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 Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:15 pm
At just that moment, Will walked in, pushing Lydia in her wheelchair ahead of him. "Well, I'm here. Let's get started."
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:32 pm
Skiaska turned quickly and became nervous again. What about Will? Wasn't he Catholic? Or something like that? What if HE didn't approve? Ski paled somewhat, and looked at her and Terra's coupled hands. "Yeah... Let's get this show on the road..."
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:03 pm
“Okay,” she managed as kindly as she could to her brother, grievously clenching her temple with her spare hand, a crooked smile plastered upon her face, “that’s great to know Krii. Now since I ain’t late or nothin’ and this thing does not seem to be starting yet, I’m gonna head off to freshen my gear up or change in case people don’t get my code.” People may have not noticed but her face was splattered with various blotches of blood; her bulletproof vest had been beaten enough that some bullets had embedded themselves within the material. Thus causing her major discomfort that caused her to walk awkwardly to try and keep the vest from bothering her.
She gently set her ebony kitten upon the ground so that she could venture off and properly change her clothing without a kitten as her cargo whilst she attempted to change. As soon as the kitten was set down it mewed in protest to the mere normal ear, but to the ears of a telepath that mew was an annoyed protest. The kitten hustled along behind her mistress mewing in protest to normal ears but calling out in human tongue to the ears of a telepath, ‘Wait up!’
Edith heard the voice and was still unable to distinguish voices she was hearing mentally versus voices she was hearing physically. Perplexed, Edith turned around to face the crowd behind her, wondering who’s voice she had heard. No one seemed to be waiting for her or following after her in a hurry so this only helped to confuse her more so. Though he likely was not probing Edith, her headache was sending off minor telepathic waves, which would likely be picked up by Sethe’s acute psychic senses. Not only did he have that as a trail, but he also had Edith’s current mind connection with her kitten though it was accidental.
‘The hell,’Edith thought to the kitten then turned back to see Reno wanting to talk to her. That so was not Reno's voice I just heard before... It was a kid's voice, a girl kid... s**t I'm ******** up... She walked back over to Reno and smiled at him, no longer bearing her fangs as she had spent hours in the mirror molding her smile into a permanent one that concealed her fangs. "Yeah," she said, walking over to Reno, "good to see ya too." She smiled despite her throbbing temples and forced herself to stand with him. "Uh," she said to his second question, "sure, where do you wanna talk?"
Though she was paying attention to Reno, she had noticed her brother come in and her thoughts were doing a good job of distracting her from Reno. She wanted to speak personally with her brother and tell him to his face that she was joining the Shadow Stalkers even if his co-leader, now Omega of his pack, her brother, disapproved of her actions. They were with good intention and she wanted to speak with him briefly about her turning as she had not come up to him and spat it out. She did not want to seem like she was running away, she did not want to seem cowardly by not confronting her own flesh and blood and telling him that she was joining another organization for harmony and that she had been stupid enough to get herself turned. No more running for her, not now...
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:47 pm
Krii'Ouse smiled as Will came in. He heard the cat's psychic mew, and noticed Eden had a connection to her cat, and was developing telepathic abilities. 'Interesting...' *Will, you're sister's turning telepath... somehow... Its rare that that part of the psyche would just randomly unlock. Oh well.* he thought to his Alpha, and just went on with greeting him.
Seconds affter Will came in, Uncle came out. 'Okay, everything ready, You all get in!' he said, ushering everyone towards the room.
As they all reached the ceremony room, there were glowing green, red, blue, yellow, white, and purple runes hovering along the walls. Three spellbooks were open near the center of the room, on pedestals. Sigils lined the middle circle, glowing a faint orange.
'Sethe, you in there.' Uncle demanded.
'Yes, Master Yoshiro.' Sethe replied, moving to the middle circle, and sitting down on the groun, in the lotus position. The Alpha and Omega hovered just above him.
Uncle waited for everyone to come in and spoke, 'Everyone against wall!'
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:58 pm
Lydia was a little be annoyed that she was being pushed around (she could wheel herself around just fine) but was also pleased that Will was the one behind her. Seeing Edith with Midnight, the psychic wondered where Mischeif had run off to. Not having anything else to do, Lydia's eyes went wide and white as she actively scanned for her cat.
She found the kitten, almost a cat, really, not too far from Haven, hunting some mice. Missed you, Mistress. Been busy, hunting. You injured, tried to find you, but can't get inside without you. Come get me soon? Mischief asked through the link. Lydia smiled. I will come get you soon. I have missed you, little one.
The huntress cut the connection as Uncle instructed everyone what to do. At the mercy of where Will decided to put her, Lydia just remained in her wheelchair until she was moved.
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:16 pm
Following Uncle's instructions, Will moved himself and Lydia up against the wall. Looking to the side, he managed to catch Skiaska's eye. She was one of his dearest friends and with everything going on who was he to judge. With a wistful smile he nodded to her, saying silently in his own way, "I know, and I understand." Breaking the eye contact, Will turned back to where the ceremony was taking place. The Alpha and Omega was the most powerful relic outside of the Longinus spear itself, and soon it would have an owner once again after so many years.
((Illiud: PM'ing you.))
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:20 am
"So, what exactly is going on?" Lydia asked of Will, turning her head back and up to look at him. She had no idea what this "Alpha and Omega" was, nor did she really have any idea what being the Omega hunter entailed. Though she was a good and active hunter, she cared little for rank except when it meant that she needed to give orders or recieve them. That being said, she knew little of what any hunter rank meant, simply because she did not care and had no use in her mind for such knowledge.
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:17 am
Reno got infront of her and looked into her eyes.'This is it,theres no turning back after this.' Reno reached out and took her hands.He sighed and took a deep breath for what he was about to say."Eden......you dont have any idea how happy I'am to be next to you agian.Ive been so worried about you.Hell I havent even been able to sleep at night.Eden.....I never got the chance to appoligize,Im sorry Eden.That I couldnt protect you,that I couldnt stop you from changing inot a vampire.I wasnt quick enough,maybe if I had just been faster.......you would still be human.But Ive realized somthing,I realize that I love you.I can honestly say that I love you Eden.How do I know?My heart feals like its gonna jump out through my neck every time we speak.I dream about you,I think of you every part of the day.I-I want to be with you.I want to make all the pain you suffered go away.Please Eden,hear me out,dont run away.I promise with whatever life I have to offer that I wont hurt you."As he spoke his last words a single tear came from his face.He then realized that he had just said all that infront of everyone.But he didnt care.Out of the emotion he felt at the moment he slowly leaned tward Eden and gentally kissed her on her lips.
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:53 am
As Krii moved away, she backtracked to the wall, grabbing Phaedra by te collar hand hauling her to her feet. Not letting go, she moved her back to the wall with her, holding her there though she released the girl's collar. Smiling, she watched Krii and Uncle.
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:25 pm
After everyone filtered in, Uncle turned to Krii'Ouse. 'Okay, now we start.' He walked up to one of the three tomes, and began to read the inscription. The words were unintelligible, and they echoed through the room. the runes floating in the room began to glow brighter, and Krii'Ouse began to emit a yellowish glow himself. Uncle finished the incantation from the first tome, and moved to the next.
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:27 pm
Lydia_Aidly "So, what exactly is going on?" Lydia asked of Will, turning her head back and up to look at him. She had no idea what this "Alpha and Omega" was, nor did she really have any idea what being the Omega hunter entailed. Though she was a good and active hunter, she cared little for rank except when it meant that she needed to give orders or recieve them. That being said, she knew little of what any hunter rank meant, simply because she did not care and had no use in her mind for such knowledge. Will turned to her, trying to find the words to explain. "The Alpha and Omega is... unique. It is quite literally a one of a kind artifact, over nine centuries old, and with just a few exceptions the strongest magical weapon to exist on this plane. It is a masterfully crafted double-bladed polearm, with a blade on either end with inummerable magic runes carved into the haft. The one blade is slender, delicately curved, and thin as a razor, made from a silver alloy so pure that it shines a pure white color. The other blade is thick, jagged, and wickedly serrated, cast from a blackened form of cold iron. The number of spells permanently cast upon the weapon are thought to number in the hundreds, ranging from spells granting it keen cutting edges that never dull in the slightest to spells that make it indestructable." The Hunter leader swallowed for a moment to collect himself, wetting his lips before continuing. "But what really makes the weapon as powerful as it is, is what's contained inside of it. In the dark blade, known as Omega, is the captured spirit of a greater demon, believed to be a fiendish general of the fourth circle of Hell and defeated by one of the early saints. The blade of silver on the other hand, contains the willingly sacraficed lifeforce of an archangel, a being of immense divine powers which make mine seem like a breath of wind next to a huuricane in comparison. Alone, either blade is a formidable weapon. Together, they combine two great opposing forces, and thus have the potential energy of the magical equivalent of an atomic bomb. Only the spells on it keep the weapon from destroying itself with it's own power, and no enemy that was tasted the weapon's blades have lived to tell the tale. For those who respect the history and legacy of the Hunt, it is our greatest treasure, one that hasn't been wielded in a century." Now hsi eyes turned back to the center of the room, back to Krii'Ouse. "Only the Omega Hunter can use the weapon, and if it rejects them then they are not worthy. The Omega is the greatest Hunter of their generation, chosen from all the others. They are the champion, the avenger, the weapon of the Hunters. They are both leader and servant. Hero and forgotten one. To be an Omega is, or so I'm told, to have some part of you be forever alone. It is the greatest honor and the greatest burden that any of us can be given. That is what the Omega is... The Hunters' very own Final Solution."
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:04 pm
Uncle's voice resumed, having gotten to the next book. His hands moved intricately, adding the somatic components of the incantation for greater effect. The book hovered upwards, it's pages flipping as Uncle needed. The sigils surrounding Krii'Ouse glowed brighter, shooting rays to the ceiling, casting their reciprocal onto the ceiling.
Uncle's words were now booming, and only getting louder. The room began to shake, as Yoshiro began to walk to the next book, finishing the previous book's incitation.
Uncle put his hands out at 45 degree angles, his eyes closed. The book stayed still, and it seemed as if the words were flying from the book to his forehead, absorbing into his mind. Krii'Ouse's left hand was stripped from it's position, and placed in front of him. Sethe was calm, while the others would have winced in pain as they noticed a red sigil on the ground where his hand had gone to.
It wasn't simply red... but red hot. The smell of burning flesh would waft up everyone's nostrils.
Uncle's words slowly finished. After he finished his incantation, a voice boomed through the room. Though the words were not understood through their ears, they echoed in their minds. *Alpha and Omega has weighed your Champion, and have found him Worthy.*
The runes, sigils, and books ceased their function, and Yoshiro stood in front of Krii'Ouse. 'Sethe...'
Sethe's body was steaming, as if he'd been electrified to death. 'Sethe...?'
His body remained still. 'By the Elements... How Worthy did they find him?'
Krii'Ouse's eyes shot open, no longer simply white, but in them shone every colour in the light wavelength. It wasn't simply white, but an eerie, divine light. He lifted his left hand to Yoshiro, who hadn't seen what had happened, really. Uncle stepped back in sympathic pain.
Krii'Ouse rose, and turned to the other Hunters, showing them his palm. The Greek sigil Omega was now emblazened into his palm, still red hot from the branding. He turned around again, as Alpha and Omega hovered down to his height at the shoulders. He stretched out his hand to the weapon, and an icey blue version of the branding on his hand shone from the shaft.
Krii'Ouse put his hand on that exact place, and the sound one might attribute to a heated blade going into ice cold water hissed from the shaft, steam rising from Sethe's hand. He held the weapon there for a moment, and did nothing. When the steam stopped, Krii'Ouse turned his head to Yoshiro. 'It is done.'
He spun Saigo Ichiban around himself, flipped over it, and whirled it over his head as a demonstration, spinning it behind him again, and stopping it with Alpha resting against the ground. He looked at Will, and spoke simply. 'We are yours to command.'
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:17 pm
Though religion meant nothing to her, Lydia could still appreciate the power of the Alpha and Omega. Still, religion and talk of angels...she had no use for such things. Her train of thought was derailed violently as Uncle continued with the ceremony, the words echoing in her mind loudly and violently. She sneezed loudly, not liking the smell of burning skin as she tried to see the room through eyes made watery from sneezing, but she closed her eyes again as something spoke in her head.
Shaking of the sneeze and the slight pain from the psychic message, the psychic was in awe of Krii'Ouse and his new weapon. Such a powerful combination...with that weapon and Will's powers, the hunters would certainly pose a large threat to the immortals. "Wait, if the Alpha and the Omega is such a powerful weapon, how did we manage to obtain it for Krii'Ouse to bond with it?"
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:48 pm
Edith's beeper rang, there was a message from Tokeru. It read. EDITH, CAKE TIME, COME QUICK
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:57 pm
Edith could not say that she was stunned nor rendered speechless by what Reno had said to her as she did not need to be a telepath to be able to predict what he would say to her since he had requested to speak to her alone. Still, it was probably better that he had taken her into a impulsive passionate lip lock to keep her from running away from him and to prevent her from speaking since she had not decided what her response to Reno would be. So, perhaps in a way she was rendered speechless as his lips were pressed to hers, immobilizing her mouth so that she could not speak to him.
As much as she wanted to make the kiss last forever, if only to kiss him back, Edith did not allow her bodies sexual urges to get the best of her. Her conscience was in control now, she had become much more collected since turning, something she was still getting used to. And now listening to her conscience was much easier for her, to go by what she thought and not what her body thought. If she kissed him back it would only be teasing him and she did not want to get his hopes up as she was not sure if she could be in a relationship nor did she feel right kissing him at the moment. “Reno,” she said softly, almost remorsefully as she gently pulled away from him, her blush visible against her pale cheeks, “what happened to outside of the room?”
It was obvious she was embarrassed since the blood had rushed to her cheeks, making them that all too familiar cherry red color they turned when she was embarrassed. As she pulled back she smiled sweetly in appreciation of his kind words and could not help but continue to blush. She did not handle embarrassment the best and she unfortunately was easily embarrassed. Unlike Reno, Edith did care if people were watching them swap spit, especially if she was not even sure about her feelings for the guy. She was not sure what she wanted, what she could do, or even if she could live with herself after killing all of those people like she was some sort of animal…
That and she did not want attention drawn to herself as she was no longer on the hunter’s good side as she had become a Shadow Stalker though it was to maintain peace between the two, not because she obsessed in succeeding in missions no matter what. The hunters would always be family to her even if most of them would now hate her for her decision to maintain peace between them. “Let’s make sure,” she said with a chuckle to Reno, revealing her fangs as she did so, “that people are watching the ceremony and not us swapping spit.” Though she was not the best in awkward situations one on one, if there was an audience there for her she could do almost anything being the natural born actress she was.
Quite randomly her small beeper rang and she saw Tokeru's small text message on it, quickly punching in: I'll be there after Sethe's ceremony you friggin' cake addict. God, even I control my urges better! xD
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