Gone [Elayne]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]A surprising amount of color came to Third's face at Victoria's words. A part of him was irritated at her choice of words to rebuke him with, but another part was more surprised and intrigued that she would argue against such things that she scarcely understood. There were things BJ would always keep to himself, things that were locked away for a reason. Third doubted those would ever truly be resolved no matter what happened. This woman just didn't seem to logically understand that. As Victoria tried to put the fragments of memory together, a sudden rush would go through her as the memories themselves began to reveal more information. The first scene played out again but rather than cut off, a different scene followed. "Jack what are you doing?" a voice would call, and almost instantly Jack's head darted one direction towards the voice. Standing not too far off was a young woman who resembled Jack with the same purple hair and purple eyes. "Daddy's going to be angry at you again for upsetting the maids," Cassandra frowned folding her arms together and tapping her toe. Jack's face briefly reflected a hurt expression before growing into something more amused. "Only if you don't tell him," was all that was replied back before Jack suddenly got to his feet and made to tackle his twin who squeaked out startled and flailed a bit. "Jack let go! Jaaaack!" a complaining voice hit the air, but the name bearer didn't seem to reply back and instead just made to hold her down there on the floor. "You gotta promise not to tell," was the order that was given after a moment. However, before the scene finished completely, it stopped again as the other had. It was only a fragment after all. However, after that, the two pieces seemed to fall into place and became one bit of a bigger piece. Third's eyes grew startled by the transition, and for a few seconds, he was without words. However, after a moment, he simply looked away down into the depths again. There didn't appear to be any more fragments coming up just yet, sigh... After a moment, Third's eyes moved away and instead redirected themselves towards the sea of sorts below. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki was oblivious to Third's reaction to her statement as she focused on putting the memories together. Once again the rush that came with seeing another memory coursed through her as she focused on the task at hand. As the memory played out before her, Vicki found herself smiling at seeing Jack so happy. The girl then...that must be the sister that Jack had talked about before... The memory faded away after a short time as the two pieces finally came together, almost startling Vicki before she realized what had happened. Looking back up at Third, Vicki smiled at the startled look on his face at her success before releasing the fragment. For a moment, Vicki simply watched the floating memory before she returned her attention back to Third,"So...all we have to do is put the pieces back together? Where can we find more?"she asked quietly, choosing not to mention the startled expression she'd seen earlier.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]Third's head jutted sideways, and a hand extended outwards past the ledge towards the water. "They've been coming out from the depths of the sea," he replied sighing after a moment and moving his hand back. "But it is very dangerous to go into such a place even for me and any of the others in here. It is the deepest level of BJ's mind...and it is ...more or less ......Ripper's graveyard," he explained with a somber expression. What exactly he meant by graveyard Third was not ready to explain just then and there. It could easily have meant the memories of Ripper's deeds or maybe the place of the voice's final sealing during the instance of the Blood Bath. Third was not ready to tell just yet.. a few minutes... maybe even a few more seconds was still enough time to wrap himself together and prepare to explain or so he thought, anyways. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki looked in the direction Third gestured to and stared at the sea. The dark waters appeared menacing, intimidating even...or at least that was the impression they left on her. It wasn't until Third explained that the memories had been coming out of the sea that Vicki looked back at him, her expression somber as she listened to the continued explanation. Ripper's graveyard....the very thought that Ripper was still around sent shivers down Vicki's spine. Of all the things she had thought Third would say that was the last thing she had wanted to know. She could still remember the time when Ripper had taken over...that was something Vicki didn't want to repeat ever again... Still...if there were pieces of Jack in that dark sea, she had to try and find them...even if Ripper was indeed still there. "I could go there though...right?"Vicki asked quietly after a brief moment,"Even if Ripper's there...I have to try. Besides, I'm not part of Jack's mind...that might help, at least in part..." she continued before once again looking back at the sea. The sheer vastness of it made it look all the more menacing, especially with the knowledge that Ripper might be in there somewhere. Did she really think that she could do this...that there might be some slim hope, a chance that she would be able to make it where Third could not. Perhaps it was merely a fool's hope but Vicki was willing to take it if there was even the slightest possibility that she could bring Jack back. Ripper or not, Vicki wasn't going to let her own fears stop her from helping Jack. Bringing him back was the only reason that Vicki was in the darkness that was Jack's mind in the first place.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]Third's expression wavered darkly as Victoria asked if she could go down into it. For a few seconds, there was some legitimate concern on his features before it vanished behind a mask of indifference. "I wouldn't suggest it," was all that Third replied back with before crossing his arms and shaking his head somberly. "It's suffocating ...though not in the way of water drowning... BJ separated it himself in order to keep his own consciousness in tact and the things he never wanted to address away from his mind... A few have entered, but none have returned. Ripper for instance was forced and buried there..."A sigh escaped from Third after that. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki saw Third's expression at her suggestion and crossed her arms in front of her. This was something she could do at least...besides that, Vicki had known from the beginning that this wasn't going to be easy. For a brief moment, Vicki thought she saw concern on Third's face but it disappeared as quickly as it had come. Whatever the case, Vicki had already made up her mind in what she was going to do...though Third's possible concern was rather sweet. As Third began to speak, explaining what the sea was, Vicki listened quietly until he had finished speaking. "I knew from the start that this wasn't going to be easy..."Vicki began in a calm, determined voice,"Aside from that I don't know how long our minds can remained synched like this... It's a chance I have to take...you know that as well as I do... If you can't go in to the sea, I will,"she continued before looking back over at the sea. Vicki knew what she was saying...what Third was telling her...there was a chance that she might not be able to return. She had meant what she'd said however...this was a risk she had to take even if there was the slightest possibility of bringing Jack back.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

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[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]A brief hiss escaped from Third, more of sympathy than anything. If they didn't bring BJ back there would be trouble, but if they went down there, there could be more trouble. After a moment, Third shut his eyes and came to a decision. "Fine...I'll help you then," he replied before stepping towards the edge and staring down into the basin of vast nothingness. Somewhere in the pit of his own part of the consciousness, he was aware of the fact that he could die a lot easier than Victoria could, yet it was for BJ for the life he had made despite all their own arguments. It was BJ's life, and no one else's. No one in the mind but Third recognized that more After a brief moment, he looked sideways at Victoria. "You coming?" he mumbled weakly before looking back down. Damn it all if he wasn't a coward....Shutting his eyes, Third stepped forwards and then sprung out down into the water. Almost instantly as he touched, Third was aware of the mass amount of pressure, and almost instantly he felt his will breaking down from it. Fear, anger, hate, disgust, all the things BJ disliked about himself and all the emotions he didn't ever want to feel were crashing down on Third, and twisting around in the water was all Third could do to keep it from instantly crushing him. I'm scared... Cassi where are you... Don't let Atticus die... Stop it! I don't understand! ... Damn it Ripper! Go away! No! I don't want to lose them! Stop killing people! I'm scared... scared of myself.. the words of BJ burned through Third, and he twitched in the water forcing himself to swim deeper. Farther down, something was shimmering... [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]The hiss from Third didn't get a reaction from Vicki as she continued to look at the sea. Truth be told, Vicki was afraid...she had always been afraid of water especially considering she couldn't swim. There had been no need to learn such a thing in the dessert... Heh, if she ever got out of here that would be one of the first things Vicki would do... As much as Vicki tried to avoid water it was surprising how often she found herself around it now that she thought of it. Third's reply surprised Vicki initially and for a brief moment she simply stood there, hardly believing what she had just heard. Third's next words snapped Vicki out of her daze of sorts as she nodded and stepped towards the sea. Now staring at the vast waters, Vicki found herself wishing she hadn't agreed to this in the first place...but if Third was going in when he had told her it was dangerous... Pushing the thoughts aside, Vicki hesitated a moment longer before diving into the waters shortly after Third. As soon as she was in the water, Vicki felt as if someone...or something...was trying to crush her. Third had been right...the waters were suffocating, but it was far worse than the possibility of drowning... After a few seconds had passed, Vicki looked around and spotted Third not too far off. That was good, at least he was still here...now if they could just find Jack in all this... No sooner had she thought this that Vicki heard Jack's voice echoing through her mind. He sounded so scared...more so than Vicki had ever seen him...she had to help, do something...anything... It was all Vicki could do to ignore the voice and push onwards, more determined than ever to help Jack. As she continued to swim deeper (mostly by copying Third's actions), Vicki's eye caught sight of something shimmering...it almost reminded her of the memories that Third had showed her earlier. Swimming faster now, Vicki headed towards the light, hoping that it was indeed Jack...or at least a part of him...[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]I'm scared... I'm scared... I'm scared... Someone.. anyone help me! Make it go away! Make it stop! The sounds of the voice made Third cringe. He hated hearing BJ like that and knew too damn well that BJ hated hearing it in himself. Yet there it was the fears and things he could never get over. It was sickening to say the least of it. If his lips had not been closed, Third would have vomited. As they kept swimming, sure enough both drew close to the sphere of light much like the others. For a brief moment, Third reached out for it only to recoil at the sheer heat of it. It burned, damn it BJ! If Victoria reached out for it, she would catch a glimpse of something that was less than the happy experiance that had been seen earlier to say the least of it. The memory was of Atticus's study, a rather rich looking room with a large desk and chair sitting behind it. Book shelves liked the walls... and blood lined the bookshelves. It would then focus on the floor of the room, dead bodies lined the room here and there, and screaming vibrated the air. Yet before any more could play out, the memory was silenced and ended prematurely. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Jack's thoughts all but shouted in Vicki's mind and she wished for nothing more than to stop the fear that Jack was feeling in that moment. Jack! I'm here, I'm here...it's all right...everything will be all right... Vicki nearly shouted in her own mind, desperately hoping it would give at least some measure of peace to Jack. Whether it had reached Jack or not, Vicki had no way of knowing...she simply wanted him to stop being scared... As they approached the light, Vicki was surprised at the sheer heat of it. It reminded her a little of the heat of the sun back in Orre but this...this was much more intense and burned something fierce if she so much as got near it. Nevertheless Vicki knew she had to take the memory...this was a part of Jack after all and the entire reason they were in this suffocating sea in the first place. After a moment's hesitation, Vicki reached out for the light and was once again enveloped in the memory that unfolded before her. Unlike the previous memory however, this one was not happy in the least...blood covered the bookshelves and there were bodies on the floor. The last thing Vicki was aware of was screaming before the memory cut off, leaving her dazed to say the least. Had she not already been submerged in water, the tears that were now falling down her cheeks would have been more evident but as it was they were nothing more than a drop of water in the vast sea around them. Jack...was the only thought that went through Vicki's mind after the memory had played out. It reminded her a little too much of the scene that had played out in her own past, one that had ended in the supposed deaths of two of the people she had known all of her life. The result had left her broken...no...worse than that, she had withdrawn so far into herself to keep the pain from shattering her completely. It was little wonder that Jack wanted to do the same with such a thing haunting him. That had been Ripper's doing though...that hadn't been Jack. Besides, Vicki didn't care what Jack had done in the past...it was a part of him as much as anything else, even if the memory of such a thing hurt... Vicki hesitated but a moment before once again reaching out to the memory, hoping that her touch might do something more like it had with the memories on the surface. It was worth a try at the very least...if it didn't work they could always try to find another memory. The thought of touching the memory again was daunting, especially considering how it had reminded her of her own haunting past in some way. Still, she had to try...no matter how painful such a thing might be...[/scrolly]

[Jay]

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[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]CASSI! CASSI WHERE ARE YOU? SOMEONE HELP! the screams only continued on, and Third was starting to grow disoriented. It was too much. This damn thing was too much. He knew he shouldn't have gone in, damn it all. Wrapping a hand around his mouth, Third continued to hold his breath as best he could despite the ringing in his ears. He had to stay conscious. This was a voice graveyard, but he had to stay alive. As Victoria touched the sphere it seared and scorched. Shortly after that, reasoning broke, and Third felt himself shattering. 'NO!' was the wail from Third that somehow managed to vibrate the 'water' before stopping. I can't do this..... Third thought dryly to himself. Reason cannot....defeat this emotion....

[/color] Flailing about, he tried to keep himself together but was already feeling the darkness creeping in.


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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Jack's screams were growing increasingly hard to ignore and it was all Vicki could do to focus on trying to touch the memory once again. She just wanted the screaming to stop, wanted to let Jack know that it was all right. He couldn't hear her though...that was evident by the continued screams that were growing increasingly louder in her mind. The moment Vicki touched the sphere it burned something fierce but Vicki pressed onward until Third's voice broke through her concentration. Whirling around in the water to face Third, Vicki's hand reached out to slap him before she realized what she was doing. "NO!" Vicki shouted in the 'water', not really caring whether or not Third heard her,"DON'T YOU DARE GIVE UP! I NEED YOU!"she continued before reaching out and gripping Third's shoulder despite how much her hands hurt from the contact as a result of being burned by the sphere. In truth, her words were meant more for Jack then for Third but at that moment Vicki herself was a little disoriented by the constant pressure in the vast sea. Hearing Jack's constant screaming certainly didn't help either....Vicki simply wanted it to stop...to help him... If she couldn't do that much...why was she even here...[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]The slap to the face was unexpected, and Third's eyes grew startled after that. For a brief moment he was unable to think, but as Victoria shouted, his entire body went ridged. This woman.... was.... It was only in that moment that Third realized he could 'breathe', and suddenly despite the still wailing calls, he was able to better control himself. This water wasn't like physical water... It was... all mental. He should have realized that before hand... and yet he hadn't... It was still suffocating in the bombardment, but being able to breathe was something calming at least. "Sorry..." was the murmur that escaped after. The sphere of light did not change from its position but instead seemed to remain floating where it was undaunted by the fact that someone had tried to touch it. It remained where it was making questionable then how long it had been there... [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki released Third immediately when it appeared he had calmed down after she had yelled at him and simply nodded. The constant bombardment of Jack's screams was beginning to wear on her and Vicki was barely able to concentrate as it was...the last thing she needed was Third losing it as well. Turning back to the sphere of light, Vicki steeled herself and once again reached out to touch the orb. She wasn't about to give up...even if it meant she had to get hurt in the process...[/scrolly]

[Jay]

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[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]The sphere flashed a little adjudicated, and Third was suddenly aware of just how much it was affecting him. BJ damn you... he mentally swore. This was because BJ was the host wasn't it? That there was this much tension... this much sickening feeling. As Victoria reached out for the sphere, it made to scald her again, yet if her hand managed to seal around it, it would go dormant in an instant becoming like the others had before it. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]The scalding pain was almost too much for Vicki. Every nerve in her body screamed at her to stop, to end the pain but Vicki was determined to try even if she had to deal with burns later because of it. Finally her hand closed around the orb, cutting off the burning sensation in an instant much to her relief. A sigh escaped her as she held the now dormant orb in her hands and looked at the memory, as a small smile appeared on her features. She'd done it...she had found another part of Jack... Right then it didn't matter that the memory wasn't happy, it was still a part of him and that was all that mattered...[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]As if in response to the sphere cooling in itself, the pressure of the constantly droning suffering of the 'sea' around them seemed to calm if only a little. Third was mostly aware of it due to his sensitivity to being in the sea to begin with, but any less pressure there was was good for Third. After a moment, Third's eyes flashed around looking for the next piece as his mind refocused again. How long he would be able to keep this up, he had no idea, but something told him there was some sort of time limit. Looking down farther into the sea below, he could see nothing but darkness. For a brief moment, Third shivered unsure of why his skin was crawling the way it was then and there, yet every part of him wanted to swim back to the surface right then and there. Another glint caught Third's eye, but as he turned towards it, it suddenly came charging at him with a ravenous speed. Knocked hard in the stomach, Third flinched back briefly before his eyes focused on exactly what was before him- a large purple shark-like creature had just rammed him and had taken off in a different direction. "Shit it's coming back," Third hissed before making a directional point downwards before starting to swim as fast as he could. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]The slight relief that was brought as a result of the orb cooling wasn't lost on Vicki. At least Jack's suffering didn't seem so bad now...that was something at least. After a few moments, Vicki released the sphere and watched as it floated back up to the surface of the water. At least now she would be able to connect it to the other fractured pieces that had appeared. Looking around in the sea, Vicki searched for even the slightest hint of light that would indicate where the next piece of Jack was. Vicki's search was interrupted however when something else caught her eye about the same time that Third had noticed it. Before Vicki had time to react, Third was hit hard in the stomach before the thing-which looked surprisingly similar to a shark-swam off in a different direction. Ripper...it...could it really be him... Vicki wasn't quite sure what being in the sea would have done to Ripper but if Third's reaction earlier had been any indication surely he couldn't still be alive...could he... Third's voice drew Vicki out of her thoughts before she realized that the thing (whether it was Ripper or not she simply didn't care) was coming back. Seeing Third begin to swim away, Vicki needn't no further nudging to follow his example and was soon swimming as fast as she possibly could to escape whatever had just attacked them.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

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[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]Third's figurative limbs were all but rushing through the soupy sea of sub-consciousness. He didn't even stop to think of why the creature hadn't decided to just take a chunk out of him when it had the chance. He didn't care at that point. He wanted to get away. However, the farther down he went, Third could once again feel the crushing feeling of the 'water' around him, and the resonating sound of crying became apparent. I told myself I could get over it... I told myself that all I needed was her...All I needed was Cassi to say it was ok, and it would all be ok..... the thing that scared me the most .... Jack's voice came again causing Third's head to jut around looking for the memory that he assumed was projecting the thoughts. The thing that I truly feared after that ...was losing her... Third found himself growing more and more disoriented, and the feeling that he needed to get away was pressing heavy down on him. In a flash, the shark creature came rushing back, and it was only then that Third realized the voice was coming from it. Flinching back, Third made to back up as much as he could. What the hell, BJ?! I feared someone would take her away from me... that... Ripper might take her away from me.... Once more the shark came barreling however this time it seemed to come rushing at Victoria. However, if she didn't move, it would simply knock her back like it had Third using no teeth or any other powerful attack. I wanted to be stronger than anything for her. I wanted to be someone else for her so that I'd... never see those tears again... the words and a rush of feelings was beginning to intoxicate the water, and Third could feel his stomach tensing. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki continued to swim through the water as fast as she could beside Third until Jack's voice reached her once again. At least this time it wasn't practically screaming at them but... Wait...that had happened before when they had found the first sphere...hadn't it.. Stopping briefly, Vicki scanned the waters in hopes of finding some sphere of light but only saw the shark that was now charging straight towards her. Instinct told her to run, to get away from this thing that was now barreling towards her but as the 'shark' got closer, Vicki realized that the voice was coming from it about the same time Third had. Steeling herself for the impact or whatever this thing was going to do, Vicki waited for the thing to come. The knowledge that this was part of Jack and in fact, not Ripper, was an immense relief. Now that Vicki knew what this thing was, she wasn't going to be scared away so easily. The moment she felt the shark knock into her, Vicki attempted to hold onto the thing, not caring whether or not the thing was going to hurt her. She wanted Jack to know that she was here, no matter what the cost...hadn't Vicki already said she would never leave him...[/scrolly]