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 Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:31 pm
As unease and tension rose with the leaving of the Archangel Neo, Yata stood, contemplating to himself. The group seemed unsure now, unstable. how was the world supposed to be saved under such a rag-tag comradeship? The knights seemed to hold with each other, distracted in conversation.
That was when he felt the ever familiar sensation of a mind slipping into itself.
He looked around for a moment, unsure... when he found Shiroka, unsteadily drifting away from the group.
"Shiroka?' He uttered to himself as he walked calmly toward her.
As he neared her, he could feel something ever so wrong.
"Shiroka? Are you alright?"
The troll stood beside her, placing a gentle hand upon her shoulder.
Almost immediately, her emotion hit his conscious.
Was she...remembering?
"Shiroka..."
He called to her once more... attempting to bring her back from that deep chasm of dark emotions.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:53 pm
Gabrielle startled at the touch on her shoulder. She stared at the hand for a second, until it left her shoulder. She then looked at Nina and shook her head.
"I am fine." she paused and looked at the younger knight. "You know there was some truth in the Red Guard's words. You should ease up." then a smirk came to her lips. "I am not saying that years ago I wouldn't have reacted as you did." she added with a quick wink.
Back to being serious, she offered with a louder voice. "I think we should all eat. Empty stomachs don't help the mind."
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:59 pm
Shiroka felt surrounded by darkness. The whispers were not stopping when a hand came from nowhere. She could feel its warmth, its gentleness radiating through her. Then came the voice, as warm, as soft. The voice of someone dear. The voice of a true friend. The whispers quieted down and finally stopped. Someone was calling her, someone who cares for her.
The reality came back around her. It was blurry at first but then it became clear. Her impulse was to bury her face in the chest of the tall creature standing next to her. But as her eyes dared looking at him, she saw the foreign face. Would he have been under his troll form she would not have hesitated but faced with this pleasing face put her off balance.
The young maiden smiled palely "Thank you Yata." she whispered softly before adding with a shy chuckle "I have to get used to your new face."
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:03 pm
Nina bit her lip and looked away for a second. I would have taken his words into more of a consideration if he hadn't insulted me on top of it all. "My apologies. It's just a vey touchy subject for my... uh, family. Plus, being a new member of the faction makes me feel like I have to do all I can to defend it in anyway." She felt better when the older knight told her she would have acted likewise when she was younger. Not that she didn't look young now.
At the mention of food, Nina stood up straight and volunteered. "I can retrieve food for us all." Then looking around at everyone else. "Does anyone need anything specific? Any allergies or peferences?" She didn't want anyone to die after a meal.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:11 pm
Tyhier eyed everyone and viewed their opinions in his mind. He felt a slight surge of light swell in his gut. He sat where the archangel had left, his blade placed on his legs. He felt his inner light fighting to subdue the will of the cursed blade. He knew that his inner struggle was much like this meeting of the factions. If a middle ground was not made they'd fall to chaos.
A raven flew in and perched itself on his right shoulder whilst a dove came from the opposite side and landed o his left shoulder. Both birds found his presence slightly comforting. He wanted to end everything and stop all. He cared less for his safety, he welcomed death. He was damned to walk the earth as a walking time bomb, whether the dark take over and scorch the world or the light prevail and create a utopia without sin.
"Enough of this foolishness, you bicker like children, all of you."He stated his voice sounding like thunder as it struck all ears."If you wish to die than go about your miserable existences as you have been doing, but if you wish to live to see another sunrise or hopefully a future union of peace I suggest you take up arms and fight as one."He declared.
He respected his higher authorities and he knew his place, but he also knew that everyone needed a swift kick in the a** to relieve their stubborn pride, especially when cases such as this involved them being more mature and banding together instead of quarreling like small children who couldn't get their way. It sickened him to see them this way.
"You are my so-called superiors, I'd rather let a blind monkey lead me,"He continued,"To truly lead others you should be willing to make a desicion that is best for your followers in the long run, like saving food for the next day instead of eating it all in one sitting, which intern would make your men fat, sleepy, and open to attack because they were to sleepy to fight back."He finished with a scoff as he gathered energy in Soul Edge. He struck the ground with the energy infused blade scattering lots of debris and giving off the sound of thunder so close it could deafen you.
"Rise up to the ocassion and lead us to victory, I believe in you all and will risk my all to protect my home."He said with a final thunderous shout.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:51 pm
"...that is enough out of you..."
a small voice sounded to the Dark Knight whom was so vigorously causing a mockery of the Dark Knight way of life. This voice seemed to come from nowhere, but it was clear enough to cause some confusion among the present knights.
Not to mention, the voice that seemed to be cause of clear annoyance...of darkness most foul... carried malice, hatred, and sinister intent, all within the voice of a child.
A twelve year old child.
A very scary, twelve year old child.
The voice came from a flower on the floor, a lustrous purple thing of extreme magic and rarity.
A Manaday.
In seconds, the manaday began to grow, changing in shape and form as it rose ever upwards, blossoming from the small, beautiful manaday, to a black rose of unsurpassed art and detail. The Flower opened gracefully, and adorned in an attire of royalty, Prince Manadeas Fleur stared at Tyhlier with a deep monotony. Though his eyes were blank, his very dark aura played his anger toward the Dark Knight before him.
"...that is enough of your idle chatter... if our lord were here, he would be most displeased... I have good mind to punish you in his stead..."
Cracks in the floor slit open as small spiked vines surrounded Tyhlier... but did not react... yet.
"You can explain yourself to our lord later... for now, keep silent... or else..."
The flower holding the elegant child, Manadeas Fleur closed under him, the child swiftly turning to face the group of people.
"Forgive the insolence of my comrade... he is loose with his tongue out of the presence of my lord."
The small child bowed slightly, apologizing for the behavior of Tyhlier... something he should not be doing. This would only make his Lord much more upset...
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:03 pm
"I think anything would do." answered Gabrielle, pleased with the will of the young knight to make peace with everyone. But the peace did not last long for the Dark Knight spoke again, insulting everyone. Was that an attempt to shake people off their silence? She couldn't tell but the result was that her blood was boiling again and she raised with the intent to shut the darkness knight not with words but with her sword.
The voice of a child came from nowhere. A voice which although she did not recognize was somehow familiar. She looked around a little puzzled to see no one. Then a flower picked her attention. She looked for a moment and a child appeared. She recognized him. She had crossed his path once. They both had refused the confrontation at the time.
Gabrielle was glad that Fleur was the one telling his faction mate to stop. After all killing a dark knight while no other were around would have probably done more harm that good between the two factions. Her anger was appeased and she looked as the child apologized in the name of the Dark Knights.
The tall woman gave a nod to Fleur. His action had definitely prevented a diplomatic incident.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:06 pm
Though Yata turned for a moment to glance at the newest entity here, he quickly turned back to what was really important. Giving her a good smirk, He placed a hand on her head.
Shiroka would notice about now only that his eyes were loosing their purple shade, getting lighter and lighter until they were pure white.
She would also have noticed the changing of his skin, his height growth, and the procurement of an unusually long nose.
"You don't have to."
The shark-toothed smile greeted Shiroka with old warmth as Yata had converted back to his old form.
"It's good to see you again...Little one"
He teased, smiling a bit broader that he usually could.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:54 pm
Shiroka had eyes only for Yata who slowly turned back into his old self in front of her amazed eyes. She was glowing with wonder and happiness at the sight of the true form of the one so dear to her. In front of his obvious gesture of kindness, she did not resist and launched herself towards him. She was so small and so close that the collision was totally harmless for the troll. It was even probable that he would not even feel it.
The young maiden wrapped her arms around the man/troll although she could reach her hands in his back as she was so little and he was so big. Her face had a true smile on it and the pearls in her eyes were of another kind. It was pure happiness and felicity at the thought that someone was truly her friend. "Thank you Yata."
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:01 pm
Nina smiled, knowing the Gabriell was pleased with her now. She liked it almost a little too much when she pleased others. What pleased her even more was when a new Dark knight came to call, and tell the other to shut his yap. As much as she didn't like Dark knights in general, this one was atleast respectful. He didn't insult any of the other factions, like the darkling who made, yet again, another annoying speech.
Turning to leave for food, she looked back to Gabrielle. "I'll head out and get as much as I can in a variety. Perhaps it would be best if you enlightened the new Dark knight of what is going on? I believe he's sensible enough to help with the planning..." Walking off, away from the beach, she waved to the others. "I'll be back as soon as I can with food for all."
(exit)
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:43 am
Tyhier looked at how the others enjoyed him being disciplened. He stood up, his sword mounted on his back."If unifying those who see unity with each other as degrading then I'll gladly accept punishment."He explained. He couldn't resist the urge to commit to his own suicide.
"I'll kill myself before I follow those who can't even control themselves, you want my respect than show me that you can be more thoughtful in this situation,"He began,"Like the most beautiful flower our petals fall, indicating the death looming over our shoulders the longer we fued. I have only been a part of this for a few days an only joined to see if we could really make a change in the course of past events. I chose the darkness to take the light that kept me thinking that lives were worth anything as long as they were inoccent, and drowned it in a dak sea of reality. No one is without sin and as such none of us are better than the other. I don't try to sound insulting, but the truth is I see no reason to bicker or be silent when all are equally endangered."He finished his speech.
He walked into the center of the groups and drove his blade deep into the earth in front of him."I have not told anyone from the factions my coming into life for the soul purpose of calculating to myself my own destiny. Right now looking at each and everyone that thinks it foolish to rise up as one I see why I kept my origins secret even among my fellow comrades, never letting anyone in or close. My heart is aching for companions who understand that it's sometimes better to put others needs before your own."He said as he finished with a chuckle.
"Do I sicken you with my sentiments, do you find me weak for caring about complete strangers? If my words rattle you so than be my guest and strike me down. Living a lie that we are content with our war is the greater burden. I'd rather die than lie to my heart. So if my words strike upon deaf ears and anger you so, I say give in to your ideals and kill me now. You can never escape your true feelings no matter what you do. I will say once more for all those who'd rather die than work to end the chaos deal me your killing blows."He finished talking and outstrecthed his arms.The two birds flew off into the same direction.
He took a look at the skies one last time feeling that they'd foolishly cut him down and try to stop the chaos their own ways, eventually sending them to their own graves. He closed his eyes and waited for the sweet release of death's cold grip upon his heart. He regreted nothing, except that in the case they did strike him down, that he'd never get to see a combined unity like the time he'd heard of long before he became a warrior. He smiled under his helmet's visor.
So be it.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:05 am
"Take a seat." Vinas said to the Discursive Dark knight, "No one is meaning any offense here, things are just tense with the news of this new enemy." He said with a slight look at everyone, "And clearly, we are not all the most apt in working wit one another, I myself, find it difficult to work with those more ready to poison a man than face him in the field of battle," He spoke with a nod at the Dawn striders "Or even less with those few who corrupt themselves so completely with darkenss, that all they care to see is slaughter." He finished with a look at Tyhier "I've spoken my issues with you all, but I am still here and I am still honored to take up arms beside you, I hope you all feel the same." He added, hoping to add to the 'we can do this' attitude that was weakly limping on The Red guard and my brethren are the only I really feel fine in working with...But I suppose that can change in time, maybe I'll get a sort of Stockholm syndrome.... He thought grimly.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:23 pm
Jin finally stood, silent for most of the gathering he shook his head then looked to those of his guard. Strong willed in both measures of arm and intellect..however, this new threat had hall the makings of havoc. The Red Guard provide balance if nothing else...and for them to fight this fight balance would be hard to obtain. Darkness, Light and those between have gathered here to discover that they are the key to ending the destruction that is to come. But what of the Red Guard? Was it their place to be involved this time or would they be ones to tip the scale? Jin was confused and needed guidance but none could be granted from those near. "Useless..." He said to himself as he spoke aloud then continued over to his allies "Shiroka...Knex...I will be leaving, you both will do well to get along with your fellow knights in my stead...remember you now represent those of my faction...my origin..so act accordingly"
Jin began to walk off and stopped for a moment "I need time to think....You are entitled to your own ideals in where you should choose to stand in the battles to come...as for myself, I am unsure that this fight is mine. But I can offer you this, you will have my answer before this trial is done and if you should so wish to seek me then you will know where to find me" Jin nodded to both of his comrades before his back began to spark, causing him to sprout two wings made of pure fire. Rolling his shoulders a little he folded his wings and ran forward, taking a few steps before leaping into the air and extending his wings to take flight. {Exit}
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:08 pm
"...Pathetic..."
Fleur said, his brows furrowing in frustration as his eye color and hair color turned red from their original light green.
"Fool... we are Dark Knights... your thoughts of unity and mercy are only a sign of deep, unfulfilled weakness. We care only of ourselves... that is, in truth, the only people we may care for."
The spiked vines that threatened the Dark Knight silent reacted, lunging at him, digging into Flesh and Armor with a ravage voracity as they engulfed him to his neck.
There would be pain.
"Your dramatics are null, and the pain you feel now is only a minor disciplinary action... you will feel much more at the hand of our Lord... you will be corrected."
Fleur, deep in his righteous self turned to the group of people before him.
"...but...know all of you... Our Lord Tokushi is more than enough for this...nuisance. At his current level of power, he could very well end this himself. Form your frivolous alliances... the Dark Knights are more than enough for this so called threat."
Fleur turned on them, his aura deep and chaotic, pulling little hints of red from it's deep blackness.
Where Fleur touched the sand, red grass and flowers, blood red in color bloomed.
From neath the sands, a vicious looking red pod, deep in teeth and texture rose up and engulfed the trapped Dark Knight, pulling him into the ground and leading him back to the home of the Dark Knights.
A giant blood red rose bloomed under Fleur, engulfing him with grace and sucked him back into the cold earth. The rose shrunk into the floor, leaving a blood red Manaday as the only reminder that the Dark Knights had ever been there.
(Fleur and Tyhier exit to the Throne of the Dark Knight Lord)
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:37 pm
Nina wobbled back in a slow manner towards the group. The only things that really leade her there were the distant sounds of their chatter, and the glow from the fires. Getting closer and closer, others would spot her... sort of. The only part ofher they would see would be her legs, as all else was seemingly covered with food or bags and baskets of it.
Finally making it to the group itself, Nina's breath came out in small pants as she set down the bags and baskets of arroted fruits, vegitables, breads, cheeses, and meats. Then, she went around passing the cups and plates. Going around, and being quick about it, she gave small nods to the holy knights she passed them to. She gave a plate with slight hesitency to Knex, as he was probably still highly annoyed with her. Then there was the other red guard and Yata. Wandering in their direction, she handed the girl her plate and cup first and then turned to Yata. Stopping for a moment, she looked up at his even taller figure than before. Did I miss something while I was gone? If there were any doubts before about him being a troll, they were all gone now. Handing him his things, she gave a meek smile and stepped back, turning to go over to the holy knights. She didn't want to get eaten or anything...
When she saw she had three extra, she looked around to see if she had missed anyone. The dark knights were nowhere to be found, and neither was the kid-looking red guard. Where... did they go? Figuring there was nothing she could do about it, she took the only thing left, the kettle, and did what she could... taking water from it's nearest source, and in the air, separating it from all that wasn't water at all. Yes, she was purifying the sea water using her own manipulation in order to serve tea. And she did, putting the water into the kettle, with the tea leaves and letting it heat over the fire. "Take whatever food you want, there should be enough for everyone." I didn't spend a fortnight's worth of salary for all of you to go hungry...
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