Insane Cafe 3: The Curse of the Haunted Hotel

Serris · **Reply #8080 on:** February 27, 2011, 11:44:51 PM

A soldier in an 6x6 military truck waved them over.

Ms. Swimmer shook her head. "I think this is for a magical device."

"That one!" Mr. Bigmouth said as the group exited the hotel.

The truck already had some sledgehammers, shovels and other heavier tools in the back already.

"All aboard!" Clive said, placing his tools in the back. He then climbed in with Ms. Swimmer and Mr. Bigmouth following. Three soldiers with rifles were with them.

Nick22 · **Reply #8081 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:35:35 AM

Dixie Climbed onto the bed on the truck follwed by agumina Tigeres and Angel Cynder flapped her wings
I'll fly and keep pace with you.."Cynder said to the trucker " I need to stretch my wings anyway.. " Dixie opened the wrist compartment of her armor and pulled out a small thermos full of water. " Heres something to drink guys. Its not much, but i figure after the battle today and the cleaning up after that sabatoge.. we all could use a drink" she said uncapping the thermos and pouring the water into it. "pass it around" she said handing it to Angel.

Serris · **Reply #8082 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:29:59 AM

The driver nodded and started the engine.

The gate opened as the guards waved the truck through.

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Zachary turned on the TV in the main lobby.

"Briggins! The press wants to interview you!" Deimos called from the first floor meeting room. He then disappeared into the room.

To his pleasure, the press crew was broadcasting live.

"We have breaking news! Chong has attacked Ft. Inglorious. While the damage is minor, crews are working to repair it and fortify the hotel. Sadly, ten of the brave men and women were killed in this attack. With me now is Captain Milos of the Seaboard Coalition," a Hyena dressed in a business suit said.

Footage of the attack recorded by was being shown on a screen next to the reporter.

The scene then changed to Yaltsin sitting across the table from Capt. Milos.

"Captain, how have your men dealt with this attack?" Yaltsin asked.

Nick22 · **Reply #8083 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:03:20 PM

well, we are attempting to repair the damage as best we can, and i promise you that there will be a response from our side. what exactly that is, i'm not at liberty to reveal as of yet. to those areas directly in Chongs path, riseup against huim! His forces are less than half of what they originally were, four months of warfare have stripped away much of his forces, all they have left is incediaries and mustard gas..

Kor · **Reply #8084 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:21:19 PM

Jason and his friends, being a bit tired from the clean up and salvage, decided to go to another part of the hotel to sit and rest, Jason remaining in his imperial dragon form for now to rest in.

"I'm glad that's over." Brooklyn said as he sat down.

"Me too." Guilmon said as he sighed a bit in his being tired.

Serris · **Reply #8085 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:49:50 PM

"Thank you Captain," Yaltsin said.

The camera then shifted back to the newscaster. "Now then we will interview one of the survivors of the attack. After a short break, we will hear what Deimos and Commander Briggins have to say."

The camera shifted to a Vulpine, his face wrapped in bandages.

"So Specialist Falkner, what happened?" Yaltsin said.

"I was guarding the bloodroot processing plant along with several of my fellow soldiers like we were ordered to by Commander Stripetail. The last thing I remember was getting thrown against the ground by a massive force. Then I woke up in the Great Valley in massive pain," Spc. Falkner said. He winced as his injuries still ached.

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Some of Chong's soldiers were watching TV.

"Chong! The Seaboard Coalition is trying to foment rebellion among our slaves in Cobia Bay and the other cities we have taken!" a Macaw soldier said, spitting out his snack of almonds.

Nick22 · **Reply #8086 on:** February 28, 2011, 07:36:05 PM

no, they're calling out to those cities we haven't conquered yet' Chong replied. 'They've nearly retaken Cobia Bay anyway,they basically control the town and have destroyed at least one of the shield generators."one should also consider, soldier, of the idea of it being a feint. Say one thing then do another. its old trick of war, the Chinese were masters of it. Don't take anything they say at face value..unless you get absolute confioirmation of it. if thats the case then they are being very foolish to broadcast anything, as we have televisions and can respond accordingly."
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The Truck sped down towards the town, as Angel, Tigeress and Agumine each had a drink of water..

Nick22 · **Reply #8087 on:** March 01, 2011, 12:29:23 AM

Scooby Tiger and Agumon tried some of the fish prepared by the cooks.. " these are a bit stringy but good " agumon said " hope the girls can find those gems quickly.." "Well earning money from salvage will help us" Tiger replied. Wesa go help them? Stitch said hopping on the table. " listen blue boy, this is our fish" tiger said grumpil " But we team " stitch said. ' ret rim rave rome..' Scooby began " Let him have some.. the he'll eat all of it " tiger retorted.

Serris · **Reply #8088 on:** March 01, 2011, 12:51:16 AM

A member of the press crew left the first floor meeting room. He passed by two children carrying ammunition.

"Commander Briggins, Yaltsin wishes to interview you," he said.

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The truck made its way to a ravaged luxury store in Surf Point's business district.

A sign that used to read "Gems of the Sea" had been blasted away by weapons fire.

Craters and debris marred the parking lot. The boardwalk had been blown to splinters. Craters, burnt out vehicles and body parts marred the sandy beaches.

"Well here we are," Mr. Bigmouth said.

The soldiers got out of the truck first as they kept their rifles at the ready.

"All right, we need those with magic armor to sweep the beaches for lost jewelry. Be careful, there are still mines and booby traps placed there months ago...and they cannot be detected by the metal detectors but magic may show them. Everyone else, raid the store," Mr. Bigmouth ordered.

Ms. Swimmer grabbed a bandanna and goggles and donned them. She grabbed handheld battering ram placed in the back of the truck and swung it at the door, knocking it off its hinges.

Nick22 · **Reply #8089 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:00:58 AM

Briggings got up from his desk and headed out towards the room where Yaltsin was interviewing.
_ Cynder flew inside after buiig Mouth smashed in the door. the place as nearly as a big a mess as the outside of the store.. ' so what gems are we looking for? rubies? diamonds pearls? She asked as she fell in with the ith the others searcers..
Dixie Tigeress and Angel searched the near part of the beach, while Agumina searched the far side.. " Be careful where you step Agumina..' Dixie said..

Serris · **Reply #8090 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:19:04 AM

"Anything," Mr. Bigmouth said. He too was wearing a bandanna and goggles. He had crowbar.

Clive got to work picking the lock on a display case.

Ms. Swimmer took her handheld battering ram to a small display case, completely demolishing it and picked up an emerald ring among the glass fragments. Luckily, she had on heavy canvas gloves that kept her from cutting herself.

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The TV in the main lobby showed the newscaster.

"With us now is Briggins, the base commander of Fort Inglorious," the newscaster said.

The camera then shifted over to Yaltsin and Briggins.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Briggins," Yaltsin said. "Now regarding the recent attacks, how have your troops reacted?"

Nick22 · **Reply #8091 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:26:14 AM

Well, we have tried to limit the damage as much as possible, and are trying to regain our composure as quickly as possible. the more seriously injured are being treated as best we can based on our medical supplies. we are also taking steps to ensure a similar attack does not ccur in the future' Briggins added

- Agumina felt some contract beneath her feet and she dove away as sand and debris hot up into the air.. ' she suddered as she dusted herself off. ' i I I'd better hang out with you guys.. " she said nervously headed to over where Dixie was.
Cyndr found a rouw of jewelry and used her claws to cut away the pane of glass and clear the display of its valuables, a ruby brooch, a jade mirror and 3 large diamond rings..

Serris · **Reply #8092 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:31:44 AM

Clive opened the display case and swept the items - a ruby brooch and a diamond necklace into a pouch.

The sound of breaking glass was heard as Mr. Bigmouth smashed another display case with a crowbar. He found nothing except a black necklace.

Ms. Swimmer hurled a cash register against the wall. It practically exploded sending a flurry of coins and cash fluttering to the debris filled floor.

The three soldiers stood guard outside the store.

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"I understand. So what steps have you taken so far?" Yaltsin asked.

Nick22 · **Reply #8093 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:40:05 AM

we've increased patrols and tightened security, there are other methods which we are working on, but am not at libert to reveal those details..' Briggins said
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They are most likely go to try and create an anti-teleportation field' Chong muttered. " thats the obvious response. Now' he said turning off the television " Enough gagging around.. he scowled. we are going to be doing patrols i shifts the monitor lizard will report back to me on the progress we're making towards controlling the region..
_ dixie and the other girls made very slow progress as it tirns out the area was filled with mines, and every few steps they had to hurry to a safe distance before the mine blew up.. it was dusty and frustarting..

Serris · **Reply #8094 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:45:50 AM

"Thank you, Commander," Yaltsin said. He then shook Briggins's hand.

The rest of Yaltsin's crew then got to work cleaning up the area.

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"And that concludes our report. Live from Fort Inglorious!" the newscaster said.

"Well, that should stir some hatred against Chong," a Goat medical squad member said. Her other squadmates were on their break and they were relaxing in the lobby with the other personnel.

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Mr. Bigmouth smashed another cash register sending money and coins flying.

Ms. Swimmer used her fire staff as a welding torch to cut open another display case and grabbed the two rings inside - emerald and ruby.

Clive picked the last display case's lock and removed a nice looking aquamarine brooch.

"I think they took as much as they can. We may need to check other places," Mr. Bigmouth said. "But for now, let's just take the cash."

Ms. Swimmer nodded. "I guess it's better to have too many gems for magical purposes than not enough."

Nick22 · **Reply #8095 on:** March 01, 2011, 02:03:23 AM

cynder picked up some of the cash and stuffed them in her wrist compartment.. ' I should have enough soon to pay dixie and Scooby back for all the stuff they've gotten for me and Spyro' She said to herself, as she gathered as much money as she could.." How many gems do you think We'll need//
Dixie and the others treks back to the store ' we set off more mines than anything " tigeress complaned " We found three small rinds and earring, and some magazines full of stuff we er don't want Angel to see..' She said as dixie threw a pair of rauncy magaines into a nearby trash can.

Serris · **Reply #8096 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:25:56 PM

"Shall we raid the houses next?" Mr. Bigmouth said. "I remember what Haresh said, this magical device is totally experimental so he says to get as many gems as possible. Besides, he is also planning on making some more magical devices."

He kicked a can onto the beach where it set off a mine, kicking a plume of debris into the air.

"S---!" Clive said, jumping into the air.

Ms. Swimmer picked up the the tools and carried them into the truck.

"Ready to leave?" the trucker asked.

Ms. Swimmer nodded and climbed into the back with Clive and Mr. Bigmouth following.

An empty ammo can had been bought on board to serve as a place to store the jewelry.

Ms. Swimmer, Mr. Bigmouth and Clive dumped their haul into the can.

"Place whatever you gems you got in here," Mr. Bigmouth said, pointing to the ammo can.

Nick22 · **Reply #8097 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:48:14 PM

Cynder tossed in her jewelry haul followed by the other girls meager find. " So no luck huh? Cynder asked " Not really Tigeress nodded. " We set off more bombs, a lot more,m than we found anything. 'Why did you throw away that magazine? angel asked " i needed somethhing to read.. " We'll tell you when you are a bit older" dixie said as they prepared to head back.

Serris · **Reply #8098 on:** March 01, 2011, 09:31:40 PM

The headlights of the truck slashed through the night. The few streetlights that worked provided sparse illumination as they drove through the streets.

The truck then stopped by a block of damaged houses.

"This is the rich section of Surf Point," Mr. Bigmouth said. He then donned a LED headlamp and switched it on. "Well, let's get to work."

Ms. Swimmer used her fire staff to provide some light and climbed out of the truck.

Clive came out with a tool box in hand.

Nick22 · **Reply #8099 on:** March 01, 2011, 09:42:55 PM

Alright guys we'll split into groups Tigeress and Aghumina you;re helping me take down the ghouse the Stret angel and Cynder you take the necxt house over Lets move girls..' Dixioe said the group climbed off of the truck..
We're looking for anything valuable" Cynder said to Angel as they headed inside past ' I know , pretty stones.. Angel said as she went up some stairs
Tigeress and agumina helped blast in the door which was wedged shut