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Post by Sasuke on Feb 10, 2010 0:58:50 GMT -5
Rain was bothersome, Sasuke thought. It served no other purpose by to impede his sights and dull his senses. Rain served as a translucent curtain that could not be pulled to the side so that he could see clearly. It was unfortunate that he could do nothing about it and the only thing to do was move forward. Sasuke's involvement in Gradia came only as a curiosity of sorts and then escalated into a mission. Sasuke heard that these man-made humans were practically indestructible. While he knew that the Kumo townsfolk might only be exaggerating, Sasuke thought that the trip might prove interesting.
In order to get to Gradia as quickly as he could and not risk having all the Syns eradicated before he arrived, Sasuke flew to Gradia using dragon wings that he rarely unfurled. It wasn't long until he landed on one of the floating city's skyscrapers. The city seemed deathly quiet. A metropolis like this should have been loud and activity should be overflowing the streets but there was nothing. By the time Sasuke got the news, most of the people in Gradia were already evacuated onto the other floating islands that Gradia controlled so he supposed that the silence wasn't that big of a surprise.
With his shirt soaking wet around his waist, Sasuke extended his draconic wings that were the color of midnight and jumped down from building, steadily gliding down the streets. The moment his foot touched the ground, Sasuke neatly folded his wings and a simple magic innate to all Absolutes, made them disappear completely. Sasuke then walked as he clothed himself, senses alert for any unusual movement but nothing came. He continued to walk for half an hour, almost regretting his journey to this place until deep growls, virtually undetectable by human ears, caught his attention. His pace increased as he made his way towards the noise and finally noticed swirling water amidst the rain. Further away and beyond the spiral of water were... no... they weren't human. They smelled like blood yet walked like a normal man. Without hesitation, Sasuke inhaled deeply, slightly cursing the wet environment, before spouting four large fireballs that were hot enough not to be too affected by the showering rain. The fireballs hit two Syns but they only burned for a relatively short amount of time. Even though Sasuke was confident of his flame, he knew that mere ten seconds of burning wouldn't have killed them.
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Post by Takato on Feb 10, 2010 20:12:51 GMT -5
Takato heard the taping noises, But he didn't pay no mind to it. All Takato wanted was to get some place safe. I guess you could say that Takato was becoming tired really quickly. It wasn't until Kida looked back saying 'shit' that Takato became alarmed. Quickly looking back he then noticed figures walking like human. That could only mean one thing. Takato's eyes widened as he felt helpless as ever. He couldn't fight to begin with, add a injured ankle to that. To add to the helplessness Takato was even relying on Kida just to stand. Meaning he couldn't even aim properly if he's leaning on anything at all. Needless to say, Takato was dissapointed in himself.
It was then he saw another distantly figure in the oposite direction of the syns. He focused in on the figure, He thought it was another syn. That is until there was 2 fireballs coming out of no where. 'Please tell me they dont shoot fireballs now' If they did, they were gonna burn the place to the ground. When Takato got a good enough look, he couldn't believe his eyes. "Sasuke...?" He said aloud, not believing that Sasuke was out of Kumo at all.
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Post by Kida on Feb 10, 2010 23:01:23 GMT -5
"Fire?!" What the hell was going on now? Kida whipped her head around to where the balls of flame had come from. To her surprise she saw Sasuke. How he knew or had learned to use fire Kida didn't know but at that moment she was thankful. But with the storm, fire just wasn't going to cut it if they wanted the Syn dead. Kida swallowed a knot in her throat as she watched the charred Syn writhing in pain. Carefully Kida lowered Takato to the ground so he could sit. She could utilize her powers to their full ability when she could move and use all of her concentration.
The puddles sprang up from the false ground and wrapped itself around the squirming Syn. No matter how they fought they wouldn't be able to free themselves as Kida forced the water pressure up and up. If there were merely one she could have crushed the creature with the force, but having to split her concentration between them Kida could only pin them inside the moving cage and wait for them to slowly drow.
Little by little their struggling lessened as Kida held her hands out. There we go....drown....drown.... The bodies finally collapsed and she could sense the water that had filled part of their tainted lungs. Kida released the water back into it's normal state and sighed a breath of relief. "Thanks, Sasuke..." she said, turning to him.
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Post by Sasuke on Feb 10, 2010 23:22:18 GMT -5
Sasuke walked near the people he thought were strangers but realized that he had met either of them at least once. He looked from Kida to Takato and blinked. He didn't know that an idiot like him would even brave such a place but looking at his condition right now, Sasuke was sure he did something stupid to get his leg beaten up like that.
"Kida...correct?" Sasuke asked since he was completely guessing her name. Sasuke wasn't big on memorizing people's name, he knew most of his acquaintances through faces. Takato on the other hand Sasuke knew for a while. "I see the idiot injured himself." He commented as if sounding that he will treat Takato like any other civilian that they might come across. Not that he was there to save anyone, Sasuke was there to fight those monsters.
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Post by Takato on Feb 10, 2010 23:37:43 GMT -5
Takato sat down on the ground and watched Kida torture those freaks of nature. He sat there Wide eyed. 'Note to self, Dont piss of Kida in the rain. No period' He could see himself dying in the hands of Kida's powers. Takato just laughed nervously. Needless to say he was glad Kida was on his side.
Takato then turned his attention to Sasuke. Of course, Sasuke had to pull out some kind of insult. But Takato didn't care at the moment. "Boy am I glad to see you" With Kida and Sasuke, They were bound to stay alive.
Though the feeling of being useless still didn't leave. It only worsened for the fact that Takato still cant do anything at all but rely on others. Takato never was one to really rely on anyone. He was the one protecting others. Yet, here he was as useless as a house cat. It really was starting to get to him.
But at a moment like this, he couldn't wallow in something like that. He had to stay positive, look forward to living. Takato will get his moment. He could just feel it coming.
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Post by Kida on Feb 11, 2010 0:11:21 GMT -5
Nodding to Sasuke's question, she was surprised he could even remember her name. Considering they had only met twice and both times lacked quite a few words. "Nice fire balls...I didn't know you could do something like that." If it hadn't been raining Kida thought it could have come in handy. The Syn after all, were flesh just like they were. They could burn just as easily even if bullets didn't slow them down as well.
"I'm surprised you're even here actually..." Kida hadn't pegged Sasuke for the silent hero type. Instead she got the vibe that he didn't really have an interest in most things. Maybe is was after the action. Kida went back to Takato and helped him back to his feet, letting him lean on her once again. "How's your ankle?" Apparently Takato and Sasuke had met and long enough for Sasuke to dub him as 'idiot'.
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Post by Takato on Feb 11, 2010 0:36:14 GMT -5
Takato was thinking the same thing. Sasuke never seemed to be the type to care. But Takato wasn't complaining as long as he was there. He was suddenly being picked up by Kida once again. With all this helping she's doing for him, Takato defiantly owed her one. "It feels a better" He said putting a smile on his face. Though it only felt a little bit better. For the most part it still hurt like a bitch. But He couldn't complain much. He felt alot safer, than he did at that mall, where Syn's actually had a chance at eating them alive. And almost did, if it weren't for his boot. "Man Kida, Once we get out of this place, I'm taking where EVER you want" He said. He really owed her that much.
Takato then looked to his friend. The one that surprised him that appeared out of no where. Seriously he thought that Sasuke would never leave that whole he buried in Kumo. It was hard just trying to get him to go to Ianne with him. And yet here he was standing there on his own free will. "And you! What are you doing here?" He asked his friend curiously.
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Post by Sasuke on Feb 11, 2010 16:28:35 GMT -5
Examining both of them for any clues to what they've been through, Sasuke answered, "I was bored..." His reason were truly that simple in fact that he has been racking his brain for something more complex that could justify his journey to this flying city. He wanted to fight these things, these Syn but other than that Sasuke's best reason was that life have been a bit monotonous for this tastes. He didn't mind that but sometimes he wanted some action and Gradia was conveniently giving it to him.
"Heads up." Sasuke said after a few moments of silence, "They're coming."
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Post by NPC: Male on Feb 11, 2010 16:42:05 GMT -5
Unaware that one of the three persons have noticed their presence as they sprinted as far as they could to pounced at their prey, the Syns continued running like Olympic athletes, fast, decisive, and determined. Though the metal streets of Gradia were slippery, they managed to move without much trouble and in no time all seven of them jumped in the air to pounce on the two healthy-looking people in the trio.
They managed to separate Kida from Takato by ramming the woman and sending her skidding a couple of meters away. While two circled the seemingly defenseless Takato, two more ran to chase down Kida, determined to bring her down. One of the remaining three snagged Sasuke's neck by a forearm and dragged him even farther away than Kida. The Syns knew that this male was the largest threat at this time because of the sword he carried on his back. They were circling him now to attempt to remove his weapon.
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Post by Kida on Feb 11, 2010 22:11:08 GMT -5
Kida was barely able to turn her head before she was rocketed yards away from Takato and slammed on the metal ground. The spray of the water made her shudder before she could realize what had just happened. A warm sensation tricled down her arm and pain shot through it as Kida tried to sit up on her hands and knees. Kida cried out as her right arm gave way under her. "Takato!"
Before she could think of getting back to him, she saw two Syn running straight at her. "Do you things never die?!" Kida summoned a force of water to throw them back so she could struggle to her feet, but her aim missed and she was only able to force one away. "God--" Her voice was turned into a grunt as the Syn slammed on top of her, jaws snapping. Kida was able to hold him off with her feet positioned on his middle and her one arm twisted around one of his own, but barely. The Syn's free hand went straight for Kida's neck as he attempted to strangle her into submission.
Kida's injured arm wasn't much use, but she tried to pry the digusting digits away from her as panic started to set in. Closing her eyes, Kida tried to pull herself together and focus her energy into the water she was lying in. Gathering it into swirls, Kida forced it all down the Syn's throat and she didn't stop. She rammed his innards with water, forcing into his lungs and hopefully his blood stream. Kida knew the blood vessels were bursting when she saw his eyes become red. "Get....off...me!!!" Giving him a solid kick, Kida upped the pressure of the water and sent him flying back, dying in a cage of his own body.
Gasping, Kida scrambled and slipped her way to her feet, running toward Takato.
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Post by Takato on Feb 12, 2010 0:06:51 GMT -5
Takato landed on his butt after being rammed to the side. And sure enough to his dismay, There were syn's circling him. Like predator's. He could tell by the look on their face. Those were the same faces he gave when he was hunting with his family. Takato gave a warning growl. But it was too obvious that his foot was injured. It was like they could smell it or something.
And in the blink of they pounced as if it were the same thing him and his family did. Takato quickly grabbed his gun that wasn't too far out of reach. Using it like a club, hitting and swinging them way from him. He hit one of the Syn's on the head, Only to have the syn knock the gun out of his hand. And just out of reach too. 'Fuck' He thought to himself. He could see the hunger in their eyes and they both pounced on him once more. Takato only had his hands to protect him. Which wasn't very protective. Takato punched the syn's face in, only causing him to back off for a second.
Grabbing a nearby stick Takato waved them off. Fighting for his life once again. Takato had no sword experience, All he knew was to block all that he could. At the same time Takato was scooting himself back towards his gun. The second it was in reach he grabbed it pointed it at the syns and shot. They may not have penetrated the Syn, but it still hurt. He could tell by the way they hissed. He continued shooting his gun causing them to at least back up from him. When one decided to be brave and jump right infrount of him. Takato hit The syn with his gun then once again shoving the barrel down its throat. Without a seconds hesitation he pulled the trigger blowing it up.
That only left one more... It seemed to disappear for the moment. Takato looked around growling gun in hand. He knew it had to be around here somewhere.
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Post by Sasuke on Feb 12, 2010 0:24:37 GMT -5
Sasuke cursed when a synthetic man tackled and punched him a couple of meters away. These things were stronger that he thought they'd be. A master of hand to hand combat and now knowledgeable of how these men attack, Sasuke grabbed hold of the attacking Syn's arms as it lunged at him and flipped it over before ducking out of another's way. Sasuke moved quickly and rammed the last one with shoulder and hitting it under the chin with palm, sending the Syn flying.
Sasuke straightened and cracked his knuckles. His opponents' bodies were harder than that of any fighter he had fought against. It almost felt like punching a stiff rubber tire and, by the way the Syns just hopped back to their feet, punched didn't seem to be effective. Sasuke reached back and drew his katana, perhaps blades would work better than fists. He fought better with a weapon anyway so after twirling the slim blade around his hand, Sasuke took on a fighting stance.
The first Syn pounced on him so Sasuke stepped to the side and slashed at it. Just from the pressure that he felt on the hilt, it was obvious that blades weren't that much effective. The Syn's skin was too tough, too think for a blade to effectively slice. The Syns did bleed though, a plus, though Sasuke heard about their regeneration ability so he wouldn't put too much thought on just stabbing them and hoping they'd die. "Tch... damn rain." Sasuke cursed the water pouring down over their heads. If the weather had agreed with him, Sasuke would have used fire to incinerate these mutants. His earlier attempt didn't prove fruitful though, he barely burned their skins before the flame went out.
Sasuke slashed at another Syn that lunged at him then punched the third one that attack right after. He was obviously not on his playing field right now plus he had two people to look after. Knowing that they would not have a chance if they fought alone, Sasuke turned and ran back towards the other two, particularly to Takato who was still on the ground unable to stand to due to his injury.
"Do bullets work?" Sasuke all by snarled at Takato before looking around for any sign of Kida. He was soon caught up fighting all three of the Syns that have been chasing him though, frustrated that even though he could keep them at bay, he couldn't kill them.
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Post by Kida on Feb 12, 2010 0:55:49 GMT -5
"God....Damn you anti-water people!!" Kida charged and lept into the air to peg a Syn with a double footed kick. The injury threw off her balance so she was barely able to twist around and land on her feet. As soon as she did she fell to her knees and had to rise again, giving a Syn a punch in the gut. It didn't do much good despite her marital arts skills, she had to force the Syn back with more water pressure.
There were still five Syn's left, all of them pissed off and hungry. Kida screamed to get their attention and when the closest two were moving toward her she did the same thing as she had done with the last, she gathered water and shoved it down their throats with as much pressure as she could muster. Water pressure from the inside would incompasitate them until they were dead. How many of these things were going to come after them before they could get to a damn shelter?
Kida shoved one one of the drowning Syn into one of the three that was attacking Sasuke. It was all she could do to help him while keeping her concentration on killing the other two. If Kida dropped the pressure the Syn would probably regenerate too fast and over power her.
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Post by Takato on Feb 12, 2010 1:39:25 GMT -5
Useless. Thats what he was. Could barely move, barely did any damage. Due to the fact that he cant control water or fire. Or have really good fighting skills. Takato kept an eye out. As his other two companions fought the syns. He knew there was another one hidden. Takato's breathing then settled a bit. Takato really wished he could move around. Suddenly the next thing Takato knew he was being pounced on from behind. Takato struggled for freedom rolling on to his back. The syn had his hand around Takato's neck. Takato sat up bringing the syn up with him then pushed his weight back down as fast as he could slamming the syn's head into the cement. Causing his freedom. Takato then rolled off the syn.
The syn then hopped back up onto its feet. Takato had hoped that it was enough to crush the skull and even damage the brain but apparently it wasn't enough even though he had put his whole body weight into it. Takato then growled once more as the syn and Takato had a face off. The syn jumped as Takato then swung the gun towards the syn's head. Hitting him with all his strength into it. It knocked the syn back a couple feet. But it didn't seem to phase him at all. It wasn't long before the syn had bounced back towards Takato, forcing him to his back. While struggling with the syn using his gun as a leverage, Takato took his good foot kicking him, causing the syn to loose concentration. Takato then took the chance to roll over. Takato being on top of the syn. Takato then used his gun pressing it against his throat, cutting off all possible air ways. Takato then continued to struggle to cut him off from all oxygen until the did not move anymore.
Takato growled as he then rolled of the damn thing. Huffing and puffing catching up with his breath, Takato then looked around to his friends who were still fighting. Now if only his foot wasn't in so much pain. He's help them. Or try to anyways. Though from this point. Even if he wasn't badly injured he'd still be in the way, for bullets have proved almost useless.
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Post by Sasuke on Feb 12, 2010 1:54:35 GMT -5
This was no use, they were merely wasting away fighting these things. Kida and Takato might have had some progress in fighting the Syns, Sasuke found it difficult to execute a fatal blow. He was a swordsman trained to kill others fast and accurately, delivering blows to vital parts and severing limbs if need be. Those skills would have been very useful in another situation but against monsters whose skill he could barely break, Sasuke and his skills were useless.
He thought hard as he parried and blocked the Syn's claw. It seemed that the remaining two Syns were after him after seeing how his companions have been able to kill the others. It annoyed Sasuke to no end that these mutants even thought that he might be the weakest link in this chain. The thought was so insulting that Sasuke's blood began to boil. The dark-haired man hopped a couple of meters away from Kida and Takato and then sheathed his sword. He stood there silently, watching and waiting for the Syns to come close enough to him. Sasuke inhaled the moist air around him to fuel the flames in his lungs.
He continued to wait, counting steps with his heartbeat, before unleashing a mighty breath of fire that ultimately formed a static fireball under the curtain of rain, effectively burning the Syns to the bone despite the wet environment.
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