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Post by Spectre on Jun 25, 2014 22:46:49 GMT -6
First off, a fan-made time chart for this RP.
Void Age: The primitive nothingness. Only God existed.
Chaos Age: God's cataclysmic powers brought forth the original creatures. Immensely powerful beings of myth, with four predominant races. Behemoths, Leviathans, Ziz, and Dragons. All sorts of other beasts existed during this time, dinosaurs for example. Many of God's raw, creative power manifested as an incredible mineral called Theonite. From which beings such as parasites can spring forth. Objects can be tempered with it to form living weapons.
Ancient Age: After this event, God created the world and humanity, wiping out all, or nearly all, of the chaotic monsters dwelling the world during the Chaos Age. Some remained(Dinosaurs and the like) but were harmless until man's fall. Theonite remained buried beneath the world, but has brought forth the beings known as "Parasites". These, combining with the wildlife and people of the time, brought forth individuals and creatures of legendary power. Myths and legends are formed, history is made, etc.
Modern Age:Pretty much what you see now.
The Great Deception: The world is in chaos and war over mass theonite discovery. During this time, three Theons managed to infiltrate the various faiths of the world and corrupt them, new races arose from the manipulation of Theons and Demons, ironically many(Chiefly the Sargs, Lizodian's, and Anai'Konda) managing to preserve the faiths they so desperately tried to destroyed.
The Age of Darkness:The world is ravaged by the war and brought back to the primitive ages. Only a few people(Relatively speaking) managed to survive in each country, chiefly children and those ignorant or who held a hatred of past faiths, the three false Goddesses took advantage of them and rose new civilizations around the world, although they differed in culture they all revere the Goddesses in some way. Due to the size, power, and influence of the Goddesses new world order, the Sargs and Kondas were forced to completely cut off their socieities from the outside for fear of persecution for holding onto "The Faiths that caused so much destruction." Due to the Lizodian's not being particularly religious, they were left alone.
The Age of the Trinity: Over 3000 years since the start of the Age of Darkness. The world as it is in the Skullverse. Sargs and Kondas managed to hold onto their existance by completely shunning the outside. The countless lands taken over by the Goddess trinity are pretty much their playthings (The Goddesses rule over numerous false faiths and socieities.). Wars occur, the Skullheart haunts and torments the world for their amusement unknown to the ignorant populace.
Without further ado, lets get started on Tales from New Meridian.
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Povegalia, Chess Kingdom.
It's a late, dark, immensely cloudy night. A full moon shines behind the clouds, occasionally shining through as they shift. The ominous island, in all of its deceptive beauty, stands like a pitch-black mass in the dark lagoon. A storm is approaching, thunderclaps echo in the distance as the waters become restless.
Despite appearing desolate on the surface, a terrible secret is held beneath the island. Although some say it is abandoned by all but tortured spirits, much, much more still lurks within its shadows.
Underneath Povegalia,
Various inhuman roars and screams echo through the dark halls. A cold, mechanical voice is heard conversing with someone.
It's Brain Drain and Patty, they're talking to a 8 foot tall hulk, evidently half-gigan, wearing a black robe and a solid metal mask with an inverted cross carved into it's forehead to function as the visor(Though his eyes remain invisible). The guard wields a very heavy looking serrated halberd with a axe, pick, and spear head.
Gigan guard:Hmph...So Lab Zero is resorting to scrounging up the revenants from the Old World to assist in their endeavors against the Skullgirl? My have the mighty have fallen.
Brain Drain:Cease your mockery, half-breed. We are willing to do whatever it takes to fullfill our mission, the coming of the next Skullgirl approaches us and we will be prepared.
Gigan Guard:Pft. Nice manners scrapheap. But these things are all sealed down here for a reason! Skullgirls are one thing, but if THESE things get out? We're all doomed! We've been commanded by the Matriarch to let you do your thing, but you're limited to taking one. ONE. Demon.
Patty:C'mon Brain Drain, lets go! I've been waiting for ages to see this place!!
Brain Drain: Silence, Pauline. This is not a field trip. We are going to select our next tool against the Skullgirl. And we're only allowed to take one...For now.
Patty: *Narrows eyes* It's Patty! PATTY! Remember the codenames!
As he walks through the halls, passing numerous duos of half-gigan guards. They expand into vast corridors, which appear to one as a perverse asylum of sorts, Horrific creatures are being held there, demonic and monstrous in appearance. Patty widens her eyes and looks around like a kid in a candy store.
Patty:Wow, these are some crazy names! It really is like a zoo! *eagerly looking over the description plaques in front of the "Exhibits"*
Brain Drain: I require one that is submissive.
Guard:*roars in laughter* You want a submissive one!? Really?! Oh man, thats a good one!
Brain Drain:*Kenetically chokes him* A weak one, then. One that can be overpowered.
Guard:*coughs and falls on all fours* Ugh...Freak..Fine then...Well, we got one I guess you could probably control. Follow me.
The guard leads him deep into the vast hallway, at the end of it, leading to a T intersection, is a chamber containing a thin, tall figure binded in chains with a iron mask on that completely covers it's head. The chains are rusty, and barbed. He hangs from the ceiling in a position that resembles an X.
Guard: *pulls a lever* Wake up! You have a visitor!
A large burner underneath the hanging figure flares up with blue colored fire, illuminating him so they can get a better look. Also heating up the chains and burning it, causing him to flinch briefly and let out a grunt of pain. The light reveals the figure is covered in rats, which scamper off in a panic, squeaking. The base of the chains tighten and pull on him, provoking a muffled roar of pain. as his limbs are pulled out of socket by the chains.
It's rather long limbed, broad shouldered, yet skeletal in physique. Almost none of its skin can be seen as it's completely covered in thin, blood-rusted, black, barbed chains. a sheen of blood can be seen around its neck, shoulders, and thighs.
Patty:....Cool! *Reads the plaque*
"Barbatos Height: 6'3 Weight: 180 LBS
Threat Level: 2.1 Subject is docile, relatively speaking, body is unkillable and regenerates with unnatural efficiency. To immobilize, subject is to be bound in barbed chain and iron maiden mask, chains and mask are to be superheated and pulled daily to cauterize flesh and to pull limbs out of socket, rendering them lame. Subject is often found communicating with rats and has been for many years, it is considered benign. If subject manages to escape, it can be pursued and overpowered with ease, but it posesses great guile and speed, and can fit into air ducts and other small openings, so all air vents within 100 yards of the subject is to be sealed off. Subject is not a physical threat to a robust guard, but is highly protective of the rats and therefore has a habit of killing any creatures used as mousers, expecially cats, by luring them down into the burner where they're incinerated when its turned on for daily cauterization. Derives joy from the noises they make. It is unknown how he does this."
Easter:Wow, he definately sounds like he has the mental aptitude.
Barbatos:*Muffled " Thank you!"*
Brain Drain:Dissapointing.
Guard:Just letting you know that the information provided by the plaques is our knowledge of them we've gathered from limited personal experience. All of the subjects have escaped at least once or twice, but are all likely weakened from being sealed down here for goddesses-know how long. So we can't guarnatee anything after you take one home.
Brain Drain:Interesting....I suppose he will do..If there are no other alternatives. Come Easter.
The guard leads the two down the right hallway of the T section.
Barbatos:*Muffled "Don't leave me hanging!" followed by laughter*.........*begins making a high pitched squeaking*
Rats emerge from the shadows and gather on him...Alot of them.
Barbatos:...*begins chattering at the rats, they chatter in turn*
further down the hall.
Patty and Brain Drain are looking at an exhibit. Its a compact, square room with a massively powerful light bulb shining into the chamber, keeping it 100% illuminated.
Patty:*Reads the Plaque*
"Asmodeus "Chesire Spider" Height: N/A Weight: N/A Threat Level: 10 Subject must be kept in fully illuminated room at all times with no trace of darkness. The subject is immensely dangerous and vicious, but can be repressed by contact with light. Lightbulb is connected by 1,967 individual live wires that power the bulb from different compact power sources should one fail and risk unleashing the subject. In the event of escape, activate failsafe switch to illuminate the entire compound inside out."
Brain Drain:Hmm...
Guard:Don't even THINK about it. That ones off limits.
Brain Drain:Very well. Show us more.
They resume their tour of the prison.
Barbatos lets out a roar of laughter, scaring all the rats off of him and sending them scattering in all directions.
Guard:Whats so funny?
Barbatos:*Muffled, laugh polluted muffled explanation*
Guard:Ugh, can't understand a word your saying. Shouldn't have asked...
Back on the tour, Brain Drain and Easter pass numerous exhibits, Brain Drain not picking one of them, saving his descision for after looking over all of them.
They pass by one thats a thick chamber containing what appears to be a closed Jack-in-a-Box.
Patty:Hrm..*Reads the Plaque*
"Azrael "Nightmare Weaver" Height: '9 Weight:3.4 LBS Threat Level: 6
Subject is a monstrous creature taking the shape of a jack-in-a-box filled with spiders. It is speculated the subject is capable of causing terrible nightmares that may induce death. It has weakened over time, but nobody is allowed to doze off within a mile of Povegalia."
Patty:A Jack in a Box filled with Spiders!? Thats a nightmare in itself!
Brain Drain:Interesting....Though I doubt it will prove useful against a Skullgirl.
Rats scamper down the hall.
Brain Drain:Filthy Vermin. *Makes one's head explode*
Patty:Ew.
Guard:Ugh. Sorry about the rats. We can't keep a mouser for them alive thanks to Barbatos and they won't touch poison or traps of any kind. Thankfully they never hurt anybody or mess with the prisoners. Just watch your step.
In the walls, the countless platoons of rats are following the thousands of power lines connected to Azmodius' enclosure towards the sources.
20 minutes pass as they finally arrive at the sources of the wires, the rats gather along all of the sources, surrounding all 1,967 of the wires, some of them travel down the lines until there are other groups sitting in the middlepoint of the line.
Easter and Brain Drain pass another enclosure. This one contains a massive, buzzing swarm of flies.
"Beelzebub "Lord of the Flies" Height: N/A Weight: N/A Threat Level: 7.6 Subject takes on the form of a swarm of flies that never cease moving around. In its current state it is no more dangerous than a swam of biting flies, but if it finds a corpse, it will puppeteer it and the body will gain access to lethal abilities to use against foes. Caution is advised, as even a small corpse can prove to be one's undoing."
Patty:Wierd...
The rats at the base sink their teeth into the wires, nearly all of them are violently electrocuted by the power currents, but as the currents are disturbed and weakened, the rats in the middle point of the wires gnaw into them and survive the weakened jolts.
Cutting off every wire.
The bulb in Azmodius' enclosure slowly dies down.
Guards:*Eyes widen in terror*
A mass of darkness manifests in the cell, Two large, red eyes appear in front of the mass, followed by three increasingly smaller eyes above the large ones. A huge, flat-toothed, almost gritty cartoon-like grin forms underneath them.
The mouth opens wide and screams, cracking the glass of the pen, it shatters completely.
Guard:NO!!! ACTIVATE THE FAILSAFE SWITCH!!!
A guard runs over to the failsafe switch and is stopped by a swarm of rats, Azmodious emerges from his cell and menifests a long, black, gloved arm from it's body and stabs it through the head of a guard, he sprouts 7 more arms and begins to violently kill any guards he comes across, laughing in a warped, high-pitched, giddy tone.
A guard makes it to the failsafe switch and pulls it, to no avail. The rats have chewed through the wiring leading to the other lights in the hall.
Azmodius:*Grabs a guard by the head and slams him against an aquarium full of water, shattering the glass and causing the water to leak out.*
The water is icy and extremely cold, it floods the halland disperses.
Azmodius leaves the guard and charges off in a dark blur. The guard, dazed from the attack, looks up at the aquarium exhibit he was crashed into and gets a look of horror on his face as he looks at the sign.
"Ebolis Height: 6'8 Weight:420 LBS Threat Level: 9.3 Subject is a monster with control over fire. It's capable of igniting air and causing immensely violent explosions with little effort. Its robust physique doesn't even hint to it's physical strength, as it's extremely difficult to overpower for a gigan guard. The source of its power seems to be it's flesh, and is kept in a dormant state by sealing it in an aquarium filled with enough water to go over its head. Water temperature is kept icy, but not frozen."
Ebolis walks out of the aquarium, it's a brickhouse humanoid with melty flesh, revealing muscle mass that glows orange hot and constantly produces puffs of fire. it's head is a demonic, fanged skull posessing bull-like horns that point downward. Excessive steam is being produced by its presence around the water.
Ebolis:*Picks up the gigan guard by the head, the guard screeams in pain as he's burned by contact*
Ebolis looks at him and roars, the guard combusts into a savage fire. Reduced to a crumbling skeleton in seconds, Ebolis drops him onto the ground where he crumbles to ash. He begins to walk out of the hall, releasing other inmates from their enclosures through explosions.
Patty:Whats happening?!
Guard:DAMN IT! ITS A BREAK OUT!
An alarm begins blaring, numerous guards stream into the halls and begin trying to combat the escaping inmates, who gleefully slaughter their wardens, although a few make a beeline for the exit only killing those that stand in their way. Easter and Brain Drain lay low, avoiding the fate of the guards.
Near Barbatos' enclosure....
Ebolis passes by, killing guards left and right.
Barbatos:(Ebolis! I told you my plan would work. Although I couldn't have pulled it off without my little friends, I think breaking these chains would be an adequate form of thanks for my involvement!)
Ebolis:Oh, no no no...We can't have them tracing the problem to you and your furry friends in case we get stuck in here again, so I think you'll stay put right here...Now to incinerate those wires the little bastards gnawed through. Lightning storms can be hell on power lines, can't they?
Barbatos:*Narrows his eyes* (You son of a BITCH!!!)
Ebolis:*Laughs* Hmhm...Thats me. Thanks for the ticket out of here, you rancid old dog! *Charges towards the exit*
Barbatos:*Seethes for a few seconds*....(Well, screw you to.) *Shrugs* (Maybe I'll get released for good behavior?)...*Sulks* (Damn it all...)
Some rats crawl from the shadow and begin gnawing on his chains.
Barbatos:*Sigh* (No use. Already tried that.)
Brain Drain and Patty walk over.
Barbatos: (Hello!? Who's there!?)
Brain Drain:Hmm...Barbatos, is it?
Barbatos:(Ah, its you. You survived the breakout, did you?)
Brain Drain: Yes...I've been watching the rodents. You're the one behind the escape plan, I assume?
Barbatos:(Yes, if the blinding, heartfelt gratitude of my fellow inmates is any indication.)
Drain Drain:Tell me, exactly how did you pull this off? It might just earn you your freedom.
Barbatos:(When I first got put in this infernal place and my first few escape attempts failed, I made a pact with the rats. I would keep them safe and allow them to flourish within the walls of this hellhole, and in exchange they would serve me while I was in here. We found an opportunity to raise some hell when Asmodeus' cell was wired up with that bulb instead of the old torches they use to use. I had the rats trace all the tricky wiring to their base over the years and had them all gnaw on it to destroy all the wires at once. I predicted Asmodeus would escape and other demons would be released in the havoc, and would assist eachother in escaping. Unfortunately I'm the black sheep of our bloody little family and was left behind by everyone.)
Brain Drain:A commendable plan, Barbatos. Lab Zero could use an individual of your capabilities. If you give me your word that you will assist us, I can promise you a very, very, comfortable life.
Barbatos:Lab Zero?...Huh. Oh well, explain it all to me after you destroy these damned chains! I don't care where you take me, ANYWHERE is better than here!
Brain Drain:Excellent. *hand retracts and turns into a welding saw, he cuts through all of the chains binding Barbatos*
Barbatos:*Falls onto the floor, limp*..*limbs go back into socket with sickening cracks as he rises from the floor*....I..I've completely forgotten how good it feels to move my limbs again...*weakly staggers up*
Brain Drain: I'm going to free your face. Be still.
Brain Drain finds the lock on the iron maiden mask, and turns his middle finger into a lockpick. He jams it into the lock and loosens it. A rusty "click" is heard as the mask falls off. Revealing Barbatos' skull-like head. Barbatos shakes the chains and manages to take them all off.
He's a dark grey, hairless, skeletal figure. His tight skin the only thing preventing him from being a full-blown skeleton. His limbs are long, his shoulder broad, and his fingers and toes are eerily long, the nails being black and sharp, somewhat crude. His face looks inhuman, slightly canine but without the snout. His teeth are black, much like his nails.
Barbatos:*coughs* Thank you....*Inhales*
Brain Drain: If anyone asks, you joined up with me willingly. Now lets get out of the Chess Kingdom before we're blamed for this little incident. *begins levitating towards the exit*
Patty:*looking over Barbatos* Eh, not what I was hoping for, but you'll do!
Barbatos:Sorry to disappoint you.
They return to the islands surface. A vicious rainstorm is raging, potentially turning into a hurricane.
Brain Drain:*Typing into a device on his wrist* Our jet is on it's way.
Barbatos: "Jet"...I've heard of those. Some sort of aircraft, correct?
Easter:Yeesh, you've really been in there a long time haven't you?
Barbatos:You have no idea...I hope this "jet" travels fast..I haven't eaten in centuries.
A small Jet hovers down to the island. The three go inside of it, and it takes off into the storm.
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Post by Shadow Scryer on Jun 26, 2014 8:55:04 GMT -6
Elsewhere;
There are three panic-stricken Lizodians running through an allyway, stopping at the end of it, turning around and pulling out guns
Lizodian 1: Do you think we lost him?
Lizodian 2: *Hisses through teeth* Shut up!
The three keep aiming down the ally, tension in the air high, failing to notice a figure skittering across the wall behind them
Scryer: … *Picks up a brick and quietly skitters to the rooftops*
Lizodian 3: Do… do you think it’s safe?
Lizodian 1: I don’t know…
Scryer: *Checks the knives on his belt and nods in satisfaction* *Leans over and throws the brick down*
It smacks into one of the lizodian’s head and cracks his skull open, instantly killing him
Lizodian 2: What the fuck?! *Frantically aims upwards, as does the other survivour*
Scryer: *Quickly jumps off the building so he’s at the entry of the allyway* *Takes aim with a knife and throws it… only to miss completely* *Hisses and tries again, the knife skidding to a halt just short of the feet of his intended target* (Softly) Okay. Aim a bit further up with a bit more force… *Throws and it bounces off the far wall*
Lizodian 3: What was that?!
Scryer: Not that much force. *Throws his last knife, the weapon FINALLY finding hitting its target, albeit two centimeters down and too the side, hitting him in the eye*
Lizodian 2: *Panics and makes a run for it*
Scryer: *Catches him at the mouth of the ally and holds him against the wall with one arm despite the size difference* Shh-shh-shhhh… Let’s not make a fuss out of this.
Lizodian 2: *Glares and tries bringing up his gun*
Scryer: *Tail whips him in the shoulder joint*
Lizodian 2: *Cries out in pain and drops the gun*
Scryer: *Sighs in mock disappointment* Such a shame. And I thought we were getting along so well too!
Lizodian 2: What the hell ARE you?!
Scryer: Really? I thought one of us worked for you not long ago. No matter, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Foluwiktiah Seraktith, alternatively Scryer, Sarg mercenary, class; assassin.
Lizodian 2: If you’re a mercenary, my people will pay you at least twice what you’re getting if you let me go! That’s what you want, right? Money?
Scryer: (Annoyed) You don’t get is, do you? Anyway, even if I took your offer, I likely wouldn’t get any more jobs from the Medicis. They ARE by most frequent employers, after all. *Snaps the Lizodian’s neck* And that makes five. You idiots are still there, it doesn’t take a master to hear you.
Riccado and Lawrence (Seriously, who else? They’re pretty much the Medici’s token bumbling idiots) emerge, looking disturbed.
Scryer: I need to give the higher ups a report, you know. I could easily tell them that you were the fools who let yourselves get seen. *Looks at the corpses, then back to the thugs* And these lizards aren’t going to move themselves out of the city…
Riccado: Come on, it was just a shakedown!
Scryer: And you still did it while five of these things were staring straight at you? In daylight? I had to track all five of them for half a day just so I could dispose of them discretely. I’d say getting rid of their corpses is the least you could do to repay me.
Riccado: I- *Looks at Lawrence, who nods nervously* Alright, we’ll do it.
Scryer: Excellent. *Sees a case strapped to the second Lizodian’s back* Now what do we have here? *Removes it, straps it to his own back and scuttles away on all fours*
Riccado: *Shudders* That guy gives me the creeps.
Lawrence: Just shut up and move the bodies already.
The two begin moving the corpses out of New Meridian
Later;
Scryer: (Just outside Lorenzo’s office) *opens the case* …
What’s inside looks like pieces of a gun. A sniper rifle, specifically.
Scryer: What in the world…? *Sees a manual* … Maybe later. *Enters the office*
Lorenzo: *Looks up* Ah, mercenary. Why are you here?
Scryer: Some of your men made asses of themselves during broad daylight. In front of five people who were… from out of town. They were Lizodian, and I’d hate to see what would happen if they got word of my most frequent employer’s actions…
Lorenzo: (Irritated) Alright, you’ve made your point. What do you want, more money?
Scryer: *Grins widely* Oh, my dear Lorenzo Medici, nonononono! Why would I demand more money for something I did of my own free will? It goes against everything I am as a mercenary! You choose the jobs and the amount, I complete the jobs and accept the payment. No, I want no money for this.
Lorenzo: (Suspiciously) Then why are you telling me this?
Scryer: Because renting an apartment can get horrifically expensive. I would like a more… permanent residence.
Lorenzo: *Slams his hands on the desk* You don’t get away with making demands of ME, you son of a-
Scryer: (Seriously) Wait. I’m just asking. I was toying with you, yes, but I still enjoy the assignments you give me and I do them well. I did not mean to sully our relationship, but I would genuinely appreciate staying somewhere where the cost in cents and number of bedbugs is not the same.
Lorenzo: … Very well. You may stay at Cirque des Cartes.
Scryer: *Stares incredulously* The circus?
Lorenzo: If you don’t like it, you’re free to refuse-
Scryer: (Quickly) Oh no. On the contrary, the circus is better than I could have hoped!
Lorenzo: Oh? Had our eye on someone, have we? *Sees Scryer uncomfortably avert his eyes* Beatrix?
Scryer: *Gags*
Lorenzo: Feng?
Scryer: *Stares at him, annoyed* Seriously?
Lorenzo: I did not think so. Very well, I thought such a day may come so I had a card made for you. It should tell the others that you are there with my permission. It even has my signature on the back.
Scryer: *Takes it, nods, slips it into one of the pouches on his belt and skitters off with the case strapped to his back*
Lorenzo: *Buries his face in his hands* If he wasn’t so good at what he does…
Later still;
Regina: *Slowly drifting off to sleep while taking watch* *Hears a noise* *Jumps to her feet and takes out her whip* Who’s there?! *Sees Scryer stand up in the shadows* Ah, the mercenary. Make it quick, what business do you have here?
Scryer: *Simply shows her the card*
Regina: Interesting. This is indeed genuine, but it says that you are to share a room with Feng and Cerebella. What reason could there possibly be to place you there?
Scryer: …. *Mutters* He’s trolling me.
Regina: Excuse me?
Scryer: Nothing. I think I’ll curl up outside for the night, I don’t fancy the idea of being attacked by two angry/startled girls when they see someone else in their room once they wake up. *Leaves and does exactly that*
Regina: Smart boy. *Goes to sleep as well*
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Post by Invader TAK on Jun 26, 2014 9:48:17 GMT -6
You know the general story of the Lizodians throughout the Multiverse by now, however their story in this universe is quite different.
Millions of years ago, before any humans were around, dinosaurs roamed the planet. Right up until an asteroid hit and caused the Ice Age. All the dinosaurs were killed killed, except two breeds: the Deinonychus and Velociraptor. Eventually, these two species became the Lizodians known today. However, due to events that took place in years past, these Lizodians never grew into a galactic empire. In fact, they do not even have the ability to shapeshift naturally nor do they monitor the dimensions. But enough about backstory, let us begin.
A dock in Lizodia City, Continent of Lizodia, Atlantica Ocean, present day
Black-scaled Lizodian: You sure you wanna volunteer? You know how many Lizodians we've lost to the Anti-Skullgirl Labs. Brown-haired Human Male: I get it, Onyx. But with my diverse genetic makeup and physical conditioning despite being in human form, I think I'd be a success. Onyx: You're the freakin' prince! If we lose you, it'll be hell! Red-haired Human Female: He does have a point, Tai. Besides, I don't want to lose you. Tai: I don't wanna lose you either, Ariel. Especially not to some damn Skullgirl or Medici. Onyx: You do have a point. It'd suck to lose your future queen. Tai: What makes you think we're getting married? Ariel: Yeah, we're just friends. Onyx: Do we have to go over this again? Tai: Save your breath. Besides, we get that from damn near everyone, even our parents. Onyx: And you wonder why... Tai: There you go again. Onyx: Ok, fine. But remember one thing, Tai: like father, like son. Tai: *rolls eyes* Let's just get going.
Lab 01
Tai: *walks in with Onyx and Ariel* Hello, General Nox. Nox: Prince Reptilius, Princess Ariel, Onyx. What brings you three here? Tai: I want to volunteer. Nox: You sure about that? You're the prince, if you volunteer and then die during the process, we'd be shut down. Not to mention how your parents and girlfriend would react. Tai: Why do you all keep saying that? Ariel: Not now, Tai. Tai: Fine. Onyx: I was telling him the same thing. He won't take "no" for an answer. Nox: Well, you are an interesting case. Born in human form despite also being part Lizodian and merperson. The process would be able to unlock your full potential, if you survive. Tai: That's exactly why I wanna do this. Nox: Despite the concerns, we can't refuse. You meet the qualifications. Onyx: Well hell, I meet the qualifications. Nox: Yes you do, Onyx. *turns to Tai* In any case, you ready? Tai: Of course. Ariel: How long will this take? Nox: About a week, minimum. That's usually how long it takes before we know if a subject will survive or not. Onyx: Well, this next week is gonna suck. Ariel: That's an understatement. Nox: We'll call you two back in a week. Onyx: I'll make sure the creeps stay away from your girlfriend. Tai: Thanks, man. See you in a week, hopefully. Onyx: No, you will survive this. You have to, for Lizodia and for Ariel. Tai: *smiles and nods* Got it. Alright General, let's do this. Nox: Just follow me.
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Post by Spectre on Jun 26, 2014 23:16:32 GMT -6
Over the ocean, The jet is flying towards new Meridian. Barbatos is sitting next to Patty, he's rather nonresponsive. Patty:..Are you okay? Barbatos:Exhausted..Starving...Numb...Almost blind...Only thing still working is my sense of smell and my ears, and thats stretching it. Patty:Ah well, we'll get you fixed back up once we get to lab zero. Barbatos:That won't be nescesarry. Just get me a solid meal and I'll put myself together pretty good. Patty:Alright, what do you eat? Barbatos:I eat meat and drink blood. I don't care if it's prepared, raw, or rotting. Patty:Okay...Well..*holds out her body bag* You owe me a BIG favor for this. *Unzips the bag and reveals the corpse* Barbatos:..A bodybag with a grown man's corpse? You just carry that around with you everywhere!? Patty:Yes. It's my most cherished weapon! I am a master of Stiff-Fu, my own personal fighting style. I utilize corpses specially treated to stay flexible and strong. Barbatos:...I love you. *Grabs the corpse and bites into it's neck* Barbatos is rapidly draining the blood from the body. As the body shrivels, Barbatos' skin bulges and pulsates as muscle mass grows underneath it. He generates solid red eyeballs in his sockets and his skin grows darker. The body is completely drained of blood. He uses his new jaw muscles to begin biting into the body, skull first. He bites through the bone with little effort and leaves no mess besides the blood that runs down his face. His body grows more and more tone and whole, and he loses his skeletal appearance. His skin turns a coal-black color and hair begins to sprout from his head, growing thick eyebrows and long, wild black hair. Clothing manifests on his body, forming a pitch black two-peice suit with a peaked lapel, white undershirt and no tie thats darker than his skin and hair color. His face is inhuman, and somewhat beast-like. Posessing a canine nose(sharing his skin color), and a wide, toothy mouth. His eyes are solid red with a large pupil thats a slightly brighter shade of red. His ears are pointed. Patty is watching him eat the corpse with a disturbed look on her face, he's chewing it rapidly, consuming everything. Only two legs remain, which he vigorously eats. As he gets down to the feet(Which he swallows whole, one after the other) he looks at Patty. Barbatos:Ahh...That was amazing. Patty, you're an angel. Patty:Yeah, you owe me though. Jerry and I have been fighting side by side for over 10 months now... Barbatos:Just say the word.*Extends his long, black tongue and wipes off his face and chest* Was Jerry his actual name? Patty:Hell if I know! I name all my stiffs Jerry. Barbatos:..*looks at Patty oddly* Easter:Uhh.. Barbatos:I just grew my eyes back and..I just noticed you had horns. Are you a demon to? Patty:Demon? Ah, no. I'm a ram feral. Barbatos:*Scratches head* Patty:...Never heard of ferals? Barbatos:Never seen one in my life. The world I once knew was dominated strictly by humans. Patty:Yeesh, you're gonna have fun adjusting then! Wait until you see Dagonians.... They travel for another hour, arriving in New Meridian. Barbatos looks out a window in awe. Barbatos:What on earth..What are all these lights!? And these behemoth structures! They peirce the very clouds! Patty:Thats New Meridian. Don't ask me what the old one looked like, cause I don't friggin' know. Pretty isn't it? Barbatos:Absolutely spectacular..*presses his face out of the window* What a glorious land...I've never seen such colossal structures in such vast quantities! What sort of king rules over this enchanting Kingdom? Patty:Wow, you're ancient aren't you? Heheh. Honestly? I don't know. Official ruler of the nation is Princess Parasoul Renoir, but personally I think Lorenzo Medici runs the place. Don't let the pretty lights fool you, this city's pretty damn rotten underneath all the glamour. Barbatos:*Shrugs* Nothing new to me. Atleast its pretty now! *Drools* Oh...I can barely contain my excitement! So many new things to try! Food, drink......Women! *Grins and begins pacing on the jet* Patty:Easy there tiger, we gotta contain you in Lab Zero for a while first. Don't forget you're pretty much lab zero property! Barbatos:*growls* Right... Patty:Don't want the Matriarch to learn about you and have you sealed back underneath Povegalia do you? Barbatos:*whines* No. *Hisses through his teeth* I'll be "good"... Later, at Lab Zero. Brain Drain, Patty, and Barbatos enter. Barbatos:*looking around, the look on his face is an odd mixture of disturbed and fascinated* Brain Drain:This is Lab Zero. Our mission is to develop means to defeat the Skullgirl menace who assaults the world every 7 or so years. You are to become a Anti-Skullgirl Soldier in our service, ASG soldier for short. Barbatos:Skullgirl? Odd name...I've heard tale of them, but we've never been exposed to one in Povegalia. Brain Drain:The source of the Skullgirl's power is the Skullheart. An artifact that makes its appearance every 7 years, and it will grant a womans wish. However, if she is impure of heart then it will twist her into a monstrous undead creature of destruction known as a "Skullgirl", and will twist her wish as well. Barbatos:If the cost of using this artifact is so fiendishly high, then why do people still pursue it?....A stupid question. *Facepalms* Brain Drain:It is unknown how the heart truly functions, or what its origins are. However, it is possible to destroy it although it will reappear in a few years to tempt the world once again. Barbatos:So, when are we expecting to see the Skullgirl again? Brain Drain:Although the time of their appearance varies slightly, I estimate we have roughly a year before the skullgirl makes her appearance. Barbatos:Not much time to prepare... The two head into Brain Drain's office. Brain Drain:We will manage. Our lab cuts no corners when it comes to researching weaponry and augmentations. ...Have a seat. Barbatos:Augmentations? *Sits down in a chair in front of the desk* Brain Drain: Now Barbatos, we need to figure out how you're put together... The chair binds Barbatos' limbs and neck in solid metal straps. Barbatos:..Really?! I just get out of that hellhole and now you're already binding me down!? *Struggles to get free* Brain Drain:Can't risk you squirming and botching your examination. A few moments later... Barbatos is lying down on a operating table. He's thoroughly strapped down. He has a device on his head thats keeping his eyes open. Barbatos:*irritated* Could you atleast dim the light!? Brain Drain:We need it to operate I'm afraid. If you're as sturdy as you're described as, then this operation should not phase you! Barbatos: Ugh, I still don't like the idea of you rooting around in my body! Brain Drain: I don't want anything to do with your fleshy prison, nurse Valentine will be doing the procedure. Barbatos:..Valentine? Valentine walks into the room pushing a tray filled with medical tools. Barbatos:*Moves head up and looks at her, then gets a huge grin on his face* Hel-lo hello! Please tell me you're nurse Valentine! Valentine:You would be correct. Alright doctor, any idea what I'm working with here? Brain Drain:Not a clue, this is the first time any of the labs have experimented on a povegalian prisoner. You have no idea how troubling it was to get the matriarch to consent to us taking one. Valentine:*Narrows eyes* So I get to be the first one to dissect a demon? *Grins and bites onto her mask* This is a dream come true... Barbatos:*grins* You're telling me! *Clothes sink into his flesh and he grins, speaking in an eager tone* When do we start!? Valentine:...*Stops biting her mask and looks at him shocked* Seriously? Barbatos:Oh, I'm dead serious. Brain Drain:This should prove interesting to watch... Valentine:Doctor, he's consenting eagerly to being dissected. Somethings wrong. Brain Drain: He's indestructable according to the information I've seen in Povegalia. Knock yourself out Valentine. Valentine:Well...Alright then...*takes out a scalpel* Barbatos:What, I don't get anything to bite down on? *Grins and bats his eyelids* Valentine:*Scowls under her mask* Making the inscision. Valentine sticks the scalpel underneath his chin and begins to slowly run the scalpel down to his groin. Barbatos:*grin becomes wider as she goes lower*Oh my nurse, this is so intimate, we've only just met... Valentine:I have a heavy duty scalpel cutting through your ken-doll crotch, and you're not feeling anything? Barbatos:Oh, it hurts like hell. Its just after being bound in barbed chains constantly being pulled apart and being immolated for over a thousand years you stop caring. Valentine:*Looking into the open cavity* Ugh, you smell awful! Barbatos:*Sniffs Valentines hair* Can't say the same for you, my oh my...Your scent is wonderful! I could bask in it all day! Valentine:...Not many organs in here...I see..What appears to be a large, bloated, vertical stomach.....*Slices into it, then dodging a jet of blood*.....*looks inside*...Is that...*Holds up a toe tag* Is this Jerry's toe-tag? Did you eat Patty's weapon? Barbatos:Ah yes, such a sweet girl. I was hungry on the way here so she gave me her weaponized body. It tasted surprisingly fresh... Valentine:...Okay...I'm seeing some human bones...Which are digested almost all the way down to the marrow...This stomach doesn't lead anywhere, there are no intestines...How do you, err... Barbatos:I don't waste anything I eat. I digest it all. *grins* I'm grateful for my anatomy, bathroom trips seem like nothing more than a crass inconvinience. Valentine:*Sifting through his body* Is...Is this stomach all you have!? How do you even function!? This is impossible.. Barbatos:Hrm, same reason the dead can walk without a heartbeat or a brain wave. Valentine:Do you even have a brain? Barbatos:*Shrugs* Only one way to find out. Valentine:Okay..*moves over to his head and begins drilling into it* Barbatos:*begins talking, having fun with how the vibration is altering his voice* OhOHOhOHohOH ThIS IS BizZarre! Valentine opens his skull up and looks inside. There's a very simple looking brain connected to his eyes, its one whole organ without seams, neither does it seem to have two halves. it's stem leads down through his spine and connects to his stomach. Valentine:.......*pokes it curiously* Barbatos:*Snickers* That tickles!
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Post by Invader TAK on Jun 30, 2014 8:08:39 GMT -6
Military Briefing Room, Lizodia City. Two Days Later
Scalzar: Any reports from our scouts in New Meridian? Nox: No, my king. We suspect they were found and killed. Probably by those damn Medicis or someone hired by them. Scalzar: Let them have this one. We cannot afford to get in a war, especially not with another Skullgirl on the way. Nox: Hell no, we can't. Not with how many subject we're losing in the ASG Project. Scientist: We're trying to do all we can, my king. Until we can perfect the process, we will continue to lose subjects. Some just cannot handle being able to shapeshift and suffer molecular breakdown, sometimes after three days. Sometimes after six. But never after seven. Nox: Due to that, we barely have fifty shapeshifting Lizodians still alive. Seems like New Meridian's ASG Labs get better results. Scientist: Their methods have been perfected. Ours have not. Scalzar: Speaking of which, how is my son doing? Nox: He's doing great. Though, it's only been two days. Like the scientist here said, we won't know for sure how he'll turn out until day six. Scientist: Actually, we have a theory about it. Do you want to hear about it? Scalzar: Tell Solara and I tomorrow. After that, we will bring Onyx and Ariel with us to check on him. I just hope for your sake he makes it through. Nox: I will accept full responsibility if he doesn't. Scalzar: Very good. You are dismissed.
Western Dock at sunset
Ariel: *floating in the water in mermaid form* Think Tai will make it through? Onyx: I hope so. It'd suck to lose him, for both of us. Ariel: Yeah... I need to get back home before daddy starts worrying. Onyx: We can check on Tai on day seven. Father said that's when test subjects are a success. Ariel: That's fine. Onyx: Try no to worry too much, I know how you are. Ariel: Right... Well, goodnight. *dives underwater*
(I think that'll do for now.
EDIT: Minor change in preparation for my next post.)
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Post by Spectre on Jul 1, 2014 1:08:13 GMT -6
6:00 AM, Lab Zero.
Barbatos is lying on the operating table, asleep. Which is astonishing considering his skull is completely open along with all of his skin missing, and he's still sliced open vertically.
Valentine walks in with a cup of coffee. She walks beside the table and looks at some charts.
Valentine:*Sigh* Cutting him open's raised more questions than answers...two days wasted!
Barbatos:*Wakes up and yawns* Morning beautiful!
Valentine:*Cringes as he talks* Ugh.
Barbatos:A bit perplexed at my anatomy aren't you?
Valentine:You realize the only reason I'm coming in here is because I have to, right? You squirm too much with everyone else!
Barbatos:What can I say? We have better chemistry! Can't blame me for being reluctant to have people cut me open, root around in my innards, and take me apart!
Valentine:*Looking at a scalpel* Barbatos, can I tell you something?
Barbatos:Anything!
Valentine jams the scalpel into Barbatos' leg, provoking a pained hiss from him.
Valentine:*Narrows her eyes as she twists the scalpel* You're barking up the wrong tree.
Barbatos:That actually nearly made me yelp....Your bedside manner could use some work!
Valentine:*groans, annoyed* As reluctant as I am to unstrap you from the table, I wasn't sent in here to chop you up anymore. We're not getting any good information from your anatomy, so we're going to test you out in the field.
Valentine begins unstrapping Barbatos.
Barbatos:FINALLY! You realize how boring it gets when you aren't around? *Gets up and stretches as he regenerates, along with his clothing* Then again I'm not one to complain. This was a 5-star massage in comparison to what I was enduring in that shithole povegalia.
Valentine:Don't get to comfortable. We're putting you to work, now-
Patty runs in.
Patty:Valentine, we got trouble! Get out here!
All of the Lab Zero staff have ceased working, Brain Drain is standing in front of Double, who is being followed by a large group of 12 masked ninja-like nuns(Wearing red) and dual wielding bladed silver yardsticks.
Valentine:Just what we need. Redbirds.
Brain Drain:Whats the meaning of this interruption?
Double:*Talking in a suprisingly normal voice* We're here on behalf of the Matriarch. You stand accused of slaughtering the guards of Povegalia and unleashing all of the horrors held prisoner there. This is an immensely grave accusation, and the penalty is imprisonment within Povegalia yourselves.
Brain Drain:Your Matriarch's own flawed design was your undoing. The demon's freed themselves.
Patty:We were lucky to get out of there alive!
Double:Hmhm..Very well then. We will arrest you for harboring a fugitive from Povegalia. *points at Barbatos in the crowd*
Barbatos:Shit!
Barbatos makes a break for it, but the Redbirds leap into action, surrounding him.
Barbatos:*Growls*
Brain Drain:That demon is Lab Zero property. We simply took what the Matriarch owes us.
Double:The matriarch owes nothing to you.
Brain Drain:We have already paid for Barbatos in full.
Double:Hm...Perhaps we could come to an agreement. The goddesses are merciful, after all. And therefore the Matriarch...
Brain Drain:Name it.
Double:Those demons will spread throughout the world and wreak havoc, and with their combined effort they will likely destroy it before the next skullgirl even arrives....Seeing as this incident is your doing, this task will be up to you.
Brain Drain:Combating demons?
Double:*gestures to Barbatos* Your pet monster here will be able to help kill them off for good....How about it Barbatos? By doing us this service, you can earn your freedom, and would be doing the world a great service...You have my word.
Barbatos:Hmph. Keep your damn word. You'll likely just wipe your ass with it and shove it in my face. But if there's even a chance of getting my freedom, or even just staying out of Povegalia for a while, then fine. I'll do you this service.
Double:Very well then. Redbirds, let us leave this place. We will leave Lab Zero to their demon hunting.
Double and the armed nuns leave the lab.
Brain Drain:...Hmph. Now instead of preparing to wage war against the skullgirl, we're being forced to track down a legion of mangy spirits. I hope they don't expect us to pour all of our resources into it....
Barbatos:You won't even need to....I can take care of the problem for you.
Brain Drain:You are but a single fleshy being. Your idea is preposterous.
Barbatos:Or is it? Demons are immortal. You may be able to harm or repel one with mortal weaponry, but you cannot kill it. These are beings far beyond your understanding. We come from an entirely different age, an entirely different world you could say.
Brain Drain:You are considered to be one of the weakest demons, Barbatos. How do you expect to slay every single one of them?
Barbatos:*Grins* You have no idea what I can do....I will devote my life to hunting down these foul creatures, all I want in return is the ability to come and go as I please.
Brain Drain:You still belong to Lab Zero. You will have free range over New Meridian, and new Meridian alone. You will have to update us on your progress constantly, and report back often.
Barbatos:Very well-
Brain Drain:One more thing.
Valentine grabs Barbatos from behind and attaches a thick, silver collar to his neck. It tightens to him almost to the extent where it cuts into the flesh.
Barbatos:*Snarls and tries to get it off*
Brain Drain:Just a precaution. If you attempt to leave the city limits, or disobey an order, that collar will electrocute you violently until you're subdued and brought back to Lab Zero.
Valentine:It looks really good on you!
Barbatos:*Growls bitterly*...With all due respect my dear...*Grins, speaking in a teasing tone* Fuck you. *Tries to pull it off*
Valentine:*Watching in satisfaction* No use in trying to pull it off. If taking you apart has given us one thing, its how to make a custom fitted electrocution collar for you.
Barbatos:*Whines*Alright, looks like I'm beaten. *exhales and sits on the floor* Can I atleast get something to eat?! I'm starving! Being strapped to a cold operating table for two days straight works up an appetite!
Brain Drain:Very well. You are permitted to leave the lab and look around New Meridian. Patty, keep an eye on him and make sure he gets fed.
Patty:*sigh* Why me?
Brain Drain:Because Hallow, Christmas, and Easter are out right now and we need Valentine here.
Patty:Alright.
Brain Drain:First a few precautions you must follow, Barbatos. If anybody asks, you are a canine feral. You are not to harass the citizens or authorities of New Meridian. You are not to draw attention to yourself. If you manage to come across a demon, you are to eliminate it discreetly. Do not let your nature be known, let nobody know of your origins, time in Povegalia, or the fact that you're a demon.
Barbatos:*Snarls* Right. Can I please go now?
Patty:Don't worry boss, I'll keep him out of trouble!
Brain Drain:You do that. I must be getting back to work. Come Valentine.
Valentine:*narrows her eyes* Yes doctor.
Patty and Barbatos ride an elevator to the Lab Zero building. They walk past the receptionist, Barbatos eagerly bolts out the door and rolls on the ground.
Its a beautiful, sunny day with few clouds in the sky. New Meridian is bustling, Barbatos is looking around, fascinated by just about everything.
Barbatos:*Awestruck*
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Post by Invader TAK on Jul 3, 2014 19:45:37 GMT -6
Lab 01, Lizodia City
Scalzar: *walks in with Ariel, Onyx and another human* Hello, everyone. Nox: *bows* King Scalzar, Queen Solara, Princess Ariel, Onyx. Scalzar: It has been three days, General. Solara: How is our son doing? Ariel: Is he alright? Nox: Well, we still have another three days to know for sure how he'll turn out, but see for yourselves. Follow me.
*in another room, Tai is in a tank of seawater in merman form*
Ariel: It's just like when we were younger when daddy would make him a merman. Tai: *leaps out of the tank, shifts to human form in midair while forming crimson colored scales around his body, lands, then briefly lights himself on fire to dry off* Hey guys. Scakzar: Impressive. Solara: Amazing. Onyx: Kickass! Ariel: Tai! *tackles and hugs him at the same time* Tai: WHOA! Scalzar: Well now. Solara: How adorable! Nox: Alright, then. Onyx: Not surprised one damn bit. (Any day now, you two...) Ariel: *stands back up then pulls Tai up* I couldn't help myself. Onyx: We know. So, how you holding up, Tai? Tai: Fine so far. But they keep telling me I could suffer a molecular breakdown by day six. Nox: Yet he's showing remarkable progress. I was talking to the king and queen earlier about it and the scientists here have a theory about it. Onyx: What is it? Ariel: Is it information we're even allowed to have? Scalzar: You two are Tai's childhood friends, it would be alright if you knew. Nox: Alright. You two remember reading about how Lizodians in the Old World had the ability to shapeshift from birth, right? Tai: Yeah. We lost that ability sometime after the Goddeses took over. Ariel: I didn't know that. Then again, it's not something I'd learn in Atlantica. Onyx: So how does that explain how Tai is having no issues with shapeshifting? Nox: Anyway, we found that the genes required for shapeshifting haven't been completely lost. They just need to be "activated." Ariel: That's amazing! Onyx: How did you come to this conclusion? Nox: Simple. When we tested him, we found the gene that enables shapeshifting. From now on, we will screen for it in volunteers, preventing further causalities. Scalzar: Good. Tai: Hey, check this out! *grows dragon wings and starts hovering* Doing it this way is painful, but I'm getting used to it. Onyx: Damn! Nox: Like our other shapeshifters, the prince is able to make use of different traits regardless of his current form. Forming those scales is another example of that. Scalzar: So what all did you do besides "unlock" his shapeshifting? Nox: Only other thing we did was give him the ability to control the length of his claws. Tai: *holds up his right and and claws extend then retract* Scalzar: So, what were you doing to the failed subjects? Nox: We kept trying to introducing a gene we had discovered from another source. Since the prince had volunteered, we took a different approach. Onyx: So basically, you did more extensive testing to make absolutely sure your asses were covered. Nox: That's the straightforward explanation. Tai: Onyx always did go for that approach. Onyx: You know me, I like to keep the bullshit to a minimum. Tai: That is why hardly anyone messed with us. Onyx: When your best friends are royalty and walking around as humans in a place populated mainly by Lizodians, you can't afford to take any bullshit. Nox: Anyway, there's not much else to discuss. As procedure, we can't let the prince go until six days have passed. Come back then.
(Short post. I can't think of much else to add for now)
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Post by Spectre on Jul 4, 2014 0:05:15 GMT -6
Barbatos:Its..Its even more incredible up close! *Looks around, face is a mixture of being awestruck and frightened* *Sniffs the air* So many scents, without a whiff of the black plague or manure! A Lab Zero employee walks out of the building and gets in her car, she starts it up and drives off. Barbatos:*Watches her go*What..What sorcery is this!? That carriage is of solid metal, and has no beast pulling it! Patty:Thats a car, dummy. Get it! *Gets in her car, its a rather expensive looking pink mustang-like vehicle* Barbatos:Such bold coloring...*Gets in*.....*lowers a mirror and looks into it* It even comes with a tiny mirror! Hello handsome! *Grins, causing the mirror to shatter* ......Oh piss off...*looks at a manual* Six-hundred horsepower...This thing is puleld by 600 horses!? No wonder I can't see them, they must be bred especially tiny! How many generations of breeding did that take? Patty:*Sigh* Its's how powerful the engine is, the machine that makes the car go! Barbatos:..So this car is worked by a gear system powered by 600 tiny horses inside of it? Patty:...*sighs* No. The car is a machine. No horses, no donkies, no ponies, no animals involved! The engine is a machine that makes the wheels spin, powered by combusting fuel, called gasoline. Barbatos:Oh, alright then!..... Patty:Now, just sit back and relax. *Presses a button that lowers Barbatos' seat* Barbatos:...*Looks around* This is...Odd. Patty:*turns on the radio* There we go! *begins headbanging* Barbatos:....*Looks confused again* Wait, wait a minute, whats making that noise? PAtty:Uhh..Its the radio? Sometimes I forget you're older than dirt. It plays music in the car. Barbatos:You mean there's a bunch of musical instruments in this car and-!? THERE'S SOMEONE SINGING INSIDE THE CAR! *Pulls out the radio and looks behind it* Patty:*Screams in fury* Barbatos:Where is the singer imprisoned in this thing? Surely they can't be voluntarily being crammed into this carriage! Don't worry midget songstress, I will find you! Patty:STOP. *presses a button on a smalldevice attached to her ear* Barbatos begins to gibber and flail around as his collar electrocutes him. Barbatos:EYAGH! STOoOoooOoooOOoooOOooooOOOOOOP!! Patty stops. Barbatos:*breathing heavily* Patty:Its a machine. There is a great, big metal thing a few miles from here that is sending the music into this tiny radio..Now..Put it down. Barbatos:*Does so* Patty:*sigh* Okay, okay..The wires are still attached, I can just get it put back in there. I am going to stop by a mechanic's and we'll continue our misadventure. Barbatos:Mechanic's? Patty:Yes, a shop. For cars. You can get them fixed there. Barbatos:Okay! Patty drives to the auto shop, Barbatos often sticking his head out of the window to look around. They arrive. Patty:Okay. I'm going to go in, get the mechanic, and be right back out. Don't touch anything. Don't talk to anyone. And don't. Go. Anywhere. Barbatos:Yes ma'am. Patty walks into the shop. Barbatos:....*Begins tapping his feet on the floor*....*looks around innocently*...*observes the dashboard in curiosity*... Barbatos pulls on the knob, it opens. Barbatos:*sniffs* I smell something sweet..*begins rummaging through the stuff* Most of it's junk that doesn't interest him, but he stumbles upon whats producing the sweet odor. Barbatos:*Pulls out a condom* Hello! *Sniffs it* Smells delicious...I sense a hint of...Citrus? *reads it*..Magnum X-L...."Magnum"? Must be the new word for gum! *opens it and puts it into his mouth, softly chewing it* Hrm, texture is rubbery...Nice flavor though. Patty walks out of the mechanic's, she enters her car. Patty:*Sigh* They're busy, we gotta come back here in about an hour so-...What are you chewing? Barbatos:Gum. Sorry, I was rummaging in your dash after I caught the aroma. Patty:I..I don't have any gum.. Barbatos:*Blows a massive, phallic bubble with it* Wow, incredible, I think I've broken a record with this! Call someone over, HEY, EVERYONE, LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THIS THING! Patty:*rolls the window up, vicegripping Barbatos' neck* Barbatos:*Gags* Ack! Stop, you'll pop it! Patty:THATS. A. CONDOM. Barbatos:..Con-dom? Patty: Y'know, the contraceptive? Barbatos:...... Patty:*Sigh* You put it on your dick. It prevents pregnancy and diseases. Barbatos:......*Grabs it, taking it out of his mouth* OH! You mean a lambskin! They certainly make them stretchy these days, and oddly tasty! Patty:Please..Just...Get rid of it! Barbatos:Ok then. *Lets it go, it flies off like a deflating baloon* Well, that was embarassing. Patty:You're telling me..*facewheel* Patty continues driving. The deflating condom flies over a building, and finally lands on a woman's hair. Due to the fact it's filled with saliva, it leaves some terrifying implications, provoking a very loud scream from the unfortunate lady. Patty:So, I heard you say you were hungry. Lets stop by some place to eat while the mechanic finishes whatever he's doing. Barbatos:*Shrugs* I'm not picky. Just drop me off at a cemetary and watch my back. Patty:Well I'm hungry to, so we're going to a restauraunt. Patty drives them to Madman's Cafe, they enter. Barbatos:*Sniffing the air*..Amazing aroma.. Patty:This is Madman's in case you don't know how to read a sign. Small place, but it's got decent prices and good food, so knock yourself out. The two sit down on a pair of stools, someone behind the counter hands them a pair of menus. Barbatos:*Drools at the menu* This is some lovely looking food....Can I get some of everything? Patty:Fine by me, Brain Drain's paying for your upkeep. *hands him a debit card* Just don't go buying a house or anything, he's even more of a jackass when he's pissed. Barbatos:Excellent-.....*Looks a few stools down* There is a large, menacing man sitting at the end of the bar. He's bald, pale, with black irises, and he's wearing a grey trenchcoat and fedora. He's speaking to one of the waiters, a robust, black-furred equine feral with blue eyes, average height. Man:This is a fine establishment you have here... Waiter:Yep, we're all pretty proud of it. Been serving the people of new Meridian for 40 years. Man:My my, forty years and you only have one restauraunt? You need to expand, my boy! Waiter:No thanks, we're all pretty content. Salarys are good, competition is friendly, and the boss is pretty proud of this little place. Man:But how will your business thrive? You'll never know if someone else with put you out of business, and if you lose this little building you lose everything! Waiter:Well, I appreciate your concern sir, but I don't call the shots. Barbatos walks over to the man and narrows his eyes. Waiter:..*Calmly steps away* Man:I'm sorry, but I'm trying to do business here- Barbatos:You know damn well who I am and why I'm here, Moloch. ____________________ Subject name: Moloch Height:6'5 Weight: 220 LBS Threat Level: 3.1 Subject appears to be a large, pale middle aged man donning a trenchcoat and fedora. Although he is not remarkably strong by the standard expected of demons, he is to be imprisoned behind thick, titanium bars, and be forced to wear a muzzle that disables his ability to speak. A persuasive, cunning, but malicious man, he will attempt to bribe, persuade, and coerce his way to freedom. ____________________ Murdock: I'm sorry, you must have me mistaken for somebody else. My names Murdock, I am a..Businessman of sorts. Is there anything I can help you with? Barbatos:*Grins and lifts him up by the front of his coat* Yes, you can help me if you shut up and die! Murdock:*Grabs Barbatos by the wrists and pulls him off, throwing him against a wall* Barbatos:*gets up and cracks his neck* Murdock:Hmhm. Barbatos. Ebolis told me he left you chained. I wonder how you escaped? Barbatos:I think it's best if you don't know my benefactors! *leaps at him rapidly* Murdock:*Blocks him with his arm and knocks him off* Barbatos:*Kicks against the wall, throwing himself back at Murdock, evading a punch and tackling into him* Barbatos sits on his chest, he begins to slashes him across the face with his claws. Murdock attempts to punch him off, but his hands get counter-stabbed on every attempt. He rolls over, pinning down Barbatos. He begins punching him in the forehead, causing sickening cracking noises to be heard. He picks up Barbatos by his shirt collar and throws him against a wall again. Barbatos:*dazed* The police arrive and walk into the building, tasers readied. Murdock:*Wiping his face with a towel, then pulls it away to reveal his scratches have healed*its alright officers, just a friendly brawl- Policeman:Don't move! *Aims a taser* Waiter:Its the guy leaning against the wall officer, Murdock was just acting in self defense! Barbatos:*Wipes blood from his mouth and stands up* The policemen gather around Barbatos, one of them cuffs him. Barbatos:*growls* Murdock:Its quite alright, I'm not pressing any charges. Patty:Yeah...Also, he's an ASG operative and new to the city. He's a feral that grew up in the gigan nation so brawls are commonplace, he just recently moved here and this is his first offense... Policeman:Gigan huh? No wonder..We'll let it slide this time, and this time only. Just because you're ASG soldiers doesn't mean you can go around beating people up. *leaves the restauraunt with his colleagues* Murdock:*walks over to Barbatos, and holds his ear over to his mouth whispering* Don't fuck with me, weakling...*puts him down* Good seeing you again, Barbatos. Barbatos:...Nice to see you to, jackass..Ommf....*growls and sits back in his stool* Patty:...*sigh, talking quietly* Good thing you got the shit beaten out of you. Barbatos:*grumbles* How so? Patty:Because if you killed him, ASG Labs would hear no end of it! A fight is a helluva lot easier to explain! Barbatos:Pft. He just won because I'm hungry and those guards assaulted me. Besides, I have permission, no, orders, to kill demons! Patty:Yes. but you're forgetting Brain Drain mentioning "Discreetly". Not getting into a vicious fight in a cafe in broad freaking daylight! Barbatos:Whatever..I still get my food, don't I? Waiter:..Yeah, sure. *Puts a bunch of plates filled with different food in front of him* Just don't do that again or I'm gonna ban you from the cafe. Patty:Ah, he just has a bit of history with that guy. And he's been busy so he hasn't eaten in days, give him a break Marcus. Marcus:*Snorts* Fine then. *sighs, steps outside and lights a cigarette* Barbatos:..That horse had hands and was walking like a man.. Patty:He's a feral like me, just a bit more beastly. And don't call them an animal name. Good way to get your face punched in. Barbatos:*Shoving food into his face rapidly* Nothing racist or I get my face punched in, got it. Patty:Ugh, use a fork...
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Post by Shadow Scryer on Jul 4, 2014 8:49:15 GMT -6
About an hour beforehand;
Scryer is sitting in Regina’s office with the ‘queen’ herself, head in his hands.
Regina: Can you juggle?
Scryer: (Pained) No!
Regina: Can you perform acts of extreme agility?
Scryer: Yes, but nothing anyone would pay to see! I’m a mercenary, not a circus performer!
Regina: You have a segmented spine.
Scryer: And poison glands, what’s your point?
Regina: My point is that we have to have you do something around here. I will not stand for freeloaders.
Scryer: I’m working the most dangerous jobs that need a distinct lack of a crater upon their completion, I would have thought that would be enough.
Regina: You know that’s not what I mean, Sagrotan!
Scryer: I’ve just finished an assignment that took me two days. Cirque des cartes need everyone to be available on a constant basis, the Medicis can afford to wait for your missions until you’re ready. I am a Sagrotan mercenary, which means I have to be available at all hours, no exceptions. Besides, you already have someone to fulfill each of the nine memorable card types, what would I be? Tens? Not exactly interesting.
Regina: I… *Sighs* Very well. But we may call on you to perform actobatics or contortionism from time to time, so keep in shape!
Scryer: A good Sarg is never lax with such a matter.
Regina: I see. Well, your room’s just *gives directions*. Just be quiet, there’s no show today and the performers like their rest. *Leaves*
Scryer: *Nods* *Brings his legs and tail together, the three limbs fusing together and changing his lower body to a snake’s tail* *Slithers through the area, torso close to the ground and arms pinned to his sides*
After a while, he eventually reaches Cerebella and Feng’s room.
Scryer: *Rears up to normal height and cautiously opens the door* *Checks through the crack with a single eye, seeing both the room’s occupants are still asleep* *Lowers self and slowly slithers into the room* *Looks around in confusion* I would have thought there would be a bed, or at least pieces of one for when I arrived. It has been two days, aster all.
(For the sake of things, I’m just gonna assume Cerebella and Feng share a bunk)
Scryer: *Slithers under the bed, coils up and yawns, his mouth extending to unnatural proportions and revealing that in place of canines, he has serpentine fangs before getting some rest*
A few hours later;
Cerebella: *Gets up, smiling widely and quickly gets dressed* *Looks up at Feng* Feng… hey, Feng!
Feng: (Sleepily) Cerebella, let me sleep. It’s too early.
Cerebella: You didn’t say that when we got up earlier than this yesterday, and don’t you want to help me practice my act?
Feng: (Annoyed) With the elephants? Not after what happened that I swore I would never talk about.
Cerebella: Aw come on, Feng! They only pooped on you once!
Feng: Once yesterday. And once the day before that, and the day before that, and every other day you and I have practiced at the same time since you added those things!
Cerebella: (Sheepishly) Erm… maybe we could work on that today?
Feng: Sorry Cerebella, but I’m not going anywhere near the stage if those elephants are still there.
Cerebella: *Pouts* Oh, alright.
There is silence for a few seconds
Feng: *Sits up* Wait. Do you hear something?
Cerebella: The sound of knowing Vitale’s going to being disappointed with me not getting my act right because someone wouldn’t help me practice? *Sticks her tongue out at her roommate*
Feng: I’m serious. It sounds a bit like someone snoring.
Cerebella: It’s probably just Hubrecht.
Feng: No, the ground would be shaking if it was him. I… I think it’s coming from under the bed.
Cerebella: *Puts on Vice Versa and, using him, lifts the bed up, revealing Scryer*
Scryer: *Uncoils, blinking in disorientation*
Cereballa: GYAH! *Drops the bed, with Feng still on it*
Scryer: *Darts out of the way before he’s crushed by it and his lower body switches back to legs and a tail* I see you are awake.
Cerebella: *Grabs him in both of Vice Versa’s hands, completely constricting him* Who are you and what are you doing here?!
Scryer: A Sagrotan Assassin, named Scryer, hired by the Medicis. … Weren’t you told?
Cerebella: Nothing about a snake assassin sleeping under my bed!
Feng: And mine.
Scryer: *Getting more and more confused* But Lorenzo made the arrangements two nights ago and I spoke with Regina about it! Regina told me I was your new roommate the same night!
Cerebella: No-one told me! That I’d be sharing the room with some guy I’ve never met, or that he’d come in while Feng and I were sleeping! Who comes into a lady’s room when they’re sleeping?!
Scryer: (Confused) I see no issue with the action. I did nothing wrong.
Cerebella: (Mind racing to illogical conclusions due to anger at, well, finding a random guy in her room who she doesn’t know) You’re probably a fan who wanted to get close to me while I was helpless! I’m NOT helpless! *Vice Versa sprouts massive arms*
Scryer: STOP! *Quickly pulls out his card* Lorenzo gave me this!
Cerebella: *Hesitates, then looks at the back of the card* *Eyes widen and Vice Versa falls off her head* You- you showed this to Regina two nights ago?
Scryer: Yes.
Cerebella: And she told you that this is your room now?
Scryer: Correct.
Cerebella: I… *Looks at Feng* Did she tell you?
Feng: No, this is the first I knew of it.
Later:
Scryer: *Seething, alone* *Looks up to See Regina, looking as him as though looking at an inferior. In other words, her default expression* YOU! *Has switched his lower body’s form and is constricting her in moments, Hands around her neck* This is your fault. Did you think it would be funny if they were left out of the loop? Would you find it amusing if she had killed me?
Regina: (Struggling to breathe) I assumed… she knew…
Scryer: It never occurred to you to make sure she did? You are in charge of everyone here, what made you think it was acceptable to ignore someone new taking up residence here?! Was it such a trivial topic that it wasn’t once mentioned in two damned days?! … *Closes eyes and growls, lessening the crushing force on her body and neck, letting her all to the floor, gasping for breath* It matters not. I need to think. Leave me.
Regina: *Gets up* (Angrily) I don’t know who you think you are mercenary, but this is MY ci-
Scryer: *Moves quickly, his face suddenly inches from hers, fangs easily visible and dripping with venom, eyes blazing with hate* Leave. Me.
Regina: *Leaves quickly, trying to remain as dignified as possible, shutting the door behind her*
Scryer: *Takes a deep breath and returns to thinking about Sarg culture. The controlled fights, the compulsory years of service, the lifestyle of the ‘Old Days’ and above all, the reli-*
There is a creaking as the door opens
Scryer: *Eyes snap open* I said leave me or I’ll freaking DROWN you in veno- *Stops as he realizes it’s Cerebella who’d entered* Oh.
Cerebella: (A bit shocked at the unexpected outburst) Er… hi.
Scryer: Well. This is embarrassing.
Cerebella: *Scratches behind her head awkwardly*
Scryer: … Why don’t you have a seat?
Cerebella: *Does so* I’m sorry for earlier. I didn’t know anyone was going to be my roommate, so I thought you were just a creepy fan who-
Scryer: You may stop right there. It doesn’t matter. I know we have never met, but I am a fan of yours and you strike me as a truly cheerful, well-meaning individual.
Cerebella: *Smiles* I do try to help as much as I can.
Scryer: Not precisely what I mean, but close enough.
Cerebella: I’m really, really sorry. Do you mind if we start over? *Holds out her hand* Hi, I’m Cerebella, your new roommate.
Scryer: *Takes the hand and shakes it* I am Scryer, Sagrotan mercenary, assassin class, frequent employee of the Medicis. This might seem like an absurd request but since you have the day off, I thought it may give us time to talk. We might as well get to know our new roommate
Cerebella: *Thinks* Well… I think I’ve got my act under control, so I guess it couldn’t hurt.
Scryer: Excellent. I propose we take a walk, more scenery than staying in the same location.
Cerebella: (Suspiciously) You want to talk to me, alone, in New Meridian.
Scryer: Look, the last thing I need is to be anywhere where I can still so much as smell Regina. The less I can think about her, the happier I’ll be.
Cerebella: … Okay.
The two leave. (Anti-climactic I know, but still. Tried to have Cerebella in character without making her seem too agreeable to someone she doesn’t know.)
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Post by Invader TAK on Jul 5, 2014 3:10:11 GMT -6
Downtown Lizodia City, nearly sunset
Onyx: So, what do you wanna do? Ariel: I don't know. I'm still worried about Tai. Onyx: Same here, but you heard my father. We have to wait until the end of the week. It sucks, but that's how it is. Lizodian: Well, look who's here! Onyx: Damn it... Ariel: Not you again. Lizodian: Well, if it isn't the General's kid and his little friends. Well, friend. You're missing one. Onyx: Listen, Kron. We don't want any bullshit. How about you get lost before I kick your ass? Kron: Cause bullshit? Me? Never! So, where's our adopted prince? Ariel: Here we go again... Onyx: Classified information. Your ass doesn't get to know. Kron: What, you and mermaid princess turned human over here does get to know? Onyx: Yeah, 'cause she's a princess and I'm a high enough rank. You're just a civilian. Kron: So basically it's because your daddy lets you in on things. Ariel: That's not what he said at all. Kron: What the hell would you know? You're not even Lizodian! Ariel: I know more than you think. Onyx: Again, classified information. So get lost. Kron: Ok, fine. I'll leave you two alone. I'll go find the prince. He should know that his girlfriend's cheating on him with his best friend. Onyx: *grabs Kron by the neck* Say that again and I'll rip your fucking head off and shove it right up your ass. You fucking understand me, asshole? Kron: *choking* Ok... I got it... let me go... Onyx: *lets go* That was your only warning. Now get the fuck out of here. Kron: *runs off like a bitch* Ariel: *in shock* W-wow... Onyx: What can I say? He really pissed me off this time. Accuse you of cheating on Tai, with me no less! Who the hell does he think he is? Ariel: Hey, can we go to the dock where it's more secluded? I want to talk about something, but not in earshot of everyone here. Onyx: Sure. Since it's nearly sunset, watching it would help me calm down.
Western Dock at sunset
Onyx: Alright, what did you want to talk about? Ariel: Do you actually believe Tai and I will get married? It's not just a way to mess with Tai? Onyx: I wouldn't bring it up all the damn time if I didn't. You two are perfect for each other. Ariel: Is that why you haven't tried dating me? Onyx: That's right. Now don't get me wrong, you're a wonderful friend. I just don't think it'd work between us, for multiple reasons. Ariel: Agreed. Onyx: The obvious reasons aside, you and Tai just "click" with each other. At this rate, I'm just waiting for him to realize it. Ariel: Actually, I was thinking about that the day Tai went to Lab 01. Seeing him earlier today did help, but I'm still worried I won't get to tell him how I feel. Onyx: I bet he's thinking about it as well. Especially after you tackle hugged him. Ariel: I really couldn't help myself. I was so happy to see him! Onyx: I understand. I could tell you were worried sick. Ariel: I was. Well, time to head back home for the night. Goodnight, Onyx! *dives into the water*
(Another short post, but I figured I'd reintroduce Kron. Also, I REFUSE to call tackle hugging "glomping.")
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Post by Spectre on Jul 6, 2014 1:12:34 GMT -6
Barbatos:*Is sitting in the cafe far away from any other patrons, there are piles of empty plates and shot glasses in front of him, he's watching the sun set outside the window* Arguably the most delicious food I've ever eaten, not very filling though. Marcus:*Equine snort* I'm not gonna complain, you've single-handidly given us a busy week's worth of business! At this rate that brawl you started is water under the bridge. Barbatos:That uh..Businessman you talked to..You didn't accept anything he offered you, did you? Marcus:No, we're pretty content. Barbatos:Good, because hes quite crooked. He'll ruin you completely, in more ways than one! Marcus:Seemed like a decent guy to me...But thanks for the warning anyway. What was that all about? Barbatos:Lets just say its for vengeance, that and I'm working for a client he's severely wronged. Marcus:Medicis? Barbatos:Pft, I wish. They're saints in comparison. *Drinks a whole shot of a thin, light green beverage* Marcus:*Whistles* I do not wanna meet your client then. Thankfully the Medici's boss really likes this restauraunt so they cut us a break in exchange for a solid discount and- *Eyes widen as Barbatos puts away another shot* You've gone through fourteen double shots and still lucid? I'm impressed! You really like your absinthe don't you? Barbatos:Absinthe? Thats what you call this? Calms me down for the most part, I adore the flavor of alcohol along with that cleansing burn. 'Course I have my limit....You know something funny Marcus, I'm a full-blooded carnivore but my favorite alcohol is made from freaking grass and herbs. *Shakes his glass* Hit me again. Marcus:*pours him another shot* So, you're from the Gigan Nation? Whats it like? Barbatos:Eh? Oh, Pretty much what you'd expect, I laid low due to the obvious size disadvantage..Honestly you could say I'm a drifter, but I'm hoping I've finally found some steady work here in New Meridian with the ASG labs. *Takes another shot and shows the card* Marcus:Heh, I can see that. I hope you don't bankrupt 'em. Barbatos:Oh, my needs aren't that expensive. Today was just a special treat. Oh dear.Some police cars drive by, their sirens blaring. Marcus:The hell...? Barbatos: What where those? Marcus:...You really ain't from around here are ya? Thos're police cars. Authorities, guards, protectors, 70/30 chance of being complete pigs or decent guys, that kind of thing. Judging by how many cars just went by, some serious shits going down. Barbatos:*Stands up* In that case, we need to finish up here. I need to check this out. Marcus:ASG business? Barbatos:Possibly. *Runs out the door* Marcus:*Watches him go*....*Shrugs and begins taking the plates back to the kitchen* Barbatos climbs to the top of a roof and begins jumping from rooftop to rooftop, watching the police cars go. He follows them closely. They ride for about 20 minutes into a rather seedy part of town, approaching Litte Innsmouth. Barbatos:It takes them that long to get to the scene of a crime that requires that much cars? I'd figure they would have a station nearby or something...Then again this does look like a slum, I suppose some things never change. The police arrive at a desolate building, the windows are stained with blood. Three cars arrive, two officers stepping out of each. Policeman 1:Shit, whats happening in there!? Policeman 2:Caller walked in and found seven dead bodies, then something got her while she was describing the scene for us. Could be gangers. *Makes sure his magazine is loaded* Policeman:3: Alright. I can't see anything through those damn windows but if we don't hurry the sick prick will get away.. A policeman kicks down the door and aim their guns. Policeman 1: STOP, POLICE-*Turns green* Policeman2:*vomits* There are eight bodies, all of them in varying states of decay, from fresh to rotten. A black cat with yellow eyes glances at them, obviously shocked. It mews and runs off into the building. Policeman3:Shit, how long have they been in here?! Policeman 4:You'd think somebody would have reported this by now! Policeman 1: well whoever did this is still probably in here somewhere. Spread out! The Policeman, in groups of two, begin investigating the abandoned building. It seems to have originally been a store. Makeshift bedding implies it was housing some homeless. Barbatos walks into the building after they disperse, sniffing around. Barbatos:*Hungrily looks at the corpses* I'm sure Lab Zero wouldn't mind if I did some clean-up here. A loud scream is heard from upstairs, a few gunshots are heard followed by another scream. Barbatos steps out of the building as the policemen charge back upstairs. Barbatos:*Steps back in* Definately doesn't sound like your common criminal. *Follows them up* The rest of the officers all scream in unison, mass gunshots are heard, but they're rendered silent one at a time. Barbatos:..Suppose thats my cue! *Runs upstairs* Barbatos walks into a wide, empty room. There are three bone piles, a half eaten body, and the six bodies of the officers, all of them having died through a single, massive bite that not only took off their heads, but also most of their shoulders, leaving huge teeth marks. There is a massive monster standing in the middle of the room. Its nearly 9 feet tall and really burly, a mixture of being muscular and morbidly obese. Its top heavy, with long thick arms that it probably uses to support its squat, but very stout legs. It only has three fingers and toes, each one tipped with a crude, sharp yellow nail. Its skin is a pale brown in color and its flesh is matted, as if it were made of meat. It has no eyes, but a smooth head with very large nostril slits that stretch all the way across his scalp. , it has a very large mouth, its lips sprouting countless tiny, needle like teeth, its gums posessing long, narrow sharp teeth that can't allow it to close its mouth all the way, and there is a third row behind it, tall blunt, jagged teeth. It's got a police officer in one hand, eating him. __________ Subject Name: Belphegor Height: 8'7 Weight:1422 LBS Threat Level: 6.4 Subject is a large, hideous abomination. Possessing great strength, and suprising agility. It possesses three rows of teeth designed to be able to chew nearly anything along with highly acidic saliva. Capable of overpowering lone guards,the subject is to be held down by no less than 4 guards each binding a limb as a fifth guard carefully attaches custom-made muzzle. Afterwards the subject is to be heavily chained to the point where it has no ability to move, and locked in a well lit environment. __________ Belphegor:*Chewing the body* Oooooh...Another meal! *throws the body aside and reaches for Barbatos* Barbatos:*Easily dodges* Haven't changed a bit, have we Belphegor? Your "host" looks worse for wear. Belphegor:*Trying to catch him* Just hold still... Barbatos:*Dodging him* Do you seriously only care about eating? Can't say I blame you being a fan of meat myself, but all you do is shit it back out ground up and rotten! Belphegor:Beee stillll..*bites at him* Barbatos:*dodges the bite* Now I'm just wasting time! *Uppercuts him with a claw swipe* Belphegor:*Flinches and strikes at Barbatos* Barbatos:*gets knocked into a wall* This is getting old! Belphegor charges at Barbatos, who rolls out of the way causing Belphegor to just...Fall through the wall and into the streets, much to the horror of the people gathered at the crime scene. Belphegor:*Has Barbatos pinned down, he opens his maw and tries to bite him* Barbatos:*Grabs his mouth with his hands, keeping it from closing* Belphegor's saliva dribbles from his mouth, it burns Barbatos' skin on contact. he winces in pain. He lets go of his jaws, cricking his neck to evade his teeth, which shred into the pavement. Barbatos flattens his right handle and points it, jamming it through the side of Belphegor's head like a spear causing the abomination to scream in pain. It stands up and staggers back, Barbatos leaps into the air and trys to cling onto it's upper body, but gets swatted and sent flying, he recovers and lands on the ground. Belphegor:*Roars in fury and begins charging at Barbatos wildly* Barbatos:Ugh, shit! *Begins running away* Belphegor tenaciously chases him, staying close, but Barbatos manages to keep a few feet ahead of him. Barbatos:*Sprinting* (Oh damn, this is a lot harder than I thought it would be!!!)
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Post by Invader TAK on Jul 11, 2014 12:42:20 GMT -6
Lab 01 Training Room, Lizoda City. The Next Day.
Tai: *taking out some training bots* How am I doing? Lizodian: Very well. I would say you're a success. Of course, we can't let you out unless allowed to by King Scalzar and General Nox. Tai: In that case, who knows. *the door opens and Onyx, Scalzar and an unnamed black haired human male walk in* Tai: Speaking of General Nox and my father. Scalzar: Good morning, everyone. Nox: We have an assignment for you, young prince. Tai: You sure? It hasn't been the full seven days yet. Scalzar: General Nox and I talked it over. We decided that since you had the shapeshifting gene naturally, you don't need to wait the full duration. Nox: Therefore, we're sending you on an assignment to New Meridian. Tai: Well, that was sudden. Scalzar: Not at all. You see, last week we sent some scouts there and we haven't heard back from them. Nox: We think they might have been killed by the Medicis or someone hired by them. Tai: Those bastards... *turning to the unnamed yet silent human* So, who's this guy? Nox: Ah, yes. He will be your partner on this assignment. Tai: I dunno, I've never seen him before. Plus I doubt he can shapeshift. Nox: Actually... *gestures to the human* Human: *shifts into a tall black scaled Lizodian* Miss me? Tai: Onyx? You have the gene as well? Onyx: Damn right I do. Tai: What made you decide to get tested? Onyx: Seeing how well you've been doing. So yeah, all three of us can change to human form now. How kickass is that? Tai: Incredibly. So what else did they do to you? Onyx: Not too much. Might see about getting dragon DNA later on, but I wanna get used to this first. Tai: Yeah, I'm not quite used to sprouting wings yet. So General, when do we leave? Nox: Tomorrow morning. You'll be flown in so you don't get suspicious. We'll let the New Meridian ASG Labs know of your arrival. Scalzar: Also, stay in human form unless you get into a fight. Tai: Right. Onyx: Got it. Tai: Anything else? Nox: Not a thing. Scalzar: We covered everything. Tai: Alright then. See you tomorrow.
Downtown Lizodia City, nearly sunset
Tai: So, is Ariel waiting for us at the Western Dock? Onyx: Should be. It's just about the usual time. Tai: So when did you get your gene unlocked? Onyx: Not too long ago. It was a very quick process. Tai: Same for me. Onyx: Alright, we can talk more at the dock. Tai: I'll meet you there. There's something I need to do first. Onyx: Alright then. (I wonder...)
Western Dock at sunset
Ariel: *sitting on the dock in human form for once* So how long do you two expect to be gone? Onyx: Long enough to find out what the hell happened to those scouts. Unless some crazy shit happens, I don't think we'll be gone too long. Ariel: So what happened to Tai? Onyx: He told me he had to do something. No telling what. Tai: *runs up* Hey guys! Ariel: Tai! *gets up and hugs him* What kept you? Tai: I'll tell you, if you answer a question I have. Ariel: What is it? Tai: *pulls out a little black box* Ariel: What's this? Onyx: (Is he really...?) Tai: *opens the box, revealing a diamond ring* Will you marry me? Onyx: Holy shit... Ariel: What brought this on? Tai: This past week really got me thinking. I eventually realized that Onyx was right. Hell, everyone was right. We really are meant to be together. Ariel: Actually, I've been thinking about this myself, and I have an answer to this question. Tai, I would love to be your wife and queen. Tai: Hold out your hand. Ariel: *holds out her left hand and Tai slides the ring on her ring finger* It's beautiful. Tai: Only the best for a future Queen of Lizodia. Onyx: Well, I'll be damned... You finally did it. See, what'd I tell you? Tai: The same thing our parents and damn near everyone else kept saying? Onyx: I don't care, it was still right. Tai: I guess we can make our plans when we're back from New Meridian. Ariel: Right. But we really should tell our parents before you go. Tai: Of course. Onyx: One more thing, we ran into Kron on our way here a couple of days ago. Tai: What'd he do now? Onyx: He accused Ariel of cheating on you, with me. Tai: What. Ariel: It's true. Onyx: After the fucker made that mistake, I grabbed him by the neck and threatened to rip off his head and shove it up his ass if he said it again. When I let him go he ran off like a little bitch. Tai: Ok, not surprised by any of that. Ariel: That's an Onyx threat for you. Tai: Indeed. Anyway, let's go.
(Figured I'd get Tai's inevitable marriage proposal to Ariel out of the way sooner this time around as well as speed up the process of our characters meeting.)
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Post by Shadow Scryer on Jul 13, 2014 1:47:00 GMT -6
New Meridian is frozen, everything and everyone stuck in place, tinged a light blue as the Proboards “Err Bear” lumbers around Err Bear: *Ambles up to Barbatos’ form, frozen mid-run, stares at him, growls lightly and opens a portal, stepping into it and going who the hell knows where else in the Proboards universes* Slowly, things and people begin moving again, all so caught up in their own meaningless existances that they don’t realize that quite a few are still frozen and shaded light blue. Cerebella and Scryer are among the first to slowly regain their original colours, looking to the right after Barbatos and Belphegor Scryer: What on Earth were those? Cerebella: I don’t know, but that thing being chased looks like it needs help! Scryer: (Incredulously) And you think we should get ourselves involved with such a matter? I do not think it concerns us Cerebella: Are you serious?! You’re just going to let it die?! Scryer: Not our problem. Cerebella: But it’s not right! Scryer: Look, if we stopped to help everyone who needs helping, we’d exhaust ourselves running around this miserable cesspool of a city and eventually end up fighting thugs who actually work for the Medicis. Cerebella: But the only people they threaten are people who deserve it! People who’ve held out on the family or endangered them! Scryer: … *Decides to avoid the subject* I see. Still, we can’t go making a spectacle out of something. Cerebella: What if Lorenzo finds out you could have stopped something from destroying his city, but chose not to? Scryer: … (Amused) You win. *Frowns and cocks his head to one side* Wait. Do you hear that? Cerebella: *Listens* No? Scryer: *Mutters* Exactly. *Looks around and notices most people and things are still blue and frozen, the ones who aren’t taking no notice* (Truly confused) I… what in the world is going on? Cerebella: (Just as confused) Scryer: Well… maybe whatever happened affected the monsters as well. This is good, they were moving too fast to catch up with. The two follow where the demons went, quickly finding them. Belphegor is stuck in mid-leap , almost upon Barbatos. Scryer: *Takes the case off his back, opens it and begins assembling the sniper rifle* Okay. When they start moving again, I’ll shoot this thing in the side of the head. The force should send it flying, on the off chance it’s head doesn’t explode. If it’s still alive, you stand over there and prepare to pummel it. Cerebella: (Unsettled) I don’t think I can kill someone. Scryer: *Finishes assembling the gun* *Removes a nasty-looking serrated knife from his arm and flips it* Then you won’t need to. Cerebella: I guess that’s better. But what if you miss? Scryer: … *Slowly turns to her* (Dead serious) I am a Sarg assassin. I don’t miss. The two set up, Scryer from a distance, training his weapon on the right of Belphegor’s head and Cerebella stands off to his left, ready to pummel him should he survive. After a while, the colour slowly starts returning to both demons. Scryer: *Fires a millisecond before Belphegor starts moving again, the bullet slamming into his head and sending him sprawling* Belphegor: *Growls and starts to pick himself up* Cerebella: *Starts methodically smashing him in the back before he can rise to his feet* Barbatos: *Has noticed his pursuer has stopped chasing him and looks back in confusion* Scryer: *Running towards Cerebella and the demon, pulling out a scramaseax about the length of his forearm strapped to the back of his belt* Cerebella: *Picks up the demon and SLAMS him into the ground* Scryer: *Jumps on his back and stabs the blade through the back of his neck, cutting through the spine and throat* *Pulls it out and cleans the blade, stepping off the corpse* A little too drawn out for my tastes, but whatever works, works. Barbatos: Except for when it doesn’t. Scryer: *Looks at him and raises an eyebrow* So you can speak, creature? Unexpected, I must admit, but there is no possible way it survived. Its spinal cord is severed and it’s throat has been pierced. There is nothing that could survive that. Barbatos: You don’t know what you’re- *Glances over Scryer’s shoulder* MOVE! *Grabs and throws him out of the way, only to be tackled by Belphegor instead* Cerebella: *Immediately punches Belphegor off Barbatos* Scryer: *Gets up and dusts himself off* *Sighs* This is not going to be easy, is it? Barbatos: No! The only way he can die is if I destroy his anchor to the host! Scryer: … Pardon? Barbatos: His heart! And it won’t work if anyone else does it! Scryer: (Offended) I’m sure we’ll see, creature. All three prepare to fight the demon
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Post by Spectre on Jul 16, 2014 20:43:23 GMT -6
Belphegor:*Spreads out its arms and roars, blasting a stream of acidic, dark yellow pile towards the three*
Scryer and Barbatos evade while Cerebella leaps over the bile stream and land on its back, she moves Vice Versa's arms underneath Belphegor's and holds them back. Belphegor is still spewing out Bile, but Barbatos makes a mad dash for his chest and begins to stab it repeatedly with his claws, due to how thick his midsection is his claws only go so deep.
Barbatos:*Growls* You've got to be kidding me-GYAAAAAH!!!
Belphegors bile streams down all over Barbatos, he falls onto the ground flailing and whining as his flesh melts.
Barbatos:Shit, shit shit shit shit SHIT!!!
Scryer blasts it through the chest with another sniper shot, Belphegor grunts and falls onto its knees as black-colored blood streams from the hole in it's chest.
Scryer draws his Seax and charges towards his chest as his bile stream ceases, he prepares to slice into him, but Belphegor's neck extends and he bites down on him, Scryer holds his mouth open desperately, dropping his Seax. Belphegor also backs into a building, crushing Cerebella against it non-lethally. She grunts and slides off his back. Belphegor's arms go free and his grabs Scryer, trying to shove him up into his mouth.
Scryer:*Eyes widen as his arms begin weakening* YOU, HELP!! *Legs morph into tail form, picking up and tossing the Seax to Barbatos*
Barbatos:*Is partially skeletal due to the acid* Hnnng...*Grins as he sees the Seax, he picks it up and charges over to Belphegor, leaping onto his back*
Barbatos begins slicing into Belphegor's back with the Seax and ripping away chunks of flesh, provoking numerous screams of pain from the abomination.
Scryer:*manages to get loose*ITS AN INSTRUMENT OF DEATH, NOT A BUTCHER KNIFE!!! *Runs to check on Cerebella*
Barbatos:Its certainly sharp enough! *Has dug into Belphegors back* THERE YOU ARE! *Reaches in and begins pulling something*
Belphegor screams in agony and Barbatos begins pulling a large, black, beating heart out of his back, he cries louder as the veins connected to it snap from pressure. He yanks it out completely, leaping off of it's back.
Barbatos:*grins as he begins gripping the heart, constricting it*
Belphegor screams as Barbatos constricts his heart, his fingers cut into it causing it to leak blood and bloat, it beats faster as his grip tightens, Belphegor's screams grow more intense and strained.
His grip tightens so much it causes the heart to explode, sending tar-like gore showering everywhere. Belphegor roars weakly and stops moving, finally dying.
Barbatos:HAHA!!! Not bad! Not bad at all! *Shakes the gore off of his hands*......Now where are you...*looks below him* Oh!
Barbatos looks at a quivering piece of flesh coated in a black miasma on the ground in the center of the gore.
He picks it up, then uses his spare hand to reach into his coat a pull out a dark red paper wrapping, he wraps up the miasma forming a eerie looking cigar. He pops it into his mouth and flicks his index and thumb claws together like flint at the tip, creating an igniting spark. A tiny scream is heard as he begins to smoke it.
Barbatos:*Exhales black-colored smoke out of his nose*...Hmmmmm...*walks over to Scryer and Cerebella, picking up the Scramseax on the way* Here. *holds it out to Scryer*
Scryer:*Too busy tending to Cerebella* Are you ok?
Cerebella:Yeah..I'm fine. Thanks.
Barbatos:Errr...*Holds the Scramseax in front of him*
Scryer:..Oh! Thanks. *Sighs as he looks at its dulled sharpness* Why didn't you just slice into it's chest?
Barbatos:Just figured I'd give the back a try, less fat to cut through.*looks at Cerebella* Well looky here...Who's this?
Cerebella:You don't know me? Wierd. *Gets up*
Scryer:*Narrows eyes at Barbatos' tone of voice* Don't even think about it Creature.
Barbatos:What? Just admiring her is all. She's one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen...But I'm not the type to snatch away someone else's damsel.
Cerebella:Huh?
Scryer:WE'RE JUST FRIENDS.
Barbatos:Oh....OH! Riiiight....Anyway, Thank you for your assistance in bringing down that wretched thing. I admit I would have most likely been devoured if it weren't for you're help.
Scryer:Query, what exactly are you? I saw you get drenched in that things acid, and you're still living and fully healed!
Barbatos:Just an ASG soldier on duty.
Scryer:But there's no skullgirl. Why are you out here?
Barbatos:..Because I was assigned?
Scryer:Let me guess, morally questionable experiment goes on the loose and you have to contain it before it's traced back to your lab?
Barbatos:What the- NO!! We had nothing to do with this creature being released!
Scryer:It was released? From WHERE, exactly?
Barbatos:..*Takes a long puff of his cigar and exhales black smoke* You're asking too many questions. This isn't any of your business.
Scryer:The hell it isn't. This is the Medici's city, anything that happens here affects them and in turn effects me. Look, you be honest with me and I'll make a cover up story for you I can get the Medici's to back you on. Looks like you need it, especially considering the public spectacle this has turned into. *gestures to the onlookers*
Barbatos:*growls*
Scryer:Not to mention people have been going missing around here for the past couple of days. I highly suggest you come clean.
Barbatos:...Fine then. But don't tell anyone else about this or we're all going to regret it. *Gestures to Belphegor's corpse* This thing is from Povegalia.
Scryer:Povegalia? You mean the haunted island?
Barbatos:Yes. More haunted than you could imagine. It was a prison for demons, a race of beings that I am a part of, along with this creature here. There was a mass breakout and all of us escaped..Well, except me. They left me chained up.
Scryer:..Any particular reason?
Barbatos:Thats a personal question. Back to the matter at hand. I was found by some people from the ASG Labs that offered to release me from the prison in exchange for my servitude....Unfortunately due to the timing the Matriarch decided to pin this all on Lab Zero.
Scryer:And now they have the ASG labs in their pocket?
Barbatos:Thats what I fear...Anyway, I've been given a duty by the Goddess cult. In exchange for my freedom and leaving the labs in peace, I must go out and destroy all of my brethren.
Scryer:..I see.
Barbatos:*looks at Belphegor's rapidly decaying corpse*
Scryer:So, you're the only one that can kill them?
Barbatos:Yes and no. I mainly said that so I'd be able to give the finishing blow and take all the credit since this is my first day on the job. Truthfully, killing them is possible. Completely destroy the brain or heart, or just blow, grind, or crush them into gibs......But after killing them they'll seek out another host and restart their rampage, eventually. Thats where I come in. These are a type of parasite host, you see. Only, they've warped into something entirely different. The only way you can permanently kill one of these abominations is to have another one consume it's core. I'm one of the only members of my kind who will do it.
Scryer:I can see why they'd hate you, then.
Barbatos:Yes. I'm quite willing and eager to put an end to the bastards. *Tosses the cigar to the ground and stamps it out*
Patty drives up to the scene in her car.
Patty:*Steps out of the car* What the hell happened here!?
Barbatos:Work. *Whispers to Scryer* That's Patty, she's with me.
Patty:Ugh. I take it discretion wasn't an option?
Barbatos:No, not really. But it's dead, for good! I call that a day's work!
Patty:Ugh, Brain Drain's gonna be pissed this is out in the open...
Scryer:It's alright. I'll handle the cover up story. *Looks at the onlookers* Nothing to see here! Freak's been experimenting on himself for days and went wild, the problem has been dealt with!...*looks at Barbatos* By the way, what's your name, creature?
Barbatos: I'm called Barbatos. You?
Scryer:Scryer, Sarg Mercenary. Assassin class.
Barbatos:An assassin you say?...Oh, and I never caught this enchanting woman's name! *looks at Cerebella*
Cerebella:It's Cerebella!
Barbatos:Beautiful name to! I look forward to our next meeting. *Teasingly speaks to Scryer* You take care of her now, I don't doubt there's plenty who'd like to snatch her away....
Cerebella:I can take care of myself!
Barbatos:*observes Vice Versa* I don't doubt it..Anyway, I suppose I'll see you around. Hopefully under better circumstances. *Steps in the front seat of Patty's car*
Patty gets in the car and drives off.
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Post by Invader TAK on Jul 22, 2014 10:13:06 GMT -6
Lizodia City Airport. The Next Morning.
*in front of a jet* Onyx: *in Lizodian form with a sword on his left side and a gun case in his right hand* Well, this is it. Our first trip to Canopy Kingdom. Tai: *in human form* Indeed it is. Ariel: Just be careful you two. Tai: We will. Onyx: Nox: *walks up holding a staff* Before you go, young prince, take this. *holds it out* Tai: *takes it* A weapon? You sure I'll need this? Nox: We need you two to remain in your human forms for the duration of the trip. Don't use your abilities unless in a dire situation. Tai: I see. Onyx: I'll shift to human form just before we touch down in New Meridian. Tai: This staff's split halfway down the middle. What good can this do? Nox: Look closely, there's a button on that staff. Everyone might want to stand back. Tai: *looks until he find the button* You heard him, stand back! *everyone does* Tai: *pushes the button and a scythe blade springs out* Whoa! Ariel: Wow! Onyx: DAMN! Nox: You've always shown a preference for scythes, so we developed one that can be disguised as a staff. Onyx: That's badass! Tai: I'll say! Nox: There's another button near your left hand you can push to retract the blade. Tai: *finds the other button and pushes it, causing the blade to retract* Nox: In any case, it's time for you two to get going. Onyx: Anyone we should look for when we land? Nox: I told the ASG Labs in New Meridian to have someone waiting at the airport. They should have a sign with your names on it. And yes, young prince, your human name will be used. Tai: What about Onyx? That doesn't sound like a human name. Nox: It'll be passed off as a the name you want people to use. Although, there are some strange people in New Meridian, and a good chunk of them are with the ASG Labs. Onyx: Good point. Now if some random person asks where we're from, what's our cover? Nox: You are tourists from Golden Kingdom. Onyx: Alright, simple enough. Let's go, Tai! Ariel: *walks up to Tai and kisses him on the cheek* See you soon. Tai: *lightly smiles* Right. Onyx: *walks in the plane with Tai*
*in the plane just before takeoff*
Onyx: *shifts to human form then sits down and straps in* You enjoyed that. Tai: *also straps in* Enjoyed what? Onyx: That kiss. Tai: You're damn right. Onyx: *laughs* What did I tell you? Tai: Not now, we're about to take off. Onyx: Fine. We got four hours to spare.
New Meridian Airport. Four Hours Later.
Onyx: *holding his gun case and looking around* Now where's our guy? Tai: *holding his switchblade scythe* Let's see... *sees a scientist holding a sign that says "Tai and Onyx"* There he is. *walks up to the guy with Onyx* I take it you're our guy. Scientist: Who might you be? Tai: I'm Tai, from Golden Kingdom. This here is Onyx. Onyx: Sup. Scientist: Ah, yes. I'm Dr. Avian. We can talk in the car, we musn't waste any time.
*in Dr. Avian's car*
Avian: *driving* So, you two are really Prince Reptilius Scalzar and Private Onyx of the Lizodia Kingdom. Tai: *in the back seat* Correct. Onyx: *also in the back seat* You got it. I didn't feel like coming up with an alias. Avian: Very good. We have been in touch with the Lizodian ASG Labs for seven years, which is why you two are here now. Tai: Right. Onyx: I remember the formation of our ASG Labs all too well. Avian: It wasn't a good point in Canopy Kingdom history. In any case, we're almost to the labs. We can talk more inside. Tai: That's fine.
(FINALLY! Sorry this took so long, kept getting stuck or distracted. NOW WE CAN MOVE ON!)
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