The Fugitive [Completed]

[kensei]

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The Fugitive
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The howling winds blew furiously as a group of four finders and two exorcists marched their way against the blizzard, on top of the world as they were determined to do their mission despite the unfortunate weather.

It may have been the wind, but one of the exorcists stopped and thought he had heard a faint sound of a woman laughing.

"Let's have some fun, shall we?"

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"Four finders and one exorcist were found dead in the ranges of Nepal, their bodies frozen under the thick blanket of snow. The five of them showed similar injuries- all four limbs sliced off and deep stab wounds through their chests," a solemn voiced Reever reported to Komui.

Komui raised his eyebrow. "Five? The Himalayas mission? Weren't there six?"

Reever closed his eyes and let out a small sigh. "The missing exorcist- Abraham Carpenter, was known for his sword-wielding skills and finishing enemies with a stab through their chest. We have lost contact with his golem- presumed destroyed, and despite him being well-respected as a loyal servant for the Order, all evidence so far points to him."

"We have no choice then. Capture the fugitive."

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A weary looking exorcist with tattered closed slowly approached a small native village at the foot of the Himalayas. His movements were awkward, as he walked in a zombie trance, his hand reluctantly moving towards his sword.

"N-no...please d-don't.." Abraham shouted. "Let go of me you witch! Get away from my body!"

A butterfly tattoo shone under his neck.

"Hush. Just enjoy the show, my lovely little puppet."

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Rules-

-Limited number of players to participate

-This is a filler arc (2 EXP to all players)

-Whenever you post, you must clearly state where you are in relation to other characters. This is done in order to avoid confusion as to character locations. GMs will edit in your post where you are if you fail to do so.

-Abraham's Innocence ability- His sword can block anything, even energy attacks. Once he blocks it, Abraham can create another duplicate of his sword and moves to attack while the opponent's current attack is being blocked.

-The mission will end after you investigated and found out what is happening with the fugitive (once you capture him).

[Fect]

"Oi! Jacques, Hei, Hurry!" Reever shouted in his ear as he was playing a game of chess against Johnny.

"But it's such a good game." Reever slapped his forehead; "Finish it later. Leave it out. I don't care. Jacques...GO!"

An airship began moving along steadily up towards the entrance. "Here's an incomplete data set on your objective. Go." It wasn't as much of an airship as a hot-air balloon attached to a large fan. But boy did it move fast.

Jacques investigated the folder. Abraham, eh? The Order kills off their own too easily. I won't forgive their order to kill Rave, even if I do tend to joke with him. And Lenalee. I wonder what Allen thinks about the two of them, or even if he knows.

Yawning, he thought about his lack of sleep. I haven't slept well in a few days. Time for a nap... As he slept, the second orb in his pocket pulsated as the ship moved over one country in particular.

The airship just passed over Syria, his old mission target.

[Tyekanik]

((Just caught that, sorry for momentary lapse in stupidity :p))

The airship lands, near the base of the mountain ranges. Exiting the craft, Jacques and Hei survey the surroundings.

"It all looks the same." Mutters Hei, clearly displeased about the environment.

"You get that sometimes." Replies Jacques, seemingly not entirely awake. Hei was supremely thankful he had taken a nap when he had the chance. Getting dinner was another matter, Hei missed the orders dining hall.

Setting off into the mountains, the two exorcists begin to trace the last know route of the previous team, once again tracking a fellow exorcist.

At least this one isn't definitely hostile. Just most likely.

[Ryuzaki]

"Oi, what are you planning to do about all this, I haven't given any orders to do such a thing you know..." Looking towards the fugitive, who stayed silent. "Tch... whatever... I'm going... but make sure you don't get too carried away okay..." I walked out into the street where I saw two familiar Exorcists.

"Ah!? Those two are here?! And so quick... They must gather information pretty fast... I'll lay low and see how all of this plays out...."


((Yeah just catch the "fugitive" and he/she will end this mission really fast...))

[kensei]

The exorcist named 'Abraham' fell down on the floor, trying to withstand the controlling force cast upon him.

"Stop it. Stop it. Stop it."

"It's no use pet." Yes, the woman conveniently changed the exorcist's name, as even his own body would not respond to his mind.

The woman stood up and leaned over the pathetic creature, "Now unless you be a good little pet, well...let Aunt Ruth keep that a secret for now."

[Fect]

((This is after he's slaughtered the village and had his little chat with Ruth.))

Finally... the town.

The small town had a few provisions shops and restaurants, much like a gold-mining town in the Yukon. But there were many things on the ground out of place. Many... Bodies.

Severed limbs, heads, and all had a distinctive deep gash in their chest. Oh... shit. A man stood over a body, with a bloody sword in hand. Jacques immediately noticed a thin thread of a black, dark energy going from the exorcist's neck to somewhere else. "Run away!" Abraham shouted towards the two of us. He began charging with tears running down his cheeks. Either he's gone perfectly insane, or something else is in control here.

"Hei, burn his neck," Jacques ordered, pulling five of eight crosses out from his jacket.

[Ryuzaki]

"Man, that woman is such a pain in the rear end it's not eben funny anymore... If I was her father I'd slap some sense into that woman..." I watched as she beat the man, "I almost feel sorry for you too, Abraham..."

"Now unless you be a good little pet, well...let Aunt Ruth keep that a secret for now."

"Y-yes mamm..." Abraham replied to Ruth.

"That's it... I'm out of here whether you like it or not..." I took the toothpick out of my mouth and turned to her, "O and by the way, there's two very skilled Exorcists here, so watch yourself will you?"

[kensei]

[Fugitive now outside, facing Jacques and Hei]

From above the tallest building in the now extremely quiet town, Ruth smiled as two exorcists have caught up to her pet.

"My these people are fast," she smiled, as she waved her hand in circles. Back in the town, the pet closed his eyes trying to use his will, but failed as the witch forced him to run around the town in circles in amazing speed.

"Let's play catch the Fugitive."

[Tyekanik]

"The neck eh? We'll see about it." Hei gives his soft almost ever present smile, holds forth his right palm and releases a serpent towards the Exorcists neck.

Need to know what this fellow can do. Beginnings are the most annoying.

The exorcist brought his sword to bear, blocking the serpent, and to Hei's surprise a duplicate was made during the process, and somehow the exorcist was running down the length of the attack, while it was being blocked.

"Timing will be everything." Hei comments, as the exorcist comes into range with his sword, Hei releases a second serpent from his left palm directly into the sword, which is held guarding the exorcists face.

The idea had been that the exorcist would need at least a moment to change attack patterns. Diving forward as the sword was swung over his body, Hei rolled to a kneeling position, summoning Ryuujin Senka in preparation for an attack.

The exorcist had been unwilling to get between both of his opponents however, and Hei had evaded the first round of attacks, as well as discerned the basis of the opponents moves.

They promised to be aggravating.

[kensei]

"This pet is really slow," Ruth said as she gritted her teeth, relying on her movements to let the fugitive evade the enemy's attacks.

With the flick of her wrist her pet leaped to the roof of a nearby building, his face being as pathetic as ever. She then made him jumped towards the fire-wielding exorcist and using the force of gravity, proceeded to stab him with the full force of his sword.

"You know this is getting boring pretty fast," said the toothpick-playing Noah behind hair.

"Well the Earl did say I should have some fun, and this is my way. By the way, I haven't caught your name yet."

[Fect]

He's running in repetitive circles around our location...

Jacques formed two shields in his two empty between-finger parts of his hand. ((I don't know what to call them XD)) Picking a spot, Jacques threw those five into a pentagonal formation to the opposite side of his target. Wasting no time, he threw the two against Abraham, who formed another sword, and swung down. Jacques lept back. A pair of black eyes shone through the window, watching the three of them. "En Passant."

Abraham was wide open. Jacques thrust him backwards, knowing that if he were sane, and under someone else's control, he wouldn't be able to block, much less counter-attack.

"Let's see you block this."

The eyes opened large when he said the following: "Cannon De Fantome."

Several dozen bolts of energy struck him head-on, even after blocking the first few.

What happened next was shocking. As many shots that were blocked, that many swords appeared behind Jacques and swung down. Pinning him down, a butterfly flew by. Butter...fly? The tundra-esque climate shouldn't allow for them. Jacques looked again at Abraham's neck.

The remainder of the swords swung down. Green walls appeared over his chest, where they would pierce. Tearing away at each other, the swords broke and the others faded. Jacques rolled to behind his trap waiting for his prey. Come're little butterfly friend...

More energy seemed to surround them. Oh crap, there's two, aren't there?

[Kabane]

Nicholas stared out the window. He was leaning on his fist again, his nose a few centimeters from the glass. The warmth of his breath fogged the window for a few seconds before the cold of the outside reclaimed it's dominance. It was snowing outside. He was passing through an eastern city coming from France. He had recently been in London, the most frequent method of transport was a boat going to Paris.

Styx was across Nicholas, playing with his fingers. He was sprawled out on the floor in the middle of the cabin. Nicholas received his "allowance" back from Uncle dearest. The cabin was empty, not that it would be crowded anyways. Not many people make trans-continental journeys across Europe and well into Asia. Nicholas looked at Styx who seemed oblivious to his watcher. The train rustled, a small bag falls on Styx. Nicholas laughed a little, quietly though. The silence was golden.

Nicholas returned his focus to the outside.

"Looks nice..." He thought.

An explosion.

"Nice doesn't last very long... obviously." Nicholas had literally just stepped off the train when he heard the crash of a building. Sister Ruth had been dispatched here, to deal with something or whatever, Nicholas didn't pay attention too much. Instead he just took Styx and left.

[kensei]

"Constantine huh?" Ruth gave a warm smile as she reached into her chest and pulled out a beautiful black and red butterfly.

"Ravenous," she whispered as she held the large butterfly in front of her face and smiled even wider. "Do you believe in penance Constantine?"

The Noah just gave her a strange look. Ruth didn't mind, as she let the butterfly free from her hand as it flew towards the battle.

The butterfly passed by one of the exorcists, resulting in a puzzled look as to why a butterfly would appear in the snow-covered terrain. Ruth then swung her hand in a graceful but powerful force which created a swarm of the same butterflies, flying off towards the battle.

[Tyekanik]

((I'll act on Abes jumping at me after fects actions))

After seeing what the sword was capable, hei formulates one of his half-assed plans. Activating the second level of his Innocence, as Abraham leaps onto Hei, Hei extends his left hand, into the blade of the sword.

Gritting his teeth at the pain, Hei forces the blade to the side of his body with his impaled hand. Sweat appearing on his forehead despite the heat, he now had a nice close look at the Exorcist.

"Won't be your neck, but it'll get there anyway." panted Hei, as he placed his palm onto the Exorcists chest.

"Fire Seal, Grant me Sovereignty." The seal appearing perpendicular to the ground, centered on the astonished 'pet', Hei images thrusting his fire through the entirety of the other exorcist. The two are wrapped in flames, Hei with his hand still impaled.

[Hei hp: 39]

[Damage given: 18]

((:p I don't know how we are doing damage, but there you go))

[Kabane]

Nicholas raised wrists, with the palms limp and formed a thick wall of ice in front of the "pet" and "fugitive."

"Hei, surely they told you about playing with fire... the burninating and the land." Nicholas joked. Hei was an interesting individual to Nicholas. He controlled an unusual fire that was not doused by water.

Joking again, Nicholas formed another ice throne infront of the pet and fugitive. He walked to it and sat down.

"We haven't seen each other in a long time... we MUST catch up."

[Fect]

The seal on his neck burned and was disfigured. Finally...

The swarm of butterflies was unexpected. Half began to attack Jacques and the other half Hei. Jacques threw one more of his crosses towards Hei and rolled into his previously laid trap. Both went up, with Hei's shield substantially weaker than Jacques; but it had to surround Abraham too. The butterflies tapped around the walls.

The ice wall seperated the two, preventing any further discussion between Abraham and Hei. "We must catch up."

Jacques lept up to his feet. Nicholas took a quick note. "And you, who knows who I am, who are you again?"

"Jacques. I'd rather be pleased to wonder if this is where you got ice for your gelato."

A snicker came from over on top of the other building.

((Jacques is green-haired and off-color eyes atm. You should remember from the other filler arc.))

[kensei]

"Hmm? Who is that?" said Ruth as she squinted her eyes to see a man sitting on a frozen throne taunting the fire-wielding exorcist. "Wait, it's the blind man from the train!"

"You mean Nicholas?" Constantine finally started talking again. "Power over water, so power of ice."

Interesting. I think I'm going to love my new family even more..

Ruth then began to jump out from her hideout and started walking to the other exorcist, beckoning her swarm to circle around the fellow.

"This is SO much fun.."

[kensei]

Abraham cheered as he was free from the witch's control and stood up to celebrate but was petrified at the sight of a new Noah, and the same red and black butterflies circling around the field.

"No....NO!!!" he screamed as he ran away from the place.

"Not so fast," said a female voice.

It was the witch. Her thin lips broke into a haunting smile as she ordered more butterflies to encircle the exorcist.

"Let's get back to some more Mayhem shall we?"

Abraham was forced to stand up again and pick up his sword. Now his whole body was covered with the same butterfly tattoos as his body began to attack one of the exorcists again despite the burns.

[Lethe]

[‘Ello and surprise~]

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Shinju trudged through the coldness of the region, shivering a little as she did so.
But even then she felt the wind stirring, telling her of a conflict somewhere nearby, yet still a ways off.

This is going to be one poopy of a mission. And it’s not even related to any of my specialties! Don’t they know that I dislike fighting?! As soon as I get back, I’m gonna go and complain to those Black Order people…

Rubbing her arms, she continued down her path.

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[I'll get there in a post, me thinks.]

[Tyekanik]

"Hahaha, you really could have come at a better time, Noah of the Water." Hmm, perhaps he will sit this one out. Either way, the situation has changed. Exorcist is definitely aiding the Noah, and with at least Nicholas around, killing the Exorcist became the better plan.

"If you want to catch up, it'll be a moment, though I suppose I can hold a conversation and deal with this guy, since you were polite enough to visit." The Exorcist had just been covered in many more tattoos, covering his body. Saving him, definitely out of the question.

Extending his left Arm, Hei summons his Second Ethereal Phantasm, Cerberus. As the beast takes form, Hei gives him a simple command. "Remove that ones arms." He says pointing to the exorcist.

Running beside Cerberus, Hei forms his second idea for avoiding the duplication technique. Simultaneous attacks.

Hei arcing the lance in from the right and Cerberus pouncing from the left, Abraham chooses to deflect the larger of the two, and whole negating one of Cerberu's three heads, there is still one within a biting proximity. Twisting and trying to bring a fresh duplicate to bear, Abraham is struck in the side with Hei's lance as he blocks the second snout.

[Damage given - 16]

[Fect]

Pulling up the crosses, the shield faded and Jacques ran forward.

I wish there was some real way of saving him. The man in front of them was nothing more than a puppet on strings. "Tonnerre De Jupiter." The ball of lightning crashed into the body, disintegrating it and destroying what little life remained.

"I thought you wanted to save him," said Constantine.

Jacques refused to look over. "A little company is more welcome to me than evil company: but they must come and go at the right time."

An arm separated from the body of the exorcist, burning to ash.

Jacques was tiredsome: "If blood is the currency of the soul, then who is rich and who is bankrupt? He who abandons humanity to search for power? Or he who embraces it in all its vices and virtues? We are all equal. But is the coin dirty or colored with a patina in the eyes of he who judges?"

Questions flew into Jacques mind, questioning the war more and more. I am no mindless puppet to be used, or abused.

He was no more than a pile of burnt flesh on the ground.

Jacques cruelly spoke of both the man in front of them, and of the Noah's humanity. "Adieu, il que je suis à peine venu pour connaître."

[kensei]

Abraham fell to the ground on one knee. His eyes burned with hatred as he despised the witch forcing his body to ignore his thoughts. The tattoos were disappearing thanks to the exorcist, and as soon as the last one disintegrated, he turned around quickly with all his might to charge the wretched witch with his sword.

"Okay, i had enough of you," she hissed, as she put her hand in front of the former pet's head holding a Ravenous butterfly which began feeding on his face.

AAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

The fool screamed in excruciating pain as more and more butterflies appeared to feed on his eyes and some even entering his mouth, consuming him from inside.

She then turned her attention on a newly arrived female exorcist who gasped with horror on the sight.

"Why, hello there dear.." she said, without even facing her.

[Ryuzaki]

Standing close to the battle scene, I looked at the witch, Ruth, slaughter the helpless Abraham ruthlessly, it was an ugly scene indeed.

"That woman... she's going to be a tough on to put up with, that is for certain." I looked around to see who witnessed this scene, "Ah well what do you know, I guess that makes three of us Noah here in the same little town, Nicholas..."

I turned to the Exorcist Jacques who almost killed Ruth's pet, "I wouldn't want to be on her bad side if I were you, infact I'd start running as fast as you could before she goes on a killing spree..."

[aI]

Gabriel sat on the hillside overlooking the small nepalian village where sherpa's and their families usually lived a quiet dignified life..Today however a large battle seemed to be consuming the village.

Noting Nicholas sitting on that throne that he seemed to carry around in the back of his pocket Gabriel smiled..If he was using that then fun was bound to happen..And a little bit further away..Constantine..Funny he was near their new sibling...Though Gabriel used the word sibling loosely.

Casting down his Thoughts to his family he broadcasted the following sarcastically..

Oh Family of mine, playing without me...How cruel

Then focusing his mind he relayed the following to their most recent addition..

Ruth I believe the name was..Yes that was it wasn't it...You may have the title Noah but you have yet to prove to me that your one of the family...Be a good little sister and show me what you can do and I might just help you one day..

Resting his back against the rock Gabriel refocused his sight and watched his new sister intently and what she was doing.

[kensei]

So you could help me one day? Ruth was a bit offended by the remark.
Such a cold message fellow Noah. Although I do understand where you're coming from.

She then turned to the new girl and walked towards her, as she began to pat her head. "Such a beautiful little face," Ruth began to smile, "Don't worry little girl. I won't kill you just yet."

Within a few seconds, the Ravenous butterflies collected around Ruth's left hand as she spoke out softly towards the exorcist's ear, "Sacrilege." The wings of the Ravenous wilted and dropped off into ashes, as a long silver and red sword materialized, with a butterfly pattern decorating the guard.

"Just lie there and watch, as I need to shall we say, 'prove' myself to a certain someone," as she lightly slashed the girl's shoulders and left knee, causing her to fall over helpless to the cold ground. With her back turned towards the exorcist, she momentarily stopped. "Don't worry," she giggled, "You won't feel any pain from my blade 'Sacrilege'. I'll just transfer it to your friends over there."

Slowly parading as if she was in a peaceful park, Ruth then walked towards the exorcist. "Hello there dears, nice to meet you." In the blink of eye she was behind the fire-wielding exorcist with blade on his neck.

"I'm Ruth," as she slashed the exorcist's knees causing him to fall to the floor.

[kensei]

Ruth then slowly walked towards Jacques, glancing at Constantine on the way.

This proving thing really takes the fun out of things...

She did not want to kill the exorcists. What fun would that be if the toys are broken before you could play with them?

Jacques did not waste time attacking the Noah, trying to prevent her blade to reach him. It worked for a few minutes, until Ruth quickly thrust her sword into the ground and flicked snow up to Jacques face. Using this chance Ruth mentioned the word "Despair" and lightly sliced Jacques' left arm. The effect was excruciating enough though as the pain from all the combined wounds were transferred to Jacques.

Ruth then strutted towards the female exorcist from before as she looked down. Amused by the determination in her eyes, she smiled and whispered to the girl, "Take your little buddies back to your little hideout. The fun lasted for a while."

Ruth then turned towards the now faceless Abraham. Her eyes gleamed a little as she thought of a perfect idea to end her fun. She then picked the body from his head and disappeared into a whirling portal.

Sorry dear 'brother', I only pledge myself fully to the Earl and will do his wishes whole-heartedly. He told me to go have fun, and this is my way of fun.

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"Daddy!?" the little boy cried.

Somewhere in the Carpenter residence, a tall blonde girl was hugging the son of the passed away father.

"I'm sorry, little boy. Your daddy had a terrible, terrible accident at work," the woman said. "But, I know a way to get him back," the lady smiled.

"You do!?"

"Well a funny looking fairy will come to visit you soon. I can assure you, he's very punctual and eager to help."

"Oh thank you, thank you, thank you, lady!!" the little boy hugged the woman tighter, clutching her coat as he shed tears of joy.

"It's no problem. Call me Ruth."

[kensei]

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Arc Ended
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EXP Gains:

Good Guys:

Jacques- 2 EXP
Hei - 2 EXP
Shinju- 2 EXP

Bad Guys:

Ruth- 2 EXP
Constantine- 2 EXP
Nicholas- 2 EXP
Gabriel- 2 EXP