- Posting Speed
- 1-3 posts per day
- One post per day
- 1-3 posts per week
- Online Availability
- 12pm - 4pm, 10pm - 12am EST Monday - Friday (Not always able to RP on the weekends, but reachable if needed)
- Writing Levels
- Intermediate
- Preferred Character Gender
- Male
- Female
- Nonbinary
- Transgender
- Agender
- Primarily Nonbinary
- Genres
- Anything except realistic stuff.
Day 1:
Day One
Major Goal: Get to safety
Minor Goal: Learn about your manipulation
Manipulation Restrictions: Extremely weak; Uses a lot of energy
Surprises: All of the Prepared have some kind of mark somewhere
on their body hinting to their manipulation
Date: Tuesday; November 17, 2020
Time: 6:56pm
Location: Tullytown
Weather: Cloudy; light snow
Corrupted: Red; 691,967/933,832
Survivors: 241,865/933,832
Major Goal: Get to safety
Minor Goal: Learn about your manipulation
Manipulation Restrictions: Extremely weak; Uses a lot of energy
Surprises: All of the Prepared have some kind of mark somewhere
on their body hinting to their manipulation
Date: Tuesday; November 17, 2020
Time: 6:56pm
Location: Tullytown
Weather: Cloudy; light snow
Corrupted: Red; 691,967/933,832
Survivors: 241,865/933,832
"Breaking news!"
All across Tullytown every tv and radio blared out the new broadcast. In the distance weird lights could be seen, but it was so far that no one paid it any mind.
"Mysterious orb sightings are being reported all around the world. People say that those who are touched by the spheres are leaking what seems like blood from every orifice on their face. Stay inside. I repeat, do not leave shelter. This is a world-wide crisis, emergency precautions are to be taken, this is not a drill. This could be the end of the world as we know it…"
The distant lights got closer and soon armies of orbs the color of blood rose from the edge of the city and began plowing through the streets. Those unlucky enough to be touched by them dropped to the ground in pain, spewing red liquid as the broadcaster reported; a gruesome sight for those fortunate enough to witness.
"…What's that? How did it get in! The doors were locked!!! No! JAMES!!! OH MY GOD!!! RUUUUUN!!!"
Screams filled the air as the camera dropped to the ground. Everyone in the news room ran for their lives as a swarm of crimson orbs chased them down. Then it was silent… Even in the streets where pained cries and terrified shrieks used to echo, the only noise was static on screens and radios.
That was until the sound of a female clearing her voice chimed out on every electronic with a screen and/or speakers, including cell phones, tablets, computers etc.
On screens a silhouette of a woman appeared. The only feature seen was a distinctive hair color of pink illuminated only by the screens of the many computers in the dark room.
"Hey all."
She smiled as a small hand gave a single wave.
"You may have seen red orbs flying around in your area as the news caster previously mentioned. I expect you've already seen what they can do. It's a scary sight. Those who have already been touched are gone. Corrupted. Do not try to save them. Stay as far away from them as possible. They are much like zombies, don't let them scratch or bite you or else you will turn. Your best bet is to abandon them. I cannot stress this enough, no matter who they were to you before, no matter how much you loved them you cannot save them."
A hand reached out and slapped her shoulder and her gaze slammed towards the owner. After a moment of silence and a roll of the woman's eyes she turned back to the camera.
"You may think that all hope is lost, but you're wrong. This is not the end of the world. It may seem like you're being punished, that life is spitting in your face, but do not let that get you down."
Her words were strong and inspirational. There was a fire in her eyes that made people believe every word she spoke.
"Fight back! Survive! You may not know who you are now, but when you do, know that you are capable! You can defeat this blight and come out on the other side! Don't stop fighting! Nothing can tear you down even when you feel you can't take it anymore! You can do this!"
She then slumped back in her seat with a proud smirk on her face as the last words she said before the screen went black left her lips.
"You are Prepared."
When the outbreak began Alistair, after receiving a text from the demanding Will, ran into Amber on his way to his friends house. When they arrived they found Will holed up in a well supplied shack surrounded by traps and a few dead Corrupted. When the coast was clear Will grabbed some "meds" from his house, finding another corrupted that was soon quickly disposed of, then the packed into a car and headed towards Mania Industries.
Meanwhile, Charlotte made her way to the Mania building only to find that the whole place was a building of horror. Blood and burn marks covered the walls of each floor. She found Arima in her home on the top floor, in the living room, two charred lumps of gore lying in front of her. Charlotte did her best to take care of the traumatized girl. Once she managed to calm Arima they decided that they needed adults, and that the safest place in Tullytown would be the company Arima just inherited; Mania Defenses.
Remington found the hospital to be quickly overrun by the corrupted so she made her escape carrying a few syringes, with the knowledge that they can stun the corrupted. She ended up near a music shop where she found the twins, Jason and Mason, in front of their parents' shop. Remi picked them up and they were off. On the way they saved Axel from under a car surrounded by the corrupted. Once they learned that they all disappeared 5 years ago they decided to make their destination a local hardware store.
In the slums, Jax spoke to his guardian for the last time, his last words demanded Jax to go to Mania where he'd be safe. Jax left the man and went on his way, though hesitant about going to South Tullytown because of all the cops. He managed to pick up a bike and soon found himself in front of the school, which seemed to be the new base for gang Jax used to be a part of. He charged in, took out a few of the members then holed up in a classroom.
Letizia woke up on the day and had a calm morning in her apartment, lazing around until the early afternoon before she had to leave for a photo shoot. She arrived on time for makeup and wardrobe but ended up waiting for the other model. After he arrived the photo shoot began and after a while it was over. Letizia changed and then went back to the studio room to look at the photos with the photographer. However the news cast soon was displayed and a red orb attacked the studio. Letizia was stunned before seeming to fall into a state of shock that a co-worker had been forced to drag her around during the hysteria. In panic she had physically hit the orb, only to throw it to the side quite shockingly. Regaining her senses at this point she ran into the streets and the alleyways to escape. She then ran into Aimery, who she had not seen for ages, who she quickly reconnected with before the two of them escaped via and truck. One which Aimery was left to drive as she doesn't know how to drive (and she sucks at it). They eventually reached Bloomys Herbarium where the blind Rococo hid.
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In Mania Defense, hunkered down in Alistair's workshop, Will brought his phone up to his ear as her waited for his parents to pick up, then it went silent and suddenly the group found the corner their handicapped friend occupied was now empty. His body vanished without a trace, with no marks to hint his whereabouts or how he just disappeared.
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Meanwhile in the hardware store, after a few minutes of ransacking the place for supplies, groans, moans, and shuffling feet began to get closer and closer. From outside Jason called out to the others
"Guys! Horde! Get out!"
"I need to get Jason!" And with that, Mason ran out the front door without another word, before the two vanished out of nowhere.
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A young man passing by saw the commotion in the school, and heard all the gunshots inside. He was tempted to just ignore it and continue to his destination, but the thought that kids could be in danger was enough to guide him towards the back entrance of the school. There were people watching the doors, however, something inside seemed to draw their attention. As they left their posts, the boy snuck inside. Traveling down the halls he was sure to listen, footsteps and voices echoed loud in this place so it made it easy for him to hide when someone was heading towards him.
"Get ninja-ed then, motherfucker!" A voice called out before a gunshot. It sounded close, so he jumped into one of the classrooms, hoping to hide until they passed. He crouched in the corner before suddenly the door swung open and closed, and a man plopped down with his back against the door. His heart began to beat rapidly, the stranger had a gun, and he was just in plain sight in the corner, not knowing what to do. If he hadn't noticed him already, he would definitely notice him eventually, and surprise is not good when it comes to people with guns. The young man slowly rose to his feet and held his hand up.
"Hello…" he said nervously, hoping that this would gently grab his attention.