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Post by kokoroandherkokoro on Oct 1, 2013 16:44:33 GMT -5
Akihisa laughed slightly though it was difficult seeing someone's hands were around his throat. "So you'll help me? Good. And cut it out with that kingly crap! I may be a prince but I don't want everyone calling me that, just call me Akihisa." He then clenched his teeth as he felt the grip around his throat tighten. "Listen, I really don't have much time to ask things but either get the Devil off of me or stab in my chest. Take your pick and hurry up with it!"
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Post by Knell on Oct 1, 2013 16:57:54 GMT -5
"How about we take option 3?" Sei said as he appeared behind Lucifer. "It's about time you've shown yourself. I'm going to take you down once and for all."
Lucifer threw Akihisa away and turned to face Sei. "Like you have the power to defeat me, I knew you were deceiving me with that fake form this entire time."
"Shut up." He ducked as suddenly a storm of arrows pelted Lucifer, actually pushing him back.
Eirin walked out of the forest, her bow gripped tightly in her right hand. "Honestly Sei. You seem to attract danger wherever you go. So you're the devil? I'd love to perform some experiments on you."
Sei stood up and rubbed the back of his head. "You could have warned me, I almost got hit there, ah well."
Lucifer looked at all the arrows protruding from his body. "A very clever tactic, but it won't wor-"
"Eirin, make him go boom."
"You want him go boom? I make him go boom." She knocked an arrow and fired it, it was covered in flame. "By the way, the arrows I hit you with? They're covered in gas."
"What." Lucifer said as the flaming arrow impacted him and he burst into a ball of fire dissipating into nothingness afterwards, signaling that he had retreated.
"Jesus." Zenjuro said with an eyebrow raised. "That was brutal."
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Post by kokoroandherkokoro on Oct 1, 2013 17:08:17 GMT -5
Akihisa, along with Kokoro, looked at the entire scene with a dumbfounded look on their faces.
"Wha?..." Akihisa got up and stared at the scene, the dumbfounded look still plastered onto his face. He then put his hand outward towards the direction of Lucifer's past location. "WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?! My future self tries to kill me and then Eirin, along with this guy make him explode!" He then sighed, closed his eyes, and placed two fingers on each side on his head. "Okay, whatever. At least he isn't going to go after or something. That would be hell, getting kidnapped by yourself to secure a future."
"Zenjuro....Was that supposed to happen?" Kokoro asked, Monkey Mask on her face as she floated to him.
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Post by Metroid Life on Oct 1, 2013 17:21:12 GMT -5
Galenn pondered what to do. She had come here to help Akihisa, since the devil was about to kill him and Sei apparently had plans for both of them. But now the devil was gone, Sei's nurse friend had saved Akihisa before she could, and she didn't know what to do. What was Sei doing? Trying to kill Lucifer?
That's fine, she supposed, but why was he? And why did she get the feeling that was pretty much the only good thing he'd done? Something about him... irked her, simple as that. Something in his nature. Something... evil? Was it? She was tempted to stab him while he was distracted, but would that really be right? Two minutes ago she would have done it in a second, but now...
She sighed, not knowing what to do. She looked at Akihisa. "Well," she thought, I did say I'd help him... I guess I'll just follow his lead for now."
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Post by kokoroandherkokoro on Oct 1, 2013 18:16:02 GMT -5
Akihisa opened one eye and smiled at Galenn. She probably didn't know he was hearing in onto her thoughts but whatever, she didn't need to know. At least she's on my side...for now. He then went back to his earlier position. Not to mention there's Lucifer or Future me. He's gone and I have zero idea where he is, is he going to kidnap me? Is he going to beat me senseless or what? He opened an eye and looked towards Eirin and Sei. And there's those two. I feel as if something's up with that Sei guy. Something really, really fishy. He has some sort of antagonistic relationship with Lucifer, wait does that mean?
"Shit." Akihisa said flatly as his hands went from his head. "Oi!" He tried to get Sei's attention with a wave of his hand. "Listen, if you have some sort of hate for that guy then you have some sort of hate for me since we're technically the same person, er, title or whatever. Now if you want to hurt me because of it, I guess it would be fine."
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Post by Metroid Life on Oct 1, 2013 18:23:41 GMT -5
Galenn walked over to Akihisa, shocked by what he was saying.
"That would just be stupid! What's the point of hurting someone who didn't do anything to him? Lucifer, sure, but if he's your future or something, couldn't you change the future? Just because he did something doesn't mean you will, I figure." She glared at Sei. "And if he does mean to hurt you just for that, then he'll have me to answer to." She unsheathed her claws to empathize the point.
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Post by kokoroandherkokoro on Oct 2, 2013 5:53:59 GMT -5
Akihisa looked at her before chuckling sheepishly. "Wow...I never thought you would stick up for like that, I mean we barely even know each other!" He then crossed his arms and took on a more serious look. "But...if we are connected or something, maybe it would do some good to beat me up so I don't turn into that." He then shrugged. "I don't know or something like that though this guy seems to be in a passive mood for now." His gaze moved to Sei. "Let me guess, you want to interrogate me about how could I turn into him, right?"
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Post by Knell on Oct 2, 2013 16:43:56 GMT -5
Sei didn't turn to face Akihisa at first. "I don't have any business with you, but I will tell you this." He looked at the boy with his red eyes. "If you continue to follow the path you are now, only pain and suffering will befall you. People live their lives bound by what they accept as correct and true. That's how they define "reality". But what does it mean to be "correct" or "true"? Merely vague concepts… their "reality" may all be a mirage. Can we consider them to simply be living in their own world, shaped by their beliefs?" He let out a sigh. "So I ask you, you want to protect your friends, do you not? Then protect them. You only require the strength to make sure no harm befalls them, so why pursue more?" He began walking away. "Instead of searching for power, search for the truth. My advice is, do not head for the top. It's a lonely place where only rage and sadness exist. You will be driven mad with power and with no one to turn to, you will succumb to your own hatred, becoming the man that is Lucifer."
He exited the area, Eirin following him.
Zenjuro walked over to Akihisa and put a hand on the boy's shoulder. "Sei may be a trickster at times, but he's one of the wisest people here. What he says is true, power will only bring sadness to you and those around you. Pain in this world is inevitable, but suffering from it is optional. Think about it, maybe the solution will show itself to you."
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Post by Metroid Life on Oct 2, 2013 16:58:11 GMT -5
The advice wasn't meant for her, but it fit nonetheless. What had Galenn's desire for power brought her? A wealth of new scars, plenty of dead youkai, and the pungent smell of blood that she could never forget. She had wanted to become stronger, so that what had happened to her sisters wouldn't happen again. But... if she were to fight them now, she knew they wouldn't be able beat her, wouldn't even come close. She had already accomplished her goal, and she had never realized it. So, what now? Akihisa's face mirrored her confusion, he had no idea either. She couldn't go back to her old life, the tengu would kill her. She had nothing to look forward to, no friends who would take her in, no where to go. So... why not follow him? Yes, he was lost too, but at least with him she wouldn't be lonely anymore...
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Post by kokoroandherkokoro on Oct 2, 2013 17:02:49 GMT -5
Akihisa looked to Zenjuro and nodded slowly. Lucifer and Sei's speeches to him did bring up a lot of good points, though one message stood clear: It's his path and his path only, he has to find out his own truth and shape his own future. "Yeah you are right...Maybe, my suspicion of that guy was a little much." He then looked down as he placed his hand on his chin. "Though I sorta understand what he was telling me, actually what both him and Lucifer were telling me. See, I need strength in order to protect my friends and anyone I care about though not too much because that'll lead to nothing pain and sorrow. However, it's my path and my path only! I choose what I do and achieve my own truth!"
He then crossed his arms, a playful smirk on his face. "Man, now I wished Lucifer didn't leave so I could tell him that in his face."
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Post by Metroid Life on Oct 2, 2013 17:57:16 GMT -5
Galenn chuckled. "He's certainly cheerful", she thought. "Now, how do I say this..." She coughed loudly to get his attention.
"Hey, Akihisa? Do you mind if I follow you for a bit? I don't really have anywhere to go, so I figure I may as well help you out. What do you say?"
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Post by Knell on Oct 2, 2013 18:08:16 GMT -5
"Why don't you guys come with us?" Zenjuro suggested. "Kokoro and I are always wandering over the place, we don't really have a place to stay, so if you want, why don't we join up for a bit?" He placed his hands in his labcoat. "It's better to travel in numbers anyways, never know what might happen."
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Post by kokoroandherkokoro on Oct 2, 2013 18:13:05 GMT -5
"Hm?" Akihisa turned to her. "You want to stay with me?" Akihisa's eyes filled up with exicitment as he tackled the girl to the ground in a hug. "Whoa! That's a great idea! It's really uncommon that someone actually wanted to hang out with me. That's why I have so little friends haha..." He then stopped his excited daze and got off of her, rubbing the back of his head. "Whoops, sorry about that..um..um..You know you never really told me your name. I would like to know if you please"
He then turned to Zenjuro and Kokoro and gave them a nod in agreement. "Yeah, the more of us, the better! Plus we can all have a party after this maybe!"
(damnit you guys type faster than me)
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Post by Metroid Life on Oct 2, 2013 21:14:24 GMT -5
Galenn got up and brushed herself off. She hadn't been hugged in a very long time, and it was a little shocking. It brought back happy memories of her time with her sisters, happiness she never thought she feel again, but now... she smiled, knowing she'd made the right choice. Then she realized Akihisa had said something.
"Oh, sorry. My name's Galenn, pleasure to meet you."
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Post by kokoroandherkokoro on Oct 3, 2013 6:10:17 GMT -5
Akihisa gave Galenn a grin. "Well then Galenn, it's a pleasure to meet you too!" He then grabbed her hand. "Now we have two things to do: One, stay in one group and maybe get some food on the way and Two, if we run into Lucifer again, kick his ass to kingdom come. Well...those are my goals at least, I don't know about yours."
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