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Post by Sprityo on Mar 9, 2016 20:05:08 GMT -8
Smoke begins flying to the meteor, still in possession of Kek. He keeps Kek cradled in his arms since he has no idea what he is gonna do with him for now.
"Just dont go trying to get me killed, alright?"
Nil might be able to see Smoke if he is looking hard enough.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Mar 9, 2016 21:59:40 GMT -8
Nil notices his crystals are glowing more than usual. He's honestly freaking out right about now.
"w-what do you want??"
He yells at his crystals, afraid that something besides himself (though this is debatable, considering it seems he looses a little bit of himself every time he tries to use its power) seems to be able to handle being so close. He's never had anything like this ever happen to him before.
The second time they say something, he listens a little bit.
"...why are you asking me this?"
This sudden questioning from such an odd source is very confusing and troubling.
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Post by metreu on Mar 9, 2016 22:03:31 GMT -8
The voice seems calm and soothing now...
While ethereal it also sounds a little feminine.
"Do you believe in destiny?"
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Post by flightlessicarus on Mar 9, 2016 22:09:15 GMT -8
Nil stops to think for a moment. He knows he at least used to believe in destiny. He's not so sure if he believes in a meaningful destiny anymore, let alone one for him.
"...a little."
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Post by metreu on Mar 9, 2016 22:15:09 GMT -8
The crystals on his body diminish a little and the eternal burn fades...
"Some gifts are given for a reason... and some gifts are forcefully given to you for some other purpose."
There is a warm embrace around Nil.
"In your hands you hold one of the greatest gifts of all... all of you..."
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Post by flightlessicarus on Mar 9, 2016 22:24:02 GMT -8
Nil notices the sudden change in feeling. He can barely remember the last time he's ever felt like this.
The pain is gone.
"...how did you do that? Is there a way to control it?"
With his attention span freed up from focusing on the usual terrible sensation, he's able to think slightly clearer. He looks at his hands.
"...what is that gift?"
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Post by metreu on Mar 9, 2016 22:37:06 GMT -8
The crystals disappear completely and instead manifest as a pale flame above Nil's palms.
"Coming to terms with the Null within yourself is one way to control it... accepting it for what it is instead of fighting against it. Becoming one with it..."
The voice grows distant...
"All of you... hold the gift... the gift to control your destiny... the gift to serve, the gift to lead, the gift to overcome the impossible. Isn't that what Seth is good at?"
There's no face to the voice, but if there was, it might be smiling gently.
"Each of you have a gift... but together, as one, you can succeed..."
The Pale Flame turns into a bullet with a name engraved on it...
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Post by togetic on Mar 9, 2016 23:01:36 GMT -8
Kek continues to screech and ineffectually flail in smoke's arms.
"Voice said kill sheokiller!! go!!"
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Post by flightlessicarus on Mar 9, 2016 23:03:08 GMT -8
Nil gasps. He almost feels like he's missing something, but at the same time, he feels more whole than ever.
He holds the flame in his hand with wonder and fascination.
Wait... how did that voice know his identity? Was it here when he was with Eins?
"Together... as one?"
He stares at the bullet and tries to read the name on it.
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Post by metreu on Mar 9, 2016 23:06:34 GMT -8
"We all... become one..."
The voice sounds... familiar now, but it can't quiet be placed...
The bullet says "Omega" on it.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Mar 9, 2016 23:25:53 GMT -8
Nil stares at the bullet more. Is this the answer? Is this his destiny? Is this his chance to actually do something worthwhile?
With no strings attached?
Seeing what is possible when his curse is turned into literal ammo...
...it fills him with Determination.
He grabs the bullet out of the air and holds onto it closely.
Nil looks up at the "sky" and smiles slightly.
"I have one last question though. What do I do with this bullet? I feel like I know who it's for, but should that be trusted?"
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Post by metreu on Mar 9, 2016 23:38:20 GMT -8
"The decision is yours to make... may arrows fly and hit their target, but it is your choice to pull the string."
The voice fades and the bullet now has a crystalized point on the end that glows a pale blue.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Mar 10, 2016 1:47:32 GMT -8
Nil captchalogues the bullet away for later.
He knows exactly what he must do. The only problem is, his target, if he's still on top of the crystal tower, appears to have left the bubble completely.
As a ghost, Nil knows that trying to leave a dreambubble would surely destroy him, and if the bullet isn't real enough, that too. At this point he feels such a risky self-sacrifice wouldn't be worth it.
He needs to find a way to get to his target without risking himself.
Nil walks over to the massive pile of captchalogue cards and begins sifting through them for useful tools.
popcorn? useless.
Achievement Hunters poster? useless.
A... dog house? doesn't sound useful, unless his target was a dog, which he isn't.
A philosophy book? might be an interesting read later, but not useful now. Nil picks that card up and puts it away.
An inflatable crayon? no.
Faygo? nope.
A tombstone? He could probably have a use for that. Who's name he'll engrave on it he's not sure, but he's hoping it will be Omega.
A paper fan? not useful.
Fake arms? that won't be useful either.
A spare set of clothes... it's been a while since Nil's worn anything besides his Null Heir uniform. With the crystals no longer piercing through him, maybe he could afford to look normal for once. He packs that card away.
Collector's edition version of The Nightmare Before Christmas on dvd? An awesome movie. He keeps that one, hoping to find a dvd player.
slice of watermelon? won't be needed.
A laptop? finally, something of use. Maybe it even has a dvd drive. He should be focusing on his goal, not attempting to watch a movie.
Regardless, he pockets the laptop.
Nil stops sifting through the captchalogue cards and pulls out the laptop. Maybe he'll be able to get some help with his destined mission.
He turns it on and it appears to have the windows xp operating system installed on it. The one he's familiar with. On the desktop there are a couple icons: My Computer, My Documents, Chrome, Pesterchum, MS Paint, and some strange messenger program he's never seen before.
He clicks it out of curiosity.
Maybe he can find someone that can help him on there.
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Post by metreu on Mar 10, 2016 20:34:14 GMT -8
Tick.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Mar 12, 2016 11:38:52 GMT -8
Nil can hear a muffled scream in the distance. Could it be his target?
It's at least some sort of lead to go by.
After packing his laptop up, he lifts up off the ground and flies off at high speed towards the direction of the screaming.
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