The Escapist Avatar Adventure: An Open RP (Now Re-Opened!)

[bluerocker]

Spoiler: ooc

Welp, I do believe my status as neutral has been cemented... *evil laughter* Ah well, it's what they would do. And I've made some unintentional enemies. Oh well, an unaligned force may be fun.

After a few hours rest, the dragoness decided it was high time to flee further. She had done a few patrol flights, much to her chagrin as it left Caim alone, to understand the scope of the situation. From what the dragon could understand, the ruling families were seeking to suppress the two with many armed forces. Armies, no problem for the dragon and her rider. What disconcerted the dragoness was the surge of power from a couple of the commanders. One she could tell was Severin, his eye energies giving him away like a blot of blood on bleached clothes. This was not good. The dragoness quickly returned to her partner, alerted him of the news, and took off to the skies again. She needed them to regroup when they were stronger. Until then, they would hide.

 

[Moros]

Matt walked up to the others dragging a tied up body. "Caught a straggler of the ninjas that just attacked," he said as he dropped the body at their feet. Matt then punched the ninja in the gut to wake him up. "Now that I got your attention, listen carefully. You're going to tell us everything you know or you are going to wish for death when I'm through with you," Matt said as he took out a large hunting knife, a cold brutality entering his eyes.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Matt held the Knife to the Ninja's throat.
The Ninja glared up at him "For...Lord...Rugal..." He said before slamming his head on the knife,sending it though his forehead, killing him.

Spoiler: Sorry...

...If you were going somewhere with that, just remember 1 thing, It was a Ninja, this is what they do

 

[mcpop9]

Akasumi looked around at the assembling group of heroes. "I am your superior weather you like it or not, hero or not. I want each of you searching the countryside for caim, red and rugal. First to tell me where one is gets a council with the emperor." Akasumi said. "No changing it, that's set in stone."

The twins then both turned to Youmu. "I may be a villain, but at least my morals are set high enough that i won't kill innocents.I'll be civilized enough to sit down and talk. have a guard show you where our room is." They said in unison before taking off in a blur to their room.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Back at the Temple of the Lord God Rugal
Rugal glazed apon the firestorm that used to be Kyoto, planning his next move.
Then Kazuya was bought before him by the Ninji.
He kneeled before his leader "My Lord, I have failed you, The Snake-Princess and her allies foiled my attempts, I-"
"Spare me the honour crap, I only wanted the Royal Family dead so I could use their kingdom to find who I was looking for... He cut in without his eyes leaving the view.
"...but thanks to your efforts that won't be nescessary...

 

[Orinon]

Dillon was having some trouble.
No one was hostile towards him but he clearly didn't fir in, his clothes were modern. and the fact was at 5.10 most people had to look up to make eye contact, also he couldn't speak Japanese, The two or three words he learned by watching anime didn't cut it (which in this case was 3: thank you, what, Idiot) luckily some were understanding enough to realize he wasn't being rude, he just didn't know how to respond. he did what he assumed was good manners, he bowed to anyone who greeted him, he didn't make eye contact as he assumed direct stares in japan were a challenge. his only hope really was that a hero would find him, his iPod was helping him by slowly teaching him a few phrases, but he had to be careful that bo one saw his earpiece or he'd be in real trouble. Then he realized that was the answer.
He quickly found an area that was completely deserted, and called Tomoya again.
"Tomoya I'm in the past, particularly in a nearby town but I have no idea what to do, I can't speak Japanese and I stand out, I'm worried I'll offend someone and get hurt, please find me."

 

[StormShaun]

Tomoya picked up the communicator and heard Dillon's plea, he easily saw Dillon in the town due to his modern clothes, "We have to fix that" Tomoya muttered as he jumped off the wreaked castle and decanted into the town's rooftop and down another level to the ground. The next thing Dillon saw was a man in Samurai clothing with a straw hat approaching, he began to worry, but when the samurai got up close he removed his had to reveal glowing blue eyes, it was Tomoya. "Hey Dillon, I heard your call, here, got some more suitable clothes" Tomoya said as he handed a straw hat and some villager clothes to Dillon. He quickly got changed behind awkward near by ally way, "Good thing I saw you, you don't want to know if anyone else saw you..." Tomoya said as they both left the ally, "Thanks...ugh" Dillon said before looking awkward about what was in front of them. It was a pack of guards and the surrounded the entrance to the ally way, "(You two, you are under arrest for being suspicious and involved in the emperor's attack)" one guard yelled, Tomoya was about to unsheathe his sword, "looks like one way out" Tomoya muttered.

 

[mcpop9]

There was a vortex in front of Tomoya and Dillion. The blossom swirled out of it, in between the guards and the duo. "Would you kindly come with me please? you can say no and I'll leave." she said.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

A old woman saw the trio and quickly wrote down "Marks 2 and 4 confirmed".
She then walked away, attachted the note to a small homing pigion and clamly let it into the air, which went back to it's home...

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Youmu was still sitting in her room, wondering about Akasumi's behaviour. 'I'm a villain, but I don't kill innocents?' she thought. Strange... That's not what I know about how they work... She fell back over on the bed. Well, as long as it doesn't cause any trouble with my own investigations back in the present...

She was barely concentrating on the small, playing card-sized object in her hand. Replacing used spellcards was easy to do by rote, especially compared to creating new ones. And she had a feeling she'd need it soon...

Spoiler: OOC note

Youmu still thinks she's doing the right thing by siding with the Emperor. It'll probably cause her some distress when she finds out she's suddenly against her friends, though, particularly in Tomoya's case. Hell, she might even have misgivings about any 'odd jobs' Akasumi, the Emperor or someone in a similar power position have her do...

...you'll just have to wait and see how she snaps under the tension. (Because I haven't quite worked it out yet, though it may involve genocide...)

 

[bluerocker]

Spoiler: Ideas

So, since Caim and the dragon are on the run, I was thinking that I could have them create a faction of their own, comprised of rebels and disgruntled citizens. After that, they would join forces with Rugal to create a super Neutral faction, and crash against Akasumi's Big Bad faction. What the Heroes do, is up to them. Caim and the dragon are still going to make their faction, regardless of Rugal joining them, but I figured it could be a good plot point. What do you guys think?

Red continued her flight away from the capital. She wanted to rally support against this Empire. After all, someone had to distract the brunt of the Imperial forces when herself and Caim went against the commanders. Caim silently laughed at her sentiments, and gave her pat of approval. "I am glad you agree with me. Now, we need only find a place that is oppressed, and take advantage of their discontent. After all, we want this Empire trampled as much as they do...
"Are there any island based territories? From what I remember with our Empire, those were the first to get hit."
The dragoness nodded, "Right you are; and a brilliant idea I might add. Islands are easy to hide on, many holes and caves to exploit."
The duo continued in silence, and a few hours later, the two came upon exactly what they were looking for. An island appeared in their vision, and they could see several others on the horizon. Indeed, the pact partners had stumbled upon the Kyushu Island of Japan.

Spoiler: Map for reference

http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Japan/Map It's near the bottom, kinda bean shaped.

 

[ChillzMaster]

Severin smirked and slammed his foot into the ground.

"I was the head Captain of the Royal Army of His Excellency, King Ari of Starlight, now what makes you think I'll be your errand boy?" Severin asked, diamond swirling about Akasumi. The sky began to shoot lightning at the ground about them, getting closer and closer to her.

"Now, I'm scary as is, but the people I know who are coming over, they're much more scary," Severin said, taking a step forward, "They'll come and they'll rape this land, and all I'm trying to do is stop it. Now, would you kindly, point me in their direction?" Severin finished with his eyepatch glowing brightly.

 

[mcpop9]

"Find me the dragon, because if that dragon still reigns terror down upon the land, there will be no people to save. I want this empire to be safe but it'll take more than me to do it. I swore to protect the Emperor and that is what i shall do." Akasumi said. her eternal mangekyo sharingan formed in her eyes, a ribcage was extremely faint but ever so slightly visible around her.

 

[bluerocker]

Spoiler: ooc

I'm a plotline! Just joking, but seriously, I'm gonna go through with the faction thing I mentioned earlier.

The dragoness finally landed on the new island, in a copse of trees. It was imperative that the two were able to hide themselves while recruiting new members of their army. After a bit of searching, the dragoness was able to spot a cave large enough to fit her and a deer to serve as sustenance for the rest of the day. The only problem now was exactly how to get recruits. With Caim unable to speak, and the dragoness, well being a dragon, things were going to be interesting.

Finally, the dragon decided that Caim was to scope ahead, and look for a village or town that she could take residence in. How she figured was that Caim would find a place where the authorities were being unruly. As Caim mentioned before, island nations had a history of repression in Empires. That is to say, she would 'rescue' the oppressed and become it's protector. In one swoop, that would secure themselves and the people. Should anyone attempt to take over, she would send Caim. He was fully capable, and the people could assume that Caim was granted the title of 'Dragon'. It was a fitting name, he was strong enough. The dragoness smiled to herself and relayed these plans to her partner, who was doing just as she planned.
He shook his head as he walked, "Where were you when we needed commanders for the Union again?"
"Being myself in the mountains long before I met you. Now go. We need a place to start."
Caim sent an affirmation, and continued. After about an hour of walking, he started to see a town ahead of himself.

 

[StormShaun]

Tomoya thought about the offer and looked towards Dillon with concern, "Do you want to go?" Tomoya asked Dillon.

 

[Orinon]

"It would beta having to fight this horde." sated Dillon, he wasn't sure but he was hoping Akasumi would still be friendly since they're last encounter.

 

[mcpop9]

The Blossom's right eye created a vortex, sucking Dillon and Tomoya into it, then the blossom.
They appeared in Akasumi's quarters, which was untouched by the fire. "Please wait a second for my sister to show up." She said.

"As much fun this has been sev, i'll be going now." Akasumi said, the vortex coming out of her left eye, sucking her up and depositing her next to the blossom.
"Good day to you two, also you sis."

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Despite the wishes of the (now sleeping) guards, Youmu was walking around and suddenly heard Akasumi's voice in a room. There were four silhouettes there, although she couldn't make out any of the others. She decided to wait outside and listen to the rest of the conversation, see if she could recognise anyone besides Akasumi.

 

[NotYetForsaken]

When Red finally came to, the sky was black and dotted with clouds of stars, each twinkling in conjunction with a harvest moon. He dusted himself and paused, staring off into the night air. His eyes were blank and his focus shifting out of this world. Suddenly he gave a smirk and a slight smile before his eyes turned brown.

"Japan is my jurisdiction." Tabitha smiled through red and stashed the staff on his back before reaching down and drawing a Claymore from the earth, "I guess the best way to get involved is to start a ruckus."

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Off in the distance the villagers pointed, the stars were blinded by repeated lightning strikes around the castle.

 

[bluerocker]

Spoiler: ooc

I wanted to speed up the process, and I figure Caim would solve problems in this way. By the way, the dragon still translates for him what the locals are saying; as well as instructing him how to write in Japanese. His writing is shaky, but legible.

Before Red Mage's Display; Earlier that day

Caim had good news to report to the dragon. In the hours that he was gone, he had converted the town to his side. Apparently, the justice system was not as well established as it was in their home world. A local magistrate had taken control of the town and had the people unwillingly following his beck and call. Caim was able to strike a deal with the town. Should he 'remove' the magistrate, they would be happy to let him stay there. Naturally, Caim killed the magistrate and freed a few of the villagers, who were taken for questionable reasons. The town was more than happy to accommodate him.

The dragoness congratulated her companion and asked if she should come. He said he could handle himself, and he was going to start mentioning her to the locals, should she not mind. She agreed that familiarizing them with the idea of her wasn't bad, but not to jump the gun. Before the day was out, the dragoness was greeted by her companion and an assorted group of men and women. She scoffed, and addressed her companion, "You don't listen very well, do you?"