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Post by joutenkira on Dec 31, 2010 23:02:00 GMT -5
2:39 AM, On route to Paris
Jouten sat back in his chair, looking out the window of the plane he was in. He received a letter from Rumor asking him to investigate several major cities, since Rumor himself was unable to go. So in the end he decided to travel around and see if anything was wrong after Salvation attacked. Michelle had caught him before he left Tokyo, and this time demanded that she, Maggie, and Anita go with him. Pressed with the situation and the fact he spent little time with them over the last 2 months, he decided to cave. He didn't see any problem with them all taking a small trip afterall. Though truth be told if anything happened, Jouten wouldn't be able to do much, considering his body was still recovering from his fight with Nitas. He looked over to the chairs across from him on his right and saw Anita and Maggie were sleeping, while Michelle was probably off bothering the flight attendant about her favorite books. Jouten leaned back and closed his eyes, he decided to leave things as if and finally get some rest.
Jouten woke up to Maggie shaking him quickly ; " Jouten were in Paris. We need to get going, its already 7 am" she told him quickly. Jouten yawned ; " Ah ok then. I'm getting up" he said standing up and following the sisters out of the plane, and into the airport. He stared at the various people who walked by him. It surprised him that they seemed to be going about their everyday life, blissfully unaware or ignorant, to the fact most of the world was attacked by a group of powerful terrorists. ( It doesn't seem like they were attacked like some other major cities, though they could just recover fast from whatever happened.) he thought to himself.
As they walked outside the airport, Jouten turned to see quickly that his guess was not correct, that throughout the city smoke was coming from all around. Jouten sighed, it seemed like Salvation's power could stretch further then anyone imagined, probably even more then the Rumor could. If Nitas' last words to Jouten were true, he would be out of commission for awhile, making it virtually impossible for them to move.
" Jouten, what are you doing just standing there?" Anita asked with an look of annoyance. Michelle walked over to him and waved a hand in front of his face ; " Are you ok. You have seemed to be in deep thought since we got here" she said observing here.
Jouten blinked and realized he wasn't moving ; " I'm sorry. I have just been worrying over every little thing." he explained while wiping sweat from his face. Michelle nodded and he started following beside them again. Though he just couldn't shake the feeling that not all was right.
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Post by Eden on Jan 1, 2011 0:32:10 GMT -5
Castellanus stood on top of the Eiffel tower the light from the early morning sun assuring that he wouldn't be seen by anyone from below. He was watching the city below him with interest never having been this far away from the manor before. the only thing he really couldn't stand in the beautiful land scape were the people he found crawling about like an infestation. No matter where he went in the world it was impossible to escape the human race it seemed since they had manged to infiltrate almost every corner of the world at this point. If there was one thing Castellanus couldn't stand more then humans was their emotions. Not only did they move about all day and night but they also yelled when they were happy and cried when they became upset. it angered the young immortal to no end.
He knew what his mission was with this particular city though and for that he was grateful. His master had gifted him with a mission he was more then happy to carry out. Assuming that it was almost time he began the first stage of the plan. "Pario obscurum tectum totus" he said clearly holding his hand above his head. Suddenly as a result of the words he spoke the sky began to darken steadily clouds covering the once bright sky as the city was thrown into a darkness worse then night.
"Lacrima occulto terra" Castellanus continued unleashing the rain held in the clouds bringing down the fury of the skies down on the city below. The young boy smiled taking a step off of the tower falling down the multiple stories to the ground his fall not hurning him but leaving a huge crater in the ground beneath the tower. "Time for the second part of the plan" he said looking at the humans scurrying about in the rain while he readjusted his tie.
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Post by joutenkira on Jan 1, 2011 0:53:05 GMT -5
Jouten, Michelle, Maggie, and Anita were all running through Paris trying to avoid the rain. " This is pleasant isn't it? Our first time back in months and then a giant storm just rages through. We may as well go swimming to, considering we're already wet!" Anita yelled as they continued running. Jouten looked around and noticed that people were fleeing from the area near the Eiffel tower. He figured something was up, also the fact these storm clouds seemed very abnormal.
" Hey i'm going to go check out the Eiffel tower. I think something weird is going on." Jouten said waving his right hand, as he took off in a full sprint towards the area. Anita looked at Michelle and Maggie, who nodded their heads ; " We won't let Jouten get hurt again. Lets not let him have all the fun" Michelle said, as the 3 of them started running after Jouten.
Jouten finally made it to the area beneath the Eiffel tower, but he didn't expect to see what was there. There was a giant crater in the ground, and a young man, maybe a couple years older then Jouten, stood in the center. " Who the hell are you? what are you doing in Paris" he asked the man in the crater as the 3 sisters arrived behind Jouten.
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Post by Eden on Jan 1, 2011 15:28:39 GMT -5
Castellanus turned his head to the new voice looking at the four curiously for a minutes. His unorthodox appearance had scared away all of the annoying humans it seemed except for these four. He smiled pulling the hem of his shirt down getting rid of all the wrinkles before reaching into his pocket and pulling out an old looking watch on a chain. "Well it seems I have some time to spare so I can take care of you lot personally" he said clicking the watch shut and putting it into his pocket. A woman, man and their daughter that had been hiding behind the pillar decided to take this time to try and run away from the area drawing Catellanus's attention to them.
"Please hold on" he said bowing to the four before disappearing from the spot only to appear right in front of the running family. "I'm sorry but I'm afraid I will need to see your identification." He said smoothly a cruel smile gracing his features. When the family made no move he simply shook his head grabbing the man by the neck and holding him up off the ground. "Traho seorsum" he said the man acting like he was being pulled in every direction before the body was fully ripped apart splattering the family in blood while not staining any of Catellanus's clothes. "Now what to do with you two?"
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Post by joutenkira on Jan 1, 2011 15:34:44 GMT -5
" Bastard!" Jouten yelled appearing behind Castellanus and grabbing him into a head lock ; " Run now!" he shouted at the mother and daughter that were crying. The mother nodded and grabbed her daughter's hand, taking off into a sprint towards the center of the city. Jouten held his grip around Castellanus ; " So before I break your arms, tell me who you are" he said with a menacing voice.
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Post by Eden on Jan 1, 2011 15:39:37 GMT -5
Castellanus didn't struggle at all raising his hand up pulling Jouten's arm far enough away so that he could breath comfortably. "Pulsus Absentis" he said clearly sending Jouten flying off of the young immortal who re straightened his tie once more before turning around to see that no harm had come to the boy. Maggie had thought quickly and while it was raining she managed enough control over the paper she had on her to cushion Jouten's fall. "It would seem you are not normal humans" he commented more to himself then for the benefit of the people he was facing. "I don't know if I will be able to keep my schedule now but I'm sure my master will forgive me for taking care of you before hand"
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Post by joutenkira on Jan 1, 2011 15:45:28 GMT -5
Jouten turned towards Maggie ; " Thanks for that Maggie. I haven't completely recovered from my battle against Nitas so I was unsure if I would be able to stop the fall" he said turning back towards Castellanus. Jouten flexed his right arm, trying to size up how much power he could use. " Well that was an interesting move there. Care to try it again" he shouted forming multiple paper daggers and throwing them straight at Castellanus, and Jouten used his speed to fun ahead of them and move behind Castellanus. Jouten held up his right hand forming a black energy ball ; " Well unknown guy, nice knowing you" he said as the energy ball went for his back while the daggers went for his face.
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Post by Eden on Jan 1, 2011 15:51:34 GMT -5
"Pulsus Absentis" Catellanus said again pushing back all of the attacks and throwing Jouten away once again this time Anita helping out by running over to him and bracing herself to catch him. "While its true that you are not ordinary humans it will still take much more then that to beat me." he said turning his attention to the only person that hadn't made a move yet. "Incendia redimio" he said whips of fire emerging from his outstretched palm and wrapping around Michelle holding her in place rather painfully.
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Post by joutenkira on Jan 1, 2011 15:59:07 GMT -5
Anita managed to catch Jouten, though they both fell over. Jouten managed to stand back up ; " dammit. He seems to be able to reject everything I do." he said holding his left arm, which was still hurt from the last battle. Anita angrily stood up behind Jouten ; " I'm already sick of this guy. Lets take him down" she said running at Catellanus with sharpened paper. Maggie formed her familiar, as Anita went for the first slice at Catellanus' chest.
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Post by Eden on Jan 1, 2011 17:06:47 GMT -5
"Pulsus Absentis" he repeated pushing the younger girl and the paper away from him leaving him unscathed. "Now then how about we end this before I lose to much more of my time to this foolishness" he declared holding his hand out in front of him. "Ensis" he said a pure black sword materializing away from him as he grabbed the handle twirling it gingerly between his fingers. "What do you think?" he asked as Michelle began crying out as the ropes of flame tightened around her cutting into her flesh.
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Post by joutenkira on Jan 1, 2011 17:13:58 GMT -5
Jouten decided to use the last of his strength on a gamble, he had no choice because Michelle was in danger. Jouten teleported in front of Catellanus and started pounded on him ; " Let Michelle....go now!!!!!!" he yelled as he continued to brutally pound Catellanus with a rapid succession of punches and kicks using his high speed. Jouten then used his right hand and charged electricity with it, stabbing Catellanus in the gut.
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Post by Eden on Jan 1, 2011 22:49:45 GMT -5
Catellanus grunted wiping away a bit of blood that was dribbling from his chin. "Very nicely done" he said turning the blade around in his hand the blade running along his neck. "But you didn't manage to kill me so now your going to feel the fire of phoenix first hand." he told Jouten before stabbing the blade into his own neck his whole body exploding into fire before the flame spread into a giant pillar that covered the entire tower above them. As he died the fire binding Michelle disappeared and the clouds and rain began to dissipate. One the fire died down the tower was left scorched and blackened the few trees around it skeletal fingers raising up. On top of the building stood Castellanus once as he was two years ago having returned to the age he had been when he was turned.
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Post by joutenkira on Jan 2, 2011 14:46:04 GMT -5
Jouten looked up at the man, who now looked younger then before ; " What the hell is Phoenix? I have enough problems to deal with already. Though I think I have seen something like that guy just did before." he said as he coughed up some blood. Jouten wiped the blood from his mouth and looked back up at Castellanus ; " Who are you anyway? What are your goals!?" he shouted.
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Post by Eden on Jan 2, 2011 15:04:25 GMT -5
Castellanus looked down at Jouten shaking his head in amusement him surviving the fire of the rebirth was a testament to his uniqueness. He teleported down from his perch to stand a safe distance away from Jouten who was soon joined by the papers sisters who surrounded him still a bit agitated. "Well since you might end up helping me with my goals I will tell you what I have been assigned to do" he said adjusting his tie before running a hand through his hair pushing it back into place. "I have been told to find someone that defected from Phoenix a very long time ago and was instructed to destroy everything I find in my way to finding this traitor before killing him." Catellanus informed them all simply a fake smile plastered on his face.
"Who is it your looking for?" Michelle asked biting into her bottom lip nervously. By this point the three sisters realized they would be no match for the enemy and with Jouten in the shape he was it was almost guaranteed that if the fight continued much longer they would all die here. "if its someone that defected a long ago they would probably be very elderly right now if not already dead from old age you know"
Catellanus laughed a bit smirking at the paper master. "Miss I may assure you that the person I am looking for is not old and is probably still wandering around looking nearly the same as when I last saw him five hundred years ago. As for his name we in the organization knew him as Paper but it seems he only uses that sparingly now going by Rumor instead"
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Post by joutenkira on Jan 2, 2011 15:18:22 GMT -5
" I don't think so!" Jouten shouted running at Catellanus. Jouten quickly used his speed burst to gain ground and appear a foot away from his target. Jouten pushed his right hand forward releasing a point blank Railgun. The resulting line of pure energy left a giant trench stretching a mile out of the city, and black smoke from where it hit. Jouten breathed heavily, he wasn't going to let anyone target his friends, and he would stop them no matter what he did to his own body.
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