Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!

[Arzanyos]

Her knuckles whiter than usual from Naumer's flying, Arakas starts to think of a plan to get inside the ship as they touch down. Instead, they are all thrown for a loop as the ship banks left, completely catching Arakas by surprise. Not that she was that good at these kinds of balancing acts anyway. As she feels herself starting to slide away from the group, she draws her pick, hoping to try a last ditch maneuver.

[Miltonian]

Arakas is unsure how well the pick will work against the metal side of the enemy airship, but it would be a simple matter to freeze it or herself to its side, if she prefers that. Vihlu, however, would just slide faster if she used her powers. Naumer keeps his balance, but now he has a choice. Both Tidran and Vihlu are sliding off. He can fly, but he probably doesn’t have the strength to hold onto both of them.

[D.KnightSpider]

Vihlu twisted about in place, seeking for some means of halting her freefall. Perhaps there was some protrusion or antennae with which to arrest her plummet? An access hatch perhaps?

Granted, she would still be suspended hundreds of feet above ground, but that wasn't her immediate concern.

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Perception
(3d6)[4][3][2](9) VS 15

DX
(3d6)[3][1][1](5) VS 14

[Arzanyos]

Arakas takes a closer look at the hull, and decides that hammering a hole into probably won't work. Instead, she summons her ice powers, to freeze herself to the hull. She wouldn't be able to move, but she also wouldn't fall off.

[bc56]

Naumer watches the falling Toa. As he sees Vihlu snatch a protrusion on the side of the ship, he dives to catch Tidran, reaching out with his arms to grab the falling Toa of Stone.

[Miltonian]

Vihlu grabs hold of a metal hook on the outside of the hull, possibly for mooring it? It seems to be the wrong shape, but it has to be used for something. Arakas freezes herself to the hull and Tidran catches Naumer's hand. All six Toa have survived the initial trial. Not too far away, they see an odd, metal door that is rounded instead of rectangular, as one might expect.

The ship begins to rise.

[Arzanyos]

Feeling better about her imminent survival chances, Arakas decides to wait until Naumer is finished saving Tidran to free herself. Instead, she uses her mask again, spirit form rising upwards quickly to get a topdown view of the hull. She didn't want anymore unwelcome surprises like that.

[D.KnightSpider]

A grunt escapes Vihlu as her shoulder wrenches underneath the impact, but her arm holds.

"Is everyone alright?" She asks.

Once she knows that everyone has avoided a freefalling fate, Vihlu begins surveying her surroundings. Is there any means of reaching the circular doorway from her present perch? Regardless: "I may need some assistance...."

[bc56]

Naumer flies to the door and drops off the Toa of Earth, then flies down to pick up Vihlu. "I've got you, sister!"

[Miltonian]

Arakas soars above the ship and quickly discovers the crew's plan. Doors are being sealed, windows barred. The whole thing is going on lockdown as they rise higher and higher into the air, moving faster with each passing second. They're going to get so high that there is no air and then the Toa will be in trouble.

"I'm good!" Ruhki calls over.

"Better now," Tidran says, clinging to the little safe space Naumer dropped him in. "But I'll be even better when we are back on the ground!"

Awek, however, is frowning at his feet. "This can't be metal," he says, "It wouldn't have reacted to my powers if it was, right?"

Ruhki shrugs. She's found a railing and is using it to work her way over to a door. "Metal or not, want me to see how well this holds up to a welding torch?"

[Arzanyos]

Arakas snaps back to her body. This whole this was taking an unexpected turn. It seems the invasion was complete, and the invaders were leaving. Hopefully, with six stowaways. She yells out to the group from where she's still stuck. "Awek! Come get me while Naumer is helping Vihlu and Ruhki opens the door. We gotta get inside, now!"

[D.KnightSpider]

Vihlu takes a moment to further anchor herself to her new perch. She wants a solid hold upon the ship for what comes next.

"The composition of this ship is but one more mystery for another time. Perhaps the answer lies inside?" Vihlu says to Awek. To Ruhki: "Yes, please. While I may no longer breath, I am reasonably sure that I still require oxygen, which according you Arakas is in short supply. I shall assist you if you shall direct me on where to cut."

While keeping a firm grip, Vihlu will follow given any instructions. She mentally reminds herself to achieve balance, visualize the result and... she drives a blade of water into the side of the hull.

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Water Blade
(3d6)[3][3][4](10) VS 19 (15 Skill + 4 All Out Attack)

Damage
(4d6)[2][4][5][4](15) - 1 / Corrosion - Armor Divisor (2)

[Miltonian]

Vihlu's blade strikes the side of the hull and leaves a long scratch on it, but otherwise it is unharmed. "Feels very thick. Doubt we'll get through here." Awek says, steadily clomping his way over towards the door. He extends a hand to Arakas, offering to help her get to the little outcropping where Ruhki currently stands driving her fiery blades as deep into the door as she can. To Naumer, he shouts, "Grab Vihlu! She and Ruhki can get that door down between them."

[Arzanyos]

Arakas grunts, firing a trio of shards through the ice that connected her to the hull. They sliced through it, leaving her free to grab Awek's hand and follow him to the door.

[D.KnightSpider]

Vihlu will accept Naumer's help to the doorway.

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Sorry for the confusion. I thought Naumer taking V to the door was assumed since he already went to help her.

You okay, bc?

[Miltonian]

Ruhki directs the assault at where the door meets the side. They have little hope of opening it before the ship speeds up enough to buffet them off if they try to cut through the door itself, but they can make a go at what holds it shut. And so they do, hacking it apart. Then, working together, Tidran and Awek force it open.

“Inside!” Awek orders. The six of them pile in as the wind picks up in strength and intensity. Awek slams the door shut behind them and, for the moment, they are safe inside a small (cramped, actually) room with one door leading outside and one leading further in.

"Well!" Tidran says cheerfully, "That was exciting."

[D.KnightSpider]

"Indeed." Vihlu says. "It's a far cry from our previous life."

She tries to test the inner door. May it not be locked. In such tight confines, forcing it open may be troublesome.

"Perhaps we should press on before the enemy discovers us?"

[bc56]

"Well let's go fast! They must be stopped!" Naumer impatiently reaches for the door to open it, drawing his sword with a flourish as he does so.

[D.KnightSpider]

"Naumer, please listen to me." Vihlu says in a quiet, firm voice-- not unlike that of a disapproving mother.. "The reckless fish is caught unawares. Will you work with us by moving quickly but not impulsively? If we work in concert as one I believe that we will find success in our endeavors to rescue the Matoran. Can you do this for me?"

She had no wish to assert authority, yet some things needed to be said on occasion. This appeared to be one of them.

[Miltonian]

Awek has no such qualms about authority. He places a hand on Mauler’s shoulder and frowns down at him. “If you want to charge ahead, we cannot stop you. But you will put yourself and us at risk. Do you understand?”

[bc56]

"Fine, fine, slowpokes." Naumer sits down, obviously uncomfortable with the lack of action. "So what're we gonna do."

[Arzanyos]

"Balance speed and caution." Arakas answered. She attempts to gesture at the door they just passed through, but is unable to, due to the cramped quarters. "First, we find somewhere with a little breathing room. Maybe beyond that door?" For a second, she considers using her mask again, but with the way the ship is moving, it's probably her spirit would be left to look at a pile of air.

[D.KnightSpider]

"Thank you, Naumer. I know we'll rescue the Matoran if we cooperate with one another."

Vihlu attempts to open the doorway.

[Miltonian]

"Wait," Awek says to Vihlu, "Let me stand in front." He puts his hand to the wall and wills the odd stone to take on the shape of a crude shield. Holding it in front of him, he nods to the others. "Alright. Open it."

The door opens easily and into a wide hallway where three invaders have set themselves up behind a hastily erected fortification made from boxes and cargo pallets. They open fire the moment they can see through the door, but Awek's shield will take the blows. He steps back, allowing the others space to get around him. "Take them down!" he orders.

They are only five meters away, though they are behind a barricade.

[Arzanyos]

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I believe I go after bc, but I'm posting now to save time.

Arakas nods and snaps off a volley of shards at the invader on the left.

[D.KnightSpider]

Ever cautious, Vihlu takes a moment to survey their situation. If there is nothing interesting, then she'll begin the process of conjuring a sphere of water.

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I wouldn't worry too much about turn order. It shouldn't matter too much as long as we all post in between GM posts.

Perception:
(3d6)[2][1][1](4) VS 15

IQ for Create Water:
(3d6)[5][4][1](10) VS 15

13 FP Remaining

[bc56]

Naumer flings projectiles of air at the nearest two enemies. "Hi-yah!" he cries.

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innate attack: (3d6)[12], (3d6)[7]
TN 16
(3d6)[10] crushing damage
(3d6)[10] crushing damage

[Miltonian]

Arakas' three shards slam into the first invader. Though they don't penetrate as deeply as they did against the scouts from earlier, they are still enough to knock this one down and put him out of the fight.

Vihlu notes that this barricade was made from things that were lying around in the hall, which means they knew the Toa were coming out this way. Also, the barricade was well-assembled, despite how quickly it was put together. However, she has her water now. Time to put it to use.

The first of Naumer's shots strikes true but isn't a knockout and the invader ducks below the second. But Tidran and Ruhki dash out and run at either side, preparing to flank around and come at them from behind. Both pay some mind to defense, though, and prepare to dodge the fire sure to come their way while Awek moves forward to provide cover to the ranged brigade. And good thing too. Ruhki dodges the two shots sent her way, but Tidran takes both to the chest. He's fine, though. His new form seems much more resistant to damage.

[D.KnightSpider]

While she has a sphere of water, Vihlu isn't entirely ceartain what to do with it. The extent of her combat experience is ceremonial and artistic. Learning to properly utilize her new abilities is a challenge for one so steeped in tradition.

Thus, she decides on a distraction. She utilizes her powers to arc her creation through the air (like water through a fire hose), intending for it to crash atop the attackers and buy Ruhki and Tidran the necessary time to complete their maneuver. Perhaps it would knock an attacker down? There was only one means of finding out.

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Control Water
(3d6)[6][3][6](15) VS 15

[Arzanyos]

Well, if it ain't broke. Arakas begins to throw out another volley, but reconsiders, instead following the undamaged invader with her eyes. She wanted to see her fellow toa in action.

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Aimin' for this round.