Dark Dealings Arc [Completed]

[Undying]

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Dark Dealings Arc
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London, cloudy skies fill the city, everyone is going on with their normal lives, doing their normal everyday things. A lot of things have happened here the past few years, a new queen, new buildings, new streets and the people are now accustomed to these changes. But, there is another thing that is new too, Akuma numbers have been dramatically increasing in the city, and there has been countless deaths for the past year. No one knows where it is coming from, and no one knows what to do...

There is still a glimmer of hope though, Exorcists have finally made their move and have come to this very famous city to find out just what is happening.

Komui, who contacted Raven in the city, told him of the latest news that was happening in Lodon.
"HELLLO!!! CAN YOU HEAR MEEEEEE~!? Komui all but screamed into the headphone. He was still pissed off at Rave for threatening to go out with Lenalee - and she hinted she might accept! How horrible! Naturally Komui didn't realize that both Rave and Lenalee were just joking (Rave figured he had less chance with Lenalee than he did with Anna, and that one didn't have a protective brother who tried to kill anyone who got near her, and Lenalee thought of Rave as nothing more than a friend - a close one, but a friend.

"Hello? Hellooo?"

Sherlock Holmes sighed. "Yes, Mister Komui. I can hear you loudly and clearly. Might you be so kind as to relay the mission details to me, rather than attempting to destroy your pleasant voice?"

Komui didn't stop his tirade of anger (it sounded like four kids all screaming about a toy they just broke) for another few minutes, but eventually someone stopped him. Holmes suspected it might be his second, but that was beside the question.

"Anyway Holmes~! I got this nice little missio~n for yo~u and ou~r fri~ends! So you and another few Exorcists will go to Lo~ndo~n and find a Broke~r!"

Holmes took a moment to decipher Komui's singing, then replied, "understood."

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Rules:

- This is an actual Arc (A lot of EXP Points can be gained)
- You must find out who the Broker(s) are in a certain amount of posts (once you arrive in London)
- You will be given certain clues to the Broker(or Brokers) identity.
- A list of humans are below, they are the official canidates who could be a Broker. There may be more in the future.
- You must find out the identity of the Broker in less than 90 posts.
- Also Allen Walker (canon DGM character) will be joining you in this arc. Anyone may RP him, but the GMs have the deciding factor in his actions. You may not rely on him in your fights :).
- The Finder Sherlock Holmes (introduced in the first arc) will join this arc. However, relying on him too much may result in reduced EXP gains.

Players:
Anyone can participate(it will take 1-2 posts to reach London though).
Two Noah (Will find out as the story goes)
Any number of Akuma.

Humans that could be a Broker:
Jacob - A therapist in the local clinic.
Susan - The new psychologist near the hospital.
John - The new surgen in the hospital.
David - A veteran Doctor in the hospital.
Victor - An older psychologist in the hospital.
Maria - A nurse who works for John during surgeries at the hospital.
Kim - Another nurse who works in the hospital.
Greg - A Doctor who works in the ER.

You are also allowed to rely on Holmes' criminal knowledge, but using him too much *may* reduce EXP gains!

[Ryuzaki]

"So, are you sure you can go through all of this?"

"Why wouldn't I be? The Earl personally asked me to help him with his righteous goals."

"Ah, I see. Well he must be paying you quite a lot of money then...am I correct, Mr. Broker?"

"Yes he is, Lord Constantine... but no where near as much as you." hiding in the shadows of the room while taking out rolls of cash from the black safe.

"You know quite a bit human. But I don't need petty cash when I have eternal youth, right?" Walking up to the window, I could see all of the innocent humans walking home from work.

"And why do stay in your dark form when your enemies aren't even here?"

"Hmph, you knowing me in this form is more than enough, plus I don't want you to reveal my light form to the Exorcists on accident. I'd be very upset if that happened..." Glaring at the Broker I started walking towards the door. "I trust that you can handle things from here, if those Exorcists show up here, which I'm sure they will, you can count on me returning back to this place." Opening the door I turned back to the Broker, "O, and greet Lord Xavier if you see him, I'm sure he'd like to know who the Broker is here..." Shutting the door behind me I returned to my light self and headed out to the streets.

Those Exorcists will be having a hard time finding out the identity of the Broker, especially since Xavier and I will be the puppeteers controlling the puppet.

[Jasper]

"Merde!" (Damn!)

"Please accompany Constantine on his mission in London!" God damn it! You know I hate that place! And that wretched brat, Nicholas, had to be the one who got the Cross mission; oh the fairness!

Squeezing harder on my arm, the young teenage girl asked for my attention. Her troubled look questioned the reason as to why I gave out this negative aura she felt around me.

"It's... Nothing. Just relax, we'll be in London in no time. Hot-aired balloons are by far my preferred method of travel, but it's the quickest way to get from Marseille to London given the closed channel and all. Besides, you get seasick."

Making a cute angry face, the girl responded by kicking me in the shin. Leaping back and forth as a result of her unexpected painful reaction, I let out an "owee" that made me sound like a young teen. Luckily, there weren't many to witness that, except maybe that flock of pigeons that flew next to us.

So let's review the plan here. I am to guard an akuma broker against any potential threats, primarily Exorcists. Heh...

The wind blew harder against the direction that Cassandra and I were headed to; it took a lot more steam to get the balloon to move back on course to London.

"Yeah... As unexpected as the air that I control, I will be."

[Ryuzaki]

Walking outside after talking with the Broker, I decided to go see if Xavier had made it to London yet or not. "This place is pretty boring..." looking at the different shops, one caught my eye in particular, "Oi! A chocolate shop! I haven't had chocolate since I visited the Earl." Checking in my pocket for money, I grabbed out a few hundred pounds and headed to the shop.

"What to buy , what to buy...." Looking back and forth at the delicious looking truffles in the glass case for awhile, the store manager asked what I would like to have today. "Hmmm, I'll take a few dark chocolate truffles please, they look very good." I handed the change to her for the box of chocolate. Thanking her, I headed out to the street and took a bite of the candy. "Wow, it's delicious! I'll save one for Xavier, he may want one after his little trip to get here."

With my thoughts I connect with Xavier's mind telepathically and tried asking him where he was. Hey Xavier, are you in London yet? If you are where should we meet? O and I got a little something for you that you might like.

[Wacer]

Deciding that he would try to get the city as soon as possible Dimitri went and got his stuff packed right after he left Komui office. With any luck he would be able to get there with no problems and find out just what was going on in the city.

Thankfully he was able to catch the train without any trouble. As always the train waiters where not so happy with his sudden entrance but he payed them little mind this time. After they lead him to the first class car he sent them away as he had to rego over the mission specs. Opening the folder that he had brought with him on the details he was not happy with what he read. It seems like it was going to be another hard fought mission like always.

Putting the papers back in his bag, Dimitri rummaged in his bag for sumthing to keep him occupied for the long trip ahead. Finding his novel at the bottom of his bag, he smiled happily to himself. He had just just got to the best part before he had to put it down last time. Settling into his seat Dimitri lost himself in the world that his book had set up.

((Ryuzaki am i going to have to relearn my level 2 in this arc))

[Jasper]

"Remind me to fly MY way the next time I decide to fly somewhere." Said I, as I threw up another chunk of undigested food. The voluptuous girl behind me rubbed my back in attempt to make me feel better. A look in her eye sent me the message, that I clearly shouldn't have made fun of her seasickness; ironically, I get airsick.

Ten minutes later and after literally throwing up every single food object I have eaten in the past 24 hours, Cassandra and I walked towards Hyde Park with her arms crossed in mine and her head tilted against my right shoulder. Our smooth trot, and her innocent smile made it impossible for anyone around us to even anticipate the demons we really were, arguably though, neither she nor I are demons. Her goal is my goal, and my goal is to bring forth a better world for humans to exist in; it just so happens that I have to ally myself with someone like the Earl to complete this mission.

Interrupting my thoughts was an telepathic intermission from Constantine;
"Hey Xavier, are you in London yet? If you are where should we meet? O and I got a little something for you that you might like."

I closed my eyes, and paused for a bit, looking for any signs or monuments to lead Constantine to where Cassandra and I stood. It took me a couple of seconds to realize that I stood in London's most famous park; Hyde Park.

"Yeah, Cassandra and I are here. Hurry up to Hyde's Park, I think it's going to rain soon."

I looked up at the gray skies and winced as the first droplet of water came falling down on my face.

God, I hate the rain.

[Ryuzaki]

((You could learn your level 2 Innocence if you want to wacer, it's up to you though. ;)))

"Hydes Park? I'll be there soon then." Looking up in the sky I could see rain clouds forming above us. Please don't rain while I'm walking to the park...

Walking through the streets I could see many sick people walking around coughing and looking pale. "Looks like the Broker has been here for awhile... I feel sorry for the people who are going there.."

Fifteen minutes later I finally arrived at Hydes Park, the clouds looked as if they were ready to pour water on us at any given moment. "Damn, I hope I find Xavier quickly... knowing him he'll probably be walking with that Akuma who he cares so much about.." Continuing to walk in the park, I spotted a man and a girl together by the wooden benches under a large pine tree. "Well that wasn't so bad... ehh?" Putting my hands in front my face, I could see a drop of water that fell on me, then another droplet landed on my other hand. I looked up to the sky and saw that it began to sprinkle on top of us. "I knew it would rain sometime soon... I better hurry up though, I don't want to get my clothes wet.."

I walked over to where Xavier and his Akuma girl was, "Oi Xavier, over here!" They both looked towards me and started to walk over here. "I found you... let's get out of this place, I'd hate to get wet before going to the room. And I'll be paying for our rooms this time, so don't worry about it." I gave him a quick little nod and we went on our way.

[Wacer]

As the train rumbled along the English country side Dimitri took note of the fast approaching storm clouds, It seems that bad weather was descending on the area. He did not mind the rain all that much though and he would often go into it without even putimg up an umbrella. He had never figured out why he liked the rain so much, he just assumed that it was a holdover from his days as a kid when he would go out spend time just playing in it.

In his reminiscing he static voice over the intercom announced that they would be reaching London shortly. Dimitri was hoping that he would get to so a little sight seeing as he had always wanted to go and see things like big ben and the Houses of Parliament. He would have to not get too relaxed though else he forget why he was here. the last thing he need was to get surprised for acting like a tourist.

Making sure that all his belongings where put up and he was not forgetting anything Dimitri walked out the door as the train pulled into the station. Just what was going to play out here he could only guess but with all hope he and the others that would come would be sure to stop the Earl with whatever he was planing

[Ryuzaki]

Walking back to the hotel that I had rooms reserved for the three of us, we stopped by a couple of clothing shops along the way. "Hmm, this place looks pretty interesting, and it has nice clothes too. This seems like your type of place Xavier, heh." I made a little joke to Xavier and laughed.

The three of us looked through the clothes they had for sale, and a couple workers came up to us and ask if we were searching for something in particular. "Umm yes.... I am." I said to the worker, "Would you happen to have any new black dress boots? Mine are a little scuffed from...work." The worker headed to the back of the store and came back with their latest pair.

"Wow, looks nice...I'll take it."

"But you haven't tried it on yet..." replied the worker.

"It fits... believe me..." Walking to the counter I bought the shoes and we headed out the store. "Crap it's pouring outside..." I looked over to Xavier to see what his reaction was, he didn't look to happy... "O hey Xavier, I went to a chocolate store earlier, I saved a truffle for you. Want it?"

[Wacer]

((how come i have to be the only Exorcists in the main arc ;_; ))

Setping out of the station, Dimitri took his first look at the buzzing metropolis that was London. The city dwellers where just staring to thin out as everyone was staring to take shelter from the now increasing rain. He stood there for a second to just admire the falling rain and even stuck out his tongue to try and catch a few drops.

His good mood was short lived as he begin to take notice of the people around him. He was expecting to see kids running around and parents chasing them down and all around everyone enjoying the rain but what he saw far worse. People where all withdrawn and everyone just seemed to want to keep to them self. The rain itself seemed to draw a dreary cover over the city .

It seems that the Broker has a good hold over this city I thought to myself. It still amazes me how a person could be so evil as to turn on there fellow humans. He knew that when he did find the guy, he would be sure to lay into him for doing something like this.

"hay you there stranger" a local shopkeeper from by the station called over at me bringing out of my thoughts

"If you stand out in the rain like that too much stranger, you are going to catch yourself a cold. I have some umbrellas in my store if you dont have one" He said as i walked over to him

"That is very kind of you but i do happen to have one i just happen to like staying out in the rain" I said giving him a smile

"Suit yourself" he said going back to tend to his shop

Just as i was about to make my way to the local tavern to find the people that where going to meet me another voice from behind me caught my attention once again

"DIMITRI" A voice called out from a man that was making his way though the thinning crowd. A first i was a little confused but as he drew closer I instantly recognized the order's medallion and the black coat. Dimitri smiled a bit as he saw the white hair and walked forward to meet the man.

"Allen, I thought i told you i would meet you at the tavern" i said as we shool hands

"Well it was raining and we all know you are not the best at finding your way about know"

"Same can be said for you" I huffed

"Well we had both better make our way to get some shelter less we want to be socked. Others should be getting here soon and we would not want to miss them" he smiled as we made our way though the streets.

"So what of the status of the Broker, have you found out anything"

"Not much, I have not been here that long myself but we have been able to come up with some really good suspects"

"We" I questioned

"Yes, As I am sure you are aware Holmes is working with us on this to help us try and crack this as quickly as possible"

"So where is sir home if I my ask"

"I told him to wait at the tavern while i went to get you, He will be able to explain more when we get their"

"Well lets get going then, i want to bust this guy as soon as possible" I said as the two of us made our way into the city

((Long post XD, I hope it is ok that i tool control of Allen))

[Jasper]

"And you sir?"

The square faced worker looked at me with a welcoming expression on his face. His auburn hair, freckles and black eyes stood out for every single stereotype I knew of the British.

"I wonder if you'd happen to have my size from this white tuxedo. A 46 European size would do for someone of my physique. I'll also take a nice red formal shirt and an off-white tie to match the outfit."

The man seemed surprised at how precise my requests were even though I haven't been in the shop for more than 10 minutes. Hastily, I put on my new outfit and walked out of the fitting room showing it off to both Constantine and Cassandra.

"I suppose a nice gentleman-like hat would make me look like a pimp, heh."

Cassandra laughed, though her cries were inaudible to anyone's ears but mine.

"Would you be so kind to help me find a decent outfit for the good woman here. It's raining cats and dogs out there for her to walk out like this."

The redheaded employee eyed Cassandra's semi-naked body before blushing and stuttering out a "With pleasure sir".

It took us 3 hours of trying clothes on and off for Cassandra to settle for an outfit that was not too stifling, but at the same time warm enough for the weather. She wore a pair of white pants a red tank top and a white overcoat to shield her from the rain. She and I walked out of the store like it was Valentine's Day.

Rain poured down from the heavens the moment the three of us left the store. Uncomfortable, I cleared the skies temporarily for the three of us to walk back to our hotel. As if sensing that discomfort in me, Constantine extended his right arm towards me with a truffle in his hand, asking me if I wanted it. I reached out for the truffle and replied:

"Tobacco and dark chocolate don't really go hand in hand. Cassandra wouldn't mind some of that though."

I swung my arm to Cassandra who took the truffle out of my hand and ate it instantly. A few seconds later, I dug into the shopping bag I held with my old clothes hoping to feel a small cardboard box and a flint, which I did. Popping out a tobacco roll, after knocking the box against my wrist, and lightining it with the flint I found, I walked towards our hotel where Constantine has already made us reservations.

[Ryuzaki]

"Room for three please.. and yes we already have reservations." Constantine said to the bell desk person, who seemed a little irritated at the moment.

"Here's your keys sir, your three rooms are side by side to each other too. Enjoy your stay."

Walking up the to the eighth floor where our rooms were, Xavier looked at me as if he was wondering who this Broker was exactly.

"O, I almost forgot to tell you about the Broker Xavier! My fault." he looked slightly interested to hear of this persons identity. "Well let's just say that this person should be making a lot of people into Akuma..." I paused for a moment to see just what his reaction to this would be, " Especially the ill around the street...." Xavier looked a little disturbed at what I just said, it looked as if he was sick to hear such news.

"Don't worry Xavier, if it's the Earl's wishes then I'm sure it will work out fine." Finally reaching our rooms we quickly picked which one we wanted.

[Shiku]

((Lol wacer ur not the only one anymore XD))

Hiro jumped down into the train from the door on the top, the train waiters looked annoyed seeing as how the exorcists always seem to enter like that they led Hiro to the 1st class carriage and left, muttering.
Hiro sat down and fumbled in his bad, he took out a picture of his family, he smiled as he looked at how happy they were before.

I have this feeling....like I'm going to find something unexpected during this mission...

[Wacer]

((what is with all the Tiki Avatars, what did you do Ryuzaki XD ))

Allen takling
Holmes talking
Dimitri talking

Walking into the crowed tavern, Dimitri and Allen pushed there way though the crowd and made there way to a secluded table that was at the back of the place. There in the loan conner sat a man that that Dimitri recognized from when he had looked at from afar from there last mission

"Allen my dear boy, I thought you had got washed away in the storm" he said in his cheerful like voice

"Well i had a little trouble finding our guest here, so it took me a little more time then i thought" Allen said as me and him took our seats across from Sir Holmes

"And this young lad sitting beside you is Dimitri then"

"Yes sir, I did not get a chance to speak with you last time but i have herd much of your achievements"

"Well before we get down to business, can i order you two a drink"

"No thank you" me and allen said in unison

"Of coarse nothing alcoholic, I know that both you and allen are not fans of the drink"

"really, how do you know that" I asked questionably

Homes just gave me a smile as he called the waiter over to get our orders. WHile we waited for the drinks to get there we made small talk about the order and what not. It seemed that homes was quiet knowable and lived up to his reputation. When the waiter got there all small talk was forgotten though as all of us went into business mode

"So allen tells me you and him have been looking into things a little before i got here" I asked homes

"Well we still dont know much but we have been able to gather a little"

"we must be making our move soon or i fear that we may not be able to stop the Broker, there hold will just be too great"

"So what do we know so far"

"All we have right know is that whoever they are they base of operations must be from somewhere within St nicks hospital in the center of town"

"well that should not be too hard for me to snoop around, i do have a great deal of knowledge about the medical industry"

"and that is why Komui sent you ahead, you where be a perfect scout for us"

"But you have to be carefully Dimitri, the Akuma around the area are quiet thick"

"i know, i can care for myself, thank you very much" i huffed to both of them "anyways here is what i plan on doing" i told them as we stared discussing our plan of action

[Shiku]

((Lol everyone loves Tiki XD))

Hiro stared out the window, thinking about the mission.

"Everyone please gather your things, we will arrive in London shortly."

Hiro heard the intercom and he put his family photo back into his bag and sat still waiting for the train to arrive on the station.

((Hey wacer can u go on msn? XD))

[Jasper]

((On the Noah side, only one character stands out: Tyki. Whereas on the Exorcists side, just about everyone's cool in his/her own way =P.))

"Yes... The broker. Hmph. Let's go meet it."

Yes... I was very particular about using the word "it" as opposed to "he" or "she". A person who can willingly see his own kin turn into Akuma for the sake of something as petty as money can no longer live in this world as a human being. An object is what I thought of him/her at best.

I made sure that my key worked and closed the door behind me, before knocking on Constantine's door to lead the way. The person he referred me to was someone at St. Nick's hospital, in the heart of London. A person who can easily make people ill he said; then again, just about everyone can do that starting from the head doctor to the janitor who cleans the room. So what is it exactly that makes this person so special? Constantine's remarks were very vague.

"Ah Lord Constantine. Are you here to see- ?"

"Yes. Would you kindly tell me where -?"

"Second floor, room 16."

"Much obliged."

"Sir, is that guy behind you a visitor as well?"

The plumpy nurse behind the desk waited for a response from Constantine, who seemed to be too pre-occupied with meeting our broker that he ran out of excuses to smuggle me in. I knew I had to take action.

"Xavier's my name ma'am. Lord Constantine's my brother. He simply came here to show me "off" to his friends in the hospital. I certainly hope I have not intruded much. If that's the case, then I will gladly leave the premises and come some other time."

Courteousness came by as part of my French upbringing, it was also a weapon I often used to charm the people around me.

"N-n-no dear. Please go on ahead. My, I didn't know that Lord Constantine had such a well-mannered and handsome younger brother."

Younger? I'm a year older than the guy!

I bowed slightly and moved on after Constantine towards a staircase.

"That was close." Murmured Constantine to me.

"Yeah, well I'm honestly glad that Cassandra's not here. It would've made the situation a little more complex."

Nodding, Constantine led the way to room 16, just like the nurse in the information's desk said. With a slight squeak, the door swung open letting in cool breeze towards Constantine and I.

"So... Who's it?"

((I'm sorry I had to RP Constantine's speech. I just couldn't figure out a better way of doing that.))

[Shiku]

Hiro wandered around town trying to find his comrades and allies.

I heard that Holmes and Allen will be on this mission....

Hiro walked around the markets and shops in London.

This place is kinda big

CRASH!

Hiro looked around for the source of sound, a level 1 akuma was hovering over the streets and people were screaming and running.

Damn! Of all places a akuma is appearing....

Hiro quickly invocated his innocence and froze the akuma, so it stopped it's movements he jumped up and punched the frozen akuma and it shattered into a million pieces it dissolved quickly into thin air.

[Ejarel]

Ouch!

It was not a good train landing. Ruefully Flathalas picked himself up into a sitting position on top of the train bound for London. Personally, he would have preferred to buy a ticket, but after his first mission with Kanda he had a notion that he would be doing a lot of train jumpings. And with practice makes perfect. Flathalas intended to perfect the art of train jumping.

"Hey you! What are you doing there?!"

Shoot. It was the train conductor. Quickly Flathalas scrambled to the other side of the train where the conductor would not be able to see him, but he was a tad too slow. The furious conductor's next outburst sent a chill of horror down Flathalas' spine.

"Exorcists! You miserable stingy scum! Never liked you lot anyway. Always running into trouble you can't get out of and dragging poor folks like us into it! You hearing me, brat? I'll lodge a complaint to Komui about this, you'll see!"

Yikes! He knew Komui?

Flathalas prayed fervently that the train ride would be over soon.

[ibuPROFen]

"Blasted trains" Nicholas muttered. Nicholas had just finished his previous mission when Uncle E had stopped in to hand him another. Assist Constantine and Xavier. "Waste of my time."

Nicholas closed his eyes and listened to the sounds of the wheels on the tracks.

[Wacer]

((I always though road was a really cool Noah, her crush on allen is just so funny))

"Ok so you both know the plan then" I said looking at the two that sat across from me

With all the details discussed we all finished our drinks and made our way to depart from the now deserted tavern. They had been there for quiet some time and it was starting to get late, Most had gone home but there where a few stranglers left.

"So you are going to the station to meat any newcomes and fill them in right holmes" I told him as we made our way out

"Yes I will try and meet any young chaps that happen to come along so we can save them the time of running around town." With a quick bow we gave our goodbys to the great detective and made our way to the heart of town

"Aright allen that means you are with me, with any luck we may be able to get this person today" i told allen as we made our way through the city streets

"yes I only hope we can put an end to this soon"

A deathly silence seemed to fall over the streets like someone had turned of a switch and it unnerved Dimitri to no end, A quiet town was never a good sign.
Hearing some noise behind them both Allen and Dimitri turned around to see two men that had stayed late at the tavern like them.

"Can we help you two with some thing" Dimitri asked

Whatever was said Dimitri did not catch as both of the men burst open to revel Level ones that had been hiding within there human form. Both of the Akuma opened fire on the two Exorcists, think that they where finished. Two bad for the both of them they happened to be Parasite types that the vires had no effect on them

The two akuma did not even know what hit them as the two afterimages that they had been firing at faded and they where both cut in two as two separate blades cleaved them in half. An explosion rocked the quiet streets as the wood be attackers faded into nothing.

"It seems that whoever they are they dont want us to be anywhere near that hospital" I told allen who was beside me

"Ya that just gives us more of a reason to get ourself over there" allen added

Another explosion rang though the night bringing the two back on high alert. It seems they where not the only ones that where out having fun this late

"That was close, They must still be around" I said as me and allen jumped onto the rooftops. Making our way to the source of the commotion we both went into stealth mode and made there way to the street conner. Who ever it was they where about to get the shock of there life as Dimitri summoned his electrical blade.

Dimitri rounded the corner and just barely had time to stop his arm as his blade stopped not an inch from hiro face

"Well hello to you too" hiro manged to say in his surprise

[Jasper]

The room was overcrowded with sick patients, doctors and nurses. They all looked at us in awe at our appearance, none of them showing something peculiar that'd help me spot him or her immediately.

Clearly Constantine was cautious about the broker remaining a secret. Alright then ladies and gents, which one of you is our broker?

I was about to barge in and talk to everyone when Constantine's arm held me back. He shot a blinding light into the room with his other hand only to dash in and out quickly with a person in between his arms. Before the light completely faded, he ran into a closet in a nearby wall, signalling me to follow him.

The closet was dark and reeked of antiseptic; nothing less to expect from a hospital as renowned as this one. On both my sides rested metal shelves packed with bandages, plasters, gloves and masks. Barely managing to walk through the dark shelves, I saw a dark entity in a suit, one that greatly resembled Constantine, in front of him stood someone dressed in pink. A color unusual for doctor or a male nurse to wear, I concluded quickly that our broker was a female nurse.

"And you must be Exavier!" The lady proclaimed.

"It's Xavier. Have the courtesy to address me properly." I replied back with a cold tone in my voice, clearly passing on the message that I disliked her.

"Haha, Xavier's a bit picky about the small details." Said Constantine, desperately trying to lighten the mood a bit.

"Yeah, whatever..." I reached for my pack of cigarettes from my pocket and was about to smoke one when the nurse walked up to me and tore it in two.

"NO! It's not allowed to smoke in this premisis! You'll spread disease and infection! Surely you don't want to send a little girl home crying because her daddy died of bronchitis, or do you?!" She raised her voice at me, like a mother preaching her little kid.

"Oh? And what you're doing isn't sending her back crying at the loss of her father? You hypocrite. Bending the rules to your liking, I detest the likes of you the most. If you're a broker then you should be aware of the consequences of your work more than anyone else! You two-faced blood stain-"

"Xavier!!" Constantine interrupted my long speech.

"Whatever. It surely was no pleasure meeting you sister." Saying that, I stormed out of the closet and back into the hallway, with Constantine following me quickly.

"You know... You didn't have to be that harsh on her."

"Constantine. A servant who cannot stand her ground when being confronted with her sins is better off not submitting herself to our gains if she can't handle the accompanied pressure. Our jobs are a double edged sword, the gains are plenty, but the downfalls are often the fastest pathways a person can take to a mental breakdown."

He knew I was right, hence the reason why he did not respond back. Instead he patted me on the shoulder and asked me to let off some steam through a friendly game of poker or blackjack at the hotel's casino. I refused his offer and decided to go up to my room. Cassandra, who was been fast asleep these last few hours greeted me warmly, kissing my cheek upon my return. Even though she knew nothing of what happened, her comforting eyes were all that I needed to feel better. I told her about the situation, smoking a cigarette after another and telling her about my dilemma as a Noah and a human being.

It then struck...

The room echoed with my sinister laughter and Cassandra's inaudible giggle as the large wooden clock in the corridor struck midnight.

[Shiku]

"Dimitri you shouldn't go poking ur innocence into people's faces..." Hiro said a bit irritated.

"Sooorry!! I thought you were the akuma that attacked us beofre!" Dimitri replied.

"Akuma? I just defeated one just now...this city is crawling with them!"

"Hello there, I haven't seen you in 4 years Hiro! You've grown a lot!" Allen chirped up.

"Oh...how ya doing Allen?"

[Ejarel]

"Exorcist!"

Flathalas jumped. Could he be the train conductor? Then again, his voice sounded different. Muttering a silent prayer he risked a look behind him ...

"Hi. I'm Holmes, the Finder attached to this mission."

Flathalas sighed in relief. It's not the conductor. Whew.

"I'm afraid there's no time for pleasantries," the Finder continued."So I'll get to the point. From what little we have gathered the Broker is suspected to be working at St Nicks Hospital in the middle of the town, but that's all we have concluded so far. Allen and Dimitri are already making their way there, so you best hurry. Go! Shoo! The fate of this town rests in our hands! I have to wait here and inform the arriving Exorcists, so this is goobye."

And so, Flathalas suddenly found himself alone again. In a stricken town such as this, the death toll had evidently hit the townsfolk hard. Everywhere Flathalas went the citizens shunned him, as they shunned even their neighbours. They knew something was seriously wrong, but could not point their fingers to the source.

And so they point it to everyone around them. Geez.

For this trip Flathalas worn a worn-out trench coat to conceal his uniform. A uniformed Exorcist walking in plain view in town would surely alert the Broker. But then again, this would make it diffcult to let his fellow Exorcists recognise him, especially since he was still relatively new to the Order. Composing himself, Flathalas melded into the crowd, throwing suspicious glares at anyone who stood too close to him. To the untrained eye, Flathalas would not stand out. He would be a mere local.

Now, this should be the way to the Hospital. Allen ... Dimitri ... where are you?

[Ryuzaki]

((Okay I'm temporarily back from my sick bed. And it's all good Z that you use Constantine, I may have to use Xavier for one or two line=P))

Xavier seems to not like this Broker very much.. I understand where he's coming from though. He never liked to stand by and have people suffer and die, even if it's the Earl's wishes... Hearing the sound of the clock hitting midnight, I decided to finally go to bed and wait for tomorrow to resume where we left off.

Seven hours later, I woke up to see the early morning sun peak over town, it was a pretty sight to see. Getting out of bed I quickly took a shower and brushed my teeth. "Maybe we should be on out way in a few, I'm tired already of this place, it's so nostalgic for some reason..."

After getting myself ready and clean, I put on my new suit that I bought from the store the three of us went to, went in the hallway of the hotel and knocked on Xavier door hoping that he would be awake and ready to go. Immediately opening the door for me, Xavier was already dressed and ready to go.

"Early bird aren't we? Let's wake the little princess so we can be-" Peering behind Xavier, Cassandra jumped to side of him dressed and ready to go also.

"You, didn't sleep in your own room...did you Cassandra...?" I asked with a gloomy look to my face, "Well, there's a few hundred pounds of money gone to waste from my pockets... ugh..." Before I had the chance to say something else I was interrupted by Xavier, who seemed anxious to get this over with.

[Ai]

Gabriel slowly let out a breath and watched the warm air cause a slight mist as it escaped from his mouth into the early morning air.

He found himself sitting on top of the hospitals roof after he had seen Xavier and Constantine visit it the previous day, Due to the fact that he doubted that either of them required any medical treatment there must be something special about the place...

Sighing he pulled his legs up from where he had been dangling them off the roof and moved over so he was hidden next to the roof ledge that ran the way around it. Pulling a cloak he had bought with him over himself he pulled out a book and procceded to delve into it's depths whilst with his free hand he Released his Gaseous Akuma from it's bottle and ordered it to enter the hospital through the air vents and find out what was going on...

To any who ventured on the roof and happened to spot him all they would see would be a homeless man who had found a scenic resting space.

[Ryuzaki]

Constantine, Xavier and Cassandra walked out of the hotel that we were staying at and began to walk to the hospital to see what was going on with the Broker. "Well, this little visit shouldn't take too long. I know how much you like the Broker Xavier, but we can't stay there to chat to long with her, haha." making a little joke to Xavier to try to lighten up the mood, he didn't really find it funny at all.

Arriving at the hospital we saw a few people being rushed in the ER because of some serious illness. Xavier didn't look too happy about that, as he knew it was the Brokers fault that those poor people were even going to the ER, let alone this hospital on the first place. "This will be over soon enough Xavier... let's just keep going.." I patted him on the back trying to ease his emotions a little. Cassandra looked a little pale also, seeing that her Xavier was not in a very happy mood right now.

"What is this? An couple gaseous Akuma here? Either the Broker is coming up with new Akuma, or a Noah that we know is already in the hospital right now... O well, let's just head the Brokers room to greet her, I don't want to be here any longer as well."

[Seff]

Rats, mice, and the occassional fox swept past like there was nothing there - and Dies too strode past them as if they were in another plane of existence. He crumpled the crisp packet in his hand, throwing it into the gentle riverside breeze. Truthfully, he was still feeling slightly sick from the ferry ride into the mouth of the Thames. The slopping waves just didn't agree with his stomach, and now he was staggering along, swaying as though he was the boat itself. To the casual passer-by, he would be just another drunk.

"Unfff.... Kukuku..."

Dies pressed his hand against a crumbling wall, shaking his head and regaining his balance. He pushed his fingers through his hair like a comb, rolling it backwards into it's natural wavy shape. So much for seeing the rest of his family. They were nowhere to be found - and Dies was getting bored. The Earl, of course, had actually neglected to tell him why the others were here, though Dies doubted it was for a night out in a posh restaurant.

And with that, he had nowhere to start - roaming around London with no idea as to anyone's location. Dies slipped into a back alley, striding with a confident gait now he was well away from any form of water.

He exhaled deeply, his warm breath forming a small cloud of gas in the chilled night sky.

"I'm sure i'll find them... eventually."

Above, the moon twinkled brightly, shining yellow with a wry grin upon it's face.

[Ejarel]

This is it I guess .... St Nicks Hospital.

Flathalas was having a sinking feeling about this mission. All along his way here he had yet to find another fellow Exorcist. He knew Dimitri and Allen should be around somewhere, and perhaps one or two more Exorcists from his previous mission.

So where was everybody?

Where there is a Broker, there might just be a Noah lurking around. Flathalas did not intend to pit himself against one until he found his colleagues, but then, since he was already here, he might as well poke around.

Walking over to the registry, he feigned a violent cough.

"Exuse me, I'm here to see a doctor about this persistent cough." he said to the nurse at the counter.

Moments later he has ushered to the waiting room. Now he had to try his luck. Just perhaps the Broker might turn out to be the doctor or something. Flathalas coughed some more.

Now, where was the ketchup he had saved earlier? Gotta make this more realistic ...

[Tyekanik]

Dressing himself in casual clothes, dark shirt and pants under a red long-coat with split tails, Hei boards the train for London.

Chatting for most of the ride with the other exorcists on board ((I figure this would be Kensei and Fect also going to London)) Hei gets up and leaves the compartment for awhile.

After making his way to the roof of the train, Hei walks to the rear, watching the scenery flashing by. He had decided on a little fooling around to get more accustomed to his new weapon.

Concentrating on the activation level two, Hei forms his lance. Holding the lance before him he alters the shape into the almost-black bow. Forming an arrow, he takes aim at at a passing tree and looses an arrow.

The arrow burrows deep into the trunk of the tree, and is quickly left behind by the train with the arrow vanishing into an indigo mist.

That woman is always on my case. What in the nether hells could be her deal?

Opening his right hand and looking at his palm, Hei wonders why Cloud would always be nearby, continuously pushing Hei into situation after situation where he would fight or die.

All Exorcists are subject to that, but its usually Komui doing it. I can't reflect on her that much, I do well enough as it is. Afraid of my innocence...not that I feel like admitting that to myself, but just by chance she were right...it doesn't change that I am in fact trying to understand the thing. Stop being so quirky, innocence.

As the train was nearing the vicinity of London, Hei gazes out into the distance, trying to recall the time that he was subdued by Cloud. Strangely enough his memory of everything preceding meeting the woman to several days after arriving at the order were blurred or blank.

Had a few run-ins with other exorcists on my travels, and I was causing too much damage here and there. I came across a Marshall and that was the end of my freedom. I remember that I had decided to fight off any exorcist that tried to forcefully bring me back, and I would have been stupid enough to fight her as well.

Lost in thought, train nearing London with a few other exorcists on board, Hei tries to recall what would make her think he was shying away from his innocence.

((London next post, rawr.))

[Alerane]

As the train pulled out of the station, Miyu raced after it. I'm not waiting here any longer than I have to. Jumping for the rail on the last car, she pulled herself on board, panting to catch her breath as she entered the train.

An attendant saw her come in, and recognizing her Black Order uniform immediately came to her.

"Hello Miss, would you like me to direct you to a compartment with your, erm, comrades?"

"No, actually, could I just get a single compartment?"

"Right away, Miss."

He led her to a compartment, and she sat watching the landscape roll by out the window as the train approached London.

[Wacer]

After a little bit of catching up and what not is was all back to business for the newly formed trio. Plus Dimitri was hoping to avoid another earful from hiro about almost loping him in half, He had said was sorry.

"OK guys we are going to have a two prong assault, From the inside we are going to have hiro and Allen getting what they can out the staff and other patients. Hiro i was hoping that you could use your control of ice to fake lowering your body temperature, that way we can have allen being the concerned older brother with his younger seeming to be dieing of some unknown illness. Hopefully that will draw out the broker with the promise of having a new akuma"

"That seems like it should work as the broker will not want to miss the chance of adding a dieing brother to his list" hiro agreed

"While you are doing that i will be trying to break into the hospital fileroom to see if there are any paper trials that lead to him. With my background in the medical industry i should be able to play off the part of a new intern easily" I Said

"I dont see any holes in that plan but should we run into trouble we might have some difficulty with just the three of use" Allen said

"Well i am sure that backup is on its way so should we get into a little hot water they should be here by then"

With all that out of the way we turned the corner and made our way to St. nicks that was at the end of the street. As we neared the fount door we got our first glimpse of the structure. From the size of it and the amount of activity it was quiet clear that this was the major hospital in the area. All a perfect setup for the broker to have easy access to people.

"Aright hiro, allen this is where we spit up as i need to change and will be taking the back door in"

"Should we find anything we all have our golems to get in contact with each other" hiro told me

"remember we need it to look like you are in a dieing state as to draw him out" I told the two as i waved to them and they made there way to hospital entrance

Slipping into a near by alley, I shed my Exorcists clock and dawned on the robs of a doctor. After making sure everything was in order he made his way to the back of the hospital to the staff entrance and taking one last big breath entered St. nicks and could only pray that this all worked out .

[ibuPROFen]

Nicholas stepped off his train and onto a boat. The boat swayed with the waves, which Nicholas thought to be like an elegant dance. The movement of water fascinated Nicholas, as one might think, and becoming more fluid in his movements allows Nicholas to be in more control with the water he uses. Nicholas moves his fist up, a huge wave smacking into the back of the boat. Several passengers flung forward. Nicholas laughed at the clamoring feet of some of the men and women who looked like they were taken out a cliche and thrown over a patch of marbles.

Soon enough, the boat landed and the passengers rolled off the ship, many holding their backs from a rough ride. Nicholas didn't stop at the first smack. While most passengers went towards the docks, Nicholas stayed on the boat, waiting for the coast to be clear. He proceeded to jump off the boat, into the discolored water. He stood on top the water, as if he were Jesus walking on water. He dashed up the river Thames, clouding the river with a sea of fog.

Other than Venice, London was Nicholas' favorite city. While Venice has streets made of water, London's air was thick with water. He could freely condense and disperse water. The atmosphere of impending water was also something Nicholas appreciated. An akuma shimmered into Nicholas field of vision, somewhere near Tower Bridge, and handed him a note.

"Yeah... what am i supposed to do with this?" Nicholas said to the Akuma.

"Oh right... bl-"

"What was that?" Nicholas did not like having his "blindness" addressed.

The akuma cleared his throat and read the letter off. "The Millennium Earl would like to inform you of the discovery of a new Noah...er...um... Dies (as in to perish, etc). He is here in the city of London. That is all." He hands me back the note and leaves.

DIES?! His name is DIES? Who the f*** names their kid a verb.

Using his powers, Nicholas searches the city for any sort of Noah power signature he did not recognize. A dark alley was his destination.


(pronounced like the verb)
"Dies?" Nicholas asks.

[Jasper]

"Is this... Innocence?"

Yes, I clearly felt the presence of innocence in the vicinity and it was moving quickly towards the hospital.

"Either someone's carrying around an innocence without knowing or..."

Cassandra nodded. Four exorcists were heading this way, someone must've tipped them off about our broker.

"Constantine, we're moving out. You take the emergency door, I'll handle the main entrance."

That Gabriel, playing games now. I wonder if your akuma is any good reading lips.

I moved my lips spelling out the name of the nurse who happened to be our broker, hoping that that massive entity of gas would be able to relay the message on to his master and protect the broker.

In an attempt to create a state of panic, I broke the fire alarm glass door to my right and pulled on the huge gong's rope. Nurses and doctors scurried all over the place helping their patients before helping themselves into the fire-proof wards.

"Heh... Guess there are some good people left in the world after all."

The state of panic was our cue to turn into our "dark" forms, Cassandra and I walked towards the entrance of the hospital, where three exorcists showed up walking ever so non-chalantly.

"Pardon us gentlemen, but we were told to not let any unwanted visitors to pass. Now then, can you tango?"

I held out my palm in the open breeze and slowly breathed out before calling upon my manifestation's name in the back of my head.

Uriel!

The air slash shaved against the stoney pavement, aimed directly at their feet.

Damage dealt: 10 to Shirou-Chan

The bleached one flew back a few meters away into the thick greenery in front of the hospital. His eye reminded me of something I have once heard Tyki tell me once.

"The cursed pentacle is a mark of the akuma. Have you ever seen an Exorcist with one Xavier?"

So this is him, huh? What a washout.

First Manifestation
Health: 44
Speed: 10
Tactic: 5
Attack: 1
Manifestation: 13

Second Manifestation
Health: 44
Speed: 13
Tactic: 5
Attack: 1
Manifestation: 20

Cassandra in turn attacked as well, targetting fancily dressed one with gray hair (Flathalas) who was sitting in the waiting room. Her innocence detection skills come as a natural part of her becoming as an akuma; filled with dark matter and cursed by the innocence.

--- One turn wasted assimilating. You can attack her now, and try to kill her by the way :).

EXP gained.

Cassandra's improved stats:
Health: 43
Speed: 12
Tactic: 5
Attack: 1
Power: 1

[kensei]

"So, you and me again huh?"

The train let out another huge cloud of smoke.

"Fun, ain't it?" Hei smiled.

"Heh."

Jean gazed through the window, noting as many details as he could among the fast images that rushed through his sight. Among them, two sheep farmers, one of them a teenage girl, a giant yet dead willow tree surrounded by new seedlings, and just then the sight of four children diving in a vast, clear blue lake.

"Haven't been in London for quite a while," he muttered, "Food's not exactly the best though."

"Well, might as well enjoy the grub we have on the train then while we still can," Hei replied, as he began to chow down on his share of the train's cuisine. "Besides, I can just go cook myself when we get there."

"Am I supposed to be scared?"

"Not necessarily" Hei slurped onto his last noodle.

"I see. By the way, what was that whole thing with General Cloud about?"

Hei almost choked in surprise.

[Wacer]

((sorry about my confusion Z_Blitz))

It seems like he had just got into the place when the fire alarm went off. Well there goes his perfectly thought out plan Dimitri thought to himself with a hint of irritation. But maybe this could be a good thing as with the state of panic that the hospital was he could easily slip in unnoticed

No one seemed to take notice of him as he made his way though the halls, all the other staff just seemed to be more concerned with getting the patients to safety.

"At least this hospital is not all bad" I though to myselfas i sat down at a near by computer terminal. Pulling up the mainframe Dimitri made quick work of trying to find out anything that would give him a hint as to who this person was

A passing squad of Doctor's and nurses forced Dimitri to take cover under the desk for fear of being discovered. Right now time was not on his side and the longer he was there the more likely he was to be recognized. With the footsteps dieing down Dimitri pop out from his hiding place and went right back to the computer

"Aright now if the broker is after people then they must be assigned to a lot of terminal patients" i thought to myself as I pulled up the hospital staff i imputed some things into the computer. As it begin it scan of the hospital staff Dimitri waited impaitently for the computer to scan though the staff. Anyone that had to much involvement with terminal patients would pop up and he would have his anwser

"Now that is how a plan comes together" I though out loud with a smile as the first names begin to appear on the monitor

[Ryuzaki]

"Eh, you can handle these guys Xavier, I'll let you and Cassandra take care of this." waving goodbye to them, I slowly drifted off into the hospital again. "Looks like I'll be heading to the emergency room..."

Heading down the aisles through the gaseous Akuma, who were sent by Gabriel, I finally reached the emergency room. Opening the door to see many doctors and nurses, the gas was depleted from the room, and there is only one reason behind it... their must be an Innocence around here, since the Akuma are naturally afraid of the Innocence and there is no gaseous Akuma in this room.

"Excuse me sir, you'll have to leave, this is an emergency room." said one of the nurses to me.

"I'm well aware of that, but I'd like to inform you that there is a false doctor among you in this room." the nurses around me who heard this looked shocked at what I just said.

"I'll be quick..." a couple of the nurses tried pulling me back to leave to room immediately. "Found you..... I recognize your face from somewhere..." Looking at the Exorcist who was dressed in a doctors outfit, he quickly jolted out of the emergency room from the back exit, attempting to get away from me at the time being.

"Hmph, like you'll escape from me Exorcist..." I bolted out of the room hoping to catch him by taking a "short cut". Spotting him running down the hall, running into other doctors and nurses, I quickly chased after him. "He's pretty fast I'll give him that....but..." forming into the ground I instantaneously went below him from the floor, grabbed his legs causing him to trip into a nearby desk.

"It's not good to run in a hospital, a doctor like you should know better than that." forming light into the palms of my hands, I prepared myself for my attack, "Now, I'll make this quick, I promise."

((This is towards wacer btw xD))

[Wacer]

Dimitri knew what was coming next and took measures to stop it. Constantine was just about to jab Zeus though him but Dimitri called up his static burst and deflected it just so much that it shaved the side of his doctors coat. Using this few seconds that Constantine was stunned he delivered a roundhouse that sent him to the other side of the room.

"Looks like we get to play our little game once again Constantine" I told the figure that was dusting himself off on the other side of the room

"And did you take my advise and get stronger so that you not so pathetic" He shot back

All i did was give him my ohh so famous grin and shot forth with as much speed as i could muster, did not want him Apollo on me so he had to keep it close quarters.

Constantine had been expecting that though and was already in his fighting stance, but he was curious as to why he did not have out his sword. Dimitri's first blow confused Constantine even more as he was easily able to block it.

"One" Dimitri thought to himself as he tagged Constantine arm with a small electrical marker and with a rapid fury of pinpoint blows he tagged each of his other limbs. Constantine getting tired of this fly like attack kicked him away but Dimitri had been able to block

"you are not even worth my time if that" but he did not even get to finsh his sentence as a multitude of many mini explosions happened at each of the points he had been tagged at.

"I did not catch that last part, you might find that your body will not want to do as you say" Dimitri said as he turned with a grin to Constantine

damage given 6
manifestation is now delayed for one turn as your body's nervous system is all in a jumble

((I am breaking out the new stuff just for you Ryuzaki XD ))

[Seff]

((Eurgh, Proffles, i just read your post again - it wasn't clear you were actually speaking to me at the end. - _ - Goddamn this is confusing. Just meet up with us :cm: ))

Dies walked aimlessley through the streets and damp back alleys of London, tramps and homeless drunks tugging at his trousers and begging for money. The young Noah swatted them away as though they were simply annoying flies.

In geographical terms, Dies was still close to the river, though he'd moved a lot further along into the inner city. So if Constantine and Xavier were already here... and seemingly Gabriel was as well...

Well, yes, that of course was true, but it gave him no further idea about where they were. the Earl had been rather lax with the details. Or just infuriated by Dies' appaling jokes.

Yet, amidst the sound of the waves slopping around, and the gentle breeze, Dies heard something more... Directed. Yes, there it was - like a scythe of wind.

Xavier...

Dies leapt up, grabbing a hold of an overhanging windowsill. He quickly scaled to the top of the building, eyes scanning around for any signs of activity. Around him lay blocks of houses, the occasional office, a large hospital...

There!

His pupils centered on the hospital, more specifically, the outside entrance/exit. Dies could clearly see Xavier and one of his akuma battling...

Exorcists? I KNEW THIS WASN'T A FAMILY NIGHT OUT!

There was a swirling noise as an Akuma materialized behind him. It was triangular in shape, two "eyes" poking out from it's face. It spoke in stammered syllables.

"D-dies, the Earl would l-like to inform you that both X-xavier and C-constantine are in the hospital l-located that way. N-nicholas is on his way to London a-as i read you this m-message."

Marks of irritation appeared on Dies' forehead. As always, the Earl had infalliable timing. He grabbed the akuma in his left hand, directing it's eyes towards the battle on the street below.

"I. Know."

He squeezed, and the Akuma popped like a baloon, sucked into a small pocket dimension.

I should probably find out what's going on, though i don't to interfere in such a lovely battle.

He squeezed into the air by his side, pulling it over him like a curtain. Reality seemed to blur for an instant, and he was down on the street floor again, this time, on the hospital side. Once more he pulled the distorted veil of air around him, popping into view on the hospital steps, well behind the fight. Smiling with rare excitement, he reached into a small pocket plane, bringing out a bag of potato chips.

He opened another pocket plane, the one he had thrust the level one akuma into previously. It came out with trepidation, nervously looking at Dies.

"Find Nicholas, tell him where we are. I don't think he'd want to miss this, and i wouldn't want him walking around bored to death like i was."

The Akuma smiled a huge grin with it's non-existent mouth, span around, and vanished.

Subconciously, Dies wondered why Xavier was alone. Last time he checked, Constantine was supposed to be with him.

Oh well. I guess i'll ask him when he notices me.

Dies retreated back into his shell - a homeless man eating a bag of crisps (and watching a heated battle.)

((I'm not intending to fight (well, :P) just wanted to meet up with everybody else. Prof, you can RP the akuma nublet telling you where to go if you want. :cm:))


((Status Quo: Outside: Me, Blitz, Shirou, Allen? Inside: Wacer, Ryu?))

[Shiku]

[HP: 25]

Damn!

Hiro got up a few meters from where he had previously stood, he invocated his innocence ice started to form around his glove, he charged towards the Noah and punched him, the Noah dodged but hiro manage to punch his right arm, causing it to freeze.

"What can u do with one arm Noah?." Hiro smirked?

I have to freeze his hole body or else he can just regenerate!

Damage dealt: 6 to Blitz

[Ejarel]

Something didn't felt right.

The waiting room was in a state of chaos as doctors and nurses rushed out to evacuate patients to a fire-proof room. Apparently a fire had started somewhere in the building.

Pretending to recover from a particularly nasty bout of coughing, Flathalas turned around just in time to see a raven-haired woman lash out with her fist. Instinctively Flathalas ducked, and her punch left a dent in the brick wall.

Akuma!

Unsheathing his dagger, Flathalas threw off his trench coat to face his opponent. How did the Akuma see through his disguise? No matter. The Akuma's right hand abruptly transformed into a pick saber, and she brought down the blade in a single fluid arc. Flathalas barely managed to parry the attack.

"Innocence, activate! Mimic Blade!"

Instantly his silver dagger changed into an identical twin of the Akuma's weapon. Flathalas jabbed his Innocence at his adversary, who promptly blocked it, and Flathalas took the chance to push both the Akuma and her weapon backwards and out of the waiting room.

The main hall of St Nicks was a mess. Flathalas looked frantically around him for any signs of the other Exorcists.

"Allen! Change of plans! There's a Noah!"

Hiro?

That would make the four of us: Dimitri, Allen, Hiro and me. No way the Noah would let up an opportunity to take down four Exorcists.

Once more the Akuma striked, pink saber weaving a pattern of death in the air, but Flathalas was trained in the arts of self-defence and knew the attack was a half-hearted attempt. His opponent was up to something. But before he could react, the Akuma disintegrated into nothingness.

Quite suddenly, Flathalas found himself facing thin air.

Okay ... where are you?

Flathalas found out the answer a heartbeat later as the Akuma reformed herself around him, forcing his arms to his chest and rendering his legs useless. Faster and faster the Akuma regenerated herself, consolidating together to form a tight cocoon around him. In mere moments Flathalas was swiftly enveloped.

Mimic Blade!

Once again Flathalas' Innocence responded, the silver blade forming a similar layer between himself and the Akuma, but silently he wondered how long he could last. Though his powers currently prevented his life force from being drained by her, it was only a question of time before Flathalas would eventually yield.

Help me!

Most queer it was then, that memories of Kanda should suddenly surface in his mind. In particular he recalled a certain phrase Kanda had told him.

"Useless beansprout."

Somehow, Flathalas felt his anger rising just by that single thought.

[Ryuzaki]

((This is directed towards my fight with wacer))

"Temporarily paralyzing my nerves huh... that's interesting. You're pretty fast on your feet too I'll give you that much, but these little tricks won't do much good for long."

Disappearing through the ground, I left the Exorcist wondering where I was, "I can beat you without using any of my Apollo boy." forming out of the wall behind him I grabbed his neck and threw him up through the ceiling landing on the next floor. "I still have my Noah strength Exorcist, and that I will always have no matter what." The numbness in my body went away finally, I could feel my abilities coming back tome again.

"Looks like your little plan is over, I won't allow you to do this a second time..." Forming light around me from the outside it started to condense and become even brighter. "Here's a move that you haven't seen yet, you'll like it too.." the mass of light throughout the hallways formed into six-foot long spears and were all aimed at the same target ready for my command. "You say your speed is good right? Well let's see if your fast enough to dodge these hundred spears shall we?"

((You're going to have to dodge the many spears that I send to you through the ceiling =P))

[Damage Given: 3]
[Health Regenerated: 5 = 43 HP Total]

((Yes this is the first time using the Noah regenerating system xD))

[Jasper]

((You got hit already? Tsk tsk =P))

Cassandra easily got past the ethereal wall set up by her opposition to hinder her progress towards him. Her hand sank into his left shoulder before completely disappearing into his body. She found herself engulfed by his soul's darkness with the shimmering light of the innocence not too far away from where she rested. Scared of its brilliance, the girl turned her back away and reach out for her target's soul strings to control his very being. Slowly but surely, Cassandra drained the life out of that Exorcist's body hoping that she could steer him clear out of Xavier's way.

Damage dealt: 4

[Ai]

Gabriel shaded his eyes to the sun as he heard the commotion of the fighting ringing out below. His Pet Akuma drifted back to him from one of the nearby airvents and flatened it'self out into a screen shaped object in front of him in the air.

Images flickered through the gas and condensed to show Xavier and his "companion" standing in the corridor looking up at him...Or rather at his Pet. Watching Xaxiers lips moving Gabriel's mouth corner twitched upwards in what appeared to be a miniscule smile for a second before he waved his hand through his pet distrupting the flow of Gas and destroying the image for ever. Then weaving his finger in and out of the Akuma he asked it in a polite tone if it Could call it's friends to come and play in the hospital.

Shifting his weight Gabriel then rose to his feet and started off towards the emergency stairwell leading into the building however just as he reached it he sensed something, Looking off the building out over the front he saw an old begger shuffling in the distance....

A New Addition To The Family, How Quiant

Then shrugging he turned back around and heading through the door down the stairs heading towards the Long term ward of the hospital to go see if he could cause some fun to happen with the Broker....Either way he would see some entertainment occur..Pulling the Homeless disguise back over him he decended into the depths of the stairwell confident that noone save a fellow Noah could penetrate his disguise and thus saving him from partaking in anything that could be considered work.

[Seff]

"Thanks for noticing me..."

Dies spat bitterly. He spun round, hair flickering around his face, looking backwards through the translucent windows into the waiting room. There was another Exorcist in there, as well as Xavier's Akuma. Cassana, was it...?

"Whatever."

A Noah of such capability as Xavier would have no problem in dealing with a single lowly exorcist, though Dies felt he could help the Akuma... and he was awfully bored.

He stood up, striding through the doors into the waiting room to see Xavier's Akuma dissapear into the exorcist. Dies cleared his throat, pushing his hair back. He motioned with his hand, and between four of his fingers slight blurs materialized in the shape of small daggers.

"Akuma, leave him be. He will die much faster by my hand."


* Health: [18](38)
* Speed: [7]
* Tactic: [5]
* Attack: [5]
* Manifestation: [10]

((This is to Flathalas and Cassandra, btw.))


((Not quite sure about Cassandra's ability, but Dies will attack after Ejarel or Blitz posts. ))

[Jasper]

((I'll edit Xavier's HP later after Shirou posts))

"Cassandra, leave this to Dies, I could use your presence here."

That was the message Xavier sent telepathically to Cassandra knowing that she'll not let go of the Exorcist unless Xavier instructs her to. Having a loyal servant was fine and dandy, but sometimes it was a bother to Xavier, specially when his hands were full.

Obediently, Cassandra materialized into the real world and disappeared off to Xavier's side after passing by Dies without even as little as looking at him. She pressed her hand gently against Xavier's back, closed her eyes and melded into Xavier's body, enhancing both his speed and endurance levels.


HP: 87-damage dealt by Shirou
Speed: 22
Tactics: 5
Attack: 1
Manifestation: 10

[Tyekanik]

"I see. By the way, what was that whole thing with General Cloud about?"

Clearing his throat from the question he wasn't expecting, even though it had been occupying his mind, Hei gives an apologetic look.

"Sorry, thats what I was trying to figure out myself. Got a blank spot spanning from running into Cloud and waking up in the Order."

"Oh so you were one of those unlucky ones to get brought in forcefully then?" Jean looks slightly interested, suppose those of us that got kidnapped aren't all that common.

"Supposedly, I had started building a little bit of a reputation for what I was doing, and that would always tip the Order off to where I was sooner rather than later. I beat several of them that came to collect me, but of course my luck ran out when I came upon Cloud. Don't know if they just got tired of tracking me down or it really was just bad luck to find her, but that ended my roaming."

"But normally Marshall's don't drag around their subordinates like that..." Jean leads the conversation with his curiosity. Hei doesn't mind, he doesn't remember anything of value anyway.

"Thats what I'm stuck on. I don't see why they wouldn't have just said 'She beat you to within an inch of your life, you just don't remember it' but they avoided saying anything like that, instead they were just evasive." Finishing his coffee, Hei sets his utensils, cup and plate onto a tray for the hostess to carry away.

"Maybe they don't want you to remember it, you seem like you'd hold a grudge."

"Hey now, everyone gets beaten" Hei laughs at this jab a little, then continues "If its important I'll remember it soon enough. I clearly don't need it to live, so I'm fine with that."

The train soon stopped, and with a nearby ferry service, our exorcists finished the trip into London.

Inside of the city, the exorcists contact Holmes who told them the known information on the broker, St. Nicks hospital.

[Seff]

Dies smiled as Xavier pulled his Akuma backwards. Out of habit, he placed one foot outside of the time spectrum. Once he started moving, the exorcist wouldn't be able to keep track of his real movements.

Noticing the dagger in the boy's hand, Dies gestured to his own, where the three nearly invisible blades glittered like raw diamonds.

"So you're a close combat fighter? Good. That'll make it even harder for you to hit me."

He grabbed the air with his hand, pulling it over himself like a blanket. No sooner had he vanished than he reappeared behind Flathalas, slicing into his back with the negative lancers in his hand. no sooner had his blades hit home than he started moving once more, one foot still out of time. The exorcist could see him, of course, but what he didn't realise is that he was really seeing where Dies was two seconds ago. Such were the wonders of the Noah's ability.

Still, don't want to drain myself out too fast, eh?

Damage given: ((negative lancers are an average of my manifestation and attack values)) 6 damage given (for the slash on the back)

[Jasper]

"Far more than you'd imagine! Cassandra!"

The girl's body melted into mine, forming that dark creature that those pests saw back in Stuttgart. My deep azure eyes demanded respect to whoever looked at me directly. The ice surrounding my right hand broke off as I shook my arm to make the blood run in it a bit quicker. Cassandra's invoked combination raised my metabolic reactions and hence my body temperature above normal. All she had to do was focus all the heat towards my hand for the ice bonds to weaken and my hand to be set free.

"Oh by the way, I don't recall the pleasure of destroying you in Stuttgart. Did you scurry like a rat back then? Aww... You poor thing. Here, let me help you GET THIS OVER WITH!"

Yelling out the last few words, I swung my left arm sending an aero-shockwave to my opponent the purpose of which was not offensive, but rather, a strategy of sorts. Beneath the blown dust and fallen autumn leaves was my double-edged sword, L'obscurite, heading straight for my opponent's chest. This battle was as done as dinner.

Damage dealt: 18 to Shirou-Chan
Xavier heals: 0.2*38 = 7.6 HP
Xavier and Cassandra are back at full health.

[Ryuzaki]

((I'm going to take advantage of wacer's absence and play around with Dimitri.))

Firing the spears one by one, Dimitri dashed through each room, trying to dodge the incoming gamma spears from penetrating him. A few flew by right by his chest and right arm, which would have been fatal. "How long can you keep this up Exorcist? I'm going easy on you too, haha!"

Continuing to fire the spears, I began forming new ones in great numbers, and firing them off five at a time now, trying to hit him even sooner. Dodging the assault well, Dimitri stayed focused and avoided the spears that went through the floor, not damaging it at all since it was light, but it would do tremendous amount of damage if it hit a living thing.

"Dang, it's starting to speed up! I need to stay focused!"

"Here is where you fall, Exorcist..." Sending off ten spears at a time now, Dimitri wasn't able to dodge the overwhelming amount of spears at him.

"Gaaahhh!!" Dimitri yelled out in pain as three of the spears went through his legs and right arm.

"That must have been pretty painful, am I right? That should slow you down considerably. You won't be able to run much, now that your legs are practically useless...ahahaa.."

[Damage Given: 15]((You won't be no where near as fast as before now that your legs are fried.))

[Jasper]

Raphael D'Alphonse was one of a kind when it came to traveling. Instead of taking a direct bullet train from Edinburgh to London, Raphael chose to go through the longest route. In the cabin, where he and another gentlemen sat, he took a seat by the window, grabbed out a pen from his pocket and a little book that resembled a diary. Without hesitation, Raphael started writing while looking at the window and seeing the natural scenes around him every few seconds. The man sitting across him could not help feeling intrigued at his work.

"Are you... Writing a book about the nature here? You seem to be very absorbed into it. I have a son, right about your age, and all he ever does is flirt with the women in the area. It's a hassle just trying to keep the leash on him."

The situation did not require Raphael's undivided attention. He talked the man in short, to the point answers that clearly sent him the message that he was not interested in carrying this conversation any further.

"Raphael records time. Raphael is different from your son."

The man zipped his mouth shut and remained quiet for the remainder of the trip. Raphael in the meantime did not stop writing for a minute, almost never wasting a single moment of his time on the train.

[Shiku]

Dammit!

A double edged sword rose from beneath the leaves that covered the ground it shot towards Hiro's chest, he managed to avoid it so it didn't hit any vital points but it stabbed deeply into his stomach. Hiro choked up blood and he fell to his knees.

"Noah...this isn't over yet! The Exorcists won't fall to the Earl!"

Darkness overcame Hiro as he fainted.

[Damage recieved: 18]
[Remaining HP: 7]

[Wacer]

((That was no fair Ryuzaki, i was at my college classes :/ ))

"You forget we are in hospital and everything around use runs on electricity" I said as the whole room begin to spark and many of the machines went haywire.

"Where we are makes no difference, with out your speed you are finished anyways" He laughed as he formed 10 more spears of light

"We will see" I smiled back as the electrical storm in the room started to form around me

"Enough of this idel chit chat, it is over" he exclaimed as he sent the spears of light at me

At that moment the hospital could not take all the power that Dimitri was drawing from it and the light went out and the room went black.

"You still alive little Exorcists" Constantine called out into the dark room

As the emergency lights kicked in and there stood Dimitri, unscathed and unaffected by that last attack.

"Impossible, I Know you are nowhere near fast enough to dodge those right now" he called out in disbelief

"Who said anything about dodging" I called back with a grin as six black thunder tails unfurled themselfs from my back

Sending a small thunder dragon at Constantine to cover up for my slow speed i closed the distance between us. Constantine send another round of light spears at me but the dragon was able to catch a few and collapsed and the others that made it through Dimitri was easily able to block with his black thunder tails.

Too bad he did not have speed or he would have easily been able to overpower him but as it was Constantine was almost able to block, but almost does not cut it. He evaded the two strikes from Dimitri and was able to block the four tails that tried to catch him from the side but just ran out of limbs to block with as two more came from overhead and delivered a brutal blow to the head and chest.

"Always have to learn to compensate my dear friend" I said trying not to laugh as the the electrical energy in the room arched around him still

Damage given 9

((I activated my Level 1 Ryuzaki))

[Ryuzaki]

((You'll need a level 5 Innocence to stand against me boy :p))
((And prepare for a quick beating, I've come up with a plan..hehe))

Constantine Regenerates: 0.2*34 = 7
Current Health = 41

"That last attack kind of tickled Exorcist. I have to honor you for your efforts though."

"You're in no position to talk Constantine, look around you, your completely surrounded by my electricity."

"I'm in no position to talk....? This is what I hate most, people who are overly confident about themselves and their abilities when they should keep their mouths shut."

"What did you say? Should I convince you even more then!?" He sent shocks of electricity at me one at a time, burning my skin. "Now what do you have to say, Noah?"

"Aha..aha...ahahahaa!! You're quite the comedian boy, I barely felt that little shock, as I said before it was only a tickle..." He shocked me again, this time even longer than before. "You still don't get it Exorcist.." smoke from the burns were sizzling off my new suit, "Your Innocence powers couldn't have met a worse match up than me."

"Wha-what are you talking about? I could numb your body! Want that!?"

"Pssh, let me give you a quick lesson... do you know what emits off the electricity that you make?" Dimitri continued to listen to what I had to say, "Electricity, creates.... light... back then when you did your little technique to cut off my nerves. You created the electricity from your body, which made light... I am the master of controlling light, which means I could change the frequency so it's invisible anytime I want." I could tell he was starting to get tense from my words. "I used your electricity as light source and placed and enormous amount of invisible light within your body without you even knowing. You can feel light at this level, and you can't see it...So what if I decided to turn that harmless light in your entire body and all of your internal organs, into deadly gamma rays and kill you? How does that sound?"

I waved up my hand towards him, his eyes was full of fear, "I wonder what it would feel like to have all of your internal organs toasted all at once? Tell me... Exorcist...." I kept my hand towards him, "If you think I'm bluffing, then take a look at your friend Luke who I burned all of his muscles and bones except his organs out of pity. If you still think I am not able to do it, then please attack me. Because the light I place in anyone’s body will stay in them even if you numb my entire nerve system again.."

“Y-you bastard…. I can’t believe you would go this far…”

“Go this far? I’ve been showing everyone of your Exorcist friends no more than tenth of my skills and powers, I’m taking it easy, you should feel gracious that I don’t annihilate your entire body right now. So what’s it going to be Exorcist? Are you going to retreat and leave unharmed, because I don’t mind that right now, I’m in a good mood. Or would you rather resist and die a horrible death? I can always burn every inch of your body except your vital organs if you want, I can do that too, would you want that instead? Your pick…”

((I’ll let you have a pick wacer, and if you do resist, there is no way you can get rid of the light waves in your body. And yes I’ve been planning this from the start. xD))

[Damage Taken: 4]
[Health Regenerate: 4]
[Current Health: 41]
[Damage Given: (If you resist) The last remaining life you have xD]

[Tyekanik]

As the group was making their decisions, Hei went ahead to check on the situation.

St. Nicks Hospital, just a few minutes from here.

Wearing his casual clothes so that only an enemy he'd fought very closely before would recognize him, he swiftly walks through the streets towards his destination.

At least I have a golem this time. Wondering how long this particular golem will last, Hei continues winding through the people along his course.

Nearing the hospital, Hei was able to detect that things were amiss with the hospital. There seemed to be quite a large amount of movement, almost panic like.

Good thing I dressed up. Holding the golem under his jacket near the collar, he speaks into the golem relaying what he has seen back to Jean and the others, that there was already problems to deal with.

As Hei replaced his golem, he noticed one character near the hospital who seemed oddly calm.

((quicky, they're the best. now die ryuzaki....akuma!))

[Ryuzaki]

((Har har har, my Akuma won't go down that easily. We shall see who is the victor soon enough. xD))

Standing in front of the hospital, Chris saw a shadow move closer to him. Putting his hands to his face from the blinding sun to see who was approaching him, he noticed the silver star on his jacket, he was obviously an Exorcist...

"Oi.. so you've come to see the Broker?" Chris said while transforming into his Akuma form, "Or have you come here to start a brawl?" He looked closely at the new Exorcist who he never fought before, "You don't look to familiar, what's your name?"

"My name is Hei, you won't need to know it once I'm through killing you."

"Heh, I like that attitude, I'm going to enjoy tearing you apart you smart mouth. So would you prefer your death to be quick and painless? Or slow and torture? Aren't I a nice guy giving you a choice? I should be thanked for my kindness, hehee."

[Tyekanik]

The hulking akuma standing before Hei, things look like they'll get entertaining much quicker than anticipated.

"Choosing my death, how quaint." Activating his Innocence and forming Ryuujin Senka, Hei smiles faintly at his opponent. "Spouting such poetic antiquities I'll try and play on your level, we'll start with a frontal attack."

Holding his lance out to the side, perpendicular to his body, Hei holds his left hand which is empty towards the akuma.

"First Ethereal Phantasm, Wil o' Wisp!" The spinning motes of light converge to form the three blazing orbs, which Hei quickly scatters two to either side and uses the last to rush in front of him as he charges towards his opponent.

The akuma prepares to receive the charge, forming some form of weapon from the earth beneath him. The wisps are now rotating wildly around the akuma, caught in Hei's technique.

"Pompous exorcist." The akuma looked displeased, but nowhere near distressed. As Hei leaped into the air, swinging the lance downwards the wisps ceased their rotation and slammed into the akuma. The akuma's weapon had fended off Hei's lance, another arm had guarded against an orb, however one orb impacted underneath the weapon arm, and one against his lower back.

Kicking off to gain just a little distance, Hei recalls two of the orbs that had hit their mark back to him, the third that had been deflected had been destroyed.

[Damage given - 7]

[Wacer]

((Oh what took you so long Ryuzaki, i knew you where going to take control of my Innocence way back when you brought down my sword in out first fight. XD))

It looks like Constantine also knew the same thing about his powers that he had been mulling over all this time. And as much as he hated to admit it he was in real pickle. He had been expecting something like to this to happen but nowhere near this level. He could try what he had been thinking but it was much to risky seeing as he had only planed it out and never really tried it and he would gain little from it and just except for Constantine knowing of his little counter measure.

"Well old man I would love to show you just how much you think you know about us Exorcist, very little from that tiny brain of yours but I am good mood as well"

With that i overloaded every electrical cables that ran though out the walls and brought the room crumbling in on itself, "and i consider it a draw" a yelled through the falling chunks of the room that had quickly filled the room.

As much as it hert his pride to run away from that stuck up Noah, right before he had been attacked by him two name had popped up on the computer screen and with that he had two prime suspects as to who the broker might be. And it did no good if he was dead or KOed by Constantine. At least he hoped Constantine did not know he knew as he would be sure to come after him and finish this.

The crunches of the room that gave way behind him would at least serve as i little distraction, he hoped

((Well you came after me then i guess i will have to finish this fight, and yes i could of done something about the light waves but i would of lost anyway so no use giving away too many secrets XD))

[Ryuzaki]

((Hehe, I'm fighting on two fronts now, this should be interesting to do xD))

((Constantine))

"Pssh, so he decided to run for it and save his life after all... I thought he would atleast ask me about the Broker, I would have left him a little clue to who it is... but his loss... I went a little soft on him though, if I would have been truly dark, he would be dead a long time ago." Walking through the darkness, I decided to see if there were anymore Exorcists in the hospital. "There may be some more Exorcists here, maybe I should pay them a visit... And I wonder how the other two Noah are doing? I think I can watch their battle from a window."

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((Christopher))

Spitting blood from his mouth to the ground Chris glarred at Hei after his attack. "I haven't seen this kind of technique before, I'll enjoy fighting you Exoricist."

Grabbing the road, Chris lifted the ground causing a wave of land heading directly at Hei. "Take this Exorcist!" While the wave was heading towards Hei, Chris then heal kicked the ground making thousands of tiny rocks head towards him just incase he somehow dodged the massive wave of land.

[Health: 33]

[Tyekanik]

With the wave of earth approaching, Hei felt a moment of nostalgia. Just in poland he had fought this guy.

Using his two remaining wisps, Hei leaps on one and then the other to gain at least some height on the attack, twisting his body in air to avoid as much as he can. Though the wisps are torn to pieces by the flying shards, and Hei gets a few small pieces of rock embedded into his legs, he is nonetheless successful in evading the brunt of the attack.

"Heh, you're the one from Poland. Innocence, level two." Knowing this akuma could use powerful techniques, Hei had to end things quickly as possible, seeing as how there was already fighting in progress.

Running towards a nearby builing, Hei extends his arm and releases some of his Innocence into the air, where it swirls before growing too bright to look at. Hei's second phantasm, Cerberus, now stands between Hei and the pursuing Akuma.

Creating another earth wave directed at the animal and Hei, Cerberus bolts to the left, and Hei to the right. Reforming Ryuujin Senka into his bow, Hei strings and looses an arrow directed towards the akuma's shoulder.

Swinging about his weapon, the Akuma parries the arrow, and is pushed back by the force towards a building on the opposing street. At this time, Cerberus lands in front of the akuma, from the same direction as Hei's arrow, and launches into the Akuma's form.

Again parrying the assault, the heavy Cerberus further pushed the akuma through the glass front of the store.

"Blaze Wall." Across the street, Hei had was holding his hands to out to his sides, palms glowing indigo. Slamming his palms together, the twin pillars of flame that had spawned moments ago on either side of the mercantile shop the akuma had been thrust into, collide into either side of the building.

As the building bursts into flames and crumbles, Hei forms the lance again, and begins to channel his energy into it. Cerberus emerges from the flames, unscathed and moves beside his owner.

Now when will the Akuma show itself?

[Damage received - 2]
[Damage given -12 (block some if you have a neat way to do so against the collapsing building by all means, arrow and pup did no damage)]

[Ai]

Gabriel skirted around the corridors and the areas in which the several fights were going on throughout the hospital, Everynow and then as he passed through one he would pass a small amount of energy into either the Exorsist or the Clan member battling so as to make the fun last longer...However he never gave each person in the fight a HP boost, That wouldn't be fun would it.

((The HP Boost is up there for anyone who wants it..It won't fully restore your HP but will certainly give you a boost, However once one person in the fight has taken the boost the other may not...First come first served...))

Moving on he entered an older area of the hospital that signalled his arival in the long term stay ward, Ahead of him he could sense a female human lying down on one of the beds pretending to be a patient...

Shaking his head at the folly of the Broker Gabriel went up to her and holding out a hand and placing it on her shoulder just above her Nurse's Insignia he gave her a small shake.

"Time to go"
"What do you mean" She responded angrily eyes flashing open.
"Yours is not the position to ask but simply to obey, Now follow or face destruction"

Her face dropped as she realised she spoke to a Noah and shaking ever so slightly she got up off the bed and followed me back out of the ward.

Now to find a suitable set of candidates and set her up with them

Gabriel thought heading back towards the sounds of the fights despite the voice of protests behind him coming from the Broker.

[Ryuzaki]

Before the flaming building fell on Chris, he quickly formed a dome made of granite around him to protect him from the impact.

[Damage Reduced: 8]

"Phew that was a little close Exorcist. Here's a technique I've been saving!" Putting his palms on the floor and the earth around us started to tremble. The surface bubbled around the two of us, and Chris slowly stood up to watch the show to begin. "You can't dodge this attack Exorcists!"

The ground reformed, and hundreds of triangular shaped spikes, made of pure granite, suddenly came from the ground, they were all over twenty feet, as Chris was desperate to finish this match quickly.

The spikes popped up from the ground extremely fast, Hei barely managed to dodged most of them. Trying to escape into an open area, Hei was forced to avoid these dangerous spikes from impaling him. Breaking a few of the spikes as they came up, more and more started to form from the ground, making it much harder for him to dodge.

"Heh, that's not it Exorcist!" He put his hand on the ground once again, the earth started to tremble once more.

"What is it this time!??" Hei yelled out while avoiding the many spikes which were continuing to surface. All of a sudden, from the long triangular spikes that were already there, more even thinner and smaller spikes formed from those already create, and in even greater numbers.

Hei not only had to dodge the large spikes now, but he also had to avoid the smaller ones, that were forming at an alarming rate, on the large spikes. Hei did well for little bit avoiding them, but a group of granite rocks behind him already suddenly burst with hundreds of small granite spikes, impaling him in his limbs.

"Ooo, what's this? Gabriel's energy I sense... I think I'll take it before that Exorcist does. Sorry, but I'm here to win, not to play fair..." He grabbed the floating energy and placed it in his chest. He could feel a little energy being restored once again.

[Damage Given: 14]
[Healed: 5]
[Current Health: 38]

((Spikes will continue to form and attack you from now on, the only way to stop this is if you attack Chris.))

[kensei]

Tch. You can do better than this Hei.

As Jean hid more of his face under his hat and slightly pulled up his trenchcoat's collar he loaded his new crossbow with a one-metre bolt dipped into a flammable liquid. He checked left and right to ensure no one could see him as he pointed his weapon down towards the physically shifting battlefield down below.

Despite the awkward nature of the room he resided in, it had the best line of sight. His fingers rhythmically played on the trigger for the right moment.

Hei was trying his best to avoid the numerous spikes as well as destroy the ones that are getting a bit too close for comfort. The amuka seemed to be enjoying himself, and started to run towards Hei, probably wanting to end it now.

Bet you didn't see this one comin'?

With a quick motion, Jean released the bolt with a slight wave of electric current, just enough that, combined with the effects of the flammable liquid that surrounded the bolt, would create a huge explosion where it hit. This was the case, as the bolt did not exactly hit any vital points on the Akuma's body, but caused enough of a blast that engulfed the Akuma and cater for limitations once a bolt misses its target.

Hei jumped out from the smoke fortunately with little injuries from the blast, perhaps his abilities gave him more of a resistance to flames. He smiled, and was quite relieved, as Jean seemed to have destroyed almost all of the granite spikes that hindered his movements before.

Damage Given-

Chris- 5
Hei- 2 ((sorry, AOE damage :p))

[Ejarel]

(oh dear. Look what happens when I go out for a movie.)

"So you're a close combat fighter? Good. That'll make it even harder for you to hit me."

Flathalas could barely hear his adversary. He was seeing stars everywhere, and the Akuma hasn't even got serious.

And now, presenting his latest opponent; a member of the Noah family.

I think Im gonna faint.

But the Noah was fast, faster than what Flathalas thought was possible even for a Noah. Flathals slashed his dagger in a dazzling arc around him, but still the Noah could penetrate his defence. Flathalas screamed as he was hit from behind.

I need a plan.

There! A single surgical knife. At two feet long, it was amazing that it was even used in the first place. Grabbing it from the surgical trolley, he slashed his arm, gasping from the pain, and touched his dagger to the bloodied blade.

Mimic Blade!

As expected, his dagger grew two feet long. Patiently he waited for the Noah to attack again. This is so gonna hurt.

Damage: 36 - 4 - 2 (slashed mysef) = 30

[Seff]

The air about him stop shimmering as Dies stopped moving. On his face was a wicked smile - he was enjoying himself.

His eyes slanted slightly as he observed the exorcist's peculiar behaviour. So it seemed his innocence had the ability to change shape. No matter.


"I'm sure there is some reason as to why you're harming yourself, but i don't want to hear it. Kukuku ~ "

Dies leapt into the air, rolling his body over in a fluid motion. He leapt over the exorcist, clicking his fingers as he did so. Space began to blur and tear at the spot Dies had aimed - The exorcist's body!

"Negative Eraser...kukuku~"

The Noah forefully ripped a pathway between the present dimension and the next with explosive results. Real space twisted and turned, damaging and warping everything in the area of affect. Chairs and tables crumpled into small hulks, like tin cans that have been stood on.

Dies landed behind the exorcist, spinning round, ready to gaurd against any attack the exorcist had should he still be on his feet.

Damage Given: 10 ((reduced if you have some way of absorbing the negative eraser.))

[Ejarel]

The Noah forefully ripped a pathway between the present dimension and the next with explosive results. Real space twisted and turned, damaging and warping everything in the area of affect. Chairs and tables crumpled into small hulks, like tin cans that have been stood on. Splinters flew everywhere, and Flathalas took the full brunt of the damage.

Hold on, hold on ...

The Noah landed behind him.

Now!

With a scream, Flathalas pierced himself with his extended dagger in a single fluid motion, skewering his adversary behind him. He had angled his desperate move such that while he had avoided impaling his major organs, it was not the same case for the Noah. With a savage twist he ran backwards, pushing his Innocence deeper into the Noah. (Damage given = 10, give or take lol.)

His Innocence flared a brillant green as it came into contact with the Noah, and more importantly, its host's blood. Silently he wondered if his Innocence would abandon him for this desperate move, turning his into a Fallen One, but he could not care less.

His Innocence flared once more.

Damage: 30 - 10 - 10 (self-inflicted) = 10

[Undying]

Rave slept, leaning back on the chair, his eyes shielded from the glaring sun by a covering on the window. Though he had no idea o fit, he was on the same train as Raphael.

It was just a few short hours ago that he left the special express train from the Greek coast to France, from where he immediately got on a special cruiser and left to England's harbor.

For some unknown reason, Linalee insisted on accompanying him for some of the road. And now that she left, Rave dreamed about their parting.

"We'll be there soon." Linalee seemed very uncomfortable around him, and Rave had a good idea why. He refrained from mentioning it, using his wounds as an excuse to remain silent.

The moment was interrupted when they received a call from Komui, who (upon learning that Lenalee was also hurt in the fight) proceeded into a tirade of tears and murder promises. When he subsided enough to explain that the London team had run into trouble and that they were now calling all possible Exorcists from outside the HQ to go there.

Even though they already knew about it, they decided to keep quiet and agree. Rave immediately chose to go to London, but Lenalee seemed apprehensive, and so they took a detour around in France and England, seemingly to allow Rave some time to recover, but he had the distinct impression she wanted to say something but couldn't.

In the end, they separated around Edinburgh, and Rave boarded a train that would take longer to arrive than the usual express.

Suddenly, the train gave a jerk and Rave woke up, right at the end of that dream.

Strange that I would ream of that... he mused to himself, rubbing his eyes. He looked outside, not really caring for scenery. They were almost there. He hoped that the Exorcists haven't gotten themselves killed yet.

((I know there are going to be a lot of posts after me O.O. And I'm lost as to where everyone is, so I'll just do the bad thing...))

[Jacxis]

There was a frantic "argh!" and a dull thud as Scyfrost fell flat upon his face. For a second or two, he lay there on the ground unmoving. He peeled himself off the floor, sitting up and rubbing every ache in his body.

"Stupid train..." He mumbled absently. The suitcase he was holding had fallen by someone's feet.



((OOC: I don't have to be on the same train as anybody, so you don't have to say that you saw me if you're travelling on a train as well.))

[Seff]

Flathalas' attack took Dies completely by surprise. The dagger stabbed into his chest, edge striking against his ribs and shaving off the bone. Dies jumped back, one hand clamped over the gaping wound in his chest. He pulled away his hand, removing clumps of bleeding tissue from his shirt. He gazed over to the exorcist, amused to see that his attack had hurt him as much, if not more, than it had hurt Dies.

"Ha.. hahaha...kukuku~" Dies panted.

"I must give you some credit, i didn't expect you to damage yourself in order to land a blow against me. However..."

Dies regained his posture, wiping away the blood.

"You've made me draw blood, so i acknowledge you as a enemy. That means i'll have to destroy you, i'm afraid. Kuku."

For a second, Dies stared into Flathalas' eyes, a piercing stare, one filled with both grudgingly given respect and hatred. Then he pulled the air around him, opening another dimension door. He reappeared, at his full, time-augmented speed in the air above the exorcist, landing on his shoulders and striking down with his left fist, attempting to plunge the near-invisble dimensional blades into Flatahalas' head.

Dies hp: 38 - 10 = 28.
Damage Given: 7

[Ejarel]

There was blood everywhere. Crimson blood.

Shoot. I'm feeling weaker than I thought.

Behind him, Flathalas could feel his opponent extract himself from Flathalas' Innocence, but he was in no shape to resist-

-And then the Noah was above him, his left fist poised to strike.

Fast. Too fast.

In his mind Flathalas knew he could not hope to parry the attack, but his reflexes thought otherwise. Instinctively he raised his hands up above his head in puny defence, in the process drawing out his silver dagger from his stomach. It flared again.

Incredibly, his dagger parried most of the blades save two (reduce damage taken by 3), which pierced through his shoulder and hurt like hell. He felt himself weakening as the Noah increased pressure on his attack, forcing Flathalas' dagger lower with each passing heartbeat.

Must ... resist...

Must .... re..

And then his Innocence glowed a ruby red.

The resulting effect was instantaneous. Whereas his immediate surroundings was previously splattered with blood, now it was littered with deadly crimson shards. Two words sprang into Flathalas mind.

"Innocence Level 2: Bloody Blades!"

As one, the bloody shards screamed towards the Noah, then swiftly back towards their host in a protective sphere, as if expecting the Noah to teleport and attack Flathalas, who sunk to the ground on his knees. His breath came in ragged gasps.

Must ... resist.

HP: 10 - 4 = 6

[Tyekanik]

((I'm not Indiana Jones Ryu :( Thats ok, I'll use something I just came up with.))

Lifting himself off the ground, Hei dusts off his torn clothes a little.

Thought I was bad with collateral damage, that might have been that crossbow Jean bought.

The Akuma was raging that his technique had been interrupted by outside forces, while Hei plants the tip of his lance into the earth, left hand holding onto the lance, he lifts his right hand to the sky, palm forward.

"As if I would give you the time for that!" Growls the Akuma, whom begins his charge. However the Akuma had been targeting Hei during his attack, while Cerberus had skirted the edges of the technique and waited for Hei to be prepared.

Emitting the cacophonous roar Cerberus assaults the Akuma from the side, the three heads gnashing, large paws raking the stone like Akuma.

Above the tangled pair, motes of light begin to gather, forming a large ball of iridescent blue light. This continues, until the sphere is almost a dozen feet in diameter. As the technique lights the area, the Akuma looks upwards to it, shielding his eyes as he throws back Cerberus.

Ready to bolt in any direction, the Akuma doesn't notice the strange feature of this miniature sun, due to trying to keep an eye on the shining sphere.

It is casting a shadow, centered on Chris.

This creation does not just put off heat, rather it manipulated the heat nearby. Primarily through the direction of the shadow.

"You felt like slowing me, I'll return the favor. Look down." Hei advises the Akuma.

As the Akuma looks downward, his eyes grow wide in surprise. The earth had begun to turn red underneath him, the temperature burning his feet, which were luckily stonelike. However this did not prevent damage, and the ground was not solid enough to simply walk out of..

"I'm sure you understand my intentions. It won't take