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Due to the darkened skies that Li was well known for, It appeared to be the depth of night against the Blackened oceans, as Dawn Perlitz, Naoto Shirogane and Alphonse Elric were placed upon a Metallic Boat that pushed through the Oceanic Sludge of Starvia, As the Mechanized Boat was slicing through the thicker mush of the ocean's surface, and then pushing through with some sizable force, until finally they would reach an Odd Point...The water suddenly became much cleaner in one sudden moment, as the Boat pushed through the cleaner water, As the difference in the smoothness of sailing was clear as day. It was like driving a car through a brick wall, Versus on a clear road with no one in sight!

And then, The Group reached the Light-house...A Tall, stone monument standing tall above the ocean's, And its bright lights, swinging around in circles, as if to draw in more and more sailor's into its door. It was rather odd how it stood, and how there was no land to dock in...Merely a set of stairs, coming from the water themselves, and into the Door of the Lighthouse. It was Quiet, Asides the slight sounds of crashing waves, as the Boat would let out a metal staircase, Landing at the start of the Lighthouses Stairs.



"Well, Here we are! Gotta admit, You dont see things like this every day out on Li...A Spot of pristine water, Some cool sea air. Kinda nice! In a way...Anyhow, Before you three head on in, I got these for you."

Otacon, The man who was operating the boat, and infact starting the mission, would produce a set of Watches-- Two perfectly normal sized ones for Naoto and Dawn, and a XXL Sized Watch for Al's Suit.



"Typically, Codec calls are communicated through waves transmitted directly through one's bone marrow. But, Since i doubt anyone in here will be wanting to Hack through our radio systems, I'll be sending codec calls through these watches instead. They'll also help me give you all directions and transmit map's and locational info to you. Remember, The Goal is Discover the reasoning for this Place's Lack of Infection, And what happened to the initial search team, and if we can, Save that little girl on the radio. Understood?"

[Dawn "Platina" Berlitz]

“Oh, okay..!” Dawn very reluctantly replied. (What the heck is bone marrow? I thought I knew but now I'm not sure.) Dawn mentally asked. (I have no idea.) the voice in her head casually replied. “Sounds... fun! I guess. C'mon, let's go.” she remarked to ... no one, before sorta power climbing the stairs in a rather clumsy looking fashion, overtly in a little bit of a rush to get away from the strange man talking about her bones. She wasn't completely sure what that was about but she wanted him far away from her bones. She looked like she just might fall back down those stairs though. She hadn't quite regained her land legs after the choppy boat entrance. Poor girl's walking like a dainty drunk. (..How are you this bad at moving your body?) the voice in her head asked. (--Shut up. I'm trying to move fast not impress boys.) Dawn sorely replied.

Dawn 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Piplup 160/160 HP 55/55 Shield		Lopunny 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Pachirisu 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Giratina 200/200 HP 75/75 Shield

[Nostalgia]

As they first got onto the boat Alphonse constantly looked over the edge into the strange sludge, in a mix of curiosity and concern for what it could be, and what it could do to people. Eventually though they just sat in silence, listening to the sounds of the thick "water" being pushed by the boat. The sudden clearing got his attention, making him perk up and glance over the side, his gaze then being drawn by the lighthouse in the distance. "Looks like we're here..."

They turned to the driver of the boat as they spoke, reaching out and looking over the watch as they took it, the little gadget quite a bit more advanced than most things they'd seen in the past. Thank goodness they had these... It would have been hard to explain not having any bone marrow. "Thank you, these sound awfully useful for some watches." Alphonse gave a nod as the man asked for their understanding "I promise I'll do my best to save them". taking a couple of deep breaths before they turned to walk off the boat.

Alphonse's metal boots echoed loudly on the metal stairs, making them wince a bit until they were on the somewhat quieter lighthouse stairs. They looked up over the massive lighthouse. It sure didn't look like it could have that many rooms, how long could the search possibly take? Then they could leave this dark little island.

Alphonse Elric Health:180/180 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shield:65/65 Status: Buffs: Cooldowns:

[Coolshaymin]

The Detective Prince was observing the water as they made their way to the lighthouse. It was typical for the rather polluted waters off the coast. Speaking of strange... one of their allies seemed quite heavily armored. Still, he would probably be of fair use if the bulk is anything to say. She'll probably need to ask his actual specialities though since she did not see any weapons and  she can not just assume he was a hand to hand combatant. The other was a girl named Dawn... She seemed like a normal girl but she probably had something to be allowed on missions.

The waters turned clear as she was processing her thoughts. Hm... it was unusual that only a small section would be clear off coast. There was a mystery here for sure. One that required looking into the matter to uncover. "... Bone marrow, huh? Your world has an... unique way of communicating over distances and getting past sensors..." Naoto commented awkwardly, accepting the watch. "Thank you for the assist, I promise that we will see this mission through," she bowed before going to follow Dawn... She can see after the bone marrow talk why she'd be so panicky. This place didn't seem big. "... I doubt whatever is causing the water to purify would be elevated above the seawater. The safer assumption is that there is more to it than it appears," she hypothesizes for a second. "While I can't rule out the possibility, it'll be easier to come up with strategies if I have an idea of your abilities before we get into a fight if you can share. Brief, of course, we do have a girl in peril," Naoto proposes to the other two.

Naoto Shirogane HP: 130 Shield HP: 40 Status: Normal

[Dawn "Platina" Berlitz]

((Breaking the post order for dialogue gag.))

Dawn paused a moment at Naoto's last words, turning to give her a mildly bemused look. “...Huh? I'm not in peril yet.” Dawn replied, assuming Naoto was referring to her. After a moment though, she seemed to clue into the other possibility. “Oh, you mean the kid! ...The younger kid. I think. Right. Uh--I know how to match clothes and put on a show! I'm just a pokemon trainer though. Nothing special about me at all. I've got like, medicine and pokemon that can help out, though.” Dawn awkwardly added before turning her gaze upon Alphonse. “...Y'know, back in my world I probably would've assumed you were a pokemon and tried to catch you. You look like a hella strong steel type.” Dawn remarked rather casually, before turning about to begin walking at a more relaxed pace further in. (...'Hella'?) the voice in her head asked.

Dawn 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Piplup 160/160 HP 55/55 Shield		Lopunny 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Pachirisu 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Giratina 200/200 HP 75/75 Shield

[Nostalgia]

((Breaking post order for conversation's sake))

Alphonse stopped on the stairs and looked back to Naoto as she spoke, looking up at Dawn farther up the stairs as she spoke up too. Alphonse had no clue what a pokemon was, but they'd seen enough things they had no clue of to trust in Dawn's confidence that they could help. His shoulders slumped a bit at the last bit from dawn, glancing down over their body and staying quiet for a few long moments. When they spoke up again there was a bit of somberness in their voice "Thank you, I'll take that as a compliment." They looked back down to Naoto. "I'm an alchemist. I can destruct mater from one thing into another, and make it move to a degree. I mostly use it to help me get in close so I can fight them hand to hand"

Alphonse Elric Health:180/180 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shield:65/65 Status: Buffs: Cooldowns:

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"Well, The Codec System uses Nanomachines to...Er-- Maybe it'd be better to explain later on the boat ride back home, if your all curious. But for now, You've got quite a journey ahead!" Otacon would say. "I'll keep up the computer systems over here, and make sure everything works right."


As the Group began to open the Loud, Creaking door of the Lighthouse, Inside...there was nothing but a pitch black darkness inside. No lights of any kind, And besides what little moonlight and the Boat's headlights from outside peeking its way in to reveal the floor was cobblestone, there was no detailing as to what the Room would have inside of it. However, Once the group was fully inside...The Door would close on its own, With a loud, Echoing creak...

And then...

THOOM!



...The Lights suddenly turned on, Revealing a room, constructed in 1920's deco architecture, With a large well in the center of the room leading downward to the Lighted floor below. However, As nice as this room was, One may also probably notice the Giant, Glaring statue of Gold, Of a Caucasian male who was sneering at the enterance. He was adorned with a Banner, A Red drapery made of rather fine silk, though it looked a bit worn with age, that was embezzled in words of Gold...

"NO GODS OR KINGS."

"ONLY MAN."

...What a bizarre phrase. Especially random one to just randomly stumble into. Well, Beyond that, One would notice that just behind the Statue, Two stairwells were sat behind the Statue. But, despite how one may think with a Lighthouse...They both went down, as opposed to up, as there was no visible doorway or way to ascend up the stairs. And at the bottom of those stairs, was a small, downward set of stairs that led the group to...




...An odd device. Made of Bronze, Copper and various machinery, That sat on the surface of a pool of water, with its door flung wide open like the Maw of a fish, awaiting a minnow to swim inside. The surrounding walls were pure concrete, Minus the odd deco decor, or Golden Plating on the wall reading 'SCIENCE', 'INDUSTRY' or 'PROGRESS'. ...there was nowhere else to possibly go.

[Naoto Shirogane]

"... Um, yes. It will give us something to do when we take the boat back..." Naoto reluctantly agreed to the man's proposal before looking back to the other two. The detective raised a brow at Dawn as she proposed she was the damsel in question as if to ask silently 'really'? Fortunately she corrected herself to get a bit of a sigh. "... Pokemon Trainer, huh? I see... Well I guess if we ever need to make disguises your other skills could come in handy..." she pondered in consideration before looking up at Al.

"... So a melee fighter that can move the terrain to our advantage? That sounds very useful. Thank you both for the input. Now, let's get moving," she nodded before heading into the lighthouse. "... This is very unusual decor for a lighthouse..." she commented as she looked at the... strange room before looking at the tapestry. "No Gods or Kings. Only Man? What does that mean?" She considered... This place was already giving her some bad vibes. Call it detective's intuition or common sense but they won't find anything out from here from the looks of it.

"... This is some strange design as well..." she looked around the room for a moment before looking back. "Like I thought, the only way forward seems to be down... And this... device probably serves as an entrance," she walked over to the fish designed piece and looked it over for a second before going to move in. She didn't know if they could trust it...  but there was not much signs that the team was here or took another route.

Naoto Shirogane HP: 130 Shield HP: 40 Status: Normal

[Dawn "Platina" Berlitz]

Dawn looked up and around in mild alarm as the lights came on. “No gods... No Kings... Only man.” Dawn mused aloud as she read the text, tilting her head in confusion. She wondered who that giant statue of a man was modeled after. (Notice how they say nothing of goddesses, queens or women.) the voice in her head commented. (Huh? I think that's supposed to be gender-neutral or something.) Dawn replied. (...Why do you ignore the obvious? Are you content to be a moron if it makes the people around you comfortable?) the voice replied rather harshly. Dawn flinched, her gaze turning downward, her feelings hurt. (...I'm not a moron.) she softly replied. (Prove it. If that tapestry said no goddesses, no queens, no women, would you also assume it was meant to be gender-neutral?) the voice asked. (...No...) Dawn relented, less than eager to be scolded again.

“Great. I guess women aren't welcome.” Dawn irritably remarked to no one in particular. She then moved into the pod, sitting down and folding her arms and legs, grumpily looking out the window. (...Hatred is a different emotion from contempt.) the voice replied a few moments after her little outburst. (Huh?) Dawn replied. (People will happily talk about things they hate. Silence is reserved for things unworthy of attention, or things one is afraid of. What makes you hold male and female language to different standards?) the voice asked (...I don't... know. ...This is the brainwashing you told me about, right?) Dawn replied. (...Yes. Whenever you can't explain why you feel the way you do, or put the way you feel into words, it is because you've been taught to feel that way. Eventually, you will learn to recognize this without my aid, and then I will not need to scold you.)

Dawn's grumpiness would fade away after a bit of smoldering, leaving a gloominess in its wake as she sat there. You could tell that something was wrong looking at her. It must've been quite odd, assuming one even paid attention to the young girl, not having any ability to listen in on the conversation causing that silent rollercoaster of emotions. (...Why would anyone want to brainwash me? I'm not even good at anything.) Dawn thought to herself. And of course, her thoughts were not truly private. (...You're learning to be good at something. But I don't think you're ready to hear the answer to that question.) the voice replied.

Dawn 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Piplup 160/160 HP 55/55 Shield		Lopunny 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Pachirisu 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Giratina 200/200 HP 75/75 Shield

[Nostalgia]

Alphonse peeked into the darkness of the room, taking a couple of steps inside before being startled by the lights coming on, the loud clanging of their metal boots on the floor making them lament their situation just a bit more. Alphonse glanced around at all of the decorations and architecture, in a bit of awe from it all until they looked up to the sign. "Why would someplace with so much work put into it be abandoned like this? I thought someone would have come and stolen something at the very least."

They started to wander, eventually making their way down the staircase to the odd contraption with the door. "There's no way up?... How is the lighthouse running if it's impossible to get to the light" they pondered mostly to them self, looking at the different plaques and signs. Sounded alot like the values back home, constant progress, constant research, constant expansion. Finally they looked to Naoto "But an entrance to what? It looks like it'll take us underneath the ocean... But all of these signs sound like something you'd see in a mayor's office, or a slogan for an auto mail engineer."

As Naoto suddenly walked in Alphonse had a moment of silent conflict, letting out a soft sigh under their breath before picking themself up and leaning down to walk inside with her, looking back at Dawn as they entered "Is everything okay? This place is giving me the creeps too but we need to save those kids, things didn't sound good for them, wherever they are now."

Alphonse Elric Health:180/180 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shield:65/65 Status: Buffs: Cooldowns:

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As everyone enters the Bathosphere, Suddenly, there watches would glow a green color, as soon, the face of Hal, There Boat Driver, appeared onto each of there screens.



"How's it looking in there, everyone?" Otacon asked, as everyone entered the Bathosphere, it seemed like there Watches had begun to blink a red light at the top of the circle. "Looks like Al's right on the money.  Its definitely fit for Aquatic travel, But no idea where too..." Otacon would say. "Plus, It looks like some ancient technology. 1920's, if i had to guess...Yet the engineering is on the same level as the two thousands or more! Its pretty interesting. But...I dont think it'd be too wise to stay there for much longer. I'll get a wider-scan on the whole light-house, see if there's a--"


*SCHUNK!*

With a sudden Noise, The Door to the strange, copper sphere closed with a tight, Vacuum seal on the entire thing!

"Huh?? Hey, Are you three okay in there?? Whats goi--ZZT!"

With that sound, Otacon's voice suddenly cuts out...As the Orb they had just stumbled into was now descending. The water surrounded the entire contraption, as outside the window, the group could see, as if they were falling from the top floor of a building, Except instead, they were sinking deeper into the oceanic depth's of the emerald coast's waters. Against the nearby wall, they could see signs, Signaling the depth's they were sinking by...

5 Fathoms...



10 Fathoms...




15 Fathoms....






20 Fathoms....


Howeveer, right before the 25 Fathoms point was reached, the Lights inside of the Submarine they were inside went dim, Save for a Projector at the back of the machine, which turned on, just as a Projector screen covered the entirety of the window, as a Mono-radio began to play overhead...

The first image the projector showed, an Advertisement, followed by the voice of an overtly cheerful woman:



"Mom's, Are you tired of your little rascals playing in the Dirt, and covering your front line kitchen? Use your Geyser Plasmid to get them cleaned up and ready for dinner, before the Man of the House is home! This Bathosphere Ride is brought to you by RYAN INDUSTRIES!"

Vague Sexism aside, the next screen would fall away to a blank screen...

"This Bathosphere Introduction has been recorded as recently as five days!"

And with that, the Next Screen presented itself...



"I Am Andrew Ryan. Seeing as yet another group of Intruders have come to invade my home and city, I feel it advisable to tell you all what you seek to do. What you wish to Harm and destroy.  The Surface as you know it, Is Diseased...But the Disease you fear, is not the disease that robs you of your mind, or starves you of your senses. No...the Disease you should fear...Is the Disease of your Government."


"And so you come. You come to seek Shelter of the Disease. Salvation...What you seek, is what i have spent my Life Time creating. If you wish to live here as newcomers, I will allow this. But i will not stand for Disrespect and Destruction of my home. We stand on a basic principle of human rights....Is a Man not entitled to the Sweat on his brow? No, Says the eagle of the White House. It belongs to us. No, Says the Church, it belongs to god...No, Says the pink-faced fool of russia. It belongs to everyone. This place denies, and spits in the face of what they say! This..."

With that pause, the Projector Screen unraveled, and the light shined back on...






...Outside the Window, was an Astonishing sight. An entire, massive city, almost the entire size of the Life Sphere, But entirely held underwater, as there Submarine swam through the ocean...As they dived, Through the distance they could see the Starvia-infected water's, bleak and pitch black in the distance, like an inky abyss.

"This...This, is Rapture. The World where the sweat on a man's brow belongs to him and him alone, where petty morality, religion, forced ethics will have no bearing on the Doctor who wants to make the world better-- The Scientist who wishes to improve the laws of that fool God, or the worked who wishes to build his empire."

"So...If you wish to destroy my work, for the name of your Disease. Then so be it. Rapture will fight back."

...And with that, the Bathosphere suddenly docked itself into a building, Suddenly rising up a Tube inside of the structure, and into...



...The Dark, Derelict world of Rapture. The Door to the Bathosphere opened, an Aroma of Cigarette smoke, Alcohollic drinks, and the smell of the ocean seeping through. An old Radio was playing music...





"...Hello?? Hey, Are you guys okay?? You guys just suddenly dived 200 meters below the ocean-- What just happened?!"

[Naoto Shirogane]

"It is suspicious... but it seems this is more intended as an entryway to a society than a lighthouse.." the detective responded before glancing to Dawn. "... If the 1920's style is anything to go off of you might be onto something. Still perhaps best to stay away from jumping to conclusions..." she says, although her eyes and voice lack a confidence when saying that. To be honest, she is worried that might be the case. Maybe it's for the best she keep up her masculine persona for this mission. Not to hide herself, obviously, she has accepted that, but to be a bit more covered.

"... They do sound kind of like a campaign slogan..." she pondered before looking to her watch at the sound. "Like a 1920's campaign party," she answered simply and... in a serious manner. As he was explaining the situation to them the hatch sealed itself and Naoto ran over to check on it. "Otacon? Otacon?! Otacon!" Naoto yelled at the watch... three times for some reason before shaking her head and looking back. "... That advertising looks straight out of 1920's United States in style and presentation... but Plasmids are a new term..." Naoto noted before a face was projected with a voice that... was very obviously not pre-recorded.

He was... charismatic. That was a word for it. He was confident in his words and used them wisely. Still, Naoto felt she could not agree with his philosophy. Then they were there... a society built 200 meters beneath the deep. Such a feat was considered impossible for several reasons in practicality, but here it was. "... I can tell these people are not the most hospitable, best to keep our guards up," she advised before looking down at her watch. "We're fine. We found a device that took us to a city under the sea called Rapture..." That name had a familiar ring to it too... Ironic for people shunning religion from the sounds of it. "Their leader gave us a warning that if we destroy their home they will fight back. I am guessing they saw the last teams as intruders and resolved their differences," she said darkly. "They seem not very fond of our government either..." she continued before asking a final question. "Should we continue on with our mission despite their threat?"

[Dawn "Platina" Berlitz]

“--Huh?” Dawn asked, her gaze lifting to meet Alphonse'. A moment later, she had to change her tune. “...Oh, yeah, I guess you're right.” she lamely replied, though she hadn't actually answered Alphonse' question. He hadn't waited for her to. As they began sinking through the waves though, her gaze trailed to the windows. “--Oh cool, we're diving.” she mused aloud, moments before a thought occurred to her. “...This thing goes back up, right?” Dawn asked. Haha, they were in a giant pokeball sinking to the bottom of the sea haha no one would ever find their bodies. Thankfully though,  a movie came on to distract Dawn from her newfound anxiety around submarines.

“...Huh. Perky hairdo.”
(Hey look, they acknowledged we exist!) Dawn mentally commented. (...)

As Ryan's segment came on, however, the mood changed. “...Anyone else understand what language that was in?” Dawn asked rather lamely, rather flustered by Ryan's mannerisms. She was too young to get a bunch of that without having it explained to her, and she certainly didn't understand these weird numbers and references to the real world being thrown around. (...A philosopher king. Interesting.) the voice in her head mused aloud. “Hm?” Dawn replied aloud. (Pay very close attention to what you are about to witness. You may learn something important.) the voice replied. (...Alright.)

“...It's really pretty, at least. I wonder why anyone would want to start trouble here.” Dawn mused aloud, stepping out of the bathosphere and into Rapture. “--Oh, yeah! We've gotta ... save whoever's down here, right? Or find them, I guess?” Dawn absent-mindedly remarked. Her nose wrinkled as a new smell greeted it. “It doesn't smell clean...” Dawn lamented, taking a look around and sorta beginning to inspect the place, as if searching for the kids in plain sight. “--What's 'whoopie'?” she asked no one in particular, commenting on the radio.

Dawn 140/140 HP 45/45 Shield		Piplup 170/170 HP 60/60 Shield		Lopunny 140/140 HP 45/45 Shield		Pachirisu 130/130 HP 40/40 Shield		Giratina 200/200 HP 75/75 Shield