Author Topic: Be careful what you wish for... (Read 4835 times)

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #25 on:** June 20, 2012, 05:51:37 PM »

Shadows collected nearby, pooling into a single mass of Darkness. This Darkness rose from the ground, forming into two black arms and a main body, with the arms shifting into sleeves from which two skeletal hands laid within. Also rising from the Darkness was a scythe, which was grasped by these hands. The 'head' of the black mass opened up, becoming a hood. Through this hood, all that could be seen were two orange lights in the shape of eyes. The form looked around at the place he was called to. "Ah, Lucifer. It is always a pleasure to be invited to your realm." It rasped, bowing in respect to the Lord of Hell. Its voice sounded as though there was no voicebox in the being, a hollow sound of wind moving through bone yet distinct enough to hear exactly what it said. "If I might ask of ye, who art your friends here? I do not seem to recall these two in any of our previous meetings."

K2 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2012, 06:39:13 PM »

"Perhaps you have not met Antonio," Radical said, motioning towards his general, "Sakael's... replacement. And these two," he said, motioning towards the Hikarus, "Are mortal souls... Grand daughter of Anarchy. We have a bit of a... Problem, and we need your help."

He motioned towards Subgrounded!Hikaru. "This one is property of Hell, she is bound to it by death itself, and as such she is dead. However; as you can see, she still has her body... Furthermore, a small test needs to be ran on her spirit. If you would be so kind as to extract it for me... And then... Destroy it."

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #27 on:** June 20, 2012, 07:00:03 PM »

"While I am able to extract her spirit from the mortal body it hides within...Are you certain the you wish it destroyed?" The Reaper asked uncertainly. Still, he did move towards her, and raise his scythe, along which darkness flowed to and then along the blade. He place the blade by SubGrounded!Hikaru's neck, so that the blade itself was at her spine(assuming of course that she didn't move away or anything). And then, he simply...Pulled. The blade would move effortlessly through her body but leave no wounds; instead, it would simply cut whatever tie her dead spirit ha fabricated to its body, causing the body to fall down lifeless while her spirit would remain standing where her body had been. "It has been long...So long since I have fought another ethereal being in order to destroy them...I have hoped I would not need to again." He said wearily. "I am sorry that I must end one so young. But if this is to be your fate, I shall carry this act out."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #28 on:** June 20, 2012, 11:00:37 PM »

"LUCIFER! That is not part of the deal!" Ingrounded!Hikaru shouted as Subgrounded!Hikaru moved out of the way at the last second and brought up the katana to block the scythe, blade hitting blade.

"We honestly have no more information than what we have told you..." Subgrounded!Hikaru growled, all of her strength put into holding the scythe back. "If you are chosen and by that we mean, Subgrounded, another such state, then you will live and become Ingrounded. What my counterpart is. If you are not, then you will just die. That is all Asura told us. Ask Time if you want more."

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #29 on:** June 20, 2012, 11:22:49 PM »

Antonio drew his sword at the sight of hers. "Well, we need to test out this theory. You suggested it, and you never said we couldnt test it out." he pauses. "Oh, but you were probably hoping we would try it on ourselves. Silly woman." he walked to the Reaper using his sword as a cane.

"Reaper, try not to miss this time." he told him.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #30 on:** June 20, 2012, 11:59:24 PM »

The blade passed through the Reaper's scythe, just as it would have passed through her flesh if he had managed to succeed in his attempt. Even in this realm, the Reaper was not a physical thing, in fact only visible to the two Hikarus because his purpose in the realm pertained to them. He didn't even hold a combative stance, only holding his scythe with one skeletal hand until he was ready to strike.
"Successor to the general of Hell's armies, I regret to inform thou that mine aim is not what it once was." He said to Antonio, almost sarcastically, before turning towards the Subgrounded!Hikaru and saying,"I do apologize, however I am afraid that shall not work as long as ye cling to such a mortal form." His "eyes" seemed to fill with sadness as he faced the two, visibly apparent even though all that could be seen of them was the orange glow from beneath his cowl. "If thou art going to fight for thine right to continue to be...Then at least do me one favor. Do not lose."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #31 on:** June 21, 2012, 12:38:12 AM »

"Is that so...?" Subgrounded!Hikaru pulled the katana back and stepped away from the Reaper and Antonio. Giving it a quick flick, Subgrounded!Hikaru closed her eyes and focused on the katana as a brilliant blue-white flame flared into life, ablaze around the blade its self. Spirit Fire. She re-opened her eyes and glared at the Reaper, "Now it should... Go ahead, make your move..."

Ingrounded!Hikaru protested, "And what will testing it gain you? If we are chosen and you are not, then that will prove nothing. And if you are chosen and we are not, that as well will prove nothing. However you go about 'testing it,' as you so put it or whoever you test it on, the results will forever be different. Killing my counterpart gains you nothing!"

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #32 on:** June 21, 2012, 01:06:28 AM »

"Flame born of Spirit...That is a rare gift indeed. A dangerous one also, to both foe and self. But...I should think you know this already. I do wonder, actually...Shall such work upon me?" The Reaper said, suddenly behind her, gazing at the flame. The blade of his scythe wound around her shoulder, and from this position he pulled it down through her body in order to sever her spirit from it.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #33 on:** June 21, 2012, 01:22:59 AM »

"That would not be wise Ms. Tyris... " Antonio call to SG Hikaru from Lucifer's side. "You're taking the term 'Having a death wish' to a whole new level."

K2 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 21, 2012, 12:56:55 PM »

"You look worried," Radical said, glancing at Ingrounded!Hikaru, "If she is truly chosen, as you say, then you have nothing to worry about."

King Jeebus · « **Reply #35 on:** June 21, 2012, 02:54:19 PM »

"Probably" The voice of none other than the idiotic Templar hero known as Jay Stryder rung through as he appeared, the Hikaru being attacked by the Reaper now over his shoulder "I figure anythin' can be killed. Or at least have its ass handed to it." He was smirking, in his other hand he held a single book- reading it intently. He wasn't even looking up as he put Hikaru down on her feet "Told ya, protector."

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #36 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:26:51 PM »

"And what do we have here? One of Time's lackies?" He laughed. "Templar, you have no business here in the land of the Dead unless you intend on staying." He narrowed his eyes.

"Agent of Time, go back to your own domain, and leave here at once." He ordered.

Queen Bright · « **Reply #37 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:37:07 PM »

Subgrounded!Hikaru growled, "If you are expecting me to thank you, it is not happening!" She gave the katana a flick, the Spirit Fire disappearing. "I had everything perfectly under control and could have protected myself!"

"Of course I am worried," Ingrounded!Hikaru stated back to Radical. "You are dabbling in things you do not understand! Things even I do not completely understand! This state you want so bad? It has its prices! I cannot battle, conquer or even do magic beyond limits at this time. Doing so would attract something more powerful than any of us here could handle. Existence itself!"

K2 · « **Reply #38 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:42:16 PM »

"You can not fight others," Radical corrected her, "You can fight those who are in your form. Other... What is the word, exactly? And tell me, have you ever met any others who bear your form? Others who are like you?"

Queen Bright · « **Reply #39 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:47:33 PM »

"Fighting others of the same state would also bring the same effect." Ingrounded!Hikaru narrowed her eyes, "I owe you no further explanation."

King Jeebus · « **Reply #40 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:52:29 PM »

"Make me, loser" Jay's smirk remained true across his face, still not looking up from the book "The thanks are implied." He responded to Hikaru as his other hand came to his blade, still looking at the book "Though from what I was reading, you were about to have your spirit ripped out." He then sighed "Sorry for not comin' sooner though."

K2 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 21, 2012, 05:53:47 PM »

Radical's eyes widened at this realization, as he dropped to his knees. The mountain wind began to grow colder as his eyes set on the ground, his mind seemingly entering some form of shock. As he entered this clouded mental state, black clouds began to rise overhead, and the wind grew harsher and harsher... Something bad was about to happen.

"You're lying," he whispered quietly, "You're... Lying.... YOU'RE LYING!"

And that's when the three-headed, giant dog appeared in the sky.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #42 on:** June 21, 2012, 06:53:48 PM »

"Do you honestly want me to? Death and Destruction are far far greater than time." His tone grew more serious. With one hand, he rose up a fist above his head as the deafening sound of Demons could be heard coming from behind Lucifer's creature.

"You are risking a war here, Templar."

King Jeebus · « **Reply #43 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:00:09 PM »

"Death and Destruction... Greater than time?" Jay gave an honest laugh "They're products of time." For a single moment, everything stopped- Aside from Jay and Antonio as the Templar stared deadpan into Antonio's eyes "You don't want to make an enemy of me, violin maker. I killed your predecessor- I'll do worse to you." Everything returned to progressing as Jays eyes quickly darted back to the book, he was reading intently "Or, you could let me take the pretty little girls out of Hell. No one needs to get hurt."

Queen Bright · « **Reply #44 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:57:12 PM »

Subgrounded!Hikaru said nothing and rejoined her counterpart Ingrounded!Hikaru in standing as far away from Radical, Antonio, and the Reaper as possible. "Now what is he planning?" Ingrounded!Hikaru muttered watching only Radical and ignoring both the appearance of the creature and demons.

@Pokemon Master Red · « **Reply #45 on:** June 21, 2012, 11:14:20 PM »

The Reaper himself was not actually affected by the man's time prowess, not even existing on the same plane as the mortal(and therefor adhering to a completely different flow of time than them, one not touchable by mortals). Still, however, the appearance of this person surprised him. Even if he couldn't see the Reaper or sense him(for the Reaper was not here for him, and would thus be nigh-undetectable by the Templar's senses), he still knew the Reaper was there.
And he was standing against the Reaper, not for his own gain, but for another. And then? Why, then he began showing up the general of Hell's legions, and the devil himself! Whoever this man was, he'd earned the respect of this escort of lost souls and spirits. And as the Reaper had learned in his long life...Respect was a valuable commodity indeed. He did not stand against the newly formed party, two twins of flame and a man of time, nor against the the two who commanded Hell itself. For now, he was unsure of what to do. For now...He would wait and see.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #46 on:** June 21, 2012, 11:25:14 PM »

Antonio points to SubGrounded!Hikaru. "That woman is property of South, and by association, Lucifer and myself. We do not go into the records of time and take your books, nor do we steal your people. You have no right to do so to us, Agent of time." he said as legions of his men landed. "You forget who the 2 main leaders of the embodiments are... Creation, and Destruction. Space and Time only piggy back onto them, sorry to be the crusher of your enormous ego." he says mockingly.

"So, leave. Otherwise, you may just have to pay your inevitable debt a little earlier than planned." he threatened.

King Jeebus · « **Reply #47 on:** June 22, 2012, 08:13:41 AM »

The book snapped shut in the Templars hand as he dropped it, it fading from existence. The only way he knew that the Reaper was even there was that he was reading the area's book- He knew all the goings on that had happened recently and, of course, that the Reaper had stood down.
"Listen up, I act sorta... Independently of how the Lady wants." Jay began to step forward, calmly "Infact, I expect soon enough i'll be fightin' Miss Tyris over here- Once I get her outta here that is."
He cracked his knuckles "I fight injustice. I remember a time, way back when, that the point a' Hell was to punish those who were dead for their misdeeds. Not pick on livin' folks in their moments of weakness." He took off his hat and it vanished in his hand "Last I checked, the alive ain't your domain to rape you sick fuck."
He drew his blade and pointed it directly at Antonio "This is yer last chance. I'll repeat it once more buddy, you do not wanna make an enemy outta me. You'll regret it."

K2 · « **Reply #48 on:** June 22, 2012, 04:09:59 PM »

By now, Radical was screaming, pure agony in his voice, as if he were in some kind of bizarre pain, as if the mountains themselves were doing this to him. Cerebus, the three-headed dog in the sky, massive in size, gave a huge roar that would surely shake the mountain.

Antonio, the reaper, and perhaps Jay -- if he summoned Cerebus' book from the Records, would know this dog as the former guardian of the Hellgate... The Hellgate had once been nothing but a byproduct of Destruction, created by Koty himself and placed in Erebus after the Harbinger. It had been a way to travel from Erebus to the dimensional plane.

After Radical and his followers left Destruction to Erebus and settled Hell, they brought with them the Hellgate. But over time, it faded, the destruction weakened by Koty's seal. It became less secure, less reliable, and a suitable guard had been needed to prevent escapees... That defense system had been Cerebus.

Now, of course, the Hellgate wasn't Destruction -- a new one had been built centuries ago. Cerebus now was a sort of... Backup defense system. So, why was he here?

Queen Bright · « **Reply #49 on:** June 23, 2012, 06:41:25 AM »

(I think you mean Cerberus?)

With Radical and Antonio kept busy, Ingrounded!Hikaru motioned to Subgrounded!Hikaru and the two of them used the commotion of the dog and demons appearing to slip away, unnoticed.