A Trap (Open)

[Genesis]

A figure could been seen flying quickly through the forest. A trail of white feathers followed it. Behind the figure was a Tarantula and a swarm of hornets. They had been following the figure all day. They hadn't damaged it yet but it was odd. The figure flew out of the trees and into the sky. The light shined down upon its angelic figure. It was Genesis. His large white wing slowly flapped, allowing him to hover in the air. His green hair whipped around in the wind. His eyes green eyes looked down at the monster.

The Tarantula began to fire at him with both lasers and the hornets were flying towards him. Genesis held out his right hand. The handle of his sword appeared in his hand. Then slowly, the blood red blade began to slowly solidify. Genesis dived down toward the hornets while dodging the lasers. One by one, Genesis would slice through the hornets. Each one exploding and then vanishing. Once they were all gone, he set his sight on the Tarantula.

He placed his hand on his sword as it began to glow. Genesis swung both arms to each side as five sword made of energy formed. They began to spin around in a circle in front of Genesis. He swung his sword in front of him and pointed at the Taratula. They quickly jolted through the air and slammed into the eye of the monster. It fell back and exploded.

It was over or was it? Two megatanks appeared on each side of Genesis. He quickly looked at both sides and jolted forward out of the aim of the tanks. It had seemed that Xana was trying to lure him somewhere.

[kristopher]

My amethyst eyes saw the angelic figure on the skyline through the trees. It was... Strange, it may have been the figure I was dreading and itching to see here once more. Yet it did not seem to be the same figure unless he had grown his hair and gained another Lyoko ability while I wasn’t looking. As well as the fact his uniform was unforgettable. It simply could not be the same person.

But if it was not Haxx, then who was it? Standing from my knelt position my long silver hair was pushed over my open shoulder, my Lyoko uniform was quite strange in the places it chose to cover and where it did not... But that also worked to my advantage. Looking down, with my long fringe hiding my purple eyes for a moment, flames moulded into my own set of angelic wings. But mine were made of the fire I controlled.

Taking to the virtual sky; using the Forest sectors tall trees for cover I watched the battle between Xana and the angel swordsman commence. As it did, the new figure on Lyoko demonstrated acceptable fighting skills considering hornets were one of my pet hates of Lyoko. They had a habit of manovouring away from my weapon as well.

Taking the upfront route was defiantly not my usual ‘style’ but watching from close by I saw the second Megatank of Xana’s arsenal after the unknown warrior I could not help but take action. Pushing off the tree that I was using as defence, with a gloved hand my blazing wings showed in their entire colour. I landed on top of the Megatank. My momentum pushing it forward, it’s laser indenting the ground below and causing it to crack. Jumping to the ground I turned around swiftly, throwing a unfocused line of fire into the symbol of its alliance. Before turning my amethyst eyes back to the other angelic figure close by. Waiting.

[Genesis]

Genesis heard the sounds of attacks. He stopped in midair and turned to see what was going on. His greens spotted someone fighting the tanks. The guy had long grey hair and was dressed in a weird outfit. Well, everyone here in Lyoko dressed weirdly. The other Megatank turned an faced the other fighter. As its shell opened and was about to fire, Genesis dashed towards it. Thanks to his wing, he could dash faster then ever. Genesis threw his sword and it stabbed right into its eye. The tank exploded like the other monsters that were killed.

His sword was sent flying into the air. Genesis jumped up and grabbed his sword in midair. He hovered in the air and looked down at the guy through his mask. Genesis didn't like talking to others. Genesis turned and began to fly back in the direction he was heading in before he notice the guy. He had a feeling that that guy would follow him. Xana wanted him to go that way and Genesis wanted to know why.

[kristopher]

Pivoting round my amethyst eyes watched this new figure as he hesitantly hovered above with his wings spread. Amazing how close his winged abilities were to my own... His blade, speed and strength were a force to be reckoned with. Interested in his next destination I spread my wings of blazing glory once more. Following him into the virtual sky as the debris of the Megatanks disappeared into thin air. My silver hair partially covering the blue markings on my face, its’ shade of blue standing out even on the sky itself, I watched the new warrior.

Hesitating for a moment as I took the choice of if I should follow or leave him to it, my inquisitiveness got the better of me. My flaming wings fully extended I kept my distance, but followed none the less.

<<Apologies for the late post. Writers block is a horrible, horrible thing.>>

[Genesis]

Genesis flew as fast as he could and zigzagged through the trees. More hornets were attacking from the front but Genesis killed them with the quickness of his sword and magic. It was strange, Genesis knew something was going to happen if he continued this path but he did it anyway. Just the thought of killing Xana's monsters made him feel as if he was doing the right thing for Lyoko. Genesis had noticed the guy had followed him but he didn't care as long as he didn't try anything to get in his way. Soon, Genesis was at a tower in the forest area. Everything was normal, no monsters in sight and very quiet. He knew it was too quiet and then landed on the ground softly.

Then from behind him, two more Tarantulas as appeared and shot him in the back. He had lost some life points. Then, the Tarantulas turned and began to fire at the other guy. Why damage him and then attack the other guy? It was strange but then a chill ran down his back. When he turned around, he was wrapped up in tentacles. it was a Scyphozoa. Slowly it picked him off the ground and placed three tentacles on his head. one on each temple, and on in the middle of his forehead. Then it began to upload something into him. He couldn't move, not even a muscle. What did Xana want with him?

[Mugen K. I. Kagemaru]

Just then, the tentacles were severed. As Genesis fell, a tendril shot out from nowhere and pierced into the Scyphozoa. Something seemed to be coming out of it, siphoned out through the tendril. Soon, it seemed the last of the stuff was siphoned out, and the tendril was ripped out of the Scyphozoa, destroying it.

"Hmph. That won't be bothering us again."

Someone in orange was standing behind Genesis, a ring returning to his outstretched left hand, coming to rest on the hand's ring finger. Pushing back the bang of hair over his left eye, he looks Genesis over.

"No signs of virus infection," he says. "Looks like I made it just in time. Are you all right?"

[kristopher]

I hovered in the air a while longer than the green haired stranger, my brightly coloured wings of flame keeping me up as I watched on with my deep purple eyes. Questioning exactly what he was doing, even more so that required a tower. All seemed quiet for now, peaceful for a single moment.

Broken already... A single shot hit the new Lyoko warrior square in the back taking both him and me by surprise. Looking on with wide eyes I quickly done a quarter turn to the right, looking down only to see two the Tarantulas using rapid fire lasers in my direction. Darting forward to doge some of the shots I turned to them only to be shot out of the sky.

Hitting the ground I had little if any time to react to the Scyphozoa. My blazing wings dissipated as I made contact with the ground, I forced myself to my feet with a underlining growl. Quickly, I snapped my fingers and as if it were a dog following orders flames arose from the ground swallowing one of the Tarantulas; but not before it let out a crying yelp. The second soon following on, engulfed by the same flames.

Walking past Shadow and offering a hand to Genesis, I still had a noticeable limp; even on Lyoko, though faded, my wounds were still present. Glancing to each in turn: I knew little about Shadow, I only knew of him and I knew almost nothing of Genesis. I finally spoke with confidence I suggested, ”We should get in the tower.”

[Genesis]

Genesis fell to the ground as the Scyphozoa was killed. The guy who was responsible for killing it was standing next to him. He said that there wasn't anything wrong with him but, unknown to them all was a portion of the a virus that wouldn't be able to be detected. Since it was small, it would take some time to fully restore itself.

Genesis slowly stood up. he looked at the to two through his mask. Why would they help him? Genesis didn't care and began to walk into towards the tower. Slowly, he walked inside and looked around. Many screens with data hung all around the walls. In the center of the tower was a walk away in the shape of Xana's symbols. Genesis began to feel light headed and a little dizzy. He thought he was from the attack. He sat down and waited for the others to catch up.

[Mugen K. I. Kagemaru]

The man tilts his head in confusion.

"You all right?" he asks.

[kristopher]

Standing aside to allow Genesis some space, my amethyst eyes carefully watched him stand. Staying close enough to offer a hand if he needed it, but clearly, he could get up on his own. He was just understandably struggling to keep his balance.

As he slowly walked to the tower I carefully tailed him, mainly concerned about his safety with a touch of curiosity stopping me taking my leave. I kept my eyes on his wings, their brilliant white colour was stunning but what was even more so, his ability and speed were similar to my own. The main difference being that my wings dissipate, be it at will or otherwise.

I glanced over my shoulder to Shadow as he questioned Genesis if he was ‘alright’ but I was not as blunt. The Scyphozoa was not a creature to be underestimated. This, in fact, was the first time I had personally seen it. The only other reference to the creature was though a failed solo mission that I personally had not witnessed. All I knew of the situation is that it did not particularly end well, hence my concern with this case.

Entering the tower, I looked down to the platform’s floor that was lit by a symbol of Xana. The turning my attention to who was sat in the middle of the platform. I took a few steps forward and knelt down by his side, keeping enough distance as not give the impression of intimidation.

”Those were some impressive moves out there, you really got the hang of flight quite easily. Though. With all the hassle we haven’t had introductions... I’m Kristopher.” I spoke in a slight British accent. Hoping I could kick up some conversation between us.