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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 1:35:26 GMT -5
::It's funny how near the end, you start to think about the beginning. On the outskirts of the Calm Lands, away from the crowds and the amusements, the beginning of the end is about to take place::
(OOC: Okay Eva, jump on in)
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jul 18, 2008 1:54:13 GMT -5
::Eva landed a bit on a plain breathing a bit heavily as her wounds hadn't completely closed yet::
Ugh...I could've waited a bit for the flight but...
::She looks around having a familiar feeling about the place even though it was the first time that she remembers that she was there::
My father....he must have been here before....
::Her wings disappeared as she started walking looking around though still a bit wary::
Iole....where could she be keeping you right now...
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 1:59:42 GMT -5
::Eva hears Iole's voice behind her::
Eva, can you hear me? Help me Eva, please!
::but when she turns around it's coming out of Natalia's mouth who has altered her voice in perfect imitation. She laughs coldly as her voice returns to normal::
Honestly, once wasn't bad enough. You had to fall for it a second time?
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jul 18, 2008 2:17:44 GMT -5
::Eva just turned to look at Natalia with a frown on her face::
"I figured you called me out here for something...otherwise you wouldn't have bothered with this."
::Eva narrowed her eyes as she glared at Natalia::
"So really what do I owe the honor of tis visit....I highly doubt its just to talk."
If need be I can always use that although it'll be risky at this point in time
::She crossed her arms though her posture could be seen with no openings in regards to a sudden attack::
"And while we're on the topic...where exactly is the real Iole...."
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 2:24:59 GMT -5
::Natalia smiles at Eva's attempt to remain cool::
Who knows? Maybe I ate her like a monster out of a storybook. Or maybe I locked her away in a tower where its too cramped for her to transform. Maye she's surviving on only a crust of bread and a glass of water. The only thing that keeps her going is the thought of her brave big sister coming to save her. Isn't that just so touching?
::She can see how quickly Eva's becoming angry at this topic::
What are you going to do now? Are you going to call on the monster inside you?
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jul 18, 2008 2:32:56 GMT -5
::Eva shut her eyes slowly before she transformed into her demon half again::
"I'd prefer it if you would rather call it a bloodline demoness..because its like the pot calling the kettle black..your admitting that you yourself is a monster now no?.[/b]"
::Her eyes were burning as she stared into Natalia's eyes and Natalia could see the rage but still a cool and confident feeling behind it::
"Now I ask you again...why have you called me out here just to bait me to transform....[/b]"
::She narrowed her eyes::
"I'm not so foolish to go blindly attacking if thats what your trying to do....[/b]"
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 2:53:42 GMT -5
::Natalia puts a finger to her lip thoughtfully::
Hmm, I wonder if you'd be so hesitant if you knew what I had planned for your man. What I did to Iole will look tame next to that. She cries for him too you know. Too bad you took that from her like the little harlot you are.
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jul 18, 2008 8:29:26 GMT -5
::Natalia found a blade next to her throat in less than a second::
"I repeat demoness for the last time...What do you want or so help me your going to lose your head right here and now."[/b]
::Eva growled as her aura started showing again slowly removing any kind of restraint that Eva had left::
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 13:37:47 GMT -5
::Natalia smiles as the whites of her eyes begin to turn black. Suddenly Eva feels a pain in her stomach. Like raw unadulterated hatred just burning inside her, like what she feels while using her demon half, but far worse. More ancient and evil. She's forced to fall to her knees while Natalia looks on::
My oh my. Looks like the demonic power I placed in you is too much even for your demon half. Don't tell me you forgot the little present I gave you on the day we first met.
::If Eva looks underneath her shirt, she'll notice what appears to be claw marks from where Natalia stuck her on that day::
You see, it's been dormant in you all this time, but now that we're no longer on the same side, I thought it might be a good idea to mobilize it. Think of it as a virus. One that accelerates every time you use your demon half. Although, I can't guarantee that refraining will help you any. Either way it will eventually kill you.
(OOC: Okay Rai, you're clear to jump in).
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Post by Rainii Loire on Jul 18, 2008 14:53:26 GMT -5
::Rainii has the Dragon land just outside of the Calm Lands, figuring walking in was a better idea than flying in. She hops off his back, and thanks him quietly before tunring and heading in. The marks on her body are now more of a golden color, matching the sun hairclip Eva gave her.
As soon as she enters the Calm Lands, she notices Natalia. ::
And it looks like there's someone with her....
::She walks closer, one hand on the hilt of Dissension. As she gets closer, she can tell who the other person is.::
Eva...?
::She's surprised, but doesn't let it show. She walks within a few feet of the pair, looking at Natalia the whole time.::
"Well, Nat."
::She places her hands in her pockets, and shoots Natalia a curious glance.::
"Getting the party started early, I see?"
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 15:04:52 GMT -5
::Natalia looks behind her at Rainii who finds that the smile is gone and that she's resumed her look of apathy:: This isn't a party. It's an ultimatum. Eva here is dying. youtube.com/watch?v=RtPe99o_RpI::She reaches down and grabs Eva by her hair and throws her in between herself and Rainii so she can turn and face both of her once friends:: When we first met, I hid some of my power inside her so Loci couldn't get it back. It's stayed within her, lurking waiting. But now I've mobilized it and it's eating her from the inside out. She has two weeks at best. ::A small smile returns to her face, but it's a sad broken one:: But there's a way to stop it. After all, it's my power. If I die it should leave Eva as well. So what will you do Rainii?
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Post by Rainii Loire on Jul 18, 2008 15:21:02 GMT -5
::Rainii had been expecting this moment since this whole mess started, and now that it was here, it was...easier than she expected.
She shrugs, and Natalia may notice that the look in her eyes is of absolute certainty.::
"If you had asked me that question but a few short weeks ago, I wouldn't have been able to answer very well. My first instinct would have been to try to save you-- and yes, I know just how terribly naive I am, to believe in you like that. Whatever. It's hard for me to give up on people I care about, which includes you.
But I'm also realistic, and I know you aren't the woman who was my best friend, a part of my family. I've come to realize that, and accept that the memories I have of you should have no bearing on what happens here, today.
And Eva...I can't just let her die. She has someone who waits for her, and who she loves in return, and I'll do all in my power to make sure they see each other again."
::She smiles.::
"So, to answer your question of just what I'll do....it's simple. I'll have to kill you."
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 15:27:47 GMT -5
::Natalia says nothing for a moment, staring at Rainii unblinkingly::
And just how do you plan to do that? Hit me with that pretty little spell-spear of yours like you did back in Timber? I'd love to see that again.
::She points to the center of her chest::
Right here. Hit me. If it's as easy as you claim, end it right here.
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Post by Rainii Loire on Jul 18, 2008 15:33:37 GMT -5
::Rainii rolls her eyes at Natalia.::
"Oh, please. I may be 'naive', but I'm not stupid. Did I say it would be easy? I know for a fact that if I threw that...spear-thing at you, you'd just pull the damn thing out."
::She places her hands on her hips, and looks annoyed.::
"But fine. Here."
::She just barely flicks her wrist, and the spear-thing materializes, flying straight into Natalia's chest.::
"Happy now?"
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 15:46:06 GMT -5
::As Rainii throws it, a new scene lights up the Calm Lands, and Rainii isn't sure if it's an illusion Natalia is showing her, or just a memory that chooses to be cruel and rear its head here::
Natalia: But first, I'm going to help you. Call it... out of respect.
Rainii: ::blinks:: Help me how?
Natalia: I can sense powerful magic in you. You have the potential to pass even me. But it's chaotic, and out of balance. If you don't learn to control it, it'll destroy you. But I can stop it. You would make a wonderful pupil for the fantastic things I can teach you. But again, I'd need something in return.
Rainii: So if I help you get Loci, you'll help me and Infinity get Crohan back and teach me? ::smiles:: Then I guess we have a deal.
Natalia: Great. I can see it now. This is the beginning to a beautiful partnership.
::Now its back in the present and the two of them stand against each other as enemies. Just as the spear is about to make contact, Natalia bends back to avoid it, swerving herself out of the way. There's a strange sword in her hand that Rainii has never seen her use before. The blade's steel appears clouded like smoke on a mirror. At the base of its hilt is a horned skull. She swings it, slicing the spell in half, forcing it to dissipate into useless energy::
You're right. It won't be that easy. Nothing is easy anymore.
::Rainii can now see that in Natalia's other hand is an object the same size as her sword, wrapped tightly in cloth and chord. Whatever it is, it appears to be burning her hand. She hefts it, grabbing the edge of the cloth and throws it at Rainii, unfurling it from its binding in the process. Another sword slides to Rainii's feet, identical in size and weight to Natalia's. But the blade is polished brightly, without any sort of blemish on it. At the base of its hilt where it meets the blade is the face of a beautiful elven maiden with her sun-colored hair spread out in a fan::
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Post by Rainii Loire on Jul 18, 2008 16:50:07 GMT -5
::Rainii bends down and gently picks up the sword, mesmerized by its beauty. She then shoots Natalia a confused look.::
"Okay, see, this is going to sound like a stupid question...I know what it is, but specifically, what is it?"
::She looks again at the sword, eyes lingering on the maiden sculpted into the hilt.::
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 17:12:46 GMT -5
::Natalia raises her blade to eye-level::
The blade you're holding is Iris. And this is its sister and counterpart Hecate. These two are weapons forged by the gods of my world.
::Something else lands at Rainii's feet with a thud. It's the Book of the Twilight, the spell book that was given to her by Ultimecia, and now has been passed on to Rainii::
Your answers are in there. When you figure it out, meet me on the Island Closest to Hell, alone where you and I will settle this once and for all.
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Post by Rainii Loire on Jul 18, 2008 17:48:02 GMT -5
::Rainii nods, and bends down to pick up the book. She finds it suprisingly heavy.::
"Will do."
::She stares at Natalia for a long moment, unsure of what else to say. Instead she looks from the sword, to the Book of the Twilight, and then back to Natalia.::
"Um..."
::She snaps her fingers and the Dragon flies in. She first gently moves Eva, setting her on the dragon's back before turning back to Natalia.::
"I'll see you later, then."
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Post by Natalia on Jul 18, 2008 17:52:48 GMT -5
::Natalia's already gone::
(OOC: Alright. Setting things up for the ending. Go back to Costa Del Sol and explain everything to them)
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