Chasing a Fallen Star

reality had cooked up for Sima Kang on that night was something that only the future could tell. Regardless, the young cosmic magi had witnessed something barreling down towards Agartha, hitting one of its remote locations and leaving nothing but a trail of flames to follow and triangulate.

With the help of his friends (and a mug of hot cocoa), the young Kang managed to detemine the localization of impact, dragging along an array of reputable and less reputable individuals on their quest for glory.

As they arrive to what shall henceforth be known as 'the spot', the group is met with a large, large rock. Steaming hot, burning with scorching minerals and sitting in the middle of a cratter. A buzzing noise can be heard through the air, indicating the presence of what seems to be a -strong- magnetic field.
[22:13] Joining to find a space rock? Well, it wasn't the weirdest or even most dangerous thing that Ascalon had ever signed up for out of a itch for some good old fashioned violence. Though, it was still up there for the weird factor, perhaps the others around where Cosmic magi?

Speaking of others it was quite the odd party. Really, aside from Calista and Sima the Oscuri didn't quite know the others. Miyo, well they'd lived in his house for a bit but at this rate who hadn't. Then there was Adonis, they'd helped with Prodotis so they couldn't be that bad.

Hands came to rest upon the man's belt as he looked over towards Sima. It was the Kang's rodeo and by Azrael the Zanders hoped he knew how to run it better than Nyx had back with the Belail Tower.

"So... Uh, what is it?"

As they spoke their gaze shifted back towards the crater. Really, he had no clue what it was. Never having been attuned to cosmic magi or even really learning to much about it.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[22:13] Hot cocoa was, indeed, had during the nights he'd triangulated the fated meteorite down. It was a whole lot of thinking that the Kang was unused to-- But as time slipped by their path was finally laid before them.

Carrying, even now, a thermos with him as they moved towards 'the spot' he'd draw in a breath through his nose. That big ol' steaming rock was theirs to gather from! Now just came the fun part of gathering samples, hoping evidence came down with it, and best of all?

Figuring out what the Hel that buzzing noise was.

Scratching the back of his neck with his free hand he'd peer back towards those he'd brought along. "So! Hope you all came prepared for what we may find. Kraus knows these things don't come commonly so... Whatever metals or other things came down with it are going to be out of this world."

He really needed to stop spending time around pun masters like Calista. With a little huff he'd begin slowly, carefully descending into the crate. "A big ol' rock from space. Not a clue what's on it, hence why we're here Ascalon."
(Sima Kang)
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[22:15] She came along with her cousin not long after ensuring his madness was cured, though the prospect of finding a falling space rock was of some interest. Who knows what could be lurking within such a thing?

Though as they finally approach 'the spot', keen hearing taking note of that noise... the possible faint tug on some of her metallic gear also maybe an indicator of what was creating that noise.

It was similar to the way Suke manipulated gravity with electricity... some sort of magnetism.

Ether streams from her hands, binding itself about her gear with rings of crystal, adding another layer to her armor as well. In the same manner she manipulated her crystals with her will she would use this to resist any attempted forced movements by the magnetism, and possibly move through it with greater ease.

Or that was the hope at least, the strength of the field truly known perhaps it would at least give her a chance.

The fox offers a small grin at the pun made, good she was rubbing off.

"Hopefully something interesting..."

She would follow her cousin, her will directing her movements as much as anything else with these adornments.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[22:18] " A meteor? I thought you were joking. "

Adonis makes his way in a bit after the rest of the group, satchel strapped to his back and both hands currently tucked away inside his coat pocket.

He can hear the buzzing, but isn't sure what to do about it outside of investigating. Eventually he arrives at Calista's side with a furrowed brow.

" Is it a normal thing for space rocks to hold traces of gravity magic? Or any magic at all outside of the power cosmic? "

His right hand is brought up and the location portal is made to further survey the area.
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[22:19] Calista Shimasu says, "Its... magnestism... it's strange. Ir's related to lightning magic in some fashion."
[22:19] --The meteor.--

Miyo remembers from a glimpse in the reflection of Sima's eyes as he gazed through the telescope the streak of light that passed by. Its indication was something otherworldly. The possibilities stirred in her mind about what this meteor could contain within it.

The steaming hot rock reverberates an odd buzzing noise coupled with an immense magnetic field.

Whatever could have been within piqued the little Kitsune's curiosity more than ever now that they were up close to view it. Miyo glances towards Sima with a wide smile. "How long has it been since we first saw it, Sima?" She redirects her vision back to view this magnificent cosmic rock.
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[22:19] Sima Kang says, "Not a clue! /That's/ the fun part, however."
[22:19] Miyo Yuumi says, "Let's be sure to collect any pieces that fall off of it. However it'll break open if naturally or by force."
[22:25] {NARRATION} When the group dropped down the large crater they were met with the full force of the magnetic field that had formed itself around the area. The push repeling them away was potent, though nothing to throw them off their feet. All the while a tug seemed to bring closer any metallic weapon around.

From within the territory circle Adonis was able to scope in on the location with ease. Debris, rocks, and all sorts of metallic pieces littered around. The closer the blonde would get to the large rock, the blurrier his window through space got. Eventually when he reached the rock itself he saw� -felt- a strong presence attached to it. A roar came first, followed by a crimson tide that shattered the metaphysical spell for now.

Anyone who peering into the portal roll a will save, DC10.

This was no ordinary space rock.
[22:26] {NARRATION} Courageous Adonis Lelhua has seen other scary foes before, he even met Sors Ultovex once! This was nothing!
[22:32] As she got closer she could feel it both pushing her and pulling on her gear which was thankfully secured by her magics as a precaution.

More or less focusing on her cousin she would keep literal eyes on the meteor as well, that roar forcing vulpine ears back to the sides of her head as all loud noises typically did. The crimson pulse making her frown.

More corrupt cosmic.

Lovely

"Someone isn't happy..."

Black and red ether begins to shape around her staff, preparing to summon a wall of crystal should it be needed to shield herself or others.

Nonetheless she would follow Sima unless he did something especially silly.


(Calista Shimasu)
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[22:33] Luckily for Ascalon? Well, he hadn't really started down the crater nor looked upon Adonis portal. So, he wasn't affected and had the fortune to watch the results taking place upon those who'd started down the crater.

His hands rose up to cross as he watched the effects taking place. Their was definitely something odd about all this. Deciding to see if he could manipulate gravity in the area around himself. The Zanders decided to create a field around him, manipulating the gravity in the area. Perhaps manipulating the magnetism as well if he was able. He then started to walk into the crater himself.

Of course, as he did so the energy magic conjured some banding constrictions of raw energy upon him. The material coming to cover those loose bits of his outfit. Though, considering he was waring full plate it was safe to say if his energy manipulation failed it'd be uncomfortable.

"I'm going to see if I can nullify this gravityin the area."

He'd look back to Calista, corrupted cosmic? That was certainly concerning. Though it wasn't something he'd never dealt with before. Let's see if his mastery of gravity was enough to get a bit closer without suffering the effects!
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[22:34] Even with the ability to see ahead, Adonis could not make heads or tails of what was within. The meteor itself had terrible vibes, but it is not until the roar echoes out that he steels himself for what is to come.

As the green hardlight shatters, his open hand clenches into a tight fist, and he aims to lower himself down just enough to avoid being caught and thrown back in that crimson tide.

It was nothing willpower couldn't overcome. And yet...? It somehow managed to throw his neatly groomed hair into a mess.

" The nerve. Whatever we are up against hates us, though. That's for sure, Sima. "

Rather than pushing forward, he spends some time styling his hair back. Appearance is everything.
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[22:35] Once she descends into the crater, Miyo could feel the repelling force of magnetism, though its attraction for metals beckoned her closer. Metaphysical manipulation helps with pushing her forward at an evened pace. The metal filaments weaved through her armors pull forward some the closer she gets!

The girl, however, opts to collect a few pieces of these metals and rocks that littered the immediate area outside of this celestial rock's vicinity!

Though, as she's doing this, a portal seems to form nearby that Miyo peers towards. A roaring creature from within might send chills down her spine perhaps, but that won't stop her from approaching it to get a closer look, however!
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[22:38] Traversing deeper within the crater he'd scrunch his nose up as his bow pulled him further in. A magnetic rock, most definitely, but what caused such an attraction? Questions continue to collect in his mind before the roar pierces the silence.

Intriguing.

"As expected... Crash landing on a planet would give something a headache. As I said though-- Hope you're all ready, so stay sharp!"

Those light blues stay focused mainly on the meteor as he continues his slow approach against the pushing force. A glance is spared towards Ascalon, a nod shortly following.

"Any and all efforts are appreciated as long as we don't fully destroy it. If anyone sees something call it out, alright?"
(Sima Kang)
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[22:41] {NARRATION} Miyo finds her search bountiful enough for how long was spent actually searching! A sizeable chunk of mythril was good for no risk as of yet, right? Regardless, as both her and Adonis keep their spirits up before the terrifying might of whatever waited for them, the rest of the group moved on.

Ascalon's magic was the first one to be met with a pulse, a shock. A small burst of electricity pushed the group back a few meters before it coalesced into a single, electrified being. I looked as if it was made from the very field that had stopped them.

It -was- the field, given a humanoid form. Sparks surrounded its lightning blue arms as it readied itself for another blast..!
[22:49] The pushback? Easily accounted for by the gravitational field being projected. Flying back a safe distance with the force of the pulse before settling softly into the ground. The man could see the second blast being readied, however, there was something that occurred to him. That first blasted hadn't really harmed anyone, simply pushed him away.

Though, in the end it was still aggression. Most likely their would be more of it and the group had came with a purpose. He doubted anyone here was going to turn back and call it quites from one creature's actions. The warrior took a breath, steadying his center, focusing his mana, tapping into the realm beyond. Before erupting in a blazing aura that shimmered a bluish-silvery hues.

It was a powerful current of ethereal mana, coursing through his veins and giving him energy he'd lost after losing his reika. It wasn't a lot but it was the same but it was enough. With that rush came a silvery bubble around himself, a shield of ethereal-infused mana which would protect him from whatever attack came next.

At the same time his hand rose to grip the hilt of his chain-mace. Unclipping the thing from his waist, the long coining chains of nyeshk dropped low to the ground. The head of the mace appeared like a roaring lion. The thud of it hitting the tightly packed and slightly melted earth wasn't very quite.

"This didn't take long."

Of course he'd not attack just yet, awaiting the call of Sima or Calista. One of those experienced with this sort of magic who migh tknow more than he.

(Ascalon Zanders)
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[22:50] Sima's wings spread on out as he's sent back! Light blues go wide as he stares down the embodiment of the field, feet skidding across the crater's surface. Furrowing his brow he'd peer about- What had forced it to come out?

It mattered little as yellow stardust begins to collect about the Kang, the temperature dropping steadily. Drawing the bow from about his chest he'd keep a tight grip upon it. He'd raise a hand towards his chest, palms facing the embodiment, as he waved it defensively.

"Didn't come to harm you, friend! Just merely want to collect some samples from the meteor-- See what may have come with it beyond... Well, yourself!"

� No one ever said the Kang was a smart one. As ice continued to buildup about his digits he'd chime in,

"Anything we can do to proceed forth?.. Rather this not break out in the ol' song and dance of a fight."
(Sima Kang)
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[22:51] A sizable chunk of mithril was found! The familiar metal held no value for her, however! A little gift for Magdalen at least, or any other blacksmith that could made due with it better than Miyo could! For now the piece of tucked away!

Though, as she peers and steps closer towards this flash of cursed cosmic magic, Ascalon's attempt to negate the magnetism with metaphysical causes bolts of electricity to force them all back and away several meters!

The electrifying force-field configures in a humanoid outline. The attraction was more potent from that direction as well given the amassed field's tangible cluster of blue.

The little Kitsune picks herself up from the ground of the unexpected blow, but as it readies its appendages for another volt of power, likely to push them back further, a hand juts out from below her sapphire clothes as Miyo attempts to cloud its vision with a cast of illusion magic.. though, would it actually work? What she aimed for this humanoid force-field to see was... none of them being there if it worked!
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[22:51] Ah yes, the fun part.

"Oh good... Now it gets interesting. I was going to get worried if something didn't try to kill us."

Instantly those wings spread to prepare take her into the air.. it was about to seem like precognition on her part. She'd never had a single soul question why those ebon wings had lines of glowing crimson through them..

Remembering years ago as those appendages forcefully tore from her back to form into what they are now, she had infused the essence of her rubies into them as they formed...

Hopefully it would keep her from being yanked from the air if nothing else..

The pendant around her neck begins to glow a bright white as flames begin to build in her off-hand.

Rubies tear themselves free to prepare to strike at the... 'being', mostly hoping they would serve as a distraction to something so meta-physical. Though the crimson swords that would follow didn't react to flesh like a true blade, they cut through circuitry on a person.

How would they do against something like this...? If it came to that at least.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[22:52] " Shocking. "

Adonis utters the phrase and then pulls the brush from his back, looking to the others for what they might want to do - although there really only seemed to be one option at this point.

A hand moves up to tap the holy artifact stuck in his chest, and with a simple swipe upwards, a flow of mana begins to pulse through it.

" It's your call, really. Can't be too careful, though. "
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[23:02] {NARRATION} Roll for injuries!
Feel free to RP your victory
[23:03] {NARRATION} 1 Day Temp on Miyo and Adonis
[23:11] It's a constant battle of keeping his bow gripped while barraging the embodiment with arrows. Sima glides about among snow-white wings, yellow flecks of stardust cascading down onto the ground.

Once more he'd showcase what his research had been developing. What few blue flecks that came from Cancri allowed stalagmites of ice to follow his wake. As one arrow flies through the air a gentle beam is cast through those icy pillars, bouncing about between them to concentrate their light before crashing into the embodiment.

Each step warrants another frosty, cosmic footprint among the rocky ground. A small smile is held if not but for Perseus' sake. He'd brought some of the upcoming greatest of Agartha-- He knew he'd be fine.

As Ascalon delivers the final blow Sima peers towards those gathered, his brow furrowing. "We'll probably be seeing a lot more of those-- Everyone alright?"
(Sima Kang)
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[23:12] The lightning had taken shape, and that form was more than strong enough to deal some lasting damage.

It breaks through his crystal defenses in some cases, but doesn't seem too capable in comparison to the group of veteran magi.

As a result, Adonis holds back. His movements are somewhat sluggish and he very clearly is not giving it his all. How could he, when he had only fought alongside Sima before out of those gathered? While was known to be reckless at times, he does his absolute best to clean his act up just a bit for Sima's sake.

The invitation to join the trip meant a lot!

This hesitation leads Adonis into a critical slip in the final moments of the fight, however. A jolt of lightning magic strikes his legs, causing his muscles to tense up and become restless. Jittery.

They had defeated the foe for now, but they still had a long way to go before the case of the meteor was cracked.

" � Yep. Did defeating that thing reduce the gravitational field at all? "
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[23:12] She threw all she had at her disposal at the... whatever it was. She wasn't sure how her usual methods with her rubies would work, instead she focused on forcing the mana within them to resonate to hopefully force some sort of disruption within its being.

The five of them doing what they were able to evade the lightning and plasma it was capable of producing, overall the fight was dangerous but after years of non-stop fighting on the expeditions she somehow managed to evade the worse of it.

It didn't stop her from being pulled from the sky once, though quick manipulations of those rings steadied her from striking the ground and possibly breaking those fragile Kitsune bones of hers.

Those blades and flames flew forth, contributing what she was able though Ascalon would land the final blow upon it.

"I'm fine, it was a bit tricky in the way it moved though."
(Calista Shimasu)
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[23:13] Sadly it mattered not of Miyo's attempt to shield the sight of this force-field humanoid embodiment. Surely it could still suspect their movement. However this cosmic creature manifested and functioned was unknown, but did this mean that celestial monsters or 'guardians' truly existed?

Those are where her thoughts directed towards throughout the fight! The overwhelming forces of the magi fought back against this field, practically dispelling it by the end!

As white-hot fires envelop her body, not yet magnified upon given this minor circumstance, Miyo is persistent with attacks..

Although she gets too close! Inevitably the girl is overloaded with static electricity that leaves her body buzzing and itching all over. How uncomfortable.. but that wasn't the worst of it all..

The hair. Such a mess is atop her head. Floating, frizzed, and just absolutely messed up from the volt received. She actually doesn't seem to notice much,save for pieces of hair shifting and rising from her head in the opposite direction. They rise up rather than rest down.

"Yeah, I'm okay, but Hel I'm itching all over my body.."
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[23:17] It was a creature of pure lightening, a creature of mana given elemental manifestation. So much like the Remclaimas of old but so much weaker or perhaps he'd just became stronger? It was hard to tell. Though, these weren't the thoughts that ran through the man's head as the battle took place.

The clash began with a vicious blast of electrifying power that'd left him dazed and disorientated. Even with the protective casing of spiritual mana it wasn't strong enough. To withstand that blast. Pushing the flail-man back, the other magi rushing into the battle.

It was a sign that he could trust this group not to step back and allow him to taken the beating. Already better than some of the other's he's adventured with. Though, it was that breather as he righted himself that'd give him what he needed to begin the battle.

Dashing into the frey, amid arcs of raw electicity and beams of condenced plasma. Fighting against the pull of raw gravitational well, his own mastery of the form of magic a pale shadow in comparison to the elemental. Yet, he had something going for him.

Allies, the man was a veteran of many battles. As his flail found nothing to air and his fists struck only walls of raw gravity or where shocked with electricity. The Zanders found out his normal style of simply hitting it as hard as he could wouldn't work.

Pulling back his gaze watched the fight carefully. Seeing the tossing of cosmic and energy to and fro from the others. All the while he gaze never left the elemental. He didn't know a lot about them but it was easy to tell that the creature wasn't something of fresh and blood. Yet, it'd taken the stock shape of a Human, following Kraus' grand design.

However, that was a mistake on the elemental's part. If it was following that design it had a similar set up of mana-circuits and nods to channel is power thorugh the elements it controlled. With a burst of speed the man felt a rush of spiritual power course trhough him.

The creature of lightening raised an arm to shoot a might blast, a blast that would have put the Oscuri down. Though, he'd protections of his own. As a ethereal figure shifted from his form to rush forward, smashing that oustretched arm to the side.

Opening the way for the Oscuri to rush in close, his mace was let go for just a moment. Floating in the air as his gravity magic kept it close. Raw ehteral mana shimmered upon the Zanders fists. Fists that began to strike upon the lightening elemental, those closed clubs of raw power shifting into knives of focused energy.

The speed of his strikes simply picked up faster and faster, like the wind those blows worked their way upon the uppoer body of the lightening embodiment. Each strike sending his own mana into the figure. Each burst destabilizing the construct and destroying it's mana nodes. Yet, at first it'd appear as if nothing had happened.

The Oscuri suddenly stopped, sliding backwards, a stoic expression upon his features. For a half-second it appeared as if the elemental was going to unleash a point blank counter attack. Yet, as it's hands raised, pulsing with plasma the Paladin said but a few words.

"You're already finished."

As the words left his lips, the elemental suddenly found it's form collapsing as the very essence that kept it together was destabilized. In a fiery display of raw mana splashing about the area. The figure collapsed upon the ground.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[23:19] {NARRATION} The field in the area went down with the embodiment's demise, leaving it to desintegrate into nothing but sparks after Ascalon's violent barrage of energy-filled attacks.

Behind it were left two peculiar... masses? It was difficult to explain; but they definitely seemed like complete opposites, ready to destroy one another. Yet, they did not. The odd substances were laid there, waiting to be collected while the crater around them waited for their advance beyond its very edge.
[23:23] That final assault of energy magic defeating their foe she gives a glance to what was left behind, a bit curious as to the nature of what she was looking at.

She was no artificer, but she was intrigued.

She would rather concern themselves with who got what when it was over, and progress further into the crater.. but that's usually not how things go.. it wouldn't stop her from making the suggestion.

"Someone should just pick those up and we can figure it all out in the end hm..?"
(Calista Shimasu)
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[23:23] It was a quick motion to re-holster his mace. The men took a knew to look into the masses. His gaze shifting from one to the other. He didn't quite touch the masses but he did examine them.

"Anyone bring containers? I'd say these could be used for something interesting."

As he spoke his gaze looked up towards the rest of his party. Specifically looking to Adonis and Sima. Since, they where the only two who... Well, who where sciency anyways.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[23:25] No more pull upon his weapon and no more push upon his body! Turning those light blues towards the two masses, his eyes squint ever so slightly as he stepped towards them.

At the suggestion of the other two he'd nod, fumbling about in his jacket for a time.

"Most of these things will be up for grabs-- Kraus knows testing it going to be needed for... Well, most of what we find."

Eventually producing two small jars he'd set them down before the masses. Gingerly reaching forth with those Mythril hands of his he'd pick them up, stowing them away unless stopped.

"Beyond that... Ready?"
(Sima Kang)
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[23:29] With restless legs, it doesn't take Adonis long to get moving again. He arrives before the two items with a twinge of caution and an abundance of curiosity. With Sima's jars now laid out, the scribe exercises a bit of caution in sealing them up - though he makes sure to keep even the jars far away from each other.

" Hold onto one, and I'll hold the other. This reminds me of something that Magdalen showed me. I- " He turns back to Ascalon and casually tosses one of the jars over to him, expecting the man to catch it, " We might be able to use them here later. "

Science was something he was very interested in, but without a proper means to test each, he couldn't make so much as an educated guess as to what they were truly capable of.

" Sima, have you ever had an urge to tapdance? "
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[23:29] Sima Kang says, "... Honestly? This is one of those times, Adonis."
[23:29] Ascalon caught it, fast hands!
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[23:30] {Item} You picked up Static Electrons. Dropped by Adonis Lelhua. .
[23:32] Ascalon casually, pulled out a little red-cross button. Pinning it to his pauldron! He'd look about for a moment. If Tahldrig could just have a cross on and be regonized as a medic? He could as well!
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[23:32] {NARRATION} Sima waited for the rest of the party to be ready...!
[23:33] Adonis Lelhua says, "Ready, then."
[23:33] Miyo watches them collect the materials. She was already ready!
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[23:33] Calista is going to follow along prepared as she was before, ready since her suggestion was hopefully taken.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[23:33] Sima nods and trots on forth!
(Sima Kang)
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[23:34] Ascalon floated behind Sima! Let the Kang go first, that was something he'd realized years ago.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[23:35] Miyo Yuumi says, "Thank you."
[23:35] Adonis Lelhua says, "Any time."
[23:37] Calista Shimasu says, "No problem."
[23:37] {NARRATION} As the group moved closer to the rock the shift is obvious. From fields that pushed them back to rising heat. Rising... rapidly, even. Advancing would be a problem if countermeasures weren't taken, or at the very least, if they didn't tough it out the best they could!

The more they approach, the more the unbearable heat rises...
[23:41] She was a pyromancer beyond that of even the average Magi, and even as the heat rose the amulet around her neck began to glow. It had come from an elemental within a volcano, not only did it boost her flames it aided her in protection from other sources of heat.

Hopefully some combination of the two would aid her in this endeavor, persisting on as if nothing was wrong lest something stop her she would stay readied and advance alongside of the others.

"It's a nice warmth we've got going here don't you think..?"
(Calista Shimasu)
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[23:42] Those icy limbs begin to condensate, slowly melting as their approach now meets a rising heat. Gritting his teeth he'd gaze about towards those he'd brought. Two were attuned to fire, but the rest must like himself? They were susceptible to some uncomfortable circumstances- Possibly even injury.

Invoking Cancri's mana to his own, however, may prove effective! That alien cold about the Kang continues to drop the temperature about him. With a bit of effort and a bit more pep in his step he'd try and push it out about the group, a cool mist following their advance.

"Too warm, honestly... Thank Kraus for Cancri though."

Chuckling a tad he'd peer towards the icy limbs. Even if his teeth were jittering he'd keep up that cold front that followed them.
(Sima Kang)
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[23:42] With the heat rising, greater and greater! He didn't have a lot of options to deal with the extreme heat really. Though he had one thing, summoning a field of translucent energy magic to protect himself. A soft shimmer of blue coating his body.

He would keep trekking towards the meteor stubbornly! Not wiling to give up at this moment. He'd glance toward his companions to make sure he wasn't trekking by himself.

"Yea, it's certainly better than the cold."
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[23:43] Metaphysical shifts around Miyo and those nearest her to negate the effects of whatever forces push them back, even reflecting away the heat with signatures of her own that push back against the meteor's surface.

The Kitsune's white flames allow her the tolerance of unbearable heats. Was it really that bad to continue approaching close enough to this celestial rock?

Regardless, Miyo continues to inspect it closely. As close as she could possibly go until something might happen, if anything emerges, or what have you.

"Too warm? I've felt worse before. This doesn't bother me one bit." And so she keeps advancing.
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[23:44] Speaking of the cold.

As the others found various ways to deal with the heat, the Lelhua opens up a portal to the forbidden realm.

Well, region. The snowy mountains.

It was only the size of a melon, but this open portal is held before him to blow the icy winds of the Lawless Lands into his face. He was going to keep his cool here, one way or another.

Wait, was that Sors Ultovex on the other side?
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[23:46] {NARRATION} Roll a d20, all of you..!
[23:49] {NARRATION} Their methods were great, some more than others, of course. Sima, who selflessly decided to use his own cold to help the rest of the group would find himself exhausted, heating up and suffering from his surroundings. Ascalon almost toughed it out, too, but... it wasn't enough. Ouch!

Let's not speak of Miyo. Her bravardo left her in the worst of all states! Poor girl must've been having a heat stroke when she said that!

(Miyo, Ascalon, and Sima all have -1 on their next roll for injury.)

As the group advanced they'd soon realize that the heat wasn't coming from the meteor itself, but rather from all the debris around. Molten rocks, heated mess, all of them scattered about in little pieces. When they'd get close enough they... moved.

They merged.
[23:53] Not all of them could bear the heat the same she could, and it was evident. As they progress further the molten rocks about putting off more heat than the actual meteor.. something something impact and physics.

Though all she could do was grin as those rocks begin to roll together, presumably to something that would needed to be destroyed soon after.

She watches those rocks with a calm expression,

"Hey Sima� do you think these rocks will be up for a peace talk or do you want me to start blowing them up?"

It was a jab to their earlier conversation, but it was mostly a joke.

She was already gathering flames, fire with fire right?
(Calista Shimasu)
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[23:55] The strain of channeling Cancri through his form does take its toll. Dry wheezes part from as his mouth runs dry, cold burning his lungs as they trudge through the heat.

As the heated mass merges together he'd let out an exhausted huff. Jittering teeth are pressed together as his jaw clenches. Slowly shaking his head from side to side he'd raise his bow up, an arrow knocked on its drawstring.

"I'd-- Prefer it. Big guy if we could maybe trade for passage would that... Be alright?"

Well, he was expecting a resounding no given their last encounter. Shivering and jittering despite the similarly oppressive heat he'd bend his knees, readying himself to take flight once more.

Kraus, meteorites were wild.
(Sima Kang)
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[23:58] It was almost too chilly and comfortable. But that comfort allows Adonis to get a better view of what's going on.

The various clumps and debris were coming together! And without a means to stop them from doing so, the options were to either try and communicate as the Shimasu had said or blow them back to bits and pieces.

The Wayfinder looks down at the potentially lethal item in his possession, but decides against weaponizing it just yet.

" We gotta' push through regardless, Sima. If it was friendly, we wouldn't have been sweating on the way in! " Adonis is speaking louder than he normally might as this point, the massive brush in his hands waving back and forth through the air.

" Let's just blow it up and keep moving. It can reform after if it really wants to! "
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[23:58] He felt his power waning as the heat increased. It wasn't quite enough to keep it at bay, but that was the way the world worked at times. Yet, it was these moments of exertion and adversity that truly gave a person a moment to rise greater than what they'd been before.

His eyes, the color of dull jade looked upon the coalescing monstrosity before him. It was the lava elemental back in Aurum all over again. Yet, this there was far less magi around to deal with it. Hopefully they where enough! Though, looking to his compatriots he felt they where.

"I doubt I'm going to be able to disrupt this one's form like I did the lightening elemental. So, let's see if hitting it hard enough works."

As he spoke the man's hand snapped to his waist. Pulling the flail-free and allowing the heavy lion designed mace-head to hit the dirt. Though it didn't stay there long, he glanced at Sima out of the corner of his eyes. The man was trying to negotiate but at this point it was unlikely the creatures of this meteor where very interested.

Whoosh the rattle of a flail being drawn back and swing! The lengths of chain giving the weapon all the reach he needed to hit the being without being to close!
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[23:58] Unfortunately she was sweating despite the abrasive heat signatures permeating from her to push it back. The palpable, realistic heats bled through the shield of her own. Was she suffering from delusions from overheat?

Miyo stepped back once she began to realize the source as these rocks slide across the ground towards a magma construct and merge together.

"..Is this enough proof that celestial monster exist now, Sima?"

A brief glance is flashed in the white-winged demi-angel's direction, though it redirects after as Miyo backs away, masking herself in the white flames that expand outside to higher degrees.

"Whatever the Hel it is, it must be guarding what's inside; I'm just itching to see it already."
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[00:11] {NARRATION} Miyo and Calista roll of injuries!
Feel free to RP your victories.
[00:13] {NARRATION} No injuries!
[00:18] She begins blasting the magma being, doing her best to simply destroy the assembling stones.. but it wouldn't be enough.

Forming a golem of some sort it lashes out with magma and hellstorm in an attempt to wipe them out. She wasn't sure if this thing was intelligent or if it was simply attacking them for coming close to it..

It definitely wasn't speaking.. though over the course of their fight it would only be the two Kitsune's who were downed the thing having a particular hatred it seems for Jiuweihu's blessed, winged or not.

Though a stray bolt of hellstorm threatened to take her from the sky once more, a rapidly formed shield of ruby takes the brunt of the blow though it still pushed her away Sima taking the final strikes against the construct.

"Yikes, it really didn't like Kitsunes."

She lands softly on the ground, glancing everyone over.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[00:21] Sima, as always, works from the backlines of the group. Arrows are slung one after the other towards the heated construct-- Various mana-infused pieces of ammunition careening towards their target. It wouldn't be talks he'd find here at the meteorite.

Could they even understand him?

It's a thought he'd have to keep for later. Snow-white wings propel him about the heated portion of the crash site, flecks of blue stardust once more trailing him. Those usual icy pylons erupt forth from them as they touch the ground.

Yet Cancri builds up further and further about the Kang. Yellow stardust soon gives headway towards blues, countless icy pylons now spawning about them as the battle continues towards its conclusion.

A fatal, well-timed blow by none other than the researcher.

As his wings give up he'd skid across the ground, ice forming under his feet as he slid across the field. Pulling the drawstring of his bow back he'd let an arrow of pure starlight condense upon it. Letting it fly loose it jumps between the icy pylons-- The light refracted constantly, gaining speed up until it pierced through the construct's chest at light speed.

Shuddering and shaking under the now dying blue light he'd peer towards his comrades. Most seemed well enough... Adonis just seemed absorbed in looking over some singed locks.
(Sima Kang)
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[00:27] {NARRATION} A shot moving at the speed of light pierced through the battlefield, zooming by the entire party after being launched from the backlines. Cosmic energy was cooled down into a sharp arrow with unprecedented power, hitting the large construct square in the chest.

It stopped. Completely so. Icicles began pouring out from the wound, overtaking the hot, hot beast before it solidified, shattering and refracting light in a magnificent rainbow granted by the heavens themselves. Twinkles of light fell from above, distracting, beautiful, cooling...

It even lead Miyo to being able to cool enough to not suffer from that previous heat stroke!

Sima Kang had guaranteed the victory of the group, metal-handedly.
[00:28] Adonis Lelhua says, "Sima Kang I don't ask for much."
[00:28] Adonis Lelhua says, "But."
[00:28] Sima Kang says, "... Adonis."
[00:28] Sima Kang says, "I understand."
[00:28] Adonis Lelhua says, "Thank you."
[00:29] Sima sagely nods. There was no fighting against the gay star.
(Sima Kang)
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[00:29] Ascalon sagaciously nodded, it fit Adonis.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[00:30] Calista is probably the second to maybe even third gayest person here.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[00:31] Ascalon is straight as an arrow.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[00:31] Sima Kang says, "We'll figure out the other stuff once we get home-- Onwards."
[00:31] Ascalon Zanders says, "Following your lead."
[00:31] Calista Shimasu says, "Mhm.."
[00:31] Sima waddles on forth. Ice magic truly did make his body far number than it should.
(Sima Kang)
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[00:32] {NARRATION} Ascalon was far from straight.
[00:32] Miyo was the most straight out of them all.
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[00:33] Calista can fix that, if she weren't in a loyal mostly monogamous relationship. Thank Jiuweihu right?
(Calista Shimasu)
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[00:34] Adonis Lelhua whispers something.
[00:38] Miyo thanks Juiweihu.
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[00:39] Miyo Yuumi whispers something.
[00:39] {NARRATION} The group barely had the time to celebrate their victory and rest before it came. The air felt dry. The ice melted. The world shook. The meteor burned up with a deep crimson color.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoqXh09T2oI]

The heavens parted.

It came like a massive blow to all of their guts. Breath was taken away as an overwhelming presence appeared before them. A being that looked human, yet was far, far from it. Eyes filled with red, crumbling skin, red veins coursing all over their body and that... feeling.

The chaos, the maddening, the infectious desire to destroy everything that existed, to feed it all for something greater, to grow its power. To cultivate. To serve.

"I hope you're not coming for my treasure."

It.
Said.
[00:46] It was just a few more ste--

All the ice he'd just conjured up melted under a deep sea of crimson. Once more his icy limbs stiffen up as Cancri poured its mana over him. It was the same situation he had with Nyx but merely before a rock of his own desire.

It's the heavy amount of depravity that gets him first. The wind had been practically taken from his lungs as he looked the other over, his body locking up. Yet he told Nyx before they fought he'd be the envoy of the stars-- Cancri's own messenger to the world.

He'd do such.

"Claiming the treasure. Claiming it to test my theories upon it and-- Perhaps change the tides that are coming to Agartha."

Cancri's oppressive cold helps comfort him in the face of something greater than him. Whether it be one of a depraved star or of Belial's temptations he couldn't falter here.

"... A better few questions, however, is who are you? What is this treasure of yours-- The meteor itself? Whatever is inside it?" Frost continues to fill the area about him in defiance to the oncoming chaos.
(Sima Kang)
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[00:50] And as the clouds parted in the sky and a new shade of crimson overtakes the field, a smile appears on Adonis' face.

In his pursuit of understanding and power, he had come to know the stars for what they were. And what they could be. From the 'less intense' shades to the brilliant red that stood before him now. He had seen it before in Nyx.

He had fought it before in other adventures. But this time? It wasn't so bad to be around. Not with Mona's embrace wrapping him up like a blanket to comfort him through trying times. As Sima speaks to the entity Adonis simply watches, that trademark grin of his now present on his face.

" But even still. That treasure has got to be something great if it belongs to you. I imagine you'll be able to do more than just change the tides when we get it, Sima Kang. " And then he stares forth, ringed-sapphire eyes illuminated even further by the red before them.

Maybe Adonis did have a few screws loose somewhere inside. Or maybe he had convinced himself that he and his comrades deserved the best that the cosmos had to offer.
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[00:51] The feeling it radiated, it resonated with the Kitsune on a level that would have probably scared most of the others present, likely Sima and Miyo more than the other two.

The world seemed to shake beneath them, that crimson color returning as what emerged came forth.

"Hmm... Sorry Sima, but this asshat can fuck right off."

One hand is pointed to the sky, an explosion of flame ascending into the sky her massive serpent forming above her. Blood tore itself from her body to crystalize and begin assailing the crimson cosmic being.

Unfortunately that feeling seemed to radiate, too well it would seem. The Kitsune quickly growing more and more wild and destructive.

Her newfound freedom feeding off of this feeling, releasing herself further. It would only grow worse as their fighting went on.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[00:54] The former altercation pushed Miyo back, though she doesn't make pursuit for the materials littering the grounds as the others do. They weren't of use to her one bit!

She advances alongside them. However, their victories were cut short- Miyo didn't celebrate as she'd been more intrigued with the meteor and solving the mystery of what lay within.

So what was it?

No answer yet as the air felt deprived of moisture, the cooling nature of ice magics melted, and the world seemed to shake. The cosmic rock's crimson luminance catches her attention.

A Belialite. He's come from the parted skies above. The intensity of this depraved sensation wretches her stomach with a sickening feeling almost enough to force her eyes close and sense every detail of this one's mana signature and what else it could lay within.

Empathy permeates through mana, attempting to prod her surroundings for anymore life forces other than herfriends present and this individual before them. But could she initially sense something? Would the intangible essence of Miyo's mana manage to slip through cracks within the meteor to detect potential life?

She lets the others speak while she floats closely to Adonis, radiating with such a high heated warmth that it might be uncomfortable to be around.
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[00:55] Immediately and brutally had Godfather flashblacks as he witnessed that otherworldly creature take form. This was going to be bad, real bad if it was anything like him. Taking a deep breath the Oscuri reached into the spirit realm to call upon the strength of that place once again.

Looking to Sima, listening to his words. It seemed the Kang was wanting to talk. Normally he'd not have any complaint about that one. Indeed it was what he was going to do and then he heard Calista.

Well, that pretty much settled what was going to happen here. With a breath the energy magi began to rapidly pump a massive wall of energy blasts towards the Red-cosmic creature. A stream of spherical zooming orbs of ethereal energy hurtling across the area. A short of excited laugh escaped the man's lips as he got into the swing of it.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[01:00] {NARRATION} There was no way they would be able to speak to this being if they attacked right away. None at all. The moment their intent was shown a crimson tide came to wash all over them. A touch alone was enough to send a non-magi spiralling into suicide rapidly.

This would not be a kind battle.
[01:08] Adonis Lelhua whispers something.
[01:08] Calista Shimasu whispers something.
[01:13]
{LOAD GAME}

[01:14] {Item} You drop Rabbit's Foot x2.
[01:14] {Item} You picked up Gift Bag (Gold/Platinum)..
[01:14] Adonis Lelhua whispers something.
[01:19] {NARRATION} Roll for injuries.
Adonis can save the day.
[01:21] {NARRATION} Calista - 12 Days Temp
Ascalon - 4 Days Temp
Sima - 12 Days Temp
Adonis - No Injury
Miyo - 12 Days Temp
[01:24] ** Mr. Zhi has inflicted an injury upon Ascalon Zanders. ("Redscuri", "After a tough battle against a mad cosmic magi, Ascalon's empty rieka lines have been filled up with cosmic mana that is cursed unlike few. The maddening effects are as potent as a raging Oscuri's conviction for Azrael.", "Temporary", "Duration: Medium (4 days)") **
[01:31] After his first run in with one influenced by Belial Sima's star is far more protective. Blue flecks are swift to take over the yellow ambience about him-- Even if it was to be a detriment to his own wellbeing. Frost continues to consume those icy limbs and, should this continue for too long, he may very well lose those arms of his.

Gliding about the crater with the beat of his wings he'd fire off arrows of starlight. They bounce between select icy stalagmites, reflecting towards the crimson cosmic magi. Each strike stings, frost forming upon each glancing light's target.

Yet the man he fought here was nothing to take lightly. Others had struck where a compromise could've been made perhaps. It was a testament to the war to come, the very war that continued on overhead despite all their efforts on their speck of a rock.

As the avatar rockets forth to knee him in the stomach he'd lose his breath-- It's swiftly dwindled in terms ofpain as a blast of corrupted ether send him skidding across the crater. Wheezing, battered, and bruised he'd clamber to his feet just in time to witness Adonis deliver the final blow.
(Sima Kang)
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[01:36] The fuselage of energy blasts that he'd unleashed at the very beginning was a splendid light-show but as the Avatar brushed them off with a savage abandon the Zanders realized he might have made a mistake joining Calista so fervently in this attack.

Perhaps that's why as the massive cosmic empowered fist rocked the Oscuri's jaw he could see in the realm of the dead. If but for a moment. Then he only saw the dirt as his face struck it. Bouncing off to tumble across the field into a tree.

He didn't know how long he was down at that point but there was something out about him. He felt... Pissed off, worse than he'd felt in years. There was a white-hot rage in the black-lined, no his eyes caught the sight of his ley-lines. Coursing crimson, power returned to him for a few moments.

That's all he needed as his spiritual mana pushed him to greater heights. This wasn't a symbiosis anymore however, as the Oscuri pulled from the spirit realm greedily. Taking all the mana that his straining mana-nodes could bring in. Each moment was a rush as potent as his reika had been so many years before.

Attacking with a reckless abandon. His fists and flail whirling in a beautiful dervish of violence. Though, as the fight drug on he'd find himself being beaten down and smacked aside once more!

Lucky for him before the Avatar could whirl on him again and finish he fighting Adonis Lelhua that handsome bugger came in to save the day!
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[01:36] She couldn't help herself, even if no one here could understand why. It was almost like seeing an odd reflection of herself, a bit different.. but she sure didn't like it.

The powerful crimson cosmic lashing out, she could feel that corruption sinking in further than it had the first time. Not only forcing her to shed her moral restraints but promote more violence in general, yikes.

Under their assault he would eventually be worn down beneath their blows even if they were also worn down by his. Finally a meteor struck her, taking her from the sky, pushing those vile energies further.

Making her recovery she rises once more, faint wisps of that red emanating from her as Adonis delivers the final blow.

She didn't seem the slightest bit perturbed, if anything she was grinning. She had forced her will upon the world, and even if not destroyed by her own hand her action resulted in his death...

That was what mattered in the end.

She strides forward, a cruel smile plastered to her face as things were beginning to settle. It was time to figure out what this meteor was actually about...

Maybe Sima wouldn't be too mad at her... it shouldn't have been such a good mirror.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[01:40] It was a battle for the cosmos, hosted on Earth.

Yet, it didn't feel that way.

They were each representing a different star in the sky - channeling its energy through them. In a way, they were champions of the cosmos.

Sima with his icy blue star.
The Cursed Avatar with his red one.
But where did that leave Adonis?

Mona had many colors that made up her frame, but none of them stood out enough to take over Adonis' magic completely. And yet, she wanted him to shine brightly. To be the center of attention and soar to new heights! It was something that would be considered impossible for the average man.

But the Lelhua was far from that. He had shed such an exterior a decade ago and decided to become something far greater. And if the color of his brilliant golden aura wasn't enough to stand out in this bout of cosmic warriors, then he would find a way to have the spotlight shine down upon him.

Just like he had in the Expedition when Ashalle stole the final blow on the Council from him.

" Ain't this the worst?! " He skids across the crimson-covered battleground, narrowly avoiding a stream of heated red cosmic magic that threatened to burn him alive. " Whoever loses here loses their spot in the sky. That's how death works! " He was practically shouting at this point as the golden energy magic spouting out from his form clears the area on his back. The super magi technique was enough to stand out, but he needed to fly. Like Calael. Like Tobias. Like Perseus Kang.

A bullet of cursed cosmic whizzes right by his head, cutting his cheek. At the same time, his sapphire eyes shut tightly and the world around him fades to black. The void. Everything had lost its color except for him and a beautiful star up above.

" Mona! This is what you wanted, right? " A melancholic hum stirs around the blackened area as a beam of pink cosmic descends down upon Adonis' frame. " Good. Because I want this more than anything. Give me that love of yours again, and I'll put on a show bright enough for the entire cosmos to see! "

Silence for several moments, and then?

He opens his ringed eyes and throws his arms out wide as another cosmic miracle occurs. Power floods into him as it had several times before, but this time it doesn't just overload his circuits. It takes concentration and focus, but that excess cosmic mana takes the form of butterfly wings on his back, burning a brilliant and admirable shade of gold.

The wings were back - but with the strain of the super magi technique also draining his energy, the man had to make this quick. He had to finish the opposition in one blow before his body gave out. His comrades fall victim to the might of Mayall one by one, and the moment Calista's ruby eyes close, he bursts into action, dashing forward with a trail of grandiose cosmic and energy magic right behind him.

In his hand with a crystal javelin, coated in shimmering colors to match the very rainbow. " Yeah, yeah, fuck yeah! This is what I needed! Sorry fella, but my story can't end here. I'll make sure to tattoo 'The End' on your forehead when I'm finished, though! " A loudmouthed claim as he penetrates the enemy's defenses and slams the crystal javelin directly into the area where his heart should be.

But even that isn't enough for the show. Together they fly into the night sky with the Lelhua pushing the weapon deeper in as they ascend. When he had his fill, Adonis kicks back and away from him, only to have the crystal explode and bud out into several dozen sharp spikes that further embed and damage the foe.

It would be a dramatic and graphic finish, but it was the show that Mona expected of him. The youth falls back to the ground soon after, completely exhausted.
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[01:43] Each round against this astral being pushed Miyo back. Further and further out of reach of the Meteor's touch. It was a violent thrashing. Though, each force back of the young woman was met with brute force of her own as white-hot flames break out in an explosively dangerous manner.

Injurious as it may be, one push back prompts a more potent focus. The next her fires start to wisp along her frame, but the last pushes her up and forward. Willpower heightens far past that of her own flames and in a flurry of white enveloping the little Kitsune, that determination manifests into tangible protrusions of fiery, silky white wings from behind her.

The abilities cast from Miyo are absolutely dangerous. The grounds are seared where she trails, leaving behind persistent embers in a wide radius.

Though.. a single miscalculation in her step allows for the seed of cursed cosmic magics to bury themselves within her brain. It wasn't one that touched upon your weakestmind, no. It had been one that invaded the strongest of senses.

Her love turned polar that didn't diminish the detrimental fires she possessed. Nearing her would've been horrible..! Why did all of those around her provoke this amount of hatred in her? Wasn't she supposed to love them? The girl suddenly couldn't wrap her mind around it. Deep down she knew something about herself was off, though the viral celestial magic clouded her train of thought. Adonis has made good with their victory.. but why did she feel that vague dislike towards him all of the sudden? He was the Kraus damned hero, wasn't he?

Rather than congratulate him on his victory, Miyo sits off to the side 'sulking' in the sudden hatred she possessed.
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[01:50] {NARRATION} They fell. They all fell, one after the other. Like flies they were being dropped by this madman before them, the kind that couldn't be stopped - that wouldn't be stopped. The avatar of Mayall itself was destroying spell after spell, bringing each and every single magi down to the ground before they could put any type of damage to him.

It looked impossible.

But there it shone, wielding a golden might and a green light to bring him forward. Taking flight and letting the moonlight shine down his crystalized weapon. Refraction and reflections boucing, twisting, shimmering all over the cratter as the cursed energies were being completely obliterated.

Adonis Lelhua may not have been a hero, but it would not stop him from being the best at being a hero.

From its frame pieces of metal all fell to the ground. A calm... finally settled. No more heat. No more push. No more madness.

Just the party, and a rock.
[01:54] Was exhausted and currently brimming with red-lined corrupted cosmic mana. Fiery red-hues looked down at the rock, then without missing a moment the Redscuri did what he wanted most!

Sat down and let Sima handle it.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[01:57] It's an astounding lightshow, but Sima's goal now laid before him. Those that were here could all look after themselves- They survived! There weren't even any whispers this time about from fighting the Belial-blessed. The rest were bound to be fine.

Treading forth he'd place a hand upon the meteorite with a content smile. The next step towards his deeper research began with this alone. Scratching its surface with a Mythril digit for a moment he'd hold a hum. Perhaps he could just lift the whole thing home, bring it with him to study back at the Lighthouse.

Flattening his palm against the surface he'd let Cancri flow through him, cosmic ice coating a patch of the meteorite. Furrowing his brows with a greedy grin he'd attempt to pull the frozen patch from the rock!

"Get picking." Sima stated calmly, "Let's see what this treasure of theirs was."
(Sima Kang)
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[01:58] {NARRATION} ... It seemed all too small, didn't it?
Metal? Stones? Was that the big treasure it was hiding?

Really?

It all seemed too quiet.

Didn't it?
[02:00] It doesn't take Adonis long to catch on, even in his tired state.

But rather than picking or chipping away at the meteor, he grimaces and calls out to Sima.

" You don't really think that this was all he was protecting, do you? He called it his treasure. Seemed like it meant the world to him.

I'm not say that meteorite isn't interesting, but there's definitely something else going on here. "
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[02:00] {NARRATION} "Please. Free me."

It echoed within all of their minds.

"Please... I beg of you..!"

It repeated itself.

"Please! Let me dEV o..ur....."
[02:03] She wanted to hurt something, even more than usual. Though that didn't stop her from thinking that something wasn't right, something else had to be here.

�

That voice echoing in her mind, she needed her strength. She couldn't risk what came next, she had to heal herself. Pulling a bottle from her pocket the contents swallowed.

As soon as the vial was empty that hand ignited into flame once more.

"Devour what..?"

If she had a target to aim for, it would have probably had fire heading in its direction. Though she would look, search.. she had to find whatever it was.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[02:05] Why had this venture felt prolonged now that what they wanted to possesses was in front of them without threat? Why had these occupants on this exploration been too vague considering their treasure was before them?

The young woman's mind filled in falsities of the blanks to those answers. Sloths. Just to stare in awe with little progress made! For any who knew this one well enough, they could obviously sense something was off with her!

The girl picks herself up from the ground. What a mess she had been since this began. Hair of the little one floated about with static throughout the threads, and her brows had been furrowed.

"I don't care what it is, I'm tired of waiting to see it."

Miyo approaches immediately towards the unprotected meteor at an odd angle away from the friends in order to 'sneakily' utilize her abilities of the metaphysical to break apart the cosmic rock and reveal what's inside of it once and for all.

Did she even hear what the Hel it had said? Who knew! She was adamant to get to what's inside of it!
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[02:06] A click parts from the Kang as that voice echoes within his mind. Another breakthrough perhaps?- Well, telepathy wasn't far off from what Ardith had uncovered.

Wide hues peer back towards the others, motioning towards the rock with his head.

"Who says there's not something within the meteor? Come now, Adonis, he stopped us as we reached it! It's not all that hard to figure it out..."

Another pulse from his hand coats a larger portion of the meteor. Chattering, jittering teeth clench for a moment as he reels a fist back to punch the ice.

An attempt made, now, to chip off a heavy portion of the meteor to see what was within.

"It could be having a feedback to Belial's taint like us! Like an egg-- A child! Impressionable-- You remember my theory, right Cali? How stars are able to be changed much like us... Well--"

"What if there's something in here like that, hm?"
(Sima Kang)
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[02:06] " Probably us, for starters. " He responds to Calista and then turns his wrist to the right, forming six different circles that begin to merge down on one another.

Just in case, you know?
(Adonis Lelhua)
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[02:08] Be free?

That thought pinged through the addled mind of the redscuri. Freedom, it was what all things wanted. It was what he'd wanted for thirty years as he was bound to Azrael's tyrannical will.

Now? Now, he had the power the will! To follow through on that desire for freedom. Not just for himself but for others as well. The man stood from where he'd sat, heavy footfalls crossed the crater as he looked down into the meteorite.

Then he noticed that Sima and Miyo had started on the rock as well. They where trying to break it open themselves? Well, he'd help them. He pulled back his right hand, the reddened line scoursing with raw energy as a thin sheen of silvery-blue mana coated that fist.

Hurtling down savagely to attempt to punch the stone in twain.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[02:12] {NARRATION} It broke. It shattered. It opened up to reveal...

....

?

It wasn't quite clear what it was. None of them could really tell what it was. It was alive. It looked alive. Flowing above the ground and its previous shell, looking like some starsent small galactic angel.

And that's... when its eyes opened up.

Red.

Ascalon's blows were stopped in time itself. The man could no longer move. His theme song stopped playing. His heart, for a moment, pumped blood no more.

And it came.

The Oscuri was sent flying backwards, breaking the speed of sound on his way into the dirt.
[02:12] Sima Kang says, "9INHALE"
[02:18] The... egg..? Shattered, Ascalon blown into the dirt at supersonic speed, that didn't look fun. The things eyes opened to reveal a deep crimson, some strange.... beast..

"Hmmm..."

She had just seen it blast Ascalon through the ground at a speed she didn't want to be thrown at, but it didn't stop those gathering flames that quickly turned white with a heat that could practically disintegrate what it touched.

Though it is held for now, that palm held towards whatever it was.

"Pretty sure this isn't going to turn out good. Though if it moves wrong.... it's going to feel it."

Other than that she would leave it to her cousin, but was all too prepared to blast it away if it did something she disliked.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[02:18] B-breaking the speed of sound?

Well, that's what happened, there was no hiding the sonic boom as his body struck the ground. Once, then twice, and then thrice, really the man skipped like a stone along the ground across the area. Eventually he struck a tree and it stopped his bouncing!

To his credit he stood up quickly. Ready to walk off the blow, one foot, two foot, back into the dirt. He was conscious sure but to say that the man was very lucid after that?

Well, he seemed he wasn't dead but he wasn't going to leap back into the pit either. Ouch.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[02:18] Sima is, ultimately, dumbfounded! Holy shit he was actually right? Even as Ascalon is sent careening past him Sima only grins from ear to ear. There were things out there-- Even now when it was tinged with Belial's taint this was here.

"Hello there!"

Oh Kraus, here he went again. Slowly stepping forth he'd place the bow about his chest. Arms rise up towards his chest, palms pointed towards the tiny being. While he seemed defensive he knew quite well how this could go... Given the faint flecks of blue stardust that collected around the Kang's form it may look like a snack towards the other.

"I'm Sima Kang... This-- Right here? Is Agartha. You need not feel fear among here, those gathered here only wish to help you."

Halting in his tracks a few meters before them, if he could, he'd hold that wide grin happily.

"Now tell me... What's your name? What do you hunger for?"
(Sima Kang)
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[02:23] {NARRATION} Ascalon's journey taught him something very important. It was unfortunate that Sima did not learn. That the angel did not heed Calista or Adonis' warnings. That he didn't think of Miyo's safety when approaching a being like this one - one that could not quite be.... comprehended.

"??? ?h??e t??s?..? ?ou! I ??n? ??v?? y??."

It made little to no sense in the way it spoke, but one thing was for sure: Approaching was not the right idea for a peaceful healing. Its small white hand rose up, red eyes staring down at Sima. Blue energies gathering about.

Wait...

.. blue?
[02:29] Sima deadpans as the being speaks back in... Well, nonsense. He'd blink thrice as he tilted his head to the side. A language barrier- Pity, but the man needed the other as proof that he was right. Gritting his teeth as the other rose a hand he'd prepare for another wave of crimson energy--

Wait, blue?

There's a wild chuckle rolling out of the Kang, an equally wild grin adorning his mug. Once more he'd wave his hands against his chest with the palms pointed towards the star being.

"No harm! No harm! We're all here to help you... We fought back a Belialite-- They won't harm you with us about."

A frosty breath rolls out of his lips as he peers towards those behind him. Well, if no one else was going to follow him up... He was left to his own devices.

He'd hold out a Mythril hand, gesturing them forward.
(Sima Kang)
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[02:30] Miyo was going to follow with Sima, although the girl seemed like she was... rushing it!
(Miyo Yuumi)
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[02:31] She begins radiating her own cosmic energies, coming closer, her staff floating into the air behind her controlled by her crystals.

The other hand didn't extinguish, if anything it was only getting brighter. But she would only attack if she was made to, if it attacked first... or something of the sort..

"So what am I looking at Sima..?"

She tooks steps closer to stand beside her cousin.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[02:34] {NARRATION} It would have been much, much easier if Sima could have proven that he was of good faith by sharing the same light. This wasn't going to be an easy task. Not one at all. Though as they approached with caution and peace the being seemed to stay... completely still.

Calista's flames were snuffed out - no. They died, didn't they? Yes. They had been burning for far, far too long. At least they had after the being's presence had affected them on a metaphysical level.

It looked at Sima, staring...

Sima, roll for persuasion.
[02:35] Lifted himself up off the ground, though that rather violent beating had left him without much desire at all to fight or cause mayhem. The enjoyment of not being in pain was enough of a deterrent if nothing else. So, he'd come an sit at the edge, those red-lines coursing rhythmically with the beating of his heart.
(Ascalon Zanders)
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[02:35] {NARRATION} The red light dimmed a tad. It floated closer, staring curiously at the metal hand before comparing it to other hands.

"You... Not evil, yes?"

The language barrier was not broken. In fact only those wielding cosmic magic were able to understand its words. It spoke not through voice, but through the cosmos itself.
[02:39] She was very angry when those flames went out, and she was definitely about to blast it into nothingness. Though just as she was about to try just that it spoke in a language she understood, though likely it would seem to her that only she and Sima could understand it at all.

It's words were obviously directed at Sima which was good, she knew her own morality was up for debate.

"So what are you exactly..?"

Even if it could snuff flames, could it stop her blades should she need them..?
(Calista Shimasu)
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[02:40] Sima has to once more physically stop himself from laughing giddily. One hand clasps atop his mouth, barely covering the ear-splitting grin. He'd nod vehemently.

"Not evil, no! Not at all! Kraus, I'm trying to work against Belial's influences on Agartha! Please-- Join us, this... This would be far easier to discuss once we're all rested."

A being that not only came form the cosmos but that could speak? The Kang was in Atmos at this very moment. Keeping that hand outstretched he'd keep Cancri's light upon him - Going so far as to even strain himself to bring in more of that alien chill.

It'd only produce a few, pathetic blue flecks of starlight among the many yellow.

"They're from the stars-- A child, perhaps, of cosmic beings. Nyx had a snake... Cali-- This is groundbreaking."
(Sima Kang)
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[02:49] {NARRATION} It answered Calista first, Sima's offer would come later. Miyo's radiant presence seemed to calm it down a bit, too. Those red eyes had completely vanished by that point once the Jiuweihu-blessed approached.

"I am... Alnitak." It answered, the name being quite... distorted, untrue to its nature and perhaps messy due to the language barrier, even through the cosmos.

"Or... More like manifestation of Alnitak. Traveling space and taking form of closest being to Alnitak. Want to learn. Learned a lot. Met red, bad, bad star during travel.

... But now I am free."

And that's... where Sima's utter disappointment would come. It shook its head at the boy, instead reaching a hand out towards him. A bright, bright blue light shone right before the young angel's eyes before a gem of sorts. A crystal, perhaps, was produced with the very light of that star. Alnitak's power clearly coursed through it.

It was offered to the boy who approached first, the one who wanted to help, yes.

"Not all wishes come true. But some do."

Those words weren't spoken through any filter. Ascalon and Miyo wouldn't have any type of trouble understanding them. And with it... twinkles of gold and dust of blue surrounded the being.

A blink later it was completely gone. With no trace of it ever existing. No trace of the meteor, either.
[02:55] Alnitak.

Even if it felt like an incorrect name it meant so much more to him. That wide grin slowly dies down as the being shakes its head. They wouldn't be coming back with him-- Why? How? They'd push forward this much so why not--

A crystal is offered, created by a bright blue light. It could've very well been a star he now held before them, and yet he'd take it without hesitation. His heart was racing as he felt the latent cosmic energy that lay within it.

Another addition, another step.

The bounty of the starchild is gripped tight, a glance cast towards those at his side. It truly wasn't a meteor-- It was a vessel to travel upon.

A theory had been proven, and thus he turned on his heel.

"... Right. There's more work to be done-- I-- They're out there, and Kraus am I going to join them in this fight against the corruption. From Agartha to the cosmos."

"I'm ready when you all are." Sima was ready to return back home, his mind racing with ideas even now.
(Sima Kang)
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[02:57] She supposed it may have been best she stayed her hand before she had destroyed the thing, it seemed to have made Sima happy at least.

Maybe he wouldn't be too mad she had attacked the evil corrupted cosmic thing instead of asking it for tea. She still wasn't sure why people do silly things like that.

Her eyes closing as it disappears before opening them once more.

"Hopefully I won't have to save you again. And.. let's get back."
(Calista Shimasu)
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[02:58] The weary, beaten, and confused red-scuri just scowled. Of course wishes don't come true. This wasn't a world in which that happened. It'd take the man a long handful of moments to finally just stand up.

He didn't say much but he was going to follow along. Silent mostly.
(Ascalon Zanders)