as she pointed to the door.
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Aqua
New Mutants
Heather McCarthy
Using powers with style.
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Post by Aqua on Dec 19, 2007 13:06:13 GMT -5
Heather glared up to the control room where Ms. Frost and Beast resided. Great? It went great? Aideen and Jumper almost died, are you kidding me? She looked back down feebily and sighed. She couldn't wait to go to the infirmary, have her cuts heal, feel a warm bed beneath her and a warm shower.
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Post by Emma Frost on Dec 19, 2007 13:26:09 GMT -5
'No I'm not kidding you! I said it went great, if you had forgotten the fact Miss McCarthy I'm a telepath...everyone was warned before hand that it would be dangerous. Your classmates will be fine I assure you.' The White Queen spoke inside Aqua's mind a stern look crossing her face.
'Relax and understand that we have been at this for a lot longer than you know young lady. Do you want to be less than ready for the challenges that await you out in the real world? I know for a fact there are people out there who would not only kill you, but skin you alive first and laugh as they did so...so do not tell me that an exercise has you upset. You don't know the meaning of the word pain yet child, let's hope you never need to find out.'
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Aqua
New Mutants
Heather McCarthy
Using powers with style.
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Post by Aqua on Dec 19, 2007 13:44:27 GMT -5
Heather's eyes widened as she heard Ms. Frost's voice in her mind. She she felt stupid and tired at the same time. She couldn't beleive that she forgot Ms. Frost was powerful enough to hear every thought miles away. She shook her head, and decided to ignore it. Her rage toward Ms. Frost was mild, however true. It was their first time in the Danger Room and two of her teammates nearly died.
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Frostbite
Paragons
Lorelai Kavanagh
Can you handle the cold?
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Post by Frostbite on Dec 19, 2007 15:38:41 GMT -5
Watching almost wide-eyed as the session finished, Lorelai snapped out of her sort-of trance as Ms. Frost addressed her, and with a nod, obeyed. She got up slowly and followed her out, standing near her but not to close as she watched the teenagers and the older mutants come out, the younger ones leaning on the older ones for support.
Nodding again at Ms. Frost, she turned to the door where she pointed and went to open it and waited as people started to file in.
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