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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Nov 25, 2014 0:53:29 GMT -5
Nuriko sighed, not able to bring herself to look at Tori at the moment. She sniffed, wiping the tears from her eyes as she stood to walk out the back door again. As she reached her back yard, she took off into flight, flying as fast as she could away from everything. She found herself flying back to large dead spot in the forest. She landed calmly, kneeling in the dead grass. As the tears fell down her cheek, she called out to her brother and sister with all her heart and soul. She called them to her. She needed them. She didn't know who else to go to at this given moment.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Nov 25, 2014 1:04:57 GMT -5
Aniko heard the call, it caused her stomach to jump. She became happy, but, at the same time, concerned. She had just locked the Cafe up for the night and she turned to see Pest behind her. "You heard it too?" she asked. He nodded and began walking with her, trying to stay quiet. Aniko couldn't keep her mind from worrying, mostly because since Nuriko was awake, and now in this particular location, it can't be a good thing. They traveled for almost a half hour before reaching the edge of the woods. "Aniko..." Pest said as his mask clicked, "Stay behind me..." he said looking at her, when she saw him, she smiled. It was the first time he had looked at her like she was his little sister. She nodded and stayed close behind, looking ahead.
"What do you think is wrong?" she asked, looking up at him. He looked nervous, mainly because he too questioned why they were being called. "I don't know, but, what I do know is that the last time we ended up here... People got hurt. So, just be on your toes okay?" he said it firmly, but, with no real assurance. After minutes of walking, they arrived at the Dead Zone in the forest. They both could see Nuriko kneeling, but, niether of them wanted to rush forward. Aniko moved a bit forward, and spoke. "S-Sister? We are here... Its good to see you up and moving again..." she said a bit afraid. Pestilence moved closer and watched Nuriko.
"What is it you need from us Sister?"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Nov 25, 2014 1:23:37 GMT -5
Nuriko looked up at the two, who seemed to be keeping their distance from her. She sighed. "I don't know what to do anymore. My conflicted feelings are going to end up destroying everything I have." Nuriko looked around her. The area was still eerily quiet. Nothing grew there anymore, the animals stayed away. Nothing but death. "This is why Death was never meant to fall in love. Emotions are not only a distraction, but a possible danger to everyone else around her. Or at least thats what Diabound used to tell me." she looked back at her brother and sister. Even now, she was unsure if they would even have an answer for her. She didn't know why she thought asking them would solve anything, but she needed someone to talk to. Someone that wasn't somehow involved in her problems. She sighed again, looking at the two sadly.
"I'm sorry if I interrupted anything. You don't have to stay here if you don't want to. I'm just finding it increasingly difficult to talk to Tori lately. Or any of my family..."
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Nov 25, 2014 2:25:49 GMT -5
Aniko walked over towards Nuriko and sat down next to her. Her uniform was skimpy, so, she had to sit a certain way. She laid her head on Nuriko's shoukder and sighed, "Diabound told you alot of things... All I heard was to not be a crybaby..." she said taking Nuriko's arm. "You know... you never call us like this, we were afraid something was wrong and sure enough..."
Pest walked on Nuriko's opposite side and sat down, his mask's noises whirled and sputtered as per usual. He sighed, "Your family needs you Sister. Things are shapen around us all, before we know it. Your world is that you created with them. Your mind isnt blaming anything, its trying to fight the truth. The truth being you cant stand hurting anyone."
Aniko nodded, "I never told anyone this..." she began, "I have never been with a boy before. I have never had a boyfriend either..." her words made her blush of embarrassment. Pest looked over and raised an eyebrow.
"I wouldnt have thought..." he said chuckling. She stuck her tongue out at him and giggled. He looked at Nuriko and then back at the empy space between them.
"Just relax Nuriko... We wont leave you if you need us... Promise."
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Kaiden walked silently toward Pandora's apartment. His mind flashing through images of memories with Nuriko and the fun they had together. Before he knew it, he had arrived at the front door to Pandora's apartment. He knocked and waited silently, ponderong his current situation.
He thought about his children. The one that was now grown, and the other coming soon. He didnt know what to do or what to think anymore. He rested his head on the door and a tear rolled down his face.
"This town is going to be my grave..."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Nov 25, 2014 2:36:12 GMT -5
Nuriko sniffed, tears falling from her eyes as she cried.
"The thought of killing my mother has passed my mind a few times. But at this point it wouldn't fix what's already been done. Now I have to live with the fact that I am madly in love with someone, and it's not the man i'm with. I'm considering cutting off all ties to everyone. Maybe everyone would be safer if I'm alone..."
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Pandora stood up, hearing the knock on the door. She walked over to the door, opening it to see Kaiden in tears. She looked at him, rather shocked.
"Are you ok? Come in, have a seat." She lead him to the couch and sat next to him. She looked at him, calmly, yet still looking worried.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Nov 25, 2014 12:14:27 GMT -5
Aniko sat quietly while Pest spoke, "You really had thoughts about killing your own mother? Thats dark, though, I understand your reasons behind it..." he shifted and stood up feeling the zone they were in. It was bleak and harsh, just like Death, it made his mask hiss more often than usual. Hearing her speak of her family made his temper rise.
"You always run away..." he began, Aniko stood up in shock. "Pest!" She said before he continued, "You never sit and think sbout how much they care about you. They fight for you and nothing else will get in thier way to be with you. But, all you want to do is run..." he said taking a few steps forward. Aniko looked at him and she went from feeling angry, to feeling sad. She looked at Nuriko and sighed, feeling bad.
"I feel bad Sister... That I agree with him..."
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Kaiden sat there quietly befor wiping the tears away. He looked at Pandora and he reached in, kissing her softly. Feeling guilty, yet, happy.
"I am just dealing with alot... I just need... you." He said taking her hand and holding it tightly. He sighed, then shut his eyes.
"I just need you with me..."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Nov 25, 2014 18:42:34 GMT -5
Hearing his accusations angered her more than anything had recently. She took a deep breath, standing up and facing away from the two, eyes closed and hands clenched. She couldn't afford to lose control, not when she had just gotten her emotions somewhat in check, outside of crying.
"If that's what you think, you don't know anything..." And with that she walked away from them, leaving the two in the dead area of the forest.
She found herself walking through the woods going toward her house, attempting to get her thoughts in order. She wondered if everyone felt the same way Pestilence did, or if he was just being an ass. She sighed. Then without warning, took a full swing at a tree nearby. Her fist connected with the tree, going right through it. Radiating pain in her fist told her she most likely broke something. She cursed at herself silently as she looked at her fist. It was bleeding freely, a few pretty deep gashes in her fist, but she wasn't entirely sure if she had broken it.
She walked in the back door of her house, trying not to get blood all over the place as she went into the kitchen and turned on the sink.
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Pandora looked at him, slightly sad and a bit lost in her own part. She knew how her best friend felt. There were quite a few times Nuriko would spend hours in Pandoras apartment, ashamed of her own jealousy and trying to figure out what she should do.
"I'm not sure how much I can help you..." she looked at Kaiden. "You love Nuriko. I can tell." She looked at Kaiden, brushing her fingers across his cheek calmly. "So why do you come here?"
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Nov 25, 2014 21:04:44 GMT -5
Aniko stood up and reached out for her sister before Pest stopped her. "Its what I think. Because, like always... all you do is hide things from everyone. You are always hiding things. So, what else are we supposed to think. Don't mistake this for us disliking you Sister. But, as it is, we don't know what to think now. .." he said letting her walk away. Aniko watched as Nuriko left them, hearing the sound of a tree being smashed.
"Why did you say those things to her Brother...? You know how sensitive she is right now..." she said looking at her brother. "C'mon Frankenstein, spill it. Why did you do that!?" he stopped and fixed his mask before eyeing her. "Don't call me that..." he said sighing, "I said what I did because she needed to hear it. She hides so much from us all and we are supposed to understand how she feels when she won't tell anyone her problems. Diabound may have made us who we are, but, his influence no longer controls us." he walked in the direction of Nurikos home. Aniko tailed him slowly, hoping there was something she could say to get him to not follow her.
"Im sure she just doesn't want us to be involved... She just wants peace." she said, causing him to chuckle a little. "Aniko, there is one thing about Sister that we both know... She isn't as alone as she thinks she is. What I told her today, I hoped it would open her eyes to realize that. But, I made her mad. Which is fine, she will get over it in time. But, right now I need to discuss matters with her other than feelings..." he said looking back toward the manor. Aniko gulped and nodded, following him closely behind. They arrived at the Manor shortly, walking inside and then into the kitchen where Nuriko was at.
Aniko looked at Pest and shoved him back a little, "Let me talk this time... You made her more than upset earlier..." she said whispering. The boy nodded and shrugged, "Sure, go ahead..." he said folding his arms. Aniko turned to her sister and smiled sadly at her, pulling out a seat, then sitting across from her.
"Nuri, know we don't mean offense earlier... You know how he is. Blunt... and missing the point. What concerns us is that you care alot about the people around you, yet, you don't share any information that floats around in your head. We know about Kaiden and Tori... or at least I do..." she said looking at Pest, who shrugged. "Remember, I am your little sister. I can help... Pest would be if he understood love..." she said sighing, yet, smiling a little. She held out her hand to Nuriko and smiled sadly at her, hoping her words made a difference.
"Can you forgi-..." she said before the door swung ope lightly. Tori had stepped in and interrupted her, causing her to turn and Pest to turn as well. He looked in and rose an eyebrow. "So... Whats up?" he said walking past them to the fridge. Aniko looked at Pest and sighed, "Oh nothing... We were just leaving actually." she said standing up and looking at Nuriko.
"Talk to you soon...?" she said waving and dragged Pest out of there with her. Tori had grabbed a glass of juice, sitting himself at the table and sipping it lightly. The silence never meant a good thing, not when involving Nuriko. He placed the cup on the table and eyed her softly. His mind wandering off to places he wished they could go back to. In the old days, Nuriko acted more carefree with him. Since Kaiden's return, she has been conflicted and emotional. He rubbed his head and smiled, like the goofy idiot he is.
"Want to talk about it Nuri...?"
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Kaiden sat silently, hearing Pandora speak those words made his skin shiver. "I do love her but... I can't be with her anymore..." he said tightening his grip on her hand. "I love you as well and I want to be with you... Because I know I can be happy again with you, if only I could get past this issue..." he said kissing her softly and laying his head back. He shut his eyes, then a slight headache overcame him.
"I just wish I knew what to do Pandora..."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Nov 26, 2014 23:05:10 GMT -5
Nuriko sighed, hearing Aniko and Pestilence come in behind her. She closed her eyes and did her best at ignoring the two while she attempted to get her hand too stop bleeding. She was never very good at first aid outside of healing magic, which she couldn't use on herself. She sighed, glaring at her bloody and most likely broken hand. She was still quite irritated with what they had said earlier and didn't feel like listening to them at the moment. She was quite relieved when Tori had walked in, because the silence was starting to get slightly awkward. That and her hand was still bleeding pretty badly. When the two left, she took a deep breath, then looked at Tori and raised her bloody hand out of the sink.
"Could I get some help with this?"
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Pandora chuckled a little. "I'm pretty sure Nuriko feels the same way. She complains to me about it alot. I didn't realize it was bothering her so badly until she talked to be about it the other day..." she sighed sadly. She looked out the window, sighing sadly.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Nov 26, 2014 23:36:22 GMT -5
Tori looked at her injury and shook his head at her. "You really did a number on it..." he said opening up the cabinet to grab the first aid kit. "What made you mad this time hm?" he said preparing alcohol on a cotton ball for the wounds. After dabbing the wounds in the solution, he held a hand over the wound and noticed there were some fingers broken in her hand. Swiftly, he managed to align and heal them up. This left her with only the gashes on her hand and fingers. He began to wrap her hand in gauze, making sure it was comfy, yet, still usable.
"Nuriko, what is on your mind...?"
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"I can't let it bother me anymore. If it does, the whole situation will eat me alive." he said standing up, looking down at her. "I won't allow myself to be trapped again. Not in that kind of pain." he kneeled next to her and looked her in the eyes. Deeply at first, then blinked to gain back his ticket to reality. He took Pandora's hand, and smiled.
"I want to end a chapter of my life and start another... I want to be with you, and that is something I don't question."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Nov 27, 2014 21:43:02 GMT -5
Nuriko smiled a little, watching Tori clean up her hand. She sighed. "Oh, Pestilence was being an ass, and it kinda pissed me off." She winced as Tori realigned her broken fingers, cursing under her breath a little. Then she sighed. She looked at Tori sadly.
"I don't really know what to do. Ever since we fixed the bullshit my mother did, I feel like i've had two different people living in my head. The me I grew into, and the old, paranoid, lonely me who was rediculously in love with Kaiden. So these two different sides of me have been fighting with eachother. Which is why I've been so moody lately. And I can almost guarantee the bitch did it on purpose. She knew how long it took me to get over losing Kaiden. Hell, I thought she would have been happier with us getting together, you being the son of two rediculously important people. But I'm pretty sure she just liked seeing me suffer." Nuriko sighed, looking down. "And here I go blaming my mother for all my problems." She kissed Tori's cheek. "I'm sorry if I've been overly distant with you and the kids lately. I'm just a little edgy, and not entirely sure how to react to anything anymore. And with my aura flaring up any time my emotions get out of control... I... I just don't want to end up hurting anyone."
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Pandora sighed.
"I am gonna need some time. Kaiden... I have never been in a relationship, but that was completely by choice. I am not entirely sure if I am even ok with relationships." Pandora looked at him sadly. "I love you, but I need some time."
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Nov 28, 2014 11:38:07 GMT -5
Tori sighed and sat back, crossing his legs and looking away from her. "Understandable that you would want to place the blame on her. But, again there isn't much you can do about it on that front." he said looking back at her, looking rather sad. "As for your conflicting feelings, only you can really sort that out. As much as that doesn't really help, I seriously doubt being around me or Kaiden right now will help you. Which is why I recommend staying with your brother, or even Mihari for awhile. Hell, even Adrianne would be happy to take you in..." he said tapping his knees with his fingers. He looked at her and a tear formed in his eye. The confusion she dealt with made his heart heavy. The pain wasn't something he really needed to worry about right now.
"Whatever you need to do, I will do my best to support it. You know that better than anyone."
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Kaiden nodded at her words, knowing that he was failing with her. He stood up and wiped his face with his palm. He looked back at her, then her stomach. The, preceded to just leave the apartment without saying good-bye. He didn't feel right, not upset, just empty. All of what he wanted was leaving him one slow step at a time and before long he felt that he was going to be alone like he was when he was sealed away. He had wandered onto the beach and reached the waters edge. At this time of night, the water glowed off of the moonlight. The sounds of the ocean crashing off of the rocky cliffs nearby.
"What am I even doing here anymore...?" he said looking at his hands. He noticed steps in the sand and turned to them to see Nocturne walking from behind. The man stood silently, looking out at the ocean. "Your feelings are rather confused... We still share that link at least..." he said sitting down, shutting his eyes. "You always told me to grow up when I was upset. I never really figured out how to act..." he said sitting next to Nocturne. The being scoffed at his remark, looking rather irritated.
"What is my purpose, if you can't figure out yours?" he said looking at Kaiden firmly. As if he was expecting a great speech, something that would help Kaiden move forward. But, Kaiden looked back and shrugged, looking confused. "I am unsure about everything right now. My purpose of being here now, the point of having friends, everything." he said leaning on his arms. Nocturne sighed, then stood up.
"Your purpose is a lot more than you take it as. Believe me on that." he said walking toward the manor. "You and I are still one, even with that disgusting thing inside you..." he had left Kaiden on the beach feeling even more lost. He stood up and walked toward the Volcano. The last place he could even think to look for answers. However, it made him weary. His parents weren't really those he liked to speak with much anymore. He reached the entrance, and sighed knocking on the stone.
"I-Is there anyone home...?"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Dec 4, 2014 0:35:11 GMT -5
Nuriko sighed, nodding solemnly. She felt bad for Tori regarding this whole situation, she knew it couldn't be easy for him. "I won't go to Mihari's. Placid is too straightforward... he'll probably end up saying something to piss me off." she said, chuckling softly. Then she stood up. "I'm really sorry about this. But if I can manage to wrangle my brain into some form of sanity, you will have your Nuriko back soon." She smiled softly at him, then walked out of the kitchen, leaving out the front door. Once she started walking, she realized she had to decide where she wanted to go. She looked toward the volcano and started walking.
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Adrianne had been busy with Khirai quite a bit lately. Diabound was often holed up in his studies, so she took care of the child, making sure she didnt bother her father too much. So she wasn't far off when she heard the sound of Kaiden calling to see if anyone was there. She walked to the front, followed closely by the small child.
"Kaiden? This is a surprise. Come on in..."
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Dec 6, 2014 14:03:35 GMT -5
Tori nodded, "I understand Nuriko. Please, do what you must. Just know that its not anything you have to face alone." He said smiling as she left. He stood up and moved to the living room, Hana was still out cold. He felt her head and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well, at least you are getting better sweetheart..." he said collapsing in a nearby lounge chair. As he did, Kazuma entered the room. Hands in his pockets, he spoke softly.
"Mom left again?" He said leaning against the wall. Tori had shut his eye and nodded. He smiled and then opened his eyes and sighed.
"Yeah... she needs to figure herself out..."
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Kaiden walked in to see his mother and little sister sitting together. Sanya and Willow were sitting nearby, one reading a magizine and the other was knitting. He sighed and Diabound looked up from his books to acknowledge his son had walked in.
"Oh! Kaiden... What brings you here today?" He said as Kaiden looked at Adrianne. He sat next to his little sister, and looked at his father.
"I figured I could come visit my family. I rarely see any of you..." he said smiling softly. Willow rose an eyebrow with a rather skeptical look on her face, "Yeah, because we are soooo much more fun than angel girl amd her wacky family..." she said as Sanya smiled at the comment.
"Oh Kaiden, ignore her. She is kidding. Really, it is good to see you though." Sanya said smiling at her brother. He nodded and then looked at his mother, kind of sad at first.
"I just needed the atmosphere of being with my actual family. Im sorry if I am intruding at all." He said before Sanya giggled.
"Intruding? No, Never!" She said standing up and placing her project to the side. She walked over to a cooling containter and removed a small cake, one she had prepared earlier. She looked at her mother and smiled, looking rather excited.
"Now, how about we have a treat and visit for a bit?"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Dec 6, 2014 16:21:37 GMT -5
Nuriko walked along the forest path, looking around quietly. She thought about everything that had happened over the past few days. As the frustration started building up again, she began to clench her fist. She didn't realize it until the pain made her stop and look at her hand. Her clenching must have reopened the wound Tori had cleaned up, because it was now rather painful, and bleeding again. She chuckled a little. "Tori never was very good at healing magic..." She could tell her bandages were going to need to be changed soon, as she could see the blood from her wounds starting to leak through. She must have aggravated one of the wounds, causing it to open back up. She sighed. Then she heard someone behind her.
"Hey mom." Nuriko turned to see Hikari walking up behind her. She sighed, looking away for a second. Hikari looked alot like her father, it was kinda painful. But she took a deep breath and looked back at her. Hikari stood next to her, looking at Nuriko's hand. "You really did a number to yourself. You ok?" Nuriko chuckled. "Yeah, I'll be fine. Aniko and Pestilence just got on my nerves a little more than usual." Nuriko started walking again, Hikari walking with her. Nuriko smiled. "I gotta go to Adrianne and Diabound and see if they can put some stitches in this cut. Then, I think i'm going to go into hiding for a little bit." Nuriko looked down at the ground. Hikari looked at her, then sighed. "This must be difficult, for the both of you."
Nuriko looked at Hikari, raising her eyebrow at her. "Both?" Hikari nodded, still walking next to Nuriko. "Pandora told me Kaiden has been visiting her alot lately. She feels bad. He apparently has feelings for her, and is trying to use them to get over you. Pandora... well... kinda told him no. She wasn't sure if she could handle a relationship." Nuriko sighed. She felt kinda bad for Kaiden, but at the same time, she knew Pandora pretty well. While she was a loving person, she had never been in an intimate relationship before.
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Adrianne smiled and sat down next to Diabound. "You know you're always welcome to come visit, Kaiden." It was almost awkward, having everyone there. At least, everyone except placid. But she didn't see him all that often either. She watched Khirai, who had began staring at Kaiden. Adrianne chuckled.
"Khirai, don't stare. It's very rude." Khirai looked at her mother. "But momma, he's got eyes like me." Adrianne nodded. "Thats your oldest brother." Khirai gasped, as if she had never known she had a brother. Or had forgotten. "I have a brother?" She looked very confused, yet somehow excited at the same time. Then she stopped, looking to the front door. She began running off toward the front of the room, shouting happily. "Pretty lady! Pretty lady!" Adrianne looked at see Nuriko and Hikari walking in. Nuriko was holding her hand, which was once again bleeding freely. Nuriko sighed, realizing Kaiden was here.
"Sorry to interrupt, but any way you could put some stitches in my hand? It's kinda a bloody mess right now. Tori had originally cleaned it up, but I think I might have opened it again."
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