Gelgoog Pilot

A smile grew on Zeddricks face. "You'd think that wouldn't you. However I have unfinished business here." Heero started, confused by what he heard. "w-What do you mean? You're a captive...unfinished business..." "Yes, my sister...I've found her and I will take her home. To the place of HER birth." "Why you....you won't take Brielle away...I'll kill you before that happens!" His rage was apparent. Yet it made Ziddrick only chuckle. "Heh, I figured you of all people would say something like that...Now both of you listen. I'm going to tell you something. Something about the past." He pushed himself off the trre trunk and stod infront of them both. He labored as he did so, his wounds still stiff and sore. "During the 100 year war, my father lead the dragons riders near the end of the conflict. On the last assualt we wver made on your capital, he was challenged by a women...My mother. Odd no? A high ranking Zerverian officer and a warrioress from Celebrynn. Well somehow the two feel in love on that battle field. Afterwards they both left out into the wilderness. They then moved into my current residence. Connfident that the King would never dare try anything they were wed. Unfortunetly, my Lordship slaughtered oour family, the eldest daughter he took for himself, I was hidden by some servants, and you.....Brielle were given to some Celebrynn friends of mother's." "My...Parents..." Brielle looked on in amazement, "But how? How could you serve a man that killed off your family. "I only learned of it two years back, but by then, I had to bide my time." "Bide your time!?" Both shouted. "Yes...perhaps I'll tell you that latter. Like I said...I will not leave until my sister follows...she had things to take care of back home..." Saying that he leaned back against the tree. His expression showed that he would not talk again.

Valo left, only the sounds of Zeddrick's laughter sounded now. Vanillia still had a disgusted face and hardly looked at the lump of flesh that was now Zeddrick. [I]"Imagine...that's fool thinks Plejalta is the strongest 'warrior'. What a fool, a dragon is only as good as its rider...even our lord knows that...yet why does he refuse to acknowledge this?"[/I] [Zeddrick...sleep, your pain is unbearable. It seeps through you and into me even.] "I'm sorry I'm causing you pain Ragnarok. Forgive me..." He bent his head low in an apology, but as he did so pain shot through his back. He fell to the ground screaming again in pain...he had moved an arm to hold his neck, but the wrist bone had punctured the skin. He lay still again. [I]I can't believe her....how could 'I' do that to my sister? What a lovely hypocrite. At least they will find their peace in death, I have no such comfort. I suppose I could...kill my gaurdian right here...but it would serve nothing. Her dragon would go insane and by then all the others would surely know. I can't wait around here forever. I will take my sister with methough...She's half the reason I'm still here.[/I] He chuckled to himself but this time with the position he was in the laughter only added to the insurmountable pain. He cried out once, and then passed out.

Yojimbo was meditating in his room channeling the power of his Gem, assimilating it unto himself. His concentration was brocken as Asuka's mindlink reached him. He lept to his feet, yelled a warning verbally and struck out after the demoness. He was met with heavy winds, ones that carried a demonic aura. [I]A wind demon. I thought they were all but extinct...this one....she is strong...[/I] Yojimbo fell back slightly letting the winds dissapate, aswell as feed to the illusion of being grounded. He followed back aways, sensing the Demoness up ahead reaching the palace in the clouds. Asuka flew past him in a blink of an eye. Yojimbo could do nothing but break his stealthy position and join the assult.

"HAHAHAHAHA! You ask the most idiotic of questions. I'm sure you are aware I am the commander of the invasion forces...not some scientist like that fool. I will tell you this though, since it really makes no difference. Lets take the ones you fought tonight for example. Most were infants, I'd say it took them two days, the others adults in four...anything more than that and....well you haven't seen any of those yet. HAHAHAHAHAHA! Numbers....oh you really do crack me up...such a useless bit of information when an army can be assembled in half a week. Right now....heh, five hundred dragons, NOT counting the ones that were left as normal ones...but who knows, my King has been known to keep secrets." "What else?" Valo spoke up happy that it was getting somewhere at least. "HA!....that's all you get. I told you information that I didn't deem worthy of keeping secret. The rest of your questions, you can stick them up your ass." A cold stare came from Valo, again he raised his poles threateningly. "Bah, go right ahead...most of my bones are broken anyway." He stood up slowly, then spreading his arms out wide, spit into Valo's face. The poles connected with his chest. Shattering the already broken ribs. Another blow to his calf, a sickening snap sounded. Zeddrick held back from screaming until his hand was smashed against the floor. His screams echoed through the nearby chambers as Valo continued his 'interragation'.

Brielle Stormed out of the room, Zeddrick and Vanilla both rather confused. "What was that all about? Her parents have been dead for nearly 20 years..." Zeddrick stated before realising the true meaning. "Hmmm our Lordship went through with the attack Ragnarok...I didn't think he'd become like that." [So the royal family is dead?] "Yes, the last real member of the family is right over there....a vegetable. Brielle although loved will not be accepted as the next ruler...It's the chaos he had wanted to spread...you know what tha means..." [His real toys come out...Isn't that what you said before?] "Yes....that's what I had said." He turned to see Vanillia looking on obviously hearing the conversation. Zeddrick paid her no mind and went back to sleep...waiting for his captivors to bug him again.

HAHA! I like this one....*enters in bad guy costume* MUWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Name:Asamov Galukavitch Age:28 Character:MAIN BADDIE!!!!! Weapons: Two small pistols hidden in his sleeves, along with a ceramonial Katana (also a collector's item), and an assortment of smaller throwing knives. Gender:Male Appearance:[img]http://www.ragnarokhq.com/database/classes/alchemist_m.jpg[/img] History: Raised as the youngest of the powerful Galukavitch family, Asamov became egotistical because of his privilaged life. During this time he also became forshadowed by his older brothers, Vlaad and Razuhmihin. Both were accomplished businessmen by the time they reached 25, Asamov was not. He sat at home and learned of his brother's many accoplishments from his father. He too wanted to become great, but without his fathers encouragement he fialed evertime. His endless battle to gain his fathers approval drove him off the deep edge. He left his university, and his fathers house, falling into the wrong crowd he spent his fortune foolishly. He became even more deached from reality whne his father died. All his life Asamov had strained to get that man's attention, with him gone he fell into a deep depression. While wondering down a crowded market place, an aristocrat rushed past him, dropping several items upon colliding with Asamov's arm. One was a sparkling blue jewel. It called to Asamov, hastily his snatched it up unnoticed by the rich man, still struggling to fetch his belongings. Rushing off to one of his fathers 'connections' he got the itme appraised, finding out the background of the jewel he researched for months until he discovered the true worth of the jewel of Gou. With this magnificent item under his ownership, it revitalised him, he started a business selling caviar. He boomed into riches again and using his finacial power began to locate the rest of the priceless set of Gou. Powers: Unsure...Does this character use the Jewel, if so Pm me with the powers so I may list them...

Yojimbo had a snide grin on his face all evening, watching the mini-drama unfold before him. He loved every second of it. [I]I remember when I once felt about a girl like that. It was both the most wonderful and most painful thing ever. It's much better watching it than living it though hahahahaha.[/I] His laughed continued ouside his head as well causing Aida and Siao to look up at him. "HAHAHA-.......What? Haven't you ever seen me laugh before? Jeesh.....Well let me show you how REAL gamers play." Getting up from his comfy chair he took a seat in between the two. First off Siao crushed them both, but it only took Yojimbo a few more tries before he adapted to the game. Conquering both he jumped up with arms above his head. "HA! You have been served!" "Not a very gracious winner are you Yojimbo?" Saio asked happily. "NOPE!" Yojimbo smiled widely and then headed to the kitchen for more food. There was nothing there. As usual. He firgured he'd have to go shopping tomorrow.

Zeddrick opened his eyes...his blank expression gave off a feeling of anger. "Damn it! You're still here...I figured I'd sleep for an hour and the battle would be over. Nice song by the way real cute. Hahahahahaha. I wonder how many men died because of it? Oh that's right...you were NEVER directly involved with thier deaths were you? You simply lulled them into false security so they could be slaughtered. I bet they didn't even have the images of their families or loved ones in their heads before they died. Just a vixon with a flute." For once Vanillia seemed to burts with emotion, anger welling up in her face. In an instant she controlled it and her face went flat again. Her suductive smile returned. Zeddrick fell in a heap on the floor, waiking Ragnrok. [What's all this?] "Our guard. Isn't she lovly?" Ragnrok looked to Vanillia for a second then looked at the tension in Zeddrick face. She grin a toothy grin then laid her head back down. Zeddrick mean while was tapping the floor with his fingers. A nervous habbit. Looking up at Vanillia sharply he questioned. "Aren't you gone yet!? You can see that I can't even fucking walk...Get the hell out so I can do my business and sleep. I'm tired of sharing a room with a murderer, who won't admit the facts."

Lol how, naughty of you Chibi. Really there is no better word to describe that heh! Anywhoo! One of my MANY embarrassing moments was at school in like, math I believe. Senior year. And well I'm definetly well liked in my class and in fact the school though Im not popular, no desire to be either at the time. I was in the back of the room drinking some water since it was one of the only rooms with a drinking fountain in the back. So I was drinking away when my bud must have been wiating for a drink. He placed a hand on my shoulder and I was so engrossed with the water (which tastes like metal) that I screamed bloody murder lol. Surprisingly not a whole lot of people noticed...which is odd. The teacher looked at em a bit strange and I was huffing and lightly punching my friend for scaring the bejesus out of me.

Zeddrick sat there and listened to the battle raging outside. The door opened suddenly and one of the riders entered. It was a women one he had seen on the battlefield several times. She stared at him with anger in her eyes, then she leaned against the wall. "Ah what a glorious job for an elemental rider. Watching the injured captive. How drole." "Shut up you, you're the one resposible for all this. Be glad I don't kill you right here." "Hahahahaa, I merely follow orders my lady. I myself dispise you. Yes, I recognize the siren rider of Celebrynn. You can't imagine how many widows you've made. Heh, well prepare for your charge my lady." Zeddrick leaned back, looking as if to leat to an attack. Vanillia grabbed her weapon preparing herself for the worst. Zeddrick simply laid back, then and closed his eyes, attempting to sleep. Vanillia stood her ground for a few moments then realising it wasn't a trick, put her weapon away. The words of Zeddrick swiming through her head.

The small group moved out into the cool night air. They weren't alone. A small contingent of troops still remained. They were no doubt waiting for back up when they began opening fire. "Phelan, get her out of here. I'll hold them off, then I'll meet up with you at the hospital ok?" Phelan nodded as he took off into the misty night, Magnum close behind. Zeddrick turned and faced the troops. they were just now begining their persuit. A tortured smile filled Zeddrick's face as he bolted towards the lead soldier and jabbed him swiftly with his twin blades. The man slumped to the ground. Shortly after two more fell with bleeding holes in their chests. Zeddrick used the darkness to cloud his movements as he snuck up on another one of the now confused men. His blades sunk deep into the back of his shoulders, his breath escaping in a loud hiss. Three soldiers spotted Zeddrick then in his attepmt to flee. They opened up on him, he dodged the fire well enough. A fourth man appeared right infront of him howerver, and in a split second pain ripped through Zeddrick's gut. He grabbed his side instinctively and pulled it aways revieling a bloody hand. [I]How did he manage to get by me? I must be losing my touch. Ugh, I'll never make it to the hospital like this...I'm sorry Jalena, this is all I can give you now, a diversion to save your life.[/I] He stumbled into the night with the sound of persuit close behind. He had made his way into a large park where he sat down next to a bench. Shrouded in brush he fell a sleep, partly from fatigue, the rest from the pain.

Yeah as the title mentions I need help. Im stuck. In Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, I'm at the final boss (i think) [spoiler]So here's the low down, during the battle Im a paladin with my favorite ability the double sword from ninjia. Anyway I deal great damage with my first sword however, the second swing for some reason heals the 'queen'. My question is One: is it the sword Im using? Also what is a good way to beat her? I.e. what jobs did you find as the best suited?[/spoiler] Any help would be much apreciated, and no I won't look up a walkthrough or guide I'd rather defeat her myself but yeah, I need some advice.

Ah yes, I remember well. Art class second period. We have to watch this stupid channel one thing and it stays on for a little during 2nd period. So anyway all of the sudden an announcement tells the teachers to turn to cnn and the first image I saw was the towers falling. It was unbelievable. I didn't feel anything but a sense of 'wow'. Not the good kind the kind that makes you feel vunerable and such. I know it didn't touch me as personally as some but I'll never forget it.

Zeddrick was laying stretched out on the floor. THe only posture that seemed to comfort his aching sides. The ribs were mending, but they were taking their dear sweet time. A loud crash made both Zeddrick and Ragnrok start. The sounds of several more explosions and crashes filled the air. "A battle, they our king did go through with that plan. Such an idiot...I warned him that an attack like this would serve no purpose." [Maybe he cares not for purpose anymore, you know how he is anymore.] "Yes, He's been acting up. Hmph...no doubt those blood runners of his will be here tonight." [What are those?] "His new dragon pets, something they did to make them worse than Hell Bringers, I'm not sure of how they did it. So?" [Yes Zeddy?] "Shall we try our escape now?" [Do you really want to? I thought you were going to figure out what to do about your sister.] "Yes, I did say that didn't I? Well we can do that later now is the best chance to do this. Are you able?" Ragnrok attempts to get up as well as Zeddrick. BOth fall back down, the dragon shrieking in pain. [It looks like we must stay for a bit longer.] "Yes, it does...." A frown appearing on his face.

As Brielle left Zeddrick grinned. "Yes, I'll repay kindness with kindness, now, to deal with 'him'." Now completely free Zeddrick sat down on the cold stone floor, crossing his legs infront of him. For a few moments, silence, then a barely audable mumbling could be heard. It then took the form of a chant. A death chant. In the prison below the palace, a few of the gurds were shouting angirly at each other. "He's going to kill us went he finds out!" "Why we didn't do anything, At least I DIDN'T do anything." "What are you implying! That prisoner is dead now and on OUR watch we're BOTH responsible." A few moments ago Brandit had begun shaking violently, then a seizure took over him. He flailed his limbs about crazily, fomed at the mouth, shouted insanely , and then went still and silent. Dead. he had died. And now the guards had to explain to Sir Valo when he arrived to innterogate him again. Brielle entered the room once again. Zeddrick was now laying against the slumbering Dragon. "Hello, Im going to check on your wounds now" "Whatever..." He open his cloak up to reviel the bound up chest. Blood was seeping through from the re-opend wounds. "Well, we did quite a number on you huh?" "You, did this number mostly, that imbicile Valo just made it worse." She moved to change the wrappings when Zeddrick's hand caught hers. She tensed as shock and a little fear arose inside her. She relaxed though, the grip wasn't at all harsh or powerful, it was firm but in a friendly manner. He looked at her hand then, for what seemed minutes. "What is it? I saw you staring at em before. I want to know Zeddrick." Her voice was strong and frim. "That mark on your hand...how long have you had it?" "I've always had this, its called a 'birth-mark'." "I...I had a sister once...she had this exact same mark...I know because it looked like a dragon's wing. As does this one." Brieel sared at him intensely not understanding exactly what he was saying. She left his touch and walked stunned out of the room.

((OOC: You insult my intelligence Takuya, I am proud to say that I know battle tactics rather well, don't worry I wouldn't dissapoint you. And besides, who said I was trying to win this one? :smirk: )) A sudden burts of noises filled the air, horses, they were being killed. Zeddrick sat upright in his saddle preparing to take off. "Heheheheh, right on time eh Ragnrok?" [Yes they are very dependable AND persistant.] The black dragon lifted into the sky, below the lights in Brandit's house were turnt on as he no doubt was making a hurried escape. In a flash a wave of light arced into Zeddrick knocking him off his dragon. He landed on a house top, standing up he drew his blade. Ragnrok was already engaging the life dragon in combat, but he did not see its rider. A solid thud resolved that question as he took his eyes of Ragnrok and looked into the face of Brielle. Her weapon drawn. "Ah, I see it is the mighty captin of the dragon riders. I'd pay my respects but, I'm a bit busy at the moment." He grinned, knowing how cocky he was sounding. [I]Just stall her for as long as you can Zeddy. You know well enough you can't compete with her. Not with busted up ribs anyway. [/I] "Shut up scum, you've killed to many of our bravest men to be allowed any form of insults. I'll be enjoying this fight, beating you like you torture your prisoners, your people, your DRAGONS!" She lost it as she attacked wildly, full of hot rage. Zeddrick was completely surprised by the power of her emotion as she tore her way towards him. He could only deflect her swings while she continued. Mean while, the concealed troopers sprang from the darkness. All of them expert bowmen, they fired their arrows into the field setting it aflame. Smoke poured into the sky blocking all vision from above. A perfect way to hide Brandit's retreat. They then proceded to fire into the elemental dragons. Their shot hit true as a couple of them belowed with pain, nothing major, but enough to halt there charges. Valo, however pushed his beast of burdden forward and slaughtered the soldiers. The three riders turned their attention onto Zeddrick and Brielle's fight. It was fierce, alhtough Brielle had Zeddrick on a total defensive, her stamina was running out. Zeddrick made a swift pass at her ankles with his left leg. He knocked her down but was struck by a blow to the chest. She had managed to get it off as she fell. Zeddrick looked into her eyes, his filled with nothing but pain, both for him and for his worried Ragnrok. He started...[I]That face...its, familiar. Why do I know that face? UGHHH! Ragnrok....please...submit...its over.[/I] The Black dragon heard the thought and landed, her wing badly damaged. Brielle stood up and spat onto her defeated opponent. Valo was preparing to finish off the dragon when Brielle shouted out. "Don't you DARE, Valo...You have NO right to take his partner like that. He will be on no use to us if we kill it. He'll be an unconcious man for the rest of his life, we need him to tell us information." Valo nodded and stayed his weapons. As they tied up Zeddrick, one of the riders drug a wounded man next to him. "We have the man you were trying to escort Zeddrick, seems you failed on all accounts. Your kingdom is finished now." Zeddrick looked at the man once and began to laugh. "AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH, AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I didn't think it would work so well!...You fools actually did as I wanted you to! Aside from capturing me that is." "What do you mean!?" Valo said raising his voice. "You captured the fake! You should really find out what your target looks like before you pull something like this. Brandit was already hiding in the bushes with the soldiers. Once our smoke screen began we sent both Brandits across the border. You'll NEVER find him now! He'll have reached the first fortress by the time you saddle up and pick up any kind of trail. So? Off the your wonderful dungeon eh? Let's be quick I have alot of sleeping to do." Valo kicked him violently in the ribs, causing Zeddrick to scream out in pain as the set bones where factured anew.

Sakura and Yojimbo both arrived at the dorms together. Yojimbo was trying to comfort Sakura over her lost gem as they walked in the door. Once inside Siao almost immediatly shoved the gem laiden crest into their hands. "I found this! It has all of our gems..Asuka sent them here I think, and Kitty just ran off." "Thanks! With these we can end this soon." Yojimbo picked his up, gave it a look and then tossed it. The others looked on in shock as to what he had done. "Yoji! that's your gem you need it to recieve more power! You can't be a stubborn idiot and throw it away like that." Yojimbo shrugged slighty "It's a fate.." "You mean to say Asuka sent us fake gems!? They definetly feel real Yoji." She said rapidly. "No I mean mine was a fake, he took the fake one from me. Do you think after hearing Kitty's tale I'd make it so easy for him to get it. I hid it better than that." He said grinning brillently. "What? Where did you hide it then?" Saio asked innocently and quite confused. "I ate it...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I ate it! I knew that way he'd have trouble getting it for a while eh?" "You're such an idiot Yoji...one genius idiot. Now lets go find Kitty she can't be out there on her own." "Right, Saio, stay here and watch your brother. We'll be back with Kitty in a few minutes hopefully." With that said the two took off into the distance, sensing the direction that Kitty was traveling in.

Ugh....I know I said a staement such as "Im alright with gays as long as they don't hit on me" I releaise its a retarded way of thinking yes, but its just the way I feel. I treat them like anyone else but if they cross a line I tend to leave or make a note of it, I don't just leave and never speak to them again I just say WHOA cool it. I've tried the whole bisexual thing, and GOD it doesn't work for me.

Zeddrick again looked down at the piece of paper in his hand. [I]I can't believe this...I hurt like hell yet he makes me go on this mission he claims is terriblly inportant. Seems more like baby-sitting to me.[/I] "Ragnrok...are you ready to fight if it comes to it?" [You know well enough I'll fight as long as you do Zeddy] "Good, because my side still hurts like a bastard and you'll have to do most of the fighting this time." [Are you so sure there will be conflict?] "Yes, the King himself stated that information had leeked of his trip out of the castle. No doubt that same spy, he issued this order to protect him to the gates of the castle. That is what we'll do. It will be difficult, no assistance is coming for us until we near the castle." [You know me Zeddy I love a cahllenge] The duo waited the rest of the night silently in the grove outside a small cottage. There one of the lead researchers, Brandit, slept in his bed.

Juuthena, I know many gays and lesbians, I agree some aren't at all as the world stereotypes them. Then in turn some are. Anyway not the issue. I should retract any pervious statements that may have implied that women are more exploitable. Taking a deeper look into it I happen to agree that it is tradition. All the way back in history the world has basically revolved around man. I don't agree with this idea but lets face it its true. If the men were doing it it was better and worthy of knowing. Really what the women did mattered not one bit back then. So its not saying there were no lesbians, just that no one saw it as 'important' to record. Hell even Alexander the great had a male partner, yet back then it was acceptable, now it sort of is again but, alot of people wish it would just go away. Ah whatever Im done rambling, thankfully for you people I kept this one short...I can go off on a tantrum once in a while. lol.

When I say this I mean which game when you first heard about it and saw it looked like a big steaming pile? Personally mine was Kingdom hearts. I think the whole disney thing tied in with it made me think ugh. Being like 17 at the time I bought it this would make sense, reguardless I bought it used and played it. Wow, did I end up loving that game, sure there are alot of those damn disney characters in it, but then again being of the generation that grew up with that stuff I could recognize a ton of them and i dunno, reminise I suppose. SO what about all of you? :D

Man....I was just about to ask why lesbians and fags were fighting....I would think that sort of cool really. Alass, my hopes of a homosexual war were crushed. Anyway, I have to totally agree, lesbians are more exploitable. Lets face it, most men are extremely into the idea of watching two chicks make out. Me sure it would be something to see, unless one of the chicks was a g/f of yours or you really 'had' liked her heh. Then again, I could careless if they really want to be with other women so be it. And gay men are fine with me, though if they start hitting on me I'd duck and run lol. I say its all really the whole society right now. Look at the Russian group T.A.T.U. they were portrayed as lesbians to no doubt catch more peoples attention. In fact they were only paid and blah blah blah to do that stuff.

[I]Hmmm MY gem....maybe she's right...I haven't put much stock in working to find mine. I think that it is about time I do find it. I'll ask Kitty how she found hers....[/I] Yojimbo hugged Sakura once again then go up off of the stairs. He trudged to Kitty's room, knocking several times. She didn't answer. Knowing that she was ignoring the door like usual he walked in. Kitty got up off the bed and slapped him. "See!? I told you I don't want people just barging in here...You are the ONLY one Yoji who still does it!" He could see her semi-playfulness. Underneath though her eyes still held the saddening pain. "I'm sorry, I just really need to talk with you. I want to know how you found your gem." "How I found it?" "Yes, I've finally decided to take effort and look for mine." "I don't know how I found it really, I just sort of FELT it. Felt something anyway in my heart and followed that feeling. I guess that's the way it works." "Oh...I see, thanks Kitty, and I promise I won't do this again.....and this time I'll MEAN it! HAHAHAHAHA!" Another slap sounded and the pair laughed harder. Still laughing Yojimbo left the dorm, he stood just outside and sread his arms wide. He stood there, feeling trying to sense something, anything. He felt nothing. "Maybe I have to get some what close before I feel it...I'll just take a little flight around town." Leaping into the air his wings appeared. He flew for almost an hour, just begining to grow wery of looking. His little 'stroll' ahd taken him over top of the worst part of town. Most of the crimes happened here. It was also the hub for all of the homeless it seemed. Then it hit him...a proverbial 'tug' on his heart string. He landed and began following it on foot. Turning a corner he spotted a large group of homeless people, huddled around a fire. Then he found it, he felt it coming from an old man. He seemed very sick, coughing and wheezing a bit seperate from the rest. "Hey old man...you should get closer to that fire...it'll be better for your health." "I'll tell ya what would be better sonny, a damn house...or at least a son who gave a damn about me." " Oh...refuses to help you out hmmm? Maybe he wants to but just can't." [I]How do I get the gem UGH! why didn't I ask Kitty....[/I] "Yeah right....the bastard is loaded and he acts like I don't exist...Oh...I guess its my fault though, I just never treated him nicely." "Go and tell him then...ask him to forgive you" "There is something about you...I see...I see wings?" [I]What! He can't see them!? Only those that are close to-[/I] "So you've come to get me finally huh? I've been waiting for you ever since I got sick...Don't worry Im not afraid of it...I'm welcoming my rest...Thank you...I-" He slipped then....dead. A smile on his face, the most peaceful smile he'd ever seen. Yojimbo felt confused...[I]how am I to get it now? Cut open the body?[/I] A soft glow then surrounded the body...and out from the chest emerged the black gem. Yojimbo picked it up and imediatly felt it's power. "Time to go back I guess....goodbye pops."

((OOC: Who says a hilt can't be used as a weapon?)) "Powers...You really don't realize do you? My 'powers' will destroy you and all that are in this battle...death...is all around. THe more that takes place in any given area amplifies my power. From the help of your fellow riders, I could crush you all. Be glad in the fact that I care for my men. But, you asked so nicely, I'll give you a tase hmmm?" His candid smile left him as his movement patterns changed. In a blink of an eye he was next to the surprised Valo. Zeddrick's left hand reached out and grasped onto Valo's free wrist. Valo frze in place, the cold lifeless embrace of death spreading from his wrist, up his arm, and into his chest. He was paralyzed with the sentation, with the bitter cold. Zeddrick saw the near empty yet fear ridden look on Valo's face and released his grip. His smile returned. He stood there, his sword resting on his shoulder. In a moment Valo snapped out of the feeling and growled in pure anger. He hadn't expected such a potent attack. He swung wildly with his remaining pole. Zeddrick dodged the first few, his blade still on his shoulder. At the moment his only weapon was Valo's blinding rage. The knight was angry, and because of it his moves were uncalculated and sluggish. Finally a horizontal sweep came at Zeddrick, unable to block, or dodge, the full force of the blow connected with his side. In the last few seconds before his knees buckled, Zeddrick dropped the butt of the hilt onto Valo's skull, both warriors fell to the ground. They lay there, one breathing heavily struggling to stand with cracked ribs, the other unconsious. Zeddrick managed to stand, one hand gripping his side the other about to finish Valo off with the sword. A cloud of dust startled Zeddrick in mid thrust, it was a pepper bomb. His eyes exploded with tears as he clutched his now burning eyes. Far above the battle was ending only a few of Zeddricks regulars were still dragging on the fight. Ragnrok, bloodied and tired swooped down and landed behind her weeping companion. Ragnrok's landing was then followed by that of a large silver. Sef hopped down from its back and looked at the two battered fighters. "Do you find my metsubushi effective? I made them just this morning." He chuckled to himself the grim look on his face a stark irony to his laughter. "You're a wiley one as well. *cough* I trust heavily on the old saying 'Those who fight and run away, live to fight another day.' So with that, I'll be leaving." THe tears in his eyes beging to lessen Zeddrick crawled (literally) onto Ragnrok's back. He sounded the retreat, and took off. The small flight of 19 dragons dissapeared into the clouds. "Funny, they had come with nearly 10 times that amount, yet it never seems like we put a dent in there forces." With this dark contemplation in mind Sef stooped to awaken his fallen comrade.

The two stared each other down. Then in a whirlwind of movement Zeddrick and Valo clashed. Valo struggled against Zeddrick with both poles braced against the blade. Zeddrick leant the bulk of his body weight onto great sword, coming to a stale mate. With no end in sight they both backed off in a swift jump. "Well sir knight...It appears this may take up the remainder of my invasion...I hope you're satisfied with that." Zeddrick snickered menacingly. "Your invasion was doomed to faliure in the first place. And you, will be our prisoner." Valo struck, his poles going in different directions, one was easily blocked on its path towards the face while the other connected with Zeddrick's left arm. He shouted from the intense pain, then shot a dirty look at Valo. The warrior charged at the grim commander once again, his poles flailing with the utmost skill and speed. [I]His advantage of dule weapons will have to end....NOW![/I] The attack was met with a thrown up blade. Again the two pressed against each other, weapons locked. This time Zeddrick spared a second to grab hold of one of the poles with his left hand. He twisted Valo's arm with his entire body's wieght, this combined with the utter shock wrenched the weapon away. Zeddrick tossed it aside into a pile of rubble. There is was lost from site. Zeddrick put himself in front of the knight, Valo Zeddrick's laughter filled the air. "There....much better don't you think? Its been so long since I've had a good fight."