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Post by nintendonut1 on May 25, 2010 16:13:36 GMT -5
"M..Masi...?" Percy coughed, glancing around in confusion at the smoky, flame-filled air. "...where're the Tribunal? What happened to the beautiful forests...?"
Eddward said nothing, even as he drew away, Percy's powers accomplishing the rest of the task for him.
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Post by Felix Falora on May 25, 2010 19:02:46 GMT -5
"... The... uh... there was an accident... The Tribunal had some sort of megaweapon hidden in the forest, but it malfunctioned... the rest are dead, burning away with the forest." Yes... Masahiro just lied. Perceval could look to Edd for the truth, but Masahiro gave Edd a pleading look that begged not to.
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Post by nintendonut1 on May 25, 2010 21:41:57 GMT -5
Hearing his words as he shook alertness back to his head, Double D gave Masahiro a disapproving frown. When Percy asked, he only nodded in confirmation, but silently told Masahiro that they were going to have a serious discussion later on about this little incident. AFTER he brought Felix back to help them fix this demolished forest.
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Post by Felix Falora on May 25, 2010 22:49:41 GMT -5
Masahiro nodded solmenly. Something told him Double D was extremely upset about this. Not that he could blame the angel in the slightest, but... he had used it in self-defense, right? And the defense of Perceval. It couldn't be helped that the forest was burned down. Sacrifices had to be made... right?
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Post by nintendonut1 on May 25, 2010 22:58:35 GMT -5
"But still... the beautiful forest...!" Percy sobbed in his breif weakness.
"We'll take care of it, not to worry," Double D assured, caressing the boy's shoulder in a soothing manner before touching his other hand to the boy's temple. "Now sleep." And Percy was quickly in gentle slumber. Not much would be able to awaken him in this state; it was what his poor body needed, and the Angel of Light had graciously given it to him.
Now... his small smile dropped when he came back up to Masahiro. "...I dislike the Tribunal as much as you... but I am NOT pleased with this. Not in the least."
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Post by Felix Falora on May 25, 2010 23:01:41 GMT -5
"It couldn't be helped," Masahiro said. "The power came, all at once, and I had... snapped... I thought Perceval was dead." His head fell. "In that moment of existance, everything else didn't matter and I just wanted everything to burn. My lack of power infuriated me and then... I was given power, a power lately given, having been able to save the one I love... I was beyond anger at that moment and..."
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Post by nintendonut1 on May 25, 2010 23:23:58 GMT -5
At Masahiro's remourseful words, Double D was finding it difficult to stay angry at him. The blazes around them were a good reminder, but... could he really blame him? Going through all those emotions... wouldn't Eddward have done the same if it had been Felix or Marion?
Still, Double D had to make sure he understood that this couldn't be brushed off so easily. This was more than murder, this was so destructive. And considering his role to preserve his Lord's earth, it was his business to protect the land as well. Considering the angel's condition, however, he had to be less cold about it.
"...I know, I know..." Trying to be as gentle as possible with his reprimanding, Double D placed his hands on Masahiro's shoulders, sharing his moment of inner turmoil. "...I know how it's like to feel helpless and scared. Sometimes... sometimes I lose myself in my powers too. However... there are much less destructive ways to channel that fear.
"Look at me, Masahiro," he spoke a bit more firmly now. "We cannot lower ourselves to their level. Killing them makes us no better than them. It doesn't prove who's right, only who's left when the dust clears." A pause. "...I know these powers you never wanted are the cause of all this, but all I'm asking is for you to learn from this and try not to unleash it again unless absolutely necessary."
He grimaced as he looked around, the flames beginning to die down. "Perhaps the death of the Tribunal I can understand as self defense, if nothing else, but...I cannot condone this destruction. You saw how upset Perceval was. We're supposed to protect this island, not aid in destroying it."
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Post by Felix Falora on May 25, 2010 23:30:33 GMT -5
Masahiro looked down, a smirk on his face. It wasn't a mocking smirk though, the kind you'd find on those cheap bullies after making some poor boy cry. No, it was more along the lines of a sad, knowing smirk. "What am I going to do now then, Double D? I have no more power. The only power I have is dark, evil, and good for nothing but this. But I still have to protect Marion. It is my duty as her Guardian Angel to at least try and protect her. If I fail her, I fall with her. If I protect her, more evil will come for her. And it'll be stronger and stronger until I am overwhelmed..."
"And this land protects itsself," Masahiro said. "The ebb and flow of chaos here repairs any damage it can to itsself. What our newest threat plans is to severely damage the island, causing it to fall into the void. Such a breaking of the world cannot be fixed, even by this chaos, and that is why we try to defend it. But even a forest fire will be healed by this island. The woods will return to normal. And the bodies of our enemies will serve to continue the cycle of life. They will provide neutrients to the earth here and help it regrow stronger."
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Post by nintendonut1 on May 25, 2010 23:59:56 GMT -5
Eddward bit his lip, growing slightly angry. Oh, the fool was missing his point completely! "M-Masahiro, it doesn't matter if the island can heal itself! It doesn't make what happened here any less ugly!" He drew away, gesturing to the remains around them. "This isn't what we stand for! This is... we...!"
But... but then where DID that leave Masahiro? Was it fair to call this ugly when he couldn't help it? When he had no choice? But then what of the integrity of... ohhh, he just didn't know anymore!
Quickly, his hands lowered, trembling, as his anger dropped down into despair. Shaking his head, he turned away, trying so hard not to burst into tears yet again.
"I..I had hoped that..." he choked out, already failing as he wiped his damp eyes. "...it would never come to this... that together we c-could've risen above anything without becoming murderers ourselves..." A light sob. "B-but I... I guess in this world... th-that's just a p-p-pipe dream... isn't it...?"
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Post by Felix Falora on May 26, 2010 0:26:46 GMT -5
"Murder is a different thing from what happens when you kill to save someone," Masahiro said to Edd simply. "What I did here... yes. It is murder, chaos, rampant destruction from an angry entity. But in this world, when death is necessary and caused to protect, it is not murder, but defense. If we could avoid killing as often as we wanted to, Double D, we'd be the heroes of comics and novels, the media entities. But that is in fiction. This world has a more realistic view to things and reality is never pleasent. Sometimes it's kill or be killed and... well... I did what I did here to keep from being killed and, it seems, to defend Perceval as well. In a way, it's not murder, but under the circumstances of me thinking Percy dead and going out for revenge... yes, I am a murderer."
Masahiro then looked downcast, his hair flowing over his eyes. "I still think I'm a monster. How many crimes have I commited in my entire life? Rape? Murder? Pride? Converting to the Devil? I am practically evil in its primal form and it's as if Shadow cursed me with this power and the miscarried evil I once held to remind me of who I was. It might be more sensical for me to leave, but... I can't. I promised Perceval I would never leave his side again. If you were to send me away for this, Double D, I don't think anyone else would blame you, but he would. He would be distraught and depressed. He would not end up like me, but he would still be just as emotional over it. So what am I to do? I once basked in the light to try and ammend my ways, but my ways have come back to torment me and try to return me to the beast I was."
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Post by nintendonut1 on May 26, 2010 3:05:51 GMT -5
It was quite the quandry, wasn't it? Double D remained rigid at the barrage of complex thoughts and emotions he was cycling through. It was difficult to grasp it all at once, and it made his head hurt, and suddenly he felt sobered up from his delusions.
It was all... extremely overwhelming. He needed time to think it all through.
A small rumble echoed overhead, and a shower of rain began to drizzle, brought on by the excessive flames. It was a good wake-up call for Eddward, who had been lost in his thoughts. And for once, he hadn't much to say.
Gently, he lowered himself down to the ground, feeling the earth pulse beneath him. Just as Masahiro said, the forest would work to gradually restore itself. Perhaps... he needed a little restoration too.
"...go back to the village," he finally spoke, crossing his legs and taking deep, cleansing breaths. "Make sure he gets his rest. I'll catch up with you later."
Before beginning his meditation, his willingness to remain at the forest's side as it healed itself, he spoke to the other angel again. "...for the record, you're in no danger of being 'sent away.' The thought never crossed my mind." A pause. "...and if it's worth anything... I do not see you as a monster."
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Post by Felix Falora on May 26, 2010 3:52:36 GMT -5
"R-Right," Masahiro said, picking up Perceval. Edd gave Masahiro his last words before beginning meditations, to which Masahiro snickered. "I guess you don't. There's been so much change from who I used to be, chasing after Felix in deranged lust, to who I am now, an angel with so many people to protect and care for." He shrugged. "Even with dark powers inside me, all I want to do is protect Perceval. And... it's not like monsters all have to be evil." With that, Masahiro took flight, carrying Perceval with him.
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Post by nintendonut1 on May 26, 2010 11:28:31 GMT -5
Double D sighed to himself, beginning to notice a pattern in angel behavior. He certainly hoped he wouldn't become as gloomy... though for a moment there he was close.
Deep breaths, Eddward... deep breaths...
As the trees began to twist and sprout around him, he tried wrapping his head around this concept...and then a series of images awashed him with knowledge.
The knife is the tool given to you.
The knife can jab, ending a life quickly.
The knife can slash, causing great pain.
The knife can block and parry an advance.
And the knife can cut the bread in a peace offering.
Everyone is given the knife to do with as they see fit.
The knife serves many purposes, and should be used as such.
After all... it is just a tool, an object that can be broken.
Whereas life is always cycled, ever constant.
No matter how it is done... life is always given back to the earth.
And suddenly... Eddward wasn't as afraid anymore.
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Post by Felix Falora on May 26, 2010 17:21:11 GMT -5
"You called for me?" Felix asked Edd as he landed next to him. "I heard your voice in the forest air... such a sad sight any that would see this would behold..."
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Post by nintendonut1 on May 26, 2010 21:29:00 GMT -5
Double D stirred from his trance at his love's voice, his heart much more at ease. Without turning back, he felt the angel rest beside him ... and softly smiled.
"Well... Mother Nature will fix this barren land," he spoke quietly in return. "...and at least those two are safe."
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