EvoBlaze: Control Sequence/V1E18: A Broken Vow (Finale Part 2)/Transcript

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Last time on Control Sequence.
Somehow Myri decided not to utilize her power against me, that may of been for the "best" as some would say, but how'd she know not to do it? ...I left Lukain to his own devices, I'll finish my score with him later. Apparently those two beastkin had a run in with Zaezel as well, and shit is just hitting the fan with that guy, even Nicaiah knows about that. What's she thinking anyway? Not my problem, but to be safe I left Myri with em, I don't need her complaining the whole way either... And right as I got to where Zaezel was, I saw Sieg again. The Hell is wrong with you Sieg, you're fighting Zaezel knowing full well what he is, why do you purposefully make my life harder?!
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Verse 1: Purity and Sin Finale Part 2
Episode 18: A Broken Vow
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Nex: (glares at Siegfried as he turns his head at him) I should be asking you that moron, why are you fighting him? (Looks at Zaezel noticing the seithr and scowls as he thinks to himself) Shit he’s already used it.
Siegfried: Well isn’t that just grand? (Looks at Nex shaking his head) You seem to know quite a bit about him… Care to explain how to beat him?
Clearly it seemed evident that the two men weren't exactly thrilled to see each other, a certain discontent with one another brewed. But Nex remains focused on one thing, and that was keeping Siegfried out of this fight. 
Nex: Ignoring my question huh? Tch, whatever then... you’re not strong enough to beat him, so why don’t you back off before you get yourself killed.
Siegfried: (Shrugs his shoulders) I don’t think now is the time for us to argue about my strength, besides I had him on the ropes… Least until you showed up.
Nex: “On the ropes”... (shoots a depreciative look at him as he comes past Reiga) you really have no clue do you. Just cause you have Azure doesn’t mean you’re gonna win.
Siegfried: Tch… Nobody asked you.
Nex doesn’t bother responding to that, now wasn’t the time to argue. Soon another voice pierces the argumentive conversation between them. 
Zaezel: Long last... (Offscreen as Nex's eyes dart to him) The strongest force of destruction finally acknowledges the invite.
Nex: Zaezel...so it really is your kind at the bottom of this huh? 
Zaezel: Behind the attacks on humanity's little shelter? Yes that's my doing. And I’ve waited to meet you personally for a while now, Beast of Sin. (looking over at him his strange eyes narrow a bit in interest) That girl is no longer a part of your agenda?
Nex: First...the only thing on my “agenda” is defeating the NOS, second Myri isn’t your concern. You asked for me. I’m here, though I find it odd that you managed to get out of cryogenic sleep to ask me to come at all. 
Zaezel:  And I find it odd that you were at odds with the one who was raised with you. Though him being in the government might have something to do with that.
Nex grits his teeth a bit as he replies to the man. 
Nex: Tch, has nothing to do with you hellspawn. 
Siegfried: Hey when did this become about me? Doesn’t matter Zaezel, let’s focus on things that actually matter, like say, you dying.
Zaezel: Feel free to try and kill me, I don’t think it’ll end too well for you though after what I just did.
The seithr around them thickens up, and Nex's eyes glance around the area and then at Siegfried before he focuses once more. He couldn't let Siegfried fight this being, he wasn't nearly strong enough to handle it right now and he tries to get the dark being's attention back on him. 
Nex: Ignore him Zaezel. I’m the one you asked for, you wanted to fight me right? So lets go, you're in my way anyway. 
Zaezel: I did yes, in evaluation for our lord.
Nex: Who the hell is that anyway? The one you work under or somethin?
Siegfried: Tch… and I just get ignored isn’t this just grand?
Siegfried's sarcastic tone aggrovates Nex, and the criminal looks right at him in annoyance as the area. 
Nex: (growls slightly) I told you to back off, you should listen for once and get out of here. (looks back at Zaezel)
Zaezel: You could say that, I suppose…
Siegfried: (Shakes his head in response to Nex’s glare) Yeah, and good luck getting me to leave. As much as I would love to take your advice, I still have questions of my own to ask, and he doesn’t seem to be the type to answer without a fight.
Nex: (mutters) Fuck it’d take an arm and a leg to ever get you to listen. (replies annoyed as he clenches one of his hands) Do you have any idea what he just did? He just utilized t--
Zaezel: You have an odd way of solving arguments, I’d expect someone like you to of just killed him by now.
Nex: (Glares back at Zaezel as his hand shoots back to the hilt of his weapon, clenching it tight) Shut the hell up… (Draws his blade swinging it out) Just because we both seek destruction doesn’t mean I have the same ideas as you. (Grips the sword's pommel as he opens the shells on the back of his hands slightly releasing azure energy around himself) I’m not gonna say it again Sieg get out of here you’re not gonna be able to fight him right now.
Despite his tone diving into a harsher edge, Siegfried remains unfazed, and continues to display a rebellious attitude of his own. 
Reiga who’d been listening to the various arguments stands back up and sighs.
Reiga: (To himself) I doubt he's gonna listen... what’s this strange feeling though with the energy that Zaezel is radiating? (looks down to see his blades shimmer) Odd… (looks back at the others)
Siegfried: Like I give a damn about what you have to say Nex. (Grips the hilt of his own sword tighter) You think you’re the only one that can fight him? Hell no you’re not, i’m not weak, so just shut up and get out of my way already.
Nex: (growls slightly as he took stance) I never said you were weak in terms of strength and god dammit stop being so arrogant, its annoying. I’m trying to keep you from making a stupid mistake and you’re not listening.
Reiga: (Watches as he rubs his head) And I thought our arguments were bad... but at least Nex is here, he might be able to defeat Zaezel. That puts my mind at ease, sort of... 
Siegfried: (Frowns annoyed taking a stance of his own right next to Nex with a roll of his eyes) Tch… what’re you my mother? Shut up and lets focus on Zaezel for now. If you want to tell me about all the stupid choices i’ve made feel free to do it “LATER” and not right now.
Nex: (Replies without looking at him as he gathers energy) Forgive me for trying to keep you from getting your idiot self killed like I told someone I would, at least that part of it I can still “try” and do. You never once think that maybe its for your own good? But whatever (holds his sword out) just make my life that much harder, go right ahead.
Siegfried: Oh, I try my best to make sure your life is as much “fun” as can be… (Smirks glaring at Zaezel though Nex's eyes change hearing that) So, are you gonna continue to bitch at me? Or can we focus on more important matters… Its fine by me though if you’d like to “settle” things right now if ya want.
As the arguments continued, as the discontent continues to be sown between the two in the wasteland of the area Nex found it difficult to bare with that attitude any longer. Those words were causing his blood to boil for some reason, and he hadn't noticed it but his eyes glint with clear anger. So much that he found it difficult to focus on what was at hand.
Nex: ..."Fun"? You know what I’m getting REALLY sick of that demeanor (clenches his opposite hand) I don’t know why you’re starting to act like that but its pissing me off so screw talkin, (lashes out with a punch) I’ll just use force to make you leave instead! Cause I can’t begin to work with you right now...! 
This arrogance that Siegfried picked up, and the comments dropped from him that clearly were barbed to strike Nex at the core...he was growing sick of it all quickly. Nex's eyes glimmer and narrow as his hands tighten, no he wouldn't take that from anyone, even the one he spent four years of his life with as a friend and near brother. 
Siegfried: (Catches the punch with the flat end of Ettard) And here I thought we were havin’ fun… Tch… Ah well if you want to go then let’s do this, because honestly i’d rather you just shut up! (frowns pushing away Nex’s fist without a sign of remorse in his eyes)
Nex: Fine by me, was going to take you out by force anyway, time and place doesn’t matter to me.
Reiga: What the hell you two?! (looks at Zaezel who’d readied himself and Reiga quickly lifts his blades again while thinking to himself with a open scowl of worry) This is just great, the two who probably could fight this guy would rather fight each other like two kids...why am I surprised…?
Things falling apart rapidly, Reiga stares at Zaezel with his worry returning to bite him at his soul causing his stance to waver when he sees part of Zaezel's body and weapon glimmer with veins of energy. 
Zaezel: It would appear they can’t work toward a mutual fight, a mistake on their part then.
Reiga: (frowns thinking to himself) They’re not going to stop, I’m going to have to fight this guy on my own… (sighs as he replies) Alright Zaezel...since my “superior” is...occupied, I’ll deal with you...
Zaezel: You wish to die then flesh whelping? So be it, I’ll end you first.
Reiga: (Growls as he attempts to steel himself) Try it...! 
Siegfried: Take me out by force? Good luck with that, but I look forward to settling our fight from earlier, it was a bit lackluster. (He lowers Ettard with a scowl) Get ready for this Nex! (and cloaks in Azure light preparing an attack)
Flaring in a blue aura Siegfried generates a larger flame across his sword as he draws his azures power forth with his own rage. While Nex lowering his head, shooting a glare of annoyance and frustration with the man before him generates deep and dark wicked crimson energy. A fierce dislike between the two comes evident for a split second as Nex roars out for the first time throwing his patience away briefly. 
Nex: Bring it on, (swings Necros to his side as he channels energy through it lighting up its edge in dark crimson) I wont walk away this time, (throws out his opposite hand in detesting gesture) so be ready to go for the long run you whining bitch!
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"Blue Faith"
:Lies that cover our hearts and minds:Nothing but hell hidden in this paradise
:Control we can't see, the invisible eye that guides our choices
:Should we exist in such a world
:Where has our purpose gone?
:Why does fate make us suffer?
:Life is nothing in a world of unending death and suffering waiting to end itself
:War and damnation, lies and false truths our souls desire release
:But what light can we see in one so dark
:Holding all hatred and sorrow
:What do you seek but destruction
:Lost your ways, the truth is cruel and leads you to hold the thread of fate in this world
:Do you still believe in what you fight for, the faith of the deep blue
:Its what leads to the truth and guides your hand
:tests your resolve to soar on wings stained in black sin
:Can you break through and reach for that light hidden in darkness
:We must show there's a way of living beyond their truth and their lies
:There's power is in all our hands, we must be the change we all wish for
:Restore what we've been robbed of by their corrupt sanctions
:Powers of destruction that promises to free our world, but will it free our souls?
:Soar now on darkness, prevail over fear
:Only through hell and the ends of despair
:Will we find blue faith and reclaim freedom
:We can not rely on gods or fate
:We write our own destiny with our choice
:Everything never as it seems, our souls soar now on broken wings to promised destruction
:To find our blue light in this hell, I believed in this path
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NOS Owned Sector
Within a main base of the 1st Heriachacal City, December 25th, Morning 
Lukain comes into the room quietly with Gallus's heavy footsteps pounding behind him.
Laid out before them was a similar hardly lit area, but this one sported a collection of cylinder structures and a pale blue lighting that gave the place an eerie atmosphere—though for someone like Lukain and Gallus it felt completely natural.
Lukain : Tell me Gallus, did Nex make any mention of the Seithr cores during the encounter? (Walks out toward the central part of the room as it suddenly gains a bit more light) 
Gallus : Not that I recall, why the sudden interest?
Lukain : The Seithr cores were once a great endeavor in the past, though stumbling on any kind now is incredibly rare.
A whipping energy is made between his hands as he moves toward one of the containers and places his hand on its cold surface, the energy coils around within it and turns pitch as he then takes his hand off it.
Lukain : If you recall several years ago...you went on a mission and you found a mass of seithr which I utilized to empower the weapon you hold.
Gallus : And it turned me into and even worse psycho than I was already. (Cocks his head as he followed) but why do you think Nex would talk of them?
Lukain : Nex knows what the seithr cores are capable of designing, because of their origins being from the boundary and the energy they are capable of containing. They were the building blocks of conquest, the powers of the boundary and soul energy sealed into a core of seithr which we used in the Third War. (Removes his hand and flexes it slightly before he turns back to Gallus) But he must really not remember anything if he didn’t make any mention of them to you, seeing that you’ve been around the cores before. Though, your change is recent. A method involving repression was likely used not only effecting his connection but also part of that memory.
Gallus : Considering how little he remembers is a lot more than part of the memory he had no recollection of our first meeting not so much as an inkling.
Lukain : Yes, I figured that to be the case. It would explain why the connection is so weak… those in the mercenary force likely had a part to play in that repression. (Goes over to small container, reaching for a panel on the side, entering a code and calmly removes the content)
Gallus : (shrugs) probably, but really who can say? (glances at the container) And this is?
He has a hint of depravity and curiosity as he stares hard at the container, clearly in wonder of its contents. Something with power was held within, that much the teal devil could discern. 
Lukain : (Still having his back to him he finishes putting the content into the container) I utilized a base seithr core for your weapon, but what’s within this, is something even stronger and I believe you’ll notice it right away when you use it.
Gallus : Well, far be it from me to turn down a power upgrade. Any side effects I should know about?
Lukain : I trust you’ll be able to handle the energy it gives you, you should be familiar with it anyway… just don’t let it be seen that you’re using it. We don’t need that amount of attention. (Turns after giving the container to Gallus) Akuhei, what’s the status on the field?
From the north side of the room one of the screens light up to show an image of the city. Akuhei opens one of his eyes and peers at the screen with that chilling serpentine gaze. Drawn back into a leaning stance against the cold wall as he overlooks the scene below.
Akuhei : Well hello Marshal, (presses himself off the wall and flicks a carbine blade imbued with dark energy around) I’ve got the best seat in the house for this show. Zaezel has utilized the prototype harvester, so the soul energy is all here… (Grins as he looks back down at the scene) I’m not planning to do anything, don’t worry, just sitting here on the sidelines.
Gallus : And aren't we just having fun sitting on our asses while the carnage is ensuing.
Akuhei : While it may not be the most entertaining thing demon, (glances back at the screen directly at Gallus) if we were all down there the chances of this little test working would be none.
Lukain : That and, this is an excellent opportunity to evaluate those three against one of the Nefas such as Zaezel.
Akuhei : Besides wouldn’t want to draw in too much attention right now...speaking of drawing in attention, it would appear as though Nex and Siegfried are more interested in fighting each other rather than Zaezel...only the Azure Prodigy Reiga is fighting him. (chuckles as he twirls the blade before it vanishes into flakes of seithr) That's not gonna work too well for him...
Gallus : well what do you expect when you put two cocks in a hen house, honestly I’m surprised they’ve acknowledged either of the others to begin with.
Lukain : If they’re fighting one another then Zaezel isn’t going to fall or retreat. (turns his focus to the others with curiosity) And Reiga isn’t strong enough currently to handle a Nefas of Zaezel’s calibur on his own, he will perish too early on even should he manage to tap into his power.
Akuhei : (cocks his head up in an unconcerned manner and laughs quietly) Yeah that’s true, the kid is too weak to handle Zaezel right now on his own.
Lukain : And why exactly did you send the Brigadier there knowing full well he can’t defeat Zaezel either…? Did you send them both to die? (Akuhei's eyes go to the side at the screen once more) Or perhaps you have other ideas? Allowing him to die this early would be unwise, don't you think?  
Akuhei : Oh it depends really, if Reiga perishes here that derails our theory doesn’t it? It just proves his Sequence is a bust this time. And if Siegfried is killed, it makes things easier in the long run, sure... but I didn’t send him there to die so to speak. After all, Nex is here. 
Gallus : And that's totally great for his odds of surviving this encounter, still no tears would be shed if either Nex or the Nefas killed him, least not on this front.
Akuhei : Nex’s intention to intervene with the Brigadier being here isn’t to kill him...he’s trying to keep him out of this conflict, but Siegfried isn’t going to listen.
Lukain: I see. You’re making advantage off of their history... and you believe it’ll work this time?
A wicked grin of twisted confidence comes over Akuhei as he approaches the ledge of the higher area from a vacant building and props himself on the side. 
Akuhei: Well, worth a try isn’t it? (holds out his hand to the side as it pans to Nex and Siegfried fighting one another) Cruel and unfeeling as Nex may appear to be, he’s left one small opening...an opening that’ll ensure that this all folds out swimmingly. 
Gallus: And I do so hope that we get to crush him even worse by the end of this, the Brigadier could use a nice beating as well, the oozing self-righteousness disgusts me.
Akuhei: (Shifts as he looks back at the screen) Time will come for that eventually, but for now, he has his use...as difficult as he is to bare. (Akuhei tosses the blade to the ground, the seithr inside of it erodes the metal floor slightly as the general grins darkly) Oh all that delicious hate and anger, it'll be like an infection...and slowly eat away at the both of their souls. Then again...the Brigadier doesn't have much left as is. 
Gallus : Well I just look forward to the time the cogs break, now unless you guys still have need of me I’ll be off.
Lukain : I will remain here until the Council hears our report...I have a feeling that they’ll be wondering what’s going to be done directly about Zaezel and Nex.
Akuhei : Oh joy the Council… (smile vanishing, he falls into a disgusted frown) the peacekeepers, tch, more like buzzkills. Oh and Gallus, just keep an eye on a certain someone, I’m fairly certain that they’ll be intervening here soon.
Gallus : With pleasure, god knows he’s the king of self-righteous assholes, it'll be fun to watch his futile efforts. (Turns and exits the room)
As the doors slam shut behind the demon, a person within the hallway who'd been listening to the conversation gains a slight look of surprise. Cautiously, they step back a few inches, before breaking into a dart away with a look of fear toward another hallway. 
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Within the Ministry, Confidential base
With Yumiko asleep, it was getting lonely inside the room, and Miwa had decided to venture outside of the room. She opened the door and saw no one in the hallway, and then closed the door quietly behind her as not to wake her.
She journeyed down the hallway quietly, looking around the room gazing on its grand structures and impressive statures of archways and welcoming feel. Though even so, with each step she only finds herself thinking of her loneliness.
Miwa: (Thinking) I know I shouldn't, but I don't know what else to do. I don't like being alone and I don't want to make Yumiko uncomfortable. But being alone like this now...without mom...I feel so lost.
Miwa: (Thinking) Even so, I hope I can find my way back to the room without getting lost in this place...speaking of which...where exactly am I in this place?
She looks around seeing nothing familiar, endless hallways and pillars to her side but everything, lavish as it appears, seems to be the same and highly foreign to the girl.
Miwa: (Thinking) I'm already lost...great...
The only thing that really stood out in the endless hallways of tiles, doors and chandeliers was a spiraling staircase. Normally guarded during the day, but with the recent calling by the guards, they'd left it open. Miwa didn't know anything about it, but she decided to venture up along it, rather than wander aimlessly through the hallways.
Miwa: (Thinking) Maybe this will lead to something? Maybe I can find that person from before and he can help me.
Stepping up the stairwell with soft steps it eventually lands her on a higher level, a set of large decorative doors before her. Maybe it was curiosity that drove her, or seeking Lazarith who helped the two earlier, but either was Miwa puts her hand upon that door and pushes slightly.
Miwa: (Thinking as she glances around somewhat nervously) I wonder if he's here? I hope I'm not going into something I shouldn't be...
Door creaking open, the room before her is a bit dark with only the sunlight lightening the floor. Miwa walked down the linear path surrounding was quite large area, as well as ornate. A pair of doors could be seen further on, but just as Miwa begins to make her way around the massive place...she hears faint noises.
A person sat in one of the chairs looking around—a young girl with black tone hair, with occasional light highlights of burnt orange her feet kicked about and she sighs. Her attire wasn't anything special, a simple little uniform with some dark leggings, at the center of her chest was a bright orange oval orb. Her young radiant eyes seemed to reflect the warm rays of the glimmering sphere of light in the sky as she turns her head up and lets off a long sigh.
???: He's always so busy...
Miwa: (Thinking) Huh? Who's that?
Miwa: (Thinking) That wasn't a man's voice
???: Hmm? (Looks over at Miwa and eyes widen as she hides herself ducking down, thinking to herself) I don't know that person...w-what's she doing in here? Is she trying to steal those things? (Frowns as she keeps herself quiet)
Suddenly the girl becomes skittish, only popping up to see if the person had gone.
Miwa: (Thinking) She hid? Is she scared of me?
Miwa: Um, hello?
???: (To herself as she jumps a bit) Ah, she knows I'm here...where's Exi when I need him... (she shifts a bit) I need to say something...maybe this isn't a bad person... (Pokes up a little, her small hands on the rest of the bench) H-hi? Who are you...why are you here?
Miwa: Um, I'm a guest and I kinda got lost...heh heh...I was hoping to find Lazarith, do you know where he is? Or at least someone who can help me get back to the room or something
The child raises up a little, her dark hair tied back in a ponytail with strands longer left to hang down by her face.
???: (Tilts her head) Oh...that explains why I didn't know you... (her eyes become softer, vibrant in color, she stares for a moment) hey... your aura is warm. You must be a nice person. (Smiles, feeling a bit more at ease) I was afraid you might be here to steal what's important to the NOS.
What she said certainly left Miwa with more questions.
Miwa: Um, I would never steal anything, I'm not a thief. And what could be here that's important to the NOS?
???: Well people don't come up here. I'm only up here because the one who looks over me is just through those doors (Points to the door beyond them, before she looks back at her) This place is where he works for now. And…
She glances over to the majority of the room, by this point she began to feel a bit more at ease and loosens up to her normal personality.
???: In this room there's powerful relics from the Third War...but Exi tells me not to talk about it much. Because some people are apparently after them and its supposed to be kept a secret. (Jumps off the chair and goes over to the center of the room and crouches on the ground as she messes with one of the panels) And your aura...
While she talked, she messed with the panel looking for a switch.
Miwa: Someone is looking for powerful relics from the war?
???: That’s um...what I heard anyway…
Miwa: (Thinking) People don't come up here? Uh-oh, I hope I didn't just get myself in trouble.
???: (Continues fiddling with it) Exi is who looks after me. His name isn't Exi but I call him that. Like Minister Lazarith looked over that nice girl, Myri. (Looks up at her) Your aura is warm, and bright...people like me can see that. Well if they know they can...I'm an AIP. Azure...interface primefield…
Miwa: An AIP? You call him Exi, but he isn't Exi? What's your name anyway?
???: Azure Interface Primefields? I think. One of 13 models, I'm a type 12. My name is—
Determined to find the switch she knew was there, she continues searching for it, feeling for it with her fingers. Meeting only failure made her believe there wasn't much at all in here and it was just a way to keep people out. However, she'd seen others looking for the switch before to, and much to her shock, she stumbles on something in the darkness bellow, finds the it and pushes it by surprise.
Her words stop as a light shoots through the ground as it makes a circle. The young girl, startled by the sudden noise and movement hastily scurries away next to Miwa in a panic and hides behind her.
???: I-I just copied what I saw someone else do! What's happening? (Looks at Miwa)
Miwa: (Startled) You're asking me?!
The two have expression of surprise, as the ground opens itself to reveal a rectangular container that elevates up through the ground in front of them settling on the floor. Inside as the decorated lid opened, were three dull and black as carbon strange looking crystallized objects of seithr. At first glance all of them looked the same, but something about them seemed a bit...unsettling. Though in truth currently they just looked like a mass of strange seithr, but it was the mere presence they had behind their appearance that sent a chill down the spine.
The girl couldn't see, as the container was taller than her, there was only one thought in her mind, and that was how much trouble she was going to be in. So she believed anyway.
???: Oh...something tells me Exi is going to be mad...(Peers around Miwa as she stands on her tiptoes) W-what's in there then...?
Miwa: (Thinking) I hope Lazarith doesn't find out about this. How do you expect me to know if you don't? Don't you live here? And I don't even know your name.
Ilia: I do live here but...I didn't actually think there was anything in this room. Exi is always busy so I roam around in here. I was just trying to find something to do... (She frowns and looks downcast) I'm sorry…
Miwa: I'm not mad. I can understand being curious. I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. (To herself) Because I just did the same thing in going somewhere I probably wasn't supposed to be.
Miwa: So let's start with your name. What is it?
Ilia: (With her hand cupped on her chin, and her head lowered, her eyes gaze up at her) Ilia...
Miwa: El-lia?
Ilia: (Nods)
Miwa: That's a cute name.
Ilia: Exi gave it to me. What's your name miss? (Looks at her, putting down her hand)
Miwa: Its Miwa, llia.
Ilia: Miwa...
As the two chatted, Pink Azure within Miwa reacted to those strange objects in the container that came from the ground causing a discomfort to come over her. Ilia couldn't feel anything right now, perhaps she couldn't pick up on it yet.
Miwa clenched at her chest.
Miwa: (Thinking) What? Its reacting? What's in that thing?! llia, what's in there?
Ilia: What? (Surprised she looks at her, worried about her pain as she thinks with a worried expression) Are these...those relics from the third war?
A loud bang sounds as a door opens up, a man clad in a white and black garb comes out with a crowned sleek structure around his frayed out medium snow white and unnatural looking hair laid out on his shoulders. Donning a presence of importance, he gave off a sense of enigmatic dignity and power but also seemed slightly emotionless at first impression. Piercing neon eyes lay themselves on the two and Illia shrinks away for a moment as the man comes out.
???: Illia, who are you talking t-- (Looks at Miwa, realizing she has Azure his eyes widen, even further as he sees the container opened) What are you doing?! Get away from them! Don't touch those!
Startled by his loud and slightly low voice, Ilia shies away and attempts to defend Miwa.
Ilia: I-I'm sorry Exi! Its not her fault, she's just a guest!
Exi: (Surprised slightly) What...? (Turns his gaze to Miwa with a somewhat unfeeling frown) A guest?
Feeling the piercing weight of those eyes, Miwa nervously laughs, and then sighs as she lowers her head. This was quite the mess she’d gotten herself into, she thinks to herself.
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While Zaezel fought with Reiga, his superior and Nex were far too focused on each other to bother to notice the situation. Sparks of anger and discontent seem to fly in a rivalry budding on the dawn of darkening morning.
Coming in fast and hard, Nex lets off a slight growl and cleaves in front of him with a strong swing of his blade aiming to toss Siegfried off his feet right away leaving a crimson trail of energy. While he wouldn’t utilize the grimoire he would see need to use his Azure to an extent as he knew that Siegfried was no easy opponent especially in a situation like this. 
Avoiding the low sweep, Siegfried leaps backwards a few feet landing safely, using his momentum from the dodge he launches himself forward bringing the shimmering edge of his blade, in a downward overhead arc.
Without flinching Nex meets Siegfried’s assault head on with unmoved determination bringing the edge of his own sword to take the hit with one hand holding the hilt. The blades screech while he pulls back his opposite hand into a fist gathering a flurry of darkness around it.
Nex: Tch, (looks him in the eyes and gives a frown of discontent as he holds his sword’s hilt tightly) look at you starin at me in arrogance and anger, still holding shit against me that was outta my damn hands...
Siegfried: Yeah I do, (glares back at him hand clenched tightly around his sword’s hilt, eyes full of rage) but what does that matter right now at this moment? So, what if things weren’t in your control they still happened and someone has to take the blame, regardless of whether they had a full hand or even the slightest hand in what had happened.
Nex: Why me though Sieg, why would you hold something like that against me? (narrows his eyes as he presses further) I did what was asked of me, to try and give you and Imyo a chance to escape…and yet you know full well the NOS is the one to blame, they were the ones to do this to you!
The blades clack once more before Nex engulfs the rest of his hand in the energy with his increasing displeasure then releases a strong forward punch with the energy following the motion as he uses the momentum to prepare a following kick. 
Stepping forward into the punch Siegfried ducks underneath the punch countering the kick with his own releasing a side kick in return.
As Nex’s own strike misses he takes the blow just below his chest, and reels back through the air with a slight grunt, flipping himself over in the process and sliding across the ground on his feet.
Siegfried: And a lot of good that “grand” plan of yours had with it too. (frowns charging energy into his sword) I mean its not like Imyo died or anything… That plan worked out perfectly.
That last bit causes Nex’s scowl to take an edge, he was becoming aggravated by the conversation, but he maintains composure and lets off a huff and a sigh.
Nex: And yet here you are, fighting for them…
Siegfried: Fighting for the NOS is better than the hell of being by yourself on the road… Not like it would’ve mattered anyway i’d have been found by the NOS regardless, even if I didn’t join them so, at least with this way I can still do what I need to.
Nex generates darkness along the edge of his sword while he spoke.
Nex: Tch. To join the NOS knowing full well what Imyo told us, that’s essentially risking selling your damn soul. And I didn’t see you as the type to do that...
Still having a difficult time with listening to his words, Nex pulls his blade around its edge gleaming dark crimson and with an outward swing of his blade, the dark azure energy channeled along it bounces off taking shape of a defined serpentine mass that with a roar threatens to crash into Siegfried. Nex moves forward after releasing it, breaking back into sprint while weaving along the metal flooring. 
Unable to counter or dodge in time Siegfried takes the full brunt force of the serpentine mass, which knocks him off of his footing sending him back a few feet into one of the side ruins of a nearby building. 
Nex approaches as he uses one of the raised parts of the metallic flooring and lunges off of it at Siegfried bringing his sword down at him as it glimmers with energy towards the tip,
Nex: Its the equivalent of giving up in my eyes!
And then drives it into the ground somewhat violently as it releases the energy in a small blackening burst around himself.
Siegfried: I’ve already given up more than you know… I’ve lost everything I ever cared for. Why the fuck should I care anymore about anything?
And then drives it into the ground somewhat violently as it releases the energy in a small blackening burst around himself. 
Siegfried dodges the energy burst from Nex’s attack, by jumping back out of the blast range. He jumps upwards towards Nex, bringing down the edge of his blade straight down.
Nex side steps with a quick lunge, his sharp gaze not leaving Siegfried for a moment as he lands, he quickly leaps back in and with a growl to express his censure he twists, raises his leg and whips it around in a half circle motion releasing a strong kick that snaps the air. He generates a collection of energy behind it from the azure’s power flowing through him and coming to be more evident as he continues to engage with Siegfried in frustration.
Nex: Idiot! You’re letting your anger control you!
As his attack missed Siegfried is caught in recovery, giving a slight grunt as he was launched backwards from the powerful kick. Landing hard against the ground on his back, he picked himself up from the ground with a backwards roll, using his sword to support himself while he recovered from the powerful blow.
Siegfried: Hahaha… isn’t that just grand?! You of all people having the nerve to lecture me about “anger”. Is it just me or have you forgotten that time you flipped your shit, all because I simply touched your locket out of curiosity?
The scene quickly transitions into one where a curious younger Siegfried looks at the surface of the mysterious azure locket and slowly he touches it. As it emits a strange and beautiful light, he is greeted by a furious Nex who swiftly lunges at him ending the brief flash back as Nex closes his eyes ending his recollection of the time. However he'd said many times over, not to touch his locket, and yet he didn't listen.
Nex: … (closes his eyes with a strong scowl as he pulls around his sword and he lowers his stance slightly) Tch, I apologized for that already you little prick. (Opens his eyes) And just like now...that only happened because you don’t LISTEN!!
The energy swarming from Nex’s blade transitions into a white bolt of darkness that destroys a mass of seithr as it phases out into nothing like ashes. Leaving behind, only a small shard of energy, a boot smashes it as it pans up to show the midnight clad white demon, Sylar.
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Area 5, outside the Central Area
Sylar: Small fry hellspawns… they’re everywhere around here, infesting the place. But why the hell are they gathering energy from this place? (Looks around) I guess I should see if Nex got here...I was supposed to keep Zaezel busy till he got here. And I can’t even find Zaezel now… (Clenches his hands in slight frustration) How’d I lose him so quickly…?
Sylar walks forward through one of the archways, coming up the metal stairway to the balcony, rather what was left of the crumbling thing, to try and get some height to see over a higher level and perhaps spot Nex or Zaezel. The Seithr was easy for him to see through, and he concentrates on locating Nex’s energy with his own, but it was harder than he thought.
Sylar: ...Nothing… (grits his teeth slightly for only a moment until he hears noise) huh?
The feint sound of footsteps echo in the desolate area as a second person joins him. Feeling the strange presence of another, Sylar’s eyes focus once more and he grins to himself.
Sylar: You’re no hellspawn… (taps the edge of the balcony in a carefree manner, keeping his back to whoever was here) kind of dangerous to be in this place right now.
He calls out to the presence without even giving a glance of acknowledgement he leans over to look out hanging over the railing of the dull metal balcony.
???: Heh, I could same the same to you...then again you're the enemy of my enemy...
Sylar: Enemy of your enemy? (Turns around and looks around) Who're you?
The man walks out of the shadows, his all-black attire somewhat fitting the atmosphere
???: Heh. An individual from the government...
Sylar: … (shoots a back glance at him with a edge to his ivory irises) Don't exactly look like a soldier with that attire. Shouldn't you be trying to clean this wonderful mess that's being caused by those hellspawn of seithr?
???: That's only the problem of the lower ranks...I'm tasked with finding people like you, (adjusts his mask as the lense glimmer against the black) and the Beast of Sin.
Sylar: Lower-- ...So you're one of the higher ups. Of course, and you're looking for us, somehow that doesn't surprise me…
???: Heheh, you're smarter than the public says....
Sylar: Hah, the public isn't smart at all... (turns and looks at the cityscape) look at how they leave everything to the government even in crises. (Looks back at the man) They depend on you for everything, you all control everything with little to no effort at all. Its not a wonder why people say people are blind, makes things easy for all of you.
???: Indeed…the SIA lacks info on your person at all. Its an intriguing matter.
Sylar: Yeah, whatever Blackbeak. So then, you say you’re out looking for Nex...so you probably fought him. Would I be correct to guess that you’re Private Fasaso himself?
Fasado's makes a pause as his lens blink before he answers the man.
Fasado: ...It’s Lt General Fasado, thank you very much. And yes, I’ve met with the Beast, and engaged him. Though our last encounter didn’t go as planned due to a girl’s interference, the next time we exchange swords I’ll have more time then any to ensure he won't allude us.
Sylar: (Gains perturbed expression before he shakes his head and brushes the ebony hair out of his eyes) ...Wow isn’t Nex just so lucky to have you wonderful people screwing with him every step of the way. (Steps off the balcony and turns around to face him) And now you’ve come to meet me, I guess I should feel honored to catch the attention of the bastards up top, but I really don’t.
Fasado: Oh?
Sylar: (Grins) Your government knows more about Nex then he knows about himself I imagine. But Sequence knows absolutely nothing about me except that I oppose LSZ. But really I haven’t done anything to the NOS, in fact I leave that to Nex. So why seek me out?
Fasado: I don't think you deserve to know that just yet....
Sylar: Oh I don't huh? Hate to break it to you, Blackbeak, but I don't have the time to be wasting on these games, so you can keep your secrets. I think I can go without knowing and deal with this another time.
Sylar begins to move away to leave the building, but the next words that come from that man cause him to pause his advance.
Fasado: (Offscreen as Sylar stops) Hmph...I didn't think you'd be such a coward
Sylar: Me, a coward? Hahaa! Those are fighting words you know? (Turns around with a smirk as he holds out his hand and clenches it generating a collection of energy in various bolts) Don't kid yourself, I'm not afraid of anyone, certainly not you. Maybe I just don’t think you’re worth the trouble, as I have something far more important to deal with. The NOS ain’t my problem, that’s Nex’s fight.
Fasado: Heh...you care to fight me then?!
Sylar: Wait a sec... you're testing me? Something about that should really piss me off (closes his eyes with a sigh) but I don't really care, fine then, if you want a fight then I guess I can spare a minute... (Twirls the rod as he takes a stance)
Fasado: Heheh….!
Sylar lowers his stance, gathering a stream of sparkling black energy around his hands and then in a single instant makes a swift sweeping motion to release a set of black bolts that scream forward at his enemy. Meanwhile, taking his weapon in his other hand at the ready and then charges.
Sylar: Bring it on Lt General Blackbeak.
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Area 4, within abandoned residence
A cup of water lands on one of the small tables as the voice of a beastkin sounds with annoyance, his cat eyes narrowing in deep thought. The loud sound of it hitting the table causes a startled Komyo's eyes to glance up at the group once more. 
Byakai: ...I think I came to a realization when I ran into the Lt General. (lets off a heavy sigh as he shifts position, placing his paws against his knees in a seated position) 
Kiryos: Fasado... I have no idea why they offered this psychopath his current position...
Obsessed with that beastkin. 
Anna: Oh, that nutjob who hunts after Mujihi...
Byakai: Lt General Fasado, General Akuhei, and the Marshal Lukain Necaros, (scowls slightly) My father knew all three of them extremely well. What he knew about them, I don't know because he never said anything before he left his position in the LSZ, saying he had something to do, and he never returned... (loosens his brow in slight sorrow as he recalls it) Mujihi’s parents were also erased, I heard…
Kiryos: That’s… sad to hear. I am aware that those three are the top officers of the NOS.
Anna: Looks like that Fasado guy is not the most sane fella.
Byakai: They’re no joke, what they’ve done isn’t known by any outside of a few. There's been rummors, and I think my dad might of known something but… (scowls as he shook his head in frustration) its impossible to know now because they’re all erased or dead. 
Kiryos: Hm… I think you will be able to figure something out. Still, we have to focus on some more important matters, don’t you think?
Byakai: Yeah, but That's why he's after Fasado, to understand why his parents were erased and likely get revenge. But all of these people who are being targeted for death...it wasn't just because they were an enemy of the NOS. (He looks at them) It was because they knew something the government didn’t want being spoken about or something that was covered...they knew something other’s didn’t.
While Byakai and the others spoke, Komyo sits quietly on the edge of the bed as she feels the tension finally leaving the atmosphere.
Komyo: (in confused maner, she blinks) Knew something...others didn't?
Kiryos: The SIA sent me after those people… to eliminate them before they could reveal secret information. I know much about this. Sometimes they tried to confess, and I listened to them, but I didn’t try to learn too much, otherwise I could become a target myself.
Byakai: Right, and in all the examples I’ve seen...there’s been that one common factor. (Offscreen) Imyo who took care of Nex and was a highly respected member of the mercenary forces, protected him and was prepared to die for him to keep him out of the government’s hold. He was erased.
Imyo is shown in a damaged building, debris falling around where he glances at a few shadowed figures and then unsheashes a blade, before Byakai continues.
Byakai: Rau was his ally who tried to help Nex, and I also knew him as well to be a member...
A hissing sound is heard as the carbon black spear head of a wicked Leviathan's jaws open up and close in on the screen which showed the old wolfbeastkin, a battered Rau. 
Byakai: ...(Offscreen as Leviathan crunches down toward the audience) He was also erased...Then there’s Mujihi’s family who was likely involved somehow as well from what I heard, perhaps finding out what others didn’t know. And they were also erased.
It transitions to show sillouetts of a male fox beastkin fighting off against Fasado, the Rapier glimmering red before it sinks itself into the beastkin's body with a crunching pop. 
Byakai: (his cat ears droop as his tone takes a hint of deep sorrow) Finally my father who was involved in both this force and the LSZ as a Rogue Sector Leader was also erased.
The radiant eyes of a curious Komyo blink as she takes in the words of her beastkin friend. 
Komyo: But… (looks up in thought) they’re all enemies of the NOS if they were in a force outside of the government...isn’t that connective enough to justify it?
Byakai: To the public sure. To the public it just appears that they’re handling a potentially chaotic situation.
Kiryos: (Folds his arms) They are trying to keep most of the information secret and prevent any possible leaks, so the NOS employ the Assassins or the SD division to handle any potential threats. The information network covers these operations up, so the media spreads rumors that the special unit apprehended a dangerous terrorist or something like that. Status quo seems to be their main priority… 
Byakai: Question is what IS that info? And anyone who tries to uncover this, seems to become a target themselves. To be honest, I wasn’t even a known enemy…
Komyo: (Eyes widen) Until you started looking for the information your father knew.
Byakai: Hit the nail on the head. People who look for answers that the government wants to keep covered become targets… utilizing the fact we’re the ones bringing chaos, and opposing them to justify our death or erasure. And like Kiryos said a part or majority of the government as a whole is afraid of something being figured out…
Kiryos: Conspiracy theories are quite popular nowadays. Despite living in ignorance, some people still try to understand what is actually going on. That gets them killed... However, if they keep a low profile, they will sometimes be able to avoid it. 
Anna: So their network works to maintain the status quo while they kill people just because of some stupid conspiracy theories? That’s messed up.
Komyo found herself agreeing with the statement, it seemed very harsh for the government protecting the world to be keeping so many secrets. She could only hope they had a good reason for it, after all for Komyo she wanted to believe that there was still some good in people. 
Kiryos: (Closes his eyes) You can never be sure whether a theory is a lie or a part of the truth. They prefer not to take any chances.
Komyo: (Frowns as she sighs) All this has done is made the world a far more corrupt place then it needs to be. No one trusts anyone, everyone is afraid to talk, and war continues on endlessly… what could those people of possibly known that the government would go to those lengths to harm them?
Byakai: I don’t know... but what I do know, is I think trying to trust people is a good start to us figuring things out. We can’t hold grudges against each other. (Looks at Kiryos and nods in understanding) So I’m willing to put anger at this behind. You’re just doing what you believed had to be done.
Kiryos: (Opens his eyes) Byakai, I apologize before you for my previous actions. We were enemies, but now I have changed my attitude towards orders. Accept my sincere apologies. (Bows gracefully)
Byakai: You surprised me already by hearing me out to begin with… you’re not nearly as cold as I originally thought you were. Nor are you a governmental “hound” instead you’ve proven noble and true to your beliefs, like the fiercest wolf beastkin. 
Kiryos: The wolf is grateful to the cat. Let us hope we will meet again as allies, not as enemies.
Seeing the two make amends, allows a smile to come over the two girls watching. The rednette makes a slight sigh of relief as she feels the tension leave. 
Anna: (Smiles) All is well that ends well, yeah, Komyo?
Komyo: It is nice to see that we’re able to look past things and actually try and move on for a better cause. (Smiles) It makes me think that maybe there's hope for us yet. 
Byakai: While I have no objection toward the idea of working together, you probably have your own reasons for now. I wouldn't wish to put you in an unfavorable position. But as long as we’re on better terms, that’s good enough for me. (Shakes his sleeves paw to Kiryos's hand and then releases it) 
Kiryos: That is fine with me as well. Right now I have to finish some business, but as soon as I am done, I will reconsider my affiliation. (Looks at Anna) So this is where we part ways, right?
Anna: (Nods and frowns slightly) Yeah, I guess so. I still have a mission from Nicaiah, and I gotta make sure everything’s fine with Komyo. 
Kiryos: I see. Well then, take care of yourselves. Perhaps we will meet again.
Byakai: I hope so as well Kiryos.
The Beastkin replies with a small smile as Kiryos departs from the group, Komyo leans back slightly before she falls over completely to lay on the bed as she lets off a long sigh and closes her eyes. 
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Area 5, Abandoned refuge outpost 
Through effort the girls manage to carry a wounded beastkin toward one of the buildings and has Nicaiah had suspected there wasn’t that much activity in the place. Carefully they set him down on one of the cushioned surfaces so he could rest and recover.
Mujihi: Grrrgh...it’ll be a bit...but I think I’ll be fine…we can trust Myri and Nex. They’re allies in their own right.
Myri’s expression changes for a moment when she sits down in one of the nearby chairs within the room that looked to be a retreat the military used, though it was vacant now.
Myri: Allies…
Bitoku: More than just allies in our case. We’re kinda like friends, not just allies. We have a common goal against the government, besides in a way we also got a common goal to protect you Myri… from THAT SKANK!
Mujihi: (Holding his head in puzzled annoyance, he sighs before responding) Calm down, Bitoku! It’s just a girl, nothing to get bent out of shape over!
Bitoku: (Retorts in obvious infuriated manner as her eyes seem to light up with flame) That BITCH wants Myri DEAD for all I care she can go DIE in a fire! I don’t want Myri DYING to someone like her!
Mujihi: (to Myri) Crap...she’s in rare form today….mostly since she might have an idea who that chick is, or was. (Sighs heavily)
Myri: (Blinks in slight surprise) Oh, okay… I guess you mean that girl who attacked the central area looking for Nex when we first saw you two…
Mujihi: Most likely.
Myri: What was her name… Valetha. (frowns as she lowers her head slightly in thought) I wonder what she wants, I don’t understand why she wants to kill me. I asked Nex about it but he didn’t really say anything…
Mujihi: All I can say is she wants his power...for something that even I don’t know.
A silence befalls the puzzled bluenette, and her bright blue-gold eyes shut in thought. That cruel hearted women, Valetha despised humanity and beastkin alike...such a powerful hate burned in her and directed itself at the world. Was it because of Nex’s own obvious hatred that drew that women toward him?
Mujihi: (A confused look comes over him as his fox ears pin) But why did she want you eliminated?
The question perks the girl’s attention once more.
Myri: That’s the part I don’t understand...Nex said that it was because of the fact I’m a threat to her cause. But I...I haven’t done anything, it probably has something to do with this power Nex said I had when I first met him.
Mujihi: Power? What kind of power?
Myri’s expression becomes a bit downcast, she looks at one of the windows away from the others. She didn’t exactly wish to talk about it, and her hands fidget along her black leggings, and then fiddle with the edges of her split blue blouse. She’d learned more about it, but after that it gave her no solace, only deep concern. The young women’s azure hair drapes over her sorrow filled eyes as she forces the words from her lips softly.
Myri: (Offscreen) Well it…
Mujihi: Not comfortable with talking about it?
Myri: Well its just, it scares me...what was said about it didn’t make it sound like anything good. Apparently...I was in the NOS to keep that power from being utilized in war again. That power was utilized in the Third War…
Said in solemn tone, Mujihi’s own gaze turns downcast as he lets off a sigh. He couldn’t imagine the weight of that, fearing ones own power and believing they might be used for a horrible cause such as war.
Mujihi: (looks at Myri) I see…..anything else about it? I’ll stop asking if you so wish…
Myri: Well I still need to learn more about it, but… (looks back at the two and pauses for a moment in slight discomfort) it apparently can stop Nex.
Mujihi: Huh… that would explain why Valetha is for wanting you dead then, you’d interfere with Nex’s power. I see where that comes into play in her grand scheme of things, but… (cringes in pain as the response comes a bit strained from it as he moves along the bed) you shouldn’t think just because of that we won’t protect you….
Bitoku: Yeah...we’re more like friends, so what if you have a power that hinders Nex, that doesn’t change you from who you are….and we’ll make sure that BITCH doesn’t get to you….cross my heart on this one….
Mujihi: And I will die a horrible death if I have to… not for just your sake, Myri, but for Bitoku’s and the others too. You guys got the means to take down the NOS, and I will die if it means Nex can stop them. (smiles in a confident manner before he looks at Myri with eyes of strength) Heh, I kinda sound overconfident when I say that. But that aside, just remember, Myri… Nex and you aren’t just “allies” to me and Bitoku. We’re friends, and we don’t leave each other behind because of shit like hindering one another.
Mujihi breathes heavily, holding at his wounds as his long but loyal and confident statement ends. It causes Myri’s eyes to lighten, and a smile to return to her face seeing how kind of a man this beastkin was.
Mujihi: Dammit... I shoulda stayed quiet if I knew that would make my wounds act up.
Despite the comments reassuring her, she couldn’t easily overcome her own concerns either, and she still wasn’t sure about things for herself. But more importantly… Nex likely didn’t feel the same way about having allies, as she recalls the last conversation he’d took up with these two beastkin’s superior, Nicaiah.
Nex had said he was willing to kill them if they stood in his way… Myri frowns once more remembering it.
Myri: Thanks, but I’m not sure if Nex feels the same...
Mujihi: We’ll have to learn that ourselves then...no harm in trying after all.
Myri: So we’ll help each other then...
Mujihi: All we can do is go forward, good to at least make a start on it.
Myri: Well I’ll help to try and figure out things too. After all its a joint effort right? (tries to smile again, as she remembers something) Wasn’t your family a force that went against the NOS? A mercenary force.
Mujihi: Right on the mark…why ask? I was against asking you about them since I didn’t wanna stress you out.
Myri: I’m just wondering what they did… I wish they were still around because they might know more about this.
Mujihi: I wish I remembered, unfortunately I’ve felt like I lost half my memory after what happened to me (Mujihi holds a hand to his head as he scratches the back of it in thought)
Myri: You mean you can’t recall the event? When Fasado came?
Mujihi: Yeah….
The foxbeastkin seemed heavily frustrated with his own lack of remembrance.
Myri: That’s really strange… but you did go through a lot that day. Could your family have known Nex's caretaker? Or been connected in a way? 
Mujihi: Only thing coming to mind is “Imyo”. ...ugh this hurts my head, I swear I got a concussion that day or something!
Mujihi facepalms as he sighs heavily, but Myri tries to carefully piece what she had together. If Mujihi knew the name Imyo, it’d then mean that the beastkin had come to their hometown in the remnants of Akitsu. With a slight look of effort in her eyes she tries to figure more, but there were too many missing pieces.
Myri: (frowns) But Nex didn’t seem to know anything about your parents even though Imyo looked after him.
Mujihi: ...All I remember is Imyo came up with some kid, and me and him got off to an interesting friendship. Also for some reason I remember dissing the wastelands in Akitsu.
Myri’s eyes reflect her surprise upon hearing the statement.
Myri: A kid with Imyo? That had to of been Nex... (To herself) But that'd mean Nex should know Mujihi. Yet...he didn't say anything about it when we saw him.
Mujihi: Dad said something about it being a secret between them….didn’t say much aside that.
Myri: (Sighs as she sits down) These mercenary forces must of taken part in a lot of operations against the government, that’s what it sounded like when the Marshal of the NOS justified Imyo’s erasure to Nex.
Mujihi: Yeah...tightly knit too. I remember my father telling me he and his friend were the last of their force’s “old cause”, whatever that is…
Myri: I don’t know, but...I hope he can handle whatever it is he’s doing.
Mujihi: Agreed… I myself now got questions for him…
Myri frowns slightly, sitting and waiting around in the safety of the reinforced building while there was likely turmoil about to unfold. Mujihi also seemed fidgety, but the wound wasn’t going to close in an instant, and walking right out into the fight wouldn’t be smart. After everything discussed however, the fox beastkin’s thoughts were abuzz, and questions pooling in his mind kept him far from relaxation.
His partner seemed to be glued to the window, as though expecting something, her own thoughts of her family buzzing through her mind.
Painful memories fill her mind, as she swears she spots a glimmer outside.
Myri: (Offscreen as Bitoku looks out the window toward the empty streets and seithr) I hope Nex can handle whatever it is he’s doing…
Mujihi: (Offscreen as the scene pans to the outside of the building, traveling around the area) I myself now got questions for him, so he better be able to handle it. But I’m not worried too much, he’s a damn strong person.
Myri: (Offscreen as a shimmer comes from a barrel and a cold frown is all that can be seen) ...Yes… but even the strongest of people sometimes need help...
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Reiga: --!
The sulfur haired young man flips himself over across the ground away from the deformed blackened edge of seithr flashing before his gaze, and his action performed just in time, the air is cut in a flurry of violet trails rather than the lieutenant's chest. It had however tore his white coat, ripping the fabric just slightly. 
With his blue eyes widening, he hides the fear behind the comfort of courage and tries to press through swirling his blades about in a swerving pattern before he rushes along the path toward the man with both of the short blades drawn, a glimmering gliding path of red light behind them.
Zaezel: Someone as weak as you having capabilities with Azure is near an insult to the Boundary’s power.
The blade shrieks as it hits the edge of a metal platform, Reiga turns himself around too late to notice that Zaezel’s own weapons had cut through to his path, and takes the hit head on to his chest he slams against his back on the same surface as he ejects a small spray of crimson. On his feet still he coughs in pain, glaring at the being before him which seemed to tower in imposing dark presence.
Reiga: …(exhausted, Reiga hunches over) Ngh. What the hell are you...the government never told us about something like you.
Zaezel: The Government wouldn’t want the secret of our existence being out in the public, (approaches Reiga with strong steps, black material sinking to the ground beneath his feet , holding his weapons tight as they glimmer with the veins) it would ensue panic among the little worms of it. We’re the Nefas, envoys to the end, and those who will pave the paths to destruction for humanity who has designed us.
Reiga: ...Humanity…(winces as he tries to straighten himself, crooked to the side in residue pain) designed your kind?
With a pained growl, Reiga poses the question, he couldn’t understand why humanity would design something like the Nefas, and the Seithr Core. These were all things of a destructive nature, why rely on such terrible things?
The being hisses in chilling manner as his strange “hand” draws back one of the blades with a fierce stance and answers him. That answer brings a wave of unease in the dread filled Reiga’s soul, cold ripples through his body with each syllable uttered, each step that forces him to take another back until he’s at the end of a street.
Zaezel: The paths of destruction were paved in the Third War, though that path didn’t go through in the past it will here.
Somehow, this feeling of dread causes a strange strength to well up within. To Zaezel’s surprise, Reiga manages to dodge the blade his body flipping him to the side in an acrobatic manor. With his eyes taking on a glint filled with determination he twists himself back around and generates azure energy around himself, before manipulating it to his blades unconsciously. In a single instant he strikes with two clean slashes, one that pushes him forward as he releases an x shaped strike leaving a tail of crimson behind.
Reiga : (To himself as he released the blow, bewildered in his mind) Is...that the Azure’s way of defending me? Its just...filling me with power but is that...my power? Or is it someone else’s…?
The blow causes an alarmed Zaezel to hold his chest which was designed of seithr, noticing with anger that it had managed to severely harm him from within. His infernal stare reduces to a look of hate for Reiga.
Zaezel: Someone like you, has that kind of ability? Impossible... how is it you’re able to channel that kind of Azure energy? (Growls as he evades another swing toward him, weaving away with a loathing look to his eyes) but now I see why the NOS holds you in high esteem.
Charging through the rubble, Nex draws in the seithr around him as he alights the edge of his blade to darkly tinted crimson once more, throwing it to the side mid approach, and in the last moment he thrusts it forward for a spearhead strike in a crimson trail.
Nex: See if you listen to this you arrogant brat!
Siegfried: … (closes his eyes charging energy into his sword) I listen more than you think I do… I just don’t care what you have to say! Azure Burst!
Retorts the azure haired man seconds before he unleashes the energy stored in Ettard. Resulting in the spontaneous creation of an explosion of azure energy directly in front of him, and the flaming rupture of deadly sapphire engulfs the approaching Nex. Cursing the situation as Nex’s eyes fly open in painful surprise, his body blown back and a short gasp forced out from his lungs. Quick sensations of agony wrench through him as he tumbles along the cool metal ground, shortly before smashing into one of the paved bases of a structure.
Nex: Gaha!
A growl of pain is drowned out by the thud of his collision.
Siegfried carefully watching as he retreats back a few feet and steadies the grip on his blade, charging the energy into it once more.
Nex: (His hand shoots out and he grabs his sword once more roughly) …Dammit Sieg, (stands back up with a slight grunt as he leers back at him with disappointment evident in his gaze) This is why I call you “childish” you’re focused on only you and you wont listen to anyone! Its all you care about! (Narrows his eyes further in) And yet at the same time you clearly don’t fucking care enough about yourself, if you did you wouldn’t be in the NOS groveling at their damn feet, you’d have more respect for who you are then that!
Each word Nex's voice cracks with a resentful anger toward Siegfried's mannerisms he'd adopted.
Siegfried: “Childish”...? (Flinches slightly from Nex’s gaze) What’s the point in caring about anything? All that leads to is a pain even worse than death itself, in fact honestly death sounds a lot better than living, but what’s the point in dying for no reason? Nothing. (Shakes his head adopting a slight stance) Screw you and your “respect” this world has no point in accepting it, thus why should I?
Nex: The point isn’t getting the “world” to accept it, that respect you have is for you, no one else! (Counters as he steps forward once and sweeps his hand out in emphasis) Screw the world I couldn’t care less what happens to it, its done nothing for me, (lowers it and clenches his hands in distaste, his teeth grind together) and still I go on and on and on barely hanging to any scrap of god damn sanity in this dead hellish excuse of a “world”! You don’t see me givin’ up! And don’t ever tell me you’d rather be dead!
Lunging with no warning, Nex releases a slash at him half in rage and half in frustration as he closes distance again, heavy steps from his pounding discontent, his voice cracking with his curdling emotion. 
The heavy edge of Necros flashing before his eyes, Siegfried growls as he catches it with the edge of his blade as he glares directly at Nex.
Siegfried: Yeah, but i’m not you… I don’t have a reason to care or to keep trying. So, the only thing that matters right now is what I want, but I suppose you have something worth, “hanging on to any scrap of sanity” as you put it. Yet this world hasn’t really given anyone any reason other than to see it destroyed or… No, that isn’t my place to say as i’ve already given up on change.
The last of those words caught Nex completely off guard and he doesn't notice that Siegfried manages to push down his sword in the split second that his strength ebbed. Once more, Siegfried lets off a pointblank explosion that comes as a nasty wakeup call to the lost Nex, a look of alarm coming over him for a brief time. Gritting his teeth as smoke and energy from the blast engulfs him he throws himself back forward after being blown back and remains undeterred with fierce, now dangerous anger.
Nex: ...I… Dammit, you’re not going down this road, I promised Imyo I wouldn’t let you, you idiot! Even if its what you want I’m not going to let you do it!
With that strong sense of denial in tact he growls as he opens the shells on the back of his hands and firms his stance.
Nex: I’m ending it right here! Vow of Destruction!!
With his roar he releases his power in a pulse of darkness that erupts outward a single time.
Akuhei: (Offscreen before it pans to him) God damn those two go on forever, and Nex just won’t give up on getting that blue irritant off this path… even after all he’s seen. (Grins wickedly)
Akuhei watches from the higher level, and flicks energy between his fingers without a care in the world. But his eyes remain completely focused, as though waiting for something to occur.
Nex gathering energy around himself roars as he releases his azure’s power and presses everything into one last offensive maneuver in the hopes of taking Siegfried out before anything could get any worse. His eyes shifting toward malevolent crimson, his blade takes on the red sheen as veins begin to show across his body and the solid seithr atop his shoulders generate ere pulsing veins that creep down his arms.
Akuhei: (Offscreen as it showed the two standing off) It’s not gonna change shit, kid’s far too gone as it is. Although the Brigadier seems “oddly” stronger this time around. Wonder why that is...and even so, Nex still isn't going to use the extent of his power huh...talk about a bore.
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A fierce combat scenario unfolds just outside the vicinity of the ruined central area.
As the dusts of a recent attack clear, Fasado slides back away from a black bolt, before landing on the metal ground, he charges forward and releases a kick at his oponnent, the White Demon, Sylar. Seeing it as a moment of observation and testing this strange man's power, Fasado engages with a certain expectation and anticipation.
The White Demon remains relaxed, but his eyes keen. Just as his foe closes in he quickly braces himself for the blow, hardening his stance as he boots dig into the ground. He places his rod out to defend him from the majority of the blow, but even so he is taken by surprise by the pressure which hit like a pounding wave and blows him upward. The pain brief, Sylar recovers while he rapidly generates energy around his rod as he twirls it all in a clean motion and lands on top of one of the balconies. Utilizing the height, he throws the rod like a javelin and it becomes a destructive black bolt with white undertones.
The crackling aftermath of the blast is all Fasado can hear as he’s struck down hard and growls from the hit, though in truth he felt intrigued by the amount of power that single bolt contained.
Fasado : Heh, so you are everything they say you are. (returns to his feet readjusting himself) No wonder the Liberation Sector fears you. Your power rivals the beast’s. (Readying Byrus, lens flashing between red and blue) I would like to see where loyalties lie between you and him….or in this case...differences. (Lens stop at a solid red as small lines scroll up as Byrus glows violently)
Fasado : But then again I found my fight with him certainly...unfair all things considered.
Sylar : Funny coming from someone on a high position in the NOS…calling something “unfair” I think what they did to him was “Unfair”.
Closing in with slight annoyance evident in his small white demon irises now, Sylar spins his rod around himself and leaps bringing it over his head nimbly to strike the floor as it generates in a powerful upward black burst around his enemy, though, with unmoved composure, Fasado breaks the attack’s impact with a flurry of a furious crimson wave, and stares at Sylar who was still close.
Fasado : What makes you say that? (lowers his weapon after kicking him back) Are you a sort of lapdog to him?
Sparks bound of him and the cold face of the structures nearby as Sylar returns the stare strongly.
Sylar : (sliding back he cocks his head up and laughs) No...But he did tell me what the NOS did that night. (glares back at him as he reaffirms his rod) I have to say that was low of the Government who “protects” the world.
Fasado : I assume the LSZ did the same to you?! You sound like that may be the case in a way or two…
The rapier tries to strike Sylar several different times from many angles, each time the midnight clad demon dodges with a scowl and a huff after he holds his ground and strikes the rod against the last strike with a detesting glare.
Sylar : Tch, (Ignores the question) has nothing to do with that. My reasoning is because I can’t exactly understand why the hell all that had to happen for one person, when he hadn’t even begun to pose a threat. No, the government just comes through killing all those people and nabs him. Can the government just not leave people like that who have more power than them alone or what?
Fasado : But that's why we governments are….quite powerful in this world. The world is run on control, the weak are controlled by the strong. Or the weak pointlessly rebel... the liberation sector is inferior to us.
Fasado, after his missed attack quickly dashes in and tries to attack Sylar with a strong punch, which glowed with purple energy, hoping to stagger Sylar with the impact.
Sylar’s attack misses its target as he’s swiftly countered by the punch directly and emits a slight groan. His opponent staggered, Fasado quickly follows up with a volley of stabs with his rapier. Each hit makes contact sending pain through his body, Sylar slides back and stops for a brief moment. Nimbly, he pushes himself off the ground and shakes it off with a slight grin, and gathering seithr he generates that white darkness into a dark yet visible aura. Pulling the seithr in as he throws out his arms out, he then releases it in a crackling ring of offense looking like a connected chain of lighting that bursts outward with a roar.
Fasado : Interesting so you utilize negative forces of seithr, generating it constantly. This White Darkness, a pure negative force runs through your veins.
Lunging in once more while the dark lightning twined in that ring, he throws his weapon up into the sky in a spinning wheel of electricity and darkness, unorthodox squirming dark bolts flying freely. Fasado quickly gets to his feet and moves out of the way of the bolts, before charging in to counterattack, his aura glowing brighter as it encases his rapier. Weaving back into his stance Sylar launches himself, again enveloping his hand in the white darkness, it travels the entirety of his arm like a virus, redesigning it entirely into a hellish makeshift gauntlet of white. Making twining sparking black auras and with one swift motion that unholy claw he designs from the white darkness strikes.
In a crash and blur of energy they bound off each other upon collision.
Fasado growls as he attempts to do a powerful strike with Byrus, attempting to make a move that had enough power to incapacitate his target. Sliding back Sylar continues to generate the white darkness, with a slight growl he tries to dodge but isn’t quick enough, and takes the hit crashing through the window and hits the floor of the building hard.
Fasado stood at the ready, his lens blinking between red and blue again as if it were a sign of his fatigue.
A slight huff comes from Sylar as he pushes himself up off the ground with his hands, taking the rod into his hands once more staring at Fasado from a slight distance.
Sylar: (sweeps the glass with his shoes) Guess you’re not where you are for no reason… (eyes gain a certain look of resolve as he takes the rod in hand) Haven’t had to do this in awhile…
He releases the rod in front of him horizontally as its strange body becomes imbued in a violent twining bolt of darkness and levitates briefly.
Sylar: Break open the Gates of Hell, Apollexon, Waken!!
A dark lighting streams down into it as an black seal twinning glyph around it shatters. Its body, a mere shell of its real form sparks strongly, the white orb in the middle of its head shines, as its colorless form turns almost black shimmering like molten reflective coal. The rods tip opens up to form twin curved blades of the white darkness coming up like a demonic hybrid of a halberd with smaller twin blades folded out near the top to spearhead it. Whipping bolts of energy also spirals within its pole giving it an organic look down to the bottom of the metal pommel ornament which lets out a crown of spikes. Much larger than the simple rod, Sylar grabs its unholy body and in a large sweeping slash, topples the wall in front of him as though it were a pane of glass, shattering metal and all. It leaves a roaring black wake as he jumps out from the broken structure to stand tall and faces off with his foe once more.
Fasado: ...Very interesting.
Sylar: (spins the pole and points it out forward letting its blades generate energy) Hey, what’s wrong not backing down now are you? You just got me interested! I haven’t used Apollexon in years…
A certain look came over Sylar as he said it, though it was difficult to describe, a sense of unrestrained power in the hands of someone who knew how to cause devastation with it. His eyes shone with wicked power, never knowing restraint a sense of aggression could be felt from within.
This only serves to intrigue his opposition rather than drive them away, as Sylar expected.
Fasado: Me..give up?! This piques my interest even more! Show me your true abilities white demon! This is beyond my orders, this is my own ends stemming now….COME FORTH!
Fasado’s aura glows darker as his voice gets louder and more extravagant with heightened excitement, before going to a maroon shade as a small tremor of sorts goes about from his position, if one could see his expression under the mask, it was a wide grin, his eyes seeing through the lens were narrowed down with a look of psychotic merriment as he prepared himself once again.
Sylar: Tch… (Spins the weapon and readies it again thinking to himself) Beginning to see why people are offset by this guy… (Narrows his eyes)
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As a silence continues to fall over the insides of the outpost, the amounts of doors and sheer space left a sense of emptiness in the room, the three mere specks in its vastness. Lightning dim, but for Mujihi his head was alight with thought and everything but "empty".
He busily pieces things together in his mind, even though he hadn't remembered anything from the past encounter with Fasado as a child, next to Myri things...suddenly began to come clear. Little by little.
Mujihi: ….Myri….thanks. I think I may have figured something out, but, I’m worried…
Though there was one major thought that plagued his mind the most right now, aside perhaps of meeting Nex in the past. Hearing the hint of nervousness in his voice, Myri looks over and frowns slightly.
Myri: Worried about what?
Mujihi: I never heard the fate of my other family members. I know my dad’s gone but, my mother and sister are out there somewhere…
A bit of noise sounds from the outside of the building as metal soles clack against the ground at rapid pace, and a group of reinforcements of soldiers carrying armagus rush by the darkened streets.
Myri: Was that the NOS…?
Mujihi I’ve got no clue.
As fast as Mujihi, Bitoku and Myri hear the patrol rush by, the sounds suddenly break.
And outside a women in the night cloaked in shadow save the long scarlet hair and cold eyes twirls a rifle like weapon once as she gathers energy to the body pushing to the tip as it gains a dark glow.
???: Iblisa...Bloody Vaporizer!
The shots spread out like a hail of crimson shards and each whistling through the air like a fired rocket come screaming outward. At the same time a flash of scarlet fills the room making it as bright as day for a single instant and kicks up a dust cloud around the area outside. Myri's horrified screech is muffled by the loud boom.
Myri: What just--?!
A low growl comes from Bitoku, her hands clench tightly as she begins to feel a wave of angering unease well up from within. Pressing her head against the window she stares strongly with her teeth pushed against each other in a scowl.
Mujihi: I got no clue… (Looks around in surprise, before seeing Bitoku, a worried frown quickly coming over his expression) but I get a bad feeling Bitoku might know…
Bitoku’s ears were twitching furiously, seeing the flash of scarlet made her think of a similar sight from her past.
Bitoku: god dammit, god dammit…
Repeating it in constant pace, she feels her anger burning within each repetition comes a little stronger then the next until the beastkin’s rage couldn’t be held in any longer. Normally relaxed, Bitoku’s face changes into one of frustration, her eyes small. While Mujihi couldn’t catch it because her back was turned, the reflection off of the surface of her metallic gauntlets she held to the window showed her expression.
Bitoku: GOD DAMMIT!
She thunders again, causing Mujihi’s own voice to raise to try and bring some sense to her. Myri, confused on what was happening glances between the two with concern, unable to think of what to say.
Mujihi: Calm down!
Bitoku: Grrrgh….! Don’t think I’ll give up easily, dammit!
Mujihi: Dammit...STAND DOWN! (tries to press himself off, his hand opening out toward Bitoku as it shakily extends)
Mujihi simply lacked the needed strength, and small growls of pain come from him in short spurts as Bitoku ignored this, arms folded, tail and ears twitching furiously. She seemed completely unreachable at the current moment, no warmth in her body language, only rough stiffness.
Bitoku: (thoughts) ….Why am I so angry all of a sudden?! What does that red light have to do with me?!
Myri: ...W-what’s wrong with Bitoku?
Peeps a nervous Myri, coming over to Mujihi with a worried look as she turns her gaze up at him.
Mujihi: ...probably PTSD finally breaking her. (gaining a troubled expression with a raised brow, he sighs) I know it’s a delicate matter but, I’m worried for her now.
Bitoku was still staring out the window, growling lowly.
Mujihi: I just hope that if its who I assume… (leans over, quietly whispering to Myri) I fear that’d cause her to charge headstrong toward Valetha quicker….leading to her demise.
Mujihi trembles as he tries to reach where he was before trying to calm his subordinate.
Myri: We can’t go out there…! (Frowns as she looks over at Bitoku)
Mujihi: yeah…. (winces as he crooks to the side) Though I admit Bitoku is not one to listen to reason.
Bitoku: ...I’ll be back, I want to confirm something… Sir.
That wasn't what the beastkin wished to hear, his eyes widening with worry and fury, he forces his injured body forward along the cool floors, each step enduring the excruciating pain with gritted teeth. As a leader, he couldn't let this happen...
Mujihi: Bitoku don’t g-- AAAAGH!
Bitoku: Myri, I’ll be back soon…keep him resting, please…
Bitoku soon hops out one of the open windows in a flash, leaving Mujihi and Myri to themselves. Mujihi tries to get up from a puddle of his blood after smashing a fist against the ground and crawling to a table and past it, his hand creeping up the wall where the window had been. The beastkin's eyes filled with sorrowful rage as glass digs through his attire into his body, blood pools around him, but he doesn't care.
Mujihi: Dammit Bitoku, you’re not going out there alone!
Mujihi tries to stumble to the same window, before falling over against one of the room’s coffee tables as it breaks apart on impact when Mujihi smashes against it once more in rage. His body failing him at such a crucial moment serves only to make his blood boil.
Mujihi: GODDAMMIT, NO!
Myri: (Runs over to him and tries to help him) Mujihi don’t move, your wounds are still open!
Mujihi tries getting back up again, muttering to himself
Mujihi: (to himself) this...this bullshit…..I’m not letting her die…..if that’s who I think it is out there...I will make them PAY for even laying a FINGER on her….! I can't lose her... ...
Even his thoughts cause him pain, as Mujihi tries to get back up, but falls over from a lack of strength, finally passing out from the sheer strain.
Looking at Mujihi Myri frowns in worry.
Myri: You don’t have the strength to do that but… (glances back at the broken window) if that was Valetha then I’m worried about Bitoku too…
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Anna: Hey, you alright, Komyo? You don’t look so good. (Offscreen as she Sits down on the bed next to Komyo)
Komyo's eyes flicker open once more as she brings her head up from the cushioned surface of the blanket.
Komyo: (Looks at Anna) I’ll be okay, I’m just a bit shaken by everything is all, and still a bit sore from that encounter I had with those things.
Byakai: (Looks at her with slight concern as he walks over finishing a cup of water) Think you’ll be okay? I really should get back to following where Nex is heading, apparently his path will point me in the general right direction.
Anna: Don’t worry about us, Byakai, I’m with her, and I’ve promised I’ll protect her. Besides, Komyo isn’t that weak either.
Komyo: Nex…? You’re looking for him too?
Byakai: (Lowers the cup with a tilt of his head) Well I’m not really looking for him, I’m just--
Serza: (Offscreen) I don’t think you really want to follow Nex’s path right now, (Byakai's ears twitch as he closes his eyes and gains an upset look) unless you want to be sandwiched in a messy situation. I’d be cautious, were I you…its quite a storm out there right now. (Walks in through the door after speaking, immediately looking at Komyo)
The man clad in a two toned dark outfit with neon eyes slips himself in front of them past the doorway, the outside having been covered by the thickening seithr.
Serza: I see you seem to have Komyo handled then I suppose there’s no need for me to be looking after her right now?
Komyo: Serza? (Sits up completely with a puzzled frown) Where have you been? I’ve been looking for you for the entire day…
Serza: Hmm? Oh I apologize I was investigating a few matters regarding the attack recently. I was asked to track down both Nex and Zaezel, and I’ve a feeling Sylar will be showing as well… that's three too many destructive forces on the field for my liking. (Approaches Komyo, taking off his hat, and lowers himself slightly to look at her with what seemed to be concern, Komyo simply blinks) So I thought I’d drop in to make sure you were okay.
Anna: Well, that’s nice of you, I suppose. Except you left Komyo alone so she got roughed up. That’s not good at all.
Serza: (Looks at Anna and sighs as he returns to an upward stance) Yes and I just explained why I wasn’t around for that, though my sincerest apologies Komyo.
Komyo: Its okay, if you had more important matters I guess it couldn’t be helped…
Byakai: (Offscreen in a slight growl) Serza…
Serza: … (glances at Byakai with an expression of indifference) Ah, son of Morkuv. Interesting seeing you here.
Byakai: … (Ears flatten slightly)
Byakai has a difficult time keeping his composure from being around him, but as he recalls what Nex told him about choosing his fights wisely, he keeps his temper even for now as he had other matters to be focusing on.
Anna: (Looks at Byakai and thinks to herself) Keep it cool, Byakai. One fight was enough for today.
Byakai: ...And what’re you doing here then?
Komyo: He’s my superior Byakai. He’s watching over me during this mission while I look for Nex.
Byakai: Y-your superior?
Serza: Is it a problem? (opens his eyes a bit more as he stares at Byakai) You left, after all, someone needs to watch over her while her guardian is still on his leave.
Byakai: ...No...I suppose it is no longer my choice where she is put in this. And I guess because you were formerly a Sequence Destroyer you are the “strongest” to be protecting her.
Anna: (Sighs) Byakai, he came to us and we offered him a place among us… well, the higher ups did, but he’s a part of our organization. I know you don’t like Sequence Destroyers, but he’s a good ally.
Byakai: A good--? ...If that's what you believe. I’m not in the LSZ anymore, what they do isn’t my concern right now.
Serza could pick up on the hints of hostility in the statement but he doesn’t make any kind of acknowledgment or return fire. The screen shifts to
???: ...Even if the infiltration worked thanks to Zerde, this is still a pain. (Tosses a core in their hand up before they stop, flicking a violet ball of energy around their fingers in the opposite hand) What’s enjoyable in a plan that I have to work with others? Though this place is pretty desolate now. Huh? (while sitting atop the roof, he glances at the building, watching the others from a distance)
The one who spoke, could barely be seen aside raven colored hair and glinting, mischievous violet eyes as they listen in from a short distance. While they spoke, it was quiet and soft enough to where no one would hear it.
Serza: (Offscreen) Zaezel is in the area just right up ahead of us... and I’m almost certain that Nex is fighting him as I just saw him not to long ago. Seemed to be in quite the hurry after I finished chatting with him.
Byakai: (Offscreen) Nex is fighting Zaezel...so then, it really is a Blue Sin Subject…
???: Hmm. (jumps over looking down) Wonder what those guys're talking about?
Komyo: (Offscreen) A Blue Sin...subject?
???: A Blue Sin Subject? Those things? Hah...those things are small fry.
Serza: (Offscreen) Ah so you’ve heard of the little hellspawns of seithr then? The "Nefas" who were created by humanity. I guess Morkuv spoke to you about them to a degree?
Anna: (Sighs and speaks in a sarcastic tone) This just keeps getting better and better with each second.
Byakai: ...Yes. He did. All I remember is he told me they were beings of sin and destruction that loath humanity. Father mentioned they utilize the chaotic “powers beyond the gates” of destruction and creation… which should have only been handled by the original “gods”...and these powers were utilized through the Azure. Those beings are somehow result of the destructive force of that power, how...or why they have access to that kind of power I don’t know… but he seemed very solemn when speaking about it all. To be honest I never believed it...until now.
???: Power...beyond the gates. Utilized through the Azure? Power used by "Gods"?(Sits up as he looks to the side at the central area) In't that what those idiots wont stop yapping about?
Komyo: The Azure’s power, those beings like Zaezel… are connected to it?
???: The god of this world...That guy who has destructive power whose out to destroy the world, and those weird primefield designed to access those gates. Though, power is power...makes sense why we're going to the restricted area now. (Stops and holds the black core) Who cares about convoluted plans of those guys, I'd make better use of a power like that then any of em.
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Siegfried rushes forward undeterred by Nex’s malevolent appearance, swinging his sword in one quick, clean slash. This was it, all or nothing, Siegfried thinks to himself, he wasn't going to let himself lose here. That appearance Nex had currently use to terrify him, but not now.
Siegfried: (Frowns) If you think that's enough to end this then you’re sorely mistaken Nex. Your problem is that you underestimate everyone a little too much for your own good, even I can tell you’re holding back. Give it up!
Rushing forward wasting no time as the power speeds through his veins pumping aggression into every swing, Nex roars as he whips his sword at Siegfried in wicked succession. Each time the sheer amount of negative energy manifests dark serpents to follow his every bone cutting swing.
As they clash and clack together, the pressure could be felt from a distance, their emotional states glaring through to one another as they jump from side to side across and over each other each one never letting down for a moment.
Although Nex’s eyes reflected two things: Anger, and hate. Nex keeps pressing, keeps slashing, right left, diagonal, it was effortless to him in this state, he simply knew one thing right now: Obliterating whatever lay in front of him, even if it was someone like Siegfried—this was Nex’s only option left.
Their weapons screech continuously as they collide with each heart pounding, time stopping swing of their weapons. Not a word needed to be spoken, their blades clanging together made their chorus of aggression. The desolate area around them a mere blur as they cross in a growing rivalry.
In a way, Siegfried was correct, even Nex knew that. Holding back on others, utilizing only a fraction of what he “could” do, but it was for a reason, he refused to use the grimoire, he’d keep it disconnected from him no he wouldn’t utilize that energy, unless there really was no other option.
Nex remembers the last time he’d used it, and all the damage it caused, it consumed everything, that's all it existed to do. To destroy his enemies and bring him down his road to successful calamity. Yet Nex was unscathed that day. The idea that he actually might of enjoyed what he did under its influence made his stomach churn it went against everything he still held onto.
Neither of the duo gaining ground on each other, as their blades kept echoing off of each other, both of them mirroring each other always out predicting the next move. In this brief moment Siegfried’s face held a look of both anger, and an even rare look of sadness. But the later was brief and quickly pushed aside, while they clashed Siegfried used this moment to charge the rest of his remaining azure energy into his blade.
With each strike of their blades, his eyes reflected the opposite, coldness and perhaps loss. Once his sword was cloaked fully in an azure aura, Siegfried pushed Nex’s sword backwards towards his face, using this brief opening he unleashed “everything” in this final attack.
Siegfried: Void… BURST!
Nex: Gahagh!!
Nex is engulfed by the imposing sapphire blast of inferno which sends him flying into the side of a structure as he hits it hard with a throttled groan, his head split open slightly from the impact against the heavy object. He topples to his side after peeling off the wall and onto the cold metal floor, vision blurry and head rattled.
Nex: K...kagh! (coughs out blood as he brings himself slowly back to his feet unsteady as his footing was from being rattled) Sieg… you idiot (Cringes) urgh… you tried to take us both down…? Are you insane?!
That was bad, Nex thinks to himself, all his energy was utilized in that last effort, and even then it wasn’t enough. His options dwindled to nothing, nothing except one thing, but he refuses to acknowledge it.
Siegfried: Gagh!
Siegfried consumed by his own attack sent him flying as well, launching him to an opposite structure from the one Nex had been sent through. Hitting his head hard against the wall, panting heavily from the pain, as he grasped his sword, using the blade as a prop, he lifted himself up from the ground to one knee, leaning heavily against his sword. A cut from the impact over his right eye hindered his vision, all of his energy spent into that one attack. Yet deep in his head he knew it was pointless, but even then he didn't care one way or the other he refused to lose against Nex.
Siegfried: ... (Gasps heavily, spitting out blood from his mouth as he stared at Nex, neither anger nor hatred showing, but instead sadness) Tch... Dammit... W-why... can't you just die? I refuse to lose to you anymore... I...i always hated losing...
Nex: ...Sieg… (lifts himself up with his blade)
In that brief moment he saw a frustrated Sieg the very same child he used to know, but that person was slipping away, and Nex realized it here, as much as it stung because he did believe that things could change. Deep down hidden within a thick layer of hate, he did care but he also saw that Siegfried’s road with the NOS was his own. But as long as he was smart about it, perhaps Sieg would come through even on this road, but he refused to challenge him on it any longer, he wanted to avoid it growing into a spiral of even worse proportions.
Even so, those words that Siegfried uttered, that he “gave up” Nex didn’t believe them, not yet. Perhaps it was foolish thinking or a gainless hope, but he wanted to think that maybe Siegfried did know what he was doing.
Nex: You god damn idiot, you pushed yourself too far. You’ve made yourself my enemy, when we never began that way… and I, I can’t friggin’ understand why you see me as one…why you side with those I despise, (closes his eyes and frowns in silent, rare sorrow while his scowl leaves) but I won’t question you anymore. If you feel you know what you’re doin’...then fine.
Siegfried: S-shut up! I don’t need your damn permission to do what I want… no what I chose to do with my path, (grits his teeth and grunts, forcing himself to stand) I hate it even more you treat me like a damned kid… stop treating me like that damn scared little kid you used to know! I don’t need to rely on anyone, kids do that, and I’m not a kid!
Nex: (Listening to him he rolls his eyes and holds his head with a pained expression from his split head) Whatever Sieg…you’re givin me a headache like a kid would, so stop.
Reiga bounces away with a growl as he takes the second blow and slides to a halt with a groan, his wounds drip with crimson. Blades dug into the ground as he heaves with the determination faded from his cobalt eyes, he grunts as he tries to keep himself up.
Reiga: (Shakes as he teeters slightly) D-damn… not even with it…
Zaezel: You rely on your power too much to save you, yet you have potential with that power and don’t even utilize it properly. (moves forward in malice and relinquishes his blade as he launches at him) You aren’t strong enough to handle it!
In a single devastating strike which explodes in a sense of agony from within, Reiga is tossed to the side like a ragdoll and topples to the floor with a blood curdling moan. And not even a second later, something sharp pierces around his collar bone sinking in and lifting him up, every ounce of his body now filled with fear Reiga can’t even manage to get himself to yell anymore.
Zaezel: (Offscreen) That was perhaps the most disgusting exchange of words I’ve ever heard come from you.
Nex: … (Eyes narrow though he has a slight wave of unease hearing the voice) God dammit…
Zaezel tosses a bloodied Reiga over to the side, of which Akari quickly rushes over to with a shriek of concern.
Nex: (To himself) Shit... so much for their Azure Prodigy. I don't’ think he even knows how to use his power to beat these things.
Zaezel: I wanted to test you at your peak strength, but you’ve wasted all your power on this pathetic blue haired welp.
Nex: (Growls) Cocky piece of… gah… (growl lowers in pain as he flinches, his teeth gnashed together in a scowl of brief agony)
Siegfried: And somehow I forgot about you… (Smirks) Come on you’re nothing, but all ta-gah! (a wave of pain courses through his body) Dammit all to hell...Couldn’t have gone easy on me could ya Nex?
Nex: Tch, don’t pin that shit on me, as I recall you were the jackass who decided blowing us both up would be a good idea.
Siegfried: Ask me if I care about that later, no hell ask me a million years later and maybe, just maybe i’ll actually give a fuck and answer you…
Nex: (Sighs annoyed) And fuck you too.
Siegfried: Tch, whatever… (To himself) Dammit if only I… had enough energy I could end this.
Zaezel: Are you two finished with your pointless banter? You seem worse than brothers, its as though you’re connected through not flesh and blood but soul to have such pathetic emotions toward each other. But it matters not, because your time on this world is over blue haired whelpling. Someone such as you is not needed in the world that is to be born from the ashes of destruction.
Nex: (Growls as he moves himself, rather tries to, and he clenches his hands tight in frustration as he doesn’t budge, the energy in him completely gone) Shit...I can’t feel anything right now… if I don’t do something soon… fuck not now! (Glares at him) Hey you shitty netherworld worm...you wanna fight? Bring it!
Zaezel: (Glances at Nex) You lack energy to even move, you haven’t been collecting any energy only utilizing it. What makes you think that I would face you like that? That aside, you still have to come with us to meet our lord and they would probably prefer you in a better condition.
Siegfried: (To himself) I let myself get so caught up in fighting Nex… That I used up all of my energy, shit, shit… this is just a grand situation i’m in… No energy not even enough to charge Ettard what should I do…? I can’t die! N-not yet anyway… (Outloud) Ha? Ya think you got me beat? Even in this state I can easily beat you without even trying!
Nex: (Eyes widen in slight anxiety) No, Sieg, for once in your goddamn life shut your mouth!
Siegfried: (Shakes his head glaring at Zaezel) Bring it on… You’re nothing, and even if you say beating the Lieutenant counts for something, I can do that easily… He’s not worth anyones time.
Zaezel: If they comfort you, (brandishes the weapon and approaches Siegfried) take your words with you to the depths beyond hell. Perhaps the beasts of hell in the gates will listen as they tear you apart slowly.
Nex: No god dammit, come on, do something, anything…! (holds his blade trying to get a spark of energy)
Siegfried: Aw… but this words were specially for you, (Tries to focus energy into his sword, but nothing happens) its quite cruel of you to not take them with you… Jackass…
Nex: Reaping...Fang!
An extraordinarily weak blast of darkness comes about two feet away from Nex before it fades out and he heaves heavily from sudden exhaustion.
Zaezel: I guess even a force of destruction has its limits. (Summons the seithr around Nex and it keeps him from moving in a strange formation it builds, Nex turns his gaze at a quickened pace before he’s encased in black material which begins to harden around and on him) Then again you’ve barely started to grow into your power. You should rest, more hatred in us is our power, let this death be the first of many to be burned into your memory.
Nex: Demonic piece of shit! I’ll destroy every last part of you!
An infuriated roar bellows from Nex in his frustration, but as hard as he tried there was little he could do right now as the strange seithr creeps around him. Ignoring Nex as the strange, Zaezel readies the blade, pointing it as Siegfried as it gains a wicked aura around it.
From away, Akuhei’s chilling eyes narrow in a certain displeasure and scorn, wearing a scowl as his midnight jacket is tossed lightly.
Akuhei: Ah looks like its over… Reiga still is pathetic as shit, Siegfried is about to die, and Nex is out of options...what a wondrous ending. (Growls slightly as he turns away to walk off)
Siegfried: D-damn it all to hell… this sucks a lot… (Frowns deeply as he continues to stare daggers at Zaezel)
Akuhei: Tch… I’m getting real sick of—
Nex closes his eyes as he remembers what Imyo told him. To not use “That” property of the grimoire, But it was the only way at this point… he had to do it, if he didn’t it’d be over.
That Seithr continues to meld, Nex's eyes shut in anger and frustration. His head pounds with curdling anxiety.
He didn’t want to let that happen, he refused, and so he throws everything else away for the time being. Being helpless wasn’t something he’d accept, and he wasn’t going to watch Siegfried die before him.
With defiance strong, he steels his mind.
Nex: … I… (To himself with a frown) Fuck this, I refuse to let this happen even if it means using it again… (Out Loud as he opens the shells on the back of his hands and the grimoire stirs) Soul Harvester activate!
Suddenly a massive collection of energy flies into the area around him in streams from everyone who’d been killed within this area, a massive amount as it was. As its gathered into the entirety of him, lighting up his body as veins burst and black patches shimmer, growling as he holds his head which pounds, it then exudes from his body in glimmering ribbons of malevolent black energy, generating it from the sheer amount of soul energy he’d absorbed. At first Nex wails in pain and holds his head as he sinks to the ground the prison of seithr is absorbed into him as well.
The entire spectacle lasts only a moment.
Siegfried could feel the azure energy that was generated from the soul energy and the power of the grimoire Nex had utilized, he’d never seen him do it before.
Zaezel: (To himself) so he took the harvest…
Akuhei: (Stops and looks back) … The Soul Harvester. (Grins as he turns back around his eyes reflecting dark enticement) The connection is realized again.
Siegfried: What the hell is this power…? I… the sheer amount of azure energy is… Its… overwhelming yet this feeling of danger and dread from it…
???: What's with the gathering of energy azure welp. Thought you said you didn't "need" this power. So why take it in hmm?
The distorted voice echoes at him mockingly through his mind and Nex scowls strongly as he feels the strain of the soul energy and his grimoire.
Nex: (To the voice as he groans) ...I'm using it...I need it okay?! Just reconnect my soul to it, I'm not gonna let the Sequence end like this here!
???: I LOVE that tone...! Release hell, kill, destroy, rage through the world!
Nex: (Stands back up as he grits his teeth together suppressing the energy holding his torso) Restriction 666 broken, link to abysmal boundary accessed, (crosses his hands and opens the shells on the back of his hands completely, they crack apart and show off a sheen as dark as night) on my Soul’s Vow of Destruction, Gates beyond Hell...open! (throws his hands back out as they become claws the energy seeping up his arms) Initialize Seithr conversion...BlazBlue, activate!
As a black sigil opens up below him, the power then dies out as its consumed entirely into him and his grimoire explodes with power in a dark light which strikes down. Leaving him completely different, as the black on his body becomes evident, seithr forms down further on his arms, stalagmites off them, and creeping up one side of his neck. His form became something entirely evil, and yet still you could tell it was him. While his attire remained seithr latches on like scale in spots. His eyes now jet black with red irises, hair spikes with frays and splits as usual, though the strange veins now gleam in the strands. As the vein curls up his neck, he tilts his head up and roars as the energy bursts around him one last time. The azure’s force around him became fell and evil, walking kills the small amount of life beneath the rubble as he glares at Zaezel.
Reiga: Ungh… (Looks over as he gets his eyes to open)
Akari: Reiga…
Reiga: W-what the hell… (eyes widen as he cringes in pain) what kind of BlazBlue is that?! What the hell IS Nex?!
Akari: That’s… what I sensed in him, that was “evil”... that’s what “Nex” is...that power he’s connected to, is otherworldly… evil, it's from…
Reiga: ...Beyond the gate, on the other side...
Nex: … (Glares at the screen with shimmering eyes of hate)
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End of A Broken Vow
Verse 1 Concludes in: -Azure 0-
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