The Gathering Storm Part 1

Dilgar Precinct: Tau Volaris surface

The storm racked skys above the bleak world lit up and arced continuously, lashing the landscape with constant lightning strikes powerful enough to rip open a battle tank. The wind as well howled as the storm swept landscape bustled with activity. Strange considering how bleak and seemingly pointless the world was. But this, this was Tau Volaris. A critical world and one which had been taken over by the forces of darkness, down below thousands of men, women and otherwise operated in hazmat suits to build and construct defences, dig trenches and set killing zones. These were the rebels, from all corners of the galaxy they had come. But not only that, Dark Triumvirate troops stood amongst them, so too did Norman Fenris commando’s and occasionally the violet corrupted form of an Abberation host wandered about. This place truly was hell, and the allies were going to have to take it back. Something that the figure standing on the hill loved the thought of. Its massive form looked around, clad in dark armour and wielding a massive halberd.

A large, thick ribbon of smoke-like shadow descended from the clouds, spiralling down like a serpent, unaffected by the violent weather of the land it continued down, near the form on the hill. upon making contact with the ground, the shadow took form. solidifying from the ground up and forming the shape of a tall , young, human male wearing a silver and black business suit with black slicked back hair and two large scars over his left eye. once fully formed, the man looked over his surroundings, setting his golden, inhuman eyes on the form on the hill.

Sotek saw the shadow descent from the sky to form just a way away from himself, he knew this was the creature he was supposed to be meeting. This was going to be very interesting he thought... He turned from the sight below and started to make his way towards the... what seemed to be a man in a tuxedo... Eh he had been in some strange crowds before this was nothing surprising. The demon made his way over and nodded his head towards the seemingly inhuman... well human.
"Greetings, I am Sotek. You must be who i came to see" The demon said in his typical tone.

The man paused before addressing Sotek, taking a moment to look around before facing Sotek and smirking, taking another moment to look him over before answering.
"...yes, I suppose I am...hello, Sotek." the man replied.

Sotek grinned, he knew they were both beings of great power, the urge to see who was more so grew but he knew it was a pointless gesture, he was here to seek allies. And this... Naga as Shaw had informed him was a potential ally in the fight against the Flux and other evils. Not only that by Shaw seemed to work for Naga too... This was going to be an interesting endeavour "So i take it you are the one Shaw calls Nagaetros?" Sotek asked.

"yes, I am Nagaetros." Naga replied. "I’m sure Shaw has kept you well informed..."

"Indeed he has" Sotek looked around "I’m surprised he is late, for a time caster such as himself, I have matters to discuss with him though you may be interested as well. I have come her to seek a pact with you, together we can use our power and influence to take down the Flux"

"hmm...an interesting proposal..." Naga pondered for a moment. "very well, I shall hear what you and Shaw have to say once he arrives...there is much to discuss.."

"Indeed" A voice said from behind them. And,as they doth turned, they would have seen a third figure.  A man, dressed in older style clothes, A Three piece black suit of victorian design, his coat draped over his forearm casually. a deep red waistcoat over a beige dress shirt being what he wore under it. a gold watch chain hanging from the waistcoats pocket as the apparently human, save for oddly formed ears. Looked over the landscape across from the three. His face was somewhat lined with its age , yet still handsome in its features. while, quicksilver rimmed jet black hair was slicked stylishly halfway down his neck.
Presently the man, or Temporian, as they would learn. Turned to look at them directly.

"I must apologize in being late to this appointment." he said, "But I had business with a Dear old friend to take care of." He said.

Sotek turned to Shaw "Indeed, it is good to see you again Shaw we have much to discuss" The demon said nodding.

Shaw nodded. "of course. its nice to see you again as well Sotek." He turned his attention towards Naga. "And Naga, like the suit... its fitting."

"It's good to see you've made it, Shaw." Naga replied.

"So..." Sotek said gesturing to the massive complex behind them shall we make our way indoors? the weather inst the most fun out here, I'm sure we can secure a place to discuss our plans"

"I suppose so." Naga said, looking to the land around them.

"It's of no difference to me sotek." Shaw said plainly. Regarding the Complex. "But if you would prefer us to... Personally, I'm experiencing a rather nice day in this planets history, but not all of us are temporial in that way."

Naga looked  back and forth between Shaw and Sotek, waiting for their decision.
"yes, and I have business elsewhere. can we move this meeting forward, gentlemen? it really doesn’t matter where to me so long as it gets done. we can enjoy the fine weather and warfare afterwards."

Sotek nodded, the group made their way into the massive complex and soon found a secluded area, fully industrialised with rust and neglect everywhere from the rebellion Sotek nodded to them both "I am here to join you two in taking down the Flux however i also have some other matters to discuss, including the new alliance and also... Garrens strange death" Sotek said waiting for the others.

"Ahh..." So I’ve seen." Shaw said nonchalantly "Attracting unwanted attention are we?"

Sotek nodded "Garren died in my ploy attack on the Immortal Empire using Capitol, he 'died' at a specific time, I had strings attached to him so to say, but those strings didn’t die until AFTER, 20 minutes or so, it was almost like someone had stopped time... All I remember is a face from Garren of some sort of bald lady... I don’t know anything more but she managed to prevent me from knowing everything, whoever she is she has at least some power"

Naga chuckled at the mention of Garren's attacker, rubbing his brow.
"I know all too well of this 'bald lady' of which you speak, Sotek. honestly, I’m not surprised it was her at all. in fact, I dare say this was expected"

Sotek raised an eyebrow "Who is she? And what did she want with Garren?"

"Her name is unimportant. as for what she wants, well, that's easy. she wants Shaw. she made that quite clear the several times we met" Naga replied.

"Indeed" said Shaw, walking up. "I don’t know who she is, she's managed to keep that information from me, but I know for a fact that shes of the flux. Weather or not they're aware of her movements are still to be seen." She's been trailing me for some time, trying to sabotage me and slow our progress... Apparently she's obsessed with me, Seeing me as an ultimate evil." He went on, pausing. "But while the fact of who she is is pressing, and we should certainly follow it more. i think we can agree on what must be done with her."

"yes, but let's not be hasty, Shaw..." Naga said. "She made a fatal error in judgement in our chronologically repeated encounter, one that I have since heavily exploited. she has proven quite useful to me, despite not knowing it" he smiled.

"So I see.." Said Shaw. "Still, She's something to be wary about... It's not just anyone that can claim to do what she did to you naga. and it's best to keep that in mind."

"However... Your not wrong in that statement either..." He said, looking at the other two entities present.

"I admit, I am but a shadow of my former self since that encounter. but not for much longer, and not with undesired results." Naga added. "she will find it difficult hiding from her own shadow."

Sotek nodded "Hmmm... in that case she might know i have ties to Shaw, she will probably try to hunt you down by trying to come through me..." Sotek laughed at the thought "That will be a rather interesting endeavour and one I may enjoy greatly"

"Oh, yes, I found it quite amusing. I even gave her a show to go with her 'interrogation'" Naga laughed and leaned against a wall. "when the time comes, be sure to tell her I said 'hi'"

"Species like the flux are interesting ones. they've admitted they have little to no understanding of the concepts of magic’s... Yet they act as though they cannot fall.. Read the timelines, they claim, They say they can tell what is to be, and will plan accordingly... it's time they learn just how the universe really works... Even the timelines can be Chaotic..." Said shaw after a moment or so of pondering

"However," He said after a moment more. "It would be wise to be wary of her.. She has attracted the Attention of Chassavo, my Old Accomplice... The incarnation of the Temporian god of hope after the fall... my, Opposite... She is wary of him still, But she is not yet aware of him, or what he is... It would be wise not to let her grasp that fact. It would be, most off-putting towards our goals."

"Yes, yes, I am aware of chassavo's involvement as well. while he is much more of a threat than she is, I still don’t think there is reason to be concerned just yet. relax." Naga straightened his collar and blood red tie. "despite the attention she has acquired, she gained virtually nothing from our encounter save for lies and a few well placed truths. I have essentially put an infant in the driver's seat and told her to drive through a heavily populated  city. what you fear should not become a factor for some time, even for time travellers ."

The timecaster turned his head idly towards Naga. "I don’t under estimate my enemies. The last time I did put me in the physical state I was when i first sought your attention... But very well." He said. Clicking open the latch on the small watch he had to look at its face. "I'll have the Timebreakers put her off track as much as is needed... " He paused, before looking up. "Now, There are other Things to discuss." He said, smiling again. Looking at Naga and Sotek.

"Indeed" Naga smiled. "I take it that your meeting with Mammon went as planned?"

"That it did." Said the timecaster, looking over at the drake. Chuckling a bit. "He has agreed to his part of the deal... Though. His reaction to when i told him that i was acting as your messenger put him into a panic. Not something I'm used to seeing on the face of a draconian, but still very amusing."

"To be expected from a young drake who grew up with my stories." Naga replied. "once he has completed his part of the deal bring the package to me, and most importantly, avoid all contact with it."

"Very well." The timecaster said. "I'll see that it gets to you as soon as physically possible... Heh, "Soon"... odd thing for a Temporal being to mutter... " He said thoughtfully, Reaching up to move one of the hands of the watch he held. "And what will you do with poor, bewildered, fuming, rage... When you get him?"

"Make sure he is safe and secure, of course. that's when the real fun begins."

Sotek turned to Shaw "Timecaster, how comes the awakening of the crystal here. I heard this planet contains major shards from the Abberation, what stage are you until it becomes fully awaken?" He said smiling, the sound of humming could be heard building up in the background, probably the shield generators of the city activating fully. The allies had arrived obviously.

Shaw only smiled. "Sotek. What makes you think it needs my help? This was once an Infernui Fringe world, something the flux couldn’t find...  All the shards needed was the thing behind them to wake up fully. and that." He said, closing the watch with a click as the sound of humming reverberated through the burnt out structure. "Brings us to our next point of business, Our guest, and ally." He said as a sound of rubbel shifting sounded from the darkness at the other end of the room.
"Who, by the sound of things, has just arrived..."

"To answer your question though, I'd give it a day..." He said off handedly.

(RP between me and )