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Title: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 01:42:46 AM

"A nap sounds amazing. But after lunch, then nap." Koty said aloud looking around for a chair, finding the nearest one he sat down and looked at his hands for a while.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 01:48:28 AM

Leaning against the kitchen counter, Hikaru crossed her arms, glancing around the small kitchen. "Yeah....a nap," She muttered. Her face turned red from blushing slightly, guilty from the thoughts that had filled it. Dammit. She had fell for it. Of course they didn't mean 'sex,' why would they mean that? It was so obvious.  And yet, she was unable to stop the images from surfacing. Shaking her head, in a fast manner, she tried to shake the images from her mind.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 01:56:04 AM

At the frantic head-shaking, Nisorin glances over at her and smiles knowingly. "She's like that sometimes, don't worry too much about it. Anything in particular you'd like, Koty? I can cook just about anything." He offers, as Celestie walks off into a walk-in pantry.

"How are you feeling, Koty?" She calls out as she grabs various bottles of herbs and spices.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 01:58:05 AM

"Heh, stop thinking about that Hikaru.. I haven't eaten or slept in a hundred centuries. I do believe if there was ever a time NOT to think about that. It would be now." Koty said, a large grin on his face as he looked over at his companion. "Cheeseburger, just plain ol' cheeseburger.. And I'm feeling much better, just tired and hungry." He informed.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 02:03:09 AM

Hikaru quickly looked away, starting at a very interesting spot on the wall. And even if it was boring, she was not going to look away from it. "Yes well.... " She stated, keeping her eyes on the wall, watching so close she could see the particles of dust on it. "You two needed us here for something?" She asked, changing the subject, on purpose.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 02:06:28 AM

"No, " Celestie corrects, walking over to Hikaru and placing a, hopefully, comforting hand on her shoulder. "you did. You need to be warned about the Second Orias. Once you complete it, there is no turning back. You can never, ever return to the way you once were. There is no reversal, no separation without the Avenger." She explains, while Nisorin cooks up quite a good amount of cheeseburgers.

"There are benefits, but there is always, always the risk of the Avenger."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 02:13:37 AM

"You two seemed wonderfully happy with what you have right now, I'd like to be that way with her." Koty announced, standing to his feet and walking next to Hikaru, slipping his hand into hers. "I have great faith in our ability to dri- To not drive each other into a state of perpetual rage." He reassured.

"Lets go, I bet I could get a cat cap before the food is ready, you look tired as well." He said, leading her towards the door into the guest room.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 02:22:56 AM

Stopping, before she allowed herself to be led in, Hikaru stood there, just inside the kitchen, and shook her head. "Maybe we shouldn't do it..." She said slowly, while staring at the floor. "Not for the reasons they say....but." Pausing, to sigh, she continued. "But Lucifer knows. He guessed we had gone through the ritual, and by my leaving as soon as he told me your location, it confirmed his guess. With knowing about the first, he obviously knows about the second."

Closing her eyes, she focused on the remembrance of that particular happening, remembering every word said. "And if the second ritual, truly does, merge the orbs together, this puts you at risk. And in turn makes me a target. With the deal, as well as other holds he has on me, he can use me to put you into despair.  I can't allow you to go through the hell they want to put you through, all because I was stupid enough to make deals, and let myself become the tool to do so." As she said this, she kept shaking her head back and forth, as if she had been thinking this over for a long time, now.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 02:29:33 AM

Pulling her slowly into a hug the God smiled, holding her tight. "If they try it. I'll kill each and every last one of them." That was his answer, it was simple yet it carried force and just a smidgin of insanity. "I may be sealed, but even Lucifer has a right to fear me. And the ritual works both ways, by fusing our orbs I may be subject to your deals. But THEY are also subject to my rule. Which would be carried on through you. If anything it would remove your deals completely." He explained, continuing to smile.

"The only reason Lucifer still holds his throne in Hell is due to my indifference, if I so wished it every single demon in that pit would rise within moments and cut his throat for me. It's a benefit of being the true Devil, you know. Groupies." He joked as he held onto her.

"You have nothing to worry about, as long as you have me, and I have you. We're fine, we're fine."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 02:39:51 AM

All the more for him to try to stop it... She thought to herself, but let the matter go, feeling some reassurance. "As long as you know the risk you are putting yourself in..." She replied. "Then the second Orias is still on... The distraction I had planned however, didn't seem to take effect yet. It probably got held up." After that she stayed silent, thinking for a small while.

"In any case, it can be dealt with when the time comes. Sleep would be best for now.." With that, she went silence once again, ready to follow him.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 03:24:53 AM

"I will call in some favors. Sleep soundly, you two." Nisorin says, opening the closet door in the guest room to make sure there's extra blankets if they need them, before heading out to continue cooking.

A good hour or so later, Celestie walks over and knocks lightly on the door, smiling softly as she hears nothing on the other side. "Koty, Hikaru. Lunch is ready."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 03:37:28 AM

Hikaru opened her eyes, to find herself in darkness, and rather.....close, to Koty in the bed. Hearing the knocking, she quietly sat up, and glanced around the room. Koty was still sleeping, and with the hell he had been through, Hikaru figured it was best to leave him that way. Silently getting up out of the bed, she grabbed her maroon cloak from the end of the bed, where she had draped it across the bed post. She hardly ever took it off, but to sleep. And that was rather rare.

Slipping it on, and tying it together, she walked over to the door, and very slowly, opened it. Trying her best not to make a sound; she slipped through and closed it.
Noticing that Celestie had gone back into the Kitchen, Hikaru stood just outside the room, leaning against the wall to the hallway. Sliding down, she sat against the wall, thinking back to the events of the day, and more importantly the tournament.

Having gone to rescue Koty, she hadn't given the tournament battle much thought. But now the fight was well imprinted into her mind. That man she had battled, he had said he was their, ....grandfather, was it?  Well if it was true, it marked one person off the list of family members to kill. And if it wasn't, then he was lying, plain and simple. But he had mentioned something else.... Thinking back, Hikaru could see the end of the battle, scene for scene, as she sat in silence of the hallway.
Genesis, that was what he had mentioned. That all three of them had Genesis magic, which would include her as well.

Hikaru couldn't help but scoff at the idea. Those two brats were the holders, so then how in hell, could she have the powers as well? Then again... Thinking back, she could remember Kai saying the same thing. Her having Genesis as well. And Kai seemed to display Phoenix abilities at the same time.... Perhaps it could be true... Holding her hand out, Hikaru began to focus, searching her soul for the unfamiliar type of magic.

So far, all Genesis users she had seen, held staffs. So if what that man, Mokai, was it? Had said, was  true. Then, by theory,  the powers he granted unlocking, should manifest themselves in the same way. Still focusing upon bringing up the magic, noises from the kitchen were heard, breaking her concentration before something could happen. At that, she laughed, and dropped her hand. She was a fool to have believed it true.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 02:35:45 PM

Koty slowly started to wake up as he felt Hikaru move from the bed, the knock and loosened his grip on the land of sleep and her movement brought him ever closer. "Alright..I'm getting up." He murmured groggily before dragging himself out of bed, if you think about it the scene was disturbing. One of the most powerful being in existence is slow at waking up, one would think that sleep wasn't even needed? But after what he had been through, he needed at least some rest to bring him back to normal.

He panicked for a second when he realized he was alone in the room but his memory flooded back to him, they were in Nisorin's and Celestie's home. He didn't know exactly WHERE their home was, but it was safe. That's all he knew.

Throwing on his shirt which he had remove before going to bed he stopped when he realized there was a rather large symbol carved onto his chest.. It was the Mark of Erebus, the mark of someone damned for all of eternity. Like he needed MORE of those marks. If anyone looked at his record they'd think he was purposely trying to get every single one in existence.

It was rather similar to that of a shrunken magic circle. But ignoring it as he put on his shirt and exited to room to the smell of burgers.

"Delicious."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 02:50:14 PM

Nisorin heads over towards their room, spotting Hikaru sitting against the wall. "We do have couches if you want to sit." He offers, also offering his hand to help her up. "How are you doing?"

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 02:54:24 PM

Ignoring his hand, Hikaru stood herself up on her own, just in time to see Koty exit the room. "Just meditating is all," she mumbled, still partly lost in thought. After that, she followed the both of them into the kitchen, taking her place from the night before, at leaning against the wall of the counter.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 03:04:23 PM

Sitting down in the chair he had claimed before they had rested Koty waited patiently. Glancing at Hikaru with a slightly puzzled look.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 03:08:03 PM

He sighs and shakes his head at the sage. "I have been where you were. A 45 minute nap is not enough to recover. And I ask because your magic signature has changed, Phoenix. Can you not feel it too, Koty?"

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 03:19:29 PM

Hikaru looked skeptic. "So it did work..."  She muttered under her breath. "Something that happened in the last match. It is of no concern at the moment, but the notes left by the opponent, may hold some information. As for sleep, Sages don't need as much asleep as humans." As she said this, she walked over and took one of the chairs near Koty. "Now about that ritual..?"

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 03:25:46 PM

A big grin was plastered over Koty's face, something between wonderment and fear. "You got your Genesis? Took you long enough." Koty said with a bit of a annoyed tone, as if he was waiting for it to happen for a while.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 04:10:23 PM

Nisorin merely laughs at her for the sleep bit, shaking his head. "Not that much less." He says, before setting the plates of burgers and chips on the dining table.

"This ritual is rather dangerous because of the Seal. It may need to be tightened for the ritual to be safe." Celestie explains, before taking a good big bite of her burger.

"You get to spirit-walk. I'm willing to bet you've done it before, Koty, but have you Hikaru?"

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 04:24:20 PM

Hikaru nodded at the Genesis comment, as well as the ritual. "I have in battles, where it was forced. But never really had reason to do so outside of the battles." Completely ignoring the food, Hikaru held out a hand, materializing herself a glass of water, which she sipped instead. "As for the seal," She replied over her glass. "If the spell is going to be altered, then it should be modified altogether. And a less painful seal put into place. Of course... If that is possible."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 04:44:38 PM

"We have a few friends that are rather skilled with seals. They might be able to help give advice at least, if not help with the actual casting." Celestie offers, before noticing the water. "Oh! That reminds me!" She adds, abruptly standing up and bringing over a pitcher of dark green, steaming liquid. "Relorian herbal tea, thought you might like to try it." She explains, pouring everyone a cup from the same pitcher.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 04:50:44 PM

"Lincoln is very good with seals, it's practically he uses." Koty informed, taking a bite of his food and drink of his tea. "Very good." He murmured, a smile on his face as he enjoyed his first meal in a hundred centuries.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 04:56:56 PM

Placing the now empty glass down, Hikaru stared at the tea, deciding with herself whether to try it or not. Finally figuring that it was okay to try, she picked it up and took a sip; only to end up having to use all of her will power to keep from spitting it out. Forcefully swallowing it down, she placed the cup back onto the table, the Revelations book appearing now in her empty hand.

"The seals spell is in here," She responded. "If you have friends to help alter it, then that's much appreciated. But....only if they can be trusted." Keeping the book in her hand, she flipped to the seals page. "Normally I would not let anyone see this spell book. But you two have gained my trust." With that, she placed the open book on the table.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 05:03:19 PM

Seeing their reactions to the tea, Celestie smiles. Her grin promptly disappears, however, when Hikaru places the open book on the table before her. "I, am not sure what to say."

"We will look it over after lunch. For now, lets just rest. We've all had a rather trying day so far, after all." Nisorin adds, running a fingertip down the inside binding of the book to feel the magic pulsing within it. "So much power in these pages. It says a lot about you, Hikaru, that you are able to control it."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 05:05:31 PM

"She isn't. Well not fully, Revelation takes a minimum of four to use correctly. But how she uses it is incredible." Koty informed, looking at the book as if it were a decapitated baby.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 05:13:10 PM

"In the first spell, I did not have full control over it." Hikaru informed, in reply to Koty. "But by the start of the tournament battle I just participated in, I had gained control over all of the spells except the seal. That one seems to be their highest creation, and I can't crack all of the incantations on that page. They really combined their magic for that one."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 05:16:05 PM

"I assume Koty won't be able to participate in the casting?" Nisorin asks, as Celestie's curiosity gets the better of her.

"Please excuse me, I'd like to take a better look at this book, if it is alright with you." She says, looking straight into Hikaru's eyes.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 05:22:53 PM

Hikaru nodded in response, her eyes still on the book. At the request, however, she looked away. "Just be watchful, there seem to be many dark spells in it as well."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 02, 2010, 05:28:29 PM

"Yep, while I am able to use Revelation magic I shouldn't be allowed to touch my own seal. Just bad luck." Koty informed, finishing his burger and yawning. "Thank you very much for the food."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 06:02:02 PM

"You're welcome, Koty. You two should try and get some more rest, while we both take a look at the book." Nisorin says, standing and collecting the dishes with Celestie's help.

"I agree. After all, you were just tortured for quite the long time, while you Hikaru, fell into the Avenger. If it weren't for Animas, whom I admit you owe an apology to, you would have completely, and permanently, lost your mind and control." Celestie adds, starting the dishes.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 06:15:05 PM

"Thanks, but no thank you." Hikaru replied, as she stood up from the table. "If it's going to take time for the seal and thus the ritual, then I think I will be heading back to hell till it's time." She seemed to be overly eager to get back to a place she hated. But her tone held the hint, that she wasn't going to take any argument. "My opponent, Mokai, I think it was? He left something addressed to myself and my brothers, as well as some information I think they need to hear. It may answer some questions I have. And it should only take a while, given the time difference, enough time for you to study the book."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 06:18:40 PM

"As you wish. It would be nice to see Mokai again." Celestie says, drying her hands off before reaching into her pocket. "This ring will bring you back here when you're ready. It only works once, it will break when you arrive."

"I suppose we should read the note he gave us, as well." Nisorin reminds her, pulling it from his pocket.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 06:34:48 PM

"I don't think he's going to be coming back," Hikaru replied, walking a ways away from the table. "He said some things.... then left. Really, I have no idea about much of it, until I talk to the other two brats. Till then, much of it is unknown." Taking the ring, she slipped it on one of her fingers for the time being, then said her goodbyes. "Thank you for everything so far, this shouldn't take long. I don't intend to let my presence in Hell known, but to those two only." At that, she focused on the contestant area of Hell, and disappeared.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 07:13:06 PM

The Lertis couple grab the Book and letter, reclining on the slightly large couch with the book on the table. "How about we take a look at the letter first, hon?"

"Sounds good to me, Loriensar. It will take much less time than the Book, at least." She says, opening the envelope with a small, decorative knife on the table.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: K2 on May 02, 2010, 09:01:59 PM

Dear Nisorin and Celestie,
I would personally like to take the time to thank you both for all that you have done for me, and I am sorry that I can not tell you this in person. While I am sure you must be relatively confused about all of this, let me explain. While for you, the fight may have only lasted for a few moments, I have experienced hundreds of years since the fight with Hikaru began. I froze myself in a moment of time, deep inside a dimension inside my own soul, where I enlightened myself to the point that only twelve Genesis dragons have achieved more, in the past known as generals, one of which was the Genesis King.

It is up to me to repopulate the race of Genesis, as I am the last true leader of my kind. I have chosen a new leader for the people of New Xanacoria. His name.. Is Sida Iyamashi. Sida is a young man, but he will grow to be a strong leader. I have confidence in his abilities. It is with him that the will of the K Empire lives on. It is with him that Xanacoria remains. The New Xanacorian people shall once more reunite with loved ones, and he shall lead them to become once more a truly unified empire.

Rest at ease, my friends, for I have indeed learned of what has become of my loved one, and she is well alive. I have reunited with her. I now go out to form a new age for my kind in a place elsewhere. That is not why I have contacted you. In addition to giving thanks, I've contacted you with a warning.

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Mokai.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 09:28:46 PM

((As the text was supposed to be translated into Binary...))

They both stare at the series of numbers, before nodding to each other. "This is getting sent to Jade. Translating this will be no problem for her." Celestie says, using her wrist-mounted PDA to scan an image of the encoded text and sent it straight to Jade, after encrypting it, of course.

"Well, I'm glad he has been reunited with his partner. I hope they live long, and happily. In the meantime, let's get started on the Book." Nisorin replies, putting the letter on the table and helping Celestie in picking up the surprisingly light book.

Quote

Only those who make the pact, can use the spells within. But if they die, they lose the binds, and so the book shall pass on end. If you still insist on seeing, what magic lies inside. Abandon all fear, it's not needed here, and gather up all your pride. To make the pact, you must speak thy name, and split thine spirit in two. For the price of knowledge that lies within, has only been seen by few. So seal one half, within the book, and say the spell below. And if the book has accepted it, you should be ready to go. ..... However, if given willingly. The book shall recognize others, rightfully.

"Well, at least we can read it without having to seal half our spirits." Celestie remarks, smiling over at her husband. "That would be a rather complicated affair for us, wouldn't it?"

"Aye, it would. Lets skip to the seal pages. We don't have all that much time, after all." He replies, opening to the bookmark.

Several hours later, they both sighed and closed the book. "Well, it seems Hikaru's hopes for a less painful seal are rather shattered." Celestie says, yawning slightly as she curls up against Nisorin.

"Unfortunately, yes. Come on, let's get some sleep. Your match is next, after the current one is finished."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 11:03:49 PM

Reappearing in the room, Hikaru glanced over to see Nisorin and Celestie asleep. Not seeing any sign of Koty, she assumed he had went back to sleep. Taking her seat at the table, she propped one hand up on it, and leaned her head into it; deciding to just wait till they woke up. Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep, herself. The ring after having been used, shattered off her hand, and onto the table.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 11:09:14 PM

After a few more minutes of sleep in the rather uncomfortable position of two sleeping on the same couch, Nisorin wakes up and takes a look around the room. Seeing Celestie still asleep atop him, he glances over at the lightly sleeping Hikaru. With a soft smile, he closes his eyes and mouths a telepathy spell, providing a soft 'knock' and waiting for a response.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 11:16:48 PM

Shaking herself awake, at the knock. Hikaru's eyes flew open, as she glanced around the room. Getting a hold of her surroundings, she took her hand off the table. Apparently she had fallen asleep, against her will. Blinking her eyes a few times to clear her vision, she looked over at the two, to see which one of them had sent the telepathic knock. "Nothing," she whispered quietly, gesturing to the note that lie on the table. "A fruitless and wasteful endeavor." 

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 02, 2010, 11:23:56 PM

As he couldn't speak without waking Celestie, Nisorin speaks through telepathy instead. Was there a set of numbers on it? There was on ours, we have already sent it to one of our most trusted friends for help. Some sort of encryption. He 'says,' lightly running his fingers through Celestie's hair. Koty went back to the guest room to sleep, and this one is still tired from the spell we used on those, odd, golems back on Erebus. What were those things anyway, do you know?

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 02, 2010, 11:39:30 PM

Switching to telepathy, Hikaru, slid the note over to herself, glancing at the writing. Reading it over again, annoyed her to no end. Where she thought she was getting answers, it had proved useless. Complete and utterly useless. "Yes, it has numbers." She sent back, reading off the one line they had been given. "It says to find the Genesis Supreme Dragon on some island of earth, and to give the string of numbers to him.." Peering closer to the note, in the darkened kitchen, she read the string of numbers off. "293903809. So far it means nothing. I've never seen the string in my life. And the other two didn't seem to be interested in the least. So it's safe to assume they haven't either. If by chance it is a code, they don't seem interested enough to do what it said. Which.....now that I think about it, is rather odd. Kai always seemed to want to know more about our family. And if it concerned Genesis, K2323, is usually always there. They're not acting their usual selves..." Before she finished, she noticed she had rambled. Their spontaneous change in personality, and new lack of caring, frustrated her. She couldn't understand why they didn't. When they always had before.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 03, 2010, 01:02:29 AM

I'll send it along to Jade. She should be able to figure it out. Something strange is happening. Celestie noticed it, with Kai, during the Court. There is something going on that may possibly put the entirety of Reloria in danger, maybe even the other Empires as well. I don't like it. He replies, resting his chin atop Celestie's head.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 03, 2010, 01:25:17 AM

"Kai has changed. That I know," Hikaru replied, still scanning the letter. Perhaps, hoping that by some miracle it'd reveal something she missed. When it proved to still be useless, she held her hand above it, a light golden light, like a weak flame going over the paper. But it didn't burn. She was attempting to scry it, to see if it held more secrets. When nothing happened, she pushed it away, overly frustrated. It seemed it was just a regular note after all.  "I noticed it when he returned to the court, and when I just met him in Hell. There's a hint of something in his magic, that doesn't quite feel right. But that doesn't explain K2323's lack of interest. Usually if it's Genesis, furthering it, or even about it, he would have been right on it. Could whatever is affecting Kai, have gotten to him? Or perhaps from Kai stealing part of his power? None of it makes sense..."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 03, 2010, 01:58:44 AM

Her magic woke Celestie, who quickly got the conversation from Nisorin's memories, and joined into the spell through him without a word or gesture.  That is quite strange. Something has definitely invaded Kai, and if Kai did something to K2323, it would have been when Kai stole part of his powers. And even Lucifer seems strange. Auctioning off a power that is stronger than even he is does not seem like the Lucifer we have heard so much about. Would you agree, Hikaru?

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 03, 2010, 02:30:14 AM

Nodding, Hikaru replied, to the both of them. Preferring to stick to telepathy, so as not to wake Koty in the other room, with the worry. "If Lucifer was acting the same as before, I'd have been dead by now, and trapped in hell.....No.. There's a reason he's not collecting on those deals yet, and a reason for this tournament. Notice no one's died yet? He's left me alive, and apart from Koty and that Jeffrey boy, everyone else has lived in the tournament so far as well. Even when I full out attacked him, he only stopped it. He could have killed me, then and there. With Koty being immobilized in Erebus, there was no threat from him. So why didn't he...? There's a reason he's keeping us all alive... I know it."

Peering over to the both of them, she looked solemn, as she gave away the thoughts that had been on her mind since the court. And her plans as well. "He's hiding things, I don't know what... But this tournament is a setup for something, and could very well be connected with what's affecting Kai.  At first I thought it was a way to kill us all. But now with recent happenings, that doesn't make sense anymore." With a fustrated sigh she shook her head before continuing. "Whatever it is, once I know that the deals are no more, and he no longer has a hold on my life, I plan on withdrawing from his little tournament. I wanted to fight my brothers.... But at this point, it would bring no satisfaction. Not if they're not their selves.  Therefore once the second ritual is done, Lucifers reaction will comfirm by suspicions. If he's keeping us alive for a reason, he'll just let it go, or try to make a deal and keep me there. If I'm wrong.... I'll get to see his wrath and anger. But at this point... I'm rather hoping for the latter...."

Noticing she had said too much once again, Hikaru paused, thinking things over, and wondering if she should say the next part of her plans. Deciding, that they could be trusted, she continued. "In any case, If it is the former, I'll remain in hell, but use the distraction of the tournament, to spy around, and try to find out what he's planning. There has to be some clue around hell. Something that will give it away..."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 03, 2010, 04:19:04 PM

"Well then, it's time we payed Hell another visit. And my match is coming up soon. I look forward to meeting that single Kuo again." Celestie replies, her voice nearly a growl as she smiles, sending shivers down Nisorin's spine.

"You told us your plan, milady Phoenix, and now we shall tell you ours. We plan to use this tournament to speak with Animas, and with you. Though, now, it seems that is not needed. With the Sixth Orias completed, we can no longer accept her help. You, however, are quite different. You'll need her help to be able to make use of the abilities you now have."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 03, 2010, 04:35:44 PM

Hikaru couldn't contain the grimace that went across her face, at the thought of having to speak with Animas again. So instead, she tried to disregard it. "Sixth?" She asked, curiously. "How many of these rituals are there? I was only told of the first two. .....Now that I think of it. What exactly have I not heard about, yet?" Perpetually confused now, Hikaru, was starting to realize there were many things she hadn't taken in account of this Orias ritual. And faced with the fact of there being more, now she had to wonder, just what she had gotten herself and Koty, into.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 03, 2010, 04:46:26 PM

"Well there is seven in total, but you're not required to perform any of them." Celestie answers, smiling at Hikaru. "The final ritual merges the two partners completely. Body, Mind, Spirit, and if they have one, Soul. Two become one, permanently, in the most powerful and total action of companionship."

"Most don't go beyond the Third ritual. And there is a 'curse' of sorts for those who linger too long between the second and third." Nisorin adds as he stands. "Animas will know more."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 03, 2010, 05:05:56 PM

Reacting to the word, 'Curse,' Hikaru, groaned. She did not want to have to talk to Animas, with how the meeting went last time, that seemed to be a disaster. Deciding to just drop it, she changed the subject. "Right.. Well, find anything out about the book?"

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 03, 2010, 05:12:26 PM

"Ah, yes. As far as we were able to figure out, in order to change the seal, you would have to unseal Koty, then re-seal him. Which, as you can imagine, would be incredibly difficult and would probably require the help of several other Keepers, which I doubt we'd be able to get." She answers, picking the book up and handing it back to Hikaru. "That is one hell of a seal, Hikaru. Even together, it was quite difficult to piece it together. And I almost forgot, Animas wanted to apologize to you for how she acted when you first fell. She only talked to you that way because you were only responding to things like that."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 03, 2010, 05:29:17 PM

"She doubted my motives, and accused it of just selfish reason." She replied. Taking the book back, Hikaru, opened it and flipped to the page of the seal, scanning the page for the part she did know about. "There is one way to modify it as well, without the need of the other Keepers. The thing left behind from the spell, The Mark of Eternity...." Closing the book, she slightly shook her head. "Only problem is, The Anrufe have it. And with Zharael going up against them, when all that happened..... I can bet, they won't be willing to give it up. And with Kai having the Outerverse, there's nothing to offer up in trade."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 03, 2010, 06:10:35 PM

The two Lertises trade glances, and burst out in laughter. "We together lead an Empire of magic users, Miss Phoenix. We can come up with something."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 03, 2010, 06:25:56 PM

"Have you met that group?" Hikaru asked, trying to ignore the laughter that was directed at what she had said. "With something that powerful, they'll more than likely demand a soul if anything. And I'm not entirely sure, on which one of them has it."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 03, 2010, 07:15:27 PM

"We'll get the Mark, just leave it to us." They reply simultaneously, their naturally-emanated magic seeming to swirl together and weave around each other as they spoke, testament to the challenges they had gone through together. The house itself seemed to react to this, the 'clouds' in the wall floating quickly away to reveal clear, blue skies.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 03, 2010, 09:26:45 PM

"Diplomacy is not an option for either party. Nor is the Mark needed, I've lived with this seal for my entire life, or at least this incarnation of me's life. I don't need it changed now." Koty informed as he exited the door, shirtless and stretching.  The mark of Erebus clear as day on his chest, seemingly burnt there with a something akin to a soldering iron.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 04, 2010, 03:39:26 AM

Glancing up at Koty's entrance, Hikaru placed the Revelations book on the table. "Even if you say that..." She replied. "I can't live with myself, knowing that it was my spell, that's causing you pain." Glancing away, she stared at the wall, avoiding his eyes. "If the other Keepers had cast it, they would have sealed you completely..." She paused, trying to choose her words wisely, so as not to remind him of that day. "But because it was only me, it did this. A different effect than they created it for..."

Hikaru stood up, circling the table, while watching the Revelations book. "So in that sense....an already created spell, was used, and turned into a different spell.... Something not in the book.... If this is true, the answer to changing it, won't lie in the Keepers spell, but in, how the spell was originally changed. Studying that...should give answer as to how to alter the spell." Glancing back to Celestie and Nisorin, she sighed. "But I need the Mark of Eternity, to be able to study it. If it's my father that has it, a deal might be able to be made. If Zere has it...there's no telling where it is, now that Kai's destroyed him. And the rest, I haven't seen a sign of, since the crusades."

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 04, 2010, 03:11:08 PM

Celestie glances at the Mark on Koty's skin, recognizing it as having magical origins, but nothing more. "At the same time, Hikaru, from the sound of things you gave him his humanity, his ability to choose and to live a normal life. A spell with that kind of power will not come without a drawback, no matter what we try." She says, standing up and walking right into the phoenix's path. She places a warm hand on Hikaru's shoulder, looking up at the woman as Nisorin comes to stand behind her, slightly taller than Hikaru.

"She's right, Hikaru. If it's not outright pain, it will be some other drawback that will be just as bad." He says, leaning against Celestie.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Orph on May 04, 2010, 09:38:47 PM

"Indeed, I do believe the best option now would be our return to Hell, we have to continue with the tournament, or at least you do Hikaru. I'm technically disqualified due to death!" Koty exclaimed, laughter escaping his lips. "Oh will those little demons be surprised. Ol' Lucy wont, but my former henchmen will. I like the word, henchmen." Koty informed, touching the air itself and ripping a swirling vortex to Hell into existence.

"And we're off." He muttered as he walked through, keeping the vortex behind him open for the others.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Nisorin on May 04, 2010, 09:41:45 PM

After quickly running upstairs to retrieve their armor and weapons, Nisorin and Celestie 'lock up' and follow Koty through his portal, a second copy of the ring given to Hikaru forming atop the Book of Revelations.

Title: Re: House Crashing
Post by: Queen Bright on May 04, 2010, 09:47:55 PM

Sighing in defeat, but still intending to find the Mark, at a later time, Hikaru went to the table to retrieve the book of Revelations, noticing the ring as she picked it up. Grinning slightly to herself, she made it disappear with the book. Hell was the last place she wanted to go to, especially after giving her plans, of withdrawing from the tournament. And it seemed, Celestie and Nisorin had provided the way, so she wouldn't have to stay there.

Once the book was gone, she followed Koty, and the other two.