We're more than carbon and chemicals

[lucetimods]

Who: All Draftees
What: Fighting Third Party
When: 26th, 27th, 28th, 1st, and 2nd
Where: The Southern Farmlands
Summary: See here for overall details.
Rating: Probably gonna be gorey in places :|a

DOESN'T NEED A CUT. People should know how this works, if not, just follow other people's lead. I'm gonna set up some strategist threads at the top, for the four strategists to use if they want to, otherwise people should start their own threads.

((Mod Note: Since this has been asked a few times, just fyi, the livestock do not talk. Happy hunting!))

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[ledbythewind]

[The trek back is proving far more taxing than Richard expected, even with the aid of Tear's healing-- his entire body aches, his muscles screaming at him to just stop moving and lie down, something he plans to do the moment he sees a bed or other available flat surface.

Right now, he's just sort of leaning on Asbel and allowing the other to guide him... he's not entirely sure where they're going, and he doesn't much care.]

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[The only reason Sanji doesn't pick Richard up like a sack of potatoes and haul his ass is because he doesn't trust the Third Party to let this go smoothly, but even still, it's hard watching Asbel and Richard slowly pick their away along. This has been a long day for all of them, and he wants it over.

But thankfully, they're close. The makeshift center is within visible distance. He lets out a relieved mutter when he spots it - at least he knows with Law, Richard won't be dying anytime soon] Almost there.

1/3

[deathsdoctor]

[And hell, you even get someone poking his head out to greet you. And immediately frowning as he catches sight of Richard leaning against Asbel. Son, you don't look so hot.

And then he freezes.

Eyes are tracking up...

... up...

... UP...]

2/3

[deathsdoctor]

[Lovely.]

3/3

[deathsdoctor]

MOVE!!!

[They are still a ways in the distance, aren't they? And he has patients behind him and in need of protection.

His heels dig into the ground. He narrows his eyes. Presses his thumb against the tsuba of his nodachi.

ka-chink!]

[seleniahymn]

[Tear had been walking beside the group, applying First Aid whenever Richard seemed to be on the verge of passing out. It had been difficult enough helping him through the battlefield when he was still conscious, they didn't need him to collapse again with so much danger about.

When the melodist hears Law's command she spins around immediately, moving to shield Richard and Asbel as her lips moved to sing the Second Hymn as quickly as she could. Even if they're so close, she has to do everything she can to protect their group and the patients healing in the makeshift medical center. Once enough fonons have gathered she releases them in the form of another Force Field, readying herself to fight against the soldiers who managed to breach through it.]

Asbel, get him out of here, now!

[drawnbythesword]

[Okay, this slow pace wasn't going to cut it anymore. It might be a rough ride, Richard. Asbel stops now, to hoist Richard onto his back.]

Right! Let's go, Richard! [And bolting towards that medical center as fast as his legs will carry him while he's got the man on his back. Good thing Richard is a twig.]

[ledbythewind]

[And Richard will just be clinging to Asbel for dear life as the other runs; he's at least aware enough to keep himself from gripping TOO tightly and choking his best friend in the process, but he's got a death grip nonetheless.

But he's worried that Asbel might not be able to handle his weight for too long...]

Asbel, will you be all right?

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[Stole his idea, Asbel. Good man. Sanji will just have to trust the guy to get Richard to safety - or at the least, get behind Law - because once the two take off, the chef turns and stands his ground with Tear. He's got friends in that tent.

His body tenses when the first few manage to sneak through the force field, but he's already ready for them. The ones he engages don't make it past the 50 foot marker - they are all sent right back, a mess of feathers, blood, and broken bones]

[deathsdoctor]

[... that's still a lot of distance, folks.

And there's still the problem of the ones coming from on high... way high. Sanji and the young lady have most of them in hand, but when the enemy is coming on wing, some will take the high route and some of them are. Coming towards the two running towards him for shelter and protection. And his patients.

He does not wish to kill here, but he has no choice. He will make this quick. Before things go more awry.

He centers. Zeros in on his targets, notes his allies' positions well to be sure he doesn't hit them as well. The nodachi spins in his hands as he moves, a move he's done a thousand times before, and will do many times again in the future.

It is instanteous.

ka-chink.

The nodachi resheaths. And the airborn Third Party members fall before they can even get close.]

[seleniahymn]

[Her blue eyes widen when she catches sight of the falling soldiers, prompting her to look behind her at doctor and running pair to make sure they were still all right. While she doesn't spot any within sight, she proceeds to sing the Second Hymn, creating another barrier for good measure. She would not move from here until Law or Sanji gave the okay.]

[drawnbythesword]

[Whoa, damn dude. Just... Damn. Of course, Asbel hardly has time to gawk at the impressive skills of Law or Sanji. If he loses momentum for even a second, it could be all over for them!

Be sure to keep them occupied, you three. Once Asbel gets Richard inside, he'll join you in the fight soon enough.]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard chances a glance over his own shoulder to see what's going on back there and his grip tightens on Asbel's coat. He's a burden right now, he knows he is, so the best thing he can do is just not move or cause any trouble so that Asbel can get him to safety as quickly as possible. But that doesn't mean he won't try to toss off a spell or two from his current position if he has to.]