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Destruction and Taint had stood in silence for seversl hours as the scans had continued. Occasionally, Destruction would shift his stance in an involuntary reaction, but for the most part, they were still and silent.
Footsteps drew their attention. Heavy metallic steps on the floor approaching the control deck.
This is unusual. Taint said via the link. I believed that there were only three of us aboard this ship?
Indeed. Destruction replied. And I do not believe that Shadow would produce such heavy footfall.
It was rare for any necron to joke, and rightly so, for the attempt at humour was completely lost on Taint. Instead, the flayer simply moved into a combat position just before the doorway. With a silent motion, the doors opened, and both the necrons were taken by surprise.
'Pain?' Taint exclaimed, forced to speak due to the Immortal`s absence from the tomb link.
'Indeed.' Pain spoke as well. 'You did not truly expect me to fall to human clutches did you?'
'He escaped the human research vessel, and traced his way back to us.' Shadow, the Wraith, added as he emerged into the room behind Pain.
On another note, the warp anomoly we`ve been monitoring seems to have engulfed the entire second planet. Shadow said.
I know. Destruction said. What`s more, it seems to have spread to here.
Then we`re out of time. Taint said aggessively. We have to take the chance...
--- --- ---
Anon suppressed his irritation at being ignored and looked down upon by the other daemons. He could sense their opinions of him, the looks some of them gave in his and each other`s directions. How typical of their kind, each once convinced of their own superiority. They were almost as bad as humans in that sense.
When the last had walked through the warp rift, he followed.
Carnage and anarchy were close, they could all sense it immediately. They stood in a desolate piece of land, surrounded by hills and rocky outcrops. Each could sense a mass of mortal souls gathered just over the ridge.
'They are ready for us!' Wyrdcaller screeched. 'They have amassed an army beyond counting, how can we face that with so few?!'
'Afraid?' Anon asked calmly. 'Do not be. The rift is growing as we speak. We will be reinforced within moments, I assure you.'
Within moments of Anon`s infuriatingly calm reply, the rift behind them seemed to waver and expand. Wyrdcaller`s snide remark was bitten back as the darkness spread, covering the ground beneath their feet and stretching in all directions.
'How is this happening?' Caressela asked. 'You`re not strong enough to do this by yourself! Are you?'
'You shouldn`t make assumptions.' Anon replied. 'But no, I am not. We owe this to the cult I established here several years ago. Even now, they enact their rituals, they make their sacrifices, all to empower the dark rift that will engulf this world.'
'But why?!' Bonecrusher roared.
'To awaken the sleepers beneath.' Anon chuckled...
--- --- ---
All: We are facing the Sistrs of Battle.
Khornate Daemons: With a frustrated roar, Bonecrusher urges you forward. As you rush over the hill, you see the army assembled before you, rushing headlong to meet your charge. At the forefron are the repentia, eager to meet your swords and axes with their own. Fight alongside Bonecrusher, one to either of his flanks, so he can help both of you.
Nurglite Daemons: You advance in the Knornate`s wake, eliminating any who would seek to surround them. As the formations hit one another, you move to the right, engaging a unit of celestians. Poxgiver advances with you, invigorating and giving help as you need it.
Tzeentchian Daemons: Take the left flank of the formation, where the combat suits your style. Engage units of sisters attempting to fire from the cover of their rhino transports. Wyrdcaller hovers above, raining spells upon those that cause you problems.
All: We are at a huge disadvantage in this scenario. But as your progress begins to slow, the dark rift still expanding in your wake, legions of daemonic furies begin to emerge, giving you the assistance you need. We have a chance to win this battle, though casualties are to be expected.
Footsteps drew their attention. Heavy metallic steps on the floor approaching the control deck.
This is unusual. Taint said via the link. I believed that there were only three of us aboard this ship?
Indeed. Destruction replied. And I do not believe that Shadow would produce such heavy footfall.
It was rare for any necron to joke, and rightly so, for the attempt at humour was completely lost on Taint. Instead, the flayer simply moved into a combat position just before the doorway. With a silent motion, the doors opened, and both the necrons were taken by surprise.
'Pain?' Taint exclaimed, forced to speak due to the Immortal`s absence from the tomb link.
'Indeed.' Pain spoke as well. 'You did not truly expect me to fall to human clutches did you?'
'He escaped the human research vessel, and traced his way back to us.' Shadow, the Wraith, added as he emerged into the room behind Pain.
On another note, the warp anomoly we`ve been monitoring seems to have engulfed the entire second planet. Shadow said.
I know. Destruction said. What`s more, it seems to have spread to here.
Then we`re out of time. Taint said aggessively. We have to take the chance...
--- --- ---
Anon suppressed his irritation at being ignored and looked down upon by the other daemons. He could sense their opinions of him, the looks some of them gave in his and each other`s directions. How typical of their kind, each once convinced of their own superiority. They were almost as bad as humans in that sense.
When the last had walked through the warp rift, he followed.
Carnage and anarchy were close, they could all sense it immediately. They stood in a desolate piece of land, surrounded by hills and rocky outcrops. Each could sense a mass of mortal souls gathered just over the ridge.
'They are ready for us!' Wyrdcaller screeched. 'They have amassed an army beyond counting, how can we face that with so few?!'
'Afraid?' Anon asked calmly. 'Do not be. The rift is growing as we speak. We will be reinforced within moments, I assure you.'
Within moments of Anon`s infuriatingly calm reply, the rift behind them seemed to waver and expand. Wyrdcaller`s snide remark was bitten back as the darkness spread, covering the ground beneath their feet and stretching in all directions.
'How is this happening?' Caressela asked. 'You`re not strong enough to do this by yourself! Are you?'
'You shouldn`t make assumptions.' Anon replied. 'But no, I am not. We owe this to the cult I established here several years ago. Even now, they enact their rituals, they make their sacrifices, all to empower the dark rift that will engulf this world.'
'But why?!' Bonecrusher roared.
'To awaken the sleepers beneath.' Anon chuckled...
--- --- ---
All: We are facing the Sistrs of Battle.
Khornate Daemons: With a frustrated roar, Bonecrusher urges you forward. As you rush over the hill, you see the army assembled before you, rushing headlong to meet your charge. At the forefron are the repentia, eager to meet your swords and axes with their own. Fight alongside Bonecrusher, one to either of his flanks, so he can help both of you.
Nurglite Daemons: You advance in the Knornate`s wake, eliminating any who would seek to surround them. As the formations hit one another, you move to the right, engaging a unit of celestians. Poxgiver advances with you, invigorating and giving help as you need it.
Tzeentchian Daemons: Take the left flank of the formation, where the combat suits your style. Engage units of sisters attempting to fire from the cover of their rhino transports. Wyrdcaller hovers above, raining spells upon those that cause you problems.
All: We are at a huge disadvantage in this scenario. But as your progress begins to slow, the dark rift still expanding in your wake, legions of daemonic furies begin to emerge, giving you the assistance you need. We have a chance to win this battle, though casualties are to be expected.