Derek turned around enough to see Kouen and James actually make it. Suddenly he just got randomly hugged by James with tons of excitement,. The moment he was placed down, Derek glared at James, ready to strike him for hugging him but ignored it nonetheless. Alright look, I'm only coming along until we reach out to the center of the Land of Iron. From there we depart ways. Yes, from here it's whatever goes and there will be no instructor or proctor to watch our backs. Like our previous missions, we'll move as a team and for the meantime we will stick together...if you drift off. You're on your own. Let's get moving. Derek stated as it was time to move. Turning his backs to the Zaibatsu for 2 years total. He started walking off, each of them ready to start their individual journey.
"The Doma will pay for their actions with their life. I don't care what happens to me anymore. I'll do whatever I have to kill every last member if I must. I will avenge those taken from me. No matter the cost. "
Outright laughing as James decided it was a great idea to smother Derek in a large hug, Kouen crossed his arms. It was obvious that his rival wasn't used to such physical contact of that sort and immensely disliked it. His face was priceless. But as it was acknowledged by the three that they needed to leave now or they would risk detection by the Higher Ups, Leonard nodded. He supposed this was it. He wished he could have stayed behind for a little longer, said goodbye to Isuma or Kiko. However, Life has its own paces and speeds. Sometimes you could reign it in and control it...other times you couldn't. Turning away from the Zaibatsu after one last long stare, he followed after Derek and James. To begin their journey. He could only hope and pray that the others would remain alive in that time. After all...where they were going? They wouldn't have time to worry about others. Death would be at their ankles, seeking to poke them with its scythe near constantly.
" You sure do like to play 'leader', eh, Derek? Well fine, sounds like a plan. Let's get going before they notice. Heh. "
Several minutes passed and soon, the great city was nothing but a small blip behind them. There was no going back now. He could only pray now that the certain someone had gotten his letter. He couldn't wait to return. But not before he was stronger and worthy. It all started here.[Exit]
"They say a Phoenix has to fall before it can rise from the ashes, right...? I've already lost everything once before...I won't lose anyone every again! I will protect the Zaibatsu...with my life! " "
❖❖ Feeling her soft hands hold onto his chest, Judal couldn't help but tingle slightly where her touch was placed onto his skin. She could even feel the scar that Isuma had delivered to him during their battle a while back. Honestly, now that they were not trash talking one another or looking to put the other down non-stop, it wasn't so bad. Though Diamond had to slightly ruin it by asking where they were going. Was she stupid or something? He literally extended an offer not even 20 minutes ago. It was the entire reason why they were flying through the air in the first place! It must've been to break the silence but that was just a dumb way to do it. However, she eventually said one word. One word that would downright break the silence of their pleasant night. Eyes widening in sheer shock at the mention of Nora's name, the Doma Admin began to wince immensely, shifting greatly, before gripping his head tightly with one hand. A mind-splitting headache instantly gripped him like nothing else he had ever felt before. Memories began to bubble just beneath the surface--ones that he had worked so hard to suppress. Bursting like a river trapped in a dam; the memories came back in full color before him. His early days in the village, holding onto his Onee-chan's hands while being taught various things. Nora taking care of him in every way possible, watching out for him as a small child. Never once being bothered by his mischievous ways. Judal protecting Nora from their somewhat abusive Father despite suffering a beating himself. Forcing a smile despite the serious wounds inflicted to prevent Nora from crying. The day their village had become...! ❖❖
❖❖ " N-Nora...!? I don't have a sister! I don't know what you're talking about; but you'll cease it right now--!! Auugh...!! My head! They're coming back! Make it stop-!! " ❖❖
❖❖The mere mention of his sister had brought back the worst of the traumatic memories the Doma Admin had forced himself long ago to suppress into the darkest recesses of his mind. Gripping onto his head with both hands, the carpet went onto Auto-Piolet, instantly changing course for the closest destination possible : The Doma. Meanwhile, Judal proceeded to suffer from another flashback. The day their village was destroyed. Their Mother and Father had actually tried to protect them from the invading soldiers but they were cut down like mere pigs! Just like those they had fed off of. Nora had carried a crying Judal and attempted to protect him from the carnage but they were attacked. Judal, in shock from seeing Nora about to be beaten, leapt onto the back of the assaulting opponent. Harnessing some of the vast potential that lay within him, successfully killed him in mere seconds. The rest of the soldiers were in outright surprise, pointing their various weapons at the poor child. This seemed to attract the attention of a certain woman, as she walked over. The last thing he could remember was crying out for his big sister to save him while Nora was nowhere to be found... ❖❖
❖❖ "Why are you doing this to me...?! Is this some sort of trick...!?" ❖❖
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[¤*-You dare stand against the Doma? Heh! Be prepared to be slaughtered!-*¤]
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OOC:
Notchwood
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:50 am
❀ ❀ ❀Every man may reign secure in his petty tyranny, and spread terror and desolation around him, until the trump of the Archangel shall excite different emotions in his soul ❀ ❀ ❀
Diamond ran her fingers a few times over the scar created by Isuma, but she felt his back slightly arch as she rested her head upon it. He had grabbed his head in distressed over her question? Or was it something else? Diamond pulled herself from his back, but her hands still gripping his shoulders. “What’s wrong—“ Apart of her was worried he would pass out, and then they would crash land, she wasn’t exactly a flying carpet expert.
“You’re a Liar. You know damn well you have a sister named Nora. You both feel the same and look incredibly similar.” This bothered her, there was no love comparable to siblings love, and he was ignoring the fact that his sister, whom each thought the other was dead, is alive and well, and he didn’t want to be apart of that? Diamond shouldn’t have been surprised, those of the Doma were pretty heartless.
Diamond then realize her comment had made him upset, she shouldn’t have cared she was putting this Doma, who destroyed their land, into mental anguish, but apart of her felt sorry for him because this was the same feeling she had all week, thinking about her brother Six, and realizing he was truly dead. She could feel that pain radiating through his body and transferring it against her. “This is not a trick—I thought you wanted to know. I guess I was wrong.“ Gently squeezing his shoulder, she began to slide her hands up and down his large muscular arms. A piece of her felt bad, loosing a sibling to her was the worst thing that could happen to someone. Diamond was not an emotional person by any means. Ellies looses her husband eight, meh, go find another one, Ten gets mad at nine and their marriage is ruined, they both need to suck it up and move on, but Six dies, you cannot find another sibling. She could relate to him, this man was different than the ones she had encountered, not so evil he was blinded by darkness, but not so good he was willing to risk his life for others.
Diamond wrapped her arm back under his and across his chest, laying her head back on his back, but now she had a free arm, no longer gripping him for dear life, she began to run her fingers through the hair on his scalp and through the locks of his long hair. “She lived an awful childhood.—“ She began to talk, and gently pulled on his braid a few times. “— your sister has the ability to read minds and heal people. She can also see the future and when she parted with you as kids, they used her for her mind reading abilities, and when she lost those abilities she was sold into sex slavery. A child doesn’t deserve to be a sex slave, a slave for battle is one thing, but sex is completely another. most people wouldn’t be upset they found their lost sibblings. Don’t you think you both owe it to each other? “
Diamond looked below her as she could see the Doma, it was truly a gloomy place.
❖❖ As the worst of the flashbacks began to ease up, Judal's breathing slowly began to ease back to its normal pace. His heart rate was still a bit faster then it should have been but there was no helping that. It felt so damn real...! Those flashbacks.,.the very ones he had worked so hard to suppress and tuck away into the farthest recess of his mind. In his surprising moment of fright, he ignored most of Diamond's venom words, at least at first, and simply gripped her hand that had gone from stroking his muscled arms to resting back on his chest. It was a reflex more then anything and most likely; he hadn't even realized he was doing it in the first place. She was the only other person there and it was clear that she was sub-consciously attempting to calm him down. Something that, if he were more in a fit state of mind, would most likely question. He obliterated the very place she called home, slaughtered thousands in cold blood and wounded several others of the soldiers; nearly killing them. What did he do to earn such kindness from her? The worst, however, had yet to come. Nora was still alive. After all this time, she still was around and even moreso, had become a beautiful woman and strong being. He had just destroyed the very place she called home and caused her far more pain then one could suspect. Could he even call himself her family anymore? Even after all her hardships, all her struggles as being used as a mere 'object' by disgusting, pathetic men; she remained good at heart. Something she would have expected him to do but instead, he turned on everything he once was. Guilt began to bubble up within him, an old feeling that he thought would have all but vanished at this point in his life. With the road that he had taken. Forcing them down near immediately, Judal instead remained solemn-faced for several moments. Slowly, a smirk began to creep up onto his lips. What on Earth was he thinking? ❖❖
❖❖ " So she's still alive, huh? Feh, with all I've done, you'd think she'd want to disown me at this point. Look at her. The pinnacle of virtuousness despite our horrible childhood and what she ended up becoming afterwards. Which, if you were to give me the names of those responsible for taking away her honor; I'd slowly torture before killing them all. And then there's me. A disgrace to even call her a sister! Haha! The irony is going to kill me! " ❖❖
❖❖ Laughter quickly escaped from him, but they held no humor. Each laugh was filled with bitter pain, tinged with a sort of sadness as well. One whole minute passed before he spoke once again. His grip on her hand still hasn't been released, nor had he told her to get off of him when she lay her head on his shoulder. Outright turning around and shifting from their position, Judal then hugged Diamond. He was sure she was just going to laugh at him, calling him a baby who now needed the comfort of another; if even for a split moment. But he had been called worse in his time and it never bothered him. Besides, acting like an a*****e after such information was delivered would be the biggest crime of his life. ❖❖
❖❖ " ...She wouldn't want to see me. Not like how I am now. We're enemies and I'm the very type of being that deserves no mercy. If she chooses to kill me when I track her down, I will not stop her. But the information is.../beneficial/ to me. Thank you. " ❖❖
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OOC:
Notchwood
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:48 pm
○ - | James | - ○
Eternal Flame of Shinkoku
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James appeared in the Wasteland with his arms folded and his blade summoned on his back. He looked around for his brother but didn't sense his energy. Guess he was early for once. He saw a dead tree and hopped up onto a branch and landed sitting down on it. "Aw man, I wish I could of took out that one chick." he sighed. "The down sides of being a soldier I guess." he said. He thought about he and Kouen's mission. To think it was the 3 of them from the start and 3 were suppose to return. But only 2 did. His blade's aura flared as he thought about it more.
"I've evolved from what I once was. Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes of defeat and reclaiming its place in the never-ending sky; I will never fall. Not until the vengeance I've longed for has been sated. "
Quickly manifesting alongside James without warning, Kouen crossed his arms. The Phoenix was in some form of thought due to the meeting that had just transpired between the pair and the Zaibatsu CEO. Their punishment essentially postponed until they completed their new mission to bring back Derek to the Zaibatsu. The irony was quite strong indeed. Funny how all three of them had left of their own will in order to accomplish their own agendas; but yet here they were--back with the intent of dragging back their own. Glancing over to James, he gestured with one hand before setting out to begin their journey once more.
" Come on. Let's get going, Brother. Destiny awaits. "
[Exit]
" The Zaibatsu and the family I've made within are all I have left. They have shared my joys and my sorrows. I will not allow any harm to befall them. If you try to lay but a finger on their being, I won't hesitate to send you to the Void itself. " "
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:59 pm
○ - | James | - ○
Eternal Flame of Shinkoku
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Noticing Kouen appear beside him he jumped from the tree and landed next to him. "Yeah, yeah." he said dryly. [Exits]
Beg for mercy, I'll leave you alone..just without one eye. The blood flowing is gorgeous Haha!! Come on! Give me all of your pain! Is that all? Hehe...let me give an award. Farewell.
Transformation Active: No
Stage: Normal Enlightenment: No
Don't waste my time Hmph
Into the Tranquil Wasteland from the Graceful Valley, Sword arose as an ominous silhouette whom dashed around underneath the Area of the Divine. Sword refused to become involved with those children, instead focused on the Divine Zaibatsu. Through the mark's sight and ears, Sword seen the events come to light which messaged complete dangers for this earth...Doma Leader's Room. He did expect Nine to destroy Gyokuen, but his mind was divert and lead forth the devil. All this espy from Sword's own eyes. Sword learned of the summoned Medium arriving into Doma, feeling this entity promoted a concerned frown upon his face. The conjured being from Nine himself, that awesome power, astounds Sword. To his amazement, all he could figure is Nine's great restriction to caulk this massive ocean. "Nine sealed this?!" Sword's voice began to crack. There's no possible way for him alone to withhold that man alone, but it's time for his daughter's release, however that must wait for Xenon's kingdom as he quickly dashes away, abandoning the land.
