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Post by Hane Light on Jan 19, 2015 22:35:20 GMT
It wasn't long after making sure Kakushin was restrained in his bed without actually tying him up, until Hane left to find a good spot to fly down from. He'd start with scouting out Baransu, the city would still be in shock from the Ballroom events, and so the streets should be more empty than usual. Hane had taken a few good long breaths before making the jump, the sensation of leaving Aura alone hitting him hard in the chest. He instantly felt as if he was breathing through a thin straw, but after a few minutes of dizzy descent, Hane got used to the light headed feeling. He breathed heavy, and the air felt like mud going down his throat. In ten minutes, he was down and perched on the top of Baransu tower, taking a short break as he surveyed the entire living map of Baransu around him. Something itched on Hane's back, and tickled his skin everywhere, but the Angel ignored it. He jumped into the sky, heading down for the docks, still damaged from Kakushin's fight with the Demon God of Destruction. Landing softly, Hane inspected everything he could, before almost jumping as a dockworker appeared from the ghostly atmosphere of town.
The man looked Hane up and down before getting on with work. Panting, Hane almost went to move on, but thought of something. "Excuse me... sir?" Hane called over to the man, "A strange question... but if you were to leave Baransu from the docks... which... which way would be the closest, and where does that route lead?" The dockworker lifted his lip, putting his work down before looking around the docks. "I'd say it would be the north bridge, leads straight into Rycora forest."
Hane nodded his thanks, wasting no time to turn to head off. "You alright mate? Your back... it's all cut up." Hane almost didn't take in what the dockworker said, but glanced behind as his back as he felt the tickling sensation again. He looked down to a bloodied white shirt, blood dripping out from the old wounds that Hane had received when he was still mortal, during torture. Seeing as he was no longer immortal being away from Tenshi or Aura, all of Hane's mortal wounds were returning. They didn't hurt, perhaps Hane was long immune to pain now, but they would definitely kill someone from blood loss under an hour. Ignoring the sudden increase of danger to his life, Hane took off towards Rycora. He'd check the area nearest to Baransu, perhaps look for some hidden bases the Outlaws might have used, and then return up to Aura before he bled to death or suffocated. Taking sharp, short breaths, Hane was torn between believing he was still fine, to underestimating how little time he had.
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Post by Just Tenshi on Jan 20, 2015 22:41:41 GMT
Tenshi was not pleased at all, first she had to cut her conversation with Nanari terribly short, and now she is frantically searching Baransu for Hane, knowing he decided it would be a good plan to go alone... It most certainly wasn't. Tenshi hadn't felt so livid in a long time, hell, she didn't think she had ever been so angry before, didn't Hane know she would go with him? Be willing to go with him to help... Groaning to herself, if one saw her now, they wouldn't believe she was Angel Queen, she was certain even Angel Hunters would shy away from her at this moment in time. Finally landing somewhere in Baransu, Tenshi took a quick look around before finding a small red trail leading towards Rycora, clenching her fists, Tenshi took off full speed, it wasn't long until she caught up to the Guard. "HANE, WHAT IN THE WHOLE OF AURA DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING DOWN HERE ALONE?" In defence, Tenshi was pleased he was willing to help out Kakushin and go looking for the others himself, but right now she feared for his life more, and hated the fact he was stubborn enough to go through this alone, even after all the years they knew each other.
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Post by Hane Light on Jan 20, 2015 23:05:53 GMT
Now that he knew the sensation on his back were the opened scars, Hane couldn't ignore them. He kept itching, covering his hand in blood. But the job at hand would have to drag his attention away, and Hane wasn't one to become easily distracted by re-emerging wounds. Sighing to himself as his breathing began to wheeze, Hane thought on where to begin looking. Clues could be far and wide, and in a place as dense as Rycora, it could take days to scout the entire area. This was going to be a multiple visit kind of job, but Hane knew that any knowledge he returned with would loosen the fear constricting Kaku's heart. One positive he could bring back for now was that there wasn't any signs of someone being killed around here. No blood trails or rotting smell of carcase. The only scent similar to that was coming off of Hane. Hane almost stumbled over, regaining his balance only to feel his head spin. The blood loss was kicking in, along with the lack of air. Blinking his eyes awake, Hane supposed he could fly a little over Rycora to check the general area, before returning to Aura.
It was funny, Hane had come down here, not even thinking about how the Queen might feel about his decision. All of Hane's thoughts, for once in his immortal life, had been focused on helping someone that wasn't her majesty. So, when Hane felt the air become lighter, and his wounds heal themselves up, he went pale as he remembered just who he forgot to talk to before leaving. Hane turned on his heel, only for his legs to go weak from the blood loss and trip him up. Looking up at the Queen like a startled child, Hane winced as he felt his back heal, as if the wounds were being burnt back together. "Y-your Highness! F-forgive me for not reporting to you about my absence, but these rash actions of mine are only in place because I felt the sole responsibility to help Kakushin." Hane caught up with his breath, trying not to seemed too relieved with how much easier it was. "I-I wished to do this errand alone, as I was assuming that your duties up in Aura, caring for our current Guests, would be a more important use of your time."
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Post by Just Tenshi on Jan 20, 2015 23:21:19 GMT
Most days Tenshi would be pleased that Hane was trying to help someone other then herself, just as most days she would be fine with him making rash decisions without consulting her first as she knew his judgement was mostly correct and for the protection of others. But this was not one of those days, this was a reckless act that could possibly kill him, alongside the fact that there are Outlaws still running amok, believing that their recent success has made them stronger... Hane was the perfect target for any of them, and that thought alone frightened Tenshi to her very core. "I understand you wished to help, in fact Im proud of that decision... But is acting recklessly, to the point where you could die accomplish anything?.. Hell, it was those sort of reckless decisions that you were complaining about through Kakushin not too long ago..." Taking a breath, Tenshi sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. "The most important task I have right now is making sure all my children are safe... Including stubborn, reckless old men who think they can accomplish rescue missions alone..." Sending a glare towards Hane, Tenshi sighed once more before bringing him into a hug. "I almost lost one of you, I do wish to face that feeling again... Nothing is more important use of my time then looking out for those I care for."
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Post by Hane Light on Jan 21, 2015 17:50:09 GMT
Hane got over the initial shock, still blushing with the embarrassment of being told off twice in one day, but he got up as strength returned to his legs. "I did not see Kakushin's decision to act as something to go against, it is honourable for someone to fight for another's life. But in his condition, he would have inevitably died. In my case, death is much more avoidable. My decision was not reckless, at least not as much as our Guardian's was." Hane felt all the more pathetic saying such things. He sounded like a child trying to get out of trouble by making someone else seem more capable of accepting blame. Hane sighed himself, feeling he was getting to old to have these lessons now. But he listened, as usual, to her majesty, smiling slightly to show his gratitude. "And you do an inspiring job of protecting your children, your highness... but I am making sure I remain safe. Not just for you." Hane replied, looking up at the sky. Yes, he knew exactly what would happen if he died doing what Kakushin had aimed to do. To top Hane's death with the death of his friends and lover, the poor Guardian would probably die from heartbreak alone. And Hane didn't want to be the one to start all of that, his purpose was to preserve his favourite student's life, not destroy it. Hane was soon smothered into another of the Queen's hugs, she'd been giving them out more often than usual in the last few months. "And I feel the same, it is why I cannot allow caution to overtake my duty, for once in my life, being rash is the only way forwards."
Hane took a few steps away, looking up to Tenshi what might have once resembled a smirk of confidence. "And to conclude on that point, it also my duty to protect you, your highness, and if protecting you means preserving my own life, then I assure you, my errands down in Sohul will not be the last of me. Besides, immortal or not, I doubt any of the dangers I could find down here are worth worrying over."
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Post by Just Tenshi on Jan 22, 2015 22:33:48 GMT
Tenshi gave a small smile before shaking her head, Hane really was a stubborn old man, and his words really didn't surprise the old queen, but that didn't mean she had to agree on what he said. "Like I said, im proud of your decision to help, but there's acting reckless, and doing so correctly. I may be the queen, but I know my way around a fight, I wish to help and protect as much as you do... Running into a situation without knowing the facts is dangerous, however running into a situation with another and learning the facts is a little different, not much, but it is, as being too rash what gets one killed..." Tenshi took a breath an tried to work out how to explain, "You have no idea what you are going to run into, and have much ground to cover... And you personally is more prone to dying out here without me, and by the time you track them, they will know and move on while you recover from mortal wounds.... Have a little trust in your queen... Have trust in me, your friend. Im not going to die so easily... I can help with this search." Tenshi wished the dangers weren't enough to worry over, but from what she saw, it most certainly is, and with the Outlaws basking in current victory, she feared how dangerous they could be to all. "Please Hane, let go of your stubborn pride and let me help, rather then me ordering it..."
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Post by Hane Light on Jan 23, 2015 23:22:25 GMT
No one could blame someone how had lived so many years to laugh at danger.He welcomed a challenge, and didn't think anything could surprise him in the battlefield anymore. But, for someone far older, to hear the Queen still give her concerns made Hane think. True, for a moment when he was bleeding he considered what kind of bait that would make him for Outlaws. And his confidence quivered at the thought of one Outlaw being strong enough to defeat even Hane's student. Hane sighed, looking away from her majesty either in embarrassment or frustration. "This was going to be an errand over a period of time, I would do short scouts, update Kaku, anything to keep him hopeful... If there was any danger, or I located his friends and would not have enough time to save them, then escaping with a report alone would suffice. If the enemy move, so be it. By locating them first, it will be clear that I can easily track them again and again if necessary." Hane replied.
The Guard clenched his fists together. Asking for her majesties help was something Hane thought he'd never do, no matter the occasion. It had been, and always should be, the other way around. But, this time, it technically wasn't Hane asking for help directly. He was asking for help doing a task he was partaking in for someone else's benefit, so perhaps it could be an exception. But there was still one other thing on the Angel's mind. "I do not have stubborn pride, your highness. I only have concern, for your well-being should you choose to help me. Consider all that has been said, we have no idea what this enemy may be like, or what they might do if they spot the Queen of Angels wandering around Sohul. I am confident I can protect you, but what if... it isn't enough? If I should die doing this errand alone, then our race loses one small Angel... but if you were to perish to these immoral Demons and thugs, then our entire race would be left exposed and weakened. It is a risk I do not wish to enforce upon you, your highness."
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Post by Just Tenshi on Jan 24, 2015 19:59:16 GMT
Tenshi could understand where Hane was coming from, she really could... But the fear of losing one of her children within a task that was more then likely going to kill them... She was on the verge of breaking down, in fact, she could feel a couple of tear drops fall down her face already. Smiling a smile that was more forced then wanted, Tenshi sighed. "Concern and Stubbornness can fall under the same category you know. Like I said earlier, I have fought in a war and lived for hundred of years... I know how to protect myself... My concern is for you, what if I fail my duty to protect my children if I let you do this alone, letting you walk into a potential death... I would break me. Just as It would if I watch countless Angels suffer and die as I send another to do that job... I want to help, I no longer wish to sit up in Aura watching..." Tenshi could feel tears fall down her face, she has spent years watching as Angels, Demons and Humans alike fight for what they believe in, for what they do, and she's watched as children die, as others die, while she watches from Aura, just to choose another to take their place... The old queen didn't want to sit on the side lines anymore, she wanted to be able to help and protect. "Let me help, treat me as an equal, rather then the queen..."
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Post by Hane Light on Jan 25, 2015 22:37:03 GMT
Feeling trapped, was how Hane could put his life so far into words. His immortal life, spent day and night either in Aura or by the Queen's side. Eternally grateful as he was, Hane couldn't help but feel imprisoned, trapped for eternity as he was denied true freedom. He didn't want to sit and watch from above as others took the danger he was more than willing to take upon himself. As a young Angel, Hane had been the quiet one, but also the strongest, and most protective. He didn't hesitate to take over in fights he felt his friends couldn't handle themselves due to fear. But when they died, all Hane did was lie unconscious, unable to help as he'd done for years. Then, once immortal, making more friends and connections, Hane was left in the same situation, unable to help because he was trapped. Useless, in a word, was how he felt. Useless to all but the Queen, which was what had made the Angel wish to work closely to her, rather than try and help their world in any other way he was restricted from doing.
Hane looked towards the Queen, going stiff as he saw her cry again. He was shocked, and ashamed, as she admitted feeling like Hane did. The Angel had never considered how restricted the Angel Queen must feel at times. Trapped from helping and only doing her job from the clouds, watching as those like Hane's friends died without being able to help. But to have to watch it happen as long as she had, it made Hane feel guilty for only pitying himself. Sighing, Hane looked to the ground, knowing he would have to stop her from crying anymore, if he could help it. Although it felt slightly forced, Hane turned to Tenshi with a smile. "Hmm... very well, Tenshi. We shall continue the search together, my plan was to scout areas of Rycora separately and return to Aura... but together we should probably make larger progress. Any thoughts on where to start your...equal Angel-ness."
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Post by Just Tenshi on Jan 28, 2015 16:22:26 GMT
Tenshi's tears disappeared as quickly as they came, though the reason behind them was true, Tenshi hadn't lived for hundred of years without learning how to make one feel guilty, so she had to admit to herself, the tears were a little fake, even if it was only to how bad they were. Smiling brightly, Tenshi knew she couldn't just tell Hane the area in which the others were... She knew that reporting such a thing back to Kakushin would not end well for her friends health, as the stubborn bedridden Angel would be gone within moments, and the Outlaw leader was too powerful to confront at this very moment. But that didn't mean she wouldn't lead him in the right direction. "We take things steady and together... To rush would mean missing something or not paying attention to our surroundings. I suggest working out where the nearest village is within Rycora and find the furthest point away from it... The Outlaws wouldn't risk being found... Or we find Makeru, I know he has been to their base..." Tenshi looked towards Hane, having previously ignored his attempt at addressing her formally as an equal too, it nearly made her chuckle, before smiling slightly. "Im sure they will be fine in the end, and Kakushin will owe you a great deal for your efforts and care... Perhaps he will allow you to 'spar' with Ru, even knowing you could kick his behind... And you can see how much the two care for one another, when Kaku attends to the others wounds you inflicted."
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Post by Hane Light on Jan 28, 2015 17:23:03 GMT
Hane felt somewhat used by his Queen. He'd known her long enough to know what real and what fake tears were. But he didn't like seeing either kind, which made it easy for Tenshi to manipulate the Guard, and Hane hated that. But anything goes when it comes to Queen Tenshi, and Hane would drop dead before he dared to hold a grudge against her. Nodding to her advice, Hane took another look around. A village was too open, but wherever they were hiding would have to be large enough to hold meetings in. "They could be hiding anywhere. A village is too obvious to the outside. Somewhere big enough with good cover, my guess it that they hide out in cave systems. Unfortunately, these are incredibly hard to find, if almost non-existent in Rycora. So scanning around everywhere is all we can really do."
The Angel looked up to the sky. "Although, finding an Outlaw sounds like a good idea, and Makeru might be the easiest to convince to assist us." Hane added. He frowned at the Queen's optimism, if Kakushin condition was anything to go by, then things wouldn't be fine for the friend they sought out to find. But finding them only injured was the best hope they could have, rather than finding them dead or gone. "'Spar' is a nice way of putting it, Tenshi. I plan on teaching this Demon a thing or two about protecting his other, there won't be any room for me to be worried about them falling into stupidity when I'm done."
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Post by Just Tenshi on Jan 28, 2015 18:17:06 GMT
Tenshi smiled. "Makeru never really joined this rebellion, he did so in order to find out what was happening and called upon our Kakushin to help. If not for him, the Outlaws who were involved would have won much earlier. So we owe him thanks... I also happen to know where he took he who the Outlaws are after, so we can try to find him along the way." Tenshi knew though the trouble Makeru was now in for helping us, he was likely one on the Outlaw rebellion hit list, so offering their own assistance to him was needed also, if he would accept it. Tenshi chuckled, she knew that spar was a nice way of putting it, she was sure Hane was going to do much worse. But with the pain he gave Ru, Kakushin would make up for it in love once this has all ended... And Tenshi will be having her own word with not just Rurushu, but one with Mo as well concerning matters. "Just don't kill him... Or harm him in a way that I cannot heal... But we mustn't dwell on such things just yet, shall we go and find Makeru?"
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Post by Makeru Kage on Jan 29, 2015 15:46:09 GMT
Despite their conflicted ways, and the fact that they wouldn't stop crying, Makeru was enjoying the company of the Demon brothers. Gensho mostly, but he would list them at the very least as friends, and swore to protect them more than out of context. He was only away from the mountains now to get supplies. Figuring they'd probably be in hiding for as long as it would take for things to die down, Makeru didn't want the others living off a barrel of apples. And so he'd left Akvan and Gensho for a few days, gather supplies from some quiet town, and return without rising suspicion or gathering unkindly followers. Makeru honestly felt a little nervous, he was an enemy of Outlaws now, and that gave him a great reason to avoid them than ever before. He feared what might happen to him if word got to the Demon God's who ran the band of evil, or if they found him running around Sohul alone. Shivering, Makeru stayed hidden deep in his ship as the Golden boat floated low over Rycora. It would be risky, but Makeru had decided on gathering supplies in Baransu. He doubted any Outlaws would be in that area after making the place so skittish and heavily guarded by their little assault.
Sighing, Makeru braved the deck of the ship, looking around the sea of green as he was glad to see an empty sky. It was so quiet on the edge of Rycora, but Makeru knew no where would ever be peaceful again if he didn't keep his new friends safe.
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Post by Hane Light on Jan 29, 2015 16:00:54 GMT
Hane huffed lightly. He wasn't a killer, but those two love birds would be begging for death once he'd got through them. Rurushu wasn't the only one in need of teaching, once Kakushin could handle it, Hane wasn't prepared to give either mercy. Nodding, Hane looked to the sky, knowing it would be impossible to find Makeru walking around. The ex-Angel favoured the sky with a passion, perhaps because he longed to feel a breeze that his wings could no longer grant. Hane had to admit, although the Outlaw was punished for killing, Hane didn't hate him. Tenshi obviously didn't either, she only saw punishment as a necessary evil, or at least at one point did. Now though, after all the Outlaws had accomplished recently, Hane doubted anyone could take the matter lightly anymore. Was punishment by banishing Angels and Demons really the right thing, when this was how they reacted? Or was all of this merely the doing of insane Demon Gods, so desperate for power that they used the weakened criminals as toys in their games? All Hane knew for sure was that Makeru took no part in the blame for what the Outlaws had done, and in fact deserved to be shown kindness and mercy for his sacrifice in putting a target on his own head. "Will he be rewarded for helping us though?" Hane asked simply. He knew how tempting it must be to forgive the Outlaw and allow him to return home, but it also came with downfalls in that other Outlaws might deem it unfair and lead to more chaos and violence. A tricky question, one Hane knew he didn't have the right to find an answer to.
The small Angel's head darted to the sky when he heard the hum of magic. Glancing to Tenshi, Hane rushed off to a cleared area, spotting the golden ship hovering just above the trees. "We have our target." Hane muttered, pulling out one of his blades. Pointing it like a gun, Hane released a small blast of light magic towards Mak's ship. It wouldn't cause damage, only make the ex-Angel aware of Hane's and Tenshi's presence. Taking a small leap, Hane was soon to fly up to the ship, landing swiftly down onto the deck to find Mak.
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Post by Just Tenshi on Jan 29, 2015 16:16:53 GMT
Tenshi smiled, she of course was going to reward Makeru for his help, the Angel deserved it after all. Tenshi never wished to make him into an Outlaw in the first place, but she is obliged to go by the rules she herself and Mo set out, but after all he has done leading to this moment and perhaps after, Tenshi does not see why he should not be allowed to return to Aura, as he has earnt his right to return. But this was a matter to discuss at a later date, as she knew it could cause complications later on, if not discussed with Mo first. "Of course, I have two rewards to give him, depending if he accepts the first, even then I may offer both." Nodding slightly to Hane, Tenshi was quick to follow on, it seemed finding the Angel was much easier then she thought. Following behind, Tenshi landed beside Hane on the deck, and stayed in place, she didn't feel the right to intrude on Makeru's ship, but it called for it, even if for the moment. "I don't suggest going to find him on the ship, let Makeru come to us, we are intruding on his space, it is only right that he allows us to stay or not."
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