64th Devotion: Not Waiting for the Fireworks

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[The camera flickers on just as Solomon collapses on the ground, exhausted, battered, and bloody in the dim interior of his cell. On the ground around him, lay his captors, all laying lifeless, their bodies broken and ripped apart.

Struggling to get up, the Chevalier wearily pulls himself to a sitting position against the twisted remains of the jail cell’s door. His breathing is labored, the only other sounds coming from the swinging remnants of the chains that had bound both wrists to the ceiling.]

I… could use… some assistance.   Mr… Xemnas… Luke... Time... is of the essence....

I believe… a young lady has been… waiting for a rescue…

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

I believe she has been.

[Xemnas has no interest in rescuing more people than he must, but he has a feeling it'll be easier if he agrees.]

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

... is that so? I'd have thought she would have contacted me to tell me...

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

My apologies. I meant that she has been waiting.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

[He frowns, musing with the thought that he should keep a closer eye on his second in command.]

... were you able to track down my location? And that of Marishka...

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

[No need, it was an honest case of him not being clear enough.]

I was. Shall I lead the way?

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

[Things were worse than he had supposed, his senses having been so affected by the chemicals they injected into him that he was virtually blind. Looking around, he noticed Xemnas moving out of the shadows from outside of the cell. It had been a VERY long time since someone had gotten so close to him without his having sensed them... a clear sign that he definitely needed help.]

... If you'll be so kind... could you help me up?

[His body still hadn't regenerated from the wounds he'd suffered from the fight. It was disturbing...]

Also, someone is offering to assist in the escape... have you seen what resistance we'll face? I'm afraid I won't be of much help...

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

A moment, if you would?

[With that he moves to where the device is broadcasting, and turns it off with a soft click. Much better. Now he can turn back and offer Solomon his hand.]

I have seen at least some of what we face. It will not be easy, but it should be doable.

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[At least there was no real pain, not like when he had been cursed with being mortal again. Still, the discomfort was annoying...]

Let's not take any chances... I'll have that other prisoner meet us... why turn down an offer of free help?

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

Indeed. If they are willing to offer their aid then there is indeed no need to turn it down. Not when the task ahead is so great.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

[Standing, Solomon made short work of making contact with the other prisoner. There was no time to waste... not with the deities intention to blow up the facilities.]

Lead the way...

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

[Nods and moves to the cell door. Making enough space for them isn't hard; a few slices from his blades and the bars just seem to fall out. Convenient, really, and from there it's but a moment's effort to step out into the hall itself.]

Did the other prisoner mention a direction?

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

He'll be intercepting our path...

[Followed his subordinate's lead, they made their way through the dark corridors, closing in on Marishka's coordinates.

But there was something else bothering Solomon. His voice lowered, eyes watchful for any prison guards that might be lurking in the darkness.]

Mr. Xemnas... what of Saya?

[ooc: Yuujel-mun, feel free to join at any point.]

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

[Nods at the first comment. However, when he does speak up he doesn't turn to look at Solomon - he's too busy making the most of the dim light provided by the lightning crackling around his heads. It wouldn't do to turn and miss someone arriving from the front, after all.]

Her picture was yet in the Hall of the Missing. I fear she was never here to begin with.

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[Eyes staring lifelessly ahead, his hand reached up in an unconscious effort to clutch at his chest. He'd suspected as much. Although hearing the words spoken out loud were painful to Solomon.

Still, it was better that she hadn't really gone through the things he witnessed. Better that she was back in their own world with Hagi watching over her...

The guards got what they deserved for their cruelty.

Solomon's voice was low, distracted by his fractured thoughts. His normally pleasant demeanor devoid from his face as he spoke...]

I see...

[But there was still the matter of freeing the one who was actually still here and needed him. At least he could be there for her...]

...... we should be close, right?

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

We are close indeed.

[The only question that remains is whether or not they'll run into any guards in the meantime.]

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[Solomon nodded grimly, knowing that if it did come to a battle, his condition prevented him from operating with any effectiveness. It was all he could do to muster up the strength to shatter his restraints and take out the guards...

It was frustrating to say the least.

Their progress was slow, mainly due to the Chevalier's injuries. But it was his thoughts that crippled him... what did it matter if he did live through this explosion or not?

But if he didn't, there'd be no guarantee that Marishka would survive as well. And he couldn't allow her final death to be on his head, not with all she had done for him.]

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[royalxsmiles.livejournal.com]

ooc; sorry mun is late gomen ne x.x

[After receiving the coordinates, the young man was already trying his best to follow it and intercept along the way. Of course, he wasn't in the best of shapes, but the human was able to make it far enough. He was practically limping at this point, though moving rather quickly.

The cloth that he had tore from his own clothes wasn't helping his gut wound too much, it's starting to bleed, but he seems to be having an adrenaline rush. He caught at the corner of his eyes as he saw a familiar person. He approached them in haste.]

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[Solomon's question are, quite simply, not the sort that Xemnas could answer had he heard them. And really things as they stood were such that he could have ill-afforded the time they deserved. He could yet manage to keep things from getting out of hand, but only should he manage to spot that which was coming.

No surprise then, then the sound of footsteps caught his attention. He could not say who this was or even if they were truly injured. Caution was the best method here, by far.]

And you are...?

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

[Solomon turned his head, hearing the footfalls around the same time that Xemnas had... things were definitely wrong.

It was hard to concentrate with so many concerns on his mind. But that was why he had enlisted Xemnas' help, as well as the stranger over the network.

Let his second in command take charge of this matter. For the moment, Solomon would hold his tongue.]

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[royalxsmiles.livejournal.com]

Yuujel, I believe I'm suppose to intercept with... someone here.

[He replied, breathless. Of course, he was fine with the sudden strike of caution. Everything was dangerous in a place like this. Even managing to outrun the guards for a short time was hardly enough time at all]

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[There's a nod at that, although Xemnas is not at all pleased with have to know take care of two wounded people instead of one.

Of course, one wouldn't know it by looking at his face.]

Well-met then, for I believe you have found them.

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Ah... so... so that was your name. I'm afraid I forgot to ask when we spoke.

[He gave a quick nod to the newcomer, an acknowledgment of the introduction. There'd always be time for formalities once they had escaped.]

I'm Solomon, and this... is Mr. Xemnas... but we must hurry... time is running out.

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[royalxsmiles.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's reassuring.

[He offers a half smile]

That's fine, don't worry about it. I haven't caught yours either. That can wait, however.

[He somehow agrees with Solomon on this as well. Getting out seemed to be the best idea before formalities.]

Yes...

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Indeed. We must move quickly or I fear this shall all have been in vain.

[There's a brief pause as he glances down the hallways nearby before picking the one that seems most likely to lead them to where they're headed.]

This way, I believe.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

[It felt to Solomon that it took forever before they finally turned down the the corridor where his hearing picked up the faintest sound of singing. It was hard to make out, the words lost amidst the echoing of their feet through the stone and concrete hallways. But it had to be her...

Lowering his voice in caution, he quickened his pace to the cell.]

Please, gentlemen... allow me to speak to her first...