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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6252352" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>JOHN PLAY</p><p>“07 PLAY DEAD”</p><p>SEGMENT 95</p><p>“THE DEATH OF PLAY AND HIS REBIRTH”</p><p></p><p>“RHAAN 27, 997”</p><p></p><p>Grey skies</p><p></p><p>Grey and bare trees</p><p></p><p>Grey stones</p><p></p><p>Dull</p><p></p><p>Play wants to close his eyes again and wake up.</p><p></p><p>=Welcome to Dolurrh John Play=</p><p></p><p>The Dark lantern rolls over and sits up. “Where are we?”</p><p></p><p>= Dolurrh=</p><p></p><p>“But I’m not….. I am dead. Why did you kill me you son of a bitch!?!?!” Play gets to his feet quickly and turns on the creature. The look in its eyes stops him.</p><p></p><p>=You have left the path to your destiny. I wish to point you in the correct direction=</p><p></p><p>“I don’t understand….”</p><p></p><p>=In Time John Play. In time….=</p><p></p><p>The creature’s red eyes peer into Play’s heart and soul. Play feels uncomfortably vulnible before it. “So what am I supposed to be doing then?”</p><p></p><p>=Follow me. In Time you will find the correct path to your destiny= The creature turns in midair and floats away across the grey landscape.</p><p></p><p>“But I don’t have time for this. I need to find and bring Zinter to justice!” The Mothman ignores him and seems to float away even faster. “Damn it!” and Play gives pursuit.</p><p></p><p>The dull grass crunches under Play’s feet as ne moves through the meadow. The creature floats onward. Finally a stone pillar comes into view.</p><p></p><p>“Is that where we are going?”</p><p></p><p>=In Time everyone mortal comes here=</p><p></p><p>Play feels he is missing something…. Time and destiny…. What is this creature up to? “And where is that?”</p><p></p><p>=the realm of the dead=</p><p></p><p>They come to a gateway cut into the stone and enter the darkness. They go down a long set of spiral stairs. There is no outer wall… only the center column the stairs hold onto. Sometimes he believes something is moving in the darkness but nothing ever appears. “Where again?”</p><p></p><p>=I am about to give you a great gift. I hope you appreciate it= Says the gaunt and tall creature looking down at Play.</p><p></p><p>Then play begins to see movement in the darkness. Swirling dark energy… ghosts? Souls…… he sees apparitions swirling about and moving around.</p><p></p><p>“Who are these people?” asks Play cautiously.</p><p></p><p>=Everyone whom has ever died=</p><p></p><p>“That’s a lot of people…. This can’t be everyone.” says Play as he tries to take it all in. “Why am I not out there then?”</p><p></p><p>=my will keeps you anchored here next to me=</p><p></p><p>“So what do you have to show…..” Play begins to ask but then stops. A lone spirit has stopped and begins to float towards the two of them. Play knows who it is.</p><p></p><p>“father….?”</p><p></p><p>The spirit moves closer. It looks sad and defeated.</p><p></p><p>“Father! It is me- your son! Its John.”</p><p></p><p>Another spirit stops and floats towards them. Then a few more.</p><p></p><p>Before him floats several people he knows well….. Augustus Play, Clem Play, Amanda Play and a family friend- Welter d’Deneith. </p><p></p><p>Augustus stares with hollow eyes at John. He is studying the Dark Lantern. “Father- don’t you recognize me?” It stares more with a questioning expression on its face.</p><p></p><p>“What is happening here? Why doesn’t he recognize me?”</p><p></p><p>Play, trembling and near the point of tears reaches out but the spirit is too far away.</p><p></p><p>=word of caution Play…. The dead should not be touched within the realm of Dolurrh=</p><p></p><p>“It’s my father….. he would not harm me.”</p><p></p><p>=not on purpose. Even the man that raised you would not.=</p><p></p><p>Play is about to begin a new argument but begins to catch on. He doesn’t want to listen to it….. but asks anyway. “Are you…. are you suggesting he is not my father?”</p><p></p><p>The creature says nothing.</p><p></p><p>“Are you suggesting he may be alive then?”</p><p></p><p>=no=</p><p></p><p>“My brother, sister and family friend are here but not…….” It begins to sink in. Tears flow… both from pain, confusion and betrayal.</p><p></p><p>“Welter….. he…. But I don’t have a dragonmark.”</p><p></p><p>=Not all children of the Dragonmarked bare marks themselves=</p><p></p><p>Play stares at the two of them….. his father and his…. Biological father…… “Why? “</p><p></p><p>=scandal…. And Jocasta never told August the truth. She hid it with magic.=</p><p></p><p>“Look- I’m getting tired of your hints of things…. What is going on?” Play begins to raise his voice. His anger is growing in strength. The fear of the creature next to him is leaving him.</p><p></p><p>“Show me my mother. She will explain this to me.” </p><p></p><p>Nothing</p><p></p><p>Play spins and raises a fist to the creature. “She’s not here. She’s not here! She is alive! Is that my fate? Is her being alive why I am being shown this?”</p><p></p><p>=Time will tell. You have been directed to the path again. Now we return=</p><p></p><p>“No!” He screams “I want answers now! No more games. Tell me…………”</p><p></p><p>Play feels dizzy and begins to collapse. The last words he hears is “In time….”</p><p></p><p>Play awakens laying on the ground. He spits out the dirt and leaves on the stone floor he finds himself laying on. “In time….. what is that evil and demented thing trying to get at?!?” Play rolls over and lays up against the wall. His back is itching again and he can’t help but rub at it.</p><p></p><p>“Why Mother? Why?”</p><p></p><p>Play quiets down for a moment and tries to take it all in again. </p><p></p><p>1. Destiny</p><p></p><p>2. Augustus is not his father</p><p></p><p>3. He is a Denieth </p><p></p><p>4. Mom is alive</p><p></p><p>“When I get off this damned island I’m going to find her.” Declares Play.</p><p></p><p>“John! I found you finally. I knew I would but I just never know how or when.” Says a friendly and familiar voice.</p><p></p><p>“Glyder? Glyder Freetime- is that you?” Says Play rubbing the tears from his eyes and cheek.</p><p></p><p>5. The reoccurring word and phrase of “In Time”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 6252352, member: 9255"] JOHN PLAY “07 PLAY DEAD” SEGMENT 95 “THE DEATH OF PLAY AND HIS REBIRTH” “RHAAN 27, 997” Grey skies Grey and bare trees Grey stones Dull Play wants to close his eyes again and wake up. =Welcome to Dolurrh John Play= The Dark lantern rolls over and sits up. “Where are we?” = Dolurrh= “But I’m not….. I am dead. Why did you kill me you son of a bitch!?!?!” Play gets to his feet quickly and turns on the creature. The look in its eyes stops him. =You have left the path to your destiny. I wish to point you in the correct direction= “I don’t understand….” =In Time John Play. In time….= The creature’s red eyes peer into Play’s heart and soul. Play feels uncomfortably vulnible before it. “So what am I supposed to be doing then?” =Follow me. In Time you will find the correct path to your destiny= The creature turns in midair and floats away across the grey landscape. “But I don’t have time for this. I need to find and bring Zinter to justice!” The Mothman ignores him and seems to float away even faster. “Damn it!” and Play gives pursuit. The dull grass crunches under Play’s feet as ne moves through the meadow. The creature floats onward. Finally a stone pillar comes into view. “Is that where we are going?” =In Time everyone mortal comes here= Play feels he is missing something…. Time and destiny…. What is this creature up to? “And where is that?” =the realm of the dead= They come to a gateway cut into the stone and enter the darkness. They go down a long set of spiral stairs. There is no outer wall… only the center column the stairs hold onto. Sometimes he believes something is moving in the darkness but nothing ever appears. “Where again?” =I am about to give you a great gift. I hope you appreciate it= Says the gaunt and tall creature looking down at Play. Then play begins to see movement in the darkness. Swirling dark energy… ghosts? Souls…… he sees apparitions swirling about and moving around. “Who are these people?” asks Play cautiously. =Everyone whom has ever died= “That’s a lot of people…. This can’t be everyone.” says Play as he tries to take it all in. “Why am I not out there then?” =my will keeps you anchored here next to me= “So what do you have to show…..” Play begins to ask but then stops. A lone spirit has stopped and begins to float towards the two of them. Play knows who it is. “father….?” The spirit moves closer. It looks sad and defeated. “Father! It is me- your son! Its John.” Another spirit stops and floats towards them. Then a few more. Before him floats several people he knows well….. Augustus Play, Clem Play, Amanda Play and a family friend- Welter d’Deneith. Augustus stares with hollow eyes at John. He is studying the Dark Lantern. “Father- don’t you recognize me?” It stares more with a questioning expression on its face. “What is happening here? Why doesn’t he recognize me?” Play, trembling and near the point of tears reaches out but the spirit is too far away. =word of caution Play…. The dead should not be touched within the realm of Dolurrh= “It’s my father….. he would not harm me.” =not on purpose. Even the man that raised you would not.= Play is about to begin a new argument but begins to catch on. He doesn’t want to listen to it….. but asks anyway. “Are you…. are you suggesting he is not my father?” The creature says nothing. “Are you suggesting he may be alive then?” =no= “My brother, sister and family friend are here but not…….” It begins to sink in. Tears flow… both from pain, confusion and betrayal. “Welter….. he…. But I don’t have a dragonmark.” =Not all children of the Dragonmarked bare marks themselves= Play stares at the two of them….. his father and his…. Biological father…… “Why? “ =scandal…. And Jocasta never told August the truth. She hid it with magic.= “Look- I’m getting tired of your hints of things…. What is going on?” Play begins to raise his voice. His anger is growing in strength. The fear of the creature next to him is leaving him. “Show me my mother. She will explain this to me.” Nothing Play spins and raises a fist to the creature. “She’s not here. She’s not here! She is alive! Is that my fate? Is her being alive why I am being shown this?” =Time will tell. You have been directed to the path again. Now we return= “No!” He screams “I want answers now! No more games. Tell me…………” Play feels dizzy and begins to collapse. The last words he hears is “In time….” Play awakens laying on the ground. He spits out the dirt and leaves on the stone floor he finds himself laying on. “In time….. what is that evil and demented thing trying to get at?!?” Play rolls over and lays up against the wall. His back is itching again and he can’t help but rub at it. “Why Mother? Why?” Play quiets down for a moment and tries to take it all in again. 1. Destiny 2. Augustus is not his father 3. He is a Denieth 4. Mom is alive “When I get off this damned island I’m going to find her.” Declares Play. “John! I found you finally. I knew I would but I just never know how or when.” Says a friendly and familiar voice. “Glyder? Glyder Freetime- is that you?” Says Play rubbing the tears from his eyes and cheek. 5. The reoccurring word and phrase of “In Time” [/QUOTE]
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