ALL ASHORE WHO'S GOING ASHORE

[peach-dme.livejournal.com]

*Once the foundation was in place, close to the unnamed planet's orbit, the investigation team was moved to the Elsa so they could launch their ESes from a shorter distance. As they moved from the dock, MOMO took the role of briefing the situation over ES transmission.*

Our craft are currently in data collection mode. Since this planet was recently formed and is still uncharted, our job is to gather data for the UMN, Second Miltia, and the Kukai Foundation. All transmissions and video monitoring are direct linked to the Durandal's mainframe data transfer. So everything we do and see will be monitored for this trip.

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*BUT Asher was bashed away once again, and Margulis came right for Jin, weapon high* Your strength will be mine.. TASTE MY BLADE ;D THIS WILL BE YOUR END UZUKI!

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

*Jin dismissed the order with a growl throwing his weight into the controls. Recklessly he flew forward in what first seemed a thoughtless sort of attack. Diving in blades out to either side he turned quickly slashing once at the enemy gear and swinging again with the momentum to follow in a complete turn and strike with the second blade. The damage didn't harm the attacks natural flow but the Reuben stuttered barely making an escape afterward to dodge Margulis' poised weapon.*

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*Levi jerked back from the force of Jin's attacks, and came to a hault, suddenly deploying it's armor*

UZUKI! *Levi began to advance once again, but suddenly came to a stop as it began to emanate a purple light. Margulis looked around in confusion before suddenly gripping at his head and letting out a pained cry.

He began to search himself as the vessel of anima continued to resonate with him.*

No.. Foolish.. IT'S GONE. *HIS BALANCING DRUG where could it be?! Levi began to dip an jerk as if it had lost control*

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

*Anger VERY RELUCTANTLY...and slowly melted to ALMOST concern as Jin held a defensive posture making no advancement to the obviously distressed craft and pilot. He narrowed his eyes waiting to see what happened next and jerked back toward the other two crafts.*

[unmarked-cans.livejournal.com]

*The pain was almost blinding, he had to struggle just to stay conscious. His voice had changed the next time it was heard over the system. It was panicked and urgent.*

Jin.. You must..

*He broke off for a moment.. He had to suppress this pain, the memories he didn't want. He wavered for a moment before his arrogant tone managed to break through again, though he sounded.. completely crazed.*

You've discarded your chance for acceptance again. You.. You will never know understanding again. You can't.. even posses something that I've thrown away by my own hand... You will be alone. Let that.. burn into your mind Uzuki. I want.. I want the full extent of your rage.. on our next meeting..

*It was a shaky retreat, but after a moment or two, Levi sped from sight, still glowing*

[uzuki]

*Even though she hadn't wanted to, Shion had stayed back. She thought she had a good idea of how Jin felt, and didn't want to get in the way of his fight, unless it was necessary. But now, she finally came forward.* Jin... I don't understand.. What just happened?

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

*The Reuben sagged suddenly feeling the extent of the damage. The entire encounter left it's pilot silent and struck. What had that struggle been? What was...WHY would Margulis try to warn him...and of what? He'd sounded much like his old self but strange and frenzied even.*



*Jin rubbed at his head in frustration and fatigue peeking an eye open to answer the hails that were no doubt coming in from his comrades.*

[kookai]

That bastard! Jin.. Jin! Are you ok, Jin?!

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

*He stared for a moment shaking his head.* ...I...am not entirely sure myself...


Yes...I am fine. My apologies for using such tactics.

[kookai]

*He sighed* No.. Come on, we'll postpone the trip while you get repairs. There's something I wanna check into now anyway..

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

.....

*Jin stared at the planet sitting just before them and shook his head maneuvering the Reuben to follow behind the group.*

[kookai]

*Asher led the way back to the Elsa, and once inside, Jr. instructed Mathews to have Reuben fixed to Jin's specifications. Then he departed to the library he had constructed himself on the Durandal, taking MOMO and most likely Ziggy, by association, along with him*

[superrocketbra.livejournal.com]

*Despite being noisy he followed because contrary to popular belief Ziggy was literate.*

[peach-dme.livejournal.com]

*Despite being horribly worried, MOMO was at least comforted by the presence of the two people she trusted most.. Besides mommy of course. :D*

[superrocketbra.livejournal.com]

* I'm sorry MOMO I don't know where your mother is anymore...She went to Second Miltia to Explode. D:*

[peach-dme.livejournal.com]

*W..what? ...Ziggy... T_T*

[superrocketbra.livejournal.com]

* I MEAN SHES AT A SPA................*

[peach-dme.livejournal.com]

*Oh.. Well Mommy deserves a break too! I hope she's having fun there...*

[miss-inoue.livejournal.com]

*AND after having to pick up all of the chips she had dropped in shock at the battle they had seen over the monitor, Orihime hurried downstairs to make sure Jin was alright*

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

*Jin had given his specifications to the maintenance men and hurried off trusting they would be able to handle it with out his attention. Now he stood in the map room facing the wall, one hand against it as he rubbed the bridge of his nose.*

[miss-inoue.livejournal.com]

*When Orihime noticed him there, she stood in the doorway for a few moments, struggling to decide whether or not to approach him.. But in the end, she stepped just inside.. If he wanted to be alone, she could easily turn around*

Manager san...?

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

MM...*He stood and turned toward the voice.*

Orihime...

*Jin stood silently before smiling.* Ahahahh...I am fine...the damage to the ES was far less then it seemed and I myself am unharmed as you can see....

[miss-inoue.livejournal.com]

*She nodded, staring at the floor because turning her eyes up to him again* Is.. everything going to be ok?

[hotsauce-plz.livejournal.com]

*Jin blinked and stepped forward.*

...Orihime...please do not worry. We will be fine...I should have expected resistance from some faction. I... just pray that you and the others do not regret your decision to follow me here. I do not think things have changed much on the surface. The trials will be much the same as they were before. It will be ok, Orihime.

[miss-inoue.livejournal.com]

*She shook her head* Everyone wanted to help Manager san... Even Kurosaki kun.. If Manager san says it will be ok, I believe it.. And everyone will do their best to help!