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Post by Ayen on Dec 1, 2012 11:38:57 GMT -6
“This is it. City Hall.”
A tall, skinny male with short bleach blonde hair and blue eyes stood outside the entrance of City Hall. Dressed in a white dress shirt with navy blue slacks, vest, tie, suit jacket and black dress shoes with a silver cane in his left hand. He was foreign to this land and as such it was only right he introduced himself to the leader of the nation he intended to make his new home. Tapping a finger on the top of his cane, and without turning his head over his shoulder to look at them, spoke to the person who had fallen behind on their walk.
“Hurry up! We haven't got all day.” |
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Post by Aminee Starlight on Dec 1, 2012 19:05:49 GMT -6
A blonde female walked with the man across the streets of the Republic, receiving several stares from wandering eyes they passed. Not because of them but the black casket that the young woman carried with both her hands. She had difficulty moving the casket, causing her to drop behind. At the call of the male, the woman quickly put more back into it and dragged the casket to his side. Standing by it as she stood up straight, eyes down staring at her feet while being silent as the grave. A saddened expression clearly visible on her face that never faltered since they entered this town and with it, a story to be told. |
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Post by Ayen on Dec 2, 2012 15:32:42 GMT -6
One of the secret servicemen who watched over the entrance of City Hall came over. Dressed in the standard black suit with shades and the earpiece like the ones back from his own world. He looked at the male and then over to the female. Naturally the casket caught his attention too before he spoke to the blonde male.
“What's your business here?”
“My name is William Drake of the Drake Family Clan and I am here to discuss with the President the terms of our employment and residence in Xanarnis.”
“And what is that?”
The man nodded over to the casket.
“That is a casket.”
“I know what it is! I mean what's inside it.”
“That is classified information which I will gladly share with the President if she asks. But I will not answer here.”
“Look, buddy, you can't expect me to bring you to see the President without looking inside that casket first.”
“Then my servant will gladly remain here with the casket and your men if it makes you feel more safe. But I must strongly recommend the casket not be opened out in the open like this. It would be hazardous for both our people.”
The secret serviceman tapped his earpiece and stepped away from the pair as he relayed a message to the President for orders on how to proceed. |
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Post by Aminee Starlight on Dec 4, 2012 13:06:46 GMT -6
The blonde female didn't say anything at all during the exchange. She didn't even look up and smile. Instead she continued staring at her feet, remaining at the ready should William give her another order to carry out and fulfill. She did not voice any opinions, thoughts or suggestions. She didn't have any. And if the man addressed her the woman would only speak at the command of her master. She was only a servant... A slave... |
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Ashley
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Post by Ashley on Dec 5, 2012 17:29:03 GMT -6
Ashley was sitting behind her desk with her legs plopped up on the table and crossed while she was going over some files when the message from the secret serviceman reached her ears.
"Madam President, a man by the name of William Drake wishes to see you about employment."
"Employment for what?"
"I don't know, ma'am. There's another person with him. A blonde woman carrying a casket that he refuses to let us open. There could be a bomb inside it."
"A bomb in a casket? Really?"
Ashley rolled her eyes, setting her legs down behind her desk and putting the files away before she continued.
"Send them up."
"Ma'am, what about the casket?"
"I said send them up..."
"Yes, ma'am."
The secret servicemen ended the call and looked back to the others.
"If you'd kindly follow me." |
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Post by Ayen on Dec 5, 2012 18:42:55 GMT -6
"If you'd kindly follow me."
William nodded and beckoned for his servant to follow along with the casket as they entered the building. Being brought to the office of the President where she was waiting patiently behind her desk. He had to admit, not what he expected coming in. Life in his world had made him used to... moderate looking politicians. William bowed his head in greeting and out of respect for Ashley's position before he began to speak:
“Madam President. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.” |
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Post by Ashley on Dec 5, 2012 20:50:38 GMT -6
Ashley silently observed the two as they walked in, acknowledging William's greeting with a nod before her eyes fell upon the casket being carried by the woman. An odd thing to be dragging around for sure but Ashley has definitely seen her fair share of odd things. Especially now that the dimensional walls were being brought down and new technology and people were being brought to this city and the world.
"I'm told you're seeking employment. Just what is it you do exactly?" |
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Post by Ayen on Dec 5, 2012 21:27:25 GMT -6
"I'm told you're seeking employment. Just what is it you do exactly?"
“Yes. My family has been involved with the occult for over nine generations. From researching paranormal activity to detaining severely dangerous beings of supernatural origin, or elimination if the job calls for it.”
William held his cane out in front of him, leaning against it slightly as both of his hands rested on the top. His posture never changing once he stood up straight from the previous head bow.
“We would of course continue to do our job here. Our intelligence has gathered your world is no different when it comes to the strange and the unexplained. If you employ us we will work to investigate any and every supernatural occurrence to plague your city. We will detain and bring in each culprit for you to do as you see fit and even execute those responsible if commanded to do so. In exchange we ask for a place to hang our heads and compensation.” |
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Post by Ashley on Dec 5, 2012 21:53:19 GMT -6
"You detain supernatural beings?"
A smirk curved the president's lips as she looked at the man. Coming up with the perfect way to test him. To ensure that they could back up this word and detain even the strongest of supernatural creatures in existence and Xanarnis had one of the strongest right underneath them.
"Before I hire you I believe a test of your skill is in order. Come with me."
Ashley stood up from her seat and led the two down to the basement of City Hall. It looked like a large dungeon in fact with dark green walls and gray flooring. Up ahead was a cage covered in runes that glowed at the mere presence of Ashley. She came to a halt and then looked back to William.
"There is a creature inside this cage that I have managed to detain under my own power. She is among the strongest of demons Genesis has ever known. If you can detain her yourself once she's released I will hire you. If you fail then you will be looking for another employer. Am I understood?" |
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Post by Ayen on Dec 5, 2012 22:26:14 GMT -6
"You detain supernatural beings?"
“Yes, ma'am.”
"Before I hire you I believe a test of your skill is in order. Come with me."
William followed Ashley to the basement, once again beckoning the unnamed female towards him as they made it down to the dungeons. His eyes glancing over the cage up ahead engraved in runes indicating that something powerful resided on the inside. His glance returning to Ashley when she spoke.
"There is a creature inside this cage that I have managed to detain under my own power. She is among the strongest of demons Genesis has ever known. If you can detain her yourself once she's released I will hire you. If you fail then you will be looking for another employer. Am I understood?"
“Yes, Madam President.” |
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Post by Ashley on Dec 5, 2012 23:42:57 GMT -6
Ashley turned around to look at the cage. Holding up her right hand and directing the back of her palm to the cage. A matching rune appearing on the back of her palm for a brief moment, causing the other runes to light up and then fade away. The cage door opening up as Ashley's voice spoke with authority to the creature inside.
"Las Plagas! These people intend to apprehend you. Come at them with everything you have!" |
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Post by Legion on Dec 6, 2012 1:29:24 GMT -6
The cage bars began to tremble once the runes disappeared. Those in the room would be able to feel a dark force steadily rising through the dungeons until its very presence risked strangling them if their will wasn't strong enough. The bars finally exploded, flying through the air and hitting the walls of the dungeons as the demon child that was held captive inside the sealed cage floated up a few inches above the ground, the concrete below rising into the air on the left and right side of her. Clothed in a purple dress with black hair covering her face, starting to rise up to slowly unveil it.
It was the reason people protested outside the walls of City Hall, it was also the reason the city has yet to be taken over by forigen invaders. It was hated, loved and feared as the most revered demon the Republic has ever laid eyes on. Even the Dark Empire was unable to stop its advance upon them during the attack on the elf tribe. No one in Xanarnis have yet to encounter anyone who could match it, let alone overpower it and the fact that their President was capable of sealing away such a beast only made them fear and respect her even more as a leader. She was the wielder of nightmares and there wasn't a soul in Xanarnis who ever wanted to be on the bad side of her. In fear that they may come face to face with this monster.
With eyes now fixated on William the demon child moved forward. Her feet never touching the ground while her invisible barrier expanded. Branching out five feet, ten feet and finally fifteen feet as she moved. Though William wouldn't be able to see it every bone in his body would be screaming at him to stay away from the monster. Anything fifteen feet within the child's position instantly turned to ash. Even the pieces of concrete she caused to lift up into the air by sheer force of will. The entire dungeons shook as she made her march towards the man.
It was as if she was ripped straight out of a horror movie. The feeling of dread all around them hovered over their heads like a storm cloud and spread throughout the room. Her eyes never leaving William nor did they blink once they met his gaze. Las Plagas' eyes remained unyielding and if it was the President's will then Plagas would make apprehending her impossible to do. The demon child had to wonder if Ashley took some dark pleasure out of all of this. Why else send two perfect strangers into a situation which could possibly lead to their deaths?
Las Plagas began to make her descent, the ground being ripped apart more violently within her own barrier. Only to turn to ash when the chunks passed it. Her feet finally touched down against the ruined floor and she walked. Each step she took bringing William one step closer to death.
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Post by Ayen on Dec 6, 2012 10:05:44 GMT -6
"Las Plagas! These people intend to apprehend you. Come at them with everything you have!"
So the demon's name had to do with the English word Plague. How appropriate for a demon. William made a mental note of the rune on Ashley's hand and the matching ones on the cage before they all vanished and the cage bars came flying open. Making way for the demon child to float through the air towards their position. A most dangerous demon fighting in the body of what appeared to be an innocent little girl. Classic act that was. Many demons took pleasure in perverting what people found to be innocent and children were right up there. Lifting up his left hand from the top of his cane he snapped his fingers and called over to the unnamed female.
“Slave! Hoist the casket and open it at once!” |
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Post by Aminee Starlight on Dec 6, 2012 10:22:15 GMT -6
Bending her knees, the blonde female lifted the casket up to a stand on commend. The lid of the casket now facing the approaching demon Las Plagas and creaking open like an old door. Smoke drawing out from the casket and leaking out into the dark dungeons walls as the beast that has waited from within the casket was finally released. |
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Post by Red Queen on Dec 6, 2012 11:16:35 GMT -6
A loud noise boomed from the casket once it opened and the smoke came oozing out of it and hovering above the ground facing the demon child. As the noise started to die down those standing in the dungeons and outside of it could make out a terrible scream, although it still wasn't that clear. Blue eyes glowed through the thick smoke from the casket and a pale foot stepped out of the casket, as if the person inside was walking through a simple threshold, barefooted. The smoke clearing and a figure of a woman in blue and black entered into view of Ashley and Las Plagas. The blue glow in her eyes dimming down and changing into a dark brown color and that screaming... Oh the screaming...
Was only a yawn.
The woman looked no older than eighteen. Her body cloaked in a long blue trench coat that reached down to her thighs. Her arms stretched out wide over her head and she cracked her neck to the left and right, bringing a hand to rub it due to after effects of being in such a small cramp space.
“What a lovely nap...”
The woman's eyes settled on the demon child that was walking towards her position. Feeling the power that radiated off of her but showing no fear, instead a dry expression became present on the woman's pale features as her lips parted again. Eyes never leaving the child.
  “What's this? A present?” |
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