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Post by flightlessicarus on Feb 20, 2016 0:44:36 GMT -8
"Mars seems a bit... blunt. Maybe a little overfocused."
The seth previously known as chestnut closes his blank eyes after speaking with the pajama girl. He takes a moment to think.
"...wait, I got it!"
He's thought of a new name to go by, and a new way to present himself. An epiphany, alerted by a shining flash.
His feet lift off the ground slightly and his form begins to glow brightly with the rest of his soul.
In another subsequent flash, his new form is revealed. His hair seems charged with static, given erratic volume to it. The hole in his torso is filled with a perfectly fitting spike of sandstone, jutting outwards. A golden key on a necklace hangs from his neck. He is now wearing a slightly tattered black trench coat with a gold trim and a rather large collar with distinctive spike flaps. His t-shirt turns dark gray, almost black. There are golden yellow suspenders paired with a golden yellow belt. Resting in his hand is a scythe with a blade made of a red opaque mineral and a pole of wood, stained and polished black.
The light calms and he places his feet back onto the ground. He opens his eyes once more. Blank, but filled with light.
"My name is Jasper. I am the treasure of the tattered chest. Thank you Thoren, for guiding me to this state."
Mac stares in awe. He never thought he'd see little nutty look this badass.
Meanwhile though, Thoren seems to be occupied with more important matters.
Jasper blinks and falls over, making his spike push through the other way like a click pen, now sticking out of his back. Thankfully it seems to be apart of him enough to not cause any pain, besides that which comes with being ignored.
"Hey che-uh... Jasper? You okay there?" Mac taps Jasper with the side of his foot.
"I'm... fine, I guess."
With his minor concerns out of the way, Mac gives his best answer to the girls.
"I can't say I know where she is. Might want to ask someone else."
Thoren is busy searching for Rien. He has no idea where she is, but he can't just let her get lost in such a dangerous place, especially for a warmblood.
"Rien, where are you!"
Thoren can feel the darkness hang over the area. It doesn't seem to bother him too much directly, but it's still worrying him about how the others in the group will be able to handle it. He never used to think so much about those besides himself, what happened? Oh yeah, he died and had to open up and connect to get any chance at continuing to pursue his destiny. But does Alpha really have that much empathy? It seems so, distracting.
Why should he care about anyone else? Because without a strong group, they'll never make it through this treacherous place, let alone lay a hand on Zwei. Thoren wishes it weren't so complicated. It was so much easier when he was blasting underlings and consorts alike with the pansy elf scout crew hiding behind him.
Then again that session was practically easy mode. This is new game+ level difficulty here. Then again, this can hardly be considered part of the game at all anymore.
An obscure Easter Egg on the game over screen at most. Now isn't the time for games though. He has to find Rien.
Thoren searches the outskirts of the current clearing but makes sure he can still see at least some bit of the crowd to avoid getting lost.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Feb 20, 2016 14:21:06 GMT -8
The girl in pajamas waves her hand lightly.
'Naht a big deal, all of us Kats aren't really good at names 'nyway..' She stretches a little, but suddenly stops short as soon as light flashed.
All the other Kats seem to turn and look as the transformation sets in, most are in awe. As soon as it finishes, they seem to be in high spirits. Some just smile, while others quietly clap.
'Well I be damned. Never saw something like that ever since...er...since...well, you get it. Congratulations!' The pajama girl stands up and quietly applauses as well.
Meanwhile, Balmung looks to the surroundings, her face tense. While the others seem to be a bit distracted, she knows well enough that something is afoot. Something sinister.
She looks to Noelle and Shady, they seem to be as wary as she is.
The forest never usually turns past dusk into nighttime, unless...
'We need to move. Now.'
'Everyone! This way. Not a moment to lose. She's coming.'
All the Kats seem to snap back as the announcement is heard. Their expressions turn into a look of horror.
They start to move forward, quickly, but not too fast as to cause more panic than there already is.
Rien can be spotted not quite far from the group. Her walking speed is extremely slow and sluggish, as if she was being pulled around...
It seems there's something moving a ways ahead of her.
Something tall, and it seems to be trying to lure Rien towards it.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Feb 21, 2016 0:14:30 GMT -8
Thoren finally spots Rien walking.
"Rien, what the fuck are you doing over here? Do you want to get killed? No matter what anyone out here says, it's not fun at all."
He picks up his stride enough to catch up, given his size and her sluggishness it's not very hard.
"...Are you even listening to me?" He waves his hand in front of her and then looks forwards at whatever she's going towards.
"Hey, who the fuck are you?! I'm talking to you, asswhipe forest freak!" he yells torwards whatever it is.
Meanwhile, Jasper gets back up off the ground, finally noticing the round of applause from the kats. His mood improves drastically.
"heh, thanks."
Hearing the orders from the kats in charge, Raphael relays them to his section. Thoren has been over there for a little while now. What is he up to?
Raphael sends a less important seth to go fetch him. One of the failed rocketscythe users. Perpetually in a buzz lightyear-esque state of disillusionment. He doesn't even have a unique alias. This is the first time he's ever been noticed by anyone remotely relevant. It's nearly a shock for him to receive any attention, but he seems quite glad to have finally had his day.
He dashes towards where Thoren went off to, rocket-boosting here and there to gain speed.
The messenger arrives to where Thoren, Rien, and the third figure are currently at. He pulls out a walkie-talkie.
"thoren found the new girl. there's some sorta weirdo up ahead here. over."
Raphael is on the other end.
"Good work. Stay nearby to relay information. Over and out." He puts away his walkie-talkie and takes a few steps near Balmung.
"Thoren's found Rien nearby. There's an unknown figure in their vicinity. What's our next step?" He addresses them.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Feb 21, 2016 23:00:03 GMT -8
Rien doesn't seem to respond to Thoren's attempts to get her attention. Her expression clearly looks like her brain has gone away into another plane of existence, her eyes are dark and dull.
The person...or thing that Rien was walking towards seems to be humanoid wearing a faded green robe. About 7 feet tall, with incredibly messy brown hair that obscures his eyes if it wasn't for the fact that they seem to be glowing. Protrusions that appear to look like wings stick out from the sides of his head. His face looks more like a mask, bloodstains can be seen where the mouth would usually be on a person.
The tall figure doesn't seem to be intimidated at all. Aside from a small chuckle, he says nothing.
Balmung glances around, then responds.
"Any noticeable features about this figure? I need to know before I can give further action."
She nods before going back to looking at the surroundings. For the first time, you can see fear in her expression.
Noelle seems to be busy with making sure nobody gets hurt in the rush of things.
There's a faint but noticeable sound of glitchy static that seems to have started.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Feb 23, 2016 7:10:21 GMT -8
"What does the bitch look like?"
Raphael holds up the walkie-talkie and turns up the volume so Balmung can hear it.
"it's... pretty tall, like, a little taller than thoren... there's wings sticking out the side of the head, single pair, a fuckton of messy hair, and... holy shit i think its mouth is caked in blood. that's so fucking metal." the messenger replies in a hushed tone, though excitement can be clearly be sensed in his voice.
Meanwhile, Thoren is focused on trying to protect Rien from this creepy forest thing. He stares the figure down with his blank eyes and readies a flame in one hand.
"If you take one more fucking step, I'm gonna make you go up in blazes!" his fire hand seems to quiver ever so slightly. He's not worried about himself, he's worried about her. She's not as replaceable as he is.
He reaches for her hand to hold, with his free hand.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Feb 23, 2016 13:04:10 GMT -8
The tall figure keeps chuckling.
"I don't need to move from my spot. The girl is coming towards me all on her own. Hahaha..."
As proven by Rien continuing to shamble over there. Looks like she's completely out of it.
"But that is quite a bold move you're making, trying to keep someone you barely even met safe...Perhaps even someone you don't really care for."
The figures eyes narrow.
"Why is that...?"
Balmung's eyes widen. Not him, too...This is a complete mess.
"Get your leader and the new girl and run! We're evacuating out of the forest! We don't have time!!"
The sound of static gradually grows louder. If one were to look back, you would see something in the darkness from very far away.
What it is, however, is still not discernible.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Feb 23, 2016 16:19:25 GMT -8
Thoren notices Rien's continued stumble forwards, as the free hand he offered was passed right by. "You're controlling her, aren't you?!"
He grits his teeth and the fire in his other hand flares up.
"...I don't trust you with her. "
Meanwhile, the messenger is nearby, receiving orders. "right away!"
He puts the walkie talkie away and dashes close to the scene.
"general thoren! gunmaster raphael is ordering a retreat! one of the higher-ups among the kats say some shit's due to hit the fan!" The messenger flails his arms from a safe distance away.
"Can't you see I'm busy here?! Tell Raph I'm dealing with a forest asshole!" Thoren snaps at the messenger.
"a-already did! that's why i was ordered to fetch you!"
Thoren glares at the messenger for a moment before quickly turning towards the forest freak, throwing his fireball of rage at it, and then goes to pick Rien off her feet, hoping to carry her back to the group area. The messenger tries his best to stay close.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Feb 24, 2016 18:58:47 GMT -8
The tall figure just keeps on laughing. Even as the fire hits him, he can't help it. He doesn't seem affected by the fire, though.
"Know that every single maiden here desires erasure...Even her..."
Otherwise, it seems like he's not following after.
Rien is trying to break away, but is weak enough not to do anything effective.
Most of the group of Kats has probably made progress in evacuating the forest, Balmung and Noelle remain.
"Noelle, Shade. You two can lead everyone to Antheia. I'll stay here until everyone is properly extracted. Even if I have to fend off the Witch."
"Don't double die, alright?"
"I suppose you can take care of yourself. Just don't take too long."
The two run off to lead the way.
Balmung looks back to figure that's slowly approaching. As the static grows louder, bits and bits of the figure start to be noticeable.
The most noticeable thing is her bright red dress.
Balmung draws out her sword, standing her ground. Despite her strong stance, she still looks uneasy.
"I hope they don't take too long..."
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Post by flightlessicarus on Feb 25, 2016 23:57:31 GMT -8
Thoren, Rien, and the messenger arrive back at the area where most of the group was. It seems Raphael has taken the liberty of leading most of the seths towards where the kats went off to. Mac is talking with his new old friend Jasper while getting his piano ready for departure.
"I found her. What's going on here?" Thoren addresses Balmung. He continues to hold Rien, despite the struggle she seems to be putting up. The messenger waits behind, excited to finally be doing something.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Feb 26, 2016 10:25:26 GMT -8
" I want you to take her and go with the others." Balmung stays still as she waits for the figure to come closer. " Sh-shit. She's already so close." The air in the forest has become thin and oppressive. The static really doesn't help matters. The figure in the red dress is clear in view now, only a few feet away.  Her dress flows as if a small breeze were there. Her hair flows like smoke. Looking behind her, it seems as if she leaves behind glitchy artifacts. The girl is looking straight at Thoren... Her mouth moves, but only garbled nonsense comes out. Her eyes narrow. Balmung waves her sword, trying to bait the girl in red into looking her way. " I'll handle this..." |
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Post by flightlessicarus on Feb 26, 2016 14:21:09 GMT -8
Thoren is unprepared for the new threat. All this time he was so focused on protecting Rien that he was unable to notice the figure in the red dress until she was staring right at him.
For a moment he's hit with a shot of fear, followed by yet another terminal flashback.
He holds Rien tighter. He will not let her share his fate. He can't let anything bad happen to her.
He will not let the enemy have it's way.
In an instant, Thoren attempts to dilate time in a way that he and Rien are much faster than the nightmarish figure in the red dress. Not even really checking if it worked or not, he begins running away with her, leaving the messenger behind, who is still at the same speed as everyone else.
Meanwhile, the messenger is too terrified to move anyways.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Feb 26, 2016 21:19:49 GMT -8
The girl in red grins. However, she doesn't seem to be trying to pursue the two. She looks to the two left behind, specifically at the terrified messenger.
Balmung notices and yells at him.
"Don't just stand there, get moving!"
She raises her sword right in front of him, in an effort to guard him as he will hopefully leave.
However, the girl in red had other plans. She slowly raises one of her arms...Nothing seems to be happening.
But that was only at a glance.
Balmung's sword starts to move, apparently against the owner's will, as Balmung is struggling to keep it still. Unfortunately, her grip fails her, as her sword is pulled away and is now floating in midair.
Slowly, the girl in red starts to aim the sword.
Balmung tries to tackle the girl, but is blasted away, hitting a tree.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Feb 26, 2016 22:30:20 GMT -8
The messenger stumbles backwards before attempting to make a break for it. Unfortunately, he falls over and lands on his bottom. He adjusts his rocketscythe that's strapped on so the jets are aimed in front of him. He holds on and presses the ignition.
He blasts backwards about 20 feet before slamming into a rock, cartwheeling in the air upon impact, shooting straight up, and then out of continued panic, winds up swerving about until making impact with the ground.
There is now a small crater 50 something feet away. The messenger... can barely project his form anymore. His fatal wounds reappear as he struggles to stay together, flickering like a candlelight.
Meanwhile, Thoren manages to catch up to the rest of the group and dispels the time dilation. His and alpha Seth's energy stores have pretty much been used up at this point, both at the point of exhaustion.
Upon reuniting with the crowd, Thoren finally sets Rien down gently and subsequently collapses onto the ground.
"Man down!" One of the seths can be heard. The nearby ones can vaguely be heard gossiping.
"Holy shit, what the fuck happened to him?"
"Isn't he supposed to be our leader?"
"Oh shit. We gotta move faster. They weren't kidding with those orders."
"Isn't anyone gonna help that ass over there?"
"Nah, he got what he deserved."
"Rest in peace, motherfucker!"
Distant laughing as the peanut gallery begins to leave Thoren behind. The only thing keeping him together is his link, and even that seems to be unstable. Seth seems to be in a very distraught state right now. High amounts of regret. Thoren doesn't know how that young man is able to handle such a damaging emotional blow like that. Likely one of the double-edged perks of being alive: the ability to suffer more than any dead soul ever could. Maybe that's just hyperbole, but that's a lot what it seems like.
Thoren just sorta lays there.
Meanwhile, Mac and Jasper show up riding slowly on the piano and see Thoren on the ground, clearly in terrible condition. They also look over at Rien. It seems at least this duo might have at least some sympathy for their fallen leader.
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Post by metreu on Feb 26, 2016 22:35:26 GMT -8
A loud shot rings out and cracks through the air. A bolt of solar energy was fired from somewhere and is on a crash course to the girl in red.
Micha, having taken a short break was back in the game. Seeing as her target had appeared, she makes do what she can to take her down.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Feb 26, 2016 23:00:26 GMT -8
The girl in red broke her concentration as she spots the bolt of light. The sword she was aiming blasts off in a straight line and speeds out of sight. She bends herself to the side, effectively dodging.
She turns to the direction the attack came from, corrupted giggling escapes from her mouth.
Meanwhile, Rien doesn't seem to be moving, sitting down on the ground where she was placed. You could easily mistake her for a doll at a glance.
Suddenly, the sword that sped by shoots past, grazing her. If it were a few inches closer she would have been a goner.
The force of how fast the sword was, however, causes her to flop down to the ground.
The sword eventually embeds itself in a tree a few feet away.
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