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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Sept 6, 2006 4:41:16 GMT -5
"And don't let Charles see you!" Jay added. Star nodded before she and Plan 10 hurried away to begin the search.
Jay and DeeDee started at the play house. There were plenty of people about, a new play had just started and Jay knew it had been received very well. John had already seen it, but that did not mean he would not go to see it again.
"Surely Charles would have checked here," whispered DeeDee as they squeezed themselves through the crowd of people.
"Yes, I think you're right," said Jay, "Let's move on."
Meanwhile, Starfire was approaching the park. A low mist made searching for anyone extremely difficult but Star was not to be dissuaded.
"Plan 10, fly up and scan the area. If John is anywhere near by your scanners are bound to find him."
Plan 10 did as he was told and disappeared up into the mist to commence his scan. Star waited down on the ground. Ten minutes later and she was starting to get a bit worried. If anything had happened to Plan 10 she would be all alone and with the mist closing in on her she would have difficulty finding her way back to Jay and DeeDee.
"Looking for someone?"
The voice behind her made Star jump. She whirled around.
"Who's there?" she said, trying to sound braver than she felt. A cane tapped on the hard ground and a very familiar someone stepped forwards.
"John!" Star cried, "I found you!"
"I believe I am the one who found you."
"That doesn't matter," said Star happily, "The important thing is I found you before Charles did."
"Charles?" John frowned. "King Charles?"
"Yes," said Star, "He's looking for you, didn't you know? He wants to arrest you for something." Star had expected John to look frightened or at least a little concerned but his expression barely changed.
"Aren't you worried?" she asked him, "Jay and DeeDee are looking for you too, and Plan 10, though I don't know where he's got to. You've got to get out of London before..." John waved a hand for silence.
"Where's Jay?" he asked.
"I...I don't know exactly," said Star, "She and DeeDee were going to search the..." The words were quite difficult to say when John was standing in front of her, and Star could feel her face growing red.
"Ah," said John, "Do you think you can find her on your own?"
Star nodded uncertainly.
"What are you going to do?" she asked. John ignored her.
"Tell Jay to go home and wait for me there," he said, "Charles will not find me." And without another word he strode away and was lost to the mist. Star tried to call for him but knew he would not come back.
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Sept 6, 2006 11:53:30 GMT -5
Star stood there for a few seconds before she realised where she was and what she had to do. She had always found John rather charming and handsome and seeing him standing right in front of her was all too much. She marched through the park and across the street, she must find Jay and DeeDee and tell them she'd seen John and that Jay was to go home.
Meanwhile Jay and DeeDee were having no luck. They had searched the smeeper House, they had been pretty embarresed, not only had they seen things that should be kept behind closed doors, they had been mistaken for customers.
"We're never going to find him,". Jay sighed sitting down on a bench. "We may as well give up,".
DeeDee was not listening to Jay, she was looking at a young girl running down the road, out of breath and red in the face.
"I think Star may have found John,". DeeDee smiled.
Star approached them and collapsed on the ground at Jay's feet. "I found John,". She gasped "And he told me to tell you that you are to go home and wait for him,".
Jay stood up suddenly and began marching down the road.
DeeDee who didn't know whether to stay with Star or go after Jay, stood there for a couple of seconds, then began to follow Jay. "Where are you going?" She shouted
"I'm not doing what he says,". Jay turned and looked at DeeDee "I have to find him before Charles does,". She then turned her back on DeeDee and the exhausted Star and began to march down the road once again
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Sept 6, 2006 16:53:58 GMT -5
John knew what he had done, of course. When you hold the King's cousin at sword point you can generally expect retribution of some kind whatever the provocation. The fact that Louis had been dragging Jay's name through the mud would never come into question, you don't threaten royalty, full stop. Only, with John, there were no full stops, only commas, life was one great continuation of excesses. Never content to simply draw the line, John prided himself on crossing it and today he intended on surpassing himself. He knew exactly where to find Louis and this time he was going to finish the job.
It was close to the appointed hour, and he was fast approaching the tavern. There was a group of men in the shadows. His men. John was alone, but that did not bother him. This fight would be one on one if Louis had any honour in that underdeveloped body of his. Yes, there he was now, stepping forwards, sword already in hand.
"Rochester," he said in his irritating, whiny voice of his, "You came. My men did not think you would."
"Then your men truly are as stupid as they look."
Louis raised his eyebrows but John was no longer looking at him. He had noticed something out of the corner of his eye, something that would definitely prove to be an unwelcome distraction if his suspicions were confirmed.
"Still joking moments from death, I wonder, will your precious Jay find that admirable or foolish?" said Louis as he ran the flat of his blade across his arm.
"Ask her yourself," said John with a resigned look over his shoulder. Louis's eyes widened as he too looked and saw that they were no longer alone. Jay stepped forwards, face set.
"What are you doing?" she asked, directing her question to both of them.
"Defending your honour," replied John matter of factly.
"Honour!" Louis scoffed. John's sword was pointed at his throat so fast that the man could only swallow before he got any further. His men all made a move forward but did not dare get close lest their leader be harmed because of it.
"John, stop it!" cried Jay, "You're in enough trouble already, what do you think Charles will do to you if you kill his cousin?!"
"Thank me in secret, scold me in public," said John without breaking eye contact with the little weasel before him.
"I'm serious, John," said Jay, her voice close to breaking, "You can't do this."
"She's right!" cried two more voices. Everyone looked to see DeeDee and Star arrive on the scene, their faces plastered with horror and concern. Star was holding onto DeeDee's arm, neither of them seemed to know what to do.
"I always prefer an audience," purred John. He pulled back his sword, stepped backwards and faced Louis.
"What do you say we finish this?"
Louis, who looked rather shaken, nevertheless nodded and raised his weapon. The two swords seemed to gleam in the dim light.
"He's really going to fight, isn't he?" Star whispered. DeeDee nodded then darted forwards and pulled Jay back out of harms way. All three of them huddled together silently, unable to do anything but watch as John and Louis prepared to fight to the death.
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Sept 6, 2006 16:57:18 GMT -5
"Dude, can't you talk about this please" Star said looking worried she knew she couldn't let this happen someone could get hurt.
"Louis, arm yourself" John said drawing his sword
That is when Star stepped in, she used her alien super strength to pull Louis up high above her head holding him up with one hand. Louis's eyes wide.
"Back off, you are not a nice preson you make other people upset now its over" Star snapped
Louis nodded widly hoping she would put him down. Star looked at Jay.
"Should I put him down" Star asked
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Sept 7, 2006 8:12:27 GMT -5
Jay nodded, she and DeeDee had seen the kick's superpowers before, the others, however, had not.
"Witch!" cried one of Louis' men.
"She will curse us all!" cried another.
Star lowered the unfortunate royal to the ground.
"Interesting technique," said John but he did not look amused, "Now kindly step aside so I can kill him."
"No!" said Star forcefully, "I can't stand here and let someone else get hurt. I'm training to be an Angel, what would CC say?!" Despite the seriousness of the situation both Jay and DeeDee found themselves struggling to contain a smile, their little Star was certainly passionate about getting her wings, a fact John could not fail to notice.
"Fine," he said heavily sheathing his sword, "But next time..."
"There won't be a next time," said Jay quickly, looping her arm through her Johnny's, "Now, let's find that rogue Plan 10 and get home."
DeeDee took hold of Star's arm and forced her away from Louis who was shaking like a leaf. His men gathered around him whispering darkly about the young sorceress.
"Sounds like you made quite an impression," said DeeDee. Star blushed.
"I hope Charles isn't after me too after this!" she said.
"I wouldn't worry," said John from up ahead, "That man couldn't find his own face in a mirror."
Jay rolled her eyes. The sooner they were home the better!
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Sept 7, 2006 11:01:58 GMT -5
When they finally arrived home, all 4 of them collapsed into armchairs. DeeDee breathed heavily, she had a funny feeling that John wasn't finished with Louis, despite what Star did. She looked at him and he met her gaze, he had a look of fury in his eyes however, he gave her strained smile and DeeDee smiled back. She then looked at Jay and Star who were quietly chatting, they hadn't noticed that John seemed distant as though he was planning something else.
John slid across the room to where DeeDee was sitting and gave her a menacing look then knelt down beside her and said in a low voice "I could feel you read my mind, you musn't tell anyone, understand?"
DeeDee could feel herself being drawn in by him and slowly nodded
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Sept 7, 2006 16:38:48 GMT -5
"Has anyone seen Plan 10" Star asked noticing her little friend was not with her.
"I haven't seen him, wasn't he with you?'' Jay asked looking up high around the room
Charlies, you don't think he found him!" DeeDee said looking pale
If Plan 10 was found by Chariles things would get very messy. The thought made Star wanna cry.
"What is a Plan 10?'' John asked
Jay explained Plan 10 was a UFO robot made by Star.
"Where did John go?" Jay asked noticing John had disappeared
"Oh boy" DeeDee said shaking her head.
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Sept 7, 2006 18:04:30 GMT -5
Charles scrutinised the strange object, otherwise known as Plan 10, floating in its newly constructed cage. Every so often coloured lights flashed and the strangest of noises were emitted from it. He had never seen anything like it, and neither had any of his courtiers. "I want to know what this is," he said jerking his cane towards the cage. "But your Majesty, we don't know what it is." "Then find out!" roared Charles before sweeping from the room in the way only a king can. His courtiers were left feeling even more hopeless and despairing than they had in his presence. *** "How could he have just disappeared?" Jay cried despairingly. "Well," said DeeDee delicately, "He has had quite a bit of practise." Star shot DeeDee a short look as Jay's face fell. "You're right," said Jay falling back down into her chair, "Why do I even bother? It's almost as if he wants to get himself killed." "I'm sure he doesn't want that," said Star hastily. "No," agreed DeeDee, adding quietly, "But there is someone else he wants dead." Neither of the other two heard her which was just as well, Jay was already looking very miserable and Star did not appear to know what to do for the best. She wanted very much to stay and help Jay, but Plan 10 was still missing and she could not forget that. She felt like she was being torn in two directions, three if you counted John. She looked beseechingly over at DeeDee. "I think we should go and find Plan 10," DeeDee said and Star flashed her a thank you smile. "You know, Jay, John might not have gone far...perhaps he just needed some air." DeeDee knew she did not sound convincing but she didn't know what else to say. It was hard to believe that neither Jay nor Star had guessed the real reason behind John's abrupt disappearance. "Air?" Jay repeated faintly, "Sure...Listen, maybe you guys should go on without me. I don't think I'm up to another search. Sorry, Star." "It's alright, Jay," said Star giving Jay's shoulder a little squeeze, "As soon as we find Plan 10 we'll come straight back here, ok?" DeeDee bit her lip. She was hoping that they could find John as well as Plan 10 but if they did how would they convince him to come home without Jay there? And what if they were too late? (OOC: This is turning into a bit of an epic, isn't it? ;D You guys are awesome! )
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Sept 7, 2006 21:40:55 GMT -5
"Where could he have gone" Jay said trying to think of where he could have gone.
"Plan 10 has gotten lost before, usually he is hiding near by" Star answered
"Jay and I will try the park, Star take to the air just incase he is just lost" DeeDee said
John appeared suddenly with a glass of wine in his hand. He took a drink.
"Have you found your friend 10 is it yet?'' John asked taking another drink of his wine
" No we have not yet, John snice your here you can go with Jay to the park and DeeDee will come with me" Star said
"Alright" John said finishing his wine
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Sept 8, 2006 11:30:22 GMT -5
DeeDee glanced at John, she couldn't help noticing that he looked rather pleased with himself. She turned away as he looked in her direction.
"Come on then DeeDee,". Star tugged at her arm and DeeDee was forced to look at John. He gave her a small smile which to DeeDee it meant that it was all over. She breathed a sigh relief and gave John and Jay a small wave as her and Star left for the sky.
***
"Have you found out what that thing is?" Charles bellowed as he poined at poor Plan 10 all locked up in it's tiny cage. It made a series of strange noises as it struggeled to break free.
"No we have not,". Bowed a rather tiny looking man, he seemed unafraid of Charles. "We're doing all we can to find out what it is but we're having no such luck,".
Suddenly there was a loud hammering on the door. Charles rolled his eyes and opened it and there standing in front of him was a tall man in a black top hat, he bowed as soon as Charles had opened the door. "I found your cousin in the street..... and he was...... he was dead,".
Charles's eyes widened in fury. "That John Wilmot! He will be exceuted for this!"
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Sept 8, 2006 19:37:52 GMT -5
DeeDee held on to Star's arm so she won't fall. They looked all over the park, DeeDee checked the ground and Star in the air above the tense fog.
"Star!" DeeDee called out
Star flew down to the ground, DeeDee was standing with a woman barely covered with a blanket standing with a man.
"she says she saw Charlies heading off somewhere with a strange looking flying object" DeeDee said
"Yeah, it was a small flat thing it kept making nosie and lighting up" She said giggling as the man kissed her neck.
"did you see where he went" Star asked
"Yeah down there" She said before returning her attention to the man
DeeDee followed Star toward to where the girl pointed.
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Sept 14, 2006 9:24:17 GMT -5
DeeDee and Star were so preoccupied with the thought that Plan 10 was close by that they did not see the guard until they were almost level with him.
"Halt!" he said loudly, "The way is barred to all but friends of the King."
"But we are friends of the King," Star blurted out without thinking. The guard raised an eyebrow.
"Are you now?" he said sceptically, "We'll just see about that." He grabbed DeeDee's arm with one hand and Star's with the other and began marching them towards a tall, impressive looking building. Star and DeeDee didn't even have time to exchange a glance before they were pushed through the doorway only to find themselves face to face with King Charles himself.
"Are these the foreign strangers you have been looking for, your highness?"
Charles's eyes narrowed.
"Yes," he said coldly, "Leave me with them."
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Post by The Rolling Rooster on Sept 14, 2006 16:28:33 GMT -5
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Sept 14, 2006 16:43:29 GMT -5
"I am going to ask you this once where is plan 10" Star yelled her eyes glowing green she was mad. DeeDee looked wide eyed she looked on.
"I have no idea what your talking about" Charlies said looking unmoved by Star's display of force.
"You are a very mean man, now give me back my UFO!" Star said getting very close to going off on him
"Please your highness we are going for a friend of ours have you seen him" DeeDee asked doing her best to stay claim.
"Do not know who you speak of, and I do not like being threatened by the likes of you!'' Charlies yelled
Star slammed her fist on the table it shot up and smashed on the broad into a million pieces. Than she flew right up to Charlies and did what she did to Louis.
"You give me back my friend or you will be sorry" Star said a star bolt dangerously close to his head.
"Give her the creauture now!'' Charlies yelled
Two men appeared caring Plan 10 inside a small cage.
"Plan 10!'' Star said overjoyed to see him
Star unlocked the cage and the small craft came flying out zooming around the room. Star joined him laughing and happy together agian.
"Star, lets go" DeeDee said happy to out of there.
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Sept 15, 2006 14:27:11 GMT -5
Star and DeeDee were so happy to get Plan 10 back. They landed on the ground with a small thud and DeeDee laughed nervously. "That was a strange experience,".
"I know,". Star smiled
The two of them walked back inside John and Jay's house with Plan 10 scurrying along behind them.
"John!" DeeDee yelled at the top of her voice "Jay!" She ran up the stairs two at a time leaving Star and Plan 10 to look downstairs. "Are you home?". She checked all the rooms ustairs, careful to knock before opening incase they were busy or something. She sighed as she closed the door to the last room she had checked and then wandered aimlessly back down the stairs.
"Any luck?" Star asked DeeDee as she sat down on the bottom step
DeeDee shook her head "I hope their ok and i hope John hasn't done anything stupid,".
At that moment John and Jay burst through the door breathless and shaken. Jay's hair was in tangles and John's hat was askew. Jay closed the door and bolted it. She looked at DeeDee and Star and beckoned them to follow her. DeeDee glanced at John, she could tell he was scared. "What happened?" She mouthed.
John looked at her with a look of terror in his eyes "I don't know,".
John and DeeDee followed Star and Jay into the kitchen, where Jay drew out chairs for each of them to sit on, the 4 of them took to their seats and Jay opened her mouth to explain......
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