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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 16, 2012 0:37:37 GMT -5
Galeon watched in anticipation and readied himself for his window of opportunity to interject and try to stop her from sacrificing herself.
" This looks pretty complex..."
He continued to watch as she finished the runes and then mentioned the dagger. He looked at the dagger as well.
" I don't see why not... Hopefully it doesn't think your trying to get in touch with Natalia's demons though... That would not be a happy sight..."
He smirked as he waited for her to try and call the contracted demon, at the same time he was trying to figure out a way to stop her from making the deal.
... Hhmmm... How am I going to do this...Maybe if I strike the demon before she makes the deal... That would probably just anger it... I wish I knew more about this magic stuff... Where's Rainii when you need her....
He looked up at her as she thanked him for his help before. He saw the pain in her eyes as she knew what was about to happen.
"... I'm glad I was able to give you the life you've had..."
He looked around at the ground trying to think up something to say to try to stop her before.
"... Lillith... There must be another way... Your life is far to important to give it away like this..."
He slowly stepped towards her still going over in his head what he could do as he knew talking to her wouldn't do any good in the end.
" ... Who will look after Kenny and your son and the school if you do this? Nobody can take your place in their lives...What if we kill the demon instead of making a deal with it?"
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Post by Lillith on Feb 16, 2012 0:53:59 GMT -5
Alright. Here goes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4PxElBJakw::She took a breath and began to recite the incantation:: Let the powers of this Witch rise, Course unseen across the skies, Come to me who calls you near, Come to me and settle here. Magic Forces Black and White, Reaching out through space and light, Be ye far or be ye near, I call to you Lord of Death and Fear, Come to me and settle here.::As she chanted, holding the dagger's point towards the sky the circle glowed a deep red. Scarlet charges of electricity sparked from its edges growing more and more violent as she did so. She lowered the dagger and slid it neatly across her palm. She held her hand over the circle and let droplets of blood trickle over the circle:: By my blood I summon thee, By my blood come unto me, Be ye far or be ye near, Come unto me and settle here.::The clearing was soon choked by a black mist that closed around them like so many hands running themselves unrestricted all over their body. Little by little a darkness gathered in the center of the circle, growing and taking shape. Then like a bat spreads its wings and emerges from sleep a tall figure burst from the darkness in the circle, stretching its arms wide and filling the clearing with a cry of fury that sounded like the screams of a field torn by war. The creature raised its head and looked directly at Lillith; a handsome figure of a man with bare chest exposed beneath a black coat, and long dark hair gathered around his shoulders like the feathers of a raven. Pointed ears jutted from the sides of his head like horns, and his hooded eyes glowed a dark red as he spoke in a low voice that made the ground tremble:: [glow=red,2,300] I am Amon, the Demon of Wrath, First Lord of Hell, and General of the Vicious. Mine are the murderers and those who hunger for blood. Who are you who have summoned me? SPEAK!!![/glow] ::Lillith trembled as she spoke, but she forced her voice not to waver:: My name is Lillith Domani Avalerion, the Witch of Storms. ::The creature rounded its gaze on Galeon:: [glow=red,2,300] And you who stands their plotting my disruption? By what name are you called mortal?[/glow]
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 16, 2012 1:07:58 GMT -5
Galeon looks to the demon, it knew already that he wanted to destroy the demon instead of letting Lillith make a deal.
" I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about Amon whatcha Call it.... They call me Galeon Chaos... I'm sure you've heard the name before... Wouldn't be the first time I've had to deal with you demons..."
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Post by Lillith on Feb 16, 2012 1:41:02 GMT -5
::Amon was not pleased with the mortal's impudence::
[glow=red,2,300]You mortals are all the same to me. Nothing but pale bags of blood parading yourselves around in new ways trying to convince yourselves you are more than animals. I was brought here not by your will, but by the will of another, and it is this one whose will hold me here. You cannot interfere with my dealings. Should you attempt to disrupt us you shall be visited by the torments of those who fall into my hell. [/glow]
::He turned back to Lillith::
[glow=red,2,300]You who summoned me, for what purpose have you called me here?[/glow]
::Lillith swallowed. Apparently she had been too shaken by the demon's appearance to even register what it had said about Galeon wanting to stop her::
Are you the holder of August's contract?
::The demon glowered at her::
[glow=red,2,300]I hold no contract with one of this world by that name.[/glow]
Then why did you appear to me and not someone else?
[glow=red,2,300]Iwas drawn here by your wrathful heart. You are one who is steeped in thoughts of murder and revenge. But this circle was the work of a novice. You have not yet delved into the dark arts. One such as you is barely capable of summoning one of the Lords of Hell, much less the one you seek. Even now this form I take is not my physical form, but a shadow of it. One that could vanish at any moment for I have not yet taken a vessel in this world. [/glow]
If you don't hold August's contract, who does?
::Amon growled as though he had swallowed something unpleasant::
[glow=red,2,300]I cannot say. But there is one who can tell me. What is it you seek?[/glow]
One of your ilk has made a contract with this man and I wish to make it void.
::The demon smiled, showing a top row of jagged teeth::
[glow=red,2,300]I cannot undo the contract of one of my kin. But I may offer you power. The power to destroy him. But only for a price. [/glow]
::The spaces of Lillith's hesitation were growing shorter::
What price? [glow=red,2,300] Become my vessel. Allow me to take root in this world through you. Do this and the powers of death and murder will be yours. Your fury, your wrath will become strength, greater than you ever dreamed. You will have power to make this worlds cities run with blood. [/glow]
There's only one whose blood I'm interested in.
[glow=red,2,300]Strike a contract with me, and I will give you his head.[/glow]
::This time there was no hesitation at all::
Done.
::The demon laughed low and dark before raising his head and shouting into the darkness::
[glow=red,2,300]ASMODEA!!![/glow]
::Another being whisked into the clearing out of the shadows. Galeon was expecting something as terrifying and dripping with such dreadful power as Amon. What he saw as it began to circle him was a strange woman. She too shared the pointed ears, and her hair was long and black and cascaded down her back in seductive curls. Her skin had an alien emerald hue to it, and her mouth was a perfect rosebud. She was scantily clad in a black cloth that crossed in an X over her chest, secured to her throat by a thin black strap, and a black skirt with openings in the sides that rose all the way to her thighs, revealing bare emerald green claw tipped feet. She circled Galeon like a vulture, coming to stand directly in front of him. She placed her hand on his shoulder and stared deeply into him with onyx black eyes and she spoke in a voice that sounded like honey sliding down one's fingers into their mouth::
[glow=red,2,300]Well hello there Galeon Chaos.[/glow]
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 16, 2012 2:06:05 GMT -5
Before Galeon could say anything else Lillith had already agreed to make a deal with this Amon. As he went to step forward the new figure had appeared in front of him and had stopped him.
" Well hello Miss green demon... I hate to be rude and all but I kind of need to get by, if you'll excuse me..."
He then removed her hand from his shoulder and attempted to get beyond Asmodea.
" HEY! Lillith, please re-consider.... I'm sure between the two of us despite what this guy says we can destroy August and this demon he holds a contract with!"
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Post by Lillith on Feb 16, 2012 2:12:05 GMT -5
::The woman raked her claws gently over his shoulders from behind, whispering in his ear. Behind him she floated just above the ground::
[glow=red,2,300]That's just the kind of talk I would expect from you my gallant knight. And I can see much of your arrogance is warranted. You do have great strength and bravery. You can overcome anything... well almost anything.[/glow]
::He could hear the smirk in her voice:: [glow=red,2,300] Anything but capture the heart of the one you love. Yes I know all about you Galeon. We The Lords of Hell have great power, but among us only I possess the gift of foresight. Even our Princess Natalia valued my talent. Your past, your future, even your dreams dance before my eyes like players on a stage. What if I told you I could grant your wish? I could make the one you love yours.[/glow]
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 16, 2012 2:27:42 GMT -5
Galeon looked back at her. He smirked himself.
" You don't know anything about me..."
He completely turned around to face the demon.
" As tempting as that sort of deal may be... I would never take it... If you knew anything about me as you say... Or if your talents of sight were to help you at all... You would know I know all to well what making a deal with one of your kind does to a person... Why don't you look further into my past..."
The tone of his voice was almost angry that this demon lord was even bothering him with such a deal.
" That's it go deeper... I know you can sense it..."
He was openly telling her to search through his past. He knew what she would see. The beast that he had already taken care of a few times before. The dark harbinger, the calamity, whatever else it may have been called through the ages. He knew she would see the terror. He had hoped she would back off after seeing such a past.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 16, 2012 2:35:54 GMT -5
::Asmodea smiled with her blood red rosebud of a mouth and laughed musically::
[glow=red,2,300]You are strong indeed. Mighty heroes would cringe at the sight of such a monster. One could hardly imagine what it would be like to have it inside you. But I'm being rude.[/glow]
::She swooped above him and landed in front of him again. She spread her arms wide and lowered her head, dropping to one knee::
[glow=red,2,300]Asmodea, the Demon of Lust, Fifth Lord of Hell, Countess of the Wanton. Mine are the whores and those who desire what they should not have. And if I may my great and powerful Lord, with the strength to overcome Jenova, the calamity that plagued this world, what could you possibly have to fear from a lowly servant like me? What harm would there be in my deal?[/glow]
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 16, 2012 2:51:43 GMT -5
He sighed as she continued to pester him with her deals.
" For someone who is supposed to be the Fifth Lord of Hell, you sure don't seem all that mighty if you would take to one knee to someone... Like your friend over here referenced as a mere flesh bag trying to be something more than an animal... You sure aren't showing your kind much respect..."
He looked down at her. He had wanted to take her deal, he had wanted nothing more then to be with her, but he knew that if the only way to be with her was through some sort of deal with a demon it wouldn't be the same as if it had happened naturally and it would weigh heavily on him, whether he could get rid of the demon or not. He also knew demons were full of tricks and despite what they might look like or say they could at any time take control. All it would take was his mind to wander and lose its focus at any given time and it would be Jenova all over again.
" I will not take your deal demon.... I have more important things to worry about right now..."
He looked back to Lillith again, he knew he didn't have much time left. He had to do something.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 16, 2012 3:23:01 GMT -5
::She lifted her black gaze to him and fluttered her long lashes as she rose back to her feet::
Very well. You'll be back. They always come back. And I love a challenge.
::She licked her lips::
Enough Asmodea! He is not who summoned you here it was I.
::The demon woman rolled her eyes::
Yes, yes, I know what this is about. You want me to tell you which of us holds the contract of this woman's enemy. Well I assure you he's not my type. This August Krasnow is a cunning scholar, a man of science, not unlike someone else we know.
::Amon's lip curled up in disgust::
Lucian! That sniveling carcass of feathers and talons! You mean to tell me he's already taken a foothold in this world?
A big one. He's leeched himself onto one of the greatest military powers in this world. And with this male witch he seeks to make sure that side wins this war to shape this world more to his liking. So am I correct in assuming you're going to help this woman to stop him? You always do make it a point to break all of dear Lucian's toys.
And if you don't want me to scatter pieces of you all over this grove you'll help me do it Asmodea.
Calm yourself brother, You forget I already knew this was going to happen. That's why I procured this.
::She clapped her emerald hands together and spread them apart. A flash of light sparked between them and began to grow::
I received this as a payment not long ago. Some little witches in a tower somewhere wanted some information and they called on me to see it for them.
::The light slowly diminished and a gleaming longsword fell point down into the earth. Off hand it didn't appear all that special at all, but the make was masterful. Amon's red eyes glistened::
Sister, is that...?
::Asmodea nodded::
Mm-hm. The Immortal's sword. He traded it to the witches I took it from. I don't think he's going to be a problem for quite some time.
::Lillith's eyes widened::
Gideon's sword? How does that help me? Gideon's tried to kill him too.
Not only is the blade crafted from pure Freyan Silver, it has cleaved thousands of our kind, as well as scores of witches who have served us. It thirsts for their death, and as such demons and witches alike fear it. Dark magic can be disrupted and repelled by it. With this sword in your hands, and Amon's rage fueling your strikes you will be unstoppable.
::She raised one green claw-tipped finger and wagged it at Galeon::
I know what you're thinking Galeon. Don't. Do you know what torments are visited on those who fall into Amon's hell?
(OOC: I feel like I should put a disclaimer here. Witch does not mean the same thing in Freya as it does here. In Gaia a witch is a derogatory slur for a Sorceress. In Freya a witch is anyone who has entered into a contract with Jezebel or one of her demons)
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 16, 2012 3:39:07 GMT -5
Galeon looked at the sword and then to Asmodea who was now wagging her claws at him. Asmodea did have said talents of seeing into the future. He was tempted to steal the sword so and strike down Amon where he stand with the sword.
" Pfft... I see you weren't lying at least about that little talent..."
He had to come up with something quick. This little meeting was probably about to end with Lillith doing what he hadn't wanted her to do.
" Lillith... Please think about this... You were close to Natalia, and you saw what happened to her. You know what happened to me... As much as you want to destroy August and this Lucian demon they speak of... Is giving your body to this Amon guy really worth it? "
He knew this probably wouldn't work and would just end in both the demon's laughing at him. He wasn't sure how strong either of these demons were and he really didn't want to find out in this forest either.
... Think damn it think.... There has to be something....
A light bulb sparked in his head.
" Lillith... What if I take this deal... and be rid August of this Lucian fellow... Then you could kill August once and for all... I've had to deal with these demons before... I'm sure I can handle another one inside my head... If not you could always just kill me as well...."
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Post by Lillith on Feb 16, 2012 19:07:57 GMT -5
::Lillith stared at Galeon for awhile with an unreadable expression:: Galeon, you've already given me enough. This is my fight. ::Without waiting for a reply she reached for the sword and took it by the hilt. Once it was in her hand Amon rushed forward, taking Lillith by the throat:: IT'S DONE THEN!::He held her just in front of his face, lifting her feet off the ground. Even so, his height allowed him to look down at her like a wolf staring down prey. His form rippled in the darkness and took a new shape. A hideous horned beast with charcoal colored skin and horns. Red markings framed his slitted eyes and swirled down his arms that were now as big around as Lillith herself. His great clawed hand almost wrapped twice around her neck:: ::Asmodea hovered behind Galeon:: Take a look, this is the best part.::Amon opened wide his fanged maw and from his mouth shot a dark blood red mist that moved so fast it appeared solid. At a terrible velocity it forced its way into Lillith through her mouth, her nose, even her eyes. She felt her body rippling with new strength, felt her limbs trembling for action, but most of all she felt very, very, angry. Her grip around the sword tightened but she did not fight what the demon did to her. Not even an inch. She welcomed it gladly::
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 17, 2012 23:19:18 GMT -5
Galeon sighed as the demon forced its way into Lillith. He had tried to stop her but her need to kill August herself was to great over anything he could do.
"... I'm sorry everybody..."
He watched Lillith as her body trembled with this new power the demon gave her. He would know have to think of a way to save Lillith from this demon once she was done with August. There had to be a way to get rid of it. He did it with Jenova so he was sure Lillith could do it with Amon. Galeon then turned to Asmodea.
" I would have to disagree..."
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Post by Lillith on Feb 18, 2012 2:38:21 GMT -5
Oh you're no fun.
::The last of Amon's essence forced its way into Lillith and at last Amon released her, reverting back to his Elven form::
We have a bargain Lillith Domani Avalerion. Now make sure the creature August knows our wrath.
Taa-taa dearies.
::Asmodea blew a kiss before she and Amon shrunk back into the darkness. The mist swirled around them and sucked itself back into the void it had come from, taking with it the Demons of Wrath and Lust. Lillith dropped to her knees and coughed so violently Galeon thought she might throw up::
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 18, 2012 2:54:43 GMT -5
Galeon rushed over to Lillith kneeling beside her.
" Are you okay Lillith?"
He pulled her hair from her face incase she did throw up. He looked down at her worried. He didn't really know what sort of effect Amon's influence would have on her. For all he knew she could turn on him as soon as her coughing fit was through.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 18, 2012 3:00:11 GMT -5
::True to form of someone infected by the Demon of Wrath, Lillith's grip on the sword's hilt tightened and she spun to her feet, swinging it in front of her. It barely missed Galeon. But she faltered for a moment, holding a hand to her head, seized suddenly by dizziness::
Galeon I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me.
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 18, 2012 3:10:38 GMT -5
Galeon slightly shocked by almost being struck by the sword stood up.
" It's alright... It'll probably take some getting used to having that demon influencing your every move now..."
He looked at the sword and then back to Lillith.
" Besides, you missed anyways!"
He laughed as he double checked just to make sure she did miss.
" You'll have to learn to control this new power... As much as I wish you didn't go through with that... If it's the only way to dispose of August and end this war then we'll have to go with it now..."
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Post by Lillith on Feb 18, 2012 3:13:17 GMT -5
(OOC: It's funny how little Lillith actually cares about the war at this point)
::Lillith staggered forward::
Think you can help me back to the ship? We docked in a clearing east of here.
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Post by Galeon Chaos on Feb 18, 2012 3:20:23 GMT -5
" Of course!"
Galeon walked closer to Lillith and grabbed her arm and put it over his shoulder.
" Once we get closer to the ship I'll be sure to let you walk on your own so they don't get overly suspicious of what just happened... I'm sure you'd like to keep it from them as long as you can..."
He laughed a little as the two started towards the ship.
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Post by Lillith on Feb 18, 2012 3:26:24 GMT -5
It won't matter.
::Lillith accepted his help gratefully, dragging the sword at her side::
Gideon will know what I've done immediately.
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