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JoonasTo
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Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 20, 2014 08:59 PM |
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Edited by JoonasTo at 21:04, 20 Aug 2014.
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Responding to Zayl Karev waved his hand at the servant motioning to fill his cup.
"Ah you misunderstood us. You are not a wraith. The part fused into you is. It is only when the wraith is fresh from the binding that it is free to shift realms at will. You see, the creature is trapped in the void between the realms. It may observe everything but affect nothing. A state of limbo if you will.", he twirled the empty goblet in his hand. "Of course the wraith takes immense investment to create so exhaustive precautions were used to insure none escaped before the forging. The forging itself was rather straightforward soulforging, you just bind the wraith to the material as you forged the item, predominantly a weapon." the chalice let out a ring as Karev dropped it back to the table. "The result was far from straightforward. Unlike a normal soulforged item the wraithed item had a two-way connection to the user, resulting in the melding of the wraith, the victim and the item. While the wraith itself is immortal the unbalanced melds were like supernovas, flashes of brilliance gone in an instant. The user's soul would either burn the wraith out and the resulting damaged soul would wither away afterwards or they'd be overwhelmed by the wraith and absorbed completely into it. We've never even heard rumours of a totally balanced meld, like you claim to be. Instead of studying those simple children's games the lighuns call portals the mages should have been studying you."
Before Zayl had the chance to respond the drakk princess dismissed the servants and addressed Karev. He rose and turned to Aura.
"Your highness need not be concerned. Ilena would never hurt one of the children of 'Hskrr. Besides, your highness has made quite an impression. We like you. Ilena especially.", he nodded to Zayl. "Make no mistake, we would love nothing else more than tear the wraith out of them but we acknowledge the consequences that would follow.", suddenly his face steels. "As to what comes to your highness' request, we are unable to comply. We are able to confront Ilena but only because of the respect between us and the bonds that tie us. We hold no dominion nor could we assert any.", he pauses for a brief moment. "What does you highness know of swordsingers?"
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meroe
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posted August 20, 2014 09:20 PM |
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Edited by meroe at 21:33, 20 Aug 2014.
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Aura was impressed with Karev's words. These humans were so different to what she had been educated about. She had been led to believe that human and human types were slow, clumsy and ignorant. But so far Aura had witnessed the complete opposite. Despite the prejudices heavily instilled during her youth, Aura was immensely satisfied with her human guests. And despite her Royal status, neither one had err'd from their path, yet always maintained the utmost respect towards her.
For a moment the realization that once Aura reached the capital and her father, she would probably never see these people again. And she felt an acute sense of loss for a moment.
Returning to Karev's words, Aura recalled the stories she had heard. "Only a little, Master Karev", she began. "I was told stories of sword masters of such skill that the eyes could not register the incredible feats the masters performed. And that only the most accomplished could forge swords from their own spirits". She smiled, "Alas, these stories were spoken as if myth, Master Karev".
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Meroe is definetely out, sweet
as she sounds sometimes, she'd
definetely castrate you with a
rusted razror and forcefeed
your genitals to you in a
blink of an eye - Kipshasz
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 20, 2014 10:11 PM |
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- There is an array of literature on the subject. these dimensional drifters are to my knowledge ethereal beings. - He took out an old worn down tome.- This is the manuscript I used. Followed it's directions to the letter. Well that is partly true as one of my underlings failed to properly draw a simple glyph which prevents a being from the world beyond the portal to crossover to this realm. The portal I opened lead to a world where there are beings which require to fuse with other beings to survive. Ylmathek, my other half was such being, which crossed over here was one of them. Thus We came to be as one. But one thing is true. if anyone tries to separate us now, both will surely perish.
Zayl pushed the tome towards Karev.
- The book no longer much of use to me. You can take it if you want. We got everything we need to know from it. maybe even help your cause a bit.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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JoonasTo
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What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 20, 2014 10:15 PM |
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Edited by JoonasTo at 22:51, 20 Aug 2014.
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"Such myths are often based on a fraction of truth hidden inside, your highness. In a time of ancient gods, dragons and legends singing was an ability passed down among some select bloodlines of the people native to Tarquiss."
Answering to the unvoiced question he continues. "Yes, the common human history is false. The drakk legends are real. Ichar exists.", Karev paused to let the meaning sink in. "Last night, we opened the first gate of Ichar. You know this to be true, you are of the land, you can feel the song. We are going to bring back the lights.", the steeled face revels no emotion but in his eyes shines a blue glow, barely visible. "To open the gates of Ichar two things are needed. Someone who knows the way-"
"-and someone who can sing the ancient music of the soul.", Ilena says as she brushes in to the tent before Karev can finish or answer Zayl. "Yes my child, swordsinging is not a mere myth.", she smiles dangerously. "Perhaps a small demonstration is in order."
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meroe
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posted August 20, 2014 10:33 PM |
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The air of excitement was palpable within the tent. Aura could feel her heart racing with anticipation. "The legends are true?!" echoed in her head.
Rhaljakk was already at her side and from the look on his face, he too was intrigued and delighted with the turn of events.
Aura merely, and barely perceptively nodded at Karev.
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Meroe is definetely out, sweet
as she sounds sometimes, she'd
definetely castrate you with a
rusted razror and forcefeed
your genitals to you in a
blink of an eye - Kipshasz
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JoonasTo
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 20, 2014 11:13 PM |
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Edited by JoonasTo at 23:14, 20 Aug 2014.
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Karev nods to her and the tables and everything from the middle of the tent is suddenly pushed in a ring around the edges. "Apologies but we will be needing some space." The two then proceed to face each other and Ilena draws her flamberge rapier as Karev readies his serrated bastard sword and shield. He clasps his sword and shield together and bows while she curtsies swinging her rapier in an elaborate pattern.
What happens next is lost to the eyes of everyone but Zayl. He can witness an exquisite show of swordmaship like nothing from this world from both sides but what shines through the clearest is that even with his shield advantage Karev is constantly fighting an uphill battle, like his every move was already being read before they even start. It almost seems like Ilena is just playing with him.
What isn't lost to anyone in the tent is the hauntingly beautiful voice drowning out the world around them. It has no words but its archaic tune tells of a distant time and deep longing.
To the drakk left in the tent, the voice resonates deep in their soul, it is like the earth and air themselves are singing to them from all around. It is breathtaking.
Then it stops.
Ilena stand there in the middle with an aura that demands utmost respect and absolute obedience.
Karev is kneeled in front of her on his left knee. His shield and sword are place on top of each other in front him and he has bowed his head. He is breathing heavily and his hair and face glimmer with sweat.
Ilena sheads her rapier with an extra swing in the air and looks down at Karev. The fire in her eyes burns cold but quickly the warm emerald spreads forth from them. She places her hands on Karev's cheeks and speaks:
"Arise. For thou hast done thine part.", she then kisses his forehead and lies down on the divan, now at the edge of the tent, next to the royal dais.
Karev rises to his feet, sheds his sword and hangs his shield off his back.
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meroe
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posted August 20, 2014 11:39 PM |
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Aura had, without realizing, stood up during the performance. Ilena's blade moved through the air and its speed warped the atmosphere around it. There had been gasps uttered by those who witnessed this rarity, sounds of astonishment. But as Aura's eyes desperately tried to focus as Ilena's speed increased, all that was left was a warm, deep humming that eventually lent itself to such a haunting melody, that Aura was left breathless.
As the performance ended and both Ilena and Karev appeared exhausted through their efforts, Aura snapped herself out of her trance to motion for the servants to bring in refreshments. But everyone was still entranced.
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Meroe is definetely out, sweet
as she sounds sometimes, she'd
definetely castrate you with a
rusted razror and forcefeed
your genitals to you in a
blink of an eye - Kipshasz
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 21, 2014 09:26 PM |
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- What happened there Zayl- Ranila had asked. Zayl rustled in his bag, looking for his journal
- Expert swordsmanship believed to exist only in legends and children's stories. extremely precise, blindingly fast. and deadly.
- But how can your eyes follow that..?
- I'm no longer a human, remember?- Zayl took out his journal and his quill. He opened the tome and started scribbling down his impressions and commentary on what he just saw.
- Even with my enhanced eyes, I was barely able to keep up with the whole ordeal.
- I've never heard of these tales. All my nannies told me were our local legends.
- I'm not surprised. hardly anything reaches your fabled homeland of the north.
- My sister used to tell me a tale about these men and women, these swordsingers.- Zayl remembered- As a crippled boy we dreamed on being like them- He chuckled- The sun of my early life. That's the reason I left her alive.
- You what now?- Ranila was confused.
- Oh? I didn't told you? Zayl finished a sentence in his journal.
- Told me what?
- That after I graduated Vendigr, I went back to my home town the first chance I had. after fourteen years. needless to say I wanted revenge. So I went there. To my family's farmstead. turns out my sister married the town's smith and had moved out. How fortunate for her I then thought. I had my kindjal back then. So after a few drinks in the tavern, and after I questioned the barkeep about how they were faring I went there. they did managed to live off nicely from what the wizard's payed them, had a nice, modest estate from it. I set fire to the barn, where fresh, dry hay had just been moved. as the farmhands were busy to extinguish it, I went into the house. Killed them off. My father, my brothers and their families. Every single one of them. Mother was the only one to recognise me. she pleaded that she always loved me and begged for her life. I didn't hesitated to slit her throat. Even though she brought me to life, she gave me nothing but resentment and misery. I could've left the farmhands live, but alas, one tried to attacked me. I fried him to a crisp. The rest fell to the blade. I left the smoldering ruins of my former home, with my families heads mounted on pikes. It was a victory for me, but for that victory I also suffered a defeat. Words spreand ike wildifire, and my dear sister never wanted to see me again. Not that I blame her. - He sighed as he putted down the quill and closed his journal.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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JoonasTo
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What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 25, 2014 10:27 PM |
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Karev sat down next to Ranila and Zayl.
"Your sister probably embellished the stories a little for you. The song manifest only in the females of the families." He nodded at the journal. "Wouldn't want you to record false information." His eyes then wandered off to Ilena, who was chatting with Aura on the other side of the tent.
"Tell me. Have you ever checked up on them? Your family."
Ilena was leaning on her side on the divan. She didn't seem at all fatiqued by the demonstration of skill earlier.
"The song resonates strongly in those who are of the old world." She looked at the humans on the other side of the tent. "The newcomers can't feel it, they can hear the voice but they can't listen to the soul."
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kipshasz
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Elvin's Darkside
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posted August 25, 2014 11:23 PM |
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- Only in the women? Very interesting.- Zayl scribbled in his journal.
He finished his notes, and set the quill aside.
- I had indeed kept my eye close on them. Always made sure that they're not short on coin or anything else. Turned out the basterd of a husband she had took a liking to wh0ring. I couldn't take that light hearted. I had a little accident arranged for him. The poor sod got mugged and had a dagger in his belly by the time the loitering guardsmen found him. After that my sister found a man who truly valued her. A local woodsman. a short stout man, of a rather pure heart. They lived a good life together.
Zayl took a little sip from his goblet.
- As her death approached, she wished to see me one last time. After all these long years, she managed to forgive me for what I've done. She then died peacefully in her sleep. Several generations had past from that moment. Now as I heard my blood relatives are keepers of the Kingswood in one of the Human kingdoms of Adarmis. Last I heard they've been granted a small castle and lordship over some lands. pretty good for some that had been originated from peasantry. And one of the lads there showed quite a talent for the arcane. If his now lord Father allows me We'll be taking him as our apprentice. Surely I can't let those vultures at Vendigr or other Mage academy take him and rob him of his potential.
Zayl took another drink.
- But I doubt he'll resist. after all I did saved my great nephew from the blood pox. So The lad's future is secured already.
- Wow.- Ranila said- I'v enever heard that side of you Zayl.
- And I doubt You ever will my norn princess. We are most likely to keep it to ourselves. It is in our interest to make sure that the lad does not become a portal obsessed lunatic. Or dabble in forces unknown, like us. I do hope that answered your question Master Karev.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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meroe
Supreme Hero
Basically Smurfette
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posted August 25, 2014 11:39 PM |
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"That was quite beautiful Ilena. I had been told some bedtime stories as a child. I never expected to witness such a thing however", and the corners of Aura's mouth crinkled into a subtle smile.
Aura leaned forward, closer to Ilena. "The stories did not do it justice. That song echoed deep inside me, left me breathless. I believe I even saw colors", and as she said that Aura's eyes twinkled with pleasure. Then the smile waned slightly, "If what you and Karev say is correct, you are the last of the swordsingers, Ilena?", she questioned quietly, her eyes asking more than her subtle question. "And Karev, he is your kin?".
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Meroe is definetely out, sweet
as she sounds sometimes, she'd
definetely castrate you with a
rusted razror and forcefeed
your genitals to you in a
blink of an eye - Kipshasz
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NoobX
Undefeatable Hero
Now, this is a paradox...
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posted August 25, 2014 11:53 PM |
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I gave Bria a typical blank stare, scratched my head and looked at her again.
"Bedrolls? What are you on about? We have no bedrolls with us, Bria. The only thing I noticed on Khaos was that sword of his and a small dagger. We won't be spending the night here, that's for sure."
"No, you wont", I heard a voice behind me. "Go inside now, the guide is waiting for us"
I turned around and, guess what - it was Khaos! Yay, what a surprise! I should've gotten a cookie for that.
"The portal, is it functioning?", I asked.
"Yes", he answered, "I have managed to manipulate it's energies and made my way to the other side and back."
"Well, that's a relief! Let's go then."
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Ghost said:
Door knob resembles anus tap.
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JoonasTo
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Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted August 26, 2014 01:07 AM |
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Edited by JoonasTo at 01:09, 26 Aug 2014.
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"The singers never were many in number, not even in the old times. Many of the flames were extinquished during the war of the wraith. After the fall of the Ichar only one line was left. Our line. You are indeed in the presence of the last memories of the forgotten realm. We are the last of our kind. The day we die the song dies with us." The flame in her eyes burned cool and sharp. Then she looked at Karev on the other side of the tent and her eyes reflected an array of emotions all at the same time.
"Karev is the only bond of blood we have left. The others have all been torn from us long ago, and with them, the hope of ever hearing the enchanting melody of their bridal song." Knowing the look on Aura's face she continued.
"That is why we wish to open the portals of Ichar. So that even if all the singers are gone all of Tarquiss may hear the song. We will ensure that your children will have more than just bedtime stories of it. Even if it will be just echoes."
"We envy you Master Zayl. For you have a legacy. A future.", he kept a small pause before continuing.
"Ilena is all we have. For as long as we live we shall be bound. But there is no future there. We are just hoping to return this land to how it should be before we cross to the other side.", his eyes looked somewhere far into the past.
"For that reason we are seeking to light up the skylights that once looked over all of Tarquiss. They amplify the natural song of the soul that resonates in every living being of this land. The generated energy is then spread over the land and feeds the lights making them self-sustaining. They require the a specific tone and strong bursts of energy with the right amplitude only in the initiation. After that, they will keep watch over the eons as long as there is sufficient life in Tarquiss." He turned to Zayl and his eyes glimmered.
"So your lad doesn't have to become a portal obsessed lunatic to figure them out."
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posted August 26, 2014 02:06 AM |
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Upon hearing Ilena's words and the hint of sorrow that resonated deep within them, Aura felt a stab of agonizing loss within her. Her heart beat faster and she turned cold. The ephemeral echoes of Ilena's sword song filled her head. Without thinking she reached forward and placed her hand on Ilena's and looked deep into her eyes. Nothing was said between them. Aura couldn't speak the words, so she allowed her heart to speak for her.
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Meroe is definetely out, sweet
as she sounds sometimes, she'd
definetely castrate you with a
rusted razror and forcefeed
your genitals to you in a
blink of an eye - Kipshasz
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Galatea
Supreme Hero
Well, I'm Ceres!
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posted September 10, 2014 01:07 AM |
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((Sorry for late reply, I didn't notice  ))
Bria was startled. She just realized that they never brought anything with them aside from their weapons. She began to think what her problem was. It seemed that she had lost her 'sharpness' these past days. When Khaos emerged from the cave she snapped, like something pulled her out from her deep thought. As the fiend talked, Bria readied herself. And again, that mix feeling of excitement and fear poured all over her. She cannot wait to see the portal. "Let's go then," she said as she began to walk towards the entrance with a determined tone and stern eyes but forgetting to rid the few twigs on her hands.
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And she told you, laughing down to her core, so she would not cry, as she lay on your lap,
"Nobody here can live forever, quiet in the grasp of dusk and summer."
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 11, 2014 02:15 PM |
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- I think researching that would be way too much pressure for the youngster. Not to worry, I will make sure that those lunatics that govern the magi will not turn him into one of them. His career will be promising to say the least. As long as his parents keep their end of our bargain.- Zayl sighed.
- I think we need to resume our march. Time is of the essence it seems.- He said after a pause.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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NoobX
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Now, this is a paradox...
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posted September 11, 2014 04:21 PM |
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The gate now stood open and a purple light was emanating from deeper inside the cave.
The carvings around it shone in a bright, blue light; they probably told the story of the portal's making, or so I thought.
Behind the gate was a single, large, man made room. Metal spikes were protruding from the ground and the walls. In the center of the chamber was a purple sphere made of pure energy, the portal.
But the portal shouldn't be a sphere I thought. Then I remembered that it's malfunctioning. What could cause this to happen?
A single person was standing near the purple sphere. He was dressed in a brown outfit, reinforced with metal plates. His head was covered by a bandana and a mask. The enigmatic man walked into the sphere and dissappeared. Khaos followed him.
I watched as the ball of energy swallowed them completely. Where have they gone?
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Ghost said:
Door knob resembles anus tap.
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Galatea
Supreme Hero
Well, I'm Ceres!
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posted September 16, 2014 08:32 AM |
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As they treaded the path to the portal, Bria can't help herself but to feel tense. Her muscles stiffen, her heart pounded rapidly with each step. Beads of sweat started to form on her forehead and eventually flowed on her cheeks when she saw the purple lights emanating from deeper inside the cave.
When they reached the room where the portal resides, the pirate gasped in shock as it met her gaze. Her upturned eyes stretched wide and her jaw dropped before the impetuous view. It's not it! She told to herself, blankly crushing the branches that she held in her hand. A light but sudden pain pierced through her head and she furrowed her brows for it, but more likely because of disappointment. All her wait and effort had come to waste. She grunted in dismay and threw the remaining branch in her hand as she weighed her options.
The first thing that came to her selfish mind was to turn away and leave. She was aware of Khaos' unforgiving capabilities but did not fear them. She had plans on how she would elude them. But at the corner of her eye she saw the boy, the one she had gotten herself fond of with just a short time. She looked at him with pleasant eyes as she smiled lightly. She knew from her heart, she wanted to keep him safe but did not show it physically.
She lifted her feet and slowly walked towards the portal. Knowing that she once she entered there, she'd just wasted her precious time, still the pirate advanced.
"Come, let's see what's beyond this thing," she addressed to the boy as the purple light swirled and slowly engulfed her.
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And she told you, laughing down to her core, so she would not cry, as she lay on your lap,
"Nobody here can live forever, quiet in the grasp of dusk and summer."
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NoobX
Undefeatable Hero
Now, this is a paradox...
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posted September 27, 2014 12:50 PM |
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"If Khaos could do it...", I said as I stepped into the sphere, "... so can I."
The world around me started to shift and bend, the air grew heavy to the point when I couldn't breathe at all. My heart started to beat harder whilst my body started to shake uncontrollably.
Then it all went black.
I opened my eyes and found myself standing just outside the portal. Again, it was inside of a cave, and everything looked the same as before. I took a few seconds to get my bearings, to see if everything's alright.
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Ghost said:
Door knob resembles anus tap.
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Galatea
Supreme Hero
Well, I'm Ceres!
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posted September 29, 2014 10:55 AM |
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Edited by Galatea at 10:57, 29 Sep 2014.
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The series of event that she experienced as she passed through the portal did not bother the pirate at all. The alteration of her surroundings, the twisting and turning of images around, surprisingly, did not affect Bria. It somewhat looked like she was used to it. She was serious the whole time, as though thinking deeply, staring blankly at the shifting planes before her. Blasted! She said to herself as frustration began to take over her calm face. This is really stupid! Nothing's going right! Everything was just wrong for the pirate. It seems that since she started her quest, nothing she expected should happen happen. She wondered why it was like that but seemed, as of the time being, she had no capability of discerning what has been happening to her. The pirate’s mind was in chaos for a long time and her chance of finding the root of this was slim because lately she hasn’t been thinking accurately. Or she might be missing, intentionally, things that she should’ve looked into.
When everything went black, she snapped out from her thoughts. It signaled her that the exit was near. She should have made herself look like its her first, the pirate noted, and at least still bore that in mind. As the surrounding began to go back to its normal state, Bria set herself with a fake expression of shock and awe. "What's this!" she exclaimed, her eyes wide as it darted around the place, and her supposed to be fabricated reaction turned real. "It looked like the same place where we left!"
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And she told you, laughing down to her core, so she would not cry, as she lay on your lap,
"Nobody here can live forever, quiet in the grasp of dusk and summer."
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