Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
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Post by Fallen on Mar 7, 2007 22:53:05 GMT -5
Kalmar landed on a long pier, water surrounding them as he began firing a quick yet powerful volley of corrupted energy orbs at the Dark Soldiers.
"C'mon Rising, we don't have all day!"
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Post by Rising Dragon on Mar 7, 2007 23:03:26 GMT -5
"Stop calling me that!" Rua yelled as he launched himself across the pier and into the air. He was becoming convinced the Demon Hunter called him deliberately, knowing the name pissed him off.
As he travelled through the air over the water, Rua looked back and smiled. The creatures were stupidly following them into the harbor, drowning themselves. Gravity caught up with him then, sending him right into the water.
He splashed up out of the water, floating. "We win," he said, laughing, "Get me out of here!"
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Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
Posts: 752
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Post by Fallen on Mar 7, 2007 23:08:40 GMT -5
----Nightfall----
Sitting in the Newdam 'City Hall', Kalmar, Rua, and the survivors gathered around a warm hearth fire. Kalmar stood slowly, feeling the edges of fatigue remaining after his random nap.
The celebration was over, having only lasted a few hours before the survivors realized that their city was still in ruins.
"It feels like it's not over.. something's.. not right."
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Post by Rising Dragon on Mar 7, 2007 23:17:08 GMT -5
"Of course not," Rua said, finishing his meal, "That was a small force, there's no way we could've killed them all so easily."
"What are those things, anyway?" Alasea asked, sitting next to Rua and pulling her knees up to her chest.
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Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
Posts: 752
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Post by Fallen on Mar 7, 2007 23:51:50 GMT -5
"I don't honestly know," he said slowly, thought permeating each word, "But they really don't like water. Kind of like Rising." He chuckled and smiled at the couple, though his joke may have been slightly cruel.
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Post by Rising Dragon on Mar 8, 2007 0:16:33 GMT -5
Kalmar's joke earned him a biscuit thrown at his head.
"I don't know if you can use that trick again," Alasea said, "It's like they're learning. They won't fall for it again, even if you use the Darkness God Finger."
"Then we'll find a new way to route them," Rua said confidently. "Anyway, I found something on our way back."
Rua picked up a sheathed sword by his side. It was a four-foot long rapier, complete with handguard for the front of the knuckles. He drew the sword slightly, revealing the dimly-glowing blade.
"It seems familar," he said, "But I really can't put my finger on why seems familar."
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Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
Posts: 752
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Post by Fallen on Mar 8, 2007 10:15:40 GMT -5
Kalmar frowned at the weapon, glancing between it and Rua. If he doesn't recognize what it is, i'm not gonna tell him.
"I think the Dark Soldiers will be back soon.. they've had enough time to regroup as is." He quickly changed the subject, staring at the Amber Sword for a moment longer before looking into the hearth's flames.
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Post by Rising Dragon on Mar 8, 2007 15:40:25 GMT -5
"We'll see," Rua said, "In the meantime, let's get some sleep so we're ready in the morning.
And with that, Rua walked off with Alasea to their sleeping bags.
===Morning===
Rua yawned as he sat in the briefing room within the government building. Originally it had been there for training new employees, set up like a college lecture classroom. However, the defense force filled the seats, along with Rua and Alasea, as they waited on Kalmar to explain this strange situation.
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Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
Posts: 752
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Post by Fallen on Mar 8, 2007 19:09:19 GMT -5
Kalmar walked in late, calmly surveying the gathered defenders and stood at an open place, near Rua and Alasea.
"I have called you all here today because early this morning we recieved a distress call across Newdam. It was urgent and quickly written, so I fear that there may be extreme danger involved."
A few defenders stood up, emotions ranging from anger to outright defiance.
"I'll go with you!" a taller man said, a scars criss-crossing his body and a look of exhaustion ringing his eyes. Several warriors nodded in assent, giving their pledges to help and follow, but Kalmar simply waved them off.
"You all are needed here," he said simply moments before a younger woman with the look of battle about her spoke, "We can't afford the manpower for a rescue mission!"
"That is precisely why you all will be staying, except for Rising Dragon, and myself. We will go investigate this distress call, while the rest of you stay and see that this place remains a safe haven."
"You can't go, you said yourself that it would be extremely dangerous!" That was the man again, slamming his hands on the table for emphasis. A quick glance around the table said the others felt the same, but Kalmar shook his head.
"Rising and myself will be more then capable of handling whatever is causing this." He looked around the table again, his red eyes glowing as each person, in turn, slowly nodded their head or lowered their gaze in reluctant acceptance.
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Post by Rising Dragon on Mar 8, 2007 19:24:46 GMT -5
"Stop bloody calling me that," Rua muttered as he stood up. He rested a hand on one of his Phase Blades and looked at Kalmar. "When do we begin?" he asked.
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Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
Posts: 752
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Post by Fallen on Mar 8, 2007 19:41:07 GMT -5
"We will leave as soon as your prepared," he said as he gave Rua a flat stare, "don't take long."
He then exited the room, nodding to the assembled. In short order he had exited the building, standing out front with a few guards at the entrance, the morning sunlight streaming through the wrecked city.
"There's something here.. something evil." He muttered the words, making sure no one near him could hear it. But what it was, he could not put his finger on it, though what it was seemed to be on the tip of his tongue. It was familiar, to say the least.. but what was it?
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Post by Rising Dragon on Mar 8, 2007 19:54:47 GMT -5
"Ready?" Rua asked, coming out of the building shortly. "This should be fun. Wonder if we'll find anything out there."
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Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
Posts: 752
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Post by Fallen on Mar 8, 2007 20:08:15 GMT -5
Kalmar nodded, "Of course i'm ready." He smiled darkly at the other man's comment, "Yes, I assume this will be a very fun.. expedition."
With that he started off towards where the distress beacon was recieved from.
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Post by Rising Dragon on Mar 8, 2007 20:26:11 GMT -5
Rua quickly followed, stepping up beside Kalmar with his Phase Blade ready and heading quickly down the street towards their destination. "Oh, I'm sure, especially if we find more of those zombie soldiers," he said, "But today seems rather peaceful, considering our situation."
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Fallen
Black Flame Demon
Demon Hunter
"You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories." Stainslaw J. Lec
Posts: 752
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Post by Fallen on Mar 8, 2007 20:38:36 GMT -5
Kalmar smirked again at Rua's comment. Poor kid, doesn't even know what coming.
"Yes, it seems like a peaceful day," he commented idly, though the words contradicted his thoughts, "today should turn out to be quite.. pleasant."
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