I8: Day of the Dragon ((Open))

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:31 pm

Aiden was running a simulation flying above sparse clouds as he followed a herd of what looked like water buffalo running through the African plains.

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:41 pm

Aiden also had an audience in the observation deck, munching on jelly ghosts. No, not babies. That'd be silly.

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:53 pm

Aiden closed his wings and dove towards the herd. Right before hitting the herd his wings snapped open taking him into a more controlled dive. He exhaled flame to break up the herd into smaller groups and followed one animal that had become separated from the herd.

The startled looking creature tried to run towards the trees but Aiden landed on top of the creature. Cracking bones could be heard right before Aiden let loose a ground shaking roar of triumph from atop his prey.

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:01 pm

He switched on the mic with the heel of his shoe as he leaned back, clapping.

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:14 pm

Aiden's head turned towards the observation deck.

"Enjoying the show?" Aiden rumbled.

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:28 pm

"Quite. I've never seen a dragon hunting."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:47 pm

"More interesting when I run McManus' hunting simulation," Aiden said, "The prey can actually fight back, but hunting water buffalo is a bit more...relaxing."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:04 pm

"More relaxing than APCs I'm sure."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:11 pm

"APC's armed with machine guns aren't particularly dangerous," Aiden said, "But yes most things are more relaxing then chases through downtown London where we're trying to prevent a future where mutants are gathered into concentration camps."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:19 pm

"I heard something about that mission. Nothing specific, just that it happened."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:22 pm

"What is there to say?" Aiden asked, "We were pulled into the future, we met the mutant resistance, heard their stories. Humans decided mutants were trash to be disposed of. In the end we fought a giant flying sentinel factory before escaping so we could prevent that future from happening."

"It was in some ways the opposite of my own universe."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:55 pm

"Your universe?"

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:05 pm

"The one I am from originally," Aiden said, "I have been a resident of this one for less than a year."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:18 pm

"You poor man..."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:19 pm

"This universe has been good to me," Aiden said, "I have friends, a calling, and am receiving an education. Things could have turned out a great deal worse."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:32 pm

"A brand new start has its perks doesn't it?

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:38 pm

"Quite a few," Aiden said, "Though I certainly miss some things from my prior life: being nobility and having large amounts of money, land, and power where all nice things to have."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:42 pm

"Nice, but empty by themselves," he said knowingly.

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:47 pm

Aiden nodded.

"Much better to have friends you need not worry about trusting once things turn against you," Aiden said, "Better to be helping those in need than to be the iron fist ruling over the downtrodden."

"Power, money, titles, land are as you say are empty. They bring little comfort when the storm comes, and even less satisfaction when you look at what your legacy will be."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:52 pm

"Which is why I came here, to create my own legacy... and helping you lot saved the Princess did feel right somehow..."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:25 pm

"Saving the world does often make you feel quite...fulfilled," Aiden said, "Not really the job for everybody though. You do not go out to save the world for glory or to create your legacy."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:39 pm

"True enough," he admitted, "Honestly I have no idea what I want."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:00 pm

"In this universe the say college is where you are supposed to discover your path," Aiden rumbled, "Much better than my universe where your path is set for you. At least that was the case for the nobility."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:30 pm

"Going off-script is exactly why I'm here. Whether you swim with or against the current, you're whole existence is still defined by the river. So I asked myself... why not climb out?"

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:52 pm

"I'd imagine there are various reasons not to," Aiden said, "The river is comfortable. Even when going against the current it is still there telling you where you are or are not going."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:01 pm

"I want to figure it out by myself, buuut enough about that," he said. "Fancy a hunting partner? I'm a good shot with a rifle... or compound bow, which does seem a tad more fitting somehow."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:07 pm

"You are welcome to join," Aiden said smoke leaking from his mouth.

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:41 pm

"Champion!" he grinned, "I'll be right down."

He entered shortly after. "Computer, one compound... on second thought, arrows are probably less reliable in this situation... computer, one ... Remington 700 XCR with appropriate ammo." The weapon rezzed in.

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:46 pm

Aiden knelt down to allow Guy an easier time getting onto his back.

"When we are hunting we will not always be flying in a straight line similar to when we were flying through London," Aiden said, "Have you fired a weapon while standing on an unstable platform? Because if you miss and hit me I am not above dumping you in the nearest computer generated lake."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:55 pm

"I can't say The Warfield's rifle range had that, no. So... it's good I can swim and this is a simulation," he chuckled as he climbed up.

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:58 pm

"Ride right above the shoulder blades, " Aiden said, "I do not have a saddle, so you will be safest there."

Once Guy was in place Aiden ran forwards beat his wings, and leaped into the sky.

"Computer restart simulation with additional herds of wild animals."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:27 pm

"So... what's our first target?"

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:31 pm

"First we survey the field," Aiden said as he steadily gained altitude and began looking for a suitable target. "You have been hunting before, correct?"

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:42 pm

"I went with my father and some of his friends a couple of times ... as much as you can call what bored rich people call hunting hunting."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:47 pm

"You stood in a field and gossiped like women then," Aiden rumbled, "Due to our high level of mobility, our ability to stay unseen, and the fairly dense populations of game in this simulation we are actively looking for game. We will find sign of a herds passage and follow it back towards the herd. Mundane hunting involves a great deal more waiting depending on the type of game you are pursuing."

Aiden looked down towards the ground several hundred feet below them.

"You can see the trampled grass from the passage of at least one herd. The dust in the distance indicates the herd went more or less eastward towards the largest body of water in the area."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:04 pm

"You can see trampled grass from this far? Impressive."

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:09 pm

"Hundreds of animals traveling together leave a distinct pattern in the grass," Aiden said, "But my eyesight is a great deal better than yours. You are after all only human."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:15 pm

"I'm going to go and pretend that was a compliment," he smirked.

by **Aiden Mitchell** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:19 pm

Aiden chuckled and turned as he followed the herds path through the grass below them. IN the distance the cloud of dust grew denser and Guy would begin to see a large mass of dark brown.

"And what will you from hundreds of feet above the ground, ghost?" Aiden said, "There is our quarry. A mixed herd of water buffalo, zebra, and other animals of the plains."

by **Gaius Montgomery** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:36 pm

Guy scouted out targets with the scoped rifle.

"I've got a zebra in my sights."

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