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Vincent and Lucian - Tunnels - Heart of Dojeran

Vincent followed Lucian up the tunnel that led away from the larger central chamber. The sound of their footsteps echoed forlornly in the narrow tunnel. The light given off from their torches was beginning to dim, which caused Lucian to throw a wry smile Vincent's way.

"Looks like we need to find our way out of here soon V. Otherwise we'll be lost in the dark since we only brought these." Lucian said, flourishing the already dimming torch.

Vincent nodded, and pushed ahead of Lucian while quickening his pace. Vincent didn't feel like running around in the dark, so he wanted to get out of the cave as quickly as possible. Vincent had a hundred thoughts running through his mind, all of which only made him increase his pace. What if they didn't make it out of the cave in time to catch the thief and his companions? It would not only mean a failure for them and a dent in Vincent's pride at being bested by the thief once.

Vincent and Lucian continued their pace for nearly an hour, although it was hard to tell since they couldn't see the sun. Just when Vincent thought they had run out of time with their torches, a light appeared at the end of the tunnel, a bright white light that caused both Hunters to recoil in shock. Once their eyes adjusted to the sudden light, they made their way carefully to towards it, only to discover that it was what they had been searching for. The cave exit.

"Well it looks like we did it V. Shall we go find our wonderful friends from Grim?" Lucian said with a sadistic smile, walking out into the cold air once again and leaving Vincent in the shadows.

Vincent simply followed, his hand resting on the pommel of his blade.
 

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Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Room) - Tinsdal

Vergil turned round, and saw the Vessel being accompanied by a man in a suit and tie. He seemed to be acting rather proud of himself, like he just accomplished something rather clever.

"Oh, hello Vessel didn't notice you wondering off. And, whose your friend here?" Vergil asked, before the Vessel could respond, he carried on talking.

"No no, let me try. Gives me a chance to try my enhanced pseudo-mind reading ability."

Vergil then engaged Shade's Vision, and began to thoroughly scan the new arrival.

Hmm, spirit field shows male genetic construct, but, there is something else hidden beneath it. Judging by its nature, this form, is nothing more than a mask, hiding the true form underneath. Now then, what do we have once we peel this layer back... Interesting. It seems that this is what you wanted to disguise yourself as this time. I suppose its appropriate, given the current situation.

A satisfied, and devilish grin appeared on Vergil's face.

"So. This is the persona that you chose to disguise yourself as. I must say, you certainly have put on a good performance. If it weren't for the disaster that has befallen on the Dean's mansion tonight, you'd almost look out of place. So tell, what are you doing here, the ****."
 

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Vergil Crawford/Fiora De La Croix - The Dean's Mansion (Room) - Tinsdal

"She is perfectly capable, you insufferable fool." Fiora remarked, as she appeared from amongst the crowd.

"Settle down Fiora, let the others introduce themselves first. Then we can solve whatever problems you have in a calm, and professional manner. Okay?"

"Of course Vergil, your right, this isn't time, for petty rivalry. " Fiora ended with, letting go of the katana of Vergil's, that she had in her hand.
 

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Fiora De La Croix/Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

"For once in the twenty odd years that you have walked this earth, Julie, I have to agree with you. The S.I.N organization has been proud enough to keep such well detailed archives, about the people that live in the North, and its members, for centuries. Then again, you have to look for the right archives. No doubt, if you did pose as a member of S.I.N, you would of heard about the 'The Lost Archives', where all the choicest bits exist." She then turned to ask Vergil a question.

"Tell me Vergil, do you think that Master Aeon would be interested in the Julie file?" Vergil realised the significance of the question, in relation to his earlier scan.

"Yes, he would be most interested. Tell me, when should I deliver this information to him?"

"Sooner rather than later would be best. Don't want to keep him waiting."

"Of course, I shall deliver it in the morning."
 

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Fiora De La Croix/Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

"No, it isn't some kind of threat. Just a reminder that we keep all sorts of secrets, even those that are supposed to be lost in the mists of time, or within the boundaries of the mind. As for 'The Lost Archives', you'll have trouble finding them, they are hidden in the one place that is most difficult to navigate."

Vergil was tired of the **** radiating smugness, and decided to take action. He ran up to the ****, and first delivered a powerful right hook, which knocked her back. Then followed up with a swift head butt, which caused the **** to collapse onto the floor almost immediately.

"For God's sake, shut up!" The others in the group were stunned by what just happened.

"What was that all about Vergil?" Fiora asked, confused as to the whole sequence of events

"Sorry Fiora, this person, has been increasingly annoying me with each individual encounter. I decided that this was the best away for some payback." Vergil remarked, happy with the outcome.

"I apologise in advance Vessel, if I have caused any discomfort through the course of this action." He then added, sounding like quite the gentleman.
 

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Lucian Grey - The threshold of the North - Hollow's Peak

Shards of light radiated from behind the swirling clouds of faded grey and stark white, their beams cutting deep into golden eye's freshly raised from the cavernous shadows beneath the Northern mountains. The familiar gales of an early winter pelted softly against the thick, midnight folds of his coat, His angular features already beginning to numb from the torrent of cold.

"The land of lies, decadence and magic!" The older man announced, spreading his arms wide in a boisterous introduction, the feeble attempt at encompassing the very land itself between his grasp. The smile of a madman crept along the corners of the grey maned man's visage as the younger of the two pushed past him, a gauntleted palm resting aloft the great black blade at his side.

"Where are we, Lucian?" The hooded youngling queried, his voice gruff and to the point.

"The district carved into the mountains and the stain of the North." Lucian attributed, excitement masked poorly behind the tones of a mature man. The older hunter jumped from his position, down the rocky slope of the mountain, his balance perfect, until finally he was at the heel of his compatriot once more.

"This dear Vincent, this is Hollow's Pack. One of few places where cutthroats can call home."
 

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Lorel Ion ? Jas?shan?ian (Plains of the Dead.)

They arrived at the gate and it was quite intimidating due to its massive size, a thing bluish barrier surrounded the gate, and the gate alone. Ofila and Monica mentioned how they can?t use magic in Jas?shan?ian, but the barrier was to prevent in any case. Lorel touched the barrier and he felt a shock go through his hand and pulled his hand away.

?What now?? Ofila asked with her hands behind her head.

Monica shook her head. ?I can?t say, I thought Lorel would be able to maybe pass through since he isn?t entirely dead.?

Lorel closed his eyes, and began to try and charge magic he knew it was being locked but another force came out. The red blood markings appeared rapidly over his body and he brought back his arm and then slammed his fist into the barrier shattering it like glass. A smile went over Lorel?s face.

Both Ofila and Monica were shocked but happy with the results. ?Must be from your Dark God side!?

He then rushed forward at the gate and instead of trying to pry open the gigantic gate he punched the gate a couple times and a part of it broke into crumble. They had a way in. Without a second thought they all ran in through the small way.

Suddenly they found themselves in a giant white corridor, they saw nothing in sight but then suddenly everything went red. A voice came out of the walls. ?DARK GOD DETECTED! REPEAT DARK GOD DETECTED! LOCATION: SOUTHERN ENTRANCE GATE. ANGEL STRIKE FORCES GO!?

?That can?t be good! Let?s run!? Lorel said as he looked at both Ofila and Monica. They nodded and began to run down the red corridor. It wasn?t a very long corridor as they began to see the light at the end. When they reached it, the light covered them completely.

Lorel opened his eyes and the trio found themselves on the other side, they had no idea what to expect. Then they saw massive buildings, and down below what appeared to be roads and metal vehicles driving in the air and on the ground. They had no time to take it in, they began to run down the stone steps and they could see it already, floating machines coming at them at intense speeds.

?I normally wouldn?t suggest it but if we?re going to meet the big man, we?re going have to fight their forces.? Lorel stated as they reached the bottom. Now they were on the ground levels with the metal vehicles zipping by. But then it got silent and no more of them were coming and the area was still. Just a head of them one of the floating machines landed and a hatch opened up and walked out the angles.

They bore small wings on their backs, but they wore what appeared to be advanced armor and strange weapons that were not bows or bladed weapons. One of them with heavy armor pointed at them and yelled out. ?That?s them! Take them out or capture!?

Not knowing what they would do, Lorel and the trio got behind cover. Suddenly at blazing speeds small metal balls ripped out at them and hit the ground. ?Damn! If those hit us then we?re dead!?

The Angels began to spread out and some even used their wings to fly up to higher grounds. Monica then noticed she could use her magic again and ripped out a large fire ball at one of the angels, putting them on fire. ?Lorel! We can use magic!?

Lorel leaped out and conjured many ice darts and threw them at two Angels coming close to his cover. He remembered that Ofila said that she wasn't a mage, so Lorel grabbed one of the weapons the Angels dropped and went back into cover. He then threw the weapon to Ofila who caught it.
?With these there is no chance for fist fighting!? Lorel yelled over to Ofila.

She nodded and studied the weapon for a moment, it was heavy but she could still carry it easily enough, she noted how one of the Angels used it and noticed there was a trigger, almost like a cross-bow. Ofila leaned out of cover and then used the weapon and shot at one of the angels, she missed horribly as the weapon recoiled upwards when she shot. Ofila hadn?t expected that, knowing that, she increased her grip on it and held her ground.

This time she shot and all of its bullets ripped into an Angel who was on a balcony above. More transports began to land. ?We have to move!? Ofila said.

Lorel and Monica nodded and began to move out before more got out of their transports. It was clear the Gods were more advanced, but the Angels seemed mortal, he feared what would happen if they had to confront a God.

As they ran through alley?s Monica noticed that the Angels they burnt, iced, and shot were getting back up with full strength. ?They can?t die! Why don?t we explain to them what is going on??

?Don?t you know? Angels don?t have free wills! They?re designated to do something and that?s all they will. What if they capture us? We have no idea what they will do to us! We just need to make it to the big man?s house making sure to avoid any more confrontations.? Ofila said as they ran.

?I know it?s not the best time to mention it? But this realm isn?t all what I expected it to be. I understood the plains of the dead being how it is, but this seems too? Human. I thought it would have been clouds, or even just light, but instead it?s a full blown society!? Lorel stated.

Ofila looked back at the two as they ran. ?I am confused about that as well Lorel! We need to find someone we can talk to and find out where the Big man is.?

They noticed the sun was going down, it appeared that Jas?shan?ian and the God?s Realm both shared a sun. The trio stopped and hid in what appeared to be giant trash containers sitting in the alleyways. For five hours they sat in it, silent waiting for their pursuit to stop. Lorel was the first to get out of the trash and step back into the alley, and then the two followed soon after.

Lorel hugged the wall and looked out into the streets to see the metal vehicles zipping by again, he saw no evidence of any Angels but then noticed people walking up and down the streets, they looked human but there was something off about them, they all seemed to be in perfect physical shape, and none were ugly and above standard looking of anyone on the City, they also looked like they glowed, and their eyes were all white but weren?t glowing.

Suddenly he saw across the road on a building a moving picture of a woman began to speak. ?Everyone! Gods and Goddess! A Dark God and two of his goons have gotten into the Realm!? Suddenly to her left and it enlarged, a picture of them came out, it was when they were going down the steps when they first arrived. ?These are them! If you see them tell the nearest Angel, anyone who withheld information will be faded away! This is a critical situation!?

Everyone in the streets was watching the woman talk. ?Wait? Does that mean every person we see is Gods and Goddess?? Lorel said.

?That must be it, meaning anyone one of them could easily kill us!? Monica said as she moved more into the alley. That idea was freighting to them. ?Maybe we should just head back? This isn?t like the 2nd City War? Death here means fading way into non-existence!?

?We?re already here? No turning back, now it is most important that we meet the big man at any costs!? Lorel said as he moved past them and began to make their way through the alleyways.
 

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Fiora De La Croix/Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

"How about I make a counter offer. You can keep this trinket, in return, you'll have to work for the S.I.N organisation; we could use someone of your talents. And, how is this for an additional incentive, you do a good enough job, and I might, let you have a peek at the Julie folder. As you can see, you get the better end of the deal." Fiora commented, picking up the broach, and holding it with one hand, examining it with interest.

"I can see why you treasure this item, it certainly has some personal value, along with its substantial wealth." She then remarked, admiring its beauty.

"Well then, do we have a deal?" Fiora asked, interested in the response.

Vergil then quickly interrupted the flow of conversation again.

"Vessel, could I have a word with you for a moment? There is something private I wish to discuss, which could have sensitive ramifications in the future. Right this way."
 

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Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

"Quite possibly, perhaps later though. Right now, I want to talk about us, and the future." Vergil remarked, as he led her to some place quiet, and out of the way from the crowds. He then enclosed one of her hands in his in a heartfelt way.

"Look, I know you said earlier that we could never be together; due to the fact that we're of opposite genders. But consider that I love you Vessel, your one of the few people that I could see spending the rest of my life with. Not many people have been able to do that."
 

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Vincent - Threshold of the North - Hollow's Peak

"So what exactly are we doing here Lucian. I thought we were after the thief and his companions." Vincent said coldly, motioning to the district with a sweep of his left arm. Vincent had thrown aside his torch earlier, not seeing a use for it now that it had already been used.

After exiting the cave system, Vincent had immediately started down the path that led to the district, while Lucian had stood above and admired the sights. Sometimes it was hard to take anything Lucian did, or said seriously. Lucian was much more carefree a partner than Vincent would have hoped for when he was assigned with Lucian, but it did have it's perks. Lucian was very sharp, and an incredibly intuitive thinker. Lucian was able to see things that no other Hunter Vincent had ever met could see, and he was also an excellent swordsman. Although as Vincent watched him he couldn't help but frown at the man's noticeable pleasure at being so close to a district of cut-throats.
 

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Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

"You know, we'd make such a perfect couple, you and I." Vergil remarked with a small chuckle.

"You know, I've just thought of something. Perhaps, when we get some free time, and when we're away from all the others; you and I could, go on a date? If so, what would you prefer?"

"For now though, could we make things, a little more official."
 

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Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

"I was thinking of dinner and dancing maybe. After all, we didn't get the chance to show off this evening, and it would be a shame; if our skills went to waste." Vergil remarked in a satisfied voice. He then stepped back a bit.

"Lady Vessel, would you care to dance?"