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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:53 pm
E m p y r e a n

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Shards. . . Delicious, powerful and full of knowledge. The Empyrean would have the shattered crystallis of the human called Nobu Yuki and then, this Ginma Masaaki would be next after disposing of the Mages. The extraterrestrial hummed pleasurably until the series of events unfolded.

The creature of the abyss was intrigued. Tension filled the air between the Mages; a discord the creature wished to prey upon. Yet, the pair united under purpose, avoiding the ensemble of attacks.

The Mages weren't disposed of, but distracted at least. The Empyrean turned its attention to the next target. It had licked the sugary surface of Masaaki's mind, assuming his tender flesh and innocent mind would make for easy prey. Without Alpha, the dark terror didn't expect the mortal morsel to defend itself. However, it failed to strike him as he not only confronted the attack, but parried.

Tendrils confined by wire and a desperate jaw shaking bite, electrocution was inevitable as a barrier surrounded the Empyrean. Black sludge oozed from the tendril's wounds; wires, bite and explosion caused damage. Unable to lash out, the afflicted parts of the extremity began to lose shape, turning to liquid. The remaining bulk of the arm quivered in pain, slowly attempting to carry the shards back to the Empyrean, yet the shards barely moved as the tendril choked.

Imprisoned by the barrier magic which grew stronger through the Mage and Vessel bond, the Empyrean could not heal the tendril. The bubbling cocoon occasionally lashed out at the barrier to test its strength from within. Even though it was confined, the creature did not fear for its life. The shards were still in its grasp.

Encontrar. The only human on its feet was the one called called "Masaaki." The Empyrean had weighed, measured and found him lacking. Alone the boy was vulnerable, but at Mage of Sparks' side he proved its preconception incorrect. It was a daring move for a powerless mortal, but the shards were reclaimed. The tendril turned to oil after the shards were removed. The Empyrean ceased to struggle as a single eye peered from the boiling cocoon. A lone agent, a pair of Mages with Vessels and an unstable aura spiraling into darkness. The creature hummed once more, the eye split and its surface smiled within the gooey oil cocoon. It morphed into the face of Nobu Yuki. It taunted Willow to dive into the darkness surrounding him. . . and to do something horrendous.


W I L L O W

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I'll kill you. I'll kill you. I'll kill you. Aru was consumed by grief and blood lust. He could not hear the calls of his fellow Mage and as a result, was sent flying. Veins ripped apart as he was pushed back by Psi's spell. Body rolling against the ground, sand flew and covered him from head to toe nearly 5 meters away.

The Chaos ensuing did not grab Willow's attention until he heard Ace call out and a teen with mulberry hair say the name that consumed his thoughts. Nobu... Battered and dirtied face rose from the sands. Eyes wide, pupils recessed, his heart drummed shaking his oculus. "No, no, no... Don't take him," Willow mumbled to himself, blood stained hand gripping the shard Kyrie gave him tighter. The edges of the crystallis cut into his skin. Willow could do nothing but watch as the chase for the rest of the shards ensued. Weak from blood loss after his attack on Ikki, Aru couldn't get to his feet. Tears running down his face he started to cry, stumbling through the sand while his dark blood drained all the color from his skin. Almost getting to his feet, Willow fell one last time. His world was going dark and all he could hear was a hum... like a refrigerator running mixed with the electric ring from an old TV. His body was going cold, but there was a single source of warmth and it was in his palm where the shard rested. Neck craning, he watched the unfamiliar teen stab and slash the Empyrean to get the shards and retreat to Haruno.

Spark... UDA dog and a heartless henchman. Willow despised her. The quartet gathering reignited the Mage's anger. Friends. Partners. He lost his. They had his. Why did they get to be together? Why did they- The humming sound deafened everything. Willow found himself looking at the Empyrean and... it had Nobu's face. He started to hyperventilate, imaging Nobu speaking to him. Nobu needed the shards to be whole again and they... they took them.

Mana started flowing freely from his body as his breaths took sharply; in and out, in and out. The heat from the shard melted into his hand. His own magic absorbed the crystallis. Its power exploded. "NOBUUUUUUUU!" he cried in an eruption of pure energy as the shard melted, replenishing his mana and sending a wave of uncontrollable magic rushing through his veins. Cries screamed out over the sound of the ocean. They'd pierce everyone's ears. Thicker. Stronger. Tenacious. The veins from Willow's wrists poured into the ground, throwing sand and tearing through rock. They rushed towards the quartet. He'd kill them all. Kill them and take Nobu's soul back to reunite it with his body... the body of the Empyrean.


G a s a i _ _ A c e

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          ******** kids. He didn't expect them to get the shards and honestly, he didn't realize they did. Mika's attention turned. She was lost to him all thanks to this Ginma... Eris was never cooperative with UDA and the other kids? Laughable. Consciousness threatened to fade. He couldn't comprehend the series of events throughout the screams, cries, thunder and explosions. His eardrums were warped and his body moved automatically to reload his firearm. Fingers moving nimbly while his body swayed and stumbled, he fought against exhaustion and pain to see the Empyrean caged and kids grouping up... all except Willow. Psychotic cries pierced his soul. He knew those cries when a man lost what was most precious to him and forsook his humanity. What stood before them was no longer Willow, but an entity of self destruction. Barrel lifted and eyes adjusted. The world blurred and only one target was in focus; Willow's skull. Through debris and chaos, Ace steadied his gun. Exhaling he could not rush his next series of shots. The veins would reach the quartet and cause damage if not tended to. Before any fatalities could befall the quartet, three bullets raced out of the barrel seared with flesh. One bullet hit a vein inches away from Saito's neck. Second bullet missed all marks. Third bullet... embedded itself straight between Willow's eyes, ending his life in a blink.

          [Note: Because of choices made, Willow's death is sealed. He can not be saved.]


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Syl: You have many opportunities before you. However, your character can only do one of the following three if they choose; First aid, defend the group or serve a finishing blow to the Empyrean.

Jade Rotaski
Jade: You have many opportunities before you. However, your character can only do one of the following three if they choose; Heal your comrades, defend the group from Willow or serve a finishing blow to the Empyrean.

Sherbert Lullaby
Sherby: If someone does provide first aid or heal your character, Ikki is fine. If adequate first aid is not applied, you must randomly generate a number between 1 and 100 to determine how many posts your character will be in a coma for.

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Kota: Biting an extraterrestrial. . . brave yet careless. The acid effects will start with your next post. Using the post action, generate a number between 1 and 5 to determine how many posts its effect will last. Oh. The acid effect is not Alien-style burning acid, but the psychedelic type. Have a nice trip and enjoy the colors. Masaaki can not provide first aid to anyone, but he could do something extra-ordinary if he so chooses- the side effect of the acid is temporarily unlocking higher tier abilities of the vessel-mage bond if you so choose to prematurely jump the relationship gun. Remember, these effects are temporary and will only last for the duration of the generated number.
 
PostPosted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:54 am
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Eris was really surprised at the bravery of the boy that had been with Mika, biting at the monster and taking out the shards that they had been seeking before she managed to trap the monster and give them some breathing room "That was reckless...are you okay?" She asked Masaaki, the other had BITTEN one of the tentacles, after all, it was obvious that the ichor that surrounded the monster already had ways to affect the mind when touched,m she couldn't imagine what it;d be like for the poor guy if he INGESTED that stuff even if it was by accident, hopefully, he'd be okay.

The Gunshot running out for Willow made her jump but Ace's decision to kill Willow wasn't unexpected; the trauma of losing Nobu had driven him to the point of madness even still it hurts to know that he'd been put down and knew that next time it could be her.

Her attention turned to Ikki her expression unreadable for a moment as the other said he'd rather get hurt than her. It was...touching, no one had ever said something like that to her before, it was always a 'get stronger or die' mentality in the UDA so having someone trying to protect her was new "You...are an idiot" She said not sure what else to say to him; even though she was scolding him there was no anger or annoyance in her tone and her expression was soft.

When the other started to collapse she knew there was trouble; using Ikki's mana she was able to maintain the barrier that the Empeyran was caged in but if Ikki fell unconscious she wouldn't be able to maintain it and the way he was fading was not a good sign; Willow's poison wasn't really super potent but he'd injected Ikki with a LOT of it, likely more than enough to kill him.

When Ikki slumped over she went down with him kneeling by his side; she didn't bother to ask for permission she unzipped the others hoodie and yanked up his t-shirt to see the dark green discoloration on his skin spreading across his chest like vines on a tree; heading towards his internal organs, if it reached his heart and brain... "No..." She had to do something, she had no idea WHAT but she couldn't let the other die!

Placing a hand on his chest she closed her eyes as she let out a soft pulse of her telekinetic power to spread over the other's body, as she sought out the poison in the body of the other redirecting it away from his heart and brain and moving as much of it to the other's stomach, the telekinetic pulses she gave out also healing a little of the damage to the others internal body though Eris didn't know that yet; she'd never done this before, all she knew was that she needed to save Ikki.

Once Eris had redirected as much of the poison to the other's stomach she rolled Ikki on his side in the recovery position knowing he was going to throw up; she hadn't gotten all of it and there was still some damage but...he'd be alive long enough for the UDA to help him with the rest "When you need to throw up do so...it'll get the poison out of your system" Eris warned him before she turned to Mika; who's upper back was seared by a deep and painful burn.

The burn itself looked deep, definitely right down to the muscle where it had impacted against her back causing severe third-degree burns. Eris was burning more mana than she was gaining from Ikki with this new ability AND keeping up the barrier around the Empyrean but she hardly cared at this point; Mika was strong she could finish the monster off; despite Mika's hatred of her, Eris trusted her to end the monsters existance, so the least she could do was to fix Mika too.

Placing a hand on The part of Mika's back that wasn't burned she closed her eyes sending out another telekinetic pulse to 'see' the extent of the damage before each pulse began to heal Mika's skin from the deepest layer upwards, the intense pain and scarring being reduced as she did so, each small pulse feeling like a gentle tingling as she worked on healing Mika as much as she could.

She had reduced Mika's injury from a 3rd to a 1st degree burn, the injury looking more like she'd been scalded with hot water now, and as much as Eris wanted to heal the other fully, the pale-hared girl could feel her vision fading and she was becoming lightheaded a sure sign that Eris would soon lose consciousness; She was simply burning too much mana at once and it was a struggle to stay conscious...but she;d do everything she could to the bitter end "Mika-san...I can't stay awake...when I go down so will the barrier...please finish this" She murmured softly to Mika.

A few seconds later she did exactly as she predicted her hand sliding from Mika's back as she slumped sideways into the sand unconscious, a small trickle of blood seeping from her nose as she had pushed herself to her utter limit trying to look after the people around her.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 1:57 am
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                                                  • tab tab 🎮 Helping Mika over to where Eris was with Ikki, "Ikki, bud, hang on okay. H-he...is he going to be okay?" Thrown by Eris' question, "U-uh...I'm...yes I think I am." He was still a bit in shock from everything, this whole day and event felt like...a dream or rather a nightmare. With this creature they were fighting. Feeling queasy himself from everything, a bitter taste in his mouth that he wished he could wash out from having bitten that creature. Yelping, trembling when he heard that cry, that ear piercing shout from Willow. Stumbling a bit, Masaaki still with his arm around Mika, when he'd helped her walking over to Eris and Ikki, and his other hand still clutching the shards, he couldn't press his hands to his ears to muffle that soul shaking sound. Jumping more so as shots rang out, "Ah," the grip he'd had on the shards caused the points to cut into his skin. The pain distracting him just briefly before he saw Willow dropping down. Eyes wide, the boy was dead. It shook Masaaki to his core, and he felt sick, his vision wavering. Not sure if he was feeling faint, or what was happening as everything kind of seemed to warp a bit. After releasing Mika as she sat near the other two, Masaaki doubled over a bit. Hands in his hoodie pocket, he left the shards there. Feeling queasy, "Oh...I don't feel so good."

                                                    tab tab 🎮 The sick feeling seeming to subside almost immediately as Masaaki took a different sort of stance and had a strange expression on his face like some switch was flipped as he stood there with the others. Masaaki was seeing but not seeing at the same time. Viewing things from his mind's eye, tripping out on the Empyrean acid. The gamer boy saw bits and pieces of the actual reality around him, like the danger of the Empyrean and he saw Mika, clearly. Everything else manifested from his mind, everything from the colors around him, the textures of things were so vibrant. Almost like he was in a virtual reality game, like he could touch even the air around him. His hand even reaching out, trying to touch the colors and things. It was so strange, so...4-D like rather than just 3-D. Different from the mind assault the Empyrean had initiated on him before, Masaaki was not in fear of this. In fact he felt like he was inside an anime or a video game. Unawares of many things he was saying and doing, if he had been aware, the boy would be absolutely mortified. "This evil-doer must be taken down! Its demonic light shall be snuffed out before it can grow and taint anyone further. The beauteous Mika will bring this devil to justice and bring harmony back to the realm." Speaking in some exaggerated manner, his voice affecting this ridiculous accent. Like some silly B-movie super hero voice or something to that effect.

                                                    tab tab 🎮 Looking as Eris was healing Ikki and Mika to some degree. "That is the wonderous power of love, it shall over-rule all, including the damage done by this spiteful being. If I could but kiss the wounds away my fair Mika!" If he was anywhere mentally clear enough to understand the things he was saying, Masaaki would beg someone to dig a hole to bury him in. Or he might dig it himself, absolutely mortified by the way he was behaving and speaking. Not even really seeing in the real sense, Eris or Ikki at this point. He hadn't seen her pass out after healing Mika, his eyes only on her throughout everything. Only really seeing her presence and the Empyrean. "Like Kiki on her broom or a superhero flying in, cape aflutter, you've flown into my heart. Allow me to be the sidekick to your heroine, I will assist you in anyway possible." Taking Mika's hand, he kissed the top of it. Pulling her close to him, Masaaki dipped her back, as if in a dance, his arm supporting her wrapped around her waist.

                                                    tab tab 🎮 A charming little smirk, "Come, let us slay this beast together, my Raven-ette beauty~" Moving her back into an upright position, twirling her away from him, hand still in his, fingers clasped with hers. Doing a most ridiculous pose, with his free arm up toward the sky, he sort of looked like he was in a disco dance pose. Or something reminiscent of one of those anime character super hero poses, like with the sailor girls and the tuxedo fella. "With your beauty and power, as strong and as bright as the stars in the sky, this nefarious fiend will not stand a chance!" Speaking clearly, the prior evident crackle in his lungs having subsided. During this episode of apparent hallucination, the Empyrean acid in his system for whatever reason seemed to cancel out whatever issue he was having with his lungs before. Seeming to alleviate his symptoms, warding off the asthma attack. Though, maybe it was more a mind over matter sort of thing, where his mind wasn't focusing on his lungs right now, and throughout this whole hallucination, he'd forgotten or just plain disregarded his symptoms. Not feeling it right now, strange as it was.

                                                    tab tab 🎮 A spark, some jumping veins of electricity seemed to manifest around Masaaki's hands as he released his grasp on Mika's hand. "I will be the knight to your queen, the check to your mate and our opponent will not stand a chance! I will follow your lead Mika." A burst of sparks in his hands, Masaaki staring down the Empyrean as Mika blasted the beast. Even though he was no longer holding the blade he'd taken from her belt before, a crackling static form appeared in his hands. Like a sword of electric sparks. The gamer boy ran at the Empyrean with a shout as Mika blasted it, when the barrier fell from it. Exposing the core of the creature. Masaaki used the summoned weapon from the sparks and leapt at the beast, thrusting the sparking blade into the core with a shout of triumph before stumbling back from it. Back at Mika's side, taking her hand in his again. "The beast has been slain, good triumphs over evil, love over hate. The creature is no match for us and you Mika have given me strength."

 
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"S-shards...Nobu's...those shards." Eyes holding one another, there was a synergy between Mika and Masaaki that neither questioned. While facing fear and shortcomings, their connection inspired traits which had been resting dormant within their characters. Chivalry. The midnight beauty had sensed this virtue of Masaaki's from the moment she met him. There was a generosity and courtesy to his actions that never faltered even when confronted by an intimidating force such as Agent Spade. Now his valor and cleverness was budding before her. Shoulders square even though her back stung, she did not attempt to stop his actions but prepared to support them. There was no panic on her behalf as he took her knife and darted forward. He dared to be brave and strike out against the enemy. It rested on Haruno to remain alert and protect him in the endeavor.

Gaze concentrated on any and all movement, Mika discarded the singed clothing stripping her down to a thick strapped tank and tattered leggings. Remaining knelt on one knee, the balls of her feet flexed against the ground prepped to react in defense. Although there were wounded on the field, the midnight beauty would not flinch or rush to their side. Agent Spade was well versed in emergency treatment and could tend to himself. Kabuto trusted himself in the arms of Eris and was well beyond any aid Haruno could offer. Then there was Mage Willow. Mika wrote him off. He was unworthy of her attention and deemed a non-threat after the hit from Eris tore apart his veins causing heavy blood loss. All that was left was the Empyrean, contained by Eris who surprisingly still had the mana to use magic. Secondary blade in her good hand. 10ft of wire left in her wrist guards. Manapool holding enough energy for one more spell, Masaaki was safe to make his move as the midnight beauty watched over him.

Anger caused streaks against the sugar plum's rosy cheeks and fear escaped his lungs as he screamed out. The innocent high school student was experiencing the savagery of the obscure world beyond the bubble of civilian life. Mika could feel his spirit ache with growth. She would watch attentively as his journey into the word of heaven's demons and earth's sorcery began. As he threw down the knife and clawed into the flesh of the creature to retrieve what remained of Nobu Yuki, Haruno was filled with pride. He may look feeble and he may stumble, but Ginma Masaaki had courage to stand against living nightmares. Mika recognized it as he shakily announced his victory to reclaim the shards.

Covered in the oily black blood of the Empyrean, he was till the same young man underneath it all. Kind hands coming to her aid and worrisome tone concerned for her well-being, he made sure she could stand.
"My legs are fine," she assured him, minimizing his need for concern by speaking lightly. Yet, she still invited him in, his hand upon her hip as he slipped a shoulder under her for support. Sheathing the secondary knife, Mika would not lean on him, but would not break away from his embrace. While it was complicated to walk, Haruno stumbled alongside him taking notice of his ragged breathing. His inhaler! She had blown it up and now his lungs were inflamed from the excitement. Knowing they were still on the battlefield, Mika couldn't help but fret. Eris even made her concern evident until Ikki began to falter, taking her attention. "Masaaki," the midnight beauty's voice had a slight ring of panic to it.

A scream. A series of gunshot. Bullets entered their vicinity. Life threatening magic nearly grasped the fragile nape of Eris's neck. Dark hues snapping to, the soldier of UDA had been oblivious to Willow's attack. She had written him off as no longer being a threat. Chin whipping over her shoulder, Haruno looked back at Agent Spade. If it hadn't been for Ace... A chill ran down her spine realizing the danger the group had been in without her realizing it. Released from Masaaki's side, it seemed he had reached his limit. The breath of life from a fellow student had just been snuffed out. Nausea set in and all the girl could do was look at his hunched form. While she wished to console him, Mika couldn't bring herself to do so. The Empyrean, while contained, was within striking distance.

Kneeling down, she allowed Eris to tend to her wounds as she swallowed her pride. Haruno had never seen Eris use such magic before, but when looking over at the curdled form of Kabuto, she had an idea as to where it came from. Doctor Kyrie's words played in her thoughts as she speculated.
"Mika-san...I can't stay awake...when I go down so will the barrier...please finish this." Hands balling into fists as they rested on her tattered thighs, the Mage of Sparks nodded. Filling her lungs with the air of the battlefield, she let its scents tickle her nose. The Empyrean was weakened. There were no other distractions on the field. Yet, she was on her own. With limited mana and weapons, this showdown would be life threatening. Nevertheless, it was her duty as a soldier of UDA to stand alone. About to exhale and enter a focused state of mind, she instead choked when Masaaki about-faced to proclaim, "This evil-doer must be taken down!" Sharp coughs bit her lungs as his words caught her off-guard. Bringing the back of her hand to her mouth, she stifled the hacking sound. Eyes watering from the surprise, her vision blurred into a haze. "If I could but kiss the wounds away my fair Mika!" The words rolling off his tongue bewitched her, casting a spell of fantasy as he confessed her place in his heart and pledged to assist her as both Eris and the barrier began to fall.

Unable to look pass his flirtatious nature to analyze the situation, the midnight beauty was lured in by his obnoxious accent and righteous aura. Hand taken with adamant credence, she was enchanted by the tender brush of his lips against her skin. Like the warmth of the sun, Masaaki's kiss vanquished the foreboding darkness of the battlefield and filled her with a vivacious awakening. Whisked away by his lead, her body was pulled into his. As light as a feather, she fluttered within his riveting motions. Slender frame dipped and held with poise, Mika couldn't help but burn from head to toe with mixed feelings of embarrassment and infatuation.
"I..." she couldn't bring herself to speak further. Heart jumping from her chest it spun with grace, drumming with the climatic stance the pair took. Standing upright, her eyes fell upon the freed Empyrean while Masaaki declared that through strength and beauty the two could take it down.

While he compared her to the stars in the sky, she couldn't help but feel more like the moon. A surface which only reflected his valiant rays. While his flattering words continued to leave her speechless, she squeezed his hand tightly. The lonesome cage UDA had crafted around the battlemage opened up and overflowed with intense power. The pair had tasted bits and pieces of their connection, but this vehement energy was overwhelming. Sparks ignited a roaring explosion of magic between them. Haruno was engulfed by a maelstrom of lightning as Masaaki took hold of raw energy. His knightly words cut through the thunderous roar of magic. Instead of wrestling the power into submission, the Mage of Sparks let it bleed wildly. Crackling with a tenacious heat, it petrified the sands around them and galvanized the cocoon of the Empyrean before shattering it. Eyes glowing with an intense lavender as the light from Masaaki overflowed her mana pool, she plowed a path safe from harm for her knight to take. Last bit of wire racing from her wrists, the bladed ends pierced the exposed chest of the creature. Electricity frying its flesh, she tore its mockery of a ribcage open to expose its core. With the sword of sparks, Masaaki dealt the final blow. And as she watched him, the Mage remembered his statement from before; 'I have the worst feeling that something bad could happen if she walked out of here with you and I stayed...' He'd been right. There was no way Haruno could've defeated the Empyrean alone.

Body exasperated from the foreign use of spells, mana and feelings, Mika fell to her knees as her eyes welled up. Smile upon her face, she couldn't help but laugh. The mage was in shock. While this was not her first battle against an Empyrean, it was the first victory. Battles which challenged her life and survival had come and gone with the ability to escape being a win. Kill the creature? No magic had been strong enough to penetrate the core and now Masaaki... a human, not a mage, had wielded her mana to snuff out its existence. Wires dangling limply from her wrists, she brought her sullied hands to cover her face, hiding the fact that tears threatened to fall from her indigo orbs. Yet, she still laughed in the face of confusion until the familiar feel of a hand upon hers revealed her stained ivory skin.
"The beast has been slain, good triumphs over evil, love over hate. The creature is no match for us and you Mika have given me strength."

With a calming sigh, her laughter subsided. While she found comfort in his zealous words, she could no longer be starstruck by his bedazzling aura. Fatigue came crashing down with reality, forcing Haruno to take a good hard look at Masaaki as he continued to speak gallantly. After everything they endured it was mortally impossible for someone as frail as him to continue at this level. With her free hand, Mika gently placed her fingers upon his jaw tracing the subtle line. Heart drumming as she recalled the tenderness of his lips on her hand, she looked into his eyes... before roughly taking hold of his face. Thumb and forefinger cupping his chin, she squeezed his mouth squishing his cheeks together in order to make it hard for him to speak. "Your pupils are dilated, my amorous knight." Attempting to stand strong in the face of this adorable otaku made her feel powerless, but she had to do something in order to keep her heart from completely taking over. Anymore swooning and the blood rushing to her head would make her faint.



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"Aiiiieeeyaw!" the beloved goofball cried in sadistic relief as the so-called "WILLOW BRANCHES," were ripped form his skin. Dude- Wait. That already happened. Oh, fudge muffins! He was getting super delirious. Head whipping left and right, he didn't know he had just spoken to Eri about reaching his limit, but she turned her attention to him the moment she knew he was hitting a wall. A tingling sensation ran into his body. It was almost like his limbs were falling alseep, but no weird burning sensation after- OH, NOPE. A weird sense of freefalling was running rampant in his body. Isolated areas where the poison had spread were sinking into the pit of his stomach. Consciousness returning, he finally started to see the sequence of events unfolding correctly and then- "Oh, no," hands clasping over his mouth and not his oozing wounds, Ikki put pressure on his most grievous wound; pride. He felt Eri's gentle touch and guiding words to follow his instincts to roll over and ralf, but to toss his salad in front of HER and MIKA, were you-

"BLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKAKAKAKKA OH MY G OAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH BLAHAKAKAKKA,"

it was worse than the exorcist, it was worse than a high school freshmen at a college frat kegger. Had he eaten today? Nope that was all bile and poison running through the sand like the high tide from the ocean coming roaring in. "Gaaag," rolling to his knees, Ikki said the word while doing the action and wiping everything he could on what remained on his sleeve- ON KEITO-SNEPAI'S SLEEVE. "Aaaaaaaaaah! His shirt!" screeching like he reverted to his thirteen year old pre-pubescent self, Ikki gazed in horror at the tattered clothing his senpai had lent him. Sex appeal dropped heavily, or DID IT!? Ikki was showing off some yummy muscles now, but SO WAS MIKA- OH DAMN CURVES. "Forgive me, Senpai," Ikki cringed as he ripped the tattered cloth into a sleeveless top and below the knee-shorts. While his front had taken a brutal beating, the back was fine- THE TOPIC BEING MR. YUKI WAS SAFE AND STAIN FREE. Damn, Ikki was good at prioritizing safety- Speaking of safety.

"Eri-Chan!"
he dove to her side just before she hit the sand, saving his little lady from the fine gravel of the shoreline. She had given her everything to protecting him and their friends. "H-Hey," he stammered, brushing her damp locks of cobalt white away from her adorable puffy cheeks. Aw, man. Ikki couldn't help but coddle her close. Her little frame was easy enough to swing around, but he was gentle- as if he was handling fine blown glass. Making sure her head rest against his sturdy pecks, he felt her little fingers clasp the folds of his clothing, whimpering in her sleep. "D-Dammit," Ikki stammered, his well defined cheek bones flushing a deep scarlet as he nestled her head under his chin before shifting her from the princess cradle to his back. He could move better like this and since he was a numbskulll who liked to face everything head-on, she'd be safe on his- BACK - OH LAWDY HER THIGHS WERE GRASPING HIM AROUND HIS WAIST LIKE THE GRIP OF XERXES. WHERE WAS THIS STRENGTH COMING FROM- Ikki's hand went to hook around her legs and YUP. THEM THIGHS WERE THICKKKKKKKK. How did he not notice? How did he-

"M-Masa-man?" Ikki had to blink several times to make sure he wasn't hallucinating. But, like, as he watched Masaaki stand bravely with Mika he couldn't help but be mesmerized. No way it was the same nerdy, bashful, super nice kind of timid dude he's always knew, right? RIGHT? Even when they played video games, he'd never seen Masa do totally going all out like a fantasy hero- but like. DAMN. WOW. He was preally opening up his heart to the class perfectionist! Shufflin' around carefully finagling Eri and Mr. Yuki on his back, he got his phone. SWIPE. CLICK. RECORD: "With your beauty and power, as strong and as bright as the stars in the sky, this nefarious fiend will not stand a chance!" Masaaki's voice could totally be heard in the recording, even over Ikki's snickering. He stopped giggling when all the magic happened. "DUDE!" his jaw dropped and his eyes were blinded by the storm the two made. Dropping his phone as Mika went crazy with lightning and Masaaki dealt the death blow with a SWORD MADE OF LIGHT, Ikki had to make sure he kept his little lady safe and dove out of the way.

Raising his head up after all the wild magic, he watched Masaaki walk away from the defeated demon and join back with Mika, taking her by the hand. Ikki made sure to have his phone back to record the last line and Mika's reaction. Phone pocketed and video saved, Ikki was sure the danger was over. Shifting Eri around so he could coddle her like a little Princess again, he walked over to Mika.
"DUDE! MASAA-MAN YOU'RE AMAZING! Wait, are you high? AM I HIGH? Am I dreaming Haruno half clothed? PINCH ME-" looking around completely flabbergasted, Ikki was more than ready for grown ups to come along and explain stuff to him, but until then he let his mouth run until it was shut up by Mika's fist. OH DAMN SHE HIT HARD. Head cranking to the side as she hooked him, Ikki dropped to a knee, but kept Eri safe. Looking down at her in a panic, afraid he had disturbed her, his heart was definitely in knots as his eyes met the small but mighty mage clinging to him closely. Man, she was super amazing. He really wished she was awake so he could tell her that.

All the stuff with Willow and Spade, Ikki missed out due to being almost dead.


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        Nobu's face melts when Willow dies. Cocoon is hardened and cracked by the majestic duet of Mika and Masaaki's storm. Freed, the Empyrean lunges forth. However, it is pierced by the black webs of Mage Spark. Unable to finish its cocooning transformation it is weak and pinned. With its chest ripped open by Haruno's deadly skills, the demon from the skies is vulnerable. Empowered by acidic freedom, Masaaki wields the light of the sky in the shape of a sword. With no hesitation, he pierces the alien's core. Static buzzes in the air as the Empyrean's body begins to disintegrate into ash, becoming dust in the wind. The broken core shatters into billions of shards. Bright lights in various colors bleed from its pieces as they fall to the ground. As the souls trapped within slowly grow dark, echoes of memories sound one last time before being forever lost. . . The Empyrean is slain. The shards within, destroyed and lifeless. Yet the shards in Masaaki's pocket still live.


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Passed out.

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U.D.A - EXTRACTION SQUAD - TIMESKIP

Agent Spade's live feed was monitored by Dr. Yomama who called an extraction squad the moment an Empyrean was identified. They have now just arrived on the scene. Medical attention was immediately given. All individuals are loaded up to the facility, put in quarantine due to Masaaki's condition. Shards are now in UDA's hands.

It was later concluded that Empyrean Ichor has a psychedelic property. It can be absorbed much like alcohol; a small amount by the tongue, greater effects in the stomach and toxic when it hits the small intestine. It also has a temporary effect on human cells; repairing weak or damaged. UDA doctors compare it to stem cells. Masaaki's condition was explained to the group and documented with recordings.

The Kabuto and Ginma residences were contacted regarding their sons, explaining they have been chosen for a scholarship program. UDA regrets that they did not ask permission at an earlier date. They are not used to dealing with minors and ensure the safe return of their children the following evening. While UDA is akin to bluffing, the scholarship program holds true. Both Ikki and Masaaki have been promised this if they undergo the UDA trainee program during their high school years. Upon completion of the program, they will be given a full scholarship to pursue the fields of Military-Police, Energy-Physics or Biology-Medical. Returned home in trainee attire (their original clothes confiscated for Ichor testing), their deadline to reply about the scholarship is due at the end of the next event.

Meanwhile, Haruno and Saito are questioned about the development of their powers. Field exercises and experiments are held to conjure forth the powers once again. While Saito now has the ability to heal using her own mana, Haruno can not conjure the maelstrom she did before despite her best efforts. Kyrie investigates the difference in occurrences to summarize some kind of explanation. She is leaning towards the level of bond between individuals and suspects the Empyrean Ichor had something to do with it.

After being detained for one night, the group is released. They are driven home in two cars. Your characters will have had approximately one week of roleplay time to settle in and return to normal classes. The next event will take place July 2nd, Year 2X10.


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Sherbert_Lullaby
Ikki: Huzzah. The only person happy about your survival is Eris, maybe Masaaki. You have the choice to be roomed with either during recovery and quarantine. However, there was always a guard in your room as a precaution. As much blood as possible was drawn to test Ikki's toxicity to Willow's poison. In due time, the poison will cycle out and Ikki's life is not at risk thanks to Saito. Ikki has been interviewed by a series of scientists and Dr. Kyrie, asking about the melody and events of the day. Manager Rokaku then presented a scholarship deal after thanking him for looking after Saito. Finally, Ikki was released to an escort with Masaaki which brings them both home.


kotaro17
Masaaki: Wow. You're lucky all recordings are confidentially held within the UDA facility. The effects of the Ichor took four hours to wear off. During that time Masaaki was interviewed by scientists and Dr. Kyrie. He was lightly experimented on. Blood was drawn, strobe tests performed and Haruno Mika was forcibly made to interact in an attempt at spell casting. However, it ended in failure without a menace to defeat. Once the effects of the Ichor wore off, Masaaki was interviewed again about the events of the day. However, no information was given to him about the "blank spots," in his memory. Manager Rokaku then presented the scholarship after thanking Ginma for looking after Haruno. Finally, Masaaki was released to an escort with Ikki which brings them both home.


Jade Rotaski
Eris: Cheers. Damn good work keeping everyone alive. Eris was not stripped from Ikki's presence unless permission was given. Dr. Kyrie oversaw her care and interviewed her about the magical developments on the field. An experiment to test Eris's healing ability was conducted; Dr. Kyrie wounded herself and asked for Saito's help to confirm her magical growth. Manager Rokaku had a moment with Eris over a silent cup of tea while tending to the new puppies at the facility. The only words spoken were an apology for her treatment as a child, how he hopes she doesn't blame the animal for the pain inflicted. He wishes for her to see humans in the same light. Finally, Eris was released to an escort with Mika which brings them both home.


Sylamb
Mika: Hm. Your cheeks are red. Mika was NOT allowed to room with Masaaki during quarantine due to the dangerous magic cast against the Empyrean. There were guards at her door and they were all scared. Agent Spade watched from afar, letting Mika be aware of his presence, but did not speak to her. Mika was interviewed over the phone by Dr. Kyrie for safety. Manager Rokaku had a moment with Mika tending to the herb garden and challenged her knowledge about flowers. Then he speaks to her about the language of flowers and hands her an orange tulip. Finally, Mika was released to an escort with Eris which brings them both home.


This concludes our event "Murder in Shiri," June 24th, 2X10. Everyone's character has been exited. Please do not post again in this thread, the day has ended. You may recap the events from the timeskip in your next post.
 

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