Two Dragons and an Ifrit (Gantz, Evan and Ryo)

[gantzgun74]

Bonnie and Sal turned to Paul, whom was quick to speak up in the cooldown moment of their argument when they briefly caught their breath and arranged their thoughts for another bout. Much akin to taking a quick drink of water between bouts in fencing... Still, being interrupted, the two turned to Paul looking at him oddly. ".... Yeah sure..." Sal grumbled. Now that the moment had passed, he was stuck with just fuming and pouting like a child. He had REALLY set his heart on getting back at her for cheating with Chinese...

The chuckle on the dragon girl's face was pronounced as she grinned, waving Paul off. "So you're one of those people that aren't gonna just enter into some gloomy funk just cause you learned somethin' as earth shatterin' as dragon reincarnation~? Heheheheh~! Good! Those guys always just ruin the fun of it~." She jumps onto the table to be more at eye level to Paul. The devilish toothy grin seemed even more so as she looked Paul over, hair covering her eyes. "Still... I would make sure on a few things going into this."

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"Like for instance. If ya have a dragon soul... Then WHOSE? It might be worth yer time trying to figure that out when and if ya can. It's not an URGENT need, but hey, ya NEVER KNOW RIGHT~?"

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Peacock put down her fork once she finished eating, tipping her top hat to the two cartoons at her table. "EXCUUUUUUSE me boys~. I'm gonna go and make a couple new pals~." She pointed to the two. "You just let me handle it first and see what they're like. Ya know. Stay here boys." Rayman just gave Peacock a thumbs up and continued with his meal. Peacock meanwhile got up from her table and began her approach to the Ifrit's table where Bonnie was now up in Paul's face, grinning widely and just being a little miscreant. Sounded fun already~.

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Paul beamed at Bonnie's remark. "Well, yeah! No sense in complaining about something that isn't my fault and I can't change."

He leaned back slightly when Bonnie got up close and personal, taking a moment to consider her advice. She certainly had a point. As if her theory alone didn't lend itself to an intricate history, the dreams Paul had been having lately were more than enough proof that something from a past life was reaching out to him. Now that he had this insight, perhaps deciphering this mystery would be that much easier.

"That... is... sound advice, actually." His smile returned, somewhere between a playful smirk and a bashful grin. "I guess that's the next logical step, huh?"

[ryocker]

Globox stretched out, yawned loud, and sat back, his disembodied feet flailing as he got comfy in his chair. He mimicked Rayman, giving a thumbs up.

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"Goood~. Glad to see you agree~. AAAAND glad to see I could help-"

"Heya~!"

Sal looked at the person whom had approached the table- AND ONCE MORE SPAT OUT HIS DRINK. It had been the girl that Bonnie had been interested in approaching before. An unusual sight with black holes on her face in the shape of eyes, metallic teeth and thin iron poles attached to her shoulder that were apparently supposed to resemble arms, arms lined with peacock like feathers with a metallic outlines. OH GOD... THEY DIDN'T NEED TO COME TO HER, SHE CAME TO THEM...

Bonnie looked at the new arrival, her grin growing even wider. "Oh hey!" Pulling away from Paul, Bonnie lay down on the table and looked the new arrival over. "Nice ta meetcha~! Saw ya over there with yer buddies."

Peacock grinned a bit at the mention. "Oh them~? Yeah their cool. I just figured I'd see what was up over here." Peacock grinned to herself, showing her beartrap like choppers prominently. "It looks like a heck of a party over here~." Bonnie laughed at the statement, knowing full well how right Peacock was."Anyways, Peacock's the name~. You guys?"

"The name's Bonnie~. And grumpy tiny horns over there is Sal." Peacock waved to Sal. Sal attempted to hide his face behind a magazine.

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Though he was logically baffled by this girl's bizarre appearance, Paul showed absolutely no sign of it. His smile was polite and nothing short of genuine. "I'm Paul! Nice to meet you! Our conversation was just wrapping up, I believe, so if you want, I can leave you guys to it."

[ryocker]

Globox just yawned. "Onder-way what they're talking about," he muttered.

Off in the distance, Dillon just sat, drinking a new glass of cactus juice.

(If you guys want you can just continue without me.)

[gantzgun74]

Bonnie nodded to Paul motioning him to go away. "Yeah, might be a good idea. You go on ahead with yer life." As Paul got out of his seat, however, Bonnie turned to him, grinning as she lifted one of her bangs, revealing a golden eye underneath on the right side. "Don't be a stranger now~. If you ever need more help, just come back by here sometime. Sal here's thinking of making this place a nice little hang out~." Paul nodded to the little dragon girl, before taking his leave. Almost immediately, Peacock hopped into the man's seat and looked between the two.



"Soooooo... Bonnie and Sal eh? Interestin' ta meet ya." The girl waved to the two, seemingly pulling out a cuban cigar from her bodice and clanking it in between her teeth. As she did, she took in the two figures. A green scaled dragonoid with long green hair and a small crocodile like snout, and a demon with a human like face but sporting a lion like mane, goat like horns and shark-like teeth... Along with that, Peacock was aware of a massive power from the young goat horned demon, something that just made the immediate area around the table feel warmer. They were definitely interesting looking people... "So... What was that all about?"

"Meeeh, Dragon business. He was a dragon. And so totally am I~."

"Sweeeeeet~."

She then looked to Sal, taking him in. The demon seemed to note the staring and lowered the magazine to stare back. "What about you? What are you supposed to be some kind of lion thingy?" Sal put the magazine down on the table. "You look like a lion to me what with all of that hair."

"I just prefer the hair over being covered with fur." ...... Peacock's eyebrows raised curiously. "Look if it'll stop the questioning, I'm not a 'lion thingy...' I'm a Demon King. I'm a type of demon that's capable of shape-shifting and taking on the traits of other animals how I please. This is just the... LOOK I'm going for."

Peacock considered this. "Soooooo... You could basically look like anything you want."

"Eeeeexxxactly." Sal grinned, looking and feeling superior.

"Could you turn into a chicken~?"

...... He opened an eye and glared at Peacock. ".... YES.... I COULD."

"How about a fishy-fishy~?"

"THAT I can't do. I'm also part Ifrit. Water would hurt."

"A puppy then~?"

"THAT ONE I WOULDN'T DO SIMPLY CAUSE I DON'T WANT TO."

"But you could~!"

"NO!"

"LIAR~."

"I WOULDN'T!"

"YOU SAID WOULDN'T THAT TIME~."

"I'M GONNA FUCKIN' SOCK YOU!!!"

"Bring it on newbkakes~!!" She magicked up boxing gloves and put them on. "Come on, put em up! Put em up!"

Bonnie was laughing hysterically as this went on.

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Several hours passed by as the three demons continued chatting away. By that point, many of the other patrons had left the bar and the place appeared to be closing up for the night. The dimmed lights on the dance-floor and around the bar gave the building almost an air of mystery as Sal, Bonnie and Peacock continued talking.

By that point, Peacock had already talked to Globox and Rayman, apologizing for leaving them hanging. However, the two understood. Peacock had made some new friends that were.... A bit closer to her interests and tone then them. They told her that they'd be around however if she ever wanted to hang out again. All she'd need to do is call them up. They said they'd be around.

So what were these three talking about that was so interesting?

"AND THEN I SMASHED HIS CHEST IN WITH A CANNONBALL~!!!"

Bonnie let out an 'ooooo', seeming mildly impressed...

Sal.... Actually looked fairly impressed himself.

The three had been swapping some stories pertaining to some of their past battles and struggles. Sal and Bonnie's stories were often with them pitted against opponents just as powerful as they were by elemental standards. But they were still demons fairly close to Sal and Bonnie's age. Peacock herself had taken down an Eldritch abomination powered by a powerful heartlike parasite, capable of raising the dead though! And in fact, she had been MADE to combat this thing and others like it.

Of course Sal was impressed; no matter which way he looked at it, Peacock was an impressive killing machine.

"That is interesting." Sal stated as he leaned back in his chair.

None but Peacock took notice of how a young woman with banana like bangs was being shown down some stairs by an odd looking guy to the basement. The bar-tender meanwhile seemed to be busily working clean-up in the kitchen.

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Lobo was not having a good night. He just wanted to sleep. His hair and clothes were splattered with booze, his wings were missing a few feathers, and even the usual glow in his eyes seemed to have dimmed a bit.

"I SAID THE DRAGON PISS GOES WITH THE CORROSIVES, SHEESH GET IT RIGHT!!!"

The male twin splashed a bar mat down the drain, before blasting it with the faucet. So much booze down the drain...

"Oh and has anyone seen sis?!"

The few bartenders that were able to remain awake with him shook their heads, causing Lobo to dig his hands into his disheveled hair. "ARGH!! This is -NOT- how I wanted our first night back to go!!!"

This quick tantrum caused a glass to fall, sending shards flying everywhere. He immediately went mustard yellow in the face at that. "Eh heh. My bad. Lemme get the broom."

With a few cursewords, the dark-winged angel turned and made his way over to the supply closet, passing by the mostly-empty tables-

Hang on only MOSTLY empty?!

Lobo stopped mid-step and made his way over to the table with Peacock, Bonnie, and Sal, the one table to remain occupied even when he clearly yelled club's closed. Clearing his throat, he slammed his elbows onto the table.

"Excuse me," he said, an obvious hint of annoyance in his voice, "But I just clearly yelled that we're closed half an hour ago. This includes dragons, demons, and... whatever you are. Now. Get. OUT!!"

This was to no avail, the angel looking only around their age and rather physically unimpressive. He gave an annoyed sigh. "Fine. I guess we can do this the hard way."

Lobo snapped his fingers and dissolved his form into wind, becoming shapeless, but growing in size and shape...

When he reformed himself into a solid shape, a massive, black bipedal tri-armed wolf with dark mustard wings stood where Lobo had been just second before. Grabbing one of the trio with each muscular arm, he made his way over the door with the shocked trio.

"GET," he growled, in a much deeper voice than usual, throwing the door open.

"OUT!!!!!"

AND WITH THAT HE LITERALLY CHUCKED THE THREE OUT INTO THE PRE-DAWN STREETS, BEFORE MAKING SURE TO SLAM THE DOOR SHUT ON THEM.

There was a locking sound from behind the door.

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All three former patrons had the same expressions on their faces. Ones of surprise over what had just happened... After a moment, Bonnie just started snickering and laughing, with Peacock joining in a second later. Sal meanwhile?

He got up grumbling and near cursing. "RAZZIN FRAZZIN-!! THAT JERK-!!"

Bonnie got up, stiffling giggles. "Oh come on, what do we care? We needed to leave anyway-"

"No we didn't!!" Sal growled as whirled around to her. "I liked that place!" He crossed his arms, pouting and looking indignant. A most undignified way for a Demon King attempting to look cool to look. "I was thinking about claiming it as my own! Taking it over wholesale and making it my base! That kind of thing!" He turned back to the door ready to punch. "I'm not about to let that jackass toss me out of someplace I want!! Come on! We're busting back in!"

Peacock had to admit, she liked that energy. This kid knew what he liked and what he wanted... But she could just tell that there was a type of innocence in his actions. Like he was trying so hard to be a jerk, that you could tell it was somewhat forced... Bonnie could tell too. The dragon girl was rolling up her sleeves ready to brawl as well. "Alright! Then let's get back in there and teach sir butt face a lesson!"

"Hey guys hold on~." The two turned to Peacock as she walked up, looking smug. "Sure breaking in's all well and good. But are you sure you wanna break the glass? You'll have to pay for that later if you DO take over."

Sal growled angrily. "Well what do you propose then FREAKSHOW?"

Peacock pulled out a pure black thing from her cloak, gaining a strange look from Sal and Bonnie.

"Follow my lead~."

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By the time Lobo had gotten to the broom closet and dug out some cleaning supplies, he was even more tired...

Which would explain some temper when he saw the group of three back at their table from before, continuing to chat as if nothing had happened.

<sub>"Pretty neat trick huh~?

"Where did you learn how ta-??"

"SH SH! Here he comes!"</sub>

[DanteMGalileo]

Okay, either that suet from the other day is finally kicking in, or...?

Lobo shook his head. Nope it's these three again. How did they get in?!

With a rather annoyed scream, he dropped the cleaning supplies on the ground, generating a rather loud crashing sound. He made his way over to the trio, generating wind energy in his hands...

"I thought I made it clear that we're closed. Kids like you shouldn't even BE IN HERE TO BEGIN WITH."

Tough talk from someone who looked like a young teenager himself. Lobo raised his arms, releasing the wind energy...

TRAPPING PEACOCK, BONNIE, AND SAL IN THEIR OWN PERSONAL TWISTERS.

As the four made their way over to the bar, Lobo grumbled. "This time, you'd better STAY out."

He unlocked the door and went outside with the trapped trio...

AND LAUNCHED THEM A GOOD FEW FEET FROM THE BAR INTO THE CITY.

"AND THIS TIME STAY OUT OR I'M GETTING THE BLASTER!!!!!"

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..............

Sal looked VERY AGGRAVATED.

Bonnie looked similarly.

Peacock just GRINNED at the energy.

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When Lobo left the kitchen, he would once more find the three kids from before standing there and glaring at him. With a growl, he answered back himself with. "OKAY THAT'S IT!! I'M GETTING MY-"

He couldn't finish before Sal jumped up and PUNCHED THE ANGEL HARD ENOUGH INTO THE GROUND TO SLAM HIS FACE AGAINST THE TILE FLOOR, KNOCKING OUT A TOOTH WHILE HE WAS AT IT... With that impressive display of strength shown, the demon child glared at the chefs as if daring them to challenge him... Then, with a grin, he turned to his two cohorts. "I say we go upstairs. If he has a bed? Then we steal it."

"Hmmmm sounds good to me~!" Bonnie was in clear agreement.

"YEAH STEALING SHIT~!" And so was Peacock.

After taking a moment to lock the angel up in the supply closet (melting the doorknob and everything thanks to Sal's firepower), they traversed up the steps of the bar and into the higher levels of the establishment. There were a few doors present.... WELP, TIME TO TRY ALL OF THEM!

[DanteMGalileo]

There was just a very slight problem in finding the bed.

Namely in that all of the doors were all labeled weirdly.

Love Shack. Black Hole Room. Totally Nothing Evil Behind Here.

There was, however, a path in green leading down to a door labelled "Execution Chamber." Next to it, lead there by a path of blue, was another door, this one simply labelled "Lib's Room." Audible snoring could be heard from behind that door. A red trail lead to another door on the opposite end.

As the trio walked down the path to the hopefully-not-an-execution-chamber, they passed what appeared to be a silver ankle cuff. Right next to that was a series of notes written in red and green ink.

SIS WILL YOU PICK UP YOUR STUFF I'M NOT YOUR MAID.
Okay.
I MEANT GET IT AWAY FROM HERE.
Okay.
YOU MOVED IT MAYBE ONE TWIG!! I MEANT PUT IT IN YOUR DRESSER!!
Okay.
THAT MEANS ACTUALLY KEEPING IT THERE.
Okay.
I GIVE UP.
Sure whatever.

Cracking open the door revealed... An impeccably cleaned room that looked like something in space, stars and galaxies included. There was a little desk with a laptop on it over an "asteroid belt", a dresser hidden behind curtains matching the decor...

OH AND THE BED WASN'T A BED. IT LOOKED MORE LIKE A GIANT EAGLE'S NEST. STICKS AND ALL. IT LOOKED PRETTY DAMN UNCOMFORTABLE.

Another green-lettered note was there, on top of a book labeled in a strange script.

Luckily the note was in plain English.

Hi. If you're reading this, you just got owned across time.
PS: Don't look behind you.
PSS: I'm totally not standing there about to murder you all with my spear.
PSSS: TOTALLY NOT.

[gantzgun74]

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EVERY NEW TURN OUT OF THIS WACKED OUT TRIP JUST MADE THE THREE WONDER WHAT KIND OF MESSED UP BEINGS COULD LIVE LIKE THIS. I mean SERIOUSLY, Who were these angels exactly? This kind of stuff was just... ODD. When they eventually reached the end of the line and found the bed-room, the note initially didn't catch attention so much as the NEST REPLACING THE BED... Bonnie, Sal and Peacock just looked at the freaking thing with raised eyebrows. ".... Who the hell LIVES like this??"

"Birds. Birds live like this." Bonnie answered Sal as Peacock went up to the nest to check it out...

"Hmmmm...." The Argus system feathers were definitely curious of this and felt around the room... As Peacock started looking around again, Sal and Bonnie checked out the nest themselves. The note was definitely present.

".... What the fuck-?" The Demon King was definitely confused by now. "Pranked across space time? Does this loser really keep shit like this around JUST IN CASE OF CIRCUMSTANCES LIKE THIS? Who even PLANS for it?" Sal shook his head. "Whatever, this was a TOTAL waste of time."

"Naaaah, I don't think so~." Bonnie seemed even more enthusiastic. "We got to have a swell bonding experience with the new girl!"

"She ain't a new girl YET."

"Oh come oooooon, she's been pretty cool so far~."

Peacock was now standing by the door, as if ready to move on to the next room to find something valuable. "Ready anytime!"

[DanteMGalileo]

A floating arm with a spear stood outside the room, watching as this strange trio checked out his room.

The galactic look. The book in the mysterious script. His nest.

You guys just got owned.

A sudden gust of wind blew in a note with a hastily-written message. Get the fuck outta here.

The door suddenly slammed shut repeatedly, as if a breeze kept opening and shutting it.

Until Lib bust out of the room across from that. "Will you keep it down Lobo? Some of us actually need to sleep."

Without taking further notice, Lib quietly returned to his room, locking the door.

That was immediately followed by a dark-winged figure with a spear flying down the halls, its feet just inches from the floor.

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As the door opened and closed rapidly...

Peacock grabbed the door and held it closed, locking it. "There we go~." The wind on the other end of the door only picked up exponentially. "Uuuhh... Guys~? We should move to another room." Sal and Bonnie had turned to see the door rapidly opening and closing and were somewhat creeped out by it.

"... Yeah, might be a good idea." Sal stuck out his tongue. "This place is for the birds. And it smells like birds too."

"Let's hope the next place actually has a bed we can use~..." Bonnie was still having fun, but it was clear she was getting a touch annoyed too. Peacock opened up another Portable hole, allowing Sal and Bonnie to jump in... Before she did however, she noted the note in the nest... She grinned a bit.

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By the time Lobo busted into his room again, he found a new note on top of his time-space one. The room was empty.

'Missed us Time dork~.'