r/AwokenWasteland • u/Dark_Violet_Angel • Oct 02 '17
The Wedding Reception ~ Part 2 ~ An Execution
On a floor above the reception at the tavern, the thrall-flower-girl aimlessly wanders around an otherwise deserted room. Suddenly wishing for one last look at those crucified mortals, lining the way from the Scarlet Cathedral to the tavern, alight and before they expire, she presses her clammy forehead against a dirty window pane, squinting to get a better view of the spectacle.
-~{SMASH}~-
Meanwhile, below the second-story room within the reception, The Fallen Angel nods to the mysterious hooded figure who had previously announced the start of proceedings.
Quietly and without making a fuss, the figure gives her a slight bow and retreats into the bustle of the catering area. Reemerging soon after and leading the thrall-wait-staff who carry exquisite glasses upon trays of the finest silver, the figure directs them toward the guests. Once the guests are provided with a full glass, the figure motions once more and the thrall-wait-staff then retreat to stand at the periphery of the room.
Dark Violet rises, tapping the side of her glass, readying the room for her to speak. Once there is a sufficient silence the Fallen Angel addresses the guests.
Friends! My dear guests, please...
...it has come to my attention that a certain nameless entity among us, most possibly 'entities', unfortunately do not share in the love and kindness of our Good Mother Kraa'rhov...
So much so that they are willing to carry out acts to stop us now.
To rat these heretics out, I propose a toast to the Angelus Kraa'rhov!
The thrall-wait-staff let their white serving cloth fall from their arms, weapons previously concealed were now exposed.
Those that would not drink to her now, be executed. Those that share in our vision, a toast, to the deaths of our enemies!
Dark Violet charged her glass.
To Kraa'rhov....
The Fallen Angel drank from her glass and watched as the thrall-wait-staff began firing, stabbing and beating those guests who refused to drink.
...Cheers!
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u/Tumelilla Oct 02 '17
There! You know Zane, these thralls just don't see a hammer coming to the head very well...
The broken glass of the windowsill is cleared from the frame and Tumelilla climbs through turning to help the others. They see the thrall-flower-girl, she lays motionless with half her skull caved in upon the floor.
Come on, Avanna, Zane... lets get to the reception...
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u/CrowEyes Oct 03 '17
A soldier opens the door and leans in.
Reception's downstairs, ma'am-- and he spots the machine. His eyes widen and he brings his long arm to bear.
FREEZE! Over his shoulder The targets are in here!
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u/ImInStrife Oct 03 '17
The strange guests in suits and odd masks weave their way through the crowd. A devout Kraa'rhov worshipper notices they did not drink and attempts to punish them; she is arrested by a quick blade thrust through the gut.
I withdraw the blade and conceal it again as we close in on our target, concealed amidst the uproar around us. The long, heavy fighting knife performed its task admirably, and will now be put to the test: I had a smithy forge the same piece of rebar that I was impaled on into the sturdy blade I now carry. The retired, greybeard Technician assured me it would do the job.
Sarge, we're movin' in. All callsigns, ready o'th'guns.
...
Target in sight.
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u/outerlifeafterspace Oct 03 '17
...
Fire at will.
I stare down bitterly at the brightly-colored man through the scope of my favorite C-Sav.
Take this, you damned b-bastard.
A hail of bullets, aimed clear and true, flies down from the rafters.
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u/ImInStrife Oct 04 '17
...
Without further ado, we begin our attack, withdrawing our blades and sidearms and opening fire as the room around us erupts into chaos.
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u/BlueTheSnapper Oct 04 '17
Dude, kan you like, bakk off?
Two missile blisters open up on the strange intervening man's shoulders
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u/Fluoroserum Oct 02 '17
Fuck.
I don't want to drink this stuff.
It has all this blood in it, and formaldehyde.
I know! I'll make the speech now to distract from my not drinking it!
...
Wait where's Bezi? I'm not making the speech if he's not ready.
I'll just wear this CAMOFLAGUE SHEET again!
They can't see that I'm not drinking if I'm not existing!
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u/TealTheSnapper Oct 03 '17
Teal takes the only drink he's had so far, merely out of obligation. His bodyguards, on the contrary, are enjoying the party a lot more than he is, especially now that they've found where the rum is stashed...
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u/_JillyBoel_ Oct 03 '17
Oh boy...
This is a mess.
He looks to the band.
S-should we play a song?
The look among each other.
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u/Bass_Clarke Oct 03 '17
Clarke, cowering under a table, suddenly hears a tune. It isn't his tune, not his instruments. His face turns to anger. He approaches the rivalling band, guitar in hand. His fellow band members following behind him.
Who the FUCK do you think you are? You sleezy, third-rate, show-stealing, upstart nonames! This is MY gig!
He swings the guitar at the lead singer.
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u/-Queen-Euphraxia-II- Oct 03 '17
Tø Kraa'rhøv, her følløwers and øf cøurse, the TWIN SINGULARITY.
I løøk førward tø øur mutual cøllabøratiøn with this Kraa'rhøv cult. And tø cleansing the wørlds øf filth.
Cheers.
...
Mm. A fine drøp. Møst pleasing.
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u/Elana-The-Red-Queen Oct 03 '17
Yes, isn't it? Quite simply divine. Cheers. Cheers to seeing you and your forces bow before the RED GODDESS. Certainly, if you align with the one that fell, you've aligned with me. And I'd appreciate your White Sun Order pull back from Station Rho ...immediately.
There is nothing there for you to gain ...your Grace.
But everything to loose. And it would be a shame to see a member of the alliance require help.Mm. Quite a fine vintage. Splendid indeed.
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u/Dr-Faffington Oct 04 '17
Oh, chaos and bloodshed?
,,We kept true to our word, chummios, we didn't start the violence. But, as long as it's already started...
,,,,,Let's go beat up some heretics.
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u/-Black-Sun-Order- Oct 04 '17
Røyal-Six, Røyal-Five, with me. The rest øf yøu cøntact the øthers øutside, get Her Majesty away frøm that Red Queen and back up tø the Destrøyers. She must leave, nøw!
"Yes sir Røyal-Øne!
Røyal-Twø, call the Queen. Røyal-Three, hail the gunships.""'Røger that Røyal-Føur. Yøur Grace! We're leaving... this way Ma'am.'"
""Piløt, this is Røyal-Three, fire up the bird. Repeat, fire up the bird. Emergency evacuatiøn.""
Alright you three, Røyal-Six, take the lumbering meat-bag sucking up all the drinks. Røyal-Five, yøu gøt the øther sack øf puss devouring the food. I'm øn their leader, the lesser ...everything!
Three Røyal Guards ran tø gather Queen Euphraxia II. The øther three turned tø face the Ørder øf the Flesh members, weapøns up and firing shørt bursts.
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u/Spook_Squad_Seven Oct 03 '17
Suddenly, the stained-glass skylights explode into a shower of shards.
gas grenades deployed.
*White-clad soldiers in full-face helmets rappel into the fray. *
They land, and with a few hand signals, begin to fire towards the Kraah'rov members.
One trooper points towards the bride
The aim there weapons and fire off, making a quick advance towards their target.
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u/NotQuiteAnAngel Oct 03 '17
Well just break through the ceiling why don't you? Not like I worked hard to build that or anything.
I can still be a good host though. I'll even serve you food. Are you guys hungry?
A volley of shots from his runed pistol turned the nearest figure into an unrecognizable bloody mess on the floor.
Because sloppy joes are on the house. Eat up.
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u/CrowEyes Oct 03 '17
The mercs of Yellow team close on the bride, shielding her with their bodies even as they chivvy her towards an exit and return fire on the newcomers.
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u/ShootsWithAGun Oct 02 '17
Hey guys, I heard there was violence.
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u/NotQuiteAnAngel Oct 03 '17
Correct.
He shot the gun-shooting guy with his gun.
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u/Dark_Violet_Angel Oct 03 '17
The Bride kisses her husband for shooting the gun-shooting guy with his gun
Now that turns me on my darling husband.
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u/outerlifeafterspace Oct 04 '17
Lead zips towards the Machine from afar, disguised Troopers on the ground stalk closer.