=Madness in Wonderland=Plot Mission W =

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Event Name: Wonderland
Goal of the event: Espada,Arcana and Shinigami are each send to investigate same location,approaching from different points.Investigate the place and learn what is going on exactly.
Specific Users: No.Open to all.
Mission type: Plot mission.
Location:Human World
Story:
There is an old,long shut down warehouse located on outskirts of town.In better days it was a 'small' automobile factory,bringing in moderate profit.Now,it is dark and empty, unneeded.Enormous in size it looms over large,mostly empty property lot,smaller buildings built around the humongous body of the main one.Scraps of iron and old metal,along with decayed bodies of old cars are thrown here and there,rising up in mountainous rusted heaps.To the west is a small forested area and a road winds through the hills to the east.Behind is more forest and hills.At the moment it is around 10 am,a beautiful sunny morning.Despite this the warehouse looks dark with shadows cast by buildings,giving off feeling of wrongness and malevolent intelligence.

-Shinigami of Gotei 13:(read if you're shinigami on this mission only,this info is just for them):

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-Arcana:(read if you're Arcana on this mission only,this info is just for them):

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-Espada:(read if you're Espada on this mission only,this info is just for them):

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-Anyone else:(for characters not belonging to any of above groups,being solo):

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Notes:This mission will be different from normal ones.I'll explain more as it goes on. ;p Please note each of three groups starts in different entry point and will try to proceed further in.They do not know of other groups presence at the start.If you have a character in each group remember to keep things you know separate from things they know. ^^ Also,if the mission is already progressing in deep pm me and we'll find reasonable way for your character to show up or already be there.Maybe they got lost,wandered in by mistake,came to investigate on their own..etc.

*Gotei 13 Group* *Uriko* *Rose Garden*

Looking at Loki timidly, she relaxes slightly hearing his words, 'believe.... in myself...?' Uriko looks up, gathering up as much courage as possible, she looks around, then takes Tsukiryu from her sheath, long pale icy blue blade glinting slightly in the light that is as long as Uriko is tall, being 5'4" in length, long silverish white steamer trailing from the end of the sapphire blue wrapped hilt, blue circular diamond guard glittering slightly. Uriko looks timidly around at the plants banging at the barrier, amethyst colored eyes falling on the plant spitting acid. She takes a long shuddering deep breath, '... I... I don't... think.. I can do this... ><; wh...what if.... what if I mess up??' she shivers slightly, then hears a slight gentle voice whisper to her in the back of her mind. *'do not be afraid...... you are not alone... trust in yourself... and trust in your friends... you will not fail....'* Eyes widening for a moment, Uriko relaxes, holding herself and blade more confidently. ".. I... I'm ready.... Loki.." she still sounds a bit timid, but her scared look she had before has been replaced with one of calm determination.

__Arcana__Devien___Mushroom Forest___
Giving excited bark puppy wags it's tail,sitting and then reclining down,making it possible to get onto it's broad back.Looking back at Mikiru it barks,get on,wagging its tail.The sound of running water somewhere near by seems to get slightly louder,sunshine breaking through the clouds and setting smaller rocks glittering.

*Arcana group* *Mikiru* *Mushroom Forest*

Looking up at the puppy, Mikiru smiles, and pats it's ear gently, "many thanks little one." He has a warm expression, and carefully climbs onto the puppy's back, then offers his hand to Akkei. "He said he'll take us where we mat find more information... ^^ "

___Gotei 13 Group___ Loki __Rose Garden __
Smiling at Altria confidently Loki nods,"Don't worry about me,Altri-chan.I'll be fiiine." Checking one last time to make sure everything is proper he unsheathes Raijin,holding blade confidently in left hand.Smiling at Uriko he pats her shoulder,"You'll do fine.I believe in ya." Moving to the edge of the barrier Loki grins,waving at everyone,"Here I go..get ready to move too." Waiting for opportune moment Loki dashes out of the barrier,quickly skidding to a stop and turning around."HEY!! Over here you stupid,overgrown weeds!!" Waving his hands he pulls out a number of shuriken,throwing them at the plants to get their attention.It works.All six heads turning in his direction as one they surge after him with a hiss,only plant continuously spewing acid remaining in same place unmoving."Come and geeeet meeeee!" Grinning Loki takes off,flash stepping and drawing plants away from the barrier as they follow after him.

~Arcana~Akkei Sakkaku~Mushroom Forest~
Getting covered in dog slobber a look of disgust crosses her face.Shivering slightly she makes annoyed sound,pulling out a handkerchief and wiping as much as possible off. Listening to Mikiru's translation of puppy's words Akkei glances around,'Big yet small..perhaps a dimension in infinite loop? But they are closed spaces..nothing getting in or out..unless a tear in fabric formed..if that is what we stumbled into,we'll have to find it again to get out.But that's highly improbable..this is supposed to be an SG lab. Hmmh.. that knowing-small-talking-thing.. perhaps a scientist..' Pulled from her musings and guesses when puppy lies down Akkei takes Mikiru's offered hand,pulling herself up to sit on puppy's back."Perfect. Information is what we need." Settling securely she wraps one arm around Mikiru to hold on and prevent falling off when puppy starts moving.Glancing over at Devien she makes impatient gesture,offering her arm,"Get on."

__Arcana__Devien___Mushroom Forest___
Dropping his cigarette and stomping it out Devien moves closer,taking Akkei's arm and hefting himself up.Sitting securely he smirks at sudden idea.'Hn,hn,better not.I don't want to lose an arm at the moment.' Chuckling to himself he smirks in amusement.
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Everyone on board puppy gives happy bark,carefully standing up.Wagging its tail it takes off at a quick trot,careful not to lose it's passengers.Passing mushrooms big and small they show up more and more often,in wider varieties.Sound of running water gets louder and louder,with a stream becoming visible up ahead.Making way for it puppy picks up speed,taking a running jump and sailing in the air above the stream,landing safely on the other shore.A small ripple goes over them during the moment.Giving happy bark it sits down,making a series of barks indicating rings of smokes rising right up ahead is where they should go.
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Jumping down off the puppy Devien raises one eyebrow,finding his appearance changed for some reason."Hnn?My..isn't this interesting.." Turning he studies his new look carefully.Instead of his previous suit there's now a red vest with long white sleeves,open to show bare chest.Red bandanna with X's is around right upper arm and white gloves cover his hands.There's a choker made of red material around his neck,along with a red tie,decorated with card clubs symbol at the end.Black pants hug his legs,with belts crossing over at his waist.On his head sits a red belted hat,playing card with symbol for clubs hanging from it.A long red X mark is under his left eye and clubs symbol earring hangs from his right ear.His hair remained mostly same,with three red stripes coloring his bangs now but eyes has gone deep garnet red,with right pupil turning pink instead of black,small band of yellow circling both pupils.Checking his zanpakutou are still there Devien finds them strapped to his back as usual."Hnn..I'll be..this is a new way to change." Chuckling he looks over at Mikru and Akkei.

__What Devien now looks like.___

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(OOC: Okaay,here's where fun starts with Arcana.They have been assigned roles,just like Espada's group.The Roles are as follows: Devien-Mad Hatter;Mikiru-Black King;Akkei: Black Queen.Changes fitting to the role will happen now..this can be growing extra pair of ears like Sae did,change to clothes,etc..whatever you think fits into role assigned.Changes are mostly cosmetic,they don't affect powers or zanpakutou.If you want,they can affect characters attitude a bit. How much and how far this change affects your character is entirely up to you.That's it for now.Have fun with it. XD )

~Gotei 13 group~Altria~Rose Garden~
Watching worriedly for a moment after Loki and plants chasing after him she grips Tsukiyomi tightly,looking at Shiro."Let's go,Shibu.Our turn." Dashing out of the barriers protection she flash steps for the bush,avoiding acid spewed by stationary fly trap.Getting closer she twirls Tsukiyomi,jumping up into the air.Landing square in the middle of the bush Altria stabs her zanpakuto's long blade in with force,driving it down deep."Hadō #54..."holding her left hand out and forming kido she places it with palm flat on Tsukiyomi's blade,"Haien!!!" Putting a large amount of reiryoku into the kido a strong blast of purple spirit energy races down the blade and into the plants middle,continuing down it's stem to deep underground and spreading to roots.

~Arcana~Akkei Sakkaku~Mushroom Forest~
Wrapping arms around Mikiru's waist she holds on tightly in order not to fall off.Looking around carefully at the scenery before them,using current high location to advantage she's left as puzzled as before as to where they have managed to end up.Shivering at strange feeling washing over her as they pass the stream Akkei gracefully dismounts from the puppy upon it sitting down.Glancing over at Devien her eyes widen slightly at his unexpected change in appearance.Studying him over her lips twitch into a smile,"Hmmhm... I must admit..that look does suit you..quite a bit,Devien-kun." Looking down at herself Akkei inquisitively studies her own change in dress.A sleeveless short black dress with intricate white design pattern and diamond shaped open cut at the chest hiding little now hugs her petite body,stopping at the thigh,being extremely short in length.On top of it goes beautiful black coat,with white and golden designs,high collar and short sleeves,it flares out going down to the ground.Black stockings hug her legs,going little above the knee,with a cut out at the sides laced up.Black fingerless gloves cover her hands,going above the elbow,with small gauntlet armor on top.Intricate golden belt hugs her tiny waist,with Sagishi strapped to it.A double headband piece with beautiful black jewel set into gold in the middle is in her hair,with her ram horns now gone.A small black crown sits slightly crooked at right side of her head.Black laced boots cover her legs.Her star earrings have changed into a black king and queen chess pieces.Clipped behind the collar a long black cloak edged with golden designs runs down her back,billowing out.As everything else it's made of some black material,strong and stretching yet incredibly soft to the touch.Hair turning deep,dark,dark purple it grows longer,running all the way down to her ankles,as it once used to be,with two long locks in front and shaggy bangs.Three white stripes run horizontally through her hair in front.Scar through her right eye remains.Three diamond shaped marks appear below her left eye;black,white and black in color,reminding of chess board.Her purple eyes go deepest black,with white ring around outer edge of the iris and second white ring around the pupil.Taking in her change Akkei frowns at how short and open the dress is,making annoyed sound.Trying to pull skirt down unsuccessfully she shoots Devien warning look,turning to Mikiru. Feeling slightly self conscious she tries not to show it,adopting confident look.'Bloody Thoth! What kind of clothing are these!!'
~Akkei's new look.

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*Gotei 13 group* *Uriko* *Rose Garden*

Hesitating somewhat seeing loki draw the attention of the plants, Uriko quivers slightly as a small sensation of fear sets in on her. ' uwaaaaahh... they're.... so... so scary!!! T.T I ... I'm don't... I don't want to... move... ><' She stands rooted to the spot, clutching her zanpakuto tightly until her knuckles begin turning white. Not wanting to go forward, she hears Tsukiryu's words echoing through her mind, "don't be afraid.... trust in... myself... and my friends..." She looks up, amethyst eyes suddenly seeming to burn brightly with determination, ".. I will not fail.." Taking a deep breath, Uriko shunpos towards and over the plants, icy mist emanating from her blade, she makes a slash at the plants chasing loki. Freezing mist cloaking over them, ice crystals begin forming along them, creeping up their stalks until they become covered in ice, preventing movement. She lands a little ways away from them, looking over and seeing that the plant spewing acid, had also frozen over, large ice crystals sticking to it are all that remains from the half spewed acid. o o "..............."

~Gotei 13 group~ ~Shiro~ ~Rose Garden~

Nodding to Altria, Shiro follows after her closely, seeing ice creep up along the plants suddenly, he gives a slight glance to Uriko. '... so.. she can wield ice... incredible...' Taking himself back from his thoughts, he returns to the task at hand, black and blue orbs of flame swirling around his zan faster and faster until they appear as two rings of fire around his blade. "Alright... Let's go!!! Hanshou!!! [lit. Fire bell]" Shiro leaps high into the air and over altria, Sending the now two rings of flame towards the frozen plants, flaming rings encircle them at their base before constricting around them. Black and Blue flames crackle before thawing out and setting the plants on fire, incinerating them in a matter of seconds. He lands a few feet from Altria, and disengages his shikai, a calm composed expression settling over his face.

__Espada__Saeth__Chessboard__
Watching Destadi's new look he slowly runs eyes over him,much like over a particularly tasty treat,ears making small,excited movements.Smiling widely at his comment Saeth smirks, flashing fangs,"Why,I'm bat-hare of doom,of course.Stealing your luscious carrots," leaning closer Saeth smirks,brushing fingers over one stripped ear,"..along with something.. hmm, hmm...morrrrre.." Stretching r into playful growl he lifts one eyebrow,eyes sparkling temptingly, alluring smile on his lips.Pulling back slowly he shoots Desta playful glance, looking over his change once more," Hmm,hmm,a tigerrrr cat.Ah,my hare heart is speeding already." Giving pleasant snicker Saeth tugs on carrot shaped earring in his right ear,sending it swinging. 'Hee..what a pleasant situation.I'm getting to see Desta-kun as a kitty! Someone up there did heed my request.Hmm,hmm,better enjoy this while it lasts.Hee..I wonder,if I scratch his ears and under chin,how loud will he purr?' Getting dreamy look in his eyes Saeth gives a small shake of the head trying to focus,ears bouncing around.Looking over to Miyuu to check on her change he remains still for lone moment, drinking in her appearance.Sadness flickering over his features Saeth quickly regains his usual teasing smile,bounding over to her."Hee..since when have you become modest,Miyuu-chan?" Referring to her turning around he chuckles,leaning in to whisper something quietly into her ear.Taking step back Saeth glances over her again,"Miyuu-chaaaan,you look almost like before..hmm,hmm,could it be?Is this..what you looked like as human?" Smiling he maintains curious expression,despite knowing answer perfectly well.'Take away that dress..add in school uniform..or some miko clothes..and she looks just like then....' Movement catching his eye he looks up,locking eyes with amused golden orbs of the stripped purple cat,perched on the shoulders of the white king."Ah!Kitty!" Grinning widely at them,showing sharp rows of teeth,cat nuzzles the statues face,purring.Winking at them he suddenly disappears,reappearing again high above,at the floating door.Nuzzling it he gives another wink.Slowly,his body fades from sight,white smile last to go,remaining floating in the air for couple minutes.

___Gotei 13 Group___ Loki __Rose Garden __
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Fire spreading to the roots underground large bush quivers,leafs quickly eaten up by the blaze. Venus fly traps screech and trash,fire spreading up their stalks from the roots.In matter of minutes it's over,charred carcasses all that remains of the plants and the bush.A quiet hush falls over the area,anticipation of something.It starts as a low hum from deep underground, making whole garden vibrate.Spreading out,ripples run through the air.Humming building it pitch it rises to highest point,whole place suddenly contracting in on itself.With a soft pop it rightens out,rippling wave washing over the garden and changing it to something else.White walls appear,lab tables set out systematically with different devices on one,beakers and who knows what chemicals on other,arranged in flasks and test tubes.Book cases line one wall,large old tomes set out carefully in them.Another is occupied with screens and computer systems.It takes but a moment to realize the garden has changed into a lab.Equipment is set out,things bubble in beakers and low hum comes from computer,set into sleeping mode.It appears as if everyone stepped out for a moment and will be back any second.In the center of the room,set apart and arranged methodically,are metal operation tables,with restrains molded into them.Small carts bearing variety of instruments stand ready near each one,along with long IV pole.Besides dried blood half covering one and in spots on another,these tables are empty of occupants.A strong medical scent hangs in the air,close to one you would experience at the hospital but much sharper. Pure medical alcohol,chemicals,medicine,sweat and coppery tang of blood are all mixed in the air.At the very end of the large room,is a white door.Small trail of blood,looking strangely out of place, leads to it.
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Dodging and ducking Loki laughs,having fun.Shivering at sudden cold draft he looks up in time to see Uriko making slash at the plants,freezing them over.Grinning he flash steps to her,patting her on the back,"Good job,Uriko-chan!" Sheathing his zan he watches Altria and Shiro finish the work,looking with distaste at wreathing forms of burning plants. "Peh, nasty things.Good riddance." Clicking goggles into sleep mode to conserve batteries he pulls them up to sit on his head,moving further away from burning plant remains and smell. Going on guard at sudden hushed silence he looks around,backing up towards Shiro and Altria,drawing Uriko along with him. Tensing,prepared for some new nasty showing up Loki observes room changing with a low whistle."Damn..what the hell is this place..."

__Arcana__Devien___Mushroom Forest___
Surprised by her compliment Devien smiles,pleased at it.Taking hat off he gives a small bow. "Why thank you,my lady." Replacing hat back he drinks in her changed appearance appreciatively,eyes lingering on edges of the dress.'Hnn..lovely..a feast for the eyes.' Smiling Devien moves close,looking at her with intent gaze,"And you look absolutely breathtaking,Akkei-san." Smiling charming Devien drinks in her appearance some more,slowly starting to look around,noticing smoke rings."Hnn..shall we be off then..."

*Arcana Group* *Mikiru* *Mushroom forest*

Getting off of the puppy, Mikiru smiles and pats the side of it's paw gently, "Thank you little one.. you were a big help." He smiles then looks at the rising smoke rings, a thoughtful expression settling on his face. After a moment, he suddenly feels as if he's weighted down slightly. Mikiru looks down, noticing black and silver armor along his arms and front, long flowing black cape trailing around him. Different colored eyes widening slightly in surprise, he looks himself over, not entirely sure what just happened. "Ah? this is... rather strange.." He looks up at Akkei, eyes studying her new look. "kei-chan.... you changed too... and.. devien? .... this is most peculiar.."

(OOC: ok.. not sure how else to describe how miki looks.. but he looks like this:

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~Arcana~Akkei Sakkaku~Mushroom Forest~
Growing uncomfortable under Devien's intent gaze she turns light pink before setting her mouth into a hard line,returning his gaze with a look clearly stating she did not appreciate being stared at.Glancing over at Mikiru she takes in his new armored appearance, whispering softly,"It's befitting you..a noble knight..perhaps,king?" Mulling over the changes that happened to them in her mind Akkei tries to put a finger on the strange certainty all of this was quite familiar.Brushing back long lock of hair,finding herself strangely missing her rams horns,despite having always hated them before she gives a soft sigh,eyes lingering on the continuously rising rings of smoke."Let's continue to seeing this person that can answer our questions." Giving puppy affectionate pat on it's flanks Akkei slowly makes her way through the narrow trail,stopping periodically to unsnag her cloak from dense shrubbery.Trail spilling out into a clearing Akkei slowly looks around,eyes immediately drawn to gigantic mushroom standing in the middle,rings of smoke rising from it.'No...not from it,'coming to realization quickly she takes small step forward,' from something sitting on the surface of it.' Careful and on alert Akkei moves closer,peeking over the mushroom cap at whatever and whoever may be positioned on top of it.

~Gotei 13 group~Altria~Rose Garden~
The first thing that hits her upon change to the room is the smell.Sharp and coldly medical,instantly familiar on base level for reasons she can't quite grasp,sending instant cold chills down her spine.Eyes slowly trailing over the rows of tables,beakers and test tubes,lingering on blood smeared operating tables.Breaking into cold sweat,with heart rate accelerating Altria bites down on terrified whimper,shivering and shaking like a leaf in a storm.Cold wave of fear washes over her,as if someone dozed her with bucketful of cold water,icy chill gripping her heart.Looking paler and visibly shaken she instinctively steps over to Shiro,clinging to his side,quivering and shivering,even past trying to hide her seemingly irrational fear and panic attack.Eyes falling on the door at the very end before she squeezes them shut trying to blot out image of the room Altria shivers,whispering in shaky voice laden with fear and panicky urgency,"Leave..let's leave...I want to leave now!!!"

~Gotei 13 group~ ~Shiro~ ~Rose Garden[?]~

Looking around the room taking in the immediate change, Shiro's eyes scan the room, feeling slightly uneasy with the scene before them. His eyes settle on the bloodied operation tables, heavy medical scent lofting around the room tinged with the sweet copperiness of blood. Feeling a slight uncomfortable tingle in his throat he swallows unconsciously and averts his eyes turning to glance at the small door, suddenly feeling Altria clinging to him and quivering like a shaken leaf in the wind. He looks at her in surprise, and holds her close protectively and comfortingly to try and sooth her nervousness and whispers quietly, "amae... what's the matter? ... are you alright??" he glances over to loki, then uriko before glancing around the room again, starting to feel uncomfortable being in the room as well, but is careful to hide his feelings of uneasiness and focuses on keeping Altri calm. he holds her close, big flaring sleeves of his shihakusho falling around her like a dark warm and soothing shroud. "it's alright Altri.... nothings going to hurt you... we'll find a way out of here... alright?" He turns to look at Loki, "the sooner we find a way out of here the better.... maybe the mainframe computer might be able to tell us something about where we are and what's been happening here... and maybe possibly find an exit..."

*Gotei 13 group* *Uriko* *Rose Garden [?]*

Looking around when the area changes suddenly into what appears to be a lab or opperating room, Uriko looks around slowly, eyes widening at the scene. Catching the medical tinge in the air mixed with the irony scent of blood, she starts to shiver in a fearful way. Eyes tracing over the area, coming to rest her gaze on the blood stains, Uri lets out a whimper of fear, and backs up against the wall, trying to get as far away from the tables and stains as possible. Uriko quivers, memories of long forgotten times resurface causing her to panic. "n-no.. I.. I.. I... Let ... let me.. out of this place!!!!" She suddenly bolts for a corner and huddles into it, trying to plaster herself into it as much as possible. "Ahhhhhhhh!! I want out!!! pleeeeeasse!! let me ouuuuuuuuut..! T__T" she curls into a ball, shivering and shaking terribly, seeming almost hysterical. "nyaaaaaaaah... don't wanna be here... be here... here.... waaaaaaaah!!"

___Gotei 13 Group___ Loki __Science Lab B,Section A __
Investigating around the room,studying everything through tinted lenses of his goggles Loki wrinkles his nose in distaste coming closer to one of the operating tables.Reiryoku scan identifying blood as that of a Hollow he trots over to blood stains on the floor zigzagging to the only door in far corner,noting they somehow appear out of place.Quick scan reveals them belonging to Shinigami and being very recent."Ok..blood on the tables is Hollow..and old,three days at very least.These stains on the floor however are shinigami...and recent..maybe,one of members from missing group?In any way..we'll need to follow them..not that there's choice,that appears to be only door out of this room.." 'Which is strange..a lab room should have two entry/exit points..it's standard safety procedure..' Keeping that thought to himself Loki looks over at Shiro upon being addressed,glancing at Altria worriedly."Good idea..I'll check." Trudging over to sleeping mainframe he quickly boots it up from sleep,staring in incomprehension at rows of files and programs showing on deskpot.Clicking randomly Loki scans over several files,getting confusing information over some Hollow experiments when a strange file catches his attention.Getting password request trying to open it Loki spends couple minutes cracking code,finally managing to break file open.Starting to read through he suddenly shouts a curse and leaps back,whole mainframe erupting into shower of sparks and flame.Staring at it wide eyed there's look of astonished disbelief on his face,not over whole mainframe spontaneously combusting for no reason but over small amount of information he managed to glimpse from first paragraph of the file.Turning towards Shiro,Altria and Uri to share what he's learned Loki stares after Uri in confusion as she bolts for corner,huddling into it."Uriko-chan??" Trudging over to her slowly Loki crouches near her, speaking calmly despite not understanding what's going on with her."Uri-chan,calm down.It's alright.." Taking hold of her arm gently he tugs her forward firmly,pulling into a hug."We're getting out of here but you have to keep calm,ok." Moving back a little to look into her eyes,azure orbs reminding of summer sky,Loki gently tugs Uriko away from the corner."Come on,if you want to leave here,we need that door over there."

~Gotei 13 group~Altria~Science Lab B,Section A ~
Quivering she presses closer to Shiro,clutching black fabric of his shihakusho tightly in her trembling hands.Keeping her eyes firmly shut doesn't seem to help irrational waves of panic and fear threatening to overwhelm her,sharp and cold medical scent clearly apparent with each intake of air.Unable to explain to Shiro rising panic and cold terror the room produces in her,seeming somehow faintly familiar but more by it's general purpose and look,Altria shudders,clinging to Shiro like to a lifeline.A slow dull ache appearing over her collarbone and faint scars there,as if in half remembered old pain.Finding it difficult to breath,hyperventilating she quivers,trying to gulp in air,same thought running through her min.'I want to leave,I want to leave,I want to leave...

~???~ +Mushroom forest+

Sitting atop a particularly large mushroom, what looks to be a person idly takes a puff from a hookah in his hand, blowing a small smoke ring that grows steadily larger before disappearing. not really paying any attention to the group, he leans back against a leaf while propping himself up slightly, crossing two arms over his lap. in a weird way he would appear to be resembling a Caterpillar, and in another way a person looking vaguely like mikiru. Looking over towards Akkei peeking over the mushroom, he stares at her blankly, before glancing away, blowing yet another smoke ring, watching it expand and dissipate into the air around.

(OCC: ok... I couldn't find any good pictures of the caterpillar for yuuen.. so.. I drew him as I thought he would look like.. so.. here's what he looks like, and it's a bit of a pain to describe his appearance.. soo... I'll let the picture do the talking for me. XD)

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~Arcana~Akkei Sakkaku~Mushroom Forest~
Staring at the strange man half reclining on the mushroom cap she's struck by how much he reminds her of Mikiru,at same time his green costume,antenna and many arms giving impression of a caterpillar.Legs starting to ache from having to stand stretched out on tip toes she lets go of mushroom cap,pulling away and taking step back.Glance at Mikiru reconfirms her thoughts of the man sharing many same features,from hair coloration to facial structure. 'What is happening here..why does this..caterpillar man look so much like Miki-kun?' Pondering over the mystery Akkei notices large polished slab of rock that could be used for her purpose.Stepping to it she quickly rolls it into position near the large mushroom,essentially creating a stepping stool out of it.Stepping onto it briskly the mushroom cap now comes to her waist,allowing much better and easier view of the man sitting on it without her having to strain on tip toes.Pitch black eyes,with two white rings circling iris and pupil,resting on the man her expression is polite yet unreadable,voice reflecting same cordial politeness."Greetings.We have been directed to you as to one who could answer out questions."

~Espada group~Miyuu~Chessboard~
Catching sad look flickering quickly over Saeth's features she smiles softly,thinking he's remembering their Espada days.'Seems like a lifetime ago...What was it he asked me? Ah.. yes,if I chased mice in spare time..Heh,earned himself a smack...And a death threat when he asked if I could hit again harder...things went from there..' Chuckling quietly she's caught off guard when Saeth covers short distance between them and leans closer,his breath ghosting over her skin with silken whispered words drifting into her hearing.Eyes widening slightly Miyuu flushes bright red,blush coloring her face. "You..you.. scoundrel!!!" At loss for words she strikes out with one hand,whacking him with full strength, "You wish!!!" Huffing in indignation she moves to inspect one of the statues,pink blush lingering on her cheeks.Saeth asking if her look now is identical to her human one causes her a small pause.'Is it? I..I..' Far away look lighting up in her eyes Miyuu reaches to touch bangle on her left hand,dropping her hand remembering it's not there after her clothes changed.Glancing at Saeth and then Destadi,grieving sadness tinting her eyes,Miyuu looks away,making show of adjusting her skirts while murmuring quietly,"I don't...remember...It must have been..." Tension visible in her bare shoulders she turns to inspect one of chess pieces,not looking at either of them again.'What I looked like then..why is it I can't remember?Only onee-chan is clear in those memories..and those guys.But our parents..my own appearance..and so many details..it's all still alluding me..why!!!?' Bitter thoughts circling she bites down frustrated sound,startling when Saeth suddenly calls out 'kitty'.Whirling around her eyes immediately fall on the stripped purple cat that was start of her woes with the shrinking potion.Watching smile fading last Miyuu shakes her head,"I've heard of cats without a smile...but a smile without a cat?" Pausing and momentarily wondering why she said that Miyuu brushes it off,instead studying the chess board."It looks like we need to finish this game..and I'm guessing win,to get out. He was nuzzling white king..so we play as white's? But whose move is it next..and..how do we play?"

*Arcana Group* *Mikiru* *Mushroom Forest*

Coming up and following Akkei, he comes to stand beside her on the rock slab, looking over at the half-man caterpillar partially reclining atop the mushroom cap, eyes slowly widening with a mix of obvious shock, surprise, confusion, sorrow, longing, and many other competing and conflicting feelings. He stares for a long time, not saying a word, almost as if he was suddenly dazed, becoming frozen to the spot. many questions rise in mikiru's mind, becoming jumbled and confused, finding no possible explanation for what he is seeing before him. He quivers slightly, utter disbelief being the only feelings coming from him. 'he.. but.. how... he's.... no.. Otousan... no.. this is.. an illusion? but how?... this... this one... isn't sure.... but how could he... be here??' he shakes his head and blinks a few times, testing to see if his eyes truly are playing tricks, seeing the man is still there atop the mushroom, mikiru, merely continues to stare completely dumbstruck as to what is going on.

__Arcana__Devien__Mushroom Forest__
Watching puppy trot away Devien tucks his hands into pockets,trailing behind Mikiru after Akkei.Intrigued by the large mushroom cap and figure of someone he can glimpse reclining on it Devien hops onto the rock slab on Akkei's other side.What in the?? Staring at the green Caterpillar man on the mushroom cap Devien slowly turns,glancing sideways at Mikiru and then back,dumbstruck expression on Death's face informing him Mikiru knows the man. A relative?But that doesn't make sense..yet..this man bears resemblance not only to wolfy here but Neku-kun as well..How is this possible?An illusion?Trick?..What was the new project they worked on here!!? Discreetly glancing around for any wires or equipment he's greeted by usual sights of the mushroom forest all around.Returning eyes glowing with curiosity to the Caterpillar man Devien waits to see if he answers Akkei's greeting.