Part 3

[CrystalPrison]

Akiki froze, she'd fully intended to struggle, to try and beat some sense into him now that he was close enough to reach, but his words stunned her still. There was the first shock, the mention of how he felt and then the thought of getting her voice back, of being able to speak. It was tempting, more so than she'd ever admit aloud, and she very much longed for it to scream and curse and swear until she could talk sense into the demon behind her. Or at least, that would be the start.

She turned her head to the side, away from Yanaki, to stubborn and conflicted but still unable to move. She heard Jiro whine softly, knowing he was confused and well aware of her turmoil. Can't accept this, I won't give him more reason to stay a demon, I've got to get him back to normal! But would going with him, doing this...make it easier to get closer...to do this? She wondered.

[Inkshade]

Yanaki looks at her "I'm briging you back with me regardless. But it would mean a lot more if you came willingly. I'll give you everything. We'll establish our own domain, with plenty of forest for you and the boys. We'll eradicate this world of those who take advantage of the weak and innocent, those who are wicked. Together we can and will reshape the world...Just come with me."

[shadow wolf]

hakudoshi and mizu spot kiri and smile. "well it seems that theres a little fish in out pond now." he says as he starts closing in on her.
"master can i have the first bite??" mizu said as he fallowed, as they aproched the spead up and quickly mizu was in front of her. "hey there girly!" he said with a smile looking at her ready to attack.

[CrystalPrison]

Akiki raised a brow and wished she could look at him, because honestly all powerful demon or not kidnapping was just plain irritating. The young woman sighed, but nodded, accepting that she'd go with him because she wasn't stupid enough to get killed. At the same time, she couldn't help but hope he'd put off the 'blessing' for a bit, because adjusting to the speed had been interesting enough. She tugged at the vines that bound her and made a mental note to hit him for tying her up, 'nicely' kidnapping her, and becoming a demon in the first place. Eradicate the wicked...isn't kidnapping your friend rather wicked? And he's probably hanging out with demons....I can do that much.

[outerlimits]

"Hmm, interesting.," Cosmos brooded over Senshin's recollection of why he was blessed. "Well, we are trying to get on our side the legendary gods of old to combat the new demonic alliance that is bent on conquering everything." With a sigh, Cosmos added, "However, so far it isn't going so well. Yuki and I were unable to get the moon god on our side and we have yet to hear from the others of our group on how their missions are going."

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Malzahar looked over his army of Voidlings. Their numbers were large, boosted not only from his own Voidlings, but also those of his protege; Zelgius. He had to admit, Zelgius had some pretty ingenious ideas with the commanders he had created and the suicide troops.

In fact, is was to Zelgius who Malzahar was talking to now. "So Zelgius, I admire this army. It will most definitely help Lord Shiruba-kaze and the rest of us in our quest for world domination, along with certain other uses that I may have for it, such as settling scores.," he said as he examined their forces. "I'm honestly surprised at how quickly you took to building an army bent for conquest. It seems so much more active than your previous role as a guardian."

[CrystalPrison]

Sayuki ducked under a tree branch absent minded and looked around, "We should be in his domain now," He said as they walked. "It's merely a matter of finding him." He paused and frowned deeply, head tilted as though he was listening to something, "Though I fear that may not be possible..."

[Noble 6]

Nexus felt the stupid shark god. He was ancient, and an ally, but he would not touch his target.
"Yes my lord." he said allowed to Yanaki's message. He split himself into three beings, and each stepped in different directions. Two shot off through the trees, while one remained behind, this one, facing Greston. A blue energy blade formed in its hand.
"Now you die, it said as the rose erupted in black flames. He jumped forward, and slashed at Greston.


The other clones, one landed in front of Mizu, and his ally. The other landed protectivly in front of Kiri.
"She is mine. I recomend you back away fool." he threatened.

[Isis]

Greston's eyes widened as he watched the newcomers and Nexus' clones surrounded Kiri, then jumped back to avoid Nexus' attack "No....You leave her alone!!" He shot a vine out at The Nexus in front of him, which wrapped around his other arm. Greston grinned as a toxin was injected wherever thorns pierced him.

Kiri gasped as Nexus--no, two of them--landed in front of her, blocking off her attackers. "Wha-" she whimpered, then began to back away slowly. She remembered what Greston told her, and now that she was close to the figure, she could feel the dark energy pulsating off of him. She wanted nothing to do with it.

[The Legendary Ice Dragon]

"I am glad you like it, i have had too many years alone, stuck in that horrible place." zelgius said "I cant wait to see the world burn, MUAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA" he then mumbled something about a shotgun and world domination...
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Frost kept running it had been a few hours since she had escaped zaks lair. "I need to find ice" she kept saying aloud to keep herself going.
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"Well shit" zak said "How the fuck did she get out?" he said as he scratched his head in confusion.

[Noble 6]

Nexus smiled as the poison entered his body. He faded away, and appeared above the forest god.
He brought his elbow downward, towards the gods skull. He had behind him a energy blade, that traveled pointing downward.


The third Nexus turned and faced Kiri.
"Come with me young one, I need you. I need to converse with you.


"Mizu...Hakudoshi, I will say this once more. Back away now fools." he said with a glare. A Masamune in his hand.

[Isis]

Greston looked up and moved to the left just as Nexus' elbow came down where he had stood a second before. How is he so fast? The poison should hinder him... He gritted his teeth as he jerked harder on the vine he held, and he whipped the other at his neck.

Kiri backed away, her green eyes shining with fear. "But...I've never even talked to you before....you're not...stay away!" she yelled as she turned tail and ran.

[Noble 6]

Nexus growled and stood.
"If I was real, then the poison would stop me." he said becoming transparent. the Nexus copy faded away, and from behind Greston, Nexus shot forward the black handled Masamune in his hands. He raised his sword, slashed downwards.

"Fool."

[Isis]

Greston moved again, but not before the blade slashed into his arm. He yelled in pain, yet he didnt relinquish his grip on the vines. He's not real.....but....wait... His eyes widened as he realized the danger Kiri was in. "That means...if you arent real...then the real you...is..."

Kiri looked over her shoulder, but Nexus had disappeared. She ran silently and banked a sharp left through the trees and stopped by a tree, to catch her breath. She looked around, but didnt see him anywhere in the stillness of the forest. She sank to the ground. "Greston...I hope he's okay...."

[Noble 6]

Nexus smiled.
"Fool. I am real. My form is now split between three physical forms, and a dozen or more shadows. You are a fool for challenging me to pitched combat. You're life will end if you don't stop. You are a pebble on the river bed. I am a raging torrent. Just give in, run to your Yuki." He said slashing at Greston again.


The other Nexus clones, one of them at least chased after kiri.

[CrystalPrison]

Sira frowned, their group had kept walking and Sayuki had yet to elaborate on what he'd said earlier. His features were tense with worry though, and finally the girl sighed, breaking the silence. "What did they tell you?"

Sayuki frowned, "These trees have not seen Akatsukinosora in quite a while, nor have the ones we've passed. This was not the spot, so they cannot tell me exactly, but I don't believe he's here any more."