[SR Cat B Challenge] The quest for the dark secret continues

[Roadmonkeytj]

Previously our adventure Edwin Fitzgerald had made it to Fatu Hiva.  He had scoped out a local pub and heard a mess of stories mostly sounding like myth.

He awoke to a letter by his bedside giving him instructions to collect his unit from the garrison and his escort from the order will meet him there.  

It was strange to Edwin that he never heard anyone enter or leave the room as the bolt was still thrown on the door.  

He made his way down to the garrison and handed the paperwork he was given to the gatekeeper.  Soon his platoon of what must surely have been company rejects and unknowing privates.  Beggers cant be choosers he said to himself.

None the less Edwin drilled the men all the same as he had a great deal of dealings with regimented men.

What is this the retro show? Is that really the uniforms your wearing now? Don't you think those are a little dated?  And what is on your backs?

Its a company issue ruff sack Sir.

We are going into a jungle to carry supplies perhaps you should obtain a larger sack private!

At that the men were sent to the quartermaster to supply properly.

Upon their return they were fitted with proper uniforms and Sacks with ample space to store a saber.

As Edwin was reviewing the troops a calamity came roaring up.

What is the means of this! Edwin shouted.

The quartermaster said we should have ample room for supplies with this.  

Edwin held his anger and spoke calmly and slowly.  Private ... We are heading into the Jungle ... There are no roads nor paths where we are headed.  Perhaps you could suggest to your quartermaster a pack horse instead! 

Edwin briefed the troops on their mission and soon the Private returned with a more suitable horse.

Well done Mr. Fitzgerald  ... You've done an excellent job getting these men into shape.

The Womens' voice from under the hooded cape caught him off guard.

Cleopatra Axelandria DuBouis... I will be your escort through the remainder of this mission.  You will not leave my side Mr. Fitzgerald.

I was unaware there were Females allowed in the Order Miss DuBouis, let alone ones so easy on the eyes. Edwin replied.

Please call me Cleo and they do just not commonplace as most women don't have what it takes.  I was chosen for the Order at a young age and been raised by my Superiors.  My Loyalties lie with my faith do we understand Edwin? 

At that they set out for the jungle. Two days in they crossed paths of many destroyed idols, at one Cleo stopped and looked genuinely worried.

This is the work of the Padre ... I hope we are not too late and my superiors have given him just enough info to lead him astray. Cleo said worriedly.

Edwin tried to question her but there was little time and they pressed on.  Towards the end of the night they reached an alter with food offerings.  

Cleo seemed to be relieved to see it.  She explained that this alter was a place to bring offerings to Drakon.  That we were close now and that it was good that it was still intact.  She said that meant there was still hope that none of the expeditions had found her yet.

Her?!? Edwin said abruptly ... Cleo I think you need to inform me just what exactly we are searching for.  Also what it is that you needed my services for aswell. 

I will explain everything but first let me place a few candles Cleo said as she set the strangest looking candles Edwin had ever seen on the alter.

Once lit she grabbed Edwin by the arm and began to run. Soon they were back a safe distance and the platoon was waiting.

Just as Edwin was about to comment on the oddity of this troop a concussive blast ripped through the trees ... After picking himself up off the ground Edwin instead turned his question towards Cleo ... Just where did you get those "candles" from?!?

Cleo calmly replied.  From one of the Wayfair Trade Company ships ... They are a blast aren't they?  I hate to destroy the alter but it  needed to be done to ensure her safety.  With that she said I will explain everything tonight when we make camp.  I need you prepared Mr. Fitzgerald.

We hiked through treacherous rocky cliff ridden jungle, there were bones scattered everywhere you looked. Until we came upon a small clearing backed up against a bluff.

Finally they had made camp and even though Cleo showed him drawings and explained the whole "myth" of Drakon no amount of preparation could have prepared Edwin for what he would see the next day . . . . . . . To be continued

 

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You will find out who Drakon is in my Cat C 

C&C welcomed

 

 

Edited September 1, 2018 by Roadmonkeytj

[Fraunces]

A lot of funny elements in this as well as links to other entries, Nice entry!

[Bodi]

Funny story, there's a lots of humour, I like the assortment of equipment and minifigs, and the microbuild on the last photo is very well built.

[Roadmonkeytj]

On 8/30/2018 at 4:30 PM, Fraunces said:

A lot of funny elements in this as well as links to other entries, Nice entry!

Thanks I like to involve other entries as it makes the story believable 

 

On 8/30/2018 at 7:58 PM, Bodi said:

Funny story, there's a lots of humour, I like the assortment of equipment and minifigs, and the microbuild on the last photo is very well built.

Many thanks ... I tried to put little bits of humor in this so im glad its interpreting well.  As far as the micro ... I felt like it was rushed since it came together so quickly ... But then I had been thinking of it all week lol

Edited September 1, 2018 by Roadmonkeytj

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Strange candles you have there