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Post by Nu on Jun 1, 2009 12:23:14 GMT -5
::Time: Night::
::Melanine can hear something clawing at her door, causing her to wake up as it wouldn't go away whatever it was::
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Post by Book of the Twilight on Jun 1, 2009 12:46:43 GMT -5
::Melanie rolls out of the bed she's been using. She was a much lighter sleeper now that she had been brought back. She often wondered what else had changed with her revival. She moves to the window and pulls it open, letting the winged messenger in::
(OOC: Off to Logan for a few hours).
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Post by Nu on Jun 1, 2009 12:50:29 GMT -5
::It lands on her shoulder, a letter in its mouth, but its claws were holding a note that had her name on it:: I'm sorry to wake you up this late, but Mi'lord has sent me to give you these. His note will explain everything.
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Post by Book of the Twilight on Jun 1, 2009 15:19:58 GMT -5
::Melanie takes the letter attached to its claws, the one with her name on it, and opens it::
Well this is odd. He's hardly contacted me at all since he went to Lindblum. Certainly not in the dead of night like this.
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Post by Nu on Jun 1, 2009 15:27:10 GMT -5
Melanie:
I know it must be late back at the palace by the time you receive this and I apologize for it. The letter this dragon holds is to be opened only if Kamikaze, Astaroth and Yami return without me. It'll explain everything.
Signed, Nu
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Post by Nu on Jun 5, 2009 11:28:59 GMT -5
::After the events in Lindblum::
::Kamikaze, Astaroth and Yami, who was still being held by the demoness, appear at the front gates. The guards approach them and sees Yami's condition::
Guard: What happened, where's the master?
"I don't know." Kamikaze replied. "But Yami needs to see a doctor fast."
::The guard nods before approaching to take Yami, but is knocked back by Astaroth. Kamikaze sighs::
"Astaroth, go with them."
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Post by Book of the Twilight on Jun 5, 2009 13:51:38 GMT -5
::Astaroth shoves past everyone in her way, abandoning Kamikaze at the gates. She does not follow the man who greeted them or even heads remotely towards where the healers are. Instead she goes to the upper levels and throws open the door to one of the private chambers::
Astaroth: You, sorceress.
::Melanie turns and frowns at this rather unwelcome intrusion::
Melanie: I have a name.
Astaroth: Do you have any skill with healing?
Melanie: ::sees the girl:: I have a little. Lay her on the bed.
::Astaroth lays Yami down and Melanie begins working her hands over her vital signs::
Melanie: Looks like a pretty bad fall. She's lucky to be alive.
::She takes a few herbs from the pouch at her belt and lays them over the areas that need attention::
Melanie: She can sleep here for now. Just make sure you don't try to move her too much. I'll let you know if... when she wakes up.
::She knows too well that in situations like this, "if" is a trigger word, and Astaroth already looks distraught::
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Post by Nu on Jun 5, 2009 14:20:29 GMT -5
::Kamikaze fallowed after her. He steps in after Melanie says she'll inform them if Yami wakes up:: "I'm going to see if Nu has ever shown up." He said as he walks out the door.
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Post by Iole on Jun 5, 2009 14:34:48 GMT -5
::Melanie watches as Astaroth silently watches over Yami at her bedside::
Melanie: I thought demons couldn't love.
::Astaroth tenses and responds bitterly at first::
Astaroth: And I thought witches rode broomsticks.
::Then she softens as she looks back at Yami::
Astaroth: We're not supposed to. Some are special cases, like the ones who didn't start as demons. But... the time of heroes is ending. I wonder what else is changing.
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Post by Nu on Jun 5, 2009 14:36:49 GMT -5
::After a few hours::
::Yami is still sleeping peacefully under Astaroth's gaze. Kamikaze walks in, Nu still nowhere in sight:: He still isn't here. Suppose anything could of happened to him?
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Post by Iole on Jun 5, 2009 14:39:59 GMT -5
::Melanie rolls her eyes::
Melanie: Would you mind talking with your mouth? You're giving me a headache.
::Melanie decides it's been long enough, and that if the three of them are here without direction, it wouldn't do to just leave them without a heading. She reaches into her night stand and pulls out the envelope she recieved a few nights prior::
Melanie: He sent this to me in case you three came back without him.
::She opens the letter and reads it aloud::
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Post by Nu on Jun 5, 2009 14:57:54 GMT -5
To my servants:
If you three are reading this or Melanine is reading this to you, it means I have yet to return. I challenged the Cetra in another tes. But somehow Jas backed me into a corner, nearly killing me. I had no choice but to relay on an outside force to survive. That source was the fallen Freyan goddess Jezebel. But in doing so, it must have triggered my final form. That form is known as ‘The Destroyer’, my assumed role in the ‘Twilight Duel’, should the darkness inside me win, the final battle between me and another to decide Gaea’s fate. In this form, I can barely control my body and power. Do not seek me out if I don’t return as I will not be able to control myself for a certain amount of time and cannot tell between ally and enemy.
Astaroth: I know you must resent me for letting Yami fight against Iole. But Yami was insistant that she find where she stands against her predecessor. I want you to continue being her guardian until she comes of age. I trust you'll continue to be there for her during my absence. In the mean time, do make sure she doesn't eat too many sweets and doesn't push herself too hard during training.
Yami: I know I wasn't able to change your mind on facing Iole. But if you're defeated, do not let it get to you. We all learn from our mistakes, use that experience to learn and grow from. I promise I'll try to be back as soon as I can.
Melaine: I know you’re reading this and now know the reason for my absence. As before, the children there are under your care. My intent to help your kind is genuine, but what has happened must be done for the good of everyone. I can contain and control Jezebel’s taint in this world. But there will still be times you’ll see a change in me, such as some you might of saw in Natalia during your time with the Coven.
Kamikaze: While in my absence, you're in charge of any and all affairs until my return. If anything happened before my return, I wish to be told immediately upon my arrival. As for the stones, I know the Cetra will have them, but do not send anyone to retrieve them. They'll be in safe hands for the time being.
Signed, Nu
::Upon hearing Melaine read the letter, Kamikaze removes his mask, running a hand through his hair:: "Seems like he knew this would happen."
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Post by Iole on Jun 5, 2009 15:06:09 GMT -5
Astaroth: He... he didn't force her. She did it of her own free will.
::She clenches her fists::
Astaroth: I'll kill them all for this. The Cetra and the Witch's Brat. I'll tear them apart with my bare claws.
::Melanie re-reads a few lines of the letter to herself::
Jezebel... that four-eyed guy mentioned her once. I don't remember... and Iole? That little tart? What does she have to do with this? How old would she be now?
::She thinks back to what she remembers of the girl. Sure she had been a smartmouth, but Melanie had never wanted any harm to come to her. But she can't help wondering that if she's responsible for what happened to Yami, what exactly had the girl become in the eight or so years that she had last seen her that she would do this to a mere child? And it raises more questions of the people she's working with now::
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Post by Nu on Jun 17, 2009 21:09:37 GMT -5
::A few days later::
::There is still no sign of Nu, but things at his base continues on as if he was still there. Kamikaze looks to Astaroth as she leaves, she now notices he's without his mask on infront of her for the first time:: "I take it your heading back to Lindblum. Not only to assist in making Lindblum more of a war zone, but I know you want the ones that did what happen to Yami to pay."
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Post by Iole on Jun 17, 2009 21:16:49 GMT -5
Astaroth: ::rolls her eyes:: You're a mind reader. Going to try and talk me out of it for the sake of the mission?
::She does a double take, seeing his face for the first time::
Astaroth: You know, you're not bad looking under there. Why the change?
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Post by Nu on Jun 17, 2009 21:25:41 GMT -5
"My former student. She's allied with the heroes, she reminded me of what it meant to be human. But don't get me wrong, I'll still wear the mask while on a mission, but I rarely show my face to others. The only ones that saw my face were Lord Sigismund, Nu, and my student Nicole, better known as Nyx to the heroes."
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Post by Iole on Jun 17, 2009 21:31:41 GMT -5
Astaroth: So how did I get so lucky?
::She growls::
Astaroth: That's a wonderful sob-story, but right now I have a city to destroy and a lizard to put on a stick.
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Post by Nu on Jun 17, 2009 21:35:25 GMT -5
::Before she could react, she finds him quickly infront of her, a senbon at her neck, and she knew he kept them poisoned. His eyes show he's now eyeing her like a target:: "I don't care what you do to the others, but you leave Nyx alone, she's mine and mine alone." ::He moves away from her and dissapears from her sight::
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Post by Iole on Jun 17, 2009 21:39:22 GMT -5
Astaroth: Ooo going Ronin again are we? Nice to see the side of you that doesn't pout and pant like a dog. I think I like you rabid and stupid.
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Post by Nu on Jun 19, 2009 14:54:21 GMT -5
::She heard his voice in her head:: I heard that. And its because I was charged with protecting her. Even if it wasn't an order, I would still at least prevent my current comrades from harming her.::He appears outside Yami's room and enters to check on her. She was awake, but her injuries were keeping her bedridden for the time being:: "How are you feeling Yami?" Yami: Abit better. I can sit up, but the feeling still hasn't returned to my legs. Any word on our master? "Still nothing. I just came by to check up on you." ::He exits the room and makes for the lab, where he was told they needed to speak to him before putting his mask on:: This has better be good.Dr. Weir: It is. Remember that exoskeleton we were working before you and our lord left for Lindblum. You finally completed it huh?Dr. Weir: Indeed. We did have some trouble with the other prototypes as they continued to cause psychotic outbreaks in the test subject. But we eventually fixed the problem through gene therapy. It not only allowed the subject to control the psychosis, but it also enchanced his senses as well. Show me.::He's lead to a containment tube, inside was what many would think of a robot. The metalic shell was a blueish color with some spots of red. The face of the head opened to show a human face. To the side is what appeared to be a katana. Added with these, it gave a cybernetic ninja appearance:: Dr. Weir: As you can see, this is the finished product. The sword next to him is his weapon. We crafted it from pure steel and it has been laser cutted to the sharpest edge possible. Does he have a name?"Dr. Weir: We simply refer to him as Project Epslion. And here I thought you would have some respect for your predecessor. Just remember, what you have done to him might also reflect on what would happen to you should you fail our lord. Keep him in storage until Nu returns, and we'll let him decide what should be done.::He walks out of the lab, taking his mask off and sighing:: Where are you mi'lord?
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