an entrance (( naa/open ))

[kchan]

24601 tensed and slowly turned his gaze to the Kaigaihen mare. He moved to stand beside her, for all the world ignoring the others. He didn't so much as glance at Syneh.

Syneh snorted.
Let's go, then, she said.

[Nyx]

Harily stared at Namless and Bismark for a moment, then nodded to Broken. So he was to go with them? So be it, that had nothing to do with what was about to happen. There were more inportant things at hand now, and he wasn't going to let harsh feelings get in his way. Ready when ever you two are. he sent

[Dawby]

Nameless bares her teeth in a sort of smile at Harily.

Guess you'd better watch your back with us along, eh? she taunts before shooting a quick look at the Kaigaihen, expecting a reprimand.

She flicks her ears irritably. Should we head for the labs or for the guard towers, Bismark? They're both as bad, I imagine.

(((I'm so sorry, guys. I've been a total delinquent lately.)))

[sera]

(( *chewloves* we loves you anyways. ^^ hehe ))

The Kaigaihen either didn't here, or ignored the mare's comment. . . at least for now. ^^;; Broken glanced at 24601, then started forward, through the woods and towards the labs.

Bismark moved after the others, ears flicking back. Labs. He didn't want to go there but. . . they knew them. They could handle it.

Solearth waited until the other two groups had moved out, then went to take up the rear. He glanced at Syneh quietly for a moment. You are well? he asked softly.

[kchan]

24601 followed Broken without a word. He marched along, head down, eyes scanning. His ears rotated constantly, in opposite directions.

Fine, Syneh blinked, following hesitantly. Yourself?

[Nyx]

Harily stared at the nameless mare. . .How about Ruthless for a name? Ever thought of that one? he sent and instantly regretted it. Yeah, hey, I really didn't mean that. he said. He followed the other Naa as they headed towards the labs. He had no idea what to expect and hoped that the others would watch his back if need be.

[Dawby]

The red mare snaps her wings, ears, and teeth simultaneously at Harily.

Ruthless just may fit me, many-colored one. Time will tell, she murmurs coldly, ignoring his retraction of the retort. Turning back to Bismark, once again aloof and cool, she says, Be it the labs, then. But you lead. I remember little of the way.

[sera]

Bismark sent assent, and away they all went, roken still in the lead and Solearth trailing behind.

Their journey through the woods was quite uneventful and, perhaps frighteningly easy. This lab didn't seem to have very good security. Solearth kept his eyes on the first mutated pair, watching for signs of nervousness or tension.

Bismark moved steadily, but there was a hesitation at the end of his stride, as though expecting a trap at every step. Solearth kept that in mind. The pair's last journey through these parts had evidently been a great deal more eventful than this one was being. He kept a light contact with Broken, sharing the image and thoughts quietly.

Broken's blue eyes were scanning constantly, watching for danger and mind whirling as she lead them onward. One ear flicked almost constantly towards 24601. The edge of the trees loomed before them, and then, in a heartbeat, they were past and staring down at the lab.

It almost didn't look frightening. It was down at the base of a small hill, almost as though it was snuggled within a valley. The area leading up to the tall, chainlink fence was cleared of everything but grass and one very large sign that warned of trespassing. It looked sterile, several plain white buildings made up the complex, guard towers located at the corners and at the gate.

The group paused as Broken continued to make plans and adjustments based on wot they could see. Solearth's ears swept back briefly and he murmured, This isn't large enough for the whole I'er.

[Nyx]

Harily followed behind the other two, keeping his ears open for any sound. He still had the strange feeling in his head and he just couldn't shake it. He stumbled a bit but regained his footing quickly.

[Dawby]

Looks deserted, sends Nameless quietly.

She whirls around as Harily's step falters. Careful, she sends sharply, though not unkindly. She narrows her eyes and briefly searches Harily's face. She walks forward again a moment later.

What's wrong, she flatly states, rather than questions. You look more uncomfortable than I feel.

[Nyx]

Nothing, just a strange feeling, that's all. he sent. It's nothing, I'm fine. he added flexing his wings a bit. Harily steped forward and searched the sight before him. It's empty he sent, surprise in every word.

[Dawby]

Nameless snorts in obvious disbelief at Harily's words, but sends a touch of agreement.

Empty is right. It looks like the entire place was just abandoned.

[sera]

Bismark's eyes swept the area again, ears flicking about in swift motions, nostrils flared widely. They had escaped perhaps a week earlier, and the sense of emptiness coming from the area below was rather unnerving. His thoughts turned to his brother again and his frame shuddered.

Let's stay together if we can, Broken suddenly announced. Something about this place gave her the heebie jeebies. However, they were wasting time. Let's go in. The Fire mare started forward, one ear flicking towards 24601 to check on him.

Solearth still kept the end of the group with Syneh, leaving the other three in the middle.

As they get closer, Harily may begin to get a faint sense of something up ahead. . . Two somethings, one of them swiftly departing, and the other somewhere in one of the buildings.

[Nyx]

Hairly follows behind the others. The feeling in his head grows stronger with each step. He stumbles again and regains his footing a bit slower. I don't feel right. Something is wrong he sent to the others. His eyes scan ahead but see nothing but the total emptiness of the labs.

[kchan]

24601 shuddered at the sight of the place. But after the initial reaction, he seemed rather unconcerned. Or perhaps detatched.

So much for recon, Syneh said. Not that this place looks all that threatening.