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 Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:34 pm
"The Hidden Shrine - Entrance to the Dark Realm"
In each domain that is watched over by the agents of the Yatagarasu, there is a Forgotten Shrine at which a representative controls the entrance to the Dark Realm and remains in contact with the head of the group. Occasionally citizens may stumble upon the shrine, but the agents of the Yatagarasu will only reveal themselves to those who work within their group.
Entrance into the Dark Realm will be granted to members of the Yatagarasu and any who they wish to take with them.
[For all intents and purposes, this shrine also serves as a place to post within the Dark Realm should a summoner feel the need to go there.]
Hidden Shrine
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:07 am
 "I'm going to Dark Inaba." Raidou aid without preamble as she walked up to the shrine. The cowled figure who'd been waiting there merely inclined his (or perhaps her; it was impossible to tell) head. "As you wish. Much is expected of you, Raidou Kuzunoha the XIX." the entity said. Moments later, the world began to spin and distort around Raidou as she left the safe, normal world and stepped into the Dark Realm, the world where demons lived. "You're free to go." Raidou said, releasing the spirit in her Third Tube as she started walking forward. It was time to get to some serious training, since she needed to be in top form for what she suspected the upcoming battles were going to be like.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:52 pm
Alp, Lovers Arcana Demon
Not too long after Raidou had made her way inside the Dark Realm and begun her training, a high-pitched voice not too far to the right of her and her demons called out playfully, seeming rather amused by something. "Hey! Hey!" she called out as she lay floating in the air, easy smile on her face and her tiny hand beckoning the female summoner to come over and pay her a visit, "are you a Devil Summoner?" She asked, though something about her said that she had a pretty good idea just what Raidou was. Still, it wasn't often that a Demon [particularly one of such a low level] approached a summoner that was kicking the crap out of much higher ranked demons than itself. It either meant that this particular Alp had a death wish of some sort, or it had something that it wanted to talk about with her. Whether or not it was any importance would be up for interpretation, of course.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:37 pm
"I am. Was there something you wanted to talk about?" Raidou asked, placing a hand on her hip... and in the process opening up her cape enough to reveal the sword she was carrying, a discreet message to the Demon (as if it wasn't obvious enough) that Raidou was armed and quite prepared to beat the crap out of the demon if it seemed necessary. Summoners like herself did such things on a fairly regular basis, of course... and for now, Raidou wasn't bothering to mention who she was, in case the Demon wasn't quite what she seemed. That did happen on occasion; powerful demons sometimes disguised themselves for the fun of it, and no Summoner of her seniority was dumb enough to take unnecessary chances... which was why she hadn't walked over. Still, it was good to at least give Demons a chance, since sometimes they did have useful information... and it wasn't like all of them were both violent and evil, either.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:01 pm
Alp, Lovers Arcana Demon
The caution shown by the powerful summoner wasn't without its reason, but to the small demon it was merely amusing. Not quite as avaricious as some of the other demons running around, Alp didn't fancy itself all that strong. It had other ways of getting what it wanted, after all. "Tee hee, you're too serious," the demon giggled, obviously finding Raidou's usual tactics of intimidation something less than that. It was hard to be intimidated when you already knew what the score was. "So, Ms. Devil Summoner...there was something I wanted to ask you," she began curiously, motioning with her hand in a somewhat careless manner, "you must have noticed by now...but a lot of my friends around here are disappearing. Do you know why?" She seemed genuinely curious as to whether or not the Devil Summoner knew anything about it, and given the circumstances it probably wasn't a very unusual question. Certainly nothing beyond that had been hinted at just yet, save for something in her voice that made her think the Devil Summoner would know.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:08 pm
"An idiot decided to play around with things best left to professionals." Raidou answered calmly. "Which is why I'm here, of course; making sure nobody decides to try and take advantage of the situation." Indeed, Summoners were usually present to end issues; most Demons, by now, had gotten the idea that if a Summoner was in the area, there was no real sense in causing trouble... if they did manage something, retribution would be swift. Though Raidou saw Demons as partners, not tools, she was dedicated to her job, and tended towards being serious while working. "I doubt it's going to do any serious harm to this place in the long-term, though, so you don't have much to worry about."
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:16 pm
Alp, Lovers Arcana Demon
"An idiot, huh? But I thought that person was a professional," the demon looked thoughtful, the curiosity on her face now starting to overshadow her trademark playfulness. After all, she did miss her friends who were disappearing, and that had been bothering her at least a little bit...coupled with this neat mystery, she was really starting to wonder. "They said they were a Devil Summoner, too...so are you saying that they weren't a Devil Summoner, or that you're not a professional either? This is confusing...they even said that a lot of us were going to be free soon...and that was even weirder. Say...hey!" Alp suddenly turned to Raidou with a somewhat suspicious, but not at all malicious look on her face, "shouldn't you know about this? I thought that all you Devil Summoners worked together...so shouldn't you know more about this? You're not pulling my leg, are you?"
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:52 pm
"I don't think the person who's taking your friends away is a Summoner." Raidou explained patiently. "But I need you to tell me everything you can about the Summoner who was here before. What did they look like, and did you get a name?" her questions were gently put, but serious, and it seemed that she expected an answer. This sounded fairly relevant, after all, which meant that Raidou needed to get the Demon to tell everything it knew... preferably the polite way, of course.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:47 pm
Alp, Lovers Arcana Demon
"Not a Devil Summoner? So the person here earlier wasn't the one taking my friends away? That's weird," the Demon looked at the girl even more strangely, as if wondering whether or not she was even telling the truth anymore. If the human who had come to the Dark Realm wasn't the one making things worse inside of it, then who else could it be? Before that question could be answered, however Raidou seemed to go back to her more professional, investigative attitude and started asking questions about the summoner that had come before, implying that she didn't know the person...or at least, wasn't aware they should be in here. "You Devil Summoners are all so strange...asking questions and lecturing us without ever telling us your name. But...since you seem nice, I'll humor you," the Alp waved her hand casually, "to be honest, I can't remember their face very clearly or what they looked like at all...all I know is that they sure were strong. When some friends of mine got suspicious and attacked them, they didn't even need a demon to help them beat them all. ...Oh! But I know they were a summoner, 'cause they had a lot of demon business cards and tubes. And only Devil Summoners have those, right...?"
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:00 pm
"Usually, yes. At least, only a Summoner can use them properly; they're designed so that ordinary people can't do something stupid if they get their hands on them. It takes spiritual power to even use them, and intense training to be able to hold a Demon inside of it" she smiled slightly. "Here." she flicked a small gemstone towards the Alp; demons often liked such things, and most stronger Summoners carried a stash of them at all times. "As thanks for your aid. May it never be said that Raidou Kuzunoha the XIX is not kind to those who help her." she smiled at the Alp.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:06 pm
Alp, Lovers Arcana Demon
Catching the gem in her small hand, Alp looked a bit pleased that the summoner had been kind enough to give her one. And then she said her name...Raidou Kuzunoha the XIX, huh? "It's pretty! I'll tell my friends about how nice you were," the demon winked cheerily, the stone disappearing in the palm of its hand moments later as he looked around her, "it sure is lonesome around here now, though. I hope you can bring my friends back soon. Anyway, I've gotta go. Nice talking to you Ms. Ku-zu-no-ha-!" Offering a casual little wave, the Alp took that opportunity to turn and start away from where the powerful summoner remained, having learned all that she wanted to know about the situation from Raidou.
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:10 pm
Raidou nodded slightly as she resumed her patrol of the area. So... another piece of the puzzle, falling into place. Somebody was messing with the Dark Realm in Inaba, and quite strongly... she doubted it was Kyouju; it just didn't seem her style. Geirin? No... not on this sort of thing. Something else she'd have to investigate, and perhaps it would bring her closer to accomplishing her mission. "Let's go, Alice." she told the spirit that appeared at her side.
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:37 pm
 Hei Nanjou, CEO Of The Nanjou Group
"I remembered this abandoned shrine when we originally came to Inaba, and from the local legend the citizens told it hasn't seen use in quite a long time. I don't think we'll be disturbing anything here." Hei turned towards Kotone, grinning beneath the mask once he'd given her the light hearted explanation, knowing that it was probably unnecessary for the hot headed demon she used. Still, Kotone was one of the best COMP users and if the two of them could ensure that their skills were top notch, that would make it easier for them to fulfill the goals that the Nanjou had set for themselves. The large stone ruins at the front of the shrine made it ideal to avoid burning anything down unless Kotone really lost control too, which gave this area the perfect air of a training sanctuary in the midst of a forest, which to anyone who didn't know about the Summoners and their connection to the Yatagarasu here, it was. "Tell Principe to come forth with all the power it can. I'm interested to see if you've improved any since we arrived here, Kotone." Hei said, confident in the Shiva he controlled. Shiva was a demon of destruction, and he had raised it to a level that even the deity itself never could have reached, had they not become one. Demons of a higher level had much to fear from the sacred figure, and that meant that Principe...well, he was going to receive a proper workout, at least.
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:32 pm
Kotone's own slightly crazy smile had not diminished at all during this journey. She knew this was simply strategy, with perhaps a little bit of relaxation thrown in. It had to be rough sitting behind a desk all day while others had all the fun. But she couldn't help it. Even this, even this small thing...she was greatful for. Hei Nanjou was power, pure and simple. And Kotone admired power. More than admired.
Principe came forth even faster than usual. She'd been calling him up every once in awhile for a chat and to keep him calm, but he almost sensed the potential of battle. His flame burned near supernova for a moment, then died down to simple fire with light and no heat. He draped himself over his partner, one red arm around her white neck. "So how goes it boss, firebrand? he grinned impudently. The next was addressed fully to his mistress. "So you finally got me a fight babe? And with the boss no less. Looks like fun." Kotone laughed aloud. "Glad you think so. Just don't break anything too badly." She faced her boss. "He's about as ready as you'll get him boss."
Fire...Flame...Cinders.
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:54 pm
Hei Nanjou, CEO Of The Nanjou Group
"I'll pull my blows if it gets that far, Principe, so don't hold back." Hei said, glowing as his COMP began to channel the energy of his demon into himself, having never summoned the demon itself in the past. The reason he used the Shomonkai's secret art was something he kept to himself, but the fusion of human and demon often proved much stronger than the demon itself anyways, and it was doubtful there were a pair as in tune as Hei and Shiva. "Prepare youself!" Hei ran across the older cobblestone path in front of the Hidden Shrine, not afraid to face the demon of fire directly as he made sure he was close enough to his foe for Principe to attack him, which gave him an opportunity to use his sais. Hei swung his sai at the demon, and as if the irony of it wasn't enough, he knew that he'd been spending way too much time around Sapphire when the words came into his mind, which would have made him laugh at any other time when he wasn't facing down a demon from the Dark Realm. "You know what they say, if you can't stand the heat..." Hei said, a light hearted sentiment to make while tackling a demon of Principle's level.
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