The Situation in Glacier

[bravenewmods]

The rescuers have been allowed a night's rest following their arrival on the outskirts of Glacier. Though there is ample evidence of their enemy's presence in the form of burning buildings and ruined settlements, the creature itself appears to have wandered off briefly to wreak havoc in a different corner of the frozen tundra. Or perhaps it was taking a brief siesta following so much exertion - murder and destruction was tiring work. Whatever the case, it seems to be an opportune time to descend into the city and assist those remaining there.

If they are brave, they might even try to take back the city itself. But the primary goal, of course, is to save as many people as possible before the great dragon returned.

The few people of Glacier who had guided them this far point out the less-traveled paths by which it may be possible to enter the city unnoticed. It is determined that they will fan out in groups, both in search of survivors and in search of the companions of the dragon who had so effectively laid waste to the city. Perhaps they might still gain the upper hand.

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[ofpromisedvictory]

[The suicide attack catches Saber completely unaware and it hits her full force, only her reflexes saving her from a serious burn and only her natural tenacity saving her from an instant knockout or worse. She doesn't even have time to shout before she's rolling around in the snow to alleviate the pain and put out the lingering flames.]

[steelbeowulf]

Fanatics. Wonderful.

[Kyosuke walks over to Saber]

Are you all right? Do you need any medical aid?

[platinumlucifer]

Wow, you're over-dramatic, aren't you?

[ This was her least favorite part of the job. She was fine shooting someone who wanted to fight, but this guy was a fanatic and a coward at that.

Excellen sighs over the communicator, suddenly becoming very serious. She lines up her sight, aims, and fires a psychic beam at the flaming man, aiming for what she assumed to be something vital. ]

Kyosuke, Saber, Boss, let's pack up. This isn't fun anymore.

[smitesevil]

To fight to the bitter end needs strength. To live in disgrace needs strength. I cannot see it in suicide.

[ Sanger shakes his head. He can certainly respect faith and zeal, even if it can be taken too far, but there are ways to make a glorious last stand that go straight out the window when you turn your blade on yourself. ]

Can you stand?

[ He's finally found the Avalugg's rider, and is going to try and get him out of the snow. ]

[bravenewmods]

[The psychic attack, at least, puts the man out of his misery, though even as he falls, the expression on his face seems to be one of glory. ...What they're facing here is horrific in every respect.

The Avalugg and his rider are sprawled across the snow, and in true comedic fashion, only his legs protrude. In less comedic fashion, when he's pulled out, the flesh of his skin is raw and burnt in many places. He seems semi-conscious, the force of that final attack having finally sapped his strength.]

Ngh...

[His eyes flicker open.]

Titan...

[Presumably, he is referring to his partner. The Avalugg is doing a bit better than its rider, though it seems to have suffered a serious crack down its back.]

[smitesevil]

Worry not, your partner is stronger than you are.

[ Sanger puts the rider down next to his Pokemon, hoping that being close together would at least alleviate their worries. He has no healing powers or even any real first aid equipment, so he can only hope that the burns are not too bad. ]

What exactly has transpired? Who are these enemies?

[bravenewmods]

[Though he is weak and injured, he reaches for the Avalugg. ...Probably not a good thing since the creature is made out of solid ice, but give the patient what he wants.

He shakes his head slowly and croaks.]

We don't know... They came from the east. Never saw 'em before... dunno what they want. They just came and... wiped everything out.

Some kinda... religious freaks.

[platinumlucifer]

Hey, don't push yourself too hard. We don't want you keeling over on us.

[ For everything that just happened, Excellen seems to be in relatively light spirits, strapping her rifle to her back again. ]

Don't worry, we're here to fix things up. I'm pretty sure Saber here's a knight or something, and Kyosuke, Boss and I are pretty strong too.

[ She gives both rider and "Titan" a wink. ]

So you can relax, okay? The ATX Team is on the case.

[ofpromisedvictory]

This man and the Avalugg are in more need than I am. I have no healing moves, but my newest partner could call down some hail for the Pokémon, if that would help.

[Saber stands up and brushes the snow off herself, pride wounded slightly less than her actual body.]

If the enemy are religious fanatics, does that mean this white dragon is a god?

[smitesevil]

A god, or something that could pass as one.

[ Sanger puts a hand on the hilt of his sheathed sword. ]

I have always wondered if I could cut through one.

[ Is he serious? He looks serious. He's serious. ]

[bravenewmods]

[The man stares blankly for a moment or two before he laughs, a weak and mirthless sound.]

You'll need a bigger sword than that, my friend. The white dragon...

[His eyes seem to flicker briefly to somewhere far away as they take on a glazed expression.]

...

[With an exhalation of breath, he falls unconscious on his Avalugg.]

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