((Just getting the plane on the ground....and starting the fun at the same time lol.  Once you actually REACH the Mansion, we'll have to all undergo a complete physical but beyond that you can check the grounds out and pick your places to duel as you see fit.  There will be more areas opened up as things progress, but as I said before, this thread will be our battleground for the most part when it's just the general grounds and stuff.  Any specialized areas will need a link established and all that.))<br/><br/>Giselle sighed, wondering if she'd need to kill that damn merc now if she kept on poking Emma, but the Witch Revenant seemed capable of handling herself, and thus she'd let her defend herself.  Still, the general census seemed to be that Erizen would be the first to go at this rate.  The others...she didn't WANT to fight but she would if she had to to save her father, and she guessed the same of Yuna as well.  "Peace Emma, she wants you to attack her, and you're giving into her by reacting as you are.  If you don't get your chance, I'll be sure to pay her back in full."  Giselle said, putting a comforting hand on the woman's shoulder as Yuna nodded in agreement.  One of them would be pitted against Erizen, and it was almost assured she wouldn't be walking away after they were done with her.  An announcement was heard over the intercom, and Giselle clenched her fists again when it was Helena that was heard.<br/><br/>"We will be having a light lunch before we land.  Just wave one of the passing attendants down and tell them what you wish from the cart.  We will be at DOA Island in approximately three and a half hours.  Please refrain from fighting each other until then since any damage to the plane would result in us crashing in the ocean most likely, never to be heard from again.  We have brought food from your respective worlds, save for Ms. Windsor's given the dangerous nature of her place of origin.  Thank you for your cooperation."  Giselle and Yuna both had to stifle the urge to cough/laugh given the fact they technically weren't there by choice, but they'd play along for now.  Besides, Yuna knew she could do with a snack after her own fight to get here, having skipped breakfast given her rush to get to her destination.  General chatter ensued, food was served, and eventually the time passed until they were preparing to land.<br/><br/>"This is your captain speaking.  If you look out the right side, you can see our destination.  We will be descending momentarily.  Please buckle up and hold on, there will be a spot of turbulence."  Helena had since returned to the contestant cabin and buckled up at the front as she had before.  Giselle was looking nervous again as the plane shook and rumbled, her hands grabbing the armrests tightly again until her knuckles turned white, a hard thing to do considering her skin color.  Yuna noticed and wished there was something she could do to help, but thankfully it wasn't a long trip down to the island, and a beautiful place it was.  The jungle surrounding it would be hard to navigate save for the single well worn path that lead up to the place, but something told her that it wouldn't be as easy as all that.  Once the plane had managed to get on the long runway without any major difficulties save for one last great rumble that jarred her teeth, Giselle opened her eyes and sighed in relief as she and Yuna got up quickly.<br/><br/>Helena was the first out after a flight of stairs, similar to the first at the airport, was put before the entrance.  Turning to the group, the blond headed woman was face to face with Giselle again, something she didn't enjoy after the last time she had had her sword up to her throat.  "Welcome to the grounds that will be used to hold the fifth Dead Or Alive Tournament.  Ten miles of beautiful beaches and jungle, as well as the mansion you see in the distance can be a battleground at any time I choose.  Fighters will be chosen at random based on skill and other factors, but there's a challenge to be completed first.  You have to REACH the mansion before sundown.  Those that don't make it will be sent home.  You have two hours, and for a regular human being, it's a pretty hard hike."  Giselle couldn't believe it as Helena was pulled through a wormhole and most likely deposited in her home.  The portal closed too quickly for anyone to follow, which left everyone else to fight their way through the forest since she didn't trust that path that was there.  Jumping out of the plane, the half Drow landed on her feet and took off like a bolt of greased lightning, leading the way...at least for now until and if someone passed her up.<br/><br/>((The 'path' is rigged with traps and automated turrets as well as regular guards.  The jungle and the surrounding areas are better, but no less dangerous since I plan to have random monsters pop up lol.  Welcome to DOA.))