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 Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:08 pm
As her blood pumped furious through her veins, Ebony could feel those nanobots in her system strive to help with her burden, but even they couldn't make her superhuman. Sweat began to dew at her temples as she felt the Sigel's arms start to heat up. She knew it was only a matter of time before her skin would start to bubble and burn, but she wouldn't let go, she couldn't. They had to protect the others even if that meant her suffering third degree burns.
Luckily the Brit didn't have to make such a sacrifice as she felt the cool spray of water on her face and heard it fizzling out Lazarus. Then came an apologizing male voice. Ebony shifted her eyes up to meet Kyou's and let out a relieved sigh, never feeling more happy to seeing the devil-horned scientist than she did right then. "Doctor...thank you." Quickly she helped Alex to roll the Raevan over so that the doctor could tie his hands up tight. She eyed the flimsy cloth wearily, "Will that hold him?"
The whole time this was all occurring, Cordelia had taken refuge in Zul's arms that had thankfully gone back to being warm. She looked to the other white Raevan and his female. They seemed to be fine for the most part. Though she was a bit impressed by Xiu's ability to get up so soon from a hit like that. The Sigel was so strong after all! But perhaps...perhaps Xiu was stronger defensive wise? This boded well with the Basilisk, carefully pulling the frail looking Frei from the prey category in her mind.
She'd wanted to try and communicate this to the other when they came over, but Zul drew her an arm's length away to inspect her. He was...frowning? They all seemed to be staring at her or rather at a particular part of her. Delia looked down to see the swelling spot on her skin. Curiously, she ran a finger over it and winced. He'd...he'd hurt her!? And she'd allowed it!? Suddenly her stormy eyes glared darkly at Lazarus, a low sinister hiss escaping her lips as something primal took hold in her heart. Even her dangerous wings twitched in a menacing way creating a very effective rattling sound.
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:57 pm
"Don't worry, just trust me." he reassured Ebony as he went around the group huddled to the ground. Kneeling down on Lazarus's back, he held the Sigel's hands together and started to tie the strip of white cloth on his wrists. As he did, he started chanting in an unknown language softly. Strange red colored symbols started to appear on the white cloth as he chants, slowly filing up every corner. When he was done tying Lazarus's hands, the once white cloth is covered in intricate red markings, there is not a single square inch that wasn't filled. At that moment, Lazarus stopped struggling.
"This should be able to hold him for an hour or two." Kyou stood up and wiped his sweaty forehead with the sleeve of his coat. "You two can get off of him now, he wouldn't have any strength to struggle."
Wet hair stuck to his face and horns, Lazarus tried to protest. However the strange cloth that had him tied up had somehow drawn out his energy or something, he don't have any strength to struggle at all. He felt so... tired. Helpless, he just lay on his stomach and wait for his coming fate. Panting heavily, he draw up his eyes to look at the younger Raevans huddled in a group. Hatred nor anger had all but diminished from his eyes. However the eyes that met with him were not of warmth or loving. Cold stares and terrified gazes. For that short moment, he don't know what was going on anymore, he just felt so drained.
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:27 pm
Alex felt the adrenaline in her continue to spike through her body, watching the doctor and listening to the words. She knew he was...different, to say the least, but she really didn't know anything personal about the man except for his birthday and sweet tooth. She heaved a soft sigh as the Sigel stopped struggling, carefully getting off his back. Rather than move away, however, she remained kneeled by his side, a hand resting on his strong arm. Lazarus...
Turning her sad eyes back to the horned-man, she asked more pointedly, "What happened, Kyou? Why is he..." The shiver ran up her spine, making her arms break into gooseflesh. "...doing this?" The Italian couldn't help but feel violated again, fingers curling against Laz's arm and her face turning a little red. She doubted she'd be forgetting that...that feeling anytime soon, making a mental note to take a very long bath.
Zul glanced between the three in front of him, eyes lingering a little on Hazeline. She looked shaken but otherwise okay, especially with Xiu doting on her as he was. It was touching, he decided, and good; after what he'd heard the two had gone through from Alex, it seemed like they were better off for it. Blue eyes ticked to Xiu, once again looking the white Frei over to ensure there was no outward damage before again lighting upon Cordelia.
When she winced, he felt that odd, not entirely unpleasant flare of warmth, his central horn briefly swirling with white hot embers. Any words or actions were silenced by the femme's hiss, the rattle of her wings making his arms withdraw a bit more. Oh ho! This one had bite! Zul actually grinned at that, despite the situation, still not fully grasping all that had transpired. "She's good," he said in a slightly wonder-filled voice, the bristling of the indignant female quite...intriguing.
Grasping his wits about him, the demon glanced down to see how the Sigel was holding up, meeting those red eyes with mostly indifferent blues. Just beneath, though, there was curiosity, and a little more deeply, something that had been in the Incubi's gaze just a few minutes previously.
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:18 pm
The sudden hissing and the rattling of the wings startled the white and Xiu stared at Delia with a mixed feeling of amazement and wariness. Amazement, because even at such a young age, the young frei was capable of exhibiting such ferociousness in her very stance; wariness because deep within the recesses of Xiu’s mind, the hostile act was seen as a probable threat and by instinct, the white fre drew Hazeline a little further away from the Basilisk raevan before looking at Zul. The Baphomet raevan seemed to approve of Delia’s bristling. Xiu wondered at this but his attention was quickly diverted to the mysterious chanting that was occurring where Lazarus was. Xiu watched as the restrained raevan was held down and as the chanting continued, seemed to loose the strength to fight. Tired red eyes had then been directed towards them and….and…
Xiu felt a momentary stab of pain at the sight. Lazarus…he used to be…so proud…so majestic…
Xiu swallowed nervously; torn between pity and feeling indignant that the Sigel had man-handled his guardian. One part of him was loyal to Hazeline while the other…
Xiu bit his lips. Lazarus had been the first living being he had encountered and Sigel had…taken care of him during his first night out of the tank; when there was no one else around. He couldn’t just…
Slowly, as though being driven by a force beyond his will power, the white frei lessened his hold on Hazeline and began floating tentatively towards the bound Sigel. When he was close enough, Xiu stopped; unsure of what should be done. Briefly, the frei turned to face Alex, then the Doctor and finally settling on Lazarus once again.
“L-Lazarus…,” said Xiu uncertainly. Just how…was he to say anything to the Sigel? Phrases like ‘Get well soon’ just did not seem to cut it and the white frei was not particularly adept at hugging and would probably not hug even if he could do it. Grey wings drooped slightly as the frei shared a couple of moments of silence with the bound Sigel.
Hazeline watched as her raevan gently pulled away from her to settle down quietly beside the Sigel with confusion. Why was Xiu so attached to that…that…
Her mind did a quick search with her mental dictionary and came up with a word that was probably too terrible to mention and for a moment, Hazeline was tempted to walk up and drag her frei away from the Sigel; even if it meant pulling him by the horns. The next instant however, the young lady’s shoulders sagged. Xiu was looking at Lazarus in a manner that one would expect one to look in the presence of a very sick but very dear and respected person.
“Why…?” mouthed Hazeline silently.
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:45 pm
Oddly enough, she did trust him. The doctor held such utter confidence in his words and actions that Ebony couldn't rightfully doubt the man. She watched intently, half to make sure Lazarus didn't slip out of their holds and half in awe of Kyou. It was one thing to hear and know of magic, but an entirely different experience to actually see it being cast right before your eyes.
Once Kyou was finished and she was positive the Sigel no longer held the strength to continue fighting, Ebony stood up and backed away with her arms crossed tight over her chest. Yet those steely orbs never left the wet and limp half figure before them, paranoia flaring hard in the recesses of her mind. She might have trusted the doctor's words, but there were also variables one could not foresee. The Brit would not be caught off guard again if she could help it.
Cordelia was barely aware of the others as she bared her fangs at the Incubus. How did this happen?! How did she let this...this outrage to occur?! Though she directed her anger at Lazarus, somewhere she knew she was more upset with herself. It did not help when Xiu moved over to their fallen foe and looked as if he were in pain for the Sigel. Pity? Finally the girl settled down some and huffed, unknowingly mimicking the exact same pose of her guardian across the room.
She had been set on continuing on in her funk, but...seeing the look that the white Frei had on his face was...unsettling. She'd remembered him smiling earlier, everyone smiling earlier, it hurt to see them not now. Delia swayed in indecision for a few moments before leaving the protection (and warmth) of Zul to sidle up next to Xiu. Slowly, she placed her hand against his cheek again, her silent plea for him to not be sad.
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:48 pm
To tell the truth, Kyou did not witness what Lazarus did entirely. He had heard shouts and loud noises, but when he got out of the doors the only thing he saw was Lazarus with his face in the new Frei's neck, and then Alex and Ebony tackling him. However, judging from the crowd and their reactions, he suspect that the new Frei wasn't the only victim.
Frustrated, he leaned on a nearby table and held a hand over his face, trying to arrange his thoughts together to explain to the confused crowd. When the hand was removed from his face, his eyes were grim. "We - me and Lazarus were cleaning the office." He started. "Lazarus accidentally broke two vials of fel essence. One contained a mostly harmless rock, the other one however contained a virus that could self-replicate. The virus one however... I suspect it had infected Lazarus, which is why he is acting... like this." he nodded at Lazarus's currently limp body. "I... don't know how to fix this yet. I will need time, to observe, and to research."
Now comes the bad news. "I'm not sure if the virus is infectious. It probably is, given the nature of viruses, and the speed it infected Lazarus. But I am quite sure that it doesn't affect human being." he said as he raise up his right hand, his pinky and ring finger were not bleeding anymore but it still had some blood stains on it. "I was directly infected as well by cutting myself on the broken glass by accident, but nothing abnormal had happened to me yet, nor do I feel any different." Aside from being distraught by the entire incident at least. Addressing mostly to the guardians now, he gave each guardians a long glance. "I want you guys to go home, take a hot bath and rest. But most importantly, please watch over your Raevans carefully. If you notice anything abnormal happening to your Raevan at all, please call me immediately."
Lazarus wasn't paying attention to what Kyou was saying, his mind wasn't very focused at the moment. When Xiu came over with concern in his eyes, unlike the rest in his little group, he felt a wave of confusion. Why does he look sad? Why was his reaction different? Is he... is he pitying me??! Lazarus doesn't take pity! "Go away..." he whispered weakly, eyes darting away. With the little strength he had left, he turned his head the other way, facing away from Xiu.
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:57 pm
The Italian's face screwed up into confusion at the mention of a virus. "What, is it a lecherous virus?" she asked with mild confusion, glancing to the other three Raevans. They seemed fine, really, except...Xiu... Alex frowned faintly, lifting one of her hands to gently take the white Frei's, giving him a squeeze of silent understanding. How the mighty have fallen, she thought with sadness, glancing down to Lazarus as he whispered those two words. The woman's heart sunk, thumb stroking over Xiu's hand in quiet reassurance that the Incubus simply wasn't him--
Incubus. Alex suddenly understood, horror dawning on her features. Green eyes immediately turned back to the three Raevans at hand, but none of them seemed to be displaying any signs of...anything. If they were lucky, the 'virus,' or whatever it was, was just stuck in Lazarus. How sad, she thought to herself, remaining kneeled by the fallen Sigel. "If there's anything I can do," she finally offered quietly, touching Lazarus' arm before standing up, her gaze turning to Kyou, "just call. That goes for you too...Hazeline, Ebony.
"But Kyou is right. We should all go home and get some rest. Hazeline, Xiu," she squeezed his hand again before letting it go, "we'll reschedule for later. And Ebony, Cordelia..." Alex exhaled deeply, her heart aching. She'd need to get out of there soon. "I'm sorry this had to happen on such an important day. I think she'll be okay," she added, glancing to the Basilisk behind Xiu.
Zul remained where he was as Cordelia moved to Xiu, simply watching, observing.
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:24 pm
"I'm not sure if the virus is infectious. It probably is, given the nature of viruses, and the speed it infected Lazarus. But I am quite sure that it doesn't affect human being."
With one hand being held comfortingly by Alex and the other gently taking hold of Delia’s, Xiu listened as the doctor spoke those words.
Infected? Lazarus had been infected?
Blue eyes focused on the hapless figure of the Sigel on the floor and without realizing, Xiu’s hand closed a little tighter around Cordelia’s. This is not right…if the Sigel was infected with something, he should not be bound; no, humiliated like that. The Sigel had told him to “Go away,” and had refused to look at the white raevan. That pose, that look of defeat…
Xiu knew what it meant all too well and pale fingers yearned to release the Sigel of his bonds…
But…
Another part of the frei cautioned; Would you be able to do anything once he is released?
No, he would not and for that, frustration was building up within the white frei.
"I was directly infected as well by cutting myself on the broken glass by accident, but nothing abnormal had happened to me yet, nor do I feel any different."
. "I want you guys to go home, take a hot bath and rest. But most importantly, please watch over your Raevans carefully. If you notice anything abnormal happening to your Raevan at all, please call me immediately."
A soft growl escaped the frei’s lips and a shiver of anger coursed through the frei’s body. The other raevans…Zul, Cordelia and…him were going to be placed under surveillance? The humans seem to think that that was reasonable mode of action. All at once, the indignity of being restrained, the humiliation of being stared at and the fear of losing one’s face came crashing down upon the white raevan.
“And then what?” Xiu asked quietly as the meeting seemed to have come to an end. “Are we going to be caught and bound as well?”
“Xiu…that’s enough,” said Hazeline worriedly. “L-Let’s just go home,”
Let’s just go home
It was all so simple wasn’t it? Going home and putting this all behind them. The frei’s anger flared but the frei struggled to keep it controlled. He could not blame Hazeline, she was distraught after what…had happened.
“Alright…Hazeline…,” said Xiu softly as he floated up to her. ‘Let’s…go home…but…,” said Xiu turning to face the Doctor. “No more tying Lazarus up like that,”
It wasn’t it plea. It was a statement. Blue eyes stared hard at the Doctor, as though challenging him to say otherwise.
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:05 pm
"A virus?!" exclaimed the British woman. With a worried glance, Ebony looked to the doctor then back to Lazarus before resting back on Cordelia, of whom she noticed was no longer with Zul anymore, but with Xiu. The snake girl seemed worried too, but it looked to be more for her new friend rather than anything else. That's when she felt a pang of guilt hit hard. All this time she'd been more concerned with her new Raevan rather than for anyone else. That, she realized, wasn't right.
She looked to Alex as she spoke up, trying to give comfort and piece of mind to everyone in the room. But what about her? Ebony recognized that let's play it strong for the masses facade while her insides tore to shreds with whatever waring emotions that were there right now. Yes, she knew that look all too well. Closing the gap quick, the violet haired female put a hand on her shoulder and locked her grey gaze onto the woman's green one. "And if you should need anything Alex...please let me know." Turning to the other human woman occupying the room, "You too Hazeline. If you should need me, I will do what I can."
Finally she pulled away from the others and nodded to their suggestion of heading home. It had been a very trying and tiring day. Ebony approached Cordelia slow and took her hand with a gentle tug. "Let's go home Cordelia. Goodbye, and thank you everyone."
Delia blinked at Xiu's sudden flare in anger as he squeezed her hand more tightly. She tilted her head somewhat in worry, then patted his cheek once more. He needed to calm down she wanted to say, but couldn't. Suddenly that purple haired woman was beckoning to her and looking to be parting ways with everyone. But! But she didn't want to leave everyone now! She was so confused though since everyone seemed to be giving that parting look as well. The Basilisk sighed, then floated amongst everyone, giving each of them one last farewell touch on the cheek before they left.
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Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:04 pm
Don't worry. Kyou thought grimly in reply to Xiu's statement as he wave goodbye to the leaving people. Those bonds are temporary, it will only hold him for an hour, two at most. After that? Kyou had no idea what would happen. One thing he is certain though, Lazarus will need to be contained for now, until he found a cure for the virus infection.
Kyou must admit he admired Xiu's compassion towards Lazarus, but he found himself secretly wished that the white Frei would like him more. Though he understood where Xiu is coming from, the poor Frei had went through a lot of rough patches lately. This was definitely not needed. He just wished this was all a bad dream.
Lazarus had passed out from exhaustion, the bonds were designed to drain him of energy. This is Kyou's best chance to move him. Heaving Lazarus up from underneath his arms, Kyou draped the unconscious Sigel over one shoulder. "Damn, you're only half-formed and you're so heavy already." he muttered. With some difficulty, Kyou moved towards the staircase that leads upstairs. He need to place Lazarus in a room, and he have a lot of preparations to do. Secretly, he prayed that Lazarus won't wake up before he is done.
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