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Imaginary Vision - The Red Stained Land
<i>[The group of 8 has been called again, from all around the city to become a part of the Survival Game for a third time. The strongest one, Tatsuya Suou, perished alongside the old Tokyo of 199X, and Rowan became lost in the Akarana Corridor, unable to ever return to his own world of origin. This time, the calling is to take the door towards a close future that does not longer exist, the void Tokyo of 202X.]</i>
"You should indeed find me soon enough; I promise a fun game for you to play, and me to write."
<i>[The entire group would be called upon by a man with black eyes, lacking in light of any kind, hiding his face and messy hair under an old fashioned hat that covers his pale white skin, colder than that of a corpse. He would lack a mouth, but he could speak all the same. Making sure his suit was presentable, he would remain standing static as the people pass him by inside the lower floors of Shinjuku's Underground Mall, right in front of a lonely, closed flower shop. Not being sure of the significance, the "man" plays around with a familiar lighter while checking a book constantly. The man wonders how many of them will truly make it back this time.]</i>
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OOC: As per usual, only those already a part of this series of threads can join, they know who they are.
Imaginary Vision - The Black Void Within
<i>[And so it happens once more, they are all called to one place, like something deep within wants them there, no matter what. This time, it was in the middle of Shibuya Crossing. The people were busy walking towards their destinations, and the cars wait for the red lights to end so they can get through too. In the middle of the street, there waited a man in suit and hat; his hair was a messy brown and he lacked a mouth. His posture, so calm and yet so still raised no worries. No cars would question him being there, and the people didn't even notice his existence. Indeed, Melbourne would not allow that to happen as he waits for his participants. It was now time again for a new task that they would need to survive.]</i>
You can listen to my voice. You should hurry and meet me here.
Imaginary Vision - The Pale Cloud Above and a Last Stand
<i>[Their mind was set, they were to go back to the base and finally figure something to do in the incoming disasters. Some had gotten there first; such was the case of Rowan and the people he had saved back in Yongen-Jaya, but later on, Tatsuya and Raidou would get back with a group of injured people, including Yuka's father. Rowan had gotten there are around 05:30pm, meanwhile the other two had gotten there an hour later, at 06:30pm. It was now about 06:45, and the civilians were finally getting some quick treatment thanks to Yuka's father quick actions. It was interesting to note however, that only these three had made it back, with everyone else completely missing; not even some info had gotten back from them.]</i>
So that's the situation on the others, we had calculated more or less when they were supposed to get back but...nothing, so we may have to fear the worst for now, as we must keep moving.
<i>[Would say the Resistance Man. All three of them were back at the main conference room they were using to give their debriefing. While patients were getting treated, and Boss and his friends were finally resting and eating rations, a single mature woman would be crying awfully, with such desperation that it just became one with all the other people in grief.]</i>
Still, there is one pressing issue and that's the fact that demons are gathering nearby. We've had some people scout the area and we've learned that a creature wearing a large, black robe and holding a giant scythe is getting them to do this... and interestingly, he's riding a horse, a quite pale one.
If I didn't know any better, I would refer to him as some kind of "Horsemen of the Apocalypse", and...at this point it may be just that.
<i>[He would point to the North on the map.]</i>
They are definitely going to attack, some weaker demons have come before and their numbers are increasing, so I can tell you now we will not survive a full-scale attack. So, our options are these.
<i>[He would then point to the West, a specific way that may take them a place faraway.]</i>
We will get civilians on trucks and only get within them a handful of soldiers to make guard. Meanwhile some of us will stay and get enough time for people to get ready, get out and get as far away as they possibly can before we get overrun.
Still I believe we can win., no matter what. Our leader Yuka is with us and went off to deal with Thorman just 40 or so minutes ago with that kid Kazuya. I can believe we can do this because they defeated Gouto's forces.
<i>[After this, he would take a sip from his beer.]</i>
The operation will begin in 15, perhaps 30. We are already preparing and...
The question now is… what will you do?
You are certainly strong, but I cannot ask you to stay here and possibly lose your lives.
That "Pale Rider" is certainly the main guy in that small army, but the most dangerous part of all this is the incredible number of demons around.
Whatever happens, whatever you decide to do, even if it is going inside the trucks.
...
Good luck.
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<i>[Tot and Penny had finally made it back to the Imperial Palace, which meant that they were something around an hour before they get back to the base. They had met not a single demon on their journey, and in fact the streets were getting cleaner, as if the demons, not finding any other humans, had turned to eating each other or even eating the rubble and garbage. The path ahead is still long, and it is possible they feel a tad more rested.]</i>
Imaginary Vision - The Pale Cloud Above and The Diamond Realm
<i>[Perhaps out of curiosity, clumsiness or a general desire to survive, you have taken the path of the "Safe Escape" at different spaces, and at different times. Despite this detail, they have all managed to get here at the same time. This realm, and different plane of existence entirely, is completely white with a light blue shade to it, with hints to a darker blue. The walls are made from a shining diamond, to a crazy extent. As they head inside, they feel a sense of inner peace. Of course this only lasts a moment, as they are reminded of the situation at hand.]</i>
You've arrived, I see.
<i>[A man in white robes, long hair and a large staff awaits them.]</i>
Primarina, Spell Punk, "Ene", Quintus.
<i>[The room itself had nothing but one door at the wall to the front.]</i>
Imaginary Vision - The Pale Cloud Above (Night Mode c: )
<i>[A strange man is waiting inside of the underground mall of Shinjuku. He is reading a seemingly old book; looking closer, you may be able to tell the name of the book is "The Alternative" by a man of the name Lester P. Melbourne, a sort of strange set of words pull together. This man, too, is strange, for he has no mouth, and his eyes can pierce even that beyond the stars. The people are purposly avoiding this man, and there is no reason to question such actions.]</i>
It's about time.
<i>[He says with no mouth, and no one seems to be able to hear...but you, the chosen few, the newcommers, but most of all, the Survivors, the three sacrificial lambs. He sits there, waiting for the moment to come, in which they will all gather by their own free will, in front of him.]</i>
Imaginary Vision - The Pale Cloud Above
<i>[A strange man is waiting inside of the underground mall of Shinjuku. He is reading a seemingly old book; looking closer, you may be able to tell the name of the book is "The Alternative" by a man of the name Lester P. Melbourne, a sort of strange set of words pull together. This man, too, is strange, for he has no mouth, and his eyes can pierce even that beyond the stars. The people are purposly avoiding this man, and there is no reason to question such actions.]</i>
It's about time.
<i>[He says with no mouth, and no one seems to be able to hear...but you, the chosen few, the newcommers, but most of all, the Survivors, the three sacrificial lambs. He sits there, waiting for the moment to come, in which they will all gather by their own free will, in front of him.]</i>
<spoiler>Just to make sure, the ones in this RP are already set, you guys know who you are.</spoiler>
Rescue at the Government Office
<i>[The "man" doesn't flinch.]</i>
"I doubt something like that would be entertaining, I have seen it before. But we shall see."
Rescue at the Government Office
<i>[What a complicated question, it had a really simple answer.]</i>
"I was bored."
Rescue at the Government Office
<i>[The man blinks a couple of times, answering questions wasn't very fun, but the reactions were interesting, to say the least.]</i>
"No, not save, I do not care about a specific ending. I wanted to see a different version of the same story that has been repeating over and over again. The "Great Will" allways has something interesting to look at."
<i>[The man looks up, and gently places his flower by the side. Melbourne's eyes are completely empty, void. It's not a human, but nothing like an angel or a demon either.]</i>
"I was bored, and I could do this so I did. It is what I always do."
Imaginary Vision - The Red Stained Land
<b><span class="underline">Minato to Imperial Palace</span></b>
<i>[Prima would leave the vehicle as soon as Tot issues her own command, Ene deciding to remain with the group as Akie quickly continues their way towards the Imperial Palace, now in Minato and getting closer to Chiyoda. Akie, not taking her eyes off the road would reply to Ene.]</i>
Akie: "I... cannot disagree with that. But is really saving one life wiser than to protect thousands...? We have defenseless children, pregnant women, sick elderly and disabled men. They cannot protect themselves against demons, let alone the Gaea Cult and their mercenaries."
<i>[She speaks in a cold and low energy tone, resigned to the reality of things.]</i>
Akie: "They have no sense of mercy, no humanity left in their hearts if they still have those. If you saw what they did to us during the Shibuya assault years ago you would understand what we must not ever allow happen again."
Akie: "You understand Tot, do you not? That not everyone can be saved, that no singular life is worth more than a group? Why our mission is more important?"
<i>[Although her convictions were clear, her pleading tone was hoping for her friend to be on her side with this too.]</i>
<b><span class="underline">Minato Sun Mall - Still More Fighting</span></b>
<i>[Prima stays behind, having reached the Minato ward and races towards the Sun Mall from the which she heard someone calling for help, the rest of her groups speeding towards Chiyoda, where the Imperial Palace awaits. Approaching the front entrance of broken glass, she quickly finds the ravaged corpses of multiple Temple Knights scattered around, blood still fresh and some still twitching. Without a closer look, you can only see the harshly open wounds. Loud, distorted laughter like near roaring is heard deeper inside the massive area, possibly from within one of the abandoned stores, all on top of the faint wailing of a very young person.]</i>
<b><span class="underline">Ueno to Imperial Palace - Clash on the Big Bridge</span></b>
<i>[Cu Chulainn would stand in place with both arms open and a slight smirk on his face as Yoshiko goes for a luging stab, certainly leaving a scratch on his armor but no more than that, being obvious now he had a resistance to physical damage. Quintus would follow up with his own Garutera, the wind carrying the earth itself alongside it as it strikes the demon's body. At first, the pieces of debris would hit him with as much strength as Yoshiko before, but then they would stop, as the debris falls to the side and the wind had no effect. No resistance to earth at all, but his body completely ignores the force.]</i>
Cu Chulainn: "I haven't seen that combination before. Unfortunately for you, Wind will do nothing to me. Allow me to return the favor!"
<i>[Cu Chulainn would quickly spin his lane in front of him as a powerful gust of wind is created and is unleashed against the pair. The powerful wind would hit Yoshiko once, and then Quintus would be struck twice while the remaining wave of wind does not damage them. It would be strong enough to push them back a few feet and momentarily take their breath away, showering the area with the sweet scent of flowers.]</i>
Cu Chulainn: "How do you like my Floral Gust? It's my signature move, developed after rigorous training. My master is a skilled warrior, hm!"
<b><span class="underline">Chuo - Police Department</span></b>
<i>[Going to the right, they would find more of the same machines now destroyed, signs of the same people or demons battling through them to ascend the nearby stairs. Being quick to avoid the larger section of the first floor, the pair (trio?) enter the stairs and the noise of muck becomes strong coming from above. On top of the steps right in front of them, a puddle of black liquid awaits as drops of the same liquid fall from time to time from above, now multiple at once, quicker too since the moment the light of the flashlight. You hear the faint, muffled moaning of something right above you, getting closer.]</i>
A Dream Opening
<i>[The man decides that it would be boring to follow the crowd, and so, he doesn't move a single inch when the man appears. His entire body appears petrified, his expression dead except for his shadowy eyes, as if looking at the very sould of the man. However, was this literal or just a way of expressing something else? No matter, for his fingers are the only thing that move, making slight twitches, leaning forward as he tries to pay close, very close attention.]</i>
"My eyes are open wide."
<i>[Without the need to blink, every detail could be burn into your brain.]</i>
"Curious, Jeb Williams sounds new, exciting. Destruction or chaotic causality may not be necessary, but I digress."
A Dream Opening
<i>[To appear formal is not a issue. The masquarade he always wore while walking around, twitchy and profound, was a simple suit of color black, white shirt and black tie. A rose was gracefully placed on the left side of his chest, where his heart could have been. His hands are covered with some elegant white gloves, and his head without a mouth was adorned with a flat cap, covering his long and curly hair, as well as casting a shadow over his sharp eyes, to the point it made it look as if he was wearing makeup.]</i>
"This is indeed a great opportunity, one of a kind as one would say or interpret it."
<i>[Ignoring the unimportant scenery and hotel name, the man walks forward and down the red carpet. He simply waves at the gentleman in white as he approaches him. His entire body twitches a bit as he moves and then stands still.]</i>
"Allow me entry."
A Dream Opening
<i>[Of course, people requiere sleep to function. Even if it's just to deal with the distraction of stress, it was a natural need.]</i>
"Of course, genius. Calling to me."
<i>[It was of course a great idea. Simple, but this was why it was such a masterful plan. He could feel it, the winds of change resonating inside of his own empty guts. For a moment, even the area on his face that was supposed to have a mouth was about to open up into a smile.]</i>
"However, must learn and see, watch."
<i>[He kept his interest to himself and stood up, walking up to the stage, and quietly sitting down at the edge of it. He needed to get closer, to understand every detail. The cold and almost inhuman look in his eyes were all focused on the man, Jeb Williams.]</i>
"I wonder if security will come my way, if so were the case I shall refuse to leave."
<i>[Outloud and without much of a care. This man was not moving a single inch once more, just his fingers. They twitch a bit more violently now.]</i>
A Dream Opening
<i>[Interesting, his inexistent lips were about to melt as his sharp teeth were slowly being revealed out of nothing but excitement. However, his face become void once again the moment Quintus approaches. Melbourne was still sitting down as his head slowly turned to the younger man.]</i>
"Perhaps you did not hear what the man said but it might be better if it is only the two of us. You might get a chance later. Leave."
<i>[His gaze is deep and outwordly, alien. This simple act should be able to send shivers down the spine of any man. One could say he was trying to intimidate Quintus, even if it was not his intention, the effect might still be there. Melbourne then turned back to the man, Jeb.]</i>
"I want to learn about everything and understand it all. It is the utmost importance I do, for entertainment is running low in my brain."
<i>[Was he being too direct? Perhaps, but he did not care. Soon, the "man" stood up without ever breaking eye contact or even blinking.]</i>
"But, I shall take my leave in case you desire to confront this young man and head into the next room, just to wait for one next opportunity. The choice is yours...young one."
<i>[He says referring to no one else but the 50 year old man.]</i>
"Jeb Williams has picked my curiosity."
A Dream Opening
<i>[He did not mind it at all. It was to be expected his entry was guaranteed at this point. The man was polite, and so, he places his hand on the guard's shoulder as he moved forward, not showing interest in anyone in particular.]</i>
"However, Tatsuya Suou's presence could make things problematic, annoying perhaps. Fire is not interesting in the slightest."
<i>[He said outloud, as his thoughts were occupied in the room's decoration. Beautiful. However, he had other places to be, more to see. And so, he moves into the auditorium and takes a sit the closest he could to the stage itself. One must pay close attention to detail for one to understand.]</i>
"It is interesting and curious to see, but to hear and understand is valuable, as much and even more."
<i>[The man says outloud once more, perhaps to the annoyance of others? He did not mind. It was not his problem.]</i>
A Dream Opening
<i>[Finally, Melbourne's skin over his mouth break away into a strange liquid that falls to th ground, revealing sharp teeth like scalpels, pure white with strange black veins, no tongue and jet black "meat". His eyes change as well, his iris changes from absolute black to red and yellow as his pupil dilatates, and the white around the iris fills with black veins and tendrils that quickly cover the skin surrounding his eyes, as if it was trying to burst out. With his jaw open. Melbourne spoke nothing but gibberish before words could be actually understood.]</i>
"ENTERTAIN BOREDOM GREATEST PLEASURE!!!!!!!!!!!!"
<i>[And as sudden as this change was, his entire face chanegs back to its cold, frozen state again. His being was overtaken by extasis, but he was glad to a certain degree.]</i>
"My apologies, fun makes me lose the control I have inside. But this was a very peaceful change. In the past my fun and loss of control led to much boredom."
<i>[With this said, he wanted to learn and stay, despite the uninteresting young man. His fingers stopped twitchin with expectation, and instead stood there like a statue.]</i>
"I must learn indeed, to understand it all is my greatest and only desire. To be bored, not an option to anyone."
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