Post Tenebras Veritas (Planes/Cars RP)

[ShadowWolfCelica]

Shadow Tags: Shadow, Dusty

She looked up at the large plane as he approached, grateful for the interaction to say the least. She smiled at him, though the smile was slightly strained due to her current predicament. "I.... yeah i'm ok..I'm sorry you had to witness that.... I... just hold a lot against the guy, though i know not everyone sees the same way. I think i should just bring up the rear with this mission, just make sure everyone is ok... maybe stay at a distance.... Would that be better?" She asked outloud here, looking to Spray. She twisted her tire a little, still somewhat nervy from her outburst, though looked slightly sheepishly to Dusty. "I will keep a cap on things, im sorry" She said here, in a quieter tone, notably approaching him a little closer than one would see as normal, right underneath his wing.

[Titanic X 21]

Spray - Shadow, Dusty

Spray pursed his lips as he looked at her. From the looks of things so far, they needed all the help they could get on the front lines. Working the rear was just as important though, and he shot a glance at where Radar and Horah were. He turned back to face her. "While I think it would be a better option, I'm afraid I'll have to say no to that idea. We'll be needing all the help we can get. But if things get uncomfortable, don't be afraid to tell me, okay?"

Spray really hated having to deny her that chance to work in the rear, but he knew it was for the best. That wasn't to say he wasn't considerate of her feelings. He was willing to work with her to work out a compromise.

Seeing her inch her way under Dusty's wing caught him off guard a bit, and he wondered if there was something beginning to stir between them.

[ZAFTPrime]

Shinn - Tags: Miles

Shinn nodded. "Well, same thing in purpose. You were bullied to make you leak, I was bullied to set off my temper. Same issue, same results. We felt bad for ourselves. But you should have found a way to try and get past it. I know it wasn't easy, but still, that car needs to learn you also have feelings and don't need to be reminded of what you did." He replied.

Doc - Tags: Blade, Otter, Horah

Doc seemed to be a bit startled at Blade's revelation. To hear one of the stars had died, well that was a shock for sure. He then settled down a bit. "I see..." He trailed off, his vision suddenly becoming a bit unfocused as memories of someone came back to him. Doc growled and shoved those memories from his mind. He couldn't focus on that right now! He had a mission to complete! But the past continued to niggle at him no matter what he did...

[Dusty Crophopper]

Finn - Tags: Streak, Aeris, Everyone

"Well it's the only lead we have, so we don't really have much of a choice here." Finn retorted to Streak. "It's better than just sitting here doing nothing and talking about it. We've got a solid lead to go on, and we're going to take it! I'm fully aware this could be a trap, but somehow, I doubt it. This group has covered their tracks well... but not to the point it's impossible to find them. I've been in this business a long time... I know when things are getting too easy. This doesn't feel like one of those times. And as said... what other choice do we have? We either sit here and talk endlessly about leads we don't have, or we follow up on the one we do." he said.

The whine of jet engines could be heard as several jets began landing on Propwash's strip now. They were all like Siddeley, and all could carry vehicles within. "Ah! Our rides are here!" He went back to the podium as the ear-splitting whine of the jet engines began to die as they began to shut off one by one. "Attention! Everyone coming along with our newly formed task force... please start boarding the jets! For those of you who don't know... my name is Agent McMissile... British Intelligence." he introduced himself. "That's all I can really say for now regarding that. We have to get moving, but you will be briefed en route. To those looking to make a difference in this fight and strike back... please board now. There's plenty of room for everyone, and for those planes that can't fit and wish to fly on their own... make sure you have plenty of fuel: we won't be stopping anytime soon." He informed them. He turned, and nodded at his son for him to follow him towards the lead jet, which was Siddeley.

Dusty - Tags: Shadow, Spray

"Uh... well that's good." Dusty said, noticing her move under his wing at the approach of Spray, who just seemed to be... telling her to tell him if things got uncomfortable? He narrowed his eyes at little at the plane, and almost pushed his wing down protectively over Shadow, though he had no idea why. "Hey well... I think he's right. I think you need to go where assigned, and uh... do what tasks you're given. I'm sure it'll be easier that way. And I want to maybe see you around me more?" he asked here, not sure really what he was suggesting, and surprised at himself for suggesting that. "Kind of like... I dunno... maybe we could work together?" he suggested.

As Finn made his announcement, Dusty perked up. "Oh! Look at that! I guess we're leaving! Huh... looks like I can actually fit into one of those jets." he said, studying it as he narrowed one eye thoughtfully. "Which one you going on?" he asked her, looking down at her from under his wing.

Oskar - Tags: Rush

Oskar nodded. "Very well... I don't think the Skipper would sit this one out to be honest with you." the Me 163 confessed. "Oooh! It seems we're loading up! We should try traveling together I think! I KNOW I can easily fit on one of those jets, and you could too if you fold your wings up!" he pointed out. "What do you think? I'm afraid for me I wouldn't have much choice." he chuckled nervously. "See I can only fly 25 miles before I run out of fuel... and that's nothing when you think about it. I'm..." he winced here. "Extremely immobile if I'm traveling long distance. So I'm gonna have to take the jet whether I want to or not." he said, shrugging his flaps here. "Sorry, Herr Rush."

Miles - Tags: Shinn, Lucas, Raven

"Well yes... I do have feelings..." Miles agreed, looking over at Shadow and Dusty again. "And yes... I should've found a way to get past it..." he glanced at the open roads... and wished desperately he could drive down them and away from all this... but an explosive demise awaited him if he did so... and he knew it. So... no going that way. Sighing, he closed his eyes, knowing it was time to board another jet and head to who knew where. "All right... guess we gotta go..." he mumbled. "See you... there." he said slowly, and turned to begin driving towards one of the jets. A bigger one came in for a landing now, and this one dwarfed the others, being a 767 as it touched down on Propwash's runway. The other jets had cleared the way, as they could all takeoff vertically with their tail-mounted jets. The 767 would be carrying some of the bigger planes that could fit if they didn't wish to fly with the others. Miles could hardly make up his mind, and randomly began driving towards a jet now, sure it didn't make much of a difference in the long run.

Blade - Tags: Otter, Doc

"Awww well... you don't have to say that!" Blade replied humbly to Otter, but even so... that response was... new for him... new but old. Awww? Since when did Blade Ranger, hardened firefighter chief at Piston Peak say THAT? Not since... well once again, Nick. "Ahem." he quickly cleared his throat, becoming all business again. "So uh... looks like we're taking off. Hey! A 767 just landed! Maybe it's been modified to carry planes like you! I mean you can't... fly obviously so... why not fly?" Blade asked, laughing at his own joke. "Want me to lead you over to it?" he inquired, half turning to look at all the assembled aircraft. He gave out a whistle, and noted it was a veritable fleet that was ready to take to the skies and move them to their next destination.

[ZAFTPrime]

((Claiming Siddeley if you don't mind! ))

Shinn - Tags: Miles

Shinn shrugged and followed Miles. While he was a military jet and could fly, he decided to save fuel and take a plane himself. The MIG had never flown on another jet before, so this was a novel experience for him. "Sorry if I may be a bother. I never flew on another jet before. Being part Raptor and part MIG, I can fly on my own for hours at a time at high speed. Just wanted to try something new I guess." Shinn wasn't going to say it, but his gut was telling him to stay with Miles as well and he didn't know why.

Doc - Tags: Blade, Otter

Doc shrugged and followed Blade towards a jet with Otter. "Two sets of eyes may help you get there more effectively." He added as he looked to the blind plane. The Hudson Hornet had to admit, he was impressed by the fleet. Glancing back at Lightning, he hoped the red racecar would be alright without him. With that, he turned and followed Blade to a jet.

Siddeley - Tag: Finn

"Is everyone set yet?" Sid asked as he saw Finn approaching. This was a big mission, and he wondered what could possibly go down on it.

[Titanic X 21]

Spray - Dusty, Shadow

The black plane let out a whistle. "Wow! Now that's a fleet!" he said. He checked his arsenal, noting with relief that he still had a full canister of pepper spray and his bullets were still stocked. A double check of his person revealed he still held that discolored aluminum tip, though he didn't know why he still carried that thing.

He made his way over to one of the planes, looking back at Dusty and the others. "You guys coming?" he called.

Radar - Horah, Otter, Blade, Doc

The big AWACS spun up his engines, checking his fuel supply and nodding in satisfaction. He prepared to head out, but lined up behind the other planes and waited.

Horah, having been fueled earlier that morning, started his engines and moved behind the other jets as well, his twin turbines purring. His visor flicked down and he waited in line.

[ShadowWolfCelica]

Shadow Tags: Dusty, Spray

Shadow watched the planes come in to land, nodding slightly. "It's about time...." She murmured, before looking up to Dusty as he spoke. She had noticed the way he had almost acted defensively with her, and she had to admit, it made her smile a bit. "Oh, If you'd prefer to stick together, we can do that. I'm sure there's enough trained vehicles to be paired up with those not trained in any sort of forces before.... between FBI and British Intelligence, we may have this covered" She explained here, looking to the jet behind Siddeley. She thought it best to let Finn and Aeris travel together, so nodded her hood to the second jet. "We'll board that one" She said here, moving off immediately, giving a quick grin to Spray.

"Yeah, hold up! We're on our way!" She called back, looking back to Dusty. "We best be quick..... These jets wont hang around!" She said, making her way to the chosen plane and boarding it, making her way inside rather quickly.

[Alfor]

Aeris McMissile | Tags: Finn, Streak

The smaller Martin had perked up when Streak appeared again, starting to grow attached to the dragon. He seemed oddly protective and motherly towards Aeris... well, he couldn't complain about that. Aeris was still getting use to the fact that he actually had a family member still alive. He seemed troubled by the whole "battle wound" thing but didn't comment on it.

"I think its still possible they could be tracking our every move. We should be careful... just in case," the Brit spoke up quietly as his father and the dragon started talking about the cars they were trying to track down. He noticed that they seemed a bit hostile towards each other, as if trying to show the other who was boss... and most able to protect him. It seemed his silence about the matter encouraged it more than anything else. Aeris didn't bother with it as long as it didn't get violent... then there would be issues.

Lucas, Raven & sorta Rosalie | Tags: Shinn, Miles

"Most bullied me and my sister because we're Hybrids... I've been in trouble more times than I've bothered to count. Not to mention I have a reputation for being rather... merciless," the mixed warplane spoke up in a rather cheesy tone. He then snorted, "they were probably exaggerating and didn't expect retaliation." Lucas wasn't surprised to hear that the car had been bullied simply because of who he was. Society could be quite cruel sometimes.

"I think they were more scared of you than me only because of your glares," Raven replied, smirking at her brother. She then noticed the old Mustang that had made a joke earlier while volunteering and was about to wave her over with a wing when their departure was announced.

"I think we're going to fly this one," Lucas said shortly after the announcement.

Jigsaw & Sheriff | Tags: ---

Sheriff wasn't surprised to hear that Lightning was here, he did arrive in town with him after all. The rascal had gone off somewhere, probably looking for trouble again, or having it find him. Lightning had a knack for getting into sticky situations without even meaning to... or being aware of it. He blinked in surprise when Dusty suddenly excused himself, but then realized that there was another spat going on and Dusty had noticed it... thankfully it didn't end badly.

Jigsaw had watched the interactions... eerily quiet. The events that had recently occurred didn't add up and stumped his old mind... and Sheriff's. The cop had no idea what was going on but the "little" Mercury seemed dead set on sticking by Hugh's side. He was a very loyal and trustworthy friend to have.

As they heard the announcement, Sheriff had gone towards the planes because he couldn't fly. Jigsaw smirked, he was born for things like this. He could most likely fly to the destination, do whatever he was suppose to, and turn around and come back. He loved this advantage when it came to being a P-51D Mustang.

(I hope I got that fact right. I heard on "Dogfights" about P-51s that they could literally fly for hours and still have some fuel left when they returned to base.)

[Dusty Crophopper]

((Be my guest! Sid's yours. Also, I believe Mustangs have a range of around 1600 nmi if I remember correctly.))

Miles - Tags: Shinn

"Well I don't think you'd have the range to fly where we're going." Miles pointed out, murmuring as he drove up the ramp and onto one of the jets. "So probably a better idea you're riding along. And are you going to be my travel... what partner or something?" he asked, finding a spot by a window and settling into a "seat" here. He closed his eyes, trying to rest his mind for a bit before takeoff. He knew it would probably be shortly, as the planes were loading up, and everyone was getting ready to take to the skies.

He thought about Raven and Lucas... and how they'd managed to stand up for themselves. He wasn't able to do that growing up so effectively. He was more... timid... meek... unsure. He sighed, and opened his eyes, glancing out the window here.

Dusty - Tags: Shadow, Spray

"Coming!" Dusty eagerly called, rolling to keep up with her now. "So you want the second jet?" he asked. "All right! Why not?" he declared gamely, and rolled alongside of her, then took the lead. "I think I should take lead on this! Since I'm bigger... gonna need a more ideal spot so I'm not waffled in." he chuckled. "Unless you wanna take the 767!" Dusty declared, but knew Shadow had already been heading to the plane behind Siddelely. Dusty moved in first, and saw there was room for him... if just. "Hoo! Tight fit but I'm in!" he exclaimed. "Oh!" he said, remembering his pontoons. "Maybe I should've taken these off before I boarded but... no real time now I guess!" he exclaimed as he heard the engines start to spool up.

Finn - Tags: Aeris, Sid, maybe Streak?

Finn heard Sid radio to him, and replied. "Yes Sid, well... sort of. We're not exactly a trained task force but... it's the best we've got! We're going to give them everything we have." He answered. He turned to his son as he stopped at the ramp. "I'm always prepared for them expecting us. We're not just going to drive in there after all." he reassured him. "Besides, they might not even be there anymore... oh and Sid!" he radioed. "I'm gonna need your repair bay to be activated when we go in!" he added.

[ZAFTPrime]

((Yay! ))

Sid - Tag: Finn, Aeris

"Roger that, Finn. But why?" Sid asked as he waited for his companion. "I understand we don't have a real task force, but are you sure these guys can handle it? I mean, some of them are civilians."

Shinn - Tag: Miles

"Eh, you could say that. And as I said, I could fly if I wanted to, but this is a new experience for me, so why not take it, right?" Shinn joked. He wanted to try and lighten the mood a bit, but he had his doubts it would help much.

((And I believe Mustangs, mainly the 51-D, can fly for about 2080 miles with drop tanks equipped. Titanic has a plane guide and it said that about the Mustangs in it. Ask her if you're not sure. ))