h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*Cries echo on the howling wind.*

Cast it into the fire... No... Isildur!...

What a desolate place...

*Head appears through space/time rift, looks around keenly*

You're well on your way to a severed digit, you know that mate? I'll be back...

*Head withdraws*

~ Can you hear me, Mystrunner? I am currently being engaged in a light saber duel with the Jade Jedi... bit of help may be needed eventually, and of course, if there is anything I could do for you....~

Y.S.

~I will save either of you if you are in peril, but never aid the finishing blow.~

Now where is that chasm...?

*Steps carefully through space/time tear. She is dressed in purples and a lovely long sturdy cape* I'll help you find the chasm!

Didn't you hear someone calling... I think it was common elven... but first,

The Plasticine:

Is it secret? Is it safe?!?!

It won't be safe for long.

*The wind howls mournfully as Mystrunner trudges through the now building snow, his cloak wrapped tightly around him.*

*pulls hood up, braces teeth against the chill howl of wind, checks her sword hilt, and follows Mystrunner*

Wait! *hand over heart* I promised to help. Grant me this boon; do not brush me off.Sometimes the most insignificant being can make the most significant difference. Let me... please. *green eyes liquid with earnest hopefulness* I ask no more than this.

You ask a great thing from me. To let you do this is to risk your life. My own is forfeit already, and yet you still may live. You may follow if you wish, or walk by my side. I will steady you if you stumble...

*Mystrunner pauses for her to decide.*

Be warned, though, that I ask you to give up your evil ways. I am immune to the plasticine because of my pure heart, but It will tempt you. If you are tempted, tell me, and I will do what I can...

Orusht ist nash nagri...

*Mystrunner's head snaps down to the sphere.*

Its nervous...

My evil ways are a lifetime ago... in an alternate universe of the Thingites, I don't know that woman, and I have taken great care that she is confined to the Boardroom of E-vil.*takes out a snow globe that looks suspiciously like a pleasure dome* Even now she duels. She is telekinetic, spontaneous, and full of rage.

But not so I. I have been raised in sorrow and joy. I fence, I ride, I write, I have healing properties endowed by the high elves of old. You need not fear of my life. I am promised to wed one I know not,of anothers choosing, and I have nought to look forward to.

*places her hand in his* I shall try not to stumble, but what of you *tears up a little* Your pain is greater than you speak. What is the conflict?

*the chanting grows softer momentarily...*

*Squeezes her hand gently*

Forget it. It is little bother compared to what others would have to suffer.

*Mystrunner pauses*

If my end is brought about without the plasticine's destruction, I need you to take it to my order, the Knights of h2g2. Tell the Knight Strider what has happened, and failing him, find one Sir Drunkendeath. They will keep it safe.

*They trudge on through the thickening snow, the wind howling loudly.*

I hope not to come to that end... will this help?

*offers him a crystal vial of starlight*

*poison girl appears in front of mystrunner armed with a sword*

dont worry its not for u
its 4 mr Legion
he is no doubt going 2 disrupt ur mission
i can only slow him down

*looks at the sky
and the storm clouds brewing*

i can absorb the power of the lightning then fire it at Mr Legion.it shud stop him 4 long enuff
unfortuatly its going 2 knock me out 2
hopefully not killing me
good luck yet again mystrunner i hope 2 c u after the quest is finished

*Takes the vial*

Thank you much. And thank you for your aid, Poison Girl.

*Peers up through the snow towards the peaks ahead.*

The Chasm lies up there...

*the 3 walk in silence 2 where the chasm is*
mystrunner i will b out 4 a while after the power exchange.i may not survive.will u get me out off here once the quest is ended?

*Nods*

You can count on me. I will see you back if I am able.

*The wind howls desolately. The three come to the base of one final peak, rising high into the sky.*

Up there. That's where it is.

*They begin to trudge up the slope.*

thanx!
i just hope i dont let u down!

Take heart, fair friend, our quest is almost at an end, but I sense that our journey together has but begun... there is more for the three of us than disposing of the Plasticine of Power.

thank u!
whatever is meant 2 b will b!

Yes, I agree...

*The top looms nearer.*

...it'd be terribly bad form to destroy the plasticine without giving me a chance to stop you...thanks for waiting...

*Incomprehensible magical mumblings. Loud ominous creaks come from the overhanging cliffs. Cracks begin to appear...and a large portion of the mountainside snaps off and tumbles down towards the three struggling figures...*