Negative_Null They/Them Posted January 13, 2021 Author Posted January 13, 2021 Quote Guys, I leave for a few hours and you got 7 new pages? Let me interfere a bit, if you don't mind. Jay, after having left the boat and creeping through the rocks and trees behind the battlefield, darted behind the last layer of bushes behind Janice and Cadenza. This wasn't a good situation, but the best way to stop Trace would be to catch her by surprise, and with one leap, Jay was sure he could knock her to the ground and keep her there, especially since she was distracted by that... creature.
ProfetessaOscura she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Knight of Iron said: Lena took the impact, grunting. This... this creature was powerful. Lena glanced toward the cave that Cruz had come running down from, then back at Cruz. "What motivates you, creature?" she asked. Vespyr silently stalked toward Lena, then stooped, fingertips brushing against the cheek of a terrified man, chest-deep in the sand. He writhed. "Do you know what a heartbeat is?" it asked, lifting its chin, the eyeless mask facing Lena. After all, facing someone was respectful, even if they were likely about to die at your hands. "Fragile," Vespyr whispered. The man froze, eyes dilating, then began to writhe, going into cardiac arrest. The vibration, the tremor of his heart had been absorbed. Vespyr didn't feel an urge to end the man's suffering with a blade. It was a better death than the two currently inhaling sand, suffocating and crushed. Vespyr stood, still hovering in the air, then slid spectrally toward Lena. 1
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Negative_Null said: Jay, after having left the boat and creeping through the rocks and trees behind the battlefield, darted behind the last layer of bushes behind Janice and Cadenza. This wasn't a good situation, but the best way to stop Trace would be to catch her by surprise, and with one leap, Jay was sure he could knock her to the ground and keep her there, especially since she was distracted by that... creature. Trace, hand still on Cadenza's throat, whipped around and hurled her dagger at Jay's chest.
Negative_Null They/Them Posted January 13, 2021 Author Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, Channelknight Fadran said: Trace, hand still on Cadenza's throat, whipped around and hurled her dagger at Jay's chest. So much for being distracted. Jay dodged the dagger and lunged for Trace's wrist, trying to drag it away from Cadenza's throat.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, Negative_Null said: So much for being distracted. Jay dodged the dagger and lunged for Trace's wrist, trying to drag it away from Cadenza's throat. As Jay grabbed her, Trace closed her fist and released a burst of power from her wrist.
Knight of Iron she/they Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr silently stalked toward Lena, then stooped, fingertips brushing against the cheek of a terrified man, chest-deep in the sand. He writhed. "Do you know what a heartbeat is?" it asked, lifting its chin, the eyeless mask facing Lena. After all, facing someone was respectful, even if they were likely about to die at your hands. "Fragile," Vespyr whispered. The man froze, eyes dilating, then began to writhe, going into cardiac arrest. The vibration, the tremor of his heart had been absorbed. Vespyr didn't feel an urge to end the man's suffering with a blade. It was a better death than the two currently inhaling sand, suffocating and crushed. Vespyr stood, still hovering in the air, then slid spectrally toward Lena. Lena walks slowly. "Yet still it beats."
Negative_Null They/Them Posted January 13, 2021 Author Posted January 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: As Jay grabbed her, Trace closed her fist and released a burst of power from her wrist. Jay absorbed the blast using his Aspect, the trio getting shoved slightly, but nowhere near as hard as it should have been. He'll just have to hope that Cadenza's Veil holds up a little longer...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, Negative_Null said: Jay absorbed the blast using his Aspect, the trio getting shoved slightly, but nowhere near as hard as it should have been. He'll just have to hope that Cadenza's Veil holds up a little longer... Trace's dagger returned to her hand, and she stabbed him just above the heart.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Negative_Null said: Guys, I leave for a few hours and you got 7 new pages? Let me interfere a bit, if you don't mind. Quote Me and you both brother. Somehow it happened again. I stepped away to take care of a few personal projects for just a few hours, and all of a sudden the plot moves on with blinding speed. Some people say that I'm a slow guy, but I'm picking up on a pattern here.
ProfetessaOscura she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Knight of Iron said: Lena walks slowly. "Yet still it beats." It swept a hand to its side. "For now. Flee. I'm too busy to crush you, Scorpion." The creature hovered backward, toward Trace, toward Jay. It stopped the vibration of the beach, and the pattern froze, imprinted on the sand. Vespyr stepped back onto the beach, leaving footprints as it approached Trace. "Do you require my assistance, or is your terrible plan growing any less terrible?" It asked calmly.
Mat he/him Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) Maddy's head throbbed. The battle had became... an actual battle, in a few short minutes. That shouldn't be a problem for her... but that shoulder. Her Veil stopped what would have been a battle-ending blow for her, but it still ached. She tested it, moving her arm in wide circles. Luckily, Trace had hit her non-dominant arm, so she still should be able to wield her knife and Aspect as usual. Maddy spotted Trace not too far off, battling the man she thought was called Jay. It wasn't going well for him. Maddy leaped forward, letting out two blasts of energy, high and low, fueled by thoughts of what she could do to Trace. Quote I gtg again, so Fadran, feel free to just throw me back and move on Edited January 13, 2021 by Matrim's Dice
Knight of Iron she/they Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Cruz is left alone, terrified. The Siren could stop heartbeats? And... Lena was finally here, to finish him off. Lena makes her way down to Cruz, flaming sword in hand. That creature had terrified her. How was one supposed to compete with such levels of majesty? But it had left, and as she stepped onto the same level Cruz was at, she saw Cruz whip out his knives. The ones he had gotten from Sebastian all those years ago. "After so long," she called, "You still carry his weapons." 1
ProfetessaOscura she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Knight of Iron said: Cruz is left alone, terrified. The Siren could stop heartbeats? And... Lena was finally here, to finish him off. Lena makes her way down to Cruz, flaming sword in hand. That creature had terrified her. How was one supposed to compete with such levels of majesty? But it had left, and as she stepped onto the same level Cruz was at, she saw Cruz whip out his knives. The ones he had gotten from Sebastian all those years ago. "After so long," she called, "You still carry his weapons." Vespyr was facing away from Lena, but the air around the woman suddenly lashed out in a spiral around Lena, the flame of her sword flickering madly, as if on the verge of being extinguished. The words were of wind, not uttered by human lips. "I warned you to flee." The creature didn't even look as if it were paying any heed to Lena. The sand started lashing up, grating against the woman's skin, caught by the wind, drawing blood.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Matrim's Dice said: Maddy's head throbbed. The battle had became... an actual battle, in a few short minutes. That shouldn't be a problem for her... but that shoulder. Her Veil stopped what would have been a battle-ending blow for her, but it still ached. She tested it, moving her arm in wide circles. Luckily, Trace had hit her non-dominant arm, so she still should be able to wield her knife and Aspect as usual. Maddy spotted Trace not too far off, battling the man she thought was called Jay. It wasn't going well for him. Maddy leaped forward, letting out two blasts of energy, high and low, fueled by thoughts of what she could do to Trace. Trace threw her back and moved on, squeezing her hand tighter around Cadenza's throat. 1
Knight of Iron she/they Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 1 minute ago, ProfetessaOscura said: Vespyr was facing away from Lena, but the air around the woman suddenly lashed out in a spiral around Lena, the flame of her sword flickering madly, as if on the verge of being extinguished. The words were of wind, not uttered by human lips. "I warned you to flee." The creature didn't even look as if it were paying any heed to Lena. The sand started lashing up, grating against the woman's skin, caught by the wind, drawing blood. "This is not your concern!" Lena shouted. "My business is with Cruz only." 1
ProfetessaOscura she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Knight of Iron said: "This is not your concern!" Lena shouted. "My business is with Cruz only." "You ordered the death of my charge," was the explanation that the wind gave. "I apologize for the inconvenience." The blasting sand grew monstrously intense, painful.
Knight of Iron she/they Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ProfetessaOscura said: "You ordered the death of my charge," was the explanation that the wind gave. "I apologize for the inconvenience." The blasting sand grew monstrously intense, painful. Cruz watched as Lena closed her eyes and screamed in pain. "Stop," he whispered. "Leave her for me. Please." Edited January 13, 2021 by Knight of Iron 1
ProfetessaOscura she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, Knight of Iron said: Cruz watched as Lena closed her eyes in pain. "Stop," he whispered. "Leave her for me. Please." The winds dissipated, vanishing, abandoning the bleeding woman in the sand. The wind was almost fond, like an encouragement, as it rushed away from Lena in a soft whoosh. It ruffled the boy's hair, shifting his clothes against his skin. "Do not fail." The words sounded encouraging, even if they were phrased in an almost threatening manner.
Condensation she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: Trace threw her back and moved on, squeezing her hand tighter around Cadenza's throat. Cadenza gasped and raised her hands to Trace's, pulling at Trace's hand. Quote This was the work of... who knows how long. I didn't know what to type other than this, though.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, Condensation said: Cadenza gasped and raised her hands to Trace's, pulling at Trace's hand. "You're coming with me," Trace growled, "and if you struggle, I'll give you a reason to squirm."
Condensation she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "You're coming with me," Trace growled, "and if you struggle, I'll give you a reason to squirm." Cadenza nodded frantically, running out of air. If she'd just let go...
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, Condensation said: Cadenza nodded frantically, running out of air. If she'd just let go... Trace relaxed her grip, pulling Cadenza to her feet and holding a dagger to her throat. "No one is going to follow me," Trace announced. "If they do, she dies."
Condensation she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: Trace relaxed her grip, pulling Cadenza to her feet and holding a dagger to her throat. "No one is going to follow me," Trace announced. "If they do, she dies." Cadenza gasped, coughing as she drew breath sharply. "Why can't you just... give Janice her body back?"
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 Just now, Condensation said: Cadenza gasped, coughing as she drew breath sharply. "Why can't you just... give Janice her body back?" "That'd be like giving away your ice powers because your worst enemy told you to." 1
Condensation she/her Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "That'd be like giving away your ice powers because your worst enemy told you to." "That's not possible. Giving up Aspects, I mean."
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