The Coming of Shadows

[Kuffie]

ooc but the sword is made of four vampire fangs

[MC43]

Rhu looked at the appearing gold coins, then at the reason why they just appeared like magic. Apparently the magic's name was Jun, and it was in the form of a female.

He outstretched his arm, a gloved hand appearing from under the dark robe, "I guess you may call me Rhu. I feel bad, I'm not even going to drink this. I thought I wanted it, but apparently I don't." He dropped his head. "Funny thing is, I don't know at all what I want."

[Astral Harmony]

Clitonna and the rest of the Shock Falchions made their way into the nearby town, all of them lost in some level of thought. "So, have you learned anything about the power of that sword, Clitonna?" Ashgand asked, running his fingers through his hair. Clitonna sighed. "Not particular, no." She said. "It's just really well made as far as I can understand."

Ferra was talking with Grant, Fugurd was reading in his book, and Lilemi was watching Clitonna closely. Clitonna felt that the Shock Falchions now acted like less of a special military force and more like a bunch of fugitives. It wasn't entirely an enjoyable observance, but not altogether unnecessary.

"I'm sorry, everyone." Clitonna said, frowning. Ferra suddenly got in Clitonna's way, frustrated. "If there's anything you need to apologize for, it's because you keep apologizing." Ferra explained. "We didn't do this all for you, but for us as well. This decision that we made...that all of us made has set our futures on a path that I think we wanted more than just staying as a small branch of the Emperor's so-called justified wrath."

Suddenly, some heads turned. Ashgand clenched his teeth slightly. "Ferra, I don't think revealing that we're Gelti Imperial soldiers was such a good idea." Ferra shrugged, not really feeling guilty about it. "It was going to happen like this sooner or later, anyways." The Shock Falchions were about to be caught up in a local fight.

[Flarecobra]

(OOC) No, no, I'm not talking about the sword Kuffie.

[EDIT] (OOC) Let's just go on.

"Well, I was planning on heading back home. It is getting late after all." Kazi said, then turned to the drake and said "If you're looking for a place to stay for the night, you can come with me if you'd like to."

[Kuffie]

ooc: kay
[edit]ooc sorry
"umm miss...." he said as she walked by"no?" he walked out of tavern <I need to know if shes with the empire maybe I'll follow her heheheheeehehehe the only way I know how>he suddenly blended into the shadows and followed the woman and drake walk into a forest <well my spell only lasts 45 more minutes I thinkso I should stay here> he stopped waited for them to get out of an ears lengh and went back to his old self <there maybe she'll come back tommarow>

[Astral Harmony]

Location: Shock Falchions Cabin, Non-Commital Zones

Clitonna: "Did they find us already?!"
Ashgand: "Damnit! We don't have anything that can put out these flames!"
[The scrap in the village was rather uneventful. After beating down the attackers, the Shock Falchions retreated back to their cabin, only to find it set ablaze.]
Chocolate: "You can run but you most certainly cannot hide, Shock Falchions."
Ferra: "There!"
[Chocolate stood at the top of a small hill, her weapon out and directed at the Shock Falchions.]
Clitonna: "Fugurd and Grant stayed behind to clean up the mess we left back at the village, but I'll bet we can still take her."
Chocolate: "Ever confident of victory, aren't you, Clitonna? You know, I learned something from the last battle but I never really got to apply it. The best way to fight a Shock Falchion is with a Shock Falchion. Come on out, my slave."
[He stepped out from behind a large tree on the hill. His weapon gleamed of silver and his eyes had taken on an inhuman glow. Still, there was no mistaking him.]
Clitonna: "Grant!"
Grant: "... ... ..."
Ashgand: "Grant? What the hell're you doing up there?!"
Grant: "... ... ..."
Chocolate: "Awww, is this reunion not as nice as the one before crossing the border? That's just a shame, and after all the trouble I went for the suspense."
Ferra: "What's that pale-skinned bitch talking about?"
Chocolate: "Well, if you must know, I made a deal with Grant. The Emperor has placed his wife and daughters under arrest, in their own home. With his will drained, taking control of him was really easy, and once I gave him his Silver Javelin, doing away with the problematic Fugurd was a cinch."
Clitonna: "My God! How could you do this to them?!"
Chocolate: "That's what I like to hear from you, Clitonna! The Emperor might not like me getting you all riled up, but I want to experience the power of the Ebony Twilight with my body. Grant?"
Grant: "... ... ..."
[Grant reared back and aimed his Javelin at Lilemi.]
Clitonna: "NO!!"
[Clitonna dove for Lilemi as Grant let the Javelin fly, and Clitonna's eyes opened wide with a new kind of pain as she slammed into the ground. She slowly got on her hands and knees and turned around just to see...Grant's Silver Javelin, still soaked in Fugurd's blood, now burried in Ashgand's chest. Clitonna didn't even heard Ferra scream. All she could see what Ferra's mouth contort in anguish as she feel before Ashgand's body.]
Chocolate: "Another one down. I'm sure to make a killing in money from all these killings of the Shock Falchions. Wouldn't you agree, Clitonna?"
Clitonna: "... ... ..."
Lilemi: "Clitonna?"
[Clitonna walked over to Ferra, then turned to Lilemi, her tone totally monotonous.]
Clitonna: "Lilemi, please remove Ferra from the battlefield. I shall handle this."
Lilemi: "What're you saying?"
Clitonna: "Please do as I ask, and leave this to me."
Lilemi: "I...I understand."
[Lilemi hurried over to Ferra, sobbing over Ashgand's prone body, the javelin sticking five feet from a horrible chest wound caked in blood.]
Lilemi: "Ferra, we should evacuate. Clitonna's going to take care of this for us."
Ferra: "... ... ..."
[For some reason, Lilemi was surprised to see Ferra obey her, standing up and leaning on her, Ferra's sobbing almost unbearable.]
Lilemi: "Clitonna? Promise me you won't die."
Clitonna: "... ... ..."
Lilemi: "I'll be waiting for you near the shack. Good luck."
[Lilemi evacuated Ferra from the battlefield.]
Chocolate: "I can feel the anger raging within you, Clitonna. You want to obliterate me from the face of the world, don't you? Well, I'll allow you your chance, but first, I'd rather you still suffer a little more. Grant, keep her from reaching me."
Grant: "... ... ..."
[Grant stood in between Clitonna and Chocolate, taking out his old Javelin and assuming his combat stance. Clitonna looked up at Chocolate, her eyes ablaze with blue fire and the Ebony Twilight sword glowing with the anticipation of the kills.]
Chocolate: "Show me your power, Clitonna!"
Clitonna: "You're dead, bitch."

[Flarecobra]

(OOC) Damn, now I'm going to have to think up of a diffrent situation for Kazi there AB.....

[Ryu Kurai]

Kirrass nodded. "Yessss, I think that'd be fine." He stood up, ready to leave.

[Flarecobra]

Kazi got up and started off down the path. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being followed. "Say, have you ever been a bodyguard?" She asked Kirrass.

[Astral Harmony]

OOC: You should've PM'd me about what you wanted to have done, Flarecobra. It's your RP so don't hesitate to tell me that you'd rather have something happen this way or that way.

(Will edit this post later to input the role-playing part.)

The fight with Grant was far too short for there to be a buildup of tension. Clitonna and Grant walked towards each other. Grant got close enough to ready his combat stance. Clitonna did not stop. Two cuts. One vertical and one horizontal. Grant was divided neatly and brutally into four. He did not scream. He simply perished without acceptance or rejection. Clitonna did not stop. She did not even slow down. The Ebony Twilight anticipated more kills. It glowed with hunger. Clitonna's eyes were ablaze with the desire of vengeance. Chocolate grinned and readied her saber.

Chocolate: "It's not even you in control anymore, is it, Clitonna? It's some demon...some devil answering your prayers, isn't it? Things are in your way, aren't they, Clitonna? Your father. Your mother. Your brother Rhadditz, the only blood relative who actually cherished you without reserve and without condition, and your best friend Grant, who went so far as to make sacrifices just so you wouldn't be sad, and you cut them all down like they were wheat before your scythe, didn't you?!
Clitonna: "... ... ..."
Chocolate: "Tell me, Clitonna. How does it make you feel?"
Clitonna: "... ... ..."
Chocolate: "Tell me now, Clitonna. How does it make you feel?!"
Clitonna: "You..."
Chocolate: "C'mon! Let me hear your howl!"
Clitonna: "YOU SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!!!"

No more words were exchanged as Clitonna and Chocolate clashed the Ebony Twilight and saber against each other. Clitonna's blows were absolutely devastating, and Chocolate was swift and agile, especially for a Vampire, allowing her the movement to dodge Clitonna's swings...except.

Chocolate: "YiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaaaaAAAAGH!!!"

Chocolate back off suddenly, her left arm neatly sheered from the shoulder bone. Clitonna rushed her, but Chocolate's senses were sharper. Chocolate darted back, quick enough to teleport. Clitonna stopped, her blade still caked in the blood of Grant and Chocolate. She knew...the sword knew...that they weren't set to catch her, yet. Besides, this game was getting really fun. Clitonna's grin was that of a horrible monster, and Chocolate's jaw quivered with fear, tears sharply squeezed from her eyes. Her sword arm, still clutching the saber, barely covered the clean wound.

Clitonna: "Simply dismembering someone, piece by piece, is far too merciful for you. That mercy I showed to Grant, but never will you know that mercy, vampire. You may flee beyond the world, but I will STILL find you. You may escape me but you shall NEVER escape my wrath."
Chocolate: "My ultimate goal isn't escape, dear Clitonna...Ebony Twilight...whichever I'm talking to. True merging of maiden and blade is my goal. I, unfortunately, though chosen by the blade just as you are, was sorely unable to achieve that level of synchronization. However, I would not be totally disappointed if I were to simply witness this merging. Clitonna, you have showed me something I achieved in the distant past. I, too, murdered friends and people I loved with that sword. You're showing progress I was unable to advance to so quickly. You make me curious, if I may be able to lay it to you in the common vernacular. I would like to see how you develop, so I'm going to leave you to calm down and learn from this experience. Also, I did tell you that I wanted to witness your power. You'll get your chance, Clitonna. I promise on my honor, if you can believe that I do have honor that you will get your chance to exact all the vengeance you want. Until that destined date, fare thee well, Shock Falchion."

Slinging the saber over her right shoulder, Chocolate was gone in an instant.

Lilemi: "Clitonna! Clitonna!"

Lilemi rushed up to Clitonna in the building rainstorm. Clitonna stood there, the sword clenched in her hands, tears falling from her reddened cheeks, and her body slowly weakening as reality took over. Clitonna dropped like a ton of brick. Lilemi turned to where Ferra was hiding.

Lilemi: "Ferra! Help me get her inside! This is horrible..."

Ferra slowly emerged from behind the still ignited cabin, helped Lilemi get Clitonna up, and began to move her back to the village.