Mars Attacks [Plot Event :: Nighttime]

Saying it was a long day was an understatement. Those organizing the events of the day were exhausted. Even those who had gone to the event found themselves losing their second wind and feeling rather drained. The only thing keeping them running was the promise of a big reveal that would soon grace them. Large monitors within the Planetarium were lowered that showcased the stage located at the R&D Park. That would be the central location for the reveal, however it could not hold everyone at once. This was why various live broadcasts would be showcased through the R&D Area and even the city itself. Now the only thing left to do was wait as the crowd grew in size...

Touko hadn't thought that she was going to stay in this place longer than a hour. It was an impressive facility indeed. Yet, it wasn't something to be overawed at. At best, she had hoped it would be a temporary breather from the boring days at her office. Yet, the appearance of a certain feline-like boy tremendously piqued her interest.

She watched the crowds starting to gather to the Planetarium, perhaps they were the lambs being led to the slaughterhouse. But for all she knew and figured out from the boy, they might as well be it. Touko had stopped by temporarily from the facility's cafeteria for a small bag of popcorn. As each kernel inserted through her full lips, she was simply waiting for it to all happen. The former Attendant was just going to watch, but of course she made sure to have enough room to run out if she needed to.

There were heroes in this realm like any other. They would take care of it... or would they? That was the question. But why would she care? It's not her home after all. And she was an observer, not a participant. This was not her fight.


She started to light a cigarette. People were likely going to care, but she didn't. Her starting to smoke was going to be the least of their problems when the actual fun starts.

Waking up at the hospital was a strange feeling for Gabe. He felt odd, he felt alone, now more than ever. " ....." Looking over to his left from his bedside, he saw both of his parents. Seeing that his eyes opened, his crying mother rushed over to hug him. "mom...." Mrs. Gatsby hushed Gabe as she caressed his hair. Mr. Gatsby would finish his cigarette with a worried face. " We thought the disease was happening all over again or something even worse. Well, i tried to remain calm, but your mother. Gabe's fathers voice was drowned out from the sobs of his mothers voice. "Gabriel, sweetie... please tell me you're alright..." Gabe nodded his head and smiled. " I'm fine, just..... fainted...." Mr. Gaatsby played with his mustache as he smiled. "That's good, the doctors didn't find anything wrong, you can be discharged now. After all, you wanted to go to the planetarium didn't you? You talked about it at home for a while. " Gabe's mother began to protest, but he placed a firm hand on her shoulder "

The worst is over, it's not like last time. I'm not a kid anymore, i grew out of it... i'll be fine. After wiping her tears, she nodded. Gabriel had some choice reactions for his family, but his head was filled with worry. Something was wrong, something was wrong. That's all he thought about, he had to go back to that place. After ensuring his family he was in good health, Gabe returned to the planetarium.

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Ehh...Akk!!! The sound of a young Gabe trying to squeeze into a shuffling and noisy crowd was all that can be heard. He needed to get in, he had a bad feeling about this.




Was it all a dream? It had to be, maybe I imagined it all. But....this feeling..

Gabe jumped quite a bit when he heard his name being called. After turning around and adjusting his glasses, he looked to see that it was Oswald once more, along with a girl that shared a similar appearance. Maybe not similar, perhaps it was a relative? A spouse maybe? “Hello, I don’t believe we met before. “ Though Gabe would look to Oswald and back at the girl. “But if you are associated with Mr. Oswald, there is a good chance that he must of mentioned that I’m good with my hands at least. “ With a simple smile Gabe ruffled his hair and looked back. “ Glad you decided to take my advice, and you bought someone along with you as well. That’s good, its good to share things like this so everyone can experience a sense of enjoyment and fulfillment. I hope you enjoy it! “

Gabe was hiding something, but it was more towards himself if anything. He was trying to pretend that there was nothing wrong, and yet he didn’t realize why he came here in the first place. It was a desire a lot stronger than looking to the stars, he wanted to confirm that his doubts were all in his head, that what he experienced was just a dream. “ I guess proper introductions are in order, you know my name at least, what’s yours? “ Gabe wasn't too engaging or super talkative, but he was at least cordial and friendly to a degree.

"It's a pleasure...." Gabe would say in return as he shook the girl's hand. However, he was notably gentle when her hands were encased with his. After letting go, Gabe was taken back by her wink and smiled, but he wasn't flustered. " Sorry if I'm not understanding the situation too much,  you said you had a lot of paperwork to sign? I don't like to pry and this is just a guess, but I'm assuming that this is the documentation for your citizenship here in Endymion?" Whenever he was right or wrong, he wouldn't bring it up again, it was none of his business and he of all people knows how much individuals value their privacy.

"As i was trying to say..." Gabe would say as he pushed up his glasses. "I'm not too sure on the demonstration, I don't know what they are going to do. I came here earlier to find out.... but something happened..." Gabe literally shivered at the idea of it,  it was like some sort of boogie man of some sort. "Anyway, there is a complimentary  dispenser of hot coffee on the other side of the room. White foam cups,  I think there is still sugar available, the cream might be done if you are lax about it. Just a suggestion to keep you guys awake, you wouldn't want to miss this.

So Gabriel was right on the money this time around, they seemed to be working on the papers in order for them to legally stay. Instead of saying anything on it further, Gabriel felt as if nodding his head towards the matter was good enough of an acknowledgement. Though, Gabriel would drop the façade for a moment when Oswald asked what happened earlier. “Can’t necessarily explain, I don’t know myself. Lack of time management perhaps? “ Gabriel would say jokingly, he shouldn’t give them any reason to look at him differently because of his situation. It couldn’t even be a situation, Gabriel could have imagined it all, maybe he was unconscious on the floor the entire time and dreamed it all?

When Oswald departed, he felt that it would be a good time for the two to become partly acquainted. “so how are you settling in so far? Is everything alright? Anything you’re looking forward to seeing?” As he said that, Gabe looked over too where Oswald was, talking with some woman. Gabe only made a note of it and gave Belle his full attention, simply covering till Oswald gets back

Touko kept her eyes glued on the screen as she waited. She was nearly expectant to see something show up, but someone wanted her attention. She looked back at a young Oswald.

Gabe had the easy job of just listening to her, but everything changed when the explosion happened. He didn’t know how to feel about it, but Gabe saw firsthand that things were going to get hectic. The security guards couldn’t handle anything and they needed to be the first ones out. While order was trying to be maintained, Gabriel did something different as he held onto the firm grip of Belle’s grasp, going straight for the door to be the first ones out before all hell broke loose. It was always a thing of Gabe to take the primary initiate instead of feeling sorry for it later. After he managed to get her out of the building, Gabe pushed his glasses up and looked around. “ He wasn’t too far off when I saw him talk to that red haired woman, but we have to be calm. He’s an adult, I’m sure he will be fine. But We n-“
Before Gabe could finish his sentence, a green aura shot through the area and instantly struck his nerves. Gabriel was almost fearful to turn around, he felt frozen and afraid for some odd reason. “*Sniff* Sniff* That person…*Sniff*.. she…*Sniff* it……*sniff, Sniff*” That was the only thing that came out of his mouth as he tried his best to maintain his composure. After breathing in and out three times, Gabriel managed to lower his stress. It was also getting hot, and Gabe didn’t understand why until someone busted into flames. This made people scatter and a few screams only bolstered the fact that the situation itself was terrifying. It was, but that was the moment that Gabe used to move. As I was trying to say…we can't stand still….” Gabe would say as he moved further to the back of the crowd and more away from the area as he heard sounds of some sort of demonic santa clause child.
By moving with the crowd during their scatter, instead of making himself and Bell stand out from being frozen in place initially and then moving. He moved with the rest of them, making it seem like a natural reaction like the rest of them in response to danger, but mainly avoiding too much attention all together. Hopefully Bell could understand the weight of the situation. Outside of the planetarium and behind a tree a few meters away from the group, Gabe would peek out from this cover and noticed two sort of creatures. “What the hell are they?” Gabriel would say as he rubbed Belle’s shoulder lightly to calm her down If she was stressed. “Put your phone on vibrate and send your brother a text message. Hopefully the cell towers are still up. At the very least, the only one who would contact him at a time like this is you, and noticing that you aren’t over there, maybe he can escape. Tell him it starts by the tree around the back. “Gabe would then take out his deck of playing cards. I could leave a small trail with these as we find a safer place away from these things, but it’s the best I can do………I don’t know if my parents are safe either….so…. I’m not being cold. ” Gabe didn’t know what to do, and all of this trying to make sure that he can at least put himself and bell out of the red, Oswald would appreciate that. Gabe was tempted to call his family, but he needed to focus, he couldn’t break down and discourage himself if something negative happened, not right now….


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While she still had her smile, it changed into something that was more composed and even sinister in a way. She watched the people start to panic at the shaking, but that was soon to be the least of their worries. So many are going to die today, maybe her too. She didn't mind that much. At least Touko had the front seats to this madness.


She followed after Oswald to escape the building. The next surge of viridescent energy caused her to smile even more. More of them have arrived. The mass exodus of demons surging through promised this night was going to be a slaughter. There was a thrill to all of this. These two demons seemed ever comical in appearance, yet what they're capable was no laughing matter. She was an observer that would do nothing to help these people, but she did have a question to ask to these newcomers.

"Playing a game there, you two? Or are you roasting these people for dinner in this nice evening?" Touko would ask the two demons as they argued, "I heard there's a feline-like boy among you that serves your King that was here before you. Would you two know about him?"

Lucifer is a pretty significant demon. They should know who she was referring to easily. Thus, maybe they would know who that catboy is. He had some nice hair, after all. While she asked this, it would be a good time for the people to start slinking away.

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