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Post by Ginta Toramizu on Jul 12, 2012 7:50:14 GMT -5
I continued my charge at Otar, regarding the spouting flames with a slight change of direction. I was nearing him now, nearing strike distance when I felt the golem's fist collide with my back. The momentum carried me forward, but sent me sprawling to the ground; the force of impact along with the shocks hurt. If getting hit from behind wasn't bad enough, overhearing the nearby 'family moment' really was. I'm not ready to lose the only friend I've made here so far...
After a quick look around, I noticed that the golem's punch put me in optimal striking position. I was right near Otar, and although I was still on the ground I could make a decent strike from here. "Take this!" I yelled, quickly getting up and lashing out with my blade. I felt the sword tear into Otar's side. "Link!" I yelled, turning to face him slightly. "Don't you dare give in. You saw with your own eyes what he did to N. I mean, listen to the guy. All he talks about is killing now, all because Jack fooled him into thinking it's OK! Don't follow him, Link! Don't turn into some fooled minion like N was. If you give in now, your goals will never be realized, and this world and your life will be plagued by demons forever!" I yelled to my friend, less focused on my own struggle now. I realized getting distracted may not necessarily be in my interest, but I didn't care. I had to protect him.
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Post by Jack of Blades on Jul 12, 2012 10:34:47 GMT -5
The blade ripped into Otar's side, but it's not like there was anything there to scratch. Otar was practically the living embodiment of the term 'skin and bone' and the boys blade merely ripped a part of his already tattered robe. The boy however was now distracted, this was his perfect opportunity. Charging up a bolt of lightning in his hand he prepared to launch it, until...
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"Nsst!" Jack hissed, raising a hand to Otar, stopping the Demon Priest in his tracks, who merely bowed with a 'Mere Lauzo' and backed away slightly. Jack stood up and turned away from his son, locking his eyes on Ginta, those yellow eyes that burned with a silent fury. "Pardon my abruptness, and my rudeness..." He started, cocking his head to the side slightly. "But what right to you have to interfere with the issues of me and my family." He crossed his arms against his chest. "I do not know if you've been listening at all you yellow-bouffanted buffoon, but I have almost quite literally given an arm and a leg to ensure this childs safety." He motioned to his son before pointing the Sword of Aeons across at Ginta.
"And if you dare to try and take away from me that which I have just found, you will not just be making a very powerful enemy, you will literally be making your life a living hell." As if to prove his point, the scenery around them twisted, almost to the point of a crossing, but the Jack stopped it just before that. With a snap of his fingers, two lycanthropic creatures dropped down from the night sky, his minions. They stood there snarling, sniffing at the demonic air which amplified their prowess, Jack enjoyed having their company around, some of his followers had adopted this form permanently, becoming more effective in the state at the sacrifice of rarely turning back, around their Jack they more like puppies than werewolves.
"Now. If you don't mind, I shall be taking my leave." He looked back at Link with a sigh, before snapping his fingers once again, Otar rushed to his side. Jack looked across at N. "You may come with us, if you wish. Our next location will no doubt be able to accommodate and feed you, as well as my son, if he feels like joining us..."
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Post by N on Jul 12, 2012 12:55:42 GMT -5
"A-actually, Mr. Jack, I'd like to stay here. In Urbadelphia... I have to stay here. And protect Kiara-chan..." I didn't feel comfortable at all being around him. It made me... I wanted to hurt them. I don't know why. They're all so strong. I fell to my knees. I was exhausted. Completely drained. I use my powers so much today... and, and, I just feel empty... "If that's okay..."
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Post by Link on Jul 12, 2012 13:09:19 GMT -5
I sniffle, trying to stop crying. "I... I don't..." I don't know. I sigh heavily. "I just don't..." I finally could have my family back. I could even make something of myself in the Demon world... Or I could forget Jack. Cast aside the one thing I desire... I could have my friends. But Jack might end up killing us all later... I look up to Ginta, red eyes stopping their tears, and then back to Jack, his yellow almost almost shining behind his mask. And then I look to my feet as I struggle to stand.
"I'm sorry. I can't go with you... I've waited to long for this..." I look to Ginta, seeking forgiveness. "I want my family..." I stare at him for a long while, and then to Jack. He was probably grinning like a madman... But he wants to be my father. I was going to let him. I step to Jack's side and nod. "I... I'll go, Daddy..."
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Post by Jack of Blades on Jul 12, 2012 13:21:34 GMT -5
Jack nodded across at N, whilst placing his hand on Link's shoulder. "That is perfectly fine, N. Go, keep her safe. If ever you need me, you need but say the words 'Meer Lauzo' and I will come." With that, a red mist started to whip around Jack, Link, the two minions and Otar's feet, steadily creeping up their body, Jack looked down at his son. "This is the truly amazing part." He said, as the mist covered their upper bodies but left their feet, which were seemingly no longer there, steadily teleporting them to the warehouse in which the Jack stayed...
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Post by Ginta Toramizu on Jul 12, 2012 13:59:07 GMT -5
"No!" I yelled as my friend and his 'Father' disappeared in front of me. "[/i]I'm sorry. I can't go with you...[/i]" "No no no NO!" I screamed as I tried to speed up, only to trip and fall onto the ground where they once were standing. "Link, no!" I smash my fist into the ground, leaving a small crater in it's wake as I begin to cry. "Why? I thought I just made a friend, and now you go and leave; with that monster!" I smash the ground again, leaving another crater and a pool of blood this time. I shudder, and cry harder before putting my heads and arms down onto the ground. "It's no fair... It's no fair!"
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Post by N on Jul 12, 2012 14:03:54 GMT -5
"...I'm sorry, Ginta..." I had fallen to my knees, exhausted. I use my own wall to pick me up and hold me up, the rest of it curling back into the walls. "I... I'm just doing what I can. I need to protect her..." I choke back tears. It hurt, crying. "You... you can blame me, for Link... I could have helped you... But I believe in Jack. Even after all of that..."
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Post by Ginta Toramizu on Jul 12, 2012 14:43:06 GMT -5
"You shouldn't. You've seen what he does. You've seen how he made Link feel. A real Father..." I pause and think about my own Father for a minute. "A real Father would never make his son feel that way!" I yell, emphasizing my rage with the swing of my fist into the ground. "And you don't[/i] need to kill to protect her, N. That was a dirty lie that Jack made up in an attempt to pull you over to his twisted side. And like a wild dog being tamed, you followed suit!" I yelled, before realizing that getting mad at N would probably only make things worse. "If you really love this girl, N, then you'll find a way to protect her no matter what. Even if you shun, or mess up one way to protecting her, you can always make your own. No matter how hard that way may be! That's how love works..." Koyuki...
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Post by N on Jul 12, 2012 15:13:26 GMT -5
"...no. No, Jack was right... If I don't kill them, they just come back..." My voice felt painful. It was the tears from earlier. My eyes really hurt, too. "It is what I have to do. I have to protect her, and the rest of my friends... And what Jack is saying, about the haven... I need it, Ginta. It's what I'm choosing to do..."
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