Thom - Loranthis war

{NARRATION} Clio vs Thom + Dio Ehren vs Conquest Yeshua + Don vs Mazino + Leath Kuro vs Marcel
[13:53:29] War.

It was always dangerous. The hooded man would have waited around the white tower, waited for the attack that was sure to come. It was to be a battle unlike any other.. A battle between magi and only magi. The soilders of norm were not here, and the amount of strength that was to show up would likely be intoxicating.

Indra was ready. The hooded man would have summoned it long before the battle begun. The hulking creature of eletrical mass buzzed and glanced around, awaiting for the ones who would come.. And then he saw them. A slight blink of his eyes.

"Clio.. Hirano."

Very quickly he teleported over to her position, dragging his glaive off his his back. "You don't remember me. I was just one orphan in Nostvale.. But a long time ago I believed in you. And you poisoned us.. You infected us.. No belief stays true in anyone forever I guess.

Reguadless. To be able to fight you?" A grin of the man's hooded face. "It is an honor." Eletrical power wapped around him as he prepared for what was soon to come.
(Thom M. Takashi)
[14:03:44]
Once more does she find herself beginning to risk her life on the battlefield for the sake of this Ookami. In all honesty, she thought that she'd be done with it all- but it seems as if life has always had some strange way of calling her back. . . .Strange though, is it not? To come to this place yet again- to attempt to reclaim something that she once called her home in hopes. In attempt that maybe, just maybe, something can be done right. In the end though, the Queen finds herself beginning to grow silent for the moment.

". . .Infected you?" she murmurs underneath her breath. Slowly, does she find herself beginning to withdraw a single book. She finds herself beginning to smile for that matter. "It was never my choice to infect you. . .I'm not exactly sure as to who has told you something of the sort, but. . .I am deeply sorry if you were harmed in doing such a thing." Nevertheless, the Queen finds herself beginning to tilt her head, her smile widening considerably.

"You sound like the rest of the children who know little purpose of my Chimera. It is a weapon- not an infection. You use it against those that come up against you- you thrive. . .Not allow it to take over. But just as you are. . .And your leaders, I find that humanity is quite interesting." she murmurs, her smile widening considerably.

"You've little room to talk when assisting a vampire, whomever you are. But nevertheless, I'll take this as an honorable battle." Carefully, do obsidian wings spill from her back. Her body dips, a hand moving carefully to sweep within a careful bow. "Prepare yourselves. . ." A mere whisper, the dark glint appearing upon her features with a gentle smile. Maybe. . .This'll be more than what she has expected.
(Clio Hirano)
[14:05:26] The time had come.

The young lucifer trained ceaslessly for this moment, to defend the remains of loranthis, and most of all, his precious plan to raise above it all. In a way this was a test. A grand trial to test Dio's metal and his determination to see his ambitions flourish into reality.

He'd worked so hard to get into this position, this power..Eternity, rank, wealth, presence. All of it was his for the taking if he could survive and suceed in defending Loranthis..

In a zap of light, Dio spawned at Clio hirano's position. Together, Thom and Dio would fight the women. Never before had he'd seen the queen of nostvale. He'd only heard stories and descriptions of her. However nothing could amount up to the real thing.

Dio felt her power loud and clear, infact it made his own feel very insignificant. Albeit the deficit, this is what Dio did. He raised above the challange and used his witt and finesse to best titans in their own game..With a joint in his mouth, Dio would rip at his palms and ready his wire for combat. His golden gaze poised on her being, this was serious.. Summoning the surface of the earth itself, Dio shielded himself in earthen armor.

"Welp, no better time than now to use this power..." He said before activating the runes in his right arm. A massive wave of occult could be felt flowing from his arm as a aura appeared around it. Dark purple tendrills of darkness began to wrap around his arm, this was the power of all who'd been sacrificed, the power that was now Dio's.

"You're prettier than i've heard, take me on this dance would you?"
(Dio Lucilfer)
[14:07:08] {combat} Clio Hirano has been defeated by Dio Lucilfer! They're unable to continue fighting.
[14:14:49] The battle was fierce, so fierce that it reminded Dio of the old days. Him and his team taking people out, they were strong back then. However Clio was in a league all of her own. She was a master of cosmic magic, a magic that Dio had only been dabbling in..

As the battle began, Dio let Thom take the initiative and begin the assault. His powers were monstrous as he summons dark flames that scorched the landscape. That wasn't the end of it, he summoned hellstorm lightning to add and extra kick to the already devastating burst of his magic.

Being the assassin-esque fighter he was, Dio waited for the perfect time to ensnare Clio with his own, quite powerful combo. Using the versitility of his arsenal, Dio would use his earth magic to push an already stummbling Clio into a zone where the gravity was 5x the norm, this gave him to strike her with a condensed water blade before blasting her with a mix of lightning and comsic magic. This greatly enchanced Lightning's ability to shock one's nervous system.


(Dio Lucilfer)
[14:15:40] Dio Lucilfer: Power, beauty and the durability to back it up, I could really fall for a women like that..<*says before taking a puff of his joint*>
[14:19:56] A bit of a chuckle was made towards Dio's comment. "She is quite lovely looking isn't she?" He agreed, readying his glaive. "A shame that we have to fight honestly. But it is how how is. Perhaps we shall we on a later occasion, one where we don't have to raise a blade and magic."

The battle was a long one, longer then he was used to. Quite a few times the red haired man nearly thought he was a goner, watching as a beam of golden energy shot right past his ear, nearly knocking him to the ground. But despite this the red haired man kept on his feet, and in the end would help, though the final blow to Clio came from Dio.

A moment of stopping, to allow her to recover. "And indeed, most of what I know about the Chimera stems from my childhood. The orphanage I used to live in was infected, though I personally am not. Perhaps after this battle you'll stay and tell me more about this Chimera?" The red haired man inquried with a raise of his eyebrow and a grin.

"And indeed, I have little to talk about in morality. A long time ago perhaps I would have attempted some heroic jargon but now? Now I'm older and evil is not so black and white. But again, I hope we can talk more about this at a latter date."

A glance towards Dio once he felt like enough time had passed to be honorable. "Indeed. She is quite the lovely creature. Hats off to Lady Hirano."
(Thom M. Takashi)
[14:21:39]
There is something oddly comical about this moment. The seemingly young former Queen finds herself beginning to stumble amongst the realm, her body being tugged and pulled- the wings upon her back becoming heavy as she is forced upon the ground once more. Ensnared. She believed that she knew of this feeling before. The darkness, the throbbing. . .If only for the moment, does she find herself beginning to smile brightly, the wounds upon her body ever so apparent. . .Her world dizzying, vision nearly fading from the impact.

This world is too vicious. There is a moment where she finds herself beginning to grow silent. Marks of the chimera appear upon her form, her hands grasping onto the grassy knots beneath her body once more. This world is too much. She aimed to fight for such a thing called humanity- for such a thing called. . .Existence. And while she understands that it is her fault. . .She cannot help to curse the thought of this place. Of these people.

Breathing becomes shallow and for the moment. . . It seems as if she wouldn't restand. But ah, the faces of her children, the features of her husband. Everything that she could possibly desire appears once more as the marks of chimera finally cover her body. Slicken and black, her very veins feel as if she is on fire. . Her flesh becomes tainted with the depraved cosm, words spilling seamlessly from her lips.

". . .You men. . ."

It is spoken underneath her breath. "You men are foolish." There is bitterness and resentment within her very voice, her body trembling. Her breathing ragged. "Why. . ?" It is spoken, the anger building up- suffocating her, the pain racking through her body only forces her up again. "People speak of sins daily and they know extremely little of anything. You all are such children." Speaking of falling for women at a time like this, speaking of so many different things. She can only laugh . . .

"This is a fight, not a spar." She is very bitter. Very much so.
(Clio Hirano)
[14:24:12] {combat} Thom M. Takashi has been defeated by Clio Hirano! They're unable to continue fighting.
[14:37:00] The second battle was incredibly intense, Clio had gotten a little more serious and completely bursted down the duo. However, something within Dio awakened. It was like a mighty flame that engulfed the young lucifer and burned his insecurities to ash..

Seeing that Thom could not withstand the full brunt of Clio's attacks, Dio leaped forward and initiated an attack. With cosmic in one hand and lightning in the other, Dio would teleport onto her and strike past her before turning around and dashing up to her to deliver a stunning punch to the sternum. As expected, the wind was knocked out of her for a few moments. This gave Dio Enough time to use his wires to wrap snare her. When used in conjunction with his lightning, his wires could effectively keep anyone down.

The lightning would be conducted through the metal and shock her nervous system numb;She couldn't move. Puffing out some vanilla scented smoke, Dio used his gravity magic to hoist Clio up into the air..

Though upon turning around, one would spot the downed Thom.."Damn, I guess I had the spotlight in that one..."

Jerking his attention to the queen, Dio uttered one final sentence..

"I'd ask that you remember the one who bested you, o' Queen of Nostvale. Know me as..

Lucifer!"
(Dio Lucilfer)
[14:41:16] Downed?

The red haired man certainly wasn't expecting that. Reguardless, the battle was done soon, and he managed to drag himself off the ground. Using his glaive to steady himself he took a moment to access his injuries, cuts and scrapes about. But more then that a slight worry for their comapion came to them.. Although when he arrived at the spot it appeared he was fine.

Instead? Cilo was down. The woman with the wings had been defeated, causing the hellstorm magi to blink and gasp. "Lucifer, incredible..."

With that the man would draw closer to the pair. "Lady Hirano. I ask of you to remain here for the time being. There is surely more fighting to do. It does appear that we will get the chance to speak after all." A smile drew onto his face as he looked towards Dio.

"Lets.. Take her to a spot where she can remain for now. Make sure she is secured and get back out there. There are doubtlessly more battles thtat need to be fought. A turn towards the woman, though he likely hadn't garnered her respect by falling in battle.

"I am Nocterris. Welcome to Loranthis lady Hirano."
(Thom M. Takashi)
[14:46:24]
Ba-thump, ba-thump, ba-thump.

There is little to say at this particular moment. All she can feel. . .Is the world around her being tossed and turned. Ba-thump, ba-thump, ba-thump. There is a moment that she finds herself being pulled across the land, rocks harshly hitting her body- creating an area where a vicious bruise most certainly would appear. To think. . .That she could be captured. To think that such a thing would occur is. . . .Worse. Especially when these men did not take her seriously. . .

She was meant to be a threat. . .Of some sort.

In the end, there is a moment where she finds herself entirely too heavy. She is lifted within the air- her sea green hues darkening considerably. ". . .I don't-. . .I don't understand the two of you for the life of me." If this is where she was going to die. . .Then this most certainly isn't the ending that she had been expecting.

These people are terribly strange, but most importantly. . .She's caught up within loranthis. There is a heavy notion of suicide going through her mind but. . .At this particular moment, she merely waits. "Good bye." It is spoken tiredly, raggedly. There is too much hate within her heart at this moment. . .But atleast now, she'll be able to contemplate her feelings.
(Clio Hirano)
{NARRATION} Ehren vs Thom Asami + Wolf vs Mazino + Orianna
[15:11:08] Kraus has a cruel sense of humor doesn't he?

The man would have just come away from the secrued room, energy back up and all and teleporting around. In this battle it seemed fighitng was still going on, and the Takashi would be exicted for it once more. Indra was retrieved from the spirit realm and his glaive was taken off his back when suddenly the sight of an ookami came into view.

Him.

Red lighting would allow him to rather quickly move to the form of Ehren Kien. A wide grin wore across the hellstorm magi's features as he hit the ground, and golden hues stared towards the Ookami. The glaive was pointed on at him and hellstorm energies radiated all around.

"Ehren Kien himself. Must be my lucky day. I'm sure you don't remember me but.. A long time ago we met. You trained me. Teacher, I simply must show you my progress!"
(Thom M. Takashi)
[15:16:16] As he searched across the city for the others, having met up with a few it seems those missing would bring a troubling look upon his visage. Old age settling in with the wrinkles of his stress.

However his somber mood would change quickly at the arrival of one of the two still capable of keeping him from taking the city. "If I trained you. . . I expect nothing, but your best." The wolf would growl as his body erupted forth the waves of depravity.

"You stand to side with Loranthis? It's truly troubling, but have no doubt. Much like War, I will guide your soul that's strayed too far." Inhaling deeply his wounds would be converted into energy as his beastly style grew more wild with each passing second.

"I will not take you lightly." He stated, pointing off to his eyes, "I saw whom you fought through my lunar gaze and you'll learn that without the stars, the darkness becomes only that more consuming." Holding the katana at his side, battered and beaten. Nothing would stop his conquest over this city.

"Stand your ground and prepare!" He howled before lunging forward towards the youth.
(Ehren Kien)
[15:17:58] {combat} Ehren Kien has been defeated by Thom M. Takashi! They're unable to continue fighting.
[15:21:23] "Of course!"

Ehren came at him. The sword would have attempted to slice into Thom and honeslty it did quite a bit of damage. The armor would be dented in several places and the hooded man barely was able to avoid many of the Ookami's attacks. It felt as if a single hit could have ended him.. It was a mixture of both delight and fear.

"Not bad teach." The man called out, letting lose another wave of fire that missed. Yet such was followed up by a punch of eletricty that sent the man going backwards.

"Indeed, it must be troubling. For that you'll have to forgive me. But hey, it means I got to fight both you and her. In my opinion this is extremely worthwhile." The red haired man would be quick to comment, waiting a few seconds for the Ookami to once more get his footing.

"Come at me again Ehren! Fight Nocterris, fight your apprentice."


(Thom M. Takashi)
[15:28:12] What angered him was not the promise of being defeated, but the boys casual demeanor of it all. "Do you not understand what lies at stake here!?" He shouts taking the full effect of his occultic storms, but maybe his voice would be drowned out by the fires.

Regardless, he danced around the field at remarkable speeds. Only the blur of his alabaster features could be caught sign of. Yet the inability to understand his combative prowess. Knowledge left him lacking and thus he suffered greatly.

"You side with what the world will seek." His voice will filled with the same toxic venom that protrude off his form. "Your conquest is not powerful enough to save these lands. As your forces struggle with mine. . . The forces of the East will only trample over this all." An attempt to plea? Something of the sorts.

Allies were required and even should he require the force necessary to achieve them. He'd do so. "Your casual attitude to this all will only get you killed in the future." Was all he could say before leaping forward into the fray. Those of this land will see him as leader and nothing more. If they disagree, then they're banished to survive the waste land called the alliance.
(Ehren Kien)
[15:29:04] {combat} Thom M. Takashi has been defeated by Ehren Kien! They're unable to continue fighting.
[15:36:44] The clash between magic and might would begin once more and the wolf was no trespasser on the grounds of clutching out an oppressive form of art. Playing safe no longer as he lepta into the fray of chaos, leaping away when the time was decided as such.

"Thom, you could be so much more!" he howls as he whipped his blade out from afar sending the air to cut, releasing a high pressured combustion of winds that lashed out against the teens skin. "Don't let those of Loranthis misuse you!" He growled, rushing forward with his blade in hand, capitalizing on the distraction before suddenly dashing all around the man.

His feet barely touched the ground as he danced with his blade in hand. All meeting the youths flesh, if one thing were certain here. This was war and war wasn't so kind. No matter how much he spoke.

"I will show you the error of your ways, youth. . . Stand beside me and oppose the power of Valmasia. Nostvale. . . New Alteros, seeds buried by the hands of the immortal. I will NOT!" His vision a blur before finally coming to a halt leaving the boy rattled with wounds.

"Tolerate their existence. In the name of Saekanis, I will end that which cannot die." Gripping his blade with intense anger as he turned with his seared clothing. Only his chest revealed with the markings of his lord for the boy to see. And with that, he aimed to claim victory and recurs those captured or killed.
(Ehren Kien)
[15:41:00] "Ah. You reconize me." The hooded man would say, blinking a few times in curiousity as the blade and the winds tore at him. A grunt of pain.. Ehren really was tough. Letting the Ookami get that close that fast was sefinatley a mistake. A shake of Thom's head, knowing that he wouldn't let that happen again.

"The hands of the immortal? What is that.." The man would ask, pulling himself to his feet as he stared at Ehren. "And unfortuantely I can't back down either. There's something in Loranthis that I want. Something that will allow me to hurt those who dishonored me, those who turned their backs on me when I wanted to help most..

"Maybe I'm misguided. That could be true.. But Cinderfall and Sunflower wound me Ehren. And this fight.. Is something that I must do. I am sorry.

Enough talk. We shall finish this."
(Thom M. Takashi)
[15:41:52] {combat} Ehren Kien has been defeated by Thom M. Takashi! They're unable to continue fighting.
[15:46:08] The fight was on. Ehren came at him so Thom glanced around. That whip would have surely spelled the end as soon as it began. So a change in tactics. Ehren flew at him so the hooded man very quickly teleported to a nearby house. Staying behind it gave Ehren little wiggle room to slice at him, while Thom would have plenty of area to attack back.

in the end though, he was drawn out. In the open, in the place where he might fall. But he didn't. An eletrical punch hit Ehren, knocking him to the ground and for a moment the red haired man would stand over him. A boot pressed against the ookami's chest and the glaive..

Well he didn't put it too near Ehren honestly. More so hovering a few feet in the air above the man. Golden hues however stared down at him.

"I am not Thom first of all. I am Nocterris. Second, I ask you. I asked you what are the hands of the immortal. I ask you what exactly you wish for. After you tell me.. Then I will decide what to do.

Make your statements Ehren, lord of entrophy, i believe that is what you are called... I am listening."
(Thom M. Takashi)
[15:52:57] The younger generation had their champion it seems. For while the wolf was that of his, this newly ripened fruit had seemingly gone up and above all expectations. Even now as the wolf fought with all his might, the storm of mana overcame him. Leaving him plunging towards the ground with his weapon released from his grasp.

The boot stomped on him, it shattered the depraved blessing leaving only Ehren shirtless to face the words of thom, a most personal conversation. "H-he. . ." A bloodied grin offered, coughing up momentarily.

"The immortals are that of Ryan and Sareen. . . However they're only the beginning. The people of this generation do not understand the life cycle. They seek only to harvest from life without allowing it to wither away." Groaning as he raised his arm to weakly grasp around the youths ankle.

"You may think Loranthis will aid you in your efforts. However that city will not do, that leader is unfit. She seeks not the truth of this world. She's an immortal herself. However your power can bring change. To all the cities east." An attempted bargain.

"Much like War, I will force the eyes of many to open. My ambitions go beyond petty squabbles. . . Outside of with nostvale." He coughed up once more. Breathing heavily as the agent to his healing factor would steadily work its way throughout his body, a natural response under such direstress.

"Do with me what you will. . . However know. . . Know ending the lives of I and Clio. It will only bring you defeat. Loranthis is much like I. . . Straight-forward. However the difference is I have the knowledge to strike true!" Was all he finished with, lying on his back wondering if his strength was enough to release himself from the youths grasp and make his escape.
(Ehren Kien)
[16:00:38] A breath outwards as he heard the name Ryan. The man who slayed Maria, the man whom he didn't currently have qualm with but.. In the same breath these people sounded quite bad. Very slowly the glaive was taken, placed upon the red haired man's back as he looked towards Ehren.

"Your words are noted Ehren. However, is it not the nature of man and beings to seek surival? That said.. If you truely wish to strike against the immortals of Ryan and Sareen I implore you. Come to Loranthis, not in war, not in strife, but come and ask for help. The Red Queen is honorable. I fought her and in exchange for that and this battle I am reciving information I need.

If you want something one must make steps towards it." The foot is moved, no longer on Ehren's chest. "Come with me. Speak to the Red Queen. Tell her about your intentions. You say Loranthis will not aid, but if you are like me none of the current cities can either.

You say you will open the eyes of many. So first attempt to open the eyes of those in the city you attempted to take. For I intend as well to open many eyes by the time I am gone, and this is my first step as well.

Also, Clio currently lives. She will be there as well. Come with me Ehren. I ask of you. Repair the damage of the virus, and help me burn the towns of false honor."
(Thom M. Takashi)
[16:30:30] All the while he spoke with the youth, his vision seemed more preoccupied with the ongoing of the city. Feeling the life of few slipping away as their mana went mute. A single tear shed as he thought over the loss on his pack member.

However, soon after his attention was drawn back to the youth. Being released from his hold forced the wolf to a stand. "You speak kind words, Thom. . . However. I'm not some guard dog any longer. That time of my life has faded." To be settled beneath the boot of another was never his intentions.

"The city of loranthis lacks an army, if my forces could slip through. Valmasia will crumble this land and claim it as their own. And before that happens. It is I who must bring that city to its ruin. Recreating a land befitting of my lord, Saekanis." While the youth toppled over the forces of Ehren and Clio. The wolf seemed hell bent on getting his way.

Needless to say, even as the man brought up a seasonable offer. How could he respond? All the while knowing Clio had been held captive now. Have him do the same and risk losing his life and leaving the physical realm?

"You desire a cure for the Virus. . . But you wish to burn down the cities that lack honor. . . I wonder whose side you're really on." With a shake of his head, winds would pick up as they tethered his belongings back to his person. Gripping at the katana, feeling the wounds begin sinking in.

"Regardless, you wish for me to step back into that city? So what. . . I may be killed by the hands of your 'Red Queen'?" A snort, laughter really. "I warn you thom. . . Clio has already been marked by I." His claim came with a slap to his chest.

"Our lives already entangled. So your claim to her life, should anything happen to her. You'll have made a most unpleasant enemy. . . I can be quite petty. Thom. . . So tell me this, before I decide." Gripping at his blade, he scanned the area, feeling out the flow of mana. His forces had been forced to treat it seems. This was his loss.

"At your age, you stand up top the pillar of magi. Where do you see yourself going further from now? As merely one who aims to destroy the dishonorable cities. Or something grand. . . Because all comes to die, eventually. Even I. But our actions are what make us immortal." As he finished speaking. His mind pondered.

"Revenge is a temporary release. It's when we reach past man, do we realize the realms we lack in. Beside me. . . You would battle 'gods'."
(Ehren Kien)
[16:39:53] It appeared that Ehren did not wish to go to Loranthis. A slight frown but a nod. Their battle, their qualm was over, and the red haired man desired not the Ookami's life at all. "It is true, Loranthis lacks an army. Which is why I would want to make one if I continue to be here.. Reguardless, I do not wish for this city to fall to ruin, not yet.

It has.. Potential. That for many things." Thom qould say briefly. "And yes, I wished to cure for the virus, though now.. I simply want the damages repaired. And to understand it." A shrug of his shoulders. "As to whose side I'm on.. My own I guess. Like I said, me being here is merely part of a deal. Information for protection.

I have delivered my end of the bargin. The Red queen will deilver hers. And very well, if you do not wish to go with then I acknowlege such. It was never part of my deal anyways. Merely.. If you intend to fight immortals it sounds like you could use more allies. Perhaps send a letter to her if you really don't wish to speak face to face."

"And no, I see more personally. I aim to pull the angels out of Avalon itself. Perhaps I am crazy in that, but it sounds to me a fine goal. However, before I do such I have a couple more.

I still need to give Bast a punch in the face. And fight Liara. And Quazla. Luckily they'll likely be coming soon." A grin. "Reguardless.. It was nice speaking to you Ehren. Even if you don't desire to come to Loranthis.. Perhaps we could be penpals." W-was he serious? Occultism did drive people mad.

"For now though.. I think I will be off. Head back and retreive my reward. See what happens after that. If you want to talk more, send me a letter. I'll be waiting mister Kien." And with that Thom would start to teleport off.
(Thom M. Takashi)
[16:49:16] It was certain, his existence within the walls of Loranthis was a risk he wasn't willing to take, even for the life of Clio. Her life could be brought back, safely, should he play his cards correctly. "I see. . . Mere payment." He mumbles beneath his breathe. Gripping his hand into a tight fist as he thought of the humiliation behind his defeat.

"You say that, Thom." He finally responds as he eyes the man carefully, "But in the death of the city. Something beyond the likes of Valmasia would be born. A land similar to the willows. One not so easily taken." He claims with a bloodied grin, leaning against his hip before exhaling a raspy breathe.

"However your intentions are respectable. . . Life is much easier when you look down, rather than above." A single hand tossed out in gesture, "So as long as you respect my words, Thom or rather. Loranthis. I'll think on the topic of united progression." His lackadaisical demeanor would diminish as gave the youth a pointed look.

"Your city has taken enough from me. But while the battle may have been in your favor. The war that soon is to come. It will be blinding." On similar pages, but there was an obvious distrust.

"Even light can leave you without aim." He mumbles as he turns off. Rushing into the woods forced to figure out his next steps. A letter was likely to come. . .
(Ehren Kien)