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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 0:36:54 GMT -5
At the centre of the forest where most of the wild Chocobo had their nests the wind blew softly ruffly the leaves and making the grass sway. The Chocobo ran through out their feet tickled by the blades of grass as they ran. This would be the place for a very important meeting soon to happen. A man sat cross-legged in the middle of all the wild birds listening to their songs that went hand in hand with the wind. A brave Chocobo decided to come up and sniff the man not quite understanding why he was just sitting there. It poked the back of his head and he looked back to see the giant bird.
" Why hello there, don't mind me... I won't be here for long just waiting for a few friends to come pick up this special book..."
Galeon lifted the book up to show the bird and it just cocked its head to the side confused as to what it was. Galeon patted the top of its head and smirked.
" I didn't expect you to understand what I was saying anyways... Maybe if I said it like this instead..."
He cleared his throat and stood up placing the book back in its pouch at his side. He then stretched his arms a legs a bit the Chocobo still looking at him weirdly.
" Are you ready?"
He smirked again and started jumping around flapping his arms.
" KWEH!!! KWEH....kweh? Kweh kweh kweh kweh!"
A group of the birds started to gather and watch him with their heads cocked to the side as if to say... " Are you kidding me? "
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 0:46:58 GMT -5
::The Chocobo's ducked low as something black swooped over them. It circled Galeon's head once then flew to the edge of the clearing, landing on a figure who stood just on the edge of the light. The raven turned one beady eye on him as its owner stared out of the shadows with luminescent cat-like green eyes::
Nice to see you haven't changed, but I was expecting someone else.
::Lillith stepped into the clearing. And Galeon felt a surge of expectancy. He braced himself for one of her infamous bone-crushing hugs that her friends had come to recoil from, especially those who haven't seen her for a long time as he had. But it never came. She stood where she was, her gaze hard::
Galeon.
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 0:57:01 GMT -5
Galeon blinked as the hug never came. He looked at the Raven and shivered slightly. He then started towards Lillith and as he walked past the original Chocobo he smirked and patted its head again as he continued on.
" You would think that this new job would have at least a little effect on me... Though I'm sure that's why the Loire's keep me around."
He laughed a bit and he finally made it to Lillith and smiled at her and the raven.
" It's nice to see you again Lillith... Rainii sends her regards and says..."
He put his index finger to his chin and thought for a second.
" Umm.... Sorry I couldn't make it, Esthar duties... Or something like that I think it was.. Either way she wishes she could have come to give you this herself..."
He motioned towards the pouch with the book she was looking for.
" You've changed quite a bit since I saw you last Lillith..."
He walked around her curiously poking her in different places like the side or the elbow and then he stopped in front of her again and bent over slightly to look at her face more closely.
" Just making sure you know!"
He smirked and poked her nose.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 1:05:10 GMT -5
::She caught his finger in her grip::
That's hardly appropriate what with me being married and all now don't you think?
::She released his hand roughly and Galeon could swear all the force that he had expected in her embrace had been channeled into her fingers instead. She was all business this time around and she was beginning to remember a younger Lillith he had known. One he had met on the battlefield as an enemy ten years ago::
Do you have the book?
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 1:12:28 GMT -5
He laughed as he shook his hand around a bit.
" That's quite the grip you've got.. I had forgotten the strength you've got in those pipes there Lillith..."
After taking a look at his finger he reached down for the pouch, but hesitated slightly.
" You know it's been ten years.."
He looked back to her and realized that she probably didn't have the time to catch up and remember old times and reached for the pouch again.
" You bet I do!"
He smiled and pulled the pouch up and put his hand into the bag and grabbed it and started pulling it out.
" Special Delivery for a Mrs. Lillith. One Book of Twilight. Weight...I'm not sure... Blah blah blah..."
He pointed to two different spots on the book.
" I'll just get you to sign here anndddddd here!"
He smirked as he extended his arms to give her the book.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 1:19:32 GMT -5
::She looked at it hesitantly. Her voice took on a note of curiosity. She stared at the book like it was a coiled viper::
How are you able to touch it? No one but Rainii's been able to touch this book since the day Natalia died.
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 1:32:08 GMT -5
Galeon blinked as he looked down at the book and that he was touching it.
" Hhmmm... I'm not sure? Maybe she used some sort of magic on it itself that would allow me to touch it long enough to give it to you?"
He continued to look at it.
" I haven't let it out of my sight since she handed it to me..."
He started to look at the book with worry. Rainii would not be pleased if he had somehow messed this up.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 1:42:19 GMT -5
::Lillith reached for it hesitantly, but still didn't touch it at first. When at last the very tips of her fingers touched it, nothing happened and she made a sound as if she'd been holding her breath::
Lucky for us your guess was right. Aren't you her Captain of the Guard now? Didn't she give you any kind of instruction.
::She took the book from him with a sort of reverence. Her mention of instruction had reminded him that Rainii had informed him just who he would be meeting here; she had mentioned Lillith and Kenny had contacted her from the Hijrah which meant Vincent and his crew were with them as well. But here in the clearing he had met only Lillith. Not even Kenny, her husband and knight had accompanied her. Something about this situation wasn't right, and her attitude wasn't the most reassuring either::
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 1:49:27 GMT -5
Galeon blinked as he looked her over again.
" Oh your right! Silly me, she did give me some instructions..."
He looked down at the book and grabbed it back quickly and turned away and walked away slowly.
" She mentioned I'd have to do a certain incantation before actually giving it to you... She said that you could touch it but to be able to open it and actually use it, I would need to properly release a spell..."
He looked back at her and then reached back into the pouch putting the book away. He then turned back his sword unsheathed pointed at her throat.
" She also said that there would be others here as well and my memory was a little fogged with being able to see some old friends and the excitement, but it seems to have gone back to normal... Now how about you tell me who you actually are..."
He stared at her eyes not moving an inch even though it felt really off holding his sword to what seemed like Lillith's neck.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 1:58:56 GMT -5
::Lillith's eyes narrowed as she held her hands up::
Seriously? You go from Doctor Doolittle talking to Chocobos to freaking Rambo holding a sword at my throat? I'm starting to think you should be on my meds.
::The two of them stared into one another's eyes but it was more than just that to soldiers like them, past or present. It was a contest of wills, sizing each other up, and Galeon didn't let up. Lillith sighed::
The others aren't here because I came by myself. I had a personal reason. Slow down for a minute and tell me everything you know about what's been going on lately. What did Rainii tell you about what we've been doing? Or did your forces gather any intel for you? Hell just tell me what you've heard on the news.
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 2:11:24 GMT -5
Galeon blinked as he put his sword down and sheathed it again.
" Nah they tried med's they didn't help..."
He smirked again as he crossed his arms.
" It's been ten years cut me some slack! You and Kenny were pretty stuck on each other back then, and Rainii did say Vincent and his crew would be with you. Plus you seem to have changed quite a bit yourself..."
He laughed as he sat down and stretched out leaning back his arms against the ground.
" Basically all hells broken loose, and that the we've got three powers to be fighting for dominion... One of which just happens to be using some nasty demons and the other is a certain little girl whose all grown up... Oh and there's the current head honcho involved as well... Sort of like a big triple threat cage match..."
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 2:17:14 GMT -5
Yeah that's why we came but that's not why I'm here now. It's a lot more personal than that.
::She lowered her lashes in front of him, putting her penetrating eyes out of his view and smiled sadly::
You know I was expecting Rainii, but I felt kind of relieved when I saw it was you. You'd both try to talk me out of this, but Rainii would actually do it.
::He heard it faintly but her knuckles definitely cracked::
Do you remember that man who was in the Coven? August? The Autumn Harvester?
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 2:21:59 GMT -5
He thought back and pictured the man she spoke of.
" Yeah, he was the science nerd right? Didn't really seem like he fit so well with the Coven... But that's besides the point...What about him?"
He knew something was coming that he would indeed have to attempt to talk her out of as it was probably not the best idea and she knew it. So he figured he'd at least hear her out and what her reason for coming alone was.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 2:27:43 GMT -5
It's him. He's the one backing the Empire with Demons. He's been killed twice already but he keeps coming back. The others are too busy with Iole's problem. I took this assignment on myself.
::She lifted her gaze::
I know why he can't die. That's why I need the Book of the Twilight.
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 2:35:18 GMT -5
" Ah, I see why you said that Rainii and I would be against this..."
He looked to the pouch and then back to Lillith.
" What do you plan on doing? And please tell me you don't plan on doing this alone... "
His eyes grew worrisome as he began to realize that her change had probably stemmed from this man. The Autumn Harvester, as he was nicknamed, had changed Lillith and the answer to his supposed immortality lied in the book he was tasked to deliver for a different reason.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 3:14:35 GMT -5
You can stay if you like but I wouldn't suggest it. And know if you get in my way you don't want any part of what I will do to you.
::There was silence between them for a while as the wind stirred the leaves of the trees. She sighed. Whatever change had taken root in her, she wasn't so far gone that she didn't regret speaking so harshly to an old friend::
He killed Adrian. And he threatened my son. I can't let him get away this time no matter what it takes. Even if it means giving myself over to Jezebel herself.
::Jezebel. She could have said any number of the dark gods or fallen angels of Gaia, but instead she had said that name; the name of a fallen goddess of another world. And Galeon knew no one mentioned that name without reason::
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 14, 2012 4:23:00 GMT -5
Galeon's eyes widened at the mention of Jezebel.
" I see..."
He frowned as he stood up. He looked to Lillith and then over at the Chocobo's.
" I suppose there is no other way is there?"
He sighed thinking over his own question. He was only meant to deliver the book and then return to Esthar to lead the guard, but he couldn't just let his friend do something of this magnitude with out a little help.
" Of course there isn't... In that case, count me in!"
He smirked as he jabbed at the air a couple times.
" I'm sure Rainii will understand if I helped out... She'll probably kick my butt later but she'll understand... I can't just let you do this by yourself you know."
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Post by Lillith on Feb 14, 2012 18:48:18 GMT -5
::Lillith narrowed her eyes, studying him closely. Her fingers itched for the book, and yet something held her back::
Galeon, are you sure you understand what I have to do?
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 15, 2012 1:42:16 GMT -5
Galeon looks to Lillith and smiled.
" Of course... Your going to do whatever it takes to take care of Mr. Harvester anyway possible..."
He knew exactly what she planned to do and if he wasn't around how could he possibly stop her from doing it. There had to be a second option to kill August once and for all. He knew all to well what it was like to have yourself given up to a more powerful being. Especially the one Lillith planned on giving herself to. He didn't want to see what happened to Natalia happen to Lillith. His own flesh and blood almost made the same mistake. He himself had been taken over before as well and he knew all to well what it meant.His smirk was then replaced by a frown.
" Even if it means you have to give yourself to Jezebel to find a way to do it... I still don't think I could let you do this by yourself... There must be something I can do to help. Iole has tons of help already... Esthar will be fine while I'm away for a bit... Rainiii would do the same I'm sure, and as much as she's going to hurt me for doing this with out her permission she'd hurt me even more for not doing it anyway!"
He laughed and then cringed a bit thinking about what he would have to endure whether he helped or not.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 15, 2012 23:29:20 GMT -5
I'm glad you understand. ::At last she took the book and stalked to the edge of the clearing where she sat down at the base of a tree, crossing her legs and opening the book in front of her. She sat there for a long while, flipping through the pages madly, not exactly sure what she was looking for. The Book of the Twilight didn't exactly have a table of contents, but it was a special book. The reader could find mostly anything they were looking for provided their wish to find it was strong enough, and few people had a stronger will than Lillith especially right now. At last she found what she was looking for:: Here it is. August is bound to Jezebel or one of her demons. Probably a Class A or even Class S demon. ::She laid the book in front of her and took her knife from its sheath before proceeding to use it to etch an array on the ground, apparently copying from the book:: If I can summon the holder of his contract I may be able to strike a deal with it to nullify his contract. The Hag and the Wolf that were trapped underneath Leah Garden gave me the idea. ::She spread further and further out from where she had begun and Galeon found himself repeatedly having to move out of the path of her blade to avoid obscuring her work. She hadn't even begun the summoning yet, but already Galeon felt the air around them darkening. At length she stood up and dusted herself off. It was a circle with a triangle at its center with three smaller circles overlapping each of its points. Along the edge of the grand circle she had scratched a perimeter of runes, as well as a smaller circle of runes within the triangle. There were also larger runes in the middle of the three smaller circles. Then at its center was a swirling rune larger than the rest:: There I think that should do it. ::She returned to the book and began searching for the incantation:: It says I need something of his. ::She looked back down at her dagger:: He and I have both owned this dagger at one point. It's also the weapon Natalia gave me to kill him the night we fled the Coven together. I think it should suffice. ::Here she hesitated and lowered her eyes:: I'm about to become the same as him. This is why I didn't want the others with me. Especially Kenny. I couldn't bear the thought of him watching his wife turn herself into a monster. That's why I decided I had to do this alone. Even so... ::She looked back to Galeon, something she hadn't done since she began carving the circle and there was a level of pain in her eyes he was very familiar with:: Even so I'm glad that you're here Galeon. If it hadn't been for you those ten years ago I would have become a monster long before this. Thanks to you I had a home when the war ended. I got married and had a son, as well as my school. For that I thank you. At least I had something of a life before I did this.
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