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Post by Nu on Apr 20, 2013 17:22:50 GMT -5
While Nu and his servants are away on their task in Doma, Nu left a blood clone to act in his stead. While overlooking the new prisoners that was brought in. There was a method behind this. Getting ordinary prisoners would be a hassle as they have a time limit on their incarceration. Better to take those that are serving a life sentence or on death row, no one would miss them. He looked at two prospects that were selected. Both were male, but that was where it ended. One was a known for a case of split personality. One personality was a doctor, the other was murderous psychopath. He would be perfect to head up the medical division, unless the other side of him takes control.
The other was shown wearing a mask and blindfolded. After seeing this prisoners, his science division did some analyzing of his DNA, the report he now holds in his hands. Upon seeing the result, he now knew why his eyes were covered. Who would of guessed, the first sorcerer in centuries. But his psych report shows he's a sociopath. I'll have to note not to have any of the younger sorceresses anywhere near him.
Thinking it over, Nu summoned one of the willing servants to him.
"Get me Doctor Wier. I have somethings I need to discuss with him."
The young lady nodded before walking off to do as he asked. His palace housed all manner of people and races. Those displaced or orphaned by the wars now wracking Gaea found asylum and work while the other worlds turned them away. Soldiers without a nation to call their own united under him as his nations army. The few Burmecians that were shunned by the actions of Loci and the Order found peace here as artisans. The sorceresses he had his agents buy off the black market now using their magic to terraform the desert around the main castle into an oasis and ensure a barrier is in place. In a few short years, he changed to abandoned Desert Palace of Kuja into a small but well armed nation. And with the conquests of both Alexandria & Lindblum by his subordinates from behind the scenes, the 9th world was firmly under his boot.
He was brought out of his musings as the doctor entered.
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Post by Nu on Apr 23, 2013 2:16:22 GMT -5
Wier: You have need of me?
"Indeed. Two more prospects from the prisoners have been brought to my attention. Tell me, what do you know of Doctor Albion Setsu?
Weir: Setsu? Not much, just that he was formerly a medical surgeon, also had a tenure at Alexandria University before he went on his murderous rampage. He's one of the two selected?
"Correct. But what of this one, all that's known of him is the suicides that was attributed to him. No known name. I doubt his actual name is 'John Doe'."
Weir: Must of been an orphan all his life, never having a name.
"I think Mr. Doe is the perfect test subject for the Unity project."
Weir: Interesting, I never considered using a sorceress to implant Guinevere's power. All others used, the power simply killed them from the inside out. I didn't bother with the sorceresses because of Melanie and what she would do to me. but what of Setsu?
"You still have those experimental nanomachines that you've been working on. The ones that increases any natural attributes the subject has."
Weir: I see. We'll get right on it.
"Word of advice on the John Doe, do not remove his eye covers. He can hypnotize any with a weak will just by a glance of their eyes. I suggest making special contacts that can filter it until he has need of that power. Let me know when their ready, I would like to speak to them face-to-face."
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Post by Nu on Apr 30, 2013 16:34:45 GMT -5
::Inside one of the holding rooms::
"Ah, Mr. Setsu I presume."
Setsu: What did you have them do to me?
"Nothing too drastic. But you're half the reason I'm here. I want to talk to him...
Setsu: No! *Grabs his head* Not him!
"Yes. Let him out. I want to talk to Goliath.
::The man suddenly screams as he feels something trying to take over. After a minute, he falls to his knees, his breathing labored. As he looks up, it's oblivious to Nu he's not the same person. Moving quickly, he pins Nu against one of the walls::
Goliath: You wanted me, you got me. Now talk.
"The infamous killer. I spared you from death row to make a deal with you."
Goliath: What kind of deal?
"You serve me, both of you. Your better half as my chief medic, you as one of my fighters. Both of you would only answer to me. No one else will be your master."
Goliath: Aside from being spared the needle, what else do you offer?
"Being one of my personal servants has its perks. For you, nanomachines that can increase your natural attributes. Besides, the world believes you're already dead, meaning you got a new start in life."
Goliath: And if one of us doesn't accept?
"I have ways to suppress the half that doesn't want part of this."
Goliath: I don't know about Setsu, but I accept. Only don't tell him about the nanomachines, he won't accept that.
"Deal. Now release him."
::Goliath falls to the floor. His eyes open as he looks up at Nu.::
"Your half accepted my offer."
Setsu: What offer?
"To serve me as one of my servants. I have need of a medical expert like yourself. I'll be the only person you answer to. Unless I need Goliath, you'll be here in the palace. "
Setsu: And if I refuse?
"I can suppress your mind and have Goliath take complete control your body. And I know you wouldn't want that to happen."
Setsu: ...Alright, I accept.
"Good. But I need to see Goliath in action before I can finalize this. Don't worry, I can keep him under control."
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Post by Nu on May 17, 2013 3:10:12 GMT -5
::Nu looked on the blinded and gagged man with pity. That such precautions had to be made as his power could hypnotize a weak will with just a glance and words.::
"If you promise to behave, I'll remove the restraints. Nod if you understand my request."
::Upon seeing the man nod, Nu had the lights dimmed as he removed both the mouth gag and the blinders::
John Doe: Ah, it's good to finally breath without that contraption in the way. And you were also nice enough to have the lights dimmed as it's been a long time since I last saw any form of light. So, what do I owe the honor of having you free me from prison?
"Your power."
J.G: My power? Oh, my hypnosis ability. It's something I've been able to do since I was seven. I might not look like it now, but I was once a chamer. I had everything, then it changed when I got these... these... FANGS! Everyone kept away from me like I had the bloody plague! They compared me to a beast, but a beast does not hunt unless it's hungry. I showed them, I changed my appearance, secretly got close to them, then gave them the suggestion to kill themselves.
"And you would of continued to get away with it, if it hadn't been for a sorceress."
J.D: And that's what I never understood. Why didn't my power work on her?! And that mercenary that came after me, why was he unaffected?!
"Mercenary? Did he happen to have an eye patch and a strange looking gun?"
J.D: Just described him to a tee.
"Kerion... First Jaek, then Setsu now him... Do you know why your power failed on the sorceress and the mercenary?"
J.D: Why?
"It's because any mental power a sorceress has cannot work on another. And anyobe with a strong will can overcome any mental assault."
J.D: You said another? Do I look female to you?!
"On the contrary. Though it is extremely rare, sorcerers CAN be born. And you, you're the first one that has ever been seen, though I doubt anyone would know. Your fangs are your mark."
J.D: ::Begins to laughinsanely:: Me, a sorcerer?! That explains everything now! Why people unknowingly feared me, why I was treated as sub-human, my desire to kill. My killings were about revenge! Revenge for all the pain and torment my kind was forced upon. But enough, I know you didn't do this from the bottom of your heart.
"Indeed. I have need of you, not just your power. Serve me, and you'll have what you want. I have many prisoners for you to torment, and some of them were known to traffic specifically in sorceresses. There's another reason, we have need of you for a project. More will be known when you accept. What do you say?"
J.D: What's to stop me from using my power on you right now?
::But J.D found himself thrown back against the wall, a shock from the mental rejection of his intrusion into Nu's mind.::
"Because I'm not human. My mind cannot be fooled like any mere mortal. I ask again, do you accept my terms?"
J.D: Like I have a choice.
"Good. There are perks, and you've been volunteered for the Unity Project."
J.D: That wasn't part of the deal!
"Oh it is, just an unwritten part. ::Casts a sleep spell on him, knocking him out instantly:: I'll see you again when the procedure is complete Mr. Doe. Take him to the Science Wing and tell Weir to be ready."
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Post by Nu on May 29, 2013 3:02:21 GMT -5
::The sorcerer wakes up and takes note of his surroundings. The beeping of the cardiac monitor next to him, measuring his steady heart beat. He also took note of the I.V drip that is currently in his arm. He sits up and pulls both off before looking around.::
John Doe: What did he do to me?!
I assure you nothing of value on you have been changed.
::He blinked and looked around as he heard someone's voice::
Don't bother looking around, I'm not in there. I'm speaking to you telepathically. The project you went through, Project Unity, was meant to create a soldier that can adapt even to the worse conditions. We had many subjects, but none of them survived the transfusion.
J.D: Transfusion?
Correct. The core of the project is the DNA of the sorceress Gwendolyn Solidus, or as the world knows her as Guinevere, the Witch of Webs. Her power is the ability to absorb the powers of others, even their own life force. Now that you survived the gene splicing process, that power is now in you with some upgrades. Not only can you use that power, but you also take their memories and in some cases, certain attributes, like say the claws of a dragon, but how that effect lasts is unknown.
J.D: And how did you obtain a sample of her blood?
It wasn't easy. Since her defeat on the Variola, she kept a low profile due to her memory lose. We had to sneak a sample of her from the monastery. But as before, I have my ways. And when you're feeling up for it, use the call button and you'll be directed to the training hall.
J.D: What for?
Training your new found ability, what else? Oh, and you'll not be alone in this. There's another also waiting for his test. Do try and not keep him waiting.
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Post by Nu on Jun 30, 2013 19:51:17 GMT -5
*John Doe was lead to the training hall. His female companion quickly ran off, her job accomplished. He took no heed and entered. Inside he saw another male, this one dressed in what looks like Wutaian clothing, three blades coming out of the glove on his right hand*
Goliath: You're the sorcerer Nu mentioned?
*J.D could hear the murderous intent in his companion's voice. *
J.D: And what if I am?
Goliath: Personally, I should flay you for making me wait. But because I got to do this test with you, I'll over look you're lateness.
*A hissing sound is heard as the door leading to the hall opened. The two stepped out and thought this 'hall' looked more like an arena. Their attention drawn to the noises coming from across. Some of the noise were animals, creatures native to Gaea. Some would of sent a shiver up their spines.*
"Ah, you two finally showed up. Now this test is simple, survive. What you see before you are some of the meanest, nastiest monsters Gaea has ever produced. And those are the least of your worries. After that, the machines. Soulless, fearless and without mercy. And they will not be using blanks, but live ammunition. Lastly will be those from the demon realm. Each of them have claimed countless lives, just hope you won't add to that."
*The bars slowly began to rise as the creatures pushed against them, eager to get at the fresh meat they see before them.*
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Post by Nu on Jul 9, 2013 0:54:10 GMT -5
::Nu watches as the two fought for their survival. Goliath was relentless in using his blade glove to tear into anything that got too close to him. John Doe on the other hand was leaving dried husks from just touching some of the creatures, sometimes using the fire breath he gained to incinerate those that tried to dodge him. The slaughter lasted a few more minutes before the remaining creature's survival instincts kicked in and they began fleeing back to the safety of the cage.::
Goliath: That was more like it.
J.D: Indeed. I did not expect to actually absorb the fire breath and use it. An interesting development.
::From the observation deck, Nu and Weir watched on::
Weir: Seems Project Unity is working as planned. And the nanomachines we injected into Goliath have indeed increased his strength.
"Ah, but that was just stage one. Let's see how they handle the droids, the abilities they gained will be rendered useless against them."
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Post by Nu on Jul 14, 2013 20:48:56 GMT -5
::Against the machines, Goliath was faring better than John Doe was. Because these were inorganics, there wasn't any genetic material to absorb. Thus he remained on the defensive, tricking them into hitting one another. Goliath on the other hand was ripping through them, savagely tearing them apart, fluid coating him after he lifted one overhead and tore it in two. After a few minutes, the room was now filled with scrap that was once machines::
"Seems JD discovered the weakness to his power."
Weir: Indeed. Guinevere's power was never meant to work on machines. No matter how much it was modified, her DNA just would not work on inorganics. Goliath on the other hand, seems the only thing he has to worry about his fatigue.
"There's still one test left. But that'll have to wait until we can get that scrap pile cleaned up. ::Pushes a button on the console:: Take five you two. Wash up until this mess is cleaned, then we'll proceed to the final phase."
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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2013 12:59:41 GMT -5
::Half an hour later::
Goliath: Finally, the final phase. Wonder what's waiting for us with those demons.
J.D: No doubt he saved the worse for last. Those monsters and machines must of been merely a prelude to this.
::The cages to the demons begin to rise::
Goliath: Do not try and slow me down, otherwise you'll get caught between me and them.
JD: From what you saw me do to those monsters, you're the one that should stay out of my way.
::The fight began as some of the demons crawled out from under the opening gate. Both were ready and struck, Goliath's claws slicing through two of them in quick succession while JD got his hands on one of them, his power draining the creature into a dried husk. The battle continued, but the inevitable happened. Thinking there was a demon behind him, Goliath turned and slashed, but instead of a demon, he sliced off JD's right arm::
JD: AHHHHHHHHH! Watch it you fool!
Goliath: I warned you to not get between me and them!
::As the two bickered, they moved quick to avoid being attacked. JD grabbed his attacker and drained him, but was surprised as his arm was growing back when he did so.::
JD: That's new. But a welcomed change nonetheless.
::In observation::
"Ah, looks like he discovered regeneration."
Weir: Seems there's much to Guinevere's DNA than we thought if it's capable of body regeneration. Though I wonder if that's a natural part of it, or its something we unintentionally did when we modified it for his use.
"No matter, it'll be useful."
::After the fight, the two were panting, their clothing torn. Scratches marked Goliath's body, while JD's showed no sign of damage, despite taking more damage than Goliath did. Nu walked out the observatory and down to the arena::
"Very impressive. You two have passed the test. But before I welcome you, there is one more thing I need to do."
::His hands glowed as he charged at them, pushing his hand into their chests. Though they didn't feel their chest being torn open, they did feel pain as something akin to their hearts were yanked out of their chests. They saw him pull out what looked like their hearts, but they could still feel their hearts beating before the image they saw vanished::
Goliath: What was that?!
"My insurance policy that you two will not betray me. I do it to all those that serve me. Goliath, and by extension Albion Setsu, and John Doe, welcome to my forces."
JD: If I may, I rather have another name. John Doe has outran it's usefulness to me.
"Then what would you prefer to be called."
JD: After what I did to those demons, I think I rather be called 'Legion'.
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