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******AT ATTENTION******
<Remy> @@
<Kurt> @@
<Catzy> @@
<Mystique> @.@
<Trav> @@
<Pietro> @@
<Wanda> @@
<Emma> @@
<Erik> The new teacher, Sonja, has arrived and begun teaching classes. Trav and Barry arrived with her, from America, and all have had a few days to settle in. Strict orders not to venture out of sight from the castle without at least one 'buddy' and permission from faculty have been in standing since the Marauder attack a week ago.
<Erik> If you remember the funsim where Sonja made you all ask silly questions, that took place a few days ago

********SIM START********
<Erik> SCENE> WUNDAGORE. MR LENSHERR HAS ANNOUNCED THAT CLASSES WILL BEGIN OUTSIDE, TODAY, BY THE TENNIS COURTS. MR LENSHERR IS ALREADY WAITING, ALONG WITH SONJA, MS DARKHOLME, AND LOGAN.
<Pietro> ::appears in a blur of speed in mere moments, making sure to be on time, if not early:: ...Good Afternoon Father, Ms. Sonja, Ms. Darkholme, Mr. Logan.. ::nods his head to each of them, offering a smile, and then standing up straight to his full height and crossing his arms::
<Erik> ::nods:: Good morning, Pietro. ::stands, waiting, with hands clasped behind his back::
<Barry> ::wanders at his own pace towards the tennis court, nessisary schooling supplies with him::
<Trav> :::Walks next to Barry, yawning::: I haven't gotten used to this new schedule.
<Mystique> ::grins slightly watching and waiting patiently for the students to arrive:: ((This hopefully shall prove interesting...and amusing.))
<Erik> <Sonja> ::is dressed rather less formally than Lensherr, in blue jeans and sneakers, with her hair tied back::
<Catzy> ::skips along towards the tennis courts, humming a song::
<Kurt> ::teleports to just a few feet beyond the outside wall of the study room, moving towards the tennis courts::
<Erik> <Sonja> ::nudges Mystique, glancing toward Catzy:: She seems to know an awful lot of music, doesn't she? I hear her humming pretty often..
<Pietro> ::looks around, looking up at the sky:: ((Pretty nice day...))
<Catzy> ::stops next to Pietro and overdramatically bows like the people they met in Tokyo:: catzy is here.
<Barry> ::looks over to Travis:: well, it takes time i suppose
<Mystique> It shows potential...but unfortunately this habit will more than likely not prove useful today. ::replies quietly::
<Emma> ::Strolls into the tennis courts in jeans and a long sleeve white shirt, looking unamused but says nothing as she gets to the tennis court.::
<Erik> ::raises a brow at Barry's approach:: Good morning, Mr D'Angelo... how is your reading assignment coming along?
<Pietro> ::smiles and waves to the slowly assembling students::
<Trav> :::Nods, running along in a t-shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of worn-out sneakers::: Only wish I coulda...:::yawns:::...got more sleep.
<Kurt> ::arrives at the courts, standing by himself somewhere off to the side::
<Barry> ::nods to Mr. Lensherr:: I am mostly done the work assigned
<Erik> ::nods:: Excellent. When you complete it, come to my office and we will discuss the material and decide on your next assignment.
<Barry> I will see you about it later today then
<Pietro> ::Arches a brow towards his father:: ((...what is with this private tutoring?))
<Catzy> catzy want assinemint too
<Trav> :::Feels out of place standing next to Barry and Erik::: ((Talk about the teacher's pet.))
<Logan> ::arms folded across his chest, with his ever present gruff demeanor:: Hmmph.
<Mystique> ::eyes the newer students, Travis and Barry, curiously:: ((Having not spent much time with those two, I wonder how exactly they will fare in this exercise?))
<Catzy> does assine mint taste good?
<Erik> ACTION> A WAYS AWAY, YOU MIGHT NOTICE A LINE OF BLUE CHALKY SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUND, DISAPPEARING OFF UNDER THE TREES.
<Kurt> ..Nein, katze, that is not what they meant..
<Catzy> ((teacherlady always asking for them, must be good))
<Emma> ::Looks bored, focusing on her nails, cut short for the first time snice she came to Wundagore. Her bored looks suddenly goes to unamused as she realizes this fact then sighs, giving a darting glance to the teachers.::
<Pietro> ::looks over towards the chalk in the distance:: ...((Odd... what is the meaning of that?))
<Erik> <Sonja> ::reflexive glance at where her watch would be, had she not given up and removed it a couple days ago::
<Trav> :::Looks over the teachers, noticing Mysti before quickly returning his attention to Erik::: ((Rather...interesting teacher.))
<Catzy> ::moves closer to kurt:: what it mean, bad to eat?
<Kurt> ::slightly softer tone:: An 'assignment' is a written paper.. not for eating.
<Erik> ::clears his throat, once everyone has made their way over::
<Catzy> paper taste bad too ::swivels around to look at Erik::
<Erik> The faculty and I have decided that morning classes will be handled a bit… differently today.
<Barry> ::returns his attention to Erik::
<Pietro> ::arches a brow:: ....((Oh?))
<Wanda> ::listens quietly, her eyes wandering faintly::
<Erik> As I am sure most of you are aware, I was less than pleased with how last week's crisis was handled. I would like to see all of you learn to function cooperatively...
<Kurt> ::looks towards Erik, slightly curious::
<Mystique> ::smiles broadly gazing around at the gathered students::
<Erik> Ms Polaski has suggested a series of activities that I believe will be beneficial both for practice in cooperation, and as training in the use of your powers. ::turns to Sonja, motioning for her to continue::
<Pietro> ::nods slowly:: ((Excellent... This will be quite beneficial))
<Trav> :::Looks at Erik, completely confused:::
<Catzy> ((what he mean by use powers? catzy just a cat who turns smooth and big))
<Kurt> ((...Raven is smiling? That is a bad sign.))
<Erik> <Sonja> ::steps forward:: Okay… how many of you have played 'Capture the Flag'?
<Wanda> ::gaze turns to Pietro, curiously:: ((Never heard of it.))
<Pietro> ::arches a brow:: ...::looks around to see if anyone raises their hands::
<Trav> :::Holds up his hand slowly:::
<Catzy> ((capture the flag? huh?)) ::stares cluelessly at Sonja::
<Erik> <Sonja> ::smiles:: Yeah, I didn't think most of you had... but don't worry, I'll explain it.
<Erik> <Sonja> Rules are, you'll be divided into two teams. The object is to find the other team's flag and bring it back to your base, which is wherever you've placed your flag. People on the opposing team can be tagged by anyone on your team, if they're on your side of the line ::gestures to the blue line::
<Erik> <Sonja> If you get tagged, the team that tagged you needs to designate a 'jail' where you get to wait until someone from your team makes it over there and tags you without getting caught, themselves. If you're freed from jail, you get to return to your side of the line.
<Wanda> ((Sounds like a silly game.)) ::raises an eyebrow curiously:: ((I'm not sure this is a good idea with my own powers.))
<Kurt> ::thoughtfully nods::
<Pietro> ::arches a brow and then slowly forms a grin on his face:: I think I will enjoy this game...
<Trav> :::Nods along to all of this::: ((I don't even really understand half these people...and they want me to play a game with them?))
<Pietro> May Kurt and I be on the same team please? ::Grins::
<Erik> <Sonja> ::reaches into a bag, and pulls out two flags, one red and one blue, handing one to Pietro and one to Wanda:: The teams have already been chosen, just a moment..
<Emma> That would be somewhat unfair, now wouldn't it Pietro? ::Smirks::
<Kurt> ::chuckles, smiling down at the ground::
<Erik> <Sonja> ::fumbles around in the bag again until she locates a piece of paper:: Alright... Pietro, Remy, Catzy, Travis, and Ms Darkholme, you're team 1. Team 2 is Wanda, Kurt, Emma, Barry, and Mr Logan. Mr Lensherr and I are referees.
<Pietro> ::grins and sticks his tongue out at Wanda::
<Wanda> ::looks over the blue flag, then shrugs her shoulders:: ((I don't see the point.. Father must have some reason behind it.))
<Pietro> ::holds up his hand holding the flag and starts separating himself from the other team, motioning for his team to gather round:: Alright everyone, gather 'round
<Catzy> catzy like blue better ::pouts::
<Trav> :::Shrugs, walking over to Pietro::: Uhm, is there a way to opt outta this? I mean, sit to the side and watch?
<Wanda> ::glances over to her teammates, gesturing her head a little distance backwards:: Let's discuss plans out of earsight.
<Erik> If everyone understands the rules… you are allowed to put your powers to constructive use. Be aware, however, that your opponents may be doing the same thing. You have been divided into balanced teams, so no one person has an unfair advantage, regardless of abilities, so long as each team thinks ahead.
<Catzy> ::rtudges over to Pietro::
<Emma> ::Slight fear lights up in her eyes.:: ((Logan!?))
<Barry> ::wanders over to his group and remembers the people in his group, and tries to remember what their powers are::
<Mystique> ::steps over to stand besides Pietro and cross her arms::
<Kurt> ::walks to where Wanda motioned, tail curling up a bit::
<Wanda> Now..Pietro could be a rather big obstacle..with his speed. I think Emma can keep him at bay, however.. Barry, I'm unfamiliar with your powers...If you could enlighten me..
<Barry> I am incredibly strong... and tough... thats all
<Erik> While both teams have a faculty member, I expect you as students to plan for yourselves. They will not tell you what to do or how to do it, but they will act according to the plans you make.
<Emma> I could attempt to read what they're planning out...
<Pietro> ::looks to his team assembled and whispers:: I think I have devised a winning strategy... I am quite confident that Wanda will think that I will go for the flag directly... But instead of that I think that perhaps if I try and make a run for each of their members individually tagging them out, then we can just walk right up to the flag and take it easily... Kurt however might be difficult to tag out, so someone guarding our flag might work well...
<Wanda> ::nods:: Hmm...A combined effort by Kurt and Mr Logan could possibly bring us the flag. While Barry guards the flag.. And I will take another route.
<Erik> <Sonja> Team one, red team... you're on the north side of the line... blue team is on the south side. You've got five minutes to place your flags somewhere.. they cannot be placed on a teammate, they must be stationary and once you place them, no one from your team can move them.
<Pietro> ::looks to Travis and Mystique:: ...I am unfamiliar as to what superhuman abilities you posess Travis... and you as well Ms. Darkholme... ::Arches a brow::
<Mystique> Remember to utilize each team member and their powers, Pietro...do not rely so much on just yourself.
<Catzy> ::scratches her head::
<Trav> Tactile telekinetic. I can control things by touching them. :::Grins::: Basically, I can turn anything into a projectile.
<Mystique> ::transforms into a mirror image of Pietro and then back to her regular self:: I am a shapeshifter.
<Barry> Should I create... obstacles for those people coming towards our flag?
<Wanda> That sounds well.
<Catzy> ::tugs on Pietro's shirt:: what catzy do
<Erik> ::begins to levitate:: The bell will ring in five minutes. At that point, the game will begin.
<Pietro> ::grins quite broadly:: Excellent... Ms. Darkholme I believe your abilities will come quite in handy... Perhaps shifting into one of their team members and tricking them... and then tagging them before they can realize it was you in disguise...
<Wanda> We may also try to use Miss Frost's telepathy as a sort of secret radio line, in case a change of plans occurs. ::pulls her hair back into a makeshift ponytail, smiling ever so slightly::
<Pietro> ::looks down to Catzy:: Catzy, Can you climb trees? ::smiles, and turns to Travis:: Travis, I don't suppose you could... say.. Levitate yourself?
<Emma> How about if I get tagged out on purpose? Is the jail close to the flag?
<Catzy> catzy person cannot, catzy cat can ::nods::
<Kurt> Nein, they might not put it there... ::looks towards the side of the line their team is supposed to start out at::
<Trav> No, can't levitate. But, I've been climbing trees since I could walk. :::Pulls up his shirt sleeve, then slaps his bicep:::
<Wanda> I'm...not sure how that would work. ::ponders for a moment:: I'm certainly open to ideas, though.
<Erik> ACTION> THERE ARE 4 MINUTES LEFT TO PLACE FLAGS. NEITHER TEAM HAS ENTERED THE TREES YET.
<Wanda> ::begins walking towards the trees:: We'll need to find an adequate place to place the flag, also..
<Barry> ::heads towards their part of the treeline::
<Emma> ::Starts heading further into the trees.::
<Kurt> ::trails after Wanda and the others::
<Pietro> ;:scrtaches his chin briefly before motioning for his team to follow, beginning to proceed towards his team's designated area:: Alright... I think if we hid the flag up on a tree, it would become quite difficult for them to find... ::looks to his side:: I think it would be wise to target Emma or Kurt first... They will likely be their main weapons... Kurt's teleportation could prove tricky.. and Emma might be able to detect Ms. Darkholme
<Erik> ACTION> IN THE TREES, THE LAND STARTS FAIRLY FLAT, WITH A BIT OF UNDERBRUSH AND ROCKS. THE CLOSER ONE GETS TO THE OUTER WALL OF THE CASTLE GROUNDS, THE STEEPER THE SLOPE RISES, AND THE ROCKIER IT GETS. THERE IS A SMALL CREEK RUNNING NEARLY EXACTLY ALONG THE BLUE LINE.
<Emma> At the very least, I can tell Kurt where the jail is at in case so he knows where to teleport if we get tagged out.
<Mystique> Kurt will most likely be used for scouting purposes...while Emma is vital for their team coordination and communication. She should be a priority target.
<Trav> :::Nodding at Pietro's comments::: Who're we gonna have stay with the flag and act as a guard?
<Kurt> ::nodding:: And we should not put the flag at a predictable place... ...
<Pietro> ::scratches his chin:: Alright, I think it is up to you and catzy as to who wants to stay up in the tree... The other one of you I believe would do well as guards for our prison...
<Wanda> ::glances about for a moment:: I'm not so sure about this situation. This is a first. ((Damn it.))
<Catzy> catzy want to get flag.. not see small kitty
<Erik> ACTION> THERE IS ONE MINUTE LEFT TO PLACE FLAGS.
<Pietro> ::nods to Mystique:: I agree... I will target Ms. Frost first... I think Wanda is the least of our worries in this particular engagement... And as for Mr. Logan, I am unsure of his abilities except for his "claws"... So perhaps he will also be left as a lesser priority..
<Wanda> Kurt..::hands over the flag:: I'll entrust hiding the flag to you. ::smiles politely::
<Pietro> ::Arches a brow at catzy, not having understood a word of what she just said:: Uh... Right.. So Travis, would you mind being the one guarding the flag up on the tree?
<Mystique> Mr Logan is quite formidable and capable...but he will only be as useful as Wanda makes of him. We were given explicit instructions.
<Trav> :::Nods, having gathered up a few stones from the ground::: I'll give'em something to think twice about.
<Catzy> ::makes a face::
<Kurt> ::nods, taking the flag and teleporting about ~30 feet in the direction of bordering wall::
<Pietro> ::nods:: Alright, so I think we have our strategy set... Travis if you will do the honors of guarding the flag? ::smiles and pats him on the back:: Good luck... ::looks to catzy:: Catzy, you will guard the prison for now, and make sure any of the people that we target do not get out.. ::smiles:: You have a very important job, and I know you will do well.. ::nods and points in the direction of the prison::
<Wanda> Perhaps..::glances towards Emma:: Is it possible that you could cloud the other team's minds, just enough to throw them off as to the location of the flag?
<Barry> ::starts moving large obstacles around their area to block any clear paths... rocks, trees, you know, big blocky things::
<Pietro> ::looks to Mystique and the absent Remy:: And we know what we are to do... Miss Darkholme, perhaps even if you disguised yourself as myself at one point that might be a beneficial tactic... They might be targetting me, and while chasing you, I can sneak around behind and tag them out.
<Catzy> where prison at? ::looks around::
<Kurt> ::teleports again, to being just in view of the wall, then backtracks and sets the flag down behind a few rocks::
<Trav> :::Begins looking around for a tall tree, then accepts the flag and begins climbing up into the tree::: Up, up, and away...into the wild blue yonder...
<Pietro> ::points to an area of shrubbery near the trunk of one of the larger trees:: There catzy.
<Erik> ACTION> THE BELL TOLLS MERE MOMENTS AFTER TRAVIS FINDS A PLACE TO SIT AND SOMEPLACE TO WEDGE THE FLAG
<Catzy> ::walks over and sniffs the area, shrugging::
<Barry> ::nods as most notable paths into the main part of their area are officially blocked::
<Kurt> ((Emma? Can you tell where I am? I've set the flag here.))
<Erik> ACTION> MOST OF YOU CAN SEE ERIK HOVERING ABOVE THE TREETOPS, OBSERVING THE ACTION BELOW
<Wanda> ::jumps a little, then frowns:: ((I really don't like this.))
<Pietro> ::nods to his team and then takes off, bobbing and weaving and hiding behind several of the larger trees, and proceeding through the forest, scouting ahead for Emma Frost, or any of the others he might find in the mean time:: ((Come to Pietro Emma... Come to Pietro...))
<Emma> ::Quickly scans Kurt's mind for notable locations.:: {{Yes, I do Kurt.}}
<Catzy> :;stands akwardly next to the shrubs:: catzy bored already.. ::sits down on the ground::
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO ENCOUNTERS SEVERAL LARGE DOWNED LOGS LAID AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE OTHER TEAM'S AREA. THEY SLOW HIM DOWN, FORCING HIM TO STOP AND CLIMB OVER THEM BEFORE HE CAN RUN AGAIN.
<Wanda> ::glances to Kurt:: You're up for the task? ::her eyes shift ahead, watching all abouts::
<Pietro> ::pauses behind one of the logs, peeking over the ledge to get a view of anyone in the area, keeping himself alert::
<Mystique> ::picks her away among the trees careful to keep hidden until finally ducking behind one and emerging wearing the shape of Wolverine::
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO SPIES BARRY A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE BARRY SEES HIS SHOCK OF WHITE HAIR
<Pietro> ::jumps off the back of the logs and darts back into his territory and going around a different area of the perimeter::
<Barry> ::sees him leave and wanders over to guard a different barricade::
<Kurt> ::jogs north for a short time before teleporting to about twenty feet away from the line seperating the team's areas::
<Catzy> ::picks some wildflowers growing near the shrubs::
<Erik> ACTION> CATZY'S EARS PICK UP TINY SQUEAKY NOISES... SOUNDS LIKE A MOUSE!
<Pietro> ::pauses behind a tree, keeping his ears pealed for Kurt's teleportation sounds, and trying to sniff out that smell he recalls from the very first meeting with the boy::
<Emma> :: Darts towards the chalk boundry where she climbs a tree and hides and settles in the branches.:: {{I'm opening a psi-link to people in our team.}}
<Catzy> ::drops the flowers:: ((meeces to pieces)) ::looks around for the source of the sound::
<Mystique> ::hides behind a tree at the perimeter's edge on her side of the playing field and awaits a hapless opponent::
<Wanda> ::shakes her head to herself, and slowly starts forward, keeping a cautious eye on the line itself, as well as looking about her::
<Kurt> ::moves to where he can see across the line to the other side, then 'ports to their side, again about twenty feet away from the line:: ((Here goes nothing..))
<Erik> ACTION> A MOUSE SCURRIES OUT FROM UNDER A LOG, ZIPPING PAST CATZY'S TOES.
<Pietro> ::remains hidden behind one of the larger trees just barely on his side of the line, still keeping eyes peeled for the furry teleporter::
<Catzy> ::transforms into cat form and chases in the direction of the mouse::
<Emma> {{As of now... I don't see anyone at the boarderline. But they're probably hiding.}}
<Emma> {{If everyone can, give me a note where you're at.}}
<Barry> ((still by the flag... saw speedy, but he retreated))
<Trav> :::Keeps a look out for anyone, keeping silent while slipping the rocks between his fingers:::
<Catzy> ::sniffs:: ((there it go!)) ::chases again::
<Kurt> ::starts jogging further into the other team's territory, looking around for any signs of the flag:: ((I am inside and going further in.))
<Mystique> ::spies Kurt and doubles back moving among the trees "towards" her flag in the shape of Wolverine trying to remain hidden but not so hidden as Kurt does not notice her::
<Catzy> ::pounces:: ((mine!))
<Emma> {{Wanda? Mr. Logan?}}
<Pietro> ::starts treading forward into the enemy territory trying to run along the side/length of the log fortress::
<Erik> ACTION> CATZY LOSES THE MOUSE DOWN A HOLE. SHE SEES LOGAN AND KURT GO SNEAKING PAST, TOWARD HER FLAG.
<Wanda> ((I guess I'll give it a shot..)) ::furrows her brow with determination, and begins to carefully move across the line:: ((I'm near the line, Emma.))
<Emma> {{Spotted Pietro, running down the side lines of the territory Barry.}}
<Catzy> ::blinks:: ((mrow?)) ::bounds along in the direction they are going::
<Barry> ((direction headed?))
<Kurt> ::blinks, looking over his shoulder as he jogs:: ...Herr Logan?
<Catzy> ::leaps at Kurt's tail::
<Trav> ((Midnight on the firing line...and here I am...up a tree.)) :::Sighs, then continues to watch the ground below him:::
<Pietro> ::runs at full speed not particularly making any attempts to stop, but instead just scanning the area for any signs of the flag, including the treetops if they went for the same strategy that his team went through::
<Wanda> ((Here's an idea..)) ::looks at a few trees ahead of her, some distance, and focuses, then throwing a pair of hexes at them:: ((Should provide some kind of distraction, if all goes well.))
<Mystique> Kid look out! ::leaps to tackle Kurt from the pouncing Katzee::
<Kurt> !? ::tries to teleport up into a nearby tree at seeing the flash of purple::
<Erik> ACTION> KURT NARROWLY AVOIDS BEING TAGGED BY CATZY OR TACKLED BY 'LOGAN', ALTHOUGH CATZY TUMBLES INTO 'LOGAN' THEN.
<Catzy> ::stares at "Logan":: meow!
<Mystique> ::stands up:: Looks like I'm tagged...Katzee, you have to take me to jail...
<Emma> ::Hears the nosie and turns on the tree, almost slipping from her grip spies 'Logan' and Catzy.:: {{He got caught that easily?}}
<Mystique> Jail... ::mumbles aloud for Kurt's attention::
<Pietro> ::continues running around the permiter of the other team's area, and eventually back to his side of the line after circling the entire perimiter, now targetting anyone in his area of the map for tagging::
<Kurt> ::clings onto the branch above them, staring down at the two:: ((...Ah... It seems so...))
<Catzy> ::sniffs:: ((...)) ::assumes humanoid form:: ok ::tugs on 'his' arm to lead him to jail::
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO SEES NO SIGN OF THE FLAG NEAR THE BARRICADE. IN THE DISTANCE, CLOSER TO KURT/CATZY/MYSTI, A TREE CREAKS WARNINGLY AND A FEW BRANCHES TUMBLE TO THE GROUND.
<Mystique> ::follows along shooting Kurt a brief glance::::
<Emma> ::Eyes narrow, trying to cling onto the branch.:: {{This is so undignifed... Logan, what do you have to say for yourself, getting caught by Katzy!}}
<Wanda> ::moves in the opposite direction, somewhat ducking along through what bushes she can, while she's making speed towards the other line::
<Erik> ACTION> WANDA HEARS A TELLTALE RUSHING NOISE.. PIETRO IS RUSHING IN HER DIRECTION, ALTHOUGH HE HASN'T SEEN HER YET.
<Kurt> ::trails behind them, going by way of tree-branches::
<Catzy> jail ::stops near the shrubs and puts her clothes back on::
<Mystique> Kid got lucky, what can I say? ::mumbles staring narrowly ahead trying to keep her mind focused on her role::
<Pietro> ((...Damn Wanda must have had Kurt hide it somewhere none of us will find...)) ::darts to one side to pause behind a tree trunk, and then peek around for anyone near the borderline:: ((Where is Emma... She must be hiding and coordinating their attack...))
<Wanda> ((That little twerp..)) ::wrinkles her nose, and focuses once more. Having had the most experience of any, dealing with her brother, she starts to aim a hex a good, timed distance ahead of him, still in his direction, and lets it fly:: ((Let's hope this works as well as I hope..Pietro's on his way, Emma! Going to try to take him out now.))
<Erik> ACTION> EMMA SENSES THAT LOGAN HAS NO IDEA WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT, AND IS CERTAINLY NOT CAPTURED.
<Mystique> ::stands in jail glowering at Katzee::
<Kurt> ::starts to climb down from the tree, keeping a wary eye on Catzy, thinking that she might try something::
<Catzy> ((he smell different)) ::stands dilligently::
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO HITS A PATCH OF MUDDY LEAVES AND LOSES TRACTION, GOING INTO A SLIDE
<Emma> {{...Kurt! That's not Logan!}}
<Emma> ::Clings onto that branch, praying she's on the right side in case she slips.::
<Mystique> ::picks up a stick waving it to gain Katzee's attention and then tosses it back towards the way they came::
<Kurt> ::...his eyes widen at hearing Emma's message, and he tries to teleport back to where he first noticed 'Logan'::
<Pietro> ((woooaaaahh!! )) ::slides through the mud on one foot, eventually coming to a fall onto his ass::
<Catzy> why throw stick? catzy not ugly dogface
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO CAN'T QUITE STOP IN TIME, AND WINDS UP SITTING IN THE SMALL CREEK. IT'S COLD. CATZY AND 'LOGAN' BOTH GET A WHIFF OF KURT'S BRIMSTONE AS HE TELEPORTS AWAY.
<Catzy> stinky.. ::steps away from 'Logan'::
<Mystique> ::growls:: ((Dumb cat...)) ::transforms into Kurt and dashes off into the foilage::
<Catzy> :;stands there, not sure what just happened:: ...
<Pietro> ((Grrrr....)) ::shivvers slightly before trying to make his way back to his feet and climb out of the damned creek:: ((...Wait a second... This must be Wanda's doing!)) ::narrows his eyes scanning around the area:: ((Where are you Wanda... You can tell your big brother...))
<Kurt> ::now starts jogging again, going a bit faster than before, this time roughly south-west-west:: ((Ach, figures...! Can you keep tabs on Raven?))
<Wanda> ::smirks faintly, and picks up her speed as she continues ahead:: ((He's down, Emma..temporarily. I'm going to move on ahead, if possible.)) ::glances over her shoulder suspiciously, and then resumes her rather hasty advance::
<Catzy> ::chases after "Kurt":: catzy catch you!
<Emma> ::Tries to right herself up.:: ((Mother would of had a fit... hell, I should be having a fit.))
<Mystique> ::crawls around the bases of the trees keeping an eye out for a certain easy to spot white dressed woman:: ((Where is Emma?))
<Emma> {{I'll try...}}
<Erik> ACTION> TRAVIS HEARS FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING.. WANDA ISN'T FAR AWAY
<Catzy> ::stops, glancing around:: ((which way bluefur go?))
<Trav> :::Narrows his eyes, then prepares a stone to "fire" off::: ((So, who's our first contestant?))
<Kurt> ((Danke.)) ::glances towards the sound of Catzy's voice, then starts moving more towards the west, not trusting the footing here enough to run::
<Pietro> ::tries dusting himself off before taking back off through his territory, towards where the jail is, to see if Mystique has captured anyone::
<Erik> ACTION> EMMA SEES 'KURT' PURSUED BY CATZY, JUST THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CREEK. HER BRANCH IS STARTING TO FEEL QUITE UNSTEADY.
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO FINDS NO CAPTURED PEOPLE
<Catzy> ::walks towards a movement in the distance::
<Wanda> ::stops in mid-stride, and slowly lowers herself to the ground. She then moves her hands, pointing to the west of her, and pauses:: ((Even the most minor use is taking it's toll on me..but I have to focus.))
<Pietro> ...((Hmm... I hope none of us have been captured...)) ::takes off towards his flag to check up on Trav::
<Emma> Oh shit... ::Looks how far down from the ground she's at.::
<Catzy> ::grabs at what looks like a tail or vine::
<Wanda> ::fires off a hex, directed at the trunk of a tree a little distance off to the west, and takes a silent breath::
<Erik> ACTION> KURT SEES WANDA LIE LOW TO THE GROUND. IS SOMETHING RUSTLING IN THE BRANCHES ABOVE HER? PIETRO SEES WANDA A MOMENT LATER.
<Erik> ACTION> A TREE NOT FAR FROM TRAVIS SUDDENLY STARTS DROPPING ITS LEAVES AT A PHENOMENAL RATE, LEAVING A SMALL CARPET OF CRUNCHY DRIED LEAVES ON THE GROUND AROUND IT
<Erik> ACTION> MYSTI HEARS EMMA'S EXCLAMATION
<Mystique> ::ducks into a thick of greenery and waits for Katzee to catch up to her::
<Pietro> ((..I have you now Wanda..)) ::darts forward reaching out to wanda, when getting close enough:: Ah Hah!
<Kurt> ::blinks, moving to climb up a tree right next to him:: ((Emma, tell Wanda that there's someone in the tree she's standing by!))
<Trav> :::Eyes widen as he watches the tree suddenly go bald::: ((Mother of God...))
<Emma> {{Wanda, look out!}}
<Erik> ACTION> WANDA IS TAGGED BY PIETRO, TOO LATE. AREN'T BROTHERS ANNOYING?
<Emma> {{Kurt, she got tagged.}}
<Catzy> ::runs ahead trying to find the bluefurry guy::
<Wanda> ::jumps back at the voice..gets tagged, and simply glares at him:: I should've known it would've been you.. ::smacks him upside the head:: Now help me up.
<Pietro> ::grins feeling completely triumphant and proud:: Aw, you looked so cute trying to pick the flowers off the ground ::smiles and helps her up to her feet::
<Erik> ACTION> CATZY CROSSES THE BOUNDARY. WANDA NOTES THAT AT LEAST PIETRO IS LOOKING SOMEWHAT WORSE FOR HIS ENCOUNTER WITH THE CREEK.
<Kurt> ((Ach, great...)) ::warily looks down towards Wanda and Pietro, slinking back into the cover of the leaves before looking towards the other tree in an effort to see who's up there::
<Erik> ACTION> KURT GETS A GLIMPSE OF TRAVIS HIDING AMONGST THE BRANCHES.
<Wanda> Oh hush. Nice mud there. ::gestures at him:: ((I can't believe this.)) ::her expression sours somewhat::
<Pietro> ::Starts escorting his sister to the makeshift prison::
<Barry> ::keeps an eye out for movement still::
<Mystique> ::hidden among the leaves, transforms into Pietro and then emerges spying Emma among the trees::
<Catzy> ::looks at the line on the ground:: ((catzy get flag now)) :;shifts to cat again and hops into the trees, hopping branches::
<Erik> ACTION> BARRY SEES CATZY BOUNDING UP INTO THE TREE LIMBS.
<Pietro> ::smirks:: And somehow I think this mud has something to do with you dear sister... ::glances around the area after having taken wanda to the prison::
<Trav> :::Keeps an open eye, noticing alot of movement on the ground::: ((What're these lunatics doing down there?))
<Emma> {{Kurt's coming for you, Wanda. And damn... I just got spotted.}} ::Glances about the area of the boundries.::
<Mystique> ::creeps low and towards Emma's tree::
<Barry> ::gets ready for a jump so, that at the right moment, he can get the surprise and catch her::
<Kurt> ((Hmph. Now what is my roommate doing up there?..)) ::starts moving towards Travis' tree by way of tree branches, depending on his clinging ability, hoping to be able to sneak up on him (relatively speaking)::
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO FINDS NO SIGN OF CATZY ANYWHERE NEAR THE PRISON. NO ONE'S THERE TO GUARD IT.
<Wanda> I don't know what you're talking about.. ((Try to hide yourself with your powers, Emma..or knock them out.. Whatever you need to do to win.)) ::crosses her arms::
<Catzy> ::sniffs the air, hopping to another tree, and another, and so on::
<Erik> ACTION> CATZY HITS A BRANCH THAT ISN'T QUITE STEADY ENOUGH, AND TUMBLES TO THE GROUND, LANDING IN A SPRINGY BUSH.
<Pietro> ...((Where in blazes did Catzy go?!?)) ::snorts and decides he will stay and guard for the time being::
<Emma> {{Yep, by your brother too, no less.}} ::Smirks and makes an atempt to find a sturdy branch.:: <<How tall are the trees?>>
<Erik> ACTION> BARRY IS ABOUT 30 FEET BEHIND CATZY
<Catzy> ::falls into the shrubs:: mrow!
<Barry> ::dives to catch Catzy before she regains self awareness::
<Catzy> ::tries to claw her way out of the bush::
<Mystique> ::grins staring up at Emma up in the tree:: We can do this the hard or easy way...
<Kurt> ::takes a breath, then tries to teleport to a branch above Travis, afterwards lashing out with a kick at Travis' shoulder::
<Emma> Oh Petey, you wouldn't do that to little old me? ::Smirks down with a wink.:: <<Mysti's still in Pietro's form, right?>>
<Catzy> ::ears fold back, hearing something getting too close:: ((out out out out)) ::tries to get away::
<Erik> ACTION> TRAVIS SMELLS A BRIMSTONE STENCH A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE A RATHER SOLID KICK CONNECTS WITH HIS SHOULDER AND KNOCKS HIM OFF HIS BRANCH
<Barry> ::is still in the diving manouver to catch Catzy::
<Wanda> ((Pietro just now escorted me to jail, Emma..)) ::wrinkles her nose::
<Mystique> Hard it is. ::transforms into Wolverine, popping his claws from both hands and snarling savagely up at his prey caught in the tree:: ((Lets see how well you function with a little motivational fear)) ::starts climbing the tree after her with a dangerous look to her eye::
<Trav> Ahh!! :::Loses grip on his branch, then goes falling towards the ground, making a grab for another branch:::
<Pietro> ::eyes idly wander towards Trav's tree, wondering when the heck the tree got so bare... and then seeing Travis tumbling downward:: ((Damnit!)) ::dashes towards the tree to catch Trav::
<Emma> {{Oh my god... I just flirted with Raven.}}
<Erik> ACTION> TRAVIS CATCHES HIMSELF, AND PIETRO SEES KURT IN THE BRANCHES ABOVE, NOT FAR FROM THE FLAG, ALTHOUGH KURT DOESN'T SEEM TO SEE IT, SINCE IT'S WEDGED AROUND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRUNK
<Emma> ::Sighs and looks to the ground before taking a daring drop from out of the trees.::
<Trav> :::Grunts in pain from the sudden jerk of his shoulder, then begins pulling himself back up the tree::: That...hurt...like...hell!
<Erik> ACTION> BARRY CRASHES DOWN NEARLY ON TOP OF CATZY AND GETS SCRATCHED FOR HIS EFFORT, NOT THAT IT BREAKS THE SKIN... SHE'S TAGGED
<Pietro> ::looks up:: Travis! Kurt is right there, can you reach him? ::idly ponders if he'd be able to make some sort of running leap up from branch to branch::
<Mystique> ::drops along side Emma ready to grab her at a moment's notice:: I got a pair of claws eager to taste your tender flesh, darlin
<Pietro> ::looks around for rocks on the ground before hurling them in Kurt's direction::
<Trav> I'm trying! :::Tries to haul himself up enough to tag Kurt:::
<Kurt> ::smirks down at Travis, then blinks at hearing Pietro:: ((Ach, not this time!)) ::'ports to another tree about ten feet away::
<Barry> ::picks up Catzy:: gotcha
<Emma> ::Slowly backs away trying to get to her feet.::
<Emma> ::Tries to quickly scan Mysti/Logan's mind for the location of the flag.::
<Wanda> ((I guess Logan's so damn good that he doesn't have to lend us a hand. Figures, he must still be upset.)) ::shakes her head, mulling over her thoughts with a tempered mental tone::
<Erik> ACTION> EMMA LANDS WITHOUT INJURY, BUT MYSTIQUE IS A COUPLE FEET AWAY, WITHIN STRIKING RANGE SHOULD SHE REACH OUT QUICKLY ENOUGH
<Mystique> ::lunges for Emma::
<Catzy> ::hisses and claws at air::
<Emma> ::Tries to dodge.::
<Trav> :::Pulls himself back up on a branch, then groans as he tests his shoulder to make sure it's okay:::
<Pietro> Trav, looks like your cover has been blown... at least now you should be able to get a better view of any of their attackers.. Keep your eyes peeled for Kurt. ::Speaking up towards trav in the tree, and then going back towards Wanda at the prison::
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO'S ROCKS WHIZ PAST KURT A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE KURT PORTS AWAY
<Emma> ::Tries to jerk at Mystique's mind enough so she misses the blow.::
<Barry> ::brings Catzy over to the jail and puts her down:: now you have to be freed by your teammate ::wanders back to his starting location::
<Trav> :::Whimpers in pain, then clears his throat::: Of course. I'll try to get up to a higher branch.
<Kurt> ::clings onto the branch he ended up on, taking a moment to catch his breath:: ((Far too close...)) ::glances towards the direction of Pietro and Travis and climbs up onto a branch above him::
<Erik> ACTION> WITH THE RATHER FEARSOME LOOK OF LOGAN THAT MYSTIQUE CURRENTLY HAS, EMMA DOESN'T FIND IT HARD TO SUMMON THE ENERGY TO LASH OUT. UNFORTUNATELY, IT DOES LITTLE MORE THAN GIVE MYSTIQUE A MILD HEADACHE AND A MOMENT OF VERTIGO BEFORE SHE TAGS EMMA.
<Emma> ::Sighs.::
<Wanda> ::glances up to her observant father, eyeing him for moments::
<Emma> ::Atempts to scan Mystique's mind where the location of the flag is yet again.::
<Mystique> Unfortunately my dear...you owe me an aspirin for that stunt... ::transforms into Emma and leads her along towards jail::
<Pietro> ::scans the trees for Kurt, keeping a handy rock in hand:: ((Comeon Kurt, where are ya..)) ::narrows his eyes looking for contrast of blue in the foliage::
<Erik> ACTION> EMMA CAN ONLY SENSE THAT THE OTHER TEAM DISCUSSED PUTTING THE OTHER FLAG IN A TREE. MYSTI DIDN'T SEE WHERE IT WAS PLACED.
<Emma> Remind me again when we get back inside. ::Sighs.::
<Pietro> ::glances forward at the approaching...:: ((...Two Emmas? Oh! Ms. Darkholme managed to capture her!)) ::Grins widely:: Looks like your war correspondant is now captured too... Now why not be a good sister and tell me where you hid your flag? ::offers Wanda a wink::
<Barry> ((what is happening on the front? I caught the catish one...))
<Kurt> ::jumps to another tree next to the one he's on, then another, now going more north::
<Wanda> ::gaze lingers from her father to her brother, at his cocky tone, she forces a disappointed sigh:: Yeah, you really want to know..Don't you?
<Mystique> ::prods Emma forward into jail:: Is isn't too safe to keep her here.
<Catzy> ::curls up in a ball and takes a nap, bored with the game::
<Emma> {{Kurt, Barry, me and Wanda are captured. I'm going to try and find out where the flag is so stay put for now.}}
<Pietro> ...Not really... We'll find it soon enough.. ::smiles and then pats Emma on the back:: Hello Emma... Wonderful job Ms. Darkholme... ::turns back to mystique:: ...I don't know where Catzy went... She was supposed to be guarding the prison, but there was no one here when I returned
<Mystique> We need someone to go offensive...we have not heard from Remy in a while and I don't even know where Katzee is.
<Kurt> ::stops, clinging onto a tree trunk:: ((Great! If Pierto and Travis are near here, where are the others in their team?))
<Wanda> Heh, suit yourself. ::sideways glance to Emma:: ((I suppose possession is out of your forte, Miss Frost? I just had a devious idea. That'll fix that little snotrag.))
<Pietro> Do you want to remain here then? I can make my way into there camp quicker than you can.. You can guard these two ::points to emma and wanda::
<Mystique> I suppose.
<Catzy> ::opens one eye:: ((no one here...))
<Emma> {{Pietro is about to head for the flag. Kurt, go and protect the flag with Barry!}}
<Mystique> ::transforms into Wolverine and stands in the middle of jail with Wanda and Emma::
<Catzy> ::looks for the pretty blue flag::
<Erik> ACTION> CATZY CAN'T SEE IT FROM WHERE SHE IS.
<Wanda> Wow, Raven..You've seen more action as Logan than he has done for our team, period. Looks like you're going to win, hm?
<Mystique> ((Considering how unfairly balanaced these teams are, its amazing we've holding our own.)) ::crosses arms::
<Pietro> ::nods:: Emma will likely have already warned the others... So I'll see what I can do... ::takes off towards the edge of his border, atop the logs taking a look over them for scouting purposes::
<Mystique> ::shoots Wanda an unresponsive glance::
<Catzy> ::meows loudly::
<Kurt> ::blinks:: ((What can we possibly do against Pietro?)) ::jumps down from the tree, starting to walk back towards the line::
<Barry> ::keeps an eye out for anyone coming towards him::
<Erik> ACTION> BARRY REALIZES A FIGURE IS HEADING TOWARD THE LINE FROM HIS SIDE OF TERRITORY. IT LOOKS LIKE REMY, CLUTCHING A BLUE FLAG AND HIGHTAILING IT FOR THE LINE.
<Wanda> ((Don't give up Kurt..)) ::chuckles faintly, looking towards Emma again. She then brushes her hair free of the ponytail, and turns to the terrain again:: ((Ugh.))
<Barry> ::runs towards him and attemps to jump and grab him::
<Pietro> ;:turns to see what the sound is behind him, and hopefully<?> spots kurt, making a b-line towards him to try for the tag::
<Erik> ACTION> REMY JUMPS BACKWARDS, TRYING TO EVADE BARRY'S LUNGE, AND STUMBLES OVER A LOG. HE LANDS HARD, AND THE FLAG ROLLS OUT OF HIS GRASP... GLOWING SLIGHTLY.
<Kurt> ::thinking a bit sarcastically:: ((Don't give up? That is supposed to help me?)) ::starts jogging towards the line now, crossing it once he gets there::
<Barry> ::quickly gets up and tags remy, not knowing the flag is glowing::
<Erik> ACTION> THE FLAG EXPLODES, KNOCKING REMY AND BARRY BOTH OFF THEIR FEET, ALTHOUGH NEITHER IS INJURED. THE EXPLOSION IS AUDIBLE THROUGHOUT THE PLAYING FIELD, AND REMY STANDS BACK UP, LOOKING ABASHED AND BRUSHING DIRT OFF HIS CLOTHES.
<Barry> ::stands up and blinks a few times:: how do we play a game without a flag?
<Erik> ACTION> THE BELL TOLLS AGAIN, SIGNALING THE END OF THE GAME
<Kurt> ::gives a start, looking towards the sound of the explosion:: Was ist das!?...
<Pietro> ::looks up after hearing the bell:: ((...Oh no! Don't tell me they got our flag!))
<Trav> :::Grabs his team's flag, making his way slowly down to the ground::: ((This is gonna hurt for awhile.))
<Erik> ::lands near the majority of the others, near the 'jail':: It would seem the other flag suffered an unfortunate accident. ::faintly wry look::
<Wanda> ::frowns:: ((That wasn't supposed to happen, I bet.)) Indeed.
<Pietro> ::turns and walks over towards his team's jail and his father:: ...What happened?
<Barry> ::heads towards the exit of the woods::
<Kurt> ::moves back towards the tennis courts, walking right alongside the line::
<Erik> Perhaps you will be able to resolve this game another time... but not today. ::starts toward the edge of the trees::

********EPILOGUE*********
<Erik> SCENE> AN OLD-FASHIONED PARLOR. A PALE-SKINNED, DARK HAIRED MAN SITS QUIETLY, DRINKING TEA AND MAKING NOTATIONS ON A PRINTOUT. THE REDDISH DIAMOND ON HIS FOREHEAD IS BARELY VISIBLE.
<Erik> ACTION> HEAVY FOOTSTEPS OUTSIDE ARE FOLLOWED BY A HEAVY CRASH, AS THE DOOR AT THE FAR END OF THE ROOM FLINGS OPEN. A MASSIVE BLOND MAN STALKS INTO THE ROOM, SNARLING. HIS COSTUME IS TORN AND RAGGED, STAINED WITH DIRT AND BLOOD.
<Erik> ACTION> THE PALE MAN LOOKS UP, WORDLESSLY, MERELY RAISING ONE EYEBROW. SABRETOOTH'S SNARLING QUIETS A BIT, ALTHOUGH HIS EXPRESSION REMAINS SOUR.
<Erik> <Essex> I am disappointed, Victor. Your record seemed so promising.
<Erik> <Creed> ::claws flex at his sides:: There were… complications.
<Erik> <Essex> I am not interested in excuses. I expected a certain… level of performance from you, and my expectations have not been met.
<Erik> <Creed> ::twitches, baring his teeth slightly:: They took out Frank an' that little nutjob of yours, awful easy.
<Erik> ACTION> ESSEX JUST STARES AT CREED, COOLLY. SABRETOOTH IS THE FIRST TO LOOK AWAY, EYES NARROWING.
<Erik> <Creed> They'll let down their guard, sooner or later. Just let me catch 'em away from that mounta-
<Erik> ACTION> ESSEX RAISES A HAND SLIGHTLY, FOR SILENCE, AND CREED, SURPRISINGLY, COMPLIES.
<Erik> <Essex> You will do no such thing, until I expressly tell you otherwise. An… associate of mine has expressed interest in you, although I suspect he is no more pleased by your recent failure than I. You are to meet with him, soon. Be prepared.
******END EPILOGUE******

*********SIM END*********