Well, here's chapter two although I started writing this only two days after the first chapter went live, like it's predecessor, it'll take a LONG time to write and a short time to post gods, I hate that.
Well, I got two replies, which is more then I expected. I would like to thank Selene. Thanks! But I'm sorry to say, vampireinaCAN would have issues being an outgoing version of Elk, mainly because vampireinaCAN is an illegally edited twin-blade character with an aiding personality (think Bear). Though later on a more outgoing version of Elk will emerge (from the cocoon of Doe, who is at the moment our Elk-equivalent). And yes, Inu Yasha the werewolf is similar to Ouca in the profession choice.
I would also like to thank decapitatedlifelessbeing as well. Thanks! Perhaps those names would work, but the age is a problem I already have most about him planned.
I wold also like to thank my beta-reader Sarah (who couldn't review due to situations) thanks for reading this (although it most likely made no sense to you). Heh the RP game actually inspired me to finish working on this (and improve the cheese-tastic version from before, where after entering the church with her friends Liz and co. went directly to the battle with alter-Skeith where everyone got drained).
A few notes in relation to last chapter – the thread on Dante's Blades doesn't have anything to do with the plot. It's mainly to clear up confusion on how the posting works and is organized, so when the important posts and threads come up no one gets confused and misses out on the plot. Sarah told me the posts were confusing hence the reason for such.
Now, please, don't mind if there are some slight inaccuracies in relation to the game series ending. I just finished Outbreak and haven't even found Quarantine for sale so if I mess things up forgive me, all right?
As well, later on every now and then either I'll make an interlude of a real-life only chapter (the OVA equivalent in relation to the game series) either here, or in a separate shorter fic. It'll be somewhat like when Liz was at the principal's office only with more plot and less filler.
Note – There are going to be a few keyword combinations here that show up, I'm not sure on what they would actually produce, just remember that this is the Real Life' version of the world, hence most combos would produce different effects so please don't yell at me if the keywords would actually get you somewhere else? As well, don't mind my HORRIBLE French (or what deranged bits Ryu speaks), I haven't taken French since 3rd grade, and I'm only using what little I remember and I forgot how to spell everything, so forgive me?
Disclaimer: I don't own project .Hack, the PS license, Bandai, Sony, .Hack//Sign, .Hack//Infection, Mutation, Outbreak, or Quarantine. I don't own Kite, Helba, Maha, Morganna, Mia, or anyone else except Liz, Ryu, vampireinaCAN, Doe, and the annoying Long-arm who will show herself later. Nashid owns herself and Rachel owns herself. That is all Sarah owns herself as well, as so does Raiyeen/R'yeen, and I don't own Bob the Builder, Inu Yasha, or things of that sort
Time: 5:28 PM
Date: September 29th, 2008
"Well, back to the mystery luckily my mom is out so I can actually log-in without getting in trouble. Heh" Spoke Elizabeth Drakken, setting up her PS4 and logging in to the ALMIT screen.
-New News-
The News icon flashed, but she ignored it, knowing exactly what was to be there.
-New Mail-
Noting the flashing of the Mail icon as well, curious, she clicked that open. She had a few new e-mails, one particularly curious one. The icon of the person was filled with visual static, but she could vaguely make out the figure of the odd teen-ghost with the red orb she had seen a few days ago.
"What the hell?" Questioned Liz, reading the mail. The text was garbled, and not seeing the overall pattern, she merely clicked it closed. However, she had numerous other e-mails as well, which made more sense then their sister message.
I got mail from Doe and Inu Yasha I guess they held to their word. Thought the twin-blade, clicking open the message (whose avatar curiously enough, featured BOTH the werewolf AND the wavemaster).
Aromatic Grass
Well, I'm holding up my end of the deal. You did seem to keep up yours. Here's what I know on the situation: make well with what I give you.
I'm trusting you've played all the games, right? Well here's something that most players don't know. Fragment actually existed, it was a beta-tester of the .Hack games. Although not in the same way fragment was in the series, it DID exist.
As well, there have been some cover-ups as of late I'm not shure how you got to that place at that time (Hidden Forbidden Holy ground) because right before that everyone was thrown off but you managed, too, and that's something already trying to be covered up. Whatever you do: don't install ANYTHING sent by sys-admin. More likely then not they're trying to delete your account right now to stop the virus before it starts
Again.
"Weird" Spoke Liz, clicking closed the e-mail. Somehow there wasn't an address where it was from, therefore she couldn't reply. As well, there was another e-mail, this one from Ryu.
Oh great, he has my e-mail address Was all she thought, sending it to the trash instantly, not caring what he had to say. Mail from Balmung? Might be worth reading Liz noted, clicking open the other seemingly important mail in her inbox.
Hmmm
I'm giving you fair warning, whatever you're doing, stop it. Before you bring back what happened once before If not, I will be forced to take action, and being of sys-admin I can and will delete your account and ban you from The World if necessary. This is a friendly warning, if you continue to do illegal activity, I will send an official warning. Void the user agreement again and I will disable your account.
As well, if you haven't already installed it, delete whatever objects given to you by any suspicious characters, i.e.: Aura' as has been dubbed. If you do all as follows, I will forget about all illegal activity already partaken in and allow you to start over and again, if not, then I will be forced to take action.
"What an asshole!" Remarked Liz, glaring at the screen before her. "He KNOWS what's going on, yet he and his corporate ass is too LAZY to do anything except cover it up and destroy the witnesses! I guess I'll go try to figure out how to install this weird book, just to spite him I got mail from Sarah? I thought she didn't have an address" Her glare turned to a smirk, as the girl clicked open another message, this one from Sarah.
HELLO!
It's me, Sarah! I'm back (and I figured out how to use e-mail)! *Picks you up, swings you around, puts you back down* I'm in Japan right now, although my previous pet Zakkai (the koala bear) died now I got another kitty! ^^
However, I'll have to leave him with these nice people I know when I move again I think I'm going to Alaska hopefully it's not much colder then Russia I don't think I could handle such temperatures for long.
So how are you doing? I see Rachel finally forced you into getting The World for the PS4, and although I can't stay on long (maybe four, five months max) I'll try to find you whenever I can. I only play this game at my friend's house, however (I don't have the Ethernet uplink, she does), so I won't be able to be on long as well
Sorry! :-(
Well, meet me at Fort Ouph tomorrow around 6PM (your time) if you can! Reply if possible, please? In case we can't meet hopefully it'll be time for back to the game'!
Those characters have been in limbo for way too long
~ Sarah
Reply?
[Yes/No]
Yes.
Title: Re: Hello
Body: Hi Sarah! I see you finally got your own e-mail
address see, The World gives you one!
And with the new v-board upgrade with the *u-gloves typing doesn't
take 5 hours oh how I HATED having to pick out every letter
with the stupid d-pad!
Back on topic I'm fine, and I see you are too! YAY! Long time no talk
I'll be there; hopefully something won't come up (like things always do). But I have some serious matters to discuss
On a darker note, on mention of Rachel she's in a coma so is Nashid. Read the news, Black Rose and Keiko are Nashid and Rachel (respectively) I can guess you know who Balmung is (and he's also a real asshole, I know him), and the third unidentified person who didn't go into a coma is Me. It was a very scary ordeal
I'm curious to what your character avatar will look like, see ya there! And you'd BETTER be there; I need to give you the full details of the incident
~ Absolute ruler of the Universe, grand high arch-mage of Dark Chaos, Queen of the Dragons (But you can just call me Liz!)
Original Message:
It's me, Sarah! I'm back (and I figured out how to use e-mail)! *Picks you up, swings you around, puts you back down* I'm in Japan right now, although my previous pet Zakkai (the koala bear) died now I got another kitty! ^^
However, I'll have to leave him with these nice people I know when I move again I think I'm going to Alaska hopefully it's not much colder then Russia I don't think I could handle such temperatures for long.
So how are you doing? I see Rachel finally forced you into getting The World for the PS4, and although I can't stay on long (maybe four, five months max) I'll try to find you whenever I can. I only play this game at my friend's house, however (I don't have the Ethernet uplink, she does), so I won't be able to be on long as well
Sorry! :-(
Well, meet me at Fort Ouph tomorrow around 6PM (your time) if you can! Reply if possible, please? In case we can't meet hopefully it'll be time for back to the game'!
Those characters have been in limbo for way too long
~ Sarah
Send Message?
[Yes/No]
Yes.
Message sent.
"Well I agree with what I wrote, the v-board does help for typing And hopefully the mind uplink will be done in a few years so I won't even have to type just think it! Oh am I lazy" Mused Liz, looking at the other mails. Most were from Rachel or Nashid, which she put in a folder to be read when she wouldn't have an emotional breakdown after doing such. "Now, what do we have here?" She saw another mail, this one not seeming to having been there earlier. Clicking it open the PS4 immediately shut down, and refused to reboot.
"DAMM!" She yelled, nearly chucking her *u-helmet across the room hadn't she remembered how fragile it was (and the pretty-but-not-nice fire it made the last time she did such).
"Wait where'd the lights go?" Questioned Elizabeth, noting now she was in complete darkness in the basement of her house. "Oh shit power failure? Haven't had one of those since the blackout a few years ago that was FUN." And with that, she went off to go find flashlights.
Time: 5:37 PM
Date: September 29th, 2008
"Hmmm no reply? Hopefully she isn't too angry." Remarked Balmung, noting that e-mail from Liz was absent from his inbox. "Hopefully she'll take my warning seriously before she and I, along with most likely soon to be a few others, get in trouble." Said the player with a sigh. "Now oh great, more people from sys-admin bitching at me? What do they expect me to do, go and delete the virus from the system? Gods I'm not a programmer; I'm just a moderator Goddammit! Wait, what's this?" Balmung remarked, noting an odd e-mail in his inbox from someone named Bith the Black'. "Now, this is curious indeed" He added, clicking open the mail.
Hey
So, you finally got my mail. Do you know how long it took to get past that blocker? They thought I was spam Though maybe I am. Hmmm, interesting.
Back on topic
I know you're curious. Though you're scared to investigate. Seriously, tell me, which do you value more? Your job, or the lives of possibly thousands of innocents? It's your choice give me a reply if you want to know how truly deep the rabbit hole really goes. Heh.
"What the hell?" Questioned Balmung, scratching his head in confusion. However, before clicking the reply button he noted a curious .txt' attachment to the mail. Clicking it open, he was swarmed with text, floating around, diving into and out of itself in three dimensions (as the *u-visor permitted).
The wife buffeted by "waves" turns her back on the field.
The daughter that waited for the shadows repeated,
"For sure... For sure I can go home."
But the girl did not know...
The truth that waited at the end of the journey
The eternal mourning of her land.
In the place of the calamitous, only life was known.
"Curious" Was all he spoke, "I have a few friends who might be interested in this. If I didn't know better I'd say that is a piece of the epitaph." Balmung added, saving it as a separate file, printing it, and putting it away so he could view it later without the computer.
"I guess I'd better send a reply. This is quite interesting"
Reply?
[Yes/No]
Yes.
Title: Re: Hey
Body: Who the hell are you? Well, whoever you are, you've
caught my attention. Don't count me in, however, I'm
still deciding.
Where'd you get that epitaph piece?
You seem to know something and by the power vested in me I swear that if I find out that you're pulling my leg I will track you down and delete you or if worse, kill you.
Original Message:
So, you finally got my mail. Do you know how long it took to get past that blocker? They thought I was spam Though maybe I am. Hmmm, interesting.
Back on topic
I know you're curious. Though you're scared to investigate. Seriously, tell me, which do you value more? Your job, or the lives of possibly thousands of innocents? It's your choice give me a reply if you want to know how truly deep the rabbit hole really goes. Heh.
Send Message?
[Yes/No]
Yes.
Message sent.
"He'd better hope he's not pulling my leg. Now, back into the world I need to find an old friend of mine." With that, Balmung [of the Azure Sky] once again dove back into the virtual manifestation of endless imagination; The World as aptly dubbed. But before entering the endless expanse, he noted new messages on the board.
"Now what do we have here, hmmm?" Balmung remarked, noting some posts on an old thread, and one he hadn't noticed earlier.
Thread --- Protected Area?!?
Post: This shouldn't exist!
There's a "protected area", I tried plugging in
Hideous Hopeless Demon and it said it was a "protected area".
Maybe it's still under construction? Or just a normal glitch.
(MEep)
Post – Re: This shouldn't exist!
Most likely under construction. Though I've been having
problems the past few days on .Hack//Online. Maybe it's part
of a bigger plot development? (Kathie)
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New Post – Deeper then you think
Hmmm A bigger plot development seems to be the case. Best
advice would be to just let it run it's course, not do much
until there is some player interactivity allowed. Otherwise you
might miss your chance for something new and rare altogether. (Balmung)
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New Post added
"I hate having to lie to the people like this, but it's for the overall good of The World. Hopefully my words will become true, and all this will be solved hopefully.
Thread --- Church?
Post - .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this very much
Despite what happens in .Hack//Infection as well as .Hack//Sign
the keywords Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground don't take you
anywhere except a normal field. But I guess that makes sense, you
can't have any people who go there and get killed by a data
bug monster Or have any people with special abilities like
Data Drain. It juts wouldn't be fair (Thralk)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
But it would be cool! That and a few other places that should
have stuff Hideous Someone's Giant doesn't give
you the Parasite Dragon boss battle, either. But I guess that's
good, I would be killed by a monster that powerful. (Neffie)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
Chosen Hopeless Nothingness doesn't take you to Skeith
either. But I guess that's good, who knows what Data Drain
would do and either way, you wouldn't want to have to
fight any of the glitched bosses anyway, you can't defeat
them without either Data Drain. And since no one has the Bracelet
it's a pointless endeavor. (vampireinaCAN)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
True I have to agree it's a stupid thing. (Thralk)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
That's odd I went there around 7:30 PM yesterday (EST)
and I could access it. It was weird, a church. Like in .Hack//Infection.
Hidden Forbidden Holy ground gives you the church. Maybe you all
were just on the wrong server? (Liz)
Post – Are you a HACKER?!
Impossible! I was there on every server, on the delta and the
lambda Nevermind. But how could you have gotten there? Are
you some sort of hacker? (Thralk)
Post: Re: Are you a HACKER?!
A hacker? I hope you aren't, that'd be really bad. But
maybe it'd also be good (Neffie)
Post: Re: Are you a HACKER?!
How could you be on, the game was down for that time! It makes no
sense I'll post back later! (Khool)
Post – Re: Are you a HACKER?!
I'm not a hacker! If so, then I'd have this all figured
out that makes no sense I went back there with my
friends I can't say what happened, the post would be
deleted. But in short, there was this weird girl, like Aura from
the games. Though she seemed older, a LOT older. Is this an event
character? Though I doubt that the event includes your friends
going into comas (Liz)
Post – Suuuuuure
Sure, you're not a hacker. We'll all just play by that
for now. It works for us! Heh but seriously, did you all
read the news? Balmung of the Azure sky in a coma and then
back? Then Black Rose and Keiko both in comas, with no sign of
recovery Though Balmung was apparently there too, and
another person wait, that person isn't perhaps you,
hmmm? (vampireinaCAN)
Post – Re: Suuuuuure
Gods, it's the cause of such herself RUN! J/K, but
seriously, you were there? To the holy powers, thank god you came
out alright. If you have any news post it here, we're all
curious to listen in! (Khool)
Post – Re: Suuuuuure
Why don't you guys and/or girls believe me? I'm NOT A
HACKER! If I was then I'd have this figured out as I stated
and yes, I was there. My friends are in comas. And my
entire school has been on my back waiting for me to say something
about it. Heh but seriously, what are we gonna do? This
could happen to ANY of us! But then again if we quit and
run with our tail between our legs then how can we help the
others? Hmmm post back if you have any ideas! (Liz)
Post – Perhaps
How do you know that we aren't neither guy nor girl? But we're
not going to go into that. I'm pretty confident you're
not a hacker, or else, why would your post on the other board
have been deleted? Seriously, people here, look around we're
looking at a scared little newbie (no offence), not a class-1
black-hat hacker. Now, enough with the hacker crap, down to
business.
So, you're the one with the friends in the comas? I believe you on having a bad time at school. It makes sense but you're right. We can't just run. Though I can't help, other situations prevent me from doing such. Terribly sorry.
I can enlist the aid of others Not to sound arrogant or egotistical, my name is pretty well known around the elder parts of this world, in the higher-level regions I have quite a reputation, and can most likely ask' some of my friends to help. But I need to see more information first. Otherwise what's the point of helping if I'm stuck in the dark? Not like I'm not accustomed to that I am a vampire living in a can. :-p (vampireinaCAN)
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New Post – Re: Perhaps
vampireinaCAN? Is that you? What are you doing here? I thought I
told you to stay off the boards you needn't taint such
players with your corrupted knowledge' of the world.
Lies and more lies it's well known that your high
ranking is only due to your constant hacking. So be gone –
this isn't a case for some rag-tag vigilante such as
yourself. I'm giving you fair warning before I'm forced
to take more serious actions unlike some people. (Balmung)
Add New Post? [Yes/No]
Yes
New Post added
"I can't believe he's showing up again Whatever, I'll take care of him on my own time. As of now What the hell?" Questioned Balmung, as his PS4 console shut down. The rest of the electrical appliances in his house followed suit.
"Damm" He spoke, and went to find something
that made light without electricity.
Time: Some time after six
Date: September 30th, 2008
-New News-
"Perhaps something about the blackout?" Questioned Liz to herself, clicking it open. Blinking a few times, she was unsure if what she was seeing was real or not.
Hackers Responsible for International Blackout?
Yesterday worldwide about 5:45 (EST) lights went out, as a blackout swept not just a part of the nation (like the blackouts of the past) but then entire world. The companies aren't sure at who to aim the blame out, but government officials point the finger at one particular group: hackers.
Along with the revolution of Internet technology and the networking of appliances into a grand internet network, as predicted by certain masses of the public, the entire world became a target. Despite current security systems in place all over the networks, a worm' wiggled its way into the hub of the networks causing worldwide pandemonium. CC Corp, who owns not only the servers where the worm originated, but whose The World' MMPORG was shut down as well, says the following:
"Although we take no responsibility for the actions caused by the breech in security, we will do whatever we can to find the perpetrators for this hideous crime and have them punished to the fullest extent of the law. As we speak, investigations are being conducted. The prime suspect is Helba (as she calls herself, in model of the .Hack character) and her ring of hackers, and we are in pursuit of them as we speak" So far, no leads have been found.
"Liars!" Screamed Elizabeth, resisting the urge to throw her helmet to the ground. "Stinking filthy liars! They aren't in pursuit, they don't give a shit, they're just trying to cover their own ass" Spoke she, malice dripping from her voice. "I swear, Balmung, I will make you tell me everything you know if it's the last thing I do. Because I KNOW you know more then you're telling and that's why you are being such an ASSHOLE!" Looking at the News section, she then calmed down, noting something curious.
"Now, now where'd it go?" She questioned aloud to herself, trying to figure out where the article about Nashid and Rachel went. It was here yesterday Liz thought to herself. Unless they're trying to cover it up. Or maybe I'm hallucinating? Shaking off the ominous feeling of deeper evil, she logged back into the world, to face the boards, swarmed with new messages. Clicking onto a familiar thread, she smirked.
Thread --- Church?
Post - .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this very much
Despite what happens in .Hack//Infection as well as .Hack//Sign
the keywords Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground don't take you
anywhere except a normal field. But I guess that makes sense, you
can't have any people who go there and get killed by a data
bug monster Or have any people with special abilities like
Data Drain. It juts wouldn't be fair (Thralk)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
But it would be cool! That and a few other places that should
have stuff Hideous Someone's Giant doesn't give
you the Parasite Dragon boss battle, either. But I guess that's
good, I would be killed by a monster that powerful. (Neffie)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
Chosen Hopeless Nothingness doesn't take you to Skeith
either. But I guess that's good, who knows what Data Drain
would do and either way, you wouldn't want to have to
fight any of the glitched bosses anyway, you can't defeat
them without either Data Drain. And since no one has the Bracelet
it's a pointless endeavor. (vampireinaCAN)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
True I have to agree it's a stupid thing. (Thralk)
Post – Re: .Hack//Sign doesn't seem to match this
very much
That's odd I went there around 7:30 PM yesterday (EST)
and I could access it. It was weird, a church. Like in .Hack//Infection.
Hidden Forbidden Holy ground gives you the church. Maybe you all
were just on the wrong server? (Liz)
Post – Are you a HACKER?!
Impossible! I was there on every server, on the delta and the
omega and Nevermind. But how could you have gotten there?
Are you some sort of hacker? (Thralk)
Post: Re: Are you a HACKER?!
A hacker? I hope you aren't, that'd be really bad. But
maybe it'd also be good (Neffie)
Post: Re: Are you a HACKER?!
How could you be on, the game was down for that time! It makes no
sense I'll post back later! (Khool)
Post – Re: Are you a HACKER?!
I'm not a hacker! If so, then I'd have this all figured
out that makes no sense I went back there with my
friends I can't say what happened, the post would be
deleted. But in short, there was this weird girl, like Aura from
the games. Though she seemed older, a LOT older. Is this an event
character? Though I doubt that the event includes your friends
going into comas (Liz)
Post – Suuuuuure
Sure, you're not a hacker. We'll all just play by that
for now. It works for us! Heh but seriously, did you all
read the news? Balmung of the Azure sky in a coma and then
back? Then Black Rose and Keiko both in comas, with no sign of
recovery Though Balmung was apparently there too, and
another person wait, that person isn't perhaps you,
hmmm? (vampireinaCAN)
Post – Re: Suuuuuure
Gods, it's the cause of such herself RUN! J/K, but
seriously, you were there? To the holy powers, thank god you came
out alright. If you have any news post it here, we're all
curious to listen in! (Khool)
Post – Re: Suuuuuure
Why don't you guys and/or girls believe me? I'm NOT A
HACKER! If I was then I'd have this figured out as I stated
and yes, I was there. My friends are in comas. And my
entire school has been on my back waiting for me to say something
about it. Heh but seriously, what are we gonna do? This
could happen to ANY of us! But then again if we quit and
run with our tail between our legs then how can we help the
others? Hmmm post back if you have any ideas! (Liz)
Post – Perhaps
How do you know that we aren't neither guy nor girl? But we're
not going to go into that. I'm pretty confident you're
not a hacker, or else, why would your post on the other board
have been deleted? Seriously, people here, look around we're
looking at a scared little newbie (no offence), not a class-1
black-hat hacker. Now, enough with the hacker crap, down to
business.
So, you're the one with the friends in the comas? I believe you on having a bad time at school. It makes sense but you're right. We can't just run. Though I can't help, other situations prevent me from doing such. Terribly sorry.
I can enlist the aid of others Not to sound arrogant or egotistical, my name is pretty well known around the elder parts of this world, in the higher-level regions I have quite a reputation, and can most likely ask' some of my friends to help. But I need to see more information first. Otherwise what's the point of helping if I'm stuck in the dark? Not like I'm not accustomed to that I am a vampire living in a can. :-p (vampireinaCAN)
Post – Re: Perhaps
vampireinaCAN? Is that you? What are you doing here? I thought I
told you to stay off the boards you needn't taint such
players with your corrupted knowledge' of the world.
Lies and more lies it's well known that your high
ranking is only due to your constant hacking. So be gone –
this isn't a case for some rag-tag vigilante such as
yourself. I'm giving you fair warning before I'm forced
to take more serious actions unlike some people. (Balmung)
Post – Good Ole Balmung
Good ole Balmung Always trying to stick up for what's
right by the rules that bide us to this world. I would think that
some spark of human curiosity still exists in you, but I guess
the flames of thought have long been extinguished by the
corporate brainwashing you have been subjected too. A pity, a
pity
And I'll post on the boards all I want, you're not board admin, nor have you any proof of any wrongdoing on my part. So you can just shove off, alright? I'm trying to peal back the veil of lies so long pulled over these players' faces, can't you see? I'm trying to enlighten them. Unlike you, who just push them further into the shadows a pity, if you were on the right side, you would be a powerful ally. Perhaps I'm right about you, for a change. But please, prove me wrong, surprise me like you always seem to do? (vampireinaCAN)
Post – Guys stop fighting, please?
This is SERIOUS matters! Can you please stop bickering and put
this crap behind you, and let's get on with WTF IS GOING ON
HERE? I don't know if either of you actually READ the news
before it got deleted, but we have two coma victims plus YOU
Balmung, who has been there and back. And then there's this
blackout and Helba is being blamed for it! Hmmm curious,
curious. (Khool)
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New Post – Re: Guys stop fighting, please?
I agree with Khool, stop fighting! And Balmung, you're
not one to talk in the least, you were THERE you saw what
HAPPENED! And don't think I'll listen to that bull crap
you sent on the e-mail. vampireinaCAN is right, you are being
brainwashed. Well, I'll look for leads. Hopefully it isn't
the hackers like they think. That'd be a real shame. (Liz)
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I guess he's being a jackass like normal. Wait what's this thread? Seems interesting, let's click that open. Oh yes, I created that one Heh. Finally, a reply. The thoughts, like little bolts of lighting (there for a flash then forgotten) sped through her mind, as she clicked the thread open.
Thread --- Epitaph of Twilight
Post – Full translation
I know in .Hack//Infection they tell you a part of the Epitaph of
the Twilight I think it's translated from German,
anyone here got a full translation? I think it might have
something to do here in .Hack//Online I'm looking up
Who knows? (Liz)
Post – Re: Epitaph of Twilight
I might have some information I'll find you when the
time comes. Keep fighting, you'll need to so you can save
your friends (Queen of the Dark)
Post – Hello!
Hi Liz! It's me, Sarah! *hugs you, picks you up and swings
you around* I got your postcard; so you finally bought the game?
Well, we can finally talk now I still haven't set up
an e-mail I'll figure it out soon! Stay out of a coma!
(Selina)
Post – Re: Hello!
You're crushing my ribcage *twitch* Well, before you
kill me did you read the news? My friends are all in comas,
it's absolutely BIZZARE! But on a lighter note SARAH!
*strangle/huggle/glomp* You're back! Yay! ^_____^ *happiness*
*looks at other post* Queen of the Dark, who are you? What the
–insert swearword in your language here- are you doing here?
Meep?(Liz)
Post – What News?
The News? I didn't see anything, my computer shut down and
then there was the blackout before I got a chance to view the
news stupid thing. Woah. That's scary, are you
alright? I mean, you've done some crazy stuff, but this?
Whatever you're doing, you'd better count me in, as I'm
not letting you run off to get yourself KILLED without someone
here to make sure you don't just drive everyone and
everything insane for all we know, you'll defeat
whatever this thing is by making it run away in terror. ^^ (Sarah)
Post – Re: Epitaph of Twilight
Queen of the Dark *laughs* I wonder what drove me so insane
to pick a title as such. And who the hell am I? Take a guess
*another laugh* Well, I'm intrigued, and curious to how this
will play out For now, I'll sit silent, but you will
be contacted again ta-ta. (Queen of the Dark)
"Now this is one freakish person. Whatever" Was Liz's only reply. Then, glancing at the clock, she nearly fell over backwards from the shock. "Oh gods, it's six, I gotta get to fort Ouph!" With that, she exited the boards without another thought, and logged onto the game, into the root server town of Fort Ouph.
Time: 6:10
Date: September 30th, 2008
"Mail." Spoke Balmung in a bland tone, noting another mail from this Bith the Black' person, this one absent of an attachment. "Whatever" He clicked it open, this one shorter longer then before.
Re: Re: Hey
Good, you're intrigued well, I won't tell you much until I know that you're trustworthy. Despite actions in the past you've committed to, I'm unsure on weather time has changed you for the worse or the better. Here's the basics, and you're going to have to believe this before I can tell you anything else. Hackers aren't responsible. That's it. Whatever bullshit ideas you have about it being the fault of hackers for the blackout, the comas it isn't. Once you understand that and believe that, for real, not just to get more information, then perhaps I'll show you a taste of what truly exists out there. Ta-ta for now.
Original Message:
Who the hell are you? Well, whoever you are, you've caught my attention. Don't count me in, however, I'm still deciding.
Where'd you get that epitaph piece?
You seem to know something and by the power vested in me I swear that if I find out that you're pulling my leg I will track you down and delete you or if worse, kill you.
Original Message:
So, you finally got my mail. Do you know how long it took to get past that blocker? They thought I was spam Though maybe I am. Hmmm, interesting.
Back on topic
I know you're curious. Though you're scared to investigate. Seriously, tell me, which do you value more? Your job, or the lives of possibly thousands of innocents? It's your choice give me a reply if you want to know how truly deep the rabbit hole really goes. Heh.
"Who does this guy think he is? First I'll believe that hackers are innocent as sheep, then I'll be conspiring with them I nearly got fired for before, I'm not going to risk such again. But as common manners call (unlike what some people have) I guess I'd better send him some form of reply."
Reply?
[Yes/No]
Yes.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Hey
Body: If you think I'll believe that hackers are
innocent you'd better have flying pigs deliver your reply
Even if they're not responsible for the whole, they have
something to do with this. Hackers and illegally exited
characters, that's how this stuff originates. Crap the
create running vagrant That's how all this started.
And I swear by the Shadowed ones, that I will NOT let this start
up again!
Original Message:
Good, you're intrigued well, I won't tell you much until I know that you're trustworthy. Despite actions in the past you've committed to, I'm unsure on weather time has changed you for the worse or the better. Here's the basics, and you're going to have to believe this before I can tell you anything else. Hackers aren't responsible. That's it. Whatever bullshit ideas you have about it being the fault of hackers for the blackout, the comas it isn't. Once you understand that and believe that, for real, not just to get more information, then perhaps I'll show you a taste of what truly exists out there. Ta-ta for now.
Original Message:
Who the hell are you? Well, whoever you are, you've caught my attention. Don't count me in, however, I'm still deciding.
Where'd you get that epitaph piece?
You seem to know something and by the power vested in me I swear that if I find out that you're pulling my leg I will track you down and delete you or if worse, kill you.
Original Message:
So, you finally got my mail. Do you know how long it took to get past that blocker? They thought I was spam Though maybe I am. Hmmm, interesting.
Back on topic
I know you're curious. Though you're scared to investigate. Seriously, tell me, which do you value more? Your job, or the lives of possibly thousands of innocents? It's your choice give me a reply if you want to know how truly deep the rabbit hole really goes. Heh.
Send Message?
[Yes/No]
Yes.
Message sent.
Somewhere, on a small seemingly nonexistent island in the Caribbean, the You Got Mail' sign flashed on a laptop.
Time: 6:15
Date: September 30th, 2008
"Ugh, can you believe the blackout yesterday?" Questioned Liz to YayaYA, a player who she had just been chatting with in The World for the past few minutes.
"No, it just came out of NOWHERE! Wait it was with you too? I thought it was just here?" Questioned the Big Axe. "That's weird."
"No, remember, in the News, they stated it was hackers (as if) who did such And that since it was them (*pffft*) then hence it was—" The girl didn't get time to finish, as she was literally picked up, swung around, then put back down within the game.
"LIZ!" Yelled the person who had just nearly squeezed the living daylights out of the girl. "You're here sorry I'm late, my Kitty wanted to be pet Hello Toolie!" –sound of purring can be heard in background- "My kitty is very demanding anywho, so how are you?" Questioned Selina, looking over.
"Oh, fine did you read the reply on the board from Queen of the Dark'? Creepy" Liz spoke with a slight shudder. Sarah looked puzzled.
"What reply I just found what was there from before, plus your reply but it looked chopped up." Then it was Liz's turn to be puzzled.
"What do you mean? I—" However, she was cut off for the second time by a new event.
New Event – Received Selina's Member Address!
New Flash mail from Inu Yasha
"Hello." Spoke a familiar voice from behind, causing Liz to jump and Sarah just to laugh. Behind the duo was what seemed to be a dog avatar "I see you're here, and you brought a friend. Let me introduce myself, I'm"
"PUPPY!" Yipped Sarah, bending down to pet and hug the puppy' who was indeed Inu Yasha. Liz, Doe, Inu Yasha, and YayaYA all just sweatdropped at the girl's antics. "Awww you can't feel fuzzy ears in the game" Added she, with a frown.
"Sarah this is Inu Yasha, and please don't go crazy trying to pet his ears. I don't think he'll be very happy with such antics. For the sanity of us all, please take your normal form?" Begged Liz, as Inu Yasha, with a nod, transformed into his more humanoid form.
"Hello Sarah I should have been prepared for this. *cough*CrazedAnimalLover*cough" Spoke Inu Yasha, as Doe stepped forwards.
"And I am Doe A pleasure to meet you." She spoke, shaking hands with Sarah. "And seeing how I'm not an animal I think I'm safe from attacks." The girl added, slightly skittishly. Sarah merely gave a goofy smirk, picking up her weapon which she had dropped.
"So I see you chose the Heavy Blade profession You look weird in the outfit." Liz remarked, poking the large sword that came with the profession. "A bit like Mimiru." She remarked. But anywho so now what?" Questioned the twin-blade, playing with her weapons.
"You're going to hurt yourself!" Squealed Sarah, as Liz took on a slightly masochistic grin. Sarah rolled her eyes, slapping her hand to her forehead. "Oh yeah, I forgot, that's the POINT! For a moment I almost forgot the #1 Rule: DON'T ASK!" Doe and Liz just blinked, as Inu Yasha cleared her throat loudly.
"Ah-em. As I was going to say, I think we should do some normal leveling-up work. If you haven't already noticed, we have an overall average level of 15" Everyone just frowned at this realization. "So what I suggest is that what we do is we go to Mac Anu and level up as well as a few springs of Myst. We're goin to split up, then meet back here in two hours. Everyone clear?"
"Wait, whoever said that YOU get to choose everything we do?" Complained Liz. Sarah gave a nod of agreement. "Why can't we just do what WE want and then meet back in two hours!" She added.
"Well, what were you planning on doing?" Questioned Inu Yasha. Liz shrinked back slightly, looking at her feet.
"The same thing" She said meekly. Sarah just sweatdropped. "Well, back here in two hours" The girl said with a sigh, as she added Sarah to her party, and both warped off to their own area. Doe turned to Inu Yasha with a frown.
"What if they don't come back?" Questioned Doe.
"Oh, they will. I promise." She spoke. "Now, remember, we're supposed to be meeting someone on this server and we needed them gone, so even if they don't come back it won't be a terrible loss. Now, to Shapeless Fragmented Wavemaster." Spoke Inu Yasha, as the duo phased out to where they were supposed to be going.
Time: 6:35
Date: September 30th, 2008
"Gods, where is he?" Questioned Balmung to himself. He was supposed to be meeting Orca here, but the player was strangely absent. Nowadays, he and Orca were both sys Admin, and he along with that of the Azure Sea were called here for a meeting.
"I don't think your friend will be coming." Spoke a familiar female voice from behind him. Balmung wheeled around, face-to-face with a particular hacker. "So why not relax. He's busy, something came up." Helba gave a slight laugh afterwards, as Balmung gave a few tentative steps backwards.
"What are you doing here? I should have you arrested right on sight, for that stunt with the blackout you pulled." He hissed, malice toning his voice.
"You and what army?" Questioned Helba right back. "Really, I'd think you would have realized that by now it's not over why do you fight the truth? Aren't you here to preserve the light, and for the good of the players?"
"The good of the players involves keeping them out of danger, not throwing them right into it. I can't just ignore the thing and I refuse to believe that thing is back again. We deleted it and defeated it long ago."
"Ah, the legendary .Hackers. Too bad Lios still deleted them. And then they were frozen from The World. Perhaps we all spoke too soon thinking we had defeated the final wave? Remember, Maybe the wave itself, it just a beginning'. The game is based on the epitaph, and it would be unwise not to take such into consideration."
"What are you doing here?" Questioned a newcomer. The familiar fat pig-head known as Lios stood floating in the sky, glaring down at the two. "Helba, I should have known you were behind this"
"Now, I must be going. Bye." Spoke Helba, then gated out without a second thought. Lios then turned his menacing glare at Balmung.
"Humph. You bring shame to the name of Sys Admin. Why didn't you stop her? We could have stopped the problem at the source."
"Assuming she's the problem." With that, Balmung followed the suit of Helba, gating out back to the root server as well. Lios gave another humph' and left.
Time: 6:45
Date: September 30th, 2008
"This is where it all happened" Spoke Liz darkly, pointing to the seemingly normal field. Sarah just blinked, walked over to a spire, and collected a Mandragora.
"It seems normal enough. See, look." Spoke Sarah, taking another Mandragora. "And normal monsters. I don't see what all the hype is, this joke really isn't funny." She spoke as Liz gave a glare. "See, normal portal, normal monster." She added, as a nearby portal discharged a goblin. The duo made short work of it.
"I'm telling you, there's something not right about this place!" She exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air. With that, another goblin rushed up, which the two took care of in a few seconds. "Stupid gob what the hell?" Liz asked to the air, as another goblin, identical to the first ran over. Sarah smushed it, but then turned to the portal in horror.
"What the hell?" She asked. The portal was still there-ish, reappearing then discharging goblin after goblin. It kept replaying, like a skipping disc, more and more goblins. "Attack of the goblins!" Exclaimed Sarah, as she and Liz began to attack. Soon, however, there were too many goblins, as the two just ran.
"Normal field, eh?" Questioned Liz in a I told you so' tone of voice. Sarah gave a sour look, as they both went to gate out to root town
Access Denied – Connection Reset by Peer
"What the hell?" Questioned Liz, glaring. She tried again, now only to be faced with
504-Proxy error – Can't Access Server
"Let me out!" She yelled, becoming tired from all the running. "Sarah, we Sarah?!" She questioned, alarm in her voice. Sarah was behind by a good deal, the slight lag created by her connection and the weight of her weapon had caused her to slowly fall behind. "Sarah!" The girl was now fighting off the goblins, who seemed to have more speed then normal. The twin blade rushed back, as they both tried to fight off the massive amount of goblins.
"Need some help?" Questioned a familiar male voice. However, the two were both too preoccupied to think much of it, as they both gave a hurried nod. "Wyrneck Rf!" Spoke the voice, as the large ominous monster-like shape faded in, destroying all the goblins with one blow, each registering a couple thousand damage, showing that the summoned must have been very high level.
"Thanks" Spoke Sarah, turning to face their savior. He looked like a twin-blade but he wasn't. It was unclear on what he was, but all that was known was that he was an illegally edited character.
"Hello Ladies. Nice to meet with you again, Liz. And who is your friend here? Bonjur, Madame. Je mapelle Ryu." He spoke with a courteous bow. Sarah looked from Ryu to Liz.
"You know him? Why didn't you call on him before, then?" Questioned Sarah with a slight frown. Liz gave an icy glare at Ryu, then turned to face Sarah.
"Remember that R'yeen person I described before? He's somewhat like him only a lot worse. R'yeen is a friend of mine, this Ryu person is just someone who I happen to have to deal with. A hacker, and the most pathetic excuse of swine on the planet. Actually he brings swine a bad name." Liz added, after a few moments of thought. Sarah looked puzzled.
"I don't see what's so bad about him but if you say so." She turned to face Ryu with a slight glare, not holding as much weight as normal because he seemed nice, despite what Liz spoke.
"Well, thanks for saving us despite Liz's sour mood. Can you get us out of here?" Sarah asked. Ryu gave a nod, as the two were teleported out, into the wrecked net-slum style are that was Ryu's home. Liz still had a pout-y look to her face, as Sarah looked about. "I've never seen this place before what field is it?"
"Field?" Laughed Ryu. "This is a derision of Net Slum created by Helba herself!" Spoke Ryu, arms wide open to emphasize the effect of greatness. "My own personal hideaway for when sys Admin gets too annoying they are Such a bother." He spoke with a sigh.
"And you are such a girl" Retorted Liz with a glare. Sarah hit her on the back of the head, causing her to wince. "Now, what was that for!" Complained the girl.
"For being mean." Spoke Sarah in a slightly childish voice. Liz glared, as Sarah turned to Ryu. "I really don't understand why she's so SOUR today. Usually she's nice and hyper. Is high school getting to you? I warned you that you'd burn out at the rate you're going but NOOOOOO, you wanted to keep up the impossible schedule with everything." Spoke Sarah, scold in her tone. Liz just repeated her word for work in a mocking tone.
"Now, now, ladies don't spoil the fun. Perhaps then you'd all enjoy the company of the goblins again?" He questioned, fooling with one of his twin blades. They girls sat in silence for a few moments, then Liz stood and glared.
"So it was YOU who did that? Why" She didn't finish, literally attacking the hacker and trying to kill him with her twin blades. However, he merely put up his hand, causing the twin-blade to fly backwards into a nearby pile of rubble.
"Now, now not only is PK'ing still impossible in the new patch, you also have no excuse to act the way you're acting. Act your age, not your shoe size. Seriously, so rude. You even deleted my mail before reading it! It was important." Ryu spoke, as Liz's anger boiled. However, then, Sarah stepped in.
"Stop fighting, both of you!" She yelled. "You sound like Lauren and Rebecca. Please right now can we just PLEASE cooperate." Sarah asked. Liz glared at her.
"Make me." The girl replied.
"Fine. Since you care so little for this person I guess you don't care what I tell him." With that she walked over to Ryu. "Guess who Liz likes"
"Fine, fine, I'll behave!" Spoke Liz, pleadingly. "You're so unfair" She muttered, sitting cross-legged on one of the piles. Sarah joined her.
"I'm assuming both of you ladies would like a trip home?" Questioned Ryu, spinning a new chaos gate. Liz glared.
"If it'll get me out of your company." She hissed. Sarah gave a threatening glare, as Liz shrinked. Ryu gave a nod, as both stepped thru the green-ish portal.
Time: 7:00
September 30th, 2008
"This is so odd we've been waiting here a little over 30 minutes and he still hasn't shown himself!" Remarked Inu Yasha. Doe merely gave a nod, as she glanced about. Tapping her wavemaster staff on the ground, there was no response.
"Well, maybe he isn't coming?" Questioned the wavemaster meekly. The werewolf just looked down at his companion.
"No, he'll come. He has to. If he wants this back." He spoke, holding up a gold pendent. It was circular, with runic inscriptions around the edges. In the middle was a dull red stone. Within, if one looked closely enough, they could see 0's and 1's floating around about. Obviously a hacked item.
"So that's why he said he'd show up I wouldn't think he'd be so willing to come. I mean but wouldn't he then be glad to help?" Questioned Doe.
"Doe, I don't think you understand who we're dealing with. This isn't vampireinaCAN who we called this is Lios, sys Admin. And with this particular (fake) item that belongs to the illegally edited player, he can finally close the case on him and delete his account. We know the pig-head isn't a programmer so he won't realize the fakeness of the item So vampireinaCAN is safe, and we have out information." Spoke Inu Yasha, as both waited.
"Where is he?" Questioned Doe to herself, leaning back on one of the giant mushrooms. "It's seven, we only have one hour left until we're supposed to meet the others. I wonder"
"Wonder what?" Questioned a scorning male voice from behind the duo. Doe spun around, skittish like a rabbit. Inu Yasha didn't react, merely chuckling to himself.
"So, the pig head has finally arrived took you long enough. You're late." He spoke, laughter light in his voice. Lios glared.
"I'm not a pig head. I'm sys Admin and I can freeze you if I feel like it."
"Oh shutup with the bullcrap. You can't freeze me without reason, and either way, you're only a moderator, you report, not freeze." Inu Yasha replied. "Now, now Stop being arrogant and let's get down to business. I have what you want, but you'll going to have to tell me something to get it."
"I'll tell you if I please. We already have enough evidence to close the case on vampireinaCAN without your aid." Spoke Lios, in a cynical tone. He obviously didn't like being helped by anyone.
"No you don't even a newbie with a bit of research would know that. Otherwise, then why is Balmung so gung-ho on trying to track him down? You need this item, to close the case. Now tell me is it back?" Questioned Inu Yasha.
"What back?" Replied Lios, ignoring the other comment.
"You know the bracelet." Cut in Doe, then shrinking back. She took a few tentative steps away from the others.
"The bracelet was deleted years ago. I don't even know why you're even questioning about it, it doesn't exist. Nor should it have ever." He added.
"It exists or if not at the moment, it will exist. The server crash a few days ago the blackout, the comas. The sings that foretell the coming of the eight waves. Skeith, the shadow of death, Innus, the mirage of deceit, you know how it goes. You know what's going to happen and it's only going to get worse." Spoke Inu Yasha.
"Well, if you know so much, then why are you asking me any questions?" Asked Lios.
"I'll be asking the questions around here, thank you very much. And because I need to conform some inside information. Now tell me, is she back?" Questioned Inu Yasha, her patience swiftly evaporating.
"I don't know." Spoke Lios coldly. "And even if it is, it won't be back for long." He added, putting emphasis on the word it. Obviously he didn't want to acknowledge the fact that whatever it' was seemed to have a gender. "Now the pendent?" He questioned. Inu Yasha handed it over, as the two gated out.
"Now, to make sure it's real up down up down left right down." He recited the directions to himself as he went to activate the pendent (to check it if it was a fake) and
TWANG
Lios was now turned a bright unappealing shade of magenta, every bit of him (think when Piros was turned pink).
"Grrrrr" He gave a deep growl, before fading out to change his data or at least get things back to normal for himself.
Time: 8:00
Date: September 30th, 2008
"Well, I can't believe we killed an hour so easily well, at least now I'm level 20!" Remarked Sarah with a smirk. Liz wasn't so pleased, she had gotten killed one too many times for her comfort. As she had realized, the fishskin' weapon she had traded for was less useful then she anticipated, her MP not being high enough to use the Merrows' attack. Therefore, she was only 19, being killed in the battle that would have taken her to level 20.
"We shouldn't have gone to that level 30 place at the end" Grumbled Liz with a glare. Sarah merely smirked, as the two went to Fort Ouph. They were soon met by
"Balmung?" Questioned Sarah, blinking. "Oh, aren't you that person from the manga who—" Liz cut her friend off by hitting her on the back of the head.
"This Balmung' here isn't the same one that one was noble, this one's a jackass." Spoke Liz bitterly in an undertone to Sarah.
"Jeez, you have a lot of problems with the males in this game." She remarked, then turned to face Balmung. "Excuse us" She spoke, trying to push her way past the blademaster who was blocking their way. However, he didn't move.
"I need to speak with you two." He spoke darkly. "Follow." Both of the girls just obeyed, not having anything better to do as Doe and Inu Yasha weren't yet present. Soon enough, they reached a deserted corner of the sky fort, somewhere behind the grunty farm. It took a good 5 minutes to stop Sarah from strangle-hugging the little grunty.
"So, you here to freeze me?" Questioned Liz cynically. Balmung gave a dark chuckle.
"Not yet. I'm here to give you one final warning, you stop meddling with hackers, and you delete that book of yours and stop things before they start up. You hear me? Now, I think you two'd better be going, there is a werewolf and a wavemaster nearby who are looking for you."
"Gladly." Spoke Sarah, dragging Liz along. "C'mon Liz, don't start another fight." She spoke, as Liz gave Balmung the finger (can you do that in the game?).
"Where were you two?" Questioned Doe, looking at Sarah and Liz who just came from the direction of the grunty farm.
"Sarah wanted to play with the grunty." Spoke Liz for a quick cover-up. And it was actually half-true. Sarah gave a sheepish smirk, as Inu Yasha dragged the trio over to behind the potion shop.
"Now, listen I got some information from Lios—" Inu Yasha was cut off.
"I thought you said you were going to level up!" Squealed Liz, right before Sarah silenced her.
"As I was saying I found out some interesting information. But before I speak anything, have either of you witnessed a particular white-robed girl anywhere nearby?" Questioned Inu Yasha. Sarah shook her head, but Liz gave a nod.
"She looked Sarah's age and she looked ghostly pale. With a red orb, she was accompanied by an odd cat-character, not that dissimilar to Maha." Spoke Liz, with a sigh. "That was right after Nashid and Rachel were drained"
"Hmmm did she perhaps give you any form of book?" Questioned Doe. Liz gave a nod. Inu Yasha gave a stern look.
"And you'd better not be joking, right?" He questioned. Liz nodded, as Sarah looked over.
"You didn't tell me this!" The girl exclaimed. "I feel so left out" Adjusting her blade, Sarah frowned.
"You didn't need to know." Spoke Liz. "And I couldn't say it without having an emotional breakdown, anyway. And Inu, no, I'm not joking. How can you fake a coma?" She questioned. Inu Yasha gave a nod.
"Alright then listen. You don't seem to have installed it yet, so just lay-low. Alright? Keep a low profile and I'll mail both of you. Sarah, I'm going to need your e-mail address and member address." Sarah gave a nod.
New Event – Received Sarah's E-mail Address
New Event – Received Sarah's Member Address
"Now, good day." Spoke Inu Yasha with a nod.
"And one more thing do either of you have any" Doe cut in, then trailing off.
"Aromatic grass?" Cut in Liz. "Plenty. Sarah and I collected a great deal of it whilst waiting. Here, it's useless to us." Spoke Liz, handing over the item to the two. Both smirked, then logged out at the Chaos Gate.
"Well, I guess I don't know what to do now." Spoke Liz. Sarah looked over sadly.
"My mom says I have to log off Bye." With that, she gated out. Liz swore something violent, pacing in circles.
"I hate being bored and alone" Checking her member address list, she gave another swear. Doe and Inu Yasha just logged off, she was pissed at Balmung, why Ryu was even there she didn't know and hated him, Sarah just left for the night, and Black Rose and Keiko were gone.
"Move it or loose it!" Spoke someone from behind her, pushing Liz violently out of the way as she darted towards one of the shops.
"You could try excuse me!" Yelled Liz with a glare. The long arm turned with a glare.
"There is no excuse for idiots like you!" She yelled. Eye twitching, Liz ran after the person and pushed her to the floor.
"Don't push people." Spoke Liz glaring down at her. With that, she walked off. The long arm glared, and muttered something colorful about n00bs'. Liz just scoffed, walking over to the Chaos Gate to get back to a lower level server she didn't feel like getting killed in a level 70 place for the time being.
Time: 8:15
Date: September 30th, 2008
"So someone now has the book, eh?" Questioned a voice that seemingly came from everywhere at once. The field was a thorn-filled field, long snake-like thorny vines surrounding a single clearing, where a seemingly teenaged girl in white robes floated above a bed, sitting and reading a book. Nearby was a cat-like figure. The voice didn't seem to come from either of them. The cat replied, but although his lips were clearly moving, no sound was emitted from them.
"I see hmmm. So the waves have returned? Perfect Maha, I'm assuming then you know your part?" The cat gave a nod, hanging his head low. However, before another word could be said by any of them, a familiar wavemaster faded into the field.
"Hello Doe. So I see you've returned with more grass So much? It must have taken forever to collect this much!" Spoke the voice, as the female wavemaster presented the aromatic grass to the cat-like creature. The cat gave a nod, as Doe turned to the girl, who merely peeked up from the book at her.
"I actually didn't collect it all on my own. Inu Yasha helped me, plus two other girls" She spoke meekly. The girl then looked intrigued, looking over at the wavemaster.
"Now, that's interesting" Spoke the voice. "Inu Yasha is allowed, but I warned you not to interact with many others. You know what they'll do in the end. Selfish humans."
"Yes I've already seen that." Spoke Doe weakly. The voice seemed almost to be smirking, if a disembodied voice could do such a thing.
Time: 8:50
Date: September 30th, 2008
Liz gave a sigh, gating out to the root town again. She had just finished some leveling up, and was looking for more party members. Unfortunately for her, not many people were logged on this close to nine at night.
"Damm" She hissed to herself. "Well, I guess I'd better be leveling up some more." Heading to Ariel City, she gave a sigh as she went to the random feature, getting a nice low-level 24-fire type place. Warping in, she blinked for a few moments.
"That's odd this should be magma field, not jungle" She spoke to herself. Collecting the Piney Apple that grew there, she went to the next room, to find nothing. Just a Spring of Myst. The rest of her adventure proceeded the same, until she reached the dungeon.
"Now this is just plain weird." She exclaimed to herself, finding that the dungeon interior was more suited to the weird animal-head dungeons in desert and winter type areas then forest. "Hopefully I'll get a fight here" However, there were no portals to be found. Reaching the lowest level, she gave a sigh. She had explored the rest of the level and there was no Gott Statue to be found. And she found it all very odd. Reaching what she assumed was either the Gott Statue room or was the room that would connect her to such, she entered, finding this to have no exit. However, there was a monster portal, something she was grateful for.
"Now, a fight." Liz spoke to herself, activating the portal to find A treasure chest. Damm how's a girl supposed to get exp. With no monsters! She thought to herself, going to open the treasure chest and it attacked her.
"Oh, a mimic!" She spoke to herself, and attacked the monster. It died swiftly, as Liz pouted about the battle being too easy. However, before she could make any remarks about the dungeon being glitched with no monsters and gott statue, a door appeared. Shrugging and assuming she had merely not seen it, she entered it, to be blinded by white light.
Time: 9:00
Date: September 30th, 2008
"Balmung" Spoke a voice from behind him. Balmung wheeled around, now face-to-face with a blademaster such as himself. However, his outfit was different, more suited to that of Marlo or Silver Knight.
"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" Balmung questioned bitterly. "Or am I not allowed to level up in peace." He added. The player merely smirked, approaching.
"Just here to warn you" Spoke he, a smirk playing on his face. Balmung finished slashing the monster he had been attacking, then looked up at him. "Ah, so you're intrigued your last mail was slightly rude, and I was afraid you wouldn't even be here right now. But I guess my intuition was right." The person added.
"I came here by random, so your right-ness' was just luck." Balmung spoke, a cynical tone in his voice. "Now, what is it you wish to warn me about?"
"No matter I'm here to warn you about this" And with that, in the middle of the field dropped down a Red Wyrm. Normally, the creature would be easy to defeat... but the green paneling signaled it wasn't just a normal monster. It was a data-bugged one. "But you took to long arguing so I got no time. I'll send in help, but ta-ta for now." Balmung gave a growl, then dodged the fire attack spewed out by the creature.
Time: 9:05
Date: September 30th, 2008
"Wha Balmung!" Exclaimed Liz, now suddenly in the same room as the other warrior who was fighting the Red Wyrm. And loosing.
"Get out now!" He yelled. The twin-blade looked about in dismay, as the only exit was sealed.
"I can't!" She yelled. "But I can help you!" She yelled. Balmung was using his various attacks, but he couldn't use his magic, being out of MP from the previous battle.
"You'll be hurt like the others!" Warned Balmung. However, Liz ignored him, as her MP finished refilling, giving her enough SP to cast
"Merrows!" She spoke, the powerful water-god attacking the Red Wyrm. The Elemental Critical' sign appeared, but she didn't see it's HP going down at all. "Wha-what is that thing?" Questioned Liz, horrified as no damage was done.
"It can't be killed!" Spoke Balmung. Liz looked puzzled, she couldn't hear him over the white noise that suddenly came in on her headset. The screen flickered, as she was in a white zone, and a book in front of her. It opened up, as words began to fly out. A large bracelet of data formed on her wrist, and despite how she tried to get it off, it wouldn't be removed. The screen flickered again, as they were back in the dungeon.
"Stop lagging!" Scolded Balmung, noting Liz completely freeze up for the moment. "Reset, it's the only way out of here!" He yelled. However, Liz had other ideas. If the game holds true gods, please let it do. Accessing her skill list, she found one curious one, which was labeled as ???? ?????' She hit the Wyrm once again with Merrows (somehow her SP was mysteriously restored), and watched as a green band of data formed around the creature.
"DATA DRAIN!" She yelled, as the screen flickered, she now in the whiteness facing the creature, which was frozen. The bracelet spread out like a plasma cannon about to fire, and then
SZWING Lines of data went through the creature, it forming then into a dragon puppy. The screen flickered, as a new event registered.
Received – Virus Core K
All that was left of the creature was a dragon puppy, which Balmung easily slashed doing 9999 damage to the creature.
"You you wield the same power that hurt the others." Threatened Balmung, pointing his sword at the Twin Blade. However, she let her weapons drop to her sides.
"You know what just happened you didn't say anything. You are a liar and a deceiver. You're just letting the players sit by, and be consumed, like a flock of sheep." Before Balmung could get a reply out to the girl, Liz used a Sprite Ocarina and disappeared, then gating out.
"Humph." Was Balmung's only reply, before he himself logged out, making a brief visit to the boards before shutting down for the night.
Thread --- Protected Area?!?
Post: This shouldn't exist!
There's a "protected area", I tried plugging in
Hideous Hopeless Demon and it said it was a "protected area".
Maybe it's still under construction? Or just a normal glitch.
(MEep)
Post – Re: This shouldn't exist!
Most likely under construction. Though I've been having
problems the past few days on .Hack//Online. Maybe it's part
of a bigger plot development? (Kathie)
Post – Deeper then you think
Hmmm A bigger plot development seems to be the case. Best
advice would be to just let it run it's course, not do much
until there is some player interactivity allowed. Otherwise you
might miss your chance for something new and rare altogether. (Balmung)
Post – Re: Deeper then you think
A plot development? You wish Balmung, Balmung, Balmung
trying to hide everything? That got you nowhere last time I
advise you either aide or stay out. Before you just make things
worse. (?????)
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New Post – Re: Deeper then you think
I don't know who you are, but I think you'd better
watch what you say. Poisoning the minds of the innocent with your
lies will get you nowhere except a world of ice. (Balmung)
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Yes
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Thread --- Epitaph of Twilight
Post – Full translation
I know in .Hack//Infection they tell you a part of the Epitaph of
the Twilight I think it's translated from German,
anyone here got a full translation? I think it might have
something to do here in .Hack//Online I'm looking up
Who knows? (Liz)
Post – Re: Epitaph of Twilight
I might have some information I'll find you when the
time comes. Keep fighting, you'll need to so you can save
your friends (Queen of the Dark)
Post – Hello!
Hi Liz! It's me, Sarah! *hugs you, picks you up and swings
you around* I got your postcard; so you finally bought the game?
Well, we can finally talk now I still haven't set up
an e-mail I'll figure it out soon! Stay out of a coma!
(Selina)
Post – Re: Hello!
You're crushing my ribcage *twitch* Well, before you
kill me did you read the news? My friends are all in comas,
it's absolutely BIZZARE! But on a lighter note SARAH!
*strangle/huggle/glomp* You're back! Yay! ^_____^ *happiness*
*looks at other post* Queen of the Dark, who are you? What the
–insert swearword in your language here- are you doing here?
Meep?(Liz)
Post – What News?
The News? I didn't see anything, my computer shut down and
then there was the blackout before I got a chance to view the
news stupid thing. Woah. That's scary, are you
alright? I mean, you've done some crazy stuff, but this?
Whatever you're doing, you'd better count me in, as I'm
not letting you run off to get yourself KILLED without someone
here to make sure you don't just drive everyone and
everything insane for all we know, you'll defeat
whatever this thing is by making it run away in terror. ^^ (Sarah)
Post – Re: Epitaph of Twilight
****Post Deleted****
"But I didn't delete it. If I didn't then who did Lios." Muttered Balmung to himself, then remembering the piece of the epitaph he had received, formatted his reply.
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New Post – Here's a Piece
Here's a piece I got it from someone called Bith
the Black', I'm not sure on it's accuracy but
maybe it can help. And P.S. – Liz, if I see the power of the
bracelet one more time you will be deleted.
Here's the fragment:
The wife buffeted by "waves" turns her back on the field.
The daughter that waited for the shadows repeated,
"For sure... For sure I can go home."
But the girl did not know...
The truth that waited at the end of the journey
The eternal mourning of her land.
In the place of the calamitous, only life was known.
That's all I have. My question is what does it all
mean? (Balmung)
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"Conscience cleared" Spoke Balmung to himself, then logging off for the night, and leaving to go collect his paycheck. Yes, today was a long day, and he didn't like it one bit.
Well, that took long enough Many afternoons. I started work right after I finished chapter one, but it took me a long time to actually write it. o.O Though I got 65% of it done today, as I was sick and home all day. ^^
