orange sun

Sebastian woke, from dreams of battles. Bloody clashes bringing him glory and recognition taking him up the ranks of Orange Sun. Sebastian sat up reaching out to tap the on button to his lamp, the room filled with a soft glow. His eyes focused as he looked around the room, grey walls made him grown. A thought filled his mind, he wanted to see her, the captive. It couldn't wait it had to happen now less Cassandra find out, the punishment would be severe. As Sebastian put on his basic outfit and made his way to the detention block he ran through his memories. As a child he had been told stories of Them, the stories had captivated him, as he grew up he chassed down the text in the grand archive, he had read them all more than once. Sebastian had arrived, the door to the observation window he took a deep breath and entered. The mechanical shutters were closed, the button pressed and the shutters slid silently up to reveal the 50ft cylindrical chamber at the bottom lay Nightshade encased in darkness keeping her shadow skills at bay. As he gassed on her apparent sleeping form he imagined the upcoming interrogation by Cassandra, something broke his trail of thought, was that a noise. The Patrol, he had forgotten the Patrol. Closing the shutter he speed off in the other direction.

While meditating on her entrapment Nightshade had expanded her senses several times, she knew where her captives were, close but still out of reach. As she lead curled up she could hear the shutters open, she turned her senses upwards and saw the aura of a man it was red, he was watching/no staring at her. Something must have startled him though as he suddenly moved away at speed, the shutters started to close again. She flicked up a knife at that moment jamming the shutters allowing in a little light and with the light came the shadows. The Patrol walked into the observation room. The guards noticing the shutter being slightly open moved forward cursing the techs, there was always something broken round here. They opened the shutter it made grinding sounds as it juddered up, the guards grimaced at the at the deafening sound in the silent halls, Shit!. The cell was empty, Nightshade had disappeared.

As the guards looked into the empty cell a chill ran over them making the hairs on the back of their necks stand up. They turned round and were face to face with....Nightshade, dressed in a crimson outfit outlined with black trim. Her eyes glowed red "hello boys" In a almost unseen motion she drew a blade across their exposed necks, their bodies fell limply to the floor blood seeping from open throats. At that moment voices could be heard one male one female... Casandra had been woken by a personal alarm linked to Nightshades cell shutter. Casandra through on her uniform and even before she left her room she called Sebastian to meet with her at OBBs. As they went down the corridor Sebastian was brought up to speed, a bead of sweet ran down his back, they reached the outer door and stopped talking. A silence filled the air as the door opened, the coper smell of blood and death filled their senses as their eyes fell to the two dead guards. Sebastian moved swiftly to check the cell, he looked back at Casandra "it's empty" he cleared his throat " n-Nightshade is Gone!" Casandra raised a eyebrow, it was then they saw the words written in blood on the wall, EVEN THE DARKNESS HAS SHADOWS!

Casandra screamed with rage and stormed off, leaving Sebastian with the two dead guards, he thought to himself Was this his fault? Not wanting to stay with the dead or encourage his superiors wrath.

Meanwhile back at the apartment, Rowen lay on his bed starring at the celling trying to keep the worst thoughts from his mind. Nightshade should have returned over an hour ago, the job hadn't been that hard, had it?

A noise in the other room caught his attention, Olivia (Nightshade) was his first thought, but she moves without making a sound, the noise came again. Rowan sat up, pulled on his joggers and a old t-shirt then listened more intensely, there was definitely someone in the the other room, no wait 4,6 damn! Rowen stood and reached into the shadows above his bed, his hands fell on his guns, These guns were special forged for Rowen by Nightshade in the shadows under a full moon. He opened his door enough to see the rest of the apartment, six moderately armed urban ninja were looking for something. Rowen took a breath and fired four times before ducking back behind the wall, as he listened three thuds of the dead meeting floor could be heard followed by a fourth a second later. That leaves two, Rowen stepped back into the apartment and took out someone on his left, dropping to his knee he searched for the other, a click came from behind him, Rowen span to face his enemy as a knife flew through the air freeing a lock of hair on its way to settle between the eyes of the last ninja. Rowen stood slowly and turned to the direction of the knife. He sighed and let go of the guns, they fell back into shadow. "perfect timing Kiddo, u OK?"

Fine! old man Nightshade replied, with a smirk on her face she walked over to Rowen and fell into his arms, "I got you kid, you are home". A second later she pulled away regaining her composure, "we have to move it's not safe here" they gathered the four ready bags, clothes money e.t.c. Rowen went to his hub pulled his laptop and one other hard drive then scuttled the wrest stuffing them into a bag he set the burndown protocol giving them 5 mins to disappear. They kicked hard against the far wall to reveal two fireman's polls, "see you down there Robin" Rowen said as he jumped onto the poll and slid into darkness, Nightshade groaned as she followed Rowen, the apartment flared above her as she walked away from the poll into their private car park. They loaded up their van, to anybody else it would look like a beat up old ford or v-dub but it was in fact highly tuned and well equipped. They headed north aiming for a safehouse and off grid. As they drove away smoke rose into the sky from their old apartment, Olivia explained why she had been late and how she'd managed to escape. Rowen: so we now have names , Sebastian, Casandra and the Orange sun, who ever they are, and why the interest in you?

I might be able to help wit that! came a voice from the back of the van. Olivia span in her seat as Rowen pulled over , he started to pull his gun. Olivia put her hand on the barrel "it is ok! her aura says she is a friend"...Who are you? My name is Elly, L and I'm more than a friend, I'm your sister Olivia and I'm here to help

Rowen pulled back onto the road they needed to find a safe space to expand on this new revelation, Olivia smiled at L she new what she said was true and wonted to know more. Rowen took the next left and drove a mile off road to a picnic area, it was getting late. Ok, can you prove it? asked Rowen although he trusted Olivia he needed to know before he could relax. Sure I can, and if Olivia doesn't mind I'll explain to Rowen first, "that's cool I'll keep watch outside while you sort this out."

This won't hurt, said L as she held out her hands, Rowen looked at her delicate hands for a second, then looking her in the eye he took her hands in his, there was a moment where he felt her hands in his, then a bright light.......

The light faded back L was sat cross legged in front of Rowen, "welcome to my mind my memories, let me tell you a story". My name is Elly in the modern tongue I was born Elizandriaq but I prefer L, I appear to you as a 25 year old blond women approximately 5'2" trust me when I say I'm athletic. I was lost to the worlds for many year, woke as a teenager, found by Balthazar, one of the ancients the last of his kind he'd been wondering the winds looking for something to do when he found me. He took me under his wing and trained me how to travel time and space through the portals. As a descendant of high priestess i can heal and unlike Olivia my sister of shadows I am of light have blunt weapons and a light beam whip at my disposal. Back in the van their hands parted and a smile was shared, Rowen slumped back in exhaustion, you'll be fine in a moment smiled L. Elly turned to face her sister, in that moment a bullet passed between them. Simultaneously Nightshade and Elly heard the pull of several triggers. The sisters shared a look, with that L grabbed Rowen by the wrist and Nightshades hand closed her eyes, a second later the van was empty and the bullets hit air.

The guards of Orange Sun moved towards the van, one moved up to the door and slid it open, looking back at his team he spoke into his mic "nothing, it is empty!".

Sebastian caught up with Casandra and they entered the control room together, her staff all stood at the sound of The High Guards entrance, all expecting the lash of her tongue or worse. Casandra started barking orders that were immediately followed. You track her find her now! and you find out how she was even able to escape! Sebastian swallowed bile as the teams turned to their computers and started finding answers. "I'll find you again Nightshade" Casandra muttered as she waited impatiently. Sebastian had no choice he couldn't let some blowhard seal his fate, he moved over to monitor feed and pushed the operator out of the way "too slow, I'll do this myself". As he scanned the footage looking for a mistake on his part, Casandra was across the room being briefed by a young female officer. She did not like being told they couldn't find Nightshade, "try harder or my blade will be the last thing you see!" With that said she wheeled on the spot and in two strides was breathing down Sebastian's neck "WELL"

He cleared his throat " containment shows as green up to the point just before the guards entered, it would appear there was a fault with the shutter, the final panel had jammed open." "AND" "well next thing we see his Nightshade behind the guards, killed them then vanished from all base cameras".

We also just received a report that the strike team sent after Rowen failed. Casandra's face turned red with anger, just as she was about to give Sebastian both barrels, "MAM" a voice came from the tracking team Casandra turned "WHAT?" We got her on screen now her tag just reappeared, "send a team to her location weapons free" already despatched ETA 5min. Got ya now, no second escape for you now Princess! Casandra said with a nasty grin on her face.

Put them on loud speaker, I'm not missing a moment of this.. We are at the location, scanners show 3 warm bodies in a van, how would you like us to proceed?

Kill them and return with the bodies! Casandra barked.

Sarge to Bravo team approach and surround the van, not a sound guys. They opened fire filling the van with holes, moments later the van smoking slightly Bravo team moved in weapons still raised, there wasn't a sound from the van so they throw open the doors.

The coms crackled and sarge had Casandra in his ear "REPORT"

Sarge looked into the van then at his men and gulped.

C- if you aren't dead Sargent you'd better answer me!

S-Yes sorry mam, they well they are gone

C-you mean they are dead?

S-No mam gone, no bodies the van is empty, not even a drop of blood, just three bags

C- Ahhhh,, okok what's in the bags at least?

S-just food and clothes, enough for a short trip

C-what about a hard drive?

S- no nothing like that mam.

C- Fine, just tidy up the mess, we'll be in touch

S-mam

Casandra slammed her hands down on the desk and screamed at everyone in the room, FIND THEM. She turned and stormed out of the control room.

Where are we? asked Rowen. It's ok we are safe replied L! We are in a Elder Temple, I was trained here by Balfazar. With a wave of her arms the temple lit up revealing great carvings in the walls and celling.

Welcome please make your selves at home L said lighting a fire in a giant hearth, warmth surrounded them, with it came the feeling of safety....

The prequals are coming...