To be, or not to be...

Ooc: k I can wait

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Kaatisu - No I didn't, actually. Kaiser's ignoring Kaatisu completely...
Departed - I'm excited to finally get the chance to roleplay with you; you're character sounds really well-done.

I'll wait for Kinzey to reply before I do.

Jay landed in the window of the library shaking out her now soaking feathers, "I hate wet, I hate cold, and now I'm both." she muttered crossly to no one imparticular. She had decided a bit of late flying would be great, then it had started to downpour, and now her feathers had been soaked making it difficult to fly, and she was forced to take shelter in the closest building she could find. She glided down from the window to the floor and slipped on the tile flooring. She got up and shook her feathers out again embarrassed yet thankful that no one had seen such a stupid landing and walked down the halls to see just how many people were her today.
She let her large blue bird wings hang loosely at her shoulders to allow them to dry faster and had pulled off the wet gray jacket she had on with the holes in the shoulders for her wings and tied it around her waist. Jay turned around the corner and looked around, not expecting to see a dragon and what looked like Leiv and some little girl with a pyro power.
"Ok, what in the world is going on here?" Jay asked herself. She spread her wings and flew up to the nearest bookself to the mess and landed on it, her wings spread slightly to allow her to balance on the rocking shelf. She loked over the fight and then whistled loudly, figuring she might as well try to get this whole thing figured out as to who was on who's side and what was going on. If they pause to give me that info, I'll be lucky at least.
Jay looked across the mess of books that were now scattered across the floor and the weird shadowy dogs things that looked like they had tried to circle the little pyro, and then the dragon... where did that come from?
"Hey guys! You mind telling me who's side is what here?" she asked loudly, hoping that by some odd chance that she'd get an answer. She was extremely hopeful she wouldn't have to fight the dragon though.

Ooc: waiting on kinzey to reply be for we can go on

"HE lies maidens he is but nothing more than evil ask the young maiden herself I can not use fire magic I control lighting nothing more" say kaatisu suddenly his spear buzz saw goes for the heyanas in attempt to help dea kaatisu becomes another lighting arrow and does the same as he did he pryaed that the two newcomers would belive him

((ooc: O.O gawd I can't keep up! Sorry!Sorry! I keep getting called away from the computer like every 5 minutes over here ><))


Dea had come across threatening individuals during her travels before, but none so infuriating as this Kaiser, or Fake, as he seemed to also call himself. True, his words strummed against her rising anger, nearly to the point of herself loosing all control, but how convenient that this newfound enemy of hers was the very one to remind her of her own father's previous warning....he's testing you... Once those words of caution played through her mind once more, it was then Dea realized exactly what Fake was trying to get her to do.

She continued to allow her powers to flow, but made no move to use them for several reasons. She wasn't about to bear responsibility for the destruction of priceless literature, nor risk hurting any innocent people within the library... even though the spectators screamed and ran for safety already. Yet now, more strangers had come, and Dea didn't want to risk her blazing abilities burning innocent bystanders, especially some strange lady that just came trotting over wearing too pretty a dress! Was the young woman mad? Or simply too curious to realize she walked right into a rather dangerous predicament?

Just then, another joined the confrontation, landing on a bookshelf beside the one Dea now stood upon. After sparing the winged girl a glance, Dea sneered down at Fake's response to her. "You've been nothing but a big fat liar!" Her voice cried out in it's natural child tone. "And I'm not about to fall for your game of malicious words! Truth is...."

After a hard swallow of nerves, Dea felt solely responsible for this mess even starting. Trouble always seemed to follow her, so she would just have to lead it away before someone seriously got hurt. "Truth is, Kaiser..." She then changed her tone to mock him right back. To play his little word game in hopes her plan would work. ...you're the one's who's scared. You definitely live up to your Fake name with such terrible acting that anyone can see right through it!"

The instant her antagonizing words were spoken, Dea shot off into a gliding run across the bookshelves that were aligned across the library. If Kaiser wanted her powers so bad, he would have to give chase. She could easily see the main entrance of the library from her given height, and hopefully she could lure this chaos out of the building. It was a wild guess, but by his words alone, he didn't want the hassle or bother of the others, so Dea ran and glided as fast as she could to tempt him away.

ooc:// Psh, don't apologize. You obviously have a life, and I obviously don't. XD

Kaatisu’s spear struck the hyenas with a large explosion of electricity, and they returned to the original black powder that they were made of. Kaiser stretched out his hand as the powder absorbed into his skin

“Smart girl. I wouldn’t trust me, either. If fact, I don’t trust me.” He smirked at Dea’s declarations of his falseness. “You obviously have a great understanding of what’s real and fake... you remind me of my mother. Unfortunately, she wasn’t smart enough to keep quiet; that’s when I built Anna. I remember mom’s shocked, pitiful eyes when I sliced her right down the middle; it made killing her even more satisfying.”

Kaiser’s eyes narrowed as they stared at the ground. “But there’s no doubt I have regrets. She was beautiful and kind, with silky black hair and a smile that would make even the devil himself feel love. But she was a liar and a deceiver... like me. She told me I didn’t even had a heart, that I only survived because I was Fake. And she was right.”

Time seemed to stand still. The bloodthirsty, hate-filled, horrific monster that was Fake vanished, even if only for a few seconds. And even more surprising, he didn’t take after Dea when she flew away. Instead, he stood trembling. “Verzeih mir, Mutter,”* Kaiser whispered.

Was Fake being real?

*German to English translation: "Forgive me, mother."

OCC: A pleasure to finally get to RP with you. I must admit I do like your character as well =)

BIC:

Azural could only sit and stare blankly at the events that had just unfolded in front of her. For want of all her divine glory and intelligence she had literally been given no information of value through the whole exchange. Clasping her hands tighter to her breast Azural fidget uncomfortably as an awkward silence fell heavy over them. Quickly her bright eyes moved across the assembled group and a cute little smile played across her lips. If she were to go on appearance alone she could have easily guessed that Fake was indeed the villain of the brawl. The chainsaw axe and pet hennas were more than obvious signs of a psychotic mind. However, she did since that in his own delusional mind he was indeed telling the new arrivals his version of the truth. In that instant Dea shot off like a rocket away from them. Soon she was nothing more than a bolt of red moving atop the books toward the exit of the library.

Looking about blankly Azural could only shake her silver locks in annoyance, everything was so distorted. It was much like looking into an never ending abyss in hopes of seeing the bottom. Azural’s mind continued to work as the gears went round and round. Pursing her lips Azural allowed her sparkling blue eyes to rest heavily on Kaiser. In those moments of contemplation her thoughts were pierced as his voice came forth breaking the solitude of Azural’s mind. Listening carefully Azural’s face grew more contemptuous as nothing but riddles continued to flow forth. Everything seemed so grandiose. Without thought her head tilted in concentration as she took in the pieces of the word puzzle. He was playing with her mind, the story was true but the tone and motivation were botched. At some points he seemed to enjoy taking his mothers life and at others he regretted it deeply almost to the point of depression. It was as if the boy had a mask of which he put on and off that created who he was.

Carefully Azural rephrased his story, taking each line on its own she came to but one conclusion… Pity…. Kasier was truly a lost child. His mind was so twisted and warped that truth and fallacy were but one to him. While everything was an act, fake in sorts, there was an element of truth to each scene he performed. Azural’s expressions grew somber. The problem was that which set of emotions were the ones he truly felt. There was no doubt that the trembling being in front of her was a side of him but was it the mask she saw or was it a glimpse of what lay beneath.

Looking more closely at the boy she timidly moved forward before being frozen in her tracks by a dark voice that came echoing through her mind. Her mouth opened instinctively to scream but no noise escaped her throat. A cold impending sense of doom flooded her system as a bit of the color fled from her rosy cheeks…it was her brother. He was calling to Azural and she had no choice but to heed his summoning. The lids of her eyes flickered close.

“Ahhh…You have found him…excellent work my dear sister…I will be along shortly…”

Shaking her head quickly Azural severed the link breaking the impending sense of darkness that had hold of her. Azural’s eyes flickered open and her mind raced as her elegant features became hard lines of concern. What had this boy done to earn him such a fate.

ooc:// Those are some mad character-reading skills, Departed. You understand Fake very well... a hard task, indeed.

bic:// Kaiser hadn’t really taken much notice to Azural, but now her presence was unbelievably potent.; by the way she practically glided about with regal elegance, the iciness of her steady eyes, and the aura of purity that emanated from her body so clearly. His blood-red eyes shot towards her.

“You’re an angel, aren’t you?” Fake demanded with terror. “You’re here to teach me of my sins and wrongdoings and mistakes, and when I don’t repent... you’ll leave! You’ll abandon me, then let reapers come to harvest my soul and drag me down to Hell!” His face was distorted with panic, and he started to shake uncontrollably. It was shocking that Kaiser could even turn his chainsaw-scythe back on, but he did nonetheless.

“I’M FAKE!” he screamed. “I’M FAKE, AND THAT’S ALL I’LL EVER BE! LET THEM COME, LET ME RECEIVE MY FATE!” Kaiser raised his weapon high above his head. “But... but I-I-I’m not going d-d-d-down without a f-f-f-f-fight.”

And with desperate delirium, Fake charged at Azural.

((OOC:)) you guys are giving me chills o.O




((BIC:))

Dea came to an abrupt halt when she finally realized Kaiser wasn't coming after her. She stood upon the final towering bookshelf just as furious and now more confused than ever. She knew exactly what that freak was trying to pull. She could hear it in his voice. He held absolutely no remorse for his mother...she could feel it...yet what was it that still felt off about him? Even for one who acted as honestly vile as he did?

And now she was torn... Did she flee, or turn back? Should she leave one such as the likes of him for the others to contend with? And why should she care at all? She didn't know the others, nor did she ask for help for that matter. So why did she feel the desperation to return?

With another frustrated growl of irritation, Dea spun about on her heel. No doubt this was another trick of his... just to get her to come stumbling back because didn't bad people do that? Play on other's good conscience? And in her foul tempered seven year old display, Dea stomped her foot against the top of the bookshelf with her hands clenched into fists at her sides again. But this time, she would have to attempt a more bold approach.

With a single step, Dea dared to float back onto the floor and cautiously returned to the scene by foot. How it was so difficult to keep from stomping back as agitated as she was for her plan coming to a complete failure. ...maybe I should just throw a book at his head... stupid guy... makes no sense... big bully... yakyak this... yakyak that... Her thoughts rambled on and on in her mind to help keep up her courage. She was going to need it.

Suddenly, her pace came to a standstill when she was just an isle away and seeing the pack of hyenas explode into a puff of dust. Her widened gaze ventured up to the young winged woman who had landed earlier upon the towering bookshelves for any hint that she herself was responsible. But her attention was diverted again by the conflictions of feelings Dea was struggling to make sense of. She still remained cautious as her amber eyes slowly peered around the corner only to widen by this Fake's sudden change in behavior... It didn't help her guess in judgement when the pretty woman froze up and appeared rather startled.

Why did adults have to act so weird!?

...There is more amiss, child. Take heed...

Normally, Dea took pride in doing just that. Taking every word she ever heard from those who bore her with utmost care and obedience, but Dea was after all, still a rebellious child. Her eyes widened by hearing Kaiser's words flow again. The dread washed over her like a drowning waterfall as his voice played out his actions before her very eyes when he had yet to make a single move. She shook violently from the sudden fear, yet Dea reacted in a way she never expected from herself.

Now she truly hoped those she didn't know would indeed be of help once more as she whipped about the isle next to the one Fake still stood in and her feet went so fast it was if Dea glided across the floor rather than running across it. This mess was her fault! Had she not angered this Kaiser, had she not been so arrogant, it never would've come to this. And now another was going to pay the price for her angering him...

How fast one's mind races for options in just split seconds of time, yet how time slows itself when desperation is at hand. Dea still had the reserves of hurting any other bystanders, and when she rounded the corner to place herself between Fake and his victim, Dea had but one option. Her voice sounded frail as she screamed through her fear. "Flames of Destiny!!!"

In that instant, her locket exploded and a blinding flash of light erupted between herself and Fake, followed by a shrill scream filling the entire library. The walls shook and even books trembled out of their safe holdings from the intense volume of the creature's cry. The fiery phoenix form rose up and slowly extended its flaming wingspan while Dea shielded her eyes, then hollered at the woman behind her. "Lady, you better know how to run!!"

kaatisu swirved in his flight to take the hit that was ment for azura only to see dea reapppear and release a to his disbelif a phoinex from her locket quickly curling into a ball and incasing himself in lighting he was shot like a cannon ball that was headed for fake from the force of power from the phoenix spreading its wings this was going to hurt them both thought kaatisu as he speeded twoards fake

ooc:// Thank you.

bic:// He wanted to stop, to run, to disappear. But what would come of him if he could? Kaiser hadn't felt such strong, enflaming emotions ever before in his life, not even when he watched his mother's life bleed away, or when he watched his twin brother scream in agony as Fake held a blowtorch to his face. He just wasn't... human in that way. But now, Kaiser was feeling just as human as anyone could ever be.

His chainsaw sliced through the air, but hit nothing at all. Dea had suddenly appeared, blocking Kaiser's path to Azural, and was now screaming, "Flames of Destiny!"

Again, time seemed to stand still, even as a fury of flames followed by a grand phoenix erupted around him and everyone else. Fake eyes filled with horror, the blood color intensified because of the fire. Fate had come, at last.

Police sirens wailed in the distance, followed by the screams of firetrucks and ambulances. Within minutes, the library was completely surrounded. The torrential rain poured down even harder and even more unforgiving. And like hungry dogs, the Jump City SWAT team was dispatched. They burst through the doors, their guns ready to fire.

"Put your hands in the air!" The commander yelled, "Or we'll shoot!"

Kaiser was caught completely off guard, but kept a steady face. He examined the SWAT team, the crumbling surroundings, and the growing fire. "Then shoot," he said. Just as the first bullets were fired, Fake leapt into the shadows of one of the bookshelves and vanished... but not for long.

Suddenly, Kaiser reappeared right behind his unaware assailants. This was another one of the perks of his shadow teleportation abilities: the element of surprise. His chainsaw scythe came down upon at least five SWAT team members, killing them in an instant. The others spun around, but only to see Fake disappear once more.

"Komm und hol mich!"* he snickered.

*German to English translation: "Come and get me!"