[font="Garamond"][b]â??We meet at lastâ?¦â?[/b] Eun Jungâ??s lips curled up into a smile that didnâ??t reach her whitened eyes. [b]â??Weâ??ve been expecting you for some time, but that last fellow you dealt with made it very difficult for us to get your attention. Weâ??re so glad youâ??ve returned.â?[/b] The voice was so foreign, coming out of Eun Jung, her once happy airy voice was distorted and deepened.
[b]â??Weâ?¦?â?[/b] Phil ventured. The rest of the group stayed silent, leaving Phil in charge of talking to her, hoping Eun Jung was still present somewhere and would recognize his voice.
[b]â??Ah yes, we havenâ??t been formally introduced yet. But I know a whole lot about you, Philâ?¦ This girl, Eun Jung, her mind is easy to read as an open book. So much information about each of you!â?[/b] Eun Jungâ??s face twisted further into a grin. Phil didnâ??t respond.
Cowboy was giving directions silently to his teammates while itâ?¦ whatever it was, was distracted. He got them to arrange around Eun Jung in a circular fashion. He edged close to Blu.
[b]â??Blu,â?[/b] he whispered, [b]â??Do you know how to make that entrapment circle thing that Phil made for that last beastie?â?[/b]
[b]â??Umâ?¦ I could probably replicate it.â?[/b] She whispered back, her eyes still trained on Eun Jung.
[b]â??Probably wonâ??t cut it this time.â?[/b] Cowboy replied gravely. Blu was silent for a minute.
[b]â??I could make it. I can make it, Iâ??m sure of it.â?[/b] She locked eyes with Cowboy for a moment. She was visibly shaken, but the confidence was there.
[b]â??Good. I know you can.â?[/b] He nodded and patted her on the back gently, while simultaneously slipping a small velvet pouch of the special salt into her pocket, before moving back to his place.
[b]â??Iâ?¦ well I am simply a messenger creature, today. I bring a message to you, from him.â?[/b]
[b]â??And? Who are you? Who is â??himâ???â?[/b] Phil coaxed, trying to keep itâ??s focus on him.
[b]â??You may call me Eligos.â?[/b]
[b]â??Eligos, andâ?¦?â?[/b]
[b]â??For now, you may refer to him as the Connector. He is, after all, the reason that you are here.â?[/b]
[b]â??Oh he is, is he?â?[/b] Cowboyâ??s voice boomed out. Eun Jungâ??s body was whipped around to face him.â?
[b]â??Oh absolutely. He is like you. You know, of mortal flesh and blood. But he is so much more.â?[/b]
[b]â??Weâ??d like to meet him.â?[/b]
[b]â??In time.â?[/b] It replied. [b]â??In time, you will. You too, are inevitably connected to this.â?[/b] Eun Jungâ??s hand was jerked to point at the crack. Phil took a few steps closer, Eun Jung made no movement away.
[b]â??Why donâ??t you come out of our teammate so we can talk face to face?â?[/b] he tentatively called up to it. It shook Eun Jungâ??s head.
[b]â??The crack is not yet big enough for me to come through. But it will be, soon.â?[/b]
[b]â??Not if we can help it!â?[/b] Ally shouted. Eun Jung only snorted.
As Phil kept talking to Eligos, Blu slowly edged forward until she was positioned just behind Eun Jungâ??s body. She pulled out the small pouch of salt gingerly, and while hoping that she wouldnâ??t be noticed, began to pour it in a pattern, similar to that of Philâ??s, around Eun Jung so that Eligos couldnâ??t take off with her body. Phil, distracted by Blu, caused Eligos to look down.
[b]â??Fools, what is this?â?[/b] Blu backed away quickly as Eligos lowered Eun Jungâ??s body to the ground. She stooped to examine it. [b]â??Salt?â?[/b] hollow laughter emerged from her throat, as she made a motion to step over it. She was promptly met by an invisible force field, which forced her back and Eligos to snarl. Cowboy grinned and strode over to stand in front of her.
[b]â??That is something us fools use to keep things like you from making off with our teammates.â?[/b] Eligos stayed silent, looking down at the salt circle. After a moment, he looked up, but,
[b]â??You guysâ?¦ please, you have to help me. Please, get him out. Iâ??m afraid.â?[/b] It was Eun Jungâ??s eyes looking at them now, brimming with tears.
[b]â??Eun Jung! Hold on! Weâ??re going to help you, I promise.â?[/b] Phil shouted at her. Her irises disappeared again and she was Eligos, smiling frostily.
[b]â??Oh now nice. Human emotion. She is really scared, you know. You all should be.[/b]â?
[b]â??Leave her alone, asshole!â? [/b]Ally bellowed. Blu shivered, feeling the spike in the emotions of the demon â?? it was happy.
[b]â??I tire of this game, so Iâ??ll give you the message now.â?[/b] Eun Jung straightened up so she was at her full height, her white eyes boring into each member of the team. [b]â??The Connectorâ?¦ this rift was not just created for the purpose of bringing over one or two demons. The Connector wants to â?? will make the two worlds join. Earth and the Underworld will join as one, and he and us from below, we will rule hell on earth. You humans have taken this world above for granted. You are weak and you do not deserve it. Most of you will not survive; those of you who do survive, will be used as slaves.â? The same cold laugh emerged from Eun Jungâ??s throat. â??Thatâ??s it. I have also come to tell you to be prepared. Do not fight it, it is what is inevitable.â?[/b]
Ally stepped up first. [b]â??No way, you bastard. As long as we are alive, we will not let that happen.â?[/b]
[b]â??Pity, that will shorten your lives a considerable amount, in that case. And you could have been so usefulâ?¦â?[/b] Eun Jungâ??s eyes came back into focus and she crumpled to the ground in a little heap.
A grayish haze rose up from her body and dissipated; faint laughter could be heard.[/font]
ooc:
1. I'm SO sorry that took so long, I'm so burnt out from school it's ridiculous.
2. Hope this is okay, the message and everything. Input and criticism always welcome, as usual I want everyone to feel confident in the direction my post is taking the RP in, don't hesitate to let me know about changes you think should be made.
3. this is extremely talky, my apologies for that as well.