Previously on "Adventures on the E2 List"... A dark storm was brewing on the space stations high above Earth. The intergalactic author Nic never suspected that her hypothetical suggestions regarding the deaths of Devon Adair and John Danziger would cause so much danger and trauma. But they did. The Mad Viking, aka Erik the Bersikker with his trusty Battleaxe, took great offence to Nic's words and endeavoured to push her out of an airlock. A brief struggle ensued, and it seemed the end was near for both Nic and Erik when they were suddenly transported to the security station, home of Bettina, aka Tall Tin Babe. As we pick up our story, we must remember that things are not always as they seem. There are other players lurking, the Einsteinian genius Becky, and perhaps even Mai will soon be revealed. ___________________________________________________________________ Erik wrote: > But of course,I have an ally.A very powerful ally. Becky wrote: > I'm powerful...... I even speak French! ::Hmmm, Nic is becoming suspicious of this strange new revelation:: Erik wrote: > "Uhm,are you two lovers now?"Bettina asks and starts giggling. *"Interesting suggestion,"* thinks Nic. *"I wonder what Erik would do if I kissed him next time we meet..."* > Erik quickly runs away. "Ok,",Nic starts,"you will stay here and > try to find him with the surveillance cameras.Oh, and I'll need > your weapon." > Nic takes her weapon and leaves the office. > Bettina sits in the dark room of the security station and watches > the monitor."Come on,he must be somewhere." she mumbles. > The door to the security office opens. She notes an optical > distortion.She notes Erik decloaking right before her.She notes > his battleaxe. > Bettina balrely manages to dodge the onslaught.Erik's attack > misses, smashing the computer terminal instead.The axe is stuck > and Erik frantically tries to pull it out.Bettina decides it's > time for a tactical retreat and rushes out of the room. > "Curse you,little beast.I will get you yet." Erik shouts madly > after her. Mysterious things are happening elsewhere on the station. Bettina is running for her life, and Nic has just had a very strange encounter with the mysterious Becky... Becky wrote : > ::flinging a keyboard at Nic:: > Take this instead, Nic! I've seen what you can do to Devon with > one of these! ::pouting:: Hurry and conquer the Viking so you can > write some more chapters!! ;) "Ah, a fan! Thank you kindly, Becky. I will defeat Erik soon, and with your help, my task will be so much easier..." (evil cackle) Erik: ><"Pssst,Becky.I hope you gave her the thing that *doesn't* work."> Becky: <"Well, what did you expect? I WAS trying to keep her guessing concerning my loyalty, but I suppose with her mind-reading ability she's already guessed the truth."> Erik: >"Do you have what I requested?"Erik asks. >"But of course,my friend.Here it is.We didn't forget what you did for us." >a female voice answers.The person gives Erik a strange looking > suit. "Good,now all I need is my axe."Erik smiles broadly. Becky wrote : > ::Psst... Erik. I have some help for you..... Nic is an > authoress.... Is it not so?? Therefore, you have little chance > against her when it comes to thinking up evil things to do > people. Erik : > I know of this problem.That's why I have to use all that snazzy > technology. Without that,she would have finished me long ago. Becky : > However, as an FF author, there are some Edenites that > she holds very near and dear to her heart..... They could come > in handy as a shield and/or diversion. Erik and Becky are unaware that Nic has witnessed this encounter, and realises the truth of Becky's words. If Nic is to defeat this diabolical pair, other Edenites will need to show their support. Becky : > Now though, it is SHE who should be worried. But she has taken on > an ally. Tall Tin Babe *may* cause some unwelcome complications. > ::Pssst... Mai, if you *do* jump in, choose sides wisely......:: >Oh, tres cool! *Do* time-warp there next! Erik : > BECKYYYY!!!I was holding back my time-warp facillitator as a > surprise for Nic. > Maybe we should speak in French,then her mind-reading won't help > her. Becky : > ::Combien de francais parlez-vous? Erik, le plan est prete! On > a qu'attendre l'arrive de Nic!:: Ah, Erik, I am a level P9 mindreader, having progressed well through Psi-Core. Didn't you know that?! (But dang, I still can't understand French...) Nic watches in immense annoyance as Erik activates his stealth suit, which seems to incorporate a transporter as well as a time- warp facillitator. He and Becky wink out of existence just as Tall Tin Babe rounds the corner. Becky reappears in a darkened corridor, > ::Runs to research lab to prepare the final additions to Mad > Viking's suit.:: > ::pauses at the door. Enters a complicated code.:: >::Is enclosed safely inside.:: "Bettina," hisses Nic. "Becky is a traitor! She and Erik are plotting something terrible, and I fear for our lives! It's up to us to take action." "But Erik has that amazing stealth suit. How can we possibly track him in that?" Bettina asks. Then an idea dawns on her. "Robin told us that we need to get to G889. Perhaps that is our best, and only hope." Nic nods, and they scuttle off into the dark corridors to plot the next assault against the evil ones... _________________________________________________________________ What is Erik's evil plot? How is Becky involved? Does anyone out there speak French, and can they translate the message for me? The future rests in your hands... -Nic (Do you have *any* idea how difficult it is to put 4 or so posts together into one cohesive story???!!!)