[Goodness only knows what's recording this, because there's nary a computer in sight. Perhaps it's a security camera of some sort. Either way, the community is now graced with the image of a certain red head twirling what looks suspiciously like a long green whip with thorns above his head while surrounded by green, plant like humans in the middle of the street.]

"I see someone is still growing a few fields of these. I should probably inform Enki."

[And with that he brings the whip down to cut through the zombies like a food processor cuts through a cabbage... almost quite literally in fact, as these zombies seem to be composed entirely of plant matter.

Within seconds the mass is reduced to second day cole slaw and it appears that the whip shrinks down into a perfect red rose. He slips the rose back into his hair and races towards a nearby apartment complex.]

"Kaasan?"

[Suddenly he stops and looks upward.  Seems like he's noticed whatever it is that's recording him] ...This was unexpected... and on the community, isn't it?

[And here the feed cuts out.]

[There's some static before any sound even reaches the microphone. There doesn't seem to be any sound coming through at all for a few seconds before Chrome shifts it slightly. In the background there's the sound of dull thumps and stifled moans and groans. When she finally speaks up her voice sounds a little dryer than normal.]

To kill these you hit them in... the head? I think. Or to stop them from moving.

We didn't... plan for this to happen. Not for--

[It cuts off.]

It occurred to me... Is there anyone going to the Halloween party that plays piano or cello?

Kaworu, Asuka and I were thinking of playing there. A quartet would be nice.

[The video seems to have been spliced together by the community from various sources, most being (surprisingly color) security footage. That doesn't explain the music, but in Ryan's universe musical cues are kind of the norm so it's not unusual.

( OOC cut for length, musical cuing below )

((OOC: all replies will be 20 minutes later. Yes, Ryan was actually singing the girl's part so you have to imagine Lucas Grabeel's voice instead of the Aqua chick's but shhh they're not that different. The song, for those who can't click, is Aqua's "Halloween." (: ))

1. I'm back. I took a few days off after that last virus, and I'm not apologizing to anyone about it. Even you, Rufus.

2. Zechs can't talk yet. I'm sure he'll be back at work soon enough, once he's recovered. I'm not apologizing about that, either, because it'd be terribly hypocritical as I'm not sorry at all.

3. I'm over the virus. Sorry about that. Just so everyone's clear, I didn't actually hurt anyone, so everything's fine now.

4. Apparently our house on the private island isn't very defensible. Thankfully, I'm very powerful, and my husband is an excellent shot. It was nice stress relief of a different sort.

5. On that note, it seems like things have continued to go to hell while I was away. Saguru, Michael, Klavier, Phoenix, and Kasumi please sound off and let me know you're okay. If you need a rescue, let me know and I'll come pick you up.

If you're not on that list and think you should be, don't be offended - I'm probably just sure you're okay. But if you do need a hand, let me know anyway.

Are we having fun yet? What is everyone dressing up as for Halloween?

Edit: Oh yes, I forgot to mention. Zechs had an excellent birthday last week, and mine is this Thursday. Just thought you might want to know~

[ There is only darkness, there's a voice that's distinctly Cross'. ]

The others get brainless idiots, I get Akuma. It's probably God's work, huh?

[ There's still darkness, until there are cries for the Exorcist's death, but then - ]

Invocate, Judgment!

[ There are blinding flashes of bright blue light, a lingering emblem is burned into the screen. The roars of the Akuma sound a little dull - but when there's a surge, within the emblem there's one more roar - Cross' own:]

Arrow of Original Sin

[ Piercing through the emblem, what looks like a lion pushes through- ]

Dammit, lights! Why can't I -

[ Then, an unbearable cry, so super sonic that it might blow out some speakers. It causes Cross to scream, the a flash of gold from the buttons on his leather gloves can show that he's clenching on his ears - and the feed ends. ]

[A shot of the interior of the hub. Ianto and Jack are monitoring the computer screens. Both of them look haggard, exhausted, and as if they've been fighting an epic battle for days without a break.

Akihiko darts through the rolling cog door and hits the button to lock it behind him. The blades strapped to his gloves are covered in blood and his gun sits forgotten at his hip, though his Evoker is also spattered with blood - as is Akihiko. He also looks exhausted and in need of a shower]

Captain, they've reached the Plass. They'll be in the elevator in a minute.

[Ianto hits a button and turns up the sound on the speakers on one of the monitor] Sir, look.

[On the screen is a news report. The anchor is announcing that the city of Cardiff has been placed in a state of emergency and the national guard has been called in to deal with some kind of epidemic. The entire city has been quarantined, and the screen shows pictures of army tanks rolling into Cardiff and checkpoints where people are being searched and questioned when they try to leave the city]

[Jack curses and runs to another computer] Initiating lock-down. We're just going to have to wait this out.

[Akihiko slumps into a chair despondently as the lights turn red and the klaxons sound. They're locked in now]

[Veronica is just sitting in her room. Everything looks relatively normal.]

I see you're all going through a trying time, and I want you to know that Veronica Mars is here to help you.

[She holds a book up to the camera. It's the Zombie Survival Guide.]

Pick it up. Give it a read. I know that I for one am much better prepared now.

By the way, triple D, I'll have you know that I am still waiting on those dinosaurs. Dawn of the Dead does not Jurassic Park make. It's okay, take your time. I'll wait.

[What sounds suspiciously like clawing against a door can be heard in the background.]

Hold that thought.

[V picks up a hunting rifle that was stored under her desk and walks out of frame. There are some gunshots, and the video times out.]

[Insert lots of moaning and roars in return as Ggio sets about killing zombies like a boss. There also seems to be particularly angry and loud moaning in the background, along with the pounding of a body against a door. Everything but that pounding dies down, and Ggio finally picks up his recording phone, sounding a bit winded and more than a little upset.]

Okay. I'm sure you've all seen it - Azula's with me. I've got her here, and I'm staying here if anyone one of you assholes got the bright idea to come and put her out of her misery or some shit.

Oh yeah, Elphaba - I hope you don't mind, I took Giselle and her family to Kiamo Ko, at least until this zombie shit dies down.

[locked to Ichigo]

Ichigo, I'm - I'm sorry for running off like that. Mashiro and Hiyori said they'd cover for me, I'll be back as soon as I can. I - I couldn't just leave her like that.

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(( all replies voice! AND SORRY ANGEL GGIO'S TRYING TO PLAY HERO. 8( ETA UM IDDY TATSUMI'S COMING ALONG TO HELP WITH KEEPING AZULA SAFE, I HOPE THIS IS OKAY.))

[ The camera is blurry before it focuses on Xanxus, who is slouching in his throne. His still smoking guns in hands as he sits, and looks impatient. A melodramatic sigh is heard. ]


.....You've been at this for hours Boss. The bodies are decaying, and so ugly~!

[ Lussuria waves a gloved hand in front of the camera and points to the growing field of dead bodies. Xanxus just sulks more and sneers. ]

Waiting. I want these fuckers to play a second round.

[.... meaning Xanxus is trying to make zombies so he can have fun too. :|

Lussuria makes a strangled noise and growls lightly. ]

Boss. I swear if ANY of those ugly things get near my room or me, you will regret not just getting a worldhop to another world.

[ A shot is fired at the Okama, and he drops the camera he was using with a huff. ]

ooc: yeah idk i just wanted to do this. :|
 replies'll be video or voice :U

[The recording picks up just after Sulu starts talking; he's dictating some kind of report, though it's obvious it's for his own personal records more than upper command. His voice is hoarse from the effort he's making to keep a professional, calm tone and it's clear that there's something... wrong with how he's breathing, though it's not immediately noticeable.]

( I'm the king of tl;dr - OOC cut. )


((OOC: All replies voice; Sulu got his ass bit 8( Backlogging may commence but yeah. NOBODY WAS SUPPOSED TO SEE THIS 8) ))

... Artemis and Kaito-san cannot get along for more than half a moment, it seems.

I'm growing quite tired of it.  I believe chancing a zombie invasion might be more comfortable than this situation.

Help.