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 Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:15 am
The solid black doors to the office of the Dark God swing open as a cold wind rolls in. Shadows seem to escape out from within the confines as they creep across the tiles and stone slabs sprawling out like a spider's web. He exits from within his office his black cloak billowing around himself as the hood of it is down exposing his long black hair to the elements as it flows freely shimmering in the low light from the black flamed candles burning upon the walls in their purple-ish black colors.
He traverses from within the walls of the Dark Castle exiting out to the bleak and grim sight of the Dark Lands before him a chilling reminder of the plague that the Darkness can bring and the detrimental effects it can have on its surrounding environment. He closes his crimson eyes hidden so well behind those black curtains of hair as he sighs softly, his breath catching on the wind as it becomes a fine mist hinting at the frigidness of the air. It was a cold December morning and although the skies were black with storm clouds, not a single drop of rain, sleet nor snow would ever befall the lands. It was part of the dark element that overtook them. The light was shunned away and Darkness roamed free making it the perfect grounds for exploring his power.
His cloak flutters up in the sudden gust of wind as it wraps itself around him more as he seems to just disappear in a fine mist being carried up and off into the thick fog that lingers in the distant shadowed forest. It was with this that he'd make his way to the Gates of the Academy through which all arrivals passed upon stepping off of the arriving train resting in the depot in the backdrop. He crosses his arms over his chest, both shrouded within his cloak as he awaits the new arrivals on their first day. Some would be coming to this Academy for the first time whilst others would be returning for another adventure. He wonders to himself in silence just how many would traverse through these gates and just how many familiar faces he'd spy as he awaits for his other colleagues to join him as well.
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:04 pm
Nick gets off the ferry and smells the cold fresh air. He speaks softly "It's a tad chilly here. He wanders up the pathway deciding how he should introduce himself. He gets bored with the silent walk and pulls his guitar down and starts to play the Queens Funeral March. He sees a rather dark figure at the entrance of the school he speaks without really thinking "Hey, don't tell me that a dark lord took over the school and I must now return home. Unless I want to become one of his evil minions. Oh alright, I will be your beautiful manservant, oh dark lord"
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Bashful Conversationalist
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:59 pm
A young looking girl stands in the middle of the frozen path that leads into the land of ice and snow, she seemed to be lost in her own thoughts as her violet eyes seemed to be in a daze.
Her silverish hair blew gently in the chilled wind. From a distance she would be hard to see since her skin was so pale and she always dresses in pure white.
It had been so long since she had returned to these schools and once again she was back, if she deserved to be back was another thing she had to figure out herself. She looks down and gives off a soft sigh, it was time for her to become who she is suppose to be and get ready for the students that would soon be returning, and for the new students who would be here for the first time.
She suddenly realizes that she is running late and looks towards the direction of where the academy gates are at. She closes her eyes, her entire body dispersing into snowflakes that got blown away in the wind making its way towards the gates.
Soon she arrived at the gates, her body materializes as she walks over towards Thanatos who is waiting for everyone to arrive, she smiles towards him gently as she sees him, but notices that maybe she was a bit late after all seeing that a student had already arrived. She giggles slightly from hearing what this person said and looks towards him with a gentle look. She will let Thanatos introduce himself.
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:00 pm
In his meditation he can start to hear the sweet sounds of music filling the air as it brings him from his thoughts keeping him in his serenity as his eyes dart upwards from the ground to the horizon. Seeing a lone figure starting to approach from the depot he raises his head slightly his black locks flowing in the cool breeze. His eyes narrow slightly as they focus upon the nearing wanderer as he makes him out to be a younger male and from the looks of things he wasn't prepared at all for the cold winter that had gripped the Academy. He listens to the young man's try at a passing joke as he only raises an eyebrow to his odd sense of humor.
"You must have just arrived. Welcome to the Elemental Academy. I am Lord Thanatos the acting God of Darkness and one of the Moderators over this Academy. From the 'sound' of things I'll go ahead and say that you're of the sound element. Quite a rare breed. I look forward to seeing what all you will accomplish. You may ask any questions you seek answers to but as far as a guided tour, I will leave that in the hands of Alestial right now." He looks over to where she is as he had sensed her arrival on the passing breeze.
"I trust that you'll be up to the task of showing our new arrivals around the Academy. Although there will be an orientation later for the new arrivals so that they may become more acquainted with the Academy and how things are run." He turns his attention back towards Phader looking over the young man once more. "I do trust that you'll find your stay here relaxing and enjoyable."
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:03 am
Nick smiles at the two of them "So there are 'Gods' here, how interesting. Well then nice to meet you oh Dark Lord Thanatos" He takes a few steps closer to the girl whom just arrived he taking a breathe he says "Well then I suppose you will be leading me around. I suppose we should wait abit for others." He quietly started humming to himself and smiled.
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:46 am
Following shortly behind the musically gifted gentleman, another figure could be seen exiting onto the platform. He was attired in mild winter garb, and he gazed around at his surroundings, until his eyes met with a mysteriously dark figure. His vision next turned to the young lady who had, quite spectacularly, arrived. He listened in on the words they exchanged.
Weary of his long travels, he raised a pack of cigarettes with one lifted from the pack to his mouth. After returning his pack to his pocket, he took a drag of the cigarette. He had not used a lighter, nor any flashy display of his abilities to light it. He just subtly lit the tip of the cigarette. As the man referred to as 'Dark Lord' awaited a response from the young lady, he leaned against a nearby wall, and awaited her response as well. [[ I'm currently restricted to mobile phone, so please pardon the lack of indented paragraphs. >,< ]]
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Bashful Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:40 am
Alestial looks over the boy that is playing the music and listens to his conversation with Thanatos, as they spoke, her eyes shifted towards the other figure that followed behind Nick.
She gives a gentle smiles towards them both, it seems they were getting their students already.
She looks over towards Thanatos when he mentioned she could show them around the school. She looks over towards the two new students and nods her head towards them in a respectful manner.
"It's a pleasure to meet you both, my name is Alestial and I am the Goddess of Ice. I will gladly show you both around the school."
She turns around and looks towards Thanatos.
"Wait for the other students that will arrive soon, I will try not to be long."
"Follow me."
She walks away in a graceful manner as she enters the Academy and beings the tour.
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:42 pm
Following in behind the first two gentlemen was another being of elemental energy. Planning on keeping a low profile at first, the man tried to keep hidden from the sight of Thanatos and the others. Such hatred and animosity already in his heart from his past, he was in disbelief that he had ever been invited to this facility. He was especially astonished by the person whom had sent the invitation. He walked off the train and then tried to walk away from the group of people. He knew that his emotional state was high, having finally met the person that had inadvertently caused him so much pain and suffering as a little child.
'Why did I decide to do this? Was I really that ignorant to believe that meeting him would change how I felt about him, especially knowing of his affinity to the darkness...' He then simply decided to walk past everyone and hope that nobody confronted him. He was betting on this not being the case as Thanatos was expecting his arrival at some point.
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:30 pm
Shinta returned the friendly; yet somehow cold smile graced upon him by the young lady who was to present them with a tour. "The pleasure is all mine," he responded with a warm expression. He begin to follow behind her as she began to lead him, and the other student. Just around that time he felt the ill will and presence of another. It was another young man, whose aura was very similar to his own. This piked his interest, causing him to speak out for the first time. "Excuse me," he called to the gentleman, and continued, "I assume you're a new student here as well. Well nice to meet you. I'm Shinta; Shinta Nanahara from Kyoto, and you are?" As he spoke he extended his arm with an open palm to this man in an attempt to shake hands.
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:07 pm
Rachel wasn't known for her grace, or a beautiful face. Hell, honestly, most probably wouldn't remember her at all. But either way, as the group made their field trip, someone slipped in among them.
A young woman, perhaps a little too old to be a student, but not ....graced enough to be a God, by any means. She was short, standing only a little over five foot, and had long red hair that billowed down her back in waves. With pointed ears that gave slight twitches, the woman made no sound as she joined the group. Her brown boots seemed to step with ease and softness, trailing behind everyone.
On her back, she carried a large broad sword, almost too large for a woman, and she wore a purple and gold tunic over black leggings.
"Well....kinda a somber party, isn't it? Here I was expecting balloons at least."
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:25 pm
Nick smiles and follows behind Alestial and decides to set mood music. He closes his eye and shrugs his shoulders and sound starts emitting from him. He listens to what Rachel says and decides to expose some of his abilities. He projects his voice as if he is talking right into her ear and says "I know right it seems like its going to be abit of a pitty party, we may have to liven things up abit so that new students have a better time." Nick stood their thinking about what Thantos had said about him being rare. He had met a few other like him in the past he just figured maybe they where all somewhere he could not find.
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:28 pm
Alestial gives a soft smile as she feels the presence of two others, it seemed more people are arriving and that was a good sign.
"You will be given a full tour of the entire Academy once orientation starts, for now I will show you the basics. In other words the common grounds."
As they enter the grounds of the Academy the grand scheme of how large the school itself is was a tad overwhelming, she stops and turns around at the students that are their before her.
"As you can see the Academy is rather large so doing a detailed tour before the orientation won't be necessary, however I will show you the Arena, it is where many important battles and test will be taking place."
She turns around again and continues walking, she almost seemed as if she was floating gracefully as she walked. She would point towards different direction on their way to the Arena.
"There are many lands here in Euphoria that connect with the Academy which is in the center. Shadow Region is the land for the Darkness and is where most of the Darkness students will reside during their time here and you have all somewhat met the God for that land. Then we have Lands of Illumination which is for those of the Light. Region of the Seven Winds is home to the Air and Sound, and the Land of Lakes and Oceans is shared by both the Earth and the Water."
She gives a small glance back towards them and smiles gently as she continues on her way.
"The Land of Industry is an interesting location and is where the Fire, Lightening and Metal all share. If you ask me that area is way to hot, I rather stay out of it. And last you have the Land of Ice and Snow which belongs to those of the Ice and is where I reside."
They will soon arrive at the arena, which was on the side of a mountain from the academy, the seats themselves where built in from the mountain and the arena is in a way hanging in the center on of it all.
"This is the arena, a very important place here, remember it well. Trust me when I say that you will anticipate the day it is your turn to participate within this arena."
She turns back towards them and smiles sweetly.
"I know I'm not very good at giving tours, but if you have any questions I will answer them to the best of my ability."
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Bashful Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:10 pm
Phader Nick smiles and follows behind Alestial and decides to set mood music. He closes his eye and shrugs his shoulders and sound starts emitting from him. He listens to what Rachel says and decides to expose some of his abilities. He projects his voice as if he is talking right into her ear and says "I know right it seems like its going to be abit of a pitty party, we may have to liven things up abit so that new students have a better time." Nick stood their thinking about what Thantos had said about him being rare. He had met a few other like him in the past he just figured maybe they where all somewhere he could not find.
Rubbing her ear with her shoulder, the woman would crinkle her nose. "UGH, my ear! It got violated! I call no creepsies! NO CREEPSIES! " The woman howled in agitation.
Most couldn't tell if she was crazy, ignorant, or just strange...
[note: Rachel's a bit of the weird side. Don't mind her too much. ; D ]
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:43 pm
He nods his head as he listens as Phader responds to his statement. His eyes then shift to the others who had made their way in behind him. "Well well. More new arrivals. I am pleased." His eyes scan over each and every one of them as they make their way forward towards the gates as he can already feel their elemental prowess. "I give greetings to you all as I welcome you to the Elemental Academy. He turns his attention towards Shinta having noticed him light the cigarette without using a lighter. "So I see you have control over Fire. That will come in very handy during this cold winter." He then turns and looks towards Rachel. "Has it been so long Rachel? No... I wouldn't believe that it has. You're still looking as rebellious as ever. I just hope that it won't interfere with your learning. This isn't all about school work after all. There's plenty of time to have fun and still learn." He nods his head once more as he then extends his arm out directing them towards Alestial behind himself. "Please join my colleague Alestial here for the guided tour of the facility as you all shall make your way towards orientation for the first day."
He looks back over his shoulder towards Alestial as Phader makes his way over to her. It's then that he feels a familiar presence amongst the air as his eyes look back towards the gates. His lips curve up as he smirks ever so slightly as he takes a step forward approaching the gates as he walks past them looking out towards the depot once more. "I see you decided to accept my invitation. I'm very pleased with this, however..." His eyes narrow slightly with a bit of frustration. "The mere fact that you're trying to hide yourself from me is disrespectful so I would show myself if I were you otherwise I will be forced to bring you out myself."
He stands there in his state of calm, never once raising his voice as he waits for Uki to come out from his hiding place and actually face him. "I shall await your decision..." It's then that his attention is broken as he hears a girl cry out as if in disgust as he turns his head to look back towards Rachel seeing her rubbing her ear as he wonders what could have gotten into her.
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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:40 am
Uki stood there for a few moments and then sighed as Shinta had addressed him. He attempted to bring himself to socialize at this point. "My name is Uki... Uki Miyoshi. It's a pleasure to meet you." He said as he gave a smile to Shinta.
Immediately after greeting Shinta, Uki cringed as he heard his brother's remark. He would then bow and look at Shinta once more. "I'm sorry but I must take my leave for now." He then walked away from Shinta and then walked over toward Thanatos, making himself fully visible to Thanatos. "I was reluctant to come, but I figured I owed it to you to get to know you better... After all, I had to live my entire childhood under the shadow of the GREAT THANATOS." Uki allowed his frustration to get the better of him toward the end, as was made evident by the rising of his voice. He then looked down and began to whisper, "Sorry, I just needed to let that out."
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