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Aya nodded and yelled up the stairs. "Yep, I see him, hes in the middle of- HOLY SHIT!!!!! He just turned into some giant demon god thing!! Get down here!"

The demon howled in pain at being so close, and scrambled away. However, one of the older demons there took one look at him, and howled in rage. "Typhon! Have you come back to rebel against our Father?!" He roared and gave the order for the other demons to charge at Typhon, and to completely ignore the cleric.

Typhon's body turned brighter as heat waves emitted from him, distorting the area, as he began to walk towards the demons, the concrete was scared and crushed by his heat. He took a deep breathe shot out a blast of pure white heattowards a chunk of the demons charging him.

The demons in their anger completely ignored the grevious losses they sustained, rushing at whom they had been taught was one of their oldest enemies. The Imps were the first to reach him, jumping at him and using what little powers they had, while the most powerful stood back, letting the lesser demons distract if not harm him.

The imps were weak and had almost no effect, but still was painful. Typhon gritted his teeth at them, he grabbed one of them and ate him head first. He quickly flexed as hard as he could, his flaming muscles stiffend and his body turned almost white with flame, hoping to vaporize the Imps that had jumped him.

OOC: Okay, anyone read my last post?

OOC: Okay, anyone read my last post?

OOC: i sort of ignored it seeing as it wouldn't do that much to Typhon, maybe push him off balance for a couple seconds.

OOC: i sort of ignored it seeing as it wouldn't do that much to Typhon, maybe push him off balance for a couple seconds.
OOC: Okay but when there's a blinding white light, a thunderclap, and a person disappears, that seems like a bit mush to just ignore.

The stronger saw their chance, and those that were able, began bombarding him with anything but water and fire, for the older demon remembered well the failed attempts to quench his flames with water. So Typhon was being hit with lightning and ice and wind even a few balls of concentrated darkness from all sides, while the lesser demons kept charging, to distract him while the leaders worked their magic.

Aya watched the carnage in horror from the stairway, wondering what to make of this obviously godlike being. It made her begin to really believe that Typhon could do all those things, like create man and all that. Maybe the ruler of the universe really was a flase god.

OOC: Okay but when there's a blinding white light, a thunderclap, and a person disappears, that seems like a bit mush to just ignore.

OCC: sorry, will reply to you next time, my bad.

Typhon was being hit hard, and fell through a concrete wall from a lighting blast, he shot out another beam of heat from his mouth as he landed on his back, making a loud thud sound. He roared from the pain of the demons firepower. He slashed another demon's throat with his fire claws.

This was where the demons made their mistake. The strongest began getting too excited, and ignoring the warnings of the older and wiser demon whom recognised Typhon, ceased their magic using and rushed at him.

OOC: Sheesh, I got overlapped again.

Typhon laughed at there attempt to rush him, his ember glowing tail shot out at one of them and tore its leg off, then curving up to impale another. Typhon crawled back up to his feet roaring savagley " Satan's children, your stupidity knows no bounds!"

OOC: Go with the Baghdad thing MP.

IC:The demons howled in pain, than finally began to rout, the older demon cursing Typhon the entire way. Soon the only thing that was left was Aya sitting on the stairway staring in openmouthed awe.

OOC: Go with the Baghdad thing MP.

OOC: Sorry to be a pain with so little contributions, but, I have no idea how I am supposed to do that now. The story's taken a whole different course.

"SNAP!!! Do you think we should do anything? The demons are attacking him, and that makes him our ally. But, he kinda looked evil in the car..." Kenavt stuttered.

OOC: Just a little question, when are we going to get on with finding the Garden of Eden? Is that Aozora's job?

OOC: Yes and no. Its a surprise. And now I've got to go really eat. It wasn't ready last time. Back in 15-20.

OCC: there running away?

Typhon was breathing hard, his powers were not what they used to be, as a matter of a fact, he felt almost mortal. The flames dispersed and all that was left was his human form.

OCC: sorry, will reply to you next time, my bad.

OOC: Np and thx, sry to make a big deal out of it. ^^

IC:
Gold was walking away from the noises of demon on demon fighting. "I really don't need to deal with that right now." He continues walking through the streets, he was being less stealthy this time. He was trying to figure out what to do when a voice came through his radio, "Yo big boy, its Umbra. I saw that last battle, very nice finish, good thing you got out of there. That thing you left behind is a god, wouldn't you know it? A demonic god, I'll get some more info later. See yaz." He pause for a moment, a demonic god? There's no way I could face off against that thing in my current state. He thought to himself, another voice then came through his radio, "Cleric, we've heard a little bit about your progress. I will assume that everything is as bad as people have said and a little worse. I need you to find a place that could serve as a base of operations. If you can do that for us it would be much apprieciated, and perhaps we could supply you with some much better weapons." Gold looked around for anything that could be a temporary base. "Hmm, I'll have to keep that in mind," he muttered to himself and he continued walking.

OOC: Mass, just walk out of a ruin or something and introduce yourself to my char or something, its that simple, we won't have a huge problem with that, just give yourself an excuse for being there and get the ball rolling.

"C'mon-let's follow Typhon!"

OOC: Why don't we all chase after Typhon so then we can meet up, Mereshka reveals the GE, and then we all go and (hopefully) save the world?

Typhon was breathing hard, his powers were not what they used to be, as a matter of a fact, he felt almost mortal. The flames dispersed and all that was left was his human form.

Typhon looked about and scoffed at the retreating demons. He breathed in the thick smoke around him. But, just as he was filling his lungs, aperfectly aimed spear flew into his chest.

Typhon looked about and scoffed at the retreating demons. He breathed in the thick smoke around him. But, just as he was filling his lungs, aperfectly aimed spear flew into his chest.

OOC: Great. Now we have to teach MP a little lesson. OK then. MP, please head to the OOC thread. I will "Bump" it up for you.

Typhon fell to his knees seeing the spear in his chest, he coughed up some blood and looked around, he was in a daze " Where did it come from" he told himself as his eyes darted everywhere.

"How does that feel, Immortal? Do you feel it burning, heathen god?" Whispered a voice from the hallway. About a minute later, a piercing scream entered the ears of Typhon. No matter how much he tried to block it, the scream just kept penetrating.

"How does that feel, Immortal? Do you feel it burning, heathen god?" Whispered a voice from the hallway. About a minute later, a piercing scream entered the ears of Typhon. No matter how much he tried to block it, the scream just kept penetrating.

Again, please see this link (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=554908&page=8). The post on the bottom.

OOC: @MP, ok, here's the brief tutorial, simply have your character notice two odd characters while walking the streets of Baghdad. Once his interest is peaked, follow them into the hotel while for Aozora to do something other than stand around looking pretty.

OCC: its fine, ill say when its enough.


Typhon gritted his teeth at the sound, and ripped the spear out of his chest and burned it away with flame. He looked towards the whisper " Why dont you come out son of above, so that I may take your soul for my own!" his right hand turned into a flaming claw.

Aya watched Typhon fall to the ground in horror. As the man walked up and was taunting him, she made her decision. She jumped at the man, and unleashed the Abyss. The man would feel his very soul wrenched from his body, and sent to a plane that had defied both demons and angels to describe it. Some angels had tried to describe it as the 'true hell'. There he would feel eternal torment, untill she decided to let him go.

"Holy cow...." said Kenavt. He immediately whent to go help Aya restrain Typhon. Hopefully he wouldn't be sucked into the Abyss himself.

OOC: Sorry, just got ahead of myself.

The man, then turned to Aya and pulled out a crucifix. Right before the blow fell, He put it to his chest. There was a blinding light. Aya's attack had sent the man flying, but he still had his soul.

Aya nodded in satisfaction. She would have released the mans soul very soon anyways. She absolutely hated doing that to people. She turned to Typhon. "Hey, you okay?"

OOC: Sorry, just got ahead of myself.

The man, then turned to Aya and pulled out a crucifix. Right before the blow fell, He put it to his chest. There was a blinding light. Aya's attack had sent the man flying, but he still had his soul.

Typhon smiled smoke and light coming from his face, he began to walk to the man who was blown away. He re-ignited the white flame on his body as he walked, he saw the cross and winced slightly " Im not some demon from the bowls of satan, come towards me if you intend on losing your soul to me." Typhon said shruggin Aya's comment as if it werent there.

Gold suddenly turned around, the energy being released was very distict. He recognized it as Abyss, he immediatly began running towards it and realized it was from the same area he'd just left. When he was close enough to see the user he stopped and placed his hands on the ground once more. "Dammit, this had better work," he said as he began chanting, a different set of blue runes appeared around him. His red scarf blew in the artificial wind that began to surround his body. He then looked up to see that the battle was more or less over, but who was the man who'd attacked the Typhon?

As Aya began treating Typhon, the man rose out of the rubble and dusted off his robe. He then began to slowly walk towards the two.

Typhon stopped and stared at the holy man, without mercy his eyes peirced.

The man then began to incite the Trinity in front of Typhon.

"In nomine Patris et Filii, et Spiritus Sancte, In nomine Patris et Filii, et Spiritus Sancte..."

Aya stood back and watched the two. She would help if she thought it was needed, but for now she wanted to stay out of the crossfire. She noticed the other man standing off, watching. Whats he doing back here? I thought he teleported or something.

"Well, hello, who are you?" Kenavt asked. "Aya, do you have enough medical stuff-I can go get some more."

The runes on the ground began receeding as Gold began reversing the flow of his divide energy back into his own body. "I really hate it when my spells become useless in mid-battle." He made sure to keep an eye on the newcomer and the two demons.

The man then stood quietly, face to face with Typhon. As if he were awaiting an attack.

The man then began to incite the Trinity in front of Typhon.

"In nomine Patris et Filii, et Spiritus Sancte, In nomine Patris et Filii, et Spiritus Sancte..."

Typhon laughed evily at the man reciting, everytime he breathed in sparks of fire, smoke and light poured from his mouth and eyes. His deep-multivoice sounded " Your faith blinds you fool, I am your god!"

"Well, hello, who are you?" Kenavt asked. "Aya, do you have enough medical stuff-I can go get some more."

Aya shook her head. "I think hes going to be alright, to tell you the truth."

OOC: Whats this two demons? Ayas a half-breed, and I think Kenavt is too, though I'm not sure.

The man then laughed defiantly and said, "Greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world."

The man then laughed defiantly and said, "Greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world."

OOC: Huh?

Aya shook her head. "I think hes going to be alright, to tell you the truth."

OOC: Whats this two demons? Ayas a half-breed, and I think Kenavt is too, though I'm not sure.

OOC: Nah, he's a half-angel. Maybe I should have gone with a demon.

Either way, he doesn't really look angelic-just nice. Nothing that special.

OOC: Huh?

OOC: It basically just means greater is my God than you.

Finished with un-summoning his spell, Gold walked over to the two men staring at one another. He stoof directly inbetween them and put both his hands out. "This isn't going to get us anywhere. For starters, one man isn't going to beat an anciet god, even in said god's current state. And that god is going to have a hard time doing anything if he doesn't learn to resolve issues by different means." He looked at both of them before turning to the holy man, "if you've not noticed, you're both somewhat on the same side. If you wish to help this city then I suggest you learn to work with him." The runes on Gold's armor began to glow once more.

The man then laughed defiantly and said, "Greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world."

Typhon smiled " Those words are wise, but tell me, why do you strike at me, do you believe that I go around killing innocents, although I came from darkness I create light for those who walk in unison, tell me holy man does your faith say to kill the heathen in front of you?" His burning face came almost touching witht he man.

OOC: Well why didn't you say so?

The man then turned to gold, "A demon is a demon, no matter whose side it is on. But that is not my command."

He then turned to Typhon, "I come here offering you redmeption. Just help me fight off this demonic invasion and you shall be forgiven for your false witness."

The man then turned to gold, "A demon is a demon, no matter whose side it is on. But that is not my command."

Typhon's face morhped back into its human form, his sharp face was white with aqua eyes. His short dirty blonde hair waved in the air slightly. He shot out a hand that was blue, scaley,wet and webbed. " The enemy of my enemy is my freind..."

Perched above on a building was a short young woman with wings too long for her short frame watching the battle with interest. "Joshua would kill me for doing this." she said before leaping off and gliding down to the scene below. Upon landing, her wings vanished and she continued to watch, ready to intervene if the time called for it.

"So, why don't we just, like, go get drinks or something and just confess which sides we're on? Simplicity is good!" Kenavt looked at the holy man and Typhon especially.

Aya yelped as the girl dropped down. "Hey, who are you?" She called out to her.

OOC: I nearly forgot Aozora.

IC: Aozora shrugged. "Do you really have any use for Japanese yen? Cause thats all I really have. So, where should we start looking."

"I choose not to be anyone's enemy, and yes, while a demon is a demon, alignment means much more than some choose to think," Gold said looking at both of them, "This city needs to be rid of this demonic plague. That is what really matters."

The man then put his hand to Typhon's and shook it while holding a crucifix. As he shook the clammy hand he cut it and drew blood. "There, now you are under a blood-oath. If you disobey this promise, you shall not be forgiven.

"That's great. Now, what can we do to prevent the demons from getting to the Garden? And, why do they want the Garden?"

"They like flowers?" Aya put in, knowing full well that it was ridiculious, but feeeling the need to finally chime in with something.

The man then put his hand to Typhon's and shook it while holding a crucifix. As he shook the clammy hand he cut it and drew blood. "There, now you are under a blood-oath. If you disobey this promise, you shall not be forgiven.

Typhon smiled " I will live up to it freind, but when this is all said and done, our paths, holy or otherwise will split, my plans are much bigger than you." He knew he needed to begin building a small army to fight the invasion, he knew that every demon he slayed whent to his realm, but that was in northern california, he would need someone to spread his message to the demons, someone he could put power into converting angels and demons alike.

The man then turned to Kenavt. "If satan reaches Eden, he shall find also the Tree of Wisdom. With this tree he shall know too much for comfort. The rest, I do not know."

"That doesn't sound too good.... Who wants to stop him? I'm in."

Zena spoke up for the first time in the group. "Aside from that, the demons believe Eden was taken from them. There are many kinds of fruit other than wisdom there to that prove to be problematic in the wrong hands."

Gold watched as events unfolded, he noticed the girl who had appeared from above but pretended not to care. He backed away from the group and started to observe them all, "Great, a group of misfits, a city no one seems to care about, and demons trying to claim Eden. At least there aren't anymore demons around, won't stay that way for long though," he mumbled. "Sir, activate my armor's beacon, the building I'm in front of could serve as a temporary base." A voice came back through, "Good to hear. Forces are on their way."

Typhon just realized that if he were take the Garden with his own forces, he would have the power to have a good chance against heaven or hell, it was his only real hope of defeating Satan, or at least permanently positioning himself as a power between Hell and Heaven..his realm of "Twilight"

Aya was feeling rather depressed, seeing as how she was apparently the only one that didn't have something useful to do. Thinking, she finally said "Hey, wouldn't it make sense for the Garden to be a good point for beginning the invasion into heaven itself?"

Zena turned pensive at this thought. "But then the Angels should know where it's at and my father would have mentioned something that important before now. Unless it's a kind of back door that is. If possible we should find it and seal it so demons couldn't enter."

Aya was feeling rather depressed, seeing as how she was apparently the only one that didn't have something useful to do. Thinking, she finally said "Hey, wouldn't it make sense for the Garden to be a good point for beginning the invasion into heaven itself?"

Typhon slid behind her again " Yes it would be a good point to invade heaven....or hell." he gave himself a pat on the back for being so clever, what of this Aya girl he thought, he would have plans for her soon enough.

"Dang it, you're right.... I wish I knew where the blasted place was! I was there in the battle between Lucifer and God, but I was banned to roam the Earth after that, and I never came across Eden.

OOC: I'm done RPing until tonight, maybe tomorrow. Just assume I follow you guys everywhere-Aya if you guys split up.

Darius drove through what was left of the strip, dodging around debris and running over the occasional demon. He found that a Cadillac could be quite useful, when applied properly. He parked the vehicle and stopped five blocks away, undoing the waistband of the trenchcoat and readying his AUG.

Suddenly he was surrounded by several disheveled, mean-looking humans.

"Goin' somewhere, buddy-boy? Not with those toys you're not!" the first one said with a smirk, hefting a pistol.

"What reason would you have to bar my way?" Darius asked innocently.

"The Master wants no one to interrupt the fun, so if you'll throw down that peashooter-"

"Ah, heretics. This will be fun," with that he shot the leader in the chest.

Quickly turning, he clubbed the man charging him from behind with the stock and shot him as well. He dropped two more before the rest ran in terror. The gunfire would have undoubtedly raised some alarms in the eerily quiet downtown area, so he continued moving.

Gold watched the group talk, "Well even if they do take it, it won't matter too much." He said to them, a smile on his face behind his helmet.

Aya nodded, "Well, what if its some kind of midway point? Like, lets say that the Garden on Earth, is really just a doorway to the real Garden, which sits inbetween the heaven and hell in the spirit world, sort of how Earth does in the physical."

Aya nodded, "Well, what if its some kind of midway point? Like, lets say that the Garden on Earth, is really just a doorway to the real Garden, which sits inbetween the heaven and hell in the spirit world, sort of how Earth does in the physical."

Typhon nodded his head " That would make perfect sense, but we still need to find a way to enter now do we, or all this talking is just for kicks."

OCC: i might be gone for the rest of the night, so im going to infuse myself into Aya is that okay?

OOC: Infuse? Like putting your soul into her body or something? Okay, I guess...

OOC: Just curious, where are all the good guys holding this 'conference'? Oh, and Darius will be reaching where the demons are supposedly camped shortly. As it stands he's within five city blocks.

IC:

He continued onward, toward the structure. He shot the occasional heretic that barred his way and made good use of his longsword to dispatch what were deemed 'Imps'. As he neared the air reeked of sulfur and he felt the involuntary chill that accompanied a large concentration of evil was present. He slung the AUG and drew his gladius. In his offhand he drew the pistol.

Typhon flew in Aya through her back, his powers were then handed to her, Aya's abilites were quickly doubled. He would hide inside her until the time to leave was just right.

Gold thought to himself, this isn't good, too many players want Eden for themselves. I know that a demonic god would definately want Eden and that cannot be allowed, nor can Satan achieve his goal of claiming Eden. Perhaps its best if Eden were not to be controlled by anyone, a strictly nuetral place that would be seperated from all the other planes. Gold decided that find Eden miht be more important than sending these demonic forces back to hell, however, putting his idea into motion would not be easy.

OOC: A Motel Six if I remember correctly. So you're taking on the demons yourself? Have fun with that buddy.

IC: Aya staggered, and was amazed at the power she now felt flowing through her body. Aya shook off the feeling, then said, "So, should we start looking for the Garden then? We should probably start in what most people consider the best place for it. Iraq."

"'Your' Invasion?" The man said to Typhon (Now Aya), "I believe Eden should be the starting grounds for Heaven's occupation of Earth. This would give God the perfect defense."

OOC: BTW, My Char's name is Theodoric, so I'm not going to refer to him as 'the man' anymore.

OOC: A Motel Six if I remember correctly. So you're taking on the demons yourself? Have fun with that buddy.

OOC: If you're refering to me you misunderstood. I never said my char was splitting off from the rest of the group. He wants to stay with them and he was simply thinking to himself of what would be a better fate for Eden.

Aya fought down the urge to tell Theodric that the Earth was hers, and replied "Why can't demons and angels just leave the Garden? I mean, just give it to the humans. They were supposed to be the ones there anyways."
After that, she couldn't contain it. "No," she growled, "the Earth, and the Garden, are mine." She fought it back down, and sighed. "Well, this is going to be annoying."

OOC: If you're refering to me you misunderstood. I never said my char was splitting off from the rest of the group. He wants to stay with them and he was simply thinking to himself of what would be a better fate for Eden.

OOC: I was talking to Ruthless Slaughter, sorry for the misunderstanding.

Aya fought down the urge to tell Theodric that the Earth was hers, and replied "Why can't demons and angels just leave the Garden? I mean, just give it to the humans. They were supposed to be the ones there anyways."
After that, she couldn't contain it. "No," she growled, "the Earth, and the Garden, are mine." She fought it back down, and sighed. "Well, this is going to be annoying."

Gold looked over at Aya, "Do you need me to perform a binding seal? It wont keep him from bursting back out of you but it'll suppress his mind from influence your own." Gold put his hands together and began building up his energy.

OOC: I was talking to Ruthless Slaughter, sorry for the misunderstanding.

Ah, okay.

Aya shook her head. "Oh, I'm fine. I like to think of it as a test of my will. If it starts to get too bad, I'll have you do it." She stiooed, as a thought suddenly struck her. "Hey, do you think he knows what I'm thinking?"

Aya shook her head. "Oh, I'm fine. I like to think of it as a test of my will. If it starts to get too bad, I'll have you do it." She stiooed, as a thought suddenly struck her. "Hey, do you think he knows what I'm thinking?"

"Without question," he said quickly, "Good luck with that."

"So, when do we start looking"? She asked eagerly, trying to get off the subject, and sincerely hoping that the man was wrong about Typhon knowing her thoguhts. That would most certainly be bad. There are somethings that she just didn't want anyone, especiely a man, to know.

Theodoric then spoke up, "I suggest we start searching for the garden of Eden and leave this unclean place before the demons return."

OOC: I think I'm gonna get off for an hour or two, got some homework I've been blowing off all day.

OOC: Alrighty. We'll just assume you're tagging along with us.

IC: Aya nodded. "So, how are getting to Baghdad, it would be the most reasonable place to start, don't you think?"

"Well," started Zena. "I could ask for some help from a friend. I know he's around here somewhere but I haven't heard from him in a while. Some of us can fly too though a plane might be the best option."

"And just who is this friend?"

Aya yelped as the girl dropped down. "Hey, who are you?" She called out to her.

OOC: I nearly forgot Aozora.

IC: Aozora shrugged. "Do you really have any use for Japanese yen? Cause thats all I really have. So, where should we start looking."

OOC: Found it. :D Also, I missed Aya's question.

IC: Zena looked to the two who had asked questions of her. "I'm Zena Montello if you must know. And my friend is Joshua, who, come to think of it, I should call." She withdrew a Moto Slider from her pocket and quickly dialed Joshua's number.

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Joshua laughed. "Not directly, but if I head to a japanese bank I'm pretty sure I could get it exchanged for American currency, or better yet, a few Euros." his phone began to ring and he pulled it from his pocket. "Zena, what do you need?" He asked and she explained things to him. Ending the call, Joshua turned to Aozora and said, "Well, I guess I need to head back to Vegas for a bit, care to come with?"

Tal hovered in the air outside of Vegas. He had just received a report from Raul detailing the events of Vegas while he was gone. "So, why were you gone again, Tal?" "I had to attend other matters elsewhere. I set up a station to monitor a small town that has been taking over by a demon. I believe it is one of the rebellious demons, one against Lucifer." "I see" "You are dismissed" Raul spread his wings and shot through the air. Immediately, a dozen crimson streaks of light followed him. Tal chuckled and said to himself, "He just had to take some of them with him." Tal then lowered himself to the ground. He had noticed a large gathering of good, evil, and those in between in the town. He had waited for a long time for the word of the lord to tell him to go, and it was time. He sprinted into town, disguised as usual. "It is best to hide my appearance for now...."

OOC: When I said he had to take some with him, I was referring to demons. (the crimson streaks pursuing him)

"How can this Joshua aid us?" Theodoric inquired "The trek is long and the our unrighteous enemies move swiftly."

Zena laughed as she put her phone away. "Simple, he can teleport. More specifically he blinks, but you get the idea."

Tal cautiously approached the area the large group of beings had met. He noticed outside there where many dead bodies, including heretics. He could sense that the people, well, things that made up this group where more powerful than him, not that that is saying much. After all, he was only a regular angel of the Lord. Granted, he was one of the best with his sword, and his brilliance on the field of war made him the only Captain that wasn't an arch-angel, but he didn't have any special power or strength like an arch-angel. Granted, it was possible he could still find his strength, but after all this time, it seemed unlikely. It had never deterred him, but at moments like now, he thought that it would be really useful to have that kind of power. "Oh well" he sighed, as he hid near the group and listened in on their conversation.

OOC: The group is in a hall of some kind, right? Is there a hole in the wall, or...?
Also, note that Tal is still disguised, as a man in his 30s, average looking.

OOC: By the way, Tal approached near to where Darius is, but far enough away that he hasn't noticed him yet.

"Halt." Theodoric abruptly said, "There is a brother amongst these lifeless ruins." Theodoric then shouted, "Where are you servant of the one Lord? Will you not join us?"


OOC: BTW, who here is willing to have their char posessed by a demon?

Zena laughed as she put her phone away. "Simple, he can teleport. More specifically he blinks, but you get the idea."

"I can help with that." Kenavt finally said something. "Sure about that Aya?"

"I can help with that." Kenavt finally said something. "Sure about that Aya?"

Zena shrugged. "Well you could have just said so. It would have saved a phone call. He's probably heading here soon anyway so it's not a big deal."

OOC: Alrighty. We'll just assume you're tagging along with us.

IC: Aya nodded. "So, how are getting to Baghdad, it would be the most reasonable place to start, don't you think?"

ooc: i have a sorta handle of what's going on. can i just assume that raphael tagged along w/ you two.

ic:

"I could provide transportation," Raphael offered. "Angels are not bound by human or demon constraints of space and time."

ooc: btw, did u ever answer, or is it sorta implied because of the infusion?

ooc: i have a sorta handle of what's going on. can i just assume that raphael tagged along w/ you two.

OOC: We all used to have a handle on this till people started posting every 3 seconds.

Then they all broke. :headbang:

OOC: We all used to have a handle on this till people started posting every 3 seconds.

Then they all broke. :headbang:

ooc: i know, this is the most fast-paced rp i've played...ever

ooc: i know, this is the most fast-paced rp i've played...ever

OOC: I second that!

La'Zerra growled. "Maybe you aught to start. The entire reason you've been in so much trouble is because you don't know how to follow orders." He began to pace the room. "So, if you're so admant about not taking orders, why are you even here? Just feel like watching it play out?"

Lilith giggled, bouncing away as La'Zerra began to pace, shaking her head at his spiel. But, his last words picked her interest, and she darted towards him, latching on to him in a very friendly embrace.
"Oh, but only the one thing you can give me, La'Zerra," her voice low and imbued with gentle caresses that could both sooth and flame desire. She moved close to his ear, whispering "I want to know where it is, La'Zerra, where the Garden is. . ."

OOC: Sorry Mass Prediction, I didn't see your post. Lemme try again in a minute.

Tal immediately knew that the voice that had called for him was an angel. His disguise dissipated, and he came out from his hiding place. He called out, "Greetings, fellow servant of the Lord! I am Captain Tal of the Heavenly Host! I have been assigned to drive these forces from hell back to where they came. I will help you in any way I can." Tal did his best not to show his awe at the gathering of people here. They where some of the most powerful beings he had ever seen. He was very curious with the girl, the one they referred to as Aya. She seemed to have tremendous power, but from where, he couldn't imagine.

OOC: Sorry for all the OOC's, but I am very forgetful. Anyway, Tal does not yet know Aya is possessed.

OOC: Where are all the characters now? I was unable to post here for a while (character named Rava, was speaking to Typhon)

Gold had been lost in thought the whole time, he caught the important things though; teleportation, Middle East, Eden, allies, new person greeting them... He snapped out of his daze for a moment and looked at the newcomer, "Well, well, another lightbringer reaches out to us it seems."

One of the demons sneered. "Been a while since I've seen you around, mutt. Whats going on here? Are you serious? Your good 'ole Uncle Lucifer decided to invade the world." He grinned. "By the way, you seen your 'cus Aozora around lately? He's around here somewhere, but he hasn't shown up for the drafting."

OOC: My apologies if you're not okay with the entire cousin thing.

OOC: It's fine, kind of cool. Maybe my person could discover his origins this way. Do they know each other that well?

IC:
Rava ignored the insult- he had heard too many already. He swooped down to grab the Bacardi himself. He didn't want all production to be shut down before he had a last few drinks.

"i can see that much," he responded icily. The demon was a no-ranker and he could probably kill him with little trouble if he wanted, but he'd rather not.

"And I haven't seen Aozora lately. I've been meditating on and off for the last year, stopping only to get food.

"Now may I ask why the demons have invaded?'

Tal said to Gold, "Yes, you could say that. I also have my squad with me, but they are busy right now. So, you are the Gold I have heard about? You are very powerful indeed. The Lord has great plans for you." Tal folded his wings and sat down. "Now, could anybody tell me if we have any kind of plan? I have a few ideas, but none seem very good to me right now."

Typhon quite welcomed the warmth of Aya's body, as he talked inside her head. " We must secure this realm, for the good of us both...help me." He edged her on, making her angressive and irratable.

"Do not mistake my purpose, I jump only as high as my organization commands me. Loving angels and hating demons are not two things that go exclusively hand in hand. I have a few-" Gold was cut off by his helmet's radio, "Cleric, reinforcements are coming to your location. Wait where you are, we will be there shortly, we have some new weapons and upgrades for you." Gold felt a sense of relief, at least the burden was no longer all his and he took comfort in the fact that no one else could hear inside his radio. "As I was saying... I already have a few plans for this world, and while cleansing the world of demons is high up on that list, there are a few other-" He was cut off again, but this time by a voice that resonated around the area the group stood in, "Yeah, yeah, we all got the idea Gold. No need to go off into one of your long explenations." Gold looked around him and then at the rest of the group, "Umbra, where are you?" The voice came back, "Now now that'd be telling... I figured I might as well introduce myself." A man in all black emerged from Gold's shadow, he was wearing an all white suit, had long silvery-blond hair, and a pair a shades. There was no apparent weaponry on his other than a katana strapped to his back. "Greetings all," the man said bowing in front of the group, "I am Umbra."

OOC: This is the guy who I mentioned in the sign up forum, don't worry, as I stated he only gives info and helps in the occassional battle. I just felt like introducing him to the rest of the group.

Typhon was in human form as he sat on a curb staring out into the distance, watching the city rot away. Once this world was his, things would be different, there would be no hell, and even a heaven for that matter...only Twilight. His realm in northern California seemed untouched still, that was a good thing for he relyed upon it. His aqua blue eyes pierced, he had noted the arrival of the man in white, but payed little attention to him, he just stared ahead.

Tal was surprised. He had noticed Umbra standing there a few moments before, but he had no idea when he had gotten there. Also, something about Gold seemed odd, but he couldn't place it. He was about to dismiss the idea, but he remembered the words of his old friend Guildo. "When you have a feeling about something, its usually right." Poor Guildo. That was the last he had ever heard from him. But, done with dwelling in the past, but keeping his words in mind, he said, "Greetings. I am pretty sure you already know who I am, but I will introduce myself anyway. I am Captain Tal, of the Heavenly Host. I am pleased to meet you, Umbra."

Zena allowed her wings to reappear and folded them against her body. The cold air was getting to her and she needed the warmth her feathers provided. While she got comfortable, she continued to listen and watch, though she greeted the newcomer with a friendly "Hello."

Typhon eyed Zena curiously, inside his human looking mouth, a forked tounge stirred.

Theodoric looked at the accumulated group. "My what a motley team we have here. All with different ambitions. This shall create problems." He then took a short breath. "But, nevertheless we must move on. I believe that Eden rests between the Tigris and Euphrates. I hope I'll see you all there. Tal, since we can be considered allies, let us go." Theodoric then vanishes in a short flash of light and dust.

OOC: As I've said, Tal is not a special angel with powers. He is just a tactical genius. He can only sword fight, disguise himself, and fly. So, should I assume that when Theodoric teleported, he took Tal with him?

OOC: As I've said, Tal is not a special angel with powers. He is just a tactical genius. He can only sword fight, disguise himself, and fly. So, should I assume that when Theodoric teleported, he took Tal with him?

OOC: Yes.

OOC: Okay. I'm not sure where you teleported to (I assume somewhere between the Tigris and the Euphrates), so I think I'll wait for a post from you until I reply.

OOC: Between the Tigris and Euphrates is Iraq.

OOC: I know, but I mean, if you had a certain place in mind, like a building or a field, etc. I mean, it was your character that teleported, so I figured the destination was up to you.

OOC: Uh, probably like a Christian Mission (Missionary Church) in Baghdad or some ruins of a church.

OOC: Oh pick one already! But Baghdad might work best cause my other character is there and since Zena's going along, it's easy enough to add two more to the group, despite them being half demon.

IC: Zena sighed. "Well unless Joshua gets here, I'm without a way over there fast enough to keep up with everyone." She fluffed her feathers a bit and picked out a few that were broken.

Tal saw a bright flash of light (which he was used to, being an angel), and suddenly he was in a ruined building of sorts. He looked around, and realized it was the ruins of an old monetary. He turned to Theodoric and was about to ask, "Where are we?" But Theodoric seemed lost in thought, so instead he decided to scope out the area himself. He guessed he was somewhere in Iraq, based on what Theodoric had said. He had never teleported before, but attempted to hide his amazement. He noticed much broken glass, massive holes in the walls, and other destruction, but no bodies. He turned to Theodoric, and decided to ask, "Where are we, and what happened here?"

OOC: If you need a way to explain this, maybe the clergy got kidnapped by the demons for questioning. If you have a better idea, go for it.

OOC: Back. Going to post ICly soon, need to go back and quote a couple things.

Zena rolled her eyes and scoffed. Coolly, she said, "No. There's almost no way I could reach and count the ones in back anyway." She plucked a few more feathers before wincing at pulling one last feather out.

Zena rolled her eyes and scoffed. Coolly, she said, "No. There's almost no way I could reach and count the ones in back anyway." She plucked a few more feathers before wincing at pulling one last feather out.

Typhon nodded and stared at the angel, this is the first time angels didnt try to kill him. He knew they considered him a threat to the entire party, hell and heaven would think so as well.

Lilith giggled, bouncing away as La'Zerra began to pace, shaking her head at his spiel. But, his last words picked her interest, and she darted towards him, latching on to him in a very friendly embrace.
"Oh, but only the one thing you can give me, La'Zerra," her voice low and imbued with gentle caresses that could both sooth and flame desire. She moved close to his ear, whispering "I want to know where it is, La'Zerra, where the Garden is. . ."

OOC: Found it. :D Also, I missed Aya's question.

IC: Zena looked to the two who had asked questions of her. "I'm Zena Montello if you must know. And my friend is Joshua, who, come to think of it, I should call." She withdrew a Moto Slider from her pocket and quickly dialed Joshua's number.

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Joshua laughed. "Not directly, but if I head to a japanese bank I'm pretty sure I could get it exchanged for American currency, or better yet, a few Euros." his phone began to ring and he pulled it from his pocket. "Zena, what do you need?" He asked and she explained things to him. Ending the call, Joshua turned to Aozora and said, "Well, I guess I need to head back to Vegas for a bit, care to come with?"

OOC: It's fine, kind of cool. Maybe my person could discover his origins this way. Do they know each other that well?

IC:
Rava ignored the insult- he had heard too many already. He swooped down to grab the Bacardi himself. He didn't want all production to be shut down before he had a last few drinks.

"i can see that much," he responded icily. The demon was a no-ranker and he could probably kill him with little trouble if he wanted, but he'd rather not.

"And I haven't seen Aozora lately. I've been meditating on and off for the last year, stopping only to get food.

"Now may I ask why the demons have invaded?'

Typhon quite welcomed the warmth of Aya's body, as he talked inside her head. " We must secure this realm, for the good of us both...help me." He edged her on, making her angressive and irratable.

IC: La'zerra grunted. He found it damn near impossible to resist her sometimes, but this was one thing that was worth more than his life to tell. Determindly, albeit with some dissapointment, he picked her up bodily, and set her down well out of reach, and stepped back so she couldn't reach him either. "Sorry Lilith, no can do. Do you have any idea waht Father would do to me?"

Aozora grinned. "Shore, we need to get back into the action anyhow. We can always come back later anyways."

The Demon laughed in Revas face. "You don't scare me, mutt. You kill me, and Father will just send me right back. And why are we here? Simple. Father wants his Garden back."

OOC: Typhon is still in Aya right? If not, I'll think of a new post.

IC: Aya thought for a second at the Demon God. Good for us both eh? I have to agree with you there. And, by the way, I know what you're thinking. Am I really that warm? But, as for the town, was it really necessary?"

IC: La'zerra grunted. He found it damn near impossible to resist her sometimes, but this was one thing that was worth more than his life to tell. Determindly, albeit with some dissapointment, he picked her up bodily, and set her down well out of reach, and stepped back so she couldn't reach him either. "Sorry Lilith, no can do. Do you have any idea waht Father would do to me?"

Aozora grinned. "Shore, we need to get back into the action anyhow. We can always come back later anyways."

The Demon laughed in Revas face. "You don't scare me, mutt. You kill me, and Father will just send me right back. And why are we here? Simple. Father wants his Garden back."

OOC: Typhon is still in Aya right? If not, I'll think of a new post.

IC: Aya thought for a second at the Demon God. Good for us both eh? I have to agree with you there. And, by the way, I know what you're thinking. Am I really that warm? But, as for the town, was it really necessary?"

OCC: yes im still in her, seeing as no one replys to my guy, ill delete my old posts.

Typhon answerd in the back of her head " Yes...so very....warm" he said, basically cuddling himself inside her " The town was temporary...the garden will become our kingdom."

Aya laughed aloud despite of herself. Looking embarassed, she muttered "Sorry. Its ah....Warm in here..."

The Garden eh? I like it. Its hard to imagine a more beautiful kingdom.

Joshua checked for anyone watching, then grabbed Aozora's shoulder and blinked out of the lobby.

"I thought it was kinda chilly here Aya. But it could just be me." Zena bent down and picked up her feathers less someone find them and Joshua and Aozora appeared. "So I hear you needed a ride to Iraq." He said with a smile. "Exactly what we need." replied Zena swiftly, putting away her wings. Joshua looked at the group. "Well, anyone else that needs a ride should gather round. I should be able to get us all there."

Aozora grinned and superitiously looked Zena up and down. Haha, well now, whom have we here?

Aya looked at them. She thought it was a good idea personally, they would definetly get there quicker. What do you think Typhon?

Aya laughed aloud despite of herself. Looking embarassed, she muttered "Sorry. Its ah....Warm in here..."

The Garden eh? I like it. Its hard to imagine a more beautiful kingdom.

Typhon continued his whisper, his voice had the same qualities as her, maybe more poweful, he did not know. " Yes...and it can be ours, you and I, we can become the third power, we can forgot hell and heaven, and reside in the Twilight of the garden."

Aya smiled widely and nodded, oblivious of everyone around her.

I like that idea. We can forget all fo the rest of the Universe. Just us and our people. I do assume that you want people?

Zena extended her hand to Aozora. "Hello there. I'm Zena Montelllo. And you are?"

Aya smiled widely and nodded, oblivious of everyone around her.

I like that idea. We can forget all fo the rest of the Universe. Just us and our people. I do assume that you want people?

" Oh, of course...but we need a way to convert the dead to our side, like heaven and hell, and if we can control the garden, we get soldiers....Heaven takes good death's, and Hell takes the baddy's, but where do they go when a demon or angel slays eachother, we will make the final stop..."

Aozora grinned even wider at that, and took her hand and shook it. "The names Aozora no Namida, if we're being formal about it. Pleased to meet ya."

Zena returned the shake with more vigor than most people would anticipate, but grinned all the same. "Pleazed to meet you too Aozora. And Aya, are you having a conversation in your head or something? You're grinning and laughing at very odd moments."

Aya nodded even more at that. Excellent idea. We'd populate the Garden pretty fast, especielly right now. Oh, I might want to meet with the newcomers. Walking over to Joshua and Aozora, she held out her hand. "Hello, the names Aya Maseri, nice to meet you. I hear your our trip to Iraq?"

Typhon brought his voice with hers, they would sound as one, rathe deep voice. He twisted within her, as if getting comfortable.

Aozora glanced over to the apparently insane girl, and nearly laughed. She didn't really look insane, but it was admittebly an odd time to be grinning. With that thought he wiped off his own grin.

Aya blushed and shook her head vigorously. "No, what do you think I am, crazy? Why would I be talking to myself?" Well, technically its the truth. I'm not talking to myself."

"Hello there." Joshua said, reaching to shake her hand. "The name's Joshua Radditz and yes, I am indeed your trip there."

Aozora shook his head, then laughed out loud. Turning to everyone there, he said "Am I the only one who thinks its funny that we're standing in the middle of full-demon infested city exchanging pleasantries?"

Aya blushed and nodded. He is right you know she said to Typhon.

Zena laughed. "No, I just thought it was an odd time to smile so much. Course it could just be who you are. Though you're right, it IS odd. Maybe we should head out then."

OOC: I'll be back in about 20 minutes.

Aozora shook his head, then laughed out loud. Turning to everyone there, he said "Am I the only one who thinks its funny that we're standing in the middle of full-demon infested city exchanging pleasantries?"

Aya blushed and nodded. He is right you know she said to Typhon.

Typhon smiled, she would feel a smile within her " I know, im inside you, am I not, don't think of me as a demon...for I am much..much more." He put emotions into her..take us to the garden...take us..

Aozora grinned all the wider at that, "I believe that laughter and smiles are the best medicine in the universe. Both here and in the spirit world."

There was the sound of choppers nearby, approaching fast. "Looks like we've got some support, or rather, you've got some support, eh Gold?" Umbra said with a grin. "Indeed it does," Gold replied, "Make yourself scarce, I don't think they'd be happy to see you." Gold was stern in his tone, Umbra bowed again before suddenly fading away, "I'll be back Gold," his voice could still be heard. Gold then turned to the others, "I have to take care of this, reports, new weapons and such." He then turned to Aya/Typhon, "Don't get too close you two, I'm talking directly to you Aya. I really doubt your ability to withstand a god." Hopefully those two won't become one damned being. If that happens we're all probably fucked.

OOC: Getting off for tonight

Typhon smiled, she would feel a smile within her " I know, im inside you, am I not, don't think of me as a demon...for I am much..much more." He put emotions into her..take us to the garden...take us..

Despite herself, Aya began to mutter. "Garden...garden...take us..." Aozora stared at her. Maybe she really was crazy. "Ah, miss? Aya, I think your name was? Um... We're looking for the Garden, leastwise we soon will be. But its kind of hard to go there right now..."

There was the sound of choppers nearby, approaching fast. "Looks like we've got some support, or rather, you've got some support, eh Gold?" Umbra said with a grin. "Indeed it does," Gold replied, "Make yourself scarce, I don't think they'd be happy to see you." Gold was stern in his tone, Umbra bowed again before suddenly fading away, "I'll be back Gold," his voice could still be heard. Gold then turned to the others, "I have to take care of this, reports, new weapons and such." He then turned to Aya/Typhon, "Don't get too close you two, I'm talking directly to you Aya. I really doubt your ability to withstand a god." Hopefully those two won't become one damned being. If that happens we're all probably fucked.

OOC: Getting off for tonight

Aya seemed rather offended by the remark. "Of course I can control it! I'm my own person. And whats wrong with a little closeness? It stops you from getting lonely." Still fuming, Aya thought Get as comfortable as you want. Thinks I can't handle it...

Aya seemed rather offended by the remark. "Of course I can control it! I'm my own person. And whats wrong with a little closeness? It stops you from getting lonely." Still fuming, Aya thought Get as comfortable as you want. Thinks I can't handle it...

Typhon smiled, he had been injecting anger within her for some time now, just enough to put her on edge. " He is afraid Aya...he will see the light when the time comes...they all will."

She nodded furiously, Yeah, they'll see, then we'll see who can't handle it abruptly she stopped, suddenly suspicious. You're doing this on purpose, huh Typhon?

OOC: Getting off for tonight, hopefully back tommorow.

She nodded furiously, Yeah, they'll see, then we'll see who can't handle it abruptly she stopped, suddenly suspicious. You're doing this on purpose, huh Typhon?

OOC: Getting off for tonight, hopefully back tommorow.

Typhon laughed " Yes and it feels good dosnt it!!!" he yelled within her, sending feel good emotions within her.

Zena and Joshua stared at Aya. "Do you..." Zena trailed off but Joshua picked it up. "Care to explain what he was talking about? I'm a little confused particularly about the 'a little closeness' part."

Typhon took control and Aya's eyes lit up with almost white fire " I am Typhon, I am within Aya...shes quite sane as a matter of a fact."

Joshua and Zena backed away and while Joshua prepared to build a shield, Zena's mind sought out heavy object to use as weapons if the need arose. "And why are you in her?" Zena's voice was a half octave higher than usual. "More to the point," said Joshua, "Why should we believe you?"

Joshua and Zena backed away and while Joshua prepared to build a shield, Zena's mind sought out heavy object to use as weapons if the need arose. "And why are you in her?" Zena's voice was a half octave higher than usual. "More to the point," said Joshua, "Why should we believe you?"

Typhon laughed out of Aya's mouth, leaving sparks of flame " Fine, dont believe me..." he said as he went back inside Aya.

Zena's wings reappeared, this time for the sake of feeling more hidden than to keep warm while Joshua barely relaxed. "What the hell just happened?"

Typhon laughed out of Aya's mouth, leaving sparks of flame " Fine, dont believe me..." he said as he went back inside Aya.

ooc: well, i'm assuming i tagged along.

ic:

"Peace," Raphael warned all parties concerned. He turned to the Typhon/Aya hybrid, masking his disgust. "I have affairs to care of...I will return shortly." With that, and a flash of light, he was gone, leaving the familiar plumes in his wake.

Sanctuary

As the Garden was an important place for humankind, so was Sanctuary to the angelic. Raphael appeared in the middle of the Elysian Plain and began to walk towards a small child who was playing in a clear brook nearby.

Back so soon, Raphael

I need information, Uriel

As always A rippling laugh quaked the waters.

It involves a brother of a lower chior; Leara

That's a name I haven't heard in a while...

I thought he'd been destroyed during a mission

Destroyed...? No, no, no my dear Raphael. Leara is quite alive

He is? Perhaps he can help me persuade her...where can I find him

Another rippling laugh escape Uriel, and he returned to his game at the edge of the water. As the Little One. She should know

ooc: since u gave me permission to make up leara's story, i decided to do that, since i am still kinda lost/catching up.

IC: La'zerra grunted. He found it damn near impossible to resist her sometimes, but this was one thing that was worth more than his life to tell. Determindly, albeit with some dissapointment, he picked her up bodily, and set her down well out of reach, and stepped back so she couldn't reach him either. "Sorry Lilith, no can do. Do you have any idea what Father would do to me?"


Lilith was caught off guard by this act, staring at him with her mouth agape. She quickly dissolved into rage, her fists and teeth clenching, stuck for words to say. She had never expected this to be easy, but to be turned down on ORDERS? This she could not accept.

"You. . . you CAN'T tell me?" she spat out, her body trembling as thoughts of popping La'zerra's (hmm, lots of apostrophes) when through her head. She fumed for a second, before a thought occured to her, bringing her demenor to a tad more relaxed state, "Or is it that you don't really know?"

She smiled, as the challenge worked its way into words. "After all, why would we be here if we knew where the Garden was?" She began to walk away from La'zerra, turning towards the window. "To delay would be foolish, there is already an army amassed, unless we are already there, however unlikely that is. God may have hid where the Garden was, but he most certainly would not have put it here." She had walked half the room, turning back towards La'zerra, firmly planting her hands on her hips, and glaring at him. "So is it that you won't tell me, or that you CAN'T tell me. . ."

Two choppers appeared over head and landed near the group. From the chopper appeared soldiers, all of them in urban camo and bullet-proof vests. They all had there faces masked, they weilded automatics and shields. There were probably 14 in all, along with another man, taller than the rest, dressed in all white with shimmering black hair. There were crosses around his neck and wrists, each one glowed with an almost ethereal light. Gold walked over to the group and began talk amongst them, new equiptment could be seen being pulled out of the chopper. A few times while Gold and the man in white conversed, Gold would look back and point at the rest of the group, he made sure that his organization knew what was happening.

OOC: Gah, I leave for a few hours and three more pages are filled out. Just Perfect.

IC: After meditating for some time, Theodoric arose, "It is here. It is close. Very Close." His Saintly form then arose from the ruins and headed into the War-Torn city.

As Theodoric walked he heard rusty chains clicking and hooves scuffling. These odd sounds were coming closer, until a figure came through the cloud of dust that gathered around Theodoric. A figure is as close as you can get to describing it. The figure was hunched over, had a head and torso covered in loose chains, his flesh looked and smelt like something rotting, his breathing came in painful hisses and grunts, he had three fingers (more talons than fingers) on each hand, one arm was swelled and larger than the other, he had elephant-like feet, all that was seen through the mass of chains surrounding his head was an eye and his mouth, this eye was was red with a small black pupil, and it stared with bleak hatred.

"Kalemanicz..." Theodoric uttered with disgust.

"Dedorick... My master give me a perdonal matjh vis jou. He shaw mine powerful hadred and promissed me dat I cud reep jou to peeses." Kalemaicz said with a hiss.

The initial blasts of hellish troops in the heart of Las Vegas had been quite violent, as if some infernal volcanic eruption that had ripped up concrete and steel, tossing fragments of buildings far apart. One of these piles of rubble - that had once been part of a casino complex - had landed about two miles south, crashing down on the southern edge of McCarran International Airport. The steaming, burning pile of debris stood there, like a colossus turned to rubble.

Thump.

First the sound was silent, most likely just something loosening up within the entrails of the rubble and clattering against stone.

THUMP!

Then louder, small pieces of rubble sliding down the side of a thick concrete slab, smoke billowing out from cracks.

THOOM!

Without warning, the thick slab cut in half, waves of fire burning through the crack that had appeared. The flames died out slowly, and then a new sound. Huffing, breathing... a hand grabbed the edge of the crack, pulling a figure up from the rubble. What appeared was a man, dark-haired, his skin olive-brown though covered in dust, his long coat in tatters. He coughed and spat as he pulled himself out, sliding down the ledge and hitting the concrete runway unceremoniously.

"This... will not... do...", the man croaked, trying to stand up. He shook his head, sending dust and small pieces of plaster flying through the air. He looked around himself, seeing the fires that rose from downtown, almost smelling the demonic in the air. He cursed again, leaning against the ledge as he forced himself to get up.

This wasn't right... This wasn't supposed to happen yet. Israfil had yet to blow his trumpet. The Day was not here yet... He shook his head again, his eyes catching the sight of his hand.

A sudden, terrified gasp rose from his parched lips. "No... No, it can't be...", he muttered to himself, taking a hold of his own hand, feeling the tissue, the bone, the joints and tendons. He tried to concentrate, but there was no change. No fire flowing through his veins, only blood. Human blood. He tried harder, he knew he could do this. His hand erupted in flame, wreathing his fingers in coiling yellow flares.

"That's... that's more like it", he managed to chuckle as he let the fire die out. He felt himself, patting his body all over, trying to flex his shoulder blades. Curses... Nothing there.

He tried to remember... Yes... the Gate. He had been there. It was not the time yet, not the Day. But they had been too strong for him to fight back alone, their push against the Gate too strong. The fabric of reality had been torn asunder, and he must have gotten caught in that tidal wave of infernal fury.

The man roared and kicked a large chunk of concrete at his feet - only to roar again in pain as the head-size chunk failed to budge but instead cracked something in his leg.

"Is this what You wanted?!" he yelled angrily at the sky. "Is this Your doing?! Some sick joke on Your part? Oh yes, let's make Malach more miserable!"

Tal had been in a different part of the ruins, and saw the, well, creature approach Theodoric. He managed to get behind him without being noticed, and heard what it said. He was about to ambush it when he Theodoric's eye flicker towards him. He understood what it meant. Stay. He decided to wait where he was, and see how Theodoric handled it. If it was apparent he needed help, he would attack, but he waited until then.

Tal had been in a different part of the ruins, and saw the, well, creature approach Theodoric. He managed to get behind him without being noticed, and heard what it said. He was about to ambush it when he Theodoric's eye flicker towards him. He understood what it meant. Stay. He decided to wait where he was, and see how Theodoric handled it. If it was apparent he needed help, he would attack, but he waited until then.

Kalemanicz then took a deep snort and unleashed a shrill cry. He had sensed another angel in the midst.

Right beside the area of the wall Tal was hiding behind, Kalemaincz's monstrous forming burst through and chirped in a bestial manner at Tal as he prepared to attack.

OOC: If you need a way to explain this, maybe the clergy got kidnapped by the demons for questioning. If you have a better idea, go for it.

OOC: Oops, didn't see this. Well, since I can't explian it in charcter now, I'll just have to tell you. It's probably what you mentioned, Clergy gettin' kidnapped.

Joshua stuck out his hands and said plainly. "Look, we need to get out of here. It's not safe here and although I'm stil freaked out over what happened, we agreed we would get going soon. Anyone who wants to come along with me should grab hold now." Zena promptly grabbed a gloved hand and together they waited for the rest of the group.

Tal jumped back, his first thought being, "How did he find me so fast?" However, he didn't have time to dwell in it, as he had to jump back to evade a swing from the monster's talons. Tal immediately drew his sword and spread his wings. He leaped into the air at the beast. The beast reached up to grab Tal, but before Tal struck, a quick flap of his wings sent him over and behind the beast. He was able to make a quick slash at the beast's back before jumping away. It roared in pain at the deep gash in its back, but it continued to charge him. Tal attempted to fly over the beast again, but it anticipated the move and threw a piece of rubble it had grabbed at him. Tal managed to dodge it for the most part, but it clipped his side and his wing, sending him spiraling to the ground. He recovered quickly, but knew it would be futile to attempt to fly again with his wing damaged. Suddenly, Tal realized he had lost track of Theodoric. He managed to think, "Where is he?" before he had to roll out of the way of another attack by the beast.

Gold talked everything over with the reinforcements, it was decided that if it was needed more would be sent. But this elite team would be able to handle themselves, Gold recieved a lot of new equiptment. A few new blessings, some more weapons, sacred scrolls, some instructions for new skills and spells, some new armor, and most importantly, he'd been told how to remove three of the runes on his armor. He quickly rejoined the group, "Okay, my superiors say that they will try to handle the city from here. They've sent a few elites, more are going to be coming. So what's next?" He said, he shot a few glances at Aya, something made him very uncomfortable about the current situation.

It took a good while for Malach to calm himself down again. As he washed his face clean from grime in a small puddle, he contemplated on his situation. His existence as the Gatekeeper had suddenly taken a most terrible turn: it had been his duty to stand guard at the Gate, and make sure that Lucifer and his legions were kept in Hell until the Day of Reckoning. It was his duty, his penance for rebelling against Him, and he had failed at it miserably. He looked up to the burning cityscape and cursed to himself. This was not supposed to happen, not yet...

Sighing, Malach the Gatekeeper turned his gaze back to the puddle of dark water before him. He could hardly recognize himself as a human. His wings were gone, his flesh bore this disgusting brownish shade, and he constantly felt like a wineskin filled with mud and stuck on two rickety sticks. He had not had the privilege of visiting the mortal world since Lucifer's rebellion, and getting used to this new and feeble form would certainly take its time.

Time he did not have...

Cursing, Malach got back on his feet and continued towards the terminal he saw in the distance. The carcasses of airplanes - some ripped into pieces like thin cardboard - littered the runways, and he used those to remain unseen from any possible eyes that might be watching. He needed a plan, and quickly. The demons had definitely formed a stronghold here, that was clear... but where were the angels? Where was the celestial host that was supposed to make sure that this incursion would not go unpunished? Or had God decided to turn his back on this particular patch of His own creation?

Kalemanicz then dove for Tal as another larger Talon come out of his wrist. But, In midair, he was hit was an exploding vial of Holy Water. This lit the demon in flame for a short time before putting it out with the sand. Kalemanicz then writhed in pain as he flipped back on to his clumsy hooves. Theodoric, walking swiftly towards Kalemanicz, emitted his ear piercing scream in his direction, which sent Kalemanicz's ghastly form through a wall of an old building.

OOC: Do you want to kill him, or keep him alive? He seemed to know your character, so I don't know how important he is, so....just wondering.

OOC: Yeah, he'll come in use later.

OOC: Ok, I'll get him to surrender then.

Tal saw the opening and took full advantage of it. With a great burst of speed, he dashed forward and jumped through the hole in the wall after Kalemanicz. He found the beast on the ground, dazed. He held his sword to its throat and said, "The only reason you are still alive is that you might be useful. However, that can change real fast. Got it?" Kalemanicz grunted what Tal assumed to be a yes, but stayed on the ground. Tal used the loose chains already on it to tie its arms together, and chain his legs so he could only walk, not run. Last, he wrapped the chain around its mouth (it does have a mouth, right?) and lead it back to Theodoric, the sword ever at its neck. "What do you suppose we should do with it?"

Joshua looked to the man who had just returned. "We're headed to Baghdad and I'm the ride." he extended his other arm and said, "Grab on. As soon as people are ready, we're off."

Theodoric eyed the demon and then looked to Tal, "All that we can do is ask." He then questioned the defeated Kalemanicz, " Where will your master strike next?" Kalemanicz did not answer. "Where will your master strike next?" Theodoric asked in a more stern voice. Then Kalemanicz spoke, "Two Anjil scum? It iz a great deed in haell to keell even one anjil. Eef I kill you both, My masder will make me de Lord of Baghdad." Theodoric stuck out his arm and struck his captive. "Silence, unrighteous abomination! You will do as we tell you, for you have fallen from grace, and we have not. Now, where will your master strike next?" The demon then gurgled in malevolent chuckle. "Heer." Just then the ground began to rumble.

Aya began to move towards the demon that had been defeated, her face became flame and rows of firy teeth appeared " Do you remember me....I would hope you do, because I can make you suffer for a long..long time spawn of satan."

Bastard... he's taking over her body, stupid girl actually thought she could control him? Dammit. Gold was thinking furiously, he knew the new demon was a threat but a demonic god was far worse. "Hold yourself demon," he said to Typhon, "For the time being, we need this one." Gold was prepared to take it to the next level if he really had to but prefered it not come to that. He glared at Aya/Typhon from behind his mask, I really hope this doesn't get out of hand.

Bastard... he's taking over her body, stupid girl actually thought she could control him? Dammit. Gold was thinking furiously, he knew the new demon was a threat but a demonic god was far worse. "Hold yourself demon," he said to Typhon, "For the time being, we need this one." Gold was prepared to take it to the next level if he really had to but prefered it not come to that. He glared at Aya/Typhon from behind his mask, I really hope this doesn't get out of hand.

Aya's deep voice crackled, water poured from her mouth without affecting her speach, then the water became lava which dissapeard before it hit the ground " muwahahah, very well..." The fire reversed and sucked into herself and she was back to normal again

Joshua and Zena pulled their hands apart and Joshua turned to Gold. "Ok, we need to separate them. Any ideas on how to do that?"

"Separate later, seal now." Gold placed his hands on Aya's shoulders, a light burst forth and when he removed his hands there were two glowing blue cross markings on each shoulder. "Now, he can talk through he but he can't perform any of those annoying power transfers. This is for the good of both of you, maybe Aya a bit more that you, demon." Gold didn't want to resort to this but saw no other option.

OOC: This seal only stops power transfers but Typhon can still leave her body freely, the seals will at that point transfer to Typhon. Its meant to keep him from possessing people and then using his powers whilst in their bodies.

"Separate later, seal now." Gold placed his hands on Aya's shoulders, a light burst forth and when he removed his hands there were two glowing blue cross markings on each shoulder. "Now, he can talk through he but he can't perform any of those annoying power transfers. This is for the good of both of you, maybe Aya a bit more that you demon." Gold didn't want to resort to this but saw no other option.

Typhon reignited her voice as the crosses began to glow red " Your magic won't last forever, hahaha, and I thuoght I was part of the group"

"Haha, you're right, it won't last forever, it'll last as long as you last. The fact its glowing red means its feeding off of your energy to keep inself active. And you are apart of this group, I respect that, believe me. Why do you think I let you keep the ability to leave? I just don't feel comfortable with you taking over people and using your power though them." Gold was gentle in his tone, at this point, he knew the group had to stay together.

Joshua, feeling confident in what was happening, reached out a hand again. "Now, grab hold and let's head out." Zena obliged and together they again waited for the rest.

"Haha, you're right, it won't last forever, it'll last as long as you last. The fact its glowing red means its feeding off of your energy to keep inself active. And you are apart of this group, I respect that, believe me. Why do you think I let you keep the ability to leave? I just don't feel comfortable with you taking over people and using your power though them." Gold was gentle in his tone, at this point, he knew the group had to stay together.

Typhon laughed back at him in a fun way " AH, you got me good, well I guess ill go take a nap." he reseeded backinside, however he had lied, he was still there...always there.

Joshua, feeling confident in what was happening, reached out a hand again. "Now, grab hold and let's head out." Zena obliged and together they again waited for the rest.

"I'm ready whenever, Typhon's ready whenever I'll take it. Hey Typhon, you're not the first demon I've seen that could possess someone, even if you really were "asleep" you'd be able to just connect with Aya's thoughts and know what's going on." Gold said confidently, he knew Typhon could get out at any point and would probably try to kill him, or worse, take over his body. I'll have to be careful, I'll have to keep these runes active, if he does take me over, at least he won't be able to tap into my thoughts or memories. Gold was confident in his abilities but fighting against a god was said to have some serious negative effects. Just working with this ass might kill me long before any demon has the chance.

"I'm ready whenever, Typhon's ready whenever I'll take it. Hey Typhon, you're not the first demon I've seen that could possess someone, even if you really were "asleep" you'd be able to just connect with Aya's thoughts and know what's going on." Gold said confidently, he knew Typhon could get out at any point and would probably try to kill him, or worse, take over his body. I'll have to be careful, I'll have to keep these runes active, if he does take me over, at least he won't be able to tap into my thoughts or memories. Gold was confident in his abilities but fighting against a god was said to have some serious negative effects. Just working with this ass might kill me long before any demon has the chance.

Aya's eyes rolled over white as Typhon responded " I always knew I can leave, but im quite comfortable in here, I think ill stay a little longer...I will leave this body when the time is right."

Joshua grabbed Aya and Gold while Zena grabbed Aozora and they were off. The next thing the group knew, they were standing in the hotel room Joshua and Aozora had rented out a few minutes before. "Welcome to Baghdad." Joshua said.

There is an old saying that whenever God closes a door, He opens a window. For Malach, this old proverb became reality when combing through the thrashed international airport he found a corpse of a police officer, and relieved the man of his sidearm and bullets. He looked around carefully, knowing that whatever had killed the officer - by ripping his throat out - might still be around.

Strange weapons they make these days, Malach mused as he felt the handle of the pistol in his hand, weighing it. This gun lacked the finesse of the blackpowder guns he had seen not half a millennium earlier. Nor would this weapon be of any use once it ran out of ammunition - something that Malach was not happy about.

Suddenly he stiffened, turning on his heels just as a sneaking hellhound leaped on his, jaws open, claws reaching for vulnerable flesh. Instinctively Malach tried to protect his head with his arms, roaring in pain as the beast's canines sank into his arm. Rolling on his back, he threw the snarling hellbeast off, its bulk smashing into a line of chairs, felling them on the terminal floor.

As the beast tried to get back its bearings, Malach cursed and looked at his arm. He could already see the wounds slowly healing, but the pain was still more intense he could have imagined. Cursing he pulled out the gun he had just appropriated, and fired. The bullets hit the hellhound's thick skull, making it yelp and slow down, but not fall. Six rounds later Malach heard only the 'tick' of an empty gun, discarding it just as the beast attacked again. He managed to grab the beast's jaws, keeping it from biting his head off, but the muscular monster's claws shred his clothing and flesh. Roaring in agony, Malach gathered whatever power he could, and 'fed' his fist into the beast's throat. The hellhound coughed, choked by the fist and arm in its mouth and throat when Malach released his fiery powers. The expression on the hellhound's face could only be taken for surprise as Malach scorched and cooked the beast's insides with fire. The beast howled with muffled sound, finally falling dead on top of the olive-brown man.

Malach breathed heavily, his arm still deep in the dead beast's throat, its heavy body pinning him down. He was in pain, and he could feel his blood oozing on the cold ground.

It was then he heard the howling. More hellhounds... not far. And they were smelling blood...

Aya, the real Aya, finally gathered enough of herself to fight Typhon down. She was absolutely furious, that the demon had tried to use her body. Oblivious to everone else around her, she yelled aloud, "Don't EVER, do that again. If you ever try something like this again, I swear I'll make this body a living hell for you to be in. And not the kind your used to either. It'll make the hell you were in before seem like a fucking amusement park!!"

Aozora, finally unable to control herself, began laughing uncontrollably, and fell down and began rolling around on the floor. He was fully aware that most people thought he had a twisted sense of humor, and that this should most definetly NOT be funny, but he didn't think the girl had any idea how ridiculous she looked and sounded, sitting there screaming at herself like that.

Aya, the real Aya, finally gathered enough of herself to fight Typhon down. She was absolutely furious, that the demon had tried to use her body. Oblivious to everone else around her, she yelled aloud, "Don't EVER, do that again. If you ever try something like this again, I swear I'll make this body a living hell for you to be in. And not the kind your used to either. It'll make the hell you were in before seem like a fucking amusement park!!"

Aozora, finally unable to control herself, began laughing uncontrollably, and fell down and began rolling around on the floor. He was fully aware that most people thought he had a twisted sense of humor, and that this should most definetly NOT be funny, but he didn't think the girl had any idea how ridiculous she looked and sounded, sitting there screaming at herself like that.

Typhon smiled at her anger " Calm down and breath...Take us to the garden..we have much work to do before we may claim ourself as the rightful owners of earth, we must search for a sutibale prophet for my future...only a angel will do."

Aya's eyes rolled over white as Typhon responded " I always knew I can leave, but im quite comfortable in here, I think ill stay a little longer...I will leave this body when the time is right."

Sanctuary

Go ahead and be off Uriel turned away and skipped a stone to the other side of the stream.

There's something else. Typhon has-

Use this

The Pugnat Dei Raphael fitted the gauntlet on his fist.

It's sure to drive out what ails you

Baghdad, Iraq

Without the modesty of the first visit, Raphael appeared in the hotel room in a blizzard of plumage. Without bothering with formalities, he headed straight for Aya/Typhon.

"I must speak with Aya," he said courteously. He changed his tone, as if addressing Aya, "It concerns your father."

ooc: well, i'm assuming i tagged along.

ic:

"Peace," Raphael warned all parties concerned. He turned to the Typhon/Aya hybrid, masking his disgust. "I have affairs to care of...I will return shortly." With that, and a flash of light, he was gone, leaving the familiar plumes in his wake.

Sanctuary

As the Garden was an important place for humankind, so was Sanctuary to the angelic. Raphael appeared in the middle of the Elysian Plain and began to walk towards a small child who was playing in a clear brook nearby.

Back so soon, Raphael

I need information, Uriel

As always A rippling laugh quaked the waters.

It involves a brother of a lower chior; Leara

That's a name I haven't heard in a while...

I thought he'd been destroyed during a mission

Destroyed...? No, no, no my dear Raphael. Leara is quite alive

He is? Perhaps he can help me persuade her...where can I find him

Another rippling laugh escape Uriel, and he returned to his game at the edge of the water. As the Little One. She should know

ooc: since u gave me permission to make up leara's story, i decided to do that, since i am still kinda lost/catching up.

Lilith was caught off guard by this act, staring at him with her mouth agape. She quickly dissolved into rage, her fists and teeth clenching, stuck for words to say. She had never expected this to be easy, but to be turned down on ORDERS? This she could not accept.

"You. . . you CAN'T tell me?" she spat out, her body trembling as thoughts of popping La'zerra's (hmm, lots of apostrophes) when through her head. She fumed for a second, before a thought occured to her, bringing her demenor to a tad more relaxed state, "Or is it that you don't really know?"

She smiled, as the challenge worked its way into words. "After all, why would we be here if we knew where the Garden was?" She began to walk away from La'zerra, turning towards the window. "To delay would be foolish, there is already an army amassed, unless we are already there, however unlikely that is. God may have hid where the Garden was, but he most certainly would not have put it here." She had walked half the room, turning back towards La'zerra, firmly planting her hands on her hips, and glaring at him. "So is it that you won't tell me, or that you CAN'T tell me. . ."

OOC: To Raphael, go ahead, feel free to do whatever you wish.

IC: La'Zerra grinned. "As observant as ever, Lilith. Hoewver, you seem to have it wrong. You see, its not a matter of where the Garden is, but whom. We have decideed that it would have been far to easy for Him to simply hide the Garden. Whats the use? Humans would find it eventually, breeding like rats as they do. So, he had to put it in someone noone would ever look. Now, the only problem is finding said someone."

Aya looked wide eyed at him. "My.....Father? I thought you said he was dead?" At that, she adressed Typhon. Stop speaking through me. If you have something to say to the group, tell me, and I'll relay it to them.

Aya looked wide eyed at him. "My.....Father? I thought you said he was dead?" At that, she adressed Typhon. Stop speaking through me. If you have something to say to the group, tell me, and I'll relay it to them.

" Very well Aya, you will be the instrument of my speech..." he receeded back inside her once again, still eyeing the city.

Aya looked wide eyed at him. "My.....Father? I thought you said he was dead?" At that, she adressed Typhon. Stop speaking through me. If you have something to say to the group, tell me, and I'll relay it to them.

"So did I," Raphael answered. "But we were apparently decieved. My contacts tell me that Leara may still exist, but he is hiding himself from us...I don't know why. And you are the key."

"So did I," Raphael answered. "But we were apparently decieved. My contacts tell me that Leara may still exist, but he is hiding himself from us...I don't know why. And you are the key."

Typhon got excited within her " I knew it, I knew you were speacial haha, he will lead me...us right to the Garden, carry me Aya...carry me like your only child."

Aya looked thoroughly confused. "Me? The key? I don't get it. How in the hell can I be the key to finding someone I haven't even seen since I was a baby, much less remember? I'm not even quite sure what he looks like."

Aya looked thoroughly confused. "Me? The key? I don't get it. How in the hell can I be the key to finding someone I haven't even seen since I was a baby, much less remember? I'm not even quite sure what he looks like."

"Just as you have powers of the dark dormant inside you, so does the Light beckon to be brought forth," Raphael explained. His voice grew stern, "But you cannot follow on this path with her." His inflection changed again. "There are places we must go where the Dark cannot be admitted."

That seemed to simply confuse her all the more. "If the powers of dark can't go, then how can I if, as you said, I have the powers of the Dark." That really doesn't make much sense, does it Typhon? she thought.

That seemed to simply confuse her all the more. "If the powers of dark can't go, then how can I if, as you said, I have the powers of the Dark." That really doesn't make much sense, does it Typhon? she thought.

" I agree..."

"Compared to his darkness, you're a pure soul, although, the more time he burrows inside...like a parasite, the more your Light will become corrupted."

Aya considered this for a second. "So, where exactly are we going that he would be unable to join us at?"

Aya considered this for a second. "So, where exactly are we going that he would be unable to join us at?"

"Sanctuary, the place in Paradise where angels can be at peace."

"Compared to his darkness, you're a pure soul, although, the more time he burrows inside...like a parasite, the more your Light will become corrupted."

"What would he have me do LEAVE!"

Keep running... Keep running... Just a little more... Must find a safe spot... Must rest...

Malach cursed this human body of his as he half-ran, half-limped down the terminal corridor, the baying of the hellhounds coming ever closer. He was bleeding badly, more than his still essentially-angelic powers could take. And this body, this God-cursed lump of flesh that had become his prison... He could barely move in it, it was an alien form for him, not the manifestation of his true self.

Breathing heavily, tasting the coppery flavour of blood in his mouth, Malach noticed a crashed service elevator, the heavy door still hanging open.

Yes, that will do...

Limping inside, the Gatekeeper grabbed the handle of the door, and with a Herculean effort managed to unjam it, pulling it shut. He breathed heavily, slamming his hand against the juncture of the door and frame, feeding fire into it, burning the lock tightly shut. He could hear the hellhounds baying outside, anger rising in their howls when they realized their prey had eluded them. Their claws scraped futilely at the thick doors and walls, they tried to push the doors open in vain.

Malach laughed, a joyless, insane laugh as he teetered on the brink of passing out. He fell on the floor, crawling into a corner, to sleep, to heal... He needed time for his wounds to draw themselves shut again. He dreamed...

Ancient times...

...before the humans arose fully on their feet...

...the war in Heaven...

...Lucifer the Light-Bearer declaring himself superior over his kin, the archangels.

His lieutenants, Mammon and Belzebub hailing him, rallying a large number of the angels on his side...

...The war, the terrible war in which angelic blood flowed freely, tarnishing the clouds and the earth.

...The approaching defeat...

...How he, Malach, one of Lucifer's officers, turned against his commander...

...How he came groveling back to the Throne and Michael...

...How he watched his former brethren cast into the Abyss.

And how he himself had to leave Heaven behind, to guard the Gates of Hell until the time...

The Day of Reckoning, the End of the World, when Israfil would blow his trumpet and herald in the final war...

Malach shivered in his slumber, tormented by these memories, his fingers clawing at the unforgiving metal, his blood and sweat flowing freely...

Cast out of Heaven, not permitted in Hell...

Aya considered this for a second. "So, where exactly are we going that he would be unable to join us at?"

"Sanctuary, the place in Paradise where angels can be at peace."

"Sanctuary?" Aya shrugged. "Never heard of it.

OOC: Have to get off now, back tommorrow.

"Sanctuary, the place in Paradise where angels can be at peace."

Typhon removed himself from Aya's body " Is this not an act of good angel?!" his aqua eyes peirced, while his hair slightly moved in the wind, he needed a prophet, this angel might do, but he dismissed the idea.

"Sanctuary?" Aya shrugged. "Never heard of it.

OOC: Have to get off now, back tommorrow.

ooc: ok, i'll explain in a TG

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"Of course not," Raphael chuckled. "Not even the saved are allowed inside."

A new figure appeared at the window, "Well well Gold. You're here, Umbra told me to expect you." The figure said, it was young girl, probably in her early twenties. Her face was a dark tan and her head from the eyes up was wrapped in cloth. The rest of her clothing was very open, she wore a cloth to cover her chest and a long skirt. "Oh, let me introduce myself, I am Umbra's friend, Celestial. I'll be serving as your contact here in Iraq, for the time being. What an intersting group, how do you all do?" Gold had an awkward look behind his mask, Where the hell does Umbra find these people?!

OOC: And I'm off til tommorrow

ooc: ok, i'll explain in a TG

ic:

"Of course not," Raphael chuckled. "Not even the saved are allowed inside."

Typhon licked his lips " Sanctuary knows of me, I can sense it...do not get in my way or ill split you in two, leave me be and the so called " darkness" in front of you will leave you alone as well."

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La'Zerra grinned. "As observant as ever, Lilith. Hoewver, you seem to have it wrong. You see, its not a matter of where the Garden is, but whom. We have decideed that it would have been far to easy for Him to simply hide the Garden. Whats the use? Humans would find it eventually, breeding like rats as they do. So, he had to put it in someone noone would ever look. Now, the only problem is finding said someone."

This conversation was definitely not going in the direction she had expected. She had a slight sense of disbelief, questioning whether La'Zerra was not just lying in this revelation. But then again, how else could it be explained that the Garden had been hidden so well, that even one who had been there could no longer find it; one who knew how the Garden felt.

"And so you are now searching for a person. . . but, you have narrowed it down, some what at least. I don't expect you are going to be able to check all six billion people on this planet. . ."

Joshua finally gathered enough courage to interrupt Aya and Raphael's conversation. "So, if the Dark cannot go there does that mean that I, as half demon and half human, will not be permitted there?" He sat down on the nearest of the two beds, obviously worrying about his ever shrinking chances of ever seeing the Garden.

Joshua finally gathered enough courage to interrupt Aya and Raphael's conversation. "So, if the Dark cannot go there does that mean that I, as half demon and half human, will not be permitted there?" He sat down on the nearest of the two beds, obviously worrying about his ever shrinking chances of ever seeing the Garden.

"Your humanity would allow you into the Garden, but not into Sanctuary," Raphael explained. "As I said, only the Chiors are allowed into Sanctuary. Besides, even the Father of All Lies was able to step foot in Eden."

Tal was an experienced veteran of the Heavenly Host. He had been in countless battles, and so he was not entirely surprised when the ground began to shake. It was how demons came directly from hell to earth through a rift. However, when the head of a behemoth appeared, he was in complete shock. No, it cannot be.Tal had seen this creature once before. It was a massive demon, ten stories tall. It had the strength of one-hundred demons. That, and it was as fast as any other demon, made it the most powerful being Tal had ever fought. But Guildo killed that thing he thought. Guildo had sacrificed himself and single handedly traded blows with it, killing the both of them. How could it come back? Then, Tal suddenly realized, when two more behemoth heads appeared. There's more than one. For the first time he could remember, Tal had no idea what to do next. He was frozen stiff. He had faced countless battles and won every single time. He might have beaten a single behemoth on his own, and an archangel could stand a chance against two, but three? For the first time, Tal was doubtful he could win.

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Theodoric stumbled back but did not lose his grip on Kalemanicz. When the first massive behemoth arose from the crack in the ground, it was still covered in fresh magma. It was the largest demon Theodric had ever seen in his very long life. He knew he had to stop this attack. He immediately pulled out a larger vial of Holy water and thrust it into the rift and waited...

Joshua sighed heavily. "So long as that's the case, I'm alright with that."

Ooc: Oh My God When Are We Leaving!!!

Ooc: Oh My God When Are We Leaving!!!

OOC: Ya Mereshka, WHEN!?

ooc: well, i'm waiting for mereshka.

Aya thought for a second, then shrugged. "It works for me. So where exactly is this sanctuary thing?"

Aozora, finally managing to control his laughter, stood up and joined the conversation. "So, me and Joshy ain't aloud in this Sanctuary place, eh? Bummer, sounded fun. I'm good with anything to escape the boredom. As fun as it is too watch the crazy chick argue with herself, there really isn't much to do around here. We need to find a fight, thats what we need to do."

This conversation was definitely not going in the direction she had expected. She had a slight sense of disbelief, questioning whether La'Zerra was not just lying in this revelation. But then again, how else could it be explained that the Garden had been hidden so well, that even one who had been there could no longer find it; one who knew how the Garden felt.

"And so you are now searching for a person. . . but, you have narrowed it down, some what at least. I don't expect you are going to be able to check all six billion people on this planet. . ."

La'Zerra chuckled. "Of course not, these damned humans breed like rats. But, I suppose the world is better than it used to be. At the rate the humans are going now, I wouldn't be surprised to find that God has another Flood planned. And do you have any idea how many footsoldiers and grunts we got out of that little episode? And there weren't near as many humans last time. But, I digress. Yes, we have narrowed it down, to about three suspects. You see, we figured that an ordinary human wouldn't be nearly a powerful enough host, but the host must be at least part human. So, it must be a half-breed. We have narrowed it down to: Aozora no Namida, who happens to be a relative of mine, who is with another of the suspects at the moment, one Joshua, and another mutt by the name of Rava."

Aya thought for a second, then shrugged. "It works for me. So where exactly is this sanctuary thing?"

Aozora, finally managing to control his laughter, stood up and joined the conversation. "So, me and Joshy ain't aloud in this Sanctuary place, eh? Bummer, sounded fun. I'm good with anything to escape the boredom. As fun as it is too watch the crazy chick argue with herself, there really isn't much to do around here. We need to find a fight, thats what we need to do."

Raphael offered his hand, "I'll show you."

OOC: WOOT! 2000 Posts!

IC: La'Zerra, about to say something more to Lilith, was interrupted by a demon leuitenat(not sure how to spell that) running in through the door. "Commander La'Zerra" He gasped, after a quick salute, "We know where Aozora and the other mutt with him are, they are apperantly in Baghdad, but are showing signs of going somewhere else, courtesy of an Archangel named Rapheal." La'Zerra grinned. "Rapheal? Name sounds familiar. Probably participated against us in the original uprising. No matter, send the Akazha." The demon laughed, and went to carry out the orders. The Akazha are the Navy Seals of the demons, chosen out of the most skilled of the army, and usually have the most devastating powers.

Aya again simply shrugged. "Truth be told, I'd rather know where I'm going before someone brings me there. How do I know I can trust you?"

Aya again simply shrugged. "Truth be told, I'd rather know where I'm going before someone brings me there. How do I know I can trust you?"

ooc: congrats mereshka ^_^.

ic:

"If Heaven were a city," Raphael tried his best to put it into human terms, "Sanctuary would be a suburb. It is the place where the angelic can be truly at peace, where rank and status have no meaning...as for trust; I am that I am. What would I be able to do to make you trust me?"

Joshua cocked his head and raised an eyebrow toward Aozora. "Did you just call me Joshy? Anyway, you're right. Much as I'd love sanctuary, I'm itching to do something."

Thinking, Aya sat down on the floor. "Hmmm.... Trust you, eh?" Grinning, she snapped her fingers and hopped up. "I know!" She gestured at the others in the room. "Let them come with. With that many witnesses, you can't do anything!"

Zena's eyes went wide with Aya's words. "You think that's possible? It'd be great to go."

Joshua cocked his head and raised an eyebrow toward Aozora. "Did you just call me Joshy? Anyway, you're right. Much as I'd love sanctuary, I'm itching to do something."

Aozora chuckled. "Sorry mate. Its a bad habit I have, tends to drive people insanse." He grinned, "Which, I admit, is part of the reason I do it." Then, using his most charming grin, he turned on Zena, "How about you, how do you feel about nicknames eh?"

Aozora chuckled. "Sorry mate. Its a bad habit I have, tends to drive people insanse." He grinned, "Which, I admit, is part of the reason I do it." Then, using his most charming grin, he turned on Zena, "How about you, how do you feel about nicknames eh?"

Joshua shook his head while Zena rolled her eyes. "Whatever works for you." they said in unison.

Aozora laughed and shook his head. "Cold, so cold. How come I always seem to get teamed up on?"

Joshua bust out laughing while Zena smiled and simply said. "We go to high school together and we're best friends, what do you expect of us?"

Thinking, Aya sat down on the floor. "Hmmm.... Trust you, eh?" Grinning, she snapped her fingers and hopped up. "I know!" She gestured at the others in the room. "Let them come with. With that many witnesses, you can't do anything!"

"Er, that is..." Raphael began. "Oh, Brother is going to be angry with me."

There was a flash of light, and except for Raphael, a moment of disorientation as they adjusted to the transition.

"I'm sorry for the disorientation," Raphael explained, "But it was necessary considering I had to make some adjustments for your transition. Welcome to Sanctuary."

The lavish garden was just as it had been when Raphael had been there previously. Even Uriel was still playing in the stream. The child-like angel stood and turned on his heel quickly. His face was turned in a frown.

Brother, what have you done

The Akazha stared in amazement from his hiding spot at the spot where the targets had been but a moment before. Using the telepathic powers that had made him a spy, he contacted his superior. "Uh, boss? We have a problem."

Aya laughed in delight at the sight of Uriel, whom she thought an ordinary little boy. "Ah, hes so cute! But, why are we here?"

Aozora who had been about to reply to Zena and Joshua, looked around in amazement. "Well. That was interesting. But where the hell are we?"

Uriel glared back at Aya.

"Insolent young-"

"Brother," Raphael interrupted. "I know how angry you are, but please direct it towards me."

Do you know what you've done

I believe our situation demands a certain amount of...leniency

"We're here," Raphael answered Aya, "To track down your father. Uriel will help us."

"I will?" he pouted, the wind ruffling his golden hair.

Aya looked very confused. Insolant am I? And whos he calling young Aloud she said. "Hows this cute little guy going to help us? I mean, sure, we might be able to use his cuteness to put Leara off his gaurd or something, but other than that?"

"I am God's Flame!" he shouted, his words a thunderclap as they sent a shockwave across the fields. The trees in the distance shook. "And to think I went before God to plead for your kind."

"Brother, calm down," Raphael said as he placed a hand on his small shoulder. "She meant no offense, I'm sure." To Aya he calmly explained, "Uriel is an archangel, like me. His specialty is in information."

Aya, looking rather shaken, nodded vigirously. "Yeah! No offense meant! I thought you were a little boy, I had no idea, I swear!"

OOC: Have to get off mate. Might not be back during the weekend, I'm probably going to a party. If I don't, see ya over the weekend.

Aya, looking rather shaken, nodded vigirously. "Yeah! No offense meant! I thought you were a little boy, I had no idea, I swear!"

"Hrm, well, this visage is rather un-intimidating," Uriel muttered. His wings extended in a flurry of feathers that covered him. When the feathers dissipated, a beautiful man in a long white robe corded at his waist by a silver chain stood before them. "There, does this satisfy you?"

OOC: Have to get off mate. Might not be back during the weekend, I'm probably going to a party. If I don't, see ya over the weekend.

OOC: I won't be on after 6 PM CST tomorrow night for sure and probably most of the time until then I'll be off too. I should be back sometime sunday evening though. Also, Joshua and Aozora can't be in Sanctuary, remember?

IC: Zena looked around. "This place is incredible!"

La'Zerra chuckled. "Of course not, these damned humans breed like rats. But, I suppose the world is better than it used to be. At the rate the humans are going now, I wouldn't be surprised to find that God has another Flood planned. And do you have any idea how many footsoldiers and grunts we got out of that little episode? And there weren't near as many humans last time. But, I digress. Yes, we have narrowed it down, to about three suspects. You see, we figured that an ordinary human wouldn't be nearly a powerful enough host, but the host must be at least part human. So, it must be a half-breed. We have narrowed it down to: Aozora no Namida, who happens to be a relative of mine, who is with another of the suspects at the moment, one Joshua, and another mutt by the name of Rava."

Lilith smiled, walking towards the large broken window as La'Zerra gave orders out. It would be easier than she thought. After all, she was a professional soul stealer, if the Garden was hidden in one of these three, and if they happened to be male. . .
She spun on a heal back towards La'Zerra, clasping her hands behind her back, as she shot him a huge smile. "I'm am quite ecstatic that you shared these facts with me. After all, finding something that had been so well hidden is not easy. . . unless someone else does all of the hard work." She laughed, backing towards the window. "Unfortunately, La'Zerra, while I have enjoyed our conversation, I must get going. People to see, places to return to and all. . . so I bid you farewell!" And at that, she stepped out of the window, and took off.
Lilith now knew roughly where to start looking. She had no doubt that La'Zerra may have lied, but, it was a place to start looking. Especially if the Akazha were after them, she would now just need to keep an eye out and find out who they were after. Not to much of a challenge when so many of your children are amongst the ranks. She chuckled to herself, it had been a long time since she had been so excited. She would find the Garden first, and finally could end her curse.

Malach awoke from his dark slumber, his eyes opening once more. How long had he slept? Minutes? Hours? Days? Or even years? Time had no meaning for him, and with a grimace he stood up again, feeling the tattered remains of his shirt, the long gashes in his coat. The blood was still wet, but the skin and flesh underneath the tattered garments had healed. Still, the hellhounds might follow the scent of blood.

Here's hoping the mortals of this age aren't prudish, the Gatekeeper mused to himself as he removed his shirt and wiped the blood away from the leather jacket. He then donned the garment again, casting the shredded shirt aside. At least the leather might offer him some protection...

Silently the Gatekeeper pressed his ear against the door, listening. The baying of the hounds had ceased... he must have had slumbered a good while, so that even the hounds lost interest in him. But that was the problem... He heard nothing. No movement. No sound of trumpets, no cries of agony, either demonic or angelic.

"Where are you now, Michael?" he muttered, chuckling joylessly. "Has the Almighty finally grown weary of His creation and given Lucifer free reign over the mortal realm?"

Silence yourself, you fool! a voice inside him chimed. Yes... despite what he had become, Malach was still an angel at heart, and casting such dubt on the Creator was closest he could get to physical pain in his angelic form. In his human form, he only had his conscience to remind him of the Almighty.

Malach listened for a moment longer, making sure that the hellhounds had truly left, before he began working on the welded seam again. He pressed his hand against the melt-shut metal, starting to heat it up again, coughing as smoke burnt his lungs.

As he burnt the door slowly open, he had time to concentrate on other problems. He had not felt an angelic presence yet. Had his doubts been true? Had God not send a host to deal with this untimely uprising? Surely He would not take kindly such an uprising... and what were His plans for him? Malach sighed. He had failed in his duty to hold the Gate... and if he knew anything about Michael, that pompous ass would just jump at the chance to carve him up for that failure. Gabriel and Raphael might not be too keen on seeing him either... Uriel even less so.

Stop thinking about it, you idiot! he cursed at himself. He had more important issues to take care of at the moment... First of them being trying to find some sort of hallowed ground, if possible. There should be a church somewhere... or even a chapel. Any place where he could rest for a moment, and get his bearings on the situation...