he stayed silent as he listened to what Skylar said, yes, he did once consider Lordroth his home...but...that was a long time ago. as the firekeeper said, his destiny lies out here, outside of Lordroth. "Lordroth was home, but that place hath stopped being so long ago..." he muttered to himself bitterly, with a touch of sadness in his voice. Lordroth was far too hostile now. he was far too weak to return there right now. he could hear the sounds of the helicopters above them. "what is tis sound we hear?" he asked now tense as they continued their trek through the woods part of the trail. he scanned around trying to figure out where the sound was coming from...
it sounded like it was coming from above..he looked up and still saw nothing...mainly as the forest covered the skies a bit, but also because the helicopters had already passed them. he decided to answer the other question. "yes, I am capable flight. my old 'home' however taught me that sometimes tis better to stay on the ground." he stated now realizing that they may perhaps be in that sort of situation right now, while at the same time hinting what sort of place Lordroth was...or rather...is right now.
"War never changes. Only the instruments of war and the people who play in it."
"What is my true name? What Destiny awaits one such as I out here, outside of Lordroth?" Quin
"You can tear me down all you want, I will Never give you the satisfaction of my Death! I am ASPARA! FEEL MY FLAMES AND BURN!" Aspara
"I need time to think." Sonnelion
"Orkses neva lose if we run we'll jus' come back fer more! If we die it don' count!" Barrigan
Skylar looked at the ground as Quin spole of what was once his home and managed to dislodge and kick a pebble down the trail. When he was done she said,
"Yeah,I kinda get where you're coming from, things change and you have to move on. I guess the important thing here-the key thing, I guess- is that if fate wishes for you to return, you will someday, if not well... And this may sound kinda silly to a wise man like you -at least you seem pretty well traveled to ME- but some would say 'home is where the heart is'. It's a wide wide world out there Quin... you and me? Well I guess I can only speak for myself, but, I at least haven't seen even close to half of it."
She paused for a bit turning around so she could walk backwards in front of Quin so they were face to face. She could only hope she wouldn't run into a tree.
"Maybe, and this is just a thought... maybe one day you'll find an even better home, there's a lot of nasty people out there but, there are a lot of nice ones too... and home... home is when you're surrounded by people who care... who love you as much as you loved them... like a pack of wolves..."
Skylar didn't even notice that she switched to past tense on her last sentence as she trailed off thinking about HER pack. They weren't a pack of wolves no... they were a pack of people... who she'd never forget. But maybe she was wrong to tell this to Quin... I mean look at where their love got them. She'd died and them? Who knows anymore... they probably don't even remember her. That is, if they're alive at ALL. She briefly wondered whether Quin had any friends or family, she was going to ask but he asked a question first. What were the noises? What noi- oh...
"Um... those are uh helicopters.... like they're kinda like birds but like... they um... are made of metal... and carry people... inside them...? Honestly, I have no clue how they manage to fly. Yeah I'm not the best at explaining... though it's understandable why you don't know what they are seeing you're from the mountains and all... we should probably get going though, I think they MIGHT-emphasis on MIGHT- be after me."
Skylar turns back around to walk normally glad she didn't run into any foliage but not glad that the government were probably on her tail... almost literally. Luckly the trees hid her and Quin from sight. Sky did curse herself a little bit at the fact that she was so busy reminiscing that she forgot about the helicopters from earlier.
"Well, you might be right Quin. In this situation, it may have to be FIGHT rather than FLIGHT that'll help us out."
he listened to her speech, and looked down as she spoke. home is where the heart is....what a strange saying. surrounded by those one would care for, that sounds nice. wolves...perhaps she meant people with the way she speaks of them? he'd find out eventually he supposed. question is...who does he care for? he closed his eyes for a moment, trying to think of someone, but, he keeps getting blanks. is it a missing memory from long ago, or does he simply not have anyone. he sighed sadly at that thought. "I'm not sure I hath anyone these days." he muttered softly.
then she spoke of the noises being that of metal flying beings called helicopters. apparently they carry people! still...according to Skylar it seems that a fight is ahead of them. he sighed in resignation at the fact that he was going to have to fight once again. the end of the forest was getting closer, and he could vaguely see objects outside the exit. "another fight...." he muttered to himself.
little did they know however, was that the helicopters were going to be the least of their problems.... at Yunzabit heights, looking towards the direction where the pair and the helicopters was, a red figure stood, a tail swinging about in different directions, slit yellow eyes stared out, before disappearing from sight.
Last Edit: Apr 10, 2017 7:32:40 GMT -5 by Neo-Devil
"War never changes. Only the instruments of war and the people who play in it."
"What is my true name? What Destiny awaits one such as I out here, outside of Lordroth?" Quin
"You can tear me down all you want, I will Never give you the satisfaction of my Death! I am ASPARA! FEEL MY FLAMES AND BURN!" Aspara
"I need time to think." Sonnelion
"Orkses neva lose if we run we'll jus' come back fer more! If we die it don' count!" Barrigan
Skylar redid her scarf, nervous habit she never even realized she had until now, after all she only really recently started wearing the scarf her adoptive brother gave her on one of the few times they met up after their mother died. Oh boy, did Skylar wonder if she worried him, but that wasn't really her biggest concern at the moment. Sky supposed that she was really only thinking of him at this dangerous moment because she heard what Quin said about not having anyone... "anymore". Skylar didn't turn around but she said softly in a kind voice,
"I know we've only really just met but I have a feeling that despite our differences, we're pretty similar. Perhaps we could be friends? Seeing as you're not acquainted with anyone around here, it looks like you might need some, it's probably very different from what your used to in your homeland. Besides," she turned around and puffed out her chest smiling, "I'm stronger than I look, I've trained under some of the best from where I come from. If we DO happen to get into a fight I'll try to negotiate first of course but being strong comes in handy!"
She sweatdrops, "Though I AM terribly sorry that I have to bother you with this problem... perhaps these people with be reasonable, I mean I didn't really hurt anyone though I did destroy their ceiling............. yeah...."
Skylar was completely unaware of the incoming danger from the demon-eating Terium, a true terror to behold.
Quin's lip twitched a little upward before returning to normal. yeah, he may not have anyone in lordroth, but perhaps making a new friend here to do jolly cooperation with would come in handy, not to mention nice. stronger then she looks, yeah he could sense the hidden power within her. while Lordroth had that field that kept people from being able to tell how strong someone is, the area outside had no such restriction. this girl is quite clearly, if his senses have any indication, stronger then him. how nice. destroying a ceiling....amusing."then it seems that we shall participate in jolly cooperation." he said this with a smile under his helmet as they finally got to the forest exit, and he saw the contraptions she calls helicopters. his eyes narrowed, but he decided to let Skylar do the talking.
on a cliff nearby, the red figure stood crouched, and watched the scene. the figure noticed skylar, and the knight. 'now what could an undead from Lordroth being doing out here...' the figure thought to himself with slight amusement. 'and look at that...the would be councilwoman, only...different, this one seems much more calm...and cheerful at that. no, its not the same person, she has a different energy signature...' he thought to himself now looking at the scene with interest, but he kept his energy hidden, waiting for the right moment to strike.
"War never changes. Only the instruments of war and the people who play in it."
"What is my true name? What Destiny awaits one such as I out here, outside of Lordroth?" Quin
"You can tear me down all you want, I will Never give you the satisfaction of my Death! I am ASPARA! FEEL MY FLAMES AND BURN!" Aspara
"I need time to think." Sonnelion
"Orkses neva lose if we run we'll jus' come back fer more! If we die it don' count!" Barrigan
Skylar was startled when they finally reached the end of the woods. A full firing squad was layed out in front of her and Quin police vests, shields, and heavy artillery all present. They weren't too far away, perhaps 100 ft or so into the clearing they stood. Though, it appeared that none of them possessed any power levels beyond 2000, some were stronger than others but generally they were all pretty average humans. One heavily armored human emerged from the helicopter in front with a loudspeaker,
"Miss Skylar, uh... just Skylar. We'd like you to step away from the armored gentleman and/or lady beside you and come quitely with us. You are currently government.... property and are labled as 'hazardous to society' this along with recent events that ocurred during the South City elections have made it critical to keep you under our custody until further notice. While you're probably confused this is both for your safety, ours and the general public's, there were many people who wanted you dead. Please do not resist or we will use force."
Skylar blinked in the silence that unfolded, she was utterly perplexed.
"Look, guys... I'm not quite sure what you're talking about but I can handle myself okay? And while I'm no law maker I have a feeling that saying that you 'own' me is against my rights. I'll even come with you , but I'd demand to see an attorney before saying anything else. I'll even find some way to pay for the damage I've caused... though that sword I had would probably have covered all of it."
The official went back inside the chopper and discussed something with the other two people still in the vehicle dressed similarly as the first person. They exited once more.
"Technically you signed your rights away when you joined military service but as I've spoken to my superiors, we are willing to negotiate with you if you come quitely and don't make a big scene." Yelled the man nervous.
Skylar thought about it... the situation was very fishy. But she also didn't want to be chased around the nation as an outlaw. Better to end this now rather than later, she supposed.
"What about my friend here, may he leave freely?" Skylar shouted back.
"I don't see why not." Said the man as he returned to his helicopter pleased with his results, for Skylar walked forwards, hands in the air.
She was about to turn and tell Quin to wait up for her around here and to camp out when suddenly an unknown person at the back of the firing squad shot a round straight at Quin. Sky ran to catch what appeared to be not a bullet but rather what sounded like a sleeping dart when all the others emptied their rounds at her forcing her to leap and dodge. Surely Quin was going to be fine anyhow, he seemed pretty fast and he had PLENTY of armor on anyhow, yet Skylar dived to catch the dart anyhow... how peculiar? If anything she learned never to negotiate with government officials.
Quin listened to what they were talking about, but then he felt a menacing powerlevel nearby, he couldn't really think much on it as suddenly the men opened fire. he ducked to dodge the first wave of fire and used his shield to block the rest. "what in thee name of the lords is going on?!" he yelled trying to make sense of the situation, but then, the helicopters exploded, likely killing a few of the men, either way, behind the flames, was a figure, a figure with a tail.
"oh it only gets worse from here undead knight of Lordroth..." a creepy voice spoke out. (imagine imperfect Cell's voice, but with a slight demonic tinge and you get the idea) the knight turned to the voice who was lashing his tail out at one of the men in order to absorb the poor man..only leaving the cloths on the guy's back as the remains. the way he absorbs the man will disturb the knight slightly, the words he had spoken though...
"thee knows of Lordroth, how?" he asked while also wondering why this thing had the feel of a lordroth demon, he was a bit disturbed by how Terium absorbed that man so when he asked his question his words were a bit shaky. Terium chuckled in a creepy manner.
"I came to visit...absorbed a nearby village, absorbed a demon...and came back after getting bored." the last part he was lying through his teeth, as in actuality the reason he left was because he had lost his perfect form and was actually forced to return. the bio android turned to skylar, and showed a creepy smile. "well well well...I always thought the would be councilwoman was odd, but yet....here you are, so either the would be councilwoman was stealing your identity, or you're real Skylar..." Terium commented with an evil glint in his eyes.
"War never changes. Only the instruments of war and the people who play in it."
"What is my true name? What Destiny awaits one such as I out here, outside of Lordroth?" Quin
"You can tear me down all you want, I will Never give you the satisfaction of my Death! I am ASPARA! FEEL MY FLAMES AND BURN!" Aspara
"I need time to think." Sonnelion
"Orkses neva lose if we run we'll jus' come back fer more! If we die it don' count!" Barrigan
Skylar was relieved when she saw that Quin had the sense to bring his shield up despite the growing chaos. Immediately of course that sense of relief went away when she ducked at the sight of flaming carnage heading directly at her head. A helicopter exploded, and from the destruction rose a red, demonic, bug-like creature, completely unharmed.
'Holy mother of Kami. It's another one of THEM' she thought angered by the creature's presence. Sky clenched her fist as she only just realized the horrid monster in front of her just absorbed a member of the militia sent to retrieve her, the ones still standing ran as fast as their legs could carry them. Skylar knew THEIR type well enough, she'd seen their vicious hearts in Plaid/Piktile whatever he chose to call himself, and she was livid at the moment. The last she saw of that bug like creature, he laughed at her death, she'd make sure that it doesn't happen again.
Quin and the momster chatted about the location Quin told her what once was his home, but the creature's attention soon turned to her... the councilwoman... Once again someone brought up politics and once again she has no idea what it has to do with HER.
"Look, I don't know who hell you are or what the hell you're talking about but let me say this: I AM ODD, I am also the 'REAL' Skylar whatever the hell that means, but that hardly excuses killing random people!!! Why are you even here, what are you even doing? You're just as odd as I'll ever be but twice as villainous! Are you here for me or Quin? Or are you here because you just wanted a fight, hm?! 'Cause I'll fight you-you, what even are you?" Skylar spit out all at once, saying ehat came to mind as she fought the deja vu that was the first time she met Plaid... he was killing random things in the forest before Skylar started shouting at him for being evil... basically what just happened right now but less dramatic. She also stuttered at the end unsure what the thing in front of her actually was. But, no matter their horrifying appearence, the most terrifying part about this monster was that she wasn't exactly sure how strong they were because they were surpressing their ki. Luckily, while she wasn't hiding her ki, she wasn't showing off either.
Terium just listened to Skylar prattle on...oh how annoying. Quin just stood there shaking slightly as he could feel some of the sheer power Terium was giving off. Terium let off a creepy smile. "ah...you seem to be of the thought that I'm here to kill either of you...no, there's not much to gain from that...at least not right now my dear...." the bio android spoke with that ominous bug, demonic voice. he noticed the other pathetic humans running. "now now humans...who said you could leave?" he stated before raising his hand and then moving it to the side, causing an explosion and fire to happen in front of the humans to prevent their escape. "afterall...an audience is always appreciated..." the monster explained. "as for me killing randoms...well, they make decent meals in high numbers..." he told her with a creepy look in his eyes.
Terium disappeared from their sight, then reappeared in front of the humans, and proceeded to absorb them all one by one. while letting some of his powerlevel show as he did so...the powerlevel they'd get a glimpse at was over 40k, but even that wasn't even near his full power. Quin noticed the high powerlevel and his eyes widened in shock, but then then narrowed as he tightly held his blade.
"oh...did you just pull you're blade at me..." Terium turned towards them again. "how drawl...you're not even worth absorbing right now.." the bio android told them as if insulting them.
"War never changes. Only the instruments of war and the people who play in it."
"What is my true name? What Destiny awaits one such as I out here, outside of Lordroth?" Quin
"You can tear me down all you want, I will Never give you the satisfaction of my Death! I am ASPARA! FEEL MY FLAMES AND BURN!" Aspara
"I need time to think." Sonnelion
"Orkses neva lose if we run we'll jus' come back fer more! If we die it don' count!" Barrigan
Skylar shook with fear though it wasn't all that obvious except that her tail was raised, her ears flattened and her hair was very poofy... okay, maybe it was pretty visible that she was scared now that she knew the extent of her opponent's power. In her head plans of escape from imminent doom fluttered by. She edged a little closer to Quin, protective of her new friend as the monster before them hollowed out more humans. 'This is all my fault,' Skylar thought as she clenched her gloved fists, 'If I weren't so weak, these people wouldn't be dead. Maybe White was right, we never had a right to call ourselves heroes. Sure we were selfless but we were WEAK and look at what's happened now. An overgrown bug is absorbing defenseless humans and I have to watch them... snack.'
Skylar took a deep breath and resigned herself to the task of getting Quin out of here alive. Sure the Terium said he wasn't here to kill them, but what could he possibly want otherwise? Welp. Might as well ask.
"Look... clearly we're in no position to defend any of these people, we are no match for you at the moment as you have stated prior... and I doubt, despite my speed that I could flee with Quin here with out at least one of us dying, SO. My question to you is, is there anything in particular you would like to procure from us, or naw? Is there something you wanted to speak to us about? Threaten us with? I dunno, do you need some COMPANY perhaps? Honestly, I have no clue what big, red, bug-men like to do on their free time, except of course... ya know, eat civilians. Did u want my creepy sword, maybe? Cause I can't find that either so good luck with that if that's what you wanted..." Skylar gritted her teeth through half of that and her voice had a sarcastic and hostile undertone to it. She did NOT like this situation AT ALL.This was one sadistic bug she'd like to squash... if only it weren't so strong.