The Search for Malaclypse

[rainth345]

Departure from PB
"Bannon, set course for the Yukon system, Freeport 14. Make it quick."
"Aye sir."
"Captain, isn't going through Liberty much faster?", said the ever so clever old man in a white coat.
"I don't know... Its too late to turn back now. I am confident Eris will guide us through.", and with a smile, the ship entered the gate to almighty Kusari.


Entering K-land
"Cap'n, so far we aven't met a single soul. Must be Eris' luck."
"True, we have yet to see a single ship. All Hail Eris!"
"(mumbles)", said the old man in white coat.
"What was that Professor??", looking at the old man.
"Huh? Who? Oh, nothing, Captain.", replied the professor. The ship managed to slip under that radar. Through the clouds and asteroid fields, the ship flew a smooth ride. Everyone on board was excited to see the return of their Episkopos.

A few hours later....

[color=#99FFFF]Nearing Freeport 14
"We're here, Cap'n."
"Great time, Bannon. Could you turn on the intercom?"
"Of course, Cap'n." Rainus was eager to announce the ship's arrival at Freeport 14. A voice told him to give the crew shore leave and take with him only 3 people.
"Attention crew of the Chao's.Eyes, we have arrived at Freeport 14. , I am ordering a indefinite shore leave to those who want to." The ship rocked as personnel from each deck cheered at the announcement.
"Remember the rules on shore leave. Any crew breaking these rules will face Eris' Chaos. Have fun now!" Rainus, feeling happy, turned off the intercom. Bannon grinned at his direction, while the Professor remained silent.

"Cap'n, does this mean Professor Carlisle and I have the day off?", said Bannon with a interesting grin.
"No... don't think about having yourself drunk and spilling your half-digested food all over my ship. Both of you will accompany me to the Revival Meeting."
"Aww.... but.... but..."
"No buts Bannon." Bannon stopped arguing in vain. He was used to the Captain's hostility against drunkenness. The Captain hates beer, whisky, and any other cheap-alcoholic drinks. He only likes wine and any other alcoholic drink like it.

"Professor, you alright?", said Rainus. He noticed the professor being awfully silent. Usually the professor babbles about his experiment. But the professor assured Rainus that he was fine. The ship was parked perfectly near Freeport 14. Pope Rainus quickly changed into his TAZ robes. The three of them: Rainus, Bannon, and Carlisle went into the Freeport leaving the ship to the cheerful crew. The Captain hoped that none of these monkeys would break anything.

The trio approached a small pedestal in which a girl wearing odd-looking clothes that resembled Greek goddesses stood. A unusually long line of person crowded the area leading into the docking bay. Once the line was gone, they moved in to talk to the girl.
"Kallisti there! Would this be the way to the TAZ Revival Meeting?"
"Kallisti there! I see you are a TAZ pope. I'm afraid we've run out of shuttles."
"WHAT?! Run.....OUT....OF...SHUTTLES!?!?!?", raged the Captain in anger.
The girl fearing retribution said, "We....We..ccou-ld make an exception. Hehe.... "
The girl was shaken by the pope's remark. She was shaking as she reached for the comm unit.
"Excellent. I am a man of haste.", Bannon coughed at the remark.

A couple of minutes later...
[color=#FFFFFF]"Kallisti! WE have arrived at Chapel.Perilous. Please watch your head as you enter the ship. For people with children, please drop them off at the Chaos Daycare Center. Be mindful of your Pineal Amulets as we have heard reports of them being stolen. Enjoy your stay at Chapel.Perilous!"
Rainus and Bannon, while peeking at the ship, were kicked off the shuttle.
The girl giggled and said, "You said you were a man of haste!"
Bannon quickly replied, "The Captain was....but not me.", showing a fist at the girl. The professor simply thanked the girl and left the shuttle.
"You two should learn your manners. Bad things could happen if you talked to the wrong person that way." The professor laughed maniacally at the two.
"Well which way now?", said Bannon while point to a sign.
The sign said:
Holy Chapel Lift--->
<----Holy Bathroom

"Are you blind, Bannon? Where would you hold a Revival Meeting? Obviously not in the Bathroom."
"Of course, Cap'n, but I fear my bowels are moving.", a loud fart erupted in the hallway.
"The man's kidneys have gone berserk. Alcohol?", said Carlisle while observing the ship.
Rainus nodded, "Al....cohol....*sigh*Alright... make it quick."
"Eris be praised." Bannon quickly took a leak and they proceeded to the lift. Which took them to the Chapel.

Upon exiting the Chapel, they found themselves dumbstruck at the congregation. Never did they experience such an atmosphere. What could one call a Chapel wasn't a Chapel. It had the appearance of a toga party. There were people everywhere but most noticeable were the girls dressed as the same one they saw before. Two of the lovely girls carrying golden plates approached the trio.
"Kallisti Gold, gentlemen?", offered one of the girls who had gold-like cigarettes in her plate.
Bannon quickly answered, "I'll take ten, please.", while reaching for the cigarettes.
Then Rainus wooshed Bannon's hand away and strongly objected, "No smoking in the ship!"
"But smoking is permitted here. Look around.", replied the girls. The three looked behind the girls and saw the room filled with smoke as if the Chapel was burning.
The Captain sighed, "I guess you can take one but leave the rest to some "other" guests." Bannon took one but discreetly took another one from the girl.

Meanwhile Professor Carlisle was "tricked" into donating by the other girl carrying the other golden plate.
"This donation....were will it go?"
"To the Association of Scrubbies*giggles* It would be use for the welfare of them scrubbies."
"I see. Very well then." He let his eye be scanned by the retinal scanner.
"Your credit card number, sir?" Carlisle then looked both ways then took the plate from the girl. A series of cute-beeping noises and then the plate was handed back to the girl.

The three looked for seats in the unsually long "Chapel" but what they found were soft throw pillows that were scattered along the floor. Professor Carlisle not wanting to seat at the floor, called one of the girls.
"Excuse me, my dear. But aren't there suppose to be pews in a Chapel?"
"The old owner of the ship told us to lay these pillows around the Chapel floor and ordered us to usher the people on them."
"Must be part of the gig.", whispered Rainus.
The three shrugged and allowed themselves to be seated at some nice comfy pillows near the windows.

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