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 Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:38 pm
The camera opened backstage where Rex stood up on his stage, leaning forward on his podium as his sister stood lurking behind him with her arms crossed. Rex looked out at his crowd of twenty-one cultists. Kobra was clad in his new attire that he debuted at Halloween Havoc, a wicked grin hanging on his face. He didn't go over Bison but there was still a vicious joy reflecting in his eyes. "Lo, my family, today is a joyous day. For the Serpent is going to deliver us an opportunity to demonstrate its glorious power. Not only that, it is allowing our family to grow. Lurking in this building is a member of us that is in dire need. My long lost daughter. My Mamushi comes and in this her hour of need, we will deliver unto her a great boon."
He stood and slammed a palm on the podium before letting out a laugh. Ramona smirked behind him. After a moment, the cult started to laugh along with him, stopping a split second before Rex did. Rex leaned forward gripping the edge of his podium. "And lo, as that seed is planted long will it bloom. My blood shall join my nest. and with her, our power shall flow forth. To Crofts. To Power. To whomever the Serpent wishes to coil itself around and bless..." He stopped and sniffed the air, before his wild grin grew wider.
"And as was fortold to me, so does it come to be. My Mamushi approaches..."
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:23 pm
A commanding voice, clearly cutting out from the cultists, confirming far sooner than The Defiler had expected to come to fruition! "Step away from sight of your Mamushi! Miss Mamushi wishes to approach her father, as be it, will of the Serpent!"It took a little time, while cultists stood looking amongst one another in confusion, yet quickly began a zipper effect, splitting the small group. Like a bomb from the back of the pack, clearing a hole down the middle and finding Emiko Sone sitting tall in solemn sour irritation. Rightly so, since being near eye level to a few rumps and even catching a light whiff of one that silently escaped, that hoped no one the wiser. The disgrace that assaulted her, soon dissipated and was exchanged for a reserved smile, with a shy eye looking up at her father. Behind Sone, stood Key. Key with no need to be told, slowly walked forward, uneasily through the human hallway of loyal robed cultists.  
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:12 am
"My daughter has come to me." Rex stepped from his stage, followed by his sister. The pair walked up the path between the cult and Rex planted a familial hand as he moved to stand beside her. Ramona stood on the other side but simply crossed her arms. "This is the test and the gift of the Serpent, my family. A test of faith. For you see, The Serpent has told me of a way to free my child from this chair. The Serpent is will to give me and my blood the power to give her her strength again. Put her in the ring as good as new. You all know what The Serpent can do. When my back was cracked in Germany, I was gifted the strength to stand and lift that heretic Erynys and put him through a windshield and win. Now, my daughter comes to me beaten and needing the help from The Serpent to stand. And ye, The Serpent is indeed merciful. However, The Serpent does ask for something in return. The Serpent demands a sacrifice for it's gifts. But, I already have the answer to this...for if you were to be healed, my child..." The cult started to close in again, though the seemed to be less focused on Emiko and more on Key. They moved around behind him to prevent any means of escape. The only hope Key could have of getting away was going forward through the towering frame of Kobra or the devious spitting reptile Ramona. "You would have no need of a caretaker. All you have to do is say the word, my Mamushi. Give me, nay, give The Serpent the word right here and right now, and this thing who is only good for pushing your chair. And not very well either, for when you asked to be brought to me, he did not do so at first. Give unto the serpent, your lowliest cretin here and you shall be made strong again."
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:06 pm
Emiko Sone looked on, listening intently as her father spoke gospel of The Serpent. A comforting hand, laid upon shoulder, brought a sparkle to her eye!
Key feeling more and more uncomfortable, with hot water closing behind her.. and with words of no need for her any longer..!
She became well aware to a certainty, that danger was now upon her! What happens now, relied heavily on the decision of her client!
Knees rattling, growing weak in anxiety, fell to her knees! Oh.. if only things didn't go awry with Luca! Key scuffled up beside Emiko, clutching at her arm in desperation!
"Ms. Sone.. I-I understand it didn't go well with Ms. Leone.. but it was nice to see her. right?" Fearfully glancing up at the opposition in front of her
"Please, remember when I was there for you, as your therapist, helping you regain custody of Kyra.
Know I was there to reestablish you with the fans, in your return to wrestling.
And I am still here, in support, through your recovery! Please.." Pleading her case!
Smile of Emiko had gone, disappeared at first drop in knowledge to make choice in sacrificing of a loyal friend, her caretaker.
Now face to face with Key, who kneeled beside her, eye resting in the imploring eyes of her trusted friend. Sone sighed.
"Of course. It's always good to see my Bewty Blue. And I do remember your help in building me back up.
I haven't forgotten your favor filling in, when I yet couldn't. From the bottom of my heart, I do appreciate your support.. I can't let it go unpaid."
Key expressed relief, at the acknowledgement received for all she did for Sone. Then a turn to twist in puzzlement, to the last few words, that didn't quite.. fit.
"You will be so blissfully happy, you'll see. Just as the fellow followers of our merciful Serpent." Sone spoke in a blossoming smile, full of care.
Key's face was anything but! Stricken in horrified shock! Finally finding her words, she protested and struggled, as the cultists drew in!
"Wha-No! No! No, no, nonononono! NO!" The robed followers swarmed in, grabbing her arms, pulling her in their fold, and engulfing her! "Nooooooooo!"
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:58 pm
The air became oppressively thick and heavy and one by one, the lights were extinguished and the room was plunged into darkness. The cultists paused as if distracted as a presence was felt as the room became colder and colder and the air was filled with the sound of voices reciting a mantra without words
As quickly as they had vanished, the lights returned to reveal Erynys Reich in their midst, his features obscured by his mask and cloak, yet the anger of his stare was palpable by everyone. So great was his anger, that many of the cultists, the very same that had interfered in his match in Germany were afraid and dared not face him.
"Step away from her."
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Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:04 pm
Rex stepped in front of Erynys, signaling to his cultists to keep hold of Key while he dealt with the intruder to their holy ritual. He looked to his sister who moved to stand by his side. Kobra looked Erynys up and down before smiling and letting out a loud chuckle. "Mr. Reich. Had I known that putting you through that windshield would have made you more appreciative of the darker arts, then I would have done so a lot sooner. I would have demolished you in our first meeting. Hell, I may have to do the same to fully bring Salem into the fold. But as amusing as your mask and cloak and stealing of my light show are, I would ask what you are doing here." The smile on his face quickly vanished and a look of pure ferocity came across his face as the thought of anyone coming between him and curing his child came to mind. There wasn't a force anywhere that would come between that. Not a force that would keep him from having his precious Emiko, lost to him for too long, become the force of nature that he knew her to be. "And what use would you have for this poor soul? You see, I need her so that my daughter her can be healed and return to her rightful domain in that ring. There is not a force in this realm or any other that is stopping my daughter from getting out of that chair tonight."
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Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:47 pm
He gave the cultists who were holding Key a withering glare as he turned his attention to the Kobra siblings. He reached up and removed his mask to reveal his face that was creased in a laugh.
"Oh Herr Kobra when it comes to Salem, you're slithering up the wrong tree. I've tried my best to get him to embrace his dark side. But he has since resisted. He wants to be a good role model for his daughter. Pity that your daughter can't follow the same example." He gave Emiko a look of pure disdain before he continued.
"As for me, you must not know me very well. Just because my appearance was different in our battle back in Germany, make no mistake about it, I still follow the teachings of the Dark Father and it is because of him that I've interrupted your little...ceremony."
He titled his head as Rex explained why he needed Key and Reich nodded. "So it appears that we are at an impasse. You need this woman to heal your daughter, whereas I need her as a caretaker. I need her to watch over someone for me, guide them in a way that I unfortunately cannot do at the present time. By the look in your eye, it's clear that this presents a bit of a problem and I'm hoping we can come to an agreement without any violence."
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Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:01 pm
Emiko had never been present to a sacrificial ritual and the thickness in the air, then light of sight robbed from all, a chill went down her arms! Goosebumps!
A shocked scowl hit her face, at sight to the masked German monster! First, Salem and now Reich! At least Erynys had the courtesy in respect to step into her business, face to face! Like a man!
Before Sone gather a response to Reich's demand, her father vehemently stepped up, answering this unwarranted disruption!
And Eryns had the never to find this to be humorous?! What?! Garing furiously at this unwelcome guest! How dare say such a thing about her Kyra!
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Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:33 pm
Rex stared at Reich before raising his head to stare at the heaven's. There was a flicker of the lights and a hissing sound that slithered through the air. As the slithering stopped, Rex lowered his gaze and met that of Erynys again. For a brief moment it looked like he might crack a smile from whatever news he received from The Serpent. But his expression remained a scowl. "By the word of The Serpent, I am to keep a reasonable and level head. Let it not be said that Kobra was not open to diplomacy. You may have Key to be your caretaker or whatever you desire her for. But there is a price that must be paid. You must supply a substitute. A sacrifice that can take her place instead. But lo, for the interruption to a holy rite, you must give another. You present to me another two individuals that can take the place of Caretaker Key, and I shall give her to you with my blessing." Kobra raised a hand and those that held Key tightened their grip. Ramona lowered him hood and smiled, black liquid starting to leak down from her mouth. More cultists moved toward their captive. Both to possibly grab at her and to protect Emiko. "Refuse to give unto me what is mine and Key will be mine forevermore. You came for an agreement, Herr Reich and I present you the finest deal I can. Two for one. You wanted to have this end without violence and lo, The Serpent provides, oh the serpent is good. So tell me, Herr Reich. Do you take the deal or do you choose violence."
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:03 pm
Reich remained quiet as he listened to the terms of the arrangement and he looked up to the ceiling and tilted his head as he closed his eyes and listened as if he heard something that only he could hear.
He nodded his head as he opened his eyes. "2 for the price of 1...." He pursed his lips and went deep in thought as he mulled the idea. If he was uneasy about the look that Ramona was giving him, he gave no sign of it.
A few moments passed before the die was cast.
"Very well....I accept."
He snapped his fingers twice and 2 smaller forms emerged from out of the darkness and stood beside him, one male, one female.
He held out his hands in a sweeping gesture. "As promised. Now please release Frau Key."
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:04 am
Kobra looked at the substitutes and made a gesture to his followers. The cultists dragged Key and shoved her toward Erynys before grabbing hold of the two newcomers. They dragged the two new sacrifices off into the darkness. Those that weren't responsible for dragging and holding them followed suit, leaving Kobra, his child, and his sister alone with Erynys. Kobra continued to glare at Erynys and Key as he gestured to his sister. Ramona grabbed hold of the wheelchair and started wheeling Emiko away to witness the sacrifice. "Our business is concluded then, Herr Reich. You have your precious Fraulein and I have what I need to make sure my child rises to the Power that was promised her. Lo, the Serpent is good that we both made it out of this ordeal without it resorting to an ordeal. But ye, do not mistake my diplomacy for weakness Herr Reich. I only acted in what was the best interest for my Mamushi. As you sought Key for your own. Now, if that is all..." Rex cracked his neck and took a couple steps back as the lights flickered out and came back on red. A large snake now sat draped across Rex's shoulders, his face now painted white with black runes decorating his face. His vicious smile had returned as well. "I have religious rites to perform. May the Serpent you, Herr Reich. May we both bask in the blessing of the Serpent so that our business does not collide again. I would absolutely hate having to go to war with you." He started to walk backward into the dark, before his gaze suddenly shot to the camera. The cameraman jumped back, the camera wobbling as the cameraman almost fell having hears stories of disappearing personnel that investigated The Cult of the Serpent's actions. But Rex simply laughed as the lights went out and came back on normal to show Rex gone.
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