Endgame Earth

[NovaAurora]

    Nova nodded. "Alright, it sounds like a plan then. Where in the world did you get such strong stuff anyway?" He paused for a second. "Actually, never mind... I have a feeling I don't want to know. Thank you though." He turned away and walked towards that corner-dwelling wolf-like fur. He approached slowly, folding his arms and looking at the newcomer sideways. "Why are you standing here by yourself, boy? You're covered in blood... Do you need anything? Because otherwise I must ask why you seem to be lurking alone."

[Cifero Windtail]

Jared mouthed the word "FINALLY" to no one in particular.

[Luke White-Heart]

    Nova nodded. "Alright, it sounds like a plan then. Where in the world did you get such strong stuff anyway?" He paused for a second. "Actually, never mind... I have a feeling I don't want to know. Thank you though." He turned away and walked towards that corner-dwelling wolf-like fur. He approached slowly, folding his arms and looking at the newcomer sideways. "Why are you standing here by yourself, boy? You're covered in blood... Do you need anything? Because otherwise I must ask why you seem to be lurking alone."

 
Luke was jerked from his thoughts, looking at the fur who had been speaking, Nova. He seemed sincere enough. Luke smirked in an amused way.
"Don't worry, sir. You have nothing to worry about. I'm just surveying my environment, looking for weaknesses, things like that. And..." he stopped. He wasn't sure if Nova needed to know about Daniel, but part of him wanted to tell SOMEONE. If only to have someone know and possibly help. Luke's right paw drifted to the tip of his sword unconsciously, and he looked down.
"I'm mainly just...looking for someone."

[NovaAurora]

    Nova barely restrained himself from reacting instinctively when he saw the fur reach, just briefly, for his weapon after mentioning "looking for weaknesses." But there was no malevolence in this fur's eyes, just a kind of emptiness. "Looking for someone? Well I don't know how much help I can be," he said. "Can you give me any information or anything? Heck I don't even know your name yet..." He surveyed the fur again, observing his bloodstained coat and tired looking face. "You certainly seem like quite the warrior though. I'd love to have you on our side."

[Cifero Windtail]

Jared watched carefully.

[Luke White-Heart]

    Nova barely restrained himself from reacting instinctively when he saw the fur reach, just briefly, for his weapon after mentioning "looking for weaknesses." But there was no malevolence in this fur's eyes, just a kind of emptiness. "Looking for someone? Well I don't know how much help I can be," he said. "Can you give me any information or anything? Heck I don't even know your name yet..." He surveyed the fur again, observing his bloodstained coat and tired looking face. "You certainly seem like quite the warrior though. I'd love to have you on our side."

 
Luke tilted his head thoughtfuly, considering the proposal.
"I don't see why not," he said shrugging. "You'll serve my purposes. My name is Luke, by the way. And i'm...i'm looking for someone named Daniel. The name is really all i have for you...i don't remember much of my past. He's the only link i have."
His eyes grew wet for a moment, but he shook his head and reasserted his cold exterior. He couldn't lose face in front of a potential ally...or tool.

[Cifero Windtail]

Jared nodded. "Alright," he said. "So... let's go blow these guys."


*pause*


"AWAY!"

[NovaAurora]

    Nova shot Jared an annoyed look. "Do you even listen to what I say? Does it look like nighttime out there yet? You'll get your chance, just calm down for now." He turned back to Luke. "Well it's a pleasure to have you aboard, Luke. I'm sure we'll be able to serve each other well. For now though, we have some time to kill until night. I'm gonna go sleep, I've basically been awake for more than 24 hours... You guys should feel free to rest up too, I'm sure no one will mind if you take their empty bed, we can't take the beds with us after all." He walked over to the rest of the new furs. "Like I was just saying to them," he said, "I'm gonna try to sleep until it gets dark out and it's time to go. You guys should feel free to find an empty bed somewhere and get some rest yourselves too. See you in a few hours." With that he started off towards the stairway and his bedroom. When he got there, he looked sadly around the small space he had called home essentially since he started the resistance. "Last time I'll sleep in a proper bed for a while... maybe the last time I'll sleep at all..." But this is no time to think such thoughts, he told himself, and, lying down on his bed, fell asleep almost immediately.

[Ventus Fall]

Himawari noticed Nova going upstairs. She figured she would be able to catch up to him and perhaps share some scraps she found. Food would be good for him too. She only really trusted him. Well... as far as she could trust any of them, that is.
The woman went upstairs, following Nova, and opened his bedroom door.
She quickly stood still and kept as silent as possible, seeing as Nova apparantly immediatly fell asleep upon arriving in his bed.
She decided it was best to close the door behind her and position herself opposite of Nova's bed on the other side of the room.

Once she sat down on the floor, she placed her backpack in front of her and slowly -but silently- carefully placed canned and wrapped foods on the floor. Also bottled drinks. She figured that at least Nova should enjoy some good food and be well-fed before the 'mission'. When he would wake-up, he would most likely see this and hopefully accept her offer to eat and drink.
She slumped a little against the wall and waited, looking at her hands she placed on her knees. She was sitting on her knees, back against the wall.

[FurryJunky]

Keeping silent through the various conversations she watched it seemed that thirty minutes passed before he went up a flight of stairs. Assuming it was his bedroom she kept her eyes on the door a few more seconds seeing a human follow after. Raising an eyebrow she was tempted to follow to see what was up, but it was of no concern of hers. Sighing lightly she looked behind her seeing a bit of sheets and a small pillow. Pushing them back further she brought her feet on the bed and scooted back to lean against the wall while she kept her rifle on her lap. Pulling a small white cloth out of her bag she began whipping down her rifle as best she could without taking apart each piece.

Ten minutes of this her rifle was not gleaming again in the dim light. Resting it against the wall to her right she went in her bag taking out a fresh bottle of water. Uncapping the lid she took a long sip of it, feeling a bit refreshed from all she went through, but sleep would not come so easily no matter how hard she tired.

 

[Cifero Windtail]

    Nova shot Jared an annoyed look. "Do you even listen to what I say? Does it look like nighttime out there yet? You'll get your chance, just calm down for now." He turned back to Luke. "Well it's a pleasure to have you aboard, Luke. I'm sure we'll be able to serve each other well. For now though, we have some time to kill until night. I'm gonna go sleep, I've basically been awake for more than 24 hours... You guys should feel free to rest up too, I'm sure no one will mind if you take their empty bed, we can't take the beds with us after all." He walked over to the rest of the new furs. "Like I was just saying to them," he said, "I'm gonna try to sleep until it gets dark out and it's time to go. You guys should feel free to find an empty bed somewhere and get some rest yourselves too. See you in a few hours." With that he started off towards the stairway and his bedroom. When he got there, he looked sadly around the small space he had called home essentially since he started the resistance. "Last time I'll sleep in a proper bed for a while... maybe the last time I'll sleep at all..." But this is no time to think such thoughts, he told himself, and, lying down on his bed, fell asleep almost immediately.

Jared nodded. "Of course, sir." With those words, he went over to his own cot and curled up and fell asleep.

[NovaAurora]

    Nova slept restlessly. Dreams came and went, visions of the past and expectations of the future twisting and melding into a confusing maelstrom. He saw the fires, the explosions, the destruction... the open plains and green forests of which few remained wholly intact. Sometimes there was nothing, just a vague emptiness with a white sky and ash-gray ground... then there was a single dark outline in the distance, coming towards him. It looked like another wolf, or at least a fur of some kind. Nova reached for it and cried out, but as he did his scream was morphed into a deafening concussive blast, emanating from his body. The outline stopped and raised an arm, but it was too late... the figure was vaporized instantly and Nova was once again alone in the emptiness...


    He woke with a start, panting and hot. It was almost dark out, and as he glanced around the dusky room he was startled to see a figure sitting there next to his bed. He let out a sharp gasp, but quickly regained control of himself when he saw it was just Himawari. "Oh. Hey. Sorry if I, uh, startled you." He looked down at the food she had out in front of her. His stomach was getting grumbly... "Would it be ok if I, uh, had some of that?" He said with a slight smile.

[Cifero Windtail]

Jared woke up and stretched, then stood up and gathered his things.

[Ventus Fall]

Himawari had closed her eyes untill she heard Nova being extremly restless in his sleep. After some time she saw him opening his eyes, looking around.


She spoke quietly, almost whispering: "Yes, it was my intention you would have some food, because of what we will be doing soon I figured it would be best if you had some energy and such... Yeah."
She turned her head to the left and with her right hand she scratched her neck. She then turned back to look at Nova.

"So uhm, I guess... shall we have ''dinner'' before we set out?"
While she spoke, she picked up a soda can and opened it.

[Cifero Windtail]

"Sure," Jared said quietly, walking up to them.