OPEN SIGNUPS C&C - Melding of Alternate Futures - Thread

[ThePotatoGod]

--V--
The Mysterious One
Status: Normal, Peak Health
Griffon: 0% [Inactive]
Shadow: 0% [Inactive]
Nightmare: [25% Ready]
"At hob-nail Dick, who griev'd the chance. But now for Blind man's Buff they call"
- Blind Man's Buff, William Blake
OST:
Enjoy The Taste of Despair ~ Mission Start, V
Interaction:
@Raynar Saassin (GM)​

V turned to the terminal that appeared near him, showing a holographic image of the planet as well as various pins--most of which are centralized around Warsaw. The Alleged Leading Figure of the Brotherhood explained that they had picked up his signature when he had arrived in their world, stating that the organization known as the GDA were there with the same reason--to take the anomalies like him, as well as explain to him a bit of trivia about the world.

As it stands, this world is similar to V's own, under chaos and turmoil brought about by forces man couldn't understand--the emergence of what he assumes to be the resource known as Tiberium, which the Brotherhood aims to harness for the good of mankind; to them, it may even be possible to return V to his home and end the madness brought about by the Qlipoth.

". . ." V hesitated to answer, unsure if the man speaks the truth or not. However, he does know one thing; the longer he waits, the more powerful the Demon Lord becomes. It's a not a matter of choice nor morality--it's a matter of necessity. Of survival.

V knows how and why he was born--split apart from a powerful being. Half Man, and Half Demon, cast aside due to the belief that his humanity was but a burden. Even then, the human half is on a time limit--without demonic power to sustain his body, V... Doesn't know how long he has left to live.

"...Very well." V nods with determined eyes, lit aflame with delusional hope. "I'll join your cause. As long as you hold your end of the deal." He answered, stretching his arm towards the ominous figure.

 

[Foxes81_of_Anime]

"Fine." Yuuji said, slightly wary now, fiddling with his fingers as he spoke.

Yuuji glanced at Kaoru, who shook his head before responding. "Hm? No, neither of us did." he said.
"Where to, now?" Kaoru asked, tilting his head. "I mean, what direction?"

 

[Hahli Nuva]

"Great. So we're not just stuck on one Earth, we're lost on two. Great job, guys. What's next? Are there two suns, too?" The Imagined snapped in frustration. She had just about enough of being pulled to different dimensions and almost getting killed.

"And that's not all! How do we know we can trust you?"

 

[Raynar Saassin]

Interaction: @ThePotatoGod

"Excellent news."

The man shook V's hand with earnest.

"Welcome to the Brotherhood. My Brotherhood. I am Kane. And together we will do what we can to ensure your return home, as well as guarantee Ascension for Humanity. Peace through Power."

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Interactions: @Hahli Nuva (Directly), @dark @Signupname @LuckycoolHawk9 @Ariel

A few of the nearby Guards looked to each other with raised eyebrows after Imagined's interesting comment before Granger turned to them directly.

"You're unharmed by either of us, are you not? That Commando saved your life from an incoming army of Fanatics, and you were escorted safely here. Is that not evidence enough that your wellbeing was more of a concern than anything else?"

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Interaction: @Foxes81_of_Anime

"North East. It's not too far, let's get going."

Tanya began to walk slowly, keeping her pistols close as she escorted Yuuji and Kaoru through the plains. As they moved, the animals around them continued on their business, though now something was in the distance:



An unknown organism which floated in the distance; periodically emitting a Green gas cloud. As it moved, the ground underneath it began mutating slowly.

"Great. Not even Africa was safe from those damn things."

 

[Foxes81_of_Anime]

The two lagged behind her, looking at everything, watching the animals.
Kaoru finally noticed the organism, stopping suddenly, Yuuji running into him whilst he was distracted. "What's that?" he asked, motioning to the thing..animal..?
They watched the ground underneath it slowly mutate. "Okay. We're avoiding that." he said as Yuuji nodded vigorously, watching it.

 

[ThePotatoGod]

--V--
The Mysterious One
Status: Normal, Peak Health
Griffon: 0% [Inactive]
Shadow: 0% [Inactive]
Nightmare: [25% Ready]
"At hob-nail Dick, who griev'd the chance. But now for Blind man's Buff they call"
- Blind Man's Buff, William Blake
OST:
Enjoy The Taste of Despair ~ Mission Start, V
Interaction:
@Raynar Saassin (GM)​

"Peace Through Power, huh." V nodded as Kane shook his hand, reciprocating his gesture. "I am called V. An honor to be welcomed to your noble cause." He let out a smile, though fake and filled with lies, it's one that held a silent resolve to protect whatever he had left.

There are many questions to be had--especially from Griffon due to the dubious nature of the Brotherhood. However...There's not much of a choice when one offers to bring them home.

 

[dark]

Sinclair looked over at the Commando and others "It's not that, it's the fact that this earth became two. I don't trust right off the bat because of the war against Helghast we've been fighting for years. So, you have to understand my point of view on this topic so far. I am the Director of the VSA, or Vektan Security Agency, "Pulsar" or Sinclair.

@Raynar Saassin @Hahli Nuva (Directly), @dark @Signupname @LuckycoolHawk9 @Ariel​

 

[Raynar Saassin]

Interaction: @Foxes81_of_Anime

"Hell if I know. All I know is that there's similar beings like it infesting Earth in the hundreds. Though they're known for living in contaminated zones so I guess South Africa is becoming more of a Yellow Zone by the moment."

The creature continued floating around, and the more it moved, the more the ground began mutating. Tanya turned around to the right, noticing a building poking out over a hill. When she would move to investigate, and if Kaoru and Yuuji noticed as well, they'd spot a building:



"Looks like an old fashioned Communications Center. Looks like we've found our outpost. If we hurry, we can use it to contact a pickup. You two able to fight? We might be expecting trouble over there."

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Interaction: @ThePotatoGod

"Excellent. Now then, Commando?"

A woman walked into the room they were in, V would recognize that it was the same woman who brought him in.

"You called?"
"Please escort our new follower to their first assignment. We have an interesting case that I feel someone of his abilities would enjoy partaking in."
"As you wish."

Turning over to V, the Commando outstretched a hand.

"This'll be fun. I know you'll enjoy this once you find out what we're dealing with. You in, killer?"

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Interactions: @dark @LuckycoolHawk9 @Signupname @Ariel ( @Hahli Nuva )

"Ah yes. We know of you. Unfortunately we couldn't rescue the one who seemingly wanted you dead. I took the liberty of sending a force towards your last position and the body was unable to be recovered."
"Sir, we have some new information for you."
"An update on energy spikes?"
"Yes. We've detected a new source of energy spikes, however there's... a problem."
"Well, spit it out."
"They're more than one and they're all over the globe. One was even sighted here in America."

The individual in question brought up a large screen on a nearby glass panel, revealing a plain map of Earth. Several places were being pinged at once; one in America, another in Russia, one in Antarctica and multiple in Japan.

"That is indeed troubling. We don't have the resources to send out so many teams. Unless..."

Granger turned to the newcomers with a concerned face.

"If it's not too much trouble, I would like to call upon your aid. I can wager a guess that you're all skilled in your own areas of field combat. What say you help us out? In the meantime, I will devote our top scientists to getting you a way home."

 

[dark]

"New energy spikes? Who may they be, Granger?". Sinclair wasn't sure what to expect from now on. "I'll help how I can, Granger."
Interactions: @dark @LuckycoolHawk9 @Signupname @Ariel ( @Hahli Nuva )​

 

[ThePotatoGod]

--V--
The Mysterious One
Status: Normal, Peak Health
Griffon: 0% [Inactive]
Shadow: 0% [Inactive]
Nightmare: [25% Ready]
"At hob-nail Dick, who griev'd the chance. But now for Blind man's Buff they call"
- Blind Man's Buff, William Blake
OST:
Enjoy The Taste of Despair ~ Mission Start, V
Interaction:
@Raynar Saassin (GM)
​

Putting him to work already? As expected from an organization that would initiate a violent capture for the sake of human progress. Regardless, V didn't seem all that surprised when the red haired aggressor from before came in to escort V, her demeanor appears more friendly than before–most likely due to the fact they're now allies.

"Very well." V nodded, slowly shaking the woman's hand. "What would be my first mark?" He asked, curious on what would be interesting enough that V would find interesting…

 

[Raynar Saassin]

Interaction: @ThePotatoGod

"You'll enjoy this one. Follow me."

The Commando began escorting V out of the room and into the main Nod Compound:


Side view of the Nod Compound, everything isn't fully revealed.

From observation, V would notice that the base was underneath rock and stone with some exposed sources to the skies. Including a airstrip and a power plant, this area was quite hidden and sufficiently powered.

"Enjoying the view? This place was constructed during the first Tiberium War. Kane restored it to operational status once the Continuum Cataclysm occurred, eying it's usefulness as an outpost in this country. Now... I've been briefed about your pets. Those Demon Summons you used against our forces were quite impressive. Which is why Kane would like you to put an end to a group of Demons attacking an outpost in Southern America."

The Commando then showed V an image of what appeared to be flaming birds attacking Soldiers and Vehicles in the open. If V remembered much about his encounters, he'd quickly recognise these as Hell Bats.

"Think you can handle 'em?"

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Interactions: @dark (Directly) @LuckycoolHawk9 @Signupname @Ariel ( @Hahli Nuva )

"If we knew that, we'd of already rescued them."

Granger stated simply, smiling at his willing to aid them.

"Being a director of a Security agency is perfect for one of the locations pinged. I'll assign you a team of specially trained ZOCOM Units."

Pulling up a pad, he walked over to Sinclair and showed him varying images:



"These individuals are part of ZOCOM: Zone Operations Command. A sect of the original GDI before us, they're designed for Tiberium environments; a dangerous alien minerals that has been destroying our planet. A Ping was located in Russia which is considered a Red Zone; an extremely mutated section of Earth. As such, you will be required to wear one of their suits if you ever hope to set foot there."

 

[dark]

​

Sinclair eyed Gregar "Lead me to the men and woman of ZOCOM, I'll help them."


@dark (Directly) @LuckycoolHawk9 @Signupname @Ariel ( @Hahli Nuva )

 

[ThePotatoGod]

--V--
The Mysterious One
Status: Normal, Peak Health
Griffon: 0% [Inactive]
Shadow: 0% [Inactive]
Nightmare: [25% Ready]
"At hob-nail Dick, who griev'd the chance. But now for Blind man's Buff they call"
- Blind Man's Buff, William Blake
OST:
Enjoy The Taste of Despair ~ Mission Start, V
Interaction:
@Raynar Saassin (GM)​

"It must be quite the resource if there were more than one wars over this 'Tiberium'." V remarked as the Commando took him through the compound–comparing this to anything he'd know from his books, this is similar to a barracks as well as modern day factories. V never really was interested in anything other than literature ever since he was but a young child. Regardless, he was briefed about his target–or rather, a flock of them.

"Hellbats…" V said, glancing at the photo given to him, "It should be a simple affair, considering that they're lesser demons. How did they get in this world, however…?" He pondered to himself. It could be the work of the Continuum Cataclysm, displacing several demonic entities here and there. But V couldn't help but feel that something more sinister is at play.

 

[Foxes81_of_Anime]

"Hm? Yeah." Yuuji said, hand resting on one of his double knives, turning as he began to walk towards to, following Tanya.
Kaoru took one last look at the... animal..? and ran to catch up, slowing down as he reached them.

 

[Gotham Knight Todd]

Admittedly, Wally had not wanted to come to this place at all. He only agreed because they told him that he would be informed of what was going on. Just what had brought him here, which would explain to him Portillo what Speedforce desired him to do on this earth. Nothing seemed to be normal about it, it was as if this earth was slowly but surely falling apart. As if someone had thrown a wrench in it's reality and then continued to attack it until the very seems of it were starting to come undone as the world started to accelerate through other means towards it's death as well.

He had a bear heart attack when he heard about the fact so many factions had meddled with time. "Meddling with time is always a bad idea. It can destabilize entire universes and create timelines where the worst case scenario happens. That is what it sounds like has happened here. Hopefully that means all you lot have learned your lesson about meddling with the natural flow of the timeline." He folded his arms as he listened to them explain even more of what was happening here. And became a bit worried as he heard more people from other realities where falling in to this place as well.

"Your universe is desperately trying to save itself. By calling people from other realities to try and save your earth somehow." That is why Speedforce had brought him here. It seemed this earth had no natural superheroes, but well, he was not sure why he had to deal with this. The superhero reached behind his head and started to scratch behind it. He wondered if there was anything more he could really say or do. He definitely ruled out time travel as a solution to this mess. If anything that would make it worse.

"And where exactly are all these other people? They might not react well if they are held at gunpoint so we might want to avoid that."

Interactions ???

 

[Raynar Saassin]

Washington DC - GDA HQ [REDACTED] - Brotherhood of Nod Compound Southern Africa - Outpost

• 
  "Soldier, escort him to the helipad and get him up to speed with the squad."
  "Yes sir."
  
  A Soldier saluted to Granger before turning to Sinclair.
  
  "Right this way, sir. I'll escort you to a jumpship that's already waiting."
  
  Granger then turned to Wally who gave their piece. Zelinsky nodded quickly to his mentioning that meddling with time was always a bad idea. He spoke up to give his piece.
  
  "Of course of course, I tried to persuade them not to but they insisted on it. You see, the Empire of the Rising Sun, they never would of existed."
  "We all have to pay for our crimes eventually. It seems now we're all paying for yours, Doctor. As for your theory, it's sound. Ever since the event started we've had numerous individuals aid us in rescuing others, as well as providing scientific insight on how to combat the alien mineral that's infecting our planet."
  
  Pulling up the map again, there were several locations marked with pins:
  
  • Southern America - Amazon Rainforest
  • Eastern China - Kong Kong
  • Antarctica
  • United Kingdom - London
  "Here is the list of locations that was revealed as energy spikes; more entrants arriving on Earth. Russia was also pinged but Sinclair already volunteered. The Antarctica region is near a Japanese Floating Island Fortress which can make things... problematic, for anyone who goes that. Eastern China is also known as a Yellow Zone, so expect Brotherhood of Nod fanatics. London is a safe zone, no trouble has been reported there so the signal should be an easy search and rescue scenario. And the Amazon Rainforest is bordering a Red Zone so be careful for Tiberium Mutation, Radiation and Wildlife."
  
  @dark @Gotham Knight Todd @LuckycoolHawk9 @Signupname @Hahli Nuva
  
• 
  "So they're considered 'Lesser' to you, hmm? Then it should be easy pickings for you."
  
  Almost on cue, a cargo plane flew in and landed on the Airstrip in front of the pair, turning itself around and lowering it's cargo door.
  
  
  
  "Here's your ride. Don't mind the vehicles and crates within. As soon as you're in, the pilot will take us to the destination. I however will not be accompanying you for the majority of the mission as I have an assignment of my own. Once you land, make contact with the outpost using this radio,"
  
  The Commando chucked V a handheld radio.
  
  "Tell them that Kane sent you to help and they'll brief you on the rest. And don't try anything funny, because we'll know."
  
  @ThePotatoGod
  
• 
  "Alright, follow me."
  
  Tanya then slid down the hill and hid behind a small tree, keeping an eye out for any patrols. As soon as she peaked her head past the tree, a patrol moved past one of the corners of the structure:
  
  
  
  "Urgh, this stinks. I'd rather be assaulting a GDI Outpost, not defending our own."
  "Pipe down, will you. Killian will be arriving with reinforcements soon, and this continent of dirt and rock will be ours."
  "You said it."
  
  @Foxes81_of_Anime
  

 

[dark]

"Right. He eyed the blimps on the map. He'd have to question later as soon as he followed the solider up to the helipad and waited for further commands.

Just what did every branch serve and who was in the right here? He'd only met the GDA and its scentists at present moment.

@Raynar Saassin ​

 

[Signupname]

@Raynar Saassin

The Astartes stands there in contemplation. While it is rankles him to 'retreat' with these mortals , and his honor felt like acid burns at the memories, he can still attritbute it to practicalities. Now he have to takes part in their little war ?

But again. Practicalities prevails. The sons of Guilliman would have enjoying this moment, after all. The highest prerogative is to return to the Imperium , so that his duty could once again resume. Who knows what the campaign has went as he dallying his duty in some backworld planet.

At that, he look at these 'locations'. And notice one, in the world's central continent'. A toxic 'hotspot'.

The exact manner of warfare his Legion was used to. To wield the Imperium's blade and bolter in environments even fellow Astartes balked at. To bring death to its foes as they thought they are safe among their benighted radioactive wasteland, or choking poisonous fog.

To bring final sanctions amongst the enemy, and turns it to a true deathzome

The Captain broke his silence , and spoke with his characteristic raspy voice, as he pointed to the location in the so-called "Russia" .

"There. Is where my blade will best utillised "

 

[Foxes81_of_Anime]

The two stayed behind her with their knives out, still unsure what to do as they shifted from side to side, Kaoru being the most nervous, flickering in and out of sight for longer and longer periods, building up the seconds between which he disappeared and reappeared, almost like some magic trick.
Yuuji finally sighed mentally, putting a hand on his shoulder to stop the flickering, even though he was stressed as well, and almost close to tears, but he bit his lip and shook his head, signing quickly to Kaoru, "Don't let her find out. Not yet, at least." before turning to Tanya, whispering. "Who are they?"

 

[ThePotatoGod]

--V--
The Mysterious One
Status: Normal, Peak Health
Griffon: 0% [Inactive]
Shadow: 0% [Inactive]
Nightmare: [25% Ready]
"At hob-nail Dick, who griev'd the chance. But now for Blind man's Buff they call"
- Blind Man's Buff, William Blake
OST:
Enjoy The Taste of Despair ~ Mission Start, V
Interaction:
@Raynar Saassin (GM)
​

V nearly didn't catch the small radio handed to him, forcing him to reach lower than he anticipated as if it was actually a bit heavy. He examined the device as his superior explained that he would be handling the extermination alone, as the woman has another assignment given to her. She warns him not to compromise the mission–as The Brotherhood may very well have eyes everywhere.

Makes you question how powerful this organization truly is.

"...Duly noted." V nodded, pocketing the radio as he headed inside the plane. He took a seat at one of the crates, with some sort of black slime helping him up the wooden box–which would then turn into a black panther, curled up at his feet.