Mac Anu taken by a storm (Arche Koeln Waterfall)

[masorin]

Markus walked into the vast waterfalls. And smiled this place was serine and tranquile. It wasn’t a place he wanted to pick a fight this was a ground for diplomacy if Rumor would listen to him then maybe this could be avoided. Maybe this war could be averted and the time and frustration it would cause could be ended before it ever starts. His demands were simple. Rumor was to stop with his crimson knights military law and allow PKing as the game had originally designed to allow. He wasn’t asking for a complete disbandment of the knights only that level 15 areas and up remain with little to no guard. This would give his PK’s a leveling ground and he would in turn make sure that no one in his guild killed anyone that wasn’t ready and capable of fighting back.

Markus sat down a symbol of being AFK but instead he was just writing PM’s sending one to rumor requesting an audience and informing him that if he feels unsafe he may bring as many guard as he wishes for this was to be a shot at diplomacy. The next PM was to Naza informing him of the location that this meeting was taking place and to please arrive, as he was the co founder of the guild. And a small note that rumor was not to be harmed.

The third and final message was to the entire guild, members of his guild were stationed all around the areas of Mac anu playing the game but watching members of the crimson knights. They would blend in kill monsters and watch, and the moment he sent this message they would spring on the guards that were closest to him. he had made sure that everyone was in teams of three. The death total would be around fifty if they were deployed to the right areas, and working as best they can. It was a small number but considering this was the first assault it would be a heavy blow to the noble knights. an attack that would happen the moment he sent the message which his mouse lingered over the send button if rumor tried anything it would be the death of many of his knights.

so he sat waiting for the two that would arrive shortly. This was diplomacy, and as a gesture of that Markus removed his arm blades and placed them on the ground in front of him.

[naza]

Nazakuni Walked into the area looking around slightly impressed a perfect spot for diplomatic relations, He made his way across the beautiful feild towards markus. Markus appear to be doing something else glad he got here then having the leader of their new guild attacked before the talks even begun would've been a bad way to start things off. Naza sat down and smiled the ambience was perfect as well, he waited for a few return PMs While sorting through his contacts at the same time. He smirked as he read the return message from Inukazan not a yes or a no just his usual 'I'll be there when things go south' additude. But he knew his brother he wouldn't stay on the sidelines forever eventualy he would pick a side.

"The seeds have been planted how things go from here is entirely dependant on his skills with words..." Naza murmured to himself He laid back and wondered if he could pull this off the way things had happened were surprising to say the least Nazakuni would have never expected Markus to bring out such a bold plan nor that He would even go along for the Pks plans as he perfered to nudged things in the right direction and watch as they moved according to plan. There was also the issue with the different factions among the players that he would eventually have to address...

Now that he thought about it there had been a lot of requests to have him and others like him hunter down by mercenaries and the like he hadn't run into any of them but he knew they were out there. "I guess there's a whole lot more going on than i realized good thing I started paying attention again I hate missing out on the tiny details they often save my life..." He laughed at that setiment aloud and stood up. He had a few more things to take care of after this so much to do so little time.

[Eden]

In Tokyo four teenagers sat around four computers each having two spare monitors per set up. "We just got a message" one of them said his eyes hidden by the visor he wore to play the game. The girl sitting next to him nodded her head bringing up the message on one of her own screens so that she to could see it. "Looks like they want to play with our little toy" she said laughing a little as she sent the message to the other two screens. "Well lots not keep them waiting" the first boy replied logging into the World.

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Rumor stood outside of the large cathedral at Delta Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground. His hat was slightly off to the side and it looked like his character hadn't slept in a few days which was weird for an online game. A message had been sent out earlier to all members of the Crimson Knights except for Endrance who was not to know about this meeting. While a number of the knights were already milling around the area still more were warping in every minute leaving their posts in the game to converge on this one area. Once he was sure that almost all of his knights were present Rumor climbed up the stairs and turned around so he was perfectly framed by the large door.

"My knights today I have been messaged by a known PKer" he called resounding in a negative response from the knights. "This cannot be ignored and I will not allow these people to run around freely. Now let us go and confront those that are the scum of the earth!" he yelled out raising his staff above his head the tip hitting on something in the air almost as everyone in the field warped out as one.

Rumor appeared before Markus sending him a glare with no real feeling showing in his eyes. "What can I help you with?" He asked coldly as the knights began to warp in behind him taking up almost the entire area that was able to be stood on and easily blocking the warp gate from the two players that had summoned Rumor here.

[masorin]

Today was about diplomacy in one way or another Markus had expected the showing of arms, and he was impressed by the amount of knights he had spare. But every one of them meant one less on the field where the real battle was. he and Naza may be target number one but right now the crimson knights guarding every area were being watched. That was where the real battle would take place if there was one.

Markus stood up his mouse never left the send button on the guild message that would be sent if there was even one attempt on their life. “Diplomacy Rumor that’s what I want you and I once worked for the same company. And there for we both know that the CC corp has no official stance on Player Killing. Its just another way that the game is played. I can understand your want to protect those who are too young in levels. But when it comes to that Rumor I am not your enemy. I have only ever killed players who are within my level range all my kills have been honorable.”

Markus breathed slowly “What I want is for your guards to stop patrolling areas of level 16 and higher. Players of that level should already be learning what it means to defend themselves. And if you continue to protect everyone then no one will learn. You may think your doing the right thing but all your really doing is hurting the common player. The common player needs to know what it means to fight for their lives.”

[naza]

(sorry)

Naza was rather surpriesed at the amount of Knights here for just two Pk's It brought a smile to his face a friendly one which was uncommon for him. As Naza assessed the risk in the current exchange, he noticed little things about the current knights that were unimportant but still caught his interest as Rumor and Markus began the talk naza felt compelled to simply leave a sort of bad omen.

"we are not amoral as it seems you believe, we do not go after those who would have no chance against us. The idea is sickening in itself." Naza said simply. His imput wasn't needed but it wasn't specificly banned either and he wouldn't allow himself to simply dissapate in the disscussion. He looked at the knights again this time looking them over for anything he could use to tell the tide of things. He got a few messages back and he shifted his weight to his other foot in thought.

He hated Mercs they had no actual allegiances which made them dangerous to both parties. Because of this fact his last message disturbed him greatly, He gave a slight nod to Markus put his hands behind him in a sort of butlery fashion an took a step back

[Eden]

"If the week are protected by the strong then there is no reason that any of them should have to know what it is like to 'fight for their lives'" Rumor responded he shifted a little pushing the head of his staff forward some glaring at Markus. "Your advice is refused and I will not be changing my tactics at all. Except that now we are going to go player killing hunting."

The knights around the area let out a cheer unsheathing their swords and holding them in the air. "Now you have two choices" Rumor began turning his staff to hold the top in his other hand. "You can either get on your knees and apologize for your behavior and I might be lenient enough not to delete your accounts permanently or you can log out of the game right now and never return but know that no matter what you do nothing except pain and misery will come of this meeting."

At the same time he was saying this a thread was posted onto the message board declaring the Crimson Knights intent as well as explaining how the leader of the knights would pay anyone who killed a PK. The amount he was willing to pay was very high due to his position and he knew it would keep his opposition at bay.

"Now make your choice" Rumor said his blank eyes staring at Markus. As the knights began moving in swords at the ready to tear into the two Player killers should they not choose one of what Rumor told them.

[masorin]

Markus twitched as he heard the result of this. he got to his feet, sending the order as soon as rumor gave his. “You know as well as I do you cant delete my account id just go back to CC and they would gladly give it back to me. your answer saddens me rumor I hopped we could avoid this kind of blood shed. But as we speak your crimson knights are being hunted. The outcry wont stop what your doing is wrong you might think you are correct but this is wrong. Your out of line.”

Markus sat back down he would not give into Rumor and stain this lost ground with blood. “I will shed no blood on this ground… its too beautiful for that and if you cant recognize that. then you have fallen a longer way then I ever imagined.”

Markus sat back he wasn’t gonna say or do anything he had given his word that no harm would come on this lost ground. He would not back down from that at least. “If you are fine with attacking an unarmed and defensless oponant then do it, and the world will know how far the crimson knights have fallen… because ive been recording this entire meeting ill remember to send it in to the CC corp.”

[naza]

Nazakuni Took a step infront of Markus and stayed there like a stone so unmoving it was unnatural. He stared back at the Knights with a face devoid of emotion and intent as if he was simply there and nothing more. "It seems this was as close as we could manage to a compromise. Quick to anger, quick to smite..." He said unblinking he remained unmoving still though he was a flury with activity idea's and defense, retalliation everything he could manage. was being finished here and now so his agenda wasn't an issue for the events that will now come to pass.

He finished up his things and simply focused on the knights interested at how they were all so gung ho about this, they were acting like the Pker's that had given ones like Him and Markus a bad name. It was pretty amusing actualy here he was part of the the begining ofeventful situations of his life and all he could do was stand there and look pretty...or maybe he could say something as well it was worth a try dispite the evidence to the contrary Rumor wasn't completly unreasonable right? "It's apparent that we don't intend to fight you at leat not here." He stated knowing that this was probably futile. "Be aware that Being a Pk is a choice a player makes when playing the game your so big on protecting the players but the real question is; Do they need, or for that matter even want your protection? Everyone gets a choice. We've made ours. We are Pk's, this is how we play the game."

Naza gave a slight smirk that held no emotion behind it a facade meant to show how at ease he was with the situation. He would not fight here as it was apparent that Markus refused to as well. it was the Knights choice not their's. Theirs had already been made.

[Eden]

Rumor smirked rubbing the head of his staff his cold eyes watching the two player killers. "I don't think you understand the severity of the current situation. No matter how hard you resist you are going to fall under my boot and grovel for your life. There is nothing that CC Corp can do to stop me anymore so letting them know that my stand alone group has a problem with your stand alone group servers no purpose other then wasting your time." he said turning to look back at the knights over his shoulder. "My organization is the biggest in the game fully of the strongest characters and it continues to grow by the day. From this point on you two and everyone seen to be affiliated with you shall be hunted down and killed no matter where it is you run or hide"

He turned back to them his staff raising in the air. "While it would give me great pleasure to let my knights tear into you I will instead deal out your punishment myself" Rumor finished pointing the staff at the two. "Goodbye, PhaVok Rom, PhaRue Rom, PhaGan Rom, PhaJuk Rom, PhaRai Rom, PhaAni Zot!" He yelled out brining up tornadoes of fire, water, earth, tree and lightning before finishing it off the spells by raking the two players with the skeletal hands of darkness magic. All of the spells were high level and it was probably over kill but Rumor was there to make a point.

"Now let my shadow fall across this World like none before." he said as the tip of his staff hit the ground the whole area seemed to get darker as the sky darkened the waterfalls began to come slower before they all dried up. As the moon rose up above it bathed the area in a eerie red light.

The knights cheered to their accomplishment of declaring war before they all began leaving the area to join their comrades in the field and hunt down the other guild. Rumor stood their looking around the area smirking. While no emotions ever moved to his eyes they were now betraying something else. While Rumor stood their admiring his handy work a tear leaked from the side of his eye careening down his cheek before he to warped out.

[masorin]

Markus died under the explosion but instead of respawning decided it was best to log off. In the real world Markus sat back in his chair his viser in his hand the last attack had been almost blinding but he did have one thing. a video recorder program finnished burning the video to a disk. Markus smiled the CC corp may not be interested in this information but he was betting that there were people who were. many people would want to see this but for now he would hang onto it a peice of a puzzle that seemed to be falling a part. rumor was diffrent now more then ever. but there was a way that this would work out. Rumor was the epicenter, he needed someone close to rumor, but it felt like there was something more people do not change over night not like this. something is going on.

Markus ejected the disk and sat back a moment longer before leaving the desk he had things he had to attened to for now. but this would not be able to wait forever.

[naza]

"Mother-" Was all Naza mangae to say before the sudden burst of magic consumed him and every last hit point he had. That wasn't the ending he had expected a insta kill had totaly slipped his mind of the possible outcome of this talk ammature mistake on his part. Nazakuni respwaned a few moments later still cursing swearing he could still feel every bit of the magic that had kill him.