Azure Central Headquarters

Appearance of the Vigilantes, Azure
Inside a liquid filled tube, a male figure drifts gently in sleep, his cream colored hair drifts about idly, his face obscured by a white mask, with a cyan insignia on its front.

''Kado. ''A woman's voice rings in his head.

''What is it? ''The male responds, the faintest of reactions from his mind begin to wake his body.

We have a situation that requires your attention.

I'll be down at command after I've woken and am ready.

''Will see you there. ''

The male named Kado opens his eyes, the only sign of them are the white pupils peering out from his mask that are so common among the Shapeshifter race. He allows himself a moment to feel the suspending sensation of the liquid, the presence of which is the only way he's ever slept soundly for many years. Not doing so... ...is often problematic for him. With a mild sigh, he drains the tube and emerges from a glass door, stepping out into the square room that is his home.

Simple furniture decorates it, and aside from the tube, there is little else of significance in the room aside from a circular pad, a transporter. He eyes it quietly.

It has been seven years since the incident that shaped the course of his life, the dark memory of his past that clings to him like a omnipresent cloud, and each night, the nightmares torment him. He can feel the agony of the moment his old family betrayed him, rippling through him in faint echoes of memory.

He closes his eyes. He knows for a fact that he'll likely never get the chance to exact revenge for what they did, yet the ghosts still linger. ...But a life left behind is one not missed.

He opens his eyes, and after donning a black bodysuit and white robes, steps onto the transporter, soon after appearing in a long hall, now the faint echo of voices throughout the central command can be heard. He feels for his multiple weapons, his four katanas, two plain with average wrappings, and two special ones, a black one with ornate details on its guard and sheathe, and a red one with elegant flame patterns carefully woven into the wood sheathe.

...Momentos. He clenches his fists lightly and proceeds down the hall, toward the first meeting that he, Kado, the leader of Azure had attended in several months.

On his way in, he can hear a woman patiently trying to reassure someone else in the room that the meeting will start soon, but an important visitor needs to arrive first.

Despite this woman's reassurance, the person shes talking to doesn't even appear to be caring, or listening. Instead he is taping his fingers lightly on his thigh, sighing with slight annoyance. He had been waiting for quite some time now, and always carried a rather bored and tired demeanor, which could easily be heard in his tone of voice. The only thing that escapes his lips as the woman speaks to him are occasional sounds of confirmation.

A few minutes after this, the person hears footsteps become audible as not a moment later the door opens abruptly, and a white masked individual wearing white robes with a black bodysuit underneath with four katanas strapped to him walks through the opening without pause.

"Let's get this meeting over with, we have important matters to attend to." The male's voice is surprisingly quiet but noticeably in command of its presence, his voice has caught everyone's attention.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[25765,25985,0,0]}">''Yes, let us proceed with affairs. ''The well known voice of Azula rings out in everyone's head in the room, a woman who coordinates the entire operation of Phoenix from afar, almost no one has ever seen the co founder.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[25987,26189,0,0]}">Along with the male, there is a purple haired woman with green eyes, Oliv Walker, the former leader of ADHS and now the head of Squad 2, and scores of armored soldiers of the Azure Foreign Affairs Unit.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[26191,26533,0,0]}">For the first time in quite a while, the man being reassured lets a small smile creep upon his face, cocking his head ever so slightly as he hears Kado's voice. The smile quickly fades however as he turns to him, nodding. He eyes the various people in the room, and speaks to himself in his mind. "Looks like the show is about to begin."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[26535,26574,0,0]}">"Let's review the intel." Kado intones.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[26576,26900,0,0]}">The central display desk shows imagery from the minds of a number of Azure agents who seem to have been taken by some manner of humans who crossed through a rift. A few details can be discerned, such as a vague location, the details of the humans, vaguely, as well as some manner of lettering spells what seems to be 'MCCP'.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[26902,27230,0,0]}">"From what we can tell, this occured around the mountains of Azure. It doesn't give us anything specific, but we do know they were using rifts. We may have to start restricting rift usage depending on how far this situation escalates. It may slow our activities in other realms, but right now this is a potential security risk."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27232,27497,0,0]}">Kado looks among the group. "I have called you all to conduct a search for the rift's location. You will be outfited with spacial fluctuation seekers and deployed to the most probable locations we have selected. ...Anything further? I value any additional insight."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27499,27710,0,0]}">The male, who is known as Mizora stepped forward slightly. His tone was quiet and distant, but oddly warm. "Do we know whether the MCCP are anticipating our arrival? Surely they have some sort of plan in place."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27712,28032,0,0]}">Kado's eyes look over toward Mizora. "That is yet to be seen, but this MCCP will not be taken lightly. That is why once we have confirmed the location of the Agents and this MCCP who took them, several entire AFAU squads and ATS units will be joining us as well. The ADHS will be joining us in force as well, of course."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28034,28147,0,0]}">Oliv looks at Kado. "You're talking about a small army's worth of our men. Do you really think it's that urgent?"

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28149,28378,0,0]}">"If there are humans with rift travel technology able to reach our world, they must have some manner of advanced capabilities. I will not underestimate them, a full show of force will be given to our enemies. Any more questions?"

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28380,28675,0,0]}">Mizora nods. "Not so much a question, but a show of support. It's best if these humans understand what they're dealing with, no? Underestimating humanity could very well be our downfall in a mission like this." He turns to Oliv, cocking his head. "I doubt any of us want this to end in failure."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28677,28740,0,0]}">"I suppose it is prudent to be on the safe side." She responds.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28742,28896,0,0]}">"Then it's settled. Report once you have reached the site designated to you and determine if any signs of struggle or a rift become present." Kado speaks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28898,28910,0,0]}">"Dismissed."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28912,29189,0,0]}">Mizora eyes Kado a tad, before nodding as he places his hands in pockets. He starts to walk off, braid gently dangling behind him. As time passes and they are sent on the mission, Mizora is idly looking through the scene, albeit a little lazily. "Tsk. This is awfully trivial."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29191,29275,0,0]}">Kado stands on a mountain top, surveying the landscape. ''Report. Anything so far?''

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29277,29375,0,0]}">He groans a bit, and shakes his head. "No, not yet. This is starting to be a waste of time..."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29377,29429,0,0]}">Mizora begins to notice a faint blip on his scanner.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29431,29550,0,0]}">He cocks his head. "I may have spoken too soon." He starts walking towards the direction of the blip, at the ready.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29552,29771,0,0]}">Once he gets close to the source, he isn't able to see anything, but his scanner is going crazy, and he is able to determine that a large opening in space was created, likely a rift. There is also faint signs of combat.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29773,29947,0,0]}">He crouches down, head still cocked as he looks around the area. "Kado, I do believe i've found a rift. Not only that but it appears there was...quite, the scuffle here."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29949,29985,0,0]}">''Location? ''Kado responds quickly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29987,30067,0,0]}">Mizora gives Kado his coordinates. "Come quickly. Wouldn't want to dilly dally."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30069,30154,0,0]}">I will get there as fast as mortal means can, Kado's voice seems to remark dryly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30156,30331,0,0]}">It doesn't take too long before the various Azure members start to gather at his location. Kado takes a bit longer, almost looking a tad winded, but regains composure quickly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30333,30364,0,0]}">"Where is the rift's location?"

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30366,30509,0,0]}">Mizora taps his scanner, before pointing to the exact point of the rift. "I know I said you wouldn't want to dilly dally, but take a breather."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30511,30691,0,0]}">Kado observes the scanner before looking at the location. "...Yeah, someone definately made a rift here, I can feel it. ...Get the ATS here now. We're opening this rift back open."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30693,30847,0,0]}">"Don't you just love tearing holes in the fabric of reality?" Mizora sticks his tongue out slightly, sitting down, and oddly chain like noises are heard.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30849,31090,0,0]}">He sees multiple robed figures with masks appear, who begin assembling a part of odd devices, that soon begin to hum to life, and a fiery orange rift begins to tear open between the devices. The masked individuals now appear to stand guard.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31092,31263,0,0]}">"In approximately one hour, the rift will be fully stable. Before then, the remaining reinforcements will be joining us. Sit tight until then, we will be going in soon."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31265,31383,0,0]}">Mizora just nods, before scratching his neck slightly. He keeps eyeing Kado, before leaning back and closing his eyes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31385,31552,0,0]}">Kado regards him in response, before quietly going off to be alone, sitting in a medative position quietly, ignoring attempts from a few agents to strike conversation.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31554,31697,0,0]}">Despite Mizora seemingly sleeping, he appears rather attentive of everything going on. Occasionally a spider or two will start crawling around.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31699,31780,0,0]}">After the hour has passed, Kado silently gets up and begins approaching the rift.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31782,31863,0,0]}">"Follow in after me." Without another word, he goes through, despite any protest.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31865,31970,0,0]}">Mizora quickly gets up, again chain noises being heard as he shrugs, going through the portal after Kado.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31972,32251,0,0]}">The group begins to appear within a forested area, and Kado frowns under his mask. "...Right. Begin setting up a perimeter. We're going to cloak ourselves, and once that is established, we're going to scout for the enemy. By we, I mean I. I will send for you if I find anything."

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32253,32303,0,0]}">Various soldiers begin setting up their equipment.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32305,32341,0,0]}">"...We're taking our comrades back."