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Post by Mitasu Exsatio on Jul 31, 2015 21:38:37 GMT
Mitasu was loving the fact her toys responded back in nightmares at the moment, it made for such fun watching their true reaction, though, she knew she would have to sort out her rival with dreams soon enough, there was only so long Mitasu would allow it. But for now, she took joy in breaking down them, this was the second night she has seen the groups, and though they found it easier then last time, she could see they were still shaken up, and desperate for information that she wouldn't give, just as he who asked for it to be that way. She had the perfect scene for tonight, now knowing that her rival was sending a special kind of creature here, one that showed her how master was up to his old tricks. She was going to paint the town red today, in a hope to have Ikiru lose control, it would be so much more fun to watch as he lost his ambition and turned on his friend. It would take some work, knowing her rival was keeping him safe, but Mitasu knew what to do, and a town full of fresh souls for the taking would do it, because she knows what's needed to break this team... A simple promise to be fulfilled. Oh how she loved being able to get in people's heads.
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Ikiru Sonzai-Suru
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"My full name is Ikiru Sonzai-Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto..."
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Post by Ikiru Sonzai-Suru on Jul 31, 2015 22:10:19 GMT
After hearing how everyone else's experience of last nights dreams went, Ikiru was going into tonight a little more cautious. Mitasu clearly meant business, if she was able to break the likes of Kaku and Ru, or even those tough Saints that agreed to help. Whilst Ikiru was a cheerful guy, he was easily broken, and his condition made him all the more delicate. But at least he had Hisan, and Mitasu could try all she liked, nothing would break Hisan the grumpy. Ikiru sighed as they stood in the desert field, wondering how hard Mitasu was planning on trying tonight to hurt them. He didn't appear nervous, but felt like it inside. Ikiru clutched onto his staff, it wouldn't have the same magical effect on him in this Dream world, but still felt comforting to hold. He glanced to Hisan to grin, until the world finally formed to whatever masterpiece Mitasu made. That grin disappeared instantly when Ikiru looked around. He let out a silent gasp, unable to find anywhere to look that wasn't boiling his blood. The Kyuban could feel hunger rise inside of him, though for now, he was kept just barely calm. Yume must be being put to work here, to keep Ikiru from losing his sanity. But, no matter the effort put in, Ikiru felt himself shake a little. This was like showing a starving man an open buffet, and Ikiru didn't know how to handle it all. "So.. hungry.." Ikiru muttered, much unlike himself, before shaking his head. He couldn't break the record in how long it took to break someone in this Dream world, or let Hisan down so soon. But, everything around Ikiru was so hard to resist. Ikiru's hands gripped his staff tighter, glancing to Hisan, "She... really doesn't mess around." He tried commenting in his usual chirpy tone, but even that was becoming harder to do.
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Post by Hisan Ken'o-Kan on Jul 31, 2015 22:21:06 GMT
Hisan wished the witch good luck on trying to break him. There was nothing that could do so, well that's what he thought before he looked around tonight's scene and could tell that Mitasu was trying to break Ikiru in the worst possible way. It was clever of her he had to admit, how she was using Ikiru's Kyuban side, knowing that he would have to attack Hisan... He hated it, but he was impressed. Except now he had the task of keeping his partner in this sane, take some of the pressure of this Yume character, and find out where Mitasu was. Looking to Ikiru, Hisan knew already that this place was taking a toll on him... There was little he could do, unless he found a way to get Ikiru out of here, but that would mean Mitasu focused on another tonight, and if its half as bad as this, then they were in for more trouble. Taking a breath, Hisan couldn't believe he was about to do this... When they made it out, so many would get so much hate from Hisan, especially Ikiru. Turning so he was facing Ikiru, Hisan took a breath. "Listen here you little shit. You need to stay with me, don't let the bitch get to you... And here is how your going to do it... You. Are going to stand there, and tell me over and over again your full name, ignore everything else..." Hisan's only thought on this being: Fuck me.
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Ikiru Sonzai-Suru
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"My full name is Ikiru Sonzai-Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto..."
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Post by Ikiru Sonzai-Suru on Aug 2, 2015 20:24:25 GMT
Ikiru was thinking the same as Hisan. If the Kyuban was pulled out now, then Mitasu would focus more on another team, perhaps on Kaku's team, and Ikiru didn't want his brother put through more grief. Last night had an effect on Kakushin that wasn't easy to notice, Ikiru's brother was always good at hiding his feelings like that, but it wasn't enough for Ikiru not to see. The broken teams needed a night to recover, so Ikiru really needed to focus right now, and not give in. He knew how it would go, the Kyuban would go after the souls Mitasu had created, only to find them to be empty. Then, frustrated and hungry, he'd go after the only soul that was real that he could find. Ikiru didn't know if hurting Hisan here would hurt him in the real world, but as a guess, Ikiru believed whatever the twisted side of the Angel took here would be permanent. Already his eyes were changing red and Ikiru could feel the wooden staff in his hands crack under the pressure he was putting on it with hands clenched so much. For a moment, Ikiru thought he'd fallen too far already to be brought back, but the good part of him picked up Hisan's request. For a moment, Ikiru looked confused and doubtfully to Hisan, wondering how he could possibly ask for that, but then Ikiru smiled. He understood why now, and was grateful. "I.... Ikiru Sonzai... Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto-Watashinonamaeha-Hontoni-Nagaidesu-Sore-Dake-De-Itte-Iru-Bara-Wa-Akai-Sumire-Wa-Aodearu-Watashi-No-Namae-Wa-Nagaidesuga-Sore-Wa-Atarashi-Nanimonai-Suru." Ikiru stated once, finding it hard for a moment before the words just flowed. It felt great to use his full name again, and Ikiru felt the tension begin to leave him, and it only got better, the more Ikiru muttered his name, "Ikiru Sonzai-Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto-Watashinonamaeha-Hontoni-Nagaidesu-Sore-Dake-De-Itte-Iru-Bara-Wa-Akai-Sumire-Wa-Aodearu-Watashi-No-Namae-Wa-Nagaidesuga-Sore-Wa-Atarashi-Nanimonai-Suru..." Ikiru repeated, confidently. Though he still couldn't move, or didn't dare look anywhere around him.
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Post by Hisan Ken'o-Kan on Aug 2, 2015 21:40:39 GMT
Hisan already regretted telling Ikiru to do that, only quarter of the way through the first time. But if it meant keeping him sane, until Hisan worked out what to do, then he would bare it for now. It was just a case of coming up with a plan of action, obviously he couldn't leave Ikiru alone, but Mitasu would know that and not come close, making the conditions worse and worse. But he couldn't let Ikiru move either, knowing if he did, the other would get lost within himself... And they couldn't ask this Yume to do more, not with the other groups asleep as well. "Just keep saying that out loud and follow me with small steps, if you ever need to stop, tell me... We need to find Mitasu before I can help... Unless you want to try eating a little, in a hope to satisfy your hunger?" They had to move, if not, they would remain at stale mate until the night was over, and Hisan hoped that something would work, even actually eating. Because after seeing the outcome of the other teams last night, if he allowed Ikiru to be sucked into this, then they might just lose him forever... But Hisan would be the last person to admit that thought alone terrified him.
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Post by Ikiru Sonzai-Suru on Aug 2, 2015 21:56:56 GMT
The ticket for keeping Ikiru sane was working, as discovered in the past, but it would only remain so for so long. And the fact that in exchange for keeping Ikiru calm, it sucked away others sanity from simply listening to it. Though Ikiru usually found this amusing, one reason why saying his name seemed to work so well. It felt like a storm of going from desires to feast to refusing, and as Ikiru kept chanting his own name, his voice would shake just like his body. A Kyuban really wasn't the best choice here, it was so easy for Mitasu to torture Ikiru. Though perhaps that was the reason Ikiru was picked. Being such an easy target, Mitasu could become quite distracted in playing with Ikiru, which would benefit the others a lot. All reasons for Ikiru to hold on in, for as long as possible. Ikiru was still chanting when Hisan told him to keep going, but something did stop Ikiru for a second. Yes, Hisan was right. Eating would help, it would always help stop the painful desire in the Kyuban. But he couldn't and Ikiru explained that to Hisan by shaking his head, "If... If I eat once, then I won't b-be able to stop." Ikiru replied. Even the moment Ikiru stopped chanting, his eyes glowed more red, and he rushed back into repeating his name. "Ikiru Sonzai-Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto..." The Angel said rapidly, not halting for even a breath right now. Mitasu was out there waiting for Ikiru to be on the brink of changing no doubt, he just hoped he could prevent himself from giving her that chance.
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Post by Hisan Ken'o-Kan on Aug 3, 2015 21:01:27 GMT
Well there went the plan of him eating to sort things out... But at this rate, Ikiru wouldn't be able to hold back long enough for Hisan to find the witch, not while the slightest hitch in concentration meant that Ikiru lost it again. It left Hisan with few options, as he was sure Mitasu picked up on this by now... There was one thing he could do, beside make Yume get Ikiru out of here, it was dangerous, and it was foolish, but it just might work... "Hey Ikiru, were not going to get anywhere with you trying to stay in control... Think you can manage focusing after the empty souls rather then mine? Because if I can find Mitasu and get her attention, then she might just lose control of this scheme... And I can find her and babysit you..." It was a long shot, but things wouldn't get better until they found Mitasu and nocked this out of her, from what he's discovered from the other groups... She cant control things and be attacked herself, its one of the other, so it was worth a shot, or so he hoped, if Ikiru was able to.
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"My full name is Ikiru Sonzai-Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto..."
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Post by Ikiru Sonzai-Suru on Aug 3, 2015 21:43:24 GMT
It was good to have one partner in this nightmare. It must have been obvious that alone, a Kyuban against Mitasu would be impossible. Hisan was the key to winning this nightmare fight, and Ikiru would just have to play decoy. His red eyes glanced to Hisan, hoping the Demon was prepared for whatever was to come. Mitasu wouldn't be able to break the Demon, but Ikiru would get more and more aggressive the more fake souls he ate, so the Angel would eventually become a problem. Ikiru stopped chanting, smiling slightly to Hisan. "I look forward to having a cute Demon as my baby-sitter." Ikiru muttered, speaking weakly with the usual tease to his voice. Nodding to Hisan, Ikiru turned to face away from the Demon, trying to focus his hunger on the empty souls. They smelt real, and their delectable aura felt so real too. Ikiru would just have to concentrate only on the delicious smell of souls before him, rather than the only real one just behind him. As certain as he could be that his concentration was on the empty souls, Ikiru let go of the leash on his monstrous side. It felt instantaneous. Finally giving into hunger, Ikiru felt so free as he let his nails grow into talons, and eyes to glow red. He dashed forward a bit, not knowing which soul to go for first. Plus, they weren't inside a body, just floating in the air. So Ikiru feasting on them was made so much easier. The Kyuban growled quietly to himself, before holding a hand up. His clawed hand hummed with some evil magic, before like a magnet, the souls were drawn to Ikiru's hand. From there they entered his body directly. It wouldn't take long for the Kyuban to realise that these souls weren't real, but the real Ikiru was hoping to hold out for as long as he could, tricking his own dark mind to give Hisan as much time as he could.
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Post by Hisan Ken'o-Kan on Aug 7, 2015 12:26:57 GMT
With Ikiru after the empty souls, Hisan now had a better chance at finding Mitasu, knowing she wouldn't go after the Kyuban like this. Besides, Hisan was glad he took the bait, seeing how Hisan could defend himself if needed. But now it was finding Mitasu and getting her attention long enough to let Ikiru take control again before he really lost himself... Not that Hisan cared, no way, he just wanted this over and done with. Taking one last quick look at Ikiru, Hisan began to run, for now, to make it easier on the kid, and in hope that Mitasu will come seek him out to lure him back, because with the size of the place, that would be the best bet. "Come out, come out wherever you are bitch." There was no way with how open the space was that he could miss Mitasu moving, especially as he spun around every few steps to see if she was tailing him, but after a few minuets of walking, Hisan noticed slight movement to his left. Turning, Hisan came to face a smirking Mitasu, who slowly backed off and ran... Straight for Ikiru. Hisan growled, hating that she saw through the plan, and did over after Ikiru... He hoped she would lead the other to him, not him to the other. Hisan began to run back, hoping that Ikiru still had some ounce of control, as he needed a new tactic and fast.
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"My full name is Ikiru Sonzai-Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto..."
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Post by Ikiru Sonzai-Suru on Aug 7, 2015 12:54:09 GMT
Tricking others with pranks was a speciality of Ikiru's. But tricking his own mind was tougher than he'd thought. The more Ikiru ate, the more aggravated the Kyuban's blood became. What exhaustion Yume must be going through to try and prevent Ikiru from turning, the Angel didn't know. But he did know, that no matter her efforts, things weren't going smoothly. When against someone like Mitasu, keeping one's sanity in check when it was already so fragile was impossible. As predicted, soon enough Ikiru's hand clenched, his body refusing to take in anymore of these pointless souls. The last spark of sanity could only panic, knowing it had lost control too early. Ikiru shook like a leaf, slowly turning his head around. Hisan wasn't there, a normal Ikiru would be grateful that his friend was out of harms way. But the Kyuban was dying for blood right now, growling in frustration that his prey was loose somewhere. Ikiru took in the nightmare's air, searching for any scent of a real soul out there. But, with an evil smirk on his face, Ikiru stood his ground and waited. So, it turned out that the prey were coming towards him, all the Kyuban needed to do was lie in wait. He saw a woman first, not the soul he was looking for. But it was movement, and Ikiru charged for it. He seemed to surprise the Demon woman for a split second with the sheer speed that he moved, but she still managed to dodge the Kyuban's attempt to stab her. Landing after his attack, Ikiru didn't turn to look to Mitasu, but rather to the other soul just behind her. It was no better or worse than Mitasu's soul, but for some reason, Ikiru just wanted to consume it more. So he ignored Mitasu, staring at Hisan with glowing red eyes lost of emotion. Spending a second simply staring, when it came to finally moving, Ikiru was lightening fast. He took a wide turn, trying to catch his prey off by running towards him from the side, planning on crashing right into Hisan to knock him to the side.
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Post by Hisan Ken'o-Kan on Aug 7, 2015 13:20:43 GMT
Hisan skidded to a halt when seeing Ikiru, so he was right, the kid had lost control, and Mitasu was luring him back. He saw her smirk in victory, but Hisan had no time to really take it in, as he only just moved out the way of Ikiru's first attack, expecting it. Now it would be a dance of dodging and attacking, as Hisan refused to hurt the other, oh how he hated it. Drawing his sword in case, Hisan made sure to either dodge or block anything Ikiru threw at him. Thinking of a way to get the other back. "Oi kid! Quit this shit will ya? Idiot cant even stay in control... Are you that pathetic, really?" He hoped hurting the kids feelings would work a little, making him stop for a second... But that didn't seem to work, despite all said, there was one thing he could think of that might seem less hostile then shouting... But it was dangerous for him, and could end it all just like that. But what choice did he have. Pushing Ikiru away, long enough to drop his weapon, and only use his hands to keep the other back, Hisan sincerely hoped Ikiru wouldn't remember, or actually understand what he was about to say. "Hey Ikiru... I know you probably cant hear me right now. But I need you to come back, to take control again. Your the only friend I really have.. Besides Catulus... Please, I need you to come back..." Taking a breath, Hisan continued, these next words being that what he hoped the other would forget. "I love you Ikiru, your Angel side, not this beast that isn't you... Come back okay... Because If you stay like this, one of us will die... And that means no more chats I have come to love, your smile... Hell, I have even come to love the colour blue because of you... And you know how much I hate it... Please love? Take back control." Hisan hoped it got through, even if it was only the way he spoke, because if this didn't, he had no other plan.
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Post by Ikiru Sonzai-Suru on Aug 7, 2015 13:46:39 GMT
Kyuban's acted out of only one thought, consuming souls. So Ikiru didn't even have a plan of attack, other than to sink his claws into Hisan. The first attack missed, but all Ikiru did to respond was turn on his heel immediately to try and strike again. Though the current Ikiru wouldn't remember it, Hisan was keeping to his word. He could defend himself against a Kyuban, a task that wasn't exactly easy. The more desperate a Kyuban was, the faster they moved. Ikiru was putting up a challenge any fighter would struggle against. Ikiru's claws clashed with Hisan's sword sparks flying as if the Kyuban's nails were swords of their own. Hisan blocked well, and began saying things that past right through the Kyuban. His mind was swarmed with the sole desire to eat. Ikiru made a few hopeful slashes at Hisan, that still missed, before the Demon shoved the Kyuban back, dropping his weapon in the process. The Kyuban growled, lifting himself up to stare at Hisan again. It was fortunate that the Kyuban was pushed back, and somewhat intrigued by the Demon choice in being unarmed, that Ikiru was able to listen to what the Demon said. The Kyuban refused to take any words in, gradually walking towards the defenceless Demon. But, what Hisan admitted after pausing for a moment, stopped the Kyuban in his tracks. Ikiru's face didn't change, he didn't react to what Hisan said in any other way then just stopping and staring. In his mind, Hisan's words were enough fuel to Ikiru's will to do at least one sane thing. The Kyuban's head turned around, and he switched from facing Hisan, to facing Mitasu instead. Ikiru focused on only her wicked soul, and was no sooner chasing down the Demon woman, attacking relentlessly, and desperately, to try and land a hit on her to feed.
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Post by Hisan Ken'o-Kan on Aug 10, 2015 20:28:23 GMT
Hisan dropped his defence and took a breath when Ikiru moved on from him, glad that the small sane part of his mind listened to him. But he couldn't rest for long, not now Ikiru was after Mitasu, because there was no way he could take down the witch alone, Kyuban form or not. Reaching for his sword, he was glad to see that the empty souls were disappearing with Mitasu's distraction, and knew they would have to work quick, now that there was nothing more to do. Facing towards the others, Hisan wondered how he could fight and stay out of Ikiru's way enough for him to remain in somewhat control, eventually settling on seeing if his magic would work on someone so foul. Creating a black orb, Hisan hoped to either calm her efforts, or drain her of magic so that this Yume can take more control over the land, aiming, Hisan let the orb fly to Mitasu, luckily, skimming Ikiru's head and hitting her just... Even if it didn't work, he knew it distracted her for a second, one that he hoped Ikiru would exploit, because it may be the only time she let them get that chance... Before Hisan rushed into the battle himself, consequence be damned.
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Angel
"My full name is Ikiru Sonzai-Seikatsu-Yoi-Sutekina-Shiawasena-Saezuri-Shigoto..."
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Post by Ikiru Sonzai-Suru on Aug 10, 2015 20:53:33 GMT
There was no denying that Mitasu was a good fighter. One would think when she relied so heavily on hurting others through nightmares, that she would lack more in physical strength. But, no matter how much the Kyuban caught her by surprise, Mitasu was prepared to dodge Ikiru's attacks. As relentless and fast as they were, the Demon witch was keeping up with Ikiru, and almost beating him. The Kyuban's claws couldn't get close enough to Mitasu to take even a small fragment of her soul. He instead had to rely and biting and kicking as well. Taking a few hits that, whilst Ikiru himself didn't even feel, knocked him back slightly, Ikiru quickly recovered to attack again, before noticing the dark orb pass his head. It hit Mitasu, and seemed to keep her distracted. Whatever magic power it had, the orb prevent Mitasu from being able to react properly. The Kyuban could have smiled, if his face would show emotions, so instead he rushed closer to finally get the release he wanted by stabbing Mitasu and taking a real, living soul.
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Post by Mitasu Exsatio on Aug 10, 2015 21:03:53 GMT
Mitasu knew that this was a battle she lost the second the Kyuban advanced onto her. It took a lot to dodge his attacks, and get a couple in herself, exhausting really considering she was focusing on other things as well. And even with the empty souls being taken away, Mitasu could feel control of things weaken, it became worse when Hisan attacked with some sort of magic that left her weaker then before, distracting her long enough to be hit by the Kyuban. After a few moments of struggle, Mitasu growled and began to fade her body, taking herself out the dream, morning was near already, and she needed her strength. But fighting of a Kyuban and leaving the dream meant showing her location for a second, and she hoped this would backfire on her later. But as she felt herself leave, Mitasu made sure it was quick and strong, having the lake she was near only be shown for the briefest of seconds, definitely not enough time to see where they were, and with the Kyuban needing to be helped, Mitasu knew none saw, Hisan focusing on the boy, and Yume calming him, she could feel it. Smirking slightly however, Mitasu had plans for tomorrow, and she needed all her strength for it.
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