Salt in the Wound (Part 1, Chapter VI)

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Soul Reaver	Leave!	#141	[-]
Posts: 1675 Jun 8 03 6:02 AM The Immortal Brigadier General More My Recent Posts	Soul Reaver's eyes flash red in anger as he looks over at Kawanua. A look of unusual rage flashes across his countenance. "Fool! I will not ask you again! Leave! I do not intend to give him a chance to strike at me, but if you remain it could ruin everything!" He blinks and shakes his head. "Forgive me... But I must ask you to leave now. Please."
Kawanua the Fallen Angel	Re: Leave!	#142	[-]
Posts: 1328 Jun 8 03 6:17 AM Major More My Recent Posts	Kawanua sheeths Shenba holding his rage with in him. He closes his eyes looking towards the ground. " Fine. But if you get hurt. Don't expect me to come rushing in. Don't under estimate him Soul, Abbadon. Is powerful. " Kawanua looks up towards Soul, He jumps back slightly fading into thin air leaving soul and entering everworld. When he appears Otaken is waiting there quietly. Otaken:: " What is going on. I sense dark corrupted power where you were. Are they others alright? " " Leave me. " Otaken:: " But milord, We can't just leave the others. What will.... " " Just leave me! " Kawanua walks to a window over viewing the city as it extends towards the golden horizon. Otaken begins to speak but catches his tongue before he does. He bows slightly and walks towards the main chamber where a Warp gate awaits Yue's and Sera's arrival. Kawanua grabs a cloth from his pocket wiping the blood from his hand, he looks at his hand as the finger nail indends heal rapidly. " Abbadon.... " --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Heart belongs to one woman, and only she can cure the burden that i carry within me. Kawanua the Fallen Angel
Soul Reaver	Right...	#143	[-]
Posts: 1675 Jun 8 03 6:22 AM The Immortal Brigadier General More My Recent Posts	Soul Reaver watches Kawanua go, feeling some regret for his previous outburst. He is not sure what came over him. However, he know time is short, so he prepares for Abbadon's coming...
Kitharsis	Re: Leave!	#144	[-]
Posts: 978 Jun 8 03 6:56 AM [Insert Custom Rank Here] Colonel More My Recent Posts	Sand. The warmth and energy of the sand rests once again beneath his metalic boots. He pulls them off and holds them under his armpit, allowing his feet to feel the grains of sand underneath him. A smile is wrapped around his face as he scoops up a handfull of it. Home. But I still have to wonder if everyone made it away from that being untouched. I suppose I could- He is cut off as Danyael's message is sent to him. Chuckling mentally, he returns a message of his own. I have already left that planet. I do not take Soul Reavers words lightly. He said to leave and I left, simple as that. But thankyou for your concern. I hope you make it out unscathed as well. Reaching out with his senses, Kith seeks the energy of his companions. Hopefully they had left by now, but he can faintly recognize them... Still on that planet. "What are they doing?! Soul Reaver had told us to leave! Fools! If they all die now..." "Then they die out of foolishness. A true warrior knows how to pick his fights. Sometimes you need to to take a step back before you can take one forward." Kitharsis turns around, allowing the sand to drop through his fingers. He still smiles as he sees the shaman leaning on his walking stick. "Good to see you again." Kith says. "Indeed. But what do you plan to do? I have told and taught you everything that I know about the Tirthandara. If you would like to learn more about the sand, then I suppose I could show you a few tricks." The shaman looks intently at Kitharsis, expecting an answer. "Those ruins. I plan to return to them and speak with that Tirthandara again. I have some questions I need answered. And I suppose I could stand to learn more about the sand. It feels more like an old friend than anything. We could use some catching up though." Kith grins. "Very well. You should be able to find the ruins yourself. I will not go near them. Be well Kitharsis. I will be in my cave, meditating. You should do the same once you get your answers." The shaman turns and starts walking back to his humble abode in the desert. "Thankyou, my friend." >-----------------------meanwhile------------------------< The monkey's fur ruffles as it speeds through space. The signature of some powerful being makes itself known to him on the planet behind him. But, after being bored to death on that planet, it doesn't mean to return until the year is through. "They can fend for themselves I guess. This little dustball up ahead of me looks more interesting anyway." Gliding through the atmosphere of the planet, the monkey makes a hasty landing in a dense jungle, catching a few branches and vines on the way down. "Stupid canopy. Ouch!" Finally plopping on the damp ground, the monkey stands and brushes itself off. "Well, at least I fit in in this form now." It mutters to itself. Drums, then the sound of some sort of machinery catches its ears. Shouts of men and the whir of weapony ring out through the dense vegetation. Whats going on here?
cLuTcHFieND	Comrades?	#145	[-]
Posts: 3771 Jun 8 03 1:24 PM Angel of Redemption God-General More My Recent Posts	Abbadon, sensing the attack, quickly dissapears in a puff of black smoke. There is a sudden thud from behind Soul Reaver, and suddenly, Abbadon is there. He turns to face Soul Reaver, the cape of human flesh swirling around him, his corrupted armour glinting evily in the early afternoon sun. The bloddy corpse of a little boy is still impaled on the claws of his gauntlet, and a strange red aura glows arpund it. As Abbadon turns, he holds his other hand over the body, and the red aura is ripped away from it, taking the boy's soul with it. A painful scream can be heard as the soul is sucked into Abbadon's hand by an invisible force. He then takes the now lifeless corpse and shakes it off his claws.. It lands on the ground with a sickening thud just as the 8 Chaos Librarians land behind Abbadon. Abbadon chuckles slightly. "Now that....that was refreshing. I'm assuming you know the feeling as well." Abbadon chuclkes again. "But you wouldn't know what it's really like to feed, would you, Lord Reaver? That is your name, is it not? I have heard much about you. The daemons of Chaos speak very highly of you. It takes a strong will to keep a powerful daemon such as Blooddrinker under control for as long as you have." Abbadon glances down at the corpse at his feet. He then looks back up at Soul. "Our powers are similar. We both gain our power by controlling the souls of the fallen. But you only feed off of the souls of your fallen enemies. You have never tasted the sweet reward of the souls of the innocent. And you are regrettably missing out on one of the finer poins of life." Abbadon takes a step towards Soul. "I have respect for you. The similarities between us cannot be overlooked. But...we have chosen different walks of life. You choose to protect the innocent, and uphold meaningless values such as "truth", and "justice". I know that truth and justice are the byproducts of war. Wtihout evil, there can be no good. But the reverse is also true. I simply fight to ensure that good will remain alive and in our control, so that evil may live on forever. And I feed. We all, at some point, must feed." Abbadon bows his head slightly. "I'd ask you to join me, but I know that would be futile. Your answer is obvious. But I can offer this much. I'm looking for Cameron Aileron. I know he was here, and I know you know him. I need information, but I'm not going to try and force you to do anything. That is....unless you refuse to give me what I need. I do have obligations to keep."
Danyael S Xavier	Move it woman!	#146	[-]
Posts: 518 Jun 8 03 1:26 PM Lieutenant More My Recent Posts	"understood, kith. Understood. 'til we meet again...", danyael's message relays to kitharsis. Relief is felt in its tones. Qwirking an eyebrow at Kawanua's behavior, he merely sighed and took a look back at Gale. "Expect him to act that way often, Gale." "Umm..yes, sire..." The feeling continues to maintain its horryfing aura as Danyael and Gale maintain their focused stances above the skyscraper. But his concentration is quickly halted as he notices that Sera and Yue are still on the planet. "Hey down there! Go through the gateway or Kawanua will not stop his bitching.", Danyael calls out to Sera and Yue as he points towards the gateway that Gale had summoned. "Gale...how effective are the gateways of the empire?" "Highly effective sire. No warp shield is needed and transferance only takes a mere moment to access. High speeds for high priorites, i say." "Well said, Gale. Well said. Make sure that they go through. even if you have to drag them through unconciously..." Gale was always obedient, like the est of his Kinjite bretheren. He would carry out the commands of his master through the ends of time if need be. With a simple "Yes, sire.", Gale lunges from the rooftop of the skyscraper, landing closely infront of Yue and Sera in a kneeling position. "Please miladies... We must go.", he respectfully requests to them as he stands tall, looking down at them through his mask and hood. His eyes were sincere, yet his tone was serious and professional. ((ooc: Gale is 6'1'', btw..)) He awaited for the two to comply so that they would enter the gateway that awaited them.He hoped that they would go willingly instead of aggressively. Violence was not an answer to be chosen at this point in time. So, he added in another "Please!" in hope that they would understand. All the while, Danyael kept vigil in the direction from which the aura imprinted itself.
Yue16	Re: Move it woman!	#147	[-]
Posts: 545 Jun 8 03 3:07 PM Recruit More My Recent Posts	((OOC: Ack. My post is coming. >_< I'll try for either tonite or tomorrow afternoon. sorries for the wait. ^.^;; )) We are not living, but merely existing out of the fear of dying. ~Yue Kurine
Unregistered(d)	Betherdral watches	#148	[-]
Posts: 0 Jun 8 03 6:13 PM More My Recent Posts	Bethedral watches as Soul and the being speak... He is uncertain of it's origin but watches just to absorb any information he can. His black cloak blows slightly in the wind as he listens... "It cannot be trusted... I will not make myself known untill I am needed..." Bethedral looks at the remains of the woman and the child. He sences no soul left in their corpses... They are gone from all realms... <b> "I am the damned child... The legacy of shame... Yet... I fight... I will continue in my fathers footsteps... whether I am accepted or not..."</b>
Yue16	Re: Betherdral watches	#149	[-]
Posts: 545 Jun 8 03 9:00 PM Recruit More My Recent Posts	((OOC: Hehe didnt think I was -that- far behind. Oops... ^^;;; )) Yue leans against the building and listens quietly to the situation as Soul explains it. She nods, understanding it Yue looks around cautiously as she suddenly feels the strange dark power near them. Instantly, she draws her sword. The strange feeling didnt seem like anything she had felt before. In the background, she could hear some of her friends arguing among themselves about this strange power and than hears Soul Reaver tell them all to leave. She cocks her head to the side, confused. Leave? But are they really that powerful? Suddenly, her ears are filled with a loud scream of what sounds like a small child. She turned her head in the direction and clenched her hand tighter around the hilt of her sword. Oh my Yue took a step forward in the same direction but than stopped. She wanted to know what the awful sound was but knew it wasnt smart to go off alone As everyone begins to leave for safety, Yue glances around; she knew she should head back to Everworld with Kawanua. She sheathed her sword and than turned her head to Danyael who was still perched on top of the building. Isnt Kanshisha returning as well? Yue frowned and looked up at the tall man that now stood in front of her, she recognized him as the stranger that was with Kanshisha earlier. She stared at him for a moment as he spoke and than immediately shook her head. She didnt trust this guy at all. No, thats alright. I will go back to Everworld when I want to. I dont need to be lead back by you. She said, her tone almost cold. We are not living, but merely existing out of the fear of dying. ~Yue Kurine
Danyael S Xavier	Babysitting the girls.	#150	[-]
Posts: 518 Jun 8 03 10:49 PM Lieutenant More My Recent Posts	((ooc: See yue?! I told you that you had it in you to write more! Good stuff ^_^ )) "I'm sorry, milady. Lord Danyael has given me strict orders to take you back to everworld. Even if it involves dragging you back unconcious....Don't make me use force.", Gale's voice grew even more cold than Yue's as his tone fired with an eeerie, yet volatile aura. If need be, he would have to fight these two women, powerful ones at that. But orders are orders. Especially those of the emperor, which are absolute. Danyael overheard everything that Yue had said, and although surprised with her tone, maintained focus. "Dammit, Yue! You and Sera are to get your asses out NOW! This isn't a fucking training drill! Nor is it some sort of game! GALE, DO IT!" Gale nods in recognition as he comply's with his master's commands. With a sigh of annoyance at the women rousing from his lips, Gale raised his hand to the sky as the gateway increased in mass at it enveloped Both Yue and Sera, as well as himself in the gateway. "Hate me if you must, miladies. But The commands of the Emperor are absolute.", he says to Sera and Yue as the gateway pulss them upwards into the flaring dimensional opening. As the gateway reopens in everworld, its vertical, pillar-like form touches down inside a courtyard in a city. Three white flames burst from the gateway in the sky as they land in the glyph-like end of the portal's line upon the ground. The three flames take the forms of Sera, Yue, and Gale as they land. As Gale looks around the city of this new planet, his eyes widen from behind his mask. he had not seen a technological city before. He had mostly seen the fantasmical megalopolises of the capital of Sanctuary's Empire. "Oh my. How beautiful.", he said as he took his focus away from Sera and Yue to look around at the marvel of technology around him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Meanwhile~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Danyael listened to the voice of Abbadon with caution. He knew not what this mysterious man was capable of. But all that was known was that he was very dangerous. But could this Abbadon even be a man at all? Apparently, this man was addressing Soul and no one else, yet he heard it mention Cameron's name. "I know that name. What does he have to do with this?", Danyael thought outloud as he spoke the question under his breath. As he continued to ponder, he looked on at the red aura that this creature presented. His thoughts also fell back on Gale. How would the Kinjit handle women such as Sera and Yue? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~back on everworld.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As Gale's focus returns back to Sera and Yue, he kneels to them in respect. "i apologise by taking you by force. But it was better that i take you rather than the Emperor. he didn't seem to be himself and i don't think the two of you would be concious in his company if you put up a fight. But i do apologise to the both of you.", as he bowed his head in apology, he got back to his feet and looked in the direction of the Palace of everworld. That place must surely be the lair of the winged one named, kawanua Poi, the master of this planet. "please, miladies. After you.", he said in a polite bow as he gestured towards the palace. Thought it was possible for the two women to attempt to escape from Gale and get him into trouble, he was prepared for such behavior as he kept his aura hidden and his senses tuned.
cLuTcHFieND	Re: Babysitting the girls.	#151	[-]
Posts: 3771 Jun 9 03 4:06 AM Angel of Redemption God-General More My Recent Posts	((OOC: No post from Soul? Poo..... ))
Soul Reaver	Soul Reaver's Answer	#152	[-]
Posts: 1675 Jun 9 03 4:50 AM The Immortal Brigadier General More My Recent Posts	Soul Reaver listens to Abbadon with a completely unreadable expression. "You are mistaken, Chaos Lord. While your powers enslave the souls of the dead, while I make them become a part of me. It is with some satisfaction that I note that tortured and abused slaves will, at some future time, exact a fitting retribution on their slave-master." Soul Reaver's face twists into a small smile. "Virtuous actions can be performed even without war. But I would not expect one who has only ever known bloodshed to understand that. Evil, of course, will exist as long as there is life. And that is why I am here. To ensure that there is always someone to stand against it." Soul Reaver's expression darkens as his eyebrows come together in anger. "And as for your question... here is your answer!" Soul Reaver begins chanting, and a blazing crimson glow suffuses his hands, and an loud roaring fills the air. It is obvious that he is about to launch a massive spell at Abbadon... (ooc: Feel free to have Abbadon send an attack against Soul Reaver to interrupt the spell... I know that Abbadon is much more powerful and that Soul Reaver cannot actually beat him right now, but I can get by this without spoiling anything and without having my character die... so hit Soul Reaver with all you've got and show how powerful Abbadon really is. )
Kitharsis	Re: Soul Reaver's Answer	#153	[-]
Posts: 978 Jun 9 03 6:23 PM [Insert Custom Rank Here] Colonel More My Recent Posts	Kitharsis starts walking towards the ruins of the Tirthandaran warrior. Once he reaches the edge of the desert he hesitates to put his boots back on and step onto the soggy ground of the swamp. Not too long ago I would have been more than happy to return to the swamp. But now... Stepping carefully, Kith makes his way through the thick undergrowth and waist deep puddles. Growling angryily, he empties a burlap bag of sand that had gotten soaked, the water interfering with his connection with the induvidual grains of sand inside. Finally reaching his destination, Kith clambers out of another waist deep puddle and shakes his head violently, trying to dry his drooping mowhawk. He hangs his brown cloak on a stone formation jutting out of the ground as he passes by it. The click of his boots on the rough stone floor is relaxing and somehow reassuring. The worn symbol enclosed in a circle still waits patiently for someone to stand on it. Kitharsis does just so, standing inside the circumferance of the circle. Focusing inward, he builds up the purified energy inside of him, not attempting to go near any dark and corrupted corners hiding even darker energy. The tattoos on his arms glow with a fierce intensity as the strands of energy flow out of them and into the symbol marked on the stony floor. The symbol itself glows red as it absorbs his energy, opening a link between this world and the dead. I know someone must be there. I am Kitharsis, a Tirthandara. Any who may claim that title are asked to present themselves. Who are you to be nosing around here? An angry voice shouts out in the darkness. I told you. I am called Kitharsis-- We know that very well enough! Now why have you returned?! Have you found yourself too weak to cause pain and suffering? I will no-- I... am not weak, just untrained. Kitharsis answers in a level tone. Yes, one such as yourself wouldn't know much. The Tirthandara use tattoos to channel their power. I hope you have learned at least that much. Of course. My tattoos are my weapons. But these are placed so sporadicly, I need some placed for a purpose, not just decoration. You haven't cleansed yourself after your transformation?! Fool! Of course the tattos from the beginning are for decoration. Young Tirthandara do not have enough discipline to be given effective weapons, only enough to practice with. You would not have had much success fighting off any skilled warriors with those decorative tattos such as those. Imbecile... The voice trails off, muttering various profanities and put downs. Then answer me how? How do I go through this cleansing process? Kitharsis ask urgently. First you must ask yourself if you are ready. Once cleansed you will be stripped of any outlets for your energy. It will build up inside of you until you burst, or until you carve a tattoo in yourself with a Shoufa. I would suggest that you find one of them first, but if you enjoy suicide, then by all means go to the planet Trath'id. Once you arrive there seek out one of our ruins, it will look much like this, unless the fools inhabiting the planet now have defiled it... If so I expect you to not allow one of them to live. So go! Young fool. Venture to the planet Trath'id and cleanse your body of those ridiculous beauty marks, unless you would enjoy living. If so, seek out a Shoufa. I am sure the owner of one would gladly part with it. The voice cackles as if its mind had just snapped as it faces away, sending a small shiver down Kitharsis's spine. "A Shoufa... Trath'id. It seems I came for answers but left with more questions... Damn these old fools!" Kitharsis snatches his cloak from the rock formation and trudges back through the swamp. His eyes are narrowed in a frown as he ponders on how and what he will do next. >---------------------------------------Meanwhile---------------------------------------< The monkey scurries along in the jungle, closing in on the machinery and drums. Odd, to hear such a combination in a dense jungle such as this. Coming to the crest of a large hill, it watches as a large and old tree topples to the ground. The gathered group of drummers run in terror as another of their precious trees falls from above. Fools, they would rather sit and drum than defend their home. Buncha tree huggers... His thoughts trail off in it's own mind, rather odd indeed. "What is...?" A metallic whirring drums through his ears as a large motor rumbles to life. A giant metal leg rises then pierces into the soft jungle ground. Seven more do the same as a giant spider looking creature tromps through the jungle. Targetting the largest of a certain kind of tree. "Well, at least it looks neat. I can't say much about its operation though..." The monkey looks on, apparently not impressed. "Lets just see whats going on here." Scurrying closer to the drummers, the monkey tries to make out their language, but to no avail. Emotions are easy enough to read though, and apparently the trees mean more than just lumber to these people. Interesting... Sort of.
Unregistered(d)	Bethedral keeps his cool	#154	[-]
Posts: 0 Jun 9 03 6:48 PM More My Recent Posts	"Damnit!" Bethedral shouts, his outburst almost muffled, but loud enough to hear... "Soul Reaver... What are you doing...." Bethedral simply mutters under his breath. <b> "I am the damned child... The legacy of shame... Yet... I fight... I will continue in my fathers footsteps... whether I am accepted or not..."</b>
Yue16	Re: Soul Reaver's Answer	#155	[-]
Posts: 545 Jun 9 03 6:49 PM Recruit More My Recent Posts	You can try whatever means you like. Yue speaks to Gale and than looks back up Danyael. She was about to reply to him, but before she could react, she was suddenly engulfed in the warp created by Gale When they all landed back on Everworld, Yue stood up, her expression, slightly annoyed at what had just happened. That wasnt very pleasant. As she glanced around at the peaceful city, she noticed Sera and Gale nearby, yet said noting. Yue half-listened to him speak. She didnt care too much for being told what to do, especially by someone that she wasnt too fond of to begin with. However, she wasnt the type of person to admit these things. She glanced up at him for a moment, smiled slightly and than walked past him and headed towards the palace. Why did we have to leave? We should have stayed and fought that guy he cant really have been that bad. She spoke softly to herself yet not caring if anyone else heard We are not living, but merely existing out of the fear of dying. ~Yue Kurine
Kawanua the Fallen Angel	Re: Soul Reaver's Answer	#156	[-]
Posts: 1328 Jun 10 03 5:57 AM Major More My Recent Posts	In Yue's mind a soft gentle voice appears. It is the voice of kawanua. He looks at Yue and his daughter from the Palace window smiling slightly now knowing they are alright. " No Yue, you could not stay. That Being, he is called Abbadon. A vile creature, I don't even know if he is or was ever human. He almost killed me and devoured my soul along with the opposing army a long time ago in a ancient battle. I just hope soul knows how to protect himself from Abbadons will. I'm sure he has a trick up his sleeve like every battle he charges into. " Kawanua walks towards the main chamber Otaken is in. Wavering his hand and closing the warp gate. " Otaken, Go and prepare a room for The young lord Danyael and his accomplise and a room fo Lady Yue and Lady Sera " Otaken looks towards Kawanua then bows slightly as he walks off to the palace chambers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Heart belongs to one woman, and only she can cure the burden that i carry within me. Kawanua the Fallen Angel
Tamrissa Roshan	Re: Soul Reaver's Answer	#157	[-]
Posts: 1297 Jun 10 03 7:05 PM Recruit More My Recent Posts	((OOC: Not having a good week...so not having a good week. Please don't hurt me for not posting tonight. I am going to try for tomorrow. ))
Soul Reaver	ooc	#158	[-]
Posts: 1675 Jun 11 03 3:09 AM The Immortal Brigadier General More My Recent Posts	(ooc: Cannot post until Abbadon makes a reply...)
Fei Serumen	Re: Soul Reaver's Answer	#159	[-]
Posts: 2848 Jun 11 03 5:52 AM Prince of Nooses Colonel More My Recent Posts	((awww.. Take your time Tam, I don't think anyone's rushing you We all have those kinda times. Hope ya feel better!)) New Sig Coming Soon
cLuTcHFieND	Wrong answer...	#160	[-]
Posts: 3771 Jun 11 03 7:09 AM Angel of Redemption God-General More My Recent Posts	As Soul Reaver makes his response and begins to chant his spell, Abbadon takes a step back. "You fool..." Abbadon crosses his left arm in front of him, and a red aura froms around it. He then swings it back out, launching the red wave of energy at Soul. As it approaches, it widens, forming itself into a large energy net. The net wraps itself around Soul Reaver, and as it completely envelops him, it begins to grow brighter. There is a sudden flash and a shockwave of magic as the net suddenly detonates, diffusing Soul's spell and bringing him to his knees. As quickly as this happens, Abbadon is there, and he brings a boot up into Soul's face, knocking him flat on his back. The dark warrior stands over him. "Let's try this again, Lord Reaver. Where is Aileron?"