Endgame Earth

[NovaAurora]

    Nova saw Sarah coming down as he strode into the center of the room. He figured it was time to speak then, even with Ip no where to be found. He looked around at the dark room full of anticipation. "Everybody," he announced, raising his arms, "the moment has arrived. Gather your things, have one last bite to eat, do what you must to prepare for the night ahead. We will leave in a few minutes." Then he noticed Katelyn, looking rather sad over by one wall. He decided to go over to her and see what's wrong. "Hey," he said soothingly. "I know that all this must be emotional, but I need you to be strong. The quicker we can pull this off, the quicker it'll be over and we're that much closer to starting a new life. Remember, I'll always be here for you." He looked around once again. "I just wish I knew where Ip was..."

[FurryJunky]

Continuing to look forward she looked off to her left at her bag witch was never unpacked in the first place, and her rifle to her right that allready had its cleaning. She was good to go. Looking back up she was startled somewhat to see Nova so close to her, she should of heard him coming. Swallowing lightly she thought to herself she only nodded to his words before responding in a quite voice, "I know... Someday it will be all over, and we all can be at peace again... Just like when we where kids." Taking a moment to gather herself up she took a quick breath of air before continuing. "Ill be fine Nova, thanks. Now where do you need me?"

[Takamei Edevane]

Ip woke up in the darkness, realizing the time has come to return to the ground floor. It looked like it had been dark for a while and figured that another speech or something perhaps important may be taking place by now. Ip made his way down the stairs, and saw Nova who seemed to be occupied. Ip didn't want to interrupt and so placed himself a few feet away from Nova so that he would hopefully gain his attention to find out what was happening.

[NovaAurora]

    Just as Nova was about to respond, he saw movement out of the corner of his eye. Looking over he saw Ip standing a few feet away, listening to what he was saying. "Oh good you're here. Your directions are pretty much the same as the ones I'm gonna give you, Katelyn. I need you both behind Himawari as she goes in to throw the gas canisters, and then once again after the gas has had time to settle and we go in to get the vehicles. You're essentially a crisis prevention team; in the unfortunate event that we face any retaliation or any kind of conflict, you will have to help set the perimeter and surround the area as best you can so we can keep control of the situation. I'm gonna go distribute the radios, and then we'll be heading out." Turning away, he walked over to the pack on the floor where the radio/headsets were. He grabbed all three of them and calibrated them to the correct channel. He then walked over to Jared and handed him one. "Keep this on at all times, Jared. We'll need to stay in touch." Finally, he strode over to Himawari and handed her the final radio. "Here you go," he said. "Keep this on at all times. You'll be in constant contact with me and Jared." Sighing, he looked around one last time. "Alright, everyone! It's time to roll out," he shouted. "Those of you who might have to fight or have an assignment, stay right behind me. The rest of you, stay well back from us. You'll need to stay out of sight as we approach the compound." With that, he walked briskly to the front door and turned to all the furs behind him. "Let's go."

[Ventus Fall]

Himawari held the radio and headset in her hands, staring at it for a moment, thinking.
I guess this is it finally, she thought to herself.
She looked up and quietly thanked Nova.
She quickly glanced at Jared, making sure she would have an image, a memory of him in her head when the radio conversation would start. Himawari always made up a mental image of people in her mind and remember it when having a conversation, especially when talknig to people on the phone or, in this case, the radio.


Himawari attached the radio to her thick belt around her waist and plugged in the earplugs of the headset in her right ear.
She checked the channel and noticed the radios were already tuned.
"Good," she whispered.
When Nova said 'Let's go' the young woman walked up to the leader, following in his footsteps.
I hope all goes well... I don't even want the others to get hurt. Especially Nova and Katelyn, they seem to have a history. I would hate to see one of them get hurt.
Himawari shook her head.
Why do I think about such things? It's not like me. What? As soon as I find some... people, I get all mushy because they're nice to me and help me? Something's wrong with me. It's not like before. You cannot just be friends with everyone. Especially anthropomorphs. We -humans- are not like them. We're not having all the same problems. After I helped them I might as well go by myself again. Being with them makes me dependant and vulnerable. I cannot let that happen or it'll get me killed someday... probably.

[Takamei Edevane]

Ip watched Nova hand out the radios and giving out orders, a little irritated being told to work with others and basically look after one of them. He looked at Himawari setting up her radio, but hid the discomfort and frustration behind his serious face. He looked up to see Nova standing by the door way, and looked around to see the others getting ready. "Why am I doing this.." he whispered to himself.

[Byracka]

A set of frantic eyes revealed the bone trembling anticipation that Sarah felt going through her whole being. Everyone scuffled around, a concussion of minute movements. Her guns Poison and Ivy, felt heavy, prepared as if they had a mind of their own.  After exhaling a couple of times Sarah strolled close by Himawari, glancing at her from behind trying to understand the woman who she would be following into the human settlement.

[Cifero Windtail]

Jared nodded, slinging his satchel over his shoulder and attatching any weapons he might need to his belt. "Right behind/above you."

[NovaAurora]

    Nova strode out into the darkness with his army behind him. The night was clear, quiet, and motionless, but suffocating nonetheless. The concrete skeletons of civilization loomed above them as constant reminders of what they were trying to escape, almost tauntingly. He broke into a slight jog, wanting to go faster but not wanting to expend any more energy than necessary. Through the torn streets he led his resistance, until the ragged edge of the city was in sight. At this point, he stopped and turned to the shadowy masses. Addressing them as one, he said, "This is where any of you not prepared for conflict have to remain. Out of sight. The human settlement is around the corner and down a few blocks. Jared and Himawari, make sure your headsets work. Once Jared and I take care of the snipers guarding the wall, I'll call you down, Himawari, and you must tell me once you're at the gate. We'll open it from the inside, then you have to run in, throw the gas, and all of us get out while it spreads. Also, Katelyn, Ip, and others in my 'crisis prevention' unit, remember to stay close behind her, but remain in shadow as best you can. If all goes well, this will be over before you know it. Good luck everyone." In one swift movement, he was gone around the corner, sprinting in the gloom towards his quarry.

[Ventus Fall]

Himawari felt a couple of the creatures looking at her. She tried to ignore it, it made her feel uneasy.
Why are they looking at me? Don't they trust me or is something wrong?
When Nova walked out and leaded the way, she swiftly followed. Her small, but slender posture made her nearly invisible between the large (amount) of furry creatures.
She didn't really mind, it gave her a sense of security.


When they came near the human settlement, she listened intently to Nova and possible danger. Luckily there was no danger so far and she cnocentrated fully on Nova.
After he was done talking, Himawari nodded and tested her radio and headset once more. They were working fine.
She then grabbed the cans out of her backpack and placed them on her belt, so she could swiftly use them later on.
Nova left quickly before she could even ask anything about how she would know which way to go.
I guess I can ask that on the radio later on... She figured.

[FurryJunky]

Following close behind Nova and the rest of the furs she had her bag over her back tightly secure as to make sure nothing slid around. Her rifle strap was hanged across her right shoulder as her gun swayed in her hands as she moved. Her rifle stood about fourty five inches, the barrel making up about thirteen. Holding such a gun for the first time would of been a difficult task for almost anyone, but it has been something she has grown up with and worked around for more her life. These small facts is what gave her confidence tonight as the group came to a halt just around a bend in one of the roads. Hearing Novas voice once more her ears would twitch slightly at his words, but none concerned her, for the human was her leader for tonight. Katelyn did not know who and why she was here, but for a human to help furs in a situation like this, and against her own people, was something all on its own, and demanded her respect. Taking one last glimpse at her gun she reached forward uncapping the scope lenses and returned it to a diagonal stance as she fell in behind Himawari, waiting for her lead.

[Takamei Edevane]

Ip walked along the side keeping a distance from the main group, looking over at Himawari to check for anything that may need his attention. Then he was almost isolated from the hostile world around him by the darkness, he hid in deep thought. He looked over at the group again, everything to him was silent apart from the quiet footsteps that patted the cold ground. Everything seemed calm, the footsteps sounded and reminded him of the rain back in England. Like the silent  onlooker he watched them, and wondered if Mark had become part of a resistance like this. He only hoped. He hoped the day would come when he was understood again, and kept happy from the terrors of the world.

Ip's thoughts were broken by the group halting and Nova giving out his final commands to the group. He watched Nova run around the corner, and saw Himawari attaching the gas canisters to her belt. Ip took a big breath, and got back into a more down to earth frame of mind ready for what may be required of him. Ip walked out of the dark over to the group to where Himawari was, who looked very determined. "I assume you are ready then?" He said whilst equipping himself with his silenced sub machine gun, and preparing it for its deadly purpose. "You don't seem to have have a weapon. Do you have one?" He said looking up, whilst closing his rucksack and putting it back on.

[Ventus Fall]

Himawari looked up at Ip.
"I don't have one, never needed one." She replied rather simple.  She never gave it much thought, how awkward that may sound in times like these.
She always could get away quickly from certain situation and she always had her martial arts skills at hand if needed.
Clutching her radio on her belt, she said to Ip: "Why'd you ask?"

[Cifero Windtail]

MEANWHILE....


A short distance from the human base, Jared assumed his position, hiding behind a nearby outcrop.
"Ok, guys, I'm in position," he said into his radio. "How are you?"

[NovaAurora]

    Nova held up behind a piece of rubble. "I'm almost in position," he said quietly into the headset. "There should be four snipers total, two on the more northern side and two on the more southern side. I've got visual on the first on the north side, it won't take me long to deal with him. Proceed whenever you're ready, and remember to keep in touch." Silently, he then darted off between bits of cover, approaching the wall unseen. He began to look for a good place to ascend without making noise.