NationStates Jolt Archive

Gold looked up as he was contacted. O, its you guys... Umbra is rarely wrong. We're getting directions and are on our way to your location. "C'mon, let's go." He said to Celestial who nodded before following.

I'll be on the lookout for you then. Zena sent back, waiting patiently for the pope to respond to her half question/half statement.

It wasn't too long a walk but it would take sometime. The city felt different now, it was as if Umbra's words had opened Gold's eyes to what was happening, he could see different shadows coming together. Mysterious, and typically unnoticeable figures, gathering to fight against the darkness. His thoughts then went back to his own organization who's purpose was to stop things like this from happening.

The Pope shrugged. "Of course, Holy One. I'm sure its not any more unconventianal than this entire thing."

The tremor certainly unnerved the hell hounds, which gave the skeletons the time needed to kill them off.

As the hell hounds howled for the final time, a demon seargent ran up to the Demon Commander. "Lord La'Zerra. There are reports of a minor skirmish with a rogue force of demons, led by one who calls himself Typhon." La'Zerra grinned in anticipation. "Typhon eh? This'll be fun. Its time that traitor was dealt with once and for all."

OOC: By the way, in terms of power, if not rank, La'Zerra is a bit above Angron.

Typhons army adrubtly changed paces and turned to retreat, they wouldnt be able to take Las Vegas this day. The hoplited helmets turned backwards as they began to retreat, there mission would be to destroy the demon encampment or convert.

Encampment

The Prophet of Typhon replyed (to you greywatch) " My son it is what you want, should you choose the path of enlightment or be held under the liquids of Typhons Abyss ( typhons hell).

Zena smiled. "Trust me on this one, it's a lot more unconventional that you might think." Come on over guys. Within an instant the trio from the demon camp were standing in front of the pope.
"Nice place you got here." Joshua said.

OOC: Uhhh I already posted my response to the prophet NC, even if it was a little late.

Alehkra looked around. "Hmmm... That was quick. Been forever since I've been here." Aozora nodded. "Yeah, nice place."

The Pope gaped at the newcomers, especially Aozora, who certainly did not look like an angel. He didn't appear quite as shocked at Joshua and Alehkra, whom at least appeared human. But, three people suddenly appearing was not something that happened every day. Or ever, for that matter. "Uh, well, hi."

OOC: Uhhh I already posted my response to the prophet NC, even if it was a little late.

OCC: was talking to greywathc, my bad.

OOC: NC I'm confused, how is the prophet talking to me, or my chars rather?

Joshua chuckled. "Ya, sorry about that." he appeared behind the pope. "I like to keep things lively." He grinned and extended his hand in an offer to shake the pope's. The grin showed unusually long teeth and the hand was clawed. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

OOC: sorry ive been gone, between power-outages and Final exams... Yeah. Also, I posted twice since then, but for some reason it didn't show up on the thread. huh. oh well.

IC: Tal had stopped in his tracks, and now froze up. He was trying to figure this out. Firstly, there was an angel talking to him, but.... Tal had never seen an angel with golden wings before. Also, why was an angel talking so nicely to a demon in the first place? (Tal is disguised as a demon named Gar) Tal wanted to reveal himself, but yet..... just to be safe, he used an old code that the angels used when in disguise. "What do you want with me, you angelic guardian of saints?"

OOC: You can make up whatever answer you want, just be sure to specify whether he is saying the right answer or not. (idk whether he could still use the angel code, since he sort of isn't an angel anymore)

oh sorry, Talrania my last post was directed towards you after all, im sorry

The Pope was very shaken, and the hand that grasped Joshuas was unsteady indeed. "Uhm, well, nice to meet you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go... rouse the populace, yeah..."

Alehkra laughed heavily, "Oh, that is rich, seeing the Pope himself run off. Someone shoulda done that in the thirteenth century, woulda saved the middle east a lot of trouble."

OOC:...... got it now, NC?

Joshua smiled the best he could. "Oh, ya. The populace would much rather hear from the pope than a half-demon or two. And oh well, who are we to meddle in the affairs of humans?"

Gold and Celestial entered the building slowly. Gold 'd armor had changed since he'd been at the apartment, it wasn't as bulky as before and there were more runes on the armor. It still had its silvery color and his red scarf was still wrapped around his neck. Celestial was wearing a long skirt that covered her ankles and a small top that left most of her back and belly exposed. Her eyes, this time, were blocked by a blindfold and her long gray hair flowed freely. Gold saw the pope and bowed immediately, Celestial curtsied. "So... what's going on?" Celestail said.

Aozora raised his eyebrow. "Whats up with you, Joshy? You don't seem very cheerful."

OOC:...... got it now, NC?

OCC: yes..sorry about that

"Oh I'm cheerful enough. I'm just more pensive than that." Joshua said as if his mind were only half on the conversation at hand.

Zena looked to Gold and Celestial and ran toward them both. "Oh there you are!" She ran, almost flew, into Gold to give him a hug. "I was so worried when you left us. We were just talking to the pope here about helping us get an army ready."

The Pope, seeing at least people whom respected him, seemed to calm down. "Ah, good to see you my children. The Holy One here is telling the truth. Any ideas?"

Aozoroa lifted an eyebrow. "Alrighty then, whats got you so pensive, mate? You sure as hell seem distracted."

Joshua turned to Aozora. "Not really. I'm just thinking. I didn't mean to scare the pope, but it still happened, and I kinda miss being in the garden. It was filled with peace, even more so than here."

Gold was taken aback by the hug, "We're fine, Umbra pulled us out. He felt that we were in no position to stand in His presence. Thankyou for your concern." Celestial smiled, "We've been trining in the meantime. I've joined the ranks of Gold's organization and we're currently building our own elite army."

Zena looked to Celestial. "You're building an army? That's the whole reason we came here. Am I to assume the army is to fight Lucifer's?"

Celestial nodded, "Indeed it is. So far we have about five warriors who should be able to help us significantly. And with Umbra and his numerous contacts we'll have more on the way."

Zena let go of Gold and smiled. "This is great news. But we still need more than that. We need an army, not just a strike force."

Celestial smiled wider, "One of 'em has guns that don't need ammo and are amazingly effective against demons and demonic forces, one of them is amazing with any sword and carries a blessed one himself, one has armor which can turn his body into a weapon, one manipulate the wind, and the last one is one of Umbra's students... Doesn't sound like much but they can hit hard. We're still looking for a Dragonkin, we know one exists but he's in hiding currently." Gold nodded, "She's telling the truth. These guys are elite, definately could be considered a small army just based on their skills alone."

Zena smiled. "I suppose that works then. We will need them, and soon too. With few of our team up there, Lucifer has free reign."

Suddenly a new figure came shambling into the room, he a tall mucular man with short brown hair. He wore forest camo pants and a sleveless white shirt. He had a cross around his neck as well as a cross tied around the guns in his hands. Both were large pistol that looked like something that should never be weilded by a human, behind a pair of goggles he looked over the ground. A cigarette hung limp from his mouth, he looked like he'd just come back from a brawl, his clothing and his hair was messy. He leaned against Gold and lifted an eyebrow, he put his pistols away and removed the cigarette from his mouth, "Grettings all. Umbra told me to introduce myself. So hey." He spoke with an unemotional voice, his expression was that of a person who seen too much in life and wanted to pass on.

Alehkra seemed interested at the talk of an elite force. He walked over to the group, and held out his hand to Gold. "The names Alehkra, Alehkra no'Vehak. I couldn't help but hear you talkin' 'bout an elite force. I was wonderin', you mind having an old war dog along?"

Aozora grinned. "Don't you think its funny, the pope being intimidated?"

"No." Joshua's answer as short and sweet to Aozora. He then looked to the newcommer. "So, what's your name?"

Zena rolled her eyes. "This is Gold's group. You'd have to talk to him. Besides that, I thought you were with Joshua and Aozora."

Alehkra seemed to notice Zena for the first time. He was about to answer, and suddenly his eyes widened. "Hey...wh...who exactly are you?"

OOC: He was talking to Gold by the way.

OOC: I figured. But Joshua was occupied elsewhere and I wanted a way to voice my question ICly.

IC: Zena fluffed her wings a bit. "I'm Zena Arial Willa Montello. And you?"

Alehkra completely ignored the wings, and stared at her face. "A...Alehkra, Alehkra no'Vehak. Ah...So... you the one who convinced Aozora to help."

Gold's face brightened behind the mask of his helmet, "If your willing to fight we're willing to have you onboard." The other man looked Alehkra over before looking Joshua, "Name is Sharpshot. I know it seems odd to have that as a name but my real one doesn't really matter. I'm a gunmaster that uses blessed weapons that drain my energy and use it for ammo. I'm also a self-ressurectionist, meaning when I'm killed I automatically return to the world a few years later. It's a major pain, it's also why I avoid fighting but I also don't wanna see the world go to hell so... guess I'll be fightin' 'long side you all."

Zena smiled. "Yes, I did. I assume they told you the whole story?"

Joshua extended his hand for Sharpshot. "Nice to meet you. I see no quarrels with having you with us, though that's my view."

Alehkra nodded nervously, and then he heard Gold accept his offer. He eagerly jumped away from Zena. "Ah, thanks. you may want to know, I have no magic whatsoever, but I'm also not affected by magic, and I doubt you could find any in the world better at melee fighting than me, I'm aslo a decent sharpshooter, and good at training troops."

Zena walked to the pope. "It's tough to give news like this isn't it?"

Sharpshot took the hand and smiled a small, fake smile, "I'll do what I can." Gold listened to Alehkra and nodded, "There's plenty of room for people like you. Resistance to magical attacks is a good trait."

OOC: This may be my last post for tonight

The Pope laughed nervously. "You have no idea. It makes you feel guilty somehow, even though you know you can't change it. They seem so devestated. You just want to comfort them, but you know that the truth will help more than comforting lies."

Sharpshot took the hand and smiled a small, fake smile, "I'll do what I can." Gold listened to Alehkra and nodded, "There's plenty of room for people like you. Resistance to magical attacks is a good trait."

OOC: This may be my last post for tonight

He smiled. "Thanks. And if you don't mind, I'll stay with those two boys 'till you need me. I'll just have Josh teleport me." Avoiding Zena, he walked back over to Josh and Aozora.

Zena smiled before doling out another hug to the pope. "I know exactly what you mean. But we need help. Lucifer will be victorious unless we get help, and a lot of it. You're one of the few people in this world they will listen to."

Joshua smacked the old man on the back. "Nice to see you sticking with us."

After some quiet conversation between the three, Celestial and Sharpshot walked out of the building to head back to the apartment. Gold was left there with the group, "Their going to handle some more recruitment. As for what's happening, some catch me up, I know Eden has been taken but what happened in between Eden's capture and my forceful removal from hell?" Gold had been rushed by Umbra so quickly he never found out the entire story of is companions.

OOC: Last post

The Pope smiled. "Yes, well, I must be off. It has been the prime moment of my life meeting an angel" With that, he strode swiftly off to meet with the cardinals.

Alehkra nodded, still eyeing Zena nervously. "Yeah, can't let you young bucks go off alone. But, should they have need of me, you'll have to teleport me."

Zena smiled. I should come clean. Half-angel is more appropriate with me. Oh, and I'm telepathic. Just think loudly if you need some help. Her thought ended with a slight giggle.

"I can live with that." Joshua said.

The Pope shrugged. Doesn't really matter to me. Thank you for the offer though.

Do your best then. The image of the garden that she saw devoid of corruption flashed through the pope's mind.

The Pope grinned at the beauty of it, and continued on his way, mentally thanking her.

Alehkra looked around. "Well, looks like our job is done, lets get us three back to the Garden Josh."

Joshua held out his hands. "Anyone that wants to go back grab on."

Alehkra and Aozora grabbed on, and Alehkra was quick to say, "Alrighty, we're ready to go. Lets blink. Now. Plead?"

Aozora frowned. "What about Zena."

"Hehe, oh yeah, er, sorry..."

"I'll call when I'm ready to come back. Gabriel and I should probably stick around just in case the pope needs us."

"Ya, what she said." Joshua blinked back to the meeting place they were at earlier just outside the camp. "That was fun."

Alehkra grinned, "Alright, now I'm in a much better mood, now what?"

"I haven't the slightest clue." Joshua sat down beneath a tree.

OOC: Hmmm.... Maybe I should have the angelic army show up now.

OOC: Might be nice. But having the half demons greet them? Should I bring back Zena?

OOC: Might as well. The Pope won't do much for a while anyways.

OOC: Here we go then.

IC Josh, I think the pope's meeting is going to be a while. Wanna give me a lift? Zena sent the message and Josh perked up. "I'll be back, Zena needs a lift." he vanished then reappeared with her standing behind Aozora. "Boo!" they said together.

Aozora jumped, yet his ever opportunistic nature took over. managing control his fall enough, he landed right on top of Zena.

Alehkra, normally would have laughed, but for some reason, he just sat there and scowled.

Zena reached up and grabbed Aozora's shirt. "Bad move." She pulled forward and sent him flying into the tree.

Aozora just hit the tree and laughed. He expected to hear the familiar gruff laugh of Alehkra, but he just saw him scowling. "Hey, whats up with you old man?" Alehkra just scowled.

Zena rolled her eyes. "You're sickening."

Aozora looked like he was about to reply in his normal way, but he sat and thinked for a moment. Jumping to his feet, he walked over to Zena and held out his hand. "You're right Zena, I shouldn't act like that. Accept my apology?"

Seeing this seemed to overcome Alehkra's bad mood, and he stared open-mouthed. "I think this isn't really Aozora. Either that or hes sick..."

Zena smiled. "If you keep up that behavior, yes."

Joshua nudged the old man. "See, he's been touched by an angel."

OOC: Yes, I'm back to bad puns.

Alehkra grunted, for some reason back in his foul mood. "Seems like it."

Aozora smiled, not his usual mischevious grin, but like a little kid congratulated.

"You know, I think he's changing for the better." Joshua said.

Aozora shrugged. "Whatever you say Joshy boy. Well, any idea on what to do next? Don't you think it was about time that the angels sent an army?"

Zena sighed. "I do. It's kinda depressing that the people I've been hanging around with most are demonic or cursed."

Aozora seemed rather offended at that. "Well, that not nice. That hurts my feelings in fact. Actually, you ow me another.... No, sorry, bad habits."

Alehkra shook his head. "I swear, I never thought I'd ever find someone who was a good influence on him."

Zena scowled. "I just meant that I haven't been around an angel in a while. And Gabriel doesn't count cause we didn't do much."

Joshua chuckled. "It's kinda nice really. Why do you think I'm the way I am today anyway?"

Aozora raised his hands. "Sorry Zena, didn't mean to offend." Inside he was tearing at his hair, so to speak. He was going insane trying to not be perverted. He was just itching to say something to Zena, but he had come to realize that theat would get him nowhere with Zena. Grrr... Stay with it bud, don't say it, don't say it, its not worth it

Zena smiled. "It's alright. But do we have any idea when that army will be here?"

Alehkra seemed about to respond when a rather imposing Angel was among them. "We are here. We have heard of some chaos in the camp of the Fallen Angel. Some of our agents suspected Aozora no Namida. It appears they were right."

Joshua grinned. "Oh wow. We're already getting noticed. Nice to meet you. But, what's your name?"

He made a bow. "I am Micheal. And may I ask your name? The only ones I've met here are Aozora and Alehkra."

Aozora shrugged uncomfortably. He had gotten into a bit a trouble, Alehkra had to bail him out.

Joshua chuckled. "My name is Joshua, and this is Zena." Zena again fluffed her wings at being introduced.

Micheal made a bow to both of them, kissing Zena's hand, which earned him a scowl from Aozora and oddly enough Alehkra. "So, what are you doing here exactly?"

OOC: Er, are your characters talking to each other or is someone talking to one of mine? it's hard to tell.

OOC: If my character talk to each other, I have em answer each other. So, hes talking to Zena and Joshua.

OOC: That's what I thought. I just had no clue who was talking to who.

IC: Zena giggled. "We're here to stop Lucifer from taking over the garden."
"I agree. Uncle Lucifer is a real pain in the ass." Joshua scowled.

Micheal scowled at Josh. "You will not curse in my prescence."

Alehkra smiled faintly. "Kinda rough don't you think?"

Micheal scowled even more. "Silence, unplanned." He turned back to Josh and Zena. "You wish to stop the Fallen One? I think that would be best reached by aiding our army. What say you?"

Joshua scowled even more while Zena shrugged. "We were kinda hoping for your aid in the first place so I don't see any problem. The only problem is that two of us are half demon. Also, I'd appreciate it if you relax a bit. He's half demon so he's bound to swear once in a while."

Micheal stared blankly at her. "The path to perfection lies in restrin in all things. And if he is half-demon, he should try to restrain himself doubly, in order to make up for that fact. But, we shall go to the camp now. If, you are okay with that, milady?"

"Half demon or not, he's still been useful thus far..." Gold said after watching everything unfold. "If we can get an angel army that'd be decent tide-turner I'd like to think. I always figured angels were all about quality over quantity..."

OOC: Tal was talking to the prophet, but... It's now working out, so....

IC: Tal was about to say something to the odd figure (prophet) when he noticed a familiar presence nearby, along with an angelic force. Ah, so the time has come. Tal (disguised as Gar) grunted at the person in front of him, and flew off. He approached the area the others were at, being sure to revert to his angelic form on the way. He gently landed next to Michael and took a knee. "Captain Tal, reporting."

OOC: I'm assuming Michael is higher ranked.

Joshua looked to Tal. "I was wondering where you got off to. And Gold's right, Demons attack en masse, but Angels always seem to be tactically superior. What worries me is that we have two demonic gods making deals and I completely lost them. For all we know they're waging war against everyone else down in Las Vegas."
Zena spoke to Michael however. "We have a camp here already? Dang that was fast."

Gold looked over at the angel, "Typhon isn't too much of a problem... well okay, that would be a lie but I have a way of permenantly sealing his powers for good. Problem is, it takes about four lives in order to perform the skill and in past cases, those who did not use sacrificial methods to cover all four people were killed." Gold looked away with a pause before speaking again, "Its a forbidden artform. If not performed properly it will not even work... I don't want it to come to that but it is worth a shot if we need a trump card of some kind."

"But what about that other guy. Uh, Mond I think his name was. Is there a way to stop him? And what if they're working together? If we try to seal Typhon and get interrupted by Mond, we're screwed." Joshua's pessimist side was beginning to show.

"I never said it was perfect, powerful techniques typically come with huge drawbacks."

"I know." Joshua said regretfully. "Take my now missing left arm for example. I almost trapped Angron in The Gate, but I lost that arm to do so. I really should take the time to get a prosthetic made. I think the best option would be to get one group to try and seal Typhon while another keeps Mond busy."

"I wonder if a summoner could fix that..." Gold mumbled.

"What'd you say?" Joshua asked curiously.

"Hmm? Nothing, there are summoners that Umbra knows... they can summon almost anything, even thing from the mind. I don't know, I figured that they could summon an artificial limb or something. It would most likely be nothing more than piece of demonic armor that would utilize speical runes to essentially conect to your brain and act like an actually arm." Gold stopped and paused in thought, "I really doubt it, seems a little too good to be true. I don't why it crossed my mind..."

"It's an interesting thought. But I have a friend that makes mechanical limbs." He lifted his right arm. "This is just one example of her handiwork. Besides, I get big discounts and some free meals while I'm waiting for her to finish."

Gold nodded, "Whatever works I suppose."

Joshua nodded in agreement. "So Michael, where's this camp you speak of?"

Micheal shrugged. "It is to the North. I'll admit that its not nearly as big as the demon camp, but as this human said, we are much more powerful. However, they do have the Fallen One himself, and, unfortunately, Father would not be persuaded to join the fight himself. I am trying to convince His son."

"Convincing Him would be a very good idea." Zena and Joshua spoke together. "Sorry, we tend to do that if we agree on something completely." Zena said.
"It creeps us out too, so don't worry. At any rate, let's go." Joshua started walking. "Wait, which way is north?"

Alehkra pointed the right direction, but seemed very distracted. Aozora noticed that it was getting dark. "Hey, guys, ain't it a full moon tonight?" Alehkra nodded and shuddereed. Aozora looked rather nervous, but tried to put on a good face. "Looks like we'll get to see if the old man was telling a truth, eh?"

Typhons army was now about five miles from the demon encampment, and his prophet had yet to convert any of his guests. So he decided to get a little more....divine. The prophet smacked his staff against the ground, his gold angel wings flew out the sides and some feathers fell off. A blinding flash of white, bluish light engulfed the demon camp.

Joshua looked toward the demon encampment. "Uh oh. That doesn't look good. I think I can get us to the angel camp though now that I know the direction. Everyone, grab on." He held out his arm and waited for any takers besides Zena who grabbed his shoulder.

The Demons howled in rage at the sight of the Prophet. "Betrayer!" One of the senior demons roared. He recognized Typhon's handiwork when he saw it. They seemed about to charge, when Angron appeared in front of the Prophet. "What are you doing here, lapdog of Typhon?"

The Demons howled in rage at the sight of the Prophet. "Betrayer!" One of the senior demons roared. He recognized Typhon's handiwork when he saw it. They seemed about to charge, when Angron appeared in front of the Prophet. "What are you doing here, lapdog of Typhon?"

The prophet gave a warm smile, his eyes looked like they stared into nowhere. " Lapdog, my son I am the beacon of light to the new path, a path that anyone can take, should he or she open there arms to enlightment." His staff glowed slightly.

Joshua looked toward the demon encampment. "Uh oh. That doesn't look good. I think I can get us to the angel camp though now that I know the direction. Everyone, grab on." He held out his arm and waited for any takers besides Zena who grabbed his shoulder.

Aozora grabbed his shoulder, and seeing Alehkra wasn't paying attention, grabbed his hand and put it on Josh's shoulder. "Alright, we're ready. What about you, pal?" He said to Micheal. He scowled at him. "I require no aid, mutt."

Joshua rolled his eyes. "Your loss." He vanished along with the group and they appeared in the middle of the angel camp. "Wow, and I thought the vatican was nice." Zena said.

Mond meanwhile appeared by Typhon. "I'm with the boss man here. What are you doing?"

The prophet gave a warm smile, his eyes looked like they stared into nowhere. " Lapdog, my son I am the beacon of light to the new path, a path that anyone can take, should he or she open there arms to enlightment." His staff glowed slightly.

Angron growled. "You, dare to call me son? I am the brother of Satan himself. What are you? From the look of you, you are a newly converted angel, probably a simple scout. Do not get above yourself, scum."

Joshua rolled his eyes. "Your loss." He vanished along with the group and they appeared in the middle of the angel camp. "Wow, and I thought the vatican was nice." Zena said.

Mond meanwhile appeared by Typhon. "I'm with the boss man here. What are you doing?"

Micheal was right beside them. "Here we are. Now, we need to decide who goes where. Each of you tell me what you're best at. I already know with Aozora and Alehkra." He grinned, the first time he had done so since he had showed up. "Its in their rap sheet, so to speak."

Angron growled. "You, dare to call me son? I am the brother of Satan himself. What are you? From the look of you, you are a newly converted angel, probably a simple scout. Do not get above yourself, scum."

The Prophet showed no signs of discomfort " Your darkness will not avail you from the light, Ive passed through black and white." He brought the book of Typhon up and opend the pages before he stopped " So tells the story of Pathicus who was swallowed by the ocean then born by the sun."

Zena giggled and Joshua smiled as he rolled his eyes. "Basically I teleport and I'm great at conjuring and destroying things. Oh, and I see auras." Joshua spoke almost boastfully, though respectfully all at once.
Zena smiled. "I'm psionic. My illusions are top notch and I can also create shields and mess with minds." Zena was boasting.

Joshua rolled his eyes. "Your loss." He vanished along with the group and they appeared in the middle of the angel camp. "Wow, and I thought the vatican was nice." Zena said.

Mond meanwhile appeared by Typhon. "I'm with the boss man here. What are you doing?"

Typhon was in human form, an ahletic sixteen year old with dirty blonde hair and teal eyes, sporting a black tanktop and gold shorts. " Im on my way to visit a camp..."

Mond scoffed. "I made a pact with you and I can trace that," he near whispered in the "teen's" face, "right back to you. Care to tell me what's with the coup?"

Micheal didn't seem impressed. "Alright. You, Joshua, will be charged with fast transport, and support. If necessary, you will also be a seargant in one of our Jumper squads." He turned to Zena. "You will be a captain of one of our illusionest companies, if that is alright with you?" He made it clear he was only asking for Zena's permission.

Angron growled. "Put that filth away. I will not tolerate such. If you continue to show it, you will die."

Zena smiled. "Works for me." Joshua meanwhile muttered darkly under his breath.

Army

Typhon smiled and turned " Yes, lets tell, I want power, pure and simple, the garden is my first shot, if I have the garden, I could care less what heaven and hell do to eachother, its where I want my peice of the pie, my...realm, and If I have to vanquish the holy or unholy to do so....so be it."

Encampment

The Prophet's smile turned to a little confusion as his voice remained calm, its volume increased " Why would you have me put the word of the sea and sun away? Are your minions not loyal enough to handle it, or do you fear for you life that they would like to see what's on the other side?"

Mond grinned in a way that would make most demons uncomfortable. "Well then, let me help you carve out a piece of that pie. I'm dying for a little more drama anyway."

Joshua looked to Gold. "You seem distracted by something. Everything alright over there?"

OOC EDIT: Damn time warp.

A message came across Gold's personal radio inside his helmet, "Gold, this is your superior. Apparently your friend Umbra is trying to help our cause. For this reason, we will grant you and him pardon. Do not puch this too far Gold, or you may fall from our graces."

Angron grinned. "I'll tell you why. It is blasphemy. People used to think the Catholic Church was tough on blasphemer. Wait till you see what demons do."

Micheal nodded. "You will each need a bodygaurd. You are free to choose between Aozora and Alehkra. Because of past...problems... they are not allowed to be in position of power."

Zena looked to Joshua. Well, what'cha think? Aozora only joined cause of me, but at the same time, he'll probably try and cop a feel.
Agreed. Joshua's thought went back to her. "I'll stick with 'Zora, we work well together anyway."
"I guess that leaves me with Alehkra." came the almost obvious response from Zena.

ARMY

Typhon smiled " Very well, you will accompny me to the encampment, where my prophet speaks out of my heart." He began to walk again.

Encampment

The Prophet continued reading " Salivus the third thought to attack the mountain king's ambassador, when he tried his fate lead his head on a spike and his entrailes thrown into the bushes, listen to a wise man and he will listen to you."

Mond walked along, his joy creating little patches of ice where he stepped. "Just remember who gave you your army and we'll be just fine."

Aozora sighed, but Alehkra just nodded absently, while staring at the sky. "Well... lets go... wherever we're supposed to go..."

Micheal shook his head. "You are to report the transportation headquarters Joshua. Towards the east side of the camp." He bowed to Zena. "This way, if you would." He pointed towards a large tent.

Zena rose and glided along with Michael with Joshua roughly grabbed Aozora and teleported off.

Micheal started walking towards the large tent, and Alehkra followed along like a lost puppy. As they were walking, Micheal turned his head towards Zena. "So, what is the offspring of angels doing with demon mutts, and an Unplanned as well?"

Aozora seemed rather disoriented. "Woah, whats up with you mate? That jump didn't go very smoothly."

Zena shot him a glare. "Watch it. One of those 'demon mutts' happens to be the person who helped to save my life on more than one occasion. He's my best friend and we just ended up meeting with the rest on pure accident. There were a lot more in our group, but we got separated."

"I just wanted to get away from Michael, that's all. It's obvious he thinks we're trash." Joshua spat this out as if trying to get rid of a bad taste in his mouth.

The next message that came to Gold was Umbra's, "Hey, we have a new companion, a corrupter, isn't that odd. His arm, its like a demonic peice of armor, massive claws and such, he touches something and it becomes his undead slave. More later."

OOC: This'll prolly be my last post tonight, if anyone wants to make things interesting for Umbra by maybe adding in a demonic bounty hunter (he is an information collector who likes to stick his nose in others' business) that'd be fine with me.

Micheal shrugged. "I admire your sense of friendship, but in this case it may be rather misplaced. So far he seems a good man, but deception is his kinds way. Aozora is proof enough of that."

Aozora shrugged "You get used to it. Why do you think I prefer humans? Leastwise the few that will talk to me."

Zena scoffed. "I think you're prejudgement may be misplaced. You barely know him and yet you're grouping him in with every other half demon out there. Did you ever pause to think that there may be one, just one half demon out there that might be good? No, because you're too biased. Sure, he's predisposed to evil, but that doesn't mean he really is. If he was, why save the life of a half angel? It makes no sense. If you'd get to know him, you would know that he may be abrasive at times, but he's still good natured and tries to see the best in people, unlike you."

Joshua laughed. "I suppose that makes sense. Of course, the way you looked at Zena, I'd think you almost prefer her to any human." He grinned.

Aozora shuffled his feet nervously. "Well, she brings out the best in me, or something like that. Shes one of the only angelic beings that aren't like Micheal. Yeah...that works."

Micheal raised his eyebrow. "Let me ask you something. You have met Lucifer, yes? May I ask what you think of him. And, for the purpose of this, ignore everything you've heard about him. Pretend you never even heard of him before, just on what you've observed talking to him."

Joshua laughed. "That works. But what are we supposed to be doing here anyway?"

Zena sighed. "You bring up a good point. However, Joshua saw nothing but the blackest aura he's ever seen and I sensed nothing but evil. He's a master of words, though he twists everything and he's misguided to an insane degree."

Micheal smiled grimly. "Exactly. Ask yourself this: you say he is a master deviever. If he really didn't want you to know he was as evil as he is, do you think Josh would be able to see the aura, and you sense the energy?"

Aozora shrugged. "No clue." He grabbed a nearby angel. "Hey, Micheal sent us here. Says Joshy here is to be in charge of quick teleportation. I'm his bodyguard. Where do we go?" The angel sighed, and pointed towards an angel bellowing orders.

Zena mulled this over before speaking. "But he also brought us to him and gave us his name. There was no point in hiding the aura and energy. Besides, it's impossible to completely alter an aura. Mask it and modify it, yes. But one cannot hide it enough that someone who reads auras as well as Joshua can't figure it out."

Joshua grabbed Aozora again and they warped toward the angel barking out orders. "Michael sent us here." Joshua said simply.

Micheal shook his head. "You base this on what you have seen. You have never seen on as powerful as Satan. Trust me, milady, had he wanted to hide it, neither you nor your friend would be able to find his true aura. But, the point of this little explanation, is that Joshua could be hiding his true nature from you."

The angel laughed. "Finally! I assume that you are here to organize blinking? Its about time, the blinkers we have here are about as skilled as a cat. Now, just how good are you?"

Zena rolled her eyes. "He's not hiding it. I've been in his mind and he's been in mine. I've seen all there is to see of his thoughts from subconscience to the back of his head and random, fleeting thoughts."

Joshua grinned and vanished, reappearing multiple times all around the tent spooking random people. "That good enough for you?" he asked after grabbing the angel and warping him just outside the camp.

Micheal laughed. "That is why I mention the skill of Satan. Did you know that he can erase certain portions of a persons mind? Joshua may not even know his true nature. And, before you ask, no, you would not be able to sense traces of it. Satan could return those erased portions at any time of his choosing, and then what do you think will happen."

OOC: I'm just pulling stuff out of my ass by the way. :p

IC: The angel laughed again. "Excellent! With someone like you, maybe we can keep the casualty rate lower."

Zena thought for a moment. "I wouldn't find traces of that, true, but unless he filled it, I would find a gap. And even if that true nature is hidden away, I have trust enough in him that he would at least try to overcome part of it. But go on thinking what you want, you won't be able to change my mind. Where are we going anyway?"

Joshua grinned and brought the angel back. "Good to hear. Now where should we start?"

OOC: Just as long as it's not shit that you're pulling, I'm alright. And go wash your hands! :p

Micheal shrugged. "We are going to the headquarters of the camp. I will then show you your company. I think Sixth company should do well. It will make you more comfortable Ithink."

The angel thought for a second. "First off, we should practice with the troops. I've got a company of foot soldiers in there I've been training to gather 'round the teleporter, but the one we had doing it can't do a company at a time. Think you could?"

Zena looked thoughtful for a second "It's kinda hard to believe this is actually happening." She said softly.

"To be honest, I don't know. But I'm always up for a challenge." Joshua grinned.

Micheal again raised his eyebrow. "And why may I ask is that?"

The angelgrinned. "Thats the spirit. Oh, by the way, my names Richard. Well, lets go, companies on the other side of the tent."

"It's just that a few days ago I never would have imagined I'd be in the middle of a war with Lucifer himself. Nor would I have thought I'd ever get to meet the pope. Things are just happening so fast and there's so much to sink in." Zena spoke, still pensive.

"Richard huh? I can work with that." He grabbed Richard and they warped to the company. "I figured that would be a good first impression."

OOC: Where was the Garden anyway?

I think it's too late for me to get in this, but I've wanted to know where the Garden was since the original thread in fall?

OOC: Mereshka has the final say, but I don't think it's too late if it's done right. And you know, we've been teleporting in and out, but the key was in the half-demon Aozora.

OOC: What I mean is that I was in the 'Demons and Angels' thread, but I was pretty inactive. So I have decided to take myself out of this.

So the key was in Aozora? That's pretty interesting.

OOC:I thought you name looked familiar. But ya, it's your choice I guess. And ya, the real lucifer (there was a fake one, now we know his name to be Angron) took the key right out of him then brought us here.

OOC: Hehe, you know, at the time, I had a big explanation all planned out, but noone asked for it.

IC: Micheal laughed softly. "No one ever thinks they will be in the wars of great times. But, we all must do what is required of us, for the good of all. And besides, it was inevitable. Half-breeds are rare, they are bound to get caught up in the ways of us." Suddenly he frowned. "Wher is the Unplanned? He was following us just a second ago." Indeed it seemed that Alehkra was sudenly missing.

Richard turned to the company. "Alright, this man is now in charge of the jumps. In formation." The angels all rushed as fast as they could towards Joshua, and all gathered around him. Richard pointed at a far away cluster of trees. "Theres a clearing in those trees, see if you can get us all there."

Then what is it?

Zena looked around. Hey! Alehkra, where are you at!? Zena's message echoed through the garden, looking for Alehkra. "I'm looking but I don't see him."

Joshua grinned. "Alright then, Get ready, this may be a bumpy ride." He closed his eyes and willed the group to the trees. Even Joshua felt like he was being forced through a straw this time and the whole group was pulled inward to follow. A split seconds after it started, Joshua was free of the crushing feeling, though he refused to open his eyes in case some horrible mistake transpired. "Is everyone present?" he asked.

OOC: I too am curious about it. But alas, I'll have to read it later. I have a graduation party to attend and I work until 9 Central Time after that.

Tal had stayed near Alehkra. He had heard him talk of the full moon, and of being a werewolf. (I'm not sure if Tal was actually there, but....) Tal decided to be safe and stay with him, just in case. However, he was hiding, so Alehkra didn't realize that he was being followed.

OOC: I hope you don't mind Mereshka, but I needed a reason for Tal's absence, and I don't know what Alehkra is doing, so....

OOC: Eh, sure. And as for the explanation, I can't really remember it at the moment... If it comes to mind, I'll tell ya...

IC: Alehkra had managed to pull out of his moon reverie to think enough to leave the camp before the moon was fully up. He was experienced enough that he would be able to control his more predatory instincts, but when he changed around people, he tended to get shot. Earlier in his life with bows, and more recently bullets. He managed to get out of sight of people, and he was now in the middle of changing. It is neither an enjoyable experience, nor a pretty one, so it does not bear mentioning. Long story short, soon he was a gigantic wolf, damn near as big as a horse. He wasblack except for a grey streak on his nose, as well as a grey tip on hs tail. After he had gotten over the pain, he started smelling around began growling. Someones here. Probablyan angel he thought. Unfortunately, he couldn't speak, so he just began growling in a threatening manner.

Aozora answered the question weakly. "Uh... I think so. Companies here to... Good job. I think."

Alhekra, I sense you. I can hear your thoughts too, so where are you? Zena was psychically pleading with the werewolf to find him.

Joshua opened an eye. "Damn. I didn't expect that. Do you guys always feel that squeezing sensation when I pull you along? It's just horrible."

Alehkra began to pant eagerly. Ah, Zena. Good that you can sense thoughts, no? I'm really not quite sure where I am, but I can get back to fast enough. Also, someones been following me. Smells like that angel captain. With that, Alehkra started running towards the smell of Zena.

Micheal sighed. "Have you found the Unwanted yet?" he asked.

Aozora laughed. "Course we felt it. I'm sure it was even worse for us than you. Ithink you need to work on that mate."

Zena opened her eyes. "I found him. He's on his way right now." Ya, it usually is a good thing. And yes, it is him. Wait a second, did you say it smelled like him?

Joshua opened the other eye. "I've never felt it before now. But you always feel it? I don't know how I can work on something I've never known happened."

Alehkra laughed in his mind. Wouldn't you think a werewolf has a very good nose? Well, I'm getting closer, should be there in 3, 2, 1... Sure enough, bounding towards Micheal and Zena was a huge black wolf, nearly as big as a horse, with a grey stripe on his nose, and the tip of his tail was grey.

Aozora shrugged. "Get it to the point where you don't feel it."

Zena flew higher than she was. Alehkra!? She screamed the thought into his head.

Joshua scoffed. "But I don't know how. I've never felt it before now and I don't know what caused it or how to fix it."

The wolf Alehkra skidded to a stop, panting even harder with his tounge lolling out, looking just like a dog would if it laughed. You didn't believe me either, huh? Looks like I'll have to convince Aozora and Josh to. Think we'll have time? Even Micheal appeared quite taken aback by the giant wolf. "This the unwanted?"

Aozora shrugged. "Ask Alehkra the next time you see him. He may not have magic, but he knows some surprising things."

"Oh I believed you, I was just surprised, that's all. And he's not unwanted, he's dead useful as far as I've heard." Zena settled on the ground and stared in bemusement.

Joshua nodded. "Will do. But should we head back to the tent then?"

Richard nodded before Aozora could say anything. "You should probably head to headquarters, where Micheal should be. Tell him that I said you'll do just fine."

Micheal shook himself, and walked into the tent without saying anything.

Alehkra continued his canine laugh. I think maybe I unnerved Mister High and Mighty. Somehow I don't feel too sorry for him. So, what shall we do until he gathers his senses? For some reason he seemed much more comfortable around Zena in wolf form. In fact, he curled up at he feet and started looking around.

"We may as well follow along. It's not like we have anything else to do. I must look crazy. I'm talking to a horse sized wolf." Zena started walking toward Michael's tent.

Joshua nodded and grabbed Aozora. "Come on." they vanished an appeared in front of Michael. "Well, I passed Richard's test."

Micheal nodded shortly without answering.

Aozora was looking around the tent when he saw Zena and Alehkra walk in. He jumped, "Holy hell!! Hey, Zena, are you aware that theres a giant wolf by you? I mean, its kinda a trippy."

Alehkra sat back on his heels and started the laugh again. I've been waiting to do this for the longest time. He hasn't believed me in the twenty years I've known him.

Zena laughed. "Aozora, you've seriously known this guy for twenty years and never seen him in his wolf form? That's really strange. And on a grammatical note, I didn't think Hell was in any way Holy."

Aozora's eyes widened. "Alehkra? Are you serious? He'd always said something about the moon being weaker. I figured he was making excuses."

Zena grinned. "It's him. I've been reading his topmost thoughts so he could communicate."

Alehkra nodded in an odd wolfy way, and sat down at Zena's feet again. Tell him its his fault for not believing me. Its a life lesson, old guys never lie.

"He says it's a life lesson to learn that old guys never lie. Obviously he has never met Lucifer. The guy's thousands of years old and is the father of lies." Zena said.

Aozora grinned. "Well, there are exceptions I suppose." Walking over, he patted Alehkra on the head. Surprisingly, Alehkra's hackles raised and he growled. Tell him its a bad idea for males to do that. I'm very experienced, but cause of the fact that my instincts come out more, I feel the urge to bite of any males hand that tries to pet me.

Zena giggled. "I'd advise not doing that. His instincts are telling him to bite all males." She kneeled down and gave Alehkra a hug as best she could with his size just to bug Aozora.

Alehkra panted and licked Zena's face several times.

Aozora scowled. "Well, he seems much more friendly towards you now, I guess. Whats up with that anyways? Before, he tried to stay as far away from you as possible."

Zena laughed. "I think it's just his instincts coming out. I don't usually dive that far into someone's mind, and I don't want to in this case."

If a wolf could ever manage to look apprecietive, Alehkra managed it. Would you mind telling them I think we need to leave for a while? Tell Micheal that he can come get us if he really needs it, but I think we should make a little strike on the demon camp,then we should check how his Holiness is doing.

Aozora just sat there, pouting that Zena didn't mind getting kisses from Alehkra.

"Alehkra thinks we should leave and make a quick strike on the demon camp. And Michael can contact us if he really needs to. But who do you mean when you say 'his holiness'? I can't tell sarcasm when reading thoughts." Zena began to scratch behind Alehkra's ear.

He again laughed. Wasn't being sarcastic at all. I meant the Pope. No offense meant to the angels here, but they won't be able to stand against the Legions of Hell on their own. I'm sure the humans will be useful

"Oh that makes a lot of sense." Zena replied.

Joshua shook his head. "I never get used to her having a conversation with someone and only hearing one side of it. It's like seeing someone talk to a voice in their head. Which in this case is almost true."

Aozora shrugged. "We all talk to ourselves every once in a while, right? Or is that me..."

Alehkra gave another panting laugh. Its more than a little bit with Aozora. Its really kinda scary with him. Then, I suppose I'm not one to talk am I? Well, ask Joshua to get us going. Hmmm... Maybe I could even convince an old buddy of man to help...

"Summary time! Josh: get going, Aozora: more you than other people, it's also kinda scary, Alehkra: What buddy?"

Joshua held out his mechanical hand again and Zena grabbed on. "Alright, where to?"

Alehkra laughed at Aozora's scowl. My little secret. I'm not even sure if she'll help. Shes...bot happy with me at the moment. That, and I'm hesitent about it for other reasons. He eyed Josh. Can he teleport me from me touching you?

"Yes he can, but Aozora still needs to grab one of us or he won't go anywhere. How can we contact her? Maybe she will listen."

Aozora sighed and grabbed on to Josh. "Alright Joshy, get us out of here." Tell Josh to drop us off in Okinowa Japan first off. I can find her from there.

"Josh, drop us off in Okinowa Japan first. Then you and Aozora can do some damage." Zena relayed the message.

"Alright." Joshua blinked, this time not feeling the compression everyone else did. "Japan!" He let go and Zena and Alehkra appeared on their own while he and Aozora went to work on a tent of demon officers in the middle of going over plans.

Alehkra appeared rather nervous, but that was nothing to the group of people they had dropped in on. It was not every day that a woman and a gigantic wolf suddenly appeared. They werebacking away very slowly. Alehkra ignored both them and the fact that even though it was light out, he was still in wolf form. He started trotting off down the street, seeming to know exactly where he was going.

OOC: Gonna have to get off mate. Night.

Zena walked along with Alehkra. I'm not sure if it's your size, my wings, or our randomness that's creeping them out. Probably a combination of the three. Zena thought while ignoring the stares.

Behind Zena and Alehkra came a new figure that emerged from their shadows. "We have some more force that are gethering, Gold is currently being upgraded. You will most likely see another of our agents soon..." With that the figure disapeared back into their shadows. Meanwhile Gold was indeed being upgraded, his armor wasn't exactly finished and his weapons were being furtherly blessed. The new agents were already on the move, slowly an army was being built.

OOC: Dang..... Whenever I'm gone, there's at least four new pages to read.... oh well, hope you don't mind if I stick Tal in with Zena and Alehkra.

IC: Tal sighed. "Gold sure does have an odd taste in companions. As long as they are as helpful as he says they are though, I don't mind." Tal was disguised as a Japanese business man. Unfortunately, next to Zena and Alehkra, this only made him stand out more. Too late to change his disguise, Tal just loosened his neck tie and kept following Alehkra.

6:50 A.m., A minor village in Hokkaido, Japan

It was an average day it seemed, or what could pass for normal given the circumstances, for the villagers. The men were out fishing and farming, the women were beginning to start the washing and cleaning. The old road that passed through the village was silent as usual, it was rare for a car to drive through their village especially this early in the morning. The Sun could be seen barely rising above the horizon over the ocean. The village seemed largely untouched by time, still steeped in the old traditions. As part of their old traditions they remembered today specially, and as the sun was halfway above the horizon the ritual would begin. Today was the day that their ancestors had banished Batsu no Oni from the earth almost a thousand years ago. At this precise time they bested him and their bodies turned to stone.

The villagers stopped their daily routine and gathered around the shrine that had been built for the "Four Sleeping Warriors" as they were called. Four statues lay on the floor, their bodies and expressions frozen in their last moments. The struggle and their fear still evident. Every year they remembered this moment and gathered to pray for the souls of the warriors, hoping that they found peace and were not still wondering Batsu's horrid plane. The village monk led the prayers and many blessings and offerings were placed around the shrine. The secrets these warriors took with them when they died were vast, the biggest being how to enter Batsu's Plane and Slay him permanently and as a group. It is believed that they somehow left clues in this shrine on how to repeat their feat in the event of Batsu's return.

Many of the younger generation had grown up with the stories of the Four and their battle against Batsu. In this "New Age" many had doubted the validity of the story but the events in Vegas brought doubts of their doubts. They hadn't gotten the actual story and heard it from a traveler, so many doubted him. Their prayers were fake and they did them out of fear of punishment.

As the sun rose well above the horizon the ritual was over and the people went to resume their regular lives when something strange happened. People began to have horrific visions of terrible beasts coming at them others saw tidal waves, some felt earthquakes, the town was thrown into hysteria. No one believed the other's visions but were amazed when the others could not see or feel theirs. Panic ensued as people ran for telephones making all sorts of bizarre reports to the police. A nearby officer ran to the scene to see nothing, hear nothing, and feel nothing other than a mass of villagers tripping over each other and screaming at nonexistent threats. One man in the crowd was firing a pistol blindly crying as he did. Several shots hit the other panicking people. An Elderly man was hiding under a table yelling "The Americans are dropping another one!"

The Officer was utterly confused but restrained the man shooting so he could not hurt anyone else. He then heard a sound, only this time he was sure it was real. A fiery pit opened from the ground and Batsu emerged, his eyes flaming. The crowd stopped to gaze upon him in shock. He looked around and finally spoke. His lips did not move but sounds of a very bass psychotic man could be heard, "Your Ancestors barred me from carrying out my sacred duties. For years I have watched as the Earth has fallen into pieces as man has gone unpunished for too long. Now I will bring order and justice to the land. I have planned this day for a long time, and now you shall ALL BE PUNISHED FOR THE DEEDS OF YOUR ANCESTORS, FOR THE CRIMES YOUR PEOPLE HAVE COMMITTED OVER THE YEARS. PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR DEATH!"

A psychotic laugh nearly deafened the people as Batsu began cutting down the crowd with his Kusrigama. The head of the monk was wrapped around by the chain of one and torn from the body. He looked at others and put curses on them, their skin turned black as it slowly began to rot from the inside. Carnage and chaos ensued and as quickly as it had begun it was over. Of the 100 people in the village 4 were left alive. They were left horridly deformed and Batsu said to them "Tell the world, the Punisher has returned."

With that he vanished, having used almost all his energy to accomplish such a feat he would need a great deal of time to recuperate.

Edit: (Just to clarify) The Shrine was destroyed purposely by Batsu before he left. Its location is now indistinguishable from the rubble left in his wake. If that shrine did hold the secrets to defeating him, they were surely buried in the carnage.

(Note: Its a small village so not that many people to attack. He could not have the same results in a city like Tokyo as quickly. A decent character intro?)

OOC: For what it counts, I think it was pretty good. It will definitely add an interesting twist to this thread.

Zena kept following Alehkra. "So where exactly are we headed anyway?" she'd been curious about this for some time now.

OOC: Really nice intro. Now let's see if you can keep up the quality.

OOC: Very good intro mate, I'd have to say I've seen few better. Excellent job.

Alehkra kept on going, ignoring the increasing crowds of yelling people. He eventually stopped at what appeared to be a traditional temple. It was run by a large group of people, all seeming very beautiful, with cruely perfect features. The women at the door glanced at Alehkra, and seemed to know him. "What are you doing here? You know she doesn't want to see you Alehkra." Ahe glanced at Zena, seemed to dismiss her, then whipped her head back to stare. "And I'm sure having her along won't help." Alehkra gave the equivilent of a shrug. Open the door please the women seemed to understand, and opened the door to allow them to enter. Alehkra trotted inside without waiting for Zena.

Zena, slightly put off, quickly followed. "Seriously, who are you looking for?"

Alehkra glanced uncomfortably at Zena. My mate he said shortly. She is also the leader of this place. If you are wondering, this is a haven for some of the dying races in this world, werewolves such as myself, and vampires,as well as a few other. My mate is a vampire. And, I might want to warn you, she... well, she looks almost exactly like you, except a bit paler. Thats why I was so nervous around you at first.

"Oh, well that explains a lot. Did you still want me to come along or should I just wait here?" she asked, knowing just how awkward things could get.

OOC: I did have Tal walking with Zena and Alehkra. Just so you know.

IC: Tal just stood awkwardly to the side while Zena and Alehkar had what he assumed to be a mental discussion on what to do. Well, it seems I'm not wanted here Tal mused to himself. He slid into an empty alleyway, and sunk into the ground, to fly through the earth to the other side of the planet, to America, where his men were.

Alehkra shook his head. She'd just get even more angry later if she knew I tried to deceive her. She has quite the temper. He bounded through some halls, right up to a large pair of doors. He was almost completely ignored by the people in the halls. They weer obviously used to seeing him, even as a wolf. He whined, and started scratching at the door. There were sounds from inside, and a man opened the door. He was obviously not of the same race as the women who opened the front door. "Alehkra?" He said, looking surprised to see him. "Been a while since I've seen you. Well, luckily for you, you came at a good time. Deserae's actually in a pretty good mood. Maybethis time, she won't try to hit your head with a bowl. Well, come on in." Alehkra seemed to take a deep breath, looked at Zena, and bonded through the door.

Zena smiled nervously as she followed. Makes sense I suppose. And is there a story behind her trying o hit your head with a bowl? She pulled her wings in closer to her body.

Not one I want to discuss at the moment He was by a bedisde, and on the bed was a woman who indeed looked almost exactly like Zena. She was patting Alehkra on the head, "Alehkra!! I've missed you. I'm sorry I didn't make you feel welcome last time. I've been thinking over the past few years, and I've decided I may as well give you a chance to explain yourself." Alehkra's thoughts came across seeming very surprised. Wow, this is going much better than I expected. I thought she would be angry with me for another ten years at the least, now maybe- he didn't get to finish. Deserae spotted Zena and all the sudden Alehkra was on his back, and Deserae was beating his head on the floor, despite the fact that he outwiehged her by at least four hundred pounds. "And what is this!! You dare to come here with another woman!! You probably came here to tell me about her, huh! You're going to just leave me all alone, to spend the rest of my life without a mate, aren't you?" Alehkra started yelping. Hey, Zena!! Tell her its not true, say you're a lesbian, you have another man, anything!! She allot stronger than she looks!!

Zena ignored Alehkra and her wings instinctively flared to full length. "Don't you dare go accusing me without proof of anything! I came with him because we're in the middle of a war against Hell and he requested that I come with. I respect that you two are together and I will gladly stay out of that bond."

Deserae stopped right in the middle of the act. She slowly lowered Alehkra's head to the floor, and stood up. She stared at Zena suspiciously. "Is she telling th truth?" She asked the man in the corner. He nodded. "Yup. She's telling the plain truth. I told ya Alehkra would never do something like that." Deserae took a deep breath,and reached out her hand to Zena. "I'm sorry about that, Zena. I suppose I overreacted. Its been so long since I've seen Alehkra,I guess I got kinda paranoid." Alehkra hopped to his feet, and walked over to Deserae, whined,and licked her face. She giggle.

Zena pulled her wings around her like a coat and folded her arms. "Trust me, you don't know paranoid till you've met Lucifer."

Kevin da Vincho sat back. Why the heck is Deserae wandering around with those people? He wondered. Oh well. At least he wasn't being persectued by the Americans. They really don't like vampires.

Deserae smiled faintly. "Been there, done that." She said shortly. Alehkra was trotting happily beside her, when he noticed a vampire in the corner. He bounded over to him and started sniffing him. He growled. I don't recognise his scent. Who is this? Deserae laughed. "Ah, thats Kevin. Hes a new addition I believe. Ran into some trouble in America I think."

"I suppose introductions are in order at this point. My name is Zena Arial Willa Montello. And you are?" She extended her hand.

Deserae nodded. "Indeed there are." She shook the hand. "My name is Deserae no'Vehak." She seemed rather nervous for a second, than said, "So, since you aren't interested in Alehkra, do you have a man?"

Zena blushed. "I have someone in mind. But after my boyfriend was killed a few years ago..." She trailed off and pulled her wings in again.

OOC: The OOC Thread. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=554908) Wow, three people in one day. Not bad. Also, DAMN TIME WARP!!!!!!

IC: Zena looked up and smiled. "You're right. But no, he didn't. I don't feel like doing more than skimming his topmost thoughts and he hasn't thought anything about why he wanted to come here. But it would be nice if you'd tell me." she emphasized the last part.

OOC: Sorry for not posting in the OOC thread, but this looks interesting, is it to late to join?

Deserae nodded in sympathy. "I understand. Its tough, but, its a lot harder to be alone in your grief. So, did Alehkra ever tell you what he needed me for? I knw its not fighting. He hasn't let me near a battle since we've met"

OOC: Sorry for not posting in the OOC thread, but this looks interesting, is it to late to join?

OOC: Nope, just post a character in the OOC mate. You know the drill I'm sure.

I have to and may be back either tomorrow or later tonight. Other people want to use the computer (I hate them!). Sorry. Um... Can you just send me something about the storyline so far? There's so many posts I'm not going to even try to read them.

OOC: Posted my Character, an alternate version of Edward Harrison, so uh... I think I'll explain his sudden entrance by exlaining that he was following the main group.

OOC: The OOC Thread. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=554908) Wow, three people in one day. Not bad. Also, DAMN TIME WARP!!!!!!

IC: Zena looked up and smiled. "You're right. But no, he didn't. I don't feel like doing more than skimming his topmost thoughts and he hasn't thought anything about why he wanted to come here. But it would be nice if you'd tell me." she emphasized the last part.

Alehkra laughed again. Well, my mate is right, there no way I'm going to let her in the fight. But, have you noticed the vampires and werewolves around? Most of the werewolves would help in the fight if I asked, once upon a time many of them were in my pack, but the vampires would just ignore me. I need her to get them to help in the fight.

OCC: i might have to quit, this thread goes to quickly

OOC: Bummer mate.

OOC: Still waiting for my character to be accepted....

OOC: Hmmm? Oh, yeah, you're accepted.

OOC: Now I have to find out where you guys are, be back with an edit later.

OOC: Actually, could you just sum it up, if you please? Where you are, actually, I can read what you're doing later.

OOC: Actually, could you just sum it up, if you please? Where you are, actually, I can read what you're doing later.

OOC: Look on page 43 of OOC, From what they say, it is approaching the climactic battle. They are currently trying to recruit Humans for their army (Good army that is.)

IC: The hell spawn scurried about and chattered, they had existed on this plane and been left to their own devices for almost a millennium. Their master had vanished and now the obnoxious creatures just fought amongst themselves. The plane was in chaos, without the will of Batsu to guide it, it simply existed between time and space. A plane of nothing, yet it had substance; a plane of chaos, yet there was some semblance of order from a time long past; a realm whose master had vanished long ago. Here what existed lived in torment. Despite being creatures of chaos and destruction, they longed for order and organization. They needed a central master who could keep order amongst them. They longed for Batsu.

Batsu retreated from the material plane that was earth, delving deep into himself and his world. He had long been separated from this place, his domain. From here he was the master of the minds of many men, from here he could easily cross between the worlds. Here he could heal himself, or will an army; though that was just it. Only from here could he do these things. His power was based on his ability to dominate from this location. It was one of the limitations put on him during his creation so he could not become too powerful on the Earthly plane.

When he had crossed over from the confusion that was earth into the chaos that was his plane he was infuriated. Over the years he had collected trapped the minds of many men and made them his slaves here. He had willed many armies before he left and now they were fighting for control over what was his. What fools, to fight over something you can neither master nor understand. He was insulted. His very presence changed the nature of the plane. This turbulence is what was making him weak on Earth. This was why he had to retreat so quickly. It was unacceptable.

Immediately he willed himself to his tower. Old minions were shocked by his presence, these were the ones who kept him informed of the sins of man. These were his earthly eyes and they had betrayed him by trying to seize his domain. They bowed quickly and he looked around the blackened room. In a fierce tone he commanded them, "I have returned bring order to my world..." With this they left, the plane was soon brought back into being.

Batsu controlled this plane and with it he was now back to his full strength. Here he could watch the world from inside of it. Tasked with punishing those who have done wrongly he began to brood over the Orb. "Those foolish humans thought they could kill me? They thought they could stop my crusade? No, how foolish. By time they discovered how to end me it was too late, too late for them and the world. Now I must return to the hunt... Show me my prey."

The orb he held was a blacked glass ball, inside with nothing but fire and anguish. The foul deeds of men kept this flame burning, and so still gave him life. Nefarious men appeared to Batsu and he peered into their weak willed minds. How easily one could bend the will of the human mind, it was something that astonished Batsu but he never questioned it.

Batsu calculated his next moves. He would have to punish very "Public" people so the world knew he returned to finish what he had started. He knew what was going on on earth but didn't care much for it. He had a mission and if the angles sought to stop him or empower another group of humans to do so, then he might be interested.

(Meh, just a pondering post. Not sure what to do next. This plane is basically his mind so he seems a bit stronger in here and more important.)

"I suppose introductions are in order at this point. My name is Zena Arial Willa Montello. And you are?" She extended her hand.

OOC: Snap! Gotta get online more!

"I'm Kevin. Vampire. Off duty for my brother right now. You're an angel?"

Tal emerged out of the ground only twenty miles outside of Las Vegas. Not bad. I'm getting closer every time. Tal chuckled to himself, then flew off in search of his legion.

Tal came upon his camp only minutes later, and reunited with his group. His men began to cheer, but he cut them short. "Fellow brothers of the Heavenly Host! We must leave at once! The Garden of Eden has been found!" Tal paused. Not a single angel stirred, and all wore a blank expression. I knew I had trainded them well. "Follow me! We must find some companions of mine that I have met over the last few days. After reuniting with them, we will join the main force of the angels in the garden! There, we fight the demon hoards for control of the Garden!" The legion, able to tell that Tal was done speaking, cheered loudly, and as one they all shot into the air, headed for Japan. Tal met up with his second-in-command, Raul. "Its good to see you again, Raul." "Likewise, Captain." Tal was back where he belonged, with his men. (angels, whatever)

OOC: this is Sparxx. I still don't know how to get into the story-line.

OOC: Snap! Gotta get online more!

"I'm Kevin. Vampire. Off duty for my brother right now. You're an angel?"

"I'm half angel actually. I'm just in a mood to keep the wings out." Zena grinned sheepishly. "And Alehkra here says that there is no way you're getting to the battle, though he would like the werewolves and other vampires to help out. He would also like you to come with us, Deserea, as the vampiric commander."

OOC: I go to my graduation and this thread gets 3-4 more pgs... I'll read it tommorrow. I did see the sweet intro however, that'll be interesting.

"I'm half angel actually. I'm just in a mood to keep the wings out." Zena grinned sheepishly. "And Alehkra here says that there is no way you're getting to the battle, though he would like the werewolves and other vampires to help out. He would also like you to come with us, Deserea, as the vampiric commander."

Deserae laughed. "Alehkra never lets me have any fun." Alehkra just licked her face. Thats not true!! I would give her the moon on a pendant if she asked!! And thats exactly why shes not fighting!! Deserae seemed to know what Alehkra was thinking, and smiled. "I'm kidding. Besides, someone needs to keep you from charging blindly in. I'll make the plans, then leave the fighting to you."

OOC: We seem to have forgotten about Joshua and Aozora. I just realized that.

IC: Zena smiled. "So what gives anyway Alehkra. We left the Garden and it's full moon, but you're still a wolf. I just don't get it."

Alehkra gave a wolfy laugh. Its something I only just discovered in the begginings of the modern times when it began to be possible to travel more quickly. Its not so much whereI am, as where I turned first. Since I turned in the Garden, I'll stay Turned until the Moon sets there.

OOC: Huh... Yup, we did indeed forget about them...

OOC: So, um, hmm.

IC: Zena mulled this over a bit. "Interesting concept. But if that's the case, isn't it possible to just move from place to place and avoid the moon? At any rate, we should consider contacting Josh for a lift back to the Garden unless someone here can teleport all of us."

Deserae noded. She yelled at one of the vampires in a rather odd language, and suddenly everyone was in the Garden. Including every single person in the temple, who appeared very confused. It had happened before when the government of the country they were in turned hostile, but they had a deal with the Japanese. As such, they were all wondering what was happening. And then, they had a bigger problems. As one, all of the werewolves began to change. After going through the very painful experience, they were all wolves. They were of varying sizes, the smallestthe size of a normal wolf, but not even the largest was as big as Alehkra, even though many were bigger in human form.

Alehkra gave a wolfy sort of sigh. I shoul have thought of that before we teleported here... I hope that not many of them are newly turned...

Zena's eyes widened. "And what does that mean exactly?" her voice was showing all the signs of extreme nerves from being half an octave higher than normal to cracking and wavering.

Well, an inexperienced werewolf is much more likely to sucumb to his instincts. Meaning,we might start having dominance wars, to figure out whos Alpha. That, and you might want to back awayZena. They will invariably try to attack you. If a wolf could look sheepish, Alehkra managed it. I'm sure you'll find this disturbing, but angels smell absolutely delicious, and taste even better

OOC: I hate my ISP....

IC: Joshua looked around the tent. "I think we got them all. Look to you like we missed anyone Aozora?"

Zena looked around at the wolves and spread her wings. "Just how high can one of these wolves jump?" she asked as she took flight.

Aozora looked around the tent and nodded. "Yup, we got em all." He appraised the job critically. "You're too messy Josh. But, maybe its for the best in this case."

Alehkra nodded. That'll do With that, he bounded into the middle of the now fighting werewolves to reassert his authority that seemed to have slipped from him over the years he'd been banned from the temple.

Zena hovered about thirty feet from the ground. "Damn I hate to do this." she closed her eyes and started going through the werewolves minds trying to calm them down and help them get a grip on their instincts. You guys really go through a lot. she commented to Alehkra.

"Ya, I know. But trying to wield swords and defend yourself all with one arm isn't easy. And it's officers so someone really lost their temper and things got out of control. Let's go before someone finds this place." Joshua grabbed Aozora and they teleported back to their camp.

Unfortunately, that had exactly the opposite of the desired effect. The werewolves seemed more enraged than anything about someone in their minds. I'd suggest you stay out of this Alehkra thought to Zena while tearing at one of the larger wolves. Just let me remind them whos Alpha. It may seem barbaric, but it is our way Finally the wolf he was fighting went into a submissive position, so he went after another.

That was when Joshua and Aozora appeared. All the wolves just stared, more from surprise than anything else. Alehkra began swearing in his native launguage. Is the whole world against us!! Now they will try to attack them!! Get them up in the air! He leapt at one of the larger wolves, so they wouldn't have to contend with the stronger ones. Indeed, all the strongest wolves began fighting among themselves, but some of the weaker, wanting to stay out of the way of the bigger wolves, leapt at Aozora and Josh.

Zena backed out of their minds and looked to Joshua and Aozora. Before she could do something Joshua slammed his fist into the ground and a platform created itself below their feet and lifted them to Zena's height. Um, how well do they climb? Zena asked.

The ground shook as Edward nearly tumbled into a pillar. The hell...? He slid a small pocket mirror from tha tatters of his uniform and flipped it open, agling it towards where the noise stood from. Wolvers... in a building? He noticed several others standing close by..speaking to the wolves but getting no reply. Werewolves... damn, I don't these are the people I'm looking for He silently slid out his sidearm and pulled the slide back, slowly,carefuly to avoid detection. Even all the caution in the world could hide the very audible, very sharp click that occured when a round was racked into the chamber. Aw hell.... He clicked the safety off, expecting a fight.


OOC: Bit of an abrupt entrance, I apologize for it, but its the best I could come up with.

OOC: Um, are you alone or by the feuding werewolves where Zena's flying about?

OOC: Well, I'm not quite sure, my explained enterance is that I've been following your group, so.... a little help, if you please?

OOC: Alright then. But I should let you know that we're not in a building anymore, we're at the angel camp in the Garden.

IC: Joshua looked down and swore. "How in the world did a human get here?" he didn't have the time for another platform and thus resorted to a wall around the human on the ground. Joshua placed his palm on the platform and began to lower it and leave a wall of earth around them to keep the wolves out. "How in the world did you get here and who are you?" came Joshua's abrasive questions.

Edward snapped to attention and gave a salute. "Corporal Edward Harrison, US Marine Corps, sir!" He slipped out of attention. "I've, uh.. actually been following you guys for quite a while, let me tell you, it was sheer hell getting out of Vegas then getting to where we are now. I heard that you were fighting demons, I've got a score to settle with them to. Besides," He motioned to his weapons. "Silver tippped bullets do wonders against them, so would you please lower this wall?"

Joshua glared. "Shoot any one of them and you won't live for more than five seconds." He threatened. "They're having issues with their instincts but they're on our side and here to help. Of course, if you're helping Lucifer, you'll really want to shoot them."

Kevin was surprised. There were a ton of werewolves here. "Any way I can help?" he asked Zena. "I have a sword and a couple of guns."

Edward recoiled. "Why would I help Lucifer? In case you haven't noticed, I'm about as human as human can get, why would I help some demon subjugate my people? And besides, if I wanted to start shooting up the place, believe me, I would've done it by now." He took a long look at the angel encampment. "I heard from some of the resistance bands I've come across that the angel army is in dire need of humans. I thought since I was a soldier I might as well join up but.., eh..." He pulled on his shabby uniform and Kevlar vest. "I don't think this'll do much more than keep a small knife out."

Zena dove for Kevin. Harm one of them and you're dead. she sent, grabbing him and flying to Joshua's little area. "Here's another for you." She dropped Kevin in.

Joshua caught him and set him down a bit more gently than Zena. "Well, do what you can, just don't attack our side. Besides, human ingenuity is the one thing nobody's ever been able to defeat."

"OK then. I think we should just stay here. Do you think the werewolves would mind if I started checking out my guns?"

"Wait a second-Edward Harrison? From the States? You were trying to lock me up-and now you're here? What the heck are you doing?"

Edwards eyes twinkled. "Got that right, bullet points dipped in silver works wonder on demonic forces. Same goes for numerous other things, like how to kill something in less then a second." He chuckled. "Anywhere I can get some new clothes? I've been wearing these since the fall, getting a little grungy..." He nodded to the new guy. "Hey, nothing personal, I was following what little orders were left from command, if I thought you were hostile, I would've shot you on the spot." He stuck out his hand. "All's well though, if you're here to help the Angels, then we've gotta be on good terms."

OOC: This is an Alternate Edward, the Union doesn't exist in this Universe, just the US.

Joshua raised an eyebrow. "You two know each other?" he was referring to Kevin's comment. "As for clothes, I can't help you more than this." he gave Edward a good whack on his shoulder and the clothes seemed to mend and clean themselves.

OOC: Well this is getting confusing...

OOC: I made up that my vampire was chased by the US government. I thought that bringing this in would be nice.

"Yah! Well, I'm wanted in the US. Long story."

Edward stumbled a bit with the force of the blow, then ran his hands over his vest and clothes. "Good as the day I was shot at by collaborators.." he mubled. he straightened out and cleared his throat. "Yeah, we know each other a bit, I tried to get him back to the lines as a POW, he ended up saving my life."

OOC: Gotta go somewhere really quick, be back in about an hour.

"Good you two have history. Should make things easier. You three chat while I go check things out." He began to climb his own wall, foot and hand holds appearing as he went.

OOC: Alright. I've gotta leave in a bit too.

"And I suppose you will owe me. But a truce for now? After all, you were going to hand me over to kill me." Kevin put his hand out.

Edward shook it. "I suppose the excuse of following doesn't cary much when the peole making those orders are probably dead or collaborating with the enemy. How'd you get here?"

OOC: Post later.

IC:

"Got sucked into by some portal to here."