[Event] Operation Arizona

[soul_mods]

Characters: Those who signed up for Mission 128: Operation Arizona. List of participants here.
Location: Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Rating: PG or higher, for death, destruction and the like.
Time: November 25, late evening for the pre-mission posts, then November 26 at 00:00 hours all the way until the whee hours of the morning of the

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BOMB SQUAD

[soul_mods]

[You go, guys!]

[biggestnobody]

What should we expect in case we encounter a witch?

[Michigan? Riku wants to know, but this is not the place. And besides... Riku recalls Auron and the way that he was unable to fight while carrying him.]

No. No one's going to wield me.

[redefinescull]

What if something happens? [She doesn't know what Riku's weapon for is, but if push comes to shove, she will do what she has to do.] You shouldn't go overboard with not wanting someone to wield you if it gets dangerous!

[pickinurpockets]

If he doesn't wanna be wielded, then resonation probably won't work. You kind of have to be willing first.

[East wing, easy wing. Rikku stops for a second and looks around]

Which way is east?

[failsavior]

[Namatame's voice is grim but purposely even as he speaks, trying not to dwell too hard on it right now.]

Witches are as dangerous as Shibusen says they are. More than the kishin eggs that invaded before...the meister I fought with in Michigan was severely injured after we fought one, and if it'd been either of us alone we probably wouldn't have made it out alive. The things they did to--

[He stops there. He's probably made enough of a point by now, so he shakes his head and continues.]

With five of us the odds are better, but I don't know if we'd be able to actually win against one.

I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LATE ;A;

[biggestnobody]

[That was informative enough to give Riku an idea of what they were up against. He runs on, brushing against Namatane's arm to jostle him, focus him.]

Well, good thing we're just here to set the bombs. If we encounter her, then we run, get it?

[He turns at a fork in the road; he never had problems getting where he wanted to be. Soon enough, they were at the East wing.]

IT'S FINE, DON'T WORRY |D

[redefinescull]

Got it! [She grins-- everything was going to be fine, she was optimistic! Even if she does realize how serious the Witch thing is, just from listening to Namatame.]

We should get to work!

[Group Four - West Wing - Yuffie, Sasuke, Kasuga]

[totallynottalon]

[Hum, this feels familiar. Having gained entry into the compound, rather than get caught up in the thick of the fighting the three ninja had engaged in one of the oldest past times of shinobi - not being seen. Considering how the plan's unfolding elsewhere, this seems to be something completely unorthodox. You'd almost think nobody had attacked and destroyed fortifications before.]

Yare yare, this sure brings back memories. [Even if it wasn't all that long ago for him, this business reminds him an awful lot of his foray into Osaka with Kasuga, though she doesn't remember it. From her perspective, she hasn't done it yet. It's kind of annoying, too - they worked so well together, then.

He's careful to keep his voice down, in any case. Hate to jinx it now. They're almost at their designated location, picking up the pace now as Yuffie's taking the lead, flanked a few steps back by himself and Kasuga. He would've insisted on being first, but... she's the Meister. What can you do?]

you forgot to add "most awesomest bomb team EVER" 8|

[wutaisrose]

[Yuffie and silence; oh how unnatural, but it can be done! With AVALANCHE it was always fine to just bust in and go all out, but this is different. She isn't with Cloud and the others this time.] Memories? [She's with these two, not that she's complaining - how many people get to have two Weapons?]

I just thought you sat around and did nothing all day. [Her voice is still hushed, eyes forward while she speaks. Get in, get out, boom! That's all there is to it, right? Can't be too hard so long as they don't get caught.] Lazy, lazy~

[She manages to check back over her shoulder at the two for a quick glance, maybe making sure they're alright or just to flash them her infamous grin.]

Most Awesome Ninja Party of Ninja Partying Bomb Squads

[ablushingblade]

[ Kasuga chose to take up the rear several paced behind Sasuke, a position she partially chose so the shinobi would not sneak glances at her own (rear, that is). Though her countenance is hard as ever, she can't help but to feel nervous for several reasons. It was, after all, her first mission and there was much still to do. But she was a ninja and she had been through more than simply planting a bomb before.

As they padded along silently, Kasuga raised an eyebrow at Sasuke's inability to keep silent, yet she was curious as to his meaning all the same. She did not have a chance to ask before Yuffie had. The young woman's comment causes her to hmm with a silent snort and though it was dark, her lips twitched into a smirk. ]

More like Let's Pick On Sasuke Party. ;_;

[totallynottalon]

[Sasuke scowls and almost considers protesting, but it's not really in his nature to talk about how awesome he is. God forbid, Yuffie does that enough for five people. And then some. Instead, he smiles cheerfully and replies in as cheerful and helpful voice as he can muster.] Shouldn't you be keeping your eyes forward? That's basic shinobi training, you know~

[Alright, maybe he had actually been entertaining some not-so-old memories and not attempting to bait Yuffie, but his mind's back on the job at hand. Well, after he chastises himself quickly for letting himself get distracted, anyway. He's better than that. Distractions get people killed. His expression smooths over and hardens back more into seriousness while he keeps his eyes on his assigned field of vision.]

I'll tell you later. [He totally won't.] Pick it up, we're almost there.

It's more fun picking on him, though. 8D

[wutaisrose]

Trust me, I know what I'm doing. [Not that those words are really all that reassuring when they're coming out of her mouth.

She rolls her eyes maybe a little too dramatically and turns forward again.] Bossy for a Weapon... [But she does as ordered, hastening the pace. Maybe it's the excitement of being on a big mission, or Yuffie could just be impatient, but she's anxious to get there sooner. They've been lucky so far, there's no way they'll be found out now.]

You should trust me, you know. Like Kasuga, she hasn't complained once and she has to deal with you, too. [Still talking, probably to herself at this point.]

Now now, children :|

[ablushingblade]

Enough. [ Kasuga's voice was low and sharp. The kunoichi had grown tired of their quip already and in an act to put a stomp to it, she picked up her pace. As she pressed passed Sasuke, she narrowed her eyes at him but otherwise said nothing as before she put herself between the two. It no longer mattered if the shinobi chose to take advantage of the situation, after all, if he was going to look she knew he would find a way to do it regardless. ]

Now is not the time. As Sarutobi has already said, we are nearly there.

[totallynottalon]

[To his credit, Sasuke keeps his eyes where they're supposed to be. If anything he decidedly avoids looking back at Kasuga, considering he generally likes to avoid making himself look bad in front of the kunoichi. In fact he usually likes to make a note of trying to appear better.

Good thing he's paying attention rather than blah-blahing or throwing filthy looks. Turns out they're not alone, just as they're reaching the bomb site.]

Incoming! [He slows down quickly and scans about to make sure there's no ambush waiting for them. Doesn't appear to be. There's a Kishin Egg right where they need to go, though, and it's seemingly noticed them. There's only a matter of seconds before it charges them and attacks. He only pauses for a second.]

Kasuga, transform! Yuffie, give me the bomb! [He may not be the Meister, but there isn't really time to argue or deliberate when you're about to be attacked. Yuffie probably has better chances and better resonance with Kasuga, which is his first concern.]

[wutaisrose]

[Scolded by her favorite Weapon, Yuffie falls into an almost pouted silence. It's no fun getting in trouble, not that she has much time to sulk over it.

Her immediate reaction is to argue, but she bites her tongue in favor of following the command. Without second thought she's shoving the bomb at Sasuke then jumping back, free hand reaching for the other female as she takes a defensive stand.] Kasuga!

[ablushingblade]

Why me-- [ Kasuga, on the other hand does start to argue. In her eyes, it is not right that Yuffie take her just yet, but one look at the Kishin Egg causes her mouth to snap shut. She offers no more than a nod in understanding before she allows herself a quick second before she is in the Meister's grasp. ]