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 Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:21 am
Takara shook her head, not exactly feeling at home in the Citadel.
"No...I shouldn't be here..."
It wasn't that she didn't trust the organization, well...perhaps she was a bit wary of them and their intentions, but there was something more, a tugging at her spirit to another place. Her figure faded and disappeared from sight. It wasn't teleportation, it was more like she was being transported elsewhere.
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She appeared in a sacred grove in the forest in Makai, her original home. The sacred grove was the same that had held the seeing pool and it was in this tranquil, protected place that she'd bring her child to the living world. The trees surrounding the place weren't normal trees, they were infused with the protective spiritual energy of generations upon generations of Takara's people. It would allow none to enter, whether the means was physical or magical, walking or teleporting, without authorization from a guardian, and only from one with pure intentions. The birthing process for spirit children was a bit different from what most went through, and so required such a location.
Takara sat beneath a large oak that stood nearby the pool, its immense branches reaching towards the sky and able to provide enough shade for a couple dozen beings. She sat upon her knees, head bowed for a moment. She felt the pain, yes, yet here she could separate herself from it, as though a gentle presence was soothing her spirit and pain, giving her clearness of mind to do what she knew she must.
Finding the strength somewhere within her, she sat up straight and pulling Einlanzer from her sash, she nicked her finger with it, allowing a good amount of blood to trickle forth as she drew in the ground a large five pointed star about three feet tall. Healing the wound with magic, she drew a fifth of a circle about the star, from a point to point, blue flames following her finger. Looking over to the pool, she summoned up a ribbon of water, carrying it to the star and connecting another two points. The next part of the circle was already there, in the form of dirt, through which she simply drew a curve for the circle. A breeze came down and settled in the next section, continuously moving in a figure eight where it was place. Lastly, electrons concentrated about the final piece, mingling with her spirit energy that had opened up like a flower about her, a strand of blue electricity completing the circle.
Though her hand was steady, her breathing was not. Her breaths were deep and almost gasping as though she'd been running for miles. It was time then. The ritual had taken her possibly 15 minutes to set up and she wondered where Tachi was and if he'd be angry with her for leaving the Citadel. True, when she was here, she wasn't alone, the presence of other guardians watched over her, but she couldn't help but wish Tachi was there with her. However, she couldn't delay and so placed her both her hands at the edge of the circle, closing her eyes and releasing the pressure that had been building in her spirit.
Both the star and the circle lit up, the energies all becoming indistinct and blending with her own so that a light blue traced the outlines of what she had just drawn. More...The symbols became brighter as she poured out more of her energy whilst she softly muttered incantations. A swirling white mist could be seen at the center of the star, constantly moving, shifting, changing. The spell she intoned would anchor her child's spirit to the living realm and the collected energies of both parents, drawn off over time, along with everything she put in now would form the physical body. An endless time passed and a bright white light swept through the area. Once it had cleared, one noticed smoke had covered nearly everything. There, she could sense a presence in the middle of the star. She weakly crawled forwards, the slowly dissipating smoke revealing a sight that took her breath away.
There were two bundles there instead of one, one wrapped in a shining black cloth and the other a white one, each infused with protective energy. She could tell, from mother's instinct, the auras, and the faces, there was a boy and a girl. The boy had jet black hair and the other a beautiful pure white with faint light blue streaks through it. Both however, had sappire blue eyes with which they stared intently at her. Twins. At last, she made her way next to them, one arm on the ground just above their heads and the other across their two bodies, protectively encircling them and she looked lovingly at her children, her head resting on her arm as she laid there on the forest floor. The boy's small soft hands clutched her hand while the girl gently ran her fingers through her mother's silk-like hair, a quiet breeze flowing through the grove. She smiled as she watched the two.
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:12 pm
Ahnthros disregarded Nissin's attitude "Be that as it may, it is imperative that I see them." He saw everyone had no idea what he was getting at, and sighed "I suppose it is time I let you in on the deal with my past, as it seems to have caught up with me." He went and sat in his chair "In my life before this one, I was known as Melchior, one of the three agi, the Ancients who used the blessings of the seven pillars to seal away the three ancient Devil Gods: Kyros, Baal, and Cthulu. We placed the hand of the seal on our soul using a forbidden spell, so that the only way to unseal them would be to use our soul as the sealbreaker. And it seems that my brother, who was then known as Balthasar, has already been used for that purpose. And hence now, I am certin, Kyros will be coming for me, to unseal Baal. Not only that, but I hold the Jewel of Cosmos, which is the medium to which I sealed Baal away. I believe the Elders of Citadel have records of all this information. Anyway, knowing this, I must do whatever it takes to prevent Kyros from unsealing Baal. However, I have been thinking..." He looked over to Cyrus "If Kyros comes for me, that may give you guys just enough time to go release my brother from his binding to Kyros, and if you can do that, you will not only cut off the invincibility Kyros currently has, but you may also be able to save my brother" took out his harp, and strummed it gently. He turned to Kaka "Please, could you do me a favor, and relay all this to Takara? She seems to be well acquainted with Earth Realm as well as my brother, so she may be able to come up with some sort of plan"
Cyrus nodded, his face serious "It just might be worth trying, all we have to lose is our lives, after all..." He looked up out of the skyline, at the full moon Tallie, I WILL save you!
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Travis Celendel Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:55 am
Nissin took a bite from an apple and regarded Anthros again. "Yes, we know this. And the Eldars even once thought it wise to keep the jewel safe in Citidel. Tht was apperently a bad idea, as you then caused almost as much damage as baal himself. As for Takara, she is no longer in the earthrealm, and should be quite unvailable for a time. She just gave birth to the children of prophecy."
Tachi appeared in the grove, followed by several terrens in black robes. He rushed to the bundles in Takara's arms and Held all three close. He gave all of them his warmest smile and the boy reached out to grab his father's nose.
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:48 pm
Takara smiled as Tachi appeared, her eyes glad, though they soon noticed the arrival of others. A spark of the old fear touched her, and she carefully watched the robed Terrens. She was tired, but her apprehension gave her enough strength to sit up, pulling both of the children into her lap protectively as her she kept her senses alert and focused on their surroundings, promising her body that she'd rest later. She made no other movement, her body tense and poised to move as she mentally spoke to Tachi, her voice cool though hiding an undercurrent of wariness at the presence of the other Terrens.
"Why are they here, Tachi?..."
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Trashy Cinnabon Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:04 pm
Xiaeriene listened intently to all that her uncle said, then walked over and transformed, then hopped onto Bardok's shoulder "Come on Guns, let's go check on Vain and the others" She opened up a portal to the Earth Realm "I will be in Earth Realm, I'll report back once I have gathered up a bit of information, okay? See ya soon!" She gave the japanese hand sign for victory
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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:59 am
Tachi looked behind them as the girl wrapped her tiny hand around his finger. "They are here to observe the birthright of all Terrens. They keep insisting that it is importent to fufill some prophecy." He took out a dagger with the symbol of a hilt guard for a katana emblazened on it. He cut his finger with it and touched each child on the forehead, leaving red dots. He wispered an incantation and kissed each where the blood was. The blemishes then seeped into their skin. "I hereby name you my heir and true champion of the Tsubo clan." He said this to his son and then looked to his daughter. "Guard your brother well, and guide him to be as wise as he is required to be." He closed his eyes.
One of the terrens stepped up and spoke in a soft voice. "It is now the duty of the matron to name the children."
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Travis Celendel Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:21 am
Takara's body relaxed a bit upon hearing the intent of their presence, merely keeping watch over her family for now.
"The girl's name is Hikaru and the boy, Haruko..."
She held her children close, happy beyond words to be with those she cared for. She was tired though, and felt her body complain rather loudly in her mind.
"Tachi, can we go home now?..."
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:18 pm
Tachi frowned slightly. They say it isn't safe there. I believe them. THe priests have created a demiplane for us to reside in for a bit. Acording to them, 15 years in it will consume 15 minutes in earth. He was interupted by a rumbling in the forest. One of the priests stepped in.
"The dragon stirs, it is no longer safe here sister."
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Travis Celendel Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:55 am
Takara was about to nod her agreement when news of the dragon momentarily widened her eyes from their tired half-closed state. An immediate urge to go find out information on its whereabouts and actions flashed through her, though if what the priests said was true, then perhaps it'd be wiser to...
"Let's go to this plane they created then..."
Her eyes calmed as she thought things through, her slender frame swaying a bit from fatigue as though she'd collapse at any moment. It really was a wonder she was still conscious at all what with the loss of energy due to the birthing ritual. She didn't even bother trying to stand, knowing her knees wouldn't cooperate at all and simply rested her head on Tachi, tired yet still glad beyond words for her children.
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 12:34 am
THe priests nodded and stood in a circle. They chanted for a few minutes and a dark fire arose. Tachi gently lifted His life mate, who n turn cupped his children. HE walked slowly to the flame. He hsitated for a moment before stepping through.
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Travis Celendel Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:22 am
Takara rested her head on Tachi's chest, her eyes closing as she allowed her body to get the rest it needed, clutching her children close to her.
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:53 am
Ahnthros stood up, looking around to everyone, noticing how peaceful it was as they slept. He gazed at Megami lovingly, then headed won, to the cavern below his base. He stood before the Jewel of Cosmos, pondering his next course of actions It is only a matter of time, before.....no! I will not think of it
Himura appeared inside the base, and swiftly made his way down into the cavern. He stood behind Ahnthros "Well, it seems you have already figured out what must be done. But, your game ends here, Vessel of Destruction, fulfil your duty to Lord Baal!"
Ahnthros turned around "You! What are you..." His eyes widened and he froze, as he saw his brother's hammer in the hands of the enemy
Himura held Catalyxe's Nikushimi poised, and thrust it through Ahnthros, pinning him to the Jewel before he could react. He grasped the head of the hammer, and chanted the incantation. My Lord Kyros, I thank you, for this honor.... He was engulfed in white light, and his body was fried to ashes.
The ashes suddenly began to swirl up, and manifested into a body. It took the form of a tall man, with jet-black skin, a white beard and a long white braid. He had a bright red tattoo of a phoenix on his chest and a matching one on his back, and he wore large samurai-style pants. He walked back a bit, and observed the Vessel of Destruction, pinned to the Jewel of Cosmos in Crucifix fashion. He turned and headed up into the main chamber, and looked at all the people sleeping. He clapped once, and the guards came in, now under his control "These people are trespassing infidels, kill them all at once!"
Megami awoke suddenly as she heard the guards come rustling in, and she looked up in shock as she saw the man stand there over them, his eyes full of evil. She took up her weapons and held a cautious stance as he order the guards to kill everyone "You! Who are you, and what have you done with my Dina and the guards!?"
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Travis Celendel Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:34 am
Nissin smiled wider. THe terrens behind him raised their weapons. "One more down." He made a complex sequence of hand seals and the team jumped in.
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:08 pm
Baal stood back as the Terrens quickly decimated the guards. He instantly appeared behind Megami "Well, aren't you a bit demanding, I do not have to tell you anything" He landed a kick to the back of her neck, sending her flying, through the walls, the roof, and miles away, landing in a tree,knocking her unconscious "What a shame, she needs to take better care of herself, she is with child after all....oh well, she'll live, I guess I will just have to wait until after the child is born to kill her" He turned to Nissin and the other Terrens, and smiled "I am not like Kyros, I have standards, I have nobility. We will continue this some other time, I must now away to Citadel to get you Terrens out of the way" He snapped his fingers, and instantly the monstrosity known as Onaga appeared. "Onaga, keep these men company, will you? And guard the Vessel of Destruction along with the Jewel of Cosmos with your life!" He teleported away, his target, Citadel itself
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Travis Celendel Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:34 pm
Citidel itself was deserted. The only sighn that there was ever life was a lone terren, sleeping in the tallest tower of the massive fortress. He opened and eye as he felt the demigod arrive. "Well, time ta' get ta' work, I s'pose." He stood up with the help of his quarterstaff and kissed the amulet he worebefore teleporting to the roof to get a better veiw. He always had dreamed of seeing Citidel destroyed. THat's the main reason he had accepted this assighnment. 15 minutes, he just needed to stall for 15 minutes.
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