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Post by Halo on Nov 5, 2020 18:58:29 GMT -5
"So it seems like they're all heading down towards what's probably a basement of some sort..." Trevor said. "Which means we might be save to go in at an upper level and figure more out from inside?" Was that a good idea, though? "I mean I could also make a tunnel underground for us to walk through. Get us pretty close to them, but from the outside still. Problem with that is they might hear us. I can't exactly move earth without making a sound."
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Post by Ponic on Nov 20, 2020 21:35:03 GMT -5
Ponic still seemed bothered. "It still doesn't answer how any kind of an irate infection, although a trap is not exactly impossible to imagine." Markov shrugged. "Listen we won't know until we go, so let's just get over there." Before they headed out Ponic took Markov's shoulder. "Just be careful."
"You're worrying again," said Markov. "Seriously," answered Ponic, "if it is Irate then you and I are both particularly susceptible."
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Post by Aqua on Nov 20, 2020 21:40:22 GMT -5
Aqua turned to Ponic. She wasn't 100% sure on what the Irate were herself. "If it is Irate, then what are we dealing with exactly?"
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Post by Ponic on Nov 20, 2020 21:49:29 GMT -5
"They are technically a race in the Shadow Realm, just like how Markov and I are Veluts," said Ponic. Markov then grimaced. "Except they don`t use powers like Veluts, or Nictucs do. Their shadow power is infectious, it eats us up from the inside and turns us into them...and it hurts a lot.`
"Thing is, we're the only ones that are supposed to be susceptible to Irate infection," continued Ponic. "Also, I saw the last of them in the Shadow Realm, they were all dead...at least their leader was. How they got here, much less started infecting humans. None of that should be possible."
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Post by Aqua on Nov 20, 2020 21:59:24 GMT -5
Aqua nodded. "I'd be inclined to believe that it isn't them then, but something like them. But then I guess we wont know what were dealing with until we see it ourselves. Unless maybe some third party found them, brought them here, and maybe they adapted in some way." She folded her arms, thinking. She then looked to Valdis, and her expression changed from very serious, to more compassionate. "How are you doing, Valdis?"
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Post by Ponic on Nov 20, 2020 22:03:44 GMT -5
"And yet being able to infect humans?" asked Ponic, still uncertain. "Even bringing them here shouldn't work. Irates infect us by latching onto our shadow power and corrupting it. Humans have no power, it should not be possible."
Valdis just looked at Aqua locked eyes with her unblinkingly. "How am I doing what?" he asked. Markov looked at Valdis and just quirked his eyebrow wondering how she'd answer this.
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Post by Aqua on Nov 20, 2020 22:11:54 GMT -5
"Well I guess that's what I meant by adapted, sorry, I should of been more clear. I still think it's probably something else." Aqua clarified.
Aqua suddenly felt confused for a second, as his response caught her off guard. Then she remembered. Oh right, it's Valdis. Aqua didn't share as many interactions with Valdis as say Arianna or Neon, so with everything how it was, Aqua momentarily forgot his mannerisms. Heck the last one she could clearly remember was.....back at Rem and Halo's wedding? He commented on how she broke a wine glass in her hand. She shook her head, returning to the moment. "Oh, what I meant was how are you feeling? Ok?" She asked. At the very least he doesn't understand whats going on with him.....and honestly as long as this is resolved its probably better that way...
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Post by Ponic on Nov 20, 2020 22:20:06 GMT -5
"OK," said Valdis blankly, apparently deciding to just take the newest question and not the underlying sentiment. Markov fought back a laugh, "I don't think you're going to win this one," said Markov.
Ponic sighed, "come on, we're wasting time," he said opening everyone's shadow and following the shadow power to where to do. He had been north once before, so he had a perfect memory on where to go. They got to the area and found themselves in a small village (that shall remain nameless because I'm too lazy to Google things). Sure enough they could hear shouting coming form near by and Ponic pointed. "It's over there, unmistakably."
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Post by Aqua on Nov 20, 2020 22:29:53 GMT -5
Aqua understood that this was pointless, but she indirectly got her answer anyway. Had he not been ok, she probably would of picked up on it. Then they were taken to the northern village (which could be anywhere since this world is only loosely based on our own lol)and Aqua heard the shouting and reacted oddly. Her expression looked mortified for some reason, and she just uncharacteristically started moving forward without the others.
"Aqua!" Rem tried calling out, trying not to be too loud, but she didn't reply. "What is with her?"
Now that they were on the scene, Raylu from another location picked up everyones auras appearing, and spoke to the others via light prism. "Everyone, Lady Keera and myself have arrived, whats the plan of action?"
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Post by Ponic on Nov 20, 2020 22:33:39 GMT -5
"Start by figuring out what in the world is going on..." Ponic's voice trailed off as the group would've come across what was happening. Sure to their eyes, humans were running and being killed by other infected humans. The infected, when they would touch an uninfected would pass on the Irate infection (infectiously). The infected humans had darker skin, not quite Shadow Wielder black but more deep grey. They looked positively feral, and seemed to be acting like animals, with large teeth like fangs. Shadow powers oozed out from them whereever they stepped and the area just looked darker.
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Post by Aqua on Nov 21, 2020 2:59:11 GMT -5
Aqua didn't quite catch that bit of info, as she was too worried making sure she could save as many people as possible. Being able to tell apart friend from foe was easy enough, so she quickly went to work trying to trap as many of the Irate Humans as possible in ice. It wouldn't prove fatal, but it would hopefully help thin the numbers down.
As the others got close, Rem's charged power in his hands to be ready for an attack. "Ok, so the unlikely happened. We just gotta contain them, and figure out where they are coming from..."
From Raylu's location, he was trying to see if there was any more powerful aura or power source in the area that could give any type of clues.
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Post by Skylos on Nov 24, 2020 19:13:33 GMT -5
Skylos had been deep in thought for awhile now, but he snapped out of it once they arrived at the small northern village. "Ridiculous. There's just no way..." Skylos was well versed in Shadow Wielder types thanks to Ponic and Agrios... Moreso the former, so he knew that this shouldn't be happening! "It's like some experiment gone wrong..." Light crackled around Skylos as his Gold Aura flared. He began to create barriers of Light to cut off the infected from the rest. It had been some time since he had last used his Light Prism Grid for something like this.
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Post by Ponic on Nov 24, 2020 21:03:30 GMT -5
Ponic shook his head, "this...it's impossible." The Irates kept infected humans all around them, and sure enough it was working! "This, this can't be happening," Ponic blinked just momentarily shocked by the sight he was seeing. Aqua's ice attacks were working as were Skylos' light as the attacks seemed more chaotic than organized, but this was typical Irate fashion, chaos and panic, not organization. Markov punched his brother's arm, "well it's happening, bro!" Keera, who had come with Raylu also nodded. "Ponic, there's no denying it, and without even the copy of the crystal we can't purify it."
Ponic shook his head and then began to pulsate with shadow energy. "It will end here," he declared, "no more death, no more infection, no more Irates!" Ponic began to levitate and shadow energy started crackling out from him. "Go and find the source," he told the others, "I can deal with these." Keera shook her head, "not alone," she said to Ponic, "I'll stay here and help you."
Markov just rolled his eyes, "damn love birds," he muttered and then focused. "I think I sense some shadow energy over there," he said pointing, "if you're coming then you might want to follow me." Markov took off in the direction he could sense more Irate infection. Valdis followed Markov as well.
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Post by Aqua on Nov 24, 2020 21:14:32 GMT -5
Aqua overheard the plan, and she quickly followed after Markov and Valdis. She figured that this would end quicker if they took out whatever these were coming from.
Rem looked at Ponic and Keera, before heading with the others. "You two better be careful."
Raylu converged with the others, as Ponic and Keera prepared to deal with the Irate. "I will assist you both. Perhaps my purifying aura can be of some use."
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Post by Skylos on Nov 24, 2020 21:26:01 GMT -5
"I don't have to tell you to be careful." Skylos noted to both Ponic and Keera. This was their area of expertise, after all. Skylos quickly departed with the others. He moved his barriers along side the crew as they headed towards what Markov seemed to think the source of the Shadow was.
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Post by Ponic on Nov 24, 2020 21:32:09 GMT -5
Markov grimaced, "ugh," he groaned, "it's like walking through a refuse pit. You guys can't feel it, but for me it hurts to be around this much irate infection." As if on cue an infected human hammered against the barrier and began pounding, heedless to any injury he was receiving. He dripped shadow energy, and seemed to be playing for Valdis in particular. The barrier would start to shimmer as Irate infection hammered at it. Just how vulnerable were the others to this new strain of Irate power?
Valdis doubled back, surprised at the sudden strike.
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Post by Aqua on Nov 24, 2020 21:38:27 GMT -5
Rem looked worried, as the attack hammered into the barrier, as he stood in front of Valdis and reached for his sword.
Aqua looked very calm and serious, as she put her glowing hand to the ground. On the other side of the barrier, water would begin to burst up from the ground in attempts to push the Irate back, and allow them to continue moving forward.
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Post by Skylos on Nov 24, 2020 21:47:43 GMT -5
Skylos could feel the barrier getting hit as it happened. He would reinforce the areas that were getting hit the most, regenerating their protection. He was counting on everyone else to keep the Irates at bay while he concentrated on keeping the barriers whole. "We need to hurry this up before we get overwhelmed."
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Post by Ponic on Nov 24, 2020 21:51:35 GMT -5
The Irate striking at the barrier backed off but more came, and the odd thing was they seemed to be looking at Valdis, as if they wanted him. "It's like a zombie movie," said Markov creating shadow mist outside of the barrier and trying to push back the Irates. For the most part he was successful. These were humans infected, so they were a bit weaker than a Shadow Wielder infected. "Why do they want Valdis, though." Valdis blinked, there was worry in his eyes, he also noticed he seemed to be getting targetted, even if they were outside of the barroer.
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Post by Aqua on Nov 24, 2020 21:58:20 GMT -5
Aqua kept trying to keep the Irate pushed back, but they were proving difficult to keep back forever. "I'm....starting to think that who ever attacked Valdis yesterday is connected to whatever is happening here...We need to keep going..."
Rem had energy charged in his hand, preparing to repel any Irate that may get past Aqua until Skylos repaired the barrier. With his other hand, he snapped his finger, bringing his shadow to life. Rem charged it with extra shadow energy in an attempt to be more inciting to the Irate. It flew through a gap in the barrier, and got above the horde. It fired blasts at them to get their attention in an effort to drive them back.
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Post by Skylos on Nov 24, 2020 22:13:53 GMT -5
Valdis. It made a lot of sense. This distraction served to get Valdis out into the open. It was as if they knew they'd bring him with them... "Valdis. Be careful. Whatever happens, we'll try to keep you as safe as we can." As Light Prisms were damaged, Skylos would replace them. The old ones would exploded with Light when discarded. It served as defense and offense. Normally that wouldn't have been the case, but Shadows were made from a majority of Darkness, and that made Light Prisms exploded.
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Post by Ponic on Nov 24, 2020 22:21:53 GMT -5
Then the group would hear a voice. Those that had gone to the Shadow Realm not too long ago when Ponic and Keera had left on their journey would recognize the voice, but it should not have been possible. She was dead, or at least she was supposed to be dead! "Predictable," she said, "like animals to slaughter, I'll drink your blood..." before the group was the leader of the Irates. The one who was supposed to be long dead. She was ghostly, there and yet not there and she was surrounded by Irates. It was Rikta. "You even brought the boy with you," she said pointing at Valdis.
Infection leaked out form her like a puddle, and spread out like veins to find another weak human to take. She was growing her army by the second.
"Oh great, how are you still living? I thought Neon offed you," shouted Markov.
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Post by Aqua on Nov 24, 2020 22:33:20 GMT -5
Rem stood in front of Valdis, blocking him from Rikta. "Stay behind me Valdis." He said, drawing his sword.
"Then I'll do the honors this time." Aqua coldly said. She wasnt ready to deal with this type of shit today. "You wont lay a finger on him." Water began to form around the area, as it then all would converge on Rikta at once. Once her body was covered and surrounded, she'd freeze it solid.
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Post by Ponic on Jan 27, 2021 19:24:21 GMT -5
Rikta held her hands up as infected shadow spread out from it hammering into the ice and shockingly it began to seemingly infect it as well! That most certainly should be impossible, from when the group was in the Shadow Realm Irate infection could only harm Shadow Wielders, let alone powers. This was infected non shadow based powers. Rikta just laughed, "hurt him? I would never hurt him," she said this approaching the group. Infection began to spread from around her as she stepped forward. "I most certainly would hurt you, however. She approached with menace. "Come closer, hosts. It's been too long and we have unfinished business."
Markov assumed a fighting stance (but their RPer was too lazy to post them fighting his own character)
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Post by Halo on Jan 27, 2021 19:37:27 GMT -5
Trevor was ready as Rikta became more aggressive. He tried to break up the ground under her quickly and swallow half her body up to hold her down.
Meanwhile, Halo conjured blackened skies and electricity began to liven up the air around them.
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Post by Arianna on Jan 27, 2021 19:44:55 GMT -5
Arianna had positioned herself nearby Valdis, having clearly noticed he was being targeted. Once Rikta confirmed she was after him, Arianna loosely grabbed Valdis' wrist, and started backing up a little.
"If things escalate.. I can Shift Valdis and I away from here." She spoke telepathically to their friends. A Rift was already positioned in between them and the Irates, as a sort of barrier, and just in case they figured out they could start shooting the infection out of their fingertips or something.
Meanwhile, she was racking her brain trying to figure out why they wanted Valdis specifically. Was it something to do with his past, or his Powers, both?
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Post by Ponic on Jan 27, 2021 19:55:10 GMT -5
Rikta kept approaching, more infection oozing out of her with every step she took. "You've been away far too long, Valdis," she said as she approached holding her hand out. Irate infection oozed out and shot towards the group, it would be wise not to be touched by it. It moved like an ooze.
Valdis stepped closer behind Arianna but held his hands out. Life essence from the plant life around them gathered and collected into a shield between the group and the infection. However infected humans began to gather around the group as well. Markov met them with increased shadow. "I'll handle them," he said (and not just because I'm trying to move them away because RPing all these characters is hard).
From behind the rift Arianna had made a voice popped up. It was young and it was familiar. "I don't think you're going to be leaving, just yet," said the voice. If the group looked they'd find the Blue Haired boy standing behind them. He looked at Arianna and held his hands out. Arianna would suddenly feel like she had been stabbed in the chest, the effect would last for only a moment but the rift would suddenly close. "I can only block her from her rifts for 15 minutes," said the Blue Haired boy to Rikta, "you'd best make this fast."
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Post by Halo on Jan 27, 2021 20:00:26 GMT -5
Halo was ready and lightning struck down at Rikta and the blue haired boy also! Hopefully it hit and stunned them for a minute!
Trevor had earthen hands reach out of the ground and go to grab the boy who was now causing trouble to Arianna!
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Post by Aqua on Jan 27, 2021 20:26:03 GMT -5
Rem turned to the appearance of the blue haired boy, as did Aqua, but Aqua quickly began giving order to Rem. "You handle him, I've got her." She said with calm and confidence.
Rem didn't question it much, as he charged up light in his free hand to form a few light stars, firing them at the blue haired boy. "I don't care who you two are, but you aren't taking him with you." Rem said, still standing between their attackers and Valdis.
Aqua went back to focusing on Rikta, forming a large amount of water to keep washing the Irate spread back away from them. "It's about to be a much longer amount of time. Indefinite." Then massive ice spikes would begin bursting out of the ground and water towards Rikta. The water was going underground, allowing her to be able to preform some more sneaky attacks.
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Post by Ponic on Jan 27, 2021 20:31:28 GMT -5
The blue haired boy saw the attacks coming at him but smirked in response. He jumped upward, landing on the earth hands and flipped backwards effortlessly head over heels, landing on the ground in a perfect post. The stars from Rem hammered into the earth hands and shattered them. "Is that truly the best you can do?" he asked smirking at the group. He looked like he was having fun. The bright blue bird on his shoulder flew upwards and the boy shot power into it, which turned into blue pillars of flame that shot out at Trevor and Rem.
Rikta, meanwhile ran towards the water, stepping over it her claws extended she slashed at Aqua, aiming right for her neck. "The boy is not yours," she said, "give him to me!" Irate infection shot out of her claws toward Aqua whether she hit her or not.
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