Author Topic: To Hell with the Court (Read 7640 times)

Nisorin · « **on:** February 13, 2010, 07:16:14 PM »

Willingly passing through the gateway made by Lucifer, Celestie made sure to create barriers against the heat and stink. "Just as pleasant a place as it was eleven years ago."She remarks, looking out one of the windows. Oh hey, there's where me and Nisorin popped in for the Orias. Still a little bit of a crater there too. She thinks, smirking at the small depression several miles past the holes. She then sighs and prods Nisorin telepathically, using the bond they had forged during their ascendance in the Orion. Turning around to face the thrones, she sighs yet again and shakes her head. "Seems Lucifer is quite the sloth."

K2 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2010, 08:07:45 PM »

"What the hell? Sleeping at a time like this?" remarked Chaos, who took a step forward and glared at the body. Lucifer wasn't sleeping. Chaos knew this to be a fact. Whatever this was, it wasn't sleep.. Lucifer was in some sort of trans, a coma, and how he could become such a state as one in a coma perplexed Chaos. What was going on inside his head?

Angela, who had been silent until now, began to scream at the sights of this throne room and the feeling of hell. K2323 rushed up to her and tried to comfort her.. That's when it hit him. Where was the Genesis King!? He had seemingly disappeared now. Why was it that he had not been brought to hell with them? And, for that matter, why had they been brought to hell in the first place?

"Mom, it's okay," K2 said in a soft tone, "It's all okay. We're going to be okay. This.. This place isn't that bad. We can leave whenever we want."

"I want to leave now! Let's get out of here!"

"We can't, mom, not yet. We have to find out why Lucifer brought us here."

As Gloria finally began to calm down, K2 was relieved.. But it was Akylos' words now which once more brought worry to Gloria.

"Oh, dear," Akylos said, pointing at a dead body. On the floor, there lied half of the body of Seither, cut right down the middle. And the missing half.. was ash.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2010, 09:32:44 PM »

"Okay? What do you mean okay?! It's perfectly not okay!" Hikaru shouted in automatic response to K2323's statement. Now that Seither was dead, she had calmed down, and the god fire had vanished; of course not without first the repercussions of using it. It's usage had left Hikaru drained, tired, and all the more irritable. It wasn't something she would be able to use very often, as Koty and his sons did. In fact, being able to use it at all had come as a surprise to her, as the result left her feeling like she would faint at any given moment.

To make matters worse, they had been pulled to hell. The last place in all the dimensions that Hikaru wanted to ever visit again. She didn't know the reason as to why they were there, but she wanted to leave as soon as possible. She had to agree with her mother on that urge. "If he's asleep. Don't wake him. Who cares why we were brought here, lets just leave and pretend this never happened." Hikaru muttered, as she turned around and headed for the door of the throne room.

Nisorin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2010, 09:58:35 PM »

Celestie grabs Hikaru by the shoulder, stopping her from reaching the door. "We still have much to discuss, including topics that require the Lord of Hell's input. None of us are particularly interested in being here, you're not the only one. We have work that needs to be done, and your help is needed. Also, I need to be filled in. Barely got to say hello before that rude little man popped in." She says softly, so only Hikaru can hear. Stepping in front of her, she notices that Hikaru looks like hell, pun not intended. "I don't think I can outright heal you, but I can at least help, if you will allow it."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2010, 10:16:35 PM »

Stopped by this stranger, Hikaru briskly whirled around to face Celestie. Surveying the young lady with her eyes, Hikaru examined her, trying to read into her, as if judging her worth. Finally satisfied, but with hesitation, Hikaru replied in whisper only the two of them would be able to hear. She didn't want to show any weakness within enemy territory, and the fact this girl had been able to see her exhaustion, meant she was having a harder time hiding it than she had originally thought.

"It'll heal on its own. However if he...," Hikaru quickly paused to motion at Lucifer, "..wakes up, I'll most likely be losing my only chance at leaving here. The court is over now, thanks to that boy. For whatever reason we were brought here, It cannot be so important as to risk my own life. The rest of you can handle the concluding topics. I intend to take what chance is left to escape this place."

Nisorin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2010, 03:55:07 PM »

Celestie merely smiles and shakes her head. "You made a deal with Lucifer, didn't you?" She asks, glancing over at the slumbering man. "If he wants you to stay here, and you escape, he'll just drag you right back, kicking and screaming. But, there is an alternative." She adds, looking back at Hikaru with a knowing smile. "I can feel another life growing within you. You may be able to survive the Orias."

K2 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2010, 07:46:24 PM »

"Hikaru, you j-"

K2323's yelling was interupted by the sound of Gloria's voice, now in full break-down mode. "After all this time thinking you were all dead.. Seeing the Genesis King.. and then you guys! And this palace! And then.. hell? Are we really in hell?! How is that possible!? I just want- wanted the best for the family.. We were going to grow up happy.. B-but now, my kids! They're all grown up!"

Chaos now came up to Gloria and began to comfort her. He was not planning some evil scheme to kill someone. He wasn't stealing anyone's soul. He was simply caring for his wife. And in his eyes, it could be seen. There was genuine compassion for her, and he actually cared; Around his wife, he wasn't evil -- it was like things were before he became corrupt with greed.

"It will all be okay, honey. I promise. You and I.. we can have a life together now."

This shocked even K2, who until now had been getting use to the sight of his mom. Here he was, someone who had never seen his mom. He hadn't even considered how Hikaru and Chaos would be taking this. They had at least known his mom. Hell, she was the love of Chaos's life.. If K2 felt so.. strange now, what would his dad be feeling? Love?

"I hate to interrupt this beautiful moment," Lucifer noted, now fully awake, "But it's about time we begin the Plex Tournament. Hikaru, I don't think you'll be leaving so soon.. You're now a contestant."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:47:08 PM »

Hikaru stared directly at Celestie, amazed at the fact there was another way out. Before she could ask about it further however, she had to deal with the sounds of the emotional family moment going on. Added to the after effects of the fire, this just made it feel as if she was going to be sick. She couldn't handle the emotional scene, and was actually kinda relieved when Lucifer broke it. Even if it meant, he was now awake. "I don't intend to take part in your tournament." Hikaru replied, then added to Celestie in whisper. "Fill me in on the details of this Orias, if you will...."

Nisorin · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:54:20 PM »

"Now's not a good time. I don't think he'll hold it immediately, we're all still tired from the battle with that upstart." She replies, walking forwards to face Lucifer directly. "And what if I do not wish to take part in your little contest?" She asks him, standing straight and proud before the lord of hell. "Knowing your nature, it will likely be something very difficult, with little reward. If so, I am afraid it will not be worth my time."

Orph · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2010, 11:00:26 PM »

"Took you all long enough." Abel muttered as he sat on the dead body of a demon, he wasn't truly here at the moment. He was still currently on Earth, helping ~~Legion~~ with the radiation. "I was also wondering when you'd arrive, it has been most unpleasant." Lincoln announced, standing next to his friend as he twirled his cane.

"It turns out I was correct, none of you really had a choice in participating in the tournament.. Well then Lucifer, will I be joining them?" Ararus asked, the nearby demons gawked at him. As if he was a super model and they were forty year old virgins. He was something they desired, he was the one who should rule them. Despite their loyalty to Lucifer, they revered Koty.

Suddenly Abel appeared, the real one. And as he did his clone vanished. "Alright, I'm here."

K2 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2010, 05:55:36 PM »

"You can join if you would like, Koty, but I'd really appreciate it if you all joined.. The reward is great, after all. The power that our man K2323 here seems to be after, Plex, can be domesticated.. And the winner of this tournament is the only one who can do such. Having such power would make them.. unbelievably strong," Lucifer explained, waving his tail back and forth to swat away demon-flies which had somehow gotten into the throne room. "I keep telling them to close the doors to the palace, but they insist on letting all kinds of vermin in."

At this, K2323 protested. "You can not seriously mean to try and conquer the power of Plex!"

"I perfectly do mean to do so, and you shall help me, boy. Now, I'll have Oryiama show you all to your rooms," Lucifer announced as a slave-human in beat up clothes named Oryiama arrived to lead the group to their own suites, decorated however they imagined it.

Zero · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2010, 06:44:22 PM »

Valor Korr had pondered over his situation a long while before coming to a decision. Silently he got off the stairs. He would participate in the tournament and as his request to Lucifer be allowed back into the mortal plane. Not only would he wipe out Celestie here and destroy her completely but be rid of all his enemies at once. His plans thanks to the mental transmission he received had been speeded up.

Now he decided he must be ready to fight Celestie properly. "Revoria." he commanded. A divae long sword made out of curicite to be like a katana and with a black and silver handle appeared in his hands along with a sheath. He had hidden this with Avidan. Now it was time he put said weapon to use. He slashed the air experimentally. The blade was silent when he slashed through.

"Now my enemies shall tremble in fear for I have returned." said Valor. He was more powerful than he had been in life. He when he had died had gained the Silver Negion State that only Avidan could acclaim to so far. True while using it, his relorian magic was also strengthened but it didn't matter. Celestie would die and so would Nisorin in this battle to the death.

"I think I will also need armor." He snapped his fingers and a suit of black and grey samurai armor covered his body. He put on a face mask as the final touch. He was pissed off. No longer would he hold back.

He walked off to prepare himself fully for the tournament. He thought of magic and how it could be applied scientifically to the problem that he had. Namely he had to get out of this place and back to the mortal plane. The only logical option would be to cause Veritas to revolt. "Revoltius." He commanded. Red fog enveloped every starclanner besides himself in hell. He continued walking to where the tournament would be.

Nisorin · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2010, 06:57:09 PM »

Still standing before Lucifer, Celestie shakes her head, staring right at the man. "I will not go. You have completely ignored my questions. What is this Plex, what's so great about it? Until my questions are answered adequately, I will not be joining your little game." She says, her voice once again clear and strong, echoing slightly. She seemed quite calm, considering who she was standing before.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:02:21 PM »

Despite the risk, Hikaru added in with a glare at Lucifer. She didn't want to spend a moment more in Hell, much less the length of the tournament. She didn't know what Plex was, and to her, her own life was more important than it. Life over greed, if the tournament was in hell, that meant the risk of them dying in it would mean they'd all be stuck down there. "And as I said, I don't intend to join your stupid tournament. I never agreed to such, and with that, I will be leaving."

K2 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:07:25 PM »

"Plex is a power which can even free the hold I have on Ms. Hikaru over there," Lucifer said, intending to explain it to both of the two questioning and to get the attention of Hikaru. "It is, put simply, Hell's Hell. Now, I wish not to bother explaining any further, but you will find in your rooms a small documentary film among the DVDs I have included with your TV. I recommend watching season one of Zarney The T-Rex, it's such a delightful series!"

K2 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:11:03 PM »

(I'm going to combine this with the other topic.)

Valor suddenly found himself in the throne room of Lucifer.
"Glad you could join us, Mrs. V- Oh, I'm sorry, it's MISTER, isn't it?" Lucifer said from his throne. "Well, don't be a stranger. Introduce yourself to all these people!" Lucifer insisted, waving to all those in the room.

Zero · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:16:48 PM »

Valor thought with irritation that he must do what Lucifer said. However he had no intention of fighting Celestie. One look at her indicated she was currently in a weakened condition. He would not fight her. It would not be honorable to fight her at the moment with her so weak

The very thought of fighting at a time like this against all of them together seemed foolish and foolhardy to him. He said to Lucifer in a soft voice so Celestie couldn't hear "Do you mind if I disguise my voice?" He cast a voice disguising spell on himself making his voice deeper and more masculine. He also changed his face and magical signature and body so he no longer looked like he had when he existed. "Hello Celestie."

Nisorin · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:36:16 PM »

Unfortunately for him, since he was brought to the room before changing his signature Celestie still was able to recognize it. Whipping around on her heel to face him, she growls softly as she slowly walks towards the newcomer, her hands gripping the hilts of her swords so tightly her knuckles turn white. "How dare you speak to me, Kuo! Did you think I had forgotten what you did? How you forced us to abandon our home?!" She shouts, stopping a mere ten feet before Hiren, her weakness seeming to have completely disappeared. "You, who have brought the deaths of countless people, who have ruined countless more lives, dare to speak with me as if nothing happened?" The air around her begins to shimmer as if heated, her eyes becoming bloodshot as her anger bursts through her mental defenses. Settling into an offensive position, her eyes glare into Hiren's, all else seemingly forgotten. "Your glamor and voice masking spells do not fool me, Hiren Dark."

Orph · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:51:54 PM »

"I set your planet on fire." Mused Rogue as he stared at Hiren, laughing blatantly as if it was a humorous happening.

"Lovely brother, brute force was always your favorite method." Interjected Vincent as he stood by his Father and Brother. "I might Lucifer, Plex sounds like an interesting investment.. Hikaru, will you join as well?" Asked Koty, the God staring at the Phoenix curiously.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2010, 07:57:09 PM »

Quickly shaking her head in response, Hikaru continued to glare at Lucifer. "I still refuse to take part, I don't trust you. With the reputation you have, who's to say this isn't one big trap? If this Plex is so powerful, why give it to any of us? Wouldn't it be much wiser to control it yourself? We stand here, your enemies, ones you've tried to kill or want killed, and you offer us the means to defeat you?! With all that working against your word, how in the world do you expect us to believe and play in your little tournament? We may not be at your league with the exception of Koty and his sons, but do not think of us as fools."

After finishing her disagreement, Hikaru felt the air around shift and crackle, as she could sense the power building around Celestie. Glancing to the side, she could see Celestie and the newcomer. The new boy, didn't seem all that strong in power. But if they were forced into fighting one another, Hikaru would have to keep her guard up against this other one that had been talking to her. Turning back to Lucifer, she added.
"What's more, I bet you want us to fight to the death, don't you?" Her inquiry coming before Koty's words, which silenced her.

Zero · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2010, 08:03:14 PM »

As Valor listened to the arguments of Hikaru he thought of something. Surely now that he was dead he had been absolved of his crimes against Reloria? No he argued with himself in an angry voice, he would never be absolved. It would take an eternity for him to be absolved of his crimes. His irritation level at himself grew to the point where he thought of taking his Curicite Blade known as The Retribution and destroy himself at that very moment. However he countered his own arguments and knew there would be some way for redemption. If perhaps he could get the judges to rejudge his case then he might be allowed to return to the mortal plane. He was lost in thought and perfectly vulnerable to an attack at that moment.

Nisorin · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2010, 08:25:21 PM »

(...excuse me Hawkeye? What the hell do you mean he has Shamai now as well? How did that happen?)

Zero · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2010, 08:36:55 PM »

(It didn't happen, but he will have learned to use magic similarly to how it is done Shamai style. )

K2 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2010, 08:47:08 PM »

"My, it seems you two know each other," Lucifer said, bewildered, pointing back and forth at Valor and Celestie. "How interesting! Did you two go through some sort of basic training together? In any case, please save all fighting for the tournament."
He looked up at Koty and then to Valor. "Yes, yes, Plex is very wise to invest in. It would allow one in Hell to go free, turning one's orb of recognition to a green state. And I'm afraid I can't keep those with green orbs in Hell."
At this statement, Lucifer's left eye twinged.. It was almost as if there was fear in his eye, but it quickly was replaced with the same old smirking look he usually wore, as if he were up to something. He looked at Hikaru with an understanding nod. "I understand the skepticism you may all have. But, come, Hikaru! This is your chance to be free of me! This is not a trap, I assure you."
And with that, there was truth in his eyes.

Nisorin · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2010, 08:54:06 PM »

Celestie's almost deadly glare swapped over to Lucifer for a moment. "We are nothing alike, and you shall not stand in my way. This is not your business, so butt out." She growls, looking back at the distracted fool. "Pay attention Kuo!" She screams, stomping on the floor to case a blunt pillar of rock to burst up from the ground before Hiren, on a direct path for the man's stomach. "Do not ignore me!"