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If you're referring to the final omega harbour race in FWD then you're correct it was called the XAF-54 :)
Also how does the concept of the new ship sound guys?? Zone Fibre Glass sounds good right and what it does for the new XAF-10
Also I've helped you, EHKSSSSSSSELLENT then :D
It does sound alright, I guess. The math does work out to 315 total points, so it'd work.
I would really like to know what you think about my idea of an FX400 "Prototype" class.
I assume you mean a Prototype ship then in terms of class, if so then DO IT!! :D
I love the concept of a "prototypes" because they add unpredictability in a storyline which to me is very good. Keeps readers engaged and want to read more, Plus the possibilities are endless with them. If you want to do a prototype class of ship then I say go for it.
(I loved the prototype ships in 2048 if you couldn't tell) ;)
Naaah, I would prefer to stick with the FX400 league. Does it actually has any rules? :P
Yeah, like the 2048 prototype ships! I got the idea from your XAF-72 and Crinale's Project Apollyon, though I might have to edit the latter's stats so it's not so OP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakenator1
It would do, yeah. It won't be like "here's an OP craft that cannot lose", there are regulations. It'll be like a combination of 2048's Prototype ships and HD's Fury class.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
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Oh! and before I forget, it is Friday, so here's another part!
The referenced album title of Part 7.2 was Minutes to Midnight by Linkin Park
[Part 7.3] I Care Because You Don't
<22091231>
Sunday, December 31st, 2209
Omega Harbour, Perth, Australia
23:57:48
"Are you OK?" Brandon asked Gelorum
"Yeah, I'm fine, I'm just thinking."
"Oh? Of what?"
She gave a sigh, sat there for a few seconds, then spoke, "Of ending it a-."
BANG
She was shot, in the right arm. With her left, she grabbed her gun and aimed backwards to fire, but...
BOOM
The shooter was faster, he shot her in the torso. She twisted away and fell back down.
"Gelorum?!" Brandon yelled in surprise.
The shooter then spoke, "She was too soft, she was not good enough for Crinale, but I, Tyler Pålsson, will take Crinale to new heights. Do you know who called in the attack of the second Omega Harbour race? ME! Not Little Miss SOFT BITCH HERE! As of now, I am... the new leader of Crinale Technologies! HAHAHAHAH-!"
BOOM
"Whatthehell!?" Brandon jumped back, absolutely frightened
The body of Tyler fell to the ground, Gelorum shot him... in the... forehead, wait, what?
"How... How did you survive?!" Brandon was confused.
"Tyler is a bad shot, he shot me in a non-lethal area. Besides, I was wearing a Pocket Shield."
"Well, I'm glad you're safe, Gelorum. Even if you want to take over the FX400, I could never let someone die."
"[sigh], K-Kotova." She faltered, as if she wasn't sure if she should say that.
"Eh? Kotova?"
"My name. It's not Gelorum. That was a pseudonym. the name I use when racing. My real name is... Alexandra Kotova."
"Really? That's a nice name, better than Gelorum."
Fireworks started to explode in the sky, True enough, the time was 0:00 on the 1st of January, 2210.
"Can we go before everything else tries to kill me?"
"Sure, where do you want to go?"
"Angelus. I will explain everything. I need to pay for my crimes."
"Alright. Let's go."
They got into Brandon's car, and drove off. as they neared Angelus' HQ, Alexandra spoke up, "You know, I think something did die in that river."
"Oh? What may that be?" Brandon asked, intrigued.
"My evil side. I'm done. I want to pay for my crimes. First off... [sigh], I will tell you the location of Crinale's base."
"Really? You're willing to go that far?"
"Yes, I am." She said. She stayed quiet for a few seconds, then finally said, "The location of Crinale's base is-"
THUD
Ugh, I really want FTA Season 1 over with, I've completed it, but there's so much content still there. Should I just upload it all every day until I've finished uploading the rest of Season 1? There's only 2 more parts to go anyway, but still.
Excellent plot development here Ace, I love it :)
I'm currently editing some of my FWD parts and hoping to get the new season out soon.
Also I had an idea lately. I was thinking of starting a completely new Fan Fiction called: "Flying with Dragons, Tales from the future"
Its still revolving around Wyvern AR but in the far future of the Wipeout Universe, Likely around the year 2407. It will not be cannon or official, just something else I'd like to do when I get the chance. Thoughts on this idea??
Sure thing, sounds great!
Ugh, screw this, I want Season 1 to be over. Ergo, I will upload the final two parts today and tomorrow. Here goes!
The referenced album title of Part 7.3 was ...I Care Because You Do by Aphex Twin.
[Part 7.4] We Are Altogether
<22100101>
Monday, January 1st, 2210
Perth, Australia
00:06:16
"The location of Crinale's base is-"
THUD
Alexandra grabbed Brandon's head and slammed it into the steering wheel, knocking him out, but not killing him. She got out, moved Brandon to the passenger's seat and drove the rest of the way to Angelus' HQ. When she arrived, she opened the garage door, and drove in. She got out, placed a written note on the windsheld, and left, closing the garage door behind her.
<22100101>
Monday, January 1st, 2210
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
09:48:43
"Hwha-?" Brandon slurred, waking up, finding himself not in his bed at home. "Oh, damn it, I rememb-ow... my head, ugh."
He then found the note Alexandra left. He opened it:
January 1st, 2210.
Brandon Smith,
I am sorry for what happened, but I am too deep into this whole Crinale thing, I did what I had to do. Also, it is kind of fun. I would have killed you, but you did save me. You are a nice person, maybe too nice. However, your reward for reviving me is that you do not die. You live to see another day. Congratulations!
As for Tyler Pålsson, he was a fool, and that was why he had to die. He, nor anyone else can comprehend, and has not seen how evil I can be. However, I am human, and as such I am not evil all the time, I have emotions.
I will continue as leader of Crinale, and there is nothing you can do to stop me. The location of Crinale Technologies will continue to be a mystery. Nothing I have revealed to you will compromise the location, however I shall still race under the alias of Gelorum. We will take over the FX400.
Once again, I am grateful for you saving me, but I see it as a mistake on your part. Oh well, I will see you in the next FX400 season.
IN 2210, EVERYTHING CHANGES.
Yours sincerely,
Alexandra ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Kotova.
At the end of the letter, in the signature, she had scratched out what seemed to be the name Gelorum, replacing it with her real surname.
"[sigh], of course. It could never be that easy." He thought out loud. He got out of his car and entered the lounge area, where...
"AAAAAAHHHH! You're alive!" Squealed a voice from somewhere in the main lounge. Brandon would have looked around for the source for the voice, but he was stopped in his tracks. Tarah Andrews hugged him.
"Huh? Yeah, I'm alright, I guess." He was still groggy and confused from his sleep.
"You weren't here at 8, when you usually get here, so I looked around, then I found you in the garage, in your car. I knew you were racing Gelorum, so I panicked! I ran back to the lounge... a-and just sat there. Then I saw you walk in like nothing happened!"
"I... I was knocked out, I guess I was just sleeping."
"Well, I'm glad you're alright. Happy New Year!"
"Oh, yeah! I forgot it was 2210! Happy New Year, Tarah."
"I... umm... I..." she wanted to say something, but was nervous about it.
"What is it? Is this to do with that thing you've been wanting to tell me since December?" He said.
"I... prepared a surprise for you. In your office. Go check it out!" She was practically jumping. Brandon just had a confused look on his face.
"O...kay, I'll take a look, then. But later, I need to change out of these clothes and clean myself up. I'll be back soon."
"Oh... sure, no worries, Boss!" She said, sounding slightly disappointed.
After 30 minutes, Brandon returned, feeling fresh. As he walked into the lounge, he spoke to Tarah, who was still the only one there, "Hi Tarah, I'm... back. Where is everyone else?"
Tarah just laughed. "Wow, you really were knocked out! Don't you remember? It's New Years Day! No-one's supposed to be here, it's a holiday for us!"
"Umm, YES! I remember now! Wait, so what are you doing here?"
"I had some things to do, and I knew you'd be in. But when I noticed you were knocked out, I took the chance to... p-prepare your surprise."
"Hah, I guess I'll just have to go have a look at this 'surprise', then." As he said that, something made a faint, but high-pitched joyful squealing noise.
He walked over to his office, with Tarah following him. As he entered...
"Well, what's the surprise? I don't see anyth-MMPH?!"
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Virtual Aspirations
Chapter 23/2: Madison
25th December 2209
Copenhagen, Denmark
19:05.24
Madison stood there and looked at the locked down old Jennter base located in downtown Copenhagen. It had always been an odd choice for the location of a racing team, limiting the available space and making logistics quite difficult, with production facilities and testing areas spread all across the city and beyond.
This has been her home all her life so far. Her birthplace.
She knew which routes to take to make her way inside with minimum noise. All lights have been out, the facility has been completely abandoned.
Madison strolled towards her room in one of the upper levels. It has been weeks now since she stopped her medication.
After almost a month of strolling around and trying to find a place to live, she finally was able to take a shower and change her clothes. Finally getting rid of the uniform of a company she didn’t belong to anymore. She didn’t belong to it anymore.
Her gaze wandered across the skyline, it has been night already as per usual for this time of the year in this country. A sight she got used to in her life.
“Rebekka.”
Madison froze as she realized that it was her who said that name.
Why did she say that name, she thought.
“What am I?”
She looked through the office of Jonathan Bovier, a lot of non-confidential documents have still been around. And a handful of personal pieces.
And that photograph.
An over a century old motive of Jonathan and Rebekka, his late wife, supposedly having died through a rare disease.
Madison was one of the few people to know that Jonathan was right about her whereabouts.
She met her afterall.
Are you talking about the start or the end of that part?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
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And to coincide with the end of Part 7.4, have this.
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>>file03_: Alexandra Gelorum//[CTI]
<//loading... denied_>
>>ACCESS TO THIS FILE REQUIRES LEVEL 7 CLEARANCE.
<//enter_username>>: angel07@angelus-rd.com.au_
<//enter_password>>: *********************_
<//enter_security_access_code_>>: 9401-3865-2317_
<//level_7_access_granted_>
<//loading... complete_>
//Full Name: Alexandra Leonardovna Kotova
//Team: Crinale Technologies, Inc.
//Country of Birth/Nationality: Russia/Currently Unknown
//Age: 32 [As of 2209]
//DOB: February 6th, 2177
//Height: 181cm/5'11"
//Weight: 68kg/150lb.
//Hair Colour/Type/Style: Black/Straight/Short
//Eye Colour: Green [Normally, though they are, however, prone to change depending on type and intensity of mood]
//Occupation: First Pilot/Team Leader, Crinale Technologies
//Pilot ID: GELO255.0.1.329
//Racer Number: 13
//Racing Style: Aggressive, Very Violent
//Personal Car: 2198 Katana Havok
//Modifications:+Katana "GTX" Body Kit
+KA-AGS:X Engine [Replacement for KP-SS12]
+Crinale CT_4f Braking system [Replacement for KB-LFr3]
+Neon Green Laser headlights
+Custom License plate: D3V1L
+Additional Notes: This car was destroyed after the unofficial street race against Brandon Smith on December 31st, 2209.
//Likes: Racing, Violence, Deception, corruption, the F9000.
//Dislikes: Non-violent sport, not getting her way.
//Friends: None. [//yeah, not even her own teammates are friends to her_]
//Foes: Wyvern, Jennter, Anti-Gravity Racing Commission (AGRC). [//... in fact, the FX400 as a whole_]
//Rivals: Angelus (archrival)
Alexandra was born in Moscow, Russia to Natalia and Leonard Kotov as Aleksándra Leonardovna Kotova (Алекса́ндра Леонардовна Котова) on February 6th, 2177. After living there for 8 years, she and her family moved to Perth, Australia on August 24th, 2185. At the age of 13, she discovered her eyes could glow, and even change colour when she felt strong emotions. Ever since she was a child, Alexandra loved the sport of AG racing and had filled a notebook of many different craft and weapon designs over the years.
Throughout her youth, Alexandra played, and even mastered the highest difficulties of her favourite AG racing simulation video game series, owning about 5 games that had been released. This further cemented her interest in the AG League. After her 18th birthday, her parents decided to move back to Russia, however, Alexandra decided to stay in Australia. In early 2198, she found local AG car manufacturer Katana Advancements, and applied for the 'Angelus' Project. Due to her high skill, she was hired by Brandon Smith, starting to race under her main pseudonym of Alexandra Gelorum.
After the 'Devil Skin' incident, Alexandra and the team behind the incident fled to Russia, attempting to salvage parts from old Tigron ships. When they had the parts necessary, the team relocated to another, unknown location, where they set up their main base, and constructed the very first Crinale ship, the Exai prototype. After the prototype was a success, they completed the ship, modifying the current parts and painting the ship in its final design. The F0-RG7 was ready to race.
For most the 2209 FX400 season, Alexandra raced as the first pilot, under a second pseudonym, Akuma Nazo. She also had a fake Pilot ID, NAZO127.1.1.329. For her final 2209 race, however, she gave her 3rd pseudonym, Devil, as she raced against Angel, who was the pseudonym of Brandon Smith. This 3rd pseudonym did not have a Pilot ID attached to it, instead using the Pilot ID of 'Akuma Nazo'.
There are two references, the first one should be easy enough, but the second one, a music reference, is kinda hard to figure out. I'll give you one hint: 'Autechre'.
The final part for Season 1, Part 8, will be up tomorrow.
I to like that plot twist, very expec...umm I mean unexpected :D
Jonny that's dark... really dark, I like :)
Since your nearly done with your season Ace I'll post my new series once your 1st one is over, just so the stories tie together better me thinks ;)
The (un)expected change? I mean she knoked out Brandon (wasn't this obvious?)
However, the first reference... Probably the AG Racing Games ^^
@Snakenator1: Glad you...äh...like it :D
Ah, yes... that plot twist. *shifty eyes*
But yeah, the first one was easy. It's wipEout, come on. But the second one I doubt you'll get. Here's another hint. Look at the names of various things, then look at Autechre's discography. You might get it soon enough.
You say that like I've gone insane, trust me I have my sanity *twitch's rapidly with evil smile* ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
It was an Ehhhhhhhksellent part :D
Great! I kinda have some ideas for the first race of the season, should I tell you? You know, just so it ties in even more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakenator1
Also, do you think we could discuss the FX400 Prototype class further, just so we know for sure what the regulations and restrictions are?
Well there's the thing I haven't wrote any races in my series yet, I've only wrote what happens at Wyvern HQ and its employees so I have no race parts yet. So for race wise you can write what you wish and I will edit my story to fit it, sound good? :)
I think that for the Prototype perhaps we should make the regulations work in the 2048 mechanic so the ship should have a flaw in it for balancing (e.g. Pir-hana prototype)
But for special feature wise I say it can be anything, some examples could be say (feature - flaw):
Hyperthrust enabled - low shields
Own weapon mounted on craft - cannot use weapon pads
My new ship using Zone Fibre Glass could be another example
Can activate shield weapon at any time without having to use weapon pads - Long recharge time plus no defensive weapons
Depending on what advantage the ship gains from said feature should affects its penalty to. So if it likes "THIS SHIP CAN CHOOSE WHICH WEAPON IT GETS FROM A WEAPON PAD" means it should have very low firepower to balance it, and cannot choose whether it gets offensive/defensive weapons.
Honestly though I say experiment with what you want because I love creativity, make something mind-blowing if you wish :D
Sounds awesome, I'll upload the new season Friday, as usual, unless I haven't finished it by then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakenator1
Or like your XAF-72, which had 150% speed, which came at the cost of no airbrakes, or even like the Piranha in 2097, that couldn't use weapons at all, but had 10/10 stats across the board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakenator1
Stat-wise, I was thinking something like: The maximum for any one stat is 150%, a max total stat count of 450% (the XAF-72 is within this restriction, I was using that as a guide) and while it's not that important to the restriction of the craft and is purely a statistic, a max speed of 1188km/h. What do you think about that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakenator1
I will take what you've suggested, and will apply it to my prototype ships (both Angelus and Crinale).
All sounds good to me, I agree with the stat limits and looking forward to these prototype ships :D
Let´s have a look on current racing series. The FX400 would be the F1 (restrictive, but with high-tech stuff) and the new series would be LMS (quiet unresticted at all).
I think these "The more speed - the less shield" stuff shouldn´t be a rule in a book, rather to make it realistic.
By LMS, I'm assuming you mean the Le-Mans Prototypes? Like the Toyota TS040, the Porsche 919 & the Audi R18?
The whole more speed, less shield thing is not an actual regulation, more of a fanfic gentleman's agreement, to stop the creation of overpowered crafts with literally no weaknesses. At least, that's how I see it.
Anyway, as promised, here's the finale to FTA Season 1!
The referenced album title of Part 7.4 was The Altogether by Orbital
[Part 8.0] Music Has the Right to Love
<22100101>
Monday, January 1st, 2210
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
10:27:19
"I prepared a surprise for you. In your office. Go check it out!" Tarah was practically jumping. Brandon just had a confused look on his face.
"O...kay, I'll take a look, then..."
-----
He walked over to his office, with Tarah following him. As he entered...
"Well, what's the surprise? I don't see anyth-MMPH?!"
As Brandon asked that, he turned around to face Tarah. As soon as he did that, she kissed him.
<summit | skrillex_>
"I... I love you. Ever since I got a career here, I've always looked up to you. I saw you as a friend, and a mentor. But I've had these new feelings for a while now... and I'm sure... I'm so sure you've had feelings for me too. You've been so kind to me. And... I swear I get this vibe off you that just screams that you see me more than a friend. I love you, Brandon, I really love you. Please, please, j-just say s-something!" She grew more and more emotional, tears were welling up in her eyes.
Brandon just sat on his desk, paralysed, his brain numbed by Tarah's kiss. Finally, he looked up at the emotional redhead in front of him, and spoke, his voice clear, but surprisingly croaky...
"I love you too."
That did it. Those four words pushed Tarah off the edge. She started to silently cry, happy and relieved that Brandon shared her feelings. She then screamed and ran up to Brandon, embracing him in a hug, as she cried into his shoulder.
"Hey, it's alright."
"I-I know it is, I'm j-just so h-happy!"
After a while she calmed down, where Brandon then attempted to lighten the mood.
"Well, when everyone said that 'everything changes in 2210', they weren't kidding!"
"Well, it's all for the better, don't you think?" Tarah replied
"Oh, most definitely!" He laughed. "Come now, let us celebrate! To the new year... and our new relationship!"
"That is something I would love to celebrate!"
<22100102>
Tuesday, 2nd January, 2210
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
08:27:44
"Everyone, I have some important news! Please move to the lounge." Brandon told the team over the intercom. As they gathered round, he started his new years speech.
"Now, as you all know, it's the new year, so we have a lot of work to do, preparing for the new season. However, there have been some changes. First off, there is going to be a slight change in the operation of the training simulator. this is to ensure that our two fantastic pilots are faster and even more fantastic.
Secondly, I've had time to work with our engineers and we have tweaked the Xygen even further, I believe, as of how far our research has taken us, we have perfected this craft. At least, until our research takes us to new heights."
He pulled up some graphics which contained information about the new 2210 craft:
Xygen4 [KA-AX1.1/r10]
Speed
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 100
Thrust
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░ 080
Handling
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░ 095
Shield
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░ 070
Brandon then continued. "The ship does have a lighter, but slightly weaker shield, as it helped increase the handling. However, I have faith that our pilots can overcome the weaker shield"
He then looked at Tarah. "[sigh]... Thirdly, and finally, There's something you all need to know, even though it will not affect your work, or most of your lives. I..." his throat caught. "I am in love with Tarah Andrews, and she loves me."
Suddenly, everyone laughed, both Brandon and Tarah had an odd expression on their faces.
"Really?! You don't say?!" Gareth said in response, still laughing, "It's not as if we didn't know, we saw that coming a looong way away! We saw the way you guys look at each other, the way you act in front of each other. You know, it's cute, you make a perfect couple. And I think I speak for the entire team when I say that we, Angelus, gives you our blessing." He then turned to the now blushing Tarah, "Go on, why not go up there and say something?"
"Erm... well, I don't know what to say... but okay." She answered, walking up to the front of the room where Brandon was. She then started to speak, "Uh, h-hi. I'm not really that good at speeches as Brandon is, so please don't expect that of me. the only thing I'm even remotely good at is racing, and even then..."
"Oh, quit that! You're one of the best racers in Australia!" Gareth cut in.
"Yeah, I-I guess so. but anyway. My point is, I am really happy now that I'm with Brandon, but I also don't want you to be upset or anything. I know we are a team, but... but I just love Brandon so much!"
"Hey, if it doesn't affect any of our lives or our work, we're cool with it." An engineer said, "And it doesn't affect anything. You're still our best pilot, Tarah!"
"Heh, thanks." Tarah said bashfully, returning to her seat.
"In any case," Brandon spoke again, "That is all I have to say for this meeting, you may now return to work. We need to be prepared for our first race of 2210. we can do it!"
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Well, that's that. I should really stop making plot twists every part, it's like M Night Shyamalan. Geez.
Also, since none of you guessed it, the second reference in Gelorum's file that I was looking for was Exai, the most recent album from Autechre.
PLOT TWIST!! TOTALLY UNEXPECTED HAHA ;) :D
That's an awesome way to end the series, a much more light-hearted approach to the new season. Can't wait for the new one :)
Oooh also I have a new name for the XAF-10 that some of you guys may figure out is a reference. Wait and see though *shifty eyes*
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Virtual Aspirations
Chapter 25/-2: Black Noise
They entered something resembling a house, Rebekka led It, dwelling forward to what seemed like a backyard terrace.
“Please sit down” she offered and the moment It rested in a chair, various dishes appeared on a table.
A bright sunny afternoon accompanied the scenery. Something like fog obscured the view beyond some twenty metres though. It felt soothed by the scene nonetheless, almost nostalgic about a memory that didn’t exist.
“Please, take whatever you like. Coffee, tea, cake…” Rebekka invited her “You do know how to eat, right?”
“I...never felt hunger” It said, not shy but distant.
Rebekka smiled “But do you know taste?” and took a major part of cake for herself.
“This is the Electrosphere. I was stranded here a long time ago, but I learned what possibilities exist here” she began to explain “I used to be human.”
It looked at her “Human?”
She nodded “Yes, from the ‘physical world’. Well, the Electrosphere does exist in the physical world, but I have been trapped in here for seventy years now.”
“What is the physical world?” It asked, with a direct yet remaining distant voice.
“A place that makes much less sense than this one” Rebekka sighed and took a sip from her cup of coffee “But it is so much more coherent.”
“So what do you do?” the voice became more direct and somewhat personal.
“At first I struggled, when I got sublimated into this world. I relentlessly searched for an exit” she looked into the distance, then laid back into her chair “But I know he will find a way. Even if so much time passed already, I am sure he is still there, trying to find me.”
“Who?” It asked next.
“Jonathan, my husband.”
It turned away from Rebekka, grabbing the own head.
“Huh, what’s up?” she asked.
“Jonathan...why does this sound like I know something!?”
Rebekka remained silent while looking at the figure next to her.
“Why, of all things, do I remember this name?”
“Jonathan Bovier” Rebekka bluntly said “That’s his name.”
“Jonathan Bobier” It repeated “Bovier....”
“Rebekka!?”
"Do you expect me to talk?"
"No Mr. Bovier, I expect you to die!"
...sorry, I had to... I'll let myself out now...
But not before giving you guys a little early present! Enjoy!
The referenced album title of Part 8.0 was Music Has the Right to Children by Boards of Canada
[s2_1.0: Part 9.0] Speed for the Racing Generation
<22100205>
Monday, February 5th, 2210
Vertica, Cayman Islands
09:18:36
The Angelus team were getting ready for their first race of the 2210 season. Kicking the season off was a simple race at Vertica.
"OK, First race of the season, of course they'd start off with one of the easiest tracks in the world!" Brandon told the team, "Still, we need a lot of preparations before we can race."
09:25:16
Taking the #2 position on the grid, Angelus and the rest of the 12 qualified racers took their place:
01. Wyvern
02. Angelus
03. Icaras
04. Jennter
05. Piranha
06. FEISAR
07. AG Systems
08. Triakis
09. Crinale
10. Auricom
11. Qirex
12. Assegai
"Heh, Crinale sure seem to be down on their luck!" Gareth said, seeing the grid, "Still, though, it can be anyone's race" He started up Angelus' valued craft, the Xygen4, finally ready to race...
>>ANGELUS AGR_OS v1.6
>>BOOTING...COMPLETE
>>INITIATING PRE-RACE CHECK...
>>SYSTEM... OK
>>THRUST... OK |ENABLED|
>>LIMITER... OK |VENOM ENABLED|
>>AIRBRAKES...OK |ENABLED|
>>SHIELDS...OK |ENABLED|
>>32X_B.M....OK |ENABLED|
>>WEAPONS... ERROR_482
>>DISABLE? y_
>>WEAPONS DISABLED.
"Damn it. Oi Smith!" Gareth informed him, "My weapons system spat out an Error 482, I've disabled them for now... WAIT, WHAT IS IT DOING?!"
The countdown started, prematurely, starting to count down from not 3, but 6.66. At that moment, Brandon thought "482? That's a weapons jam, why would... oh crap, THE COUNTDOWN!"
Thinking quick, he connected to the AGRC, "Brandon Smith, Angelus, why's it starting, it's too early!"
3...
"There's nothing we can do, we're not doing it!"
2...
He connected back to Gareth.
"...I'm sorry."
1...
Gareth grabbed the thruster, and yanked it to full power
GO!
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<lap 01_>
<nitro witch | samplingmasters aya_>
The Xygen shot off at full acceleration, Gareth could not, and was not going to, back down from it.
"Smithy, I don't need weapons to win, I have a fast ship. I will win with the weapons disabled."
"HAH! That's the spirit!" Brandon replied back.
Due to the lack of weapons the Xygen had already, and his great racing skill, Gareth adapted to the complete absence of weapons fairly quickly and easily.
"[sigh], Venom is so slow." Gareth said in a bored manner, maxing the craft out at Venom speed, 462km/h.
As expected, the unmistakeable sight of Crinale's new 2210 FX400 racer, the F0-RG7.2 (aka Valkyrie), appeared behind Gareth. They kept their position, waiting at the ready to pounce...
And then they just raced past him, using a turbo.
"Well... that was unexpected." Gareth thought, who was just about to dodge whatever attack came from the dark matte-grey craft
Apart from the lack of weapons and the premature start, the race continued without a hitch, until the second to last lap.
<10:53:48_>
<vertica: white run_>
<venom class_>
<lap 29_>
Gareth flew past the Crinale ship after the horizontal loop, which had actually slowed down to let him past. The dark, aggressive looking ship tailed him, hunting him down.
"Rockets."
Gareth tried to sideshift out of the way, but instead caught his ship against the rightmost rocket, taking damage and slowing him down. Crinale were even so determined to eliminate him, they even slowed down to let Gareth past. As he did, however...
"Plasma."
BOOM.
"Energy Critical."
"How am I not eliminated?!" Gareth wondered.
At that point onwards, he raced more carefully, as he did not want to suffer further damage and cause a self-elimination.
"Gareth, this is urgent!" Brandon yelled quicky at him. "You were shot by Crinale with a Plasma, yes?!"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"Have you suffered any unexpected shield loss? Any other loss in power?"
"No. Seriously, why the hell are you asking me this?"
"Do you remember the Fort Gale race last year? Crinale fired a Plasma equipped with the KX-SI virus. I do not want that happening again, especially to us!"
"Ah, gotcha. Well, nothing anomalous to report, except for 'I really need my shields restored, mate'!"
"Look, you're a good racer, a great one, in fact! You can do this, just one more lap!"
Gareth paused for a few seconds, before saying, "Alright Smithy, LET'S DO THIS!"
<lap 30_>
<final lap_>
Gareth was able to avoid every single wall, obstacle, weapon and ship he flew past, and that lap was seeming to be both a perfect lap and the fastest lap in the race, but just at the last corner, at the 3 speed pads, Wyvern's craft was at the wrong place at the wrong time, directly in the line of the speeding Angelus craft. Gareth pulled open his airbrakes and swerved away in order to clear both the ship and the wall to his left. After keeping the airbrakes open for the shortest time, he closed them and gave the ship full power, but even then, it was too late...
<11:02:37_>
<race complete_>
<second place_>
"Damn it! I almost had it!" Gareth yelled in frustration, then calmed down and thought about the situation logically, but Brandon talked to him before he could say anything.
"Gareth, calm down. See, it doesn't matter if you didn't come in fi-"
"I know." He cut Brandon off, "For one, I had no weapon use whatsoever, not even to restore my shields. It takes a great pilot to even come close to the end, and I did, even coming in the top 3. Second, no-one's perfect, we aren't going for a perfect 1st place victory, because that's impossible. Lastly, It's only the first race in the season! It's anyone's game!"
"At least you see why I don't care about a first place victory today. At least we're on the board" Brandon said.
"I have just one question though...
Who was that Crinale racer? I thought you told us their #2 had been killed?"
Faster Than AngelsInsights/2209
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Jennter JAG-FX4.09
League: FX400 Anti-Gravity Racing League
Seasons: 2209 -
Speed: 9/10
Thrust: 6/10
Handling: 8/10
Shield: 6/10
The JAG-FX4.09 is Jennters first craft since their F9000 outing. While taking a generally conservative approach, it maintains the team’s tradition of aerodynamic innovation. This results in a fast and well handling craft outfitted with a relatively underpowered engine and mediocre shielding for weight reduction.
Apart from the final race of the season, company heir Nico Bovier piloted the craft throughout the 2209 season.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Ms...7mfm57SFVyFDXG
Ooh, new ship data, this helps in that super secret surprise I'm making...
Nevertheless, nice job! I thought you mistyped FX400, though I'm assuming this is not the case and 'F400' is just the name of the craft?
Nope, it's the name of the craft (you think I write FX400 3 tims wrong?)
BTWthere will be an update soon.
Well, no, of course not! I just thought you misspelt it at the beginning, but after seeing it spelt as F400 two more times, I assumed it was not a misspelling. :P
Flying with Dragons: S2 Part 1
We're the Zone
December 27th, 2209
Wyvern AR HQ, Reykjavik outskirts, Iceland.
Sir, the time has arrived.
Excellent! Assemble the crew for a briefing in the main theatre.
Will do.
Local time 5:06pm
Wyvern AR's entire team assembled in the theatre for the new briefing, the atmosphere was electric with the development of a new ship. None of the engineers were told what the ship was or looked like, but they had simple instructions of creating a new "element" for the new XAF. Nobody knew what this element would do or was but the actual people who worked on the new ship were not allowed to reveal any information regarding the new material or the XAF itself.
BANG
The doors swung open at high speeds, through came some familiar faces. David Mendel and Lead pilot Razgriz entered and took centre stage and began the meeting.
Hello gracious Wyvern employees, I hope you all have had a wonderful Christmas with your families and are ready to continue your hard work with us. Now I'm sure that all of you are going to ask the same question, it regards the new ship and its design. Well without further ado here is what I present to you all:
The XAF-10 mk III Wyvern
A final wish from our deceased Sarah is to create a new legacy for this team, one who shall show what pure racing is. This is the legacy we race by and always will be, and in honour of this final gift from Sarah I wish to give the new ship its own nickname. Sarah was often referred to as short stuff or little genius. So in honour of Sarah I name thee new ship:
"Little Wyvern"
A massive round of applause was given at that moment, the legacy was born and a new era for Wyvern AR had begun. One of prosperity and promise, a future where no one else shall be lost to evil.
Thank you people, I am sorry to of kept this new ship top secret but I wanted it to be a surprise. But as you all can tell we are the First ever team to harness the power of Zone mode and implement it into a working racer. This has never been done before, and thus we have created Zone Fibre Glass that we own the rights to. May we all take home a piece of this massive accomplishment we have. Thus the project shall be known under this name:
"Little Wyvern, she is the Zone"
Thank you for your time everyone and now please join me in the first demonstration of the new ship.
Suddenly the back drop for the theatre lifted and thus revealed Little Wyvern, many faces just dropped at the shear awe of seeing an F-14D in Zone colours. It was a truly beautiful ship to look at, and with the stats to boost what is a marvellous creation, this Wyvern is a ultimate compilation of Beauty and the Beast.
Now Razgriz, you've been practicing with the new Wyvern in the training simulators, now lets see what you can achieve with Little Wyvern.
Sure thing David, LETS DO THIS!
Local time 5:49pm
Wyvern AR Test tracks
Wyvern HQ is home to the teams 3 prominent testing grounds where all the racing ships are put to the test:
Track 1 is a standard NASCAR like oval designed to test the outright power and acceleration of each ship, all turns are gradual and inclined to the inside corner to better aid in the turn due to gravity pulling the ship closer to the apex. The track measures just short of 5.5km and lap times average at just close to 40 seconds and has a total of 25 speed and weapon pads. There is also a track split similar to Anulpha Pass with a elevated bridge where barrel rolls are tested to there maximum efficiency. This track is also used to test the firepower proficiency against bots.
Track 2 is a combination of Chengou Project and Sebenco Climb designed to make the airbrakes scream, many sharp corners from Sebenco are used and the infamous outward inclined corner from Chengou is this tracks key character traits. There are also many barrel roll opportunities thanks to many undulations in the track but unlike Sebenco climb this track is flat so the undulations are much greater. This is a shorter track coming in at 2.7km with average lap times around 25 seconds, total speed and weapon pads comes to 20.
Track 3 draws heavy inspiration from Vineta K and this track tests all of the abilities of the craft at once. Unlike Vineta this track is considerably longer and has more straight pieces of track. But all corners are retained along with track profile so all barrel rolls possible on the real track can be done. Coming at 4.7 km, average lap times at 30 seconds and 23 speed and weapon pads. Track 3 is regarded as the most fun to race on much like to the real Vineta K.
David then turns to his team of race administrators to record the lap times.
"Now guys, for these tests we have disabled Little Wyverns speed inhibitor so the maximum speed of 900+km/h can be achieved but due to league rules we obviously will have to use it in a standard race. In this test Razgriz will run all three test tracks for 5 laps and we will see what we are now capable of. But Razgriz are you ready?"
"Lets Go!!"
"BEGIN!!"
After several hours pass the races are over and the results are in:
Track 1:Track 2:Track 3:
Lap 1: 0.32.27 P Lap 1: 0.21.10 Lap 1: 0.27.99
Lap 2: 0.34.92 Lap 2: 0.20.29 P Lap 2: 0.26.79 P
Lap 3: 0.31.01 P Lap 3: 0.21.01 P Lap 3: 0.25.65 P
Lap 4: 0.32.97 P Lap 4: 0.20.54 P Lap 4: 0.23.10 P
Lap 5: 0.33.10P Lap 5: 0.22.76 Lap 5: 0.21.00 P
"Well team"
All the crew were speechless, the results are almost un-real but they are genuine.
"This guys, this is the power of Zone Fibre Glass! All of you should be proud of yourselves, also may we take a moment to honour what Sarah has given us. She has given us Little Wyvern!"
End of part 1 and this is supposed to serve as a ice breaker into the new season, Part 2 will now be my take on the FX400 Venom race in Ace's previous install. Hope you enjoyed :)
Little Wyvern? Oh, yeah, I see what you did there.... *cough*fzero*cough* I assume that's why it's the xaf-10 (the race number of the F-Zero Little Wyvern is 10)? But in any case, great part!
Also, will that ship be the standard or prototype ship of the FX400? I'm assuming it's standard due to the fact that there is a speed inhibitor when it only maxes out at 912km/h.
I wasn't expecting anyone to spot the link in the 10, keen eyes you have :D
Its the standard ship, no prototypes here. The inhibitor keeps the ship in league specification rules. The normal top speed is 912km/h but with the inhibitor on its top speed is 792km/h which is the top speed of Phantom class. Its there for balancing.
Ah, thought as much. What I meant by the speed inhibitor thing was that the max speed for Prototype class is 1188km/h, so there would be no point in having one when the ship maxes out at 912, but it does when it goes by the standard class' 792.
Also, I'm glad I saw the link in the 10 of the XAF-10, I just saw the Little Wyvern, googled it to make sure I was right in seeing the reference, and then I saw the race number of 10. I assumed it could not have been just a coincidence! :D
EDIT: Hey Jonny, is the F400 a prototype ship? Cause I just noticed it has a speed of 1052km/h, which you rated as 9.8/10, yet the max speed of the standard class is 792km/h, which means that 1052km/h would be a full 10/10.
Right, I never really cared about speed limits (if you once look on the speedometer while playing Pulse you know what I mean).
It's actually a standart ship, so it would (sadly) need to be limited to 792 kph :-/
I wonder if this ship is even 'fair', but if you look at the shield rating I wonder if it (with Crinale as an opponent) would even finish a race.
Ah, ok, Standard it is!
The F400 is very similar to Snake's XAF-10. 90+ stats for Speed, Handling and Thrust, and <50 for shielding. It does, however, seem that you're safe, as Crinale seems to be attacking only Angelus this season. (lucky us.)
OK, it's Friday, so it's time for a new part!
...aaand WE'VE HIT DOUBLE DIGITS!
The referenced album title of Part 9.0 was Music for the Jilted Generation by The Prodigy
[s2_2.0: Part 10.0] Initiate the Prototype
<22100206>
Tuesday, February 6th, 2210
Angelus R&D HQ
11:24:36
Brandon called a team meeting, after sitting in his office all night trying to uncover the identity of Crinale's new #2 pilot.
"Now, I'm sure you're all wondering who was piloting the new Crinale ship. I can safely say that it was not Gelorum, her racing style is different to the racer I observed yesterday. That means Crinale has replaced their #2 pilot, so I did some research into the situation. After some digging, I uncovered a pilot ID I had never seen before: ANTO127.1.0.329. Well, after that, everything else just fell apart!
"The second racer is Viktor Antonov, the son of an obscure, but talented AG racer. I hate to say it, but this guy knows what he's doing, and that makes him very dangerous. I've only analysed the Vertica race twice now, the second time being a replay, and that revealed quite a lot of information to me.
"First off, he actively tries to eliminate no other craft except us, unless that other craft gets in his way. He will even slow down in order to get behind us to fire a weapon. His general racing style is very aggressive, possibly even more aggressive than the racer he replaced.
"However, this does not mean that all hope is lost. If we focus hard on our work, we can get through, we can and will beat Crinale! I have faith in you all, so let's do this!"
At that point, the official FX400 announcement began...
"The AGRC has approved of a new class that will take place alongside the standard FX400. Known as the 'Prototype' class, this will be a chance for AG developers to show off the latest in their technology of AG racing crafts, outside the restrictions and regulations of the FX400. The first Prototype race will commence on the 2nd of March. I know I can speak for all of us when I say I am excited to see these new ships, void of the FX400's restrictions."
Brandon knew this day would come, he had been planning it for a long time. As the announcement ended, he spoke up, "Well, I was expecting that. I have something to show you."
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KA-ZX25
Speed
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Thrust
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓████ 120
Handling
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Shield
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Top Speed:1280km/hAcceleration:0-1000km/h - 1.5 secondsLateral Stability:5%Engine:Angelus KA-AGR:ZXXBrakes:Angelus HyperForce XXVWeapon:NoneShield:Angelus E01.sSpecial:Angelus SRS Type-R
Brandon continued, "You thought all that research resulted in some small changes to the Xygen4? Heh, no. It was all for this, our new prototype class ship... the Xygen-R25, created to celebrate two anniversaries. The first being 25 years of the company, and the second being 10 years of the Angelus name.
"This ship is the physical embodiment of all we stand for: highly advanced technology developed through research, extremely fast speeds and handling so quick and smooth, you'd swear you're controlling it through mind power alone. Now, naturally, we have had some drawbacks. For instance, we have had to replace the computer system, as this thing is so fast, the computer system currently used in the Xygen4 could not cope. And then the major problem hit us. This new computer system is not compatible with our boost module or even our weapons system. I... hate to say this, but I already tested our pilots for this."
"Wait... YOU disabled my weapons on Vertica?!" Gareth piped up, realising what he meant.
"Unfortunately, yes. I did it in the first race, that way there'd be minimal risk."
"Minimal risk?! Why didn't you just put me in the simulator?"
"I could have. However, I also wanted to test your ability to adapt to unique situations. As that race proved us, it was a success. I'm sorry, I did that in order to make you better racers, the prototype class will be extremely daunting, as there will be unique, unrestricted and as yet unknown technologies in use.
"Anyway, more about the ship. I have added a shield restoration system, so we won't have the problems we had in the Vertica race. But the engine is what I'm most proud of. It's a new type of twin-engine. It's not two engines stuck together, it's... well, it's kinda hard to explain. It's like two engines, but it's also like one.
"The main thing is, it produces a massive amount of power, and because the R25 is so light, it accelerates like nothing we have ever seen before. Our testing grounds, we were able to max it out at 1280km/h, however, due to speed restrictions, it has been limited to 1188. This thing is more than ready to race, and believe me when I say, this beast will fly!"
Now, I have a real life announcement to make. You all know of a secret thing I was making. Well, I've completed it, and it now has been uploaded. Also, sorry about the URL, I made it before I though of it, and was originally solely for one of my web design courses. I think you can get what kind of surprise this is.
But, without further ado... Jonny, Snake, I present to you: The Faster Than Angels ship database!
I have had to fill in the blanks for some info, but I'm sure you'll still like it.
I see, your name is Brandon Lomath and that of Angelus´ boss is Brandon Smith ^^
...yeah, Smith's based off me. :D
I am able to make better looking sites, but I like the minimalistic approach when it comes to WipEout. The site was based off the design for Wip3out, which took a minimalistic approach.
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Virtual Aspirations
Chapter 26/3: Plans and Determination
27th December 2209
New Jennter Enterprises HQ, Düsseldorf, Germany
12:10.01
With most of the staff being sent into Christmas holidays until after New Year’s Eve, the three Boviers gathered in Jonathan's office to discuss the future structure of the company. Traditionally most of the power was exclusively in the hand of a single member of the Bovier family. This rule was never touched as ever since the company grew to its modern size, only Jonathan Bovier has been in charge.
“Jana has been in preparation for this position for several years now” he explained to his two decendants “I still intend to retire from this position. But I also want to revive the SFE.”
The Spezial-Forschungseinrichtung, Jennters semi-official branch for special research projects. Projects like Sublimation.
“You two know that my ultimate goal is to reunite with Rebekka” he said “So my proposal is that I step down from Presidency for Jennter, but take over charge of the SFE, with a maximum budget of ten percent.”
Jana nodden while Nico remained quiet.
“And of course I’ll always be around to help you. Both” he added.
“The proposal is fair” Jana agreed “But I want to know what Nico feels about it.”
He sighed “I am honestly not very keen on leading this company. So I am fine with Jana taking over the Presidency. But do you think your idea with the SFE is...right?”
Jonathan looked out of the window to his left and uttered “You are afraid of it, right?”
“I don’t really fully understand what happened these days...these years, but do you think you are doing just?” Nico returned “Really, I am just asking…”
“Madison” Jonathan said while returning to look at Nico “I don’t know how exactly she came to exist, but I will brief you on all relevant info.”
He stood up and went towards this window again, slight snow started to fall.
“Twenty-one years ago, we just relocated to Copenhagen around that time, I ran an experiment. You surely remember this highly secured area we had there. It was a resublimation experiment, because after finding ways to monitor the Electrosphere, I thought I had found her.”
He turned around to face the siblings again “We prepared a robotic body, almost a perfect copy of Rebekka’s appearance, the plans for this have dated back before the F9000 even came to be.”
“Well” he sighed “As you may have figured now, it wasn’t Rebekka, but a rogue AI that began to identify itself as ‘Madison Larough’ that got sublimated.”
“Is there a chance that Madison is Rebekka?” Nico bluntly asked.
“Unlikely” he strictly returned.
“I just thought about how Madison sometimes talked about Rebekka…” Nico tried to line out.
“Yeah, but no” Jonathan reinforced.
“Let me explain” he then continued “After Madison landed in the physical world, I still monitored the Electrosphere. But the signature of Rebekka weakened.”
“Doesn’t that mean that she may be part of Madison?” Nico returned again.
“It means that Rebekka is still around” Jonathan argued.
“It means she is still around…”
Suddenly he departed from his office.
“Where are you heading?” Jana shouted after him.
“I’ll see for myself!”
It's alright, glad you liked it! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
Should that be 0-1000? 0-100 seems a bit slow for a 23rd century AG racing craft.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
So does that mean there are 3 racers for Jennter now, or is Nico not going to race?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonny
Oh a typing mistake, of course it's 0-1000.
And since Nico is the new boss at Jennter he won't longer race. Maybe here and there...
Ah, so like Smith, he's not a main pilot, but he does occasionally race.
Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles
Virtual Aspirations
Chapter 27/4: Encounter
27th December 2209
New Jennter Enterprises HQ, Düsseldorf, Germany
14:09.12
Madison was on her way back to Düsseldorf. She took one of the AG cars left at the practically abandoned old base in Copenhagen. On the passenger seat laid a staple of documents she salvaged from it. Her personal records, among other things. Things that started to connect in her head by the minute she thought them out.
“Jonathan Bovier...why is there this weird feeling whenever I think about him?” she said to herself while driving.
She was driving as fast as she could on an unrestricted bit of the Autobahn. According to her calculations she would arrive in half an hour.
Time to get more intel.
Jonathan was running through the protocols of starting up the Electrosphere research facility. He memorised this process and to his best knowledge, it was usable.
What kept him from entering this world? To continue the search for his lost wife with his own power?
As he stood there, in front of a work desk with several monitors he was shaking.
He knew the answers to these questions too well.
The day Madison was Deposited into this world, filling the robotic body prepared for Rebekka, he lost track of her. What he thought to make out as Rebekka’s signature within the Electrosphere vanished. And in the decades succeeding this 31st August of 2184, he never regained as much of a strong clue as he used to have.
“There” a voice Jonathan could make out in any crowd spoke from behind.
“Madison” he greeted as he turned around “You know what this is?”
“Practically my birthplace” she drily answered and moved forward to him.
“So what brings you here?” he asked.
“What brings likely the same thing that brings you here” she returned.
“Rebekka” they said.
“Ah, what business do you have with her?” Jonathan continued to ask, smiling obliviously.
“Quite similar to you perhaps” she loosely answered while continuing her march forward to him “Apart from that, there is something else I got informed about.”
“What might that be?” Jonathan continued, while staying at his position.
“A salvation for the flawed existence you gave me” Madison came to stop right in front of him.
Jonathan mustered her, then chuckled “Salvation for your nature, as by every fibre in your composite body, only this may be called Madison.”
“How archaic of a thought, to think a persona is a given.”
“Given not, but the constraints may be.”
“How could you assume I am subject to constraints.”
“A new side you portrait to me with such prowess, you used to be so timid.”
“A persona is not a given afterall.”
“Yet, what is this salvation you seek?”
“Liquidation.”
“You should be more precise, that word is not too well defined here.”
“In this room it is.”
“I hope for the both of us, you shall not refer to what you do right now.”
“The time of your guidance is over.”
“Less of guidance, than sincere warning.”
“A word of warning from a man with no ethics.”
“Nonsense you speak, as a last refute.”
“Nonsense breaks the circle.”
“Then break it.”
Jonathan shook his head “How did you even get here, I locked away this entire section.”
“I found access to new powers” Madison spoke in return.
She turned away from him “Liquidation is what I seek, since I fear you would shut me back into the Electrosphere if I was to go there.”
“Speak sense already, I am getting tired of this” Jonathan sharply spouted “I was about to go inside myself.”
Madison looked back at him, with a smile full of hurt “She is gone, Jonathan!”
“What?” left his lips as he stumbled a step back “What do you mean ‘gone’?”
“I took her with me!” she cried out “This fracture inside my head...it’s her!”
“I want to be free!” she screamed at a startled Jonathan.
Suddenly she chuckled and faster than he could realize, Madison launched to knock him down.
“Salvation” he faintly heard “Is mine”