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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 7, 2012 15:57:41 GMT -5
Placid looked at her then closed his eyes. "Hmph..." he huffed standing straight up, Tori walked toward the door and then was stopped by Placid placing a hand on his shoulder. Tori shot around and knocked it away. "Don't stop me." he said walking toward to exit. Placid rushed over and hit him on the head, knocking him out cold. He picked him up and placed him on one of the nearby benches. He sighed and apologized to the unconsious friend, "Sorry, I need to talk to her. You will make matters worse, no offense." He looked at Mihari and nodded, "Stay here, I need to speak to her... Grim to Grim..." with that he left not realizing that close behind him was someone waiting for him.
'Lord Nocturne... I will set you free sire!'
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Ariel watched as the Ex-Grim 'Blackwing' sat sobbing at the statue. She felt sorry for her, which was odd for her. Ariel was a selfish woman for sure but now she felt like she was gaining a heart of some sort. She smiled softly and walked toward Nuriko. Picking up her head and held her face. Speaking to her while trying to look tough while doing so, "You need to stop this! Look around you, people are being hurt and you are sitting here crying about it. Listen, we may not be friends but dammit I know you like one!" she then released her hand then slapped Nuri hard. Almost enough for her to fall to the ground. "Sorry sweetheart... I feel you needed that..." She hugged Nuri then trying to console her, hoping it would do exactly that. "I know what its like to have siblings like this... That is why I act the way I do..."
She rose to look Nuri in the eyes, then preceded to move the hair from her eyes. "Stay strong... I know you can..." and she walked off, hoping she would stay and think about the things she told her. Placid noticed her leaving and gave her a glare, Ariel returned her eyes to him and gave him a smile sarcastic in nature.
"Oh sweetie don't look at me like that I, for once, helped. Now go, see what you can do."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Jun 7, 2012 16:31:04 GMT -5
Nuriko heard someone walking up to her, but the Herald Ariel was the last voice she expected to hear. And she wasn't taking advantage of her weakness either, she was giving her... advise? Maybe she was imagining things. Or at least she thought she might have been until Ariel slapped her across the face. Nuriko blinked, she shock showing in her face. She stopped crying, blinking oddly as Ariel bent over and embraced her. Nuriko looked at her in the eyes, her facial expressions lightening up as she listened to her. Then Ariel walked away, Placid walking toward her. She looked down, slightly ashamed of the way she had been acting. When he stopped in front of her, she chuckled to herself.
"I must look really damn pathetic."
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 7, 2012 17:39:25 GMT -5
Placid closed his eyes to answer her question, "Pathetic? No... Not at all." he sat next to her and folded his arms. He sighed a bit before patting her on the back. "I came alone, figuring if anyone could even remotely understand what you are going through it would be me." he opened his red eyes and looked at the sky which showed a hint of snow in the time being. "I know Mikael and Tori are fighting. Worse part is they fight because of what they think is right for you. Not even thinking about how you feel about it all. I stopped Tori from coming, sadly I had to knock him out to get here..." he looked around the garden for a moment then closed his eyes once more.
"Your blade... You still have it." he said standing up. "I would say I still had mine... But I AM the weapon..." his arm grew out, with it his fingers became one solid mass until they forme a large cressent blade stained with red and black. "I know what you feel... Although I can honestly admit that my hands are drenched in blood... Literally..." he changed back to 'normal' and sat back down.
"I have never shown anyone that before. I figure you were the one who needed to see it. Nocturne changed who I am and made me do things that would melt the eyes of those who watched." he said it and shuddered. "Just remember though, we all care about you. Nothing should ever make you feel alone. Even if those two are being childish about it. Just let them do what they want. Once, one of them wins it will be done and over with." as his sentence finished a snowflake fell. Placid had been wearing a coat Mihari had gotten him a few weeks ago, he placed it on Nuriko and stood up. "C'mon, lets head back. I am sure there are some who are waiting to see you again. You kinda scared Mihari a bit..." he said holding out his hand to help her up. However, in the distance Mikael stood invisible watching her every move.
'You won't see him again... Make your time with him count dear sister...
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Jun 7, 2012 18:53:37 GMT -5
Nuriko's midnight blue eyes took in the surrounding area. She had calmed down considerably and was no longer crying. She looked up at the sky, which was starting to look like it was going to snow, then looked down at her hands. She thought about what she heard Placid say... Just let them do what they want. Once, one of them wins it will be done and over with.
"How do I choose between my brother and my love... I lose either way. Either way I won't be happy." she stood up, ignoring Placids hand, and turned and gazed at the statue. "I can't come back to the house with you just yet. Soon, I'm feeling alot better, you helped me out alot. As did Ariel, in a very strange way." her face took on a very serious expression. "But there's a few things I need to figure out for myself before I come home. Now that I've got all the moping and self-pity out of my system..." she started walking away from her house into the forest. "Tell Tori not to worry about me, I'll be home soon, hopefully. Tell Mihari I'm sorry for scaring her. And..." she sighed, not wanting them to worry too much. "If you really want to find me, I'll be at Angel Falls." and with that she walked off into the forest.
She knew the path by heart. She had taken it many of times, it was where she came to think. To plan. It was calming for her, and strangely empowering. She figured it was because it was holy ground. She reached the small lake with the waterfall. She stopped at the edge of the water, gazing into the serene water. She had felt Mikael watching her for a while. While she couldn't see him, she could feel him nearby. It had been like that since they were young. She figured it was the bond between the two twins. They could always feel when the other was nearby. Except it made her wonder why he wouldn't reveal himself to her. She couldn't hurt him. Even with her strength regaining, she knew she couldn't hurt him. She started humming. It was a song she used to sing when she was young. She still knew the words by heart, but she preferred humming it in most cases. She felt the words were far too holy to utter for no reason. But she enjoyed humming it. It made her happy.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 7, 2012 19:13:16 GMT -5
Mikael stood nearby listening to the tune she was humming. 'Oh, all of that nostalgia...' he thought becoming visible behind her. He watched as she sat there, seeming very calm. He had decided not to harm Tori today. But, this fight wasn't over. That much is clear. After a few moments he spoke to her ensuring she was listening to his words. "I know of the child..." he said with a coldness leaving with it. "I can't say I am proud he touched you. But I am happy I am going to have a niece..." he looked at her back and sighed. "I know what I am doing is wrong but... I have to kill him..." he thought about the next part of what he was going to say and spat it out. "It is part of my job! I have a contract to fulfill!" he walked over to her and stood next to her. "Don't be angry with me Nuriko... I know how you feel about him. But, I can't do anything about it."
The area was beginning to collect snow, it wasn't a heavy snowfall but enough to make things very chilly. He turned around and walked off knowing he had lied for his own personal gain, that was the only way he knew how to kill him without her trying to stop him. Although... He wanted her too. He stopped for a moment and looked back at her and shook his head. "I shall send my regards to the child..."
Placid walked back to the shrine with his eyes closed. Ariel stood nearby and stopped him. "You and I need to talk." she said pulling him aside. "I have no business with a monster like you I am afraid." he said shaking her off, she nodded, "I understand but this is about Tori..." Placid stopped and looked her in the eyes with a very serious look. "Tori is someone I learned about when I was little. I discovered alot of things about me and my siblings. More importantly I learned there are really 8 Heralds..." Placid stayed silent and let her continue. "You see... Tori was supposed to be a Herald. Grand was sent to hell for a crime he didn't commit either. But, they forced Tori to go with him. Nocturne wanted him, and tried to create a seal that would turn him into his herald of Lust. But, it didn't work, so it left him with one choice. He stoll pieces of Grand's soul and created the seven of us. So, being the case that it is now... Tori is my brother."
Placid looked her in the eye, then closed his own. "You know for a cold hearted bitch you really have a kind side to you..." he said it giving off a sarcastic tone. Ariel held her anger in enough not to rage. Placid allowed her to follow him back to the shrine, thus letting her tell Mihari the same story. "I know this seems very far-fetched but I wouldn't lie about this... I mean, this was the reason we didn't attack you. Ferrah and I were scarred to hurt him, and once we told the others they felt the same." Placid heard her words and responded quickly.
"Yeah, almost everyone..."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Jun 7, 2012 19:29:50 GMT -5
Nuriko sighed, then giggled a little. She turned and looked at him, who was facing toward her. She took him in, he really hadn't changed much, except for looking far more serious than she remembered. He had the same eyes and hair as her, except his was shoulder length and kept tied back. It was obvious they were twins, they looked nearly identical. "As predictable as always, though I thought you would be better than that. You do know that's what I was banished for, yes?" she took a step toward him. "I was told to kill him for something he did not do. I said no." she shook her head. "Plus you can't kill him. I need him. He is the key. That's why I have been protecting him. Not for myself, but to save thousands of people alot of pain and torment. As an angel of death you have to weigh the value of what your doing. We don't kill for pleasure. We kill because we must. We do as we are told, we do not let our judgement become clouded by lust or jealousy or vengeance. If we do we are no better than the heralds." she said, looking at him. Her voice had never sounded so serious. Then it cracked, and she sighed, looking at him sadly. She walked up to him, wrapping her arms around his waist and hugging him, resting her head on his chest. He always had been much taller than her. "I missed you... brother."
Mihari understood everything now.
"That explains why there are girls hounding Tori all the time. He is a herald of lust. They can't help it." she giggled. "Maybe that's why Tori liked Nuriko... his charm had no effect on her." she said, looking around calmly, holding her stomach. She had started showing already, having been carrying twins. She sat down, looking around at everyone.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 7, 2012 23:03:21 GMT -5
It did make sense to Placid, however what was weird is why it didn't affect Mihari. Or did it? He wasn't sure, but if it did it was very strong of her not to show it. "He has no powers though. From what I understand of this he has a minor power. Almost like a side effect of the seal. It attracts the opposite sex but it only strengthens the attraction... So..." he stopped and sighed, "That means these girls are really in love with him but his affects are increased by the seal..." he smiled a bit.
Kibiko smiled as did Mio, however Mio blushed a bit, "I can relate honestly..." she said trying not to sound to weird, "Every girl wanted to be his but he went to the girl who wasn't under his 'spell' at all. How cute!" she said blushing at the thought of it. Kibiko placed her head on her head and sighed looking a bit mopey. "Yeah yeah... We get it, shes lucky..." she said huffing another sigh. Tori walked into the room rubbing his head and glaring at Placid. "Good thing I am not pissed enough to hurt you...." and left the room. Kibiko and Mio followed. They spoke of him being ok and such nonsense Placid never cared about unless it was for Mihari.
"Anyways..." he said closing his eyes, "How would you like to tell him Ariel?" She jumped a bit in trying to explain it. "I... I don't know exactly." she looked down and a bit upset. "I have spent all this time trying to hurt you all I would doubt if he would believe anything I say..." she slumped down a bit before Ferrah appeared and sat next to her. "Dude, this is getting really lame..." she said leaning on her sister. "We should just tell him..." she said patting her back. "Wait..." Ariel said, "What if he has a Harbinger form?" she said standing up swiftly. Placid questioned the one Ariel stated.
"Each Herald had a form used mainly when we are... Mad or feeling destructive." she said it pointing at Ferrah. "Her's is Hannibal oddly enough..." she said nodding. FDerrah shrugged and thought about it. "But, his transformation wasn't succsesful. He wouldn't have it would he?" Placid said opening his eyes. Everyone looked around then realized it could be possible, he wouldn't know about it since nobody ever told him about his other secrets. Ferrah stood with her sister and looked her in the eye and her face was pumped.
"C'mon! Let's find his inner Harbinger!"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Jun 7, 2012 23:42:49 GMT -5
Mihari sighed, grinning as she watched Placid. As if guessing what he was thinking about, she pointed to her head. "Great thing about being psychic is being immune to charms like that." then kissed Placid's cheek. Then she looked at Kibiko, watching as her and Mio followed Tori into the other room, frowning a little. "I don't think luck has anything to do with it... " she sat down next to Placid, resting her head on his shoulder. She listened to the heralds talking. She had started to daze out, possibly falling asleep when she heard the end of the conversation involving finding his inner harbinger. "Do you really think that's a good idea right now? Shouldn't we wait until we can explain all this to Nuriko? If you start on this now, and she comes home, it could go really badly..."
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 8, 2012 1:10:53 GMT -5
Ariel nodded in agreement. "She is right Ferrah. If we don't stretch this out we can all be hurt. We should also inform the others of our plan as well." She said it while making sure everyone heard her. Ferrah nodded,
"Right, ok... So... Who is going to tell Nuriko then?"
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Mikael stayed silent while she stated her issues. After she finished he stood there quietly, trying to find a way to make her feel better. "I suppose an explination is in order then..." He wielded Christa, his Scythe, and explained what happened to him that fateful day...
"After you ran... They assigned alot of people to look for you. I was supposed to help them, when I refused I was locked up... Beaten... And even scarred..." He gripped his weapon and closed his eyes, "Then a man released me... His name was Diabound... Told me that I was to be punished by dofferent means. I was to become your replacement, and you and Tori were to be brought back." He sat next to her, sheething his weapon and sighing. He looked down at the water nelow and felt the snow getting heavier.
"I didn't take me long to find you... You are very predictable to find. However... I can't let your friend go..." He smiled a bit and stood back up. "I am afraid only one will be sparred... And it's you. I am sorry that bastard won't be here anymore to harm you again!" He looked at here in the eyes and gave her a serious look.
"I know what is best for you! Nobody will hurt our family again!"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Jun 8, 2012 1:56:15 GMT -5
She stood in front of her brother, a stern and stubborn look on her face.
"I'm sorry, but I can't let you do that. If you kill him, the seal will break. I'm not taking a chance in your revenge issues releasing Nocturne. I made sure when I locked him up that he wasn't getting out easily. Did you see the last time Nocturne got out?? Hundreds of thousands of people died that day. That's also why I've risked my life protecting him." then she looked slightly angry. "And what makes you think you know what's best for me? I took care of YOU up until I got banished for refusing to be used. You are being used as a means to torment me." she looked angry, and hurt. She started yelling. "I was banished because after Tori was framed for murder, they tried making me kill him, and I said no. So the same person who banished me to hell gets my own brother to come get me. I was happy with him. He was the only other person besides you that actually cared about me." a tear rolled down her cheek as she looked into the eyes of her brother.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 8, 2012 2:10:37 GMT -5
"He gave me promise! He told me if I brought you two back things would go back to normal! To they way they were!" He said it sternly. He became infuriated at that point. He put his mask on and unsheethed his Scythe, "Now, stop screwing with my plans!" He shouted charging at her. All of a sudden a hand covered his masked face. Slamming him backwards into a tree.
Tori stood in front of Mikael with yet another serious face. Mio and Kibiko ran to Nuri's sid and tried to move her away from the comming battle. Mikael screamed in fury as he saw Tori standing in fron of his sister.
"You asshole! Quit interfering with my plans!" He shouted swinging the scythe at Tori. He slightly move and kneed him in the gut, causing him to collaspe. "Mikael... Please, stop this. You aren't hurting me! Think about Nuri! She is the one in real pain!" He said knocking him over. "If you are mad at me then deal with it, if you want to fight then so be it! But, remember who you are really hurting while doing this!
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Jun 8, 2012 10:55:20 GMT -5
"No. This is my brother. I will deal with this." Nuriko gently pushed Tori away. She looked at her brother, her gaze colder than the coldest parts of the arctic. "You want to take your job so damn seriously? Do it right then." she smirked coldly at him, raising her hand as her scythe materialized out of thin air. She pointed it at him. "You want to take my place? You want to take him? Then you will have to get through me to do so." She pulled her coat off, still wearing the black robes she used to wear before she was cast down. She ran at him, her speed astonishing. Nobody had ever seen her put her serious face on, as she hated fighting. She stopping in front of him, swinging the blunt side of her scythe at him, hitting him square in the face and sending him flying into the lake. She stood there, glaring at him, all emotion having left her face. She truly looked the angel of death, her eyes empty and void of all feeling. Her black hair stirred in the wind as the snow started slowing slightly. Her hand, which was still wrapped in the black rags, tightened around her scythe.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 8, 2012 12:32:59 GMT -5
Mikael shot out of the water and floated in the air, his mask was craked down the middle. He laughed, "Really? Is that all?" He tgrew the mask into tge lake, it sunk to the bottom. Being submerged in the mud and weeds below. He gave her an evil grin, very sure of himself.
"I am advanced!" He shout as his sythe grew into a new weapon, it became two large barrleguns the size of a child. "How dare you mock me!" He opened fire on her hoping to shoot her and knock sense into her.
"You will join me!"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Jun 8, 2012 12:55:51 GMT -5
Nuriko smirked, jumping out of the way, her black wings causing her to move at an incredible speed. "Are you really so obsessed with revenge against someone who has done nothing to you that you are willing to kill the one you're trying to protect over it?" Hovering in air, her wings beating slowly, she started spinning her scythe, which had started glowing purple. She threw her scythe like a boomerang, the blade now appearing to be ablaze with a purple flame. The scythe bashed Mikael in the side, sending him flying before arching back to Nuriko. Nuriko caught it with one hand, flew up behind him in midair, and hit him in the back with the side of her scythe, sending him flying in the opposite direction. "You've lost yourself to your own obsession that he stole me from you. You never stopped to think how i felt at all..." she flew at him again, her frustration showing as she raised her scythe, bringing the blunt end down across him again, knocking him in the chest and sending him crashing into the ground.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Jun 8, 2012 13:28:19 GMT -5
Mikael stood in the crater he created when he hit the earth below. He changed Christa into an Executioners axe. He then smiled, "I never intended on killing you. I just had to bring you back. However, I want HIM dead!" He shouted slinging the axe right at Tori. He feel to the ground allowing it to be dodged. Mikael took advantage of the downed Angel, as he grabbed him by the throat and preceded to drain his energy.
"How does that feel?! Now you feel what I feel! Every minute feels like this when I am without her!" He screamed. Mio and Kibiko shouted Tori's name while Placid charged at Mikael. Although, he knew he couldn't touch him, he figure he could make him let Tori go. He screamed out in great anger as he collided with Mikael, forcing his grip to weaken.
Tori sat and coughed looking up at Nuri. His breathing stabalized before he started glowing. An aura of white consumed, he grunted loudly and his voice filtered and echoed. Then he screamed only to find his arms were incased in White and Red steel. It almost looked robotic in nature. The arms had two cuved blades at the ends and glowed red around them. This caused the snow to become heavier than before, kicking up the snowfall. Placid took the Mio and Kibiko away running along with them. "You two need to get out of here! Get Ariel and get back here! I think the 8th Harbringer has awoken!" Tbey ran fast, trying not to slip in the snow, Kibiko started tearing up out of confusion while Mio ran ahead.
"Tori...what is going on...?"
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