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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 1:39:59 GMT -5
So, this is Alkara, he thought to himself. Leaning his spear against his shoulder, Vladimir sighed softly, stepping through the hole he had made in the stone wall surrounding the ‘evil’ side of the elemental lands. The guard posted by his doorway didn’t seem to care, and let him in with no trouble. With a smirk, he placed his free hand in his pocket and started off towards the capital. If he was going to live here, he might as well find out who’s in charge so he knew who to piss off the most. The land was rather dead in his opinion, and it smelled a little as well.
It was no wonder why both sides were at war… Traveling at a comfortable sprint, he left a trail of fire as he darted through the lands. Of course, there wasn’t much to burn, so he didn’t bother checking for plants in his path. If they burned, not like a forest would go down. There wasn’t any forests to begin with here. It wasn’t long until he came upon a small lake, the water a sickly green in color. “Ah hell, that smells..” Covering his nose, he narrowed his eyes at the sight, giving the lake a wide berth.
So this wasn’t the land of opportunities he was looking for. Big deal. Not like he was planning on staying long, anyways. He had to get stronger. After that, he’d bail and search for his brother. Cutting down a dead tree with his spear, he sat atop the fallen trunk and sighed, looking around. Quite a barren place indeed.
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 1:58:36 GMT -5
Vixy gently stepped from the shadows the loves, her dress dragging gently along the barren lands as she neared Vladimir. Since Tremaine was gone, she would have more time to protect her lands until he and Mistress Evangaline returned. "If you don't like it, then leave." Her voice was young and full, yet soft and alluring, though she tried not to be. Holding her hand in front of her, she let her arms hang loosely as they gently remained seemingly glued to her dress as she moved.
"You come to get away from something or someone, but you don't plan on staying, do you?" she asked him, stopping a good bit away from him. "We all came with that intention. Yet once you grow used to the death, you grow fond of it's mark and follow the trail it leads behind. " Her words were gentle, yet her aura showed plenty. Though she seemed pleasant, she was far from good, her heart was black, though her outward mind was kind.
"Tell me, what is it that you seek Sire?" She asked him, Gently watching him. Diverting her eyes to the muck of the lake, she smiled gently. "To us its as clear as the sky itself. You will grow used to te barren of the land and soon will become a part of it. the beast we call home is alive, and wont let us leave." She whisered the last part gently as she laughed softly.
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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 2:08:16 GMT -5
Vlad discreetly shuddered when he felt the presence of another, and he glanced over his shoulder at the woman in an irritated fashion. “I go where I please… And my business is my own.” Despite his bold words, he was slightly intimidated by her aura. She could very well bury him six feet under even if he gave it his all. Growling at the thought of his own weakness, he turned away from Vixy.
“What I seek is something you cannot give me…” Power. It couldn’t just be handed over, he knew. It required training. Or, some demonic pact that came at a high price. Not really liking the latter, he glanced back at her when she mentioned the land wouldn’t let them leave. “I think the heat has gone to your brain, woman. The land is as dead as the tree I sit on now. Nothing shall ever grow here but weeds and filth. And I will not be held back by those pathetic walls surrounding this place, either.”
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 2:18:09 GMT -5
Vixy smiled gently. 'You are already becoming bound. You may leave, but this place will call to you, haunt you. It will never truly let you leave. " She laughed gently, her voice still kind as she moved closer. "These lands and that tree are not as dead as they seem. Take a mere moment to feel the vibrations. Each ting you touch will remember you. These lands are cursed, they are cursed to remember. they will never forget you, nor you them. This place calls to the evils of the world, yet you don''t seem evil at all..Merely angry..." She was close enough now to see him clearly and she gently made her way around the tree and stood, her back to him, watching the water. "So, what are you?" she asked him, her eyes glued to the two large figures in the water making their way to her.
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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 2:43:55 GMT -5
He tensed as he really did feel the vibrations in the tree. Standing up, he turned angrily to the log and cleaved it in two before glaring at her. “I don’t need your preaching, woman!” No longer having enough patience for tactfulness, he frowned. “Once more, my business is my own! I care not if you own these lands! If that’s the case then I’ll be on my way.” Her question surprised him slightly, and he paused. “What am I..? Tch, what’s it to you?” He was also aware of the two large…Things, in the water, and took a step back in disgust. “how can something live in that lake.. It’s absolutely filthy!”
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 2:49:45 GMT -5
The tree had already began wrapping itself around the other half, fixing itself. "I do not own these lands. I protect them and its ruler. " Her voice had become dark and sinister as her eyes became almost absorbed in black. Looking over her shoulder at him, her hair began to move gently with the imaginary breeze. "I ask because these lands call to those who seek only bad intentions for others. If your heart isn't already black, the longer you stay, the more it will change, and it is painful. Whatever you thought you could fix here, you were sadly mistaken. This is not the answer to your problems, it is merely the beginning to a new one." Her voice was hollow and cold as she spoke.
The two figures emerged only halfway out of the water. Her two large crocs she owned and raised. "The water is not filthy, it is disguised. If your afraid of getting dirty, get out of the dirt." Her voice remained empty as the two crocs hissed. Black eyes and a black body, rarely seen in any animals. They snapped and hissed at him as they stood, one on each side of Vixy.
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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 2:54:43 GMT -5
If she hadn’t intimidated him now, Vladimir was glad that his glare masked his true feelings about this place. “..Shut up! I will not fall where others have… I am stronger then them! I will surpass even you! So if you’re looking for trouble, I suggest you look else where, wouldn’t want to send you home in a match box full of ashes…” At the sight of her pets, his eyes began to glow. Fine… So he was on his own, now. Good. He’d show her. He’d show them all!
His body became bathed in crimson flames, and he waved the woman forward. “Have at me if you wish to die, wench! My business is far too important for me to fall and die here! You speak of failure and misery, yet I will over come all these obstacles, just watch me!”
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 3:00:36 GMT -5
"So you are just angry. and easily provoked. You mask your fear with anger and fighting, in this place dear, I'm afraid even you can't hide the truth. " She gently snapped and her two crocs slipped into the water again sending gentle ripples everywhere. "I will not waste my time on someone who fights with anger and fights blindly, throwing himself at anyone whom he feels threatened by. You come seeking power? Correct? The land knows, and is willing to help you, but if you decide to strike me, you will regret it, and you know it." Her eyes were blue again as she watched him. He stroke no fear in her, and barely grazed amusement in her mind.
"I came because I am bound by the land to do as it wishes, and it wants your heart to be changed, tainted for the darker side. It will increase your anger and strength. I can teach you do overcome and wield it, but you must relax first..."
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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 3:15:41 GMT -5
The flames slowly died away, and he relaxed just a little. “Right… And how can I trust you? You’re as corrupted as the land here.. You said it yourself, all I want is power. If I can get that alone elsewhere for less of a price, what makes your offer any better, hm? I have no intention of serving under some pompous arrogant fool and dieing in a battle that’s not my own. You seem to understand my motives, though. So tell me, what should I do then?”
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 3:20:24 GMT -5
"I don't want you to fight in a battle for me or this place, we don't need you. All I know, is that the land has taken a liking to you and your cause. You don't have to trust me, and I don't have to give you a reason, but if you need one, who here knows the land better? who has a better chance of winning in a fight? So who shall we be trusting..." Her patience was wearing thin with this one, but she didn't show it. "I am corrupted, and I love the feeling of power it gives me. As for what you have to do, you need to first become in touch with the land and its darkness, let it consume you. Ignore the pain think of the power you will receive in the end." she said gently, pushing hair from her face as she watched him, turning to her side gently.
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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 3:24:37 GMT -5
He didn’t like her words one bit… There were too many ways for things to go wrong. “..Can you guarantee me victory..?” Vladimir narrowed his eyes at her. “And be honest, although you have no morals anymore. I will return to hunt you down if I am defeated, have no doubts about that. And I will kill you.” That seemed to be his only real concern at the moment, and he waited somewhat patiently for an answer. Corruption… He could feel it through his shoes already. The land was practically begging him to become a part of it. “And what are the consequences of giving into such demands?”
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 3:31:29 GMT -5
She ignored his words easily. Words were hollow to her. He couldn't kill her. He could try. "Consequences? Your consequence shall be more power than you can control, but you will learn to wield it. There is no catch. The land will bind your heart here, thus constantly feeding you more power, you will never lose. if you doubt, then leave. We do not have all of eternity to persuade you. Either you will, or you wont, Vladimir" Yes, she knew his name. the land knew more about him than he realized.
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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 3:43:11 GMT -5
His resolve started to weaken as she continued. She did have valid points, he noticed. However, his definsiveness came up again at the mention of his name. Taking a step back, he held his spear in a fighting stance. “..H..How do you know my name! I haven’t given it to you or anyone else in this land!” Was it this source of power that she spoke of? If it was, he was all the more interested, now… Biting his lower lip, he growled softly to himself. Of all the times to screw himself over, he had to land up in this forsaken place..? Well, might as well make the best of it. “..Tell me your name, at least…”
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 3:49:42 GMT -5
"Yes, it was the land that gave it to me. " She answered the question he didn't ask with simplicity as she smiled gently, watching her crocs move about out of the corner of her eye. Looking back at Vlad, she laughed gently. "I'll tell you my name, after you let the darkness consume you. My name is only for those who have the darkness in them. You don't yet." She said gently to him. Moving to him, she gently pushed the blade down. "If I was going to harm, kill, or play you, I would have done it already."
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Post by Tado on Jun 12, 2007 3:53:01 GMT -5
Biting his lip till blood started to trickle slowly down his chin, he narrowed his eyes at her. “….…” So focused on this strange woman was he that he didn’t even notice her pets moving again. “No tricks…” She did have a valid point. If she wanted to hurt him, she already would have done it. And the land seemed to know of him, and maybe like him a little. “Let me ask you one final thing.” Lowering his spear, he frowned. “Has this place become your home?”
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Post by bynx on Jun 12, 2007 19:08:18 GMT -5
she smiled gently. "That is the right question. This place calls to all those with evil hearts. When your born of evil and darkness, you become consumed and created. I was born here. I will never have the choice of leaving. I don't want it. Is this place my home? It's my cage." she replied.
Her pets kept below the water, waiting for any trouble he may cause her. Keeping concealed in th muck, the watched, waiting.
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Post by Tado on Jun 14, 2007 15:09:17 GMT -5
He tensed at her words. "I don't need a cage... I don't want a cage..." It was evident now that he had made a mistake in coming here. Taking a step back, he looked around warily, finally aware of the two pairs of eyes watching him from the poluted lake, barely visible amongst the filth. "All I'm really looking for is a home. I see that I will not find that here..."
There had to be other ways, with less setbacks, then this he thought. Biting his lip again, his used the pain to pull himself out of any illusion she might be using, or try to use. "You say that this place is your cage, and that you were born out of evil and darkness... Is there something that has altered your thoughts, I wonder..? A lover perhaps? Is that why you refuse to accept this place?"
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Post by bynx on Jun 14, 2007 15:45:15 GMT -5
A deceitful smile parted her lips. "Love. Love is an illusion. Love is not real, it is a fairy tail mothers use to calm their children's fear. " As she spoke, she was moving closer an closer to him. "You do not need a cage, you need power. Accept it. IT's to late. You can't leave." As soon as she stopped speaking, her lips met his. Of course, it seemed real, her voice was real, her motions were full of a 'real' emotion. It was fake. She was excellent was deceit and seduction. He would become her trophy, whether he wished it or not. "Relax" She whispered, and kissed him silent again. Snaking her arms around his neck, a click sounded behind him. A collar, just for him.
It was long, light upon him, but if he tried to remove it, it would become heavy to the touch, he could not remove it. Only she could. "You can't leave." She commented, her voice cold and vile. "I told you at the beginning, this place was not the answer to your problems, it was the beginning to a new one."
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Post by Tado on Jun 14, 2007 18:13:07 GMT -5
Love is an illusion... Keeping that in mind as she kised him, he tensed again at the soft clicking sound. Pushing the strange woman away, he quickly jumped back and glared at her, his gaze switching between her and his new accessory. "What is this?!" He tried to tug it off, but to no avail... Pointing his spear at Vixy, the fire elemental started to back away again, rage and frustration burning clearly in his eyes. "No... I will not be your pet... I will not bow down to anyone!"
Curses, why had he come here! Why did he think he could trust these deceitful people... Deciding to make a break for it, he turned and ran, heading back towards the hole in the outer wall that he had come through earlier. "It can't end here... I won't let it..."
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Post by bynx on Jun 14, 2007 18:40:56 GMT -5
She snapped, waiting for the collar to pull back on him, forcing him to stop. "I told you, you would e bound by these lands...by now, I'll bet your missing..Nickolai....Word of your fight at the priestess's temple have spread far and fast. " she cooed, her crocs gently slithering up to her side in the land. Her sly smiled coaxed onto her face. "You wanted to know my name. It's Vixy....Perhaps you've heard more about Vixen, my full name?" She waited, folding her arms gently.
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Post by Tado on Jun 14, 2007 19:09:08 GMT -5
Feeling the forceful tug of the collar, Vlad stopped, glaring back at Vixy. His loathing gaze drifted to her pets, and he tried to take another step away from them. “As I’ve said before, my business is my own… As is my will…” Wincing as the pull started to dig into his neck, Vladimir made his decision. Spitting to the side, he smirked. “Vixen you say? Nope… Can’t say I’ve heard of it…” Live free, or die well. Sprinting towards her, his form became bathed in crimson flames, and his spear was held back, ready to strike. “But allow me to carve my way into your reputation!”
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Post by bynx on Jun 14, 2007 22:46:03 GMT -5
Leaping back gently, her pets were already back in the water. She landed with no sound upon one of their large backs. Darting her hands about, she waited for the collar to pull downwards towards the ground with a tremendous force. "Honestly, why bother?" She chuckled, her voice echoing all around him.
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Post by Tado on Jun 14, 2007 23:38:36 GMT -5
Stumbling forwards as the collar shifted its pull downwards, Vladimir stabbed his spear into the ground, using it to hold himself up. He grunted with the tremendous effort, his eyes burning with a new hatred at Vixy, his mind entertaining thoughts about searing her very soul… The most the collar ever got him was down on one knee, and the fire elemental put up a stubborn fight, holding the rest of himself up. “Your head will be mine, wench!”
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Post by bynx on Jun 14, 2007 23:48:23 GMT -5
"If you can reach it. "she snickered. "Don't forget, I'm an elemental as well.." Besides....she had other tricks up her sleeves as well, her laces. "Aww, bowing to your mistress?" she chuckled. She waved her hands again, forcing the pull to become stronger. "Really...Your pathetic..You could have been so great if only you had noticed the obvious...You knew from the beginning this land was deceitful, yet you still fell.."
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Post by Tado on Jun 15, 2007 12:43:27 GMT -5
Grunting again with the effort, he glared stubbornly at her, teeth clenched tightly as he resisted the force. "Shut it!" His thoughts drifted to his brother for a second, and his eyes narrowed even more. No, there would be no one to save him from this one. He was on his own... Yelling defiantly at her, he faced an open palm towards Vixy and shot a fireball at her. HIs form became engulfed in flames once more as rage and anger took over his senses again.
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Post by bynx on Jun 15, 2007 18:35:10 GMT -5
Waving hr hand, the wind pushed it aside, letting it fly past her face without so much as a blink. "Tsk Tsk, anger anger. Striking a lady now are we? Careful, I might strike back!" She told him sweetly, a shadow spear forming in on hand, and a shadow ball in the other. "I don't like to fight...Especially when its a waste of my time.." she growled as her crocs began to move gently.
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Post by Tado on Jun 15, 2007 19:56:37 GMT -5
Eyeing the spear, he spat in her direction, refusing to get any lower then one knee. The only thing he cared about now was tearing her to shreds, and incinerating those annoying lizards. No, his story couldn’t end here, not in these backwater lands. Trying to attack her again, he hurled several more fireballs at her. “Come on! You’re not taking me without a fight!” He swore vengeance upon Vixy, knowing already that he was doomed. “I will not die here! Nor will I serve you!”
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Post by bynx on Jun 16, 2007 0:25:24 GMT -5
She laughed at him. As the fireballs flew towards her, she ducked, flipped, and leapt to the other croc with ease. As the last fireball singed her sleeve, she watched as the small hole formed from the fire. Folding her arms, she smiled as the hole grew back in. "Try me." She growled, snickering at him as she through the shadow ball with increasing speed, moving her hands to help the wind increase its speed and force while freezing the collar where it was.
"Serve? Oh no my pet, I have enough, I don't need one as worthless and weak as you. I plan on selling you to the highest bidder, the least I can get from you is to sell you to Lachra....or her demented apprentices. " she scoffed.
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Post by Tado on Jun 16, 2007 18:00:44 GMT -5
His eyes widened as he watched the strange orb get closer. He would have dodged it, but this infernal collar held him in place! Clenching his teeth, the fire elemental tried to counter the attack with one of his own. Dropping his spear, he faced both palms at the shadow sphere, and let loose a stream of crimson flames at the odd ball. Vlad tensed though as he could feel it breaking through, and grunted as it contacted his body. He had never battled a shadow user before, this would be a harsh lesson indeed...
"..what!!! Think again, you hag! I'm not going anywhere I don't want to go!"
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Post by bynx on Jun 16, 2007 18:07:28 GMT -5
"Ahh, but minds can be forced to change." She growled at him, sending three more at him. "Your boring me, lets see what you've got." She snickered. Flicking her wrist, the collar became light. "Don't push your luck though." She yelled at him. "Though it would seem you don't have much." She laughed waiting for him to move.
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