A castle with a heavenly theme instead of a gothic cathedral. The unique thing about this particular stage is that snow appears to be falling inside as if it was mystic, but the glass ceiling could possibly be broken. There are two statues of angels on opposite ends holding swords.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:21 am
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Sitting down on the steps of this snow castle Loki had her hand out infront of her catching snow flakes that were falling. Though catching snow what something you did as a child Loki never grew old of such a game it was both fun and relaxing how who knew it just was to her.
[From her down is the edit 11/24/12]
While the snow melted in the palm of her hand begining to make a cold puddle Loki heard a familiar birds rawr fill the air. "Wonder whats wrong" she said getting up whipping the water onto her shirt and opened a portal walking into it.
» Techniques/Moveset: Main: INDENT✖ Air/Wind Manipulation: Ability to control, generate, or absorb air or wind INDENT✖ Cold/Ice manipulation: Ability to reduce the kinetic energy of atoms and thus reduce temperature, can be used to control, generate, or absorb ice INDENT✖ Earth Manipulation: Ability to control earth; sand, stone, rock, lava, dirt, or other minerals INDENT✖ Electric Manipulation: Ability to control, generate or absorb electric fields INDENT✖ Fire/Heat Manipulation: Ability to control the kinetic energy of atoms to generate, control or absorb fire INDENT✖ Water or Moisture Manipulation: Ability to control, generate or absorb water INDENT✖ Weather Manipulation: Ability to control or mentally affect the weather. This includes the ability to generate various natural phenomena (rain, tornadoes, lightning, ocean currents, etc.) or control the intensity of the weather. INDENT✖ Density Control: Ability to increase or decrease the natural density of an object and/or one's self
Sub 1: INDENT✖ Energy Blasts: Ability to expel various forms of energy from the body INDENT✖ Force Field Generation: Ability to project powerful fields of manipulated energy INDENT✖Energy Constructs: Ability to create complex shapes (such as giant boxing gloves or cages) or even functional machinery (such as fire extinguishers or laser rifles) out of solid energy
Sub 2: INDENT✖ Portal Creation: Ability to create wormholes, portation "discs" or other spatial portals for transport between two non-adjacent locations
» Ultimate Technique: Elemental hell storm: The user combines all the elements in the area to a focus point so that the surrounding area starts collapsing in on itself, as though a black hole was there.
had arrived at snow castle in hopes of calming his mind, and maybe come up with an answer to his problem. Isami had been here for a few hours sitting on the steps letting the snow fall around him. "Why did you run away... you hold the key to the final step of my project please Experiment 0.0.4. Please return to me.." Isami whispered to himself as he looked at the snow fell slowly around him. "But first why didn't you explode like the others, is there something that prevented your explosion or was it being stalled... but if its stalled that means you will explode as time continue to pass you..." Isami said as he tapped the ground making a ice sculpture of Experiment 0.0.4. In the dead center of the room. Isami just sat there staring at the ice sculpture silently.
Isami remained there staring at the ice sculpture for hours trying to find an answer any answer that could help him, but none came to mind or even a way to stall the problem long enough for him to find it on a living sample. "what should I do.." Isami mumbled to himself. Isami stood up and walked away leaving the ice sculptureright where he made it.
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OutOfControl: exit
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:06 pm
【Street&Capoeira Fighter|Manipulator of Energy&Physics/Reality】
✖A dark bird like creature could be seen circling the abandoned castle. As if search for something or scouting. This figure was no other than Lottie herself making sure the area was clear. Once it was confirmed indeed she was the only life source there Lottie gently lowered herself down to the entrance of the castle. Pushing the big doors back making it possible for her to enter Lottie was in aw at how it looked. It wasn't run down or anything. In fact it looked well taken care of. Maybe it was the snow that made it possible who knows that wasn't why she travel to the Zaibatsu for. Adventuring more into the castle she kept her wings out and low to the ground just in case should she need to make a quick escape. After a while she managed to find what she presumed to be the throne room and took a seat on the throne. "Well I can see why King Lucian never leaves his chair they are very comfortable," she let out a giggle, "Alright~ let us see what the Zaibatsu have up there sleeve shall we?" Cupping her hands around her mouth she bit into each on before extending them in front of her. A low blue light began to shine in the center of her hand as her blood made a pattern that went all the way yup to her pair of bright blue eyes. Not long after Lottie got her temporary tattoo a hand size fox spirit appeared looking at her with its big blue doe eyes similar to her own. To welcome the little guy Lottie put her into her right palm letting her us her left to pet behind the foxes ears. "Now my little one you are going to be my eye within the Zaibatsu. Are you ready?" In agreement the spirit nodded before disappearing from sight. Taking a deep breath Lottie leaned back into the throne chair and closed her eyes. Lottie personally wanted to scout herself, but seeing as she wasn't meant to get caught and with the new system it was a 50/50 chance you could get in undetected successfully. So this technique was the easiest way for her to go and wonder around the Zaibatsu unnoticed. Due to its size no one would pay mind to it and the small power it emitted wasn't enough to catch peoples attention nor could the system that Lacie created pick up on it.✖
"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. "
Three months. This was the time that had passed since he had last seen his beloved homeland or the family he had bonded with within its walls. Each step he took through the thick snow seemed to wish to impede him by draining just a bit more of his energy each time. But as the Phoenix slowly transversed up the mountain, he had plenty of time to reflect. The training he had gone through since his departure and clash with his eternal rival, Derek Diviner. While he knew it wasn't right, he felt as if he was incapable of truly defending the Zaibatsu from external threats if he couldn't handle a single match against his former teammate. So he left. Went on a personal journey to discover himself and hone his skills for one final time before returning to the field. But in the time spent by himself, making his own decisions without blindly following orders or the like; he had discovered a truth within himself that only shown clarity in a mystifying way. While his loyalty with the beloved organization was well-founded, he was no longer the boy desperately grasping for any chance at revenge. Anger no longer fueled him, rage had failed to supply him. So what was left within him? What was his reason for fighting, for continuing, for simply being? His entire reason for joining the Zaibatsu had fallen short and he was left in the calm of the storm raging inside his own mind. But no matter how confusing things had become, there were always those few on his mind. Derek. James. Nora. Isuma. /Lacie/. Especially Lacie. She was the reason for fighting anymore, in his eyes. She had earned her way into his heart and now it was permanently stolen no matter how much time or distance was placed between them. In acknowledging this, he felt as if it were too soon to return to the Zaibatsu. He could not return with his mind and heart being distracted, even if by slightly, at the thought of Lacie being missing and out in the world. He wished to at least see her first and inform him of his return. To reunite and declare that he wished to be with her always. Though while traveling, rumors had reached his ears of a monstrous woman possessing various powers aligning with the enemy. That she, the woman who had been hailed as a heroine in the eyes of the people, had betrayed their trust for reasons unknown for the time. But Kouen made no judgement beyond the question of her motives. If anything, he had automatically pinned the blame on himself, for not being there when she most likely needed him most. For being selfish and taking the missions of the Zaibatsu first and taking his duties to such a degree of dedication. Slowly coming back from his flashbacks, the Phoenix continued to trek up the mountain. The fierce blizzard, flying ice and snow that felt like bullets against the skin for the average human being. But, as all had known with ease, Kouen was far from being at such a meek level. None of it touched him. The snow instantly evaporated against his skin, the snow melted in large patches as he stepped through them. The blizzard itself seemed to lesson immensely as his mere presence began to warm the immediate area; the heat generated from his body intense as it was potent.
" ...It seems that I have almost arrived to my destination. This blizzard must have been her doing. Impressive, how strong she must have become now. "
After another hour of continuing his pace, the former Zaibatsu Soldier had reached the entrance to the castle. Raising his hand, he slowly pushed the doors open with little friction. Stepping aside, the Phoenix closed it behind him before taking a look at his surroundings while adjusting his backpack. It truly was impressive as it was massive and foreboding. Either Lacie had continually worked on it and kept it from collapsing to the ground all this time or perhaps it was simply a natural beauty that would stand until the end of time. By this time, Kouen had completely shut off any presence of heat he might have left in his wake. It was as if he was not there at all. Stepping forward, he maneuvered his way throughout the fortress until he came upon the main throne room. Despite keeping a neutral expression, when he had finally spotted his long-lost love, a wave of excitement came tumbling through his body. His heart beat sped up slightly as his eyes became a bit unfocused. While it had not truly been that long, here she was in front of him. His first and only girlfriend; the one woman who had stolen his heart and was keen on never returning it. Stepping forward until he was in plain view, his footsteps echoed across the vast room. Waiting for a few moments, he finally spoke up despite her seemingly being in a trance in a technique. It was a simple sentence, the first thing he would usually say when he returned from particularly brutal missions with Derek when they were but young children training to be soldiers in a much larger war. Though Kouen could easily sense something was amiss about her aura. It was far darker and more corrupt then what it could have possibly and should've been. But regardless, he stated it despite the reaction he was unsure he would receive.
" ...You are as radiant and beautiful as you have ever been, Lacie Mirai. Have you grown wistful in my absence? For I have returned once more. Though I never would have thought such a radical change would have been your style. Blue fits you well, despite the sinister aura of yours being less then sub-par. "
" 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. " "
Bloody_Trickster
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:25 pm
【Street&Capoeira Fighter|Manipulator of Energy&Physics/Reality】
✖While in her sleep like state Lottie felt the temperature rise for a spilt moment in this cold fortress. Not long after she began to hear foot steps echo in the abandoned halls. Annoyed that someone had disturbed her mission and not wanting to be ambushed she began to slowly open her eyes finding herself staring at a young man with hair as red as blood and eyes a bright as the suns fire. Examine the man more she found herself irritated figuring it out this man was no other that Lacie's lover Kouen. So he was actually alive? who would've thought. Rumors said he was dead killed easily by another realms beast, but it seems they were incorrect. As he went on complimenting her new style Lottie suddenly felt a pain sensation coming from her head. This cause her to glare at Kouen. For that pain only meant one thing, Lacie was waking up. Bringing her hand up to rube her temple Lottie stayed quiet for a moment as she put dark thoughts back into Lacie's head to shut her up. It wasn't hard to do that seeing as the young soul was always day and night wrapped in her own darkness. After sometime conversing with her Lottie was able to put her back into her sleeping state. Letting out a sigh she decided that Kouen needed to be eliminated as soon as possible. For now though with the current mission at hand it was impossible to fully do that. Seeing she was disconnected from the very pet that ran pass Kouen and up onto her lap. Cursing her luck Lottie petted the small spirit giving a warm smile,"You may go little one thank you for aiding me." Upon hearing its mistress praising it the little fox let out a cheerful bark like sound before returning to the spirit world. Sighing Lottie was unhappy her mission was cut short, but she was able to get good information on how to infiltrate this land and even extra info despite it. All she had to do now was cripple the man before seeing she couldn't exactly kill him at the moment, perhaps putting him into a coma would be good for now. "Lacie? isn't that the girl who had to witness her own dear aunt Ellie's death?" Letting out a small giggle she got up from the throne walking down the small flight of steps, "A girl who was abandoned by her mother, father, brother, and lover? left in her own despair all alone? if so I've heard she's dead. Giving him a wicked smile Lottie extended her hand, "Though I do get mixed up with her due to appearance. I am not this Lacie my name is Lottie. Pleasure to meet you." She wasn't expecting a hand shake nor did she want one. No the reason for her to make such a gesture is so she could maneuver the spear behind him better. Lottie loved the idea of disabling him from the neck down more then making him a vegetable. So with a slight twitch of her pinky the spear was aimed at his spinal cord. If this worked when her King decided to invade she would be able to kill him in anyway. ✖
Finally making back home to the Zaibatsu, Isuma reached his teleportation distance between Lapis as ROOT's main center. So my new skills will take me this far? Such a drag. Isuma stated to himself as he let out a strong sigh. From the way it looks and how it was calculated, Isuma was about 25 meters away from the city where all his friends and family were there waiting for him. However he had to first get past a few locations that were lying on the outskirts of the city. The main one however was Snow Castle. A great place for Isuma to sleep and play hooky instead of doing missions in the past. However something was off, even though it was the outskirts, it didn't feel like home. Something was completely off around here and Isuma couldn't figure out exactly what it was. Though, something triggered off into his brain that for some strange reason, involved his twin sister Lacie. Hm...what's going on here. Isuma went straight walking to the Snow Castle which was several meters away, if calculated, it would take him quite a while before arriving.
"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. "
Carefully observing as the new being, calling herself 'Lottie', rose from her throne, Kouen kept his neutral expression. A new, sinister aura had surrounded his girlfriend, warping her sense or mortality and consciousness. It was as if an entirely different person had hijacked her body to use as a vessel of sorts. Though the instant he had thought of it in that manner, the more it made sense in the long run. This version or split personality had more sass, was quick to judge and thought little of his presence or otherwise. Her mere glare would have been enough to have frost begin to form on the clothing of others. Fortunately, Kouen stuck out incredibly due to the nature of his ability and element. The flames of a phoenix never went out unless directly put out by the user of them itself. It protected him from the cold effortlessly. But as Lottie continued to go on and on about how everyone had left behind an abandoned poor, poor Lacie to her own devices, the guilt in his heart continued to weigh down on him. How could he have let such a thing happen? The result of her fall into depravity was his fault and his fault alone. He should have been there, he should have been the one to bring her back from the brink of despair. To mend her grieving heart and remain by her side. If he could just bring Lacie back to the surface, he could proceed to apologize and hold her close as he once had. But that was to remain to be seen. Not exactly fancying taking Lottie's hand for a firm shake, he simply smirked before raising his hand and slipping it into hers. While aware of the events that were about to occur, the Phoenix simply allowed the perfectly-formed spear to impale him from behind; the tip protruding out from his front. Though something was wrong. Roxas hadn't even flinched or looked surprised at the surprise attack. Raising an eyebrow slightly, Kouen spoke once more.
" It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Mistress Lottie. Though I must ask you...did you honestly think that attack would be nearly enough to wound someone like me? While arrogance is not truly my forte, I must point out the flaw in your plan. Have you forgotten my ability as a true Phoenix? "
Regenerating instantly from the wound, the spear clattered to the floor with a loud 'clang'. Not even his clothes were rumpled or ruined. It was as if the attack had never been executed in the first place. Tugging Lottie forward as if they were on a date, he placed one hand on her waist while still holding her other into his. Staring into her eyes, his body was prepared to leap back or dodge in any moment; as he had expected her to lunge at him or attempt to strike him once more. But nonetheless, he once again tried to begin to bring Lacie back from the oblivion that Lottie had forced her conscious into submission into.
" ...Lacie. I am sorry for the despair that you have been forced to endure until now. The grief you must have experienced and had no one to support you in your time of need. I have failed you as a human being and a lover. But I have returned now...I have come back for you. Do not allow this witch to continue her reign over your body. Come back from the brink. We are all waiting for you. /I'm/ waiting for you. Please. "
" 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. " "
✖Not liking the current distance between her and Kouen after he was done trying to speak to Lacie Lottie sent him flying back with his own lovers strength. Straightening her poster pushed her platinum hair out of her face, "In truth yes I was hoping in some way you would let your guard down and get crippled. Sorry for my stupidity. I'll make sure it won't happen again I can assure you that much." She was about to try another fatal strike on the boy, but something felt off. Not with her or anyone near by but with her current kingdom. Snapping her head towards the window her bright blue eye's gazed out in the direction Valaria was in. Was her king in trouble? was someone successful in infiltrating? Unsure of what she was feeling and the thought of someone even so much as cutting of a inch of hair of Lucians head cause her to be filled with rage. At both the assailant and herself. How could she just be here have a child's quarrel with a man instead of running away like she planned if she were to be caught. Dammit! her love for pain and suffering might be the reason why he might be hurt! Not wanting to carry on with this fight she looked back at Kouen,"We will continue this later Kouen, maybe then you'll realize that dyeing is the only way you'll ever be able to her and the only way to make up for you mistakes." With out another word Lottie walked past Kouen with out so much as glancing at him. As she exited the castle she extended her wing and took to the sky with great speed heading towards her home, hoping whatever she was feeling was just a fragment of her imagination. On her way out she couldn't help but notice another man walking towards the castle. Looking him over for a second time she growled. Now she hade to targets to get ride of and if it wasn't for her object as well as the odd feeling she would've dealt with both Lacie's lover and Twin brother on the spot. ✖
The world may have changed by the time I open my eyes.
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Returning for the first time to Zaibatsu was proving to be harder than anticipated for the lone ranger and his bad sense of direction and the howling blizzard were not helping him one bit either. Though the former could be amended by the detailed map he had drawn of the area the last time he had been around, the latter prevented him from finding the landmarks that he had noted down. Fortunately, the compass he carried around was still functional and allowed him to fumble his way towards the Snow Castle that would serve as a waypoint and shelter until the blizzard would relent and allow for better navigation.
He may not tire and be mostly unaffected by the cold, but it still wouldn't do him any good if he strayed too much and landed himself in a ditch. The winds were particularly obstinate and danced in his rather large cloak, further hindering his progression while he obstinately used his brute strength to literally plow through the thigh-high snow in his upward ascension towards the summit where he would have access to the castle.
He had thought himself alone as few unreasonable enough to travel by such weather, but he soon found out that that was not the case as the castle finally came into view just in time for him to catch a glimpse of a female figure spreading her wings and taking flight. He had remained in shadows of nearby trees and had remained practically undetectable thanks to his dark cloak, but he knew better than to assume that sight was the only sense inhabitants of these realms relied on.
Silently, the ranger drew his sword, not the black sword at his back, but a steel one at his left hip, under his cloak. A oddly shaped buckler hung on his back alongside the black sword, but he left it untouched, thinking it too cumbersome for the dense foliage made thicker by the snow. Carefully, the hooded man approached the doors of the castle from the side, ready to act should he be met with foe rather than ally.
It appeared that luck was on his side because there was only one occupant in the whole castle. His back was to the ranger, rendering identification impossible, but he did not appear hostile despite being merely a few inches away from a prone spear. Deciding to be courteous rather than sneaking the shadows like he had so often been accused of doing, the ranger loudly resheathed his weapon so as to give away his presence and prevent any nasty surprises.
"You do not appear to be in need of shelter from the weather. Who might you be and what brings you to this place?" asked Alaric, not bothering to lower his hood. He wasn't particularly fond of revealing his face nor his name even realms away from home so ashamed he was of his past deeds so the man will have to settle with a hooded figure as companion.
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Approaching closer to what was known as Snow Castle, Isuma Mirai took notice of a girl white hair with a face that was extremely sister to someone extremely close to him. He took a wild guess at first, thus initiated the incentive to explore more, yet treading extremely carefully in case the one he thinks is someone else. However it was complete nonsense cause the female's energy felt completely identical to his twin sister Lacie.
Once he finally got close, he gave a strong look to the girl's face and was in complete shock of who he had seen. It was is sister. Joy had come upon his heart knowing that his sister was alive and well, not realizing the fact that she has turned on the Zaibatsu. The female had extended her wings and took to the sky and flew away with incredible speed. Just like mother. Isuma wanted to find a way to stop Lacie and greet his sister after so long but that plan had come to an end when he peeked inside the building noticing a man, with distinctively red hair and an enormous power radiating from him. When Isuma caught a glimpse of his face, his eyes widened a bit in shock in realizing that the very man was Kouen Leonard, a good friend from back at the Academy. Everyone he knew had matured and grown extremely strong it was surely amazing. He also however took notice of a dark man that Isuma just could not realize. He was completely covered within a dark robe, shadows that completely hid the figure's face. It didn't seem like much until a blade had been drawn and held in the mysterious man's clutches. Isuma at that moment, took a step on inside the main entrance, entering behind everyone else as he finally got a full clear view of both men. Isuma looked at both men until he decided that time was over of being quiet. It's been a long tim hasn't it? ...Kouen Leonard... Isuma Mirai, called out to his colleague with a grin on his face as he stood on the other end of the dark figure, leaving him straight in the middle.
"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. "
Watching as Lottie proceeded to vanish without a trace, Kouen couldn't help but feel a stab of regret within his fiery heart. Tis was a shame and pity what his lover had succumbed to. If he had the option, he would have followed after her. Proceeding to persuade her to join him rather then remain in the clutched of fiends such as Lucian. But in the end, it hardly mattered. So he let her escape, crawling back in obedience. It was pathetic and would prove to be her destruction in the end. Sighing while in deep thought, the Phoenix couldn't help but think back to the old days. So much had changed in the few years that had passed. The war, the loss, the endless tragedy and despair that gripped them all. But most of all, they had failed to protect the very citizens under their control and let them die time and time again. However, before he could prepare to leave, he had sensed another presence enter. While he could have readied himself for a battle, there was truly no need for alarm. Kouen was confident in his abilities and everything he had achieved in the past few years. Prepared to take a blow to his back, he was instead surprised to hear that the would-be assassin had sheathed his blade in a manner that would specifically alert him. Turning a bit to look at his new visitor, he responded calmly but in a polite manner.
" I must admit, my abilities do make it rather handy as to where I would not need to prepare for any type of weather, per say. My name is Kouen and I had come to see my girlfriend, who is now corrupted by those who would seek to take over the land in this world. Sort of the norm at this point, really. But may I ask just who you are supposed to be, stranger? "
But while staring at the newcomer, a familiar scent and prescence overcame him. Glancing to the side, his eyes widened in sheer surprise as his old friend, one of the seven prodigy Zaibatsu rookies stood before him. It had been a long time since they had met face-to-face. Immediate joy sprung to life and caused Kouen's entire body to shift forward as he broke out in a grin. Making such an expression hurt his cheeks. He wasn't used to making that expression nearly as much these days or hardly eve anymore. But for Isuma to crop up here, of all places? It seemed impossible, almost astronomical in the odds. He honestly should have taken in the fact that he had been only a few miles behind him but was so focused on seeing Lacie once again that he must have missed it. Stepping forward without hesitation or regard for what the other may do, the Phoenix proceeded to pat the Son of Xenon on the shoulder in a friendly gesture. He was excited and while he may not have expressed it in the same way that he might have used to in the past, his eyes held the same glint that told that he still felt it within. But Isuma had hardly looked like himself anymore. The boy had matured and obviously gotten stronger. The brief physical contact he had with him told the entire story. Whatever power they may have held as teenagers had been vastly surpassed and overwhelmed with clear new stregnth and vigor. It was startling and from his final encounter with Derek, since then, it made him look quite weaker in comparison. Though, if he had anything to properly guess, it was that they all had been training since then to become stronger. But in a way, Isuma's timing couldn't have been better. He was the very man he wished to speak to about his new ambition and intention.
" Isuma Mirai! My friend! It has been a long time! Too long, wouldn't you say?! Heh...forgive my outburst but it truly is great to be within your company once again. Look at you...grown and prepared to face whatever challenges the world may force us to endure and come out propserous in the end! You have grown stronger as well, hm? Almost intimidating, if I may say so myself. Where have you been these past months? I had been searching for you for some time now. "
" 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. " "
The world may have changed by the time I open my eyes.
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"Kouen Leonard?" the swordsman repeated, surprise in his voice before turning sideways so that his hood may be directed towards the man that had just entered the premises without the cloaked man's notice. Not possessing the ability to sense other beings, he had been completely off-guard, but he showed no sign of aggressiveness or dread for he had discovered in whose presence he was in. "Kouen Leonard of Zaibatsu, a name that even a stranger like me have heard of. I must apologize then, I had thought you a suspicious intruder mere moments ago and my condolences for what has befallen your lover."
Taking a step back, the ranger allowed the two old friends to share a moment together while he relaxed, properly pulling his cloak over his sheathed weapon. "I am a ranger from another realm at the service of the Divine Zaibatsu and I have gone by Ranger since then as it is far more pleasant than many others I have been given. I was on my way back to civilization for supplies when the weather decided otherwise." 'Supplies' was a purposefully used for its vagueness as the only real supply he needed this time around was little cylinders of compressed energy he thought would revive the Gee-Pea-Ess he had been gifted when he had first joined the Divine Zaibatsu a few months prior. The wicked little artifact had shone bright despite not emitting any fire and reacted very well to his handling by changing the symbols and revealing hidden maps etched onto its flat surface with proper cajoling. It had, unfortunately, become unresponsive after its owner had fallen into a lake with it in tow. "Though the cold can do little harm to me, I had feared that some form of sorcery was behind it and sought shelter or at least an easy landmark that would help me find my way better. It would appear that luck is finally on my side by allowing me to meet two of Zaibatsu's renown warriors. Would you be kind enough to point me in the right direction to the city of Zaibatsu?'
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Pray that it is I that return your stare the next time our gaze meet.
Vixen Blixen
At The End of Fear
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:31 pm
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A G E: 18 A S S O C I A T I O N: Divine Zaibatsu O C C U P A T I O N: Divine Force M A I N_A B I L I T Y: TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL (SUMMONER)
Isuma responded like a mirror, patting Kouen on his shoulder. It was truly good to see a good friend once again after so many years. Hey don't need to apologize, that's troublesome. He turned over to the man who stated his occupation and alliance with the Zaibatsu. A ranger huh? My father must've had you around for some good reasons. It's good to see someone from a different realm and the Zaibatsu working side by side. If you continue to travel east, about 25 kilometers from here, you'll be in Zaibatsu territory, that path would take you straight to the Zaibatsu. He turned back to Kouen who like Isuma have grown up quite well. It has been far too long my troublesome friend. I apologize for not being able to see you all for so many years, after the invasion I have been headstrung with getting stronger, I have been back to back for ROOT on missions and training. I have just recently finished my 36-months mission earlier. Now if we were talking about intimidation, you would be a perfect example, look at you my friend! You look like an entirely different person. Heh, I'm sure if you're this strong, you must be an admin now. Isuma had to be honest, Kouen had changed dramatically from the last time he saw him. Unfortunately, where the area I have been on, totally busted out my communication with the Zaibatsu from head to toe. I wasn't able to grab any signal with anyone back at home. So I decided to stay on my mission until it was complete. Isuma rubbed the back of his head as he let out a sigh. Well how're you and the rest of the gang? Still getting into trouble with my father and dating my sister? Might as well say you're my brother-in-law. She becomes very happy when she has you around.
"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. "
Shifting his gaze back over to the stranger who had seemed to be in awe over the declaration of identities within the Snow Castle. A ranger, huh? Of course he wouldn't know the turmoil that had afflicted the Zaibatsu since his departure. He was innocent of the wrongdoing that the organization itself had inflicted on many others and its inability to even protect itself; let alone its citizens. But it was impressive to see that even beings from entirely different realms could truly come together to cooperate peacefully and willingly. It almost caused Kouen to smile. Almost. But what happened to Lacie was something he was too late to prevent, too soon to change. The mere thought caused Kouen's hand to tighten into a fist but this was not the traveler's fault nor was it Isuma's. Nodding in response to the other's statement, he proceeded to confirm the destination that he sought.
" What Isuma states is correct. Follow his directions you cannot go wrong. Though it was truly a pleasure to meet you, Ranger. But if I may make a recommendation, I suggest you hold off for at least a few days before entering Zaibatsu territory. A great change is about to ellict throughout the land and this is something that cannot be prevented nor halted. If supplies is of the concern, then perhaps you should stay here for a bit longer? The choice is yours, friend. "
But as Isuma proceeded to inform him of his past exploits since his very long departure from the organization that had previously housed them, the Phoenix couldn't help but smirk at his comments. It seemed that his close friend had his own share of harrowing experiences ever since his deadly clash with the former Doma Admin known as Judal. Everything that the squad captain had stated was completely true despite his absence. His intuition was as sharp as ever though it had failed in one regard. It had been years since their last interaction and much had changed since then. Unfortunately, Kouen was unsure of just how much shock his friend could take after presuming that all had been well during his three-year mission. But considering the circumstances, this may have been the opportunity that he had been looking for since wishing to locate Isuma. Now was the time, if not ever.
" ...You may wish to take a seat wherever, my friend. Much has changed since you left on your mission. First of all, your father, Xenon Mirai, is no longer in power and has been completely overthrown. A new ruler, named Eon, has claimed the Zaibatsu territory as his own. In this time, many had left and the Doma has been toppled from the threat it once had. A man named Lucian has risen from the ashes of the summoning that Gyokuen Ren had intended to create to bring 'The Medium' into this world. Easily dealing with her in the weakened state she was left in; she and Nine were both captured and the land of the Doma was taken over by this monster. Adding onto this, he proceeded to acquire every bit of land within the world that /isn't/ the Zaibatsu. He has corrupted your Sister, Lacie, into his side and awakened a darkened half that your Mother seemed to have possessed long ago. Without my presence and your lack of monitoring as a brother, she has completely defected. It was the main reason I had come here--to see if I could bring her back from the brink but I have failed. But to my knowledge, an invasion is about to occurr and the Zaibatsu is hardly even prepared. Most have left for various reasons and the few that remain are ineffective due to the poor leadership skills that this new ruler possesses. As for myself? After clashing with Derek in an attempt to bring him back to the Zaibatsu, I had left on my own personal desires after realizing many things. Or rather, due to this journey, my perspective has changed and I have come to realize what is truly necessary to save this world. But that is the gist of it. Like I said -- You have been gone a /very/ long time. "
" 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. " "
