Acension:Metro

[Ryan Naismith]

Vess sat in a building with a nice view of the sea. Not the city. If he looks at that for too long, he gets all reminisce-y and depressive. But he did find a solar charger for his MP3 player. So, he plugged it in, and pressed a random song. It was some electro-swing type thin by some British guy. Vess sighed, closed his eyes, as sang along with the music as it echoed faintly through the streets.

[Rayleonarde]

Ray wandered the streets, trying to figure out a plan of action. "Acon's got some weird memory lapse, Ronnie won't leave that metro because of the shadow-people...and there's someone playing music? Or have I gone mad?"

[Aconitum]

Acon, at some point lastnight, had climbed into Ronnie's lap and woke up like that the following morning.

[SilverSolstive]

(I've only been gone for a few hours!)

The survivors had already past him. Not caring of their path, he decided it was safest to leave the bus to avoid death. He hopped off the bus and made his way to the woods.

I'm right behind you, working out the size of your dogtag to put it in a frame.

[SilverSolstive]

Wandering he came into a clearing with houses in rows. Maybe I can find food and other useful materials. He made his way to the nearest house. The home was painted blue with beige on the stairs and door. As he climbed up the stairs his hands slid along the railing. They felt dusty. This home hasn't been lived in for a while. He entered the home and immediately made for the fridge. He checked the rooms for bags to hold his scavenges and in the hallway closet found a rather large camping backpack.

I'm right behind you, working out the size of your dogtag to put it in a frame.

[SilverSolstive]

Perfect. He headed to the fridge. He found a banana bunch and unopened pudding. He took the Sprite bottle and 2 water bottles. In the shelves he found a pack of chips and gummy bears. Not wanting to burden himself he decided to leave. As he walked past the homes in one he heard a peculiar noise like a scream. Unconsciously, he walked into the home to see a strange mutant  gripping a little wolf's ankle. Her eyes bore into Ruben's pleading for help. Not influenced by her plead he tossed her the gun like it was a toy. She aimed at the mutant and shot multiple times finaaly killing it.

I'm right behind you, working out the size of your dogtag to put it in a frame.

[SilverSolstive]

"Thank you." She said quietly, close to a whisper and gave Ruben the gun. He started to leave the home but turning around he felt something different and new, guilt. "Would you like to.... follow along?"

I'm right behind you, working out the size of your dogtag to put it in a frame.

[Aconitum]

Acon stood and left, venturing into the rest of the ruined city with Chuck close behind her.

[Rayleonarde]

Ronnie awoke, and sorting through some of the supplies Ray had brought back.

Ray sat on top of a burned out car, a cigarette between his fingers.

[Aconitum]

Acon saw Ray and smiled. "Hey!"

[Rayleonarde]

Ray turned, and waved. Hmm...Dannie or Acon? He smiled.

[Aconitum]

Acon stopped before the car and looked around. "What are shadow people?"

[Rayleonarde]

Ray crossed his legs, and tossed the cigarette to the ground. "They're the manifestation of memories, trapped within the metros, and the earth."

[Aconitum]

Acon sighed. "I mean in English please."

[Rayleonarde]

Ray smiled. "They're like ghosts. Except they'll kill you outright."