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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #75 on: March 08, 2010, 07:49:42 PM »
"I believe there were survivors of that, and I'm sure I heard someone speaking about K2323 having 'Genesis' magic. Perhaps they are related?
And I believe you, being a man of magic, would easily be able to find out whether she is alive or dead. After all, love always leaves a trace." She replies, seeing an LED array light up orange on the walls. "Here, so it doesn't spill." She adds, putting a lid on Mokai's cup.

"We received some information from our kin on a planet called New Dragon Moon. They said that the locals speak of a Nyx War Memorial where Border Line used to be. Thought we'd head there first, since it's closer." Nisorin explains, capping his own drink before the ship lurches a bit.
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #76 on: March 09, 2010, 12:33:06 PM »
Doubts lingered still in Mokai's mind. He had searched long and hard for his ex-wife, but could not find any trace of her anywhere. He long now had given up on finding her.. Even if he did find her, she'd probably have released her immortality and become old.. Or worse. Who knew?

"Yes, to the Nyx War Memorial.." At this time, a ringing began to fill the ship, signalling that all contestants should immediately report at the tournament location.

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« Reply #77 on: March 09, 2010, 02:53:37 PM »
Not knowing what the ringing noise was, the two look around in confusion. Calling someone from the Bridge, Nisorin promptly asks what's going on.

"Must be Lucifer calling everyone to the tournament. I'm sure he won't mind us spending a few seconds at the memorial before we go." Celestie reasons, the LED arrays turning green as they arrive at the memorial.
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #78 on: March 09, 2010, 05:11:08 PM »
At this moment, at the doing of Mokai, it seemed to all those inside the room -- and those three only -- that the borders and walls of the ship were no longer there, giving the three a clear view of the debris field that was once Border Line.

"Many died here," Mokai recalled.

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #79 on: March 09, 2010, 09:21:45 PM »
Looking out at where the memorial is, Nisorin's face twists into a look of confusion. "Mokai, is it just me, or does it look like someone tried to pull the debris together?" He asks, pointing out to large clusters where debris had been shifted about and crushed together unnaturally due to Order Tyris'  earlier actions.
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #80 on: March 12, 2010, 04:34:31 PM »
"Oh, my.. Perhaps we should help them," suggested Mokai, nodding.

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« Reply #81 on: March 12, 2010, 07:51:22 PM »
Casting a quick scanning spell, he seems further confused. "There's no one to help. Can't even find any bodies. Like they just left." He replies, putting a hand on Mokai's shoulder. "I'll have a few probes sent out, they'll be able to do a more in-depth scan then I can from here. In any case, we've a tournament to attend to."
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #82 on: March 13, 2010, 04:17:09 PM »
"Right.. Then.. How do we get to this hell, anyway?" Mokai asked. At that moment, a great shaking began to occur all about the ship.. It was almost as if space were ripping itself apart outside the ship. White cracks inside space. Then red cracks.. Black streaks of energy and hellfire filled these cracks, and despite space being a vacuum where no sound could exist, the vibrations of sound could be felt from those in hell screaming in agony and torture.. And out of these cracks, it rose, the giant square door-way portal that was the hellgate.

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #83 on: March 14, 2010, 01:47:51 AM »
Celestie smiles and gestures towards the large door. "That's how. Seems Hell's rather fond of overly dramatic entrances. Should make the tournament interesting."

At the mention of it, Nisorin looks over at her, silent. A moment later, her eyes widen and Celestie shakes her head. "No no, you shouldn't, you know that's too dangerous!" She says quickly, grabbing Nisorin's arm.

"This is something I must do, Celestie. Too long have I run from it, feared it. It's time I faced it head on, forced it to submit, and tamed it." He counters, shaking his head and taking her hands in his own. "I cannot progress further without doing this."

Sighing and burying herself into him, Celestie looks up at her partner with almost scared eyes. "I don't want to lose you." She whispers, her hands curling into fists around his shirt.

"You won't. Come on, lets get suited up."
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #84 on: March 14, 2010, 06:19:02 PM »
"Suited up?" Mokai asked, curious, "You mean.. to go into space? Can your kind not breathe in a vacuum?" asked Mokai, as if this concept were unworldly to him, who could breathe in space for about five minutes at a time now.

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #85 on: March 15, 2010, 12:09:11 AM »
They both look at Mokai for a couple moments with confused looks on their faces. Their mouths slowly twist into smiles, before they laugh. "Armor, Mokai. For the tournament, only an idiot would go in unarmored."
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #86 on: March 15, 2010, 04:52:57 PM »
"Oh," Mokai squeaked weakly, "Of course. Armor. I'll just.. stay here."

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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #87 on: March 15, 2010, 06:46:36 PM »
They eye him oddly, as if sizing him up. "Don't you have armor to put on as well, Mokai?"
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #88 on: March 15, 2010, 07:06:59 PM »
Mokai faltered. He slowly looked his host and hostess in their eyes and tried not to wear an expression of shame, for he most defiantly was not ashamed. Just a little embarrassed. It wasn't every day that you saw a dragon, especially since the Second Genesis Phoenix War. Mokai knew that he was a soar thumb -- an odd-man-out in this dimension.

"Dragons have natural armor," Mokai finally revealed, holding out his hand. Slowly, his skin began to harden.. And it seemed, at this moment, that his skin was turning slightly.. reptilian. He was showing scales.

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« Reply #89 on: March 15, 2010, 07:09:36 PM »
"Still must hurt when something hits the scales. Pain disrupts concentration, thus disrupting spellcasting." Nisorin replies, taking Celestie's hand and walking to the door. "If you wish, we can have a smith measure you up and make a set. Should be ready by the second round." He finishes, bowing before walking out to their quarters.
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #90 on: March 15, 2010, 07:32:39 PM »
Mokai watched as Nisorin and Celestie left the room, prompting him to run after the two who were on their way to fit themselves. So many questions were going through his mind right now. How would they get from the ship to the hellgate? Why was the odd scenery that was the outside of the universe Mokai called home so familiar? Why did the smell of this Relorian tea linger in his mind?

"Your majesty" Mokai addressed Nisorin before bowing in front of the man in a bit of a quirky but somewhat noble matter, "I am honored by the generosity of you and your mistress. However; if I must reveal the true form that I hold as a dragon, the armor shall merely be of hindrance to me. With respect, sir and madam, I prefer my own style of fighting.. And I would like to express my thanks for your hosting me on your ship in the short time you have done such."
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« Reply #91 on: March 15, 2010, 07:56:42 PM »
Looking a bit uncomfortable, Nisorin runs the fingers of one hand through his hair. "Please, Nisorin is fine. And you forget that we're mages, and can enchant armor to continue to fit your dragon form. After all, polymorphing isn't exactly unheard of amongst the Shamai." He explains, shrugging as if it's relatively normal. "But, if you're sure, we will depart once Celestie and myself return."
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #92 on: March 15, 2010, 08:21:15 PM »
"Yes, thank you," Mokai finished, bowing his head.

Mokai knew much about magic and how it could be used to enchant objects, no doubt. In what he considered his prime, he had even battled one named Terrin who would later swear to protect Mokai as a guardian, an oath which Mokai allowed Terrin to keep as Mokai's own shadow was enchanted -- binded with the form of Terrin. Even now, Terrin was awake in Mokai's shadow, waiting to be awakened if need be. Enchanting armor was no big deal after enchanting a shadow.

Still, Mokai had also learned much in fights with his somewhat-kinsmen dragon. The Genesis army had made sure in Mokai's short time of service that Mokai was aware of their code of honor.. One thing he had noticed upon first joining them in war against the Phoenix was that they did not wear any other protective armor aside from their own scales. When Mokai had inquired about it to a good friend, the friend had replied by telling Mokai that a man must make his own tools in life.

While Mokai didn't always agree with this particular statement, he knew it to be true in this situation. It would not be fitting to wear the armor of a Relorian when he was to be in battle against one. It would certainly not be fitting to wear armor when he wanted to represent the dragon heritage he somewhat-held.. Especially since there was a certain leader he wanted to represent such heritage in front of. The Great K2323, and the thoughts that he was and Mokai would soon be in the same room, excited Mokai to no end of description.
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Re: Newcomers
« Reply #93 on: March 15, 2010, 08:27:51 PM »
With that, the two left, a few small, purple flower petals floating down from where they previously stood, floating playfully to the floor. A few moments later, a loud giggle echoes through the hall, stirring a slight breeze that lifts the petals back into the air. "We're supposed to be getting ready for a tournament you scoundrel!" Comes the equally playful reply, followed by the thud of a rather heavy door shutting.
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #94 on: March 15, 2010, 08:35:41 PM »
Mokai couldn't help but laugh at the sound of love not too far away, down the hall, and he knew the familiar sounds of what was going on. It hadn't been too long ago that he would have done something similar in the presence of his love.. Of course, upon thinking of it, it had been a very long time. Still, this thought filled him with sadness. And so, he chose to keep his mind occupied on other things.. Such as a few oddly misplaced flower peddles which he just now took notice to.

In fact, the finding of these peddles seemed to be a bit odder than he knew. Many odd things had happened in his life, and there was no denying that. This was a man who had worked in a lab with a foreign kind of energy, experienced time travel, fought with dragons before eventually becoming one, become a leader of a kingdom which was as big as a city-state, fallen and love, and then found himself cold and alone in his own time in an abandoned base belonging to a group called the guardians. If Mokai's life up until now hadn't been odd, he didn't know what odd was in the least bit. For reasons like that, a few flower peddles really had no effect on Mokai.

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« Reply #95 on: March 15, 2010, 08:52:53 PM »
A few minutes later, the petals each popped, spreading a bit of purple dust that promptly dissipated into nothingness. Roughly half an hour after that, the two return wearing cloaks of a very light chainmail wrapped around their bodies, hiding the actual armor, save their gauntlets. Both are blue form-fitting, plate gauntlets with clawed fingertips. Nisorin's had twin crescents, the points touching, inscribed on the backs of his hands, inlaid with a powdered amethyst, while Celestie's were engraved with a tribal, topaz sun. "Well then, shall we be off?"
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #96 on: March 15, 2010, 08:56:40 PM »
Mokai looked up at his guests and stood from the place he had taken against the wall of the ship corridor. He once more redirected his attention to the hellgate, visible now only through monitors along the corridor. The view of the hellgate, though, was remarkable even through an apparently digital screen. It's architecture, no doubt, had been designed by some of the greatest minds the dead had to offer. It was truly a bit remarkable.

"So.. To hell we go?" Mokai spoke up.

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« Reply #97 on: March 15, 2010, 09:01:11 PM »
They smirk and nod, weaving a circle of energy into the floor, which promptly opened up into a portal, whose destination was a small platform-like barrier before the gate, surrounded by a spherical barrier of atmosphere from the interior of the ship.

"Aye, back to Hell we go!" They announce in unison, the surveillance systems logging their exit as the two jump into the portal in the floor.
Seeing the world through a child's eyes is truly a unique experience. It helps you to retrieve that sense of awe, magic and wonder that you lost as you lost your innocence. Tell me, when was the last time that you thought of those childhood dreams? You know, the ones that you used to spend all your time wondering and fantasizing about? Have you forgotten them so easily? Have you forgotten what it felt like to see something for the first time, to see the magic in the mundane? Everyone says you should take the time to 'Stop and smell the roses'. But you should also take the time to look for the fairies, embrace the wind and enjoy the rain. Just once today, stop for a moment and look into that little piece of nature you pass everyday. Perhaps you may see something you did not notice before.

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« Reply #98 on: March 15, 2010, 09:06:09 PM »
Mokai glanced down at the portal, before looking up once more at the empty corridor. He took a good, long look by instinct because he couldn't help but shake the feeling that it might be his last glance at the living world. Still, death was a risk willing to take if he could find the man he was looking for. There wasn't a doubt in his mind that K2323 would be able to reunite his people. He was doing the right thing.

And so, with a deep breath and one last look at the living, he held his breath and jumped inside the portal, not sure what lay ahead.