Author Topic: Just Another Face in the Crowd (Read 6758 times)

Queen Bright · « **on:** February 06, 2012, 11:03:27 PM »

So this was the new border line?

It was here that Hikaru decided to manifest herself next. Having chosen to remain in the shadows and not yet announce her return, Hikaru had sensed this planet to hold the weakest of magic signatures. It was perfect for one who wanted to lie low and stay concealed. People coming and going with no battles to run into. Now, if only she could manage to find the right people and the right line of gossip to inform her of the current events in existence.

Cloaked in black with the the hood up, Hikaru wandered the busy streets aimlessly, keeping an ear out for any news that proved to be interesting. It had been years since the Sage had last been seen. And until the right moment, it would continue to be that way.

Zero · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2012, 11:09:06 PM »

Over to a business man would walk Celso after his earlier explorations and tests of the mechs were all but completed and off of his to do list. While he did this, he would have a dozen things to do at once and looked like he would be a good source of information on what had been going on. "Let's see here. I'll take 500 pulse rifles, 300 million of the old Narrikian war droids......what else? Ah yes. I remember now, one copy of all the old schematics." The business man gave him a figure, Celso would write a check and pay it and the supplies would be delivered to his base by a cargo ship while he filled out the forms needed and what not to obtain them. "Too bad the Anrufe took Setus Prime. Or I could be in my own palace presently instead of that crude one I was forced to build. At least the K Empire has some smarts and are preparing for war against the Anrufe." The business man sympathized with Celso. "Well those contracts I put out on them should soon see to that little problem."

"This matter will soon come to a conclusion....." Celso pulled out his communicator after he got a message. "Alright. I'll remember that to CI Novaneu." So he began to write up another order for what was needed.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:14:23 AM »

A girl with blue hair walked down the sampe street as the Phoenix, talking happily with a bight redhead. But what would catch the eye of most wasn't the contrast in hair colors, wasn't the plant growing out of the blue-haired girl's purse...
No, it was the small, draconic skeleton clinging to her back, gazing around. Its eyes lingered on the Phoenix, even the Undead unnerved by her presence, but it quickly moved on, scanning for other threats along its mistress' path.

Capxeno · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:33:02 AM »

A Albino Haired Scientist walked along the street, his eyes were a strange mix of gold an emerald. He seemed to be shopping for rare books. something about the way he looked over any kind of book was down right unsettling, he drank in a book on disease with the same zest and zeal as a children's picture book. His eyes settled on the black cloaked figure, something just felt familiar, but with no evidence that the figure was, the Albino Haired Scientist just shook the thought away.

Off to buy more rare books.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:04:27 AM »

A necromancer, a scientist, and what looked like a paranoid leader trying to buy everything in town; So far Hikaru had found nothing of interest and no one she recognized. The leader seemed weak. The girl, while she had potential, seemed too nice. And the scientist looked like someone the Archive would have sent out back when they were around. Was this what the universe had become since the Sage Three had ruled? A bunch of paranoid empires hanging onto to technology as if it were their savior? Pitiful.

"I'm looking for a weapon." Hikaru stopped at the stand Celso was talking to a business man about buying weapons at, "A katana to be exact. It's of a strange material not seen by most, and one of a kind in this dimension. Seen anything like it?" She was sure to keep her voice low without the aid of magic. She didn't need her signature getting out, but at the same time, her voice if heard by the right people would give her away.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:13:59 AM »

To add to the weird assortment of people on the street, a man wearing a simple black business suit. He walked around aimlessly, looking towards the horizon rather than where he was going. Not very many people would recognize this man, since he had been gone for almost 9 years, but Hikaru may. She once knew this man. He wore a trademark golden eagle and a red square pin with a white stripe going through it.

He walked past Celso and Hikaru, accidentally bumping Celso. He didnt seem to notice or care, and kept walking, stilling looking into the horizon ahead.

Capxeno · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:15:52 AM »

The Albino haired Scientist barely heard the figure, he augment his hearing with magic, its was useful for finding good deals in a market with too much going on to catch everything. He had an inkling as to what blade that cloaked figure wanted. He had retrieved such a weapon, with the help of a lover. He had studied it extensively, and knew he could not duplicate it. However, depending on what kind of knowledge this figure had to trade... he might part with it. Hell, he had enough notes on it for a few lifetimes of research.

He tapped the figure's shoulder, allowing his right wing to form. Wrapping the single wing of onyx and emerald feathers around himself like a cloak he whispered, "I may have such a... curiosity."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:43:31 AM »

Hikaru's eyes flashed with a glint of scarlet flames as she turned around to face the scientist, stopping abruptly as her own golden eyes met his. Golden stained irises? Was this another attempt to clone a phoenix or a newer race that had popped up since she'd been gone? Hikaru's eyes settled on the wing before she glanced back up, removing any surprise that her expression may have held.

"And where would you have obtained such a thing?" Hikaru had to be sure this stranger was telling the truth. The last she'd seen the katana was back in Japae when she or her counterpart had been infected with the Virus. For this stranger to have it, it meant they either randomly found it before Japae had disappeared or were a part of Japae's disappearance to begin with

Capxeno · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:52:26 AM »

The scientist smiled lightly. It was the kind of damning smile that someone who knows a bit more than anyone should smile. He could see the question of his heritage in her eyes. Not that he cared too much. He was unsure of just where he came from, he knew what he was, and a good deal about what that meant, but not from direct experience. It didn't matter to him at this moment.

He snapped his fingers as a copy of his conclusion on the composition of the blade, a number of theories of origin, and its qualities. It was all extremely accurate, the only thing slightly off was most of his theories were way off the mark. However, he got close with a couple, just not the right one. Nothing about how he came to find it or where he put it was in the document. He seemed something a scholar would publish only for other scholars.

"This might confirm what it is for you. How I cam across this object is my concern. The real concern here, is why do you want it, and what is that worth to you?" the Albino haired scientist said with a silver tongue, his wing a perfect cloak around his body.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:59:15 AM »

After giving a mere glance at the papers, Hikaru tossed it back to him. That was the one alright. But how did this person obtain it? With one more glance around their surroundings, Hikaru lowered her voice further, "It merely belonged to a friend of mine is all. She lost it and I'm trying to get it back. It really is a one of a kind. So I'd appreciate it if you'd keep your voice down." Her eyes held a narrowed glare as Hikaru gave the suggestion that was in fact a hidden threat.

"What I trade depends on what you're willing to part with it for."

Capxeno · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:18:52 AM »

One word came to the Albino haired scientist with a countless number of meanings as to what he would part with the weapon for. Knowledge. However for now he would keep the perverbial negociators hat on. The scientist cared little about who lost it. He learned all he needed in his studies of it. The makers of the weapon did interest him, however most of his theories concludied that the makers were long gone.

He wispered with magic, "Take my hand, you chose... a more private location."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:27:46 AM »

"Any location I knew could be gone by now." Hikaru muttered under her breath. "The one location that would have been perfect has probably been taken over and I am not...." She paused for a moment, "shall I say up to date on the local affairs of the universe. Perhaps we could find a a place here?" Hikaru was sure to study the eyes of this man, or at least she thought the person was male, as she chose her words carefully. Was he Archive? Some group that remained still around? He did kind of resemble that Abel fellow, just less, mad. Or could he even be Anrufe? There was no way of telling at this point.

"And I don't believe I caught your name?"

Capxeno · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:51:21 AM »

The scientist smiled a little bit wider, this figure intriged him. If only he could get a little more out of her. However, for now he was content in negociateing a place to negociate. Unfurling his wing, he started walking toward a local inn. It was a little known smugglers haven. The scientist had no intention of reaveling who he was, however, should she follow him into the inn, he might being willing to trade with her.

He approched the innkeeper, not even sure if the figure had followed him. "Two bed. Suite room." Paying for the room, he disappeared into it.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:46:38 AM »

Hikaru sighed. Things just never wanted to be easy. Rather than follow him, she turned around and went back to wandering the crowd.

Meanwhile... at the same time Hikaru manifested in front of the inn right behind the scientist as he asked for the room and followed him into it.

Two Hikaru's at the same time. A hologram? Or was it something more...?

Capxeno · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:57:23 AM »

The scientist yawned, as he closed the blinds of the room and layed up the room with more wards and barriers than most mage's libraries. He considered how he should introduced himself. " My name is not needed any more than yours. The real question is. Do you have anu knowledge worth trading for the object."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:01:05 AM »

Raising one eyebrow, the Hikaru within the room looked skeptic, "What... kind of knowledge?" She then gave a short laugh, "I probably know more about magic than even the most learned and accomplished magister could comprehend. But I'm sure you're not after that. In this day and age, no one ever is... So do enlighten me."

Capxeno · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:21:21 AM »

Magic... interesting thought the scientist. He was rather adapt at magic. Hell how she described her knowledge of magic could apply to the Scientist. However, for him it wasn't the kind of knowledge that mattered. The scientist smiled.

"Its not the type of knowledge that matters. Its the qualities of it. As far as magic goes, I am no hatchling." As his hand burn with a fire that hid everything of it. Literally everything. Except the magic signature. "Offer something. Who knows, you might know something worth the object to me"

Queen Bright · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:33:05 AM »

When the fire had started, Hikaru sensed it right away. It looked like one of her assumptions had been correct, "You're a phoenix." Hikaru glanced to where his hand had once been and then back to him. "I would recognize the fire manipulation ability anywhere." After a moment of silence, Hikaru continued, "I won't ask how. Because then you'll want more knowledge I assume. So for now we'll keep it short. I'll just have to find out how the Phoenix Race could have survived at a later date. For now..."

Hikaru held up her right hand with her palm outstretched, in it had materialized a black beaded necklace that looked like some sort of black glass. At the end of the necklace was a cut cross, inverted, "How about we save knowledge for future deals? I have a feeling we'll meet again after all." She threw up the necklace and caught it, then offered it to him, "So I'll trade this."

Capxeno · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:53:11 AM »

The scientist's eyes narrowed. From everything his senses told him. This object was made from something he had never seen. Which is saying a lot, so to the Scientist it was worth a lot. Additionally it felt as if alive to him.

The scientist brought blade from resting place in a flash. Its was the real one, no tricks what so ever. He smiled lightly, "You have a deal. However, please tell me what know about both objects. To finish one research project, and to start another." The scientist yawned. "Also, yes I Pureblood Phoenix, however, besides certain comforts it affords, I know less than I'd like about my own race."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:15:43 AM »

At first Hikaru didn't answer as she mulled over the question, "The katana is merely something that was created by a race I wiped out.. It is one of a kind and can physically cut through anything, become a medium to any magic, as well as remain as light as a feather. Or at least, that's what my friend has told me. As for the cross...."

Hikaru tossed it up and caught it once again, "It is the last part of what was once known as Erebus, the direct opposite to Heaven and the true Hell. It was wiped out by the Embodiment of Destruction and that is all that remains of it. I..." Hikaru trailed off, "no longer need such a thing. It was given to me by a former lover who is no longer around. I believe, but have not, or even had reason to test this theory, that it may hold the same properties and perhaps even a downsized version of the powers of Erebus. Do we have a trade?"

Capxeno · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:23:43 AM »

The scientist smiled knowingly, "That we do."

He held out the kantana with one hand and held out his out other hand waiting for the necklace. What she had told him was very interesting to him. This would ensure interesting experimentation for a long time to come. He waited for her to make the swap.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:28:45 AM »

"I shall thank you then." At that Hikaru tossed the necklace at the man while at the same time as snatching the katana away. "However I'm not done with what I want to know. Now that negotiations are over, you seem to have information that's cause a few questions..." Flicking her hand, Hikaru made the katana disappear, then crossed her arms.

"For one,.. How are you a Phoenix? The race died out after I-," she immediately stopped herself before saying more, "after Era village was destroyed. What remained befoer Era Village was destroyed in the Phoenix and Genesis Dragon war. "

Capxeno · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:39:30 AM »

Hearing about the the war triggered something deep within Sliph, information leaked into his mind with a rapid migraine. He hid the pain best he could. It was fragmented and he learned under a second things he had searched eons for the answers to. His parents.. he knew they were Nobles, that fought in the first war, and... the died at the start of the second. He was born before this Era village existed, he now knew that much. He needed space to absorb what he just learned.

"I was born long before Era village came to be. Goodbye Hikaru. It was interesting meeting you." Said the emerald and onyx Phoenix before disappeared with the necklace... he need to think. His entire mind was ache from what he learned.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:48:56 AM »

"So I see..." Hikaru was not at all surprised he had guessed her identity. Not with where she had slipped up. Once again her pride of her heritage had gotten the best of her. But that didn't matter. Another Phoenix? One before the village she had grown up in? Normally at this point Hikaru would insist on following the man and finding out more. But that could be left till later. She didn't need him turning on her and revealing she was back so soon. Besides, she got what her negotiations had been for, the katana was back in her hands. The rightful place it should be.

With that, the Hikaru in the room disappeared while the Hikaru that was still wandering the streets continued to listen for gossip and information.

Zero · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2012, 09:40:15 AM »

Bumped, Celso would be able to retain balance but he dropped the PDA and it broke....darn thing. This was the seventh one he had gone through today, and later he would pay a visit to the makers of them and have one made that was more durable. Picking it up, he sent a pulse of m. into it to fix the screen and the glass on it which was really the only damaged portion of the thing. Sometimes AM fields could be very annoying...this Celso knew as a fact. But well, he looked at the guy who had bumped him and tried to put a name or a face to that business suit but could come up with nothing yet. Earlier he had heard from Hikaru even though he did not know it was her about some sort of one of a kind blade made out of a strange material....that was intriguing. But for now he would continue his work and so he emailed another supplier who happened to be on New Westhot an order for a couple of suits of armor so that he would have that. If the Anrufe wanted to bring war to him, then well he would oblige their request and return the volley.

"Stupid Anrufe. First Setus Prime and then what?"