Insane Cafe 3: The Curse of the Haunted Hotel

Nick22 · **Reply #8060 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:08:48 PM

Gommamon digivolved to ikkaukon and lumbered towards the burning root prtocesing plant ' is that where we made all that bloodroot stuff/ he said to Joe who was riding on top of you. ' i think so, but lets snuff out thge flames first then investigate later..
- brigginbs sighed as he looked at\outr the window the fire made weirs shapes against the thickening ice around his hotel.. ' drat the infiltrators suceeded in damaging our efforts. he frowned. ' did anyone catch notice a few strangers doing suspicious things? He demanded.

Serris · **Reply #8061 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:22:40 PM

The firefighters began to spray essential water and hurl the frost potions onto the burning bloodroot plant fire. Luckily, the breathing equipment protected them from the noxious smoke that the burning bloodroot plant produced.

Some munitions handlers were using using frost potion grenades to put out or at least slow down the fire.

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More firefighters rolled up in another firetruck to the burning vehicles. A torrent of essential water was flooded the burning vehicles. One of the of the flight troopers went in close and attacked the flames with handheld fire extinguishers. Their armor protected them from the flames' heat.

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A badly burned soldier was carried past Briggins and into the Great Valley for treatment.

A Great Valley Swimmer archer stopped by Briggins. "I was assigned to guard the bloodroot processing plant. My colleagues and I caught some soldiers in some kind of odd black armor but we did not see them before and then they just disappeared in a flash of blue light."

Haresh exited the kitchen with his volunteers. "Kitchen is secure."

He then turned to the archer. "That blue light is a characteristic of teleportation. But teleportation of multiple groups is province of a skilled mage. However, if a machine were built and hooked up to a power source, mass teleportation of even non magical beings can be done. This technique is more dangerous as teleporting off course or even teleporting into objects is possible."

"But how do we stop it!?"

Haresh shook his head. "I'll go check my books."

He then walked upstairs to the library.

Nick22 · **Reply #8062 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:38:47 PM

I see , teleportation eh? thats not good this is most likely that bastard Chongs doing" Briggins muttered
Cynder caught some of the ptions and threw them directly into the heart of the fire. Spyro contined pouring out ihis ice breath. Tiger and Tigeress came in and started ussing thier ice breaths to cool the flames as well..

Kor · **Reply #8063 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:23:39 PM

Sara contacted Jason then went to help put out the fire. She used a cold spell to make the hottest part of the fire get colder and make it easier to put out.

Jason arrived in his imperial dragon form and started to breath elemental cold onto the fire, focusing on the edge of the fire to keep it from spreading, as did Guilmon, Brooklyn, Moran and Odysseus who used freeze rays, with the beam on medium, to also focus on keeping the fire from spreading and slowly working in ward.

Nick22 · **Reply #8064 on:** February 23, 2011, 09:01:32 PM

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Dixie and scooby usee their magic as best they could to heklp the group battling the fires. Very slowewly the fires began to die . after nearly 30 minutes the last flames were snuffed out and they begabn to survey the extent of the Damage. " Ralright rets reck reveryring ree rhats reen rost " Scooby said "are we sure that every place has been checked yet? Tiger replied " We don't want any more things getting blown up.."

Kor · **Reply #8065 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:44:09 AM

"We have to be sure there are no more explosives and that the fire here is really fully out and not just smoldering." Jason said.

"The rubble and such could be best checked by those who are the most fire resistant." Brooklyn said putting his cold ray pistol away.

Serris · **Reply #8066 on:** February 24, 2011, 06:20:02 PM

Some of the soldiers examined the still warm wreckage of the vehicles.

"We lost two humvees, a 6x6 military truck, a SUV with a minigun in a pop-up turret and a MLRS vehicle," a Raven soldier said.

Mr. Bigmouth examined the wreckage. "The vehicles are too badly damaged to be ever functional again but it seems like a waste to just dump them somewhere in town.

Nick22 · **Reply #8067 on:** February 24, 2011, 06:27:07 PM

I;'d use them for scrap or bullets " Nick suggested. ' Of course that demands on how much of this is salvagable"
_ nice work everyone" stripetail said through the radio" check every part of the grounds.. so we can get a good idea of the damage.. Chong and his forces will pay for this.. I'll have to put up an anti-teleportation spell on the area to prevent something like this from happening again. how to put up a strong one is something i'll have to discuss with haresh Setsuna and the other mages.. because magic has its limits against modern technology.."

Serris · **Reply #8068 on:** February 24, 2011, 06:34:08 PM

Mr. Bigmouth's eyes lit up. "With Haresh and Setsuna, we can transmute them into raw materials for weaponry like bomb casings or such or even metal minions. Or we can use them to repair my destroyed bloodroot processing plant."

"Excellent idea! We will take them to the scrapyard," Strut said.

Several soldiers hooked up the burnt out shells of the vehicles to some armored tow trucks and and hauled them off to the scrapyard where workers will attempt to salvage any usable parts and then cut up the rest to be used as raw material for magic transmutation.

Dr. Zanasiu radioed Stripetail. "We lost the bloodroot processing plant and a few armored vehicles. James out."

He then turned to everyone else. "Well, I guess we head over to the bloodroot processing area and help clean up in preparation for construction."

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Haresh took a sip of some essential water as he closed his book of spells. He then radioed Stripetail. He had figured out how to make an effective antiteleportation field. "Stripetail, this is Haresh, I have figured out how to make an effective antiteleportation field. Mr. Bigmouth's help will be needed, though. Meet me in the library. Haresh out. "

Nick22 · **Reply #8069 on:** February 24, 2011, 07:49:01 PM

Be right there ' stripetail replied " we'll have to wait for a few hours to cleanup before heading back out. so we'll probably won't return to Cobia Bay until tomorrow morning.. we lost the bloodroot processing plant but we do have a small quantity of bombs. all in allit could have been worse , much worse..

Kor · **Reply #8070 on:** February 24, 2011, 10:22:59 PM

"At least they don't have access to boom tube or transmat technology." Jason said.

Serris · **Reply #8071 on:** February 26, 2011, 02:56:14 PM

The group arrived at the ruins of the bloodroot processing plant. There, several workers were using torches and heavy equipment to cut up the wreckage and cart it away for transmutation.

"Well, let's get to work, shall we?" Dr. Zanasiu said. He rolled up his sleeves and dragged away the drive chain that once powered the grinder.

Deimos picked up the burnt and scorched axle.

Strut dragged away the remnants of the chain link safety cage.

A volunteer driving a small crane grabbed a pile of debris and dropped it into a dump truck scavenged from the town.

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Mr. Bigmouth's radio buzzed and he picked it up.

He then turned to everyone else. "Sorry, I've gotta meet up with Haresh and Stripetail in the library."

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The replacement press liason, a wiry Dhole handed the approved discs to Yaltsin's crew. Yaltsin and his men had also filmed the attack and the subsequent response.

"You can use the meeting room in the back to start your news broadcast," she said.

She then went over to Briggins. A group of SPFAS members were carrying some dead soldiers to the Great Valley for cremation. Someone more assorted volunteers, some of them children, were getting ready to assist in clean up operations.

"Commander, I spoke to Yaltsin and his crew; they are ready to start broadcasting. I gave them permission to broadcast the Seaboard Coalition's push into Cobia Bay and the current attack. With luck, we can stir up anti-Chong sentiment," she said.

She then sat on a chair that looked like it had been blown up and then put back together.

Nick22 · **Reply #8072 on:** February 26, 2011, 05:02:40 PM

Brooadcast it " Brioggins replied " stirring up anti_Chong sentiment won't be hard, his tactics and moves have been unsubtle: anyone who stands in his way gets crushed.. We need to complete the takeover of Cobia Bay, and eliminate the last defenses..then you can interviw some of people there and get testimony about what it was like being under Dragonstorms control.."
_ Stripetail entered the library a carrying a spell book and took a seat in a chair. haresh and mr Bigmouth would be there shortly, he figured.
- Meanwhile the Ominderate and Digidestined helped with the cleanup operations.

Serris · **Reply #8073 on:** February 26, 2011, 06:54:01 PM

Mr. Bigmouth and Haresh entered the library and took a seat.

"So what is my purpose?" Mr. Bigmouth asked. "I'm no mage."

Haresh shook his head. "I have found a way to counter Chong's teleportation. Setsuna is maintaining a temporary teleportation barrier outside."

He then grabbed some notes he made before. "I discovered a spell that can 'jam' teleporters. If someone tries teleport under the influence of that spell, they will simply reappear in the spot they were before. If we boost the power, we could potentially scramble the teleportation. This can cause them to be teleported into objects with fatal results or teleported miles away."

Mr. Bigmouth nodded. "So how will my services be needed?"

"What you need to do is take a group and grab gemstones. These will be used to make a amplifier that can protect this entire hotel. "

"What will be the power source?"

"We do not have enough magically gifted beings to power it magically so we will run it off the electricity that powers the hotel."

Mr. Bigmouth looked at the notes. "I understand but we need to be wary of the power consumption."

Haresh nodded. "That is why we also need you to scavenge or build a generator for us."

Nick22 · **Reply #8074 on:** February 26, 2011, 07:16:46 PM

I can power it stripetail said " At least until you can generate enough electricity to power the device. This hotel does not have the most up to date electrical grid as it is prone to power outages. How long do you think it will take to find enough gems Haresh?' He asked. The sooner we can build the generator the better. I don't want another assault on this hotel..as for the group pick 6 or 7 folks out of the guests here to accompany you" Stripetail added. 'do you have the words for the spell haresh?"

Serris · **Reply #8075 on:** February 26, 2011, 08:13:33 PM

Haresh looked over the notes. "These plans are made by Chong and they are powered by enslavement of a magical being. I fear that hooking yourself up to it is too dangero

Mr. Bigmouth was reading some magic books and analyzing the sketch that Haresh drew of the device. It looked remarkably like a radar dome. The heart of the device was at the bottom where the energy would be converted into magical energy and run through a series of crystals to be focused and finally be emitted from the dome at the top. He then looked up from the books and spoke. "If I may, I recommend that the crystals be annealed before being used in this device. While magically charging them through a powerful burst of magic should be quick. The annealing entails that the gems be exposed to low magic levels for extended periods of time."

"How long?"

"6 hours minimum, 12 to 16 hours optimal. And failing to anneal them can cause explosive failures. It's detailed in this magical studies journal," Mr. Bigmouth replied, holding up a small magazine.

He then radioed everyone who had a radio or magical armor. "Attention please! I need seven volunteers to engage in a salvage mission! Meet in the lobby! That is all."

He then turned to the other two. "I'll need a list of materials."

Haresh obliged.

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Ms. Swimmer was eating a fruit salad when Clive's radio went off. She finished off her dessert and headed to the lobby with Clive following.

Nick22 · **Reply #8076 on:** February 26, 2011, 08:29:05 PM

Dixie replied to the radio " The girls and i will come help you." Tigeress Agumnina Angel and Cynder ,"
_ Whats the task/ Tiger raised an eyebrow helping them gather jstuff for sallvage apparently Dixie shrugged. " good luck with that" tiger shrugged I'm going to go take a rest...' he said heading up the stairs towards his room on the fourth floor.

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So it will take several hours to get the gems to the state needed for them to work." stripetail mused after looking at the journal Mr Bigmouth has shown him..'About how much salavage would be required to Build this machine " he asked, as he pointed to it.."

Serris · **Reply #8077 on:** February 26, 2011, 08:51:09 PM

"Other than the gems we have everything ready," Haresh said.

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Mr. Bigmouth arrived in the lobby and the salvage team was ready.

"All right this time we are looking for gems for a magical machine. We will be salvaging the luxury boutique in the business district on the boardwalk near the beach. Grab all gems you can," he said. "Now grab some tools, metal detectors and safety gear and meet me outside."

Clive and Ms. Swimmer returned with tool boxes and safety gear.

Mr. Bigmouth exited the hotel.

Nick22 · **Reply #8078 on:** February 26, 2011, 09:01:52 PM

Will we get paid to do this? Cynder asked as she headed outside "because we were on previous salvage missions.."
Dixie grabbed a metal detector and a pair of pliers and headed out the door Tigeress picked out a pair of pliers with her mouth, and angel grabbed a metal detector. Agumina followed behind carry a knife and a metal detector. "What vehicle are we takling? dixie asked as the five girls settled in outside.
_ that helps considerably..." stripetail nodded. "in terms of effort and time.. let me know when the salvage team returns..

Kor · **Reply #8079 on:** February 27, 2011, 02:24:21 AM

Jason switched to his imperial dragon form, thinking that as an adult one it would be more useful with the clean up, as well as his being able to do dragon magic, not being very good at doing dragon magic in his original time lord form. Guilmon and Brooklyn accompanied him.

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"So do we keep the jewels in our pockets or something?" Sara asked curious.