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[Beks]

Nah, you got it, Rat Lady. ;)

Ok guys, here's the back story for Cantooplia: She is the oldest and wisest of all the priestesses. She is supposedly connected directly to the Goddess's spirit. She isn't able to walk around anymore, so she was given a special section of the temple to meditate. She's real nice...when she's herself. Other times its hard to get her talking. But once she sees me, I hope she'll open up. She's the one who gave me the name Tunia, ya know. She liked me. ^_^

*we come to a doorway covered by deep purple silk curtains*

Here we go... *parts the curtains*

[Kaytron]

*holds breath in expectation*

^Kaytron^ :ph43r:

[Macey]

*acts normal* ;)

[Beks]

*after what seems like forever, I part the curtains into the darkened chamber. Candles of different shades of purple burn brightly in a kind of walkway towards a plush pile of scarlet floor pillows. Sittiing in the middle sits an elderly woman, dressed robes of pure white. She is in deep meditation*

*sits cross-legged on a pillow in front of her, motioning the others to do the same*

*whispers* It's electric...

CANTOOPLIA: *after a pause, she smiles and says slowly* Boogy woogy woogy... *she opens her eyes, which are seemingly blind* My dear Tunia. You have returned to me. Have you decided to join the order?

Actually, my lady, I have come, or actually WE have come to ask for wisdom in our current Neutron Knight mission. Um....what can you tell us about the Chest of Calamitous?

CANTOOPLIA: *gasps* Why would you want to know about such a horrible instument of evil?

Well, the evil overlord, Eustace Strych, is planning to use it for evil. But in order to do that, he'd need the help of either Calamitous' apprentence, or a direct desendent of his. *indicates Spike* We've already fouled his plan to try and take the Chest and my friend.

She specifically wants to know if the force within the chest might be used for justice if opened by a Neutron Knight.

CANTOOPLIA: *gestured towards Spike* Come here, my child.

[CraazyOne]

*draws a deep breath and kneels before Cantooplia*

My lady, I understand how dangerous Calamitous's chest is...but as a descendant of his apprentice, I feel personally responsible for what those men did. I want to do whatever I can to redeem myself. If there is ANY way I can undo what my family did, I'm willing to do it. I don't want to throw out a chance to change things. I understand that it may be hard to trust me to not fall into the same ways my grandfather did, but I swear I come with the sincerest heart. Please, my lady, tell me what I can do.






~Rachel~

[RocksmySocks]

*holds breath*

*Ratty pokes her nose out from the jacket pocket she tucked herself in, curiously*

[Beks]

CANTOOPLIA: *puts a wrinkled hand on Spike's bowed head as her milk white eyes stared up to the sky* My dear child, I am truly grateful that you have graced me with your presence. The winds themselves have fortold of your coming. "The one with heart will vanquish the evil before it" they said. I sense great power in your soul, a good place to hold power indeed. *she smiles, lowering her eyes to Spike* If anyone is able to use the Chest for good, I believe it you, my child.

*she shudders suddenly, closing her eyes. The hand on Spike's head tightens on her skull slightly*

CANTOOPLIA: *takes a deep raspy breath, and speaks in a new, deep, feminine voice, speaking all very fast and with little breath* Now know, child, the evil you must use for good. See it in your mind and in your heart and in your soul. My wisdom and grace go with you.

*she shudders again, and flutters her blind eyes open. She takes her hand off Spike's head and replaces it back into her sleeve*

CANTOOPLIA: *smiles* Well, my child, do you feel you know what to do now?


ME: *long decresending whistle* Man Spike, even I haven't had direct contact with the Goddess herself. How do you feel?

[CraazyOne]

*leans back on my heels and gasps for breath*

Power? *staggers awkwardly to stand before Cantooplia and bow* If there truly is any power within me, I promise to use it for good. It is I, my lady, who should be thanking you.

*half-smiles at Writer Woman* I feel...I feel stronger... *winks*

And...I need to see the Chest. We need all the Knights and the queen to meet immediately. I'm going to need your help.




~Rachel~

[Beks]

Then it's settled! Let's get back to the castle! *gets up from cushion and bows to Cantooplia* Thank you, my lady. It was a pleasure seeing you again.

CANTOOPLIA: And I you, my dear Tunia. We will meet again. I have seen it. *winks at me and then goes back into meditation*

ME: Ok NKs, let's move out! I'm calling an emergency meeting! *takes out a small circular device with a large red button* Hehe, I borrowed Red Storm's teleportation button.....hehe *blushes* It'll take us all back to the castle in a split second: 0.838473 of a second to be percise. ^_^

*presses button, and suddenly we're standing on the green beside the castle*

Let's go! I will call for the queen!


((after her finals are over.... :wacko: ))

[CraazyOne]

((after her finals are over.... :wacko: ))

(( :lol: She just has some queenly business to attend to...for days... :blink: )






~Rachel~

[Beks]

*goes and sits at the big NKs meeting table* Ok, so while we wait for our Queen to appear, let's discuss strategy.

*looks over at Spike*

What's the plan?

[~~Megan~~]

*stumbles in* Grr... I've never gotten that teleportation thing right...
So what's next?




:ph43r:

[Beks]

We're waiting for queen, and discussing strategy with the help of Spike's new found wisdom....*glances at Spike*

[~~Megan~~]

Ohhhhhhhh.... *slumps in a seat and then straightens and looks all solemn and important and stuff and starts humming JN theme song*




:ph43r:

[Macey]

*waits impatiently*

Twitch...twitch. XD

[Kaytron]

*plays w/ tennis ball*

bouncy, bouncy, bouncy...

^Kaytron^ :ph43r:

[CraazyOne]

*leans forward and takes a deep breath*

I'm sorry for dazing off, guys. I feel like I have far too much information right now, all flying about in my head. They're like...birds ramming into a glass window and dropping to the ground, too dazed to move... *laughs feebly into the silence before clearing throat awkwardly*

Err...well. *takes a tentative step toward the Chest*

First off, we need some volunteers to stand guard when we open this Chest. Eustace has to be about to wet himself knowing the Chest is with me. You know we can't take any risks.

Secondly, Lady Cantooplia gave me a vision...and I think there's only one place I can open this Chest...



~Rachel~

[RocksmySocks]

I agree, Spike.

*moves to join Spike near the Chest*

Let's be sure to - RATTY!

*Ratty leaps forward, jumping onto the Chest, then turns around to hiss at Spike*

Ratty, no! It's okay! She's not going to let it do anything bad! C'mon girl, come here.

*Ratty refuses to budge*

Oh geez...I'm so sorry about this. I've never seen her act like this before.

[curiochibi]

*stumbles into the NK meeting room carrying a scroll stained with pink*

Oh, sorry. I was looking for the library. Didn't mean to interrupt.

*closes door with an echoing slam*

=Shok=

[Beks]

Hm....interesting....*looks from Ratty to Spike, and to the slammed door*

Well then, *shakes head slightly to shake off thought* I agree that we need guards at every corner. Red Storm and I can personally see to it.

Now, where is this place you need to go?