NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: Prove to me that Walt Disney invented the name, then maybe I'll agree with it. Until then, I'll just have to say that you are the one who is full of it. And if you really must know, I actually used the name of my granddaughter.

OOC: No actually, you're full of it. I never said they invented it, I said they used it before you and therefore you had the name of a Disnety char... gosh, read the posts...

OOC: Yes, but my point is, they didn't invent it, and it is therefore not a disney name.

Then it wouldn' be your granddaughter's name either because you didn't invent it. She be nameless! Therefore, my point still stands, it is the name of a Disney char, and you used it. If it makes you feel better, your char is now baring a disney/your gd name.

OOC: Oh knock it off. Mer used the same name that the Disney company used for one of their characters, thus, neither invented the name, though both have characters with it.

IC: Kathy coughed a bit. "Well, that answers one question. Now why is he doing it and what do you want us to do about it?" she asked, showing no courtesy that it was a little girl she was demanding answers from. Of course, her heart was still melting at the look of Nala on Zena's lap.

OOC: I'm not saying it isn't a disney characters name, just that that is not where I derived it from. And, since I got it from my gd, that means I didn't use a disney name, my daughter did.

OOC: So your gd used a disney name that you then used? Direct connection! ANd I'm actually pretty sure that disney got it from Afrcia btw. Now then, why you didn't include that in your arguement I''ll never know. SO essentially, you char has an your African disney granddaughter's name! :D Gotta love that connection, c'mon, admit it's clever.

OOC: Oh knock it off. Mer used the same name that the Disney company used for one of their characters, thus, neither invented the name, though both have characters with it.

IC: Kathy coughed a bit. "Well, that answers one question. Now why is he doing it and what do you want us to do about it?" she asked, showing no courtesy that it was a little girl she was demanding answers from. Of course, her heart was still melting at the look of Nala on Zena's lap.

OOC: Ah, but we were having such an enjoyable argument.

IC: Nala shrugged, and looked up at Zena. "You know, it occurs to me I should have talked to the group, instead of just you. Then I wouldn't be explaining it twice." She looked back to Kathy, opened her mouth, then thought of something. "Hey, where is Methua? Your husband hasn't taken him anywhere, has he?"

Alehkra shook his head, rather annoyed by her jumping from subject to subject. "He said he was going to tie him up, though it beats the hell out of me where he thinks hes going to get rope. Then again, he tends to not think very clearly when hes angry."

Nala sighed, and looked back to Zena. "You wouldn't mind calling him, would you?"

OOC: So your gd used a disney name that you then used? Direct connection! ANd I'm actually pretty sure that disney got it from Afrcia btw. Now then, why you didn't include that in your arguement I''ll never know. SO essentially, you char has an your African disney granddaughter's name! :D Gotta love that connection, c'mon, admit it's clever.

OOC: Are you calling my daughter and gd African? Or me, for that matter?

OOC: Are you calling my daughter and gd African? Or me, for that matter?

OOC: I was making a very, very non-sense joke actually.... Sorry if that's not your thing.:$

OOC: Insert eyeroll here...

IC: Zena sighed. "Fine, but once we get him here, you stop beating around the bush." Zora, Nala's being dificult and if you don't get your ass and Methua's back here she won't spill anything. It's getting really annoying too. I'll send Joshua after you if you don't show up soon. She sent that last part to Joshua who recoiled a bit.
"Wha..? No! Why do I always have to do the running?"
"Because you do it the fastest." Kathy snorted.

OOC: And I was just being a grumpy old man. :)

OOC: *Glomp* YAY!

OOC: And I was just being a grumpy old man. :)

OOC: don't know about grumpy, but old I'll agree with. :p

OOC: Insert eyeroll here...

IC: Zena sighed. "Fine, but once we get him here, you stop beating around the bush." Zora, Nala's being dificult and if you don't get your ass and Methua's back here she won't spill anything. It's getting really annoying too. I'll send Joshua after you if you don't show up soon. She sent that last part to Joshua who recoiled a bit.
"Wha..? No! Why do I always have to do the running?"
"Because you do it the fastest." Kathy snorted.

There was nothing for several minutes, and then Aozora ran up, carrying a Methua bound with rope over his shoulder. He set him down, then glanced at Zena and Nala. He grinned, and said, "We adopting, Zena? You know, we could have just done it ourselves."

OOC: don't know about grumpy, but old I'll agree with. :p

OOC: GET OFF MY LAWN!! That grumpy enough for ya?

OOC: Ah, but we were having such an enjoyable argument.

IC: Nala shrugged, and looked up at Zena. "You know, it occurs to me I should have talked to the group, instead of just you. Then I wouldn't be explaining it twice." She looked back to Kathy, opened her mouth, then thought of something. "Hey, where is Methua? Your husband hasn't taken him anywhere, has he?"

Alehkra shook his head, rather annoyed by her jumping from subject to subject. "He said he was going to tie him up, though it beats the hell out of me where he thinks hes going to get rope. Then again, he tends to not think very clearly when hes angry."

Nala sighed, and looked back to Zena. "You wouldn't mind calling him, would you?"

Umbra moved forward, "Okay, I want to know some stuff. Starting with why you beat around the bush this much..."

Zena started laughing. "Maybe when we get home hun. Um, you might want to let go of Methua, I don't think Nala's going to enjoy you holding onto him like that."

Nala smiled faintly at Umbra. "Simple. Strictly speaking, I'm not supposed to be talking about this to you, and it is rather painful for me to talk about it, hence my jumping from topic to topic."

Zena started laughing. "Maybe when we get home hun. Um, you might want to let go of Methua, I don't think Nala's going to enjoy you holding onto him like that."

Aozora cocked an eyebrow quizically, but complied by dropping Methua uncerimoniously to the floor. He looked at Nala. "I assume thats her? And why would a cute little girl be worried about what I do with him? Speaking of which, how in the hell did she get here?"

Aozora cocked an eyebrow quizically, but complied by dropping Methua uncerimoniously to the floor. He looked at Nala. "I assume thats her? And why would a cute little girl be worried about what I do with him? Speaking of which, how in the hell did she get here?"

"Cause she's a goddess and that's her servant maybe?" Umbra said, rolling his eyes.

I know what you're thinking. Zena said in a schoolgirl kind of mockery, but smiled wryly all the same. "This is Nala, Methua's goddess. And if it's painful, there is another method."

Aozora looked surprised, then burst out laughing. "You expect me to believe that little girl is thye Goddess of Love?" He bent over laughing, while Nala scowled at him. "Is he always like this?" She asked Zena.

"I can imagine he is. Yes I'm aware you're not talking to me but I honestly don't have much respect for this thing." Umbra said as he turned to Nala.

Nala looked confused at Umbra's comment. "What, me being a little girl, or Aozora's laughing?"

"I do expect you to believe this. And not all the time. He's kinda interesting when drunk though." Zena giggled a bit at her husband. "But we need to focus. The more you prolong any pain about the subject at hand, the more it will be dragged out. If you get it over sooner, it'll be better. I can however look into your mind and find all the information on the problem at hand. Then you won't be telling us anything nor will you have to focus on it."

Nala looked confused at Umbra's comment. "What, me being a little girl, or Aozora's laughing?"

"Oh Aozora in general." Umbra said while also putting on a mobster impression, "And you do look too young to be goddess, at least in the human sense nodisrespecthowyoudoing?"

"I do expect you to believe this. And not all the time. He's kinda interesting when drunk though." Zena giggled a bit at her husband. "But we need to focus. The more you prolong any pain about the subject at hand, the more it will be dragged out. If you get it over sooner, it'll be better. I can however look into your mind and find all the information on the problem at hand. Then you won't be telling us anything nor will you have to focus on it."

"Zena... one day I will make a collar to control that power... Just give me some time. Don't die for another five millineum or so, I"ll have it by then." Umbra said jokingly.

Zena laughed. "Good luck getting it on me. In case you haven't noticed, I'm good at taking things apart molecule by molecule." The chair Tal refused vibrated slightly before disintegrating. "Put a collar on me and it'll go away quite quickly. Other than that, Joshua could simply warp it off of me. Anyway, you wouldn't want to control my power, it would twist even your mind."

"Pshaw, you think I'm not going to take this into account? Think about it Zena, I have a lot of time on my hands, and I'm in the graces of god, apparently..."

"But in the graces doesn't mean that everything you do will go the way you want. Besides, I'm his servant and if you're preventing me from spreading his word, he may have issues with that." Zena retorted.

"You're spreading his word? Really? Is that what you do? And I'm sure he has a great sense of humor." Umbra winked as he said this.

"More often I'm studying texts or guiding those that do more spreading of his word, but yes, I do." Zena was dead serious and not at all humored at Umbra's joke.

Umbra shrugged, "Ooh, have I rubbed ya the wrong way? Ah well, I'm still sure God has a great sense of humor."

Tal was standing back, watching. He was tired of everybody arguing. He was especially tired of everybody arguing about Christianity. He was tired of Nala stalling, tired of Zena showing off, tired of Aozora making the situation worse than it was. But most of all, he was just tired. "Nala, it seems like what you have to say is very urgent. The longer we wait around here, the worse this will become. I understand if this is hard, but I must ask that you explain what it is you say we have to do as soon as possible, please." Tal closed his eyes while standing, waiting for an answer.

Medunia smiled at the comment,"Well, I'm going outside and see if Deserae is back."

Medunia then went outside to see if Mecca was standing around.

Nala sighed. "Fine, fine. As I mentioned earlier, your so-called Angel of Death has gotten a taste for killing humans, and therefore, has cooked up a rather half-baked plan so as he may continue doing such."

Mecca spotted Medunia and smiled. "Hey lass, finished with your chat are we?"

"Right, but how do we stop him?" Kathy asked. "And for that matter how do we find him? That of course assumes you don't know where he is."

Nala thought for a second. "I can't tell you how to stop him. That would be breaking the rules, and it would be much more than simply painful for me. I can however tell you, that at the moment he is in New York City."

Zena scratched her head. "Well, at least it's not like in the old days where that would be 1 in 12 million to look for."
Kathy shivered. "That place still gives me the creeps. Can you at least give us a hint? Just something to get us on the right path?"

Nala sighed, and snuggled closer to Zena. "Do what he least expects. And as for where in New York, that shouldn't be hard. There are only about five hundred people left in that city. Ask around for any newcomers."

"I meant on how to correct the problem, not find him." Kathy muttered.
"Oh don't worry about her. She just doesn't want to go back there." Zena said, getting into a position more comfortable for both her and Nala.

The little girl cocked her head quizzicly. "Whats wrong with new york?" She asked, yet again jumping to a new topic.

"Operation Zero." Kathy said with an air of not wanting to continue.
"Millions died and she was nearly one of them." Zena continued. "The president of the former United States basically caused a lot of problems and was a moron."

Nala shrugged. "Well, if you guys don't deal with this, the few millions that are left will die."

"We know that." Kathy blurted out. She was fidgeting and really didn't like the idea of New York.
"I'll be more than happy to take you home if you don't want to come with." Joshua offered.
"No, it's better if I face my fears. I just really don't want to." She replied, looking close to a nervous breakdown.

Nala looked very confused now. "What exactly was Operation Zero? You have me very much so confused."

Kathy gulped. "I'm not sure if I should tell the goddess of Love something so horrible."

OOC: It's the thread UHC has planned.

Nala shook her head. "Go ahead dear, it usally feels better if you tell someone."

OOC: Why wasn't I told?

Kathy kicked at the ground. "But, so many died because of one man's actions." She was clearly struggling to hold it together. "And I couldn't save so many that needed it."

OOC: You were, but I don't know the exact events yet nor do I know how much UHC will let me reveal. He said hint at it, but I don't know what all to say.

Nala looked sympathetic. "Whatever it was, I am sure it was not your fault. It is the fault of the one whos hands have been stained by blood, not one whos watched on the sidelines, unable to do anything, though her heart aches from what she sees."

A shiver ran down Kathy's spine. "Thank you." She whispered. Josh patted her back, hoping to soothe her.

Nala smiled in a grandmotherly fashion, which looked rather odd on the little girl face. "You're quite welcome dear."

Mecca spotted Medunia and smiled. "Hey lass, finished with your chat are we?"

"Is Deserae back yet? My mind is spinning already." said Medunia smiling back.

Mecca laughed. "No, she is not. However, I thought of something while you were in there. If I remember rightly, there are some amongst the vampires that may be able to get in touch with her for ya."

Mecca laughed. "No, she is not. However, I thought of something while you were in there. If I remember rightly, there are some amongst the vampires that may be able to get in touch with her for ya."

"Thats great," said Medunia," should we go see them?"

Tal was flying through the air toward New York. He had disguised his presence, mind, and was even invisible, as he soared through the sky as fast as he could toward New York, even passing through the air particles to avoid the wind resistance and friction. He had slipped through the wall and left the others in secrecy as soon as he had heard that the Angel of Death was in New York. No... Something must be wrong. The Angel of Death... can he really have changed so much since we last met? If so.... why New York? Either way, this is angel business. If he has indeed betrayed God... then this is my problem, not theirs. I must get to him first. I need to determine what he has become for myself. Tal's hand gripped his sword without realizing it, and he pushed himself to go faster than he had ever before. I should be there soon. I just hope it's soon enough.

OOC: What'd I miss?

OOC: A hell of a lot. Actually, we just discussed the Angel of death and that he's in NYC.

OOC: Plus, as my post up there ^ says, Tal left.

OOC: Oh ya, forgot about that. I figured that was so close that he could just read it though.

OOC: Okay, so you decide to do stuff whilest I'm away... some friends you guys are. *pouts*

OOC: lol, you're joking, right? Look at all the stuff we did without Mer.

OOC: Yes but when Mer's not here we do BS stuff, this is actually story stuff

OOC: Well, now that you're here, post already! I'm waiting for a response or something.

OOC: Ugh, so much reading...

Tal was flying through the air toward New York. He had disguised his presence, mind, and was even invisible, as he soared through the sky as fast as he could toward New York, even passing through the air particles to avoid the wind resistance and friction. He had slipped through the wall and left the others in secrecy as soon as he had heard that the Angel of Death was in New York. No... Something must be wrong. The Angel of Death... can he really have changed so much since we last met? If so.... why New York? Either way, this is angel business. If he has indeed betrayed God... then this is my problem, not theirs. I must get to him first. I need to determine what he has become for myself. Tal's hand gripped his sword without realizing it, and he pushed himself to go faster than he had ever before. I should be there soon. I just hope it's soon enough.

"Hey Tal," said Umbra, he was just catching up to Tal. "Don't look suprised, I'm apart of you remember? Well, kinda anyway... so, I'm assuming you're gonna make this personal right? From what I gathered the Angel of Death is... a divine matter for someone like yourself."

Tal looked back. He had expected something like this, but he was just surprised that Umbra had caught up to him so easily. He slowed down, not passing through the air anymore. "Yes, you're right. For an angel to betray God like this.... it is unforgivable. But that's not it.... it's also personal." Tal looked ahead. "I once knew him. I haven't seen him for ages obviously, but... I find it hard to believe he has changed so much over the years.... It can't have been more then a few hundred since we last met, I think. Anyway, I want to see him for myself before taking some woman's word for it." He was obviously referring to Nala.

"Yes I understand. I can say I know, if not only slightly, how you feel. Nala seems... odd to me, I don't really know whether I feel safe trusting her. I'll tag along with you, don't worry, I'll let you do the talking." Umbra let out a small smile.

Tal smiled. "Thanks. I really appreciate it. If he really has gone.... rouge, then I could use someone of your abilities." Tal looked ahead. He wasn't sure how Umbra had found him, since he had hidden himself so well. But, Umbra did have a part of him, so it wasn't to surprising. Still, what if the others sense Umbra and follow him? Tal kept his thoughts to himself.

"I'm practically at my limit going at this speed, go on ahead. I'll catch up later." Umbra let himself slow back down to a normal speed and began flying a little lower.

Tal laughed. "No, that's ok. If I go any faster, I'll be worn out when we get there. Actually, I think we're getting close now." Tal did the same as Umbra, but he did a double take to look around to see if anyone else was nearby. It didn't seem like it, but he wanted to be careful.

"If you're sure you want me hanging around... I don't think anyone else can see you at the moment. For all anyone else knows, I'm crazy and I'm talking to myself as I fly." Umbra frowned for a moment, "Something is always wrong with this world. Sometimes... sometimes I begin to wonder would it be so bad if we could simply save the souls we can while this place rots..." Umbra was silent for a moment, "But I suppose its thoughts like those that cause despair... I only wish we could get a break."

Tal was silent for a moment. "You're not crazy. You're right, this world is rotting. That's what my God is all about. We are trying to save as many souls as possible, then when the time comes, the world will end, taking all those believing souls to heaven. That's not despair at all. It's hope." For Umbra's sake, Tal made himself visible, but only visually, so he still couldn't be sensed.

OOC: Whats going on here?

"I suppose that's all you can do in the end. The ship is sinking and there's no way to stop it. All anyone can do is try to save as many as they can..." Umbra laughed, "What a way to think of it, we're all on one massive sinking ship aren't we?" He looked to Tal as he became visible, "Think about it, hell is the ocean. It's completely uncaring and unthinking, only doing what is in its nature. Heaven is the rescue chopper. ANgels are the rescuers. God is the coastguard HQ... Everyone is fighting to take as many souls as possible before it's all over." Umbra sighed, "It's like some kind of fucking game... seeing who can get the most... Sorry for my swearing but this tends to get a tad ridiculous after a while."

OOC: Tal and Umbra left the others to go to New York to find the Angel of Death, who apparently is a bad guy. The others are still with the goddess, who appeared as a girl, her name is Nala, and they haven't noticed Tal and Umbra's absence yet.

OOC: Hurm... something tells me that this is gonna get all screwed up.

OOC: I think that happened awhile ago. :D

Tal had flinched when Umbra swore. "Well, that is an interesting analogy. There is one thing though. The ocean does what it does because it's all it knows. The rescuers do what they do for the people drowning, risking their own lives for theirs. They choose to do so. But anyway... it is somewhat hectic at times." Tal paused, trying to think of something else to add, but he couldn't.

"Yes... I suppose so. I wonder what I am then? A dolphin or something? A random creature that represents the small amount of 'good' in what is seen as a large mass of 'evil?' I'm some kind of anamoly, huh?"

Tal laughed at this. "I think that you're Umbra, and this is an odd analogy, no offense. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Besides, I don't think that dolphins wield scythes anyway, right?" Tal laughed again. He was trying to get into a good mood, in case it was ruined once they got to New York.

"Yeah but still... dolphins have saved people from charks in the past... I save people... kinda. In a very indirect way... okay, screw it, I'm dropping this one. Only the first part of it was good." He did a barrel roll as he flew just because and then sighed. "If we're close I think you'd best go back into stealth mode. I'd rather suprise our possible enemy."

OOC: Meeanwhile, back in the equally screwed main area...

IC:

Patrick shook his head. "Gods, goddess... all this makes me want a good stiff drink."

Tal shrugged. "Ok." He cloaked himself like before. "But what about you?"

Joshua looked at Pat and laughed. "Just how stiff you talking?" He created a small stand between himself and Patrick complete with a bar stool. "Whiskey alright?" he pulled out a bottle and a glass and started pouring.

Joshua looked at Pat and laughed. "Just how stiff you talking?" He created a small stand between himself and Patrick complete with a bar stool. "Whiskey alright?" he pulled out a bottle and a glass and started pouring.

Patrick grinned. "Will you marry me?" He said sarcasticaly. He stared hungirly at the glass. "Been a while since I've had anything close to as good as this will be, best stuff we have is from boot leggers."

Tal shrugged. "Ok." He cloaked himself like before. "But what about you?"

"Meh, I'm a demon. I think it's an everyday sight to see one of those flying around. Plus, if we do se the Angel of Death, and he does see me, it would be best to see how he reacts to only me. Best he not know about you, that may get an... unexpected reaction...."

Joshua laughed. "Um, no." he replied. "And this is basically bootlegged. But it's not hard to do when you have the exact chemical breakdowns of the best drinks and you can make them at the drop oh a hat."

Tal thought for a moment. "If he is still a loyal angel, he would naturally suspect and attack a demon, I'd think. However, if he really has changed... I'm not sure what could happen Umbra. Just be careful, ok?" Tal's eyes turned to Umbra, then back ahead.

"Oh I intend to be careful. Believe me, I may have wanted to meet this guy but that doesn't mean I'll do something intensly stupid."
Meanwhile, with the others...
Blade looked around, "Do we have two people missing or something?"

Joshua laughed. "Um, no." he replied. "And this is basically bootlegged. But it's not hard to do when you have the exact chemical breakdowns of the best drinks and you can make them at the drop oh a hat."


Patrick took one sip then nearly keeled over. "That.... that is better then whiskey! You, good sir, have just made some of the finest scotch I've ever tasted!"

"Tal and Umbra. Judging from the fact that Umbra's signature is disrupted a bit, I'd guess that he's with Tal. They're on their way to NYC." Joshua said all this as he pulled out a second glass and poured whiskey for Kathy. "Blade, you want some?"

Patrick took one sip then nearly keeled over. "That.... that is better then whiskey! You, good sir, have just made some of the finest scotch I've ever tasted!"

Joshua cracked up. "Damn, and I was going for Irish whiskey. I must be losing my touch." he poured a glass for himself and took a swallow. "Oh ya, losing my touch." the liquid grew darker. "But right now a nice beer sounds nice."

"I'm just saying... you tend to get out of control sometimes... I'm referring to your, what are they, emotion avatars? Trust me, this certain angel... he is very strong. That aside, he knows how to get into your head, figuratively. Just be careful that you don't get sucked into his mind game, ok? I'll be there too, I guess, but I'd rather wait to interfere."

Tal was flying through the air toward New York. He had disguised his presence, mind, and was even invisible, as he soared through the sky as fast as he could toward New York, even passing through the air particles to avoid the wind resistance and friction. He had slipped through the wall and left the others in secrecy as soon as he had heard that the Angel of Death was in New York. No... Something must be wrong. The Angel of Death... can he really have changed so much since we last met? If so.... why New York? Either way, this is angel business. If he has indeed betrayed God... then this is my problem, not theirs. I must get to him first. I need to determine what he has become for myself. Tal's hand gripped his sword without realizing it, and he pushed himself to go faster than he had ever before. I should be there soon. I just hope it's soon enough.

Suddenly an angel, clothed fully in black, with a black sword across his back, appeared before Tal. "Tal, brother, what are you doing here? Its been a long time since we've met, hasn't it?" He said, sounding every inch the angel.

"New York?" Patrick shuddered. "Bad memories, bad memories." He slugged back the scotch in one gulp. "You remember, don't you Kathy? I thought you looked familiar. Thirty Second Armored Infantry, right?"

"Tal and Umbra. Judging from the fact that Umbra's signature is disrupted a bit, I'd guess that he's with Tal. They're on their way to NYC." Joshua said all this as he pulled out a second glass and poured whiskey for Kathy. "Blade, you want some?"

"Really? They were very discreet... I'll have to hone my senses a little more." He then looked to the glass, "No, I don't drink. Warriors code, one of the only things I kept from being human."

"I'm just saying... you tend to get out of control sometimes... I'm referring to your, what are they, emotion avatars? Trust me, this certain angel... he is very strong. That aside, he knows how to get into your head, figuratively. Just be careful that you don't get sucked into his mind game, ok? I'll be there too, I guess, but I'd rather wait to interfere."

"I'll keep that in mind..."

Suddenly an angel, clothed fully in black, with a black sword across his back, appeared before Tal. "Tal, brother, what are you doing here? Its been a long time since we've met, hasn't it?" He said, sounding every inch the angel.

Umbra stopped suddenly, "What the-" He flew back a little, "That was... unexpected..."

Aozora walked up to Josh with a grin. "Mind giving an old friend something to drink?"

The angel started, apparently having not noticed Umbra before. "Demon!!" He declared. "Tal, what are you doing with this Betrayer?"

Kathy finished the whiskey (or rather scotch at this point) and looked to Pat. "Damnit you're right! Patchy, how could I have missed that? I lost track of how many times I fixed you up." She was starting to sound like some old war vet at the VFW.
Johsua created a second bar stool that Kathy promptly took. "Great, war buddies." he took another gulp and refilled Kathy's glass before filling Patrick's.

Tal chuckled. "I suppose my disguises never did work well with you, did they?" He removed his invisibility. "Yes, it has been a while. What was it, four hundred years? You know how bad I am with time." Tal wasn't sure what to think. It wasn't what he had expected. Has he always worn black like that? "Oh, don't worry about him, he's with me" he said, motioning to Umbra. He didn't want to reveal anything about Umbra that Umbra didn't want him to know.

Aozora walked up to Josh with a grin. "Mind giving an old friend something to drink?"

The angel started, apparently having not noticed Umbra before. "Demon!!" He declared. "Tal, what are you doing with this Betrayer?"

"No problem." A third stool appeared as well as a glass. "Any requests?"

The angel glared at Umbra for a second more, but was all smiles when he turned back to Tal. "Yes, around four hundred and twenty, give or take. But, what is a few centuries between friends with the rest of eternity ahead of them? We've still much to talk about of course, not the least of which why you are with a demon."

Kathy finished the whiskey (or rather scotch at this point) and looked to Pat. "Damnit you're right! Patchy, how could I have missed that? I lost track of how many times I fixed you up." She was starting to sound like some old war vet at the VFW.
Johsua created a second bar stool that Kathy promptly took. "Great, war buddies." he took another gulp and refilled Kathy's glass before filling Patrick's.

Patrick leaned back and held his head in his hands in a mock headache. "Hoo boy, Patchy..." He leaned forward. "Lemme tell you, after New York I ended up looking like a worn rag doll dipped in ketchup. Led to my rather..." He cleared his throat. "Odd nick name."

Edward chuckled. 'Trying to save face Patch? Wasn't the worst nickname ever."

OOC: I think Tal would know his name, especially if he knew Tal's... so should I have Tal introduce him?

IC: Tal nodded. "True enough." Can he lie? I'm not sure anymore. "And believe me, it is an interesting story. I would have trouble believing it myself if I wasn't there. But don't worry, he is fine." Darn. He doesn't seem different in the least. Maybe that goddess was wrong? Still, I have to be sure.

"You're right Scissor-Hands. As I recall, you weren't a big fan of sutures." Kathy grinned and knocked the bar, requesting more.
"We're gonna have a happy drunk on our hands soon." Josh laughed, pouring a large glass, refilling the bottle, and leaving it for Kathy.

"You're right Scissor-Hands. As I recall, you weren't a big fan of sutures." Kathy grinned and knocked the bar, requesting more.
"We're gonna have a happy drunk on our hands soon." Josh laughed, pouring a large glass, refilling the bottle, and leaving it for Kathy.


Edward frowned. "Seriously, I was good with that pair of scissors holding my hand together. Now if someone hadn't yanked it out, It wouldn't have gotten infected...."

Patrick laughed then tipped back his second round. 'Almost like old times. Except Captain Grey was here then, good times in the worst of times..." he lifted his glass. "To Captain Grey!"

The angel glared at Umbra for a second more, but was all smiles when he turned back to Tal. "Yes, around four hundred and twenty, give or take. But, what is a few centuries between friends with the rest of eternity ahead of them? We've still much to talk about of course, not the least of which why you are with a demon."

"Demon in the graces of th Lord mind you my friend..." Said Umbra with a grin. He began dancing around playfully in the sky, "I managed to actually do enough good to become the friend of an angel. Go figure."

Kathy echoed Pat and raised her glass before swallowing the whole thing and refilling the glass. "And Ed, seriously, when you end up with cuts on your hands that need stitching, it's best to let the person trained to do that kind of thing do it."
"So, Aozora, gonna answer or just stare at the vets reminiscing?" Joshua asked.

Kathy echoed Pat and raised her glass before swallowing the whole thing and refilling the glass. "And Ed, seriously, when you end up with cuts on your hands that need stitching, it's best to let the person trained to do that kind of thing do it."
"So, Aozora, gonna answer or just stare at the vets reminiscing?" Joshua asked.


Edward grimaced, then muttered something about sawbones that would've curled paint.

Patrick shrugged. "A bit of quiet, y'know? Always settles the mind, I suppose."

Kathy nodded and gulped down a 5th glass of scotch. She bowed her head and folded her hands, saying a prayer in her mind. Or at least as much of one as she could with her head swimming in alcohol. Joshua just continued to polish a glass, looking every bit like a barkeep.

Aozora laughed. "Sorry, just deciding. I think me I need to show these two drinkers up. Get me some Everclear."

OOC: His name is...uh...Leon?

IC: Leon looked over Umbra, and shrugged. "If Tal and my Lord think you worthy, then I say the friend of my friend is my friend. So, what is your story, you who are redeemed in the eyes of God and Angel."

Joshua grinned. The glass he was polishing shrunk to a large shot glass and filled itself. "Have fun." he said, chuckling. Too bad even Aozora wouldn't be able to tell the concentration of alcohol in the drink before he swallowed it.

"Show us up?" Patrick slugged back yet another glass. "I'm of hardy decent, Scotch-Irish, its in the family blood to have a tolerance for fine drink." His eyes twinkled as he picked up the next glass. "Considering we brewed the stuff."

"Well after the whole providing-info-about-demons-to-holy-organizations, saving-holy-warriors, helping-defend-the-garden, and helping-kill-Satan incidents I apparently got some respect from those above. My personal stroy, that doesn't really need to be told, I've done a lot of bad stuff. I got pissed off at hell, decided to go solo, began taking down demons, began helping others take down demons, and essentially made myself a nuisance to hell itself." Umbra shrugged, "Just what I do."

OOC: Just so you know, you underage person you, Everclear is the purest alchoholic drink you can get. Hell, its illegal here in Idaho.

IC: Aozora grinned, and gulped down the glass, and held it out. "Come now Joshy, surely you can do better?"

"Show us up?" Patrick slugged back yet another glass. "I'm of hardy decent, Scotch-Irish, its in the family blood to have a tolerance for fine drink." His eyes twinkled as he picked up the next glass. "Considering we brewed the stuff."

Aozora grinned. "Yes, and the human part of me at least, is Japanese, one of the heaviest drinking countries in the world."

"Well after the whole providing-about-demons-to-holy-organizations, saving-holy-warriors, helping-defend-the-garden, and helping-kill-Satan incidents I apparently got some respect from those above. My personal stroy, that doesn't really need to be told, I've done a lot of bad stuff. I got pissed off at hell, decided to go solo, began taking down demons, began helping others take down demons, and essentially made myself a nuisance to hell itself." Umbra shrugged, "Just what I do."

Leon seemed to consider that for a second, then shrugged. "As I said, if you are good enough for Tal and Lord, you are most definetly good enough for me."

Joshua was enjoying refilling the glasses. "Fine then." The glass enlarged itself and refilled, increasing still toward pure alcohol. "As for brewing your own stuff, what do you call what I'm doing right now?"

OOC: I know exactly what it is, but purest does not mean pure in any way. It's illegal here in MN too if memory serves, but that didn't stop them from getting it into prom a few years ago.

"Meh, well as I said to Tal, I'd let him do the talking. Not like the business of angels has anything to do with me." Umbra did a slow backflip and then began floating carefree once more.

Aozora laughed, and grabbed the glass, draining half of it in one gulp. "You'd be surprised at how much drink I can hold mate, just ask Zena."

"Meh, well as I said to Tal, I'd let him do the talking. Not like the business of angels has anything to do with me." Umbra did a slow backflip and then began floating carefree once more.

Leon shrugged, and smiled faintly. "Having fun, are we?"

Aozora grinned. "Yes, and the human part of me at least, is Japanese, one of the heaviest drinking countries in the world."


Patrick laughed. "You call drinking Sake heavy drinking? Thats kids stuff next to this!" He motioned for one of the bottles of Scotch Josh kept dishing out. "Now this, this is a mans drink. Puts hair on your chest in one sip. But if we really wanted some good stuff, we'd get some... whatchama call it.. Oy Harrison! You're parents were German Nationals, whats that strong stuff called?" Edward shrugged. "I'm not much of a drinking man myself, would like it more if Bourbon wasn't so rare."

Joshua just kept refilling. "Ya, I know. And I've been over when you're passed out from the drinking." his glass turned into a bottle. "Enjoy, I know your liver will." Edward's drink meanwhile changed to reflect his comment about bourbon.

Tal nodded as he turned to Leon. I hope he doesn't get out of control. Well, oh well. "He's just eccentric, that's all. But anyway, it has been a while Leon. I suppose as the Angel of Death you have been quite busy. How has that been going?" Tal was truly curious. He still didn't want to believe what Nala had said, and Leon was his friend and angelic comrade after all.

Aozora snorted. "You'd be surprised Patchy." He said, importing Kathy's nickname for him. "Compared to the us, the Irish, or hell, even the Germans, may as well be drinking fucking water." The swearing was the first hint that the drink was getting to him, as he took a large swig.

Joshua just kept refilling. "Ya, I know. And I've been over when you're passed out from the drinking." his glass turned into a bottle. "Enjoy, I know your liver will." Edward's drink meanwhile changed to reflect his comment about bourbon.

Patrick shrugged, then set the bottle on the table. "Try a shot o' that stuff. It'll do your liver justice, as for me..." He set his empty shot glass upside down. "Done here, I've got a high tolerance for the stuff, but even I need to stay sober. With the increasing competition from the Allied states of America, maintaing the peace between the two of us is haard enough as is sober."

Tal nodded as he turned to Leon. I suppose this isn't the time for small talk. "It has been a while, Leon. And thank you for trusting me. So, I suppose as the Angel of Death you have been busy. How has that been going?" Tal was truly curious. He still didn't want to believe what Nala had said, and Leon was his friend and angelic comrade after all.

Leon shrugged. "Oh, the usual. You know how it can get sometimes. Answer the occasional child's prayer, hunt down a demon here and there. Nothing worth mentioning." He sighed. "Unfortunately, I was busy at the time of the Edenic War."

Joshua chuckled. "I've always wanted to cut someone off. Be careful Zora or you may just be my first." He spoke in a deliberate manor intending to make a bad pun. Patrick's glass meanwhile vanished. If he was done there was no sense leaving possible shrapnel lying around.

Patrick shrugged, then set the bottle on the table. "Try a shot o' that stuff. It'll do your liver justice, as for me..." He set his empty shot glass upside down. "Done here, I've got a high tolerance for the stuff, but even I need to stay sober. With the increasing competition from the Allied states of America, maintaing the peace between the two of us is haard enough as is sober."

At that Alehkra stepped in curiously. He refrained from the drink, as he didn't particularly like the taste, and as werewolves have extremely high metabolisms, he could drink Aozora under the table and not get a buzz. "Whats this? Some new human settlement?"

Umbra listened quietly to the two angels catching up. He had no real place in this conversation and decided it best that for once, he just be quiet and listen. Of course, he did that a lot when he worked for Gold.

At that Alehkra stepped in curiously. He refrained from the drink, as he didn't particularly like the taste, and as werewolves have extremely high metabolisms, he could drink Aozora under the table and not get a buzz. "Whats this? Some new human settlement?"

Patrick noded. "Larger then the RUS to, Covers most of the west coast and a few plains states, no real military threat to us, but they've started to demand that the RUS hand over its Catholics and halflings. And with at least forty percent of the next generation being of mixed human and werewolf blood, thats a bit of a problem. Catholics, not so much, barley a hundred in the RUS anyway." He leaned back in his chair, eyes half closed.
"They think just because Washington borders one of the tips of the RUS and they outnumber us population wise, they can boss us around. Man, will they be suprised if they ever declare war, small numbers can do a hell of a lot for technological advancements in the sake of survival."

Leon shrugged. "Oh, the usual. You know how it can get sometimes. Answer the occasional child's prayer, hunt down a demon here and there. Nothing worth mentioning." He sighed. "Unfortunately, I was busy at the time of the Edenic War."

Tal smiled. "Indeed I do. I guess that you have been doing ok then? That's always good to hear." Tal knew he had to get to the point soon, but he still felt that he could trust Leon. He was torn as to what to believe. Leon is my friend... but Nala saved Zena.... but Leon is an angel, and Nala claims to be a goddess equal to God... What to do...

Alehkra grinned. "Don't I know it. If you human's weren't so damned progressive, you wouldn't have presented nearly as much a problem to us. It seemed to me that one second you cower in fear of us, then all the sudden you've got some stick that can kill in a puff of smoke."

Tal smiled. "Indeed I do. I guess that you have been doing ok then? That's always good to hear." Tal knew he had to get to the point soon, but he still felt that he could trust Leon. He was torn as to what to believe. Leon is my friend... but Nala saved Zena.... but Leon is an angel, and Nala claims to be a goddess equal to God... What to do...

Leon looked quizzicly at Tal. "You seem to be on edge my friend. What may I ask is bothering you?"

Alehkra grinned. "Don't I know it. If you human's weren't so damned progressive, you wouldn't have presented nearly as much a problem to us. It seemed to me that one second you cower in fear of us, then all the sudden you've got some stick that can kill in a puff of smoke."

Patrick noded. "Hell, In a few generations I don't think there will be any pure bred humans in the RUS, besides, our technological advancements aren't aimed at your clans, just down south. Don't let that slip though."

Leon looked quizzicly at Tal. "You seem to be on edge my friend. What may I ask is bothering you?"

Tal sighed. No. Nala must have lied. She must have saved Zena just to fool us. Leon is an angel, and my friend. "Leon, I must apologize. I have come here with foolish intentions. It is a long story. Will you hear it?"

OOC: Is it ok I just say something like, 'Tal told Leon about everything that had happened with Methua and Nala in the next ten minutes'? I don't really want to type it all out. I'm lazy. You can even do that in your post if you want, Mer. It's up to you though.

Alehkra thought for a second. "You know, maybe we could work something out from this. If theres so much of our blood in you guys, what do you think of becoming a clan, hmm? Not only would the werewolves get some of the benefits of technology-though I refuse to allow advanced weapons-it would insure that should you get into a war, you would the the backing of the werewolves."

Tal sighed. No. Nala must have lied. She must have saved Zena just to fool us. Leon is an angel, and my friend. "Leon, I must apologize. I have come here with foolish intentions. It is a long story. Will you hear it?"

OOC: Is it ok I just say something like, 'Tal told Leon about everything that had happened with Methua and Nala in the next ten minutes'? I don't really want to type it all out. I'm lazy. You can even do that in your post if you want, Mer. It's up to you though.

OOC: Go ahead mate.

IC: Leon nodded. "Tell me whatever you wish Tal." He leaned forward, ready to pay attention to Tal's story.

Alehkra thought for a second. "You know, maybe we could work something out from this. If theres so much of our blood in you guys, what do you think of becoming a clan, hmm? Not only would the werewolves get some of the benefits of technology-though I refuse to allow advanced weapons-it would insure that should you get into a war, you would the the backing of the werewolves."


Patrick noded. "Seeing as you already have a very human minded werewolf," He jerked his head towards Edward. "Thats probably how alot of them are going to turn out. My presidency is almost at its end, one more year left until the end of my first term, but I'm sure to propose this idea to congress. Seem rational as more and more children are of mixed blood. Of course, there will be some purists who will moan at all of this, but.." He shrugged. "Its for the best."

OOC: Go ahead mate.

IC: Leon nodded. "Tell me whatever you wish Tal." He leaned forward, ready to pay attention to Tal's story.

Tal leaned in and told Leon all about what had happened, only somewhat abridged, starting with when Methua started the games. He went all the way to when Nala told them to go to New York. "And then I came straight here, and Umbra followed me. I am very sorry to have even considered what she had said. I must ask however, just for curiosities sake... do you have any idea what would be going on that they would say these things? Or that they even know where you are, for that matter?" Tal felt much better now that he had told Leon these things, but he was still curious as to what was going on. That was the right thing to do... or.... no, it was, it was.

Alehkra grinned. "Its about damn time the wolves outnumber the purists. If you think about it, we could live to see the birth of an entirely new species, one that could potentially replace both wolves and humans, leastwise in North America."

Alehkra grinned. "Its about damn time the wolves outnumber the purists. If you think about it, we could live to see the birth of an entirely new species, one that could potentially replace both wolves and humans, leastwise in North America."

Patrick noded. "I'll probably live long enough to at least see the start of it. Would be interesting, I'll tell you that. Only hope that the Allied States don't get so hot and bothered that they declare war somewhere down the road, would be quite.. hm, how to describe it... funny to see hybrid soldiers tearing them apart with equal mixes of melee and machine gun fire."

Tal leaned in and told Leon all about what had happened, only somewhat abridged, starting with when Methua started the games. He went all the way to when Nala told them to go to New York. "And then I came straight here, and Umbra followed me. I am very sorry to have even considered what she had said. I must ask however, just for curiosities sake... do you have any idea what would be going on that they would say these things? Or that they even know where you are, for that matter?" Tal felt much better now that he had told Leon these things, but he was still curious as to what was going on. That was the right thing to do... or.... no, it was, it was.

Leon sighed, and patted Tal on the shoulder. "It is not your fault my friend, you were misled by a false Goddess. And to answer your question, we now come to the reason I appeared before you. You see, I have unearthed a plot against our Lord. This false divinity has dreams of grandeur, and wishes to usurp our God. And though she is not trully a goddess, she is nonetheless very powerful, and discovered my knowledge of the plan, and wished to get rid of me by setting you and your friends against me. I am only thankful that you saw past her lies."

Patrick noded. "I'll probably live long enough to at least see the start of it. Would be interesting, I'll tell you that. Only hope that the Allied States don't get so hot and bothered that they declare war somewhere down the road, would be quite.. hm, how to describe it... funny to see hybrid soldiers tearing them apart with equal mixes of melee and machine gun fire."

Alehkra nodded. "Sorry friend, I forgot how short lived you human's are. No offense intended, mind. Now, if your 'Congress' does accept the idea of becoming a clan, would you prefer to keep your form of government? Though truth be told, in my mind having a Clan Chief is much more effective."

"You're refering to Nala..." said Umbra quietly, "Or so I assume..." Umbra looked to Tal and then to 'Leon.' He closed his eyes, Something is wrong here... who should I believe? Nala is strange and seems like an enemy in hiding... but Tal just said that Leon could play mind games... dammit, this is not a good situation.

Tal looked up at Leon's eyes. His eyes haven't changed either. Tal hadn't even heard Umbra's comment. "Thank you very much Leon. You are too kind. If there is such a thing." Tal smiled at this, but it quickly faded. "She did seem rather odd earlier. Do you have any idea what she is planning? Or for that matter, how to stop her?" Tal was now totally sure about what he was doing. He is still the same angel I knew all those years ago. I can't believe I was taken in by that woman's lies. I will make up for it soon enough.

Leon nodded sadly. "I have thought of a way to stop her my friend, but you will not like it I am afraid. It aches my heart as well, what I plan, but sometimes what must be done, must be done, and afterwards we may weep over what we are required to do. I know this above perhaps any other angel."

Alehkra nodded. "Sorry friend, I forgot how short lived you human's are. No offense intended, mind. Now, if your 'Congress' does accept the idea of becoming a clan, would you prefer to keep your form of government? Though truth be told, in my mind having a Clan Chief is much more effective."

"Eventually we could phase out our form of government. As long as old timers like me that remember the good old days of the United States." He sighed. "Give it.... thirty years. We'll either be dead or to old to do anything about it. As long as that godess doesn't start messing with things here, we can get things off without a hitch." He grinned. "Longevity runs in my family, maybe I'll actualy see this new race at its heigth."


OOC: How long after this thread does the next thread take place?

Tal now put his hand on Leon's shoulder. "Leon, I am sure that you know best. There are always things that must be done for the greater good that we don't want to do. I have also learned this, even though it is nothing compared to what you go through. Know that I trust you and I will see your plan through, no matter what."

Umbra looked at Tal and then at Leon. I wonder if God is forgiving enough to forgive me in the case I do something really stupid.... I honestly don't know who to trust here big guy. I'm not gonna ask for your assistance 'cause I know this is something I have to do but... just know, I'm still flying a little blind here.

OOC: I was thinking of having the actual next thread be about stopping the Angel of Death, but I think we can just take care of it in this one. I want to see how long we can make one thread. But, to let you/anyone who reads this in on a little secret, I've got the begginings of an idea for yet another continuation, though I'm not sure if I'll use it.

Alehkra smiled. "I sincerely hope you can my friend. I most likely will, unless I am struck down in battle, as truth be told should have happened millenia ago." He thought for a second. "I think as a sign of the new alliance, I'll have some of the newer wolves move to your capital, for breeding stock you might say. And maybe...hmmm." He stroked his chin, deep in thought.

Blade stood up, "Sorry I zoned out, what are we talking about? Or rather, you guys."

Tal now put his hand on Leon's shoulder. "Leon, I am sure that you know best. There are always things that must be done for the greater good that we don't want to do. I have also learned this, even though it is nothing compared to what you go through. Know that I trust you and I will see your plan through, no matter what."

Umbra looked at Tal and then at Leon. I wonder if God is forgiving enough to forgive me in the case I do something really stupid.... I honestly don't know who to trust here big guy. I'm not gonna ask for your assistance 'cause I know this is something I have to do but... just know, I'm still flying a little blind here.

Leon again nodded sadly, and sighed. "I have discovered that this false goddess has decieved many humans into worshipping her, and it is from these that she derives her power. I have deducted that, terrible as the act may be, if we kill these humans, she will lose her strength."

There came a voice, that Umbra alone would hear. It is fine my son. I trust that you will have the wisdom to sift the lies from the truth, and make the right choice.

OOC: I was thinking of having the actual next thread be about stopping the Angel of Death, but I think we can just take care of it in this one. I want to see how long we can make one thread. But, to let you/anyone who reads this in on a little secret, I've got the begginings of an idea for yet another continuation, though I'm not sure if I'll use it.

Alehkra smiled. "I sincerely hope you can my friend. I most likely will, unless I am struck down in battle, as truth be told should have happened millenia ago." He thought for a second. "I think as a sign of the new alliance, I'll have some of the newer wolves move to your capital, for breeding stock you might say. And maybe...hmmm." He stroked his chin, deep in thought.


Patrick chuckled. "Another millenia, hm? I'll be lucky to see another... forty. Probably end up living another eighty or ninety if I'm really lucky. Enough to shout at the new kids to get off my lawn I suppose." He laughed nervously. "Breeding stock.... we live close enough to clans already, in the next twenty years I wouldn't be suprised if the border was a bit blurry."

OOC: A new continuation, hm? Do tell.

Blade stood up, "Sorry I zoned out, what are we talking about? Or rather, you guys."

Lydia, who had been laying her head on Blade's chest, squeaked as her head hit the floor. She got up and stood by Blade, saying nothing but pouting for all she was worth.

Aozora glanced at Blade. "Oh nothing, just havin' a drink, discussing the fate of mankind, the usual."

Patrick chuckled. "Another millenia, hm? I'll be lucky to see another... forty. Probably end up living another eighty or ninety if I'm really lucky. Enough to shout at the new kids to get off my lawn I suppose." He laughed nervously. "Breeding stock.... we live close enough to clans already, in the next twenty years I wouldn't be suprised if the border was a bit blurry."

Alehkra laughed. "Unless the clan systme dies out in this new day and age, there will always be a border friend. Perhaps a better way to put it, is that it will be difficult to discern where humans end and wolves begin, and vice versa."

Leon again nodded sadly, and sighed. "I have discovered that this false goddess has decieved many humans into worshipping her, and it is from these that she derives her power. I have deducted that, terrible as the act may be, if we kill these humans, she will lose her strength."

There came a voice, that Umbra alone would hear. It is fine my son. I trust that you will have the wisdom to sift the lies from the truth, and make the right choice.

Tal froze. "K-K... Kill them? B-But, couldn't we try converting them first? Or maybe we could just attack her head on anyway? Or maybe.... maybe.........." Tal's head was swimming. "Kill them? B-but.... can that really be God's will? I mean, they did turn from God, but... kill them? Angel's have never done anything like this before! Surely there must be a better way!" Tal was searching his mind, trying to think of alternate solutions, but coming up blank.

Lydia, who had been laying her head on Blade's chest, squeaked as her head hit the floor. She got up and stood by Blade, saying nothing but pouting for all she was worth.

Aozora glanced at Blade. "Oh nothing, just havin' a drink, discussing the fate of mankind, the usual."

Blade kissed Lydia on the forehead, "Sorry about that. Just bein' be and my odd self ya-know."

Leon again nodded sadly, and sighed. "I have discovered that this false goddess has decieved many humans into worshipping her, and it is from these that she derives her power. I have deducted that, terrible as the act may be, if we kill these humans, she will lose her strength."

There came a voice, that Umbra alone would hear. It is fine my son. I trust that you will have the wisdom to sift the lies from the truth, and make the right choice.

Umbra gulped, both because of what Leon had said and because of the voice. For some reason, the phrase 'my God' comes to mind. Umbra focused onto Leon. I understand, I'll do what I can...

Leon sighed, and looked at him sadly. "I am afraid that even I am not a match for this false goddess, and she has managed to corrupt your friends as well, so they would unboubtadly help her. There is of course some hope of redeeming them, but the humans I am afraid, are lost. She has utterly wiped their minds clean, filling their minds only with her blasphemous teachings. Think of it not as killing them, but granting them the final mercy, in that they shall be able to re-embrace their One True God, when they learn that the one they thought to worship was nothing but a pretender."

"Thats great," said Medunia," should we go see them?"

.......

Blade kissed Lydia on the forehead, "Sorry about that. Just bein' be and my odd self ya-know."



Umbra gulped, both because of what Leon had said and because of the voice. For some reason, the phrase 'my God' comes to mind. Umbra focused onto Leon. I understand, I'll do what I can...

Lydia smiled widely, and hugged him. "Oh, its fine."

There came no answer, but Umbra would be filled with a great sense of contentment.

Alehkra laughed. "Unless the clan systme dies out in this new day and age, there will always be a border friend. Perhaps a better way to put it, is that it will be difficult to discern where humans end and wolves begin, and vice versa."

"Probably. I noticed on my way to Ontario that the closer I got to the border, the more Humans had adopted Werewolf customs. I guess with God turning his back on humanity, they needed something else to believe in, something that actualy did something." He pulled out a cigar and franticaly tried to get his lighter to catch. "Outta butane.." He muttered, then clicked it closed. "From what I heard, theres been word going around of what seems like a coalition of human soldiers and werewolf warriors working arm in arm, to use a figure of speech, along the border. Who knows where this might lead?"

.......

OOC: Oops, sorry mate. Too many posts in too little time, you know?

IC: Mecca laughed and nodded. "This way to the vampire barracks lass." He bowed mockingly, and pointed in a direction.

"Probably. I noticed on my way to Ontario that the closer I got to the border, the more Humans had adopted Werewolf customs. I guess with God turning his back on humanity, they needed something else to believe in, something that actualy did something." He pulled out a cigar and franticaly tried to get his lighter to catch. "Outta butane.." He muttered, then clicked it closed. "From what I heard, theres been word going around of what seems like a coalition of human soldiers and werewolf warriors working arm in arm, to use a figure of speech, along the border. Who knows where this might lead?"

Alehkra laughed loud and heartily at that. "Oh my, how times have changed. Back when I was young, humans taking on our customs would not have been smiled upon. But, I suppose that is one tradition that I am content to let die out."

Leon sighed, and looked at him sadly. "I am afraid that even I am not a match for this false goddess, and she has managed to corrupt your friends as well, so they would unboubtadly help her. There is of course some hope of redeeming them, but the humans I am afraid, are lost. She has utterly wiped their minds clean, filling their minds only with her blasphemous teachings. Think of it not as killing them, but granting them the final mercy, in that they shall be able to re-embrace their One True God, when they learn that the one they thought to worship was nothing but a pretender."

Tal looked down only for a moment, but looked back up. "I... You're right. I trust you Leon. I already said that, and I meant it. I know that my friends will listen to reason, they will be fine. I don't think they full trusted her anyway... well, most of them didn't...." his thoughts drifted to Zena before they returned to the present. "But I'm sorry. I don't see how I can help you. You're the Angel of Death, so only you can kill humans."

Lydia smiled widely, and hugged him. "Oh, its fine."

There came no answer, but Umbra would be filled with a great sense of contentment.

Blade hugged her, "Good to know."


Umbra smiled for a moment, Hold strong Tal, when the time comes I'll be there... for now, I want to know exactly how this will play out. I apologize...

Alehkra laughed loud and heartily at that. "Oh my, how times have changed. Back when I was young, humans taking on our customs would not have been smiled upon. But, I suppose that is one tradition that I am content to let die out."

"Its for the better. The only psychotic bastards that wnt to wipe out werewolves now are either on the otherside of the ocean, or will end up wiping themselves out if they keep trying to force there way on everyone." Patrick smiled. "Used to be a time when I was like that, ah, how I have changed..."

OOC: Oops, sorry mate. Too many posts in too little time, you know?

IC: Mecca laughed and nodded. "This way to the vampire barracks lass." He bowed mockingly, and pointed in a direction.

Medunia smiled,"I take it you have been in plenty of wars right?"

Leon nodded. "I understand my friend. I would not ask for you to do such a horrific deed anyways. I would not wish the nightmares on anyone, so let it be me alone who bears this burden. You should however, go back and try to talk to your friends. Do not try to attack the false goddess, and I believe she will use you alone, as she undoubtedly means to continue her charade." With that, he suddenly dissapeared.

"Its for the better. The only psychotic bastards that wnt to wipe out werewolves now are either on the otherside of the ocean, or will end up wiping themselves out if they keep trying to force there way on everyone." Patrick smiled. "Used to be a time when I was like that, ah, how I have changed..."

Medunia smiled,"I take it you have been in plenty of wars right?"

Alehkra nodded, and was silent for several minutes, then said, "I am thinking of going with the younger wolves to live with you humans. Pass the reins of the wolves on to my children. I think perhaps it is about time to retire." He grinned at Patrick. "Mayhap I can even find you a mate, so you can do your part to help with the new race, hmm?"

Mecca straightened and nodded, but looked rather confused. "Course I have lass, but whats with the sudden question?"

Leon nodded. "I understand my friend. I would not ask for you to do such a horrific deed anyways. I would not wish the nightmares on anyone, so let it be me alone who bears this burden. You should however, go back and try to talk to your friends. Do not try to attack the false goddess, and I believe she will use you alone, as she undoubtedly means to continue her charade." With that, he suddenly dissapeared.

Tal looked straight ahead at where Leon had been seconds ago. He truly is a great angel... better than I. Tal turned around, asking as he turned, "Umbra? Are you still there?"

"What now Tal? I'll follow you all the way, you know that. We're technically kin, to an extent." Umbra sighed, I have to let you live this out Tal... I suppose I must play double agent... I have to get closer to Leon. I hope you'll forgive me.

Mecca straightened and nodded, but looked rather confused. "Course I have lass, but whats with the sudden question?"

"Nothing, just curious." said Medunia, smiling again, she followed Mecca to the Vampire Barracks."Is there a hybrid barracks here?"

Mecca shook his head. "No, the hybrids stay with either the wolves or vampires as they choose, though Alehkra has been known to hear requests to house those who have no wish to be with either."

Alehkra nodded, and was silent for several minutes, then said, "I am thinking of going with the younger wolves to live with you humans. Pass the reins of the wolves on to my children. I think perhaps it is about time to retire." He grinned at Patrick. "Mayhap I can even find you a mate, so you can do your part to help with the new race, hmm?"

Mecca straightened and nodded, but looked rather confused. "Course I have lass, but whats with the sudden question?"

Patrick smiled. "Hm... I think I've enflicted enough evil on the human race." He laughed. "But thanks for the offer. Maybe I'll find one on my own. But, It'll be good to see you around the white house, honestly, coming from a military background, politics are a crashing bore."

Tal sighed in return. "Thank you Umbra, that means a lot to me. I assume you heard what we said. This is very hard for me, but.... it is the only way I can see. I suppose we should return to the others and warn them of this false goddess." With that he turned back to where they had come from and took off, slowly as to wait for Umbra.

Umbra took no time in following Tal back to the others. He kept on his poker face, not revealing his thoughts.

Alehkra smiled. "I won't give up on you mate, theres a nice young girl I know by the name of Melony. Excellent singer, we call her Melody. Would you be against me at least introducing you?"

They were minutes from the others when Tal spoke up. "You've been awfully quiet Umbra. Listen, I understand that you don't like this, but it's the only way. We cannot allow this goddess to win. I don't like it, but I am sure in what I am doing, and I thank you for trusting me. Now, it seems we're almost there..."

Mecca shook his head. "No, the hybrids stay with either the wolves or vampires as they choose, though Alehkra has been known to hear requests to house those who have no wish to be with either."

"I guess I could sleep at either barracks." said Medunia, she felt depressed again for not reason.

Alehkra smiled. "I won't give up on you mate, theres a nice young girl I know by the name of Melony. Excellent singer, we call her Melody. Would you be against me at least introducing you?"

Patrick noded. "At least an introduction, I suppose."

Edward coughed to mask his words. "Pimp."

Patrick whirled around. "Seriously Edward, say the word while you cough."

Mecca frowned at her sudden melancholy. "Here lass, whats the matter? Regardless of where you stay, there will be others of your kind. You don't have to worry about being alone." He flashed a sudden grin. "If all else fails, I could keep ya compony."

Patrick noded. "At least an introduction, I suppose."

Edward coughed to mask his words. "Pimp."

Patrick whirled around. "Seriously Edward, say the word while you cough."

Alehkra laughed. "I am really not quite certain what you human's mean when you say pimp, but if it is what I think it is, its our way for a girls father to find her a mate. Melody may not be my daughter, but I took her under my wing a while back."

Alehkra laughed. "I am really not quite certain what you human's mean when you say pimp, but if it is what I think it is, its our way for a girls father to find her a mate. Melody may not be my daughter, but I took her under my wing a while back."


Patrick shook his head. "Don't worry, its,ah, a compliment. Sure thing, after this conflict is over, unless she's here now."

Edward grinned. "Thus, it starts again..." He muttered, still smiling.

Mecca frowned at her sudden melancholy. "Here lass, whats the matter? Regardless of where you stay, there will be others of your kind. You don't have to worry about being alone." He flashed a sudden grin. "If all else fails, I could keep ya compony."

Mecca had no idea how Medunia felt. She had wandered for a long time, through North America, killing anybody that stood in her way. She never had a husband or anyone else to keep her company. She was determined to do this right, and join this clan.
"I'll probably take your offer." said Medunia/

Alehkra shrugged it off. "She's back in Ontario at the moment. You can meet her later of course." He narrowed his eyes at Edward. "And didn't the mate I chose for you work out?"

Mecca had no idea how Medunia felt. She had wandered for a long time, through North America, killing anybody that stood in her way. She never had a husband or anyone else to keep her company. She was determined to do this right, and join this clan.
"I'll probably take your offer." said Medunia/

Mecca laughed. "Whatever you wish. Feel free to do as you wish lass. Now, how about those vampires, hmm?"

Tal landed softly near the edge of the group. This won't be easy... especially if she's still here... He walked to the group, somewhat nervous about what he would have to say.

OOC: Oops...

They were minutes from the others when Tal spoke up. "You've been awfully quiet Umbra. Listen, I understand that you don't like this, but it's the only way. We cannot allow this goddess to win. I don't like it, but I am sure in what I am doing, and I thank you for trusting me. Now, it seems we're almost there..."

"I've only been quiet because there isn't much for me to say... I'm still taking in everything that's happened... And I'm not like you Tal. I could kill people who were heretics... honestly, but I don't I choose not to because I don't believe it is seomthing that requires my attention. Maybe it's simply because I'm a demon, maybe it's something more... but that aside, I'll be at your side the whole way through. Don't worry about that."

Alehkra shrugged it off. "She's back in Ontario at the moment. You can meet her later of course." He narrowed his eyes at Edward. "And didn't the mate I chose for you work out?"

Edward made his face go entirley blank. "No comment." Then broke out in a borad grin. "Just messing with you Alhekra, surley you did the same thing when dirt was a bunch of huge boulders."


Patrick shook his head. "I would so something about youth, but I'm not so old either. So, Ontario it is."

Tal landed softly near the edge of the group. This won't be easy... especially if she's still here... He walked to the group, somewhat nervous about what he would have to say.

Aozora noticed Tal, and grinned. The several bottles he had by now had, were severely affecting his speech, and personality. "Tal, how are ya mate? Get your ass over here and have a drink."

Mecca laughed. "Whatever you wish. Feel free to do as you wish lass. Now, how about those vampires, hmm?"

"Yeah sure." she realized she forgot the vampires temporally."Lets go see them."

Edward made his face go entirley blank. "No comment." Then broke out in a borad grin. "Just messing with you Alhekra, surley you did the same thing when dirt was a bunch of huge boulders."


Patrick shook his head. "I would so something about youth, but I'm not so old either. So, Ontario it is."

Alehkra laughed. "Indeed I was. First mating I ever arranged was for my little cousin, back when I was a mere hundred years old." He sighed, suddenly becoming rather deppressed. "By the Moon God how I miss her."

"I've only been quiet because there isn't much for me to say... I'm still taking in everything that's happened... And I'm not like you Tal. I could kill people who were heretics... honestly, but I don't I choose not to because I don't believe it is seomthing that requires my attention. Maybe it's simply because I'm a demon, maybe it's something more... but that aside, I'll be at your side the whole way through. Don't worry about that."

Tal didn't say anything in return to Umbra. He felt there was no more that needed to be said. Instead, he walked over to Aozora. "You're drunk, swearing, and offering an angel a drink?"

"Yeah sure." she realized she forgot the vampires temporally."Lets go see them."

Mecca nodded, and opened the door to the vampire barracks, revealing a pitch black room, with no windows whatsoever. "Close the door, Mecca." Came a rather arrogant male voice. "You are letting in the sunlight." Mecca sighed. "Hope you can see in the dark Medunia." He told her, and shut the door behind them.

Alehkra laughed. "Indeed I was. First mating I ever arranged was for my little cousin, back when I was a mere hundred years old." He sighed, suddenly becoming rather deppressed. "By the Moon God how I miss her."


"We've all lost loved ones. You... probably enought to shatter a lesser mans heart. Me... my fiance." He suddenly wished he had a drink, his eyes wandered until they locked onto Tal. "Somethings... different about him." He whispered.

Mecca nodded, and opened the door to the vampire barracks, revealing a pitch black room, with no windows whatsoever. "Close the door, Mecca." Came a rather arrogant male voice. "You are letting in the sunlight." Mecca sighed. "Hope you can see in the dark Medunia." He told her, and shut the door behind them.

"I can." said Medunia, wondering who the male voice is.

Tal didn't say anything in return to Umbra. He felt there was no more that needed to be said. Instead, he walked over to Aozora. "You're drunk, swearing, and offering an angel a drink?"

Aozora hiccuped and laughed. "Course. You really need to loosen up Tal, have some fun every once in a while. Say, where were you anyways." Suddenly Nala hopped down from Zena's lap, and walked over to Tal. "Yes, where were you indeed?"

"We've all lost loved ones. You... probably enought to shatter a lesser mans heart. Me... my fiance." He suddenly wished he had a drink, his eyes wandered until they locked onto Tal. "Somethings... different about him." He whispered.

"I can." said Medunia, wondering who the male voice is.

Alehkra narrowed his eyes. "Yes, he does. And he smells nervous."

Medunia would see a rather tall vampire, strikingly handsome, with moonlight pale hair, something of a rarity among vampires. He glanced at Medunia, and gave a smile that did not quite touch his dark blue eyes, and gave a deep bow. "And who is this lovely lady?"

Tal noticed Ed's wandering eye, but paid it no heed. Instead, he noticed Nala walking towards him. "And why are you so curious, Nala?" Tal could help but feel angry as this... impostor... talked to him, after she had tricked him.

Nala narrowed her eyes. "I usually find it curious when somebody dissapears in the middle of an explanation they were hounding me for. Again, where were you?"

Tal noticed Ed's wandering eye, but paid it no heed. Instead, he noticed Nala walking towards him. "And why are you so curious, Nala?" Tal could help but feel angry as this... impostor... talked to him, after she had tricked him.


OOC: It was Patrick, not Edward.


Patrick nodded to Alehkra. "I'm going to keep my eye on this, somethings just... not right. I can feel it." His hand instinctivley slid closer to his sidearm before he jerked it away, before he turned his full attention to Tal and Nala.

Tal couldn't help it any longer. "I was having a conversation with an old friend. And he said some pretty interesting things. Namely about you." Tal was enjoying this, but at the same time he felt like he was betraying Nala, no, Zena. Don't be foolish, this is Leon's.... no, God's will!

Medunia would see a rather tall vampire, strikingly handsome, with moonlight pale hair, something of a rarity among vampires. He glanced at Medunia, and gave a smile that did not quite touch his dark blue eyes, and gave a deep bow. "And who is this lovely lady?"

Medunia was surprised by the looks of the stranger and found her depression instantly gone.
"I am Medunia." she said, smiling back.

Nala looked rather angry, and opened her mouth to say something, when suddenly her eyes widened, and she whispered, "Wha...what did you do?"

Medunia was surprised by the looks of the stranger and found her depression instantly gone.
"I am Medunia." she said, smiling back.

His smile widened, and he kissed Medunia's hand. "And my name is Serio." He had a slight Italian accent. "Tell me, what is it that brings such a vision of beauty to this dreary place?"

Tal couldn't help it any longer. "I was having a conversation with an old friend. And he said some pretty interesting things. Namely about you." Tal was enjoying this, but at the same time he felt like he was betraying Nala, no, Zena. Don't be foolish, this is Leon's.... no, God's will!


Patrick stepped forward. "Tal, take a couple steps back, things are getting a little... tense."

Tal laughed. "What did I do? It's not what I did, it's what I'm going to do." He turned around to the others. "Everyone, listen up! This situation, Pat, has always been tense! This false goddess is attempting to overthrow God! She is trying to use us all to first fight the Angel of Death, then God himself! The Angel of death is just that, and angel! He is on our side, and so is God! This deceiver is out enemy! We must leave immediately!" Tal paused, waiting in the silence for an answer.

Tal laughed. "What did I do? It's not what I did, it's what I'm going to do." He turned around to the others. "Everyone, listen up! This situation, Pat, has always been tense! This false goddess is attempting to overthrow God! She is trying to use us all to first fight the Angel of Death, then God himself! The Angel of death is just that, and angel! He is on our side, and so is God! This deceiver is out enemy! We must leave immediately!" Tal paused, waiting in the silence for an answer.

Patrick stayed mute for a minute. "Bravo." He pulled his side arm, just to keep it ready. "Tale a few steps back, Tal, an Angel that personifies death is hardly an angel in my book. And from my experience in the war, god turned his back on us."

Alehkra, Aozora, and Lydia stared in shock. Noone said anything, then suddenly the silence was broken by a wail of the blackest despair from the little girl that was Nala. She suddenly began weeping and beating her little fists on Tal innefectually. "What did you do? What did you DO?!" She wailed. "They're dying, they're dying! WHAT DID YOU DO!!"

His smile widened, and he kissed Medunia's hand. "And my name is Serio." He had a slight Italian accent. "Tell me, what is it that brings such a vision of beauty to this dreary place?"

Medunia was flattered a little be what Serio said, she quickly got to the point.
"I need to get in touch with Deserae."

Alehkra, Aozora, and Lydia stared in shock. Noone said anything, then suddenly the silence was broken by a wail of the blackest despair from the little girl that was Nala. She suddenly began weeping and beating her little fists on Tal innefectually. "What did you do? What did you DO?!" She wailed. "They're dying, they're dying! WHAT DID YOU DO!!"

Shock spread across Patrick's face. "Who's dying? Who is dying?!?!"

Serio nodded ans straightened. "But of course. I am unable to do this, as I was not turned by her, and the two that can are sleeping as of now. But, worry not, I'll have them awoken." He made a motion, and a rather frightened human appeared. "Go wake, Illeta." The human nodded hurridly, and ran off. "So," Said Serio, "As we wait, what do you require of Deserae?"

Tal ignored the little girl hitting him. "What is wrong? Don't you understand? He doesn't like his job, but he has to do it! He is the Angel of Death, but an angel of the Lord all the same! This woman has been feeding you lies! God has always been with you, she's been here for just a short time! Who are you doing to believe?!?!" Tal couldn't understand. Why were they so doubtful of him?

Nala stopped hitting Tal, and dropped to the floor. At that moment she looked nothing like a divinity, simply a crying little girl. "My followers, they're dying." She sobbed, in answer to Patrick.

Serio nodded ans straightened. "But of course. I am unable to do this, as I was not turned by her, and the two that can are sleeping as of now. But, worry not, I'll have them awoken." He made a motion, and a rather frightened human appeared. "Go wake, Illeta." The human nodded hurridly, and ran off. "So," Said Serio, "As we wait, what do you require of Deserae?"

"Well, I seek to join this clan, and I naturally need to be approved of." said Medunia slowly.

Tal ignored the little girl hitting him. "What is wrong? Don't you understand? He doesn't like his job, but he has to do it! He is the Angel of Death, but an angel of the Lord all the same! This woman has been feeding you lies! God has always been with you, she's been here for just a short time! Who are you doing to believe?!?!" Tal couldn't understand. Why were they so doubtful of him?

Patrick scowled. "I'm not going to believe in you. God had his chance, anyone who uses death to ensure he stays in power is the wrong choice. The world wars, all the wars, he could've stopped it all. The demonic invasion, he could've stopped that." His side arm twitched slightly higher. "For a while, during the war, I truly believe the angels would save us, until I realized they couldn't do a damn thing!"

Serio nodded in understanding. "Ah, of course. So that means you worship our Goddess, rather than the wolf God of the Moon?"

Nala stopped hitting Tal, and dropped to the floor. At that moment she looked nothing like a divinity, simply a crying little girl. "My followers, they're dying." She sobbed, in answer to Patrick.


Shock turned to horror. "Humans...." His first blow connected with Tal's jaw, the second with his gut. "YOU BASTARD!" He brought another fist crashing into Tal's face. "YOU GOD DAMNED LIAR!" He grabbed Tal in a head lock and smashed his face into the ground. "ALL THIS TALK, ALL OF IT!" He brought another fist straight into Tal's nose. "YOU ARE WORSE THEN ANY DEMON, YOU LIED AND ECIEVED US, ACTING AS GAURDIANS!" He threw Tal into the ground, foot on his head. "Get up. GET UP!"

OOC: Tal, look up.

Nala continued to sob, and looked up at Tal with tear-filled eyes. "I am decieving you with this form, am I? I decieved the humans? If that was the case, would I show such sorrow for their death?" She continued to wail. "Hes killing them all! My poor, poor people."

Serio nodded in understanding. "Ah, of course. So that means you worship our Goddess, rather than the wolf God of the Moon?"

Medunia nodded, not trusting herself to speak.

OOC: Tal, look up.

OOC: Jeez, god-modding much? I'll go with it, but jeez, you didn't even give me a chance...

IC: Tal couldn't move. He couldn't even feel the blows raining down on him. Pat's words hurt him deeper then any hit could have. What... no, why can't they see? Unless.... A righteous fury filled Tal like never before. "NALA!!!!" He flung Pat off of him with his wings and got up. His eyes were ablaze with anger as he glared at Nala. "You! You have deceived them too! You have turned them all against God, against me! I will never rest until you have paid in full all of your grievances!! How dare you! You deceiver! You turned my friends against me!" Tal had to restrain himself just so he wouldn't attempt to strike her down on the spot. He turned around. "Can none of you see?" His face was filled with sadness, his eyes wet.

Vancouver

The journey took a few hours. Slater and his clan marched toward Vancouver. They killed several demons along the way. Once they arrived at the outskirts, Slater knew there was someone else in the seemingly deserted city. They watched cautiously for anyone.

Serio nodded and said no more, and Mecca tapped his foot in silence. Finally, the human came back leading a tired looking yet beautiful vampire female. "Whats going on?" She snapped at Serio, obviously irritable at being awoken.

OOC: Jeez, god-modding much? I'll go with it, but jeez, you didn't even give me a chance...

IC: Tal couldn't move. He couldn't even feel the blows raining down on him. Pat's words hurt him deeper then any hit could have. What... no, why can't they see? Unless.... A righteous fury filled Tal like never before. "NALA!!!!" He flung Pat off of him with his wings and got up. His eyes were ablaze with anger as he glared at Nala. "You! You have deceived them too! You have turned them all against God, against me! I will never rest until you have paid in full all of your grievances!! How dare you! You deceiver! You turned my friends against me!" Tal had to restrain himself just so he wouldn't attempt to strike her down on the spot. He turned around. "Can none of you see?" His face was filled with sadness, his eyes wet.


OOC: Well..... in this case I think it would be kind of acceptable. I mean, I did have Patrick kind of go beserk with little or no warning.

IC:

Edward had to struggle to keep Patrick from hurling himself back at Tal, his teeth grinding together in frustration. "Alehkra, I need you to help me with Patrick!"
Patrick snarled like a wild animal. "Your thrice damned god unleashed his errand boys on humanity, we're the ones paying for your mistakes now! You are the deciver! You! Not her, you and all the angels, even god himself. I swear upon my soul, I will make you all pay!"

OOC: Jeez, god-modding much? I'll go with it, but jeez, you didn't even give me a chance...

IC: Tal couldn't move. He couldn't even feel the blows raining down on him. Pat's words hurt him deeper then any hit could have. What... no, why can't they see? Unless.... A righteous fury filled Tal like never before. "NALA!!!!" He flung Pat off of him with his wings and got up. His eyes were ablaze with anger as he glared at Nala. "You! You have deceived them too! You have turned them all against God, against me! I will never rest until you have paid in full all of your grievances!! How dare you! You deceiver! You turned my friends against me!" Tal had to restrain himself just so he wouldn't attempt to strike her down on the spot. He turned around. "Can none of you see?" His face was filled with sadness, his eyes wet.

Nala jumped up, and suddenly she was no longer a little girl, but a beautiful young woman. "Do you have any idea what you are doing to me right now? Think!! You are condoning the deaths of innocent humans!" Suddenly she walked over and grabbed Tal's head. He would then feel the crushing despair and terrible melancholy that Nala was going through, laced with the pain fo her followers. It was obvious they were not dying quickly. "Feel what you are doing to me and mine!"

OOC: Well..... in this case I think it would be kind of acceptable. I mean, I did have Patrick kind of go beserk with little or no warning.

IC:

Edward had to struggle to keep Patrick from hurling himself back at Tal, his teeth grinding together in frustration. "Alehkra, I need you to help me with Patrick!"
Patrick snarled like a wild animal. "Your thrice damned god unleashed his errand boys on humanity, we're the ones paying for your mistakes now! You are the deciver! You! Not her, you and all the angels, even god himself. I swear upon my soul, I will make you all pay!"

Alehkra walked over and picked Patrick up and held him against his chest with little effort. "Calm down Patrick." He growled. "Something is happening."

Serio nodded and said no more, and Mecca tapped his foot in silence. Finally, the human came back leading a tired looking yet beautiful vampire female. "Whats going on?" She snapped at Serio, obviously irritable at being awoken.

Medunia was slightly embarrassed about waking one of the vampires up, but she had to,"I need to get in touch with Deserae." she said slowly.

Alehkra walked over and picked Patrick up and held him against his chest with little effort. "Calm down Patrick." He growled. "Something is happening."

"Damn right it is. How did he get so strong?" He struggled to keep Patricks arms from grabbing anything he could use as a weapon.

Illetta sighed. "Of course. Couldn't wait until a more reasonable hour, could it? Ah, well, give me a sec." She walked over into a corner alone, and seemed to be talking to herself for several minutes, then walked back. "She'll be here soon. Now if you'll excuse me, I"m going back to bed." With that, she stalked out of the room.

A young werewolf gaurd spotted Slater, adn yelled, "Hey!! What are you people doing here? This is the property of the Moon God!!"

"Damn right it is. How did he get so strong?" He struggled to keep Patricks arms from grabbing anything he could use as a weapon.

Alehkra growled, and slammed Patrick to the wall with enough force to crack it. "Hold still damnit." He said as he grunted witht the effort of holding him there with his shoulder.

Nala jumped up, and suddenly she was no longer a little girl, but a beautiful young woman. "Do you have any idea what you are doing to me right now? Think!! You are condoning the deaths of innocent humans!" Suddenly she walked over and grabbed Tal's head. He would then feel the crushing despair and terrible melancholy that Nala was going through, laced with the pain fo her followers. It was obvious they were not dying quickly. "Feel what you are doing to me and mine!"

OOC: Yeah, but you kinda beat up Tal. He could have easily fought back, or just passed though his hits.

IC: Tal grabbed Nala's hand. "What, you think I enjoy this? It'd be funny if it weren't so serious. This is already how I feel about this! You can't possibly make me feel any worse!" He pulled her hand away from his head. "I'm doing this because it has to be done to stop you!" He pushed her away from him. "I would rather loose a few unbelievers then have you extinguish all hope of eternal life for everybody! That is unacceptable!" He turned to the others, his anger replaced with sadness. "If only you could see... I'm sorry I couldn't see though her deception earlier. I hope that someday you can forgive me." He turned away. "I will do all I can to save you from her."

With that final act draining her strength, Nala reverted back to the little girl form, and dropped to the ground, again weeping, and occasionally sobbing out "Monster," and "Heartless."

OOC: Yeah, but you kinda beat up Tal. He could have easily fought back, or just passed though his hits.

IC: Tal grabbed Nala's hand. "What, you think I enjoy this? It'd be funny if it weren't so serious. This is already how I feel about this! You can't possible make me feel any worse!" He pulled her hand away from his head. "I'm doing this because it has to be done to stop you!" He pushed her away from him. "I would rather loose a few unbelievers then have you extinguish all hope of eternal life for everybody! That is unacceptable!" He turned to the others, his anger replaced with sadness. "If only you could see... I'm sorry I couldn't see though her deception earlier. I hope that someday you can forgive me." He turned away. "I will do all I can to save you from her."


Patrick seemed to snap back into a calm state. "And I will hope you will someday understand why you have changed, for now we all are opposites to your coin."

Illetta sighed. "Of course. Couldn't wait until a more reasonable hour, could it? Ah, well, give me a sec." She walked over into a corner alone, and seemed to be talking to herself for several minutes, then walked back. "She'll be here soon. Now if you'll excuse me, I"m going back to bed." With that, she stalked out of the room.


Medunia was surprised by the way she communicated, but she accepted it.
"Shall we go outside to greet her?" asked Medunia to Mecca.

Umbra watched as the situation went south, "Everyone needs to calm down... there's no reason to begin fighting each other. You," Umbra said pointing to Patrick, "Don't speak nonsense out of anger. This doesn't help us get anywhere."

OOC: Damnit, I picked a fine time to go to bed. What'd I miss?

OOC: Damnit, I picked a fine time to go to bed. What'd I miss?

OOC: Patrick totaly beating the crap out of Tal, a bit of a god-mod, but its good with both parties. Oh yeah, and the angel of death. All in all.... the usual.

"Umbra... thank you again. You are quite the voice of reason." He looked around. "I truly am sorry. I don't like what has to be done, but that's just it. It has to be done." Tal glanced at Nala on the ground. "You may be right, but whatever I am, it can't be worse than what you could make humanity." He turned back to the others. "So... is this it?"

OOC: And UHC, Tal only let himself get wailed upon because he was to stunned by the fact that he was actually doing it. Sorry, I'm just defending Tal, I suppose. :D

OOC: Damnit, I picked a fine time to go to bed. What'd I miss?

OOC: I'll answer the best I can. Tal talked to the Angel of Death, aka Leon, who convinced Tal that he was the good guy and that Nala was evil and trying to overthrow God. He then proceeded that he had to kill all of Nala's followers to take away her strength. Umbra heard some stuff from God, and now he is pretending to agree with Tal, but is secretly against it. Tal is with the others, trying to convince them to come with him. They were all appalled, and yes, Pat did a number on Tal before he flung him off of him.

"Umbra... thank you again. You are quite the voice of reason." He looked around. "I truly am sorry. I don't like what has to be done, but that's just it. It has to be done." Tal glanced at Nala on the ground. "You may be right, but whatever I am, it can't be worse than what you could make humanity." He turned back to the others. "So... is this it?"

OOC: And UHC, Tal only let himself get wailed upon because he was to stunned by the fact that he was actually doing it. Sorry, I'm just defending Tal, I suppose. :D


OOC: I knew something like that would happen, I think that kind of flirts on the border of acceptable and god-modding though...

OOC: It was kind of brutal though... if Tal weren't so awesome, he could've been seriously hurt. I'm just gracious, I suppose. Not to mention modest. :tongue:

Nala continued to cry on the ground, and surprisingly, Aozora walked over and picked her up, patting her on the back, trying to calm her down. He glared at Tal. "You always seemed to be more reasonable than most angels, but now I see without a doubt I was wrong. You are nothing but a hypocrite who claims to value human life, yet condones them to death simply because they disagree with your religion."

"Aozora!" Yelled Umbra. He glared at Aozora until he had the man's attention then shook his head. His eyes communicated that there was more to the situation than met the eye.

Aozora stared quizzicly for a second, then nodded slightly to show he understood, but aloud, said, "Certain things need to be said Umbra. Regardless of whether he wants to or not, he must see the truth of his actions."

Umbra shook his head and proceded to move to Aozora. When he was close enough he whispered in his ear, "I really don't know if this is a good idea... both of them seem to be in a volatile state... if you understand my reasoning..."

OOC: I've got no clue what to reply to...