People you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley

[Jo and the Bush all/any]

Just popping in to tell you that the Phrase "You're one smart Cookie" really creeps me out Now.

 

Carry on.

Edited February 18, 2015 by The Only Joe

[Redbird he/him]

Well, you're welcome then.

 

Note to self: awaken cookie with the command be smart.

Edited February 18, 2015 by Redbird3000

[18th Shard he/him]

So, uh, Fatebreaker,

a ) how did we lose an Essence Spike,

b ) how did it get in Winter,

c ) and by Essence Spike, I assume your referring to the combination of Forgery and Hemalurgy in Alley [redacted],

and d ) what future developments can be developed?

 

Nice poem, by the way. For every one else, here it is:

We do what we must

because no one else will.

We sacrifice ourselves,

To offer the Worlds Eternity.

 

Perfection is a myth,

But understanding elevates.

Success or failure,

It's all useful data.

 

We use one spark,

to ignite an endless flame.

Death is a mountain

We conquer with Science.

 

You don't have to like us,

We're different and strange.

Science is a misunderstood art,

That we craft for The Future.

 

Would you like a Cookie?

Edited February 18, 2015 by 18th Shard

[Guest]

I was working on the abovementioned combo spike in Alley [REDACTED], but I don't know how Winter got it.

[Fatebreaker he/him]

Actually, no, the Essence Spike was my doing. I'll take responsibility for this one, though I appreciate that Snoopy.

a.) Not so much lost as misplaced.

b.) she was in the wrong place at the wrong time

c.) It's along those lines yes. I'll further explain it all when the test subject returns, as she should be aware of her situation and the options she has.

d.) The Possibilities are Endless...

[Guest]

Voidus, I thought I asked that Forgery/Hemalurgy be added to my specialties, but perhaps you missed it.

[Fatebreaker he/him]

No,no, you're very right. Inspired me in fact. but this is something more than just the merging of magic and science.

This is something we had only hoped was possible.

Edited February 19, 2015 by Fatebreaker

[Cheese United he/him]

No,no, you're very right. Inspired me in fact. but this is something more than just the merging of magic and science.

This is something we had only hoped was possible.

A food better than pizza?

[Fatebreaker he/him]

 nah, we already had steak.

[Guest]

And barbecued chicken. And Nutella.

[mail-mi he/him]

Still Alive: Dark Alley:

 

You are a triumph.

We’re making a note here:

HUGE SUCCESS.

It's hard to overstate our satisfaction.

Oh the Dark Alley.

We do what we must because we can.

For the good of all of us

Except the ones who are dead.

But there's no sense crying over your brother Mike.

You just keep on trying till you run out of spikes.

Hemalurgy gets done and you make a Metalborn.

Of the people who are still alive.

You shouldn’t be angry.

It only effected a couple men.

And, of course, we broke their Webs and killed them.

And tore Webs to pieces.

And put every piece into a spike.

And as we put them in, it hurt because

You are becoming so great!

Now these points of data make a beautiful line.

And we're in Alley Beta, we’re releasing you on time.

So be GLaD you got spiked

Think of how much you’ll be liked

By the people who are still alive.

Go ahead and leave us.

We really prefer to stay in here.

Jump away and find someone to help you.

Maybe Preservation...

THAT WAS A JOKE. Haha. FAT CHANCE.

Anyway, this cookie’s great.

It's so chocolaty and soft.

Look at us still talking when there's Science to do.

When we look out there it makes us so GLaD for you.

We've experiments to run, there is research to be done

On the people who are still alive

And believe me we are still alive.

We’re doing science and we’re still alive.

We’re stocking spikes and we are still alive.

We’ll get test subjects while we’re still alive.

And when there’s no more we’ll be still alive.

Still alive

Still alive

Edited February 20, 2015 by mail-mi

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

Still Alive: Dark Alley:

 

You are a triumph.

We’re making a note here:

HUGE SUCCESS.

It's hard to overstate our satisfaction.

Oh the Dark Alley.

We do what we must because we can.

For the good of all of us

Except the ones who are dead.

But there's no sense crying over your brother Mike.

You just keep on trying till you run out of spikes.

Hemalurgy gets done and you make a Metalborn.

Of the people who are still alive.

You shouldn’t be angry.

It only effected a couple men.

And, of course, we broke their Webs and killed them.

And tore Webs to pieces.

And put every piece into a spike.

And as we put them in, it hurt because

You are becoming so great!

Now these points of data make a beautiful line.

And we're in Alley Beta, we’re releasing you on time.

So be GLaD you got spiked

Think of how much you’ll be liked

By the people who are still alive.

Go ahead and leave us.

We really prefer to stay in here.

Jump away and find someone to help you.

Maybe Preservation...

THAT WAS A JOKE. Haha. FAT CHANCE.

Anyway, this cookie’s great.

It's so chocolaty and soft.

Look at us still talking when there's Science to do.

When we look out there it makes us so GLaD for you.

We've experiments to run, there is research to be done

On the people who are still alive

And believe me we are still alive.

We’re doing science and we’re still alive.

We’re stocking spikes and we are still alive.

We’ll get test subjects while we’re still alive.

And when there’s no more we’ll be still alive.

Still alive

Still alive

 

I can just imagine this as a rock song

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

Haven't you ever heard the end somg to Portal?

 

Nope. Good song?

[mail-mi he/him]

Nope. Good song?

 

[ostrichofevil he/him]

Lady Eris EsNaan, Chromium Compounder, stepped into the Alley.  Her friend Maleril had told her about this place, but she had never visited before.  Not intending to be ambushed by a hostile Allomancer, she burned Chromium, sending her anti-metal waves all around.

"Hey!  My Atium!" yelled one unfortunate Seer.  "Two-hundred thousand boxings, gone just like that…"

"Sorry!" Eris replied, Compounding Chromium, "Reach into your nearest bag without looking."

"Oooh!  Three million boxings!  How did those get there?"

Eris was laughing too hard to hear.

 

Eric planned to make a very special Spike.  Compounding Chromium, she looked behind her.  Sure enough, there was a handsome Shardbearer (Chromium really was useful).  She stepped outside, holding a small Atium Spike.   Before the Shardbearer could say anything, the Spike was in and out of his elbow.

 

"Yay!  Free Shardblade!"

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

The sounds of the horses hooves echoed through the Dark Alley. The Queen of Newcago Court and her guards were on a mission to find what information Fatebreaker had on Winter. The were dark shadows being cast on the walls, but the Queen did not show her fear.

"Hello? Fatebreaker? Voidus? It's Queen Elsa Steelheart of The Newcago Court, I've come here to find out what information you said you had on Winter."

Edited February 27, 2015 by Queen Elsa Steelheart

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

Elsa heard the scream but couldn't make out where it came from. She summoned her shardblade.

"WINTER!! WHERE ARE YOU?" She yelled into the darkness.

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"Winter? You're in the Dark Alley now, you were in the Newcago Court before and some sort of hand grabbed you!"

Queen Elsa wasn't even sure Winter could hear her, but it was worth a try. She ordered her guards to move quicker on the horses, she didn't know what was happening to Winter when she screamed.

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

The horses moved faster, the sounds of shardblades being summoned left, right and centre. The Queen had a concerned look on her face.

"Winter! Can you answer me? We're trying to find you!"

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

Elsa lit a torch, trying to see if the darkness was stopping her from seeing Winter. The ice torch glistened in the Queen's hand, trying to light the way, though it was difficult.

[18th Shard he/him]

Xanas pulsed bronze - then winced as a sudden burst of pulses nearly deafened him. Here goes nothing, he thought. Reaching into a hidden store, he pulled out 4 spikes (each imbued with Allomantic copper) and stabbed them into an open spot on his left arm. He took out a vial of copper and duralumin-flared his copper, burning through almost three normal hours of reserves in two seconds. The coppercloud, extending only about 10 feet around him. He nodded to TalNaan, the kandra he'd sent for early, as the kandra began to carefully burn copper. Thank goodness Fatebreaker had those extra copper spikes in store.

 

Xanas pulled out a radio. "Get a couple of Aviar in here. We need to block off her mental signature."

Edited February 27, 2015 by 18th Shard

[Redbird he/him]

The horses moved faster, the sounds of shardblades being summoned left, right and centre. The Queen had a concerned look on her face.

"Winter! Can you answer me? We're trying to find you!"

I do not think summoning shardblades makes a sound.

Edited February 27, 2015 by Redbird

[Screwloose]

Bloorp

 

Reality screamed as a gash tore itself in mid air. Screwloose stepped through, the portal snapping shut behind him. That was the third attempt the device had made to open one, neither of the previous two having worked due to the disruption.

 

"The alleys? What in Calamity's name is going on here." He pocketed the portal device, shaped like a boxy handgun, and glanced around. "Something must be going on if the device is acting this way."

 

Closing his eyes Screwloose focused. His hearing wasn't quite as good as it had been before arriving on this world but he could still hear noises in the distance. Electricity crackling, what sounded like horses hooves, and Screaming. Screwloose turned and began to run towards the source of the sounds. he had a very, very bad feeling about this.

[Redbird he/him]

Redbird ran through the alley, tapping steel and carrying three aviar. He hoped it would be enough since he could not burn copper. After running through a few alleys, he found Xanas and said, "What ever is causing all this seems to be blocked by these aviar, so this should be sufficient." He then handed Xanas the second aviar and the third to the Kandra."Also," redbird added, "There seems to be an epic on the loose nearby, so keep an eye out for that."

Edited February 27, 2015 by Redbird

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

Queen Elsa heard more voices. She realised they were no longer alone. What in the name of icicles was going on?

"Who's there? Speak!"