NationStates Jolt Archive

Kathy barked out a laugh. "Probably not. But that only explains one child, not the twins."

Joshua's eyebrow removed itself from the rest of his hair. "Well then, I'll keep that in mind."

Alehkra waved that off. "Bah, among my people, the only reason twins would elict comment would be because of the low number of pups."

"You're known for multiple births though." Zena stated. "Humans, the norm is one child. That's why when someone had 5 or 6 kids at one time, the media goes nuts. Or at least went nuts."

Alehkra sighed. "I've never gotten how you can multiply like rats with only one child per birth. No offense. In my day, even with six or seven births per litter being the norm, we only had around one and a half million people. Then, constant civil war might have affected the population somewhat."

Alehkra waved that off. "Bah, among my people, the only reason twins would elict comment would be because of the low number of pups."


Patrick laughed. "You know Al, humanity isn't well known for its reproductive capacity. And then there's the fact that sometimes the gender balance is way off, hence the interpsecies couples and children. Probably in about twenty years the humans in the RUS will be a minority. Part of me wants to say that's a bad thing, but another part of me thinks its time humanity got some new genetic material."

Alehkra smiled. "I suppose I could say the same for the wolves. I don't think theres been any alteration to my people since we went to peace with my mate's people, about two thousand years ago."

"We also spread out so much and forged civilizations that were able to war and still grow. Not to mention that women and children were always considered taboo to murder." Kathy said. "And to top it off, we had civilizations grow and grow without wars and civilizations that conquered and spread out. It wasn't uncommon for a couple to have 8 or 9 kids that then had 8 or 9 kids of their own once they married."

Alehkra smiled. "I suppose I could say the same for the wolves. I don't think theres been any alteration to my people since we went to peace with my mate's people, about two thousand years ago."
"We also spread out so much and forged civilizations that were able to war and still grow. Not to mention that women and children were always considered taboo to murder." Kathy said. "And to top it off, we had civilizations grow and grow without wars and civilizations that conquered and spread out. It wasn't uncommon for a couple to have 8 or 9 kids that then had 8 or 9 kids of their own once they married."

Patrick nodded. "True, and besides, human ingenuity mixed with whatever other supe's abilities, one hell of a species right there. Only thing I can forsee that would impeed this are purists." Patrick shrugged. "Then again, massive wars cummulating in millions of casualties and mass epidemics had become rare in the world that was, that's why our population exploded. Sometimes I think we got a bit to peaceful for our own good."

Alehkra actually looked extremely offended. "What, so you think we killed females and pups? If that were allowed, we'd have killed each other off long ago. However, when I was young, oh so long ago, it was fully expected that a male would die before his twentieth year in a war, and his mate would soon follow him from grief."

"You've never looked at the Middle East have you?" Kathy asked Pat.
"Well there you have it. 20 years compared to 40 or longer from a human for the average." Zena said. "And then with advances making them live longer, well, that's your population boom."

Alehkra grinned. "Although, those who did not die in that period usually lived to be several hundred years old."

"That may be true, but humans kept breeding and breeding and eventually the killings slowed to the point where you were killing much more than us." Kathy pointed out. "Now will our birth rate much larger than our death rate, bam, population boom."

"You've never looked at the Middle East have you?" Kathy asked Pat.
"Well there you have it. 20 years compared to 40 or longer from a human for the average." Zena said. "And then with advances making them live longer, well, that's your population boom."

Patrick laughed manically. "Actually, yes, I've been there. Thing is, that kind of conflict isn't helpful, especially when fueds carry on long after those that caused it are dead. Eventualy they would've wiped themselves out but..." He spread his hands. "This. With the world as it is, old hatreds tend to be wiped out as the relatively small groups wipe each other out. Also, desperation was a good reason, take a look at the humans of the RUS and the werewolf clans."

Alehkra nodded. "True, very true. Then, humans are rather odd. They've never seemed very concerned about dying peacefully."

Alehkra nodded. "True, very true. Then, humans are rather odd. They've never seemed very concerned about dying peacefully."

Kathy twirled a wrench. "Since when have we done anything peacefully?"

Joshua shrugged. "That's true, but war still raged before the War. Wow, ironic that war ended war."

Alehkra nodded. "True, very true. Then, humans are rather odd. They've never seemed very concerned about dying peacefully."

Patrick laughed again. "I'm a soldier, I'm destined to die on the battlefield, not peacefully. But, self preservation does tend to like me, so does luck and the best in ceramic body armor."

Connor grinned. I've died once, won't mind dying again."

Alehkra shrugged. "Never said you did. But, you never see an old human worrying about not dying in battle. I say, that is the only good way to die."

"Dying painfully in battle is good?" Kathy inquired. "I always wanted to grow old, have kids, then die peacefully either in my sleep or quickly and painlessly surrounded by my family. Then again, I'm an optimist."

"Dying painfully in battle is good?" Kathy inquired. "I always wanted to grow old, have kids, then die peacefully either in my sleep or quickly and painlessly surrounded by my family. Then again, I'm an optimist."

Patrick shrugged. "Difference of opinion. I wouldn't mind dying in my sleep, as long as I know I served as a soldier." He rapped the ceramic chestplate of his armor. "And this has something to do with it. Can stop anything from a sword up to a glancing shot from a fifty."

"What about a wrench?" Kathy grinned wickedly.
"That's a good question. I've seen you crack skulls with that thing." Zena chuckled.

"What about a wrench?" Kathy grinned wickedly.
"That's a good question. I've seen you crack skulls with that thing." Zena chuckled.

"Probably crack my armory. Don't try it though, this stuff needs to last until I can resupply, then you can go ahead and crack it all you want."

Connor began to pace in an endless circle. "So, when exactly are we going to kill that angel?"

Alehkra shook his head. "My point exactly. Humans are odd. There is no other way to die with honor than in battle. Among us, dying by other means is worse than torture. We know that if you die in battle, than you can return to the Moon with your head held high. Leastwise if you are male. Females must bear pups."

"Damn, I've been itching to get some target practice in." Kathy said before laughing so hard she nearly fell of her chair.
Joshua rolled his eyes. "The psycho's right. We need a better plan, one that won't cost so many lives."

Alehkra shook his head. "My point exactly. Humans are odd. There is no other way to die with honor than in battle. Among us, dying by other means is worse than torture. We know that if you die in battle, than you can return to the Moon with your head held high. Leastwise if you are male. Females must bear pups."

Zena shrugged. "Different cultures. That's about the only explanation for it."

Alehkra shruuged. "I will call the wolves, and we will eat him."

"Damn, I've been itching to get some target practice in." Kathy said before laughing so hard she nearly fell of her chair.
Joshua rolled his eyes. "The psycho's right. We need a better plan, one that won't cost so many lives."

"Depending on where he is, a few quick calls could get the entire third shotgunners here. Believe me, those guys are supe hunters, not only are they damn hard to kill, but they get even more powerful by feeding off the emotions, pain and suffering of battle. I don't think he would stand a chance if we engage the angel of death on a battlefield where he has killed humans."

"Alehkra, while I admire your thoughtfulness, I have a feeling there's a reason he's known as the Angel of Death." Zena said.
"She's right, call them, and your third whatevers, but we need to plan this out. Rushing in blindly nearly killed us last time we faced an unknown foe." Joshua stated.

Alehkra gave a rather mad grin. "Its about time I joined the Moon."

"Alehkra, while I admire your thoughtfulness, I have a feeling there's a reason he's known as the Angel of Death." Zena said.
"She's right, call them, and your third whatevers, but we need to plan this out. Rushing in blindly nearly killed us last time we faced an unknown foe." Joshua stated.
"Then lets make a plan. We go in there and kill him. Plan solved." Patrick chuckled. "But we need man-power. Incredible man power. But thirty guys who feed off of pain and the like would be damn near unstoppable."

Edward shook his head towards Alehkra. "I don't think Cecilia would like it if I stood by and let you die. We do need a plan."

Alehkra gave a rather mad grin. "Its about time I joined the Moon."

Josh frowned. "No offense, but I'm rather fond of your lessons. I may be in my twenties and most wouldn't want schooling, but the way you teach history is beyond anyone's wildest dreams."

"Then lets make a plan. We go in there and kill him. Plan solved." Patrick chuckled. "But we need man-power. Incredible man power. But thirty guys who feed off of pain and the like would be damn near unstoppable."

Edward shook his head towards Alehkra. "I don't think Cecilia would like it if I stood by and let you die. We do need a plan."

"Near unstoppable is not unstoppable." Kathy corrected. "We need ideas on how to bring him down, and soon. We need to take him out before he kills too many more."

Alehkra sighed. "I could have one of my mate's people try to kill him as he sleeps." He turned to Deserae. "What do you think? Any ideas."

Deserae thought for a second, then said, "We could always use Serio. Its been a couple decades, but hes still the best when it comes to assasination."

"Near unstoppable is not unstoppable." Kathy corrected. "We need ideas on how to bring him down, and soon. We need to take him out before he kills too many more."

"Superior firepower. Thats not really a plan, but it gives us a chance. Josh, if you can blink anywhere, I could have you assemble the shotgunner, that would give us a little of a start... The werewolf clans would be a good addition to our forces, but even if he is the angel of death, I doubt he could stand against us and dozens of others."

"Do you think Angels are susceptible to the same chemicals that knock humans out? If so, bring me along. I know so many drug cocktails to knock humans out it's not funny. I'd just double the dosage needed because those wings need a lot of blood." Kathy wanted to help, but didn't feel like risking her wrenches with something like this.

"Superior firepower. Thats not really a plan, but it gives us a chance. Josh, if you can blink anywhere, I could have you assemble the shotgunner, that would give us a little of a start... The werewolf clans would be a good addition to our forces, but even if he is the angel of death, I doubt he could stand against us and dozens of others."

"So you plan to do what the Demons did. Win with sheer numbers?" Joshua asked. "It may just work, but we need to remember that Tal is with him."

"So you plan to do what the Demons did. Win with sheer numbers?" Joshua asked. "It may just work, but we need to remember that Tal is with him."

"Superior firepower does not mean numbers. Have you even seen how much lead thirty people can put out? I'd love to see an angel such as him even attempt to fly through it, let alone survive it." He tapped his finger against his chin. "Flamethrowers. It might work."

"Superior firepower does not mean numbers. Have you even seen how much lead thirty people can put out? I'd love to see an angel such as him even attempt to fly through it, let alone survive it." He tapped his finger against his chin. "Flamethrowers. It might work."

"Yes, but you mentioned the wolves too, so I felt obligated to ask. Besides, the more people I bring with, the more uncomfortable it is for us all." Joshua stated.

Deserae waved that off. "I can have one of my vamps handle the wolves, don't worry. She won't like it, and will grumble allot, but she'll do it."

Zena looked to the window. "Let's say we move this to the basement. I don't like what time it's getting close to and I don't think Deserea will in about 15 minutes either."
"What do you mean?" Joshua asked of Deserea.

"Yes, but you mentioned the wolves too, so I felt obligated to ask. Besides, the more people I bring with, the more uncomfortable it is for us all." Joshua stated.

"So a small group of humans for you. I don;t even think we'll need the shotgunners." Connor frowned at Patrick's statement. "My presidential gaurd, the cream of the crop, there's only five of them, but each one is geneticaly modified and injected with the latest in nanotech. They should be able to hold there own against the minor angels, and together, the angel of death."

"No, I can move them all, it's just not very comfortable. It's no problem." Joshua said as if it was obvious.

Deserae looked rather thankful of Zena, and started down the stairs followed by Alehkra and Aozora.

"Not that basement." Zena called to them. "There's windows near the ceiling. Josh, if you would."
"I feel so used." He said as they appeared in what seemed to be a bunker made to look like a comfortable house. "Welcome to Safehouse Pope." Joshua jested.

Deserae shrugged, and simply said, "Thank you. And to answer your question, Joshua, there is a vampire named Iletta who can blink large groups. I am surprised you have not met her in the time you spent there. And, to answer you question, she was born in the time when we were still at war with the wolves, and so has no fondness for them, but she'll still teleport them if I tell her to."

Joshua returned the shrug. "Well, to be honest, I spent most of my time in study or running errands. I thought you'd have noticed that." He didn't mean offense. "And of course I do a lot of helping Zena get around."

"So, why not have her teleport the humans and Joshua the wolves? Might work easier that way, less, how to say, dislike for each other."

Deserae laughed. "Truth be told, me and you had rather opposite hours as well. I'm usually asleep, or at the very least inside, during the day. And that could be the reason you have not meet Illetta."

"That makes a lot of sense." He commented back. "Though Alehkra usually has me up well before the crack of dawn and I stay up well into the wee hours of the day. That might explain why I'm always tired come to think of it." Josh joked.

Patrick shrugged. 'Learn how to take a combat nap. All you need to do is take a quick five minute nap and have your buddy wake you up. Makes you feel like you slept a couple hours."

"So, why not have her teleport the humans and Joshua the wolves? Might work easier that way, less, how to say, dislike for each other."

Deserae gave him a level work. "Back in those days, humans were considered no more than slaves and a food source."

"Wow, good to know." Kathy said sarcastically. "I'll make sure to invite her to my next pot-luck dinner."
"Naps are worse for me than actual sleep. I'm usually more tired after them than sleeping just a few hours."

Deserae gave him a level work. "Back in those days, humans were considered no more than slaves and a food source."

Patrick nodded. "Ah, I see. Bit of a difficult there. Well, we need to get them here somehow. Blinking is fastest. Not to mention we desperately need the manpower."

Deserae nodded. "It would be safer to have her do the wolves. She will grumble more, but she will be less likely to eat someone."

Deserae nodded. "It would be safer to have her do the wolves. She will grumble more, but she will be less likely to eat someone."

Patrick grunted. "Probably less likely for her to get killed if she tries to eat someone. But we need to act, and we need to act now."


OOC: seriously Mer, we need to move along, we can't have that whole month long filler until the final battle.

"Or I could just do everyone and call it good!" Joshua laughed.

OOC: There won't be a truley final battle in this thread.

Deserae snorted. "No matter how powerful you think your humans are, they're not a match for Illetta. Shes had well over three thousand years to hone her skills. But, that won't happen, because she will do the wolves. Give me a second." She walked over into the corner for several minutes, and came back. "She's gathering some wolves, it'll be a few minuites."

OOC: Oh, ok, that's... WHHHAAAAAT!?!?

IC: "Works for me." Zena said.
"Now who do I need to pick up?" Joshua asked.

OOC: Did I forget to mention that to you guys? Oops...I think me and UHC talked about it...anyway, theres going to be another thread set about twenty years later.

"Presidential guard units, they are probably sitting in the oval office in Anchorage." Patrick handed Joshua a hastily scribbled note. "Give them this, they have all they need in those trench coats of theirs."

OOC: Um, ok... so do we face the angel dude or no? And if we don't face him, do we just assume him defeated?

OOC: Well, we do face him in this one, but no, you should not assume him defeated. Quite the opposite.

OOC: Well, we do face him in this one, but no, you should not assume him defeated. Quite the opposite.

OOC: We'll get our assess handed to us on a platter. And I may have something a bit unexpected to do....

OOC: Shit.

OOC: And now Im off to bed.

OOC: G'night mate.

OOC: It's just you and me. *grabs whip* :p

OOC: *Destroys whip along with your seemingly endless supply*

OOC: *gets a new endless supply* Lulz, nice try. *cracks a new whip*

OOC: *Destroys all the whips in the world* *Gets mobbed by the worlds sodomists*

OOCL Hmm... whats with Syl obsession with whips? I sense a deep psycological need for something....

OOC: I sense that you have a deeply rooted need to overanalyze things.

OOC: ;) Move this to the OOC thread/

OOC: Um, no.

OOC: Or, we could try moving along ICly.

IC: All the sudden, the room got very much so more crowded, and there was a blonde vampire woman standing amongst a group of about a dozen werewolves. "Here, Deserae. I got the wolves, can I go now?" She spotted Patrick, and purred. "Oh, do I get him as a reward?"

Patrick laughed. "No reward for you. You want a reward, go the allied states of America, they'd be more then happy to compensate you."

Illetta smiled demurely, and swayed up to Patrick. She ran her hand along his chin. "Oh, but you look so good. Surely you wouldn't deprive a hungry lady of just a little taste?"

Illetta smiled demurely, and swayed up to Patrick. She ran her hand along his chin. "Oh, but you look so good. Surely you wouldn't deprive a hungry lady of just a little taste?"

Patrick laughed. "A little taste? I must say, a little taste could be anything up to a few liters, something that wouldn't be good for me at all." He shrugged. "Need to be able to fight like mad when the time comes."

She pressed herself up against Patrick, and said, "Oh, I won't have more than a little sip. You'll find that I can actually make it rather enjoyable." Humans just lucky hes a friend of Deserae. She thought.

She pressed herself up against Patrick, and said, "Oh, I won't have more than a little sip. You'll find that I can actually make it rather enjoyable." Humans just lucky hes a friend of Deserae. She thought.

Patrick laughed again and moved back. "If losing my blood is enjoyable, I want to know whats not."

Illetta smiled. "I've developed a little trick for my favored...doners."

Illetta smiled. "I've developed a little trick for my favored...doners."

"Favored donors?" Patrick raised his eyebrow. "And what would that be?"

Illetta laughed. "Oh, you know, the humans that ah, live with me. I do need sustanence after all."

Illetta laughed. "Oh, you know, the humans that ah, live with me. I do need sustanence after all."

Patrick chuckled. "Treatment for favored donors... what would that treatment be?"

Illetta simply smiled, and said, "Let me have a taste, and I'll show you."

Illetta simply smiled, and said, "Let me have a taste, and I'll show you."

Patrick's eye twitched and he sighed, then extended his arm "As long as you don't ask for more."

Illetta looked absolutely delighted, and she bent over his arm, and smiled up at him before sinking her fangs into one of his veins. She then secreted an odd chemical, which traveled up his body, until it reached the brain, triggering the part that caused good physical feelings. She increased the dosage until what Patrick was feeling would put the best of drugs to shame.

Illetta looked absolutely delighted, and she bent over his arm, and smiled up at him before sinking her fangs into one of his veins. She then secreted an odd chemical, which traveled up his body, until it reached the brain, triggering the part that caused good physical feelings. She increased the dosage until what Patrick was feeling would put the best of drugs to shame.


Through a haze of feeling, Patrick began to mumble incoherently. "Deal the deck, top card is ten, flipped, card is four.."

Edward snorted. "That old trick isn't gonna work Pat, this isn't a telepath."

Illetta remained where she was for several more minutes, before finally pulling away with a sigh. She smiled, and patted Patrick on the cheek. "Oh, I like him. May I keep him Deserae?" She asked. Deserae laughed, and said, "Only if he is okay with it Illetta."

Illetta remained where she was for several more minutes, before finally pulling away with a sigh. She smiled, and patted Patrick on the cheek. "Oh, I like him. May I keep him Deserae?" She asked. Deserae laughed, and said, "Only if he is okay with it Illetta."

Patrick shook his head to clear away the fog. "I've got my duty to attend to... so no."

Illetta smiled. "Maybe I'll come visit you after your duty is over with, hmm?" And with that, she dissapeared. Deserae suddenly laughed. "Now do you see why it would be a bad idea to have her blink the human's?"

Patrick nodded, rubbing his head. "Yeah, I can tell why." He took a thin strip of gauze from his medkit and strapped it to the bite. "Now, we can get back to planning. Or just getting ready to go fight the angel of death."

Alehkra nodded. "We'd best wait for your humans.We wouldn't want to deprive them of all the fun, such as it will be."

OOC: Since syl isn't on.. lets assume they arrived.

IC:

Five tall humans dressed in bulky full length blue trench coats entered the basement. "Hey, what took you so long?" The lead presidential guard snorted. "Sorry, bad traffic." He did a look over of all the assembled. "So, this is all? I thought you'd have a much larger force."

One of the larger werewolves laughed. "We will be plenty for one angel, human. My only wonderment is that the Alpha even needs help with this one." He said, reffering to Alehkra.

One of the larger werewolves laughed. "We will be plenty for one angel, human. My only wonderment is that the Alpha even needs help with this one." He said, reffering to Alehkra.

"Plenty for one Angel. Not likely." The guard's snorted. "All of you to kill one angel. Pathetic." Patrick stepped in front of him. "What is your major malfunction soldier!" He shouted at him. "These are our allies, not the army, you will cooperate with them, do you understand me soldier?!" The lead guard saluted, somehow making it into a mocking gesture. "Yes sir, General Harker sir." Patrick's face contorted into a sneer before stepping back. "One more word out of you Harrison, and you'll be flying back to Anchorage faster then you can say oh shit. You here me!" Harrison nodded. "Yes sir."
Edward stepped forward. "Charles?" Charles' head snapped towards Edward, "Eddy? You're dead... aren't you?"

Alehkra looked rather amused, and looked from Charles to Edward. "Eddy? This is new."

Alehkra looked rather amused, and looked from Charles to Edward. "Eddy? This is new."

Edward nodded, looking confused. "This is... my brother."
Charles almost grinned, but held it back. "Eddy, what're you doing with," He gestured to the werewolves. "Them?" He made the last word venom.

Alehkra laughed. "Us? Ah, you rather ignorant human, he is one of us. You are looking at 'Eddy's' father-in-law."

Alehkra laughed. "Us? Ah, you rather ignorant human, he is one of us. You are looking at 'Eddy's' father-in-law."
Charles face paled, he seemed to crumple on the inside as if he took a blow to his gut. "Edward... what... what have you done?"
Edward frowned. "I chose who I was going to be, what I was going to be." Charles face hardened, outright rage bordered his eyes. "Then, you are not Eddy my brother, you are Edward, the monster."

Alehkra growled. "Watch whom you would call monster, pup. Unlike you, I watch out for my family, and dislike them being called monster."

"If Edward is human no longer, then he is no longer family. He made his decision, I've made mine."
Loss emminated from Edward. "Charles... I'm still me. Nothing's changed." Charles voice raised to a shout. "Silence, you are nothing but a mere shell of who you were!"

Alehkra snorted. "Typical human. Judging by what a person is, rather than who."

Alehkra snorted. "Typical human. Judging by what a person is, rather than who."

"Typical human?" Charles snarled. "I'll show you typical!" He stepped forward and prepare to strike a crushing blow, when Connor stepped inbetween them and smashed his fist into Charles face. "You will not harm Priority two." He slammed him against the wall. "Understood?" Charles snarled and struggled to get free, only to get slammed against the wall again.

Alehkra laughed. "Let the pup go. If he really wants a fight, I will show him to respect his elders."

Alehkra laughed. "Let the pup go. If he really wants a fight, I will show him to respect his elders."
Connor thought for a moment. "Well, orders are to follow whatever the priorities ask, so.." He patted Charles on the cheek. 'Have fun being torn into a bloody mess." Charles grunted then dusted himself off when Connor released him. "You, you are not the root of my problem. Who made Edward what he is?"

Alehkra narrowed his eyes and gave a dangerous growl. "That would be Cecilia, my daughter and Edward's mate. And should you ever try hurting her, I can garuntee you will not live through it."

"His mate?" He nearly shouted. "You traitor to humanity, I'll find her and.."

While Charles was ranting, Patrick tapped Connor on the shoulder. "Connor, do your thing." Connor's face brightened into a broad grin. "Can I? Yeah, you're the best boss!" His voice full of an almost creepy joy. he cracked his knuckles and sought out Charles mind, shutting off the rational center and creating nightmarish images.
Charles ceased his ranting as horror spread like lightining across his face. His eyes bugged out as he fought off invisible enemies, then fell thrashing and screaming to the floor.

Alehkra smiled satisfactorily. "Thank you." He said to Patrick. "Truth be told I was near ready to killing him myself." He gave a very level look to him. "And I'd suggest you keep this pup on a short leash. Should any of my family die by his hand or command, there will be war, that I can promise you."

Patrick nodded. "I'm actually going to send him somewhere he can be useful. The brig." He snapped his fingers and two guards stepped forward. "Call for evac, and make sure Charles doesn't get lose. When you get back to Anchorage, throw him in the brig for a long time." The guards nodded and lifted Charles still thrashing body.
"Hey, Edward, you okay?" Edward mumbled something then shook his head.

Alehkra patted Edwards back sympathetically. "It is something you will get used to in time, Edward. It is the way it has always been."

Edward nodded grimly. "I'll get used to it...eventually. I just have to make sure he doesn't make good his threats..."

Alehkra grinned. "Even if he did try, Cecilia is not without her own fighting abilities."

Alehkra grinned. "Even if he did try, Cecilia is not without her own fighting abilities."

"I know, but because he's a presidential guard... he has enhancements. Genetic and nano-tech. That's why Patrick chose them over the shotgunners, most of them are psycologicaly stable."

Alehkra sighed. "You can genetically enhance them all you want, but you can't genetically give them experience, of which Cecilia has several hundred years worth."

"That's true." Patrick nodded. "But that why we have such brutal training these days, help make up for that lack of experience."

Alehkra snorted. "Bah, from what I hear you go entirely too easy on the pups."

"To easy, eh? Taking a civie and making him into a soldier takes doing, there is no such thing as easy for the military these days, maybe seven years ago, but not now." Patrick shifted from foot to foot. "Speaking of soldiers, are we done here?"

Alehkra shrugged. "I suppose so, unless you've got anyone else you want to take."

OOC: I'd like to wait for Syl and GW, and hopefully Tal, though I haven't seem him on for a while.

OOC: Right, so now its just filler.

Patrick mumbled something. "How powerful exactly is the angel of death? If he's anything like the various supe's we've fought, it'll be no problem once we start putting alot of lead in the air. We only lost to the war seven years ago through numbers."

Alehkra shrugged. "I'd assume fairly powerful, seeing as how he is high up in the Angelic hierachy."

"So why not bring proof to the big guy and have him cast out? Or is he having one of his fits over the small number of followers?" Patrick snorted. "Seems like a spoiled child to me."

Alehkra again shrugged. "From what the Goddess pup said, they are not allowed to directly interfere with the mortal world."

OOC: Hey, UHC, check your TGs.

OOC: Checked and replied.

IC:

"So.... this is a renegade angel. Nice. Very nice. Why don't I just go out of my way to say we're fucked?"

Alehkra shrugged, and simply said, "We must all join the Moon sometime or another."

"I'd prefer later rather then sooner." Patrick shrugged. "But then again, I might get lucky here and dodge a slash, or stop it with my face. Common law among soldiers, albeit with bullets instead of swords."

Alehkra grinned. "Whatever works for you."

"Whatever works for me. Eh, I want to live to see my twins. With luck, I will. Or some insane series of coincidences that sees me imbued with godly power." He laughed at the last bit. "Better chance of getting hit by lightining."

Alehkra laughed. "Worry not, I'll help you survive to see your children, and hopefully grand-children." He thought of something. "Then again, perhaps in this particular case Grand-children might not be such a good idea."

"And why not? Hell, I probably won't live to see my grand children at this rate. Be lucky to even see my children."

Alehkra shrugged. "It seems to me a Goddess in mortal form having a child might have, shall we say, unexpected results."

Alehkra shrugged. "It seems to me a Goddess in mortal form having a child might have, shall we say, unexpected results."

Patrick laughed nervously. "What are you talking about? None of my children are going to be goddesses, they're just normal humans." He grinned sheepishly.

Alehkra snorted. "And my son could have been the Emperor of Rome."

Patrick laughed nervously again. "Uh... well, um..." He sighed. "I'm guessing you know, right?"

The wolf struck out at the archer, and down below, one of the wolves took the arrow in his shoulder without flinching. Without a glance to the arrow, he tore it out, threw it to the ground, and charged at one of the gaurds, drawing a mace at the same time.

The archer, injured, drew a sword and slashed out at the wolf, the other guards tried to block the attacks.

The werewolf grinned, dodged the strike, and attempted to disembowel the archer. Down below the wolves were striking furiously at the guards, often times faster and harder than the human eye would be able to follow.

OOC: What'd I miss? And I caught something in my browsing of this page, Tal will be back tonight! Yay! *accidently sets off Tal seeking missile* Crap...

The werewolf grinned, dodged the strike, and attempted to disembowel the archer. Down below the wolves were striking furiously at the guards, often times faster and harder than the human eye would be able to follow.

These guards luckily were hard to kill. Every time the wolves lashed out, the guards simply blocked the attack.

OOC: Well, Syl was right... I'm back!

IC: Zena's shadow seemed to darken momentarily. It yawned in her head. Hmm... that was quite a pleasant nap. Sorry to intrude so, but I was tired. Odd, I've never been tired before... but I've never lost before either, tee hee. Anyway, I was hoping to stick around and watch. You seem like an interesting bunch. I understand you might not like this, so I'll answer one more question for you. One I'd have thought you would've asked earlier. Of course, I'll leave if you want, but if you let me stick around, I might even answer more questions as a type of rent eventually. Either way, I'd like to stay. So, can I? Otherwise I'll just start hunting people again for fun! The voice began to giggle at this, like a young child.

Tal stood up. He sheathed his sword, his arm steady, his face as if set in stone. He looked up at Leon. "I'm ready for whatever comes next."

OOC: Will Tal get the awesome black robes/sword/whatever stuff? Just curious.

Zena rolled her eyes, something Joshua had learned to ignore for she frequently heard thoughts from nowhere. You can stay if that's the situation. Just tell me what you thought I'd ask and the answer. I don't know what question you refer to. She was careful to avoid actually asking a question knowing that it would probably count as her one question.

Zena rolled her eyes, something Joshua had learned to ignore for she frequently heard thoughts from nowhere. You can stay if that's the situation. Just tell me what you thought I'd ask and the answer. I don't know what question you refer to. She was careful to avoid actually asking a question knowing that it would probably count as her one question.

The voice giggled again. Oh, I like you! I was right to choose you! Well, if you insist... I'm just wondering why you weren't concerned about the fear I chose to use on you. You're not going to ask about any of that? I mean, you have to give me some credit. I'm not just mindlessly making random things happen when I try to scare people. So, you're sure nothing about that makes you curious about anything? It was also careful not to tell Zena exactly what question it had in mind, to see if she could guess it.

You want me to ask how you knew my fears. Zena stated plainly.

You want me to ask how you knew my fears. Zena stated plainly.

The voice was silent for a moment. No, no, isn't that already obvious? I saw into you mind, which by the way, was the best protected I've ever seen. Plus, I've been following you for a while. It sighed. Must I spell it out for you? I hope you turn out to be more interesting then that. Fine then, I'll just tell you this without the question. What I showed you... was not complete nonsense. It was a warning of sorts. What you saw... it what will happen if you allow this events to go on their course. Tal has already begun to train as an Angel of Death to help Leon. He has killed humans. This seemed to bring the voice back into a good mood, because it began to giggle again. Soon, he will have to kill you and his other 'friends'. By then, he won't even think anything of it. Soon, he'll be no better than me, killing all he holds dear! The voice broke into another fit of laughter, amused to no end. So, is that what you wanted to hear? The voice strained to control its laughter as it said this, but to no avail.

Zena fell into the chair behind her. "You're joking." She finally spoke aloud. Zena was mortified at the thought. "You've got to be joking." She abandoned any care that someone would find her crazy and continued on. "So then here's my question. I don't want a simple answer, I want details, lots of them. How do we make sure that never happens?"

The voice gave off a feeling of a frown to Zena. Now wait a second. You said you wanted the question I thought you should ask and the answer. I gave it to you. I'm not going to argue, that's all you get for now. But just out of my.... caring nature.... I'll tell you this much anyway. I can't tell you the answer to that. If I told you, it would mean nothing. He's your friend, not mine, right? Or at least he was your friend anyway. The voice chuckled a little at this. No, that's something you have to figure out on your own.

Ah, but word play is something Joshua taught me. I said I wanted to know, but I never said you had to tell me nor did I ask. And I'm going to assume your answer is your way of copping out of the question. She was back to thought speech, but her mouth kept moving with the words.

The voice continued to give off the feeling of a frown. 'You can stay if that's the situation. Just tell me what you thought I'd ask and the answer. I don't know what question you refer to.' The shadow used Zena's voice as it said this, as if it had recorded it. That's what you said, word for word. I did as you asked. Besides, the way I see it, me telling you these things is more of a gift then anything I owe you. I'm not bound by strict rules like some genie or anything. I just made it up, since I was feeling gracious in defeat. Or can't you understand that? I do what I say I will do, no matter how you think of it. But good try, nonetheless.

You know, I'm not sure if I like you or hate you at this point. You're darn clever, but at the same time, you annoy the living daylights out of me. Zena retorted, using the shadow's voice this time. Not a difficult trick really, but quite fun.

Maybe I wasn't clear, but I don't care too much about what others think of me. Maybe it's because you're the first I've spoken to in a while... without killing them, that is. But I'll take that as a compliment either way. And the only reason I copied your voice was to make a point. Then again, I am all about doing anything to relieve the boredom, so whatever works for you.

Zena rolled her eyes again. You're going to keep things interesting aren't you?

It chuckled again in her head. Oh, don't worry about me. Like I said, I'm only here to watch. I don't plan on getting involved. You can talk to me whenever you like, but I'm not on your side, or anybody else's for that matter. I'm just bored. Oh, and I'll answer a question every once in a while... when I think you've earned it.

Connor laughed. "Oh, just to tell you, I can hear everything your saying." He nodded towards the shadow. "The advantages to hearing everything." He giggled.

The shadow giggled back. This just gets more and more interesting, doesn't it? I knew I made a good choice when I followed this group!

Connor grinned. "Hey, you're that fear thing aren't ya? I must say, big fan of your work. Now tell me, do you shut off the rational areas of the brain then induce the images, or do you overwhelm them?"
Patrick shook his head and rubbed his eyes at Connor's eagerness.

Why, I'm flattered. But why does it matter how I do it? I'd rather not say, in case I ever decide to try it on you. The shadow giggled again at this. But don't worry. I wouldn't want to get on Zena's bad side, and I rather like staying around here, so I wouldn't try that for quite a while. You're the one they call Conner, no? To be honest, I've heard very little about you, but I think challenging you someday would be fun. How about it? Fear vs. Fear? Of course, not now, but someday perhaps? I'm always looking for a quick thrill. The shadow stopped its giggling, waiting.

Connor's head bobbed up and down rapidly. "Oh, would I ever! It'll be the contests to end all contests! But... who will we use to test the fear?" He grinned even wider. "Of course, the prison system could always use a little smaller numbers."

The shadow began laughing, somewhat insanely. Oh, I really like you! You're just my style! But, I was thinking that we'd try it on each other... then again, I don't think I have any fears or weaknesses, and I'm not sure about you, so it might not be fair... Hmm.... well, we could do it on some random Joe, but it's more fun if something is at stake.... but ah well. I look forward to it either way! It began to cackle again, before stopping suddenly. Oh, and don't think I forgot about you Zena, but he really is an interesting fellow. Sorry, I get side-tracked easily.

OOC: QUICK EVERYONE TRY AND GET MER, MOST OF US ARE ON!

IC:

Connor giggled again. "Nope, not a single drop of fear in me, how about... the right to be the new personification of fear?" He giggled. "Oh how I would love to make people fear me!"

The shadow thought for a moment. To be honest, I never thought of myself as fear itself... I'm not really sure who or what I am, actually. I just like using fear. But if that's how you want to see it, fine with me! I'd rather wait until this whole ordeal is over though, since I told Zena I'd stay with her and watch. Besides, I want to see how this turns out! It'll keep me occupied until then, I suppose.

"Oh, it'll definetly keep me occupied to!" He began to giggle at the thought of how much emotions and pain he could soak up from the on coming battle.
Patrick shook his head again. "Connor, this isn't the time to be decenging into sadistic glee. Eye on the ball."

I don't see what's wrong with sadistic glee, but you're right, this should be fun! Zena's shadow seemed to quiver a bit on the ground. I'm really excited for the first time in who knows how long!

Patrick nodded sarcasticaly. "Well good, then you probably have the good chance of watching Zena die. This battle won't be without casualties, more then likely heavy.

Patrick nodded sarcasticaly. "Well good, then you probably have the good chance of watching Zena die. This battle won't be without casualties, more then likely heavy.

OOC: Pat can hear him too?

IC: What, so Conner can let you listen in too? Well, I already said, I don't care. It'll be interesting, that's why I'm here. I'm not on your side. I'm just here for laughs. Although Conner seems interesting... it'd be a shame if he died, I suppose.

OOC: Pat can hear him too?

IC: What, so Conner can let you listen in too? Well, I already said, I don't care. It'll be interesting, that's why I'm here. I'm not on your side. I'm just here for laughs. Although Conner seems interesting... it'd be a shame if he died, I suppose.
OOC; Whoops, lets assume Connor was letting him listen.

IC:
Patrick shrugged. "An oberserver. As long as you don't get in the way, I don't care."
Connor giggled again. "I can't die, lets just leave it at that."

No, I don't plan on getting involved. And Conner, you seem to be very similar to me.... perhaps it's possible that I was once like you? Who knows, maybe you'll turn into something like me one day? I'm not sure, I don't even know what I am. It chuckled softly at this.

"Well, what made me was them." He laughed. "The demon, they...broke something when they tried to make me like them." He began to giggle. "Best time of my life!"

Demons, eh? I suppose that could have happened to me... I don't remember much. But I really don't care, I guess. As long as I can remember, I've been just going around, scaring people, finding something to do. Who knows? Well, usually me, but in this case, I don't.

Leon nodded. "Then there are more sights that must be cleansed."

OOC: Sure, he can get some black stuff.

Connor shrugged. "Probably end up like you someday. And let me tell you... that would be one hell of a dream!"

Alehkra raised an eyhebrow, and shrugged. "I think you two would get along with my mates people..."

Leon nodded. "Then there are more sights that must be cleansed."

OOC: Sure, he can get some black stuff.

OOC: Suh-weet. I guess I'll leave that up to you.

IC: Tal nodded and got on a knee, silent. There was nothing more he felt he had to say.

Connor shrugged. "Probably end up like you someday. And let me tell you... that would be one hell of a dream!"

The shadow gave a rough laugh. It's nice to have my handiwork admired for once. I wish I could help one so eager, but I'm afraid I'm the only thing in this world I don't know much about. Ironic, no?

Leon seemed about to teleport them, then paused, suddenly thinking of something. He searched around in his robes bor a bit, and then pulled out a black knife. He tossed it to Tal. "Take this, brother. One cut is enough to kill a normal human, and severely injure with demons."

OOC: Happy birthday.

Leon seemed about to teleport them, then paused, suddenly thinking of something. He searched around in his robes bor a bit, and then pulled out a black knife. He tossed it to Tal. "Take this, brother. One cut is enough to kill a normal human, and severely injure with demons."

OOC: Happy birthday.

Tal caught the knife. "Thank you very much. I will wield it with pride. Tell me, brother... will I still use my sword, or no? I'm sorry, but there is much I don't know."

OOC: It's my birthday? Cool.

The shadow gave a rough laugh. It's nice to have my handiwork admired for once. I wish I could help one so eager, but I'm afraid I'm the only thing in this world I don't know much about. Ironic, no?

Connor shrugged. "I'll deal with it. I've lived through worse."


OOC: We gonna get this fight started?

Leon shrugged. "You may use whatever you wish. When we are finished with this holy work, I will get for you a sword like mine, made out of the same material as that knife."

Connor shrugged. "I'll deal with it. I've lived through worse."


OOC: We gonna get this fight started?

OOC: Me? The whole point was to wait until afterwards, so as he could stay with Zena. Or are you talking to Mer?

IC: The voice didn't respond immediately. Maybe it's just me, but the worst part of being like me is... well, the boredom between kills. Even after a while, the killing itself starts to get boring, but with you people.... well, it's a challenge. Something I haven't had in a long time. Should be fun.

Connor shrugged. "I'll deal with it. I've lived through worse."


OOC: We gonna get this fight started?

OOC: Shore.

IC: Alehkra looked around. "So, if there is nothing better to do, mayhap we'd best get going to Australia, hmm?"

Patrick grinned then pulled the bolt back on his rifle. "Ready when you are."

Leon shrugged. "You may use whatever you wish. When we are finished with this holy work, I will get for you a sword like mine, made out of the same material as that knife."

Tal looked down. He had always had his sword with him. It was the only thing he had from his past, the only thing connecting him to the angel he once was. "No... If I am going to do this, I will do it your way. I won't need this anymore then." Tal removed his sword from his sheath, eyeing it one last time. He reached into his robe, pulling out a thin stack of gold ribbons he used to communicate with everyone, save Leon. I won't be needing these anymore. As he set them down, he sent a final blurb through the ribbon. Not even a word, just more of a mental signal, so that maybe somebody else might notice it, like Zena, and find his sword if she so chose. He then thrust his sword into the ground, pinning the last of his old self to the ground, along with his humanity. He stood up as he held the knife in his hand. "So, shall we go?"

Leon nodded, and suddenly they were in the middle of what appeared to be a drum circle. The humans all stared in surprise, and a woman with flowers in her hair opened her mouth to say something, but got a foot of black sword in her throat.

Leon nodded, and suddenly they were in the middle of what appeared to be a drum circle. The humans all stared in surprise, and a woman with flowers in her hair opened her mouth to say something, but got a foot of black sword in her throat.

Tal immediately leaped at the man next to the woman who was playing the drums. He ran his knife through the man's heart, then ripped it out of the side of his chest as he leaped for his next victim, Tal's face completely blank.

These guards luckily were hard to kill. Every time the wolves lashed out, the guards simply blocked the attack.

The wolves grinned as a group, and intensified their attack, or in the case of one, spinning down low to attempt to take off the gaurds legs.

OOC: Now would be a good time to be blinked there...

Leon looked thoughtfully at Tal as he began his slaughter of the humans. Hmm...this is going rather well, much better than expected. Perhaps I won't have to keep up my charade much longer, if he continues at this rate.

Leon looked thoughtfully at Tal as he began his slaughter of the humans. Hmm...this is going rather well, much better than expected. Perhaps I won't have to keep up my charade much longer, if he continues at this rate.

Tal leaped from person to person. He did his best not to feel anything, he didn't think he could trust his emotions right now. He could feel his heart throbbing, as each person died, he felt... more alive. The sensation scared him, but he continued to kill. Whatever happens to my soul it worth it for the greater good. This thought kept him going, blood covering him as he killed without mercy.

Leon decided to test how far Tal was coming along, and began to openly smile, as he cut down one screaming human after another.

Joshua sighed. "I'm growing quite tired of all this talk. Let's say we just go, now. We made it up as we went along last time, what reason do we have for it not working this time?" he closed his eyes and focused. "Wow there's a lot of people here. Hold onto your britches boys and girls, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!" he vanished and one by one so did others. Zena, we're in limbo now. I won't leave until we know where we're going, but I need you to connect our minds. Up for it?
Probably not, but I'll do it anyway. she replied. Her whole body began to glow from the energies of limbo.
Welcome to limbo everybody. We're about to face someone who's sole purpose is to kill, so be ready for anything. We're in the middle of everything and nothing right now, but once I pull us out of here, we could be facing the angel.
Joshua left and pulled the rest along with them, following Zena's unknowing pull toward the sword.

Patrick nearly lost his stomach. "Not to gentle." He lurched again, forcing down bitter bile.

Leon decided to test how far Tal was coming along, and began to openly smile, as he cut down one screaming human after another.

Tal was hacking down human after human, their cries falling on deaf ears. He turned to slash at one, and on the way noticed Leon smiling oddly. What? He's smiling? But why? Tal pondered this as he continued to kill without thinking about it. This feeling... of being alive... maybe it feels good to him? But... wait! This is the Lord's will. It's the right thing to do. It's always brought me joy before. No matter how gruesome, this is the day the Lord has made! I will rejoice and be glad in it! Tal allowed the corner of his mouth to curl up into a near-invisible smile as he slit a woman's throat, blood raining down on him. Yes, this feels right... this feels good. This is righteousness!

Leon's smile widened satisfactorily when he saw the beginings of a smile on Tal's face, and he began to kill the humans at an even faster rate, before soon there were only a few here and there, mostly trying to run away. My my, this is going very well, isn't it?

Aozora tried to clear his head by shaking it, and most of the wolves were wandering around dizzily.

The wolves grinned as a group, and intensified their attack, or in the case of one, spinning down low to attempt to take off the gaurds legs.

The guards still were formidable, they would not go down without a fight.

Meanwhile Medunia asked if more wolves are needed to kill the guards.

Connor was the first to straighten up, then doubled over screaming. "So much...pain...suffering to much!" He clutched his head and collapsed onto his knees. "I can follow the trail... more slaughter... more death."

The wolf shook his head. "Let them have their fun Alpha. Besides, it is not honorable to outnumber the enemy. Though a femal can not be expected to know that."

Leon's smile widened satisfactorily when he saw the beginings of a smile on Tal's face, and he began to kill the humans at an even faster rate, before soon there were only a few here and there, mostly trying to run away. My my, this is going very well, isn't it?

Aozora tried to clear his head by shaking it, and most of the wolves were wandering around dizzily.

Tal also quickened, to match Leon's pace. He tried to hold his smile back, but Leon's smile was infectious. Tal flew from victim to victim, nearly completely covered in blood now. This people are part of a plot to overthrow God... almost funny that they try, and now that are so eager to run... Tal suddenly had a urge to laugh, but he held it back. He felt like he was in a daze as he killed, but he liked it.

OOC: Dammit, I've got to go to bed. Later everyone. Mereshka, I entrust the RPing of my character to you.

Zena looked around and nearly lost her supper. "This is horrible." She said, falling to her knees. She folded her hands and said a short prayer for the dead and for forgiveness for whoever did this horrible deed. It was only upon standing up that she saw Tal's sword. "Guys, we've got a problem." She grabbed the weapon. "This was Tal's, I know it." she was visibly shaking.

Leon pulled his sword from the last human, and nodded. "This place has been cleansed, Brother. Now we must..." He trailed off, and his eyes grew distant. "You're friends are searching for us, brother. Shall we see what they want?"

The wolf shook his head. "Let them have their fun Alpha. Besides, it is not honorable to outnumber the enemy. Though a femal can not be expected to know that."

Medunia smiled and turned back to watch the fight between the guards and wolves.

Zena looked around and nearly lost her supper. "This is horrible." She said, falling to her knees. She folded her hands and said a short prayer for the dead and for forgiveness for whoever did this horrible deed. It was only upon standing up that she saw Tal's sword. "Guys, we've got a problem." She grabbed the weapon. "This was Tal's, I know it." she was visibly shaking.

Aozora walked over and wrapped Zena in a hug. "Its okay love, I'm sure there is an explanation for this." He smoothed her hair.

Leon pulled his sword from the last human, and nodded. "This place has been cleansed, Brother. Now we must..." He trailed off, and his eyes grew distant. "You're friends are searching for us, brother. Shall we see what they want?"

Tal quickly hid his smile. It seemed like it was suppose to make him happy, but he wasn't sure if it was supposed to this soon. He stood up and glanced over to Leon. "My friends?" He said it as if the word left a bad taste in his mouth. "I knew this would happen... I suppose we don't have a choice, do we? Very well, what must be done must be done."

Leon nodded, and they were suddenly standing before the group. "May I ask why you are here? Have you realized the truth?" He addressed the question to the whole group.

Aozora walked over and wrapped Zena in a hug. "Its okay love, I'm sure there is an explanation for this." He smoothed her hair.

Zena nearly broke then and there. She released the sword to return the hug. "Thanks hun." After wiping a tear from her eye, she pulled the sword and felt it's weight. "How did Tal hold this thing?"
"Who cares. They're here." Joshua said.
"We've realized the truth alright." Kathy said. "The truth that you've grown to love killing a bit too much."

Leon was drawn aback. "Love killing? Prepostrious. The only love I have is of doing the Lord's work."

Tal stood silently. He was glad Zena had his sword. He hoped she still had the sense she had from before, and would take his sword and leave. He didn't want to say anything yet.

Leon was drawn aback. "Love killing? Prepostrious. The only love I have is of doing the Lord's work."

Tal didn't move, but he thought about what Leon said. I knew it! I was right! There is joy in the Lord's work, even if we despise the work itself! That explains it! Tal wasn't sure if he was making perfect sense, but he didn't care.

Joshua sighed. "This can't possibly end well." he muttered
"You're friend may be to far for us to save, but you're not, Tal. Abandon him now before you too do something that would make you fall from grace." Zena tried to appeal to Tal. "Think about it. Would the Lord purposefully kill people just because they didn't worship him? No. He'd give them time and show them mercy and love and let them live their natural lives, giving them more time and opportunities to realize the one truth."

Leon shook his head. "You make a good argument, Zena, but this is not the average situation. The humans are making the false-goddess more powerful, aiding her in her war against our Lord."

"Isn't that what happened with the Greek gods too? And did you go killing all the greeks? No. If you're so confident that what your doing is right, you won't have any troubles with me asking our boss will you?" Zena grinned, still gripping the sword.

Joshua sighed. "This can't possibly end well." he muttered
"You're friend may be to far for us to save, but you're not, Tal. Abandon him now before you too do something that would make you fall from grace." Zena tried to appeal to Tal. "Think about it. Would the Lord purposefully kill people just because they didn't worship him? No. He'd give them time and show them mercy and love and let them live their natural lives, giving them more time and opportunities to realize the one truth."

Tal's hand twitched. Something about what Zena sounded familiar... but he shook it off. "Zena, I thought you agreed with me? Have their lies gotten to you to? The Lord..." Tal was having trouble coming up with an argument. "No, you're wrong. I am on the side of right. God has given them long enough. Nala had fooled you, and she has already stolen their souls, much like Methua has done. They are simply empty husks of what they once were, their only purpose to empower her. We must do this to protect God! Please, trust me and leave, Zena. This is what must happen." He motioned to the carnage around him. "This... is who I must be. To keep everybody safe. To keep you safe. To keep faith safe."

Leon spread his hands, knowing full well that God would not answer. "I have nothing to hide from the Lord. You may ask him, and you will see that my paht is indeed walked by the rightous. You would do well to join us."

"Isn't that what happened with the Greek gods too? And did you go killing all the greeks? No. If you're so confident that what your doing is right, you won't have any troubles with me asking our boss will you?" Zena grinned, still gripping the sword.

Tal nodded. "Zena... we are a part of God, an extension of his will. I've explained this before. Leon is right. Please join us. I don't ask that you partake of the slaughter, only that you leave us be and trust is. Is that too much to ask?" Tal's face had softened, it was like its normal self, except that is seemed a little darker, and his facial features were distorted with blood smears.

"Tal, I know that. I trust you with my life, no pun intended, but I do not trust him. Everything we know about him points to him defying God in one way or another. He probably twisted his orders around to get what he wanted. And Tal, if you trust me and him, you will have no qualms with me confirming your story." She closed her eyes and began to pray. Asking for help, for guidance, and most of all, I ask for understanding in this situation where so many signs point one way and so many point another. We do not know what to believe except in your eternal judgement and truth. So please, clear this situation up, enlighten us and inform us so that we may do what is right and just.

OOC: I know this is a bad time, but I gotta go.

OOC: NOOOO!!!! YOU CAN'T!!! DON'T LEAVE ME WITH JUST TAL!!! We'll try and kill each other or something...

"Tal, I know that. I trust you with my life, no pun intended, but I do not trust him. Everything we know about him points to him defying God in one way or another. He probably twisted his orders around to get what he wanted. And Tal, if you trust me and him, you will have no qualms with me confirming your story." She closed her eyes and began to pray. Asking for help, for guidance, and most of all, I ask for understanding in this situation where so many signs point one way and so many point another. We do not know what to believe except in your eternal judgement and truth. So please, clear this situation up, enlighten us and inform us so that we may do what is right and just.

Tal couldn't think of anything to say or do. He did trust Zena, but he trusted Leon too. Leon has to be right... but am I saying Zena could be wrong? Tal didn't show any outward sign of conflict, but he felt nearly as bad as he had when he killed his first victim. Finally, he murmured, at a barely audible level, "Zena, I trust you... that's why I left my sword to you... I won't need it anymore. I'm not the same person... no, angel you knew. I..." Tal was at a loss for words.

Medunia smiled and turned back to watch the fight between the guards and wolves.

Nearby, a group of young wolves that were captured by Slater was sent to get blocks, a few of Slater's men accompanied them to watch them and carry blocks back. They would hear the sound of swords clashing....

Tal couldn't think of anything to say or do. He did trust Zena, but he trusted Leon too. Leon has to be right... but am I saying Zena could be wrong? Tal didn't show any outward sign of conflict, but he felt nearly as bad as he had when he killed his first victim. Finally, he murmured, at a barely audible level, "Zena, I trust you... that's why I left my sword to you... I won't need it anymore. I'm not the same person... no, angel you knew. I..." Tal was at a loss for words.

Zena was so deep into prayer the earthly world was being blocked out. "I don't think she can hear you Tal." Joshua said solemnly. "Just wait, these trances take some time to come out of with her."

Zena was so deep into prayer the earthly world was being blocked out. "I don't think she can hear you Tal." Joshua said solemnly. "Just wait, these trances take some time to come out of with her."

Tal clenched his fist, but didn't say anything. He didn't think he could. Instead, he just nodded.

Patrick and the guards readied their weapons. "Bullshit. If god wants mass murder, he doesn't deserve worship. I say it is you that should be cleansed." He laughed. "And we'll be more then happy to oblige."
Connor's face went stone cold. "Oh boss, you didn't want to do that.. really didn't want to do that." He racked the pump on his shotgun, one of the few things that actually tied him to the unit name, then grinned. "But it'll be so much more fun."

Tal didn't pay any heed to the humans with guns. He had bigger issues on his mind, namely what he might have to do next.

Zena's shadow twitched. This ought to be interesting. The angel of death... funny, they seem to be pretty scared of him... him... The shadow named Scream continued to think to itself about this.

Sure, we can go with interesting. Not my first adjective, but we can run with it. Zena replied sarcastically.

Sure, we can go with interesting. Not my first adjective, but we can run with it. Zena replied sarcastically.

The shadow grumbled in her head. You can still hear me? Aren't you supposed to be talking to the big man right about now?

You're speaking directly into my brain, what am I supposed to do?

The voice cackled. I didn't realize it worked that way. Like I said, I've never done this before. If you don't want to talk to me, I'll just clam up. Also like I said, I won't be a nuisance.

I'm psychic, it always works that way. And could you, please? At least till I'm done here? Zena asked politely, but not without force.

The shadow obeyed, and stayed silent. Besides, Zena's shadow was getting comfortable, and it didn't want to be forced to leave anyway.

Beelzebub had been roaming the Earth for some time now. He kept his demonic activity to a minimum, so that it would be harder to track him down, and when he did do anything that might lead Umbra or Hell Guard to him, he was always gone within the hour. He was currently in Cairo, Egypt. He was preforming a Satanic ritual to regain some of his powers. There was a pentagram, painted on the floor with blood and candles surrounding the demon. In one hand he held a goblet with human blood, the other, he held a human skull. Beelzebub drank from the goblet and said a few words in Latin. The pentagram burst into flames. Beelzebub stood up, and ran away as fast as a speeding bullet. His power of speed was recovered.

Within the organization of Hell Guard, many operatives were aware of an increasing demonic activity. They already figured it was Beelzebub but that wasn't the largest concern at that point. Operatives were actually being sent to do minor things at this point, keep demonic activity at an overall low. There was no point in going after the big guy, not after what they'd learned from Umbra. The Angel of Death was indeed a problem but it wouldn't be a good idea to try and stop them, best to just wait for the problem to sol ve itself. Umbra on the other hand had forgotten aboue Beelzebub, e picked up demonic activity but never really bothered to go check it out. Ever since Tal had decided to blind himself Umbra found that life was very dull and unforgiving. He had since then returned to Celestial, where he could live peacefully watching over some of the last humans on the planet. Meanwhile, Pyro was glad to have some peace. At least now some important work could be attended to.

Raul had all his men organized around him, save for one that fell against Beelzebub. They had lost track of Beelzebub, and so he had split his men into twenty groups of five, including him, and they split across the earth, looking for him. Raul had decided to start his search in Australia.... strange things had been going on there recently, so he would investigate with four others. He thought for only a second about his old Captain-... well, ex-Captain Tal. I hope he's doing well. He seemed down the last time we met, but I think he might be getting better.

OOC: Shit, I don't remember where I left off....

OOC: Mass Genocide of 'heretics'

Leon spread his hands, knowing full well that God would not answer. "I have nothing to hide from the Lord. You may ask him, and you will see that my paht is indeed walked by the rightous. You would do well to join us."

OOC: You said this, you were going to RP Zena's next message from God, I think.

Zena would hear naught but silence for the next few minutes, however hard she prayed. However, just when it seemed that nothing would happen, a voice appeared in her head. I am sorry, my child. But this is a prediciment you will have to work out n your own. I cannot openly condemn Leon's actions, as I gave him free rein to do as he wished. There was nothing after that, except for a faint, almost indiscintm Sorry.

Leon meanwhile waited patiently, smiling benignly at the humans, but his eyes promised death and more to both them and the growling wolves.

Zena's shadow had quivered slightly when Zena got her message, but other then that, it gave no indication that it had even heard.

Zena forced the message she had received into the minds of her allies. Free reign my fat butt. His ass is dog chow by midnight! It was obvious that Zena's human side was dominating, but she still managed to seal off a dedicated part, one that would try to reach the mind of the unborn Nala. If there was ever a time she owed and apology, it was now. It was also the time she needed advice most. Nala was now in human form, if developing and so could meddle and interfere at her heart's content. At least that was Zena's reasoning when she sent a message. Nala, I'm sorry with all my heart for what has happened, but you alone hold the knowledge that may help us win. With any luck, Nala's spirit and mind were still intact even if she was but a small bundle of stem cells.
Next she turned to her new shadow. I don't suppose you can help at all can you?
And last but not least, she turned to Tal. "I hope you realize your mistake and repent. What he says may make sense, but so did so many of the lies Lucifer spun." This was said with an edge never before heard in her voice, and yet sorrow and fear to the point of suffocation.

Well its about time you figured it out. Came Nala's voice, sounding rather irritated. And you're lucky you tried contacting me when you did. In about three more hours, I will be human, body and soul. So if you have questions, you'd best ask them now.

Zena's mind worked itself into a flurry. Three hours!? That's it!? Won't you at least have any memories of being a goddess? Aren't you in the same boat as Jesus now, a god in human form? Her personalities were beginning to separate again. How do we take down Leon? Can't we do something to declare him a fallen angel? What happens once you've lived out your life as a human? Is there a way to turn Tal back to our side? Her questions were like a swarm of bees, each going one after the other in a swarm unable to be stopped.

Patrick scoffed. "I don't think you realize, once you start systimaticaly annhilating humanity, we'll get pissed. Really pissed. It doesn't matter if you can fly, have a blade that can kill in one slice. There is a reason why medival tech isn't used on the battlefield today." He grinned. "It'd get cut down in a hail of bullets."

OOC: UHC told me to post that last paragraph.

How many times do I have to tell you? Nala snapped. Jesus was not a god in human form. He was the son of your God when he was in human form, and is therefore only half a god! And no, I won't have any memories of being a goddess. I will know myself, and others will know me, as a normal human girl! As for Leon, the best thing you could do, would be to wait and get a plan! And after I die in my human form, I will go back to being a goddess.

Leon smiled. "Bullets are rather moot when I can be behind you and have my blade through your throat before you can blink, aren't they?"

All of this worked Zena into an even bigger fit than she was already in. I was kinda hoping for a bit more help than that! She said, before starting to pull herself together. Alright, moving past him, is there any way you can keep your memories or abilities in the event that you're needed? I was hoping you'd help with that plan bit, you know more than we do. As far as your lifespan is concerned, I'm not sure whether I want you stillborn or living to be 120.

Patrick laughed. "Who goes out alone? That's the benefits of squad mates, they can shoot the bastard behind you before he has a chance to get your throat." He nodded to the two presidential gaurds. "Thats why I brought the best I could get."

OOC: More UHC postage...

Well considering my situation, I can't really help much can I? And one of the prices exacted for me to be able to meddle with the human world is to actually be human. If I ever manage to figure it out, I'll have at least demi-god powers, but beyond that, I will be completely human.

I love how you ignore the stillborn comment. But at any rate, I refuse to let you go through your life not knowing who you are, er, were. I will help you as much as I can to get those powers. Zena was making a promise she didn't know if she could keep, but something in her gut told Zena that helping Nala out would benefit everyone in the end.

I prefer to ignore rudeness. And that might not be best. Its something I should figure out on my own. That, and I"m not sure you'd even be able to find me.

Zena let a laugh slip out. Oh please, we know where you and your twin are, it wasn't hard to deduce really. And I said I'd help, your powers and the way they work are bound to be drastically different than my own, meaning I can give you information, but not tell you how to do things.

Let me phrase it this way: You should not find me. Even if you know where we are, its best if Leon can't find us, hmm? And if all of you are gathering around two apparently normal children, he may begin to wonder whats so speciel about them, or at the very least, try to kill us as a blow to morale.

Now that's better. Maybe it has to do with you being related to one of us. There's plenty of reason, but I have a feeling he doesn't care about morale, he just wants us gone.

One of the greatest mistakes you will can ever make is to assume your enemy is stupid. He will not hesitate in the slightest about using fear to get closer to his goal. That, and if people have lower morale, they are much easier to kill, now aren't they?

Or they have a higher desire to live to get revenge. At any rate, nobody can track my psyonics. Even if we don't meet in person, we will meet in our minds, trust me on this.

There came an audible sigh. Another very stupid thing you could do, is expect someone can't do something. Realize, and I mean no offense here, Leon is not only much more powerful than you, hes had untold millenia to hone his abilities. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if hes listening to us right now. No, you'd best completely ignore me, and if you do meet me, simply pretend as though I'm a normal girl.