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Post by Shinda on Nov 7, 2014 22:41:41 GMT
Alleyways were the spots of thickest disease. They stunk to Akvan, who was the only being capable of seeing and smelling the small particles of sickly disease. He sat down in the middle of the empty side street, glancing at the piles of rubbish and wasted goods the wealthy people of Sora no longer needed. Akvan glanced to watch a little rat take it's share of the garbage, chewing away at inedible substances. To Akvan's eyes, the fluffy little brown rats may as well be walking spores of illness and contagion. "You're just like me huh? Can't help giving people sickness, and getting all the blame when the upset get angry." Akvan muttered. It seemed he'd dropped into his low again, after things were looking so great after his short but sweet afternoon with Chester. Why?
Entering Sora with a new sense of hope, Akvan had stumbled into a man, running along with a boy with a swollen abdomen and fever. Tempted not to follow, Akvan couldn't help but feel a duty to see where the man was going with the poor child, wearing a mask and apron as he ran. What Akvan witnesses was something he'd not expected, nor seen before. The man took the sickly boy to the edge of Sora, before dropping the child off the side. Akvan had been frozen in motion as he watched, the man was in tears, but still stood by his actions as guards came to take him away. The man killed his presumed son without mercy or doubt, all because the boy was ill and contagious. Something so tragic yet again coming to light because of Akvan. The Demon had felt sick ever since, hiding in alleyways as he contemplated his opinion of himself, dropping lower into his confided mode.
Akvan leaned against the wall, before hearing shuffling feet that didn't belong to his rodent companion. "Hey mister..." Came a young boy's voice. Akvan turned to look at the scruff kid, wearing dirty and poor clothes and also a bright smile. "Your one of them Demons right? And that there's a Demon sword right?" Akvan nodded, not wanting to look at the bundle of sickness in this homeless child. The kid sniffed, awestruck as he eyed Akvan's ancient sword. "Can I... look at it?" Akvan hesitated, before slowly drawing the sword. He winced at he drew it, expecting hoards of sickly smoke to come off the sword. But to Akvan's surprise, the sword remained a clear silver, clean and shiny. It didn't carry infections with it, and looking at his arm when he handed the blade carefully to the kid, Akvan couldn't see his passive magic either.
When the child had run off after grinning and giggling over being able to look at a proper ancient Demon sword, Akvan thought as he put his sword back. A soft smile crept over his face slightly. What if this meant his powers were controlled now? Akvan wasn't exactly happy right now, and yet he didn't give off a toxic aura. Akvan got up, putting away his wings and tail as he walked into the streets of Sora again, able to face the people he tortured daily without feeling as sick.
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Post by Rurushu on Nov 9, 2014 18:49:32 GMT
Rurushu had been following and watching Akvan ever since Chester had told him they became friends. He wanted what was best for his little sister, even if in the back of his mind he knew they couldn't be together. Itami was going to use him in her plans, and the second she found out that Chester was close to him... Ru hated to think what would happen to her. But that didn't stop him from what he was planning. A very small part of himself was starting to see that what the Outlaws were doing was wrong, they were doing it for unjustifiable reasons, so in a way... He hoped Akvan and Chester got close, it may give the God a reason not to listen to Itami, and halt to worst of her plans. Ru for once decided to hide his Demon form, and blend in with the people of Sora, it wasn't often he visited here. But he always felt as if there was a reason to visit each time he did, though he never dwelled on that for long. Ru followed the God out of the ally and into the street before making himself known to Akvan. If Chester knew he was doing this, he would have an arrow embedded into his brain. "You don't seem to happy, care to tell me why?" It was a known fact that Rurushu had been banned as an Outlaw, but in all honesty, he didn't make as much trouble as his brothers and sisters in banishment did, so half the time he could get away with talking to the Angels and Demons with little trouble. But that didn't mean they were always happy about it. |
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Post by Shinda on Nov 9, 2014 22:19:33 GMT
Akvan wasn't necessarily following the boy, but he happened to see the little kid when he walking along. The child was circled by his friends, drawing on the wall of a building with chalk. It looked like a drawing of Akvan's sword. The Demon smiled. He'd no idea why some Human neglected to see what horrors Demons did regularly like a job, that they controlled the evil in Humanity. Why some thought of Demons as good people, or simply unfortunate. It made Akvan think back to Chester, and her wonderful understanding on what she thought of Demons. The God smiled, blushing a bit as he walked. He felt bad for feeling so sick of himself earlier, he knew that wasn't what Chester would like to see him as. Akvan glanced to the person coming closer to him, thinking it was just a busy Human trying to get by. But at second glance, Akvan knew who it was, and he pushed himself away and against a wall. "Y-you're Rurushu? Itami's friend? You're not... here to report on my progress or something?" Akvan stuttered, wondering if his demanding sister was hoping for news on Akvan's control of his powers. Akvan took a moment to breath, not forcing himself against the wall so much. "I'm f-fine, honest!" Akvan lied, looking away when he could.
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Post by Rurushu on Nov 9, 2014 23:12:23 GMT
Ru felt bad when he caused Akvan to panic so much, he never meant for that to be, sure he aimed for a little jump, but not for him to cower in fear. If Chester found out, he would hate to see what she had planned for him, he shuddered at the thought. "I am Itami's friend. But im not here because of her, not today anyway. I am simply here because I've heard a little rumour that I would like to clear up... Its one that if Itami ever found out, it would not be good news for you... Or this new friend of yours?" This was the perfect excuse for Ru as to why he was talking to Akvan, and it may allow him to find out the Gods feelings over it all, even if he didn't trust Rurushu. But at least he could discover if he can trust Akvan with his little sister, trust him not to hurt her in the end. Ru restrained himself from stepping closer, and gave Akvan a sympathetic look, he really didn't mean to upset the lad so much. "Are you sure your okay? Im willing to listen if your not, there is no need to lie."
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Post by Shinda on Nov 11, 2014 22:27:53 GMT
Akvan wanted to kick himself for cowering again. He needed to get out of the habit of feeling so lowly compared to others, some poor friendly Demons wondered if Akvan saw himself as some sort of slave. The God didn't know, but he knew in terms of Itami and her friends, he sure did feel enslaved sometimes. Her following him everywhere, almost demanding his attention through force. Akvan tried to relax around Rurushu, especially when the man said he wasn't here on Itami's call. But then he froze again. What did Rurushu know? Akvan's 'new friend'? There was only one person with that title that Akvan knew of. Akvan suddenly felt himself get a little more angry than scared, although he still couldn't stop shaking. "W-what do you want with C... with my new friend?" Akvan asked, making sure he didn't actually say who it was, in case he was misunderstanding Rurushu's point. Akvan glared at the Demon, before averting his eyes elsewhere. "I just saw someone murder their child due to my invasion on their lives, no.... no, I'm not entirely fine." Akvan admitted. He couldn't keep lying, even if it was to convince Itami and her henchman to leave him alone. Akvan looked around the busy street, making sure all of the faces were focused on walking around, rather than on the small man against the wall. Rurushu seemed to give a trusting look, and Akvan was close to believing it. The God's face dropped back to the usual sad expression. "T-the rumor, how much do you know?"
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Post by Rurushu on Nov 11, 2014 22:55:30 GMT
Ru inwardly smiled at the near mess up. He already knew who his friend was... Chester told him herself, but Akvan didn't know that, so this was a little more fun to play around with. "I don't want anything... Im here to warn you to be careful, if Itami found out... Your friend wouldn't be safe." Rurushu looked to the ground as Akvan told him the truth, he had seen his fair share of deaths, and caused many himself. But that didn't mean he entirely liked it. "It is way of the world, Humans are cruel unforgiving creatures that don't think about what they do. Us Demons are given a job that we must carry out, regardless on whether we like it or not. You did not cause that death, you have the ability to mourn for them though, and remember them." This was not going to help with what Itami was doing, but after seeing how happy Chester was just talking about Akvan... He couldn't just allow him to remain upset.
Ru contemplated on exactly what he could tell Akvan to show him he knew more than Akvan would care for. But not enough to give away that he himself knew Chester. "I know you have become close to her, and that they reside in the Rycora area, but that is all. And don't worry, this is secret with me... I may be Itami's friend, but even I know when to keep something a secret from her. I just want to know more on the matter, you seem to really care for them after all." Ru hoped that Akvan would trust him even a little. At least then he could bring news back to Chester on whether or not she should look into her own feelings more. |
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Post by Shinda on Nov 14, 2014 22:34:13 GMT
Akvan calmed himself down, even if he still shivered throughout the talk. He didn't want Itami getting her hands on Chester. Territorial as it sounded, Akvan knew what Itami was like, the impurities of her wicked heart would surely lay waste to the kind girl in the forest. Chester was too new and, perfect, for Akvan to want Itami to have her way. But in what way could Akvan protect Chester from Itami? The Demon went slightly pale. There was one way, avoiding Chester would keep her safe, since every moment spent with her was a moment at risk of Itami finding them. Akvan hugged himself, arms tight around his chest.
He continued to look at the ground. "The way of the world is wrong." Akvan stated, feeling nervous to disagree but attempting to stand by his opinion. Akvan glanced to the side of the road, smiling as he spotted the little kid from earlier, comforting a younger boy as he talked none stop. "S-some Human aren't how you say they are. They... understand, they thinking passionately as they talk to us. Those Humans know how weak and controlled they are, and yet they still have enough kindness in them to comfort us, the Demons that make life the horrid truth that we know it to be." Akvan thought to Chester again, smiling still. "They care for us, even though we've given up on ourselves. We Demons may think of Humans as inferior and useless, but honestly... what would we be without them?"
The God sighed, dropping his smile as he listened to what Rurushu knew. And Akvan gave Rurushu a surprised expression. The second in command, closest friend to Itami was willing to keep Chester a secret just for Akvan's sake. Akvan sighed, he knew any relation to Itami was to be given minimal information, but Rurushu seemed different. Enough to trust at least. "I do care... she's, unlike any Human I've ever met. So, nice, and unpredictable in the best way. I couldn't ever tell what she was thinking, but that fact that this one Human didn't look at me with killer eyes, it made me... happy."
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Post by Rurushu on Nov 14, 2014 22:58:48 GMT
Ru knew that Chester was filling his thoughts a little as Akvan spoke, and it warmed Ru's heart knowing that. But he couldn't help but feel guilty too, all humans were cruel in some way, whether it be knowing something to help another and not say anything about it... Or growing up in bliss on what's happening all around them. Either way a human will muck up, Chester included. "We cannot let ourselves be deluded by a few measly humans, I admit some will be different, but all muck up, all harbour secrets. We may rely on them to survive. But we are still our own, they do not choose our destiny." Ru chuckled slightly to himself at the surprised look he received. He understood why as well, but after spending time with Kaku, and seeing how just talking about Akvan made Chester happy... Even Ru was able to see the truth behind what he was doing, even if he still wished to follow on with the plans. Rurushu gave Akvan a smile, and thought about how happy Chester would be to hear just that. "Everyone deserves happiness Akvan, and if she makes you happy... I say take the chance, you never know what might become from it." Rurushu thought back to Kaku, and how that one tiny leap caused himself immense happiness, and if he was able to help Akvan, and Chester gain that too, then he would. "But the question I should be asking is... Are you ready to make that leap?" |
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Post by Shinda on Nov 14, 2014 23:30:16 GMT
Akvan let Rurushu's stand on the irresponsibility of Humans stand without a counter. He knew he had a different opinion to Ru's, but he didn't need to defend it to believe it. He knew there was something in Humans that no Demon could refuse to believe in. Sure Humans did a lot of bad things, and all of that added up to walls to block out ever feeling trust in them. But then there were those few, the ones that mucked up as well, but also understood so much more. They were the keys, keys to use to help get passed the walls of distrust and reach a better future. Akvan was a depressed, hopeless Demon, but even he could believe in the future of all races living together in harmonic bonding. Onrah believed it, and Akvan knew he would follow his older brother's opinion as well, he'd help Onrah to make it a reality one day. If Akvan could control his powers, then things would get better.
The Demon liked thinking about Chester. It made him feel warmer, as if she was hugging him again like that one embrace. Akvan went red as he thought of it, and almost forgot Rurushu was there. Take the leap. Akvan thought about those words. It sounded as if this decision would make a lot of changes. And thinking about it, it really would. Akvan's smile faded as he thought on it. He was the God of Disease, she was a Human. He was hated by almost every being on Sohul, and most in Aura. Currently, he'd only just got a grasp on his magic, but still couldn't find a way to completely control it. Chester had got lucky in their last meeting. She lived amongst Demons in her life, but even that couldn't stop every chance of a disease infecting her via Akvan's presence. And then there was the other things... Itami. Shinda. Akvan's expression dropped. "I can't." Akvan finally answered. "Not until I know I can't hurt her. Right now... it would be selfish of me to think of being with her. I need... I need to clear things up, get control of my powers, of myself. Chester makes me happy, but until I know I can do the same in return, I can't take the leap."
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Post by Rurushu on Nov 14, 2014 23:48:26 GMT
Ru dared not to do anything to give away that he knew Chester. Though Akvan's words were understandable and justified... Ru couldn't help but feel bad for his sister, knowing Akvan wouldn't take that leap, at least not just yet. But it also made Ru respect the fellow Demon, he wanted to make sure he could keep Chester safe and happy, and was willing to wait to be able to do that. "Chester huh? Lovely name she has... You know Akvan, I respect you, not giving into obvious desires, as to keep the one you care for safe. It's more than I can say for anyone else I know." Ru gave him a smirk. It was all true, not once had he met someone willing to be so selfless, and in some ways it was a real eye opener. "I know I've said Humans are cruel unforgiving creatures, but they are strong, and many are able to hold their own. Not even I would underestimate one who is determined."
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Post by Shinda on Nov 15, 2014 12:08:42 GMT
Akvan hated bringing the words out of his mouth. It wasn't what he wanted, truthfully, just what he knew was right. It was selfish of him to deny how he felt, but it would also be selfish to give in and risk getting Chester hurt. The taste in Akvan's mouth was horrible, as he wanted to do right now was break down under the realization of how constricted his life was. Akvan was so far gone he didn't even realized he'd said Chester name. It didn't matter, Rurushu could be trusted enough with the name. It felt nice to know he was understood, that Ru seemed to get that things weren't as simple for Akvan as to just jump to conclusions and follow his heart. Akvan laughed rather wickedly, feeling angry at himself. "I'm probably the most opposite of a Demon huh? How ironic." Akvan replied, sliding down the wall. He closed himself off, hiding in his hands as he sighed. Life really did suck, and Akvan didn't even know why it did or what life's cruelty wanted with him. "Strong... yeah, I guess." Akvan muttered, thinking of all of the poor souls he'd condemned. Stuck in a world of suffering, they still shared a smile and a laugh, still believed in light in the dark life they'd been given. "Well, Chester is determined, but I stand by what I say. I can't go there yet, being happy... b-being with her, I can't. I hope she can understand that, I'd hate to think of what I'd have to do to make sure nothing happens." Avoiding Chester was something Akvan didn't want to do. She was the only person Akvan could go to to make him feel honestly better. Gensho and Onrah did a good job, but it never lasted as long as with Chester.
The God went silent for a moment, before glancing at his hand. It was still clean, no trace of passive infections. "In truth, I am beginning to control my powers, ever since meeting her, the magic is becoming easier to read and control."
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Post by Rurushu on Nov 15, 2014 20:07:55 GMT
Rurushu smiled in content, he was pleased about the things coming from Akvan... It made Ru know he could trust Akvan fully with Chester if it ever did come to that. "Demon? Angel? It's the same cycle of life, doesn't matter what were labelled as." Ru crouched down in front of Akvan and watched him for a moment. He made a mental promise to make sure Chester did understand, even though he knew she would. "Im sure Chester will understand, and if not explain to her why... Im sure she will then." Ru took a deep breath. "You know... You already have more control then you think... Don't tell anyone I said this, but even Itami thinks so, and she wants to break that down." Itami would kill him if she found out he gave that information away, but he felt as if it needed to be done... After hearing that meeting Chester was helping Akvan control his powers... It gave Ru hope that things would turn out well. "If Itami finds out I told you that she will kill me... You know how she is after all. But hey, keep in mind that you deserve to be happy, you may not trust yourself to go after that now... But don't wait too long."
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Post by Shinda on Nov 16, 2014 17:37:34 GMT
Chester had said something similar to Akvan once. About why it didn't matter if Akvan was an Angel or a Demon. But to Akvan, there was something more to it. He didn't just eel like he should have been an Angel, but he also felt alien. He felt as if he didn't belong in his own body, like something was constantly trying to reject him from inside. It also made Akvan feel strangely homesick, all of the time. It was truly weird. Akvan kept it to himself, simply nodding to Rurushu's opinion on the matter. He smiled a little, "I know she probably will, but that doesn't mean she won't be upset by it, Dranar knows I would be." He replied.
Akvan frowned, glancing from Rurushu to his hands. So, he really was improving. And Itami, she was only trying to pull Akvan from uncovering his potential. The Demon chuckled, how didn't he see that before? Akvan slowly rose to his feet, nodding to Rurushu. "T-thank you. And uh, Itami. I'll make sure not to show her anything that might give away that you told me... shouldn't be too hard, since I didn't even know I'd improved."
The God sighed, dropping the smile in a moment. "I don't want to wait at all, and inside I feel as though for once, just for once I should be able to choose with myself in mind. But I can't, I never can, others always come first, I don't deserve the luxury of getting everything I want."
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Post by Rurushu on Nov 16, 2014 17:53:58 GMT
Rurushu knew that Chester would be upset, but he knew she would understand as well. This wasn't something that would go painless after all, but its something that can be dealt with, and understood. Ru shuddered at the thought of what Itami would do to him if she found out he gave that information away, and visibly un-tensed himself when Akvan said he wouldn't let her know. "Thank you. But who said anything about improving? You already had more control then you thought.. Trust me, I've seen Demons who thought they had control and really didn't. I admit that you are improving, but you already had control. You need to have more confidence in yourself. Your stronger then you think." Ru gave Akvan a smile. He himself was now confused as to why he was telling him all this... Was it Chester and her care for the Demon God? Was it his new found relationship with Kaku, that made him want to be better? Was it a slight dislike for what Itami was planning and doing to Akvan? Or was it that he really just cared for the Demon? Ru knew what a terrible life was like, and he didn't want Akvan to forever have his own. Whatever the reason Ru knew what he was saying was the truth. "Who said it meant you would get everything you want? Im sure there's lots out there you wish to be, but much wont come true... I know its probably typical for an Outlaw to say, but sometimes you have to be a little selfish... Even if that only means cutting down the time you planned on trying to control your powers."
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Post by Shinda on Nov 18, 2014 22:22:14 GMT
Akvan supposed he probably did have some control, considering he didn't kill everyone around him immediately. And he never really had. But Akvan didn't like that he couldn't always sense the diseases in others. Theoretically, no one should be able to catch a disease without it being controlled and guided by Akvan. And yet the God was constantly confronted by the sick and dying that he'd not even condemned himself. He was killing without even knowing, and that was something that made Akvan feel so terrible. Sure, he was gaining control of his passive magic, making sure those near him didn't get hurt, but on the large scale, Akvan was still a loose cannon. "Confidence, I find it so hard to believe in myself when I can barely believe in the world." It was true, Akvan was being pulled by so many different strings. Different opinions on how he should view life. View life as a party, as a cruel place he should just embrace and continue to destroy, a place full of hope to every darkness. It was so hard to find one to accept, and thinking too hard made Akvan feel even worse.
Akvan chuckled slightly, "If only... if only I could think like you can." Akvan muttered, looking down. "But in my world, I've already used up all of my chances, all of my chances to act selfishly are used up, I lost them when I first began this 'duty' of mine. I can't-" "'Cuse me?" Came a familiar voice. Akvan looked down to the side, smiling to the young boy he'd met just earlier. The street kid looked at the two Demons. "Yeh, I know what yah are, misters. Ummm... I was wonderin'. See, my little brother wanted to see a Demon, an' ask 'em some stuff...he's over this way." Akvan glanced from boy to Rurushu, before moving to follow the young boy into a cut off alleyway, shut off from the streets by a wooden fence that was broken on one side.
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