False Light, Consuming Darkness (Roleplay)

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

As the smoke cleared, Ren was slowly getting back up. "Your..." He coughed. "You're good..." He had little to no energy left.

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Brad]

 

His fist colliding with an Enforcer's temple, Brad sends the final soldier plummeting off a cliff. "Don't come back!" he calls after them. The battle over, he sets his sights on his next task.

 

Before him sit dozens of cages, each housing numerous gorillas. Slowly but surely he begins opening up each cage. "Don't worry, I'll have you guys out of here before you can say 'banana'. Good thing is, Deep Jungle- or rather this world, didn't have a Colonel either, so liberating this place was a cakewalk." Upon unlocking the final cage, he pauses a moment to take in another job well done.

 

Suddenly, the biggest gorilla amongst them all steps up to Brad, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Hey no need to thank me, just doin-" The gorilla's grip tightens, as it launches the man into the air with a powerful toss!

 

"You're not very trusting of humans after that little fiasco right?! I understand- no hard feelings!!" The man remains aloft for several seconds before crashing into a patch of trees some miles away from the pack of gorillas.

[Arya Stark 1,337]

Lyon smiled, still lying on the ground. She had beaten him. Hopefully that meant Horizon and the others could get the rest. Then, these Rebels wouldn't be escaping again. That was for sure. They had proved themselves much too dangerous to be left alone, or another world might liberated. As it was, this specific group of Rebels had done enough damage as to take the Empire months to recover and rebuild. Lyon was satisfied, and left consciousness, drifting away.

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A harsh laugh came from behind Brad. A girl stepped out from the trees behind him. "Hey." Severa said to the lone Rebel. "I need a favor from you." Severa said. She explained to the fellow Rebel that her group was currently under assault from a lot of captains, and they needed his help. "So if we portal over there right now, you can evac the fallen and the rest. I'll distract whoever's left, and leave before I get myself caught. Seem alright?" Severa proposed to the other Rebel. Hopefully he would say yes, or she'd be stuck doing the duty herself.

[Silvia Kuroi 1,480]

Horizon:

Horizon came back around with his blade, slashing at Light as fast as he could manage. It was an almost-blinding speed, his movements now faster than any eye could register. He would defeat this girl. Lyon it seemed, had successfully won her battle with one of the others. Which now left Horizon to beat Light, and finish the war once and for all. Horizon swept with his sword arm, bring his empty palm up towards Light.

"Fire." Horizon murmured, his palm lighting up with fire as he brought it to Light and fired off the small fireball.

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Brad]

 

The man slowly gets back on his feet, brushing himself off as he listens to her story. He had no idea where the girl had come from, or how long she'd been there- but he only dwells on those thoughts for a second at best. He isn't one to strategize, analyze, or think things through.

 

"Rebels, huh? I sure hope you're not the group I think you are, but I guess I'll find that out soon enough." Cracking his knuckles, the man prepares himself for the next battle as the newcomer opens a Corridor of Darkness. "Darkness...yeah, it's probably you guys- great..." He shakes his head, readying himself. "There won't be any need to evacuate though- if all you're dealing with are Captains, I'll clear them out in no time."

 

He takes a few moments to psych himself up- forming a fist with his right hand and punching his left. "...ALRIGHT! Let's do this!" He charges into the portal, ready to face whatever battles await him.

 

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[side: Light]

 

Before I can register what's happening, Horizon has disappeared! I feel a stinging sensation in my right arm- he's come up behind me and landed a hit!! I nearly drop my Keyblade, using my left hand to stem the blood flow from my right arm- barely able to still hold my weapon.

 

He launches a Fire at me, I successfully Guard it but get sent back a few feet. With my right arm damaged like this there's very little I can do- I won't lose hope though, Severa and Nova are still out there, and Ren's battle has finally ended in a stalemate; we can still win this!

Edited February 16, 2014 by Silver Kuroi

[Arya Stark 1,337]

Enno sensed a darkness coming. He spotted the corridor beginning to form, and flashed over to the area. As another Rebel came charging through the corridor blindly, Enno held his sheath out like a blockade. The foolish rebel impacted, and was sent to the ground immediately. The dark corridor evaporated. Enno, satisfied, looked down at the rebel. Then, another dark corridor manifested behind him, and the hilt of a blade came through, knocking Enno to the ground too. Severa stepped through the portal, and looked at the cloaked Enforcer. She considered killing him, it would feel good, but she decided to leave him for her new friend. Severa analyzed the situation. Ren was near the girl Enforcer that had caught them earlier. Both were incapacitated. She glanced also towards Light and Horizon. The battle was not going well on that front either. She dashed over to that fight. Her own blade now at the ready, and darkness writhing around her off-hand, she spoke. "Light, go help Ren. The Cap and I have some unfinished business." Severa's voice tinged with hatred.

 

Enno picked himself up, and glanced towards the Rebel. The girl had already run off. "Get up so I may end this honorably." Enno's voice was dead serious, without hesitation. The Captain was ready for a fight.

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Brad]

 

The man rushes through the portal energetically- the sight before his eyes when he enters the world catching him off guard. This is probably why he gets knocked back by the Enforcer's sheath blocking his path. He's shocked, barely aware that he's even falling backwards. "So...it is you." He says this to no one in particular, his eyes glazed over.

 

The impact of hitting the ground doesn't seem to faze him either, he merely lies there looking up at the the ceiling. "...well then, guess I shouldn't be slacking off- I don't need to give you more reasons to yell at me."

 

Rising back to his feet, the man is vaguely aware of the Enforcer in front of him speaking. His attention is more focused on someone else though, watching her every movement just to be safe. As she begins moving across the room, he grabs the Enforcer by the shoulders and carefully uses the soldier to block himself from the girl's view.

 

Thankfully, she comes to a stop with her back to them. The man lets out a huge sigh. "...well that was close," he lets go of and takes a step back to examine the Enforcer before him, "okay, so we doing this?" The Enforcer's glare answers the question. "Alright then, here we go!"

 

His excitement evident, Brad rears his fist back, launching it into the Enforcer's gut- sending the man back a few feet with the sound of cracking armor. "...Armor, huh? You really gonna hide behind that and your weapons?" Brad takes a moment to crack his fists before resuming a battle stance with his fists up, "That's pretty lame dude."

 

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[side: Light]

 

I try to focus my attention on Horizon, anticipating his next move. I'm not too sure I'll be able to deflect his next attack- when suddenly Severa is in front of me! She tells me to go to Ren, but who will deal with that- oh, there seems to be someone else confronting that Enforcer. I'm assuming it's Nova, I should help him but Severa's right; right now Ren needs my help most.

 

Using Sliding Dash to cover the ground between us, I reach Ren and sit next to him. Casting Cure on him, I cast Cure on myself to stop the bleeding in my arm, then focus my attention on moving Ren over to a wall so as to prop him up against it.

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

Ren looked at light with eyes of self pity. "That's...three...." He said. He shouldn't be this weak... Even with this darkness within him... "Light... Can I ask you something? If we survive this?"

He needed to ask this...

If he ever lost himself... He needed her to know...

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Light]

 

I look down at him. He shouldn't be talking, rather resting- but I can't make myself cut him off.

 

"...what is it, Ren?"

[Arya Stark 1,337]

That wasn't armor Brad had heard cracking. Those were ribs. And it hurt. A lot. Enno focused his eyes, which of course couldn't be seen under his hood, but still, his glare was hard enough to be felt. He also wasn't going to let this boy dishearten him with his cocky speech. "A weapon is more than a shield to hide behind. It is an extension of your will, sharpened to make your will felt. A weapon is a best friend, one that will preserve your life." Enno readied his own blade, extracting it from it's sheath slowly. "You not using one only tells me that you are overly confident, and choose to be alone." Enno readied his blade with a flourish. Long and sturdy, but also nicked with scratches and chips on occasion. It's master had used it well for a long time. Yet Enno still felt no connection to it. Odd.

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

Ren looked away. "Now is not the time... We need to be... Safer… and healthier..." He looked at the battlefield. "Do you think this will change? This cat and mouse..."

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Brad]

 

The man can't help but smile. "That's right, I fly solo- other people just hold me back," he punches his fists together, "however, I'll use my strength to protect those who need protecting."

 

Growing restless, Brad launches off the ground, rearing his right arm back in preparation to land another punch. He was ready to finish this up and hit the road.

 

"I don't need a weapon for my will to be felt!!" Inches away, up in the air slightly above the the Enforcer, Brad throws his punch- aiming it at the soldier's hooded head.

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

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[side: Light]

 

I nod my head. "Yes Ren- we just have to get stronger, then we'll be able to liberate the worlds without having to worry about the Enforcers."

 

I notice his bleeding has stopped, but I cast Cure on him again just for extra measure. My own wound has healed up, so I can at least protect Ren should anything come up. I trust Severa and Nova though- I need to focus on Ren right now and make sure he doesn't go berserk again.

 

I look over at the Enforcer he faced- she's lying unconscious as well. Before really thinking it through, I rush over to where she's lying, taking hold of her and dragging her over to the wall I placed Ren at- put quite some distance away from him.

 

With her out of the way of the battle, I go back over to Ren. "Ren, you really should begin accepting your darkness and stop holding it back- only by accepting both darkness and light can you embrace the balance."

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

"You think I haven't tried?" He said to light. "Every time... It's like I'm being dragged in by it...as if It's controlling me..." He looked at her. "And that's why I have to tell you... In case my fears are true..."

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Light]

 

"Anyone can try Ren, but believing and doing it is something else entirely. You need to face it and acknowledge that it is a force that cannot be controlled or channeled- you need to know it will assist you from time to time, but never rely too heavily on it. Darkness is alive and powerful, you needn't be scared of it but rather respect it- do that and your worst fears will never come true, nor will they have to exist."

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

Ren smiled. "Thanks for thinking that, but, as you saw... It's too late..." He looked at his corrupted arm. He looked at her. "If we ever do… save the world... Do you ever think..."

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Light]

 

I look down at his arm, then focus my attention on his face again. "Don't you give up, Ren- you can get through this and come out both stronger and wiser. Do NOT give up- you can do this, you just have to believe. Do NOT give up! Only cowards give up Ren, only those who are too weak and scared give up and run away. You're going to be fine and come out of this- just have the courage to face it and not give in!"

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

Ren smiled. "If we do get out of this... I'd love to...to be your...."

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Light]

 

I look down at him, wondering why he's pausing.

 

"Ren, are you okay?"

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

Ren held her hand. "Would you be my girl...?" He said. He knew this probably was not the time. But he felt time running out...

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Light]

 

It comes as a shock- is he, really asking me this- here? I didn't see this coming- what do I...?

 

"...Ren, I-"

 

That's when I hear it- that voice.

 

"-for my will to be felt!!"

 

My heart drops as the words reach my ears. My pupils must've dilated, as I sit frozen taking in the realization. Suddenly I'm shaking in anger- my mind dropping everything and homing in on this one fact: he's here. Very slowly, I manage to direct my eyes in the speaker's direction- there he is. My Keyblade materializes in my free hand, as my grip around its handle tightens. It's the single, most despicable thing that I hate in this universe more than the Enforcer's tyranny itself.

 

Brad.

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

"Light?" Ren said, looking at her. "What's wrong?" He looked at the man. "Who... Is that?"

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Light]

 

I thought I'd be able to control myself the next time I saw him- for months I pushed him out of my mind and focused solely on liberating the worlds. But here he is- out of the blue, drawing all my old emotions out of me within seconds.

 

I have to get a grip, this is no time- no it's the perfect time- no, I- have to focus- but he's-

 

...I hear Ren, but the sound of his voice is muffled. "...that, Ren," I begin, trying to keep my voice steady, but my Keyblade is shaking like a leaf in the wind in my grip.

 

No- I have, to- control myself- just-

 

"...Ren," I'm standing back up, fixated on Brad as he throws a punch at the Enforcer's hooded head, "-I'll be right back."

[Guest DEADACCOUNT2333]

Ren nodded, gripping his wound. He was so stupid… to bring the question at a time like this... "Don't hurt yourself..."

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

[side: Light]

 

I manage to cast Cure on Ren yet again for good measure, then propel myself towards the two men fighting- my strength suddenly back at full. If I was thinking rationally, I probably would've noticed this was Hyper Healing taking affect.

 

My target's in sight; I WILL make him pay for everything he's done- or to put it more correctly, everything he didn't do.