=Madness in Wonderland=Plot Mission W =

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Event Name: Wonderland
Goal of the event: Espada,Arcana and Shinigami are each send to investigate same location,approaching from different points.Investigate the place and learn what is going on exactly.
Specific Users: No.Open to all.
Mission type: Plot mission.
Location:Human World
Story:
There is an old,long shut down warehouse located on outskirts of town.In better days it was a 'small' automobile factory,bringing in moderate profit.Now,it is dark and empty, unneeded.Enormous in size it looms over large,mostly empty property lot,smaller buildings built around the humongous body of the main one.Scraps of iron and old metal,along with decayed bodies of old cars are thrown here and there,rising up in mountainous rusted heaps.To the west is a small forested area and a road winds through the hills to the east.Behind is more forest and hills.At the moment it is around 10 am,a beautiful sunny morning.Despite this the warehouse looks dark with shadows cast by buildings,giving off feeling of wrongness and malevolent intelligence.

-Shinigami of Gotei 13:(read if you're shinigami on this mission only,this info is just for them):

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-Arcana:(read if you're Arcana on this mission only,this info is just for them):

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-Espada:(read if you're Espada on this mission only,this info is just for them):

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-Anyone else:(for characters not belonging to any of above groups,being solo):

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Notes:This mission will be different from normal ones.I'll explain more as it goes on. ;p Please note each of three groups starts in different entry point and will try to proceed further in.They do not know of other groups presence at the start.If you have a character in each group remember to keep things you know separate from things they know. ^^ Also,if the mission is already progressing in deep pm me and we'll find reasonable way for your character to show up or already be there.Maybe they got lost,wandered in by mistake,came to investigate on their own..etc.

~???~ +Mushroom forest+

Taking another puff on his hookah, the man glances over to Akkei slowly, then to Dev before settling deep sea blue eyes on mikiru. He stares at him for a long while, hookah twitching slightly, only holding it in his mouth at the moment. he takes the hookah out of his mouth and blows another smoke ring, bored and blank expression settling on his face. "mnnnh... directed to me.... or rather taken to... perhaps I could answer... or could not..." He takes another puff from his hookah, blowing another ring of smoke into the air, " What you see..... is real, and not real... do not trust your eyes, but do not ignore what they show you..." He pauses taking another puff from his hookah, blowing out a jet of smoke, " by doing so.. could prove a fatal error.." he pauses, staring at them all blankly, not saying anything else for a long moment, glancing over the group again with a steady gaze, blowing a small smoke ring.

*Gotei 13 group* *Uriko* *Science Lab B,Section A*

Shivering, Uriko sinks against loki, clinging to him frightenedly. She quivers like a leaf, not looking around at anything in the room, continuing to murmur things and whimper fearfully. "out... want out..... leave... please... not here..." She calms slightly at loki's words, allowing herself to be pulled out of the corner and clings to him in a timid and scared way. She nuzzles as close to loki as she can, trying to hide from the room, wishing nothing more than to escape it, painful and terrifying memories raising to the surface from the depths of her mind. "... scared... wanna... leave..." sounds scared, whimpering quietly and crying slightly.

~Arcana~Akkei Sakkaku~Mushroom Forest~
Watching Mikiru's reaction to the Caterpillar man from corner of her eyes and many expression flickering across his features, from surprised confusion to grievous longing her suspicion there's connection between two are confirmed.'Relatives..if one ignores the..insect attributes..and takes him in as just a man,it is easy to see they must be relatives.Close relatives..is this man..perhaps..but how?Furthermore,he himself is showing no sign of knowing Mikiru-kun...' Reaching out she silently takes Mikiru's hand into her own,lacing her fingers over his and giving light squeeze of reassurance.Catching Devien glancing around discreetly looking for something it hits her that it's SG lab they were supposedly inside off.Scolding herself for becoming sentimental Akkei attentively eyes their surroundings and the large mushroom,eyes slowly traveling to intently scrutinize Caterpillar man's appearance.'How foolish of me.This is their lab we are in..or should be in..nothing has been making sense since the fall down the tunnel..think logically,Akkei!What could be the reason for all this...madness. A hidden portal..transporting us somewhere else..but there should have been indication..furthermore,what kind of place could this possibly exist at...or perhaps,it transported us to elaborately set up place..or illusion...or perhaps,we've been captured and placed into this..illusion dream world..those are all possibilities.With another being...they've done something crazy here..and all of this is the result... Smoke ring drifting past her Akkei coughs,waving her free hand in front of her face,suppressing back look of revulsion.Distaste for smoking and all its variations running deep in her since childhood back in her human days.Listening to the man speaking she waves hand through another smoke ring,dissipating it,delicate brows drawing together in concentrated look,a quiet whisper at back of her mind wondering how he knew what she was going to ask beforehand. "Real but not.." Turning his words around in her head her eyes fall on Sagishi, securely strapped to her belt.Looking up at the man sharply Akkei throws her hand out to encompass the area they're in,"Are you saying all of this..is an illusion?Cloaking reality behind itself?Who is creating it?And why?How do we leave here???"

+Espada Group+ +Deatadi+ +Chessboard+

Watching the purple stripy cat appear and disappear again, Destadi smiles before looking himself over, and chuckles. "Hee hee.. I do believe I may have been turned into the kitty's look-alike. XD or... perhaps not... hnn hnn" he grins widely almost perfectly mimicking the purple cat that just disappeared, ears twitching and tail flicking back and forth in amusement. glancing over at miyuu, he suddenly pops up right next to her, rubbing up against her in a catty way, amused purring growl escaping him. "hnnnnnnnnnnnn.... mrrrrw... perhaps you do look like yourself from before... hn hn..." his yellow eyes twinkle slyly, as if he knows more than he's letting on, "mrrrrr.... a summer's yukata... hair tied back... hm.... maybe a wooden bokuto... hee hee..." he smiles widely again, before waltzing back over to Sae, sly playfulness playing across his face, grinning widely showing his many sharp pointy teeth. " I do believe.. this is chess... and a chess board... a board of chess with a game in session and play... hnn hnn... we play across the board and get to the exit.... but first to capture the opposing's king.. or force to submission... hn hn... much is such in a game of war is it not? XD" he snickers to himself, looking unbelievably amused, tail flicking back and forth reflecting his mood.

~Gotei 13 group~Shiro~Science Lab B,Section A ~

Holding altria close, he tries to calm her down by sending her soothing feelings through their shared bond. "shhh... you'll be alright Altri.. just stay calm..." he holds her close gently, trying to keep her calm, wrapping his arms around her in a warm protective embrace, big flowing sleeves falling around her much like a warm shroud. He looks over to loki, then to Uriko who also seems to be panicking in a similar if not worse fashion than Altria. "... I think it would be wise to discuss what it is you found after we left the area..." he looks over at the small door, then to loki, trying to give him the hint to leave. 'Amae and Uri-chan seem to be acting very irrational... but... there has to be some reason for it.. >> .... sigh.. right now is not the time to ask... we need to focus on the mission.. and figure out what the hell exactly is behind this....'

___Gotei 13 Group___ Loki __Science Lab B,Section A __
Folding his arms around Uriko protectively,Loki holds her close to himself,hiding away from view of the room.Exchanging quick glance with Shiro and wandering what's causing both Uriko and Altria to freak out in panic attack he gives small nod,picking Uriko up carefully and starting to move for the door that is sure to lead out,stepping carefully to avoid trail of blood leading to it."We're leaving Uri-chan,it's ok." Something is wrong with this place..heck,it was a rose garden that turned into venus flytrap garden and then turned into this..lab..but feels like first two were some kinds of illusion.. merh,way too realistic for illusion,I have burns from the things acid..illusions don't leave acid burns - - ...But it's this lab space Uri-chan and Altri-chan are reacting too.....have they been here before?Or..someplace like this room? Frowning at the ugly thought Loki shoves it away,holding Uriko closer.Arriving at the closed sliding door he stares at it for a moment then lifting one leg hefts a kick. "Open up you piece of junk!" With a quiet hiss it obliges,sliding to the side and he steps into rectangle of light without hesitations.It takes a moment for his eyes to adjust,white dots blinking out to reveal a crossroads,with hallways going every which way.Unlike the lab room walls here looks to be combination of all kinds of materials:wood,metal,plastic,copper,rock,glass;with each hallway made of different one and ranging in color from blue to brown.Signs making little sense point in different directions,proclaiming,"This way","That way","Upside down"; and other such nonsense.Carefully placing Uriko down to her feet Loki startles,hearing clinking and feeling heavier. "What the??" Stepping back he holds his arms out,examining suddenly appeared armor,appearance completely changed. Instead of his shinigami clothes there's now armor,deep blue leg and arm gauntlet pieces with golden waist pieces,chest plate and shoulder pauldrons.A big white feathery cape extends across his back in two pieces,being actually folded wings. His golden yellow hair lightens out until it becomes pure white.An earring in shape of sword decorates his left ear.Golden scar marks on his face lighten until they turn color of liquid silver,as if made of metal.Raijin now sits strapped to his waist.His sky blue eyes lighten,turning color of liquid silver.

-Loki's new changed appearance,minus details:

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___(OOC: Okaay,here's where fun starts with Shinigami.They have been assigned roles,just like Espada and Arcana groups.The Roles are as follows: Loki-White Knight;Altria-Alice;Uriko:White Queen;Shiro: The White Rabbit.Changes fitting to the role will happen now..this can be growing extra pair of ears like Sae did,change to clothes,etc..whatever you think fits into role assigned.Changes are mostly cosmetic,they don't affect powers or zanpakutou.If you want,they can affect characters attitude a bit. How much and how far this change affects your character is entirely up to you.That's it for now.Have fun with it. XD )

__Espada__Saeth__Chessboard__
Rubbing his head,looking amused with Miyuu's outburst Saeth considers Destadi's words with thoughtful frown.Desta-kun..also knew Miyuu-chan before?Hn,hn...it certainly sounds so..how else would he mention bokuto?Although..it is not hard to imagine her with one. Chuckling quietly he looks up at Destadi's approach,ears twitching in alert.Scratching one cheek with clawed finger Saeth grins impishly,"Play across the board in this game of war..one has to assume command,hnn?" Bounding over to one of white chess pieces,a bishop,he places palm over it's cheek,murmuring,"It's warm..so they're alive.." Having seen blood stains on the chessboard and defeated pieces his discovery seems to be supported.Thinking thoughtfully Saeth looks up at the mirror showing the whole board, studying pieces location.Turning to Destadi and Miyuu he smiles mischievously."Shall we join this game now?An interesting play,gambling one's life,hnn.Like any true war,hn,hn." Smiling mystically and giving a wink Saeth adjusts until he's fully standing in Bishop's current square,placing hand on it's chest. "Bishop,I'm taking your place.Now,I'm White Bishop." Moment he says these words chess piece opens it's eyes and moves aside,slowly walking to step off the board.A white cardinal hat appears on Saeth's head,along with white piece of cloth embroided with golden winding around his shoulders and down his hands,indicating him now being white Bishop. Grinning he waves at others."It proved true. Chose your pieces and let's make our first move,hnn.."
Note:Sae took position of Bishop moving on white spaces,not black.

(OOC:Here is what chessboard looks like,where each piece is.For them to advance,white has to win.It doesn't show here but a chessboard is always labeled 1-8 along vertical and A-H along horizontal.That helps to announce moves.If one was,for example,moving their queen,they would say Queen to [letter and number of space,like h7 ] ...etc. )

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*Gotei 13 group* *Uriko* *Science Lab B,Section A*

Shivering and huddling close to Loki, burying her face into his chest while clutching the front of his uniform tightly, Uriko continues mumbling and muttering many things, most of it sounding frightened and trying to escape or hide from something. Hearing Loki's words about leaving, and feeling more at ease in his gentle, protective, and warm embrace, she settles into him when he lifts her up, carrying her carefully through the door and out of the lab. Feeling hard armor instead of the fabric of loki's shihakusho top, Uriko timidly looks up at loki, eyes widening slowly at his new and rather elegant and handsome appearance. Suddenly noticing changes to herself, she feels her hair fall out of the usual bun and fall down to it's actual length being down to her waist. her shihakusho uniform is replaced with long flowing and regal looking white dress, embroidered with silver designs along the arms and the base of the dress. Eyes changing to Blue azure color, her hair becomes snowy white, a silver crown sitting upon her head adorned with sapphire jewels and intricate decorative designs. Uriko looks around in confusion, now finding Tsukiryu strapped to her side instead of her back, a sapphire blue belt holding the sword in place at her waist. not understanding what is going on, Uriko returns to staring at loki, clinging to him close, still feeling frightened.

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~???~ +Mushroom forest+

Staring at akkei blankly the man blows out another smoke ring, his deep-sea blue eyes glinting slightly in annoyance at her multiple questions. He doesn't say anything for a long while, taking a long puff on his hookah, letting out three smoke rings skyward. His eyes come to settle on Mikiru for a long time, a somewhat soft gaze settling in his eyes before glancing back to akkei. "Find the heart of the worlds.... only it.. can set you free..." He says nothing more on the matter, nd blows another smoke ring, glancing at mikiru from time to time as well as the rest of the group.

~Gotei 13 group~Shiro~Science Lab B,Section A ~

Holding Altria close to himself, shiro strokes her hair carefully picking her up cradling her close and hiding the veiw of the room away from her and follows loki out the door. Seeing the strange place he stares at Loki and Uriko, noticing their changed appearances. "Whoa... Loki, Uri.. you're-" Before he finishes his sentence, Shiro looks down noticing his uniform had changed into a kind of suit, nails growing longer into claws, he glances at his feet noticing that they've become white paws resembling rabbit's with long claws. A golden pocket watch sits inside his pant's pocket, connected to the end of his kunai by a very long gold chain instead of the long blue tassels which are usually present and seen trailing off the end of it. Two long silken white rabbit ears sit on the top of his head, then somewhat flop down to either side. He looks around himself noticing a small white tuft that is a white rabbit's tail. He then glances up looking utterly confused. "what... the hell...??"

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~Gotei 13 group~Altria~Science Lab B,Section A ~
Quivering she buries her head in his chest,hiding away from everything and muffling medical scent floating around the room.Settling close,feeling better being cradled in his arms she concentrates on feeling of movement,immediate relief flooding her upon leaving the room.Risking a peek bright white of Loki's armor catches her attention."L-loki???" Taking in his knightly looks and folded wings,appearance changed so much it's hard to recognize him her eyes travel down to rest on Uriko,changed as well,looking like a fairy tale princess."Uwaah??" Turning her head to ask Shiro what happened her words freeze,eyes fixating on bunny ears. Staring at them in fascination Altria reaches with one hand to pet one,gently brushing fingers through silken fur. 'Soft...' Carefully pulling away from Shiro she takes a step back to take in his full appearance,eyes returning to his bunny ears,riveted on them.Soft comment from Tsukiyomi flitting through her mind demands attention,bringing her eyes down to look at herself,soft exclamation breathing from her lips like a sigh,"Ah?" Gone is her shihakusho uniform,replaced with a low cut,short sleeve dress.Bright blue of deepest sapphire,with white lace and corset top,it hugs her body like second skin,flaring out at the skirt that stops couple inches above the knees.Big white lacy bow ties securely in the small of her waist at the back,two ribbon tail's from it spiraling down to the ground.A black bow choker with miniature pocket watch decoration in the middle sits snugly around her throat.Lace wrapping are around her hands,held in place with black ribbon tied into a bow.A golden chain,identical to one holding Shiro's pocket watch,circles each wrist,broken ends of it dangling down.Stripped stockings hug her legs,alternating lines of white and black.Solid black platform shoes with rounded tip are on her feet,straps tying into a bow. Her hair has grown longer,falling down in cascading waves around her,with tips practically touching floor,shorter front locks becoming curls that frame her face and silver color of it shifting to a different shade so with each movement it glitters between silver and spun gold,never settling on one color.Lacy hairband rests on her head,on the left side of it a big black ribbon with decorative pocket watch in the middle,mirroring her choker.On right side,lower,white feathers are held together to it by black button,lock of hair making it appear as if they're growing separately.Her different colored eyes turn deep sky blue,with left eye a darker shade,night sky instead of day.Earring shaped like red,upside down hearts are in both ears,light blue colors her nails and deep blue shade colors corners of her eyes. Four miniature marks run underneath her left eye,each representing suit of cards:black spade and club,red heart and diamond.Black belt holds Tsukiyomi strapped to her waist,at the back. Lifting her eyes to look at Loki,Uriko and Shiro,studying each of them once more in turn Altria laughs,quiet light sound."We joined a fairy tale..through the mirror and into wonderland." Laughing again,all fear and panic of previous room forgotten she smiles,looking at Shiro with laughing eyes,showing no confusion over the change."A white knight,therefore a white queen,then I must be Alice?" Stepping closer her hand reaches to caress one rabbit ear,fingers brushing through soft fur,mischievous smile playing on her lips," Are you my white rabbit,Shibu?"

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~Gotei 13 group~ Shiro ~Science Lab B,Section A ~

Staring at Altria seeing the changes to her as well, he blushes slightly when she caresses one of his ears. Hearing her words about having joined a fairytale and stepping through the looking glass into wonderland, a thoughtful look flickers across his face, pondering over what was said. 'Wonderland.... Alice?... that... sounds almost to familiar to write off as a coincidence... like one of those old stories that was told.... back from our human days........' Shiro looks over at loki and uriko for a long moment before returning his gaze back to Altria, soft look settling in hie sapphirey eyes. Sly smile playing at his lips he leans closer to her, gently moving to caress the side of her face with his hand. "I am your 'White Rabbit'.... If you are my Alice...." Coming closer he whispers quietly into her ear, breath just ghosting across her cheek, 'even if it were not so.... I am always your Shibu...' he places a gentle kiss on her cheek, before slowly pulling away, same mischievous glimmer reflecting in his eyes as well as smile. Catching the ticking of his pocket watch his ears stand up slightly before falling back to their previous positions, he reaches to take it from his pocket, opening it to glance at the time. "Are we late? or are we on time? even early?" he glances at the group, "Either way.. We mustn't dotel... shall we get a move on?"

~Arcana~Akkei Sakkaku~Mushroom Forest~
"Heart of the worlds???" Perplexed by such an answer her brows draw together,eyes glinting with intelligence as many interpretations and possibilities of his answer flit through her mind. 'Worlds..he said worlds..not world..so these are worlds..created illusionary worlds?Heart of them..what is the heart of an illusion?..It's creator of course..Then..we need to find one who's creating this to be able to leave..' Idly winging long purple ribbons flowing from Sagishi's hilt along her fingers in habitual gesture indicating she's thinking Akkei glances at Mikiru,having noticed slight change in man's expression upon looking at him.Considering whether she should ask who this man is to him or not Akkei instead turns back to the Caterpillar,wording her question with care,"How do we leave this particular world..space," with sweep of arm she gestures at everything around them," I would very much like to be my usual height once more."

~Espada group~Miyuu~Chessboard~
"Uwah!!"Giving startled sound when Destadi suddenly pops up near her Miyuu blushes deepest shade of red,color dusting her cheeks."W-what are you..!!" Eyes widening when he speaks of summer yukata and bokuto she surges after him in flutter of skirts,reaching to grasp his arm," What do you mean by that??What do you know,Destadi??" Glancing distractedly for a moment as Saeth takes position of one of chess pieces her attention returns to Destadi,chess game and finding way out sliding to foreground of importance.An old memory rustles at the edges of her thoughts,speaking of festival summer night,warm breeze and happy times shared with beloved people.Grasping Destadi's upper arm she locks gazes with him,leaning close,deep ruby eyes glittering almost feverishly,voice coming out in authoritative command,"What do you know??Tell me!!"

+Espada Group+ +Destadi+ +Chessboard+

Getting caught by the arm, Destadi locks eyes with miyuu while looking rather lackadaisical. He smiles slyly, yellow eyes glinting playfully at her. "hnnnnnnnnn.... perhaps I know something..." he leans closer his grin turning wide revealing many sharp pointed teeth and fangs. 'or.... maybe perhaps.. a lucky guess hn?" he snickers before letting out a purring growl, easily slipping out of Miyuu's hold while moving around behind her. "Tis a game in play mew-mewkins, gotta play to win... hee hee hee.... and play to leave." He brushes up against her in a catty way, ears twitching, and tail flicking, he suddenly appears next to the White Queen chess piece while grinning while at miyuu. "Perhaps we win.. I answer!! Hee hee hee!! if not.." a sly glimmer flickers in his eyes, "well... we'll have to see!" He taps the white queen, while smiling and letting out a playful purr, "Saaaaaay..... You wouldn't mind stepping of the board would you fare lady? and lettin' lil' ol' me take over for ya now... would you?" without a word, the qhite queen leaves the board, leave Destadi to take her place, a white crown and regal dress appearing on hism now indicating he is the white queen chess piece now. looking down, Desta let's out a girlish laugh, "oh my... this certain brings back memories for me." he laughs, perfectly imitating a girl before glancing over at miyuu, "come'on miyuu-chan, better find a piece to take the place of so we can play! tee hee." he snickers while continuing to keep up his perfect imitation of a girl's voice.

~Espada group~Miyuu~Chessboard~
Blushing bright red when Destadi brushes up against her Miyuu narrows her eyes at his evasive answers,now certain he does know something.Eyes widening slightly when he takes place of Queen piece,dress appearing to cloth him."E-eh??" Staring at him in confusion Miyuu looks away,blushing pink.'Brings back memories?Well..any doubts about his preferences are now certainly settled once and for all.What a shame...but then,I couldn't stand him in any other role then current one.' Staring at the board thoughtfully Miyuu grins,moving to the square occupied by the Knight,right behind Destadi.Brushing fingers over Knight's cheek she sings out,"I shall take your place o'Knight and protect dear Queen in your stead." Opening it's eyes the piece slowly moves off the board,with Miyuu occupying its place.White elegant armor appears on her,along with glinting silver blade and shield. Leaning close to Destadi,being behind him,she quietly whispers,"We will win this and you will tell me what you know,"in voice baring arguments.Leaning back and straightening Miyuu smirks,clearing her voice,lowering it into male sounding baritone,giving small bow,"My Queen,"smirking widely she slashes sword through the air,"Let us play this game."

__Espada__Saeth__Chessboard__
Ears flicking up Saeth stares at Destadi,looking like a smitten school boy.Fierce fire kindles to life in his orange-red eyes,large smirk appearing on his lips."Myyyyy..Desta-kun...what a delightful vision you make,hrr.What an enchanting voice.Such a delicious treat." Looking like he would cover the two squares between them in heartbeat Saeth stays put,smirking slyly,sharp fangs flashing," Good enough to eat,yum." Despite his laugh it's unclear if he's joking or not, eyes glinting like those of hunter that spotted prey. Turning to look at Miyuu,on square adjacent to his,Sae chuckles, "Mew-mew...you make a good knight.." Looking her over,eyes tracing slowly and intensely he smirks,"...a veeery good knight indeed,hrr,hrrr." Snickering Sae looks over at Destadi,winking at him. Hee hee..once this game is done..I wouldn't mind playing a different kind of game with lovely Desta-kun, hrr hrr.Man knows how to wear a dress,hrrrm. Snickering pleasantly Saeth grins,"Shall we start this game...or rather,shall we finish,hnn?I believe it's our move."

__Arcana__Devien__Mushroom Forest__
Thinking to himself silently Devien pulls out pack of cigarettes,removing out one and placing rest back.Some tea would be nice now..Producing spark with flick of his fingers and lighting tip he places it between his lips, taking long drag.Breathing out puff of smoke he glances at Mikiru then settles gaze on the caterpillar,asking question completely different from Akkei's."And who are you,good sir?Your looks are very peculiarly similar to our friend's here and someone else I know.." Not realizing he erred and said something extra Devien breaths out another puff of smoke,forming it into a ring,staring at Caterpillar expectantly.

~???~ +Mushroom forest+

Staring over to Akkei slowly, giving her a dull bored and blank look. he seems to have ignored her, not answering her right away taking another puff from his hookah. Hearing Dev's question next, he pauses in mid puff, slowly giving him a sideways glance. "........ mmm....." he lets out a jet of smoke towards the sky before answering, ".... to the questions first asked..." he gazes over to Akkei, deep sea blue eyes shimmering brilliantly in the light, " One side to grow smaller...." he flits his hookah to one side of the mushroom cap, then to the opposite "and one side.... to grow taller.." shifting slightly into a sitting position he twiddles his hookah between his fingers, while looking somewhat bored, " To leave.... rid this place of the monster to come... only then.. will the door to continue.. be open..." he takes a puff from his hookah, before standing up and walk towards the group, walking off the edge of the mushroom cap and over the group in the air before descending down to the ground as if walking down a stairwell. Taking a few more steps away to stand by himself, he crosses his two lower pairs of arms behind himself, blowing a smoke ring into the air. "..... hm...." he pauses for a long moment before continuing his speech, " As for who am I... here... The Caterpillar.... though... as for what was.. and had been... The ones who knew me as I was..." he stops, turning to face the group, deep sea eyes of blue sweeping over all of them in turn, calm expression settling over his face and features, "knew me as.... Yuuen...... Yuuen Urame..."

*Arcana group* *Mikiru* *Mushroom forest*

Eyes widening from the Caterpillar's words, Mikiru feels a heavy pang of sadness and longing suddenly grip his heart tightly. old deep wounds from long ago reopening, jerking at his heartstrings. ' how... could Otousan.... be here...? .... he's been.... dead... since this one was 17..... how... is this... a illusion? a trick of the mind? one isn't sure any more....' not knowing what to say, mikiru stands there perfectly still, many emotions, thoughts and painful memories being brought up from the deep recesses of his mind.

__Arcana__Devien__Mushroom Forest__
Staring at the Caterpillar silently Devien breathes out puff of smoke,flicking his eyes to see Mikiru's reaction. Hnnnm...he's shocked..Yuuen Urame...isn't he supposed to be dead? What a happy reunion..Mnnh.. this place...this place..why..it feels like I should know it,pieces of it.. Struggling to catch tail of memory intent on slipping through his fingers Devien only gets a small flash,open picture book and child's room.Cigarette falling from his lips he abruptly turns around,hiding his expression.Masking true reasoning by reaching for the mushroom cap he breaks off large piece from each side off it. Bite from one side,you'll grow.Bite from other side,you'll shrink. One side of what? Other side of what?? Mushroom of course.' Startled by suddenly remembered words echoing through his mind Devien grits his teeth,forcefully shoving memories away,silently shouting in his mind. Stay buried damn you!!Now is not the time for recollections!! Turning around after he's sure his expression is in place Devien steps back near Akkei and Mikiru,two pieces broken off from the mushroom cap in his hand.Glancing at the Caterpillar he turns towards other two,"You're probably in shock right now,Mikiru...However,we need to keep moving..and this person,"he gives slight tilt of his head at Caterpillar,"..can't be real..or actual Yuuen..none of this can be real..it's not rational..Sprawling mushroom forest do not exist underground..illuminated by sunshine..It was SG lab we were entering..all of this,is something done by them here."

___Gotei 13 Group___ Loki __Crossroads Way __
Staring at Uriko for some time Loki shakes his head in wonder,placing one arm around her protectively."You look absolutely breathtaking,Uri-chan." Silver orbs glittering he keeps her gaze for few seconds more,then looks over at Shiro and Altria,taking in their new appearances. A..white rabbit? And..Alice? That's what Altri-chan said..but why??Who's Alice?What's Wonderland? It's not making sense...this place's not making sense..but Altri-chan sure looks h..amazing..in that costume..Watching Shiro's rabbit ears stand up slightly then fall back Loki stifles a giggle.Not fried chicken anymore...fried rabbit XD Chuckling quietly he moves from one foot to another, feeling strange being covered by armor with accompanying sound of clicking metal.Looking at Shiro he holds up a hand,"Hold your horses,Shirabbit,"snickering Loki grins,"Sorry,had to say that XD But there's something ya'll better know now..this place," lowering his voice he turns serious," is a Science Group lab.Don't know about any of you,but I've never heard of them...I think...something about the name..seems familiar though.." Frowning,trying to think,Loki crosses his arms,gauntlets covering his arms clinking,"The main experiment they were running here,had something to do with bending laws of reality...and something about A.I. kept popping up..That's all I got before the whole damn system decided to spontaneously combust..which is freaky weird,that just doesn't happen,ya know...But then,everything that happened so far has been freaky weird." Giving shake of his head Loki brushes away bangs,realizing belatedly his goggles are missing."Aww..craaaaappp!!!" Face palming he growls row of curses at no one in particular. My goggles..T.T..Damn it,damn it,damn it!!! They better be back!!! >< Shoulders slumping he looks around sulkily,studying all the confusing hallways,"Well...I could have done a scan for best way to take..but with my poor goggles spirited away so cruelly..we might as well pick blindly and stick with it.."

~Gotei 13 group~Altria~Crossroads Way ~
Leaning into touch of his hand she shivers slightly at ghosting of breath,smiling at his kiss,feeling of warm soft lips lingering on her cheek for few moments more.Eyes riveting to his ears once more upon their movement she can't help reaching to touch them,smiling widely. 'Soo cute!! They're most adorable..I just want to pet them all the time..and huggle my Shibu Rabbit..' Pulling her hand away Altria glances over at Loki hearing clink of his armor,breaking into laughter hearing him call Shiro,Shirabbit. "Pffft... Shirabbit... Shabbit..ah hee hee!!!!" Finding it highly amusing she stumbles out number of other possible combination's between peals of melodious laughter,playful mischief sparkling in her eyes. 'Rabbit,Babbit..hee...Shabbit.. hee... Shirabbit... hee hee..' Snickering she brushes back hair fallen into her eyes,trying to get last vestiges of laughter under control.Loki's following words quickly do the trick.Focusing on 'Science Group lab' everything he says after she only half hears.Quivering Altria wraps her arms around herself,not quite certain why that name is bringing up feelings of anxiety and fear.Shivering she forces herself to keep it together this time,shifting closer to Shiro subconsciously."..I..I know that name... but I don't know from where," biting her lower lip she adds uncertainly,"..perhaps I heard it spoken around one of divisions..." Certain that's not truly how Altria pushes name of the group and mystery of her knowing it ,down and away,concentrating on looking at all the different hallways.'..Experiment to bend laws of reality..and here we're stumbling through Wonderland..and other side of looking glass..as if someone lovingly recreated pieces from the tale..how strange this all is...'
Mass of signs and pointers leaving her confused over which way to go Altria shrugs,smiling brightly at Shiro and circling around him once,"Alice follows White Rabbit of course."

+Espada Group+ +Destadi+ +Chessboard+

Smiling at miyuu, he curtsies in a very polite and regal manner. "Indeed.. let us play... hee hee hee..." He slyly glances to Saeth, blinking at him in a very feminine and charming way, smiling. "Why Sae-kun... you're too kind... hmm hmm hmmm... I guess I shall make the next move then? hee hee hee... ^^" Smiling widely and turning away from them, he calls out still speaking in a perfect female voice, "Queen to E5" He takes a few steps to the black square to his left and stops, turning slowly to face the black king, smiling sweetly and bringing his hands together while giving the black king piece an endearing look. "cheeeee-eeeeeck! hee hee!" ^^

_Espada__Chessboard__

With loud noise,black knight gets up,armor clinking.In one heft it jumps to the square in front of Black King,making move to E7.Turning to face White Queen it adopts defensive stance in front of the Black King,coal black eyes watching her.

-What the board looks now.

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