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Post by featherleg on Jan 16, 2017 23:48:32 GMT -5
featherlegRiley was nearly on the line; he wanted to gasp out breath, but couldn't do so. The pain was so bare; but he felt most comfort, or at least it appeared. Augustine blinked, as Derrick helped him up. "L-Lacklan asked us to restock supplies. We went through the cabins, and found some evidence in the cabin's of Grayson, and Ungus." He replied back, with a shiver crawling down his spine. But that shiver was warmth, he felt very hot. "D-Does anyone....e-else feel so?" He collapsed to his knees coughing out blood. "I-It's rather hot is it not?" Grayson blinked, "F-Fooled?" Ungus looked around , "But are the others okay? Drew and Vidal were collapsed in according to Lacklan.... and where did Rowlin and Lacklan go.." He questioned. Derick had backed away earlier when he could have sworn to have herd his name being called out. He walked over to his horse which was in the next clearing. "C-Celestia?" He asked taking a look at his wrist still baffled by this magic, but intrigued all the same."C-Celestia?" He repeated raising a brow. He wasn't so sure how this was working, but surely this was it right? Jakup blinked, "O-Oh then I take it B-Brodey harmed or-derailed Lacklan." His voice held concern. The magic she used caught him truly off guard, he was silent of both pain, and shock as to what was happening. The question at hand returned him to reality. "O-Others?" He tilted his head. "I-I don't know.." He shook his head. "I-I saw Derrick directly, he mentioned nothing of herb gatherers." He stated in confusion. Rowlin had made it to the top of the tree, the basilisk of flames slithering behind him. He continued his way along the branches extending out. This was scrutiny at its finest. "I-I'm not Vincent!" He called out again. "Oh like I care your words, Vincent!" Lacklan screamed once more. "Fall to your death, or be engulfed by the flames up there" He snapped his fingers to ignite the clearing he stood in; into flames. "I kid; fall into flames, or be engulfed by flames! You will fall again, and stay down permentaly." His eyes were madness yellow, with blood veins popping out. "Wish wish, but I will get you!" He spat out blood himself. Another memory snapped into place as she tried to focus on closing the wound. "Derrick, Lacklan was there on the day of the attack. He was one of Saizo's subordinates if I remember correctly. He must be the traitor since the only people to make out of the palace are with my brother now." Gods, how did I forgot he was there? She nodded as she hoisted herself onto her stead. "I see. Rest now Jakup, we'll be back soon." As she rode of, she heard her name being called through the wind. "Finally you figured it out!" Celestia called as she rode on. "I found Jakup at the bottom of the gorge. He's alive, but he needs to be tended to. I didn't find the ones you sent to father but I sense something Derrick towards your direction, you can probably smell it now." She said grimly. "Head there cautiously. I'll send my people your way and meet you there. Please...do not engage until I am there." Auransky
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Post by featherleg on Jan 16, 2017 23:59:30 GMT -5
Nariko tapped her chin as she listened. "Good to know she's helpful. But still, she's been on the team for two years right? Why hasn't James invited her over?" Secretly, she really wanted to meet her. She had read a few old reports from when she first joined that she had shucked out of James' office, and the work she did was insane. Thousands of back ground checks per case as well as cross examinations of cases that most agents did bother to read up on. "Actually there isn't much to do. I already asked Doctor Mori to email me a list of blood magic effects, which I'll probably get tomorrow. I'm just waiting on that and Naomi's findings at that's it." She lightly shrugged as she glanced at the clock. Its not even one yet and there's nothing to do... Rosestar "Actually, I don't know. He's mentioned it for sure, like making the team dinner and whatever," she snorted at that notion. Though she knew James was a great cook and she would do the same thing for her own friends in a heartbeat, sometimes it was just easier to tease him. "I can't imagine what's stopping them. Not like my parents would have any complaints about it." On the contrary, they weren't sure if James had any other friends outside of Dalton at this point. Another thing for Lily to giggle over. James hummed in response, draining the last of his coffee. "Figures." he said. It's quiet without Dalton. It had been, in the other days he had to stay home, but even so, actually seeing him make the mad dash to the office, still probably high on a fever, was enough to make the already sullen space feel a little more grim. "W-We should call him then! See if he can get anyone to come over and hang out with us after work." Nariko said eagerly to her friend with a spark of determination in her eye. "We could eat dinner and play video games together!" Like a family would. "I think I might just head home then. I really need to clean my library again, been studying too much on all this blood magic nonsense." She stood up and stretched before grabbing her coat and purse. Rosestar
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Post by Auransky on Jan 17, 2017 0:27:01 GMT -5
featherlegDerrick flinched turning his attention over towards Aika. "And he slipped right through us no less!" He gritted his teeth, then mounted his horse quickly. "W-Well wherever he is-well...we have more issues!" He called back riding into the clearing. "Aika, can I trust you with these people?" Worry was in his tone, as bliood has been spilled; on top of that the forest probably reeked of it; considering how many were involved. Derrick turned his attention outwards then whistled to his steed to take off. He wasn't sure what he was looking for, but heeding Celesta's words; he would trust his senses. But my senses aren't as enhanced as the two.. He briefly doubted. "mm....." He muttered softly then looked at his wrist; "I-I wont do anything of the sorts." He calmly assured. Grayson approached Ungus. "A-Are you following?" "I saw a blade appear from her hand, we are both seeing things." He softly stated. "R-Right.." Grayson gazed away for a moment. "We need to help Augstine though." Ungus dragged his companion over. "He reeks of illness.." Grayson twitched. "T-Thank you.." Jakup softly replied. "W-We could try breaking through the rocks." Vidal suggested. "Perhaps, but-from the inside; we may collapse ourselves farther in." Drew frowned. "I-I don't want to risk it." "But what else is there to do?" Vidal leaned up. "Well.." Drew shrugged. "Just wait- or let it slowly kill us.." Rowlin jumped onto a neighboring tree. It was going against everything he was feeling; but that basalisk was screaming death. Lucky for him; the thick woods were rather composed and overlapped through the various clearings. "Vincent! Come play! Play your game; die with the others, come come come-" He tossed the flaming whip in the air which instantly expanded outward like an outcry. Rowlin jumped towards another tree, then quickly slid down. Some twigs brunt against his hands, but at the moment every sense in him screamed; run. He rushed away into the next clearing; and took cover. T-Tch...I'm not Vincent..."Oh Vincent!" Lacklan reached out for Rowlin's neck; at an outwitting speed. Rowlin was caught off guard; he struggled but was silenced by a direct punch into the Diaphragm. "Always one step ahead!" He grasped rowlin on the shoulders then kneed him. "Driving us in circles!" He grabbed Rowlin by the scruff and tossed him across the clearing, "dressing up like a lower ranking; giving orders right before our eyes, and no one ever suspecting a thing!" He stomped across the ground then forced his foot upon Rowlin's ribcage; "Making me the laughing stock of my once proud status!" He crushed and stomped and stomped and stomped. Then he leaned forward, "But you are going to pay dearly; I'll take you down,a nd drag this entire unit. They will burn, suffer; and subcome to our dreams!" He turned Rowlin around then knelt beside him. "I will make you feel my pain-you will remember because I will remind you!" He jabbed across Rowlin's spinal cord; then forecfully jabbed along the neck; hitting the nerves. Each shock sent pain across Rowlin's entire body. He couldn't speak because the air had been forced out; and as quickly as empty they were; they filled with blood from the constant rib crushing. "A small village showed me this technique... feel gracious that you are my first victim with it!" Lacklan forced his way along the lower nerves; then tapped against his legs and arms. Everything was a shocking experience, more painful then the last. "If you survive this you'll be still for life!" Lacklan spat. "Oh-but let's flash those memories right through you!" He forced his fingers against Rowlin's Spinal cord.
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 0:43:01 GMT -5
"I think you can. I'll join you shortly." She said with a firm nodded as a fire burned deeply in her eyes that wasn't there before. Turning back to Riley, she saw that the wound had healed much faster than she thought it would. "Thank goodness...I hope you can forgive my confusion. Even if you don't and see me as a threat, I hope to make amends. You're injuries are my fault and my fault alone." Her voice was calm as she slowly helped him up. "Can you breath and see properly?" Upon reaching camp, Celestia whistled loud and clear. Within seconds her troops came running with a concerned but focused look on their face. "We have been attacked from the inside. A traitor the wields the raging flame wishes to burn us down, but we of the Lunar Tribe will not let that happen again! Make haste to the woods, use the shadows to your advantage and trust in one another." A battle cry rang as they all unified and headed out towards the fire that was now in sight. A few healers stepped forward as they helped her bring Jakup down from her horse. "Tend to his wounds, quickly." She pulled herself back onto her horse as three dozen men that had heard the battle cry came out. "Half of you will stay to guard the village. The rest of you go in search for two men named Vidal and Drew. They were sent to gather herbs and have not returned since. Search the caves and caverns, do not let them die in this frenzy." With that she stormed off towards the fire, making sure to go the opposite direction of the troops. Auransky
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Post by Rosestar on Jan 17, 2017 0:47:43 GMT -5
"Actually, I don't know. He's mentioned it for sure, like making the team dinner and whatever," she snorted at that notion. Though she knew James was a great cook and she would do the same thing for her own friends in a heartbeat, sometimes it was just easier to tease him. "I can't imagine what's stopping them. Not like my parents would have any complaints about it." On the contrary, they weren't sure if James had any other friends outside of Dalton at this point. Another thing for Lily to giggle over. James hummed in response, draining the last of his coffee. "Figures." he said. It's quiet without Dalton. It had been, in the other days he had to stay home, but even so, actually seeing him make the mad dash to the office, still probably high on a fever, was enough to make the already sullen space feel a little more grim. "W-We should call him then! See if he can get anyone to come over and hang out with us after work." Nariko said eagerly to her friend with a spark of determination in her eye. "We could eat dinner and play video games together!" Like a family would. "I think I might just head home then. I really need to clean my library again, been studying too much on all this blood magic nonsense." She stood up and stretched before grabbing her coat and purse. Rosestar Lily grinned, her phone already out. "I see how it is, I'm not good enough for you then?" she teased her friend for a moment, then laughed it off. "He's probably on a break right now anyway!" With that, she dialed. James was about to answer Aika when his phone rang. "Ah, sorry, hold that thought," he said, then picked up. "Hello?" "James!" "Lily. Is something wrong?" "No no, don't worry! I just wanted to let you know Natasha is over right now. Didn't want you all caught off guard when you come home tonight." James sighed, a little annoyed she had worried him like that, but relieved to find it was a silly thing like that. At least his sister was still normal. "Ah, thanks Lily, I appreciate that." "Sure. And um," she paused, trying to get her words right. "We wanted to let you know... I know you've been stressed with this case lately. So if you wanted to have anyone over for dinner and a video game powwow, we wouldn't mind. Just saying. We're good company over here." Maybe it was silly, maybe it was a terrible idea with Dalton being sick, but maybe one night of relaxing wouldn't hurt anyone. After all, Zeus was at the Black apartment, and Aika had just said herself she could use a break. And James was 100% positive Naomi was willing to come over just to beat their butts in video games. It was worth passing along the message anyway. "Sure Lils. I'll ask them, but no promises, okay? Everyone is pretty busy right now, even outside the case. Don't get your hopes up. Do you want me to cook?" "I could get something started, if you'd like." Lily said helpfully. "You've been tired the past few days." "...Yeah, there's been a lot on my mind. I'll text you and let you know what the plan is, okay?" "Sounds good to me. See you later!" "Yeah, see you." James said, and hung up.
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 1:01:37 GMT -5
Aika titled her head as she picked up on the conversation. "If you don't mind me asking, what was that all about? Is 'Lils' referring to your sister?" She asked out of curiosity. She'd heard him mention his sister before, but she never had the chance to properly meet her just because she was always working. "Hey I very much enjoy your company! Just, you know, the more the merrier." She mumbled as she started going through some of the video games she had. "I've been working on my drifts racing game wise. Maybe this time I'll beat James." Rosestar
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Post by Auransky on Jan 17, 2017 1:10:52 GMT -5
Riley was in shock, and pure terror. But he forced his words out in surprise to the sudden heals. "M-my lady..." He looked down to his feet then glimpsed out to the clearing. "I-I fear you yes, but..." He clenched a fist. "I-I am...willing to die in the line of your honor." He nodded, "I-I can handle myself...please return to.your priorities." Grayson approached, "I will assure he makes it to.camp safely." Ungus helped Augustine onto his steed. "I-I too will assure he makes.it. to camp." "Please tend to your agenda.." Grayson dipped his head. Vidal shrugged now. "Well maybe this is to be expected." "Tsk, to die not even in battle. Such a rechid way to go." Drew rested against the rocks. "To make it worst we have a corpse up ahead." Derrick rode through the woods, a scent of ash caught his nose. He quickly turned directions on his steed ands tracked it steadily. Still have four missing...this is still really badLacklan had pulled out a needle. He showed it directly in front of Rowlin, "I can make you go blind Vincent. But that would be too kind. N-NO that would be most humble. Instead-let us provide you that bloody vision which you ruthlessly walked!" He forced his knee against Rowlin's back , then with a gentle hand ran two fingers against his head. "The east Asian culture is so kind." He grinned. "But you perhaps know of this technique too, after all your father is a physician. A Brighton, a kind one an open learner." "I can sit here and tell you that I'm not Vincent... I am not. But you would dismiss it as a yes old lie. But please I ask you... blind me it would be more worst then what you are about to do-" Rowlin tasted blood in his lungs, he as well found himself unable to move. The shocks were painful, and the night leading up to that moment was looping through his thoughts. "Oh no-blindong would be too good!" He pushed the needle on the skull, slightly above the ear. "Let your ears roar with blood, as your lungs swim in them as well!" Lacklan declared. He next removed the needle and proceeded to the other side of the skull where he pierced it slightly above the ear. "Hear me not!" He laughed. Then finally hovered the needle along the back of the skull, "may you forever seek red-" he muttered in a humble tone. He aimed the needle for the back of the skull where the perceptors lay. He found himself stumble with laughter as he needed Rowlin across the back once more. Rowlin was in pain, and shock. The blood in his lungs, and now the blood roaring in his ears; he could not hear a thing Lacklan said. It was a moving mouth, but no words, instead the sound of blood, more blood and even more blood. heartbeat... I-I hear a heartbeat....it is mine....surely...b-but with blood raining in all directions...n-no... I hear another a second heartbeat....n-not mine then...w-whos?"
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 1:25:44 GMT -5
She took in a deep breath as she nodded to his response while trying to provide a reassuring smile. "I-I understand." Turning back to their others, she deeply bowed before returning to her standing stance. "I know much is unclear in this situation, myself included, but I promise I will give you all the truth at the end of this." Running over to her stead, she turned it around and head off towards the flame. This fire....it's dark magic. Celestia realized as she slowed her horse and dropped to the ground. Slowly, she made her way towards where the sound of two people fighting rang while trying to see if Derrick was in site. The clouds here are rather dense, maybe I could... Reaching her hand up, she parted some of the clouds to make the emblem of her tribe. Auransky
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Post by Auransky on Jan 17, 2017 1:39:44 GMT -5
featherleg(Will prob ably call it a night before this wrap up, or right after the wrap up. I.got.classes in the morning. Yay-4 in the morning... Xd ) Derrick had made his way into the thick woods. Seeing as it was nearly impossible to guide ahead he jumped off his steed, then led it through the denseness. He kept a cautious eye, but wondered if something really was out there. Doubt filled him with questions. He noticed a gap rather clear up ahead, then carefully rushed over. Seeing Celesta as closer as he got he let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness you are well." He approached with a hushed tone. "I-I cannot see through here..." He shyly admitted. "Oh come now, scream, cry, and laugh!" Lacklan dove into Riwlin's nervous system. By now the pain had done it's damage, he felt nothing; but on the inside he knew the pain was going forth. I-Is that Lacklan's heart beat?" He struggled to turn his head slightly back, then rolled his eyes far back to see Lacklan. He could only hear the sound of roaring water, and his green lush eyes were consumed by a crimson endless flow. He turned his head slot in a different direction. m-more heart beats- more? "What I hate about you Vincent..." lacklan snorted. "Oh what don't I hate about you?" He snickered. "You came into our enemy lines without us once relaxing it. You took advantage of the disease known to the natives and poisoned my men. Oh! But then you added some dose of magic-and sent my men insane! They wiped each other out and I became the laughing stock!" He slammed his hand against rowlin's head. "His does it feel to have your technique used against you?!" He laughed this time as loud as he could. "I got you good this time!"
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Post by Rosestar on Jan 17, 2017 1:42:54 GMT -5
Aika titled her head as she picked up on the conversation. "If you don't mind me asking, what was that all about? Is 'Lils' referring to your sister?" She asked out of curiosity. She'd heard him mention his sister before, but she never had the chance to properly meet her just because she was always working. "Hey I very much enjoy your company! Just, you know, the more the merrier." She mumbled as she started going through some of the video games she had. "I've been working on my drifts racing game wise. Maybe this time I'll beat James." Rosestar "Yeah, that's Lily. She called to let me know one of her friends is over- Dr. Mori's daughter, actually- and wanted to let me know if I wanted to invite anyone else over for dinner and video games, she'd be fine with it." he laughed softly at how she sounded more like a parent than a younger sister by that description. "I know you haven't met her officially yet, and I don't know how good an idea it is as far as Dalton goes, but if you feel like taking it easy tonight, you're more than welcome too." Lily stretched, slowly standing up from the couch and made her way over to where she was looking at video games. "If your driving today is any indication, I say he has no chance!" she proclaimed.
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 1:58:23 GMT -5
Seeing Derrick for whatever reason struck a cord in her heart as she quickly hugged him, her hands gripping quickly to his shoulder blades. "I-I was worried about you. This magic....is tainted and corrupt. And with what's been happening...." Her voice trailed off as she gripped onto him tighter. While there was a huge cloud of smoke from the fire, for whatever reason, she could see much clearer than she should have been able to. Maybe it was the fact that she was giving into her new senses or the fact that she was so angered by the events that happened not only today but months ago. Whatever it was, she felt much more keen on what her objective was than before. She stopped her horse at a certain point before heading deeper into the forest. The sudden smell of blood hit her again, but this time it was overwhelming, and carried the same smell that she found hers did. Metallic, yes, but with a much strong odor than usual. It couldn't be.... Biting her lip, she slowly crept forward, watching her step as she went along to keep her presence hidden. (It's all good Auransky ! I hope your classes go well tomorrow ^^ try to get some sleep)
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 2:03:09 GMT -5
She blinked a few times as she onsidered his offer. "Well, your cooking is a lot better than take out...sure I'll come over. Maybe we should call Dalton just in case? If we don't we won't hear the end of it next week." "Yeah, but if he does car only then I'm going to lose. Oh, we should play some fighting games too." She said as she started to make a pile of games they could play. Rosestar
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Post by Auransky on Jan 17, 2017 2:19:08 GMT -5
(G-night! I spent the night going over the notes for my exam anyways. Xd ) featherleg Derrick embraced the hug, though aggressive it was lovely. "T-this is nothing, difficult to see, but nothing." He assured. "Now let's tap into the source and quickly rest this nightmare for the better of us all." "Oh?" Lacklan smiled then made his way in front of Rowlin. He knelt down and grabbed him by the chin. "Still awake?" He forced opened Rowlin's mouth. "No does, no charms, you come ill prepared, but what's this?" He leaned close in , "oh I see something trying to price through your teeth? Hmmm-sjch a shame... with my intentions of giving you the slowest death, I loose my chance to hand you into some rather interested people , who carry a love for those who seek hearts." He brought tbe needle back into view. "Those crimson eyes-i wonder? Is it blood, or your natural state? Shall we find out?" He slowly aimed the needle for the eyes. He was purposely aiming as slow as he could, he was enjoying the fear and pain that surfaced through Rowlin's eyes, it was the only thing he could use to still show his expressions, considering g he was crushed and paralyzed in one go. He pulled the needle away, "no... I'll wait-if I blind you now, your eyes will not show me what I been dying to see, Vincent!" It appeared like he was releasing his grasp on Rowlin's jaw, but just as it appeared he forced his hand to crush the boys jaw against himself. "May those teeth stay forever jabbed." (I hope the last post gave a hint as to why he keeps calling Rowlin, -> Vincent. ) (With that I'm off. I'll reply before class, then reply when after class or when I get home. Professor doesntike typing anything other thenecture during class.)
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 19:25:14 GMT -5
(G-night! I spent the night going over the notes for my exam anyways. Xd ) featherleg Derrick embraced the hug, though aggressive it was lovely. "T-this is nothing, difficult to see, but nothing." He assured. "Now let's tap into the source and quickly rest this nightmare for the better of us all." "Oh?" Lacklan smiled then made his way in front of Rowlin. He knelt down and grabbed him by the chin. "Still awake?" He forced opened Rowlin's mouth. "No does, no charms, you come ill prepared, but what's this?" He leaned close in , "oh I see something trying to price through your teeth? Hmmm-sjch a shame... with my intentions of giving you the slowest death, I loose my chance to hand you into some rather interested people , who carry a love for those who seek hearts." He brought tbe needle back into view. "Those crimson eyes-i wonder? Is it blood, or your natural state? Shall we find out?" He slowly aimed the needle for the eyes. He was purposely aiming as slow as he could, he was enjoying the fear and pain that surfaced through Rowlin's eyes, it was the only thing he could use to still show his expressions, considering g he was crushed and paralyzed in one go. He pulled the needle away, "no... I'll wait-if I blind you now, your eyes will not show me what I been dying to see, Vincent!" It appeared like he was releasing his grasp on Rowlin's jaw, but just as it appeared he forced his hand to crush the boys jaw against himself. "May those teeth stay forever jabbed." (I hope the last post gave a hint as to why he keeps calling Rowlin, -> Vincent. ) (With that I'm off. I'll reply before class, then reply when after class or when I get home. Professor doesntike typing anything other thenecture during class.) (Sorry if replies are slow today, it's my last day on vacay so I won't be able to charge my phone for the next few hours ^^ ) Celestia relaxed her grip on him, although she still kept close to him as her eyes met his. "R-Right. Let's go." Muttering the spell once more, a small trail of tear shaped lights lined through the forest. "This should take us to Rowlin, although I'm not sure how long it will last." She commented as she started guiding him through. Maybe it was just a natural reflex, but Aika felt her heart stop when she saw the mess that Rowlin was beaten into. Her breathing stopped as her eyes flickered over to Lacklan, and that's when she felt her anger rise. If you want revenge, if you want peace, this is how you start child. The voice faded away, but it's words resonated to her core as she reached for Kyv. With one quick flick of her hand, her blade returned her, and with that she dashed forward, blurring her motions as she cut into Lacklans leg before standing defensively before Rowlin. "I will not let you torment and destroy my people, my troops, like this any longer. This is between you and me." Her eyes burned into his as she stood her ground. Auransky
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Post by Auransky on Jan 17, 2017 20:02:09 GMT -5
Derrick followed after her; he kept a cautious eye in the background. Yet he had questions, as to the horror which lie ahead. He sniffed the air which was still full of ash. "Someone was in a very good mood to burn..." He softly stated his observation. "B-But we need to get to the source-and fast." Lacklan stumbled back; the blade made its mark, and yet he found himself clapping with excitement. The pain jabbed in, the blood all around the clearing, or the fact he saw Vincent being saved? Was this all a ploy, a show or a game? He rubbed a hand against his stabbed leg; embracing the blood against his fingers. "It's a glorious show, all of this is wonderful; most enjoyable. Vincent is dying, but here you are..." He crossed his arms then with his free hand he covered part of his face leaning back. "Oh-I enjoyed myself a little too much; I should have just hung him; hung him good as a sign of rememberance a sign of glory." He lifted his hand upwards, brushing now against his dark hair. "There was someone in the Ravine, probably saved; those in the clearing, probably scar'd; then there is the two in the cave! Perhaps waiting for hope, but do not waste too much time seeking them?" His statement ended with a question. "Those two in the cave with a now dead and poisoned comrade. Oh my?" He stretched to the side. "Oh dear oh dear; hath come it to this day." His headed tilted. "But that does not matter! YOu are here, so is he; and so are they quickly approaching!" He snapped his fingers to cast off the misty curtain which surrounded the woods. "And many more be poisioned soon the allude death is upon them!" He summed his firy whip from before then slammed the ground in pure amusement. "My dear-this was never about you and me.." He sneered. "It was always about how he killed my men, before the fight even started!" Lacklan screamed his loudest; throwing the fire consumed whip at Aika. "You simply stand in the way.." His voice returned to its calm presence. Rowlin watched in silence, this was more then he had asked for. The blood roaring in his ears; his vision clouded with what he considered to be blood; and the sound of beating just thundering louder and louder. The more people; the louder the beat; but was it just his own heart, crying death? His heart beating as a reaction, magic, or something else in the works? He couldn't feel his legs not one bit; they were numbed out by the direct shock. But his arms as sore as they were still moved by his doing. He coughed out drips of blood; which had been swelling in his lungs; fear was hiding in the background consumed by distraught. This totally wasn't me this morning when-traffic stalled me by half almost an hour
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Post by Rosestar on Jan 17, 2017 20:09:25 GMT -5
She blinked a few times as she considered his offer. "Well, your cooking is a lot better than take out...sure I'll come over. Maybe we should call Dalton just in case? If we don't we won't hear the end of it next week." "Yeah, but if he does car only then I'm going to lose. Oh, we should play some fighting games too." She said as she started to make a pile of games they could play. Rosestar "True. And as much as Zeus loves his brother, I'm sure he wants to get out of the house for a bit. I'll call him then, if you want." James shrugged, remembering how she mentioned she wanted to clean her library. "Sounds good to me," Lily replied. "I'm gonna get some iced tea, do you want anything?"
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 22:19:16 GMT -5
Derrick followed after her; he kept a cautious eye in the background. Yet he had questions, as to the horror which lie ahead. He sniffed the air which was still full of ash. "Someone was in a very good mood to burn..." He softly stated his observation. "B-But we need to get to the source-and fast." Lacklan stumbled back; the blade made its mark, and yet he found himself clapping with excitement. The pain jabbed in, the blood all around the clearing, or the fact he saw Vincent being saved? Was this all a ploy, a show or a game? He rubbed a hand against his stabbed leg; embracing the blood against his fingers. "It's a glorious show, all of this is wonderful; most enjoyable. Vincent is dying, but here you are..." He crossed his arms then with his free hand he covered part of his face leaning back. "Oh-I enjoyed myself a little too much; I should have just hung him; hung him good as a sign of rememberance a sign of glory." He lifted his hand upwards, brushing now against his dark hair. "There was someone in the Ravine, probably saved; those in the clearing, probably scar'd; then there is the two in the cave! Perhaps waiting for hope, but do not waste too much time seeking them?" His statement ended with a question. "Those two in the cave with a now dead and poisoned comrade. Oh my?" He stretched to the side. "Oh dear oh dear; hath come it to this day." His headed tilted. "But that does not matter! YOu are here, so is he; and so are they quickly approaching!" He snapped his fingers to cast off the misty curtain which surrounded the woods. "And many more be poisioned soon the allude death is upon them!" He summed his firy whip from before then slammed the ground in pure amusement. "My dear-this was never about you and me.." He sneered. "It was always about how he killed my men, before the fight even started!" Lacklan screamed his loudest; throwing the fire consumed whip at Aika. "You simply stand in the way.." His voice returned to its calm presence. Rowlin watched in silence, this was more then he had asked for. The blood roaring in his ears; his vision clouded with what he considered to be blood; and the sound of beating just thundering louder and louder. The more people; the louder the beat; but was it just his own heart, crying death? His heart beating as a reaction, magic, or something else in the works? He couldn't feel his legs not one bit; they were numbed out by the direct shock. But his arms as sore as they were still moved by his doing. He coughed out drips of blood; which had been swelling in his lungs; fear was hiding in the background consumed by distraught. This totally wasn't me this morning when-traffic stalled me by half almost an hour
(featherleg )Seeing the skies clear above them, Celestia saw a few of her units nearby, waiting for a signal as they approached who she assumed was causing this madness. "Derrick, do you know that man?" She asked as she gestured forwards while keeping her voice low. While they were out of earshot, she had to be careful. Once false move and their cover would be blown. "You speak of madness and nothing more!" She said as her grip on her sword tightened. "You've attacked and confused my people far beyond my mercy or pity. If you think you can live through this then you truly are a fool. And while yes I stand here before you and not with my fellow men who have suffered by your hands and twisted words, I know and trust that those who have seen through your deceit will aid those who have fallen to it." Her brows furrowed as her eyes darkened to a full, blood red, but this time a small shimmer of gold circled around the depths of her eyes. "I will no longer let you and those like you destory what I hold dear!" She wasn't sure how fast she was moving, but with each strike she made against him, she felt her anger boil and burn deep inside her as the sharpness of her blade increased, deepening each cut and wound that she engraved against him. Auransky
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 22:24:02 GMT -5
"Sounds good." She said with a nod. "I'll be there around three. Should I bring anything tea wise?" I could make some rose tea...or even lavender with a hint of honey."Iced tea sounds good." She called over her shoulder as she put the disc for P4AU into the PS4 that was docked under the TV. If she was going to beat James or Dalton in her favorite fighting game, she needed to get some practice rounds in. (P4AU is Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, just abbreviated ^^ ) Rosestar
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Post by Rosestar on Jan 17, 2017 22:43:05 GMT -5
"Sounds good." She said with a nod. "I'll be there around three. Should I bring anything tea wise?" I could make some rose tea...or even lavender with a hint of honey."Iced tea sounds good." She called over her shoulder as she put the disc for P4AU into the PS4 that was docked under the TV. If she was going to beat James or Dalton in her favorite fighting game, she needed to get some practice rounds in. (P4AU is Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, just abbreviated ^^ ) Rosestar "I know Lily usually likes anything with ginger. Honestly, anything you think we'd like is fine, your tea is always delicious." James smiled. "We have sugar and honey, so don't worry too much about any extra stuff." "Got it!" Lily called, wandering into the kitchen, humming to herself. She tried not to think about the strange afternoon at the car lot, and instead focused on what the night would bring. When she filled both glasses, she walked back into the living room. "Your order, ma'am."
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jan 17, 2017 22:51:27 GMT -5
Auransky Tom sat back and laughed. "I take it, from your knowledge on remote German villages, that you have first hand experance with such a distasteful ritual?" He crossed his legs, careful not to interrupt the other man with the scraping of the metal chair as he adjusted his position. When Rowlin had finished Tom reached up and started to tap his chin, thinking. "I've been out of the country for a long time. Traveled to all the major and most of the minor countries. So I have shared," he laughed a little. "Some interesting experiences." He was quite interested in how this man had gotten into the VDA. He was very chatty. But he had led an interesting life.
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Post by featherleg on Jan 17, 2017 23:40:11 GMT -5
"Ginger, got it." She rubbed the back of her neck as she smiled. "Good to know I'm not the only one who enjoys it. I'll see you in a few then." With that she waved to James and made her way out of headquarters. Thank goodness we don't have office hours anymore. "Merci!" Nariko lightly bowed her head as she took a sip of her drink. "Let me know if you want to get any practice in or play any other games before James gets here. It is your guys console after all." Rosestar
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Post by Auransky on Jan 17, 2017 23:46:49 GMT -5
featherleg "Madness, None sense?" Lacklan raised a curious brow. He started laughing from the within his diaphragm; forcing a growl from the inside. He held out his arms in a friendly greeting. "Survive-survive...." He smiled. "Fear?" He asked once again but started clapping once more. "Faith is strong, but illude one thing, and everything twists your world collapses!" He covered his hand for a mere moment with a falsified gasp. "Come-Come-Come I invite thee!" Lacklan bowed most graciously. Seeing Aika speed right at him; he lifted himself to his toes. On his toes he shifted along the clearing avoiding her strikes to his best efforts. Every now and then a strike would slice across his body, and his most gracious movement was inviting the moment. Just as Lacklan was being attacked, he too moved to the offense. Every third or so strike; he would take the chance to dive right in by whip lashing against her sides. With the whip engulfed in fire it not only slashed across the skin, but burned. But of course with getting the deeper gushes with his whip; he was forced to leave himself open to her sword slashes. "C-Come now; come now!" He dived his head forward to welcome a slash across the face; in return he let go of the whip, ducked down, and thrusted a Roundhouse by her right leg to force her down. Derrick followed after Celestia cautiously. It was when the two stopped that he turned his attention to see what was going on. There was Rowlin , then the princess, but the person who she was fighting; covered in slashes; it was familiar. "T-That's....That's....." He stepped back, "T-That's the man responsible for all these political lies..." His eyes widdened in shock.
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Post by Auransky on Jan 17, 2017 23:55:08 GMT -5
mintedstar/fur🦇Rowlin shrugged at the thought, briefly closing his eyes to recall the moment. "A-Aye...make it be so. But, all is not too lost; it is very heartwarming to know that some traditions are still followed to this day. It keeps originality, and creates the best excuse for a father to punish his kid. Even if that culture is nowhere in their relations." He held excitement in his green eyes; it was the talk of recalling such adventures that filled his spirits with life. He held out a hand to demonstrate an inviting gesture; "O-Oh if you have an adventure to share, the floor is all yours." He stated in a very cheerful tone. "I have many stories of world travel, and most thankful to my profession I have been granted the opportunity to fly worldwide. Hence my friend too travels; which makes meeting up a rather interesting experience." A local? or someone new to town? If I wasn't new to town, it would be easier to tell them apart.. He blinked then turned to signal one of the waiters, "Tea please, surprise me!" He challenged then turned his attention to Tom, "Anything of interest?" He raised a brow.
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Post by featherleg on Jan 18, 2017 19:42:35 GMT -5
(Hey guys! As of today I'm back home, which means I no longer have to reply on my phone. Responses should be a bit longer and have more information pertaining to your posts since I won't be going off of quotes or just my memory of the post. Also, since I'm back at my computer, feel free to send me messages about character arcs since we are getting closer to some plot stuff which is rather exciting ^^) "Then there is no reason to hold my troops back." Celestia motioned for those that had found their way to the battle to scatter around the field. Aika gasped as she fell to the ground, her left hand clutching at her side as she tried to support herself with her right. While her vision wasn't as blurred as she thought it would be, the wounds that aligned her waist and thighs began to burn as she felt her blood slowly trickle from them. Looking up towards Lacklan, she felt the same fear that had consumed her months ago and made her into what she was now. Is this how it ends? The death of my people...all because I wasn't strong enough to protect them? Just as she felt her guilt about to ride over her, spires of moonlight surrounded them as the troops from Celestia's unit circled the outline of the clearing with Celestia leading them. "Nisshoku." They all chanted before several beams of bright, silver magic encased around Lacklan. Auransky
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Post by Auransky on Jan 18, 2017 20:52:00 GMT -5
featherleg((My hands are covered in fish water [specfically salt] BUT I AM HERE! Doing homework Q.Q )) Lacklan was twitching from head to toe; the Princess's blows were taking a toll, but seeing this image of pain and suffering just lifted his spirits with joy. While his physical end cried for an end; his soul was aching for more. "Come now, a fight?" He tilted his head. "You are supposed to outwhit me, outnumber me, outcry me for crying out loud!" He stomped the floor agressively; blood pouring down his leg. "Vampires need to be strong, and lack that which holds them back, or.." He paused. "S-SO I was told.." He wasted no time kicking her to forcefully roll her onto her back; with that he knelt down and placed a forceful hand against her back. "I'm going to do the same to you as I done to Vincent-" He paused turning his attention towards the arriving forced. His hand kept forced upon the Princess's back, but the silver magic did catch him off guard. "I hold what you all hold most sacred." His voice held taunt. "Will you truly finish me as I hold her to my whimm?" He leaned close in towards Aika. "I will do the same, blind, and make your hearing vanish before everyones eyes! And the pain across your back, oh how I look forwrd to see what pain you have gone through; and gladly resurface it." He tisked. Derrick fell silent, he didn't want to step in on Celestia's moment. Her concentration that look which both he adored, and which mystified his attention. In silence he stood firm unsure as to what to do, but he was not about to let her realize he felt so lost. his affair is between them....well it shifted into their own hands-I-I should let them handle it...r-right?
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Post by featherleg on Jan 18, 2017 21:36:06 GMT -5
Aika cried out as she felt her head hit the floor. Her stomach felt like it was draining as his hand pressed onto her back as her hands curled into fists. Upon seeing Celestia's magic circle them, her eyes searched to find Kyv which laid before her, with no blade attuned to it. Swearing under her breath, Celestia signaled for a few of her men to back off as she slowly approached, her rapier drawn as the spell was still active around them. Her eyes met with Aika's, a silent conversation exchanged before they both knew what their resolve was to be. "I won't finish you." She said firmly as she stabbed her rapier into the ground, now reflecting the same magical essence that the spell was before flicking her hands into a fighting stance, allowing a rope of silver to entangle around Lacklans legs and waist to pull him down. "She will." Seek the heart. Beckoned the voice before Aika drove her sword into his heart, her body trembling as she held it there and burned her gaze into his. "I may be a Heart Seeker, but unlike you, I seek freedom before bloodshed." With that, she pulled her sword back and fell back onto her knees as tears began to trail down her cheeks. "Derrick grab her!" Celestia called as she pulled her rapier from the soil and rushed over to where Lacklan laid and pressed her sword against his throat. Auransky(Oh geez, why's that? Also great to have you back ^^ )
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Post by Auransky on Jan 18, 2017 21:57:23 GMT -5
featherleg((xD Nothing bad, I was just cleaning my nano reef. While cleaning and creating a storm; my shrimp were casually riding the waves. Climbing on my hands too from time to time.)) Lacklen was cautiously watching; a minor smile was lifting, but it vanashed as quickly as his gaze of caution returned. HE managed to hitch a ride, but for how long? The wind she hums silent.. Seeing the signs of surrender truly brought joy, it was a sore to see. B-But still something was off; a little too off. Familiar, why? The fighting stance Celesta took caught the individual off guard, he he his lip holding back a swear or more, but his hands had started moving across Aika's back. Though incomplete he at least managed to forcefully strike against her spine, and partway down her legs; closely to her nerves where impuse shocks would sting her on the spot; this was his final stand, but down to the ground he went as the ropes forced him. He started to laugh of amusement, this was a hectic nightmare. A clearing drenched in blood, and a forest full of confusement. What more could he want? The deep gashing stab however sent his expression into a reality of pain, but he forced out a laugh a laugh to the end. Or it would have been as his gaze glimpsed around the clearing. V-Vincent's dead- His gaze screamed horror and outcry. "T-That-s....T-That's..." He coughed out blood. He was angry from the inside, with his final bit of strength he screamed his loudest, "T-T-That's NOT VINCENT! T-That R-R-RECHID....T-T....Tach....." His words were falling into utter silence, his final words were the limits of his being. Derrick nodded quickly rushing into the clearing as he grabbed Aika and pulled her in. R-Relax my lady.." He firmly stated. "J-Just relax.." He attemped to assure her. But in truth, how could anyone relax after what they witnessed; the chaos, deaths, and almost swiping to one another. This was Lacklan for sure; who else would pull off such extreme maneuvers? I-It's alright..... He started to assure himself, T-This...this brightens the days of so many, and perhaps- He swallowed but remind firm in his stance. The witness is dead.... The thought echoed in his head. The witness is dead...Rowlin had dragged himself slightly away from the clearing, he was hoping to use the tree right infront of him to sit against as force. But the pain was too much; just getting to that tree was too much. His ears still roared and his vision was not any better. He inhaled deeply wondering if he could even sit against the tree at this point; his head painfully turned to see the blood trail that he had left behind; much frustration in him as he allowed himself to just leave himself open like that.
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Post by featherleg on Jan 18, 2017 22:18:55 GMT -5
Aika wept into Derricks shoulder as her body ached with not only pain, but deep sorrow. She had fought before yes, and made deep cuts to her enemies, but never before had she taken someone's life. Even when feeding she kept to her limits, but now...now she wondered if she was even herself. Was her turning into this vampiric heart seeker even more than just cursed immortality? Checking Lacklans pulse, Celestia drew her blade away before sheathing it. "His soul is banished." She said as her men ran forward to collect not only his body, but to help assist Rowlin. Kneeling down next to Derrick, she pushed Aika's hair back gently while examining her injuries before sighing deeply. "This torture technique...I've only seen it a few times when visiting the Sun Isles. I thought it was only used by the highest ranking Solai, but this....this changes everything." Auransky(Oh cool! What's the difference between a nano reef and an aquarium? I've never heard the term before.)
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Post by Auransky on Jan 18, 2017 22:35:45 GMT -5
"I-It's...not a torture.... technique..." Rowlin forced his words out; he had forced himself to grasp the tree as he slowly but painfully stood up. "I-It's....o-original intention..." He swallowed his own blood to force his words out, "W-Was meant for...medicine...." He hugged the tree tightly gritting the pain that was everywhere. "O-Over time...some broke away, and....u-used it for defense, but-" He coughed then twitched, "O-Over time.....t-the...solai....c-came to-" He gripped the tree tighter, "-To their-h-highest ranks....Those-who wanted to continue it-s original intentions.....t-they left-left-to continue.....a-away from-their h-home...-" He swallowed then took in a deep breath, "Those who remain are who you and the rest of the world consider the Solai!" His sentence flew out quickly, as he was relying on a single breath to force out his words with least interuptions as possible. He hit himself against the tree in attempt to relieve himself of all the which ached on him. "My lady-y-you did what you had to do." Derrick softly assured her. "In times of war, one must step forward and do what they must. But we are all human, e-even you my Princess... it's okay to cry, to fall, and to doubt; because you can always look back and rely on those who stand by you. No matter how dark and empty the void feels; we are there, Celestia, myself, and the many others who chose to walk this path alongside you.." He softly whispered. featherleg ((Aquarium is about the same thing; but the Aquarium is more of a general term for "Fish in a box" )) ((Nano reef is referring to a coral reef* but smaller for tanks below usually 30 gallons. <- ))
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Post by featherleg on Jan 18, 2017 23:10:27 GMT -5
Celestia's brows furrowed as she heard Rowlins clarification on the technique. "I've never heard of the Sun Isles being a place of healing...." I'll need to do more research, hopefully we can all recover soon. She thought as she made her way over to Rowlin after giving Derrick a trusting nod to take care of Aika. "We'll discuss more later. Right now your health is of the utmost importance." Whistling for their steads, she stood back up and allowed those in her unit that could heal to start their treatment on Rowlin while surveying the area. Aika's eyes closed tight as she shook her head. "B-But I am not human, not any longer. And those I rely on....how long will they trust me blindly? I cannot even protect myself or those who serve..." She muttered doubtfully as her hands found their way to her damaged waist, not even noticing the small glow they emanated against them as they slowly began to heal. Auransky(Ah okay gotcha! Also, little lore drop to clarify things, Celestia is one of the higher ranking witches which is why she can cast so many spells and different magics, but her tribe--the Lunar Tribe which is located in the Moonlit Mountains-- mainly focuses on manipulating the moons powers to not only attack but heal. The Sun Isles rival her tribe and have a continuous issues between each other due to a rouge Solai attacking one of the Lunar Tribes head healers years ago. Figured I would try to connect the information we had been bouncing from post to post)
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