Elcrone's Post:

Name: Elcrone

Age: 25

Skills: Martial Arts, Sword Fighting, Staff Use, very little Gun use

Background: Elcrone has always been into powerful artifacts. Elcrone had a strong desire to rule the world and bend all to his will. When he discovered that a new Atlantian Artifact known as the Scion, he was estatic. He knew that if he was to obtain this object, all his dreams would come true. But he also learned that a Lara Croft was after it and also a Natla. He also knew that a few others were there also looking for it. Since he had money, he would hire a group of explorers to locate the artifact and then use the powers to overcome the world.

Peru: Part One:

After I had looked over the file for the Scion, I knew that I had found gold. But I also knew that I couldn't do this myself. I needed a team of explorers to help me locate the Scion. I found a file for Fecility Swan, she worked in the NYPD and I knew that she would be a great asset to the team. I also found out that her parents had been invovled in the Scion and after it had been the cause of their deaths, she had tried looking for it, but never found it.

I also found out that Natla had wanted her to look for it and that Natla had hired a Lara Croft. No matter, if only I could get these teo to join me, then they would be rewarded beyond their wildest dreams.

I phoned the NYPD to speak with Fecility, but she had gone out for a break. I told them to have her call me as soon as she got this message.

I then went up to my room, big enough for a gym sized swimming pool, I packed what I needed. I wouldn't have to worry about guns or anything because I would have my own jet to take me to Peru. I also found a Zakk and he agreed to come with me. He said he would meet me there. I gave him the location of where we would meet and he said he would leave in five minutes.

I packed my knives into my boots, put my Kitana into my bag, and put my guns in their holsters. I grabbed my black trench coat from the closet and put it one. This black, sleek, leather trench coat had been with me for as long as I could remember.

I then sat down in front of the TV, waiting for Fecilities call. I then also decided to phone a Chasity. Chasity said that she would meet me in the Gondra Resturante. i told her to be there by mid-afternoon the next day. I then wired money into her account for the plane.

I sat back and watched an episode of Xena, knowing that one day, I would find Xena. I got up and poured myself a brandy and then the phone rang. Hoping it was Fecility, I ran to the phone.

Ms.Croft's Post:

Name: Felicity Swann-Togo

Gender: Female

Abilities: Weapon Handler, and good Martial Arts Skills.

Age: 22

Background: Felicity was orphaned as a child, and was left to the streets by her drug-dealing parents. Her motto has always been 'Fend for yourself'. She was brought up by a homeless martial arts expert. He taught her all she needed to know to defend herself, but he died of flu. Before he died he told Felicity of a legendary artefact called the Scion and his dying wish was that she would look for it. That was 5 years ago, and now she has finally found the entrance to a tomb connected to the Scion. In those 5 years, however, she became a police officer and earned some serious money.

I picked up the phone, "Felicity Swann, NYPD, how can I help?"

"We know about your parent's deaths..." My face became contorted,

"Who is this?!"

"That," The voice was groggy and was obviously being masked by a voice box, "Is not important now. Come to 2nd near the station and we shall tell you all you need to know." The phone went dead. Having a high level of interest was my weakness.

"Steve, I'm going out a sec' for a cig."

"I didn't know you smoked...ok, be back in 10." I smiled and grabbed my coat.

The street I knew so well was worsening with each year. Gum on the floor and occasional bloodsplats. Buildings covered in rot and wallpaper peeled away.

"In here," The voice came from the dark alleyway. I walked in. "Welcome Miss Swann. My name is Rodriguez...Antonio Rodriguez."

"Ok Bond, whatever, just tell me what I'm here for." The man was covered in shadow.

"This," His hand reached out from the shadows and passed me a photograph. On it was a picture of a circular Artefact. Underneath it was the name 'Scion', "This is what killed your parents."

"An Artefact?"

"Which we know you have!! Hand it over Miss Swann!" A gun came from the shadows.

"WHAT? I don't have any idea what you are talking about!" My eyes drifted towards the trigger. The man's finger was tightening around it. A moment before the shoot-point I moved my body towards the man and took a side step left. I grabbed the gun and pressed a button on it's side. The magazine clip fell to the floor, but in the heat of the moment the man hadn't realized. I let go of him and raised my hands. "OK, I give up!"

"Too late," He pulled the trigger, "WHAT?!" His eyes hit the floor where he spotted the clip. Instantly I jump kicked him in the face and hit his nose point-blank. A satisfying crunch came soon after and so did some claps.

"Well done Miss Swann," I spun around.

"Who are you? I've had enough already."

"I'm a contact of Miss Natla...but enough about that. Search her!" Two armed men searched my pockets and then shook their heads at this woman.

"Ok..you don't have it. We've already searched your house and bank so unless you can trust a friend we don't know about I guess you don't have it."

"Have what?!"

"The Scion Miss Swann. Years ago, your parents told a drug-dealer they were in possesion of the so-called Artefact and were killed for the information. They said they had passed it onto you after we promised them some drugs but obviously they were lying...some explorers they were."

"Explorers?"

"Ahh..I've said too much..but we can trade information of course..for a small price. Get us the Scion and get your information." My inner exploring child leapt forward at the opportunity and also for information on my parents.

"Fine...I'll do it..."

"Great! The plane leaves in 2 hours..get packing!"

VonCroyJr.'s Post:

Name: Zak “Worm” Mills

Gender: Male

Abilities: weak agility, decent with computers codes, vast knowledge of mythology and ancient architecture

Age: 19

Background: Zak has always been a fan of ancient mythology, so he naturally wet himself when he heard evidence of something of Atlantian origin, called the Scion. After joining the newly formed team of archaeologists, Zak learned that another set of people had evil intentions for the Scion. However, Zak was relatively calm, since this revealed that the Scion was not ordinary artifact, and that he was in for an adventure. Learning that the legendary Lara Croft would be joining them was the icing on the cake. Zak had to begin searching right away, and was the first one to reach the summit at Peru...

The Peruvian wind was bitterly cold. I knew that I should have invested in a thicker coat. Perhaps, if this 'Scion' thing was truly powerful, even if it existed, my stingy days would be over. However, knowing my idol, Lara Croft, I knew that she would get all the glory anyway. My thoughts lightened as I noticed that the only footsteps crushed into the thick snow were ours. Lara had ran late. Elcrone (what an odd name...) interupted me as he began to speak. "We should have packed explosives." He said coldly (in more ways than one) as he gawked at the massive stone door that overshadowed all of us. I cut him off.

"My God. What wonderful symbols." I said as I peeked above the door with my binoculers. Above the sill of the door were five symbols that I had never seen before, but looked Mayan or possibly Incan. All had stone circles raised from them, barely fit into their holes. They must be buttons. "Explode the frigging door before opening it huh, Elcrone? You're setting up quite an odd personality." I said as I waved upwards at the symbols. "Hush. I don't want a nuesence tailing me this whole journey." He said as he tried to climb some icey rocks up the side of the door. "And i certainly don't want a pyro." I requiped, as he slipped and fell from the rocks.

"Are you alright?" Falicity said, as she cradled Elcrone's bumped head. "Very. However, I wouldn't mind staying like this for...a few more moments." Falicity threw his head off of her knees. In the time everyone else had spent fooling around, Chastity located a rope from the guide's backpack and started her climb towards the leftmost symbol. A rumble shook the summit and I feared that we might descend to our demise from an avalanche. "Don't be such a sissy." Elchrone said, noticing that I was bracing for impact with my hands in front of my face. "Let's get started already." I said, removing my hands from my face. The doors were now wide open and only looming shadows awaited us.

Lara-IWANNABE-Lara's Post:

Name: Chasity Crain

Gender: Female

Abilities: Chasity is a fine gymnist, but has no experience in firearms. She is also a good swimmer.

Age: 17

Backround: Her father died of cancer before she was 3 so it never really bothered her much. Her mom worked in a pharmacy, but is now working as a receptionist in a restaraunt, which means her income is little so Chasity took up the job of dog groomer since she loved animals. When she finished highschool she wants to become a vet.

(How is she connected to all ya'll fine archaeologists? She will meet up with you guys once you start and she will leave her mother and jobs behind. Why? Because she thought her life was too ordinary and she needed to spice it up. She also wants to put her skills to work for other than just competitions. )

"Wait!" I said as I peered into the darkness, "everyone have a weapon?" I asked, "If you do, pull them out and get ready to fight." I said as I said the outlines of four legged creatures, lurking within the confines of the door. I pulled out my pistol and aimed it into the dark passageway.

I held my gun there, the snow swirling around us as the others stood possed, ready for battle. Snow began to cling to our clothes and the snow grew ever deeper. I looked around the entrance to the door, and what I saw made my mind sure. Blood Red eyes could be seen from where I stood. Not knowing what these creatures were, I walked back to the others.

But while I walked backwards, the bump from earlier caused me to lose my balance and I fell over Zakk's pack.

"Sorry!" I said as I clkung both hands to Elcrone's arms as he dangled over the cliff face. As I was helping him up, defening pops rang out in quick succesion. Definately bullets. "Elcrone?" I said as I stared the sprinting pack or blood-thirsty snow wolves in their red eyes. "Have I mentioned that I've never fired a gun in my life?" I said shakily as the pack got closer. Before he could respond, a wolf lunged at my face, tearing my face, and shoved me into the thick snow. I could breath, and a massive canine was sending cloth everywhere trying to get to my flesh.

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I didn't want to type out the whole fight scene like I did the door opening scene. I'll give other people some time to type.

I withdrew my sword, and in one quick flash, I cut the head of the wolf that had Zakk pinned, then turned around and drove it deep into the stomach of a beast that was ready to jump onto me. Fecility and Chasity were defending themselves and soon the pack was dead. Red snow started to spread everywhere. Siddenly, a gun shot rang through the air, followed by the begininngs of an avalanche.

"Inside!" I screamed at the others. While the others ran inside the door, I grabbed the packs that they had left and dived into the door before the snow covered the entrance.

"Now it looks as though we will have to continue," I said looking to the others. "I need everyone to pick a buddy and stay close together."

It was Lara Croft and Tino Jason.. they had come to eliminate opposition...although his shot had missed wut was to be Elecrone's head he and Lara were on they're way..

Edited December 30, 200619 yr by tino croft

I had sensed that someone was following me, but with the avalanche and the door being blocked by tons of snow, the group set off into the dark passage. Everyone pulled out their flashlights. We followed the prints that were made by the pack of bloodthirsty wolves and soon came to a fork in the road.

"We go left. Now, be careful, I don't want to have to tell any of your families that you died while climbing a ten foot wall." I sneered at them.

I looked up at the opening high above us. Almost there I thought to myself.

Edited December 26, 200619 yr by Demon_Knight69

DRAT!!! said tino to Lara... its ok. u didnt judge the wind as a factor she said... but we hve to go after them we dont want any of them finding out who we are tho...thts one thing we want to remain hidden for as long as possible she said before pushing of on her skis..."tht woman" said tino before jumping on his snowboard

(Demon please edit your post, you cannot god mode my character and I haven't arrived yet.)

Chasity had just arrived in Peru for her gymnastics tournament. She had left dissapointed with her 2nd place. she owuldn't be returning hom today, oh no, she owold stay behind. nobody would notice until they got back anyway. Chasity changed into some beage shorts and a white tank top. She had broguht one of her father's old guns, he used to collect before he died, her mother had told her. It was a 9mm, his favorite, but she had no idea how to use it. She followed a pack of strangers, archaeologists, to be precise. A few men and a woman.

''Excuse me?''she asked the woman. ''It looks like you guys are a group of archaeologists. Can I follow? I can climb and swim and I broguht I gun, I ran away from my gymnists group.''she looked at the two other guys, ''Please?''

(sorry bout that)

"Sure," I said. "We leave in five minutes. Are you ready to go?" I said as we loaded the helicopter.

We all got into the helicopter and took off for the sumit that we needed to reach. Once we reached it, snow was falling hard, and the wind was beginning to blow very hard.

(How's that? If it's good, then we can start off where we left off, or you can add some more if you like )

Edited December 26, 200619 yr by Demon_Knight69

Vennesa's eyes watered before she was next to compete in the gymnastic tournament. It was to be her last day with her father. It was not like she wanted to leave him but was because she needed to leave him. He was so pushy and starting to aggrivate Vennesa. I leave tonight... Midnight... No earlier... No later... she turned her head at her nap sac which had her two sais, some cash, and everything she needed in the new life. Her father thought it was her other gymnist uniform. But that's where he was wrong. It was her SURVIVAL bag so to speak. Vennesa wiped the tears away as quickly as possible so that her father could not notice. Vennesa stood waiting for Chasity to finish. Vennesa loved people in a friendly way but Chasity just plain annoyed the hell out of her. Vennesa watched hoping Chasity would miss a beat. She finally finished and then Vennesa was called.

"Vennesa Bristoe!"

Vennesa's heart raced. "Oh god... That's me..." Vennesa said under her breath. She walked up and gave a pose with a slight grin.

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After the competition they declared the scores.

"In fifth... Isabella Johnson

In Fourth... Gabbi Shrine

In third... Hope Fynx

In second... Chasity Crain

And our first place is... Vennesa Bristoe"

((OOC: Sorry L-IW-L i took the first place as an avantage... This way the relation ship between us is a bit different... ... BIC))

Vennesa gave a fake smile and walked up.

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After the tournament the stands of the crowds started shuffling. Vennesa got a thought. This is a perfect time to get out of this fake life... Vennesa dashed, grabbing her nap sac and rushed down the halls. Vennesa then heard the coaches and other competetors of the tournament. Vennesa hugged the wall as they came, staying in the darker areas so that she was unnoticed. All of the girls went one way with their coaches. Vennesa walked in the opposite direction noticing Chasity. "Why isn't she with the others?" Vennesa asked herself. She followed Chasity all the way to a group of other people. "Who the heck are they?" Vennesa hide behind a large rock and listened.

It looks like you guys are a group of archaeologists. Can I follow? I can climb and swim and I broguht I gun, I ran away from my gymnists group

Vennesa smiled as she thought of what Chasity just said. "Oh no, I got second place... My life is over!" She said quietly trying to mock the girl.

Sure... We leave in five minutes. Are you ready to go?

Vennesa's jaw dropped. "What? He actually going to---?" She then grunted. Vennesa looked at the helicopter. "Looks pretty crowded..." She said to herself... "Better bring out the outter me... Truely." Vennesa pulled out her hair tie, messing up her hair a bit. She looked both ways making sure no one was looking and stripped off her gymnist clothing. She quickly searched through her bag for something that would show off a bit. She found it. She threw on her tight, white, thin, long sleeve shirt and her dark coloured shorts. She undid a button on her shirt. "Looks are everything these days," Vennesa said to herself. She put on some boots and was off. She threw her nap sac back onto her back and walked up to the helicopter. She walked passionatly. A hand on a hip and another hanging loosly. She walked up to the others and looked at the males. "Is there any room for one more?" She looked at guy in the eyes and winked with a smile. "Please?"

Edited December 27, 200619 yr by Experience

(L.IW.L, God mode doesn't apply to all RPGs. It's not in the rules that Demon_Knight has created. I think it would be best if we just put in a post whether we mind if someone God modes you. I don't mind by the way, God mode me all you like! Makes it more imaginitive for me )

"Who in God's holy name are you?" I said looking at the woman, "Heh, no matter. I'll sit in the passenger seat with the pilot. I had to fly a helicopter in the forces so I better make the most of it. Take my place...umm...and your name is...Susie! I'll call you Susie." I gave her a fake smile and climbed into the passenger seat. "OK! Pilot dude, let's get to this...tomb!"

((OOC: Well IMO i really think an RPG is about being your characters and making their moves... But then again I really hate godmode... LOLz... ... BIC))

Who in God's holy name are you?

Vennesa looked at the girl. "I'm--"

Heh, no matter. I'll sit in the passenger seat with the pilot. I had to fly a helicopter in the forces so I better make the most of it. Take my place...umm...and your name is...Susie! I'll call you Susie

Ven looked at the girl awkwardly. "Thanks," Venesa said... "I think..." She said under her breath. She took a seat. Well that wasn't too hard

Edited December 27, 200619 yr by Experience

"Everyone ready?" asked Elcrone. They all nodded and climbed in, though we were very cramped.

Once they were in the air, Elcrone decided to fill them in.

"Okay, we are going to Peru and looking for a tomb known as the Tomb of Qualopec. He was one of the three rulers of Atlantis. We are looking for the Scion, an artifact with mystical powers. Now, others are trying to use it for evil, so we have to stop them before they get their." Elcrone told the others. Elcrone though himself wanted it for himself, but the others were not to know that. At least not yet.

They reached the sumit in Peru and slid down ropes onto a flat plateau. The snow was almost to their knees as they began to walk towards a great stone door. They all halted in front of the door and looked over it.

There were strange markings over the door.

"Okay, one of those has got to be a button to open this door," Elcrone said. He pulled out a rope and hook and threw the hook towards the symbols. It caught and Zakk climbed up and found the button and pusehed it to open the great stone doors.

Inside was dark and eerie. They all stared into the darkness and suddenly, blood-red eyes appeared all around in the darkness.

As they stood there and waited for the doors to open, Vennesa held her shoulders to keep warm. "Ugh, if I had known this is where I would end up I would never have gotton onto that copter" Vennesa said under her breath. She took off her nap sac and pulled out her gym jacket. A black jacket with her name ingraved on the sleeve.

Once in a while Vennesa looked over her shoulder at Chasity but mostly just ignored her. The doors finally opened and Vennesa clapped. "Yay! Finally maybe a bit of warmth!" She said said with a smile. She then saw a bunch of eyes. Vennesa tried to scream but nothing was coming out. She tried to run but tripped and fell into the snow. A wolf dove towards her, blood already dripping from its mouth. Vennesa's eyes widened at the sight. She quickly lifted her foot and smashed its skull as taught in self defense class. The dog fell to the ground and quickly got to its feet. Vennesa jumped to her feet and raced towards the others.

Elcrone withdrew his sword and began to fight off the wolves. As the others were dealing with others, Elcrone drove his sword deep into the chest of one and swung around, at the same time killing another wolf that was ready to pounce on him. Elcrone then drove the sword deep into the head of a wolf that was coming from behind, then quickly sliced the head off another in front of him.

After the wolves were dead, a gun shot from somewhere rang through the air, causing an avalanche.

"Everyone inside!!" screamed Elcrone.

Vennesa dashed behind everyone as they ran for their lives. Vennesa leaped over the occasional dead animal hoping that was not going to be her in a few moments. Vennesa finally made it in and fell to her knees. Her legs were frozen. "Ugh why did I wear shorts?" Then she remembered why. To get on the helicopter to get here and away from her father. Vennesa sighed as she got to her feet. "So now what? Do we continue?" Vennesa asked stupidly.

The darkness around them was now complete. As the snow covered the door, Elcrone pulled out his flashlight. A burst of light showed that everyone was okay.

"Yes, we are going to continue. I have to get the Scion.....before someone else does. We are being followed but i don't know by who" Elcrone panted, having ran almost fifty yards to get inside.

They started to walk into the cave and soon found the prints of the wolf pack.

"The wolves had to come from somewhere, which means that after we find the Scion, then we will be able to get out." Elcrone said over his shoulder at everyone else. They continued to walk down the tunnel and then soon came to a fork. Ahead of them there was a large chamber and to the left, a ledge that went up about ten feet.

hey guys lemme catch up wid u guys

It was Lara Croft and Tino Jason.. they had come to eliminate opposition...although his shot had missed wut was to be Elecrone's head....

Edited December 27, 200619 yr by tino croft

"DRAT!!!" said tino to Lara... they had both arrived earlier but knowing lara came without climbing gear in stead of easier transport... "its ok. u didnt judge the wind as a factor she said... but we hve to go after them we dont want any of them finding out who we are tho...thts one thing we want to remain hidden for as long as possible she said before pushing of on her skis"..."tht woman" said tino before jumping on his snowboard

Edited December 27, 200619 yr by tino croft

Oh no, I got second place... My life is over!

''Watch your mouth Venessa!''Chasity shoved her, ''You know god damn well that's not why I'm here.''

Sure... We leave in five minutes. Are you ready to go?

''Oh! Thank you, thank you so much. Yes, I'm totally ready.''she climbed in with the group.

When they got out, Chasity wanted to kill herself. She didn't change and it was freazing. She just followed the group and sorta freaked out when she saw Elcrone fight the wolves, but she calmed down.

The wolves had to come from somewhere, which means that after we find the Scion, then we will be able to get out.

''Um...don't mean to sound stupid, but what the hell is a Scion?''Chasity asked, they were walking down the tunnel.

"The Scion holds ancient power that will ressurect ancient mutants from the lost empire of Atlantis. We have to find it before somebody else does." Elcrone said as they reached the fork.

Vennesa rolled her eyes at the wierd discription that Elcrone said. She pulled Chasity over away from the others. "Okay it seems that we are the only two that are normal here. Yes I know we haven't gotten along too well in the past but come on... Are you buying this?" she asked as she looked at the girl. "Chasity?"

Elcrone looked around the cave and pulled out his climbing gear. He put a hooked rope into the end of a special looking gun (don't know what it is called) and fired into the opening above. The hook grabbed and Elcrone began to make his way up to the opening. He reached the top and noticed that no one had followed him.

He turned his flashlight on and looked around the dark cave. It appeared that there was a hole in the ceiling because snow was falling through.

Vennesa spun around to see that Elcrone was gone. "Where'd he go?" Vennesa searched the area. She then found an opening in the ceiling. She looked to her lef to see a couple of poles sticking out. "This is where my part of life comes into contact." Vennesa said to herself. She gave a wink to Chasity to say 'watch this'. "Okay Ven this is just like the uneven bars." She ran and grabbed one pole. Vennesa started having fun. She soon flipped onto the next bar. Vennesa soon started showing off. Then suddenly the bar budged sending Vennesa off balance. She screamed in fear and she let go of the bar, flipping and grabbing the last bar. Vennesa's legs flew everywhere as she flipped around the bar throwing her off balance. Her palms started getting sweaty making her grip worse and worse. Suddenly she lost grip and was flying through the air towards the wall. She threw her hands infront of her grabbing the wall's crevis. She tried hard to hold herself close to the wall as she looked down. She was holding a ledge on a wall hanging above nothing but air and the ground a little while down. "Help!" Vennesa screamed terrified. She tried to climb up to the ledge just a bit higher but she was too scared. One wrong move could cost her a leg. "Elcrone! Help me!"

Elcrone heard Ven. screams. He smiled to himself, "one less person to compete for the Scion." and he started to walk farther into the tunnel. As he continued to hear Ven. scream, he decided that he needed her. So he went back and just as Ven. was about to slip and fall to the ground below, Elcrone grabbed her hand and pulled her up.