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 Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:00 pm
Alicia lowered her hand, wisps of smoke trickling from around her fingers. She had been the source of the unknown blast; her telekinetic blast had blended with the aura of the portal, turning it into a concentrated blast of cremation magic.
Kasumi grunted as her arm jerked sharply before the chains snapped, the ones around her hips and shoulders loosening and dropping before she bent down and jerked the chains on her ankles, snapping them like dry twigs. "You may not be able to protect Constance, Rosaline... but I can help with that," she thought, projecting her thoughts to her old friend before she inhaled and let out a roar as her form shifted into that of a horse sized fox with razor sharp teeth, brilliant gold slitted eyes, and deep crimson fur as well as nine tails swaying behind her. She shot into the tunnel, a blur of golden red light the only sign she was moving.
Merrick blinked as he heard a roar that echoed through the tunnel as he saw the demons that were battering at Carolyn's barrier turn and look terrified. "Drop the barrier and get the hell out!!" he barked. His right eye gained a trickling trail of blood as he focused on the demons. His eyes widened as the screams started before he saw something glowing a deep crimson and dull gold behind them.
Lorcán grabbed Cassandra over his shoulders in a fireman's carry before he leaped back through the portal with Cassandra, shooting a look at Merida to say 'come on, this gateway isn't going to hold forever'. His eyes narrowed on Merrick, who didn't seem even concerned with the few demons still battering Carolyn's barrier, though it seemed most of them seemed more concerned about something that was charging down the tunnel at them from behind them. He inhaled sharply as he heard loud crunches and snaps as well as a few screams before the barrier lit up with a crimson burst of light as a couple of dozen shrieks in concert cut off sharply into silence as Kasumi, her jeans and dark blue tee shirt in shreds, appeared, panting.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:09 pm
"Thank you, Kasumi," Rosaline's voice echoed through the other woman's head. Carolyn nodded as the barrier dropped. "Don't stay too long. Constance will be pissed if you get stuck here." She didn't have a chance to say anything else as Merida grasped her arm and pulled her though the portal. "Was that my imagination...or was that Kasumi I just saw?" Merida asked as she looked over at Lorcan. Constance was in the same spot she had been when they had left. Eyes closed, hands resting in her lap. She didn't seem to be having any trouble with the necklace around her throat.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:24 pm
Alicia lowered her hand, wisps of smoke trickling from around her fingers. She had been the source of the unknown blast; her telekinetic blast had blended with the aura of the portal, turning it into a concentrated blast of cremation magic.
Kasumi grinned. "What are friends for? After all, you helped me when I needed it and I'll be damned if I don't return the offer.... Damon's sorry a** is going to be screwed in more ways than one, the clueless bakayaro," she thought as she darted forward, pushing off and somersaulting through the portal before she used a handspring to land a couple of paces from Constance. "No, that was your imagination doing cartwheels on a chainsaw, Merida," she said with a teasing tone faintly edged with sarcasm, her eyes shifting slowly from the deep golden yellow of her 'rage' state to the calm dark blue they naturally were.
Merrick pushed off as a demon darted at him, though he swung the dao in his hand, releasing a brilliant bolt of golden white lightning that seared a deep slash into the demon's torso as he shot through the portal, sheathing the sword as he landed and skidded a few paces almost to Merida's side.
Lorcán blinked as he shifted, exhaling. "No, unless I was imagining her as well," he said wryly, seeing the crouching Kitsune witch from the corner of his eye; he had, when he was younger, had a crush on Kasumi, though now... he was deeply fond of Cassandra because he knew she returned his feelings.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:35 pm
"Ah as sarcastic as ever," Merida said with a chuckle. She looked over to where Merrick had stopped by her side before looking to her friend once more. "I must admit...it is nice to have you back."The portal closed behind them, stopping from anyone else trying to get through. Constance's eyes fluttered open and she smiled a little when she saw that everyone had made it back. She pushed herself to her feet, shaking her head. "That...was different." She murmured softly, massaging her temples. She had a headache, but it wasn't as bad as it could have been. Constance's hand went down to the necklace around her throat. That was what helped her. Her eyes then fell on the newcomer and a name filtered through her head in her mother's voice.. Kasumi... "The collar, we need to get it off of Cassandra," Carolyn said suddenly. That part Constance remembered. She didn't remember much when her mother spoke through her, but she had remembered how to get the collar off. "Lorcan...we need to get her to her room. That way we can get the collar off and she can lay down."
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:52 pm
Alede OOC - BTW, 'bakayaro' means 'son of a b***h' in Japanese. Alicia sighed as she flexed her hand, wincing slightly. "It's a good thing we got in and out fast enough they weren't able to react quickly enough to be a real threat," she said wryly.
Kasumi shrugged, her black hair falling over her eyes as she sighed. "Damon, if he'd had the chance, would have mated with both Cassandra and myself... though personally I would have stuffed my foot so far up his a** so that every time he opened his mouth to talk he wouldn't be able to because my foot was in the way of his ears, the egocentric bakayaro," she said dryly.
Merrick lightly held Constance's upper arm, helping her to her feet. "Anyone who goes after someone I care about... will live to regret it in more ways than one," he said quietly.
Lorcán nodded, not surprised. He shifted so that Cassandra was held bridal style before he started walking quickly towards the stairs; they all had rooms on the third and fourth floors, though most of the witches were on the third floor while himself, Constance, Merrick, Cassandra, and Merida were on the fourth.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:04 pm
"It's a good thing that we got there in time then," Merida said with a nod of her head. "If it wasn't for Constance and her mother being able to contact us through her, we never would have." She watched as Lorcan walked away quickly with Cassandra before turning back to Kasumi. "How about we get you some different clothes and you can clean up?"Constance smiled up at Merrick. "Thank you," she said softly. She looked between him and his mother. "You should spend some time with your mother. Get to know her a little bit." She reached up and touched Merrick's cheek gently. "I will go help with Cassandra and then I'll be in my room if you want to talk or anything."
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:11 pm
Alicia sighed as she flexed her hand, wincing slightly. "It's a good thing we got in and out fast enough they weren't able to react quickly enough to be a real threat," she said wryly.
Kasumi snorted. "That would be very nice... their idea of a 'shower' is throwing a bucket of water on you and simply leaving you," she said with a sigh of disgust. A faint smirk flashed over her face after a moment. "Fortunately, most of the idiotic demons that were stupid enough to gawk at me like some kind of circus freak.... well, let's just say you could fit half a dozen of them in a matchbox now," she said with a half smile.
Merrick cocked an eyebrow. "You sure? I know we're both still learning what we can do," he said quietly, blinking as his eyes shifted from crimson to a deep midnight blue with teal edges.
Lorcán sighed as he laid Cassandra down gently, his hand brushing the collar around her throat momentarily. "I have no doubt they may try again... if they do, they'll find a far more dangerous threat in store for them," he murmured. He had a secret, one he hadn't revealed even to Merida. He had recognized how Merrick's eyes had changed, because his own could as well, though they took a very different form. He chose not to use or rely strongly on them because some of the stronger techniques took months if not years off of the user's lifespan.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:24 pm
Constance smiled again and nodded. "I am sure Merrick. Spend a few minutes with your mother. You are lucky that she is able to be here with you. I have to wait to speak with mine face to face." She stood on her toes and gave him a soft kiss. "I'll still be here. I am not going anywhere." Constance moved over to Alicia. "Thank you for staying by me and helping. That demon would have gotten through if it wasn't for you." She gave her friend a hug. "Now I am going to go and help your Aunt." She hurried away from them. ~~~~~ Merida chuckled as she shook her head. "You'd think the demons would have learned after the first time they tried to oggle your goodies." Her gaze kept flickering between Merrick and Kasumi. "You know what..I will go find you something to wear and I'll even run a bath for you. There's an extra room on the fourth floor where I am. Come find me when you're done." She waved and walked away from them. "Hey Alicia, why don't you come help me find something for Kasumi?"~~~ Constance stopped in the doorway of Cassandra's room and watched Lorcan for a moment silently. She could tell that he really cared for Cassandra. She was happy for the both of them. She knocked on the door softly and stepped in. "Here, let's get that collar off." She moved to the side of the bed as a small knife appeared in her hand. Constance pricked her finger, causing blood to swell up. Without a word she placed a drop of blood in each of the four holes. For a moment nothing happened and then the collar fell apart. Constance picked up the pieces and examined it for a moment. Her eyes flashed and the collar disintegrated in her hand. "There..now this one can't be used anymore." Constance looked over at Lorcan. "I'll leave you two...I think when she wakes up she'll want to see you first." She gave his arm a gentle pat before leaving the room and going to her own.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:42 pm
Alicia smiled slightly as Constance hugged her; she had been feeling somewhat... out of place since the meeting and Merrick's little incident. "Good, I've been feeling a little bored since...." she said quickly, glancing momentarily at Merrick.
Kasumi tilted her head thoughtfully as Constance darted away.
Merrick sighed, tilting his head. "There are times when I felt out of place, but my life hasn't been too bad," he said wryly.
Lorcán nodded as the collar disintegrated. He settled into a chair near the bed.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 8:11 pm
Constance slipped into her room, the door shutting behind her. It was too bad that there were too many demons there. They might have been able to free her mother as well. She sat down on her bed, staring out the window. ~~~~ It took only minutes for Cassandra to begin to stir. It seemed that whatever had been given to her, had been given through the collar. She groaned, her head turning to the side. Slowly her eyes fluttered open and she focused on Lorcan. "Lorcan..." she said softly. She tried to sit up but couldn't manage. Whatever had been used on her had her weakened. "Is everyone okay?" She didn't worry about herself, but everyone else. ~~~~ Merida opened the door to the extra room and laid some clothes on the bed for Kasumi. She hoped that the mother and son reunion was going well. She went to the bathroom and started the bath, filling it with bubbles.
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:39 pm
Kasumi sighed after a moment before she turned to face her son; she was momentarily caught off guard by his height, which was a couple of inches taller than her own. She could smell the pheromones he was putting off and exhaled hard, silently thankful that she was mated so the pheromones didn't affect her a strongly as they could have. She shifted her weight slightly before she spoke. "I was surprised to see you... just how strong are you?" she said cautiously.
Merrick blinked, shifting his shoulders. "Six tails," he said simply as he tilted his head, not all that surprised when she yawned. "Go get some sleep; I can tell you are exhausted," he sighed, amused at her slightly embarrassed look as she headed upstairs.
Lorcán chuckled as he leaned over the bed, kissing Cassandra on her forehead gently. "We all made it out safely, love...and am old friend has returned," he said quietly. He wondered I'd she'd be able to figure out who he meant.
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 3:15 pm
Constance stood up and went to her wardrobe, pulling it open. She needed to change out of these clothes. She rummaged through them until she found a long, white dress. With a small smile she pulled off her old clothes and put on the dress. It fit her perfectly, accenting her curves. It was soft as silk and practically brand new. It had been bought for her some time ago, but she had never worn it. ~~~~ Cassandra gave a small sigh of relief when she heard that everyone was okay. Her eyes closed briefly as Lorcan kissed her on the forehead. Just for a moment, back in that place she was held, she was afraid she would never see him again. "I should have been more careful," she said softly. "They shouldn't have been able to get that close to me." She opened her eyes and looked at him quizzically. An old friend had returned with them? The only friends that they possibly had there were Rosaline and Kasumi, and it was doubtful that Rosaline had broken free. Cassandra was sure the demon was closely watched. "It's Kasumi, isn't it? She got free?"
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:46 pm
Kasumi sighed as she walked quickly up the stairs, ignoring her own exhaustion through sheer stubbornness. She winced as her aching and sore muscles protested her quick pace, but she ignored her own injuries. He's gaining strength quickly. Soon he may be able to be even with me, though he needs training to control his powers, she thought. A faint smile flickered over her face at the thought; had anyone seen her smile, they would have shivered in fear. Kasumi, unfortunately, wasn't gentle when it came to training by any means. She knocked gently on Merida's door, smelling the subtle scent of lavender and apples.
Merrick winced as he walked quickly towards the kitchen, noticing that the chefs had laid out two bowls of his creamy dessert out. He smiled slightly, picking them up and heading upstairs towards Constance's room with them; he had noticed that they'd frosted the cake Constance had made with what smelled like meadowcream frosting, a very simple but flavorful kind of frosting that had a hint of hazelnut flavoring though the vanilla and mint flavors tended to blend together. He winced slightly, feeling the wound the demon gave him right before he'd wounded him, unaware the demon in question was none other than Damon himself. The wound was a shallow slash that went from the top of his left shoulder almost to the inner edge of his shoulder blade; he lightly knocked on the door, a slight hiss the only sign he was feeling any discomfort.
Lorcán tilted his head with a half smile. "Seems 'Damon' was overconfident.... Kasumi took advantage of it and definitely gave us more than enough time to get out," he said with a chuckle.
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:59 pm
Merida had sensed Kasumi approaching and she smiled. "You may come in." While she had waited for Kasumi to finish speaking with her son, Merida had quickly changed into some clothes that were a lot more comfortable. She wore some grey sweat pants and a cotton black tshirt. She didn't dress like this often. Usually she only dressed like this when she was away from the coven home and at this place. It was relaxing inside the building. She had pulled her long hair up into a bun on top of her head. After all these years it was nice to have another friend with her. ~~~~~ Constance looked towards the door as she heard the knock. Her eyes closed for a moment and she smiled. "Merrick..." She walked to the door and pulled it open with a smile. "Well that didn't take as long as I thought it would." She noticed that he had his hands full with the dessert they had made earlier and had forgotten about in all the excitement. "Here, let me help you with that." She took some of the things from him and held the door open so that he could enter. ~~~~~~ Cassandra smiled a little as she rested her hand on top of Lorcan's. "I am glad." Her fingers ran lightly over the top of his hand. "Well Merrick has his mother back...now we just need to get Constance's...." Cassandra sighed deeply as she squeezed her eyes shut. She still felt a bit woozy and tired. "Lorcan...will you stay with me for a little bit while I sleep?" She opened her eyes and stared at him. The whole ordeal had shaken her up quite badly. She had never felt so helpless in her life. She didn't like the feeling. She hated feeling weak.
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:57 pm
Kaosujin Ryu
Kasumi smiled at her old friend, giggling slightly. "You've grown quite a bit, Meri-imoto, in both strength and skill," she said with amusement. She had started calling Merida her 'little sister' at first to tease her, but in time, they had become as close as sisters. She tilted her head with a sigh, murmuring under her breath. "I wonder if he knows he's hurt," she murmured, momentarily forgetting that Merida was there as she thought of Merrick.
Merrick smiled slightly at Constance, shifting his weight add if he'd expected her to open the door quickly. His movement hid his wince as he smelled his own blood trickling under his shirt from the shallow cut. "Thanks, Constance " he said softly; he could smell the fragrances of peaches, vanilla, blueberries, strawberries, and a slightly musky scent he didn't recognize as he stepped into the room.
Lorcán laughed softly as he nodded, not surprised. "Just rest for the time being," he sighed quietly. He wasn't all that surprised that she was tired.
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