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☼ Sixth Flame ☼ [accidental video + optional action]

[ The industrial district: apparently not a good idea right now. And who can keep track of a stupid little recording device when being attacked by weird purple-eyed people? The Dreamberry falls, kicked off to the side, to show a flurry of unclear action--shouting, noises, running feet, the obvious signs of fighting despite the fact the view is mostly of the ground.

For anyone happening by, Zuko seems to have found himself surrounded by these creatures. Or people.

Actually, he really isn't sure. They look... ravenous, certainly not normal. But, though he has no desire to lose and get mauled or whatever they want to do to him, so far he's only been using his fists and feet. And that is quickly getting him overrun. He grunts as he's thrown back by a particularly violent blow, striking the stone wall behind him heavily enough to make him gasp.

And then it's entirely instinct taking over because several of the possessed people are bearing down on him and he's struggling for breath and he has no intention of dying in a place like this. With a snarl, Zuko shoves off of the wall, and the Dreamberry might catch a flash of bright orange light as he finally resorts to Firebending. ]

((OOC: COME JOIN ZUKO IN EPIC BATTLETIMES. Action and Dreamberry responses welcome, though we'll just assume he gets to the latter after he's done beating up possessed NPCs.

Speaking of which, if anyone with an NPC account wants to jump in for a little one-on-one battle, that would also be lovely. :D ))

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[Jack's decided making rounds in this district is a good idea considering all the people he's run into, and this is no exception. Although, in this case, the kid looked as if he was doing pretty well with whatever allowed him to 'play with fire' like that. Still. Jack runs towards the group, gun drawn and firing at the 'people's' feet.]

Hey! Back off, creepy bunch, these odds hardly seem fair. Don't leave now and I'll be forced to shoot.

[The gunfire startles Zuko, making him jump back quickly even though the bullets aren't aimed at him. He's not used to firearms, after all. His head snaps up, a new flame already in his hands, but then seems to realize the stranger is attacking the creatures, not him.

Using the moment of distraction to slip away from the ones crowding him, Zuko knocks out a few more, making his way toward the stranger because it'll be easier to keep from accidentally catching one another in the line of fire if they're closer.]

What are these things? [Straight to business. Introductions can come later.]

_{[Jack keeps his gun level, shooting to incapacitate only. He'd only kill if he had to.]}

Wish I could say, then I'd actually know if this was helping or not. Looks like it's doing enough right now.

[Zuko's got a whip made of fire in one hand, angling to stand back-to-back with the stranger as he lashes out at the things, aiming mostly for limbs. They're retreating, slowly, but there are still a lot of them.]

Looks like. [a pause] Don't kill them. [he's still not sure if they're really people or not.]

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Never intended too.

_{[He continues firing, pausing only to reload when necessary.]}

For their sakes, I hope they're not people.

Same. [He's still lashing out, the fire-whip long enough to keep the people (creatures?) at a distance. Some of them fall, injured, and others continue to step over their bodies, trampling, attacking.]

They keep coming. Maybe we should get out of here.

Good idea. Run, I'll cover you.

_{[Jack moves slightly to get more between 'the kid' and the creatures.]}

[he doesn't really like being told to run, but it's not a bad plan so Zuko gives a curt nod and darts toward an opening in the buildings-- after creating his own opening in the mass of bodies with a few flicks of that fire-whip.]

[Jack follows along soon enough, shooting at anything that wanted to push it's luck.]

Just got to get far enough away..

[It takes some time, but they're both skilled and fast enough that they manage to force through the hordes of creatures. Zuko makes a run for the business district, and though some of the creatures follow, for now it seems most drop pursuit along the narrow streets.

Glancing behind him, Zuko turns down another street and motions Jack to join him when he finally pauses to rest in an alley between two shops.]

That was... ridiculous. [it's muttered, annoyed. He wipes his face on the back of his hand, smearing blood from a cut on his forehead but barely noticing as he takes a moment to catch his breath.]

_{[Jack leans against the wall across from him, keeping an eye out, just in case.]}

Don't walk in the industrial district, that's the lesson here.

You all right, kid? You're bleeding.

Apparently.

[Noticing the blood, he tries again to wipe it off, with about the same amount of success. And gives up. Whatever.]

I'm fine.

And I'm not a kid.

Here.

[Jack digs into one of his many pockets and pulls out a small cloth that he folds up and offers to Zuko.]

Press this against it and hold it there; it's not perfect but it'll help. Always keep a handkerchief on you, they're surprisingly useful.

Also, you're younger than me by....a lot, so, yes, you're a kid. Besides, you can't be older than 16 or 17, right?

I'll think about it. [he mutters irritably, taking the handkerchief. not because it's a bad idea but... he doesn't like being told what to do, k? :| ]

Seventeen. [He confirms with a nod. Not that he told anyone about his birthday not too long ago. No need to make a fuss.

Zuko wipes off the stray smears of blood first before pressing the kerchief to the cut on his forehead. He doesn't need to be told how.]

[Ah, young and prideful, of course. Maybe more tact was required.]

All right, seventeen. Just be more careful, don't need to get killed just because you're out for some fresh air.

Do you have a name, or should I call you 'Seventeen', since 'kid' seems to be out?

[he shoots him a look. Don't you dare.]

I'm Zuko.

[He flashes a smirk.]

Ah, 'Zuko'. That's a much better name than 'seventeen'; glad you told me.

Yeah. It is. [he snaps, frowning and dabbing at his forehead. the bleeding seems to have stopped, at least.]

You know. It's usually polite to offer your name in return.

[He smirks, offering a hand to him.]

Good point. Captain Jack Harkness.

[Zuko cocks his head at the offered hand, unsure, then nods slightly in a casual bow.]

So you're a military man?

((OOC: Sorry for the delay! I've been on vacation. <3 ))

[Speaking of weird purple-eyed people, here's one coming right for you, Zuko! He's holding a steel pipe as a makeshift weapon and swings it at Zuko's head.]

[Zuko recovers quickly, dodging--though not entirely gracefully. He's still winded, but he's fast enough to barely miss the pipe, which strikes against the wall behind him instead with a crash, sending sparks flying.

He sends a small wave of fire at the person's feet, aiming to incapacitate but not kill.]

[He shrieks when his feet start to burn and swings the pipe again, fuled by rage and pain now on top of whatever it is that's driving him this far.]

[This time, Zuko darts forward suddenly, trying to get close enough to duck under the blow and catch the opponent's wrist in an attempt to force the pipe from his hands.]

[That's not going to work too well. His wrist gets grabbed, sure, but it just means he can swing a hard punch at the side of Zuko's head instead.

[There's a harsh grunt as the strike hits but Zuko doesn't let go, summoning fire up suddenly to the hand holding the thing's wrist. His other hand is grabbing for a shoulder, forcing the person forward so Zuko can knee him in the gut.]

[That manages to work and he doubles over. He swings his fist again, but there's less force behind the blow this time.]

[Good. Shoving him away with a low snarl, Zuko tries again to disarm him, keeping an eye out in the meantime for other creatures as well.]

[Success! The pipe clatters against the ground and Jacko backs away, pretty nervous now that he's at the disadvantage.]

[Altair had been out scouting when he heard the noise. He had been attempting to process the tale Desmond had spun, both about this being a dream and about Desmond's heritage, but the sounds of fighting were unmistakable. He moved towards the area and was quite surprised to find the younger man using flames that appear from nowhere.

He doesn't have long to observe however as the figures attacking the other turn towards him. Altair only has a brief glimpse of the creatures before they are upon him, but that is enough. He quickly pulls out his short sword, using it to fend of the people as he moves towards where the other battles. There is after all safety in numbers.]

[Zuko only glances at the man long enough to ascertain that he is not one of the possessed and that he knows how to defend himself. And then he's distracted again, angling so they can be back-to-back to easier fend off the things.]

Looks like you got caught in this mess too.

What are these things?

[Altair swung his sword into the head of one of the things moving towards him, only barely remembering to turn the blade so the flat connected instead. He kicked the downed creature away before he responded.]

They are similar to the wraiths I encountered in my home world, but I do not believe they are the same. I am not sure what they are, only that they appear to have been men. [He would have continued, but the one he had knocked down was moving again, and had been joined by more.]

I do not believe our tactics are working. [instinct was telling him that something had happened that he was unaware of, but gave no clue as to the specifics.]

So we shouldn't kill them? If they're people.

[He makes sure, sending a wave of fire at the legs of one of the groups.

Tactics? What tactics? His only strategy at the moment is 'don't get killed.']

Well, what do you suggest then?

[For a moment Altair was distracted from the fight at the sight of the fire appearing from the other's hands. He did not have long however before he was swarmed by the men and forced to concentrate only on the fight.]

If they are similar to those from my home then they are being controlled. I would suggest finding the one responsible, but I do not know where they could be.

[Altair finally noted the stones many appeared to carry, constantly reaching towards Zuko and himself. He knocked them out of several hands and noted that the men seemed intent on touching them with the gems.]

Prevent them from reaching us. No matter how it must be done. But I do not believe that standing our ground is beneficial.

Makoto had been skeptical about transforming, since she wasn't sure these were people or monsters. Though, she had no choice but to with the growing numbers.

A violent spark crackled from the tip of the antenna that rose from the stone of her tiara. Electrical sparkles emitted from her palms once clasped her hands together and pulling them apart to create mass energy of lightning formed into a ball. No soon after she winded her arm back before throwing it through the masses sending a pretty nasty electric shock through them.

"SPARKLING WIDE PRESSURE!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzpFgWKn3lU&feature=related)

Perhaps someone less acquainted with elemental manipulation would have been much more startled to see the young woman shocking the creatures like that-- but Zuko's only thoughts were that it was curious the electricity was coming out of her head-ornament, and that she must have incredible control since lightning is a very difficult element to master (he would know).

Zuko skirted away quickly from the blast, even if it hadn't been aimed at him--getting hit by an electric attack once was more than enough, thanks--and moved toward her. It would be more efficient, after all, to fight closer to one another and not risk catching each other in attacks meant for the possessed... things.

"Hey!" Zuko called, and introductions could wait for later as he sent a large blast of fire at the legs of a few of the people, then maneuvered so he and the girl were about back-to-back. "Do you have any idea what these things are?"

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One NPC coming right up!

Yay! <3

Sorry this is delayed -- was out of the house

No worries! :)

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Sorry for the delay! Obviously, LJ was being a bitch. -__-

and now LJ cooperated with me

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sorry for the delay. LJ's still a bit wonky for me.

No problem, it's been wonky with me too :)

[Action] +1 Senshi

[Action] + awesome! lol I kind of love you for adding that link :D