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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 9:49:00 GMT -5
(Sorry! Feel asleep last night!) Caelum leapt to his feet at the first strike, his chair falling backwards behind him. He stepped back, away from the mess to avoid getting hit as well. His hand still clenched around the knife he'd been holding. It would be easy enough for him to throw a quick blinding blast to Clyde and have he and Kaiser run, but what what would that solve. Caelum's mind was raising as he listened to the two and his eyes moved to Kaiser. He could feel the electricity radiating off of both of them and bit his lip nervously. Kafzel nodded lightly to him as he helped him to his feet. His mind flicking through the possibilities of everything that had happened in Lucifer's mind. "What did the voice say to you?" He finally inquired after a bit of silence between them. Kaiser and Clyde slowly circled each other, Kaiser's eyes narrowed on his brother, before Clyde said, 'Omnes ad unum,' glaring Kaiser down. One for all. an ancient tradition throughout Cirabeth; a fight between two individuals to settle their differences... usually to the death. Kaiser tensed, then lowered his hands, jaw gritted. If challenged, one must accept the challenge, or lose all rights for cowardice. 'I accept.' He growled, storming- almost literally, waves of electricity were rolling over his body- towards the throne room. Clyde followed, eyes flashing with violence and the promise of death. They entered the throne room. Kaiser strode up the aisle, the torches lighting either side of him as he passed them. He shod his robes, so he wore only his trousers, his muscular torso fully on show. He turned, flexing his arms slightly to stretch out the muscle, and watched as Clyde shed his own and faced him. The boy hadn't filled out yet; not like Kaiser had. In all manners of things, he was still a child- he wasn't even of age yet. 'Are you sure about this?' Kaiser questioned. 'The challenge has been set.' Clyde growled, sliding into a hard stance. Jaw tense and a nerve jumping in it, Kaiser copied, one arm raised above his head to channel any electricity that might flash over the throne room, his other pointed at Clyde, with a weak four-fingered concentration. Clyde was using two fingers for a harsher, more deadly blast. Kaiser had never felt such heartache in all his life- his own brother was trying to kill him. --- 'He asked me... who I was.' Lucifer said, biting his bottom lip, looking stressed as he walked with Kafzel. 'And then... he... said I knew him. He said I knew him already.'
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 10:57:25 GMT -5
(So after the Elites finish out their training what's the plot after that??)
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 11:14:03 GMT -5
((Basically we're gonna start work with Bra'ghan vs Cirabeth; we need Morcan to travel to Frissa and work with your characters there to hunt down the Ancient sealed in frissa. At home in Varezi, Katherine frees the third one that is sealed.
Finally, we'll have a kingsmeet- here, Alain nicks off with Tremour and starts wreaking havoc))
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 11:16:46 GMT -5
Caelum blinked at the challenge. He knew it well enough and have been given one himself a long time ago. His eyes flickered to Kaiser who accepted with minor hesitation and then followed and waited right in the doorway. He didn't want to get into the room where he was at risk of being injured. As he watched each brother take their stance he noted Kaiser's reluctance and the shining misery in his eyes. His stance was softer, he was not as driven as Clyde. Clenching his jaw, Caelum's eyes moved to Clyde and the hatred boiling underneath the surface of his gaze. "Kaiser...." he muttered, hardly loud enough. He didn't want this king to die like this, the two of them had just started their lives together and now this.
Kafzel nodded quietly to him, "Did the voice appear in any physical form?" he inquired as they approached the edge of the camp. He could feel the worry in Lucifer's voice and aura. He understood though, this was probably very strange for the young Ancientblood. Kafzel sighed lightly and nodded, "I want to tell you something." he murmured lightly now, his voice a bit more serious than usual.
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 11:29:12 GMT -5
Caelum blinked at the challenge. He knew it well enough and have been given one himself a long time ago. His eyes flickered to Kaiser who accepted with minor hesitation and then followed and waited right in the doorway. He didn't want to get into the room where he was at risk of being injured. As he watched each brother take their stance he noted Kaiser's reluctance and the shining misery in his eyes. His stance was softer, he was not as driven as Clyde. Clenching his jaw, Caelum's eyes moved to Clyde and the hatred boiling underneath the surface of his gaze. "Kaiser...." he muttered, hardly loud enough. He didn't want this king to die like this, the two of them had just started their lives together and now this. Kafzel nodded quietly to him, "Did the voice appear in any physical form?" he inquired as they approached the edge of the camp. He could feel the worry in Lucifer's voice and aura. He understood though, this was probably very strange for the young Ancientblood. Kafzel sighed lightly and nodded, "I want to tell you something." he murmured lightly now, his voice a bit more serious than usual. Kaiser took in a deep breath and slowly bowed to Clyde, whom returned the gesture. And then, it began; a flash of lightning lit the room as Clyde made the first move, spiralling spines of vicious electricity winding their way towards Kaiser. The king absorbed them into one hand and shot them back through the other with twice the power- he lunged forwards to give the attack more thrust. Clyde leapt to the side, rolled, was back on his feet; shot a second bolt and began to run and kept running, he refused to get caught dead on his feet. Kaiser stood still and steady, aim true, unwavering. He shot a blast back, caught Clyde's leg- the boy hissed and fell, fired at Kaiser as the king strode towards him, lips set in a form line and new purpose in his eyes, refusing to back down. This was his kingdom- his people- Clyde would kill them all. He could feel it. He pulled a knife into his hand made from whining electricity, the sharpest blade that could ever be made- other than a light one- and lifted it, ready to finish off Clyde and end the tyranny that was reigning in the castle. He met his baby brothers terrified eyes, and froze. That split second was all the boy needed. He lifted his single finger, and the roar of thunder crashed through the throne room as he blasted a hole clean through Kaiser's chest, catching his heart and sending him flying across the throne room. Clyde got shakily to his feet; staggered into a pillar; stared fearfully at where he'd taken down his brother. 'You were never hers!' He roared, staring him down. 'You are not a royal! You're a b*stard son of a pathetic old man! You were both WEAK!' panting, he watched as Kaiser began to lose blood, pooling quickly around him. 'Roewen is mine,' Clyde hissed. --- Lucifer tilted his head at Kafzel. 'Uhm, no, it was just the voice- but I could... sort of feel him? If that makes sense?' He paused as Kafzel spoke again, and frowned slightly. 'Tell me something?' He gently asked, stopping in his tracks to blink curiously at the Diviner. 'Is everything okay? You're not secretly a murderer demon in disguise, are you?'
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 11:31:38 GMT -5
(Do you want Caelum to step in?)
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 11:34:19 GMT -5
((No xxx Kaiser is down. Druinn's gonna carry them both out xx))
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 11:39:40 GMT -5
((No xxx Kaiser is down. Druinn's gonna carry them both out xx)) (sounds good!) Caelum watched in awe and disbelief as the fight continued between the brothers. His skin prickling with the electricity that crackled around them. As Kaiser struck Clyde's leg he felt himself relax a moment. Only a moment though, as Kaiser was struck through the chest he felt his whole body tense and his heart drop. The blood trickling to the floor and the look on Clyde's face, Caelum took a hesitant step forward as true fear showed in his eyes. "Kaiser!" He finally managed. Though his voice cracked with worry as he watched his king. Kafzel nodded quietly to him, "I believe I'm here for you." He told him simply. "Had I not been here to protect you after the demon took over your body, and to help you focus and change back...." he trailed off not wanting to mention the faint outline of wings he could not 'see' following Lucifer. "I just wanted you to know that." He finished off a bit awkwardly as he rubbed the back of his neck and waited silently for Lucifer's response.
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Post by Nighteyes on Feb 20, 2017 11:41:14 GMT -5
An earth shattering roar filled the room as Druinn shared his riders pain. Almost immediately, he twisted around in the air and flew down towards the throne room, tucking in his wings as he passed between the pillars that led to the outside and landed with a heavy crash. He swung his tail at Clyde, warding him away from himself and Kaiser, his lips pulled back as he released a long, loud growl. When he was sure Clyde would be down for long enough, he turned and took hold of Kaiser in his hand, before looking through the doorway to where Caelum was standing. He blinked slowly, before bowing his head to let the boy on his back.
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 11:48:11 GMT -5
Kaiser was completely unresponsive for the time being; his mind had shut down and he was unconscious, his body screaming with pain and struggling to keep the man alive. If it weren't for his Ancient parentage, he'd already be dead. His heart was barely beating- and disgustingly easy to see, due to the gaping hole in his chest- his breathing panicked, loud, fast and desperately struggling for every ounce of oxygen it could possibly muster.
Clyde quickly backed off from the dragon, falling back onto his bum and crawling backwards, panting heavily as he watched it scoop up his brother, and then offer its head to Caelum. He hated Druinn; Clyde hated dragons.
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Lucifer stared at Kafzel for a while, slowly blinking. 'I'd have been stuck if you hadn't been there.' He softly said, sounding grateful. 'I'm happy you're around, Kafzel; I'm not sure what the universe has planned, but... I'm really glad that you're willingly here with me.' He smiled warmly and touched his arm, then continued to walk again.
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 11:53:16 GMT -5
Caelum lunged forward and quickly pulled himself up onto Druinn's back. Once there behind Kaiser his face went pale and he quickly tugged off his shirt and wrapped it about his chest tightly. Hoping to at least help keep some of the blood in tight and to help slow some of the bleeding as well. His eyes flickered to Clyde and he glared at the child-prince hard. Before nodding to Druinn, ready to go and holding to Kaiser's limp body carefully but tightly.
Kafzel flinched just a bit at the touch but accepted it. He knew exactly what had brought him to Lucifer. He was supposed to watch over him until he died. Kafzel's heart ached for a minute then at the thought of Lucifer dying a terribly horrific death, as one did to become a Diviner. It didn't help that this boy was slowly starting to remind him of his past lover, even their names, their small habits, and the way their auras radiated. It was a cruel trick really.
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 11:55:02 GMT -5
((Dawhhhh Kafzel<3))
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Post by Nighteyes on Feb 20, 2017 11:57:27 GMT -5
Druinn took off as soon as Caelum had settled, running to the edge of the throne room and throwing himself into the air. He spread his massive wings and beat them hard, the sound resulting in a thunderclap that rolled away from them. He beat them again to gain more altitude, before beginning to veer away from the citidel.
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 12:00:46 GMT -5
(He really is a sweety, even though he's a bit of a brat at other times)
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 12:09:10 GMT -5
As Druinn pulled away from Roewen, Clyde felt one last slap of spite in his gut; he raised a finger, baring his teeth with anger. 'None of you deserve to live,' he hissed, firing a final blast which ripped a vicious wound into one of druinn's wings, immediately making it more difficult and extremely painful and tiring for the dragon to fly. Kaiser wheezed softly, then gasped again for breath, eyes squeezed shut, his expression one of nothing but pain.
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Lucifer grinned playfully back at Kafzel as they re-entered the camp, and he prepared for the week ahead.
Five days in, Morcan arrived at the Specialised camp to see them all lying on the beach, starfished, staring blankly at the sky, unmoving. He snorted with amusement at their agony and moved away to settle down. It was certainly more amusing than what the Warriors were doing- those guys had resorted to drinking as much water as possible to feel full- and whilst that was, of course, a great way to ignore your hunger... all it was doing was making them need to pee. Constantly. Lucifer blearily glanced sideways as Morcan joined them, and raised his middle finger at his Uncle to tell him how he really felt. Morcan released a booming laugh. 'Only two more days, little babies.' He grinned. 'Think you can manage? Or am I gonna have to send you all home?' A chorus of tired groans lifted from the group, and Lucifer sighed heavily.
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Post by Nighteyes on Feb 20, 2017 12:29:33 GMT -5
Druinn roared again, and began to tilt dangerously in the air. His flight path defended rapidly, and he disappeared into the blackening clouds below the city.
"Very well done." A low voice drawled from one of the darkened corners of the room. "The throne of Roewen is now yours. Why don't you take it?"
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 12:32:41 GMT -5
Caelum cursed at the bolt that struck Druinn and looked worriedly to the dragon and clenched his jaw. His eyes moved back down to Kaiser, holding to the fabric about his wounds. At this point he dearly wished he was a water elemental with the capabilities to heal. His eyes flicked to the sky and for once in his life he sent a prayer to the ancients. Anyone who would listen. Biting his lip he let out a heavy breath and then focused back onto the dragon, "Druinn don't push yourself." He murmured.
Kafzel had settled himself at the beach as well, sitting where the rest were laying. His face turned towards Morcan and he arched a brow lightly to the intimidating figure as he settle into the sand with the recruits. "I think they'll die before the two days are up." He scoffed lightly as he turned to look over all the weary auras of the recruits. His face a bit annoyed with the mortal's groaning, but otherwise as placid as usual.
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 12:48:03 GMT -5
Druinn roared again, and began to tilt dangerously in the air. His flight path defended rapidly, and he disappeared into the blackening clouds below the city. "Very well done." A low voice drawled from one of the darkened corners of the room. "The throne of Roewen is now yours. Why don't you take it?" Caelum cursed at the bolt that struck Druinn and looked worriedly to the dragon and clenched his jaw. His eyes moved back down to Kaiser, holding to the fabric about his wounds. At this point he dearly wished he was a water elemental with the capabilities to heal. His eyes flicked to the sky and for once in his life he sent a prayer to the ancients. Anyone who would listen. Biting his lip he let out a heavy breath and then focused back onto the dragon, "Druinn don't push yourself." He murmured. Kafzel had settled himself at the beach as well, sitting where the rest were laying. His face turned towards Morcan and he arched a brow lightly to the intimidating figure as he settle into the sand with the recruits. "I think they'll die before the two days are up." He scoffed lightly as he turned to look over all the weary auras of the recruits. His face a bit annoyed with the mortal's groaning, but otherwise as placid as usual. Panting, Clyde turned to stare into the corner, narrowing his eyes with confusion. The voice sounded familiar; almost as though he'd heard it whilst sleeping. Slowly he backed up the aisle, then turned to face the throne and strode towards it, eyes aflame. He turned to face the room and sank into the chair, finally managing to catch his breath and slow his heart rate. As Caelum finished his prayer, a green light seemed to glow amongst the electrical storm in Roewen's dark clouds; and then a bright green spirit, in the shape of a dragon, burst from the peaks. It shot towards Druinn and flew below him, slamming upwards to steady his flight path and begin to guide him towards Varezi. The Queen will aid you. Hissed a serpent-like, raspy, female voice in Caelum and Druinn's heads. Save my son. Were the Ancient's last words, before she ebbed some of her strength into Druinn, released an ear-splitting screech, and then dove back into the clouds, disappearing from view. Morcan snickered at Kafzel's opinion, shaking his head. 'My group had to go a week and a half,' he said, grinning widely. 'Feel lucky that you've all got me.' He stretched his arms above his head and then pulled a sandwich from his pocket, unwrapping it from the bag it was in and then biting into it, highly amused at the agonised stares he got from the recruits. Everan sighed and looked at Lucifer. 'How you holding up?' 'Not well,' lucifer groaned. 'I eat like a dragon. I think I'm actually dying.'
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Post by Nighteyes on Feb 20, 2017 13:26:37 GMT -5
"Good." The figure seemed to smile - it couldn't be seen, but it could be felt. "Run it well. Make sure your people follow the right path." The male took a step back, his presence quickly vanishing from the room.
Aiden stared at the sky from his chambers balcony, a frown on his face as he watched the storm that had rapidly gathered around Roewen. He turned and walked back in, closing the curtains as he looked at Katherine. "There is a rather big storm happening on Roewen. I thought it had calmed?" He said, sitting down on the bed.
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 13:50:30 GMT -5
"Good." The figure seemed to smile - it couldn't be seen, but it could be felt. "Run it well. Make sure your people follow the right path." The male took a step back, his presence quickly vanishing from the room. Aiden stared at the sky from his chambers balcony, a frown on his face as he watched the storm that had rapidly gathered around Roewen. He turned and walked back in, closing the curtains as he looked at Katherine. "There is a rather big storm happening on Roewen. I thought it had calmed?" He said, sitting down on the bed. 'It doesn't feel natural.' Katherine worriedly replied, her eyes closed as she tapped into the ethereal plane. 'It feels elemental.' She bit her bottom lip, opened her eyes. 'I hope Kaiser is alright. Those kinds of electrical storms are usually caused by two lightning elementals going at it... and if it's of that size... the only people I can think of are Kaiser and Clyde.' She worriedly clasped her hands together in her lap, hoping that her best friend would be okay.
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Post by Nighteyes on Feb 20, 2017 14:07:19 GMT -5
"Good." The figure seemed to smile - it couldn't be seen, but it could be felt. "Run it well. Make sure your people follow the right path." The male took a step back, his presence quickly vanishing from the room. Aiden stared at the sky from his chambers balcony, a frown on his face as he watched the storm that had rapidly gathered around Roewen. He turned and walked back in, closing the curtains as he looked at Katherine. "There is a rather big storm happening on Roewen. I thought it had calmed?" He said, sitting down on the bed. 'It doesn't feel natural.' Katherine worriedly replied, her eyes closed as she tapped into the ethereal plane. 'It feels elemental.' She bit her bottom lip, opened her eyes. 'I hope Kaiser is alright. Those kinds of electrical storms are usually caused by two lightning elementals going at it... and if it's of that size... the only people I can think of are Kaiser and Clyde.' She worriedly clasped her hands together in her lap, hoping that her best friend would be okay. "...he'll be fine, I'm sure of i-" he was cut off as a loud roar echoed across the water, and he turned back to the window. He opened his curtains and strode back out onto the balcony, and watched as Druinn burst through the clouds and began to glide down to the ground outside of the city. Part way down, however, the male dragon wobbled, and tipped violently to one side. He reached up and grabbed something from his back and held onto it tightly to his chest as he hit the ground with a solid crunch, and skidded across the ground.
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 14:10:16 GMT -5
Katherine released a sharp gasp and immediately sprinted to the balcony, leaping without a second thought over the side. Whisper shot up from below and caught her, before diving again, spiralling down to the distressed and injured male. She lightly barked a greeting as she landed, worriedly watching him. Katherine leapt of her Dragon's back and rushed forwards. 'Druinn!!! Druinn where's Kaiser!!' She asked in a panic, eyes wide with stress and concern.
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 14:19:00 GMT -5
(Went to eat with my grandmother and mom!)
Kafzel smirked lightly as he smelled the sandwich and heard the groans. Then as Lucifer muttered about dying Kafzel scoffed lightly to the prince, "Of course you're dying, it's called starvation." he told him simply, his expression slightly amused now at the mention of Lucifer's starvation. It actually made him chuckle and he rolled his eyes, "Plenty of people starve Lucifer, you'll survive."
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 14:21:26 GMT -5
Caelum felt the dragon lurch forward and wobble to the side, he cringed as he held close to Kaiser. Then suddenly they were in Druinn's claws and they crashed into the ground. Through the claws and scales he suddenly heard a muffled voice of worry. Pushing out of Druinn's grasp he called to the voice, "He's here! He's hurt, please help him!" he called before his eyes fell upon Katerhine. He blinked in surprise and quickly bowed his head in respect to the queen. "It was Clyde." he muttered simply as he looked down at Kaiser in his arms.
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Post by Nighteyes on Feb 20, 2017 14:27:43 GMT -5
Druinn struggled to his feet and snarled at the small group that had gathered around him. His scales raised and he lifted Kaiser closer to his chest. When he managed to focus, he looked at Katherine, before narrowing his eyes. You will help? he growled.
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 14:31:57 GMT -5
(Went to eat with my grandmother and mom!) Kafzel smirked lightly as he smelled the sandwich and heard the groans. Then as Lucifer muttered about dying Kafzel scoffed lightly to the prince, "Of course you're dying, it's called starvation." he told him simply, his expression slightly amused now at the mention of Lucifer's starvation. It actually made him chuckle and he rolled his eyes, "Plenty of people starve Lucifer, you'll survive." 'starved to death before.' He mumbled, recalling one of the memories that he'd dream about. Everan gave him a weird look and he quickly brushed off what he'd said, grinning nervously. 'Joke.' He said, watching as Everan rolled his eyes. 'We need to eat.' He sighed. Lucifer nodded, then a deep frown furrowed his brow. 'Everan.' 'Lucifer.' 'Morcan never said we couldn't eat.' '....what?' Everan hissed, sitting up and staring at him. 'In his words; if he catches us eating, we'll be punished. He never explicitly said we can't eat.' Eyes wide, Lucifer looked towards the storage box beside Morcan's tent, and the lock on it. Everan slowly grinned. 'It's been a test. To see what we'll do to survive. And if we're smart enough to get away with it.' 'Exactly.' Lucifer agreed. 'We'll do it tonight; we'll have to take plenty for the group.'
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Post by Bloodrose on Feb 20, 2017 14:35:34 GMT -5
'Of course ill help!!' Katherine cried, already rushing over to Caelum and the limp Kaiser in his arms. hes not breathing. whisper said, her ears forward as she listened. [/i]his heart has stopped.[/i] 'Inside- inside now!!!' Katherine ordered, shoving Caelum forwards. Once inside, she aggressively swept everything off the dining table and had Caelum set Kaiser down. Unable to do CPR due to the hole in his chest, she did the next best thing she could think of- she reached into his chest, took hold of his heart, and began to squeeze to manually pump blood through his body. 'Khan!!! Khan!!!' She screamed, trying to get the ex-king's attention. She summoned water from her bottle and ran it quickly through Kaiser's lungs to clean them, before leaning down to breathe air into his lips and into his lungs, struggling to do everything at once. 'Damnit, I need him breathing before I can heal him,' she said, tearing up. 'Caelum, keep pushing air into his mouth, just like I did.'
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 14:37:34 GMT -5
Kafzel scoffed lightly at the comment from Lucifer. Then as he listened to their plot, Kafzel rolled his eyes, "If you get caught I'm not assisting you." he murmured to the two of them as he listened to their idea forming. It was rather clever though, he had to admit that. They were supposed to be the clever ones though weren't they?
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Post by Nighteyes on Feb 20, 2017 14:40:32 GMT -5
Khan took only a moment to arrive at Katherine's side, and he immediately assessed the situation and began to get to work on preparing the muscles in his chest so that he could sustain himself. He looked up at her. "You can let go." He said.
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Post by 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓿 on Feb 20, 2017 14:40:53 GMT -5
Caelum hurried after Katherine and set him down. As she brashly reached into his chest and began to pump his blood herself his eyes went wide. Though he knew it was the best idea. Then she requested he focus on his breathing and Caelum nodded, he propped himself up onto the table and leaned over Kaiser's lifeless body before beginning smooth and even breaths into his lungs. He would force a breath into his lungs until he saw his chest rise, then wait and let the air out before continuing and repeating the process. Caelum's mind solely focused on his task at hand and he pushed all others from his mind, only wanting to see Kaiser wake and alive once again.
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