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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 9, 2010 19:30:53 GMT -5
Exdeath looked quite enraged at such a comment. "'Without a proper vassal', am I?" He forced the Angel of Light back and prepared a powerful void based spell... It almost felt like a portal. "I'll show you what TRUE power is. Prepare to feel the void, Angel of Light."
FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exdeath and Double D braced themselves as another energy wave appeared. "Wha-what-?"
That was when Exdeath was suddenly aware of energy gathering at his feet.
ZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "GRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
The energy suddenly spiked upwards, engulfing Exdeath. Once it stretched above him, it continued going till it met other similar energys, forming a perfect invisible dome over the Valley. Exdeath was directly standing on what could be considered the red line between the outside world and the valley. "Guh-GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" He continued screaming in pain. "You..!!!! DAMN YOU-!!!! GAAAAAGH!!!!"
"YOU... WHO WOULD DARE MAKE SUCH MARKS ON OUR WORLD..."
Exdeath looked around frantically when he heard that... Wally meanwhile, recognized it, as he pushed himself up... "Y-Yin..."
Indeed it was Yin, appearing out of nowhere, looking absolutely ticked. "YOU WHO WOULD USE THE SOUL NAMES OF MINE AND MY BROTHERS VASSALS AGAINST THEM..." She waved a hand in front of the evil overlord's face. "FORGET... AND BEGONE."
... It was at that moment, that Otto and Wally suddenly found a very small portion of their energy return... "Huh?" Otto looked at his hands as he pushed himself to his knees. "I... I feel stronger... Why?"
"Wh-what..." Exdeath looked panicked. "What did you just clean out of my head you little witch!?!?!?!?!?"
"You'll never find out."
WHAAAAAAAAAAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was when Yang showed up, sending Exdeath flying with one of the most powerful punches anyone had ever seen, covered in dark energy. Exdeath was sent flying clean across the island... Where he landed remains a mystery...
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Post by nintendonut1 on Oct 9, 2010 19:39:01 GMT -5
Double D watched him go with little emotion, still. It was damn near eerie to behold, now that the threat of Exdeath was gone. He didn't even move if anyone addressed him.
Just then, he let out a gasp and recoiled on himself, the light around him fading, his form reverting. He blinked his eyes open, having lost their glow, and turned back to his two companions, confused.
"...what happened?" he asked, growing worried. "W-where's Exdeath? I...I remember attacking him after he revealed your soul names, but.... the rest is a blur..." He shook his head, realizing Otto and Wally had started to get up. "Oh dear... a-are you two well?"
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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 10, 2010 17:12:52 GMT -5
Otto winced a little bit as he shakily pushed himself up to his feet. "I'm certainly doing better now..."
Wally was already on his feet, but was using a boulder to keep his balance, "Me too... Still feel a little woozy though..." As they said this, Yin and Yang touched down next to them, looking rather concerned. "Heh, thanks for the save your graces..."
Yin shook her head. "Twas nothing at all Wally. You were all in trouble."
Yang however, looked less enthused. "Does anyone else know your soul names? We erased it out of Exdeath's head, but if you want to get back to full strength, we need to make sure no-one knows."
Otto shook his head. "N-noone else besides Double D knows, sir. We were all alone on this mountain."
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Post by nintendonut1 on Oct 10, 2010 17:48:52 GMT -5
Double D sighed with relief, clutching his head as he wondered what had happened to him. One moment he was ready to attack Exdeath and then--nothing but a blank. It was very strange... he'd have to ask Otto and Wally about that later.
As he realized who had saved them, Double D was frantic in his respectful bowing. "Y-yes, yes, thank you, kindly, I-I'm not sure how much longer we could have lasted against that..."
He froze up again, realizing that... oh dear lord, he still remembered Otto and Wally's soul names. He dared not speak them aloud, but they were there, flittering around in his chest in confusion. His hands lingered there on his sternum as his gaze came up meekly to Yang, softly gulping.
"I... oh, oh dear."
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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 11, 2010 15:10:36 GMT -5
Yin and Yang looked between each other, Yin looking rather worried, while Yang seemed to resign to it. "Oh my..."
"Well there's no helping it then." Yang turned to Double D, "Look, Angel of Light, you know as well as I that this must be done... It is for the health and safety of our vassals."
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Post by nintendonut1 on Oct 11, 2010 18:00:26 GMT -5
"I... I understa...nd..." Double D trailed off when a thought came to him, and he considered it further before holding up his hands. "W-wait! B-before you do... I, I know the pain of forceful soul name discovery like anyone else, and I would love nothing more than to remove it from them as quickly as possible."
He slowly turned towards Otto and Wally. "However... something... has occured to me." He stepped forward, placing a hand one each of their shoulders. "I... highly doubt our struggles together will end soon. To protect this valley, to help Gantz combat Him, and whatever else comes our way... Exdeath was only the beginning, and even him we could not stop on our own..."
He paused, slightly discouraged, but shook his head and continued. "We need to become stronger, all of us. And the care and trust I hold for the two of you is more than I'm sure you imagine. I feel... a strong bond between us will help better our chances for survival, wouldn't you agree?
"Therefore..." He suddenly shut his eyes, trembling slightly in focus as he searched within and gathered up the needed strength to share with them what he held dear. "...D.... D-Ddwen. My, my name is Ddwen."
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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 11, 2010 19:26:49 GMT -5
... ... ... ... ...
Otto and Wally looked at Double D with wide eyes, disbelieving at what he just did. "D-Double D mate..." Wally looked quite touched at what had happened...
It was at that instant he felt his full strength come back, Otto felt the same way. True they were still a little weak, but they were still back to normal. "Wh-what?" Otto looked at his hands. "Wh-what just happened?" He couldn't help but ask.
Yin looked at the scene, before smiling quite a bit, figuring it out instantly. Yang looked like he knew what was going on himself.
The reason no-one was saying anything? Because it looked like Double D was about to explain.
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Post by nintendonut1 on Oct 11, 2010 19:41:13 GMT -5
After a small moment of recovery, Double D cleared his throat and opened his eyes, smiling. "Soul names are powerful things, aren't they? That is because they are your very essence rolled up into a single word...your very core. They can cause much pain, indeed, but they can also invoke heated passion, great joy, and even an increase in strength and confidence. And the effects are stronger they closer two linked soul names are to each other.
"Now, to answer your question, your strength has returned because the bond is complete. I know your soul names, you know each others', and now you know mine. The three of us are now spiritually connected, and with our mutual knowledge of each others' deepest presence, pain is overcome with greater inner strength."
His smie only grew as he draped his arms more fully over their shoulders, making half a ring in brotherly hugging. "Atora... Gdei... my brothers in all but blood."
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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 12, 2010 15:36:10 GMT -5
Otto looked bewildered at what had just occured. "What-"
Wally, meanwhile, looked touched. "Awww... Ddwen, you crazy little mate!" He quickly returned the hug whole-heartedly. "That's such an honor that your trusting us with such an honor!"
After another second, Otto finally responded, smiling lightly. "Heh, I agree with Wally Double D... Th-thank you so much." He returned the hug himself. Maybe because he was still recovering and didn't think pride would be appropriate in a situation quite like this. He and Wally had just been trusted with both a great honor, in the form of a brotherly pact. And it would be one that they woud not fail to uphold.
With Yin and Yang, Yin looked completely touched at what was going on, smiling serenely at the sight. As for Yang, he sighed, before smiling himself.
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Post by nintendonut1 on Oct 12, 2010 15:44:25 GMT -5
Double D smiled brightly as he accepted the embraces. Hearing his soul name again felt... good. Very good. It didn't feel the same as when Felix spoke it, but that was understandable; two different types of bonds, after all. Still, he held his brothers close, glad to have been given their trust and was able to return it.
Soon, they became aware of the situation, and Double D meekly turned back to Yin, Yang, and the new land behind them. "So... that's... Arcadia Valley, is it?"
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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 12, 2010 16:21:17 GMT -5
(Kingdom Heart's 2 Dearly Beloved (The Title Screen Hymn) plays in the background.)
"Beautiful isn't it?"
Otto stood up to his feet, helping Double D up as he looked down at the valley, smiling serenely. "It feels like many years ago when me and Wally stood on a mountain top like this one, and looked down upon our fair home. Such beauty. Such splender."
Wally joined the two on their feet, before pushing his back forward, cricking a bone back in place. "It was on that mountain top that me and Otto swore to Yin and Yang that we would protect this place with our lives." He smiled quite a bit. "Even if they hadn't asked, we would've anyways. You can easily see why."
Yin floated up. "It's even more then that however... Back in it's world of origin, Arcadia Valley wasn't just a home for random passerby... No. Back in our world, the entire planet is little more then an wasteland... With this little piece of paradise hidden amongst the sand... It's not only just a home... It's little more then paradise for the remaining peoples of the world."
"And even here, it shall serve it's purpose." Yang finished with a monotone voice. "The mountains, magic, and guardians protect the people who have called this place home, from those who would seek to hurt it."
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Post by nintendonut1 on Oct 12, 2010 16:27:54 GMT -5
"It...it's..."
Double D took a moment to quiet himself, to take in the sight before speaking again. The aura of this new world felt so pure, warm, and contented, like a newborn child.
"...it-it's gorgeous..." he managed to breathe out, sighing in rapture. "...oh, thank the heavens above Exdeath didn't reach it..."
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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 12, 2010 16:41:48 GMT -5
"Yeah." Looking to Double D, Otto smiled a true smile. "How would like to see it up close Ddwen?" He took a look around, "We can go down into the valley from there." He pointed to what appeared to be a rocky staircase just inside the barrier.
Wally smiled even wider at the proposition. "Yeah! We can show you our crib! Take ya for a walk around the town! If anyone deserves a day off it's us!" He was getting even more excited with each passing moment.
"Guys!!!"
Flying up to the mountain, the group was surprised to find Kosumu rushing up to them in mid-air. "Weird Energy!.. What going on?!"
He looked out to the valley... And suddenly all of his questions was answered. He smiled even more widely.
"H-home!!" Easily phasing through the barrier, Kosumu took flight over the valley, looking quite excited. "YAY HOME!!!!!"
"Kosumu! Wait for me!!!" Running up the mountain, Talim caught up with the others, taking deep breaths. "Oh! Otto, Wally, Double D! Have you seen Kosumu-" She looked out to the Valley herself... ... "What-?"
Otto couldn't help but chuckle. "We'll explain on the way. I think I'm getting up quite the stomach for Talonter's specials down in Neo Town's big restaurant."
Already licking his chops at the thought, Wally extended a hand to Double D. "Come on mate! We'll give ya the grand tour!"
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Post by nintendonut1 on Oct 12, 2010 18:38:59 GMT -5
Double D's smile stretched from ear to ear, and he nodded, taking Wally's hand. "I would be simply honored," he replied, grinning to Otto. "I was just about to make a note about lunch myself. Fighting evil certainly stirs up one's appetite!"
As they began their trek down the steps, the angel remembered his earlier question. "Speaking of fighting evil... erm, what exactly happened when I blacked out?"
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Post by gantzgun74 on Oct 14, 2010 23:21:12 GMT -5
Otto and Wally looked to each other wondering if they should say anything... ... ... After a moment, Otto took a breath, and traded places with Wally, allowing him to guide Talim into the valley, and Otto himself to walk with Double D. "Well..." He sighed after a moment. "If only you could've seen it. You went completely ballistic. You were overflowing with light energy, engulfing your wings in light... What's more you were strong enough to block one of Exdeath's blows with your BAREHAND... What was even worse?" He looked to Double D. "Whatever this power was, it took you over completely. I had to remind myself that it was you out there fighting."
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