"I hunger for an ancient power" ________________________________
Aerik was a normally silent person unless spoken to. He enjoyed listening to others talk amongst each other as he surveyed everything around him. He listened as the new king of the Arrancar spoke. He watched the Master of Hueco Mundo closely. Aerik was one of the few remaining powers today, but more were coming to challenge the old testament. The old generation. Many of his peers vanished with time, and new ones rose to take their place, but there were some that remained. It was not long after he asked the King of the Arrancar a question, that he spoke back to him. "Make no mistake, Lord of Hell. We are allies, but do not think of me, nor my soldiers your dogs to come barking when we are called. Your predecessor Maeve knew to show that respect. If you are to lead this army, then think of me and my people as a special team under its own guidance. But fear not, for our goals are the same."
It was then that Aerik froze. could it be? .... Aerik's heart began to beat faster and faster. The one true weakness that fell many great leaders. He heard her voice, but could not believe it. He had searched for her. He had longed for her. And here she was. Was it a ghost? Was she here to haunt him, and be his doom? Was it his turn to vanish from time, and the next worthy creature take his place? Aerik turned, and everything else disappeared. Like a shadow, and fast as light, Aerik crossed the distance between them, his hand coming up. She had changed. Her presence overwhelmed him, almost eating away at his calm composure. But he did not stop. His hand moved to her cheek, his thumb coming to rest gently under her lower lip. His eyes showed shock, and awe, and a deep respect that could not be shaken. "Everything I am, Is because I chased you." He said quietly. "Are you real... Or are you some creation of madness here to eat away at what remains of my soul."
________________________________ "A power that may consume me"
For a moment the din and roar of His children filled His ears as the Hollows and Arrancar of Las Noches filled the Throne Room singing their praise, hailing their new king. For a moment, He stood calmly and basked in this before all was quiet and silence again reigned at the command of the Primera. Yet though the air was quiet, it was thick, thick with the energies of the numerous beings. The Deus drank it in, soaking up the scattered reishi, feasting upon the offering His subjects handed up to Him. Suddenly, a burst, a sweeping gust of wind at the sharp release of His reiatsu that swept the air clean. It was then that Aerik began to speak to Him.
*soft chuckle* "Respect is a lesson you could do well with, dōji("boy"). An army can have more than one commander. But I shall pardon your tongue, for, indeed, our goal is the same. And soon we are to begin...."It was then that a whisper of something familiar tickled His senses and the words of the Primera reached His ears. And it seemed that Cain and Himself were not the only ones to take notice."Ho~? Well~, what have we here?"With a gentle smirk, arms crossing casually before Him across His chest, His eyes leveled upon the approaching figure who paid modest homage to the man now standing at the throne. Like those of a hawk, His cerulean globes fixed on her, intent in their gaze and equally as steady. A picture of elegance and austerity, He was, standing above.
"A ghost and a legend rejoins us this day."As He spoke His reiatsu began to rise and steadily yet very surely filled the room until the air was thick with His power. His clothes lightly ruffled in the daunting caress of His power, naught more visible nor more striking than the glow of His eyes. Gleaming brightly, He took a single step forward. Castaeva Sol Volkner. Former monarch, Sun Goddess, and a fabled figure in the realm of Hueco Mundo for her temper, her general ferocity, and her success as Queen. She was quite the figure to be seen now, of all times after so long, returning to the place of her reign. But then, it was only a matter of time, wasn't it? Only to be so long before she returned; He knew of her stirring, wandering the sands most recently. Now here she was, undoubtedly like all others. to see who had taken up the mantle. The Hollows below parted before her and in her wake, watching the woman few still knew and many yet still knew of. Looking on, The Deus watched as all transpired.
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His voice sounded like gravel and his fingertips felt rough underneath the den of her bottom lip. She allowed this. Listening to him speak of Maeve, who had taken the reign after Castaeva during her absence. It appeared that the young Queen had done well, coaching and employing proper plans. But one thing Castaeva did not quite commend on was allying with another race. A natural supremacist, Castaeva was. But times were changing. Shift in allies and leadership. It didn't matter. All she had to do was stare at the world one last time. And now Aurelius seemed again to fall under her captivation. Unintentional and she never cared for lovers for they dried as quick as they were plucked over the years. But this one had since been pursuing her since their encounter. Or so he would say. At this her face would remain incomprehensible and amber eyes betraying nothing. "Such shameless devotion you've had all these years, Aurelius." Her tone almost honeyed while she cupped his own chin and thumbing him like he was an infant. But she called him by his first name. The first sign Castaeva would show in acknowledging a man for a true man and not a boy. After all--The transition was unique to her eyes. Any one so daring who would have touched her with anything that was theirs, they would never again have after. No emotions, so low.
She turned to face Cain Magnus and the current King. As it appeared, they were both still talking or rather, tying up their deal of allied forces with just parting words for one another. A king needed to be strong, not desperate. And the other party was showing just that. Looking at the current Cero, she was amused to see that he was still the same. Ever so unusual but fervently loyal to the bone. A good choice for Primera. Her eyes then rolled to the fabled man now remarking on her as the legendary ghost. At this, her plum lips parted to hook a subtle grin. The current words that hushed underneath his din mentioned him as the Mantle of Man. The Sooth Sayer of psalms. He stood off his throne to approach her on both feet. His form tall and erect. Standing with the successful poise of a young leader with a strong spine, much like Aurelius currently was, or so Castaeva had noted.
She stood where she was. Not yet inclined to submit to old customs to show reverence for the new king yet. "And you must be the King of whom the others sing." Castaeva cocked her head a little to adjust her gaze. An enigma and old keeper to the past, she gave him a doe-like smile. "I'm very proud to see so many processions of our kind bow in such clean succession. This must mean you hold true to your reputation."
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:09 pm
"I hunger for an ancient power" ________________________________
Aerik turned away from the old Queen, and to the new King, stepping away from her. "I am no boy. I am not old, but a boy I am not. I will be taking my leave now, King of Hell. I have my own people to mobilize. Take your time before you make a move. For if I know my old Comrades, their response would be vicious. Do not give them cause to send their forces here to destroy you." Turning, Aerik 'The Lonely God' was gone.
________________________________ "A power that may consume me"
[Primera Espada][Sonya] [Cain Magnus Kage] __________________
Kurogane's fist tightened as Aerik place his hand upon Sol's chin touching her lips as if he was too seeing a ghost. Though he found the man to be a higher being as they all were, him placing his hand upon her angered him greatly. For a moment, the flash of hatred splashed across his face tinting his eyes. His actions were allow due to the very simple fact that he was needed...alive. No matter how high of a rank, a pawn will never be more than just that, a pawn for as long as the court remained intact. Sol shared some soft words with the Visored before looking towards him causing his face to soften and look back towards their Sovereign.
She spoke of him and too him as proven she, also knew not much of him just as Maeve had. "The Sovereign holds true." Kurogane said as his voice tinged with the darkest of pride. He look back over towards Aerik as he said his due and departed. "'King of Hell', hmph, using the meaningless words of the humans to describe a world that does not exist. It is blatant disrespect to our Sovereign, one too cocky to show full respect must be taught to wield it. All in due time I appose." Kurogane said as he circled the crowd of hollows he waved his hand for them continue with their praises. "The cockiness of his kind still holds true even now reaching pristine heights. Where are the others!?" He looked over to some adjucha he held directly under his command as they looked at each other with baffled looks. "Find them." He said as he turned back towards the Sovereign. "How should we handle the Shinigami? Are we allow to slaughter with reckless abandon?" He asked as he opened up a small garganta to watch the human world now holding a familiar calming presence of night.
Bright cerulean hues held on all below, all beheld in the scope of His gaze. With mild amusement and a level of interest the King stood and watched over the transpirings between the former queen and Visored commander. So, too, did all others, the two powerful figures holding the attentions of all within the room and with line of sight to the two. There was something in the unfolding events that elicited the faintest of smiles upon the features of the current sovereign and so was His expression painted with a certain pleasure. The same could not be said of Cain; his very reiatsu seethed with the anger he felt at the touch the young man dared to place upon the former queen he once served. It was little more than amusing to the dark being atop the platform but he was pleased that the man once well referred to as Kurogane remembered his place and held his tongue. The proceeding were short lived, however, the Hollow King commanding the attention of the female below.
Watchful eyes flashed briefly as the gaze of the woman turned upon Him and found upon the lips of the same a little grin. A fine woman was she. But before a word could be spoken it seemed Aerik had words to exchange with the monarch...and they were not in the best of tastes. Though an alliance held between them, twas fresh and new and regardless of this fact, it was unwise to bear insult against one whose forces held you surrounded and whom themselves outmatched you. Still, in spite of it all Caelum displayed no great outward signs of displeasure save the fading of His smile and the marginal narrow of His gaze. Time and again the Visored, the lowly being made strong only the power of one of Caelum's own, casually, passively insulted Him under the guise of respect. King of Hell. The boy did not yet know Hell, but perhaps all in good time. For Hueco Mundo was no Hell. A jungle, perhaps, in its own right, but no Hell. Thus Caelum turned His eye from him, thereby dismissing his presence as he took his leave, paying little heed to his words."Hmph..."
He'd been in no rush to leave His throne previously but taking His eyes again to Castaeve Caelum's stoic expression acquired something of expression. What was it with which He then regarded the woman gazing up at Him with some mild form of intrigue and scrutiny? Hard to say, for certain. Still He descending upon the masses and the room in turn grew quiet as He neared. As she spoke He gave but the slight incline of His head in acknowledgement; indeed He was the King of whom the others now sung. However verbal response was unnecessary for Cain answered for Him, affirming what it seemed the female Arrancar already knew. It seemed, then, thereafter that the young Arrancar decided to make his thoughts and opinions known. It was here that the Sovereign chose to speak, midway down the great flight of steps, leisurely in His pace as He was.
"Indeed, Kurogane-san, all in due time. The boy will learn. But make no mistake, Hell is very real. A former Shinigami such as himself would know this; it was no accident he insults our domain so. But, perhaps for weak, frail beings such as the Shinigami, our home is every bit the Hell he cries. For here, only the strong survive."And what truer words could be spoken? Indeed this place was so, a realm that tested even the strong and groomed strength in all who survived. And weak indeed were creature who could and would fall prey to even the mindless savages yet to realize their potential or rightful place of this world. And so Shinigami did. Now near the end of the staircase and approaching the foot, He went on to greet Castaeva."Now, patience, Cain. Soon. But first, why not greet your former queen? Castaeva Sol Volkner. Welcome Home."
There was something of a small smirk upon His lips as He breathed those last words, but indeed they were not mocking nor derisive. But surely it would seem odd that He would welcome her here, into the domain which she, herself, once held dominion over when she might be perceived as a potential threat. Home? This place, one might say, had long since ceased to be her home when her reign ended and she left it for the sands. Yet even so.... *snap* With a buzz a Numeros Arrancar appeared before the new king with bowed head."Gather the Hollows within this room and one of the Privaron from Tres Cifras. Take them through the Dangai. To Soul Society. Take this with you, and remember, you are not under orders. This is yours. Have fun."Caelum then handed the Numeros a small device, seemingly out of nowhere, with a small smile and dismissed him with a nod. Then, again, the two before Him had His attention.
Slowly, the horde of Hollows, 100 strong at least, poured out of the room following the elected Numeros, their fun soon to begin....
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The Young King certainly had manners as high as his prominence. Or for better words now; His Sovereign. At his most peculiar yet without umbrage welcoming, Castaeva looked down respectfully by choice. For it was now that his position mattered. She had long accepted the fact that she was no longer a leader, for she had chosen that path centuries back. To have power to let power go but--Castaeva learned that the strength of her kind was far too strong to release it. Some are born stronger than others. And with that, developed ecosystems and cycles. Without the stronger, there would be no weaker, and without the weaker there would not be the stronger. At the moment, she could tell that even with fewer generals or Espada present, His Sovereign can still send a line out for the enemy. Or prey. She wondered with her soft smile still lingering. "My Lord, you need not with such generosity with me. It would also be rude to the current Sovereign. The same applies with the Primera."
The art of the story was still unfolding. She had no qualms or questions, as a spectator now, for the King and the General were properly executing their forces. One snap of his finger and a man had appeared without fail. "Hm." She smiled with a lull in the brief note her tone made as she saw the Arrancar go off with Hollows in tow. Now it was the three of them here with contact and perhaps some other hollows lurking. "My, my, I came in on such a festive time."
Prince Caelum Tsukiyo
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:04 pm
Ariana Bianchi⁂El Dragonessa⁂Quarta Entering the "dark palace" emerged a familiar figure, one that had been away for so long. Rumors had come to her about a new king. A smirk emerged on her face as she clapped her hands together in delight. Step by step she walked down the hallway with a bag filled with objects clanking together when in contact with her hip movements. "I wonder I wonder~ Who is in charge now~" This particular Espada had been away for far too long but, she'd been on an adventure. More like a treasure hunt. What she carried in her bag was all sorts of interesting objects, metalic, crystiline etc. Basically anything with a shiny surface. She also had with her samples of creatures from the human realm. Testing needed to be done. Poor creatures had no idea what was coming to them.
Before meeting her new leader Ariana wanted to check her room to drop off her things. A big mistake. Walking in she would freeze. Her eyes twitching once she saw the state it was in. To most, the room would looks just fine but her eyes could not be decieved. One silver cup had been moved an inch to the left! Someone had been in her room! SOMEONE HAD TOUCHED HER THINGS!? The audasity. The reptile like look in her eyes became more evident with her anger. Leaving her bag on the floor she stormed towards the King's Throne room.
With a rough push she shoved the doors open. "Who.... touched.... my.... TREASURES!?" Not caring for the figure she was making before their new master her eyes shifted from one side to the other. Before her rant continued one her eyes fell upon another female espada. A sudden revelation came towards her. "OOOOOO..... nevermind~" From one moment to another her tone changed to something more childlike. "I forgot you said you'd keep them shiny for me Castaeva-senpai!" The higher ranked college would know by now that Ariana was a bit OCD when it came to such things so it was not an uncommon reaction.
Eyes falling onto Hell's Prince she waltzed towards him, circling around his body as her eyes gazed him up and down. "Ariana, Quartra Espada reporting for duty.... Uh... can I cut you up and see whats inside?" Stopping her eyes seemed to sparkle, delighted with the thought of all the information she could possible get from him, although she was well aware the answer would be no. "If not... would you be willing to undergo other ... tests...?"
Redera Issun
Hope you dont mind this red ~ im sure you dont
Prince Caelum Tsukiyo
not as great as i was thinking it woudl be D: first posts are like that
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nice seeing you again
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:29 pm
Prince Caelum Tsukiyo
~Kurogane~
[Primera Espada][Sonya] [Cain Magnus Kage] __________________
Cain never believed in such things, for he never witnessed it in life or death. From the moment that occur doing his time of living to the activation of his powers and the final turning himself over to the hollows to become like them. He never really saw Hell or the Doorway to Hell that surely does exist. He watched as the Sovereign descended from the staircase gracefully like a Majestic being. Seemingly like he was floating instead of walking without the slightest bobble and spoke to the Kurogane. The sovereign, a strong and powerful deity spoke words of wisdom to him as he nodded absently to the words of his ruler.
He turned to Sol and saluted her with a former closed fist over the chest and started to bow as she instructed that the action would unnecessary by all means of the word. The Sovereign gave his first order to a Numeros and the small army he was leading to the Soul Society attacking them at their home territory. This maneuver would speak to them telling them that we have begun our plans and the time was neigh. As they departed and Sol begun to speak once more, Cain snapped his fingers as a gargantuan Gargantua-like screen appeared above the door watching the Numeros and his unit trudge on-wards to the Soul Society. "Shall we watch or would you rather me to Oversee the operations. I will remember to remain out of sight if allowed to, but that method will cause the sky to rip open as well as Hooler to oversee from within."
As Magnus finished Ariana walked into the room in her usual loud tone, bothersome to say the least, but strangely soothing to him none the least. "Ari! Manners, this is your new Sovereign you are speaking to not your new specimen." She was the forth and sixth strongest in the ranks as well as the Scientist of the group, Ariana Bianchi, a very intriguing and adolescent Vasto Lorde to say the least.
With the niceties attended to, Castaeva releasing Cain from his obligation of politeness, Caelum nodded His head to the female in the genteel fashion that was His wont."Indeed you have, Ms. Volkner. But this is not all." Fluidly thereafter Cain moved on to the more pressing matter of business. Creating a screen above the large doorway leading to the throne room, Cain formed a means for the gathered to keep watch over the squadron of Hollows. However this was unnecessary, and Caelum had other plans. "That will not be necessary, Kurogane. I have already attended--"It was here that Caelum was cut off by a rambunctious, rowdy, and rather childish Arrancar, sporting horns atop her head and a bag of 'goodies' in her hand.
Cocking an eyebrow at the woman who'd appeared He scrutinized her with growing disapproval.Strike One.She then approached Him, seemingly carefree, casual, and lacking in the respect the Monarch was due. "Cuarta Espada reporting for duty...."Strike Two."Can I cut you up and see what's inside? ...If not...would you be willing to undergo other...tests...?"*growl* Strike Three.Cain was first to speak, to address her, but by this point it was too late. Caelum's hand shot forward; like the strike of a snake Caelum's hand lunged forward and was around the female's neck. A low rumbling growl erupted in His chest and throat as His cerulean hues took her in, pupils narrowing, gaze austere."Who are you to make such requests, onna("woman")? To presume you are capable of cutting Me? To state, to dictate, rank? It is I who decides such."The hand at her throat tightened its grip upon her flesh as He looked upon her before, with a thrust, releasing her pushing her towards Cain."You will learn to show me the respect I am due, onna"
There was a moment's pause after He spoke, His predatory gaze fixed upon the female, but it was in this that Caelum recognized the unique opportunity and His body bristled with the notion."However, you have brought my attention to an important matter. That of Rank. So let it be decided. Now. The three of you, all, I shall see your strength firsthand. Come at me, I shall know your strength, and so shall you come to know Mine."The glow of His reiryoku formed around His form as the force of His reiatsu bore down with a great intensity making known His resolve and giving the gathered a taste of His power."Allow me to introduce you, properly, to your King; to show you...why I am Sovereign...."
Could it be? Was He for real? Was He honestly challenging all three of them, simultaneously, to fight Him, to attack Him? All at once? The sudden gust of reiatsu that buffeted the gathered assured them that He was as He scanned His eyes over the three. It was clearly a challenge not to be refused....
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The arrival of another of her old subordinate/comrade had arrived. The ever so eccentric but bright Ariana. Her rank too may have changed or moved, but the years had boggled her memories some. Though her eyes didn't flinch even when her former subordinate was assaulted by the current King for her own bad choice of words. She may have dropped her reign, but the woman whose eyes were as ferocious as the sun were not unyielding to the mistreatment of her subjects, even formerly. Who was the brilliant mind that once said that it was better to be feared than loved? Currently, magma was cooling in her system. Her expression for the most part fortified by her ability to exude and cloak much distress. Though one thing was that her eyes took on a different gleam, betraying her of a whole new contrast. "You may be the current king, my Sovereign. But your actions are still so young. Thusly, I have two things to say:" At this point, anyone in the room could think what they like of what her message could mean. Whether it was insulting or patronizing, she would allow them to think so.
She stood where she was, which Cain had approached and had illicitly choked a familiar subordinate before her eyes. The display was righteous for a King but with a cost. There was a new distance now, at last a meter where Castaeva had easily walked away from. Surely, even Gods become nothing without their pedestal. "One: A king is nothing without anything to rule, thus why even they should be cautious. Because who knows? Your royal subjects will ultimately remember every decision you make. Always, beside your presence." She would say in clean silver before stroking back the strands of platinum blond hair, revealing the bony brackets where it formed a cuff around the shell of her right ear. Then she loosened the diamond buttons and white gold rings that were around her cuff links and fingers before she placed them into her pants pockets.
"Two, my dear Sovereign, --don't misunderstand. I did not come back to serve. The difference in handling warriors and slaves is the promise you can make and show them. I am neither." And with this, she lowered her arms by the sides. Having no further provocation, she wasn't the type to be elicited into a straight fight. She was no sell sword. She was not a berserk er, nor a noble warrior. She was just someone who knew the strengths of the other two arrancar from years of observation. The odds were currently in their favor, should they choose to work together. Perhaps the two even knew, that by her passive gesture, that it meant she was ready.
Prince Caelum Tsukiyo
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Aquos Dragoa
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:27 pm
~Kurogane~
[Primera Espada][Sonya] [Cain Magnus Kage] __________________
It had seem that Kurogane's words had fallen short as it was too late for him to stop Ariana from her actions and what keep what had occurred following them from happening. If he had acted sooner as she had entered into the room, the events would have occurred differently. "Foolish girl, I had tried to warn you." He said as the Sovereign now held her by her neck. He flung her back like a rag doll as Kurogane moved to catch her. Her actions followed by announcing her rank had set off a chain reaction within the Sovereign. Ariana's actions were loud compared with Kurogane first introduced himself. He knew his place, but he also didn't care much for rank. The numbers they were given didn't mark their rank in the Espada army only the way they were born. Usually, the last to be born was the strongest, but that wasn't always true. When it came to gauging strengths their individual numbers meant little to nothing.
Then it came out, Caleum issued his challenge to the three of them to gauge that strength to see who was worthy of being what. "Is that your wish?" He asked the rhetorical question to the Sovereign knowing the answer to the obvious question. The look on his face spoke more than if the walls could talk. He looked over to Sol as her stance also signal her agreement. "As you wish." He said as he dropped his hands and looked over to Ariana. "Prepare yourself." He said as he snapped into action extending his left arm outwards his middle finger already held back by his thumb as he released it sending out a strong force towards the Sovereign's chest, 'Oni Dekopin!'. If landed, normally it would send him backwards with incredible force through his throne to the outside of the Throne room to the Inner Sanctum desert that the balcony over looks. At this time, Kurogane released his reishi covering it over the area fully. "MOVE!" He launched forwards hopefully having Ariana and Sol following behind him closely.
Hakuda Master: Oni Dekopin: The user simply pulls a finger back against their thumb and flicks it at an opponent. The blow carries enough physical force to send the opponent flying a considerable distance away and crashing through multiple physical constructs.
Redera Issun
You know, how I like to do it. lol
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Teamwork, yea?
Prince Caelum Tsukiyo
This shall be interesting...
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Ariana Bianchi⁂El Dragonessa⁂Quarta
The male's warning didn't even phase her. Went straight one ear to shoot out the other. Ariana was no one who seemed to care about the consequences her mannerismns could have from time to time. She was who she was. Who was she to deny her nature? Not her fault some people were to stuck up and arrogant? Her expression barely changed as their new "masters" hand shot out at her throat. Her red reptile eyes merely gazed into his own. Her facial expression still "innocent" and child like in nature as if nothing was wrong. Was that a form of challege? Eh, not really. As stated she was not one that was easily bothered by certain actions. Besides it wasn't like she hadn't expected such an action to happen. When Kura spoke again about her being nothing more then a foolish girl something twinkled in her eyes. It wasn't excitment but rather a dark mischeif. She was not as foolish as people believed. If she were, she would not have surived. Ariana just wasn't serious, dull and boring either.
Once more she did not even seem to flinch when tossed by the male only to be caught by her old comarade. "D'aw. Thanks~" She stated with a bright smile as a quick peck was placed on his cheek before being set down. Even with the fight being placed before them Ariana still did not seem to change her façade. Though, in the depths of her eyes a dark smirk was building as she glanced to the side towards Casty. The woman was sure to know what it meant, for her eyes were all seeing after all. THe "prince" didn't know that though and Kura probably had forgotten. The whole time she had been near the man, each time he had moved, she had picked up on small signals his reiatsu set off (even if it was being supressed after all it flows in your body). Everyone had their own "signuture" all she needed to do was read it. The look Ari gave Casty was one stating she had an idea of what to look for before he striked.
Kura rushed forward. Ari stood behind where she was but in a stance that would allow her to move at any moment. She was a watcher, she listened and waited for the right moment, or to let others know of the right timing. Casty and Kura were more experienced in terms of fighting, spending more time at it then she did. That didn't mean she was weak though, she was merely letting them decide the flow of the battle. Her eyes needed to observe some more.
Caelum's eyes were first to Castaeva, the young, experienced, woman who'd once ruled before him. Though holding their intensity, glowing as His vibrant hues were, they were understand. Most of her words held truth and wisdom. Though it was not as though these were things He did not already know. He might have thought to rebuke her words on Him, advising Him as though He were some youth, inexperienced and new at this game called Sovereignty, but He was not, and He knew that she spoke only out of ignorance of His character. She did not know that He knew this. She did not know that He acted not purely of arrogance or hot blooded youthfulness. She did not know that Arianna's conduct simply happened to strike unpleasant chords within Him, all within short time of one another, creating a miserable first impression. Nor did she know that He meant the woman no real harm, though this she might have been able to deduce fro the fact that Arianna was still breathing instead of coughing, gasping, choking, or sprawled on the floor, all of which were possibilities that laid wholly within the King's capabilities. But women-- no, beings such as she were not so easily swayed with words; actions were needed to color their hearts. Though how very...un-Hollow-like it was of her to behave such.
If there was one thing that Hueco Mundo taught all beings, it was Power and the Respect, however begrudging, to pay that Power. There was nothing greater. All Hollows and Hollow-Beings strove for it, craved it, the power to survive, to live, to fight, to win, to Rule. Each in their own right. And likewise all knew to bow to greater powers than their own. At least among their own kind, that is. If for no other reason than to live long enough to surpass and crush them. It was Instinct, it laid in every Hollow creature that existed, not matter the background, the upbringing, the life before. Because no matter how you wished to live, the life you wished to lead, you could not do so without the power to survive long enough to live it. Perhaps Castaeva had forgotten this in the long time she had gone uncontested, unopposed by another truly worthy being capable of snatching her throne from under her. Perhaps she had forgotten those basest, purest of Hollow instincts. However Caelum had not. And He had no qualms with reminding her. And she seemed ready.... But even still, He respected her wisdom and her mind. Thus, perhaps a few words were in order.
Nodding to Cain, who'd rhetorically questioned Him on the certainty of Himself, as the Arrancar prepared for battle, He turned a half eye to Castaeva to speak before it all began. His words were simple."I am not so young as you might think, Lady Volkner. Nor so inexperienced."The moment the words left His lips He was moving, nearly on the floor as He surged forward under the blast of force and was upon Kurogane in an instant. Even as the young male tried to spur his comrades into action Caelum's hand short forward to grasp the boy's face before hurling him, instead, towards Castaeva to send both into the sandy dunes outside of the throne room ("Dunes, and more" thread) with a forceful throw. After all, He didn't want to ruin His throne room. Immediately afterwards He launched Himself outward to head into the sandy dunes inside the palace.
{Exit to Dunes, and more (Continue posting there)}
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REMEMBER, We're Flash Posting, People! Don't worry about order or length, the objective here is to get through this engagement as quickly as possible (real world time). So post as much/often as you want and kick a**.
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Not a sound had occurred, or even the faintest of scents with the arrancar's arrival. A step on the ledge that was the balcony's outer piece, and thick rails; with a tattering flow of white silk material. A hood aligned to cover majority of this sudden figures features. With an aura contained, compacted, and braced in order to not give off a threatening effect. Of course this was no mere battle of territory, let alone savage game of domination; well at least for now it was not. A golden hue revealed itself at the left side of the shaded edges that was his face and body. With light covered Arrancar, making his figure obscured by this, due to the Hueco Mundo's moon alignment. Calm with an relaxed nature; the nubian arrancar lifted his right foot and fell onto his left with a low thud. There was no need or means to be sneaky, or even come off as such. He was but a mere curious soul, that had found such a place through the gathering signatures. It was as if they had all been but a metaphor, birds of a feather, flocked together?
Beautiful, at least he could meet all of these obelisks of power together instead of traveling around to learn of them. Having no real intention of talking, and more so just gathering information on their looks for another times sake. However, Amon sudden reaction flicked. His body turning, and vanishing as he witnessed a exit out to the Sandy Dunes; one of the high powered ones it seemed. Were they all leaving..? Wherever they were going, it certainly was not that far off. Standing on the 'air' from above with a hidden form. Amon began to seemingly float towards the sandy dunes by means of air walking. Nothing but silence, mere silence to see what exactly was taking place..
